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DEPARTMENTS 18 Rescue Me

Furbabies in need of forever loving families. Meet beautiful dogs, cats and small animals who need a little extra help getting home. Some have special needs, some are older, and some have just been in shelter too long.

19 Matchmaker

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FEATURES 20 Meet your 2015 Willamette Valley Cover Models

Pets of all shapes, sizes, and even species entered for a chance to appear on the cover of Spot Magazine. Together we raised a few bucks for animal welfare, and miles of smiles to enjoy! Our top winner, Katie, graces the cover of this issue, and her many Willamette Valley friends appear inside.

After retiring early last year, Mike McCarthy invested much time, energy and personal funds into perhaps his life's work of heart: a fully outfitted rig to transport homeless animals from Los Angeles to nearly as far north as Canada, before returning home to Eugene. Mike's Rescue Express gives those "born in the wrong place" transport to the "right" place and a 2nd chance.

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Going to the chapel General Mills joins the good eggs Sherwood service animal case still pending PAW Team moves to new, better space New emergency pet care opens Volunteer brings big win to CAT OHS photo contest is on Is shaving (your pet) a good idea? Daily Show host and wife to build a sanctuary

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8 Pet-friendly Travel — Spot’s fav places to stay

The Northwest is rich with fantastic destinations for adventure and respite alike, and equally great pet-friendly vacation properties that make dream vacations of even brief getaways with our besties.

13 Destination Dog Heaven: Carmel

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27 Dog is Great!

Train your way to the best dog you’ve ever had! Accomplished trainer and behaviorist Jen Biglan offers simple tips to help turn your good dog into a great dog — in a way that’s fun for you both.

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Cover Model 411 NAME: Katie AGE/BREED: 7 yrs / Pomeranian/Chihuahua STOMPING GROUNDS: Katie lives with her “Mama”

Christine at McKenzie Manor in the Thurston area of Springfield, where everyone loves her. There is a special area at the Manor where Katie walks and plays.

PACK: Katie’s favorite friends are Ladybug, and Ladybug’s dog-mom Lisa, who live next door. Her Uncle Jerry (Christine’s brother) is her favorite visitor, and she announces the arrival of his truck with great excitement. “She just goes nuts,” says Christine. LOVES: Treats and car rides! Katie also loves her groomer Deb at Petco in Eugene,

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who keeps her perfectly in style with a special cut.

DOESN’T LOVE: Katie heartily objects to people on speaker at drive-up windows,

and anyone who thinks it’s okay to walk up to the car to talk to her mom. And! It is simply not okay for the station attendant to put gas in the car!

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT KATIE: Katie was 5 when she was rescued/adopted from

Lucky Paws in Springfield. She is a great traveler and flew to Arizona this summer with her mom, content to ride in her soft carrier at Christine’s feet. She loved the flight and vacation!

Simple Joys

any of you know that my girls are all in their mid-teens. Days in the lives of older pets can be fun, funny, edifying, and . . . scary as hell. Two are blind and one has occasional seizures (mostly controlled with meds), but for the most part they all remain strong, vibrant, and happy. But, oh boy is it true: getting old ain’t for weenies!

Roxy

Still, each in her own way is forever young. Roxy’s happy dance is a one-dog circus in which she RACES to the toy basket, grabs a victim, and maniacally tosses, squeaks and bounds around with it hanging from her huge smiling mug. Peach’s happy moves involve hopping up the few stairs to the landing, where she digs at the carpeting rapid-fire, her head dipping rhythmically, like a little cartoon excavator. One “happy” for everyone is walks — this is when Lula’s happy shows, prancing like a feisty colt.

Lula

Anywhere between 5 and 8pm, if they haven’t seen me signal that “it’s time” — usually getting my tennies — it starts: initial heavy sighs and restless movements quickly escalate into Roxy moaning dramatically, Peach pacing impatiently, and Lula winding herself up into a barking frenzy. The minute they realize indeed it IS time, >boom!< they’re off like rockets to the front door. There they suddenly calm, standing like good little soldiers ready to gear up. Ours is a friendly, tree-lined neighborhood that’s just perfect for our jaunts. And as so often happens when you meet people while walking your best friends, new acquaintances are made.

Peach

One distant neighbor, Bob, whose red-haired Golden Charlie is the toast of this little bit of town, has known my pack for years. But it’s only been recently that he’s come out to give the girls small treats. The very next time after he started this, as we neared his place, the girls stopped, sat, and gazed at his house, expecting him to come. He didn’t that day, but the next time we saw him he laughed out loud saying he’d actually seen that the girls had made his address a required stop on their route. They’ve begun a similar thing with passersby. Many people we see have questions about the girls — who weigh 10, 17 and 70 pounds, are clearly aged but happy and vibrant, and (by accident) are color-coordinated in various shades and patterns of brown, white and red. Many also pet and coo at them. Lately when others approach, the girls set their “crosshairs” (even blind Lula’s nose points straight at them), they noticeably slow, and then actually stop and turn as we come abreast. It’s hilarious when some passersby take no notice. If dogs could huff, suck their teeth and flounce off, mine sure would! Clearly they’ve come to believe that everyone we meet must touch, treat or talk to them. It’s all small stuff to be sure, but the simple joys of life with dogs are huge. Yours in everything pet,

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Fetch Going to the chapel

Trailblazers center Meyers Leonard recently caused a stir online when he tweeted: Okay everyone I NEED your HELP!! My fiancée has agreed that if I get 3,000+ Retweets Bella gets to be in our wedding! Meyers had proposed to fiancée Elle that if he could get 3,000 retweets from fans on Twitter, his beloved Siberian Husky Belle would be in the wedding. Within 30 minutes of his ask to fans, the Retweets surpassed the goal. Rip City’s love of Blazers is perhaps only surpassed by its love of dogs.

General Mills joins the good eggs July 7, the Humane Society of the United States celebrated General Mills’ move to join food giants like Walmart, Nestle and Starbucks in ending the use of eggs from battery-caged hens. General Mills is grounding its new policy on the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare — a set of principles that will continue to guide the company toward better outcomes for animals across its supply chain. “I hope you’ll join me in celebrating both this landmark decision and the great progress that’s been made by some of the nation’s leading food companies in just a few short months,” said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the HSUS.

PAW Team moves to new, better space Having served thousands of pets and their people at its Front Street location for the past three-plus years, PAW Team has responded to client and volunteer concerns by making changes “for the better.” Relocating to 1131 SE Oak Street in Portland, the location is in the St. Francis of Assisi complex, whose dining hall serves many PAW Team clients. The facility has heat, hot water, and rest rooms, and an indoor waiting area for clients, plus Sunday bus service, which wasn’t available at the former location. Tri Met lines #20, #19, #12, #6 and #70 all go right to the Oak St. door. The first clinic at the new digs will be held Sunday, Aug 9. Sunday clinics run noon to 4, and clients may begin to line up at 11am (no earlier please: St. Francis is an active parish, and clients are asked to help PAW Team be a good neighbor). The folks at PAW Team expect to be able to serve about 40 pets as they get established at the new location, and new weekday clinics will soon be offered. To learn more, visit PAWTeam.org.

