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Meet Thom Somes: The Pet Safety Guy! This Carlsbad resident has saved thousands of pets with his hands-on pet first aid training. Plus, Victoria Stilwell explains how to curb scent marking and spot the behavior of sick animals with board-certified veterinary behaviorist ­­­­Dr. Stefanie Schwartz .

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ADVERTISING INFOCasey Dean(619) 573-5615

[email protected]

PUBLISHER/EDITORCasey Dean

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COVER PHOTO

Casey Dean

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSArden Moore

Kimberly Jones

GUEST WRITERSMark Carlson

Tina M. MartinezSupervisor Dave RobertsStefanie Schwartz, DVM

Victoria Stilwell

CARTOONISTBarbara Fuscsick

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San Diego Pets Magazine ispublished by Dean Publishing, Inc.P.O. Box 601081, San Diego, Ca92160-1081. No part of this pub-lication may be duplicated or

reprinted without express consent from the publisher.Editors reserve the right to edit all content. Submissionsare welcome, and may be edited for content and clarity.Please forward all unsolicited material to the editor.Views and opinions expressed herein are not necessarilythose of the publisher. The publisher reserves the rightto approve or accept advertising orders and content. Allcontents are copyrighted 2013. All rights reserved.

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Thom Somes, The Pet Safety GuyThis Carlsbad resident has saved thousands of pets withhis hands-on pet first aid training. SEE PAGE 6

Treats and ThermometersA visit to the veterinarian with Mark Carlson. SEE PAGE 20

Lifesaving Tips: Pet-Safe GardeningSpring is here and, for many San Diegans, that meanstime to plant a garden. For pet owners, smart gardeningis all about being mindful of plants, flowers and pesticidesthat can be harmful, and even lethal, to pets. SEE PAGE 22

Behavior of Sick AnimalsDr. Stefanie Schwartz is a board-certified veterinarybehaviorist based in Southern California. SEE PAGE 13

Play It Safe -- For Your Pet's Sake!April is Pet First Aid and Safety Awareness month. Giveyour pet a priceless gift by enrolling in a pet first aid andCPR class. SEE PAGE 16

HAPPILYEVERADOPTEDSTORIES

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VictoriaStilwell

COVER STORY

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If you’re within sight and sound ofThom Somes, there is a good chanceyou find yourself zeroing in on him.

He is blessed with quick humor andcharisma and towers at 6-foot, 2 inches.And, he is most likely wearing a long-sleeved cotton shirt with this slogan onthe back: “Doggie, Doggie, Are YouOK?”The slogan is a definite conversation

starter. Meet Thom Somes, The PetSafety Guy™. Countless dogs and cats

all over the world owe their lives to thisCarlsbad resident – even if they havenever met him. That’s because Somes isthe founder and president of Pet Tech,the first international training centerdedicated to “Pet CPR, First Aid & Carefor Your Pets®.”Under his direction, more than 800

people from Alaska to Australia havecompleted training to become Pet Techinstructors. Under his leadership, morethan 30,000 pet parents all over the

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globe have enrolled in the PetSaverclasses that deliver hands-on trainingto cope with pet emergencies as well aswellness tips that can save money atthe veterinary clinic and possibly, ex-tend the healthy lives of dogs and cats.The bottom line is this: in a pet

emergency, minutes, even seconds,count. By completing a Pet Tech class,you increase the chances of becominga true lifesaver for your pet.“Thom is one of the most conscien-

MeetThomSomes:ThePetSafetyGuyThis Carlsbad resident has saved thousands of pets

with his hands-on pet first aid training.

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tious people I’ve met,” says Bob Burnell,a police officer in Boynton Beach,Florida as well as a professional dogtrainer and master Pet Tech instructor.“It’s a treat to see Thom in action in aclass. He talks fast, so you must listencarefully, but he is extremely knowl-edgeable and his teaching techniqueis engaging and motivating. You cantell that he is very passionate aboutkeeping pets safe.”Somes has been in the human med-

ical field for about 30 years and servesas an American Heart Association BasicLife Support instructor and a MedicFirst Aid Corporate trainer. And, he hasalways loved pets, but he can pinpointwhen his medical training expanded toinclude pet first aid.It was 1994 and Somes was teaching

human first aid and CPR when a studentcame up to him after class and inquired,“Will this work on my dog?”“I realized right then that there was a

major void in pet safety that needed tobe filled. We needed a 9ll for pets andthat led me to creating Pet Tech,” says

Somes, who proudly acknowledges thePet Tech’s first family that includes hiswife, Cindy and their son, Parker. And,of course, their rescued Chihuahuanamed Rio. Attend a Pet Tech class and be pre-

pared to participate. You will learn howto safely approach an injured pet. That’swhere the “Doggie, doggie, are youok?” slogan originates. Students standabout three feet from a demo dog on theground and in unison, tap their feet asthey shout out that slogan.“We emphasize in our classes that

people need to use their heads, protecttheir hands and come from the heart,”says Somes. “We stomp and shout be-fore touching a downed pet to keepourselves safe.”During the day-long class, students

learn dozens of skills, including per-forming CPR and rescue breathing,stopping bleeding, treating choking,inducing vomiting for poisoned petsand much more. One of the biggest

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Five FunFacts

about Thom SomesThe Pet Safety Guy™

1. He comes from a familywith many named Thomas,Tommy and Tom, so to dis-tinguish himself, he spellshis first name, Thom.

2. His home city is Lansing,Michigan, and he has livedin Cancun, Mexico.

3. In his 20s, he put his scubadiving skills to use andearned pay by cleaningthe bottoms of yachts.

4. He once worked with moti-vational speaker and best-selling self-help author TonyRobbins.

5. He – and his wife, Cindyand son, Parker -- are quitetalented at making deli-cious homemade jerky.

The Pet Tech Instructor Training is a comprehensive, three-day, interactive program. Instructors learnthe necessary skills and teaching methods to properly train pet owners in first aid and care. Thiscourse includes training in the identification and evaluation of the signs and symptoms a pet maydevelop and the appropriate actions to be taken for proper emergency medical treatment.

