Photo: Walking the dog
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
| Walking the dogs at Animal Acres Photo by Jerry Pickard |
News from ShoreDog
Saturday, December 3, 2011
The Tale of the Dog
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Daylight savings time ends this weekend
Friday, November 4, 2011
Spring ahead - fall back.
| Driver's view of dog at night Photo by Diane Hettrick |
Which dog is the Best Shedder? Find out at DogFest, August 13
Saturday, August 6, 2011
- Teacup Trot (under 15 lbs),
- Junior Jaunt (15-25 lbs),
- Middle Weight March (26-50 lbs),
- Big Dog Derby (50+lbs).
- Ahimsa Dog Training
- Alphagraphics
- Aussie Pet Mobile
- Avon
- Bow Wow Fun Towne
- City of Shoreline
- Darwin’s Natural Pet Products
- Dining Dog Café
- DMarie Pet Boutique
- Dog House Dog Parties
- Dr. Elise Thomas Holt, Mobile Holistic Veterinary Services
- Hands To Paws Small Animal Massage
- Haute Portraiture
- Mac’s Macaroons
- Merrick Pet Care
- MudBay
- PAWS
- Peanut Pals Doggie Daycare
- Petpros
- Pupcakes Muffins
- Puppy Dreams NW
- ShoreDog
- Shoreline Surface Water and Environmental Services
- Shorehound Dog Walking Co.
- Smiley Dog
- Spawz Dog
Shoreline DogFest, August 13 - owners welcome, with dog
Monday, July 25, 2011
Found: Maudie the runaway Shih Tzu
Saturday, July 2, 2011
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| Maudie was found this morning |
Local 6th grade student trains Guide Puppies for the Blind
Sunday, May 29, 2011
When sixth grader Meredith Rand presents her school service project at Highland Terrace Elementary on June 2nd, she will be showing an activity that is very special to her. For a year, Meredith was a “puppy sitter,” caring for and training a Guide Puppy for the Blind.
Meredith became interested in Guide Puppies through her school’s nurse, who has been a puppy sitter. Working through Guide Puppies of Seattle, Meredith learned about the requirements for puppy sitting, her family was evaluated, and eventually she met Fergie, her charge. She was shown how to train the dog in weekly meetings of the group. The dogs used in the program are Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, or lab/golden mixes. They are raised with their mothers until they are eight weeks old, and then are ready for their new home.
| Meredith and Fergie. Photo courtesy Richmond Beach Community News. |
When the dogs are out in the community they wear a small green jacket identifying them as Guide Puppies for the Blind. When wearing the jacket, they can go anywhere that a guide dog can go: stores, parks, restaurants, or schools. Part of Merideth’s job is to share information about the dogs with the community. She has a card with a photo of the dog and information about the training program, which she gives to interested people.
After a year of training, the dog is evaluated, and if it is ready, it is recalled and goes to “doggie college” where it is taught more advanced skills for three to four months. Meredith admits that it was a sad time for her when Fergie was recalled; however, she hopes to get another puppy. Some people she knows have raised nine or ten pups.
If the dog advances through all eight stages of training, it is ready to begin its job assisting a sight impaired person. Fergie, the puppy that Meredith trained, successfully completed her full training program, and now is assisting a young woman in Florida. Dogs that, for some reason, are unable to complete the program can become part of different programs, such as therapy dogs, or might become pets of their original family.
Contact information for puppy raising and other programs can be found at the website Guide Dogs for the Blind or call 800-295-4050.
PAWS sponsors Spay Day - low cost spay and neuter surgeries
Friday, February 18, 2011
| Callie says "Real Princesses don't have kittens" |
"This annual effort helps end the suffering of unwanted and homeless animals in our community by preventing unplanned litters. Spaying and neutering is good for the community and a great way to help our animal friend’s live longer, healthier lives."
- Edmonds-Westgate Veterinary Hospital - 425-774-8801. Cats and male dogs. No female dogs. Special pricing 2/21-2/25/11.
- Inglemoor Animal Hospital - 425-488-2000. Cats and dogs.
Dog attack in Hamlin Park on September 12
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Glynis Frederiksen, Operations Manager, Regional Animal Services of King County, says that "Apparently the owner whistled for the dog and called it off the victim during the attack. It is not clear whether the owner knew the dog was biting, although the victim said she was screaming."
