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Pierce. In this painting The
Boston Pups are audience to
a fine Fourth of July concert
at The Hatch Memorial Shell.
The human revelers have left
the esplanade hours before.
Now the dogs have taken
their place. I would venture
a guess that The Boston Pups
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 TOP DOG OF THE MONTH
Amber
T
his is Amber, a golden retriever born
in 1998 in Massachusetts. Amber
is a Top Dog because she is unlike
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and friendly, she has brightened many people’s
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fter 4 years of planning, fundrais- trainer Dorothy O’Connor of Canine Con-
ing, and nine months of construc- cepts will offer helpful training tips, and pop-
tion, the Scituate Animal Shelter ular childrens’ author Barbara O’Connor will
will be relocating to its new, larger building be signing copies of her books including How
this month. The new adoption facility will be To Steal A Dog from 2:00 to 4:00. The Arm-
located at 780 Chief Justice Cushing High- strong Brothers will provide music for a fes-
way, also known as the tive afternoon. Parking
“3A Farm” on Route 3A will be available at the
in Scituate. The expand- Scituate High School
ed community resource with shuttles to the
will offer many benefits event.
over the existing facil- The Scituate Ani-
ity including a larger mal Shelter is an inde-
adoption area, separate pendent, no-kill ani-
“wings” for dogs and mal shelter serving the
cats, a medical suite, and Greater South Shore
4 acres of peaceful land. Region. To date, over
A special Grand 4,300 companion ani-
Opening community mals have benefited
celebration was planned for Sunday, June 28. from the Shelter’s services and have been ad-
The event included guided building tours, a opted into loving homes. The Scituate Ani-
chance to meet some of the adoptable animals mal Shelter is a non-profit, tax-exempt orga-
and shelter alumni, plus raffles, refreshments nization funded by private donations. Please
and other fun activities for kids and animal- visit the Shelter online at www.ScituateAni-
lovers of all ages. The day was highlighted by malShelter.org.
special guest appearances. Professional dog

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Pet Gazette July 2009
 7th Annual Blessing of the Animals
“A
ll Creatures, Great and
Small” will be the theme
of the day on Saturday
- July 18, 2009 as House of Prayer Lu-
theran Church, 916 Main Street in Hing-
ham holds its 6th annual Blessing of the
Animals at 4:30 p.m. In past years, the
service has drawn a varied assortment
of much loved household pets, such as
dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, as
well as a rare African spotted leopard
tortoise and a baby tree frog. Children
are welcome to bring their stuffed ani-
mals to be blessed. The traditional time for ser- of God’s love. Visitors are always welcome
vices such as this has been in October, when and expected. Refreshments for all – animal
the church calendar marks St. Francis Day. (St. and human – will be served. Save the date! CAPE COD KENNEL CLUB, INC.
(Please remember, animals must be leashed or
Francis of Assisi [1182-1226] is the Christian
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Through the Blessing of the Animals, the
plants and animals) However, the July date al-
church celebrates the close spiritual connections Puppy Kindergarten • Beginner Obedience
lows the celebration to be held outdoors, where
noise and the occasional “accident” are easily people have with their pets. House of Prayer Advanced Obedience • Show Handling
handled. (If it is raining, the service will be serves 14 towns on the South Shore, most of
held indoors.) In the spirit of St. Francis, we which have been represented in previous years Agility Training: Beginner to Advanced
invite all creatures, great and small for a service at this service. For further information, call the
of music, scripture, fellowship, and a blessing church office at 781-749-5533. For more information, please call:
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July 2009
Pet Gazette 55
 Dog Park Safety Tips
By Dick Norton
D
Special to the Pet Gazette
og parks can be a
great way to so-
cialize your dog --
but can also be unsafe if prop-
er measures aren’t taken. The
following tips are to help you
keep your dog safe and happy
at the park.
• Know your dog. Not
BECOME A PROFESSIONAL all dogs enjoy meeting new
dogs. Don’t let your dog get
DOG TRAINER! overwhelmed by meeting too
many dogs at once. If your
dog has not interacted regu-
larly with other dogs, find out
how he will react. You can
perform a test by introducing
your dog to a friends’ dog that
you know interacts well with
other dogs. Testing your dog
in a controlled environ-
ment is ideal before you
go into the dog park.
• Keep your dog
healthy. Be sure your
Hands-On Dog Training dog isn’t vulnerable to
Experience Included picking up infections
from other dogs by
Great Job Placement keeping him up to date
Assistance on his vaccinations and
worming medications.
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the dogs that play there. Be-
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watching the other dogs and
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to bring your dog and sit qui-
etly with him outside the park.
Having your dog with you to
observe from outside the park
enables you to watch how
he reacts to seeing the other
dogs.
• Start out slow. The first
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should be short, no longer
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ends and holidays tend to be
busy all day long. Acquaint
your dog with the dog park
when the park isn’t as crowd-
ed.
• Closely supervise your
dog. Don’t get distracted while
talking to other owners. Keep
an eye on your dog at all times
to make sure his interactions
with other dogs are safe. Watch
his body language to help you
avoid any trouble before it be-
gins. Watching his actions also
enables you to quickly clean
up after your pet.
• Let your dog off leash as
soon as you enter unleashed
areas. Mixing leashed and un-
leashed dogs can create a hos-
tile situation. Leashed dogs,
and their owners, often display
body language and behavior
that is threatening to the un-
leashed dogs and may encour-
age them to be aggressive and
defensive in return. A leashed
dog cannot make the choice
his natural instinct tells him
of “fight or flight” -- if he can-
not take flight, he may have to
fight.
• Potential hazards. Be
aware of potential hazards
that may be in the park, such
as toxic chemicals, garbage
or noxious plants. Be sure to
wash any chemicals, such as
fertilizer or pesticides, off of
your dog’s feet and legs to
ensure they aren’t licked and
ingested.
• Leave children at home.
Don’t bring children with you
to the dog park. You will not
safely be able to watch your
kids and your dog at the same
time. Many dogs have not
been socialized to children.
Both frighten and excite easily
-- and react differently -- cre-
ating a dangerous atmosphere.
It’s simply too easy for a child
to get hurt at a dog park.
• Leave small puppies at
home. Puppies less than four
months old aren’t fully immu-
nized yet and are at higher risk
for contracting diseases. They
are also very vulnerable to be-
ing traumatized by another
dog’s aggressive behavior.
• Do not bring toys or
food. Most parks are already
littered with balls and toys that
other people have brought. Re-
warding your dog with treats
or giving him toys in front of
other dogs can create jealousy
and aggression.
• Body language. Edu-
cate yourself about dog body
language and communication
signals so you can tell the dif-
ference between fear, play and
anger. There is a lot of
information on the web
about canine body lan-
guage.
• Know when to
leave. You should re-
move your dog from
the park if he is being
threatened or bullied
and seems fearful; be-
gins to display aggres-
sive behavior by be-
coming overexcited or
threatening toward oth-
er dogs; is panting heavily; or
seems overly tired. Keep your
dog’s welfare a top priority.
• DO NOT physically in-
tervene in a dog fight. Never
reach in to break up fighting
dogs. Squirt the dogs in the
face with a water bottle or try
to distract them by throwing
something near them, but nev-
er physically intervene.
• Prevent injuries. Be
aware of the signs of a possible
dog fight before it might hap-
pen. Don’t allow a dog’s over-
excitement turn into a fight.
If your dog injures a person
or dog, give your name and
phone number to the injured
party. Report to law enforce-
ment authorities any handlers
who refuse to take liability for
damages or injuries and who
are endangering the safety of
others.
Dick Norton is a dog behav-
ioral therapist and trainer with
Bark Busters. For more infor-
mation, call 1-877-500-BARK
(2275) or visit www.BarkBust-
ers.com.
July 2009