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walk-away skills is Pet Tech’s Snout-to-Tail wellness assessmentthat teaches students how to really know their pets and beable to recognize early signs of illness or injury. Upon completion,students earn two-year certification in pet CPR, first aid andcare.The curriculum follows pet first aid guidelines established

by leading critical care and emergency care veterinarians.Somes alerts his army of instructors whenever there are newpet first aid protocols. A big change this year has been the waypeople perform CPR on dogs and cats. “It is important that we stay current in teaching pet first aid,”

says Somes. “Our role is to stabilize and immobilize pets so thatthey can be taken promptly to veterinary clinics to be treated.”Somes is constantly striving to improve and expand ways to

educate people about pet first aid. In addition to the hands-onclasses, Somes also created the Pet Tech PetSaver App. Avail-able for a one-time fee of $4.99, the PetSaver App can bedownloaded on Android phones, Windows 7 as well asApple’s iPhone, iPod and iPad.“With a push of a button and a swipe of your finger, you will

have instant access to your pet’s health and safety,” declaresSomes. “It’s like having a PetSaver class in your pocket.”The app provides written and audio pet first aid instructions,

offers ways to download your pet’s medical records, locate thenearest veterinary clinic, identify items you need for a pet first-aid kit and much more. He is also working on e-book versions of his Know Your Pet’s

Health book and creating instructional videos to expand accu-rate information on pet first aid and wellness. Classes taught inSpanish are also available.“We are a very mobile society and more people today love

taking their pets everywhere,” says Somes. “I firmly believethat if in the course of your day, you put your hand on a dog orcat, than you should be trained in pet first aid. It is the best giftthat we can give our pets.”Meet Thom Somes. He truly is The Pet Safety Guy™. Find

out for yourself by visiting www.pettech.net.

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Thom Somes motivates and inspires his students.

PetTech PetSaver AppAvailable for the Android,iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Windows 7 phones.

It’s like having “A PetSaver in yourPocket™.” With a push of a buttonand a swipe of your finger you willhave instant access to your pet’shealth and safety.

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Scent marking is a very normal and commonbehavior particularly in male dogs, but becomesa big problem when marking occurs in the

home. Dogs mark to advertise their presence or toclaim territory and resources. Pheromones in urineand feces contain chemical messages that pass oninformation about the marker such as age, sex, healthand reproductive status. Even though urination hasa competitive component, it can also occur if a dogis over stimulated, for example, during or aftervigorous play, or if a dog becomes anxious in aparticular situation, such as when a person leaves.This common expression of anxiety in dogs is oftenmistaken for spite, resulting in punishment that onlyserves to increase anxious behavior.Both sexes scent mark, but intact males are the

worst offenders as signaling sexual availability andclaiming territory is ‘encouraged’ by the presence oftestosterone. In many cases, neutering can significantlyreduce the desire to scent mark, but some dogscontinue even after they have been neutered. Re-sources such as toys, food bowls, chew treats, bonesand beds are the most likely objects to be marked andin some cases, a dog will actually mark a person orsomething that smells heavily of that person such asa sofa or bed.Scent marking is more common in multi-dog

households where dogs compete for space, resourcesand human attention and even though this is a dif-ficult behavior to work with, progress can be madeby taking the following steps. Remove high-valueresources that encourage competitive marking and donot allow the dog or dogs who scent mark to roamfree around the home. Take the dogs to a dog-proofedroom or crate when you are unable to actively super-

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Renowned Dog Trainer Victoria Stilwell:

How to Curb Scent Marking Born and raised in Wimbledon, England,Victoria Stilwell is one of the world's mostrecognized and respected dog trainers,reaching audiences in over 50 countries.

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vise them, in order to prevent access to favorite marking spots.Avoid competitive or vigorous play indoors as excess activityencourages urination and if a dog is about to mark, interruptthe behavior with a short vocal noise and immediately directthe dog onto something more positive or take him outside. Helpa marking dog succeed by taking him to new and different areason walks. This will encourage him to mark outside rather thanin the home.Teaching older dogs who are not housebroken to toilet

appropriately can also be a challenge. Most dogs raised in anormal domestic situation respond well to a good toiletingschedule, but those who have lived in puppy mills are noto-riously difficult to teach. Dogs are essentially clean animalsand do not like to toilet where they sleep and eat, but becauseof cramped conditions, puppy mill dogs are forced to do justthat. Transitioning into a home is therefore problematic andmakes crate training, a usually successful way to toilet train adog, much less effective. However even puppy mill dogs can betaught to toilet appropriately with a good schedule that relieson going back to basics and allowing access to outside areasevery hour and then gradually building up to less frequenttrips as the dog builds up control. Following a schedule buildsup a ritual of behavior that eventually becomes predictable andreliable. Every dog needs to feel confident about toileting andpunishing accidents will only scare the dog into finding waysof toileting in secret. Human patience and sensitivity are thekeys to success.Need a trainer?Contact these local Victoria Stilwell-licensed dogtrainers:Linda Michaels, MA, www.DogPsychologistOnCall.com (serves La Jollato Carlsbad) and Julie Schmitt, www.OutnAboutDogTraining.com(serves San Diego).

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Train Your Dog Positively isavailable online atAmazon.com or on Victoria’swebsite, http://positively.com.

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Did you know that all sick animalsexhibit changes in their behavior?Lethargic pets are more sluggish

than usual. It’s different from beingsleepy at normal times of day; think oflethargy as being abnormally tiredduring the active hours of your pet’sday. Lethargy and hiding behaviorsprobably function to conserve energyso the body’s natural defenses can focuson healing, or at least on staying alivetemporarily. Animals who are not feeling well will

often retreat to quiet or even hiddenplaces in your home. Pets who roamfreely outdoors (not a good idea for catsor dogs) and become ill may not returnhome. They might seek shelter out-doors or they could become victims topredators and other dangers because oftheir weakened state.Other behavior changes associated

with illness include lameness, loss ofappetite, vomiting, house soiling,aggressiveness, destructiveness, anxiety,self-destructiveness (like overgroomingor tail chasing, for instance), pacing, star-ing, hyperactivity…well, pretty muchanything you can think of really.It’s always a good idea to err on the

side of caution if your pet’s behaviorchanges from what you recognize asnormal. They might feel better bymorning; on the other hand, they mightnot. Waiting too long can sometimes bea matter of life and death. Trust yourinstinct. If you think something iswrong, it probably is. Your pet can't ver-balize where he hurts, so contact yourveterinarian. If your veterinarian determines that

there is no underlying physical problem,a referral to a veterinary behavioristmight be the next step. Even though alldiseases are accompanied by behaviordisruptions, not all behavior problemshave an underlying medical disorder.And that’s why board-certified vet-erinary behaviorists are such uniqueresources. We can help you and yourprimary care veterinarian to figure theproblems out and make things rightagain for you and your pet.

