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NewsHound 009
March 8, 2007 |
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Dear urbanhounders,
What is it about spring that has us daydreaming of getting a(nother) dog? Has the return of sunny weather--even if intermittent--gone to our heads? Forget the soggy, sloggy leash walks and muddy paws of winter; on a sunny Saturday sipping coffee at a sidewalk table or strolling the beach at Fort Funston, a(nother) dog seems like a capital idea.
Whatever it is, if you too are dreaming about dogs, urbanhound's famous Breed Finder can help nail down the right hound for your home, whether you want a pure-bred or a mixed-breed.
Puppy or adult dog (or sweet, mellow senior)? Male or female? For advice from other urbanhounders, visit our Hound Talk discussion boards. In the Getting a Dog category you'll find a wealth of information and opinions on where, when and how to search for your new hound. A recent thread in the Breeds category talks about the best dogs for folks with allergies. And over in the Behavior & Training category, you'll find helpful advice on housebreaking and other vital topics.
Ready to take the plunge? Check out Adopt a Hound, our ever-growing guide to local shelters and rescue groups. And be sure to consult the listings below for adoption events near you.
Happy hound hunting, and happy spring, too,
Laura Cavaluzzo,
Editor, urbanhound San Francisco
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» Interested in getting a second dog, but worried your current pup will be jealous? Urbanhound's Andrea Arden shows you how to overcome sibling rivalry.
» How long do you have to keep a new puppy quarantined from older dogs (including your own)? Dr. Betsy Brevitz has the scoop.
» Did you know you can take your dog to the beach, the park, or even across the Bay on pubic transit? Our Getting Around guide tells you how. |
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The Language of Dogs: Safe Handling Practices
Saturday, March 10, 9 AM to 5 PM & Sunday, March 11, 9 AM to Noon
2585 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital hosts this two-day seminar by noted trainer Sarah Kalnajs on safe handling techniques for trainers, groomers, veterinary professionals and shelter and kennel staff. Registration is $65 for Saturday (including a light breakfast and lunch) and $45 for Sunday (including breakfast); both days, $100. Proceeds benefit the Soquel High School Veterinary Science RPO Canine Field of Dreams.
East Bay SPCA Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, March 10, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Tri-Valley Maddie's Adoption Center, 4651 Gleason Dr., Dublin
Learn the ropes to volunteer for the East Bay SPCA. Seating is limited to the first 40 people, so plan to arrive early. The once-a-month session alternates between the organization's Dublin and Oakland sites.
Adoption Event
Saturday, March 10, 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
George, 1829 Fourth Street, Berkeley
Home At Last Rescue will be on hand with dogs and cats galore, every Saturday. For other dates and locations, visit their Mobile Adoption Event page.
Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Sunday, March 11, 10 AM to Noon
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Vaccinations for $5 each, microchipping for $20, courtesy of the Marin Humane Society.
Ceramic Tile Project
Sunday, March 11, 1 PM to 4 PM
Animal Care & Control, 1200 15th Street, San Francisco
Customize a glazed ceramic tile in honor of your hound, and support ACC's efforts to protect and assist San Francisco's lost and homeless animals. The 6" square tiles will be permanently installed on a wall inside the shelter. $25 (gift certificates are available). Contact the Friends of San Francisco Animal Care & Control for more information.
Getting to Know Your Dog
Thursday, March 15, 6 PM to 7 PM
12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo
The Peninsula Humane Society offers this workshop twice a year for people who have recently adopted a dog or are thinking about doing so. The Society's behavior experts cover a range of topics, including housetraining, leash-walking and introducing your new pup to animals already in the household. $10 suggested donation. To register, call 650-340-7022.
Pet First Aid & CPR
Saturday, March 17, 9 AM to 1 PM or 2 PM to 6 PM
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato
Would you know what to do for your hound in an emergency? The Marin Humane Society hosts this class for dog owners, taught by Peter Pay of the American Health & Safety Institute. Choose the morning or afternoon session. Cost is $50, Call 415-506-6288 to register.