Sherwood service animal case still pending The practice of service animals accompanying children and young adults to school has increased in recent years, as the animals help monitor health conditions, keep their companions calm, and even from wandering off. But not all schools are sold on the idea. John McDonald, a 7-year old with Autism, attends Middleton Elementary School in Sherwood. A community volunteer (and district employee) served as a handler for free the last two months of the 2014-15 school year so that John’s service dog Kai could attend school with him after the Sherwood School District demanded that John’s family provide a handler. On May 5, 2015, the Department of Justice launched an investigation into the matter, and the family retained Diane Wiscarson of Wiscarson Law. What will happen to John and Kai when school starts in September is uncertain at this time, says Wiscarson, whose practice is Oregon's only firm solely focused on special education family law.

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R unchy little newsbits to chew on

Volunteer brings big win to CAT

Cat Adoption Team is celebrating longtime volunteer Bob Anderson’s runner-up win in a recent Shelter Volunteer of the Year contest conducted by Purina Cat Chow. Anderson’s win resulted in a $5,000 donation to CAT. In the contest, Purina Cat Chow asked its 50 shelter partners – one in every state – to nominate a volunteer who spends countless hours working to lessen the stress on the cats and kittens in the shelters’ care while awaiting forever homes. CAT nominated Anderson in honor of his tremendous sense of humor, big heart for people and cats, and for his years of service volunteering at CAT — which began just after the shelter was founded in 1998. “Bob will do any job that benefits the cats, and do so with a smile on his face,” said Nancy Puro, volunteer manager at CAT. Last February/March, consumers nationwide voted for their favorite volunteer story daily. Consumer votes and a judging panel determined the top shelter volunteer and runners-up. More than 272,000 votes were cast in support of the 50 nominees. “It [was] nice to be nominated in the first place,” Bob said after learning of his win. “It gives me a good feeling inside to know that I’ve helped the kitties after all these years.” CAT thanked everyone who voted for Bob and CAT during the contest. The $5,000 will go toward shelter renovations already underway.

New emergency pet care opens Lake Oswego Veterinary Emergency (LOVE) has opened, with the help of DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, in the Animal Care Group of Lake Oswego facility. Opened in June, the practice provides advanced emergency veterinary care for small companion animals nights, weekends and holidays. Emergency services require distinct training, high medical standards, and specialized policies and procedures, which is where DoveLewis comes in. Ron Morgan, DoveLewis CEO, said, “The local landscape for the veterinary industry is changing. We identified a need to evaluate new partnerships in order to keep growing while corporate entities become more significant in the Portland area. We saw this as a great opportunity for our animal-loving community, and it aligned with our mission as an organization. As a teaching hospital, it is another way for us to share our extensive knowledge and training in emergency veterinary medicine.” LOVE is located at 3996 Douglas Way in Lake Oswego. Learn more at LOveterinaryER.com.

Fish grant supports ASAP GoLocalPdx reports that Fish Marketing, a Portland-based advertising firm, recently awarded its first-ever $50,000 grant to the local nonprofit, Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP).

The pro bono marketing grant, “First Fish Forward,” will provide ASAP with thousands of dollars’ worth of marketing-centered services such as campaigning, advertising, strategy, a new website and support for media traffic. ASAP was among 20 nonprofits that applied for the grant. Essential criteria for applicants included being active in the community, secular, politically neutral, and financially sound. Dedicated to providing specialized services including digital marketing and creative advertising, Fish Marketing has made Portland Business Journal’s list of “Fastest Growing 100 Companies” for four consecutive years. Learn more at fish-marketing.com.

OHS photo contest is on “Bella,” by Joy Anderson, winner of the 2014 OHS Photo Contest Grand Prize.

Oregon Humane Society’s 24th annual Fuzzy, Furry and Feathered Friends Photo Contest is now open. The rules are simple, the prizes grand, and all entry fees will help the pets at OHS.

The contest highlights all pets of all kinds, not just those adopted from OHS, and the Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 gift card from Pro Photo Supply and a $250 gift card from Frame Central. One lucky winner will grace the cover of OHS Magazine, and winners in each category will be featured in the Fall 2015 issue.

• An animal's coat protects against sunburn and skin cancer. Pets with thin, white or light-colored coats are especially vulnerable to sun damage.

• There are better practices than shaving, such as trimming and brushing, especially during warm weather.

To dig into the matter, visit ASPCA.org, where you’ll find a full-length article on shaving, as well as pages of reader comments for and against. Dr. Becker of Healthypets.mercola.com also writes on the subject, including this outtake:

Consider Your Dog's Personality When Deciding Whether to Shave Groomers, animal welfare workers, veterinarians like me, and many pet guardians have seen two very different scenarios play out after a dog has been shaved. The first involves a dog who has been shaved for a good reason — for example, a raging skin infection — who reacts badly to having all her hair removed. Collies, in particular, often behave as though someone has stripped away their superpowers. They become depressed, upset, and even sad. The flipside is a dog that enjoys having his coat removed. After being shaved, these dogs behave as though they've been set free from hair bondage! They act happier and friskier. As the groomer wields her razor, the dog comes alive, which is a really interesting phenomenon! However, it's important to note that these dogs aren't happy because they're cooler. They simply prefer short hair just as many humans do.

Entry deadline is August 16. There is a $10 fee for the first five photos submitted. Visit oregonhumane.org/photo for rules, submission and prize details.

Becker also discusses how a dog’s lifestyle pertains to the question ‘to shave or not to shave.’ Learn more at Healthypets.mercola.com.

Daily Show host and wife to build a sanctuary

Is shaving (your pet) a good idea? Shaving your pet (usually dogs but some shave or consider shaving cats) is a controversial subject among pet owners, groomers, and even veterinarians. Many breed-specific organizations and the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) recommend against shaving, the ASPCA for these reasons:

• Your pet's coat is to its body what insulation is to your home, keeping it warm in winter and cool in summer.

Jon Stewart, departing host of The Daily Show, and his wife, Tracey, have purchased a New Jersey farm they plan to turn into an animal sanctuary, where rescued farm animals can live out their natural lives.

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Dream vacations are just a tank away Summer is winding up, but in the Northwest, there’s really no bad time to travel. And for those of us with canine co-pilots, the fun increases dramatically when the places we go are populated with people who love pets as much as we do. Whether you crave a serene getaway, a righteous adventure, or a home away from home, the following vacation properties — all Spot favorites — have it all. Fill up the tank, load up the dogs, a kayak, or just a change of clothes, and prepare for experiences of a lifetime!

Red Lion at Jentzen Beach We begin at The Red Lion on the River at Jantzen Beach, which delivers “the beauty of the beach, the excitement of the city.” Bunking here keeps you in close proximity to the Oregon Brewers festival in summer, Multnomah Falls in winter, or Portland Saturday market on opening day. This hotel has wonderful amenities, and panoramic views. If you have plans at Edgefield, Vancouver Farmers Market, or one of countless summer or fall concerts, The Red Lion at Jantzen Beach is a great option nestled “in between.”