Dr. Stefanie Schwartzis a board-certifiedveterinary behavioristbased in SouthernCalifornia. She seespatients at CaliforniaVeterinary Specialistsin Carlsbad and at TheVeterinary NeurologyCenter in Tustin, CA.

For more information, please call (949) 342-6644 or visit http://petbehavior.org/.

Behavior Bytes

Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, MSc, DACVBVeterinary Behavior [email protected]

Behavior of Sick Animals

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For many of us, our dogs are our best friend, child andpartner for play. Our canine friends greet us whenwe come home, sit with us when we eat our dinnerand cuddle with us before bedtime. They providecomfort without saying anything at all. For these rea-

sons and many more, we would do anything to keep themhappy and healthy.Over the past three years, San Diego–area dog lovers have

shown their love for their best friends by taking a stand againstcancer, a disease that takes the lives of too many dogs. MagaliWright spearheaded the local movement when she first ralliedlocal volunteers in 2010 to create the San Diego K9 CancerWalk benefiting Morris Animal Foundation. In February of that year, Magali Wright lost her dog, Teeka,

to lymphoma just two days after Teeka’s 11th birthday. Wrightlearned that cancer is very serious for dogs—and all too com-mon. In fact, cancer is the No. 1 cause of death in dogs over theage of 2. Half of all dogs will get cancer, and one in four will dieof it. It amazed Wright that Morris Animal Foundation, a non-

profit that invests in animal health science, is leading the ef-fort to find a cure by funding canine cancer studies worldwide.She made it her mission to gather her friends and communitymembers to raise awareness and funds to fight this horriblediease. Since then, Wright and her team of dedicated volun-teers and loyal donors have raised nearly $150,000 for theFoundation’s canine cancer research. At this year’s walk in February, more than 600 dog lovers

joined together once again at Walnut Grove Park in San Mar-cos. The day included agility events, local vendors, a photobooth sponsored by the Orvis Company, advice from manylocal veterinarians, a beautiful walk and a time to rememberthose who had been lost to canine cancer.

Morris Animal Foundation would like to thank Wright andall of the amazing volunteers and donors in the San Diego area. “We are so grateful to all of our wonderful K9 Cancer Walk

supporters,” said Kate O’Brien, Morris Animal Foundation’sevent specialist. “The passion that Magali and her team havehas brought so many people and their dogs together. It is trulyremarkable.”If you would like to help take a stand against canine cancer,

visit www.MorrisAnimalFoundation.org today!

Be Your Pet’s Health Ally!

760-433-3480www.petfirstaid4u.com

Pet First Aid/CPR classeswith a real cat and dog!

San Diego Dog Lovers Committedto Curing Canine Cancer

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Since 2010, Magali Wright has led the San Diego K9 Cancer Walk to ben-efit the Morris Animal Foundation.

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Arden Moore, ACCBC, ADCBCPet trend, behavior and safety [email protected]

Play it Safe – For Your Pet’s Sake!

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Ah,these days, it is defi-nitely a dog’s life.Why, I know friends

who brag that they have designer out-fits for each day of the week for theirdogs. I can identify swank places allacross the country with chefs whoprepare five-star menus for visitingcanines. And, the hottest trend amongprofessional pet groomers is adorningcats and dogs in a rainbow patternof colors using pet-friendly dyes. Ikid you not.Yes, we do love to pamper our pets.

But the best ways we can show ourpets how much we care for them areto provide healthy food, one-on-oneattention and keep them safe. April isPet First Aid and Safety Awarenessmonth. Give your pet a priceless giftby enrolling in a pet first aid and CPRclass. In an emergency when minutescount, knowing what to do to stabilizeand immobilize your pet so you can gethim to your veterinarian is worth farmore than showering your pet with thelatest outfit, designer bowl or toy.For most of my pet career, I’ve

focused on achieving harmony inpet households as a certified animalbehavior consultant. But I realized thatI was missing a big piece of the pet-caring puzzle: knowing pet first aid. So,I became an instructor with Pet Tech,the world’s leading hands-on pet firstaid/CPR and wellness program andearlier this year, I advanced to become a

master instructor so that I can now pro-vide 3-day training for people interestedin becoming instructors.What makes my classes special is that

in addition to the stuffed demo dogsavailable to each student, I also partnerup with a talented tandem: my cat, Zekiand my dog, Chipper. My students getto practice finding a pulse, checking thecapillary refill, brushing teeth, puttingon safety restraint muzzles and muchmore on Zeki and Chipper, trueteacher’s pets. They happily work forhealthy treats and praise. Word of their talents is getting out:

we have traveled to Palm Desert, Dal-las, Las Vegas and beyond to teach petfirst aid classes. We are setting up tripsto Louisiana and North Carolina laterthis year. Fortunately, Zeki thrives as atravel kitty who adapts quickly to new-comers and new surroundings – espe-cially when I provide her favorite treat:low-sodium, deli turkey. Chipper hastraveled coast-to coast with me andloves to perform in front of crowds, bigand small. Our pet first aid classes are about 6

½ hours in length and we limit thenumber of students to about 10 to

ensure everyone gets plenty of hands-on training. You will learn dozens ofinvaluable skills. All of our teachingprotocols are endorsed and reviewedby leading emergency and critical careveterinarians. I enjoy customizing my classes to

meet the special needs and interest ofmy students. In the past two years, I’vetaught pet first aid to professional petsitters, dog walkers, breed rescuegroups, cat show judges, boardingkennel staff, groomers, veterinarytechnicians and concerned pet parents.My goal is to help students replace

feelings of panic and “I-don’t-know”with can-do action that may save theirpets’ lives. I also show how pet parentscan become pet detectives and save onveterinary bills and possibly, extend thelives of their pets by knowing how torecognize early signs of health prob-lems and how to pet proof their homes.And, yes we do cover nutrition, dentaland offer ageless advice for senior pets. Our graduation ceremonies often

find students jostling to hold Zeki orhug Chipper for the group photo. Allstudents earn two-year certifications inpet first aid. And graduates have

Play it Safe – For Your Pet’s Sake!

