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O
by Jayne Shelley-Pierce
ne morning my Airedale,
Brine, awakened me on time
as usual. I said “good morn-
ing my little pedi-four.” That got me to
thinking about constructing a painting
around  my newly uncoined  expression:
“pedi-four.”
“Pedi-Fours Community Center”
started to form in my mind’s eye complete
with a dance and pot luck dinner. Sweet
Loretta, my oldest Airedale, is placing a
basket of goodies for the dinner on the
table. Brine, is on the right of the paint-
ing with his best gal, Sasha, a Pug pal of
his. A PWD named Charlie is sitting on
the table in the way of other diners.  Hannah, an English Cocker (to the
left of the table) moans her feelings of discontent at Charlie. Meanwhile,
a black and white dog is more adamant.
 This image is available in a signed and numbered limited edition. More
information available on my Web site Jayneshelleypierce.com.
Pet Gazette Awarded
The Pet Gazette was
awarded in apprecia-
tion for its major
sponsorship of the
1st Annual South
Shore Pet Expo held
at the Marshfield
Fairground in June.
Pet Gazette President
Josh Cutler was a
judge at the expo.
Cutler judged the dogs
on grooming, training,
appearance and per-
sonality.
Founder of Fairy Dogparents, Marlo Manning (center) presented Pet
Gazette contributor Becca Manning (left) and Pet Gazette Editor Lindsey
Gardner (right) with the award for the Pet Gazette’s contribution to the
1st Annual Pet Expo held in June.  
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Pet Gazette September 2010
 Top Dog of the Month APCSM Prepares for Second
Annual ‘Paws in the Park’
Noyta Zahir
T
he Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mas-
sachusetts (APCSM) will host its second annual
“Paws in the Park” at Borderland State Park in
Easton, MA in an effort to raise $25,000 for the non-profit
animal shelter and adoption center. “Paws in the Park” is a
fun filled day for the entire family which includes, canine
demonstrations, contests, prizes, a bake sale, micro-chip IDs
for pets and much more. The event will be held on Sunday,
Oct. 10 and registration and activities will
begin at 10 a.m. The walk in the park
starts at 11 a.m.
“Paws in the Park” welcomes an-
imal lovers and their well-behaved
canine friends to enjoy a beautiful
New England fall day as they lei-
surely stroll either a one or three mile
route through scenic Borderland State
Park while helping fund the care of home-
less animals. Participants are encouraged to seek sponsor-
ships from their friends, families and co-workers. Registra-
tion forms, along with online donation tools, can be found at
the Animal Protection Center’s Web site (www.apcsm.org). 
  The APCSM formed from local community members
who achieved non-profit status during the summer of 2009
and created an independent and local board of directors. They
officially opened their doors on Oct. 2009 at 1300 West Elm
Street Extension in Brockton with four staff members and a
large team of trained volunteers. These animal care profes-
sionals focus on preventing cruelty to animals while perform-
ing education and outreach throughout the towns and cities in

N
oyta Zahir, whose
name means
“shining light” in
Swahili, is an 11-month-old
Rhodesian Ridgeback. The
Rhodesian Ridgeback breed
of dog was developed in South
Africa to assist the farmers with
their daily chores. The Ridge-
back has a fearless protective
quality, sight and sent hunting
abilities and the attentive na-
ture of a loyal companion. The
hair on their back grows in the
opposite direction which is the
hallmark of the breed.
Zahir was my pick of
the litter because of his great
looks and sweet personal-
ity.  He keeps me on my toes
with his curious nature and
endless sense of humor. When
Zahir isn’t busy checking
what is behind door number
2, he is hunting wild game in
the backyard, and building
core strength balancing on
his “exer-egg” in preparation
for his show career. He loves
this region and offering low-cost spay/neuter options for pet
training with a clicker because owners struggling with financial restrictions.
it allows him to think things
“Paws in the Park” is generously sponsored by The Red
through and problem solve on Dog Inn of Mansfield, Brockton Animal Hospital in Brock-
his own. One of his favorite
ton, Classie Canines in South Easton and Lloyd Animal Med-
tricks is putting his toys away ical Center of Stoughton. 
in the basket.
His door opening antics
recently had him featured in
a cartoon by Jim George at
www.drawthedog.com titled
“Nothing to see.”
Barbara Ferguson
Sirius Fun Dog Training,
Plymouth

Bone Apétit!
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recipe each month! Send your recipe to Lindsey@PetGazette.net

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1 cup of rolled oats 1/2 pumpkin puree (such as Libby’s)
wellness and longevity
2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 c. natural, unsalted peanut butter
1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 c. filtered water  
1 tsp. ginger Dogs Serving the
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pumpkin and peanut butter. Stir until combined.
Add water and mix until dough forms.  Turn dough out onto a slightly floured surface and
knead until smooth and soft.  Roll out to 1/8” thick and cut biscuits with cookie cutters.
Place biscuits on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake 12-15 minutes until dry and
firm to the touch. Turn oven off and leave in over another 20-30 minutes. Remove from Dr. Mark E. Russo, V.M.D.
oven, cool on baking rack and store in an airtight container. Makes 30 biscuits. KINGSTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
Recipe courtesy of Carol Brown, owner of Pawsitively Natural. 192 Main St. Kingston, MA 02364
10 Marshfield Avenue, Humarock, MA. 781-837-0850 781-585-6525
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Tale of two Bobbies

W
"Improved Function,
Improved Quality
of Life" hen Hurricane Katrina hit New vival is made all
Orleans in 2005, not only people the more special
Marjorie C. McMillan, DVM, DACVR, CCRP • Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP were displaced from their homes by the unusual
or separated from their families. Pets, too, details —  the
At Sterling
COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR found themselves struggling to survive and find two friends who
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Healing Underwater Treadmill
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Welcome to the family
T
Friday 7 am - 6 pm
Saturday 7 am - 5 pm hese days, pets are becoming more to choose from, in
and more a part of the family. In colors form pink and
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the pets of the South Shore the date and make it known with colorful invi- or birth announce-
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Pet Gazette September 2010
 Book shares history of
America’s first pet cemetery
I
n 1896, veterinarian Dr. Samuel K.
Johnson had no idea that his simple act
of kindness to a griev-
ing pet owner would result in
the creation of America’s first
pet cemetery in Hartsdale,
New York. In a new pictorial
history book, “The Peaceable
Kingdom in Hartsdale,” au-
thor Edward Martin III brings
together more than 100 unique
photographs with stories from
the lives of more than 100,000
pets and the people who have
come through the gates of the
cemetery over the last century,
beginning with that distraught
pet owner who buried her dog
in Dr. Johnson’s apple orchard.
The 110-page book has five chapters, each
showing a different era of Hartsdale Pet Cem-
Key to worry-free travels
W
orried about traveling with or
without a pet? Travel Stix now
offers a flash drive
for pet owners that keeps all their
pet information handy for any
emergency or situation. The Pet
Care version is available to leave
those who are watching a pet,
while the Travel for Dogs version
allows owners to carry informa-
tion with them when they take a
pet on a trip. The TravelStix in-
clude comprehensive forms and
information — just plug them into
any computer. From a picture of
the pet, to a list of food allergies and medica-
Ready for their close-up
T
he American Kennel Club recog-
nizes more than 160 breeds of dogs
in seven categories: Hound, Work-
ing, Sporting, Non-sporting, Terrier, Toy and
Herding. Breeds from each of those categories
are beautifully captured in a new book due out
in September, “Show Dogs: A Photographic
Breed Guide,” featuring photographs by Kate
Lacey and edited by Stacy Wakefield.
Thousands of Americans own purebred
show dogs, and, year round, local kennel clubs
host events at which judges evaluate how close-
ly individual dogs conform to breed standard.
Ribbons and trophies are bestowed and points
are accumulated. The ultimate event in a show
dog’s life is Westminster — held in New York
every year since 1877 — which attracts hordes
of visitors and an international media bonanza.
In 2005, Life magazine assigned photographer
Kate Lacey to cover Westminster. She decid-
ed that instead of documenting the scene, she
would rig up a seamless backdrop to make el-
egant portraits, much as Richard Avedon once
captured glamorous celebrities. Though partial
to poodle mutt mixes herself, on this assign-
ment Lacey became entranced by show dogs
and how their exquisite grooming and acclima-
tization to attention made them ready subjects.
Looking for the right one
H

ow do you know
when you’ve found
just the right cat for
you? One little girl is on the hunt
for a particular pet to call her own
in a colorful new children’s book,
“I Don’t Want a Cool Cat!”, writ-
ten by Emma Dodd and released
in August by Little, Brown Books
Pet Photo of the
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etery’s history as well as photographs of trees, .net
mausoleums and memorials. The cemetery fea-
tures famous installations that
are historical precedents, such
as the famous War Dog Memo-
rial, which was the first of its
kind to acknowledge the heroic
service of dogs in World War I.
The book also includes photo-
graphs of the oldest and largest
known pet mausoleum, and the
pet graves of celebrities such as
Mariah Carey, Irene Castle and
Gene Krupa along with the grave
of a pet lion cub Goldfleck,
owned by a Hungarian princess
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need. Each Travel Stix includes
three pre-embedded forms that
can be filled in right on the
computer, saved and updated
as necessary. The Travel Stix
also includes an authorization
for medical decisions so some-
one can respond to emergencies
and make decisions in an own-
er’s absence. The credit card-
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each and are available online at
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After the assignment ended, she continued trav-
eling to dog shows in a quest to photograph ev-
ery one of the AKC-recognized breeds.
Some of the dogs in “Show Dogs” are vet-
erans of years of shows, some are champions
and some are just puppies; but their achieve-
ments in the ring are not the point. Each portrait
is accompanied by the nickname given by the
people who love them, not their official cham-
pionship names, which convey their titles and
lineage. The dogs in this book are like super-
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September 2010
Pet Gazette 5

