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FEATURES 12 Andy’s deep thoughts go viral Hayley Cassatt had a particular kind of kitty in mind when she went to adopt. While Andy wasn’t that, she captured Hayley’s heart, and their journey together has been amazing.

6 Dogs escape the city at unique ranch Oregon Tails Dog Ranch is not your average training facility. Owner Jonathan Czinder's roots in mindfulness and his ranch's wide-open spaces allow visiting dogs to return to their natural energy flows.

18 When helping one serves many Shannon Priem had an idea to help pets of ER patients with little to no support. FETCH is not only a stellar model, the program is saving lives.

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Magazine Vol. 12 • No. 7

October / November 2018

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ell friends, ‘tis the season … for playing in the leaves, and reveling in cool, beautiful, (mostly) sunny days. This time of year is also abundant with gala events to support animal welfare organizations. Please take a peek at all the goings on and join the fun while supporting great causes.

Godspeed, sweet Peach

This is also the time to vote for your favorite pet orgs and businesses vying for the honor 2001-2018 of being named Top Dog in their fields. Voting is open through Oct 31st at spotmagazine.net. Please take a moment to cast your ballot — it’s a great way to support our pet professionals doing such great work! This issue was so much fun . . . getting to meet Hayley and her cat Andy, whose deep thoughts have gone viral, and exploring Jonathan Czinder’s amazing ranch where dogs not only learn but enjoy days not unlike they would in the wild. Also meeting Shannon Priem, who formed and operates a fantastic program for pets and people in Salem. I hope you enjoy these stories as much as we did in experiencing and sharing them with you! In closing I want to share a few words about a little girl who brightened my life for nearly 18 years. Peach was said to be a mini Doxie, and she was, but looked for all the world like a little dairy cow. A tomboy at heart, her little husky voice and bouncing gait always made hearts smile. Also a bag lady, any visitors’ bags left within reach would soon be ransacked by her little head examining the contents — sometimes leaving quite a mess. I’m grateful for the love, joy, and richness all my dogs have brought to my life — we are so lucky to share whatever time we’re given with them. Enjoy the season, and the love and adventure of life with your animals — words aren’t enough to describe the magnitude of this gift!

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Oregon Tails Dogs escape the city, find their true nature

Michelle Blake • Spot Magazine

Three mornings a week

— Monday, Wednesday, Friday — 50 dogs converge at three Portland-area locations to board a vehicle bound for adventure. Dubbed “The Pack” by the staff at Oregon Dog Tails Ranch, the city dogs spend their days exploring 1,100 acres of fenced pastures, groomed trails, and sandy swimming beaches along the Multnomah Channel.

The dogs

— whose humans applied to snag rare openings at the ranch much like enrolling kids in a soughtafter school — are grouped in small packs for the day, each with a human leader. Together, they run, romp, nap, and train from 9 to 4 before receiving quick baths and starting their commute back to the city.

The ranch,

on rented property dwelling inconspicuously among fields and farm stands on the outskirts of Scappoose, OR, is the life project of Jonathan Czinder.

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“ Silicorn Valley ”

Transplanting from

Czinder grew up in Iowa, surrounded by dogs and horses. Today, dressed in western boots and jeans, and often exercising the dog pack while astride his horse, he exudes outdoorsy Midwestern roots. But when he discusses dogs and his life philosophy, he reveals a distinctive twist in his heartland upbringing: “You think of corn and cows — although now it’s more pigs,” he says, but he grew up in a community founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, onetime spiritual advisor to the Beatles. Mahesh built a university and spiritual retreat in the Iowa farm town of Fairfield in 1974, drawing people from around the globe. Families like Czinder’s relocated there to raise their children in a community where everyone paused throughout the day for 20-minute Transcendental Meditation sessions. Today, those families rub elbows with celebrities flocking to the now-famous retreat. “David Lynch used to come to town, and Oprah,” Czinder says. The community also attracts well-heeled devotees of the tech and manufacturing industries, earning the retreat the nickname Silicorn Valley. Maharishi University offers degrees in Ayurvedic Medicine and sustainable business practices alongside standard university fare such as fine arts, math, and MBAs.

Growing up in the unique community has had a lasting influence. “I’ve been meditating my whole life,” Czinder says. “It’s made me who I am.” Being raised with the mindfulness of his hometown led Czinder to develop a unique approach to interacting with animals. “Back home in Iowa, it was definitely a situation where I naturally responded to certain behaviors and knew what felt comfortable. Then I just kind of started playing around with that and building an understanding of how dogs communicate with energy.”

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In the barn where he had gathered the dogs to prepare for a hike around the ranch was a prominent whiteboard prompting Czinder and staff to reflect on and rate the quality of their mood or energy level for the day: intuition, emotional sensitivity, change, presence, non-aggressive attitude, determination, humility, love. Asked how he incorporates his meditation and mindfulness background into his training and management style, he says, “Mostly by example.” He and his trainers — called pack leaders — reflect first on their own energy for the day, and then approach each pack member with the awareness that that dogs’ energy and focus experience ebbs and flows as well. Training and expectations are tailored to the dog’s ability and attention span that day.