Bennington Properties Heading south, we reach Bennington Properties in Sunriver, known as “personal and unique.” Owned and operated by the Bennington family, they say they “understand the concept of ‘togethering’ with the ones you love.” They’ll even help you plan and book your trip “as if it was our own,” they say, adding: “Here, you’re family.” At Bennington Properties, that enthusiastically extends to the dogs, who they say, “are just as welcome here as you are.” And it shows — from the welcome basket with whimsical items for pooches (and practical, like ID tags), to the off-leash play area, on-site dog wash, and, during summer, weekly Yappy Hour events. These are not only dog-loving homes away from home, they’re the perfect mix of recreation and relaxation, nestled in an area that offers fantastic outdoor adventure, including 30 miles of paved bike trails (and complimentary quality bikes with every rental), golf courses, tennis courts, and softball fields. The homes vary in size and price, and there’s a perfect setup for every size family and their dogs. 8 Spot Magazine | August/September 2015

Vacation Fun for everyone! Even the hairy ones.

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Grand Prize: a 3-day stay in Sunriver, courtesy of Bennington Properties!

The top 5 photos will appear in Spot Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s October edition. To enter, visit www. benningtonproperties.com/ photocontest.html When it comes to planning your next vacation, there is no better place than the Sunriver area to play and stay with your best friend. We offer more high quality vacation getaways (that love having dogs) than anyone else. Our pets are part of our family, and we want you to enjoy your vacation with yours!

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La Quinta

Traveling southwest, we head for Eugene, aka “Track City, USA,” and “Home of the Mighty Ducks,” as well as the popular La Quinta Inn & Suites in Eugene. This town loves its beer, and within a five-mile radius, you can sample suds at great breweries like Oakshire, Steelhead, Hop Valley, Ninkasi and Falling Sky. Located on the banks of the Willamette River next to Alton Baker Park and Autzen Stadium, the pet-friendly La Quinta Eugene is an ideal spot to enjoy the natural beauty, recreational activities and cultural arts in this trendy town. When not biking, jogging or kayaking, you can put your feet up by the indoor swimming pool and spa. If working out is your thing, there’s a 24/7 fitness center. La Quinta also offers free Wi-Fi, a microwave, refrigerator, and other amenities, and serves a free Bright Side Breakfast® including everyone’s favorite foods to start the day right.

Looking Glass Inn

Our northbound beach junket next takes us to Looking Glass Inn, a Top Dog Award-winning family-owned Westover Inns property. Looking Glass Inn is one of few hotels in the historic Taft district. Rooms offer fantastic views of Siletz Bay and the Pacific Ocean, whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and decks. Looking Glass is just one of three ocean-view Lincoln City hotels owned by Westover Inns. Photos: Residents Rain and Paco (below) want all dogs to be comfortable at the Looking Glass Inn, so when you check in, your dog receives a basket to use during your stay that includes two dog sheets, dog towels, bowls, pooper scooper bags, and treats. All shapes and sizes of dogs are welcome, with a maximum of 2 dogs per room. Other Westover Inns Dog Friendly hotels: The Wayside Inn, Cannon Beach thewayside-inn.com Shearwater Inn, Lincoln City theshearwaterinn.com Lakeshore Inn, Lake Oswego thelakeshoreinn.com The Dalles Inn, The Dalles thedallesinn.com

Hallmark Inn Ready for some beach time? Let’s head west and make our northerly way to some of the hottest pet-friendly spots by the sea. First stop, Hallmark Inns in Newport. Family owned and operated, this hotel prides itself on customer service. Every room has a balcony with an unobstructed ocean view. If you travel to Newport in February, you’ll find yourself among fans of The Newport Seafood and Wine Festival. For a quieter experience, whale watching, boating or fishing is just a short drive away, and this community is home to many annual festivals and celebrations.

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Idyllic Beach House Continuing north up the coast, we stumble upon two homes by Idyllic Beach House. The Guardenia Street House and The Pier Street House are both comfortably appointed, and are nestled in a beautiful space just four miles north of Pacific City. Time moves a little slower in this quaint fishing town. Popular attractions include crabbing, surfing, dory boat rides, and horseback riding. For those seeking adventure, sightseeing flights are available, offering a bird’s-eye view of the ocean. Just a short walk up the beach awards the effort with an estuary frequented by eagles, herons, cormorants, and seabirds. Visitors often enjoy the estuary in the company of nearby seals. For a lush, quiet getaway, the Idyllic Beach Houses are a slice of heaven.

The estuary has an interesting history: In 2003 there was an attempt to develop a Scottish links-style golf course on 120 acres of the Beltz Farm dunes, but the proposal never came to a hearing before Tillamook County. Four years later the Bastasches filed a Measure 37 claim to allow resort development, but the County ultimately dismissed the claim. Since then, the Beltz property has remained unspoiled and natural, free of development proposals. For the past 30 years, many agencies and conservation organizations have tried to purchase the Beltz property for conservation, including the US Forest Service, Trust for Public Land, and others. All attempts failed, but early in 2014, Ecotrust Forests LLC (EF) acquired an option from the Bastasches on the entire 357-acre Beltz property and subsequently purchased the land. The Beltz property became Oregon’s newest State Park in late Summer 2014. Parks will manage the Beltz property mainly for habitat restoration and light recreation, which is in accord with surrounding residents’ wishes. Fully supported by the Oregon Coast Alliance, the purchase will conserve marsh and dune habitats, eliminate inappropriate development, and complete the protection of lands bordering Sand Lake estuary.

Hotel Monaco Our travels end in the heart of downtown Portland at Hotel Monaco, where the downtown scene is complemented perfectly with a nightly wine tasting event in the lobby. A concurrent kids' hour of games, arts, crafts, and play ensures everyone enjoys themselves. It’s really the dogs, however, who strike it rich at Hotel Monaco. The Unleashed Pet Package gets your best friend a gift card to LexiDog Boutique, a packet of trailmix (for both of you), an Oregon microbrew (for both of you), and an urban map of all pet-friendly breweries and restaurants in the area. For no extra charge, there is no limit to the number, size, or weight of dogs per family. Guest rooms are stocked with dog bowls, beds, treats, and cleanup bags. If you venture out without your co-pilot, the hotel even employs dog-walkers, -sitters, and groomers.

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Destination Dog Heaven Melinda Thompson Photos by Jake Thompson For Spot Magazine

With pet-friendly inns, restaurants and patios catering to your pooch complete with a menu of his or her own, this beautiful area boasts wineries, upscale shopping and restaurants, golfing, (Pebble Beach and the world famous 17-mile drive are right next door), and more. Rated the #6 travel destination in the US, Carmel has something for everyone. Actress Doris Day, known for her huge passion for animal welfare, co-owns and operates the Cypress Inn. When she joined the venture in the ‘80s she insisted that four-legged friends be welcome, and one of the first pet-friendly boutique hotels was born. Since then, more than 20 hotels and B & Bs welcome pets to Carmel, as do many rental properties and campsites.

