Working To Provide Relief to Canine Victims of Hurricane Katrina
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the American Kennel Club (AKC) is working to make contact with delegates, presidents and secretaries of AKC Member and Licensed Clubs in the hurricane-stricken states. Additionally, the AKC is working with the Houston Kennel Club and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs (FAKC) to determine where shelters and staging areas will be established.
If your club is in need of assistance or you know a shelter that needs help, please contact us at seekhelp@akc.org or call 800-252-7894.
You may also call Diane Albers, FAKC, at 800-597-2987.
"The AKC is greatly saddened by the devastating hurricane that continues to leave a path of destruction across the South," said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President and CEO. "Notwithstanding the human tragedy and untold billions of dollars in damage, we expect there are untold numbers of canine victims that are in desperate need of our assistance. We will do everything in our power to help them."
The AKC will continue to post frequent updates to our website at http://www.akc.org.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Info from FL Disaster Animal Rescue Team
ALBERS ON KATRINA DISASTER - "HOLD TIGHT"
Comments from Diane Albers, President, Florida Association Of Kennel Clubs, Member Fla. State Agriculture Response Team, Disaster Animal Rescue Team
In the hurried calls re Louisiana, Mississippi and other Gulf Coast Disaster Areas, here's a synopsis as of 8/30/05, Tuesday afternoon:
"Hold Tight. You can't get in there now, Martial Law has been declared.
What you can and must do is get organized, set up a collection point in your area for veterinary supplies and crates. Transportation is extremely important, large vehicles, trucks, and drivers to move the animals to Shelter."
Diane went on to explain that it will not be until after the worst dangers like downed wires, buildings collapsing, and survivors have been rescued that animal rescue teams will be allowed in.
Diane advises "Please, don't add to the confusion or complicate the rescue efforts, but DO ORGANIZE help!"
She is organizing convoys from Florida and trying to help arrange similar efforts in neighboring
states, particularly Texas. Her Group is "trying to locate people who stayed behind because they could not or would not evacuate and leave horses and other beloved animals to die."
The reality is, some of those people died and not knowing who survived, if they are injured, where
they are, well, it's driving everyone crazy.
Don't clog this line!!!!
800-597-2987
Call only if you can offer:
What wasn't anticipated in Florida was the need for specialty foods! For example, pigs born to be
slaughtered can only eat special stuff and big cats eat 200 pounds of meat per day! If there was time for a grim smile it was when she explained a situation where she finally "delegated" someone to do
something she didn't want to do - feed those big cats!
Diane cautions there will be other unexpected problems. The Florida group rescued over 18,000 animals during the Charlie, Gene, Andrew assault. A lot of people really gave the most important thing we have - our time! Diane mentioned one Beagle gal who drove every day to designated areas, worked to exhaustion, then drove back to her home town long enough to get a few hours sleep, then back to care for the animals, day after grueling day. No single hero here. Just people caring for people and for animals. Is there a more noble cause?
AGAIN - Organization is critical.
Diane said "our military will bring out the animals as they can. Right now, they are the only ones allowed in there. Obviously they will bring out people first, but our military and Guard people are great! Most of them love animals and they will get as many as they can."
Here's what Diane's group has learned from experience. Hopefully you are close enough to aid in a massive effort covering the entire Gulf Coast region from Louisiana up into Georgia. Whether you are or not - get organized in your own area!!! If you are a member of any dog club, offer your services. Agility people, field trial enthusiasts, you are all a tremendous asset!!! Your physical strength and endurance may be needed. Disasters are not show rings where the worst we worry about is running into the ring divider or tripping over a mat!
Crates are hard to come by and vitally needed when rescuers move in. How can the people move their pets? Diane came up with a great idea. Go to the airlines (yes now) as representative of _______ Disaster Rescue Organization and ask them to save the crates that people don't take when they pick up pets. Yes, people leave those crates. Get the name of Senior Freight Agents, ask them to give you even one crate now, and to save accumulated crates for your group to pick up once a week.
Go to the hospitals and ask for discarded surgical packs, they don't use everything in them and there is valuable sterile collectibles." says Diane. Collect and store water containers, crates and supplies in your
group's warehouse. Yes, warehouse. A moisture-free rental building to start with.
Get local businessmen to donate space and help. They will!! You'd be surprised. Especially now when this is on their minds. Next month, you will have lost the advantage of news coverage.
Contact a trucking firm and ask them to take what you've collected down to a central collection point at the disaster area. This time, next time, and if God forbid, your area is hit.
And now is the time to remind each and every one of you that it may not be a natural disaster. Homeland Security begins with home folks. That's YOU. Someone must answer the phone. Set up a hotline in your area. It can be call forwarded around to different volunteers so no one has the whole burden.