Pet Tech master certified instructor Arden Moore (left) and her talented four-legged teachingassistants Chipper and Zeki happily pose with a recent graduating class of students who completedthe pet first aid/CPR and safety class in Palm Desert.

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Founder of Four LeggedLife.com and creator of Na-tional Dog Party Day,Arden Moore is an animalbehavior consultant, best-selling author, professionalspeaker and certified pet

first aid master instructor. Enroll in her petfirst aid classes to earn certification. And, geta double dose of Arden each week on the airas she hosts the Oh Behave Show on Pet LifeRadio and Four Legged Life on Radio Pet LadyNetwork. For more information, please visitwww.fourleggedlife.com, www.petfirstaid4u.com, www.petliferadio.com/be-have.html and www.radiopetlady.com.

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shared success stories with me of howthey put their skills to use to controlbleeding, treat for bee stings, addresschoking and recognize early signs ofheat stroke in their pets. One evensuccessfully performed CPR to reviveher dog who collapsed. I invite you to ‘sniff’ around my pet

first aid site: www.petfirstaid4u.com aswell as my primary site: www.four-leggedlife.com. I’m happy to workwith various pet groups on showingyou how to be a loving life-saver toyour special pet. San Diego is definitelyone of the best pet places on the planet.And together, we can make it one of thesafest by knowing pet first aid.

Zeki gives students in Arden Moore’s pet first aid classes the chance to practice their skills on a cat.Here she poses after a student fits her with a blue safety muzzle.

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My five adopted children are the joysof my life.And one of the biggest joys for our

family is our adopted pets.All of us love to play and wrestle

with our Boxer, Cutie Patootie. Andalthough our adopted turtle is not asplayful, Yertle has a place in our hearts.Our dear, departed Persian cats,

Ashley and Bijou, lived long andhappy lives after we rescued them. Infact, Cutie Patootie is from the SanDiego animal shelter.I love animals, so it’s appropriate that

as a County Supervisor, one of my rolesis to set policy for the largest pet agencyin the region — the Department ofAnimal Services. The departmentserves all of the unincorporated area aswell as six cities: San Diego, Carlsbad,Del Mar, Encinitas, Santee and SolanaBeach. The coverage area comprises4,000 square miles.My office works closely with the

department, which operates shelters inCarlsbad, San Diego and Bonita. Incooperation with numerous nonprofitgroups, the county places hundreds ofpets up for adoption every year.This is an especially busy time, be-

cause the arrival of spring brings thearrival of kitten season. Animal Services Director Dawn

Danielson says special programs andcoupons provide ways for the publicto help with this seasonal influx of 19

kittens a day to county shelters.The “Tweenie Program” places

orphaned kittens between four andeight weeks of age into temporary fosterhomes. County shelters may not placekittens up for adoption until they areeight weeks old. That’s why we look forthe loving environment of fosterhomes.“We provide the food, kitty litter and

toys,” Dawn says. “All we need fromour foster parents is to give the kittens

a safe place to live and plenty of love.”At eight weeks, the kittens are re-

turned to the department for shots,alteration and to be made availablefor permanent adoption. Kitten season – and the great num-

bers of kittens it brings – illustrateshow important it is to spay and neuteryour pets. To encourage that, thecounty is offering a $100 coupon tospay female cats.Also available are $100 coupons to

spay female pit bulls and Chihuahuas– the dogs who populate county sheltersin the highest numbers. Other couponsare available for male dogs and forother breeds.Just contact our Department of

Animal Services at (619) 767-2675 orvisit www.sddac.com.Supervisor Dave Roberts represents

District Three on the San DiegoCounty Board of Supervisors.Contacthim at (619) 531-5533, follow him onFacebook and Twitter, and visit himonline: www.supervisordaveroberts.com

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Finding Homes for ‘Tweenies’ B y S U P E R V I S O R D A V E R O B E R T S

Supervisor Dave Roberts representsDistrict Three on the San DiegoCounty Board of Supervisors.

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HAPPILYEVERADOPTEDSTORIES

Smiley came to the San Diego Hu-mane Society’s North Campus afterhe was found in Oceanside wear-

ing a spiked collar and dragging amakeshift leash someone had fashionedout of a belt. With his adorable anticsand friendly nature, the 10-year-old Pitmix quickly became a staff favorite.Smiles would follow wherever he went,especially anytime he played with atoy, entertaining himself by flinging itinto the air and happily prancing afterto retrieve it. Smiley suffered from several medical

ailments, including a heart murmur anddental disease, which presented himwith challenges in finding just the righthome to provide the care that he neededand the love he deserved.Fortunately, both were found when a

couple came to look for a new dog com-panion. They saw Smiley and were im-mediately smitten. So much so, thatneither his age nor any of his medicalchallenges gave them half a pause. Theyhad found their dog, and Smiley had fi-nally found a family who could see whatan amazing guy he is. And that is defi-nitely something to smile about. “Everything is going great! Smiley has

brought so much more love into our fam-ily. My husband and I find ourselves ex-tremely blessed to have won the heart ofan older dog. He loves his new foreverhome and is quickly becoming spoiled.Our little man became Mr. Personality athis new vet’s office! The staff fell in lovewith him just as quickly as my husbandand I. He loves laying in the sun andplaying with his squeaky toys! He is sureto keep us on our toes with his intelli-gence and wittiness and is sure to makeit clear to everyone that he is a lapdog!!My husband and I are beyond delightedwith our new member of the family!”

About the San Diego Humane Society & SPCAThe San Diego Humane Society offers San Diegans a wide range of programs and services thatstrengthen the human-animal bond, prevent animal cruelty/neglect, provide medical care andeducate the community on the humane treatment of animals. www.sdhumane.org.