Along the cobblestone streets water bowls appear in front of nearly every business. For a dog treat? Just step inside. “I love that I can bring my dog into the Coach store while I shop,” laughs mom, Dana Clifford.

Melinda Thompson is a freelance writer with a degree in Speech Communications and a coveted "Ducktorate" from the Walt Disney World Company. She has been featured in many local magazines and newspapers. She lives in Vancouver USA with her husband, son and daughter.

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Rescue Express Getting those "born in the wrong place" to the "right" place and a 2nd chance

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upid himself might have smiled last February when Mike McCarthy first climbed into the driver’s seat of his newly converted bus with a 100,000 BTU climate control system and specialized GPS navigation. It was, after all, Valentine’s Day, and McCarthy’s new “Rescue Express” was making its maiden voyage, marrying McCarthy’s lifelong passions. Leaving McCarthy’s home in Eugene, Oregon, the bus would travel south to Los Angeles, then north to nearly the Canadian border, and back again to Eugene. That’s a 2,400-mile drive — 36 hours without traffic. The reason for the marathon drive in the customized bus? The countless adoptable cats and dogs who die in overcrowded southern California shelters. McCarthy says his research into animal rescue revealed tragic realities. “Animals die in shelters because they’re in the wrong place. If you’re in southern California and you get taken to a shelter you’re much more likely to get euthanized than if you are taken to a shelter in Oregon. We seem to have a shortage of little dogs in Oregon, and I see lots of Canadians adopting Pit Bulls because they like the breed. So it seemed like a good way to save lives.” So, Rescue Express picks up otherwise-doomed cats and dogs and delivers them to the open arms of shelters, rescue groups, foster homes, and adopters to the north. It’s a retirement project for McCarthy, who spent his career creating a successful business designing accounting systems for large corporations. After selling his company in 1998, he turned his attention to helping animal shelters and rescue groups with number-crunching. He also rescued dogs — many dogs. “Right now I have eight rescue

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dogs who were broken and sick when I got them,” he says. “It’s so satisfying to see them doing well and enjoying their lives. Rescue and adoption have become mainstream. You meet a lot of people who feel good about the pets they’ve saved, and you see that the public wants to support that.” The Rescue Express is not a new concept. Countless formal and informal shelter transports move their wiggly, furry cargo along the nation’s interstates on any given day. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), shelter transports largely grew out of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2004, when numbers of displaced pets in Louisiana and Mississippi overwhelmed local resources, and communities across the country offered to help. In the years since, an uncounted and unregulated network of grassroots and commercial transport operations has sprung up, moving adoptable animals from crowded, high-kill shelters to communities with greater capacity to place them in adoptive homes. While the Animal Welfare Act regulates interstate transport of animals for sale, no such regulation exists for animals being transported for adoption. Therefore, according to the AVMA and other sources, no one knows how many transports crisscross the country, how many animals they move, or even how healthy or humane the transport conditions are. Transports seem to reach their largest numbers on the routes leading from the southeastern US to the northeast states, and from southern California to Oregon and Washington. Increasingly, veterinarians and rescue advocates tell stories of animals arriving sick or dying, either from disease or extreme temperatures in transport, although these stories are difficult to substantiate.

An article on the AVMA website outlines common health and welfare risks associated with interstate transport, along with a list of best practices to minimize the hazards. While cautioning that incubation periods may allow animals to appear healthy even while infectious diseases are beginning their quiet assault, the AVMA recommends pre-screening all animals for signs of disease, providing a full regimen of vaccines and parasite control before transport, then allowing time before newly-arrived animals are introduced to the general public or a shelter population. Frail, unusually nervous, arthritic, or heavily pregnant animals who might not fare well on a two-day journey should also be left off transport vans, according to the article. However, given the lack of oversight and diversity of transport operations that tend to be well-intentioned but poorly-funded, it’s impossible to know how many transports meet these health and welfare standards. For his part, McCarthy is keenly aware that his venture launches him into a crowded and unregulated field with nearly as many critics as supporters. In addition to inherent health and welfare concerns, there are questions about how many transferred animals the northern communities can ultimately accommodate. While none put

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87% in the past eight years. The Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland – or ASAP – organized 10 area shelters and veterinary organizations in a collaboration to aggressively provide community spay and neuter surgeries and improve adoption rates. It’s a multi-faceted approach that results in a 93-percent save rate of shelter animals across the metro area. As part of its successful lifesaving model, partners in the ASAP coalition transfer large numbers of animals between area shelters, nimbly responding to fluctuations in populations and shelter capacity. A total of 1,717 animals moved from one shelter to another within the community in 2014. During the same period, member shelters brought in 6,674 cats and dogs from outside the community. It’s unknown how many traveled just 60 miles from nearby communities like Salem, or how many arrived by interstate transport vans. Still, ASAP spokespeople say the community does well by these refugees. The majority are homed, though not all arrive in perfect physical or behavioral health. In 2014, 1,800 — nearly one-third of animals transferred into ASAPmember organizations — arrived with manageable or treatable conditions, and 67 were listed as unhealthy and untreatable. ASAP Program Manager Anika Moje says it’s nearly impossible to know which of those 67 were euthanized for their conditions and which were placed into different care settings. Even if all 67 were euthanized, which she says is unlikely, the data indicate that transports by and large are delivering reasonably healthy and adoptable animals as promised, and the vast majority are finding adoptive homes. ASAP-member shelters report generally positive experiences with shelter transfers, including Cat Adoption Team, based in Sherwood, Oregon. There, executive director Karen Green recalls a week in April when CAT received an out-of-state transfer of 35 adolescent cats and kittens. “Nearly all were in homes five days later.” And had the shelter not had young, playful cats available when those adopters visited, Green says those adopters wouldn’t necessarily have taken “an eight-year-old cat who was going to hide under the bed for the first month.” As for concerns about local animals being displaced by out-of-state transfers, Green says shelters can be selective about transfers, taking in the kinds of pets that will be quickly adopted, while providing the necessary time and resources to local animals that might be harder to place. “It’s not always a one-for-one, as in you’re taking in one cat and displacing another cat that would have an equal chance of adoption. We’re doing much better with our harder-to-place cats and getting them adopted

much more quickly. We have far fewer cats spending long periods at the shelter before we find them a home. So, yes, we’re always trying to strike a balance between placing the harder-to-place cats, and also saving as many as possible.” Transfers, for the most part, help shelters do that, Green says. But, experience has taught her team to be selective in choosing which transfers to work with. “It is all over the place. Groups vary enormously in what they’re able to do in terms of screening animals for health problems and providing preventive care, and in how good their disease control is.” After a quick look at the Rescue Express website, she was interested in learning more. “Having an appropriate vehicle is important. They always have two drivers, which is important for the safety of the animals.” With positive reception like this, Rescue Express hit the pavement at full speed, sometimes transporting more than 100 animals in a single trip, even in the first months of operation. McCarthy and his staff have delivered to large shelters like PAWS in Seattle, “and sometimes we deliver directly to adopters,” he says. “We roll in and there’s a mom and dad and two kids waiting to meet their new dog.” McCarthy’s focus now is on fundraising. So far, he’s arranged for his transport bus to do double duty as a rolling billboard, complete with a number where donors can quickly text donations. It’s yielded little to date. “We really want to try to get the general public to recognize what we’re doing and see the value of it and to donate.”