Adoption Event
Saturday, March 17, 1 PM to 4 PM
Pet Food Express, 2222 Mountain Blvd., Oakland
Smiley Dog Rescue will have a bevy of adoptable dogs on hand at this Pet Food Express store and the one in Lafayette on alternating Saturdays throughout March and April.
Free Shot Clinic
Sunday, March 25, Noon to 2 PM
Ira Jinkins Recreation Center,9175 Edes Ave., Oakland
Free basic vaccinations (dogs only, please), courtesy of the East Bay SPCA.
Evolution, Dog Behavior & Dog Bites
Saturday, March 31 & Sunday, April 1, 10 AM to 6 PM
2500 16th Street, San Francisco
How have evolution and domestication influenced canine behavior? The San Francisco SPCA presents a weekend seminar exploring this question, conducted by Jean Donaldson (founder of the SF/SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers) and Janis Bradley (author of "Dogs Bite But Balloons and Bedroom Slippers are More Dangerous"). Registration is $250 ($225 for Academy alumni and SF/SPCA staff).
Adoption Event
Sunday, April 1, Noon to 4 PM
4040 24th Street, San Francisco
Rocket Dog Rescue brings adoptable pups to Noe Valley. Two weeks later, on Sunday, April 15, you'll find Rocket Dog on the corner of 18th & Castro, in front of Bank of America.
Pet Loss Support Group
Tuesday, April 3, 7:30 PM to 9 PM
SF/SPCA Humane Education Classroom, 243 Alabama Street, San Francisco
A free, drop-in, monthly group, hosted by the San Francisco SPCA with grief counselor Dr. Betty Carmack.
Monthly Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchipping Clinic
Wednesday, April 4, 6 PM to 8 PM
12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo
The Peninsula Humane Society offers vaccination for rabies, distemper and DHPP ($10 each), plus microchipping ($20). For residents of Belmont, San Mateo, East Palo Alto and the unincorporated areas of the county, microchipping is just $12.
Fort Funston Clean-up
Saturday, April 7, 9:30 AM
Upper Parking Lot, Fort Funston, San Francisco
Hosted by Fort Funston Dog Walkers, this monthly clean-up event includes free coffee and donuts. Dogs and kids are welcome, and all clean-up equipment and supplies are provided.
Pup & Pony Meet & Greet
Saturday, April 7, 10 AM to 11 AM
11500 Skyline Blvd., Oakland
Expose your dog to horses in a safe, controlled environment, so you'll be prepared when you encounter one on the trail. The Oakland Dog Owners Group conducts this free event on the first saturday of each month, weather permitting. Look for the Volunteer Mounted Patrol person in the Dunn Trail parking area.
If there's an event you'd like us to mention in the next NewsHound, please email us.
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Mandatory spay and neuter in California? California legislators are considering a law that would make spaying or neutering your hound mandatory at 4 months of age (with a few exceptions, including professional breeders). CA AB 1634 is aimed at reducing pet over-population, but some dog guardians, and even some No-Kill advocates, see it as draconian, favoring public education and low-cost spay and neuter programs over legislation. A website has been launched in support of the bill. For the case against such legislation, visit the online resource library of the No Kill Advocacy Center and read Nathan Winograd's comments in "Building a No Kill Community" (pg. 17).
A Great Dane and a Basset Hound walk into a bar... As California contemplates solutions to overpopulation, Washington State is considering a bill to allow dogs in bars. Senate Bill 5485 seeks to give liquor license holders he leeway to allow well-behaved, leashed dogs to belly up to the bar along with their owners (also, well-behaved, one assumes). No telling how hounds meeting up at happy hour may affect the afore-mentioned pet population-control issue.
Dramamine for dogs? The
Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer's Cerenia prescription medication, which is meant to curb acute vomiting in dogs, including vomiting caused by car sickness. According to Pfizer's animal
health division, vomiting is one of the most common maladies
veterinarians see, with nearly 2.8 million acute cases a year and
another 1.2 million caused by motion sickness. The once-daily
prescription medication is expected to be available by this
summer.
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