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My two yellow Labradors lovegoing to the vet. They actu-ally pull me in that direction

when we are near the office. Yes, itsounds unusual, but there are a fewminor caveats to that. First of all, bothare Guide Dogs. Musket, who is 12 andretired, and Saffron, 2, are a little food-driven, in the same way that the PacificOcean has a little water in it. When we go to the veterinary clinic

or even just pass by, they turn to thedoor and want to go in. Usually I’llagree and we’ll step in to say hello.Well, that’s what I do. The dogs take meright to the counter and assume ‘thePose.’ Sitting there with big soft browneyes, they wait until they are recog-nized. Of course this only takes a mil-lisecond. Musket and Saffron arefamous at Carmel Mountain Ranch Vet-erinary Hospital. The instant we walkin, we are greeted. Well the dog is. I’mjust the driver, so to speak. “Hi Mus-ket!” Or “Hello, Princess Saffron!” asthe case may be.The reason the dogs like going to the

vet clinic is on the counter: A bowl ofhealthy treats. “Do you want a treat?”Well, duh.Okay, so that’s the routine on any

given day. But occasionally, Musket orSaffron will need to visit the vet for acheckup. Sure I know it’s silly, but forsome strange reason they can’t figure, Ilike them to be fit and healthy. That’swhen the equation changes. Our veterinarian, Dr. Elizabeth Gray,

is a wonderful and gifted doctor. She

loves all animals, but it’s not hard to tellshe has a special love for my two GuideDogs. She thinks they’re wonderful,cute, intelligent and very funny.When Musket and I first started

working together in the spring of 2002I brought him to Dr. Gray for an initialcheckup. He liked her just fine. He co-operated, letting her poke and prod, lis-ten and look. No problem. That is, rightup to the moment she reached for histail and slipped the thermometer in-side. In that instant Musket gained awhole new perspective on Dr. Gray.I mean, he knew she liked him, but

not in that way. He just wanted to be

friends. From that point on, he nevertook his eyes off her hands. Musket, like most intelligent dogs,

has a very good memory. A year later Itook him for another checkup. All wentwell until she reached for the ther-mometer. Then all bets were off. Musket backed up. Not just away,

but into a corner. He literally jammedhis butt, tail and all, into a corner of thefloor like he was trying to plug a holein the dike. It was the funniest thingwe’d ever seen. I could just hear himthinking, “Okay lady, just keep yourhands where I can see them. My teethare registered with the FBI as deadlyweapons, don’t make me use them.”It was to no avail. Even his loving,

devoted Daddy turned traitor bymoving him away from the wall andholding him.But if you’ll forgive the awful pun, all

was well in the end.Sorry, couldn’t resist.Back to the story. As the years went

on, Musket and the wonderful staff adCMRVH grew to love one another.Musket tended to gain weight (reasonomitted to protect the guilty) so when

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MARK CARLSON livesin San Diego with with hiswife, Jane and GuideDogs Musket and Saffron.A docent at the San DiegoAir & Space Museum andaviation historian, Markwrites for several nationalaviation magazines. He isa featured speaker for

many local adult education programs. His firstbook, ‘Confessions of a Guide Dog – The BlondeLeading the Blind’ is a humorous memoir aboutthe adventures of life with Musket. It is availableonline at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.comand iUniverse.com. Contact Mark, Musket andSaffron at www.musketmania.com.

we were passing by, I often stopped in tohave him weighed. He learned reallyquickly that if he jumped on the scale, hegot a treat. The only problem was, after hefinished inhaling that one, he jumpedback on the scale. Musket has had a few health problems

over the years, two of which were veryworrisome. In 2009, he had a seizure dur-ing the night. My wife Jane and I didn’tknow what was happening. We took himto an all-night emergency vet clinic inPoway, and the doctors there explainedthat seizures sometimes happen to dogs.If it didn’t happen more than once a yearit was nothing to be concerned about. Sofar, that was the only time.We once thought he might have cancer.

It was pretty certain there was a growthin his rectum that should be examined.But in the end (there I go again), theyfound nothing.I consider myself lucky to have a good

veterinarian to take care of my dogs. Ithas been a comfort to know there arecaring and qualified team will handleboth the routine and critical matters withequal skill.Musket is now retired and doesn’t get

the exercise he used to when workingdaily with me. But I still take him forwalks using my cane. Saffron, my new Guide Dog, is just as

precocious and lovable as Musket and hasalready won the hearts of the kind folksat CMRVH. It sounds like an advertise-ment, but it’s really just my way of sayingthank you to Dr. Gray, Dr. Hornstein,Melissa, Menaya, Denise, Vanessa, Kim,Veronica and all the others for what they do.I know my dogs will love going there,

just as long as the treats hold out.

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BUSINESS LISTINGSList your Business, call (619) 573-5615

County of San Diego Department of Animal Services(619) 767-2675 • www.sddac.com

Dog Beach Dog WashDo-It-Yourself•Service•Accessories4933 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107(619) 523-1700 http://www.dogwash.com

Kittycare La JollaProfessional Pet SittersExperience with Special Needs AnimalsCertified Pet First Aid & CPR(858) 352-6988 • [email protected]

Home Buddies by Camp Bow WowDog Walking, Pet Sitting & Dog TrainingBonded and Insured (619) 889-7767www.myhomebuddies.com/LaJolla

EasyTurf A Field Turf CompanyRequest a FREE DESIGN consultation2750 La Mirada Dr, Vista, CA 920811-800-550-7270www.sdpets.easyturf.com

Behavior Buddies by Camp Bow WowDog Training, Dog Walking & Pet SittingBonded and Insured(619) 889-7767www.myhomebuddies.com/LaJolla

Four Legged LifePet event speaker Arden MooreDog/cat behavior consultsHost dog parties • (760) 433-3480www.fourleggedlife.com

California Veterinary Specialists 2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008,(760) 431-2273 • 7 days 24 hrs.www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com

Leashes and LovePet Sitting and Dog Walking CompanyServing San Diego and surrounding areas(619) 296-4928www.leashesandlove.com

Garden Hazards to AvoidIf you suspect your pet has ingested any of the following,

even in small amounts, Dr. Benson warns you to seekimmediate emergency veterinary care.

PESTICIDES:Dr. Benson suggests reading pesticide labels to avoidharmful ingredients. She adds that rat bait and snail bait are particu-larly lethal to pets, but all pesticides should be purchased with extremecaution. Zinc phosphide, usually found in rat bait and insecticides, cancause severe gastrointestinal symptoms in pets and rapidly lead todeath. Metaldehyde, a chemical in snail bait, is also very deadly. Otheringredients to avoid include bromethalin and cholecalciferol, as well asanticoagulants such as diphacinone, warfarin and brodifacoum.