The Detroit Kennel Club puts it all together:
http://www.detroitkennelclub.com/club_news.htm
Animal Relief
In the devastation caused by the hurricanes in Florida, the forgotten victims are often the dogs. There are two funds which have been initiated specifically for the benefit of the purebred dogs affected by the storms. If you wish to help to the canine victims of the Florida hurricanes, there are two associations that will use your donations to provide medical supplies, necessary care, and if necessary, re-homing.
AKC/CAR Canine Support & Relief Fund
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401
Contributions are used to immediately purchase needed equipment and supplies and deliver them directly to contact centers. Please note on the check that monies should go toward helping the victims of natural disasters.
The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
President: Diane Albers
401 Cardinal Oaks
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
800 597-2987
407-322-8980
dja0218@aol.com
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Comments from Diane Albers, President, Florida Association Of Kennel Clubs, Member Fla. State Agriculture Response Team, Disaster Animal Rescue Team
In the hurried calls re Louisiana, Mississippi and other Gulf Coast Disaster Areas, here's a synopsis as of 8/30/05, Tuesday afternoon:
"Hold Tight. You can't get in there now, Martial Law has been declared.
What you can and must do is get organized, set up a collection point in your area for veterinary supplies and crates. Transportation is extremely important, large vehicles, trucks, and drivers to move the animals to Shelter."
Diane went on to explain that it will not be until after the worst dangers like downed wires, buildings collapsing, and survivors have been rescued that animal rescue teams will be allowed in.
Diane advises "Please, don't add to the confusion or complicate the rescue efforts, but DO ORGANIZE help!"
She is organizing convoys from Florida and trying to help arrange similar efforts in neighboring
states, particularly Texas. Her Group is "trying to locate people who stayed behind because they could not or would not evacuate and leave horses and other beloved animals to die."
The reality is, some of those people died and not knowing who survived, if they are injured, where
they are, well, it's driving everyone crazy.
Don't clog this line!!!!
800-597-2987
Call only if you can offer:
- Shelter
- Transportation
- Supplies (veterinary, bedding, crates)
- Specialty Foods
What wasn't anticipated in Florida was the need for specialty foods! For example, pigs born to be
slaughtered can only eat special stuff and big cats eat 200 pounds of meat per day! If there was time for a grim smile it was when she explained a situation where she finally "delegated" someone to do
something she didn't want to do - feed those big cats!
Diane cautions there will be other unexpected problems. The Florida group rescued over 18,000 animals during the Charlie, Gene, Andrew assault. A lot of people really gave the most important thing we have - our time! Diane mentioned one Beagle gal who drove every day to designated areas, worked to exhaustion, then drove back to her home town long enough to get a few hours sleep, then back to care for the animals, day after grueling day. No single hero here. Just people caring for people and for animals. Is there a more noble cause?
AGAIN - Organization is critical.
Diane said "our military will bring out the animals as they can. Right now, they are the only ones allowed in there. Obviously they will bring out people first, but our military and Guard people are great! Most of them love animals and they will get as many as they can."
Here's what Diane's group has learned from experience. Hopefully you are close enough to aid in a massive effort covering the entire Gulf Coast region from Louisiana up into Georgia. Whether you are or not - get organized in your own area!!! If you are a member of any dog club, offer your services. Agility people, field trial enthusiasts, you are all a tremendous asset!!! Your physical strength and endurance may be needed. Disasters are not show rings where the worst we worry about is running into the ring divider or tripping over a mat!
Crates are hard to come by and vitally needed when rescuers move in. How can the people move their pets? Diane came up with a great idea. Go to the airlines (yes now) as representative of _______ Disaster Rescue Organization and ask them to save the crates that people don't take when they pick up pets. Yes, people leave those crates. Get the name of Senior Freight Agents, ask them to give you even one crate now, and to save accumulated crates for your group to pick up once a week.
Go to the hospitals and ask for discarded surgical packs, they don't use everything in them and there is valuable sterile collectibles." says Diane. Collect and store water containers, crates and supplies in your
group's warehouse. Yes, warehouse. A moisture-free rental building to start with.
Get local businessmen to donate space and help. They will!! You'd be surprised. Especially now when this is on their minds. Next month, you will have lost the advantage of news coverage.
Contact a trucking firm and ask them to take what you've collected down to a central collection point at the disaster area. This time, next time, and if God forbid, your area is hit.
And now is the time to remind each and every one of you that it may not be a natural disaster. Homeland Security begins with home folks. That's YOU. Someone must answer the phone. Set up a hotline in your area. It can be call forwarded around to different volunteers so no one has the whole burden.