Resources AVMA article on shelter transports avma.org/KB/Resources/Reference/AnimalWelfare/Pages/ AVMA-Welfare-Focus-Featured-Article-Nov2011.aspx ASAP statistics asapmetro.org/statistics/ Rescue Express rescueexpress.org

Michelle Blake is a former journalist and lifelong animal advocate whose work has appeared in national publications. She serves on the board of Wildwood Farm Sanctuary in Newberg, Oregon, and lives in Salem, OR, with a pack of rescued dogs and cats, as well as a patient husband who lovingly calls her his "crazy dog lady."

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hirley just adopted Star. Having had dogs all her life, she’d never known that simple walks could be a challenge. A 2-year-old Lab-mix around 40 lbs, Star is surprisingly strong, and Shirley is petite, and approaching her 76th birthday. Overall it was a great match. Star is loving, and almost intuitively careful not to get in Shirley’s path. The bond was quick and strong, and Star is generally calm . . . until Shirley puts on her leash. Then, Star pulls her out the door with Shirley trailing horizontally, she jokes, as Star moves in HER chosen direction and pace. Shirley calling, “No, stop!” hasn’t worked; in fact, it seems Star interprets this to mean, “Let’s go!” Of course pulling back on a leash nearly always guarantees a dog Star’s size or larger will pull harder the other way, in an involuntary response called the opposition reflex. Shirley finally enlisted help from a dog trainer who told her she’d allowed Star to be the pack leader, in charge, and to get a choke collar. She did. If she pulled hard enough, Star would yelp, but otherwise, there was no change in behavior.

Over time, gradually increase the amount of time you expect your star to walk while paying attention to you. In the same way, begin to replace the treats with her daily kibble. Never stop praising when she gets things right, and keep a surprise treat onboard for walks. Everyone’s more compliant when they think there might be a special treat in the offing! Finally, equipment matters. I’m not a fan of choke collars – which for sure it wasn’t helping and in fact was mildly hurting Star. Far better is a head halter like a Gentle Leader, or body harness, such as an Easy Walk harness. Each is better than a choke collar, and also gets better results. Following this advice, Shirley became every bit the star her dog is. It took a few months, but problem solved.

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Thankfully, Shirley discovered “Decoding Your Dog,” which includes an explanation by top experts that a dog’s pulling has nothing to do with dominance, and everything to do with the dog’s lack of being taught how to walk. To teach Star to follow her, I suggested Shirley buy treats (many varieties are available), and keep them in a small pouch or pocket. She needed high-value treats (the big guns), so, confirming Star had no food allergies, I suggested small pieces of low-salt hot dogs or turkey dogs, or small pieces of Vita Bone. Next, I asked Shirley, as she gets the leash out, to have Star “sit,” and once her leash is on, to immediately present a morsel at her side, so Star doesn’t pull her outside. Next I asked her to give small pieces to lead Star just to the place she goes potty. Once Star has done her business, I asked Shirley to continue treating her to hold her attention. Every few steps, holding the enticing goodie at her side, I asked Shirley to unpredictably change direction. Take five steps forward, then go left six steps, then to the right for 10, then then back up four — all the while holding treats at her side, giving them every few steps. Keeping your pup guessing is a surefire way to teach her to follow your lead. Praise her when she catches on. She won’t be pulling or chasing smells when her attention is fully on you. At some point offer the yummy in response to eye contact, adding the cue “Watch me.” This further reinforces her job to pay attention to you. Early in the walking exercise, provide a break after about a city block. Allow your dog time for that other cherished treat — sniffing her surroundings.

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Rojo Hi Everyone! I'm Rojo, just a big lug with a great big heart! I'm a French Mastiff mix, and fairly athletic. Not much is known about me before I came to the shelter, except that someone tried to crop my ears and did a terrible hack job. Even though my prior owner didn't care for me properly, I'm quite social with people and other dogs. I've been a perfect gentleman here at the shelter, and I'm ready to find a family of my very own! I'm big and young so my ideal family won't have small children that I might accidentally knock over, but kids over 10? Love ‘em! I'd prefer to have a doggy sister, since, I admit, I’m a bit of a ladies man. I am quite smart and motivated, and I would love my new family to take me to school for positive obedience classes. Think I’m your guy? Come meet me! I'm at Multnomah County Animal Services, multcopets.org.

Myst Comfrey They say I’m a favorite at 1st Avenue Shelter in Eugene, thanks to my adorable face and great cattitude! I welcome one and all to pet and cuddle me, and they say I’m one of the most affectionate cats they’ve ever met! My shelter friends note that while I LOVE people, I’m not so fond of other cats. Could I be your new best friend? I know you’ll love me just as much as I’ll love you! Please come by 1st Avenue Shelter and ask for me by name – Comfrey! It’s 3970 W. 1st Ave, 541-844-1777.

This gorgeous six-year-old spayed kitty is currently in foster care. A bit shy, Myst loves being around people, but not so much sudden moves, grabbing or being picked up. She lights up when people enter the room, is very affectionate, has a beautiful loud purr, and will lie by your side as long as you’ll sit with her. She will do best in a calm, one kitty home with kids 10 or older or no kids. She likes to sleep up high in a cat tree or window perch. This independent lady is food motivated, and loves her squeaky mouse, feather toy, wet food, and a baby blanket to snuggle in. To learn more or meet Myst, contact her foster mom Elisha at Elishamarie80@gmail.com or 503-890-2894.

Radar How ‘bout that name? Kinda cool, like me! I’m Radar, a 7-year-old, 8 lb female, Chihuahua. I was found as a stray in California. When I arrived in Oregon we discovered I had ulcers in both eyes. I have been in a foster home getting treated, and the vet says I am healthy and my eyes look great! I am very ready to be adopted! I like everyone, but will let you know if I don't want to be picked up. I get along real well with other dogs, and even ignore the kitty! Please come meet me! I’m at Oregon Dog Rescue at 6700 SW Nyberg St in Tualatin; 503-612-0111.

Sean Hi there! I’m Sean, a 5-year-old, 45 lb male Standard Doxie mix. I’m on a weight loss plan here, and love going for walks! I like other dogs a lot, and would love to take some obedience classes! Please come meet me! I’m with my shelter friends at Oregon Dog Rescue, 6700 SW Nyberg St, in Tualatin, 503-612-0111.

