Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS)

While poking around the UAN site, I found some information that on Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS). This group has been in existance since 1988 and has been involved in almost 70 disasters worldwide.

"When disaster strikes, people can depend upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross or National Guard for aid and assistance, but who is there to help the animals?

The Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS) began filling this void over 15 years ago, responding to wild fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes to care for the animals. When EARS arrives, trained volunteers rescue, shelter, feed, groom, exercise and provide TLC for any displaced companion animals, wildlife and livestock during the duration of a disaster with no charge to the community.

With over 2,000 trained volunteers nationwide, EARS is ready to respond to disasters anywhere in the United States within 24 hours."

You, too, can help locally!

North Carolina is considered to be in the Mid-Atlantic Region of EARS along with Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC and West Virginia. This region's Director is Cora Tyson . If you would like to get involved, drop her a line.

http://www.uan.org/ears/regional.html

Lifeline program for emergency vet care

The LifeLine program of the United Animal Nations gives grants for companion animals during life-threatening emergencies when rescuers or caregivers cannot afford the entire cost of treatment.

This Sacramento based group has aided more than 1,500 animals since 1997 with no-strings attached grants for emergency veterinary care.

NRGRR Dog Swim Event (May 13th)

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue is coordinating a dog swim event at Paws at Play in Wake Forest.

Date: Saturday, May 13th (bad weather make-up date is May 14th
Time: 12:00 noon to 2:00pm
Cost: $10 per dog, tax deductible
Where: Paws at Play,
3122 Heritage Trade Drive, Wake Forest

Hey - doesn't someone want to build something like Paws at Play in Durham? Raleigh is too far for me to bring my crew!

2006 Walk for the Animals

The 2006 Walk for the Animals will be held at Duke University’s Wallace Wade Stadium on May 20, 2006 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

This will be a fun lineup including a free breakfast to all participants, demonstrations, contests, children’s activities, rescue group booths, a raffle and other great prizes that are planned for the day of the Walk.

You will have a great time along the scenic 5k or 1-mile fun walk route. You are welcome to walk with or without a pet.

You can register (either online or through the mail with the a printable Registration Form from the website). Everyone who registers will receive a free t-shirt.

Mail in your registration by Monday, May 8th or register online before Wednesday, May 17th to qualify for reduced Early-Bird Registration fees.

CGC Test - Raleigh's Bark Around the Park

Tarheel Golden Retriever Club is holding a CGC Test at Raleigh's Bark Around the Park on April 29th at Millbrook Exchange Park between 11 AM - 3 PM.

Cost is$10.00 per dog.

All breeds (and mixes) welcome!

Please contact Diane Lavigne via email for more information or to pre-register.

Animal Protection Society of Durham

The Animal Protection Society of Durham is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and providing shelter for all animals.

Rabies/Microchip Clinics

Rabies shots cost $8.

Shots will be given to all dogs/cats 4 months and older.

Cats must be brought in carriers, and dogs must be on a leash.

A 3-year shot can be given if you bring proof of a current one-year shot, close to expiring within 30 days. Otherwise a one-year shot is given.

They also offer micro-chipping for $25.

For more information contact the APS at (919) 560-0640
2117 E. Club Blvd.
Durham, NC 27704

You oughta' be in pictures!

Have you ever watched TV and thought, my dog can do that! I know I have... the talented team of Rosie, Lola and Simon can do anything... mommy says so.

Well, if you want to really pursue this thought - think about acting classes for your dog. Yes, you heard me... acting classes.

Bon-Clyde Learning Center - also called the grad school for canines by some - offers acting classes for your pets and even keeps a catalog of available talent.

Durham Kennel Club

I have to share this great resource with folks - the Durham Kennel Club!

Located off Guess Road on the very north side of Durham, this club has everything and does everything. Am I a bit prejudiced? Sure am - I am a member.

I suggest opening the site in Netscape - it is done in frames (I just HATE frames) and you can't get to any of the pages using Internet Explorer.