LILIES: “Lilies are beautiful for humans but very ugly for cats,” saysDr. Benson. “Ingestion of any part of the plant, even in trace amounts,can cause acute renal failure, a deadly condition.”

COCOA MULCH: This type of mulch contains cacao, the same pet-toxic ingredient found in chocolate.

SAGO PALMS:The seeds are the most toxic part of this popular treebut ingesting any part can be deadly.

DAFFODILS:Small amounts may cause vomiting and diarrhea, saysDr. Benson, but ingestion of a large amount or consumption of thebulb of these flowers is highly toxic.

G r o w n w i t h L o v e :

Lifesaving Tips for Pet-Safe GardeningB y K I M B E R L Y J O N E S | S A N D I E G O P E T S

Spring is here and, for many San Diegans, that means time to plant a garden.For pet owners, smart gardening is all about being mindful of plants,flowers and pesticides that can be harmful, and even lethal, to pets.

Dr. Elizabeth Benson, DVM of Valley Center Veterinary Clinic has seen manysevere toxicity cases in her clinic as a result of pets ingesting something in the garden.Before you start tilling and toiling, take note of the gardening hazards she recommends

pet owners avoid, for a garden that is friendly - not frightening – to your pets.

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ADDITIONAL FLOWERS: Dr. Benson also recommends avoidingoleanders, azaleas and Swiss cheese plant in your garden, which allaffect your pet’s heart.

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:Many garden-grown foods can alsopose a danger to pets. Mushrooms are especially toxic and result in a lotof veterinary visits, according to Dr. Benson. She also recommendsbeing careful with pit-bearing fruits, like cherries, plums and peaches,the pits of which release poisonous cyanide if chewed. Grapes are alsodangerous.

MORE INFORMATION ON PET-SAFE GARDENING,including a complete listing of toxic and non-toxic plants, can befound on the ASPCA’s website at www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/pet-safe-gardening.aspx.

Seeking Care for a Poisoned PetSymptoms of pesticide poisoning vary widely, according to

Dr. Benson, and include vomiting, diarrhea, dark black-coloredstool, blood in the stool, weakness, depression, loss of appetite,increased salivation, yellowing of skin or eyes (if the liver isaffected) bruising, pale gums, difficulty breathing, muscletremors and seizures.“Symptoms can escalate very quickly so treatment should al-

ways be sought at the onset of symptoms,” says Dr. Benson.

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SD House Rabbit Society(858) 356-4286www.SanDiegoRabbits.org

Puptown Doggy Daycare205 16th Street.San Diego, CA 92101(619) 234-5278 www.puptown.net

Project WildlifeWildlife Rehabilitation and Education887 1/2 Sherman Street, SD, CA 92110Wildlife Information Line 619-225-9453www.projectwildlife.org

The Total Dog, Swim & Gym3060 Industry St., Ste. 108Oceanside, CA • 760-721-1DOG (1364)www.mytotaldog.com

Leash Your FitnessFitness class for you and your DOG.Classes / events throughtout San Diego.619-822-3296http://www.LeashYourFitness.com

Linda Michaels, MAVictoria Stilwell-licensedPrivate/Customized Force-free Dog TrainingLa Jolla to Carlsbad (858) 259-9663www.DogPsychologistOnCall.com

National Cat Protection SocietyA shelter whose mission is dedicatedto the protection and welfare of cats.9031 Birch St. • Spring Valley(619) 469-8771 • http://natcat.org

Pet First Aid 4 UDog and cat 1st aid, CPR classesHands-on training. Earn certificate.Throughout S.D. • (760) 433-3480www.petfirstaid4u.com

San Diego Humane Society & SPCA(619) 299-7012www.sdhumane.org

Pet-Friendly Pest PreventionSan Diego Master Gardener and pet-safe gardening expert

Judy Macomber shares some of her best tips for controllingpests without compromising your pets. Macomber recommends allowing beneficial bugs, such as la-

dybugs, to do the work of getting rid of bugs that are harmfulto your garden. To do this, she suggests getting your garden inbalance by ceasing all poisonous petsicides, which will thengive the “good” bugs a chance to find your garden so they canrun the “bad” bugs out.Choose hearty flowers that natu-

rally fend off pests. Pyrethrumsare known as nature’s repel-lant, according to Ma-comber. Other greatflowers that add lots ofcolor and lots of pest pro-tection includemarigolds, nasturtiums,geraniums and petunias.Macomber recommendsplanting these amongyour vegetables foradded protection. Blood meal, a natural fer-

tilizer available where gar-dening supplies are sold, can beused to repel many animals, suchas rabbits and deer. Crushed mothballs mixed with cayenne pep-

per can deter many small rodents and even snakes. In fact, hotpepper, sprayed on plants, is hard for most bugs to handle. Lastly, many strong-smelling herbs, such as mint, rosemary,

opal basil, tansy and coriander, planted throughout the garden,will repel insects, according to Macomber. If you must purchase packaged pesticides, Macomber rec-

ommends buying organic brands, such as EcoSmart, and look-ing for the words “pet safe” on the packaging.

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Emergency HospitalsBONITA/CHULA VISTAPet Emergency & SpecialtyCenter of South County (619) 591-4802885 Canarios Court, #108, Chula Vista, CA 91910 www.PESCSanDiego.com

CARLSBADCalifornia Veterinary Specialists7 days 24 hours (760) 431-2273 2310 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008, www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com

ENCINITASVCA North Coast Veterinary & Emergency(760) 632-1072 414 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024, www.VCANorthCoast.com

ESCONDIDOAnimal Urgent Care of Escondido 7 Days 24 hours (760) 738-9600 2430-A S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025, www.AUC.US.com

KEARNY MESA/CLAIREMONTAnimal ER of San Diego (858) 569-06005610 Kearny Mesa Road, San Diego, CA 92111 M-F 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sat/Sun 24 hours

LA MESAPet Emergency & Specialty Center 7 Days 24 hours (619) 462-4800 5232 Jackson Drive #105, La Mesa, CA 91942, www.PESCSanDiego.com

MISSION VALLEYVCA Emergency Animal Hospital7 Days 24 hours (619) 299-24002317 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA 92108www.VCAEmergency.com

MURRIETACalifornia Veterinary Specialists7 days 24 hours (951) 600-9803 25100 Hancock Ave. #116, Murrieta, CA 92562, www.CaliforniaVeterinarySpecialists.com