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“My name is Icey, and I must admit, I'm a little bit of a Diva. I really don't like other dogs, probably because I'm so small, and who knows — maybe one attacked me in the past. I like to make sure other dogs know I'm tough and scrappy before they try anything! I was transferred to Song Dog from another rescue because of my 'attitude,’ and have been waiting ever since for my forever family that is all mine and I don’t have to share! I'm a mature girl though, and I know my manners. I crate well, walk nicely on leash, and love people. I'm very affectionate and tolerate children well, but I don’t love cats. I look a little funny right now, but that's because when I came to Song Dog they had to shave me. My last owner didn't help me keep my long, luxurious fur looking as beautiful as possible. Please come meet me! Songdogrescue.com or 541-382-0065.

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Want a well-behaved dog? Here’s the secret, and guess what: it’s easy. Notice and reward behavior you like! Your dog will be the talk of the town with these easy to follow training steps.

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Step 1: Things my dog loves! Going outside, coming in, going out again (you get the picture), mealtime, attention, petting, getting his leash on, TREATS, getting on my bed, chasing a toy, saying hi to people / other dogs, getting the leash off (at the dog park), etc. Every item on your list can be used to reward behaviors you like, and behaviors that are noticed and rewarded (with something your dog wants) will be repeated. When your dog walks up to you and keeps all four feet on the ground, giving him attention, petting, or calm praise tells him four on the floor is a good thing that should be repeated. I like to measure out ¼ cup of my dog’s food in the morning to use throughout the day to reward behaviors I like. When he sits? Good boy, here’s some of your breakfast.

Step 2: I want my dog to… Make a list of things you want your dog to do. Here are a few examples of goals and how you might prioritize them.

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Chew on his own toys. Go potty outside! Sleep on his own bed.

Step 3: Notice and reward behavior you like. Generously dole out items your dog loves when you see him doing something you like. I keep small dishes of treats (air-tight during ant season) stashed around my house so I’m always ready to reward when I notice my dog doing something I really like. What does rewarding a behavior look like?

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Come running when I call you = let’s have a petting party! Good Boy! Pick up your own toy = good boy, let’s play a game of tug or fetch. Sit = I open the door so you can go outside. Sit = I will put your food dish down. Keep all four on the floor = doggy cookies!

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9-5 • PORTLAND — BIG NW FESTIVAL & 5K RUN FOR THE ANIMALS at Portland International Raceway. Dress up as your favorite animal and sprint a fun course around the track and support furry friends in need at OHS. Vendors, doggie activities, giveaways and fun for the whole family. RSVP/details Portland.5krunfortheanimals.com or BigNorthwest.com. 10-1 • EUGENE — PET 1ST AID CLASS at Greenhill Humane. Fun, informative first aid and CPR class. Practice skills learned and take home a basic first aid guidebook. $50/public; $40/volunteers & fosters. Details Green-Hill.org. 10-4 • TIGARD — PPR 1ST ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE at Buster & Lilly’s Doggie Daycare. Tons of great items from generous supporters. Come shop and support the Pugs! Also Sun, Aug 2, 10-4. Details PacificPugRescue.org. 10-5 • PORTLAND — FREMONT FESTIVAL. Festivities include a run, kid’s bike & pet parade, food, music, arts & crafts, and local pet rescues. It’s all happening on Fremont from NE 42nd to 52nd. Details BeaumontVillagePDX.com/ FremontFest. Noon-3pm • PORTLAND — ADOPTION DAY at Furever Pets. Meet sweet adoptables from OHS. Details OregonHumane.org.

2 1:30-3:30pm • PORTLAND — MASSAGE CLASS FOR DOG OWNERS at Synergy Behavior Solutions. Learn techniques you can use right away from Rubi of HealNW. $45/dog includes handouts and gift bag. Space is limited; RSVP to rubi@healnw.com or 503-380-4487. 2-5pm • HILLSBORO — PAINT NITE! FUNDRAISER FOR FENCES FOR FIDO at Helvetia Winery. The perfect blend of friends, a splash of wine and creative art instruction. Tickets $45; details FencesForFido on Facebook.

5:30-7pm • SALEM —VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane. Discover opportunities to help the animals at WHS. Overview, history, and tour. Also offered Thurs Aug 20. Details WHS4Pets.org.

5 6-7pm • VANCOUVER — WEST COLUMBIA GORGE HUMANE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Vancouver Police East Precinct. A few hours a month from you can make a lifelong difference for animals in need. Individuals & families welcome. Details WCGHS.org. 7-8pm • PORTLAND — DIFFICULT PET SUPPORT GROUP at DoveLewis. Non-judgmental support group welcomes those living with and caring for a difficult pet. Learn coping strategies, explore solutions and connect with others. Pet photos welcome; leave pets at home. Free; RSVP (required) to Rachel@RuffMuttsCooperative.com.

8 8-11am • TROUTDALE — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at MCAS. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine, plus free exam at Multnomah County Animal Services. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash, cats in carriers. Details MultCoPets.org or GoodNeighborVet.com. 8:30-1 • WASHOUGAL — LURE COURSE EVENT at Stevenson offleash dog park. Let your dog chase the lure and burn off some energy. $3/members; $5/non-members. Details ClarkDogPaw.org. 9-4 • PORTLAND — ODDS ‘N ENDS FOR FURRY FRIENDS GARAGE SALE at SW Auto Body. Shop an array of treasures during this annual 2-day fundraiser for Animal Aid. Tomorrow 9-1. To donate or for details, visit AnimalAidPDX.org. 10-Noon • PORTLAND — PET FIRST AID COMMUNITY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Learn the basics and be prepared in the event of an emergency. Free. RSVP (required) to DoveLewis.org.

11-4 • VARIOUS — CANINES UNCORKED. 5th annual event highlights 15 North Willamette Valley wineries where dogs are among the guests of honor. Wine tasting and canine activities and treats. Proceeds benefit the pets at OHS. $40/online; $45/day of. Details OregonHumane.org. 4:30-6pm • PORTLAND — PUPPY ROMPS! at Oregon Humane. Socializing puppies while young makes for good lifelong habits. OHS trainers on site. Soft & Sweet session @ 4:30, Rough & Tumble session @ 5:15. Details OregonHumane.org.

7-9pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP. Monthly support group for those with aging or ailing pets and those providing hospice care. Hosted by Ute Luppertz at Shiva’s Hope House; admission by donation. RSVP/details 503-774-2986 or PetsPointofView.vpweb.com.

9 8am • PORTLAND — PAW TEAM VET CLINIC. New location: 1131 SE Oak St. Help for those on gov’t assistance or experiencing homelessness. Must be in line before 11am to be seen. $5/pet co-pay required but no one turned away for true inability to pay. Details PAWTeam.org. 11-5 • PORTLAND — INDIGO RESCUE DOG WASH at Bethany Family Pet Clinic. Clean up your canine and support the animals at Indigo Rescue. Bath $15-$25 depending on weight; nail trims $12. Details IndigoRescue.org. Noon-3pm • TIGARD — FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE at Petco. Meet adoptables and their Rabbit Advocates. Get care & adoption resources, plus light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation). DetailsAdoptARabbit.org. 3-4:30pm • PORTLAND — MEMORIAL ART THERAPY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Create a memento and spend time in good company. Free; RSVP at DoveLewis.org.