Glynis Frederiksen says, "Unfortunately we didn’t receive any leads on this case. The victim did not see the dog’s owner, who disappeared following the attack. We tried looking through our licensing database for similar-looking dogs in the area, and talked with individuals at the park at different times but reached a dead end. We will certainly reopen the case if we have new information."
Doggie Costume Contest at Third Place Books Saturday, October 23
Friday, October 22, 2010
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| Photo by Steven H. Robinson |
Do you have a talented or well-dressed pooch? Enter the W.A.G.S. show
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Found: Miniature Pinscher near 165th and 5th NE
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Shop the Humane Society for Easter
Friday, April 2, 2010
If your family is ready to add a new family member this Easter, come down to the Seattle Humane Society at 13212 SE Eastgate Way in Bellevue where our experienced adoption counselors will help you find the pet that's just right for you. The Seattle Humane Society has wonderful bunnies, dogs, cats, and other critters who can't wait to be part of your family!
Visit us online to see our adoptable pets and learn how to be a responsible pet owner.
If you already have a furry family member, make sure to keep yummy Easter baskets out of your best friend's way and have a Happy and Healthy Easter!
About the Seattle Humane Society
Seattle Humane Society has been awarded the coveted 4-star rating by Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. Founded in 1897 to bring people and pets together, Seattle Humane Society provides incredible companion animals for adoption 7 days a week, pet workshops and training, a pet food bank, a low-fee spay/neuter surgery program, humane teen club, a visiting pets program and more. Seattle Humane Society is located in Bellevue, at 13212 SE Eastgate Way. For directions and more information, visit www.seattlehumane.org or call (425) 641-0080.
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Humane Society offers free spay and neuter for pit bulls
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Seattle Humane Society and PetSmart Charities are joining forces to provide FREE spay and neuter surgeries to pit bulls and pit bull mixes in King County. The dogs will also receive free vaccinations, and microchips will be available for $5.
Pit bull mixes now make up approximately 30 percent of lost, stray and abandoned animals in our community's shelters. Thanks to this $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, we can help change those statistics by altering more than 750 dogs and helping save lives by ending unwanted litters.
Spaying and neutering actually improves a pet's health! The surgery eliminates reproductive cancers in the females and prostate cancer in the males. This simple surgery has many other benefits too, such as making them less likely to roam and get into fights.
If you have an unaltered pit bull, or know someone who does, call the Seattle Humane Society at 425-649-7560 today to make an appointment.
Protect pets from winter weather
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Temperatures have dropped to below freezing, and the Seattle Humane Society offers some suggestions to pet lovers to keep their furry friends safe and warm."Pets belong inside with the rest of the family," said Brenda Barnette, chief executive officer for the Seattle Humane Society. "Don't be fooled into thinking that their fur coats will prevent them from getting too cold or suffering from frostbite!"
If your pet is outside for a little "winter sport," keep these helpful tips in mind:
DRESS APPROPRIATELY
Don't clip your pet's coat too short as it provides a layer of insulation against the cold. If you have a short haired dog, get him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly.
INCREASE FOOD SUPPLY
If your dog enjoys a lot of outside time, increase his food supply, particularly protein, to keep him- and his fur- in tip-top shape.
BEWARE OF SEASONAL POISONS
Coolant and antifreeze are lethal poisons for dogs and cats. Wipe your dog's paws after walks outside. Clean up any spills from your vehicle. Similarly, be sure to wipe off your dog's legs and stomach when he comes in out of the rain, sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws.
OFFER WARM SLEEPING SPOT
Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
SAVE A LIFE BY TAPPING ON YOUR HOOD
Outdoor cats will climb under the hoods of cars for warmth, so be safe and bang loudly on your car's hood before starting the engine to give any sleeping cats a chance to vacate.
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Foster Dog Adoption Event, Sunday, November 15th
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Petsmart Charities will have Seattle area foster dogs up for adoption on that day, at Petsmart #375 (the one next to K-Mart), located at:
13000 Aurora Ave N.
Seattle, WA
206-361-1634
Petsmart will make a donation of $25 per adoption to ESRA (English Springer Rescue America) for applicants that apply and finalize an adoption before November 20th. They will still be going through their normal adoption process to ensure that the dog is being placed in the best home, so the dogs will still go home with their foster family that day while they complete the approval process.
Spread the word about this event and stop by to meet some great foster dogs! Read more...
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