By Danielle Hennessey
Pet Gazette Contributor
W
hy did you de-
cide to become
a veterinar-
ian? As a child I saw many
stray animals where I grew up
that had no care, were ill or in-
jured. I wanted to have the
knowledge and skills to be
able to take care of them.
vet of the
month
For those readers who
are considering working in
the veterinary field, what
advice would you share with
them? Be patient, kind and
understanding with the ani-
mals as well as the people. Be
sure it is what you truly want
to do because animals can al-
ways tell if you truly care.
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Spotlight on Veterinarians
Dr. Ann Thompson
have reemerged in the news
recently, should we be wor-
ried about our pets contract-
ing mosquito-borne disease
as well? Definitely. I am still
amazed by the number of peo-
ple who do not know that heart-
worm disease is transmitted by
mosquitoes, or those who say
their dog does not go out when
the mosquitoes are out. All it
takes in one infected mosquito
coming into your home to service.
give a dog heartworm disease.
There are many, many insect
and tick-borne diseases that
infect animals and people.
Something that would
surprise readers about you
is... I am a big football fanat-
ic!
Do I have a favorite new
product on the market? Pro-
fender by Bayer is a topical
broad-spectrum dewormer for
cats; it treats hookworms, at least twice a year on any in- elephants and would love to
roundworms and tapeworms.
Since cats do not generally
take oral medication well, this
is easy to apply to their skin
and works very well. I think
we do not de-worm animals
as much as we really should in
the veterinary field. I use this
Hospital Hours:
Monday: 8am-5pm
Tuesday: 8am-5pm & 6pm-8pm
Wednesday: 11am-7pm
What makes Mayflower
Mobile Veterinary services
special? Each and every pet
and client receive very indi-
vidualized care. We have a
comfortable, relaxed envi-
ronment at the office as well
as in the mobile hospital and
give clients a great deal of
time. Clients frequently tell
us they feel at home with us
and are very happy with our
What made you decide
to open such a unique ser-
vice to pet owners? When I
worked for other hospitals, I
frequently saw many clients
who needed home care
Dr. Thompson said of her practice, “Each and every pet and visits such as elderly people
client receive very individualized care. We have a comfort- not comfortable with driving
at night or in bad weather,
able, relaxed environment at the office as well as in the
mobile hospital and give clients a great deal of time. Clients people having difficulty with
transporting their cats, handi-
frequently tell us they feel at home with us and are very
capped clients in wheelchairs
happy with our service.”
as well as blind clients. Also,
when final care is needed
door/outdoor cat since they are work and care for them. I look
many of my clients asked to
more prone to getting intesti- forward to possibly doing this
have this done at home. My
nal parasites. when I retire.
house call practice with my
totally equipped hospital has
What do you love about What is a common mis-
being a veterinarian? All the conception that owners been beneficial to so many
people.
wonderful animals I have had make? They think groomers
the honor of taking care of can clean their dog’s teeth.
over the past 18 years. Dental care is extremely im- You received a Distin-
portant to the general guished Service Award for
What misconception do health of a pet. Just as in peo- Excellence in Feline Medi-
many pet owners have about ple, poor dental health means cine and Surgery from the
veterinarians that you would poor physical health. Good American Association of Fe-
like to help dispel? Veteri- line Practitioners, what drew
nary work is intellectually, you to this specific branch of
The Thompson File veterinary practice? I re-
physically, emotionally and
spiritually challenging. V e t - VET. DEGREE: DVM from The ceived this award in my clini-
erinarians do not make large
University of Tennessee, class of cal year of veterinary school
salaries and we work under
1992. in 1992. We used to be taught
time constraints all the time.
Years in field: 18, Started own that cats were just small dogs
We do this work for the love
practice in February of 2007. but their medical and surgi-
of animals.
Pets: 10 cats. Four live at home: cal needs are quite unique. I
Giuseppe, Maria, Tony and Rosie. brought a lot of attention to
Who is someone you ad-
six live at the office: Goose, feline issues while in veteri-
MaryAnn, Jonesy, Alice and Lilly. nary school and I also have a
mire who works with/for Practice: Mayflower Mobile
animals? All of the people special way with cats. Many
Veterinary Services, 27 Robert J.
working at shelters across the colleagues call me the “cat
Way, Plymouth, MA
country, especially those who Phone: 508-747-5444
whisperer.” However, since I
encounter cases of abuse or ne- Web site: MayflowerVet.com
became a veterinarian, I have
glect. They are mentally very never practiced only on cats.
strong to be able to do this By also treating dogs as well
work each day and without dental cleaning can only be as exotic pets such as rabbits,
them those animals would not done when the animal is anes- pocket pets and so on, I have
have a chance. thetized (no matter how good become much more rounded
the pet is!) and the teeth are in my veterinary knowledge.
If you could own any type cleaned with professional I am glad I have done every-
of animal, what would you equipment. Just picking some thing. But cats do have a spe-
choose? I have always loved tartar off teeth is not adequate. cial place in my heart.
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Old West Ferret Jamboree
Massachusetts Ferret Friends is hosting an Old West Fer-
ret Jamboree, The Good, the Bad and the Fuzzy, on Saturday,
Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus
Hall in North Easton.
Featured at the Jamboree will be the world famous MaFF
Ferret Playground, food, games, vendors and more. Theme
costumes are encouraged. Admission is $5 ($3 for members).
Ferrets are welcome, but must be leashed when not in a car-
rier. Proof of rabies and distemper vaccinations must be pro-
vided at the door.
The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 375 Foundry
St., North Easton. Directions can be found at the Web site:
http://www.eastonkofc.org and click on the directions tab. For
more information, visit maferrets.org.
Pet Gazette September 2010
 By the Breed: Labrador Retriever
Meet Charter and Ziggy
always wants to play with Charter, he is the cool kid are not separated by the AKC standards. The Eng-
and he has lots of friends. He is very outgoing, lish Labs have shorter legs, a heavier body, athicker
athletic and well balanced, typical lab charac- tail and coat and are known to be calmer by nature.
teristics. We are always together, we play These labs are thought to be more show quality than
ball, we wrestle, and we chew on the same the American Labs. In England, however, no dog
bone together. Charter is 75 pounds and is can be a bench show champion without a working
just about 18 months old, I am 90 pounds certificate. The American Labs are tall and lanky
and about the same. Sometimes too many and are more of the field champions. Either way, us
dogs want to play all at the same time with labs are absolutely lovable and mesh well with fam-
us, and it’s my job to tell the other guys ily life. We are completely devoted and loyal and
whose turn it isto play with us. Charter are very eager to please. We take to training with a
will let me know, and I am bigger and firm and fair leader very easily.
have a louder bark so I will let the Of course everyone knows and loves a lab, and
other guys know who is up for fun there have been many famous labs. Recently the
with Ziggy and Charter. When we book and movie Marley and Me have brought our
By Diane Donovan have nap time, Charter will use me popularity to an all time high. Other famous labs
Pet Gazette Contributor as a pillow. I am not so into duck include many guide and search and rescue dogs such
hunting like Charter – but I love to as Endal, a service dog in Britain that was “the most

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ands down the most popular registered play ball. My favorite activity is chewing on a good decorated dog in the world.” The single most impor-
dog breed in America has consistently bone. If I can lie down on your feet and chew on my tant trait that we all share is being well-balanced –
been the Labrador Retriever. It is also bone, I am in doggy heaven! and that alone makes us an endearing part of all our
the most popular breed in Canada and the United Ziggy is so laid back, which is why he is my best families and friends life.
Kingdom where the breed was developed into the friend. He is very even-tempered, that’s why when
dogs we see today. Meet Charter and Ziggy to see he uses his size and bark the other guys
why this breed is so popular. listen to him. He has big, brown eyes that
I’m Charter, I am a yellow English Labrador Re- let you how gentle he is. Ziggy just loves
triever, and I love being a lab! We were originally affection and attention and makes the
from Newfoundland and bred to pull in the fisher- best pillow at naptime. He is considered
men’s nets and catch any fish that escaped. We were a white lab, which is the lightest form of
vital to their livelihood and worked hard beside them the yellow color that can range from fox
in the water. Because of our close relationship with red to light cream. Labs can also be black
the fishermen, we became an active member of their- like our friend Hunter, or chocolate like
family. We were recognized by English merchants our friend Luigi. My dad weighed 100
as superior water dogs and were brought to England pounds, but I am probably not going to
to accompany hunters. A heavy dog tax in New- get that big. Ziggy is hopefully full grown
foundland stopped the importations of labs from too. He was off puppy food at six months
England and caused our breed to die out in New- old, because the vet told his mom he was
foundland. The few dogs that had previously been
imported by the merchants survived. The region we
losing his waist line!
Like all labs, we both have the clas-
sic “otter tail” that we are famous for,
Canine Chiropractic
were brought to is how we got the name Labrador.
This is when we were bred to retrieve and hunt for and they never stop wagging – but look
out by Ziggy, he sometimes forgets how
Improving the alignment and
water fowl for long hours under difficult weather and
terrain conditions. This is still what we are bred to strong that tail can be. The tail propels us performance of your dog will
do. I have been trained since I was only a few weeks through the water and helps us to be ex- improve their health........Naturally
old to retrieve water fowl during duck season. At six cellent swimmers along with our webbed
months old I dove into the icy bay and retrieved my feet. We also have a short, dense weather
resistant double-coat, but don’t be fooled,
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proud of me and now I can’t wait to get to the water. we do shed twice a year and still need
When I see geese or birds flying above – I get really
excited to go duck hunting.
to be groomed regularly. We are active
members of our families, and are eager
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tivity is going to school. I know because I am Ziggy show us boundaries. Chiropractic can be used for
and Charter is my best friend. Everyone at school There are two types of labs, yet they chronic & acute problems & part
of a wellness program with your
Veterinarian.
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Pet Gazette 7