Hazards
By Angelyn Cornetta,
E
DVM, DACVIM
zra was a 3-year-
old, neutered male
cat who was brought
to our hospital as an emer-
gency. He was vomiting and
breathing rapidly. His owner
explained that Ezra’s tail had
been accidentally caught in
a door the previous evening.
Concerned that her cat was in
pain, she had given him one
adult strength tablet Tylenol(r)
(acetaminophen).
Physical examination
showed that Ezra was indeed
breathing very rapidly and his
gums appeared blue (cyanot-
ic). His tail was sore but other-
wise not injured. Based on the
history and physical findings,
he was diagnosed with acet-
aminophen toxicity.
Acetaminophen is a non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory
drug that is sold across the
counter under many labels.
Although it benefits people,
it is highly toxic to both dogs
and cats and its ingestion may
be fatal. Cats, however, are
extremely sensitive to acet-
aminophen because they have
a more limited capacity to
eliminate this drug.
Acetaminophen is pri-
marily metabolized in the
liver. Several of its metabo-
lized by-products possess
toxic effects. One of these
compounds, N-acetyl-para-
benzequinoneimine (NAPQI)
is inactivated by glutathione,
an essential antioxidant pres-
ent in the liver and in red blood
cells. Unfortunately, toxic ef-
fects occur when glutathione
stores are depleted.
Red blood cells normally
contain hemoglobin, a com-
pound that allows the transport
of oxygen molecules. Should
the hemoglobin of red blood
cells become damaged, the
ability to carry oxygen is im-
paired. The individual is then
unable to utilize the oxygen in-
haled into the lungs. Damaged
red blood cells are normally re-
moved from the bloodstream,
but in acetaminophen toxicity
these are removed in massive
numbers leading to serious
anemia. Liver cells can also
become injured, which may
result in life-threatening liver
failure. Liver problems due to
acetaminophen ingestion are
most common in dogs.
Signs of toxicity usually
occur within 6 to 24 hours af-
ter ingestion, but may be seen
sooner. In cats, clinical signs
include chocolate-brown and/
or cyanotic mucous membranes
due to the damaged hemoglo-
bin. Difficulty breathing, vom-
iting, and swelling (edema) of
the face, neck, and limbs are
also seen. In dogs, signs of
liver failure, such as jaundice
July 2009
Warning Labels:
of over-the-counter medication for pets
gradually returned to their
Medicine College and staff
healthy pink color. He was at VCA South Shore Animal
lucky to have survived. And, Hospital. She is director of the
even though he was a strictly intern program at SSAH. For
indoor cat, his owner placed a an appointment or for more
beautiful blue collar with a bell information, please call (781)
on it so that she could hear him 337-6622.
coming in the house whenever This article was originally
she closed a door! printed in the March 2002 edi-
Dr. Angelyn Cornetta is tion of The Pet Gazette.
a Diplomate of the American
College of Veterinary Internal
Acetaminophen is primarily metabolized in the liver. Several
of its metabolized by-products possess toxic effects.
Blood samples were obtained
(yellow mucous membranes)
and confirmed a decrease in
may predominate. Dr. Rachel Francis Dr. Kelly Temple
his red blood cells (anemia);
The goals of treatment are Dr. Kimberly Suh
however, the anemia was not
to decrease acetaminophen
severe enough to require
absorption from the gastroin-
a blood transfusion. Hospital Hours:
testinal tract, hasten its
The antidote (N-ace-
elimination, and
tylcysteine) for acet-
Closed for lunch every day 12-1pm
limit Monday: 8am-5pm
aminophen toxicosis Tuesday - Thursday: 8am-5pm & 6:30pm-8pm
was given through an Friday: 8am-5pm
intravenous catheter. Ezra
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
was then placed in a cage en-
riched with oxygen. Ezra was
formation of 303 Wareham Road, Marion
hospitalized for 3 days. His
toxic compounds. Spe-
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cific treatment is aimed at re-
first 24 hours and his gums
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providing supportive care with
intravenous fluids and oxy-
gen. If an animal is presented
immediately after ingesting
acetaminophen, vomiting can
be induced. Depending on the
severity of signs, other treat-
ments such as blood transfu-
sion may be needed.
Over-the-counter medica-
tions should never be given to
pets unless a veterinarian ad-
vises you of the specific dose
and schedule of administra-
tion for your particular pet.
For example, ibuprofen (found
in many products including
Advil(r)) is also sold over-
the-counter and is a common
poisoning emergency, produc-
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 Danger of Keeping
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For Treatment of:
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cut where a 200 lb orangutan
almost killed a woman in a
friend’s home. Is liability
in such a case a sure thing?
How much negligence is re-
quired? What about crimi-