Camp Bow-Wow

I was driving down 70 on the West side of Durham and saw this sign for Camp Bow-Wow. I had to do a U-turn and look at it again. Never heard of it. So being the nosy dog person that I am, I had to follow the signs.

I arrived at this industrial building that had all the units in one building section - here was Camp Bow-Wow.

So I got out of the car, went in and asked for a tour.

According to their website, "Camp Bow Wow is an upscale boarding facility designed just for man's best friend! We give your pups the freedom to play all day with other campers or to just hang loose and relax with our certified counselors. Both day and overnight camp are available."

It was a really neat place and felt like an actual camp with a log-cabin/camp feel to it. I was told it was a "chain" and others would be opening soon. According to their website, there are two in Durham. One at 1710 Page Road And. and the other at 4310 Bennett Memorial Road. Two more are scheduled to open, one in Charlotte and one in Cary - can't believe Durham has something Cary doesn't.

I thought it was a bit pricey - but let me tell you, you would never even know there was a dog in the place it smelled so good. I figured if I ever had to go out of town this might be a good place to take my dogs. If you average out the fact that you have to have your dog groomed after boarding it because they smell so bad you don't want them in the car on the way home - it isn't a bad price. But... to my disappointment, my "kids" aren't allowed.

Camp requirements - You must be at least 4 months old, Spayed or Neutered (if over six months) and current on vaccination for Rabies, Distemper and Bordatella (canine cough). You must be in good health, flea/tick free, friendly to all dogs, and generally love to play.

So having show dogs, they are not neutered, not invited, etc. Can't even board them at the place. Even if don't want them to do the "play" part of the visit.

Bummer.... but if your pet is neutered, I would strongly suggest looking at this place for your pet. It is really, really clean.

Volunteer for your local Shelter

If you would like to volunteer some of your time at the Durham Animal Shelter, contact the APS Volunteer coordinator at 919-560-0640 or volunteer@apsofdurham.org and schedule an orientation session where you will complete an application, tour the shelter, and find out about volunteer opportunities.

Orientations are held twice a month.

You must be 18 years of age or older. Young people may volunteer with a parent if the parent is a trained volunteer. After orientation, speak with the Volunteer Coordinator to discuss your needs and goals, and to determine the most appropriate job for you. You will be then be scheduled for training sessions in your particular area of interest.

First Annual APS Gala benefit

On May 19th, at the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, join in on the First Annual APS Gala benefit to benefit the Animal Protection Society of Durham. There will be a seated 3-course dinner and a silent auction.

The theme for the evening of festivities is “There’s No Place Like Home,” to honor all of the beloved pets and owners that have found each other through adoption programs. This is a new fund raiser for the APS that will take place as a kick-off event for the 2006 Walk for the Animals.

For more information:

APS of Durham
2117 E. Club Blvd,
Durham, NC 27704
ATTN: Development Director

Interested in sponsoring the event?
Call 919-593-1883 or email development@apsofdurham.org

Low cost Vaccinations - Durham

Durham Animal Control offers a one year rabies shot by appointment only on Tuesdays & Thursdays for $8. Times are 10:00 am and 4:00 pm - SHARP!

If you are interested, please contact Animal Control for an appointment at (919) 560-0630.

Ouch - Licensing a dog in Durham

Boy did I have a shock when I moved to Durham and got my first "bill" for licensing my dogs!

$75 per intact animal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me tell, you - people who admit they have an intact animal are not the ones who are causing the problems! Wow.

When I lived in Durham, 18 years ago, they had an ordinance that if you showed your dog and could give proof that it was a show dog - you had the same license fee as a neutered animal. Somehow that got washed under the carpet. After looking at the Animal Control website, I guess I don't even get a break if I am a senior and show dogs.

The annual licensing fee in Durham County for a spayed or neutered dog or cat is $10.00 annually. The licensing fee for all in tact animals is $75.00 annually. If you have your animal spayed or neutered you will need to send in proof of such with your licensing form and send a payment of $10.00 and the status of your animal will be changed.

Senior citizens over the age of 65 are exempt from paying the Durham County licensing fee ONLY if their animal is spayed or neutered.