By Lindsey Gardner
Pet Gazette Editor
H
ow did Angel
View Pet Cem-
etery come to be?
Over 30 years ago, Bill Mor-
gan, owner and President of
Angel View Pet Cemetery &
Crematory, Inc. saw a need for
someone to help pet owners
with their bereavement after
the death of their friend.
With a small building, a
small lot of land, one crema-
tory and one truck, Morgan
started out alone to provide
respectful and compassionate
after care service to each pet
owner who asked.
Business of
the month
Angel View Pet Cemetery
Address: 471 Wareham St (Rt 28)
Middleboro, MA
Phone number:
508-947-4103
Website:
www.angelview.com
Hours of operation:
Monday -Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Throughout Angel View’s
history, Morgan’s time has
been devoted to working and
developing any and all servic-
es a pet owner could possibly
want when the time comes to
decide on their loving compan-
ion’s final arrangements.
Today, there is a fleet of
trucks and over 25 employees
to offer these services through-
out Greater New England. The
grounds, now consisting of 25
acres, have been designed as a
place of beauty and tranquility
which has set a standard for the
entire profession. Angel View
has five crematories. One is
adjacent to a viewing room
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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
Angel View Pet Cemetery
Today, there is a fleet of trucks and over 25 employees at
Angel View. The grounds, now consisting of 25 acres,
have been designed as a place of beauty and tranquility;
which has set a standard for the entire profession.
and two others are designed to
cremate even the largest breed
of horse intact.
No matter how much
growth has taken place, An-
gel View’s has a “one-on-one”
approach for each person, pet
or service based on individual
need. Morgan’s original exam-
ple has been carried through
the years creating Angel
View’s motto, “Where caring
makes the difference.”
What kind of services
does Angel View offer? Cre-
mation and burial are the two
main options and both are
offered in two basic forms,
which are individual/private or
group. Under individual/pri-
vate services, of both crema-
tion and burial, are a variety of
choices. Some of these choices
are being present or not, choice
of urn or casket, return of indi-
vidual cremation or cemetery
section and marker for private
burial.
Whether the family chooses
to use the cemetery as the final
resting place or have remains
returned to them, Angel View
is committed to handling the
entire process so that everyone
involved will have peace of
mind. Morgan insists that all
Angel View personnel pledge
that each pet will be treated as
if they were one of their own.
Also, when someone
placed in one of two large cre-
matories intact. This allows
Angel View to allow the owner
to view their equine compan-
ion’s placement in the crema-
tory when requested. This
can be very re-assuring to an
owner and something that no
other crematory service in the
area offers.
What is Companion Ani-
mal Cremation? Companion
animals are service animals.
Police dogs and horses, “Help-
ing Hands” monkeys, as well
as, sight and hearing dogs are
all cremated free of charge.
There is special pricing avail-
able for private burial of these
companions. In fact, in honor
of their service, there is a sec-
tion of the cemetery dedicated
to these friends who have
helped and protected us so well
chooses group cremation with a large statue of a German
or group burial service, shepherd overlooking the area.
they are assured that
their loving companion Do you offer grief sup-
is here on this site. Al- port? All who work at Angel
though these graves are Bill Morgan, owner and president of View are pet owners them-
unmarked and visitation Angel View, started his business 30 selves and can relate to what
each client is experiencing and
is restricted from that years ago and has grown from a
their feelings associated with
area of the cemetery, the small lot of land to 25 acres.
family will always know this painful loss.
where their friend has been laid many years of experience and Therefore, anyone at Angel
to rest. the overwhelming growth in View will offer an ear, a kind
Angel View also has a cre- requests for cremation, Mor- word, and the time a client
mation wall, which is a crypt- gan has created a number of needs to express their wishes
type interment for cremations; tools and procedures to ensure for their friend. Sometimes
as well as, a memorial wall for that each pet receives the cor- this means talking about their
plaques with sayings and pic- rect service. In doing so, each memories or regrets in order to
tures of beloved pets. step from pickup to return is decide what service they want
Angel View even has a checked and re-checked. and their choices of how it’s
section of the cemetery re- A colored tagging system to take place. For those who
served for the burial of human identifies the type of service need ongoing support at this
cremains. This came about be- and the tag states all of the devastating time, Angel View
cause Morgan was approached pet’s and owner’s personal in- is in contact with professionals
multiple times by people say- formation; including names, and groups that deal primarily
ing they wished they could be address, weight, description, with the loss of a pet. A list of
buried at Angel View. They etc. Angel View, also, has a contacts, books and Web sites
stated the grounds at Angel numbering system in place for is available upon request.
View would be their preferred tracking purposes. Everyone at .
choice, because of the expert Angel View is expected to take Your Web site has an
care given by the cemetery. the time and care necessary to adoption site, do you find
Transportation and 24 hour ensure accuracy for each pet as that a lot of clients want to
availability is also offered by if it were their own. adopt after losing a pet?
Angel View. There is also a viewing All involved with Angel
room available at Angel View; View believe that every pet
What is the most com- which allows the pet’s fam- deserves a home. This is why
mon question you receive ily to have one last chance to there is a link to an adoption
from your clients? The most say their good-byes. They site on Angel View’s Web site.
common question is with re- can view their pet as he/she is In fact, there is a shepherd,
gards to cremation, “Will it re- placed in the crematory, if they four cats, and four mini horses
ally be my pet?” The answer, choose, and can even take their who call Angel View home.
of course, is “yes.” With so pet’s cremains home with them The decision of whether to
the same day. adopt and when to add a new
life into a home is an individ-
What are the Equine ual decision each pet owner
Cremation Services? Angel must make for themselves.
View offers both private and However, many clients call
group cremation services for upon Angel View many times;
horses. These services are not which proves that when you’re
performed any differently for a pet lover, you will always be
a horse, but of course need to a pet lover. Caring is always
be performed on a larger scale. contagious when a pet shows
Transportation is many times the way.
necessary when equine ser-
vices are requested. However,
Morgan has created a fenced- Want your
in private area for owners who
prefer to transport their equine
business featured?
companion or have their vet- For more info.
erinarian accompany them to
perform the necessary eutha- email lindsey@
nasia at Angel View in a dig- petgazette.net
nified setting. All horses are
Pet Gazette September 2010
 No Providence for
Rhode Island Quakers a permit to own certain migratory and en-
By George Sommers dangered bird species. Only one parrot
Pet Gazette Columnist species is effected – the Quaker.
Most birds commercially sold in
the United States come from domestic
breeding, a result of the Convention
on International Trade in Endangered
Species Act, implemented in 1975. Con-
sequently, the American pet trade has little
effect on wild parrot populations.
So why single out Quaker parrots? Quakers,
like most parrots, hail from the tropics. However,
Quakers are the only parrot species that build
nests – moreover enclosed, shared nests in which
several huddle together on cold days. Escaped and
released Quakers have established thriving, breed-
ing feral colonies in such unlikely settings as Con-
necticut, New York City, Chicago and Great Britain.
are capable of causing significant property dam-
age,” notes Dr. Scott N. Marshall, state DVM for
the Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Manage-
ment. In fact, the birds can be the bane of the utility
companies as they often build their huge stick nests
on power wires – creating potential fire hazards.
Most birds commercially sold in the United
States come from domestic breeding, a result
of the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species Act, implemented in 1975.
Consequently, the American pet trade has little
effect on wild parrot populations.
Still, if the law’s intent was to prevent the es-

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(Audubon reported a Quaker, or monk parrot, sight- tablishment of an exotic invasive in Rhode Island,
ary Dyer had the audacity to be a ing recently in East Boston). While the birds have the bird’s out of the bag, to twist a phrase. Several
Quaker in Boston in 1660, so she wastheir fans, to some they are “exotic invasives.” reports, including eyewitness accounts made at the
hanged from a tree on the Common – “Their ownership is limited to those people who Summer Bird Fair, have the Quaker widely estab-
where her ghost is said to roam. Other Quakers de- seek a permit.  The permit process allows for a de- lished in coastal Rhode Island, including Riverside.
gree of oversight as to the competency of the poten-
cided it might be a good idea to make tracks for the For more on feral parrots in the Northeast US, “I
then more religiously tolerant Rhode Island. Flash tial owner to keep these birds out of the wild.  They Saw Wild Parrots In New York City!” is now avail-
are considered an agricultural nuisance and they
forward to today – now there are new restrictions on able (under $10!) at: georgesommers.blogspot.com
Quakers in Rhode Island. This
may seem ironic, except that
these current restrictions refer
to Quaker parrots.
The Ocean State’s law on
exotic animal ownership, in
VCA South Shore
effect as of April 15, 2010 has
been widely misinterpreted,
particularly as it pertains to
(Weymouth)
parrots. A Quincy parrot
owner pondered the wisdom
of crossing state lines for the
Animal Hospital
Cumberland, Rhode Island Internal Medicine
Summer Bird Fair. Would
Rhode Island’s men in blue
raid the joint; confiscating
Michael Bernstein, DVM, DACVIM,
Medical Director
595 Columbian Street
cockatoos, filching finches
and absconding Amazons?
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM, DACVIM,
Intern Director South Weymouth, MA 02190
The short answer is “no.” The Alice Hadden, DVM, DACVIM
longer answer comes courtesy
of Mass. Caged Bird Associa-
tion’s Tom Keegan.
Susan Morrison, DVM, DACVIM
Jerry Perry, DVM
(781) 337-6622
“A list of species that are Bruce Walker, DVM
exotic but exempt from the
law (meaning, you can keep
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September 2010
Pet Gazette 9
 Safe and unsafe dog toys
How to choose the right toy for your dog
By Colleen Sayers There are a variety of toys on the market but which
Pet Gazette Columnist toys are safest for your dog?
Let’s start with the size of your dog. You don’t
want to get a large dog a small toy that they can
potentially swallow or ingest. The types of toys you
buy for your dog depend on size, personality and
activity level. It’s always best to monitor your dog
when you first give them a toy to make sure they
don’t chew it to pieces. Otherwise, they could harm
themselves by ingesting the remains.
Stuffed animals are popular but aren’t for all
dogs, especially if your dog destroys it within
minutes. One thing to watch for when
buying stuffed animals is to make sure
there aren’t any small pieces like
eyes that can be ingested. Check
labels to see if they say, “Not
for children under 3 years.” This
means that the stuffing inside is
toxic. Another dangerous filling
that are easily destructible such as stuffed animals
made with light or flimsy materials, plastic that
isn’t durable that can be chewed through, bones or
chew toys that easily break or can be chewed into
pieces and toys with small pieces that can be swal-
lowed. You want to buy toys that are specifically
for dogs from a pet store. I know of some people
that buy regular toys from a toy store that are for
children which can be dangerous to a dog.
If you are looking for Eco-friendly dog toys
there are some strong, durable dog toys made of
hemp and organic cotton. They are non-toxic and
the fibers aren’t bleached, processed or treated.
Not only are they safe for pets but good for the
environment as well. There are also toys made
from recycled products as well.