s si o n nal responsibility?
A: Query: What do wol-

I m p re ti on verines, alligators, pythons,

te r li n g abi lita and ocelots all have in com-

S a l Reh mon? Answer: Exotic “pets”
such as these make poor house
Ani m pets and huge lawsuits. Just
exactly what is a wild animal?
A prominent legal au-
"Improved Function, thority, the Second Restate-
Improved Quality ment of Torts defines “wild
animals” as one that “is not by
of Life" custom devoted to the service
Marjorie C. McMillan, DVM, DACVR, CCRP • Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP of mankind at the time and in
the place in which it is kept”.
COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR Other legal authorities define
At Sterling
Impression Rehab Arthritis - Obesity - Amputation - Weight loss “wild animals as one which Criminal liability is relatively rare in animal-human attacks. It
means: Post-Surgical - Post-Trauma - Cancer poses an “abnormal risk” to usually results where the owner or keeper has a highly danger-
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Healing Underwater Treadmill
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Ambulation ASK ABOUT OUT PRODUCTS FOR YOUR In Massachusetts, an liability” requires only that the in comprehensible injury.
Better quality of life ELDERLY, DISABLED OR INJURED PET owner of wild animal is ex- owner or keeper of the obnox- Criminal liability is rela-
Boots - Harnesses - Slings - Hot/Cold Packs - Low Calorie Treats posed to “strict liability” for ious beast allows a person’s tively rare in animal-human at-
property damage or personal body or property to come into tacks. It usually results where
Sterling Impression Animal Rehabilitation Center of New England
injury caused by this or that contact with the critter. Fault the owner or keeper has a high-
1008 East Street, Walpole furry, feathery, of scaly house and carelessness do not seem ly dangerous animal, ignores
xän‡ÈÈn‡Ç™{ÈÊUÊÜÜÜ°ÃÌ>ÀVœ˜i°Vœ“ pet. Negligence does not even to be relevant. prior attacks, and behaves in
Why such a grossly neg-
tough treatment ligent manner
at the “paws” of resulting in im-
We are open and here for the law? Accord-
ing to Kionka,
puted criminal
intent. Word
“Torts in a Nut- for the day?
our patients shell”, animals Keep your co-
do not inherently bra caged!
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Cape Cod Animal Hospital has been in restrained. Massachusetts, un- hunter can sell deer hoofs and
continuous operation since 1930 and will be like some states however, may shin bones, but not antlers to
Complete rebuilt. The hospital will continue to serve provide a legal escape hatch any person
Medical Care this wonderful community. where a victim voluntarily and Got a question about
Scott E. Munson, VMD negligently exposes himself to animal law? Send your ques-
Melaine L. Bikis, DVM the offending teeth or claws. tions and feedback to Attor-
Heidi A. McMorrow, DVM Local cases have gone to ney Williamson and you may
court over encounters with a see it in a future column. He
1411 Osterville Road West Barnstable zebra, a bear, and a stag. Oth- can be reached at pawlaw@
er states (mostly zoo casesP etgazette.net or by mail to At-
have involved monkeys, coy- torney Gerald Williamson, 71
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 Parrots not mere mimics, asserts scientist
W
BY GEORGE SOMMERS
hen Dr. Irene
Pepperberg first
suggested that
parrots might be as intelli-
gent as chimpanzees and dol-
phins, she says her scientific
colleagues “asked me what
I was smoking.” Parrots, af-
ter all, have brains the size of
walnuts. The current Brandeis
University psychology profes-
sor had the last laugh along
with a certain African grey
parrot named Alex.
Dr. Pepperberg recently
spoke at Boston’s Museum
of Science, hosted by media
FISH & FOWL
celeb Robin Young, attract-
ing nearly 300 people on a
mid-week night at $12 a pop.
It was not just any pellet-food
dry scientific lecture. The doc-
tor also reminisced about her
30-year relationship with her
self-described colleague. “I
wasn’t only a scientist. I was
a person who worked with
a very special creature,” she
says; adding it was often dif-
ficult to maintain objectivity.
She’s also the author of “Alex
and Me: How a Scientist and
a Parrot Discovered a Hidden
World of Animal Intelligence
– and Formed a Deep Bond in
the Process.”
Alex could literally an-
swer questions about objects,
shapes and colors and even
count up to 8 without being
cued in any way. He even im-
provised, calling an almond a
“cork” and an apple a “baner-
July 2009
ry” (apparently a combination
of banana and cherry).
He wasn’t always the
teacher’s pet, sometimes
throwing things on the floor or
deliberately giving the wrong
answer to get a rise out of his
human flock. Once when ban-
ished to his cage for not giv-
ing the correct answer (“2”)
he said, “I’m sorry – 2 – come
back here.”
The Brooklyn born Dr.
Pepperberg resides in Boston,
working first with MIT and
currently at Brandeis. When
asked if Alex picked up a Bos-
ton accent, she says he pro-
nounced shower as “showah”,
four as “fo-wah” and cracker as
“crackah” – but he also picked
up the midwestern pronuncia-
tion of carrot as “keerat.” Prof. Pepperberg picks a pack of parrot prodigies, including the late, celebrated Alex. -Photo
She says but for her para- from Museum of Science promotional material.
keets and TV she was a lonely
child who lived over a store- clip from “Nova” with Alan very tricky question. The deci- to music. “We knew about it
front but at least “The para- Alda alternately joking about sion to have a parrot is for life, and were testing. We had Alex
keets were interactive.” Her and marveling at Alex’s abili- life is long and the parrot has dancing,” says the professor.
budgie buddies’ chattering and ties. to be treated like a toddler.” Alex sadly earned his
TV programs like “Nova” in- Some argue that mor- Snowball the cockatoo, a heavenly wings in 2007, and
spired her to reason that “No- ally such intelligent creatures You Tube sensation, sparked the torch has been passed to
body studies birds – but they should not be kept in cages. studies confirming that par- Griffin, who often looks to
talk!” In exclusive comments to “Pet rots are in a very exclusive Alex’s old cage as if to say,
Coming full circle, the Gazette” the doctor who can club of animals that literally “Where are you? You’re the
presentation included a video talk to the animals says. “It’s a dance – or move rhythmically one with all the answers!”
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PET GAZETTE 9
 Four on the floor
Rehabilitating the jumping dog