The Detroit Kennel Club puts it all together:
http://www.detroitkennelclub.com/club_news.htm
Animal Relief
In the devastation caused by the hurricanes in Florida, the forgotten victims are often the dogs. There are two funds which have been initiated specifically for the benefit of the purebred dogs affected by the storms. If you wish to help to the canine victims of the Florida hurricanes, there are two associations that will use your donations to provide medical supplies, necessary care, and if necessary, re-homing.
AKC/CAR Canine Support & Relief Fund
American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10016-2401
Contributions are used to immediately purchase needed equipment and supplies and deliver them directly to contact centers. Please note on the check that monies should go toward helping the victims of natural disasters.
The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs
President: Diane Albers
401 Cardinal Oaks
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
800 597-2987
407-322-8980
dja0218@aol.com
**********Permission to Crosspost*********
Monday, August 29, 2005
WHO WILL HELP THE ANIMALS? AVMA
WHO WILL HELP THE ANIMALS?
Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams Deployed to Aid Animal Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Many of Katrina's victims will be those least able to help themselves — animals. So who will be there for the animals injured in this devastating storm? Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT), established by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and funded primarily by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), are working as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) to care for injured animals, as well as provide advice concerning public health issues.
As Katrina neared landfall, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deployed two fully-staffed VMAT teams, VMAT-3 led by Dr. James Hamilton and VMAT-5 led by Dr. Garry Goemann, and stationed a separate disaster assessment team in Houston, Texas with VMAT representative, Dr. Barry Kellogg, VMAT-1 Deputy Team Commander.
Twenty-five VMAT members are on the ground in Anniston, Alabama, while another 22 members are making their way from Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans ready to assist the local veterinary community with animal victims as soon as it is safe to do so.
VMAT personnel consist of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, scientists, epidemiologists, toxicologists, pathologists, pharmacists and other support personnel trained to assist the local veterinary communities provide medical care to injured animals, help coordinate animal relief efforts on site, and address public health issues.
Since 1994, VMAT teams have been deployed to both natural and manmade disasters such as Hurricane Floyd and the September 11th tragedy, to assist in the delivery of medical help to injured animals and to provide public health advice. A significant amount of funding for the Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams comes from the AVMF.
Individuals wishing to support VMAT in their disaster relief efforts may make an online donation on AVMF's secure website, www.avmf.org or send a contribution to:
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation
http://www.avmf.org
1931 N. Meacham Road Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams Deployed to Aid Animal Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Many of Katrina's victims will be those least able to help themselves — animals. So who will be there for the animals injured in this devastating storm? Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT), established by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and funded primarily by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), are working as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) to care for injured animals, as well as provide advice concerning public health issues.
As Katrina neared landfall, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deployed two fully-staffed VMAT teams, VMAT-3 led by Dr. James Hamilton and VMAT-5 led by Dr. Garry Goemann, and stationed a separate disaster assessment team in Houston, Texas with VMAT representative, Dr. Barry Kellogg, VMAT-1 Deputy Team Commander.
Twenty-five VMAT members are on the ground in Anniston, Alabama, while another 22 members are making their way from Memphis, Tennessee to New Orleans ready to assist the local veterinary community with animal victims as soon as it is safe to do so.
VMAT personnel consist of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, scientists, epidemiologists, toxicologists, pathologists, pharmacists and other support personnel trained to assist the local veterinary communities provide medical care to injured animals, help coordinate animal relief efforts on site, and address public health issues.
Since 1994, VMAT teams have been deployed to both natural and manmade disasters such as Hurricane Floyd and the September 11th tragedy, to assist in the delivery of medical help to injured animals and to provide public health advice. A significant amount of funding for the Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams comes from the AVMF.
Individuals wishing to support VMAT in their disaster relief efforts may make an online donation on AVMF's secure website, www.avmf.org or send a contribution to:
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation
http://www.avmf.org
1931 N. Meacham Road Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Saturday, August 20, 2005
What is the AVMA?
The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world.
More than 72,000 member veterinarians are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. AVMA members are dedicated to advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine including its relationship to public health and agriculture.
Visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org to learn more about veterinary medicine and animal care and to access up-to-date information on the association's issues, policies and activities.
More than 72,000 member veterinarians are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. AVMA members are dedicated to advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine including its relationship to public health and agriculture.
Visit the AVMA Web site at www.avma.org to learn more about veterinary medicine and animal care and to access up-to-date information on the association's issues, policies and activities.
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) deficiency Study
*** News release from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine ***
Veterinary Surgeon Draws on Engineering Expertise in Search for Measures to Predict Lameness in Dogs
URBANA - A torn ligament in the knee is not just a problem for human athletes. It's the most common orthopedic problems affecting dogs, too--especially large dogs.