OCEANSIDEMission Animal & Bird Hospital 7 Days 24 hours (760) 433-3763 655 Benet Rd., Oceanside, CA 92058 www.missionanimal.com

POWAYAnimal Emergency Clinic (858) 748-738712775 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 M-F 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sat. Sun. 24 hourswww.AnimalEmergencySD.com

SAN MARCOSVeterinary Specialty Hospital(760) 466-0600 2055 Montiel Road, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069www.vshsd.com

SORRENTO VALLEYVeterinary Specialty Hospital7 Days 24 hours (858) 875-750010435 Sorrento Valley Road., San Diego, CA 92121www.VSHSD.com

Animal Shelters & Humane SocietiesACCEPT STRAYS & HAVE ADOPTION

BAY PARK/MISSION VALLEYCounty Animal Services5480 Gaines St., CA 92110 (619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tues-Sat 9:30am to 5:30pm

BONITACounty Animal Services5821 Sweetwater Road, CA 91902 (619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

CAMP PENDLETONCamp Pendleton Animal Shelter4th St. Area 25 Bldg. 25132 CA 92054 (760) 725-8120

CARLSBADCounty Animal Services2481 Palomar Airport Road, CA 92011 619) 767-2675www.sddac.com Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

CHULA VISTACity of Chula Vista Animal Shelter 130 Beyer Way, CA 91911 (619) 691-5123www.cvacf.org Hours: Sun & Mon Closed, Tue-Fri 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

CORONADOAnimal Care Facility1395 First Street, Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7371Hours: 7 days 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

EL CAJONCity of El Cajon Animal Shelter 1275 N. Marshall Ave., CA 92020 (619) 441-1580Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

ESCONDIDOEscondido Humane Society 3450 E. Valley Parkway, CA 92027 (760) 888-2275 www.EscondidoHumaneSociety.orgHours: 7 days 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

OCEANSIDESan Diego Humane Society-North (For dogs)2905 San Luis Rey Road, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012www.SDHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

San Diego Humane Society-North (For cats )572 Airport Road, CA 92058 (619) 299-7012www.SDHumane.org Hours: 7 days 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ACCEPT OWNER RELINQUISHED ANIMALSBAY PARK/MISSION VALLEYSan Diego Humane Society-San Diego Campus5500 Gaines Street, CA 92110 (619) 299-7012 www.SDHumane.org Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat-Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m.EL CAJONFriends of Cats15587 Olde Highway 80, CA, 92021 (619) 561-0361www.FriendsofCats.org Hours: Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ENCINITASRancho Coastal Humane Society389 Requeza Street, CA 92024 (760) 753-6413 www.sdpets.orgHours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tue 11:30 a.m-5 p.m.

RANCHO SANTA FEHelen Woodward Animal Center 6461 El Apajo Road, CA 92067 (858) 756-4117 www.AnimalCenter.org Hours: 7 days 11 a.m.-6 p.m.SPRING VALLEYNational Cat Protection Society9031 Birch Street, CA 91977 (619) 469-8771www.NatCat.org Hours: Tue-Sat noon-5 p.m.

A Passion For Paws (Akita Rescue)(818) 925-4827 www.AP assionForPaws.org

Baja Dog Rescue(619) 407-9372 www.bajadogrescue.org

The Barking Lot (619) 796-2253 www.thebarkinglot.net

Cat Adoption Service(760) 550-2287 www.sdcats.org

Chihuahua Rescue of San Diegowww.ChihuahuaRescueofSanDiego.com

Forgotten Paws Animal Rescuewww.forgottenpaws.org

Furry Fosters858-848-PETS (7387) http://furryfoster.com

German Shorthaired Pointer Rescuewww.GSP-Rescue.org

Greyhound Connectionwww.GreyhoundConnection.org

Independent Therapy Dogs, Inc.https://sites.google.com/site/idtdinc/

It’s The Pits (Specializing in the Bully Breeds)(858) 484-0985 http://itsthepits.rescuegroups.org

Last Chance at Life All Breed Animal Rescue(760) 433-3763 x224 (Schedule an appointment)www.lastchanceatlife.org

List Srv 4 Therapy Dog [email protected]

Open Arms Rescue(760) 470-7643 www.openarmsrescue.org

Operation Greyhound(619) 588-6611 www.OperationGreyhound.com

Paws of Coronado(619) 522-7371 www.PawsOfCoronado.org

Pit Bull Rescue of San Diego(858) 693-7331 www.PitBullRescueSanDiego.com

Rescue House(760) 591-1211 www.rescuehouse.org

San Diego House Rabbit Society(858) 356-4286 www.SanDiegoRabbits.org

San Diego Spaniel Rescue(619) 922-0545 www.sdsr.org

San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society(619) 593-2123 www.SDTurtle.org

Second Chance Dog Rescue(619) 721-3647http://secondchancedogrescue.org

Upward Dog Rescue(858) 345-2434 www.upwarddogrescue.org

Westie Rescue of California(619) 579-6395 www.WestieRescueCA.com

Wee Companions(619) 934-6007 http://WeeCompanions.org

Rescue & Adoption

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Shelter to Soldier and Sallyand Henry’s Doghouse JoinTogether to Raise FundsApril 26, 2013

Shelter to Soldier ishosting a fundraisingevent at Sally andHenry’s DoghouseBar and Grill on April26 from 5-11 p.m. tohelp defray costs for

shelter dogs that Graham Bloem is com-mitted to saving and training to connectwith soldiers suffering from PTSD. Doglovers interested in assisting soldierswith PTSD may bring their dogs to enjoya great dining and drinking experiencewith the comfort in knowing that a portionof their bill will go directly to Shelter toSoldier to support the non-profit’s cause. www.sallyandhenrysdoghouse.com

A ‘Furry’ Twist on the CarWash Fundraiser

Student-run Newspaper Looks toLocal Dog Wash to Help Reach a Differ-ent Breed of DonorTorrey Pines students worked with a

local dog wash to raise more than $400for their student newspaper in a newspin on the car wash fundraiser model...a dog wash. Twelve students held thewash at family-owned Dirty Dogs with alarge percentage of the proceeds going tothe Torrey Pines high school newspaper,the Falconer.The event took place on Saturday,

March 23 at Dirty Dogs in Torrey Hillswhere the students were first educatedabout washing dogs and then supervisedby the professional washing staff at DirtyDogs. The students, led by staff reporter,Natalie Dunn, took over the self-servetubs and offered dog baths to the com-munity. The students washed more than20 dogs in just a few hours.“The best part for us is seeing kids who

are timid while washing their first dog,develop confidence working with the an-imals. By the end of the event, they werecomfortable and challenging themselvesto wash larger, more time-intensivebreeds.”said Riley Bandy, manager atDirty Dogs.