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Praise your dog when he stops
By Steve Long
jumping and when all four feet
are back on the floor. This ap-
ave you had to take a dress or suit with dirty proach helps him distinguish
paw prints to the dry cleaners? Or had to make right from wrong.
A small puppy jumping up
something else to serve for dinner after your may seem harmless, so it be-
comes very easy to encourage
best dog friend stole something from the counter? Then you’ll jumping behaviors by ignor-
agree that jumping can be a serious canine crime. When the ing them. Yet your small pup-
py usually gets a lot bigger. A
same best friend ruins more than one screen door by jumping jumping, 15-pound puppy is
a lot different than an unruly,
on it to get out, or resents being asked to move after jumping jumping, 50-pound dog. Help
on the bed, we often get a phone call asking for emergency your puppy or dog learn that
“four on the floor” is always
help to rehabilitate the criminal. the best dog practice for ev-
eryone.
We encourage owners to lems. Both “off” and “down” Now we’ll go beyond
give their dog friends a mes- are commands that tell the dog these basics to the “how-to”
sage -- while we love them to do something else. For ex- specifics. The first step is to
very much, it is unacceptable ample, we teach the command keep at least one throw can by
to jump up under any circum- “down” to mean “lie down and the front door. To teach your
stances unless the dog has re- don’t do anything else until I dog that jumping is an unac-
ceived permission. Four feet release you from that com- ceptable way to greet guests,
must be on the floor at all times mand.” you must be prepared to take
unless otherwise command- Use the “off” command action at the front door. When
ed by you. Please note only when you have com- your guests arrive and your
-- the jumping com- manded the dog to jump up dog greets them by jumping
mand should never (we use “hup”) and you are on them, shake (or throw, if
be taught until now, formally, commanding necessary; but be careful not
any jumping the dog to get off. to hit the guests) the can and We teach owners to use a correction -- “NO!” -- when the dog
problem Along with the “NO!” loudly yell, “NO!” If possible, jumps. “NO!” tells the dog that this behavior is wrong and he
has been you may also need to use the alert your guests ahead of time is absolutely not supposed to do it. Do not use the commands
resolved. throw can (25 pennies in a sin- that a can attack is likely. One “off” or “down” with jumping problems. Both “off” and
W e gle-serving juice can). When Thanksgiving, when we had “down” are commands that tell the dog to do something
teach own- shaken at the same time you many guests and a five-month-
else.
ers to use a say “NO!,” the can convinc- old, very rambunctious, out-
correction ingly (in many cases) tells going, and big Lab puppy, we lar person on the bed. If you be the one deciding who sleeps
-- “NO!” your dog that jumping is an handed cans to guests as they are having any obedience-re- where. If your dog tries to
-- when the almost unforgivable behav- entered so they could correct lated problems with your dog, jump up while you are nearby
dog jumps. ior. When neces- the puppy whenever she tried DO NOT let him jump up and or actually on the bed, correct
“NO!” tells sary, you may to jump on them. sleep on the bed. If you do let him immediately. If your dog
the dog that need to throw Dogs who jump on the bed him jump on the bed, and you sleeps on the bed while you
this behavior the can. Take and are allowed to sleep on the do not have problems now, be are away or in another part of
is wrong and all of these bed can become extremely ter- sensitive to the territoriality the house, close your bedroom
he is absolutely steps when the ritorial about that space. A dog issues that could arise as your door so the dog cannot get on
not supposed dog jumps may pee on the bed to mark it dog gets older. the bed without your permis-
to do it. Do not up on you as its own territory, and may Your bed is YOUR space, sion.
use the com- or does any- be reluctant to allow a particu- not your dog’s. YOU should We knew a 10-pound
mands “off” or thing without mixed terrier in another life
“down” with your per- many years ago. Flower
jumping prob- mission. thought she was queen of the
house, if not the world. She
jumped on the bed during the
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she was very beloved, she was
not an easy dog. Flower had
$70 for neuter no sense of the dog boundaries
(males) that should have been defined
for her and reinforced by the
leaders of her pack.
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needed strong leadership to
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narrow. Keeping all four feet
on the floor at all times should
Dr. Ann-Marie Roche be a basic rule for dogs. It rein-
Call today for an appointment: 617-571-7151 forces their status as a dog, al-
We encourage owners to give their dog friends a message -- though a loved one, and keeps
or for more information visit while we love them very much, it is unacceptable to jump up them from believing that your
www.TheStopClinic.com under any circumstances unless the dog has received permis- castle is theirs.
sion.
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Adopting a Dog
Shelters offer a safe alternative
By Amy Marder, V.M.D., cue League of Boston look at behavior problems are cute.
Director of the Behavior friendliness, trainability, pos- But puppies change into adults
Service, Animal Rescue
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League of Boston sessive aggression over food in no time. You never know
and objects, ease of handling, what you are going to end up
hen someone protective aggression, fears, with.
is looking for and inter-dog aggression. Most adolescents and
a new dog, the Based on the intake informa- adults have some kind of be-
tion and the results of the be- havior problems. The behavior
canine may be at local shelters havioral tests, a decision is problems that I see in shelter
and rescue groups. The old made on behavioral adoptabil- animals are no different than
scenario of the shelter or res- ity. Dangerous animals are put those that I see in the owned
to sleep. At the League, treat- animals in my private practice.
reject” is no longer true. Many able behavior problems are Most of the dogs I see at New
organizations now go to great treated. England Veterinary Behavior
efforts to ensure that the dogs When dogs are guests of Associates are purebreds from
they re-home are not only the League, volunteers and pet stores or breeders. Most
physically fit, but behaviorally staff train them to walk on are not from shelters or rescue
fit as well. And even if an ani- a leash and perform simple groups. No dog is exempt from
mal has a problem, the adopter commands. We having behavior problems.
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Adopting an adult or ado-
lescent is more reliable than
adopting a puppy. What you
see is what you get! A puppy’s
By far, the number one
behavior problem we see in
our practice is aggression. In a
study that I did at the ASPCA
in New York City, the number
one behavior problem in dogs
adopted from our shelter was
house training. (Many dogs
forget their house training
while in confinement.) Most
of the dogs were housetrained
within three months after
adoption. Shelter dogs are
screened for aggression before
adoption.
Yes, many shelter dogs
may cough when they get
into their new homes. (Ken-
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don’t be too harsh. It’s
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After they recover,
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questions
about animal
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(617) 426-9170, Ext. 165. For
more information about the
Animal Rescue League of Bos-
ton’s adoption services, call
Ext. 102, or log on to www.ar-
lboston.org. The League also
had opportunities for animal
foster care (Ext. 139), and for
volunteers (617) 338-1138,
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Abington Animal Hospital
K-9 Kamp (daycare/grooming)
Furry Tails (groomer)
Happy Dog House
Avon
Dog Gone Gorgeous
Avon Library
Big Jim's Liquors
A-1 Market
Town Food Mart
Supreme Pizza
Super Dog
Barnstable
Mid Cape Animal Hospital
Quick Stop Convenience
Claire Murray
Birdsey on the Cape Gallery
Osterville Free Library
Hair of the Dog
MSPCA-CC Animal Center
Roy-L Groomingdales
Centerville Library
Country Store
Cape Maid Farms
Whiskers Pet Grooming
Barnstable Animal Hospital
Shaws Market
Petsmart
Mike's Pizza
Tails of Cape Cod
Paws Dream Doggie Daycare
Animal General Vet Clinic
Nancy Lord Salon
Comfort Inn
The Olde Village Store
C.C. Feed and Supply
Dr. Marina Cesar, DVM
Wheldon Memorial Library
VNA Tradewinds Daycare
Dunkin' Donuts
Cape Cod Cat Hospital
Forestdale Veterinary Clinic
The Animal Inn
Bourne
Cape Cod Vet. Specialists
Buzzards Bay Veterinary Clinic
Ryan Family Amusements
Cumberland Farms
National Marine Life Center
Deb's Dog House
A Helping Paw rescue
Animal House
Tedeschi's
All Pets Medical Center
Jonathan Bourne Library
Animal Health Clinic
Bourne Veterinary Clinic
Irving Gas Station
Classy Clips
Dunkin' Donuts
Joseph's Obedience Training
Braintree
Banfield Pet Hospital
Petsmart
The Pet Spa
Bridgewater
Walgreens
Bridgewater Bagel
Roche Bros.
Subway
Colonial Pet Food/Dirty Dog
Noah's Pets
Bridgewater Vet Clinic
Tedeschi's
Bridgewater Farm & Feed
Brockton
Supreme Coffee
Tedeschi's
Brockton Hospital
Dew Drop Inn
North Main Veterinary Clinic
Brockton Animal Hospital
Hotstones Pizza
Shaws
Blockbuster Video
Stop & Shop
J.M. K-9 Training
Morkis Animal Hospital
MSPCA
Canton
Maxie's Deli
Coolen's Pet Supply
7-Eleven
Canton Veterinary Clinic
Neponset Café
Rover Come Over
Canton Public Library
Canton Veterinary Hospital
Lainer Animal Hosp.
Norfolk County Humane
Canton Animal Control
Carver
Carver Animal Clinic
Carver Library
Country Veterinary Clinic
No. Carver Farm & Pet Supply
Santoro's Pizza
Cumberland Farms
Carver Country Mouse
Georgio's Pizza
Curry's Grooming
July 2009
List may not be complete. New locations added frequently. Please email editor@petgazette.net for inquiries.
Cohasset Halifax Ventress Memorial Library Under My Wings Scituate Library