A veterinary surgeon at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is doing more than just repairing the problem--known as cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) deficiency--on her patients. She is conducting research to identify ways to predict which individuals are susceptible to this problem, and to determine what steps can be taken during the dog's early life that will prevent CCL deficiency in its adulthood.
Dr. Dominique Griffon is enrolling adult Labrador retrievers in a multi-dimensional study designed to determine the usefulness of radiographs, bone density measurements, and computer tomography (CT) evaluations of the hind limb conformation as a means of identifying differences in dogs with CCL deficiency and normal dogs.
In addition, the gait, or walk, of some dogs enrolled in the study will be analyzed at the Human Dynamics and Controls Lab within the University of Illinois College of Engineering.
Dr. Griffon is collaborating with Dr. Elizabeth T. Hsiao-Wecksler, a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering who runs the Human Dynamics and Controls Lab. This lab is equipped to study issues related to musculoskeletal biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering using such techniques as dynamic systems modeling, control theory, and movement analysis. As its name implies, this lab was designed for human subjects, so analyzing the gait of dogs is new territory for all concerned.
Dr. Griffon plans to extend what she learns from the comparison of normal dogs and those with CCL deficiency through additional study into preventive measures, such as physical therapy and/or surgical alteration of growth plates, that can reduce the incidence of CCL deficiency in susceptible individuals.
Presently, the study needs to enroll pure-bred Labrador retrievers both with CCL deficiency and normal dogs without orthopedic disease. Normal dogs may qualify for a free dental cleaning and complete orthopedic evaluation. CCL dogs would receive the preoperative work-up routinely recommended for patients at no charge.
A complete description of the study is on the Web at www.cvm.uiuc.edu/vth/documents/cclannounce.pdf
Dominique Griffon is an assistant professor in small animal orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a diplomate of the European and American colleges of veterinary surgeons. Her research interests encompass bone and cartilage engineering in three-dimensional scaffolds, clinical applications of synthetic biomaterials, and more.
Read more about Dr. Griffon and her interests here: http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/faculty/vcm/dgriffon.htmlwww.cvm.uiuc.edu/lorb/
This news release can also be found at:
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/news/viewartcl.cfm?id=73
Veterinary Surgeon Draws on Engineering Expertise in Search for Measures to Predict Lameness in Dogs
URBANA - A torn ligament in the knee is not just a problem for human athletes. It's the most common orthopedic problems affecting dogs, too--especially large dogs.
A veterinary surgeon at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is doing more than just repairing the problem--known as cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) deficiency--on her patients. She is conducting research to identify ways to predict which individuals are susceptible to this problem, and to determine what steps can be taken during the dog's early life that will prevent CCL deficiency in its adulthood.
Dr. Dominique Griffon is enrolling adult Labrador retrievers in a multi-dimensional study designed to determine the usefulness of radiographs, bone density measurements, and computer tomography (CT) evaluations of the hind limb conformation as a means of identifying differences in dogs with CCL deficiency and normal dogs.
In addition, the gait, or walk, of some dogs enrolled in the study will be analyzed at the Human Dynamics and Controls Lab within the University of Illinois College of Engineering.
Dr. Griffon is collaborating with Dr. Elizabeth T. Hsiao-Wecksler, a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering who runs the Human Dynamics and Controls Lab. This lab is equipped to study issues related to musculoskeletal biomechanics and rehabilitation engineering using such techniques as dynamic systems modeling, control theory, and movement analysis. As its name implies, this lab was designed for human subjects, so analyzing the gait of dogs is new territory for all concerned.
Dr. Griffon plans to extend what she learns from the comparison of normal dogs and those with CCL deficiency through additional study into preventive measures, such as physical therapy and/or surgical alteration of growth plates, that can reduce the incidence of CCL deficiency in susceptible individuals.
Presently, the study needs to enroll pure-bred Labrador retrievers both with CCL deficiency and normal dogs without orthopedic disease. Normal dogs may qualify for a free dental cleaning and complete orthopedic evaluation. CCL dogs would receive the preoperative work-up routinely recommended for patients at no charge.
A complete description of the study is on the Web at www.cvm.uiuc.edu/vth/documents/cclannounce.pdf
Dominique Griffon is an assistant professor in small animal orthopedic surgery at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a diplomate of the European and American colleges of veterinary surgeons. Her research interests encompass bone and cartilage engineering in three-dimensional scaffolds, clinical applications of synthetic biomaterials, and more.
Read more about Dr. Griffon and her interests here: http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/faculty/vcm/dgriffon.htmlwww.cvm.uiuc.edu/lorb/
This news release can also be found at:
http://www.cvm.uiuc.edu/news/viewartcl.cfm?id=73
Monday, August 15, 2005
Dog Turns on Master!