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og toys are not only fun for your dog,
but keep them active and reduce bore-
dom. Toys are a necessity for activity,
exercise and can also help with training and certain respond to the high pitched squeaky noise they
behavior issues as well. They stimulate a dog’s
natural instinct for hunting, chasing and retrieving.
Keep your dog
Safe at Home
inside toys are nutshells and polystyrene
beads. You also want to check to see if there are
any strings or staples that can cause harm.
Another popular toy is the squeaky toy. Dog’s
make and they can be fun to play fetch with. They
can also be harmful if the squeaker is ingested. An
important thing to watch out for is that
your dog doesn’t chew the toy and get
the squeaker out. The squeakers are small
enough so that most dogs could easily
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Rawhides can be dangerous for some dogs as
well. Ingesting big pieces can be harmful and can
cause choking or it can get stuck in the dog’s diges-
tive track. It is always best to monitor dogs with
rawhides and discard old ones since they get dirty
and can grow bacteria. The same goes for pig’s ears
and hooves. Rawhides are also by-products of the
cruel international fur trade.
When buying toys, if you are unsure what toys
are a good fit for your dog’s personality or activ-
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Standish Humane’s Benefit
Walk For Animals Sept. 19

Full Service Veterinary Hospital
Dogs, Cats & Exotic Animals
House Calls*
Office Hours Mon-Sat by appointment
Lisa M. Teixeira, DVM
Paige Pongratz, DVM
Jennifer J. Johnson, DVM
* Limited to active clients*
115 Mattakeesett St.
Pembroke, MA
S
tandish Humane Society announces its 16th annual
Folk and Fur Fest “Doggiepawlooza” on Sunday,
Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wompatuck State
Park on Union Street in Hingham, Massachusetts.
Doggiepawlooza kicks off with a 3-mile walk on a paved
and handicapped-accessible route through the beautiful state
forest. A free T-shirt will be given for every registration do-
nation of $50 or more. Donations over $250 will receive a
specially inscribed garment. Awards will be given to the top
three fundraisers.
Folk and Fur Fest is an event for families, pet lovers, dogs
and kids. There will be live music including jazz flute and gui-
tar by Don & Lisa. Some of the activities include: pet and hu-
man massage, dog contests, an animal behavior advice booth
featuring Kathryn Wrubel, PhD; and demonstrations by and
advice from dog trainers and agility experts Terry Haskins of
The Dog Butler and Karen Lambrecht of Pawsitively Obedi-
ent. All dogs must be wearing a current rabies vaccination tag
and have up to date vaccinations.
The walk is Standish Humane Society’s main benefit and
the donations received support an active spay/neuter program
and a no-kill cat shelter.
Pet lovers who want to get involved can help by collect-
ing donations in advance, making a contribution at the walk,
organizing a walk team with friends and their dogs, or by par-
ticipating in the events during the festival. Standish Humane
Society volunteers will be selling t-shirts, sweaters, hats, tote
bags, blankets and more to raise money for our programs.
For more information on how you can become involved in
the event or to request a registration form, call 781-834-4663
or visit our Web site, standishhumanesociety.com. Donations
can be mailed to: Standish Humane Society, P.O. Box 634,
781-293-5184 Duxbury, MA 02331.

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Pet Gazette September 2010
 Those Sweet Dog Kisses Might Not
Be So Sweet Smelling Or Healthy
By Dr. Steve McKinley
ers don’t watch feces consumption directly because
they don’t always watch their dogs defecate. The
real sign that dogs have coprophagia is halitosis
or bad breath. Since feces are mainly made up
of bacteria, the dog’s breath (and of course the
lick) is quite repulsive. Spreading bacteria to
humans via your pet’s “kiss” is not usually
looked upon as a human health problem.
However, all grossness aside, no one really
knows if it actually impacts humans. But
they are spreading bacteria.
Additional signs could include
your pet drinking and urinating
more than usual. Sudden weight
loss, vomiting and small or large
bowel diarrheas are also signs of
desirable to its taste,” recommends Dr. Sprayberry.
“It’s easy to administer and the dog/puppy loves the
flavor of the treat – not the flavor of the feces. It’s
a minimal cost to assure your dog or cat stays clear
of feces as a snack. It is a highly popular preventive
treatment and the first one I recommend to concerned
customers. It needs to be part of the new puppy’s
take-home regime to assure the problem doesn’t get
started in the first place.”
Often referred to as “America's Veterinarian,” Dr.
Marty Becker is the popular veterinary contributor to
ABC-TV's “Good Morning America” and is the host
of “The Pet Doctor With Marty Becker” on PBS. He
has appeared on Animal Planet, and is a frequent
guest on national network and cable television, and
radio shows. He recently named Coproban as one of

T
he sun is brightly shining. There’s a scent
of fresh-cut grass in the air and the sound
of happy giggles floating from a yard full
of family and friends enjoying the newest and furri-
est family member. And then it happens … the fam-
ily’s new puppy stops pursuit of the stray Frisbee to
sniff, rub his nose in and then eat a piece of his own
poo. Yuck! Gross!
(Note to self … no sweet doggy kisses today …
or if he keeps this up, maybe never!) What started
out to be a beautiful family day in the back yard went
quickly to the dogs. This gross event could just be
puppies being puppies – you know, the puppy’s way
of exploring its new environment. Or it could just be
an early sign of a gross habit that could keep family
and puppy at bay.
According to veterinarian Dr. Mark Sprayberry,
of the Olive Road Veterinary Hospital in Pensacola,
Fla, the act of a pet (usually puppies, but sometimes
mature dogs) eating its own (or another dog’s) stool
is referred to as coprophagia.
“Coprophagia is quite disgusting and clients come
in to my practice or call in wanting to know why their
dog is doing it,” says Dr. Sprayberry. “No one knows
for sure why dogs (and some cats) eat feces. Puppies
explore their own environment by tasting it. Some-
times it’s just a matter that the fast-growing puppy is
hungry and it’s there for the taking. Regardless, it’s a
disgusting phase a lot of dogs go through.”
Dr. Sprayberry, who oversees the health of sev-
eral thousand puppies a year for a local pet store,
says that puppies can eat available feces for two to
five weeks after getting to their new home. He has
even seen his own mature dog on occasion eat its
own stool. “I thought at one time it was a diet related
issue,” adds Dr. Sprayberry. “However, even when
puppies or mature dogs eat a really good diet like
Science Diet, they’ll consume feces. It’s more com-
mon than one might think because we can’t keep an
eye on our pet 24/7.”
Visible signs of coprophagia
The number one sign of coprophagia, of course,
is the pet consuming feces. However, many pet own-
the common underlying medical
problems associated with coprophagia. And the poo-
covered doggie kisses, well that’s not good either.
There’s hope …
and some simple answers!
Behavioral coprophagia can be treated in a num-
ber of ways. Avoidance of the stools is probably the
most reliable solution. One method is to have the
owners walk the dog on a leash so that the dog can be
taken away from the feces immediately. At the time
of defecation, the owner can also give the dog a food
reward so that it will become conditioned to expect
food at defecation instead of looking for feces. In the
case of a dog eating cat feces, litter pans should be
cleaned daily and covered or placed in a location un-
available to the dog. However, cleaning a litter box
daily doesn’t happen in real life in most households.
Suddenly, pet owners who don’t want to subject
their families to stinky, bacteria-filled dog kisses are
spending a great deal of time monitoring their dog’s
constitutional habits. Closely monitoring
those poo habits — at eye level. If the
owner is unwilling to leash walk the dog
at all times, preferring to let it outside un-
attended, methods of punishment can be
used for feces eating. Most often a hot or
unpleasant tasting substance such as pep-
per is placed on the feces. However, many
dogs learn to eat the untreated feces. An-
other method is to inject a substance such
as hot sauce into the feces to make it more
difficult for the dog to avoid treated fe-
ces.
“Truth be told,” injects Dr. Sprayber-
ry, “If I saw my neighbor roaming around
the yard injecting or sprinkling pepper or
other materials on the pet’s feces, I’d have
more concerns about my neighbor than
the coprophagia.”
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the one we recommend to our pet owners,
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a week which makes the taste of feces un-
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“Coproban is an easy-to-use, roast beef flavored
soft chew that's given to deter your dog from par-
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keep the dog from raiding the litter box,” outlined Dr.
Becker on ABC’s Good Morning America. “As vet-
erinarians, we refer to this practice as your pet having
a ‘crapetizer.’ It gives a whole new meaning to doggy
breath. To a dog it’s simply undigested protein. For
us it’s just sickening, especially if we sleep with our
pet. Coproban acts quickly (and with no disgusting
feces handling) and literally stops the problem before
it can become one.”
Coprophagia is mainly a puppy problem that is
a great-tasting chew snack away from making sure
your dog’s sweet kisses can be enjoyed for years to
come.
About the author: Dr. Steve McKinley is a PhD
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 Back to School
Tips and Tricks for Training Your Dog at Any Age!

S
By Sarah Bruno
Pet Gazette Contributor

eptember is here—ready to go back to

school? We’ve consulted local train-
ers on teaching the already (mostly!)
obedient dog and put together a reference list of
tips, tricks and games to assure that your dog re-
ceives a proper education in the years past puppy
school.

Agility Training
Even if you’re not raising a show dog, training
your dog for agility can be a good way to burn off
stress and excess energy, as well as a fun bonding
experience. “In addition to the obvious exercise
that dogs get from agility training, there are also
many benefits that the owners get. You will build
a relationship with your dog by being able to work
together as a team,” said Bruce Billings, the trainer
at Canine College in Holbrook. Follow these steps
in order to make your backyard agility training a
successful and enjoyable experience.