13 10-11am • PORTLAND — TOUR FCCO Portland headquarters. Public tours of Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s spay/neuter clinic. Come see how FCCO is making a difference in the lives of cats and their caregivers. Register FeralCats.com. 6-8pm • SALEM — PET TALKS at Willamette Humane. Informative and entertaining talks on various topics 2nd Thursday every month. Tonight’s topic is Alpacas and their fiber – the basics. $5/suggested donation. Details WHS4Pets.org.

14 4-6PM • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at HSSW. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine, plus free exam at the Humane Society for SW Washington. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. SouthwestHumane and GoodNeighborVet.com.

15 9am • PORTLAND — 8TH ANNUAL CORGI WALK IN THE PEARL. Leisurely walk begins at NW Park & Everett to benefit OHS and CRPWCC Corgi Rescue. $25/first dog, $15/additional pups. Bandanas with advance registration. Details CorgiWalk.com. 10-Noon • PORTLAND — PITTIES IN PINK AT MULTNOMAH DAYS. Cheer Multnomah County Animal Services’ Pitties in Pink during the annual parade in Multnomah Village. Details MultCoPets.org or MulnomahVillage.org.

16 10-2 • EUGENE — CHIP N DIP at Alton Baker Park. Microchip and dog wash event with family fun including kid’s games, dog trick demos, photos, raffles and vendors. Details WestCoastDogandCat.org. Noon-5pm • EUGENE — PROBONE-O’S DOG DAY OF SUMMER DOG WASH at Muddy Paws Pet Parlor. Fundraiser features do-ityourself dog wash, refreshments, silent auction and raffle prizes. Details ProBoneO.org. 1-2pm • PORTLAND — PROBLEM POOCH CLASS at OHS. Great for new or soon-to-be pet parents, and those who just want to know what makes Fido tick. Free; please leave pets at home. Details OregonHumane.org.

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The GOOD NEIGHBOR VET 29 20 5-7pm • PORTLAND — YAPPY HOUR at Hip Hound. Wine/ champagne tasting, doggie & human treats, and adoptables from Lovers Not Fighters Pit Bull Rescue. Details HipHoundPDX.com. 7-8pm • PORTLAND — DEAF DOGS MEETUP at Play & Chase Dog Day Care. Free training and socialization for deaf dogs and their owners. Details DeafDogsofOregon.org.

22 9-11am • CLACKAMAS — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at Clackamas County Dog Services. License your pet and get a free rabies vaccine, plus free exam. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Details ClackamasDogs.org or GoodNeighborVet.com.

4-5:30pm • PORTLAND — HOW TO MANAGE A MULTI-DOG HOUSEHOLD at OHS. Learn to help dogs live together peacefully and troubleshoot potential issues. Includes Q&A. Humans only; suggested donation $15. Details OregonHumane.org.

30 11-7 • PORTLAND — BELLA ORGANIC DOGATHON on Sauvie Island. Enjoy a dog’s day at the farm with a 5K trail run or walk followed by pancake breakfast, live music, and fun family activities including a corn maze, hay rides and more. Details BellaOrganic.com. 11-7 • BRUSH PRAIRIE — FREEDOM & FAMILY DAY at Alderbrook Park. Relaxing day with a dog walk, live music, car show, and catered BBQ. Tickets/details NorthwestBattleBuddies.org.

23 2:30pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL COMMUNITY TALKS at DoveLewis. Free lecture series for those who work/volunteer with animals. Today’s topic is Marketing and Data for Better Pet Placements. Details/RSVP AnimalCommunity.org.

25 7-8pm • TROUTDALE— MCAS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at the shelter. Learn how you can volunteer and help this great team, and all about fostering. No need to RSVP. Details MultCoPets.org.

28 5-8pm • HAPPY VALLEY — COOL DOG NIGHTS at Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes. Yearly memorial event features car/bike cruise-in, refreshments, contests, raffles and adoptables. $10/vehicle; proceeds benefit OHS. Details OregonHumane.org.

29 9-Noon • PORTLAND — WESTIE WALK at Wallace Park. Hundreds of Westies & friends take their owners for a 1.5-mile walk and lots of attention. Proceeds benefit the DoveLewis Velvet Assistance Fund. Details/RSVP DoveLewis.org.

September

6-7pm • VANCOUVER — WEST COLUMBIA GORGE HUMANE VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Vancouver Police East Precinct. A few hours a month from you can make a lifelong difference for animals in need. Individuals & families welcome. Details WCGHS.org. 7-8pm • PORTLAND — DIFFICULT PET SUPPORT GROUP at DoveLewis. Non-judgmental support group welcomes all living with and caring for a difficult pet. Learn coping strategies, explore solutions, and connect with others. Pet photos welcome; leave pets at home. Free; RSVP required at Rachel@RuffMuttsCooperative.com

5 Noon-3pm • PORTLAND — ADOPTION DAY at Furever Pets. Meet sweet adoptables from OHS.

6 10-4 • VANCOUVER — 3RD ANNUAL BARK IN THE PARK & POOCH PLUNGE at Marshall Center. Annual day of fun for dogs and their people to support DOGPAW’s off-leash dog parks. Details ClarkDOGPAW.org.

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5:30-7pm • SALEM —VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane. Discover opportunities to help the animals at WHS. Overview, history, and tour. Also Thurs Sept 24. Details WHS4Pets.org.

10 10-11am • PORTLAND — TOUR FCCO Portland headquarters. Public tours of Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s spay/neuter clinic. Come see how FCCO is making a difference in the lives of cats and their caregivers. Register FeralCats.com. 6-8pm • SALEM — PET TALKS at Willamette Humane. Informative and entertaining talks 2nd Thursday every month. Tonight’s topic: The Science Behind the Human-Dog Bond. $5/suggested donation. Details WHS4Pets.org. 7-9pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP. Monthly support group for those with aging or ailing pets and those providing hospice care. Hosted by Ute Luppertz at Shiva’s Hope House; admission by donation. RSVP/details 503-774-2986 or PetsPointofView.vpweb.com.

11 11-7 • VANCOUVER — BIRDIE FOR BUDDIES at The Cedars on Salmon Creek. 3rd annual golf tournament to support Northwest Battle Buddies. Contests, music, food. Details NorthwestBattleBuddies.org. 4-6pm • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at HSSW. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine, and free exam at the Humane Society for SW Washington. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Details SouthwestHumane or GoodNeighborVet.com. Offered tomorrow 8-11 at Multnomah County Animal Services in Troutdale – details MultCoPets.org or GoodNeighborVet.com.