Well, not really - but if you are tempted to buy one of these products, don't be surprised if your dog turns on you. I mean enough is enough!!
Poopsadaisy for Dogs - money back guarantee!
Poopsadaisy for Dogs - money back guarantee!
Sunday, August 14, 2005
UKC weight pull, Charlotte, NC - Sept 16, 17 & 18
The Boykin Spaniel Club and the Breeders Association of America will be hosting a UKC Weight Pull in Charlotte, NC on September 16th through the 18th.
Sep 16; Emily Foster (James Heinz backup)
WPULL Wheels-A
Entries 4-5:15 pm
Pull 6 pm
Sep 17; Emily Foster (James Heinz backup)
WPULL Wheels-A
Entries 7-8:30 am
Pull 9:15 am
NLC: Total Dog (in conjunction with the American Hairless TerrierConformation event)
Sep 18; James Heinz (Emily Foster backup)
WPULL Wheels-A
Entries 7-8:30 am
Pull 9:15 am
Entry costs are $25 for the day of the show; pre-entries are $20 and must be received by September 9, 2005; payable to Piedmont Kennel Club
Directions:
From I-85 North or South of Charlotte:
Follow I-85 towards Charlotte, North Carolina Junction with I-77. North ofCharlotte, exit onto I-77 South. Proceed to Carowinds Blvd exit #90on South Carolina side of NC/SC line. Follow remainder of directions under exit #90.
From I-77, North or South of Charlotte:
Take I-77 South to North Carolina/South Carolina State line. Take exit #90.Carowinds Blvd. Follow remainder of directions under exit #90.
From exit #90
Proceed west on Carowinds Blvd, past Carowinds AmusementPark. Proceed to S Tryon. (NC 49) turn left, proceed 1.3 miles to Choate Circle (Bait Shop at corner). Left onto Choate Circle. Follow Choate Circle to show site which will be on left.
Chairperson: Teri Murphy
Event Secretary: Melissa Kidd, 4509 Pete Lane, Trinity NC 27370
(336) 434-3176
Sep 16; Emily Foster (James Heinz backup)
WPULL Wheels-A
Entries 4-5:15 pm
Pull 6 pm
Sep 17; Emily Foster (James Heinz backup)
WPULL Wheels-A
Entries 7-8:30 am
Pull 9:15 am
NLC: Total Dog (in conjunction with the American Hairless TerrierConformation event)
Sep 18; James Heinz (Emily Foster backup)
WPULL Wheels-A
Entries 7-8:30 am
Pull 9:15 am
Entry costs are $25 for the day of the show; pre-entries are $20 and must be received by September 9, 2005; payable to Piedmont Kennel Club
Directions:
From I-85 North or South of Charlotte:
Follow I-85 towards Charlotte, North Carolina Junction with I-77. North ofCharlotte, exit onto I-77 South. Proceed to Carowinds Blvd exit #90on South Carolina side of NC/SC line. Follow remainder of directions under exit #90.
From I-77, North or South of Charlotte:
Take I-77 South to North Carolina/South Carolina State line. Take exit #90.Carowinds Blvd. Follow remainder of directions under exit #90.
From exit #90
Proceed west on Carowinds Blvd, past Carowinds AmusementPark. Proceed to S Tryon. (NC 49) turn left, proceed 1.3 miles to Choate Circle (Bait Shop at corner). Left onto Choate Circle. Follow Choate Circle to show site which will be on left.
Chairperson: Teri Murphy
Event Secretary: Melissa Kidd, 4509 Pete Lane, Trinity NC 27370
(336) 434-3176
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Dog Days
Just how long is it going to stay hot and muggy?
You do realize puppies drink through their toes??
Friday, August 12, 2005
Devil or Angel?
I have no clue where these come from, but they end up in my mailbox and I just have to share....
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Tick Disease - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever has often been associated with ticks found in heavily wooded rural areas carried by dogs and rodents. Recently, the CDC and Indian Health Service officials from Arizona and New Mexico has reported a cluster of cases during 2002 - 2004 in rural eastern Arizona.
Scientists are now reporting that a very common type of dog tick can spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This is a tick that can live every where in the world!
Rocky Mountain spotted fever was first identified a century ago in Idaho. Since then it has spread through much of the United States, on particular the south-Atlantic states — Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Oklahoma and North Carolina.
The disease is caused by bacteria that infect ticks that can bite and infect animals and people.
Symptoms: Fever, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, lack of appetite and severe headache. These symptoms can show up 5 to 10 days after being bitten by the infected tick and are commonly passed off as viral ailments. Late symptoms include a spotted rash, abdominal pain, joint pain and diarrhea.