Step 1: Achieve basic obedience

“You always need a foundation of basic obedi-
ence. From there you can go anywhere,” said Dawn
Archibald-Corby, the trainer at Canine Etiquette in
Halifax. Before working on complex agility courses,
make sure your dog follows basic commands. For
example, it will be difficult to lead your dog over a
jump if he refuses to come when asked. Achieving
basic obedience is vital for avoiding miscommuni-
cation and frustration between dog and handler on
an agility course.
Step 2: Know when to build
and when to buy
There’s plenty of agility equipment you can
make out of materials that you already have at
home. Stephanie Delaney, the trainer at The Ev-
eryday Dog in Kingston, suggests fastening a hula
hoop to the back of chairs for teaching your dog to
jump through hoops. To make a tunnel, simply cut
out the bottom of a plastic garbage can. Make it into
a collapsible tunnel by stapling long pieces of fabric
to the end of the garbage can. The dog will get used
to pushing his way through the fabric. Jumps can be
made out of anything, for example, cinder blocks
with a broom handle or PVC pipe lying across.
“Agility training is all about getting your dog
accustomed to different surfaces and motions of
things,” said Catie Williams, the trainer at Wonder-
Dogs and Friends in Buzzards Bay. She suggests
Australian Cattle Dog “Bella” from WonderDogs and Friends runs through the chute. “Agility training is
all about getting your dog accustomed to different surfaces and motions of things,” said Catie Williams,
the trainer at WonderDogs. Photo courtesy of WonderDogs and Friends
putting your dog in a flying saucer or having him Delaney said.
jump up and sit on a small milk crate or ottoman.
Williams also suggests looking for obstacles in the Tricks
natural world. “If you take your dog for walks in the If you want to school the other dogs in the
woods, teach him to jump over a tree or walk across neighborhood, try teaching your dog some new
a fallen branch,” she said. tricks. Whether you aim to show-off your dog’s
If your agility training needs exceed the home skills or charm your friends, these tricks are sure to
materials, try browsing the Web site that Ike Ia- push your dog up to the top of the class!
covino, the trainer at K9 Essentials, recommends:
affordableagility.com. Spin
Suggested by Ike Iacovino of K9 Essentials
Step 3: Motivate! Verbally command your dog to “spin.” Then,
If your dog is reluctant to take part in agility bring a treat close to your dog’s nose without allow-
training, play around with different types of moti- ing him to touch it. Slowly move the treat toward
vation. Walk the dog through the course slowly to the dog’s tail. He will follow the treat and, in doing
ease apprehension. Try taking the dog’s leash and so, turn his body in a circular motion. Once he has
running through the course with him. He may pick turned in a complete circle, mark the correct trick
up on your energy and follow your lead. And, of with a “yes!” and a treat.
course, treats never hurt! Iacovino suggests putting
treats on plastic Pringles can lids and making it a Bow
game for the dog to find. “It becomes not so much Suggested by Ike Iacovino of K9 Essentials
that your dog is doing the obstacle course as he is Begin with your dog in a standing position.
trying to find the treat,” she said. But above all, State your command: “Bow!” Hold a treat close to
keep in mind the purpose of backyard agility train- the dog’s nose. Move the treat slowly down toward
ing. “When it comes to [agility] training, you should his front feet. The dog should follow the treat,
never force your dog. It should be all about fun,” lowering his back and shoulders. Once the bow is

Stephanie Delaney’s 10-year-old Doberman mix, Tigger demonstrates how wave bye-bye. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Delaney

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Jack Russell terrier Zip from WonderDogs and
Friends jumps through the hoop. Don’t have a hoop
like this? Try using a hula hoop.
Photo by Kenneth Reed Alex from Ike Iacovino’s K9 Essentials demonstrates how to take a bow. Photo courtesy of Ike Iacovino
complete, mark the trick with the positive reinforce-
ment of a “yes!” or “good boy!,” and reward with until your dog associates pawing the air with the
the treat. Repeat the training process until you have
a new star of the show.
command “wave bye-bye.”

Wave Bye-Bye
Suggested by Stephanie Delaney
of The Everyday Dog
Want to endear your Pitbull or Great Dane to
others? Teach him to wave hello and good-bye!
Begin by teaching your dog to raise his paw. Do so
by rewarding him for raising his paw naturally, or
gently pushing him off balance so that he recognizes
that he needs to lift his paw on his own when asked.
Once he is comfortable with receiving a treat for
successfully following the “paw” or “shake” com-
mand, hold off on giving him the treat and instead
command him to “wave bye-bye.” He will become
naturally frustrated that he did not receive a treat,
and paw at the air. Mark the motion with a “good
boy!” and reward with a treat. Repeat the process
What the trainers
are recommending...
Catie Williams of
WonderDogs and Friends
recommends
“Agility Tricks” by
Donna Duford
Bruce Billings
of Canine College
recommends checking
out Leerburg.com
High Five
pet drawing of
Suggested by Catie Williams of WonderDogs
and Friends the month
If your dog naturally jumps up on his hind
legs, this two-part trick is easy to teach. Begin by
labeling your dog’s behavior of jumping onto his
hind legs as a trick in itself—Williams calls the
behavior “horsey.” Reward your dog for rear-
ing up on the “horsey” command with a treat and
positive reinforcement, such as a “good boy” or a
clicker. Once your dog successfully rears on the
“horsey” command, back away and gently push at
your dog’s paw with your right hand. Once he has
raised his paw to your hand — given you a high
five — give him the treat and mark the successful
trick.
Counting
Suggested by Bruce Billings of Canine College
To keep your dog from eating your homework,
employ him as your math tutor! If you can teach
your dog to bark on command, you can give the
allusion that he is counting — a trick that is sure “I have a golden retriever
to impress. Begin by using positive reinforce-
ment and rewards to get your dog to bark when
named manny who is 4 1/2
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Rescue Groups
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Games
Are you and your dog bored with your
daily routine? Try some of these educational
games to improve your dog’s physical and
mental health.
Freeze
Suggested by Ike Iacovino of K9 Essential
This game is a fun way for both your dog
and kids to burn off some after-school energy,
as well as practice obedience with your dog.
Begin with both the dog and kids in a sitting
position. Have an adult call out “free dog!”, at
which time the kids should begin dancing and
running around. The dog will follow suit and
excitedly run around. After a few minutes, yell
out “sit!” The kids should follow the command
instantly, and likely the dog will follow soon
after. It may take a few rounds, but eventually
your dog will learn to freeze on command, too.
Tug
Suggested by Catie Williams of WonderDogs
and Friends
To tug or not to tug? Although some train-
ers fear that playing tug-of-war with your
dog encourages aggression, Williams assures
that playing tug with an appropriate toy (she
suggests a braided cotton tug toy) and strict
rules is not only a fun workout but also a great mannerisms and reinforce appealing behaviors
teaching tool. Throughout the game, make sure
that you are in control by starting and stopping your dog does something cute, mark it with a
on command. Reward your dog with a treat
for ending the game when asked and dropping
the tug toy. This will teach him to relinquish
something that he wants to keep — and may
help you in the future when he starts chewing
on the remote. In addition, playing tug appro-
priately will teach your dog teeth inhibition,
because he will quickly learn that as soon as
his teeth touch you, the game is finished.
Hide and Seek
Suggested by Dawn Archibald-Corby of
Canine Etiquette
Playing hide and seek is the beginning
stages of training for search and rescue dogs,
and therefore a valuable game for practicing
problem-solving skills. Teaching your dog to
play is just like teaching a young child — be-
gin by using the buddy system. After one per-
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first few rounds, have the hider call the dog
from the hiding spot. As soon as the dog finds
the hider, reward him with a treat. Play often,
and the dog will learn to find the hider on his
own.
Rainy Day Fetch
Suggested by Stephanie Delaney of
The Everyday Dog
New England isn’t known for perfect
weather. But fear not — there are ways for
your dog to burn off some energy during a
monsoon or blizzard. Bring your dog and
a basket of his favorite toys to the top of a
carpeted staircase. (Wood is too slippery.)
Throw one toy down the stairs. Once your dog
fetches it and brings it to the top of the stairs,
excitedly pick up a second toy. Your dog will
feed off of your excitement and drop the first
toy, ready to fetch the second. Make throwing
contingent with dropping. This will save you
from chasing the dog around the house to get
the toy back, as well as teaching your dog to
retrieve and drop.
Taking it to the
next level
If you are looking to take your dog’s
education to another level, watch his natural
with treats and verbal encouragement. “When
‘yes!’ and reward him. If you do this consis-
tently, your dog will continue with the behav-
ior,” Delaney said. For example, Delaney sug-
gests training your dog to “look adorable” on
command by naturally leaning his head to one
side. Also, if your dog lies on his back, she
suggests teaching him to respond to a “dead
cockroach” command by kicking his legs in
the air. Work with your dog’s natural tenden-
cies in order to invent unique tricks.
While observation and consistency are es-
sential for any type of training, there is another
factor that many owners overlook: ensuring
that their dogs get enough exercise. According
to Archibald-Corby, exercise is a vital part of
the training process. “The biggest thing that
owners fail at is getting dogs enough exercise.
On average, you should spend about 20 to 30
minutes walking at a good pace every day. …
Exercise will get rid of any pent-up anxiety
and energy so that the dog can be more atten-
said. While it may be easy
to get caught up in training
excitement, it is important
to remember that your dog’s
well-being and happiness are
more important than complet-
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Do I Need an Equine Chiropractor
or Massage Therapist? and proclaim that is all the horse needed. In many
By Dr. Bruce Indek instances this could not be further from the truth.
Pet Gazette Columnist
If a horse has muscle imbalance or tight-
ness causing performance issues, a
massage will loosen those muscles both to properly assess the cause of the condition.
but if there is a nerve pinch then
those muscles will only tem-
porarily function better. The
symptom of a nerve pinch
may only be tight muscles.
Having your horse checked by
a chiropractor is the only way
to know if a pinched nerve ex-
ists. The standard vet tests cannot
detect a pinched nerve at the spinal
level; palpation by the chiroprac-
tor is the best method to detect this
problem.
Massage therapy is focused on
the muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Massage is a wonderful way to help
loosen tight muscles and improve
bodily movements and function.
There are many methods of
massage consider doing both, in the long run it is
cheaper than treating an injury that could have been
avoided by regular wellness chiropractic and mas-
sage care. If your horse has an issue, please consult
Massage therapy is focused on the muscles,
tendons and ligaments. Massage is a wonderful
way to help loosen tight muscles and improve
bodily movements and function. There are many
methods of massage therapy and they all have
their benefits. The massage therapist will always
evaluate your entire horse’s movement and
direct the treatment to the blocked and
compensated muscles.
Neither profession is a substitute for Vet Care. Al-
ways have your Vet check your horse if there is an
injury first, if there are no torn muscles, or broken
bones then the chiropractor and massage therapist
are the right choice.