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On a Tuesday morning — a non-pack day — Czinder has an intimate group of five dogs at the ranch, including his partner’s deaf Cattle dog, a middle-aged yellow Labrador and a young Great Dane belonging to clients, his own Pit Bull-Heeler, and a rescued Pit Bull who’s available for adoption. Young Osprey lob themselves heavily from their nests atop wood pilings in the river, circling overhead shrieking to each other. “The babies just started flying about a month ago. They’re just getting their vocal cords and screaming at nothing. It’s funny.” Czinder pauses on the groomed riverside trail, surrounded by the five off-leash dogs, and motions over the sandy beach. “We also see sea lions. There was another animal we thought was a weasel, but it turned out to be a mink.” The dogs — all experienced pack members whose training and recall abilities have earned them off-leash hiking privileges — follow Czinder, occasionally galloping onto the soft bank for a happy roll in the tall grass or a quick sniff at a trailside curiosity. This is an ideal place to be a dog. With a blend of open air, off-leash time, and a unique approach to dogs’ natural energy and communication, the ranch is a powerful antidote to city living. “[In the city] they go to the dog park and it’s a spike in energy. They go on a walk and it’s a huge spike. But here, our day consists of bursts of energy and calm. It's the Zen,” Czinder says. "Off leash, they can go anywhere they want and do whatever they want, but they’re showing us that they’re choosing to follow us. We can just walk and enjoy our time together. That’s what the humans want and what the dogs prefer too.”

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Pack members receive training in standard skills such as leash manners, appropriate interactions with others, and coming when called. While the sessions themselves are conventional, the underlying philosophy is uniquely Czinder’s. Demonstrating how he assesses a dog’s mood and receptiveness, he takes a step toward Hank, the young Dane. The giant black dog attentively engages with Czinder but surveys potential off-trail adventures as well. “Hank is newish. He’s docile, but his brain is functioning where his eyes are darting; he’s looking off here and there. He’s young. He’s a goofball, so I wouldn’t expect a lot of dialed-in focused energy, but he’s coming along nicely.”

open air, off-leash time, and a unique approach to dogs natural energy ’ and communication, the ranch is a powerful antidote to city living.

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The yellow Lab, a more established pack member, is next. As Czinder approaches, she swishes her tail and fixes him with an open, welcoming gaze. He explains what he’s looking for. “I’m moving into your space bubble. Are you responding, giving eye contact, is there a mutual understanding?” Thirty minutes into the riverside hike, the dogs have stopped darting into the tall grass. They walk calmly with the pack, keeping pace with Czinder. This, he says, is a good example of the high-to-low energy flows through a dog’s day. “In the wild, they’re not going to run around and play all the time. They conserve their energy. This is letting them go back to their natural state, letting them enjoy a relaxed and calm state.”

Michelle Blake is a Salem, OR-based freelance writer whose work has appeared in national publications. Her husband wants you to know she's a REALLY crazy dog lady too.

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Michelle Blake • Spot Magazine

As a child, Colorado native Hayley Cassatt had an

orange Tabby named Six. "He was just the best cat in the whole world,” she remembers. After moving to Portland as an adult, Cassatt was ready to adopt a pet. She went to Cat Adoption Team in Sherwood with a specific wish: a male orange Tabby with a mellow, affectionate, charm-your-whiskers-off personality. Instead, she met a young orange female Tabby who had been rescued from the streets with her litter of kittens. While of similar coloring, this cat didn’t have the plucky personality of her predecessor. “She was a little weird,” Hayley remembers. “She’s just very shy and timid. Her kittens had all been adopted. I think she was at CAT for a while. I fell for her as somewhat of an underdog.” Cassatt called her dad, a professional cartoonist who called himself the family’s Cat Butler. The pair shared a love of art and cats. She told her dad this cat wasn’t anything like their beloved Six, but that her heart was hooked anyway. His fatherly advice: adopt the weird cat and bring her home.

Becoming Andy Unlike her predecessor, this cat isn’t much of a lap-warmer. She is affectionate with Cassatt, but no one else. “My best friends who live above me have a wiener dog. We’re convinced the dog is in love with her, but she’s standoffish,” Cassatt laughs. Still, the timid, reserved feline worked her way indelibly into Cassatt’s heart and home. “It’s not my home anymore,” she laughs, “it’s hers.”

Andy’s thoughts can be deep, pithy, random and hilarious.

Often, they could teach others a thing or two.

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Pondering names, Cassatt thought of the Spielberg movie The Goonies, filmed in Oregon. One lead character is a redhead named Andy. “It’s a favorite movie and one of the reasons I moved to the Pacific Northwest,” Cassatt explains. “And my grandma’s nickname growing up was Andy.”

Andy sass

Always bears reminding

No truer words

She can’t remember now whether her dad met Andy, “but I sent lots of pictures and he loved her,” she recalls. Cancer claimed him, the person who had inspired her career and love of cats. Shortly after the painful loss of her father, Cassatt and Andy moved to a new home in SE Portland. Andy found a sunny window overlooking the street to be a perfect perch. “There’s a lot of foot traffic outside my house,” Cassatt says. Passersby would notice the fat, happy orange cat in the window, and the often-aloof Andy seemed to bask in the attention. Cassatt was inspired. “I thought I’d put up thought bubbles, sort of as an homage to my father.”