PetSmart Animal Adoption Schedules

The APS (Animal Protection Society of Durham) is at the PETsMART in Patterson Place 3615 Witherspoon Blvd Ste 101Durham, NC 27707 every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 2-4pm.

Click here to be sure they will be there. Click here to see what dogs will be present. Donations of food or money are welcome.

APS is at the PETsMART in North Pointe 1702 N Pointe Drive Durham, NC 27705Durham, NC 27707 the 1st Saturday of the month from 1-3pm.

Cats are available at the PETsMART in Brier Creek 8111 Brier Creek PkwyRaleigh, NC 27617. These cats are in the cat adoption area in PETsMART. Click here to see what cats are available.

Did you know there was a Herding Club in the Triangle?

The Triangle Herding Club will be having a meeting and a fun day Sunday, April 16th, 2006 at Glenn Haven Farm, Durham, NC.

The fun day will begin in the morning at 9:00 am. Members and guests will be able to have run for $10. (A run consists of a course of their choosing) If time allows, multiple runs will be available. Dogs must be experienced on sheep - this is not a herding instinct session.

We will be having a lunch at 12:30 pm. Burgers will be cooked by "chef Robby" - price is $5 and includes chips, salad and beverages. If you have special dietary needs, bring your own lunch. If anyone wants to bring cookies or sweets - please do!

The club meeting will be at 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions, please drop me a note.

If you would like to set up a time to have your dog take a herding instinct test, contact Fran Hoffman to set up an appointment at Glenn Haven Farm.

dana mackonis, secretary THC

Great Pet Column in the Sacrament Bee

One of the most interesting newspapers in the US is the Sacramento Bee. Not because of their up-to-the-minute coverage of world affairs, but because they have some of the most innovative reporters and columnists. It is a fun paper. If I want the latest Bush problem in Iraq, I turn on CNN.

One of my favorite columnists is award-winning Gina Spadafori and her lifestyle column on Pets. The also have an archive of pet news that has some excellent clips in it.

Definitely worth a bookmark or two in the doggie news department.

SPCA Founded 4/10/1866

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was founded on this day, April 10th 1866, in New York by by American reformer Henry Bergh.

Only 10 days after its formation, the ASPCA was able to pass the first Animal Cruelty statute in the US, which allowed the ASPCA to investigate animal cruelty complaints and make arrests.

Through its Enlighten for Animals program, the ASPCA is encouraging the public to help raise animal welfare awareness on April 10 by wearing orange, organize a community event, or volunteer at one of the city's many rescue groups and shelters. Landmarks from New York to Los Angeles will be aglow in "ASPCA Orange," kicking off a year-long anniversary celebration of North America's oldest animal welfare organization.

The most important concern of the ASPCA is animal overpopulation. In order to reduce the number of homeless or unwanted cats and dogs that are euthanized each year, the ASPCA advocates spaying, neutering, and animal adoption. In addition to its work with house pets, the organization places thousands of exotic animals in zoos and wildlife preserves each year.

Within the ASPCA are several agencies with specialized missions.

• ASPCA's Humane Education Department produces educational materials and programs.
• Humane Law Enforcement office encourages the enforcement of anti-cruelty laws and acts as a consultant for law enforcement agencies across the United States.
• Lasker Center for Humane Alternatives promotes alternatives to using animals in classroom dissection, cosmetic product testing, and medical research in the United States and internationally.
• ASPCA legal department focuses on legislation and advocacy to address issues of animal treatment, including protecting endangered species and animals used in exhibitions and entertainment, eliminating puppy mills, the rights of tenants and seniors to own pets, veal calf conditions, and the fur trade.

ASPCA headquarters is located in New York City; the organization maintains offices in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles.

The ASPCA store has orange items for sale that help you support the orange glow, from simple wristbands to shirts and mugs.

The Well Equipped Back Packing Dog?

The Mountainsmith Dog Trippin' kit is an overnight kit for taking man's best friend into the backcountry, including a fleece-lined dog bed, water bowl, grub bowl and leash, which fits into a color-coordinated doggie backpack.