All Four Paws Halifax Veterinary Services Animal Care Center Plymouth Liquors Ronnie Shone
Joseph's Hardware Holmes Public Library Ocean State Job Lot D'Angelo's Sub Shop Wilbur's North
Curtis Liquor Stores Halifax Pizza Shaw's Supermarket Cumberland Farms Jamie's Pub
Victoria's Pizza Famous Pizza Pleasant Mountain Pet Rest
Starbuck's Hanover Marshfield Animal Shelter Myles Standish Liquors Sharon
Buttonwood's Books & Toys Fin, Fur & Feather Pet Shop Sand's End Café Balboni's Drug Store Sharon Veterinary Clinic
French Memories Bakery South Paws Doggie Daycare Pawsitively Natural Benny's It's A Dog's Life
Atlantic Bagel Wild Birds Unlimited North River Beverage Court St. Animal Hospital Yankee Kennels
Cohasset Dog Wash Hanover House of Pizza Brigadoon Kennels Pilgrim Animal Hospital
Cohasset Town Hall John Curtis Public Library Peak Performance Stables Al's Restaurant Taunton
Crazy Paws Veterinarian Briggs Stable & Tack Shop Hubbard's Cupboard Isaac's Restaurant Ventura Grain
Pratt Memorial Library Pooch Paws Marshfield Veterinary Clinic Governor Bradford Inn Wessels Animal Hospital
Grooming Finesse VCA Roberts Animal Hospital Curves Water St. Café Petco
Cohasset Kennel K-9 to 5 Anthony's Pizza Ye Olde Pilgrim Happy Paws Dog Grooming
South Shore YMCA Elja Kennel Reliable Cleaners Taunton Animal Shelter
Dennis Petco Marsh Hills General Store Hearth & Kettle Restaurant Taunton Cat Hospital
Dennis Public Market Assinippi General Store Doggie Stylist Cat Clinic Of Plymouth Performance Plus Dog Training
Dennis Animal Hospital Riddles Food Mart Mayflower Mobile Vet Winslow Farm
Dennis Senior Center Hanover Mall Marion Morrison's Home & Garden Silver City Canine Training
Agway of Dennis Marion Animal Hospital Plymouth Library
True Value Hanson Gourmet Grieko Grooming Magic Walpole
Lost Dog Pub Hanson Library The Lunch Box Pilgrim Sands Motel Maguire Kennel
Tedeschi's Hess Express Marion General Store Serenity Hill Kennels Dog Daze Dog Camp
Jacob Sears Memorial Library Hanson Animal Hospital Marion Library Mare Willow Farm Animal Health Center
C.A.R.E. B & B Professional Dog Training The Village Store Village Groomer
Hollywood Video Village Store Mansfield Blue Spruce Motel Bird & Reptile Connection
Cumberland Farms Heritage Kennel Mansfield Animal Hospital Stop & Shop Tufts Veterinary Emergency
Stop & Shop Hanson Grain Kozy Kennels Manomet Animal Hospital Norfolk County Veterinary Svc.
Shell Gas Cousins Pizza China Gourmet Cumberland Farms
Curves Holbrook Mansfield Variety & Deli Manomet Post Office Walpole Public Library
Canine College Stefano's Pizza Luxury Cat Boarding Windhover Veterinary Center
Duxbury Holbrook Animal Hospital Mansfield Fabric Care Luke's Liquors Gilmores, Inc.
Duxbury Animal Hospital Pet Salon Monte Christo's Sterling Impression Rehab.
Foodies Holbrook Library Mashpee Rose & Vicki's Bakery Supreme Pizza
Westwinds Bookshop Happy Paws Mashpee Public Library Back Stage Hair Salon Launderette
D'Orazio's Hot Diggity Dog Manomet General Store Wine & Spirits
Eastern Savings Bank Hull Woodruff Gallery Plymouth Animal Shelter Pampered Paws
Exxon Hull Police Dept. Mad Platter Clips & Dips Rocky's Ace Hardware
Hall's Corner Store Hull Town Hall Tailwaggers Pet Salon Shaw's Supermarket Cody Pete Hospital
The Deli Victoria's Sub Shop Sunoco Rapid Refill Firehouse Vet Norfolk County Agricultural
Duxbury Pizza Clarion Hotel Mashpee Veterinary Hospital Blueberry Muffin
Ellison Center Nantasket Pharmacy Pizza Prima Minerva's Pizza Wareham
Wellspring Chiropractic Hull Senior Center Mashpee Town Hall Cumberland Farms
Duxbury Library Tedeschi's Mashpee Country Store Quincy Santoro's Pizza
Millbrook Market Wellspring Services Leach Animal Hospital Fin, Fur & Feather Pet Shop Purrsnikitty Cat Boarding
Benchwarmer's Sub Shop Hull Library Friendly Cleaners Jacks are Wild Grooming
Dimitri's Pizza Sunshine Pet Services Middleboro Magic Car Pet Spa Wareham Feed Company
Duxbury Kennels Weinberg’s Bakery Middleboro Animal Clinic Pet Supplies Plus Wareham Library
Ashdod Animal Hospital Riddles Supermarket Nightingale Kennels Quincy Animal Shelter Dunkin' Donuts
Standish Humane Society Cumberland Farms Angel View Pet Cemetery Hancock Animal Hospital Wareham Laundry Center
Critter Corner Nantasket Liquors New England Farms Brian's Kennels & Grooming Hollywood Video
Green Gate Kennels Java Jungle Village Market Thomas Crane Library, No. Quincy Petco
Bennett's Hull Seaside Rescue Chase Veterinary Clinic Pick of the Litter Cruz Kennels
Middleboro Public Library L & L Pet Grooming
Easton Hingham The Pet Salon VCA South Shore Animal Hospital Westwood
BarkBusters Hingham Animal Clinic Middleboro Dog Shelter Willard Veterinary Clinic The Dog House
Wild Birds Unlimited Bare Cove Wine Annex Stop and Shop Petco
Subway Sub Galley Ell's Pet Salon West Bridgewater
Tedeschi's North Street Pizzaria Norwell Sam's Breakfast Westbridge Veterinary Hosp.
Easton Vets The Snug Bo-Tes Imports & Market Place Doggone Lovely II Animal Eye Specialists
Classie Canines Hennessy News Quic Pic Doody Calls Tedeschi's
Ultimate Pooch Hingham Community Center Drums Emporium Wicked Good Dog Park Ave. Birds & Pet Supply
Belmont Pet Maggie's Dog House Norwell Library Sandy's Pet Grooming K-9 Ranch Groomer
Children's Museum Brewed Awakenings Norwell Pizza & Seafood Lovely Pet Aquarium Trucchi's
Ames Free Library Nona's Homemade Ice Cream Norwell Veterinary Hospital Wetnoze Pet Concierge Donut Deluxe
Roche Bros Hingham Public Library Marsh's Liquor Store Quarry Hills Animal Hospital West Bridgewater Quick Stop
Soares Farm Kennels Starbucks Norwell Town Hall Spirits & More
Rite Aid Randolph Stonecroft farm
East Bridgewater Tedeschi's Norwood Randolph Animal Hospital Rogers Pet Grooming
Sullivan Tire Crow Point Pizzaria Norwood Animal Hospital Po Corner Variety
The Pet Connection Curves Hannaford's Supermarket Fresser's Delicatessen Weymouth
East Bridgewater Vet VetCor Convenient Store Compassionate Care Vet. Clinic Designer Grooming by Marlene
Tedeschi's Barnes & Noble South Norwood Laundry Sudbury Farms Pizza Plus
Ocean State Job Lot Rite Aid Captain Pizza Walgreens American Dog Training
Panera Bread Petco (rack) CVS Lucky Dog Salon
Falmouth Old Derby Animal Clinic Dirty Dawg Wash Turner Library All Paws Rescue
Lilac Hill All Breed Grooming MaryLou's Coffee Norwood Animal Control Animal Control Officer Tedeschi's
North Falmouth Superette Penniman Hill Farm Land of Paws
Dean's Groceries The Coop Norton Raynham Woof & Whimsy
Pet Resort Best Buddy Groomers Subway Champion Pet Care Weymouth Landing Clinic & Hotel
Falmouth Animal Hospital Norton Town Hall Raynham Vet. Hosp. Tufts/Weymouth Pulic Library
Silver Lounge Restaurant Kingston Aubuchon Hardware Pet Supplies Plus Doggaritaville Resort
Village Pantry The Garden Center Norton House of Pizza Bristol County Animal Clinic VCA South Shore Animal Hospital
Talk of the Town Diner Hannaford Supermarket Norton Animal Hospital N.E. Wildlife Center
No. Falmouth Liquors Papa Gino's Kalmia Kennels Rockland Soapy Dog
Haland Stables Aubuchon Hardware Tedeschi's Pampered Paws South Coastal Animal Clinic
West Falmouth Package Store Ocean State Job Lot Sutter Creek Kennels Fast Lane Convenience Dog Shop & Pet Supply
W. Falmouth Veterinary Clinic Gulf at Cranberry Crossing Augie Doggie's Pet Salon Rockland Memorial Library Paws Rule
Friends of Falmouth Dogs Kingston Pet Shop Animal House pet supply Tedeschi's Mass Humane Society
Falmouth Greenhouse Backyard Birdwatchers 7-Eleven
Deer Run Veterinary Services Stop & Shop Pembroke For Your Paws Only Whitman
People for Cats Kingston Animal Shelter River Wind Farm Whitman Town Hall
Falmouth Pet Center Timber Hill Stable Brennan's Smoke Shop Sandwich A1 Prime
Falmouth Dog Grooming Grooming Works by Colby Mucky's Convenience Store Sandwich Animal Hospital Marcello's Sandwich Shop
Cape Cod Bagel Whit's Market Family Pet & Garden Center Sandwich Animal Grooming Paradise Water Gardens
Whites Food Mart Adams Public Library Pudding Brook Pantry 6A Convenience Store CVS
Falmouth Wine & Spirits Kingston Animal Hospital Go Fetch Agway K-9 Corner
Coffee Obsession The Inn at Plymouth Bay Animal Clinic on Wheels Greenbrier Nature Center Whitman Animal Hospital
Uptown Dog Sunshine Store The Dog's Den (groomer) Sandwich Mart
Falmouth Town Hall East Coast Fence The Healthy Animal Sandwich Pizza Yarmouth
8 Cousins Children's Bookstore Cumberland Farms Charlie's Too Restaurant The Fur Side Thirwood Place
The Inkwell Bookstore Valero Gas/Convenience Azeedad Horse Farm Tedeschi's Windsor Skilled Nursing
Falmouth Public Library Pembroke Center Library Merchants Square Convenience Veterinary Associates of Cape Cod
White Hen Pantry Lakeville Pembroke Town Hall Cerulli's Barbershop Mid Cape Pet & Seed Supply
Seven Eleven K-9 Country Club 7-11 Convenience Store Stop & Shop Mobil on the Run
Windfall Market Lakeville Animal Hospital Cumberland Farms Shawme Animal Hospital So. Yarmouth Library
Cumberland Farms Horse Lover's Tack Shop Pembroke House of Pizza Wild Birds Unlimited
For Birds Only Lakeville Public Library Rocky's Ace Hardware Scituate Yarmouth Town Hall
Petco Somethins' Brewin Book Café Pembroke Animal Hospital Classic Cuts Pet Palace
Booksmith Dunkin' Donuts Lindy's Convenience Store Reynolds Package Store Shaw's Market
East Falmouth Library Groomingdales Morning Glories Bakery The Cape Cat
Kenyon's Market Inc. Pet Recess Plympton Hanson Grain & Fitts Mill Cavalier Hotel
South Cape Veterinary Clinic Pet Food Shoppe South Shore Equine Center Driftway Animal Hospital Zooquarium
Waqoit Feed & Garden Plympton Library Scituate Animal Rescue West Yarmouth Library
Marshfield Reunion Horse Farm Village Market Yarmouthport Library
Foxboro Ocean Bluff packet Village Café Hennessey News Yarmouthport Village Store
Ferestien Feed & Farm Rexhame General Store Plympton Convenience/Liquors Maria's Sub & Sandwich Shop Peterson's Supermarket
Boyden Public Library Brant Rock Market The Cat's Cradle Harbor House of Pizza
Police Station Dog Officer Green Harbor General Store Animal Pharmacy
Cumberland Farms Santoro's Pizza Plymouth Dr. Tranberg Chiropractor
Foxboro Animal Hospital Old Salt Barber Shop Plymouth Animal Hospital Front Street Book Shop
Pawsmapolitan Pet Shop South River Veterinary Service Doggie Daycare Mill Wharf Restaurant
PET GAZETTE 13
 How much is that doggie?
BY SAVANNAH HASPEL pet, respectively,