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his is a common question that many
owners ask themselves. Well, let’s first
discuss each discipline.
Chiropractic medicine is focused on the ner-
vous system and how the muscles are coordinated
by the nervous system. Muscles function based on
the input from your horse’s sensory system. The
sensory system means such things as pressure on
the skin, temperature, sounds, sights and activity
from the muscles themselves. All of this sensory
activity feeds back into the nervous system, where
it is interpreted and the correct nerve signals are
sent out of the spine to respond to this sensory
input. If the muscles are sending information to the
spinal nerves and those spinal nerves are pinched
within the spine then the information received by
then spinal cord will be faulty and a poor response
will be sent out, this is like the computer analogy
of “garbage in – garbage out.” You can exercise
and work your horse till the cows come home but
nothing will change until the chiropractor removes
the nerve interference. Many times an owner will
have their horse worked on by the massage thera-
pist and see a difference in the horse’s movement
massage therapy and they all
have their benefits. The massage
therapist will always evaluate your entire
horse’s movement and direct the treat-
ment to the blocked and compensated
muscles. Muscles are made up of fibers
that work in harmony with each other to
produce movement. These muscles are
powered by the nervous system. When a
muscle is strained or over worked it will
develop toxic knots called trigger points
that can literally poison the muscle fibers
around it and cause poor movement.
These trigger points will also send faulty
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Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a non-prof-
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protective vests for law enforcement K-9s in
Massachusetts. These designations are made
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police dogs awaiting vests at a cost of $735
each. “Our goal is to provide K-9 vests to
new K-9 graduates and also to replace vests
that have expired the 5- year warranty,” she
said.
For more information about Vested
Interest in K-9s visit vik9s.org or call
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Custom collage painting by artist Elaine Felos
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Ostrander featuring six Massachusetts K-9s
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K-9 demonstrations and meet and greet
will take place at 1:30 p.m. Time subject to
change, please call 508-824-6978 to confirm.
Special appearance and book signing by au-
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 D
The natural horser ?
o you know how to ride without a bridle
know for a fact, cuz they read it online, that a horse
By Rick Larsen
isn’t really trained until he has spent a few hours in
Pet Gazette Columnist
a round pen. No other pen shape will do. Not even
a Cross pen. I know all these things because I am
that natural horser!
Sure! All you fancy pants dressagers
might be able to effectively nurture a horse’s
athletic abilities by creating a solid founda-
tion. Then you might help him to understand
how to engage through the hindquarters under
saddle, physically, mentally, and emotionally
becoming collected and centered. You build
a common bond using clear communication
through both natural and artificial aids. And you
take your time, knowing that slow and engaged
education of the horse will reap great rewards both
for his emotional resilience and resultant skill in the
ring. But can you ride without a bridle? I can!
And how about you hunter jumper types? Sure,
you might develop your horse’s confidence to
negotiate challenging terrain. You learn to have an
extremely malleable and responsive independent
seat. Your horse learns to work with you to judge
distance and place his feet and center of balance
where it needs to be to get the both of you around a
good that you accustom your horse to pulling an
unwieldy object. You teach him to understand your
intentions through long reins as well as voice com-
mands, and school him to round up and engage his
hindquarters, saving his back. You may be influenc-
ing two, four or even more mighty steeds, directing
and teaching them to work together, all at the same
time toward a common goal. You give them a job
that honors their strength and majesty. But can you
drive without a bridle? Uh, I can’t do that either.
Well, now, after reading about all these attributes
that we can credit to different styles of riding, I hope
you feel as I do that there is a lot that we natural hors-
ers could learn from each and every discipline. If my
intentions are honorable, and someone else’s inten-
tions are honorable, I have no more right to judge
their horsemanship than I do giving them unsolicited
advice on how to raise their children. There are as
many different flavors of horses out there as there are
people and I would do well to learn from them all. In
fact, Ray Hunt, who some folks say started this whole
natural horsemanship thing without meaning to, once
said, “If you just watch what’s going on, there’s no
telling what you might learn.”
Truth be told, riding without a bridle is a parlor

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had a friend tell me that the most frustrating
part of the so called “natural horsemanship”
movement was the somewhat condemnational
attitude of natural horsers against other methods
of riding or training … meaning that these people
watch a lot of videos, attend a lot of clinics, buy a
lot of string halters, and practice all kinds of natural
exercises with their horse, romping around the field
with nothing but a piece of string around the neck*
to guide their mount, and then think that they are
“all that and a bag of (cow) chips!” They have been
taught that draw reins, tie-downs and martingales are
a bad thing … and they don’t even know what draw
reins, tie-downs, and martingales are. However, they
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course safely. You spend hours developing a shared
understanding as well as developing strength in his
muscles, ligaments, and tendons. But can you ride
without a bridle? I can!
Don’t think I’m not going to get around to you
eventer types. Sure, you build your horse’s stamina
and longevity of life through arduous but engag-
ing conditioning of your horse mind and body. You
might honor his willingness and enthusiasm about
moving at speed. You may be swinging a leg over a
more hot-blooded horse, who truly enjoys the job you
offer him. But can you ride without a bridle? I can.
And how about you people who drive your horses
… and I am also talking about you teamsters who
partner with more than one horse. It’s all well and
trick often used as one way of teaching people better
rein handling, by taking the horse’s mouth out of the
equation. Ouch! So that’s why I was taught to ride
without a bridle. To be perfectly honest with myself,
while my ego enjoys being seen scooting around a
ring with no headgear on my horse, really it is my
soul that enjoys the blessing of being allowed to sit
astride this noble creature at all.
Some time ago, I found out that my precious
“natural horsemanship” has its roots in the tradition
of classical dressage. Go figure. I wonder if they
ever ride without a bridle though. I can!
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 Fun with blood
If you prick a clam does it not bleed?
By Greg Mertz, DVM
Pet Gazette Contributor
T
welve years ago my son Zak, who
then was 9 years old, wanted to know
about the white blood cells in his and
other boys’ bodies. The allure, I think came from
the analogy that there were warrior cells inside
the body that went around beating up and killing
invading armies of viruses and bacteria. This was
Mutant Ninja Turtles flowing right through his very
own veins.
I tried to stretch the analogy and fill in some
of the cracks with biology facts so that the lesson
wouldn’t be lost entirely to fantasy. This apparent-
ly worked, because I ended up in front of his school
classroom describing the immune system to a group
of both very interested boys and girls. The ques-
tions period alone took up more than 45 minutes!
One question that kept popping up was, which
animals had immune systems? Does a tiger? Does
a bear? Does a clam? “What? Does a clam?” I
hadn’t ever thought about a clam and its immune
system. “Next question?” Same kid. “If clams
have immune systems, does that mean clams
have blood?” “No, clams don’t have blood. Well,
maybe. I don’t really know.”
That sixth grader’s question led the New
England Wildlife Center and a lot of middle school
classrooms up and down the Boston Harbor shore-
line, my son and me on a twelve-year quest of look-
ing at the immune systems of invertebrate animals.
So what is the immune system? In its simplest,
most basic form, it is how a body defends itself.
With that broad definition, all living things have
some level of an immune system. Even roses with
Helping a K-9 Hero
V WE ARE HERE WHEN
ested Interest in K-9s, Inc., a non-
profit organization whose mission
is to provide bullet protective vests
for law enforcement K-9s, has teamed up with
Avon Products to raise funds for K-9 Kam, a
6-year-old German Shepherd dog who is certi-
fied in patrol duty and narcotics detection with
the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. K9
Kam and his partner Sergeant Corey Lewis pro-
vide additional security and search for narcotics
inside the House of Correction and the Nashua
Street Jail, as well as assist other law enforce-
ment agencies in searching for narcotics, flee-
ing felons, or lost children. “A bullet protective
vest would assist in keeping Kam out of harm's
way.” said Sandy Marcal of Vested Interest in
K9s.
A love for animals brought the two compa-
nies together. Avon district sales manager Eden
Jones and 17 other “animal-loving” local repre-
sentatives are hosting a nationwide online fund-
raising campaign for police dog vests that will
run until Sept. 30.
Orders more than $30 will receive free ship-
ping and up to 45 percent of the proceeds will
be donated to Vested Interest in K9s.
“This is the first time we’ve partnered with
Avon, and it’s a great fit. Eden is a big animal
lover,” said Sandy Marcal, president of Vested
Interest. I'm touched to hear so many represen-
September 2010
thorns have an immune system. Clams them loose looking for clams, starfish, horseshoe
with their shells of course have a crabs, Asian crabs, soft-shelled clams and what-
rock-solid immune system. ever other living invertebrates they could find.
Tooth and claw physical We taught them to take blood (hemolymph – this
defense is not what the kids is clam juice in some circles), stain blood, and to
were asking about. Instead, view blood cells under a video-microscope. With
what they wanted to know just their eyes and a microscope, the kids looked at
about were the white blood thousands of microscopic cells and found what we
cells of the body. This is a think are white blood cells in these primitive sea-
blood-based system that shore invertebrates. We only “think” this because
fights off microscopic they look just like white blood cells from reptiles,
invaders. White blood birds and mammals; we don’t “know” this because
cells flow right along we haven’t seen them in action yet.
side the red blood cells of Pretty cool stuff for sixth graders. They did
our arteries, veins and capil- real, first-time science following the scientific
laries. That blood goes to method. They did it to live animals without damag-
every nook and cranny of ing them. All of our sampled animals went right
the body. As a result, the back into the surf and sand where they came from.
immune white blood cells also go to every nook They did it out on the beach right directly with na-
and cranny of the body. These white blood cells are ture, and not from a book. These kids became the
biological sentinels receptive and reactive to any authorities on this project, not the teacher and not
particle, big or small that is not part of the healthy some high-falutin specialist from some agency.
self. These white blood cells come in a variety of So where did white blood cells come from if
types. Some recognize non-self, some prepare an- not from red blood cells? Well, we, (Zak and I)
tibodies to non-self, and some just go around eating think that white blood cells are digestive cells that
non-self. have peeled off the stomach lining. Instead of
So what about the clam? Does it have red and digesting the food that came in through the mouth
white blood cells circulating around its body? We we think white blood cells originated from circulat-
know that all vertebrate animals do because they all ing, marauding stomach cells that travel throughout
have hearts, arteries, veins and capillaries. But a the body fighting off invading viruses and bacteria.
clam is an invertebrate and has a circulatory system Yup, twelve years later Zak is still interested, study-
that only approximates those of the vertebrates, ing and working with white blood cells and im-
and they do not have red blood cells. Oxygen is mune systems. Only rarely do I catch him watch-
dissipated passively around the body’s tissues. So ing the Mutant Ninja Turtles. It is interesting that
it probably makes sense that if an animal is without turtle immune systems is what he spends most of
red blood cells then it is probably without out white his time studying.
blood cells. After all, it makes sense that white Photo of students on the Weymouth Back River.
blood cells probably evolved from red
blood cells.
I disagree and here is why. Most
of what I am putting forward is pure
Dr. Debra M. Tranberg
Chiropractic
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and creativity of about 300 sixth graders
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 Mass HumanE all paws rescue
781-335-1300 - www.masshumane.org 781-749-0968 | 781-848-8065

