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Garden Party celebrates spring and Adopt-a-Greyhound Month The illustration on the flier for the upcoming Greyhound Garden Party says it all: “Love, Hope, Joy, Devotion.” That’s clearly the spirit of the celebration Apr. 20, 6-9pm at George Morlan Design Center at NW 22nd and Raleigh in Portland. The $30 admission includes one beer or wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres and tons of fun — like a photo booth, canine games, a no-host bar and chocolate fountain, plus “yappetizers” for the pups. All well-behaved dogs are welcome. Fittingly, one of the most popular games at the event, which is in its 3rd year and aspiring to raise $7000, is Musical Toilets — in a nod to George Morlan, which has generously donated the venue space all three years. Guide Dogs for the Blind, the DoveLewis Blood Bank and VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists will be on site, as will Sparkle, who “owns” event coordinator and Greyhound Pet Adoption NW volunteer, Mary Beth Bartel. 10-year-old Sparkle (pictured above) holds the title for most units of blood donated at DoveLewis ever. She has donated 45 to date, and will retire from the blood bank program in July after giving 50 units. Bartel says Greyhound Pet Adoption NW is unique in that it accepts any and all Greyhounds in need, regardless of medical or behavioral issues, who are all cared for by loving foster families until placed in forever homes. The group always needs foster families, and in fact just accepted 20 new dogs, eight of whom still need fosters. In addition to the festivities, Bartel says there will be raffles with multiple prizes every 20 minutes. “That’s how much we had contributed, and the prizes are wonderful — including overnights at Shilo and Hallmark Inns, and more.” This year’s theme, “What dogs give back to humans,” also seems fitting — those who attend will not only support this worthy organization, they’ll have a blast, and go home with great goodies and wonderful memories. Details gpa-nw.org.
Run for the Love of Dove . . . and animals in need The popular Run for the Love of Dove 5K event benefiting the good work of DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital hits the streets Sunday June 9 at 9am. No training is necessary for this family- and furry-friendly event benefiting DoveLewis’s Stray Animal & Wildlife Fund. Online registration is $30, or $35 with t-shirt. On-site registration is $45, space permitting. Canine co-pilots are welcome on the course that starts and ends at the Wells Fargo parking lot across from Sniff Dog Hotel at NW 19th & Raleigh. A post-race street fair features a silly pet tricks contest, a photo booth, and friendly vendors. The DoveLewis Stray Animal & Wildlife Fund provides treatment for sick and injured wild animals (including lost pets) at no cost to those who find and take them to the hospital. Last year the hospital treated 1,119 animals, thanks to the nearly 100-percent donorsupported fund. To register you and the pooch or to contribute to the Stray Animal & Wildlife Fund, visit dovelewis.org.
Volunteers needed for new feline spay/neuter program
Kathi Lamm, Spot’s 2013 Top Dog in the Photography category, was recently chosen as the Portrait Photographer of the Year for the third year in a row by Professional Photographers of Oregon. In the competition, local and national judges review print entries for composition, lighting and creativity.
The Apartment Cat Team (ACT) is seeking volunteers for an innovative effort to reduce feral cat populations in Multnomah County. ACT is a partnership between the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Multnomah County Animal Services that works with managers and tenants of low-income and subsidized apartments and mobile home parks, offering free or low-cost spay/neuter services to cats in these homes or stray/feral cats in the neighborhoods.
Lamm has won numerous state and national awards for her portraits of people and/ or their beloved animal friends. “Animals have always been a special part of my life, and I deeply appreciate the bond we share with them,” she says. “Animal portraiture is my way of honoring the love, devotion, and uniqueness of our wonderful animal companions!” See Lamm’s award-winning work at LammPhoto.com.
Volunteers are needed to trap and transport cats to and from surgery, and to help socialize young feral kittens so they can find forever loving homes. Ann Potter, program specialist at MCAS, says new volunteers have been inspired by the groundbreaking aspects of the work. “People are getting charged up,” she says. “If you want to get in there, get physical and get a little dirty, this is that opportunity.” Potter points out that flexibility is required, as feral cats don’t keep a schedule. “We’ve had trappers out at 9:00 at night because that’s when cats are feeding.” Sound like fun? Contact Ann.D.Potter@MultCo.us for more information.
Top Dog photographer gains additional acclaim
12 Spot Magazine | April 2013
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