T
IBIS WORLD for the total
here’s an ongoing question in the cost over
Specializing in Morgan Horses pet-owner world: Are you a dog the ani-
• Boarding • Training person or a cat person? But which mal’s life-
• Lessons-Adult & Children is easier on the wallet? According to industry time,” ex-
• Leases- Show or Pleasure Briggs Stable research firm IBISWorld, the total cost to raise plained Toon
• Breeding • Sales Tack Shop & Trailer Sales a dog and cat for the full duration of their lives van Beeck,
623 Hanover Street (an estimated 13 years) is $13,330 and $8,506, senior analyst
2008 Riding Camp Dates respectively. That means it costs 56.7 percent with IBIS-
Hanover, MA 02339
• June 23-27 • July 7-11 more to raise man’s best friend op- po s e d World. “Peo-
(781) 826-3191
• Aug 4-8 • Aug 18-22 to a furry feline. ple need to
fax (781) 829-0091
25 Center St. Instruction • Training In the first year, a dog realize that
Rte 14. Boarding • Sales owner can expect to shell owning a
Pembroke, Ma.
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781-294-7448
owner only expends
www.Azeedad.com Kingston Trailer Sales
$1,318. From there
on the price gap
Mare Willow Farm grows to $947
per year for
canines com-
All around Training for the pared to a
Complete Equestrian mere $599
168 Beaver Dam Road for felines.
Boarding~Lessons~Sales~Leasing
Equine Massage Therapy Plymouth, MA 02360 Both ani-
Barn 508-224-9559 mals have
School Vacation Programs
April, July, and August! Instructor Pamela Ring significant
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1089 Main Street • Marshfield
781-834-6166 Boarding & Lessons Average cost breakdown pet is a
DOGS CATS significant expense, and in
Furnace Brook Farm the end, the original purchase price of the ani-
Dog food $3,900 Cat food $2,444 mal really doesn’t factor.”
Erin Collins Van Steenburgh
Licensed Instructor Vet bills $2,860 Cat litter $1,560 In 2009, there will be about 169 million
Boarding $1,586 Boarding $1,300 cats and dogs as pets in the U.S. – this repre-
sents an increase of 2.4 percent from 2008. Of
Veterinary Owned & Operated Vaccines $940 Vet bills $800 these pets, 39 percent of households own a dog
Boarding & Dressage Heartworm $676 Flea control $780 and 34 percent own a cat. Despite the problem
Training Facility Lessons: beginner to Misc. $3,368 Misc. $1,622 with overpopulation, 10 percent of dogs and 18
Lessons available for all ages
advanced, dressage, percent of cats are adopted from animal shel-
horsemanship camps,
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$13,330 $8,506 ters.
If you’d like more information on this top-
Summer Camp ic, or to speak with Toon van Beeck, contact
Marshfield, MA “Although one might think the initial outlay
508-430-5393 (781) 837-2495 cost for a dog or cat can be high, it really only Savannah Haspel at www.ibisworld.com
represents a mere 2.6 percent or 3.5 percent per