A Different Kind of Affection “I started with some Garfield quotes. I think the first one I ever did was ‘I Hate Mondays.’ And I did silly things like ‘Lasagna.’” Drawing on large sheets, Cassatt cuts and tapes the images in Andy’s window, then photographs and posts them on Instagram. “Travel Oregon saw her there and reposted it and it went a little viral,” Cassatt recalls. “It’s kind of funny because she has more followers than I do. I think the fame has sort of gone to her head a little. She’s a diva. She does glamour shots with her legs to the side. It’s cute.” Cassatt doesn’t publicize her address, but there’s heavy foot traffic outside Andy’s window, and fans are delighted when they spot the famous Instagram cat, sharing her deep thoughts, and basking in the glow of her fame.

Andy humor

The Glamorous Life Now eight years old, Andy is a social media sensation and a beloved neighborhood fixture. People passing by light up when they spot the famous orange cat and her thought bubbles. “People will tell me, ‘Oh! That’s Deep Thoughts by Andy! I follow her on Instagram.” “I really love that it makes people happy. That’s kind of the best thing about it,” says Cassatt. “She’s sort of up on a throne and she works it. I think she likes the sun, so when it’s warm she’s always there. Otherwise she’s on the floor in weird poses. She likes to sleep on her back. She’s just a weirdo.” Follow Andy on Instagram @DeepThoughtsByAndy

Michelle Blake is a Salem, OR-based freelance writer whose work has appeared in national publications. Her husband wants you to know she's a REALLY crazy dog lady too.

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Spotlight on…

The Schipperke Breed Overview Size: Small (10-16 lbs) Grooming needs: Medium, Heavy Seasonal Shedder

Exercise: High Environment: Indoor, Fenced Yard

Temperament: Intelligent, Mischievous, Active Life Expectancy: 15 years

Best Match The Schipperke will do well with an active household that includes him whether they are hiking or watching a movie. Good with children, this always busy dog thrives on athletic activities and interactive games. Agility courses and food dispensing toys are right up his alley. For outdoor time it’s best to keep this dog on a leash or in a fenced yard. Due to their creativity and propensity to chase small animals, they may get over fences so are best supervised. The Schipperke pet parent doesn’t mind a heavy seasonal shedder who needs brushing two or three times a week. Twice yearly the entire soft undercoat will shed and they must be brushed daily during this period. Not the best match for a first-time dog owner, Schipperkes have a strong temperament and can be challenging to train.

Interesting Fact The Schipperke is a Belgian breed that dates back several hundred years. Originally sheep herders, they were later used as ratters on barges. Schipperke means “little captain” in Flemish.

Appearance This distinctive dog is small with a thick sloping body, typically with a docked tail in the US. They have small eyes, erect ears, and a foxlike face. Their dense coat features a large ruff of fur around the neck and a strip of hair trailing toward the rear. Their double coat is either black or blonde.

Personality The Schipperke is very curious, active and alert. This pup wants to be involved in all family activities, but is also very independent, following his own interests. Highly intelligent, this dog needs activity to stay occupied to prevent excessive barking or destructive chewing or digging. Schipperkes are excellent watch dogs, who happily alert bark and are suspicious of strangers.

Common Health Problems Usually a hardy and long-lived breed, occasional health issues include eye problems (cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy), hip dysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease or hypothyroidism.

Evelyn Evelyn is a 10 lb, 8-year-old Schipperke/Terrier mix who's an active on the go dog. Adjusting to city life, she is a fast learner and loves daily walks, small forest hikes or trips, and the beach. She also loves other dogs and gets along with the young cat in her foster home. She is confident, sweet, full of life, and ready for her forever family! To meet her, contact the Pixie Project at info@pixieproject.org.

Megan Noes lives in New York City with her husband Jacob, Frenchie Bulldog Nono, and a revolving door of foster kittens. She works for a major animal welfare organization and loves her former home in the Pacific Northwest.

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Local marketing professional Greg Robeson has closed his longtime agency to follow two of his greatest passions: dogs and the environment.

Love is in the air for senior dogs and older adults at the Oregon Humane Society, thanks to a recent grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, a national nonprofit, to help rehome more dogs ages seven and older. Through the grant, adoption fees will be waived for all senior dogs adopted by adults 60 and older during OHS’s Senior Tuesday.

Oct 1, Robeson launched Green Whiskers, an earth-friendly mobile pet salon featuring technology that uses up to 90% less water than traditional methods. He began planning the business last year after attempting to schedule mobile grooming for his family’s Golden Retriever, Sally. After receiving a call-back from just one groomer — which was booked for months — Robeson researched and confirmed a need for more local mobile groomers. He also discovered a grooming system that injects cleaning solution directly onto the fur and skin and then suctions the moisture, using less than one gallon of water (traditional shampooing can use up to 10). Best of all, the technology feels like a massage. Robeson is committed to a calm, pampering canine experience and outstanding results thanks to an award-winning show groomer. Also in the wings —grain-free vegan cookies that in tests are getting great reviews. Following the launch of Green Whiskers, Robeson plans to add more mobile salons in the coming years. In support of this, he is hosting a unique GoFundMe campaign, seeking a total of $15,000 from 30 dog lovers who will receive a year’s worth of free grooming. Learn more at greenwhiskers.com.