Check out Dog Trippin' under the pet products at the Mountainsmith web site - somehow, I think my dog would be better prepared for a trip to the mountains hiking than I would!!

Seriously, it does have everything your dog would need. I sure wish someone would get me one for my dogs - or maybe 3, so I could take all of the my dogs.

• Independently adjustable fleece lined chest harness
• Two zippered pockets with rain flaps
• Single haul handle on the top of the pack
• Compression straps
• D-ring attachment point for leashes
• Mesh pocket on the top for leash stash
• Reflective trim
• Internal valuables pocket

Too bad it only comes in red. I am one of those people that has a "color" for each dog. Well look at it this way, when I take one dog out - I always grab the right things for that particular dog. Right?

Hint, hint -- I have a blue, red, and purple color scheme going at home...

Canine Quotations

"Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog."
-- Franklin P. Jones

"Dogs remember faces; cats, places."
-- English saying

"A lawyer is just like an attack dog, only without a conscience."
-- Tom Clancy

"I sometimes look into the face of my dog Stan and see wistful sadness
and existential angst when all he is actually doing is slowly scanning
the ceiling for flies."
-- Merrill Markoe

"Houses are for private living, for friends, and for dogs."
-- Françoise Sagan

"Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Dogs are a man's best friend. Now
you know which sex is smarter"
-- Nancy Gray

"People can be a fine substitute for other dogs. But I think tat if
they had to choose, dogs by and large would choose the company of other
dogs."
-- Anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

"Whoever beats dog loves not man."
-- Ansène Houssaye

"My dog Millie knows more about foreign affairs than these two bozos."
-- President George Bush, referring to Bill Clinton and Al Gore during
a campaign speech in Warren, Michigan

"When a man's dog turns against him it is time for his wife to pack her
trunk and go home to mamma."
-- Mark Twain

"The poor dog, in life the firmest friend,
The first to welcome, foremost to defend."
-- Lord Byron

"Happiness is a warm puppy."
-- Charles Schultz

"Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your
dog would go in."
-- Mark Twain

I have always thought of a dog lover as a dog that was in love with
another dog.
-- James Thurber

"Dogs and humans are symbiotic species. We need each other."
-- Cynthia Heimel

"When most of us talk to our dogs, we tend to forget they're not
people."
-- Julia Glass

"The dog was created specially for children. He is the god of frolic."
-- Henry Ward Beecher

"You own a dog; you feed a cat."
-- Jim Fiebig

"It don't care whether I'm good enough. It don't care whether I snore
or not. It don't care which God I pray to. There are only three things
in this world with that kind of unconditional acceptance: Dogs, donuts,
and money."
-- Danny DeVito

"If dogs could talk, it would take a lot of fun out of owning one."
-- Andy Rooney

"When a dog runs at you, whistle for him."
-- Henry David Thoreau

"I explained it to St. Peter,
I'd rather stay here,
Outside the pearly gate.
I won't be a nuisance,
I won't even bark,
I'll be very patient and wait.
I'll be here, chewing on a celestial bone,
No matter how long you may be.
I'd miss you so much, if I went in alone,
It wouldn't be heaven for me."
-- Anonymous

"He who lies down with the dogs gets up with fleas."
-- Fred Gwynn

"My husband and I are either going to buy a dog or have a child. We
can't decide whether to ruin our carpets or ruin our lives."
-- Rita Rudner

"Stick around any place long enough and chances are you'll be taken for
granted. Hang around 20,000 years wagging your tail and being man's
best friend, and you'll be taken for granted big time."
-- Lynn Van Matre

"I can train any dog in five minutes. It's training the owner that
takes longer."
-- Barbara Woodhouse

"It is a terrible thing for an old lady to outlive her dogs."
-- Tennessee Williams

"Dog. A kind of additional or subsidiary Deity designed to catch the
overflow and surplus of the world's worship."
-- Ambrose Bierce

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love
yourself."
-- Josh Billings

"I have caught more ills from people sneezing over me and giving me
virus infections than from kissing dogs."
-- Barbara Woodhouse

"Say something idiotic and nobody but your dog politely wags his tail."
-- Virginia Graham

"You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there
long before any of us."
-- Robert Louis Stevensen

"Generally, or at least very often, people with a deep interest in
animals are the best people around."
-- Roger Caras

"You can't keep a good man down--or an overaffectionate dog."
-- Anonymous

"There is no greater pleasure than having a dog. And that's a
scientific fact!"
-- Louis Sabin, commenting on a university study on the effect of
owning a dog.