With a new Indoor Arena,

Offering Lessons
Saying Goodbye
BY NICOLE BIRKHOLZER

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beginner-advanced, PET GAZETTE COLUMNIST
Training and Reschooling, ear Readers,
Horse showing, Ponies for I am going to take a hiatus
lease and for sale. from writing Mindful Connec-
Geraldine Burnet tions.
271 Main Street Plympton, Ma. Thank you for the feedback I have re-
(781) 585-0295 ceived over the years.
My hope was always to create a new
perspective for the person and with that a
new opportunity for the human-animal re-
lationship.
Until we meet again…
Warmly, Nicole
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Plympton, MA 02367
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 Milton Animal League German Shepherd Rescue of new england
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Tazjah is a 3 year old, spayed female pit bull terrier who was Dixie is a beautiful
surrendered by her owners who had to move. Tazjah has lived black and red,
with children, knows some commands and loves, really loves, spayed 11-month-
to play and chase balls. Since Tazjah has lived with a family, she old female. Her
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please consider our Tazjah. his mother and her
dog, a Golden
Anna is a one-two year old spayed female German Shepherd Retriever, had diffi-
who was an unclaimed stray. Initially we couldn't figure out why cultly with Dixie's high energy level.
Anna was so thin, but then we discovered that she has Exocrine Dixie is a quiet, but energetic girl who,
Pancreatic Insufficiency. EPI, common in German Shepherds, at times, demonstrates immature, but
means that she does not produce digestive enzymes to digest dominate behaviors. In her foster
food normally. Treatment is the addition of powdered digestive home, Dixie gets along very well with
enzymes to her food and requires a lifetime commitment. the 2 male dogs, but her desire to be
boss has not gone over well with the
resident female. Dixie's prey drive is
Jennie is a 1 year old spayed female domestic shorthair. Jennie high so a home without cats is a must.
had a litter of kittens when she was barely older than a kitten her- With people, Dixie is very loving with a
self. At first Jennie seems reserved, but give her a little time and strong desire to please. She wants to
she'll soon be looking for attention. Please consider Jennie who be your shadow. Dixie will bond quick-
has been waiting and waiting for a loving home . ly with a family who establishes a
routine and boundaries for her.
Tasha is a healthy mature female
with gorgeous black and tan color-
ing. Tasha was surrendered to a
shelter because her owners were los-
ing their home. She had been with
her family her whole life and at age
ten, this upheaval had the potential to
be a very difficult adjustment. Despite
this, she is resilient. Tasha is a very
sweet,confident dog eager to please
her person. She appears much
younger than her years when she
plays with her rope, or ball. Tasha's
manners are excellent. On-leash, she
pulls a little and
sometimes
walks too fast,
but she is learn-
ing to heel bet-
ter. Tasha is very
happy to greet
people when out
on a walk.

Standish HUmane society

781-834-4663 | www.standishhumanesociety.com
DANNY - So far, I think you could call
me a success story. I don't know what
happened, but I somehow got myself
lost. I was down near Cape Cod on a
beach, covered in ticks and matted
and hungry and... well, I got myself in
a bit of a bind. I tried to tell people that
I needed help, but nobody understood
me. Then, a girl came back and res-
cued me. Standish washed me, got rid
of my tics and gave me medicine to
feel better and... well, all I can say is
this Lion cut, buff male likes his long
hair again. I may be only a couple of
years old, but I know better than to
wander off again. The
next home that Danny
boy gets is the one
he's keeping. I don't
even mind if you have
other cats.
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first-come, first-serve basis.
• Please send a photo and brief
write-up for each pet seeking
adoption to adopt@petgazette.net
• You may send four pets per
month. All types of dogs, cats
and other domestic pets are
welcome.
•  We encourage shelters to send
news of successful adoptions.
GINGER: In area shelters-Guest at town of Orange Animal
Control,Orange, MA,978-413-7871. Ginger is a beautiful adult
Hi, we're BERT black & light tan sweet female whose owner died unexpectedly,
and ERNIE and and now needs a quiet home where she can be the only pet. An
w're loving ideal home would be with someone who can spend time to help
11-month-old her regain her comfort-level in situations such as meeting new
brothers. Can dogs and door greetings.
you tell us
apart? It's hard to because we both
are fluffy medium maned, creamsicle
colored easy going guys. We had a SASSY: White 11-months-old, was a gift for an 80-old; who
family for a short time, but because of was overwhelmed by her energy and exercise needs. A well-
the economy they lost everything and intentioned family took Sassy, but saw she needed a fenced
then we lost them, but we don't want yard, which they lacked on their busy road. Sassy loves to play
to lose each other because we do and be around people, enjoys her squeaky ball thrown for her
everything together and we have a to catch. She loves walks. Sassy enjoys quiet nuzzling time.
bond that we hope will never be bro- She has at times, engaged in behaviors as talking back‚ or
ken. So, if you're looking for a pair of barking, which may be amusing as a pup, but needs to be
young cats that redirected so will not become problem as a mature GSD. Sassy
will forever keep needs guidance and direction when it comes to visitors. If
themselves com- uncrated, Sassy in her eagerness will jump in greeting. However, if crated, Sassy
pany when you're can get over-stimulated and pee. These different reactions highlight Sassy's need
not at home, please for a handler who will help her understand situations and guide her reactions. With
come and ask for a strong prey drive, she likes to chase small animals. Sassy lived with a male Kerry
Bert or Ernie. Blue Terrier that let her be boss, andwill likely do well with another confident male
who will help burn energy, and serve as a role model. Obedience training will help
Sassy develop self-confidence. Sassy is more than eager to please. If you have the
Alfie - we can tell you that this beau- ability to provide the structure to grow into the gorgeous, confident companion
tiful 3 year old buff  Persian mix is a she has the potential to be, please contact us.
loving, gentle boy who maybe a bit
shy at first, but will certainly blossom
in a quiet home. He would be a great Taunton animal Shelter
cat companion for a person who 508-822-1463
enjoys brushing and
pampering their pet.
ROCCO is a male Lab/Rottie mix about 4 years old. He is a
With ALFIE's looks
sweetie with the BIGGEST "smile" ! Just looking at his face,
and disposition, he
makes you want to smile yourself. He loves to go for walks and
won't last long here
would make a good walking companion. A fenced yard would be
at the shelter.
ideal, as he enjoys being outside in the play yard with the volun-
teers and/or just leisurely strolling around enjoying the sunshine
and nice weather. We recommend no toddlers. He seems ok with
most other dogs. He would bring lots of companionship to your life, and is a
happy and affectionate guy!
TICKIE - I am a wonderful senior gent who misses
being with people and a special someone. My owner
lost her home and could only bring one cat to her new
apartment, so she chose to bring my 18 year old
brother. I understand why. But the day I was brought
here my owner cried and so did I. I watch everyone who
passes by in hopes it is me that s/he has come to adopt.
If you are looking for a special buddy, then stop and
meet me. I have a reduced adoption fee to help me find
my way home again.