Help for apartment dwellers Knowing that moving and welcoming a new pet can be daunting, the folks at apartmentlist.com have created The Ultimate Guide to Apartment Living with a Pet. The guide covers a range of topics, including common pet policies, pet fees, the difference between service and emotional support animals, moving tips, top apartment-friendly dog breeds, convincing a landlord your pet is a great tenant, and more. The creators of the guide say that many apartment buildings actually have indoor relief stations for pets, and even free grooming services. Continually being updated, guide creators welcome questions from anyone not finding the answers they seek. Learn more at apartmentlist.com.

By offering these senior dogs with their adoption fee waived, OHS will be able to transfer in more senior dogs from partner shelters, giving them a second chance at a loving home. “We are very grateful for this grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization,” says Sharon Harmon, OHS President and CEO. “This will give more senior dogs the chance to find a loving home with an older adult.” Learn more about OHS’s Senior Tuesday and see adoptable pets at oregonhumane.org/adopt/adoption-specials.

Land Rover’s gone to the dogs Land Rover recently announced that it is launching a range of premium Pet Packs to help Land Rover owners’ four-legged friends travel in the lap of luxury. Each Pet Pack includes accessories to suit a range of requirements, including a premium quilted load space liner to protect against paw prints, a foldable pet carrier, an access ramp, a spillresistant water bowl, and portable rinse system for muddy walks.

New app connects pet owners, caregivers The TrustedHousesitters app is a new way for pet parents to connect with caring, verified house and pet sitters who are willing to take care of pets for free. Available on the App Store, the app is free to download and enables owners and sitters to connect and stay in touch, no matter where they are in the world. Timed to celebrate the app’s launch, TrustedHousesitters compiled a top 100 list, after two years of polling animal lovers in 130 countries about their favorite pet-friendly destinations. Several Oregon venues made the list, including Multnomah Falls, along with several Portland-area cafés — Bipartisan Cafe, Fleur de Lis Bakery & Café, and Barista Café. Bipartisan was the most popular with animal lovers surveyed, ranking #59. Fleur de Lis ranked #62, and Barista ranked #86.

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Greg, Manager of the Fleur de Lis, said, “Dogs and other pets are always welcome … They are considered to be just as impor-

tant as our human customers. Our patio is comfortable for your pet year round.” Also making the list at #95 is Mark Ridges Winery, where pet lovers can soak up the views, live music and wine, while their pooch plays with the two resident Golden Retrievers. Tim Lyons, managing director of TrustedHousesitters said: “We are extremely proud of the pet-friendly cafes in Portland, they have put Oregon on the map as a pet-loving state. All four coffee shops and restaurants have had numerous recommendations.” See the full list of the 100 most pet-friendly places in the world at trustedhousesitters.com/top-pet-friendly-places.

House members say “no” to horse slaughter The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund released a statement applauding the 218 Representatives — constituting a majority of the US House — who have signed on as sponsors and cosponsors of the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act to bring an end to the export and slaughter of American equines for human consumption. With broad bipartisan support, the bill aims to protect our nation’s equines from the cruel and predatory horse slaughter industry, which is opposed by an overwhelming majority of Americans, enriches a tiny handful of profiteers, and places all equine companions at risk. “We commend these federal legislators who have taken a stand with most Americans who view our horses as partners in work, recreation and sport, and as cultural icons for the crucial role

they’ve played in our nation’s history,” said Kitty Block, acting president and CEO of the HSUS. “With a bipartisan majority supporting the bill, we urge House leadership to put the SAFE Act on the suspension calendar for a vote soon, and the Senate to follow suit.”

Tips for a safe Halloween 1. Keep candy out of reach, especially if

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sure it fits properly, is comfortable, doesn't have any pieces easily chewed off, and doesn't interfere with your pet's sight, hearing, breathing, opening its mouth, or moving. Give your pet time to get accustomed to the costume before Halloween, and never leave your him or her unsupervised while in costume

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When helping one serves many — FETCH helps patients, pets, hospital staff Kristan Dael • Spot Magazine

arketing/PR professional Shannon Priem of Salem says her first word as a child wasn’t “mommy” or “daddy,” but “kitty.” Priem works part-time in marketing for Salem Health, and has been a board member of the Willamette Humane Society for 10 years. While both roles gave her plenty to do, five years ago the lifelong animal lover was inspired to do more. “Our pet policy had gotten relaxed over the years” she says, “so patients brought all kinds of pets to their hospital rooms — including, on one occasion, a duck in a diaper.” This eventually took its toll on staff. “Nurses were changing litterboxes,” she says. That changed in 2013, when a new policy prohibited pets on the hospital campus “except service or therapy animals.” The impact of the new policy on patients coming into the ER was quickly apparent to both Priem and security staff; patients frequently brought dogs with them to the ER, or panicked when they realized pets were left at home. “It didn’t take long to realize they might go AWOL (leave the hospital against medical advice) because they were more worried about their pet than their own health.” Many patients in this type of scenario are older with little or no family or support, are homeless, or otherwise struggling with slim resources, if any. “Usually in cases like these,” Priem says, “good samaritans working at the hospital would say, ‘Okay, I’ll take care of the pet.’” The problem was, caring for animals took time and energy that staff needed to focus on patient care.