Treatment: Antibiotics, particularly doxycycline, are effective in the early stages. Fatality rates are reported as high as 20% when cases go unrecognized.
The disease in rising rapidly in this country. The CDC reported 365 cases in 1998 and last year the number rose to 1,514. How many more have not been reported?
Scientists are now reporting that a very common type of dog tick can spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This is a tick that can live every where in the world!
Rocky Mountain spotted fever was first identified a century ago in Idaho. Since then it has spread through much of the United States, on particular the south-Atlantic states — Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Oklahoma and North Carolina.
The disease is caused by bacteria that infect ticks that can bite and infect animals and people.
Symptoms: Fever, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, lack of appetite and severe headache. These symptoms can show up 5 to 10 days after being bitten by the infected tick and are commonly passed off as viral ailments. Late symptoms include a spotted rash, abdominal pain, joint pain and diarrhea.
Treatment: Antibiotics, particularly doxycycline, are effective in the early stages. Fatality rates are reported as high as 20% when cases go unrecognized.
The disease in rising rapidly in this country. The CDC reported 365 cases in 1998 and last year the number rose to 1,514. How many more have not been reported?
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Dear Abby talks about making dog obedience a family issue!
What better publicity can you get for dog obedience as a family endeavor than to read it in Dear Abby. I know my mom would swear by that, and if I know her - this clipping will appear in my mailbox before the end of the week!
Dear Abby: Dog obedience a family issue | The Arizona Daily Star �
But as a warning - please folks, don't leave your dog with a toddler or small child no matter how well-trained they are or how much they love the kids. It only takes an instant for something to go wrong.
Dear Abby: Dog obedience a family issue | The Arizona Daily Star �
But as a warning - please folks, don't leave your dog with a toddler or small child no matter how well-trained they are or how much they love the kids. It only takes an instant for something to go wrong.
Monday, August 08, 2005
My dog, Simon
I figured I should post some pictures of my dogs so you would actually know that I really do own dogs. Simon is never far from underfoot, under chair, under desk. He lives and breathes to be with me - but don't think he is spoiled....
He is spoiled rotten...
The rest of the kids will come later!
He is spoiled rotten...The rest of the kids will come later!
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Because of Winn Dixie
Okay, I admit it, I am a sucker for animal stories- especially anything to do with dogs. So when I saw the previews for Because of Winn Dixie. I couldn't resist, and since the film is now out on video I have to tell you what a great film it is.
Although the dog plays a big role in the film, it is India “Opal” Buloni who steals the screen and your hearts. A 10-year-old girl, abandoned by her mom when she was three and living in a Florida trailer park with her preacher dad, Opal is very lonely and just doesn't fit with the other kids in town. Opal's dad doesn't want to talk about her mother and Opal has made it her mission to find out 10 things about her mother. Then running an errand one day, Opal finds this mangy, smiling dog running rampant in a Winn Dixie (guess how the dog and film got their names). Although dad does not want a dog and the owner of the trailer park does not allow dogs, you can guess the plot of the story from here. Opal and Winn Dixie spend the summer finding the treasures of life and being loved in a town filled with quirky people. Because of Winn Dixie is one of those films they just don't make any more. Sure it is sappy, yes it has a moral, and there are values to be learned in this film - but for the most part, it is a feel good film that kids of all ages may just enjoy.
And, in case you are wondering what dogs make up this odd looking dog - it is all of one kind, a Picardy Shepherd.
Because Of Winn-Dixie, is based on a first book by Kate DiCamillo, published by Candlewick Press. It was a New York Times bestseller; recipient of the prestigious Newbery Honor in 2001; awarded a Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon; placed on the New York Public Library 100 Books for Reading and Sharing list; was a Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner; a Publishers Weekly Best Book Of The Year and a School Library Journal Best Book Of The Year.
Although the dog plays a big role in the film, it is India “Opal” Buloni who steals the screen and your hearts. A 10-year-old girl, abandoned by her mom when she was three and living in a Florida trailer park with her preacher dad, Opal is very lonely and just doesn't fit with the other kids in town. Opal's dad doesn't want to talk about her mother and Opal has made it her mission to find out 10 things about her mother. Then running an errand one day, Opal finds this mangy, smiling dog running rampant in a Winn Dixie (guess how the dog and film got their names). Although dad does not want a dog and the owner of the trailer park does not allow dogs, you can guess the plot of the story from here. Opal and Winn Dixie spend the summer finding the treasures of life and being loved in a town filled with quirky people. Because of Winn Dixie is one of those films they just don't make any more. Sure it is sappy, yes it has a moral, and there are values to be learned in this film - but for the most part, it is a feel good film that kids of all ages may just enjoy.