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

JODY is a shorthaired white kitty with strategic

Bailey - Bailey is a mixed breed dog who came to
patches of dark tiger. Jody was found near a day care
our shelter due to some family problems. She is
center in Wareham and so far despite numerous
about 1 year old and weighs about 47 lbs. She is a
attempts to find her home, she is still unclaimed.
very pretty brown and white dog with a long tail.
Jody is looking for a forever home. In her former life,
Bailey is happy to meet new people and is enjoying
Jody was spayed and well cared for. She is accus-
playing with her new dog friends during the day.
tomed to being with kind owners. She is approxi-
We don't know how Bailey is with cats or very
mately 4 1/2 years young and loves to be petted.
small children, If you are looking for a young adult
Jody, as you can see, is as cute as a button and is very playful. Come in and meet
dog to become a new member of your family,
her. She is looking for just the right spot to make her home.
please come to meet Bailey during any regular
shelter hours.
WINNIE is part of a litter that was found DIGGER is a
by a friend of People for Cats when regal looking
Michelle - Michelle is a sweet puppy who came to us
their Mom left them in her yard. Our Calico princess
with her two sisters - they have been adopted but Michelle
friend brought them to us so they who is approxi-
is still looking for her forever home. Michelle has become
could find good homes. Winnie picked mately 5-years-
a favorite with the staff because of her great personality.
up a cold soon after she arrived and old. Her front
She is about 6 months old, weighs about 25 lbs and will
had a very hard time getting better. paws were declawed by her previous
probably be a medium size adult. Michelle is a friendly,
Poor little Winnie got a very bad infec- owners and is an indoor only cat and
happy pup who enjoys playing with toys and going for walks or cuddling with
tion in her left eye and the vet had to needs to be in a home where there are
her people. She gets along fine with other dogs and seems curious about cats
remove the eye. When you come to no children or other pets. She suffers
but has had no close contact. Michelle is at our shelter patiently waiting to meet
meet her, you probably won't notice from shoulder pain and needs to be
new families! Please come to meet her during any regular shelter hours.
that she has lost her eye, because it medicated daily. Due to the difficulty
hasn't slowed her down a bit. She with her shoulder, she is unable to run
loves to play. She gets along with the and play so she is over-weight and is
Mass HumanE other cats and is among the first to presently on a diet. She has been
781-335-1300 - www.masshumane.org greet shelter visitors. Winnie is a very spayed and has all her shots. She is
beautiful, shiny unable to get along with other cats and
Hi my name is Lover Boy, aka LB, Here I wait, and see black kitty who is aggressive toward them. She needs
other dogs come and go. I wish my day would come is about 5 to have an owner who is willing to
soon. I am 14 months-old, neutered male, fawn and months old. work with her to build a feeling of trust
white, American Stafford Shire Terrier (Staffy). I am She has all her and comfort. Digger is a physically
up to date on rabies and distemper shots, HW Lyme shots and is lit- beautiful kitty who needs to be in a
test negative, de worm, de flea and micro chipped. I ter trained. home she feels is safe and loving.
have lots of love to give you. I am always ready to
make a friend. The Volunteers are giving me awe-
some leash training and more socializing at the shel- KITTENS! KITTENS! KITTENS!
ter. I am a strong muscular guy that needs someone It's Kitten Season again. New kittens are coming in
to understand the breed I am. I love quality time with daily and one is just cuter than the next! We have close
a fenced in yard so I can be me and I love to ride in the car. I do good in the to 20 kittens of different colors and ages, all waiting for
house training department. I seem to do better with small dogs as long as I am a wonderful home. Some of our little ones would like to
introduced slowly and it takes a few times in meeting the dog. I do best as the be adopted together and there is a price break for doing
only pet in the house and I tend to be good with kids over 10 years of age, no that. Come in for adoptions on Wednesday from 4-
cats or small toddlers. 6p.m. or on Saturday from 10a.m. - 1p.m. If theses
hours don't work for you, call our Hot Line (508-540-5654) to set up an
appointment.
This Gentle Giant handsome boy is Sam. He is a three-
year-old German Shepherd / Lab cross male (he will be
getting neutered soon). Sam is up to date on rabies and
distemper and is heart worm negative. He is a light Wiskers of hope
blond color, weights about 70 pounds, is high energy 617-916-9014 | www.whiskersofhope.org
and needs active people. He is a very affectionate dog
with a good disposition. Loves to go for leash walks, or
Annika is a short-haired grey and white female. She is 2-years-
for rides in the car and loves to play ball and run around
old. Very affectionate and loving but sometimes does not want
the yard. He does well with other dogs,no cats or small
to be pet. Likes to be alone but likes other cats. Loves to drink
toddlers, but older kids 15-years and up are OK. His
from the faucet. She was left behind when her owners moved.
previous owner has moved and cannot take him so Sam is looking for a loving
Annika would love a home and not be left behind again.
caring responsible home that will KEEP HIM for good.

Lynne is a 1-year-old female. She is short-haired tiger with

A Helping paw inc. black, grey and a little white. Lynne needs love and attention
508-743-8406 | www.ahelpingpaw.org
since she will only let you touch her when she is eating. Lynne
would benefit from someone that has patience and love. She
was trapped in Everett homeless. Socializing Lynne would
Martin and Stuart and sis, Lilly: bring rewards to you of love.
his friend I can't believe this
Rowen (a pair of Cockers are
Maine Coon still with us. Voted Romeo is a 4 year old male long haired cat. He is Orange and
Type) are a very the BEST dogs to White. His original owner dead. Very gentle cat but puts a
sweet pair. enter our shelter, limit on petting.Needs and loves to be groomed. He likes
Young adults, they are easy-going, other cats but likes to be lone too. Do you have a gentle, safe
they will warm great with kids and home for Romeo?
your heart and lap other dogs and sim-
ply amazing!
Bambi is a black and white tuxedo. She is about 4-years-old.
She is a short-haired female. Bambi was surrendered when
Gizmo is xtra-large, and has xtra-love to give. He would do her owner went in nursing home. Bambi enjoys affection but
best in an adult home, other kitties are fine as long as you give sometimes is a little standoffish. She has improved with
him time to acclimate. adjusting with other cats but probably would like to be the
only cat. Do you have quiet home for Bambi?

July 2009
Pet Gazette 19

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 Diaz, 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 Michienzie, DVM
Sheri Procious, DVM
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(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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