12 9-1 • PORTLAND — STRUT YOUR MUTT at Sellwood Riverfront Park. Best Friends Animal Society’s annual event includes a leisurely morning walk & timed 5K run to raise money for local shelters and homeless pets. Celebrate after the walk/run with refreshments, contests, photo ops, music, pet massages, doggie yoga, and more. Registration fees vary; details StrutYourMutt.org. 10-2 • PORTLAND — 3RD ANNUAL CATIO TOUR. From fab to frugal, get inspired touring local patios purrfectly designed for discriminating felines! Guidebook w/photos, directions and details provided. $10 suggested donation. RSVP to FeralCats.com. 10-2 • SPRINGFIELD — PETFEST 2015 at Lively Park. Annual celebration of pets with vendors, pet resources, specialists, contest, demos, and more. Visit the Spot booth and enter Spot’s Willamette Valley Cover Model Contest (your donation supports local rescue)! Free admission; details Willamalane.org.

13 9-Noon • LAKE OSWEGO — DOGFEST WALK N’ ROLL at Millennium Park. Family and dog-friendly community dog walk supporting Canine Companions of Independence. Festivities include pancake breakfast, fun dog activities, team prizes and opportunity to meet puppies in training. Details/RSVP CCI.org/DogFestPortland. Noon-3pm • TIGARD — FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE at Petco. Meet adoptables and their Rabbit Advocates. Care & adoption resources, plus light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies (suggested donation). DetailsAdoptARabbit.org. 3-4:30pm • PORTLAND — MEMORIAL ART THERAPY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Create a memento and spend time in good company. Free; RSVP to DoveLewis.org.

17 7-8pm • PORTLAND — DEAF DOGS MEETUP at Play & Chase Dog Day Care. Free training and socialization for deaf dogs and their owners. Details DeafDogsofOregon.org.

5-9pm • VANCOUVER — THE GREAT CATSBY at Firstenburg Community Center. 7th annual dinner and auction to build a permanent halfway house for the kitties of Furry Friends Washington. Meet volunteers and learn about the great things this nonprofit is doing for local kitties. Tickets $50. Details FurryFriendsWA.org.

8-1:30 • BEAVERTON — FURRY FRIENDS DAY at Beaverton Farmer’s Market. Honor the animals that enrich our lives by learning about local rescues committed to bettering their lives. Demos, food, vendors, music and more. Details BeavertonFarmersMarket.com. 9-11am • CLACKAMAS — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at Clackamas County Dog Services. License your pet and get free rabies vaccine, plus free exam. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $25. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Details ClackamasDogs.org or GoodNeighborVet.com. 10am • GRESHAM — PITTIES IN PINK AT TEDDY BEAR PARADE. Cheer on Multnomah County Animal Services’ Pitties in Pink during this fun annual parade! Details MultCoPets.org. 10-Noon • PORTLAND — ENERGY HEALING FOR ANIMALS at Friendly House. Feel and connect with the subtle energy of your pet, practice identifying different energy qualities and imbalances, learn techniques to accelerate physical healing and to remove energy contributing to pain and disease. $9; quiet, wellbehaved dogs welcome. RSVP/ details heart-to-heart-healing.com.

10-2 • VANCOUVER — DOGGIE DIVE at Lake Shore Athletic Club. Furry friends can dip, splash and dive in outdoor pools for the animals at the Humane Society for SW Washington. No human swimmers allowed; volunteers on site. $10/donation. Details SouthwestHumane.org. 6:30-10:30pm • PORTLAND — BET FOR PETS CASINO NIGHT & AUCTION at World Forestry Center. Help animals in need and experience Vegas Portland-style during this evening of gaming, auctions, drinks, appetizers and desserts. Details/tickets AnimalAidPDX.org.

20 11-2 • PORTLAND — HOGS FOR DOGS. Motorcycle ride to support the animals at OHS. Begin at Latus Motors dealership in Gladstone; OHS tours and catered lunch follow. Details OregonHumane.org. 1-2pm • PORTLAND — PROBLEM POOCH CLASS at OHS. Great for new or soon-to-be pet parents, and those who just want to know what makes Fido tick. Free; please leave pets at home. Details OregonHumane.org. 3pm • PORTLAND — ANIMAL COMMUNITY TALKS at DoveLewis. Free lecture series for those who work/volunteer with animals. Today’s topic: Animal Hoarding – an Overview. Details/RSVP AnimalCommunity.org.

22 7-8pm • TROUTDALE— MCAS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at the shelter. Learn how you can volunteer and help this great team, and all about fostering. No need to RSVP. Details MultCoPets.org.

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Save The Pets EUGENE ADOPTION OUTREACH SUNDAYS 11-3 PetSmart, 2847 Chad Dr.

GET OUT & PLAY! PORTLAND THURSDAYS 6:05pm Tune in for Spot’s Good Neighbor Vet Furry FunPlanner report on events for pets and their peeps on 98.1 FM Radio. The GNV Furry FunPlanner opens the KPSU Family Show.

Animal Aid PORTLAND SHOW & TELL SATURDAYS Noon-4 AnimalAidPdx.org

Cascade Pet Camp HOOD RIVER YAPPY HOUR THURSDAYS 5-7:30pm CascadePetCamp.com BrightSide Animal Center REDMOND BOW WOW BINGO THURSDAYS 6:30pm at 7th Street Brewhouse

Good brew/food & bingo. BrightSideAnimals.org.

Oregon Humane Society PORTLAND TRAINING CLASSES Various classes all month long. OregonHumane.org THE PONGO FUND PET FOOD BANK PORTLAND 8/23, 9/13, 9/27 Noon For anyone who needs help feeding their pet(s). Call 503-939-7555 for important details before arriving, ThePongoFund.org PORTLAND PEE WEE PLAYNIGHT TUESDAYS 6-8pm StayPetHotel.com.

27 11-5 • PORTLAND — DOGTOBERFEST at Lucky Lab on Hawthorne. Pack up your dirty pooches for Portland’s biggest dog wash! DoveLewis volunteers will wash and dry your pups for a suggested donation. Live music, food, beverages, and pet-related vendors all benefit the DoveLewis Blood Bank. Details DoveLewis.org.

DoveLewis PORTLAND PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP THURS. 8/6, 9/3 Noon THURS. 8/13, 9/10 7pm MON. 8/17, 9/21 7pm THURS. 8/20, 9/17 10am Free. Take a photo to share. DoveLewis. org. Marion County Dog Shelter SALEM ADOPTION OUTREACH SATURDAYS 11-4 8/1, 9/5

CIRCLE THE DATE! Oct. 9 WET NOSE SOIREE at the Grand Budapest Hotel. DoveLewis fundraiser with gourmet dinner, auctions, human/pet fashion show, and an after-party with dancing. Oct. 11 RACE FOR THE RESCUES at Portland International Raceway. Fun run/walk, shop and adopt event to help homeless animals.

GOOD NEIGHBOR VET CLINIC MULTIPLE LOCATIONS GoodNeighborVet.com. FIND YOUR NEW BEST feline FRIEND WEEKENDS Noon-4 At PetSmart stores in Clackamas, Hillsboro Tanasbourne, Tualatin and Washington Square and Petco in Tualatin. CatAdoptionTeam.org.

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GUIDE DOG GRADUATION BORING 8/1, 8/15 8/29, 9/12 9/26 GuideDogs.com.

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