And, in case you are wondering what dogs make up this odd looking dog - it is all of one kind, a Picardy Shepherd.
Because Of Winn-Dixie, is based on a first book by Kate DiCamillo, published by Candlewick Press. It was a New York Times bestseller; recipient of the prestigious Newbery Honor in 2001; awarded a Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon; placed on the New York Public Library 100 Books for Reading and Sharing list; was a Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner; a Publishers Weekly Best Book Of The Year and a School Library Journal Best Book Of The Year.
Friday, August 05, 2005
On the Internet, nobody knows you are a blog!
I am not sure where I found this gem, but it was too good not to share!
Sheep Herding
Last year I was introduced to sheep herding with one of my Belgian Tervuren. I had taken my dogs and gotten them instinct tested before, but that is basically a no-brainer for both the dog and the owner.
This time, my dog displayed talent. Oh, great - now what?
Next step was herding lessons at Dogwood Farms. Well I was an abysmal failure out there with the sheep, they really wanted to take my knee caps out and I really wanted rack of lamb! So I took the plunge and let another trainer, Tammy van Deusen, work my dog for me and my dog blossomed into a top ranking herding dog with Tammy's expertise!
Now that I am in Durham, I have found several really great facilities and trainers in the area:
Glenn Haven Farms, Durham
Cathy Hartley, Oxford
Claire Apple, Pittsboro
There is even a herding club, Triangle Herding Club!
Looks like I will be staying pretty busy.
This time, my dog displayed talent. Oh, great - now what?
Next step was herding lessons at Dogwood Farms. Well I was an abysmal failure out there with the sheep, they really wanted to take my knee caps out and I really wanted rack of lamb! So I took the plunge and let another trainer, Tammy van Deusen, work my dog for me and my dog blossomed into a top ranking herding dog with Tammy's expertise!
Now that I am in Durham, I have found several really great facilities and trainers in the area:
Glenn Haven Farms, Durham
Cathy Hartley, Oxford
Claire Apple, Pittsboro
There is even a herding club, Triangle Herding Club!
Looks like I will be staying pretty busy.
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Double Dog Dare 'Ya!
First we had Dolly the sheep in 1996, now in 2005 we have Snuppy - short for Seoul National University Puppy. South Korean researchers claimed, on August 3rd, to have created the world's first cloned dog - a black, tan, and white Afghan hound named Snuppy. Snuppy was cloned from a single cell taken from the ear of a 3 year old male Afghan and fused to an egg obtained from a fertile female dog.
Cloning is such a hot subject in today's world. Since Dolly's birth, scientists have cloned mice, cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, cats, and a few other mammals. South Korea's is rapidly becoming growing the premier center for cloning and stem cell research. The researchers said canine cloning will allow them to test stem-cell therapies under development for people and, perhaps, cure some dog diseases.
This all sounds good, doesn't it? But some animal care activists have quickly come to the forefront claiming cruelty and inhumane treatment of the dogs. Approximately 1440 embryo were used; resulting in 1,095 that were healthy enough to be implanted in the 123 female dogs acting as surrogate mothers. All of these bitches had to be in heat for the implants to work. Out of these 123 bitches, only 3 became pregnant; one miscarried and the other two gave birth. One newborn died from pneumonia after only 22 days.
Entrepreneurs are already springing up to assist people in cloning their pets since scientists at Texas A&M produced a kitten named Carbon Copy. Genetic Savings & Clone (how corny can you get?), which funded the research, charges interested parties $32,000 for this service.
In researching this topic I see some validity in cloning species that are almost endangered, such as the Ethiopian wolf and the Mexican gray wolf. But somehow, all I can think of is Stephen King's "Pet Cemetary".
What do you think?
Cloning is such a hot subject in today's world. Since Dolly's birth, scientists have cloned mice, cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, cats, and a few other mammals. South Korea's is rapidly becoming growing the premier center for cloning and stem cell research. The researchers said canine cloning will allow them to test stem-cell therapies under development for people and, perhaps, cure some dog diseases.
This all sounds good, doesn't it? But some animal care activists have quickly come to the forefront claiming cruelty and inhumane treatment of the dogs. Approximately 1440 embryo were used; resulting in 1,095 that were healthy enough to be implanted in the 123 female dogs acting as surrogate mothers. All of these bitches had to be in heat for the implants to work. Out of these 123 bitches, only 3 became pregnant; one miscarried and the other two gave birth. One newborn died from pneumonia after only 22 days.
Entrepreneurs are already springing up to assist people in cloning their pets since scientists at Texas A&M produced a kitten named Carbon Copy. Genetic Savings & Clone (how corny can you get?), which funded the research, charges interested parties $32,000 for this service.