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Bothered by the dilemma, Priem approached administration with an idea: “What if I could be your ace in the hole — your secret service on call, day or night to help?” Given the go-ahead, she brainstormed with security staff and soon began FETCH, Fido’s Emergency Team for Caring Hospitals. Shannon Priem with FETCH dog Miss Poppy

“I look at it as, ‘if it’s got a heartbeat, we’ll care for them.’ They’re human. If that means caring for their dog or cat, then that’s what we’ll do,” says Priem. A gift from the Salem Health Foundation enabled FETCH to partner with the Willamette Humane Society for emergency boarding, helping even more animals. Today, FETCH has a handful of stalwart volunteers — including some hospital staff — who will come day or night to take a pet, and five on call. Those who help or have helped range in age from teens to over 70. FETCH is always “on call” for hospital care managers or social workers who typically help patients with limited resources with things like finding a skilled nursing facility, transportation home, etc. The group also works with hospital security staff.

The need arises frequently — nowadays averaging two calls per week. Priem has many stories about the cases she’s handled — FETCH has cared for more than 110 animals since 2013, helping keep families together. “I’m not one to brag, but I wouldn’t be surprised if my FETCH team saved a couple of lives here and there,” she says. Priem tells of one patient who arrived at the ER needing but refusing life-saving care when staff moved to take her dog. She said, “If I can’t have Jonathon with me, I can’t go on living.”

WHS treats and boards FETCH pets like this little family

Staff got Jonathan into her hospital room to wait for her after surgery. ”His little nose was pressed against a crack in the door for an hour; he knew she was coming,” says Priem. “When she arrived, he hopped in her bed to lick her face, and she soon went back to sleep. From that second, I knew we needed FETCH.”

“I look at it as, ‘if it’s got a heartbeat, we’ll care for them.’ They’re human. If that means caring for their dog or cat, then that’s what we’ll do,” Another story tells of a gentleman with a life-threatening infection who’d put up his dog in a motel and then walked several miles to the ER. A long-haul driver, after receiving help — for himself and his dog — he told Priem, “You don’t even know me, and you rescued my dog from a motel.” The grateful gentleman said he was going to look into helping others this way when he got home. Felix, a 25-pound cat, was left behind in a mobile home. Unable to care for or even lift him, the owner agreed to surrender him for rehoming. “Please find him a good home,” she begged Priem, who said there were three holds on Felix at WHS by prospective adoptive families the first day. Ultimately he was adopted by a counselor, and is reportedly now helping her with grief counseling. Still another case was a woman who had been homeless for eight years. She had three old dogs who themselves needed medical care. With the help of WHS, the dogs got better. The woman also got better, then found an apartment. “This is a woman who was on the streets for eight years, often going without food so she could feed her dogs!” Priem repeats, still overjoyed with the outcome. Other cases underscore the value of FETCH to not only the humans it serves, but the pets. One gentleman came in, leaving behind two Rottweiler/Pit mixes, which were ultimately surrendered to WHS. “Ozzie was dangerous,” says Priem. “The best trainers at WHS worked with him for 10 months. They didn’t give up. We all saw a special light in his eyes, but there were times . . . I’d get ‘the call’ that he might not make it.” “Then one day it all just clicked, and Ozzie was a different dog. Shortly after, a veteran who had just lost his therapy dog came to WHS. Ozzie walked right up to him. The shelter staff told him, ‘He is your dog!’” The partnership with WHS is vital to the success of FETCH. “At the drop of a hat an animal can get care and boarding at the shelter, while being in the protective custody of the Salem Health Foundation,” says Priem. “I’ll call and say, ‘Hey, I’ve got two Yorkies.’ They’ll ask if they need

vaccinations; I’ll say yes, and they’ll say, ‘Bring them in.’” “We’ve had pets at WHS for weeks at a time, belonging mostly to people facing health emergencies. But also who are homelessness, elderly, or have no family support. FETCH is strictly a private venture. Because volunteers go into unknown, potentially dangerous situations, Priem understands that for now, due to liability issues, it shouldn’t be a formal hospital service. “We assume all personal liability because the need is there, and worth the risk,” she says. Starting with zero resources, Priem has created legal forms dealing with permissions, liabilities, and the like. She says the partnership between WHS and the Salem Health Foundation is invaluable. “They both fill a critical gap, because you can’t board a pet without current vaccines, and thanks to the foundation, we get that done quickly so our patients get peace of mind . . . and can heal.”

FETCH is always “on call” for hospital care managers or social workers who typically help patients with limited resources ”Word of mouth has increased our work, which means staff really need us,” she says. “They really care about our patients, so I’ve become their hidden asset!” If the need continues to grow, she says she hopes FETCH will become a more formalized hospital program. For now, “A case manager [from the hospital] will call — I know there’s a pet in need just by the phone number — and I have forms for patients to sign so I can go feed the pet at home, or do whatever’s needed.” Priem welcomes anyone interested in starting a program like FETCH in their community to contact her, and to use her forms. Volunteers are also needed to help with anything from feeding or fostering cats and dogs in their homes to donating pet food and funds, which can be made to the Salem Health Foundation. Contact Priem at spriem@hotmail.com.