The Torrey Pines Falconer is the stu-dent-run newspaper of Torrey PinesHigh School. The paper is publishedmonthly and also has a digital versionfound at www.tphsfalconer.comDirty Dogs is a self-serve dog wash

and pet-grooming salon with locations inTorrey Hills and Cardiff-by-the-Sea.www.dirtydogsandmeow.com

ASPCA Sponsors FACEFoundation’s 3rd AnnualEvent - Bags & BaublesThe American Society for the Preven-

tion of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) hasjoined other national and local organiza-tions to sponsor the FACE Foundation’s3rd annual Bags and Baubles fundraiser.This unique event will raise funds to helpFACE save the lives of local family pets. “As a result of America’s economic

struggles in recent years, many pet own-ers have found themselves unable to fi-nance their pets’ emergency care andhave been faced with the heartbreak ofeuthanasia as their only resort. This iswhat we are working so hard to pre-vent,” says FACE’s Executive DirectorStacy Steel. The funds generously donated by the

ASPCA will go a long way to help solvethe problem of “economic euthanasia.”FACE Foundation’s 3rd Annual Bags

& Baubles is a silent auction fundraiserwhere attendees can bid on an array ofover 300 new and “gently loved” de-signer handbags, jewelry, and selectmen’s items while they enjoy wine tast-ing and appetizers. This event will take place on Sunday,

April 28, at a private estate in RanchoSanta Fe. Bags & Baubles is free to attend, but

RSVP is required. For more information,to register, or to make a tax-deductible

handbag or jewelry donation, [email protected], or call 858-450-FACE.The FACE Foundation is a not-for-

profit 501(c)(3) public charity that pro-vides financial assistance for pets in needof critical/emergency veterinary care.www.face4pets.org

New Prime Time Show Devoted to Pets — April 8Pet Lounge, an exciting new San

Diego-based television show featuring avariety of pets and the people who carefor them, will premier April 8 on CoxCable.The half-hour show, which airs at 9

p.m. Monday through Thursday, will fea-ture multiple segments on a variety ofpets and highlight new discoveries in be-havior, nutrition, health and science. Thepilot episode is devoted to travel and fea-tures segments on dog friendly luxuryhotels, a winery devoted to charitabledog causes, and San Diego’s own dogbeaches.Check out a preview of Pet Lounge's

pilot episode: http://ow.ly/jig0tPet Lounge creator Jude Artenstein has

worked tirelessly as a pet activist, andalso founded and organizes California’slargest pet adoption fair, the DoggieStreet Festival, www.doggiestreetfesti-val.org. Using the knowledge she hasgained as a dog lover and a volunteer,she created Pet Lounge in the hopes ofhelping audiences better understand andcare for companion animals.Future episodes will uncover history

and folklore, reveal the human-animalbond and delight in the fun and joy ofmemorable encounters. Segments in-clude a pet psychic, a feature on seniordog adopters, how to fly with your pet,acupressure for pets and a visit to a rap-tor institute.The series will initially be broadcast in

San Diego (Cox Channel 4), Santa Bar-bara (Cox Channel 8), and OrangeCounty (Cox Channel 3) before it ex-pands to other cities nationwide.

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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

April 5-7, 2013Reality RallyReality Rally is weekend of "Fun for Funds"for www.michellesplace.org, a breast can-cer resource center in Temecula.www.realityrally.com

Saturday, April 13, 2013EmBARKaderoBeginning with a 4-Legged-4Krun/walk/roll along the Bay followed by adog festival with vendors and activities.All proceeds will benefit Canine Companions for Independence.www.cci.org/embarkadero

April 19-21, 2013, 10 am - 6 pmAmerica’s Family Pet ExpoThe 24th annual America’s Family PetExpo returns to the OC Fair and EventCenter in Costa Mesa. petexpooc.org

April 20, 2013, 9 am - 2 pmRuth Redmann Paws in the ParkBring your dog for a day of fun at LiveOak Park in Fallbrook. To benefit theFallbrook Animal Sanctuary.www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org

Friday, April 26, 2013, 5 - 11 pmShelter to Soldier FundraiserShelter to Soldier fundraising event atSally and Henry’s Doghouse Bar and Grill. www.sallyandhenrysdoghouse.comSEE STORY PAGE 25

April 26, 27 and 28Horse Ranch ToursTour five ranches and homes to many national champion-titled horses. Enjoydemonstrations and interviews with toptrainers in the breed as well as other festiv-ities. Come share our passion for the Peru-vian Paso Horse. RSVP required, contact:Debbie Pye at [email protected], orcall (858) 674-7340.

Sunday, April 28, 2013, 11 am - 3 pmAvian & Exotic Animal HospitalGrand Opening Celebration

1276 Morena Blvd., SanDiego, CA 92110Please stop by and tour thenew beautiful facility! Enjoyrefreshments while visiting

the doctors and staff. www.drexotic.com

Sunday, April 28, 2013, 1-5 pm3rd Annual Bags & BaublesFACE Foundation presents “Bags andBaubles,” a silent auction of designerhandbags and jewelry benefitting localpets in need! www.face4pets.org

Saturday, May 4, 2013Walk for the AnimalsNCT Park at Liberty StationStart a team today to show your sup-port for animals by raising funds for theSan Diego Humane Society’s annualWalk for the Animals. This year’s Walkfor Animals will be held at a new loca-tion – NCT Park at Liberty Station! Therewill be a pancake breakfast, vendor vil-lage and lots of doggie activities! www.sdhumane.org

Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10 am - 4 pm22nd Annual May PartySuper Hero Pugs!This year's theme is Pug Super Heroesso let the costumes begin! Join the PugRescue San Diego County for raffle,boutique, contests, venders and somuch more at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.www.pugbutts.com

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