In researching this topic I see some validity in cloning species that are almost endangered, such as the Ethiopian wolf and the Mexican gray wolf. But somehow, all I can think of is Stephen King's "Pet Cemetary".
What do you think?
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
ICE - for you and your dogs!
Robert Stimpson, the acting police chief in Madison, CT is launching a campaign that’s catching on: asking cell phone users to create a specific emergency entry called:
ICE or “In Case of Emergency.”
How easy is this? Just enter the number of your emergency contact into your cell phone’s address book. Label it as ICE and store it. Paramedics or doctors can then access that number if you’re in an accident.
But don't just stop there, add one for your dogs:
ICEdogs or “In Case of Emergency for the Dogs.”
Have you ever thought what would happen if you were traveling with your dogs and were in an accident? What do they do with the dogs? Who should they call?
Most of the 193 million cell phone users in the United States probably have some type of an “in case of emergency number” that may be listed under something like “mom” or a name that may mean something to you, but not to emergency personnel. Programming it again under “ICE” only takes a minutes.
This idea caught on after the bombings in Great Britain, where a paramedic conceived it. Word spread, and a grass-roots movement is under way — from the Internet to hospitals worldwide.
These three simple letters that could help save lives.
Pass it on...
ICE or “In Case of Emergency.”
How easy is this? Just enter the number of your emergency contact into your cell phone’s address book. Label it as ICE and store it. Paramedics or doctors can then access that number if you’re in an accident.
But don't just stop there, add one for your dogs:
ICEdogs or “In Case of Emergency for the Dogs.”
Have you ever thought what would happen if you were traveling with your dogs and were in an accident? What do they do with the dogs? Who should they call?
Most of the 193 million cell phone users in the United States probably have some type of an “in case of emergency number” that may be listed under something like “mom” or a name that may mean something to you, but not to emergency personnel. Programming it again under “ICE” only takes a minutes.
This idea caught on after the bombings in Great Britain, where a paramedic conceived it. Word spread, and a grass-roots movement is under way — from the Internet to hospitals worldwide.
These three simple letters that could help save lives.
Pass it on...
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Monday, August 01, 2005
The Inception
So, why another blog?
Mostly because I can't find the information I want on dogs in the Carolinas - specifically, the RTP area of North Carolina. Logic would indicate that there are others out there with the same interests and the same location, right?
I am an avid web surfer (read that as procrastinator), have been involved in dogs for what seems like forever, and I recently moved to Durham, North Carolina, well, why not create a blog that all my friends can read. It will save me from emailing, posting the same material to several mailing lists, and organize the things I want all into one location.
Therefore, I will be adding to the blogs of the world. According to the BBC News, the State of the Blogosphere report said the number of blogs it was tracking now stood at more than 14.2m blogs, up from 7.8m in March. It suggests, on average, the number of blogs is doubling every five months. Makes you wonder who reads all this stuff.
Welcome to the Dog Blogs of the Carolinas!
Mostly because I can't find the information I want on dogs in the Carolinas - specifically, the RTP area of North Carolina. Logic would indicate that there are others out there with the same interests and the same location, right?
I am an avid web surfer (read that as procrastinator), have been involved in dogs for what seems like forever, and I recently moved to Durham, North Carolina, well, why not create a blog that all my friends can read. It will save me from emailing, posting the same material to several mailing lists, and organize the things I want all into one location.
Therefore, I will be adding to the blogs of the world. According to the BBC News, the State of the Blogosphere report said the number of blogs it was tracking now stood at more than 14.2m blogs, up from 7.8m in March. It suggests, on average, the number of blogs is doubling every five months. Makes you wonder who reads all this stuff.
Welcome to the Dog Blogs of the Carolinas!
Escape from Alcatraz
He may have been the only dog in the race, but he did place 72nd!!
A golden retriever named Jake made history on July 30th when he jumped from a boat into the choppy waters of the San Francisco bay and swam 1.2 miles to shore. This dive made Jake one of the more than 500 participants in the South End Rowing Club's 10th annual Alcatraz Invitational.
The 4-year old made the swim in 41 minutes and 45 seconds. Hi human dad, Jeff Pokonosky, and he live in San Diego and swim 2 miles twice a week.
A golden retriever named Jake made history on July 30th when he jumped from a boat into the choppy waters of the San Francisco bay and swam 1.2 miles to shore. This dive made Jake one of the more than 500 participants in the South End Rowing Club's 10th annual Alcatraz Invitational.
The 4-year old made the swim in 41 minutes and 45 seconds. Hi human dad, Jeff Pokonosky, and he live in San Diego and swim 2 miles twice a week.
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