Gus is a Toy Terrier Chihuahua mix,  1 1/2-year-old male, brown
color, neutered and UTD on shots, HW- Lyme tested negative, de-
worm and de flea. He weights about 18-20 pounds and loves to play
ball in the yard, he can fly through the air and has lots of fun. He is
a loyal dog that loves to be with you and go for leash walks. He is
very smart and willing to please you,”AGILITY” IS HIS STYLE!  Gus would do best
as the only pet in the house hold and no cats or small toddler kids -- he should go
to an adult family or person. Gus could use some basic training and socializing and
he needs more house training. His former owner had a baby and no longer wants
Gus. Unfortunately the former owner did not do to much with Gus, so he is NOW
learning to be a dog, having fun and trusting people. Gus WILL BE A GOOD member
of the family for somebody that wants to give him that BIG CHANCE IN LIFE.
Dixie is a spayed female almost 2 years old and has been with All
Paws Rescue since shortly after her birth. Sadly, she has watched
her 4 littermates find their forever homes. Dixie is shy and needs a
quiet home with no small children but she gets along great with
other cats and kittens. She also plays a mean game of laser tag. In
the right home Dixie will do fine but it will take some time for her to
adjust.
Tara is a sweet and lovable black female who nuzzles anyone’s
legs who happens to be walking by - or standing still.  She is vocal
and loves a good session of ear scratching.  Tara’s littermates have
all found forever homes, and Tara is patiently waiting for hers. 

Hi my name is Chino - I am a neutered male AST, reddish in color, Luca is a 5-year-old neutered male and is one of the most
UTD on Shots, HW & Lyme negative, de worm, de flea, weight is amazing cats ever.  He is Buster’s best buddy in the whole
about 60 pounds. I am a lover of a dog, I am a happy guy!  with a world. Even though they arrived at the shelter three years apart,
good disposition and have manners. I love to go for walks, play and they adore each other in a way that is truly rare and such a joy
run around  and rides in the car. I should do OK with dogs, at the to observe.  Luca isn’t one to be held, but he loves to rub against legs and will
shelter kennel there are all kinds of dogs and I am OK with that. I come to our volunteers when called.  He has a very sweet disposition. Like the
would do best as the only pet, but I am a social guy that wants to get out there other cats that have been at All Paws Rescue for a long time, he needs an under-
and meet and greet. No cats or small toddlers, but older adult kids are fine. I was standing home with someone who will be patient and allow him to adapt in his
dumped - abandon at the MHS shelter. I did nothing wrong to be forgotten and own time.  He would love to find his forever home with his best pal Buster. 
dumped -- I am NOT a commodity!
Meet Buster…or Buster Brown as he has been fondly nicknamed. 
Buster is an 8-year-old neutered male and has been at All Paws
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617-376-1349 www.quincyanimalshelter.org as he is extremely timid.  He’s in good health but does not have
many teeth remaining. Over the years, Buster has warmed up con-
BUDDY:  He is a hand- CHELSIE: It’s hard siderably to some of the volunteers and watches everyone with so much curios-
some 3 year old tuxe- to adjust to living in ity – he even smiles.  Yes, it’s true!  Buster adores other cats and kittens, espe-
do.  Surrendered when a cage after having
his owner suffered cially his ‘shelter mate’ Luca.  There would be bittersweet tears of joy and happi-
your owner leave ness if we could find a special forever home for Buster and Luca together.
financial difficulties, you behind. At times
Buddy has been she can be a little temperamental.
patiently waiting for a new forever
home.  He likes to play, loves to sit in
However, once she knows you she German Shepherd Rescue of new england
likes her ears scratched and will even 978-443-2202| www.gsrne.org
your lap, and has a fine purr!  He gets sit in your lap.  Chelsie is a 5 year old
along with other cats.  Come meet Black and tan Kasey is the perfect companion- a loving attentive
tabby.  She would probably do best as
Buddy and see why the volunteers love GSD who seeks to please. Kasey was  brought up from the south
an only cat in a quiet home
him!
by a New England shelter and  adopted by a family here.  They loved
Kasey’s calm gentle demeanor. But, they soon  saw  she experi-
Taunton animal Shelter enced  discomfort when their young children sought to cuddle  and
508-822-1463 placed weight on her hips. Her adoptive family turned to GSRNE.
Kasey has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia,  common to GSDs,
My name is Paula, and I am a female DLH. I was left at and put on  Metacam.  Kasey is responding to her weight and medication treat-
St. Vincent De Paul in a box with my kittens. Luckily some- ment. She loves to go for walks, and is happy to return home and curl up on her
one did not see us as trash! I raised my kittens and they bed.  Kasey  communicates  by placing a paw on her foster Mom’s knee, indicat-
have all found their adoptive homes. It is my turn now to ing  she needs to go out or would like a refill of her water bowl.  Kasey  loves to
be pampered and loved. I would prefer to be the only cat and the love of your life. play ball and will sit very contentedly while you brush  her gorgeous fur. Kasey
I am looking forward to the day that I go home. Hope it is soon! would do best in a home without young children and few stairs. While she does
have limitations due to her hip dysplasia, her condition is easily managed.
MATILDA is a sweet female Portuguese Hunting Dog,  about
7 months old. We recommend no toddlers. She does not appear to Trixie is a five-year-old black and tan female who had lived all of her
be used to walking on a leash, nor does she appear to have had a life with an elderly owner and, after his death, was surrendered to a
lot of human interaction, although she has made great strides shelter. In her foster home, Trixie is very loving and affectionate with
since entering the shelter and is much better with people and walk- her people, but outside her home, she is wary of her surroundings
ing on the leash. She is a favorite among many of the volunteers and uncertain of what is to come next.  She  needs gentle guidance
- bringing smiles to the faces of many. Matilda will require patience and under- and help navigating new situations. Trixie’s adopter needs to recognize the impor-
standing - as she may not be used to living in a home. She will also need to feel tance of being the leader, which will make Trixie more comfortable.   Trying to
safe and secure. Most likely, there will also be some house training involved. soothe away her fears will only ingrain them further. She LOVES  squeaky
However, with time, patience and love - one will have the best and most loving of toys.   She also likes to go for walks, play ball, and ride in the car. A potential
friends in Matilda! Matilda would be happiest as the only pet in the home. adopter will need to be willing to help Trixie continue to build trust with her fam-
ily, her surroundings, and  guide her through new situations.  The ideal home
would be a  quiet environment  without young children, and  a confident and calm
Pet Gazette Adoption handler who can show that there is nothing to fear in the outside world but,
Center Guidelines instead, only new things to discover.
• Adoption notices
are published free of Kasper is a handsome 4-year-old White GSD who really needed 
charge for all area help with his manners when he came to GSRNE.  He was mouthy,
animal shelters. climbed on  furniture and would chase his tail . For his first 2 years,
• The deadline for sub- Kasper was tied outside or in the garage and  given little attention. 
mitting pets is the 15th of His life improved, briefly, when those owners let him go to a young
the month. Space will be given out on couple  thinking about adopting a baby.  Sadly, the adoption agency 
a first-come, first-serve basis. would not approve them as  long as they had a big dog.  That couple found some-
• Please send a photo and brief write-up one who offered to look for another home for Kasper, and he stayed with her for 3
for each pet seeking adoption to adopt@ months.  But she couldn’t keep him permanently and turned to GSRNE. He is no
petgazette.net longer mouthy, has stopped chasing his tail, stays off the furniture and is much
more relaxed and playful.  He responds well to “sit” “down;” and  “stay”. He would
• You may send four pets per month.
All types of dogs, cats and other be ready for adoption , except that he tested positive for heartworms.  He has com-
domestic pets are welcome. pleted the treatment and  done  well.    The vet also discovered 5 teeth that were
abscessed and needed to be removed; but that has  had to wait until  recovered
•  We encourage shelters to send news from the HW treatment. Once that has been accomplished, Kasper should be feeling
of successful adoptions. better than he’s ever felt before! 