Kristan Dael is a freelance writer and the alter ego of Jennifer Mccammon. She lives in Portland with her pups, and strives to produce articles that inform, edify, engage and entertain. www.spotmagazine.net | 19

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October All Month • PORTLAND — DINE AND DONATE Proceeds support Animal Aid. AnimalAidPDX.org.

1 All Day • PORTLAND — NATIONAL BEAGLE CLUB SPECIALTY at Portland Airport Holiday Inn. Scent work, agility, obedience, performance parade, and more. Continues through Oct 6. Details nbcspecialty.com. 5:30-7pm • SALEM — VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane. Learn how you can help the animals at WHS, get a little history and a tour. Details WHS4Pets.org.

8-11am • TROUTDALE — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC at Multnomah County Animal Services. License your pet and get a free rabies vaccine, plus free exam. Additional vaccines $10; microchips $15. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Every Saturday; details MultCoPets.org and GoodNeighborVet.com. 7-10pm • PORTLAND — QUIZ FOR A CAUSE at Widmer Brothers Brewing. Team up and compete in a pub trivia game. $5 entry fee benefits Project POOCH. Details POOCH.org.

OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY DAY OF GIVING ON KATU — See rescue stories and disaster relief efforts during this annual fundraising broadcast. OregonHumane.org.

6:30 • REDMOND — BOW WOW BINGO at 7th Street Brewhouse every Thursday to benefit Brightside Animal Center. Play for cash prizes and the animals at BrightSide. $1/card; details BrightSideAnimals.org.

9:30-11 • SHERWOOD — CAT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. Volunteers at CAT get paid in head butts and purrs. Learn how you can too! Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

9-11 • PORTLAND — PUGO-WEEN GRUMBLETHON DOG PARK MEET-UP at Wallace Park. Take your Pugs and hang out with special friends, alumni, volunteers, and forever fosters. Hosted by Minnie & Max the Pugs. PacificPugRescue.org/ Pugoween.

5 5-5:30pm • VANCOUVER — BIRDFEST & BLUEGRASS 2018 at Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Family-friendly activities include tours, workshops, canoe/kayak trips, demos, bluegrass, bird shows and more. Most activities are free. Through Sun Oct 7. Details RidgefieldFriends.org.

6 10-11am • LAKE OSWEGO — BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS in honor of Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Rain or shine. Free; all pets welcome and must be on leash or contained. Or bring photo or collar of pets unable to attend. Separate area for livestock. Free. ollparish.com. 10-2• PORTLAND — 9th ANNUAL PETS-TIVAL at Hollywood Grocery Outlet. Benefit for OHS packed with fun for dogs and their people. Costume contest, raffles, adoptables, beer tasting, and more. Details OregonHumane.org. 11-2 • VANCOUVER — ADOPTION EVENT at Petco on North Plains. Meet adoptable cats from West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Details WCGHS.org. 11-3 • BEAVERTON — MEET A RETIRED RACER at Holistic Pet. Adoptables from Greyhound Pet Adoption NW. Details GPA-NW.org.

5-7pm • SALEM — PET LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP at Willamette Humane. Monthly gathering for advice and comfort with grief and end of life decisions. Details WHS4Pets.org. 6:30-8pm • PORTLAND — PURR YOGA: YOGA, CATS & YOU! at Purringtons Cat Lounge every Sunday. Gentle yoga with feline flavor. All levels invited for an hour-long class that will warm your heart & spirit. Please arrive a few minutes early; hang out with the cats after class! $20; register at PurringtonsCatLounge.com.

12 6:30-10 • EUGENE — AN EVENING FOR ANIMALS at Venue 252. Formal gala to benefit Greenhill Humane with live/silent auctions, raffles, fourcourse dinner. Tickets/details Green-hill.org. 4-6pm • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at Humane Society for SW Washington. License your pet and get a free rabies vaccine, plus free exam. Additional vaccines $10, microchips $15. Details SouthwestHumane.org or GoodNeighborVet.com. 7-9 • PORTLAND — PAINT YOUR PET NIGHT at Hip Hound. Susi B Davis sketches your pet and offers expert painting instruction. No experience necessary. RSVP in advance at 503-841-5410. Benefits Project POOCH. Details HipHoundShop.com.

12-3 • LAKE OSWEGO — KITTEN ADOPTIONS AT MUD BAY. Details CatAdoptionTeam.org. 12-4 • TIGARD — FIND YOUR FIDO EVENT at Fido’s the World’s First Dog Tap House. Join Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals and celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Meet adoptable dogs, eat, drink, mingle, and maybe find your next best friend. Details OFOSA.org. 1:30-3pm • PORTLAND — LIVING WITH DOGS AND TODDLERS. Free OHS workshop focuses on improving relationships between young children and dogs to help everyone stay happy and safe. Perfect for families with kids 0-5yrs. Please leave pets at home. Details OregonHumane.org. 4-7pm • PORTLAND —PUGO-WEEN GRUMBLETHON at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion. This year’s theme is ‘Pug-a-con’. Costume contests, spaghetti dinner, photo ops, meet & greets with the creator of Puglie Pug, and more. Tickets & details PacificPugRescue.org/ Pugoween. 5pm • VANCOUVER — A TALE TO REMEMBER DINNER AND AUCTION at Heathman Lodge. Benefit for West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Tickets start at $65. wcghs.ejoinme.org/ dinnerauction2018.