"It doesn't matter where you are in your own personal development, nor
has it mattered where you have been culturally; dogs simply don't pass
judgment on you the way all of the rest of life and all your other
companions seem to."
-- Roger Caras

A Fellow Terv Blogger - Terv Dog Agility!

I found another local Terv Blog --- woo hoo!!!

Take a look and follow the adventures of Clover, the agility Terv and her owner....

Oh boy, we are taking over the Carolinas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Meet the Dogs - Humane Society of Granville County

Just a reminder to everyone about Meet the Dogs on Saturday, April 22 in Butner, NC. The site location is only 25 minutes from Durham (hwy 85 north) and 35 minutes from Raleigh (Creedmoor Rd -- Hwy 50 north).

Meet the Dogs is a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Granville County. It's an educational event open to the public and their dogs to spend the day watching demos, gathering educational information and just spending the day with our best friends. Event hours are 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.

If anyone needs precise directions contact me at FLKnl@aol.com. If anyone knows of a rescue group that would like to participate, please have them contact me. No dogs will be allowed to be adopted at the event.

Rescue groups are welcome to make as many contacts as possible. If you know of a vendor with a pet related product who would like to participate have them contact me. We do not charge a vendor fee but request a donation be made to the Humane Society of Granville County, amount determined by the vendor. If you know of anyone or group wanting to do a demo or set up an educational, informational table have them contact me. In other words, if anyone wants to know anything about the event have them contact me -- :)

Linda
Humane Society of Granville County

Kitten & Puppy Benefit Art Show

Saturday, April 15
Kitten & Puppy Benefit Art Show

When: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: SPCA Curtis Dail Pet Adoption Center

Finally, the age-old question, will be answered!

“Who are the better artists: puppies or kittens?”

Join the SPCA for the spring Kitten & Puppy Benefit Art Show featuring original, one-of-a-kind works of art actually painted by puppies and kittens.

First Aid for Pets - Triangle Red Cross

The Triangle Area Chapter of the Red Cross is pleased to offer the community First Aid for Dogs and Cats, or pet first aid.

Classes will be held in the Raleigh and Cary offices. Check the website link for dates in May and June. Cost is $35 for the 3.5 hour course.

At the end of the course, the participants should be able to:

• Explain how, when and where to call for emergency assistance with an injured pet.
• Understand how to find vital signs and behaviors that are "normal" for a pet.
• Identify signals of breathing emergencies, including chocking, and demonstrate how to provide care.
• Identify signals of cardiac arrest and demonstrate how to provide care.
• Identify life-threatening bleeding and demonstrate how bleeding can be controlled.
• Identify signals of various injuries and provide care for them.
• Identify signals of sudden illness, including poisoning, seizures, and hot and cold weather emergencies and how to care for them.
• Describe when and how to move an injured pet.
• Describe components of a good "pet friendly" first aid kit.

April Rabies Clinics

Monday, April 24, 5-7 pm
Rabies Clinic
Fuquay-Varina
250-1477 or bsmith@co.wake.nc.us


Wednesday, April 26, 5-6:30 pm
Rabies Clinic
Apex
250-1477 or bsmith@co.wake.nc.us


Thursday, April 27, 5-6:30 pm
Rabies Clinic
Knightdale
250-1477 or bsmith@co.wake.nc.us


Friday, April 28, 5-7 pm
Rabies Clinic
Zebulon
250-1477 or bsmith@co.wake.nc.us


Saturday, April 29, 820, 9 am-noon
Rabies Clinic
Raleigh
250-1477 or bsmith@co.wake.nc.us