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 Brockton Blue Dog Shelter People for cats
508-436-6446| www.bluedogshelter.com 508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org

Buddy and Minnie are sweet 7 year old Jack Russell Terriers
who recently became victims of the economy.These dogs need
to be adopted together as they are lifelong companions. Buddy
is the more outgoing of the two and happily greets people and
animals alike. Minnie is more reserved and wants to observe
things first. They have been around young children without prob-
lem. They are house-trained and crate trained and enjoy going for walks. Buddy is
noted to have some cataracts that decrease his vision slightly and both dogs are
currently being treated for a positive Lyme test but show no symptoms. Minnie is
spayed and Buddy will be neutered next week.
Daisy is an almost 4 Sonny is a very hand-
year old mixed breed some Chihuahua in need
dog, possibly Lab and of a forever home. He
Great Pyrenees, who is weighs about 12 lbs and
in need of a new forever is about 2 years old. We
home. She is a large think Sonny would do
dog at 67 lbs. but has a calm disposi-
better with adults and
tion and knows some basic obedience
older children due to his
commands. She also knows how to
shale hands! Daisy has been around small size and high energy level. We do
children and should be a good pet for not know if he has ever been around cats
any family although she has not been but he is okay with other small dogs.
around cats. She seems to get along Sonny needs a family that can provide
with other dogs although she may get him with play and exercise. We think he
a little excited when first meeting will do better in a home where someone
them. is around during the day.
Coco is a good dog in need of a special home. Coco lived with
a family for several months but he showed separation anxiety
that caused the family some distress. Coco is a little over a year
old and weighs about 30 lbs. He loves to play and has been
around children and other dogs without problem. Coco will
chase cats. Coco needs a family that has the patience to help
him adjust in a new home. He needs a “stay-at-home” mom or
dad or regular “doggie daycare” to keep him well exercised.
DUSTY is a very pretty HARRIET is a black, medium-
kitty who has an unusu- haired lovely lady. She is about
al coat of tan fur with one year old and has always
frosted dark grey ends, been an indoor cat. Harriet
was surrendered because she
hence she has been called Dusty
since she looks like she has spent was being stressed out by the
other cats in the home. Her
time in a dusty cellar! She has all her
shots and is spayed. Dusty is about
owner felt she had too many cats and
couldn’t give Harriet the times she
three or four years old and has a deserves. She is a very friendly kitty and
sweet personality. She truly likes peo-
is finding her way around the shelter and
ple and enjoys being brushed and trying to find a spot to call her own. She
petted. Dusty is looking for a home would make a wonderful pet for you and
where she is either the only cat or is is waiting to meet you. Harriet is spayed,
paired with a dominant male cat. She has all her shots and is ready to go a new
also gets along well with dogs. home.
MISS MIDDIE is a beautiful tortoiseshell cat. She is about 4
years old, is up to date with her shots and is spayed. Miss
Middie was found outside the shelter with her friend Chrissy.
Later their owner called to let us know about their special needs
and background. Miss Middie needs to be on an allergy diet
(limited ingredient), but is otherwise healthy. Wouldn’t it be nice if they were
adopted together? Miss Middie’s front paws are declawed. She is a lovely calm
kitty who is eager to make friends and loves to be petted and fussed over. Stop in
and meet her and see if you have room in your heart and home for her.
TOM is a neutered male tabby with lovely stripes. He is 4 years old
and at his prime. He is a bit bewildered by life in the shelter. However,
he is quickly learning that volunteers and visitor are eager to pet him
and he discovered he loves it! When he is given attention he quickly
responds in kind! Tom likes being the only cat in the house with no
dogs or young children. Will you be the one to come in and discover he would be
the perfect match for your family?
Massachusetts Ferret Friends
(781) 224-1098 | www.maferrets.org

Dook! Hi! I’m Skittles! My name is Bella! The

Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass I’m 4 years old, but I still shelter mum says I am a
508-586-2053 | www.apcsm.org love to play! My fur is all dark sable with silver
nice and white, and I have
mitts, but I think I’m just beautiful!
dark eyes. I watch out for my little sis-
Tandy is a super cute Kia is a gorgeous ter Bella and make sure she’s okay- My favorite thing to do is play and
and very smart 1 year spayed female kitty. what else are big brothers for? We love play with my big brother Skittles. I
old female pit bull. She She is just under a to have fun and be silly. Me and Bella love him very much, so we have to
already knows some year old. Kia has a are really close so we gotta go to the find our perfect forever home togeth-
basic commands (sit, great purr, and she same forever home. I got all my shots er. I went to the vet and they said I’m
lay down and stay) and even plays fetch! when I went to the vet so I’m all ready healthy and ready for my new home!
would love to learn more! If you think This pretty girl gets along well with to go to my new home!
she’s the girl for you, stop by to meet other cats and is an all around won- Damien’s the name,
her! Tandy needs a home without cats. derful cat! I’m Angel and I’m a VERY fun’s the game! I’m a
pretty albino girl. I’m only a silver one and a half year
year and a half so I like to old boy and I LOVE to
Cinnamon is a 2 Sky is a 6 month old get in a lot of mischief! My
month old little boy. male who came to the play! Me and my sister Angel play all
favorite things to do are steal things,
Along with several shelter because his owner play hide and seek, and run REALLY sorts of games all the time! If you’re
other kittens, he is moved to a place that did fast through all the tubes shelter mum looking for a couple of ferrets to
available for adop- not allow pets. He is a gave us! But most of all I love being brighten your day and make you smile,
tion! Cinnamon is fantastic little man- very with my big brother Damien. He’s my look no further than us! We’ll never let
very affectionate sweet and outgoing! Sky gets along buddy and I could never leave him. you down!
and playful, too. with other cats and would fit right into
a home with a loving family.
Milton Animal League
617-698-0413 | www.miltonanimalleague.org
A Helping paw inc.
508-291-PAWS | www.ahelpingpaw.org Hildy is a one year old Here’s Emma, a beau-
spayed female pit bull tiful two year old
Cash is now ready for his Punch is a very young terrier.  Hildy is a real spayed female pit bull
home after having heart- adult Bichon mix. Just clown who is fun and terrier, who was
worm treatments. He’s a finished his meds for active and looking for dumped and left on
male, Jack Russell mix, Lyme and is ready for someone who is fun and her own near the Blue
full of energy. An awe- a new home. He is super playful, active too.    She’s also a lovebug who Hills. Even after all
some companion for that person who loves his toys and going for walks. enjoys lots of petting and people time.  that, she is still sweet and loving and
likes to be active, toss the ball and go Because of his past we are looking for She is very stressed in the shelter and she seems to be wearing a perpetual
for car rides. an adult home only. is more than ready to be in a real home smile. She is a kind and gentle dog
with her best human friends.  who just wants to please. 
Splush and his Tigger is an
mom, PeeWee are adult male, all vet Lance is a 2-year-old Caro is a 3-year-old
still looking for care completed. neutered male domes- neutered male
homes. They are a He needs a home tic medium hair. What domestic shorthair.
bonded pair, but we with no other pets a gorgeous guy! Lance Caro is a thoroughly
will consider separate homes. Of and a safe yard as doesn’t let his good nice cat who will do
course we’ll make an awesome deal if he seems to be missing the out- looks go to his head - well in a home where
you take both. doors. he’s charming to one he gets all the atten-
and all. tion as an only cat.

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Pet Gazette 23

Internal Medicine
Michael Bernstein, DVM,
DACVIM, Medical Director
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM,
DACVIM, Intern Director
Alice Hadden, DVM,
DACVIM
Susan Morrison, DVM,
DACVIM
Jerry Perry, DVM
Bruce Walker, DVM
Cardiology
Susan Morrison, DVM,
DACVIM
(Internal Medicine)
Bradley L. Moses, DVM,
DACVIM (Cardiology)
Neurology
Stephanie Kube, DVM,
DACVIM (Neurology)
Dermatology
Klaus Earl Loft, DVM
Emergency/Critical Care
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM,
DACVIM
Angela Girello, DVM
Alison R. Gaynor, DVM,
DACVIM, DACVECC
Cindy Lopes, DVM
Ophthalmology
Bill Greentree, DVM, DACVO
Surgery
David Diamond, VMD,
DACVS
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
Lori Hartzband, DVM,
DACVR
Diana Rosenstein, DVM,
DACVR
Avian and Exotic Animal
Medicine
Stephen Dyer, DVM,
DABVP (Avian)
Dentistry
Michelle Politano, DVM
Sheri Procious, DVM
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VCA South Shore
(Weymouth) Animal Hospital
595 Columbian St., South Weymouth, MA 02190
(781) 337-6622
www.vcasouthshore.com
Dermatology
Chronic Ear Disease In
Dogs & Cats
If your dog has had two or more ear infections in his or her life, you might have been told that
“all dogs gets ear infections,” or “it is normal for dogs with long, hanging ears to get ear infec-
tions,” or “all dogs that swim get ear infections,” or even that “it is because your dog is digging
in the dirt that he gets ear infections.” These are common misconceptions that Dr. Klaus Earl
Loft, who runs the Dermatology Service at VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in South
Weymouth, MA, has heard from owners who bring him their pets with chronic ear problems.
In reality, a dog that suffers from recurrent ear infections may actually have an underlying
allergic skin condition that, if diagnosed and treated properly, could eliminate or reduce the
incidence of future ear infections.
If your dog has had ear problems that began when he or she was younger than 3 to 4 years of
age, it is likely that the ear problem is secondary to allergies. Older animals that develop their
first ear infection later in life may have problems other than allergies that are the cause for the
ear infection.
In veterinary medicine, it is often the dermatologist who deals with chronic ear diseases in
dogs and cats. This is very understandable, since the ear and the skin are one and the same
organ, and clinical signs associated with the ears are often part of a generalized dermatologic
condition. Some dogs that present with an ear infection will have other clinical symptoms that
are suggestive of allergies, such as foot licking and chewing, itchy skin, reoccurring skin infec-
tions in the groin or elbow area, greasy and scaly hair coat, and/or patchy hair loss. These
symptoms can seriously affect the quality of life in these pets, and managing patients afflicted
with chronic allergic ear disease has become a passion for Dr. Loft. Using the videotoscope at
VCA South Shore for both the diagnosis and treatment of these frustrating chronic ear prob-
lems has increased Dr. Loft’s ability to determine the best therapeutic options for these
patients, and to help deal with the often severe discomfort associated with ear infections.
If Dr. Loft suspects that allergies are the underlying cause for a patient’s chronic skin or ear
issues, he can offer either intradermal or serologic testing for both cats and dogs. Once a spe-
cific allergic cause is identified, he will treat the patient with Allergen Specific Immunotherapy
(commonly known as “allergy shots”). This hypo-sensitization is very similar to what is offered
to humans with atopic dermatitis.
If your dog or cat suffers from reoccurring ear problems or other chronic skin conditions, ask
your regular veterinarian for a referral, or feel free to call VCA South Shore Animal Hospital,
to schedule a consultation with Dr. Loft. In Dr. Loft’s opinion, “Until proven otherwise, a
pet with chronic ear disease is an allergic pet.”
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