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14 Noon-2 • TIGARD — PUGS N’ FOOD at Fido’s, the World’s First Dog Taphouse. Enjoy food & drink, mingling, and special guests. Details PacificPugRescue.org. Noon-3pm • TIGARD — BUNNY’S SPA DAY AND ASK-THE-RABBIT EXPERTS at PetSmart. Care & educational resources, and light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies for suggested donation. Details RabbitAdvocates.org. 1–2pm • PORTLAND —“I SPEAK WOOF!” DOG BITE PREVENTION CLASS at Milagros Boutique. Fun, interactive class provides children and parents tools to be safe around familiar or strange dogs and to create a positive friendship. $15/child 3-10, free/parents. Limited space; RSVP required. Details HelpingPawsNW.com. 2-3pm • PORTLAND — PROBLEM POOCH CLASS. Expert advice from OHS trainers on crate training, managing multi-dog households, home alone issues and more. Humans only; $5 suggested donation. Details OregonHumane.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.

18 11-1 • PORTLAND — A WALK IN THE PARK FALL LUNCHEON at Red Lion Jantzen Beach. Raffle and luncheon with a Parisian theme to benefit Humane Society for SW Washington. Tickets $45; details SouthwestHumane.org.

9:30-11am • SHERWOOD — CAT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. Volunteers at CAT get paid in head butts and purrs. Learn how you can too! Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

7-8pm • TROUTDALE — MCAS FOSTER, SHELTER & VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Multnomah Co. shelter. Learn how you can be part of the awesome team helping improve lives of pets and people. No need to RSVP; details MultCoPets.org.

12-1 • PORTLAND — YOGA WITH CATS at Animal Aid. Find your center and a little cat hair. $20; RSVP required. AnimalAidPDX.org.

10-5 • PORTLAND — INSPIRED BY FAMILY HOME TOUR AND WORKSHOP at the Old Church Concert Hall to benefit OHS. Home design workshop, tour of remodeled homes and after-party. $20; details OregonHumane.org. 11 • OREGON CITY — GREYHOUND PLAYDATE AND HALLOWEEN ROMP at Tubb’s Ranch. Costumes encouraged. $10 admission benefits Greyhound Pet Adoption NW. Details GPA-NW.org. 11-2 • VANCOUVER — ADOPTABLE PET EVENT at PetSmart. Meet adoptable cats from West Columbia Gorge Humane. WCGHS.org. 12-3 • PORTLAND — ISLAND OF CHI’WAII at Oregon Humane. Escape the cold, damp weather of Portland to a Chihuahua- (and other smallbreed dogs-) friendly oasis. Dogs enjoy off-leash indoor play and fun contests while their peeps take in pet-related vendors, photo booth, tropical cocktails, food. Tickets $10/ advance; $15/day of. Details OregonHumane.org. 1-3 • VANCOUVER — MEET A RETIRED RACER at Orchards Feed Mill. Adoptables from Greyhound Pet Adoption NW. Details GPA-NW.org.

24 5-6pm • CLACKAMAS — CLACKAMAS DOG SERVICES VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. Get started making the most of your unique skills while helping dogs. Lots of ways to help! Details Clackamas.us/dogs.

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1-2:30pm • PORTLAND — HELP FOR YOUR SHY DOG. Details OregonHumane.org.

25 10-11am • PORTLAND — TOUR FCCO HQ and spay/ neuter clinic. Discover how FCCO is making a difference in the lives of cats and their caregivers. RSVP/details FeralCats.com.

27 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 $15. Details Clackamas.us/dogs or GoodNeighborVet.com. 10:30-3:30 • BEAVERTON — CUTE CRITTERS COSTUME CONTEST at Western Pet Supply. Take a costume or borrow one at the event. Photos $25; proceeds support Animal Aid’s urgent vet care fund. Details AnimalAidPdx.org. 4-6 • PORTLAND —FALL FASHION PET SHOW at Hip Hound. Local Instagram stars model fall pet fashions to benefit local rescues. Details HipHoundShop.com. 5-10 • SALEM — BOWSER’S BOO BASH at Salem Convention Center. Enjoy gourmet dinner, fine wine, live/ silent auctions and an evening of costumes and celebration all while supporting shelter pets. Details/tickets WHS4Pets.org.

November 1 6:30 • REDMOND — BOW WOW BINGO at 7th Street Brewhouse every Thursday to benefit Brightside Animal Center. Cash prizes; $1/card; details BrightSideAnimals.org.

2 5-9 • PORTLAND — NOCHE DE LOS GATOS at WeWork Custom House. Cat-themed party for cat lovers Details OregonHumane.org 12-2 • BEAVERTON — MEET A RETIRED RACER at Holistic Pet. Adoptables from Greyhound Pet Adoption NW. Details GPA-NW.org.

3 11-2 • VANCOUVER — ADOPTION EVENT at Petco on North Plains. Adoptable cats from West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Details WCGHS.org.

4 9:30-11am • SHERWOOD — CAT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. Volunteers at CAT get paid in head butts and purrs. Learn how you can too! Details CatAdoptionTeam.org.

12:30-1:30pm • PORTLAND — HELP YOUR PET WITH TTOUCH. Ttouch can help your pet become more calm, comfortable, confident, and well behaved. Please leave pets at home. Details OregonHumane.org.

11-3 • PORTLAND — SANTA PAWS PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA at Portland-area Fred Meyer garden centers. Cats, dogs, and other pets can pose with Santa for great holiday mementos. Continues Sun. Nov. 11, 11-3. Details OregonHumane.org.

3-4:30 • PORTLAND — MEMORIAL ART THERAPY WORKSHOP at DoveLewis. Create a memento and spend time in good company. Free; RSVP to DoveLewis.org.

5-6 • CLACKAMAS — CLACKAMAS DOG SERVICES VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. Get started making the most of your unique skills while helping dogs. Lots of ways to help! Details Clackamas.us/dogs.

5-7pm • SALEM — PET LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP at Willamette Humane. Monthly gathering for advice and comfort with grief and end of life decisions. Details WHS4Pets.org.

5 5:30-7pm • SALEM — VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION at Willamette Humane. Learn how you can help the animals at WHS, get a little history and a tour. Details WHS4Pets.org.

8 6-9 • PORTLAND — WHISKERS, WINE & WHISKEY at Multnomah Athletic Club. Celebrate the companion animals that bring joy into our lives. Festivities include cocktail hour, live music, silent auction, games and dinner to support Animal Aid. Details AnimalAidPDX.org.

9 4-6 • VANCOUVER — PROTECT YOUR PET CLINIC WITH GOOD NEIGHBOR VET at Humane Society for SW Washington. License your pet and get a free rabies vaccine, plus free exam. Additional vaccines $10, microchips $15. Details SouthwestHumane.org or GoodNeighborVet.com.

10 10-4 • PORTLAND — 2018 PRETTY KITTY HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR at Taborspace. Great shopping for a wonderful cause. Biggest fundraiser of the year for House of Dreams No Kill Shelter features handmade gifts for pets and people, silent auction, and raffle for great prizes. Details KittyDreams.org.

5:30-7 • PORTLAND — WHISKER WONDERLAND at The Nines Hotel. Enjoy an evening with fellow cat lovers and support homeless cats and kittens at annual fundraising gala to benefit Cat Adoption Team. Tickets/details CatAdoptionTeam.org/Whisker. 5:30-9:30 • PORTLAND — PIXIE PARTY at Yale Union. Live/silent auctions, food & drink from Portland’s best restaurants, and opportunities to help Pixie. Details PixieProject.org.

11 Noon-3 • TIGARD — BUNNY’S SPA DAY AND ASK-THE-RABBIT EXPERTS at PetSmart. Care & educational resources, and light grooming & nail trims for visiting bunnies for suggested donation. Details RabbitAdvocates.org. 1–2pm • PORTLAND —“I SPEAK WOOF!” DOG BITE PREVENTION CLASS at Milagros Boutique. Fun, interactive class provides children and parents tools to be safe around familiar or strange dogs and to create a positive friendship. $15/child 3-10, free/parents. Limited space; RSVP required. Details HelpingPawsNW.com. 1-2:30 • PORTLAND — RAINY DAY GAMES. ENRICHMENT FOR YOUR PET! Tired of wet winter walks? Learn new ways to keep pets entertained and out of trouble. Humans only. Details OregonHumane.org. 1:30-3:30 • PORTLAND — MEET A RETIRED RACER at Jantzen Beach Petco. Adoptables from Greyhound Pet Adoption NW. Details GPA-NW.org.

9:30-11am • SHERWOOD — CAT VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. Volunteers at CAT get paid in head butts and purrs. Learn how you can too! Details CatAdoptionTeam.org. 10-4 • PORTLAND — ARTISANS FOR ANIMALS HANDMADE HOLIDAY BAZAAR at BG Food Cartel. Holiday shopping that helps saves lives. Details AnimalAidPDX.org. 11-2 • VANCOUVER — ADOPTABLE PET EVENT at PetSmart on 192nd Ave. Adoptable cats from West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Details WCGHS.org.

29 10-11am • PORTLAND — TOUR FCCO HQ and spay/ neuter clinic. Discover how FCCO is making a difference in the lives of cats and their caregivers. RSVP/details FeralCats.com.

1-3 • VANCOUVER — MEET A RETIRED RACER at Orchards Feed Mill. Adoptables from Greyhound Pet Adoption NW. Details GPA-NW.org.

18 12-1 • PORTLAND — YOGA WITH CATS at Animal Aid. Find your center and a little cat hair. $20; RSVP required. Register/ details AnimalAidPDX.org.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 24 9-11 • 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 $15. Details Clackamas.us/dogs or GoodNeighborVet.com.

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