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On Saturday, September 11th, it will be a dog's day in the pool at Cucamonga Guasti Regional Park, 800 N. Archibald, Ontario, as San Bernardino County Regional Parks host the first Doggie POOL-ooza from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Swim season will end on Labor Day for the humans, and before the pool is drained dogs of all shapes and sizes will have their chance to jump in the pool for a good, wet splash while their masters observe from the sidelines. Doggie POOL-ooza is more than just letting the pooches swim; there will be a variety of activities in which dogs and their owners may participate:

• Mutt strut around the park's permiter


• Canine swimsuit competition


• Dog/owner look alike contest


• Little dog races


• Big dog farthest jump contest (in the pool)

The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley will share pet care advice and will have information available on obtaining service/guide dogs. Dogs needing a loving home will be available for adoption through Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 11th. Park entry is $10 and there is a $1.00 charge per dog for the event. Dogs must be at least six months old to participate and have a current license and proof of vaccines. The first 100 participants through the gate will receive a gift bag compliments of Kahoots Animal Supply of Chino Hills and the Regional Parks Department.

For additional information call (909) 387-2461 or visit www.sbcounty.gov/parks

Cricket a 4 year old female Papillion/Pomeranian mix, she's a super companion dog, ready to find a loving home.She and other dogs and cats are available at the Sun City
K-9 Adoptions, 26510 Murrieta Road, Menifee. Information:
www.sck9adoptions.org or 951-679-6444.

Not every dog spends his days chewing bones, sleeping, barking and generally being a dog. Some dogs work for a living and that includes a recent acquaintance, Hairy Putter. Hairy, a Cairn terrier, is the spokesdog for all things canine in Mendocino County.

I first noticed Hairy as the Skunk Train traveling from Willits to Ft. Bragg pulled in and there was Hairy, in typical dog head-out-the-window mode. After a quick trip to a nearby tree, Hairy spent the lunch-hour break visiting with admirers, being petted and generally enjoying the limelight. Soon it was time for Hairy to go back to work, posing for photos in the engineers seat on board the historic train.

Not only does Hairy travel with his owner, Alan Ahtow, as the official canine ambassador but he has also appeared on television and print campaigns, appeared at fundraisers and even worked the runway at fashion shows. Wherever you go in Mendocino County you'll find a photo of Hairy. He's got his own greeting card line and is the main attraction in the county's publication "Pet Friendly Travel in Mendocino County."

Hairy's even got his own Web site and blog at www.HairysBlog.com and, of course, you can be friends with Hairy on Facebook.

Freddie is an adorable 11-week-old Chihuahua. He is super sweet and loving with a great personality. He loves people, dogs, kitties and everyone he meets. Currently Freddy weighs four pounds. Full grown we think we will weigh about 10 pounds. He will be tall and lean like a little deer. Freddie has a pretty little gait, like he has springs on his feet. He is light brown with pretty tan markings

All pups are spay,neuter,current on vaccinations, de-wormed and vet checked.

If interested in adopting Freddie. Please fill out an application
http://pethavenrescue.rescuegroups.org/animals/browse

Note : We do not ship pets. All pets are adopted locally within a 100 mile radius

Pet Haven Rescue Inc, Murrieta
951-698-0940
Promoting Animal Welfare, Safety & Responsible Ownership

Pet Haven Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization founded in Murrieta, California 2004. Pet Haven Rescue is an all-volunteer organization. We do not have an "office", nor do we have paid staff. All volunteers have full-time jobs and spend their evenings and weekends rescuing dogs and cats from the animal shelters and caring for them in our homes. Our rescued pets are kept in our homes as members of our families. Adoption fees and donations are the sole support of our all-volunteer, non-profit organization.

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Pet owners might be surprised to learn that not all dogs can swim. While some take to water naturally, others do not. Even for dogs that enjoy swimming, risks may exist. If a day at the beach, lake, river or pool is on the agenda this weekend, Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters, offers a few safety precautions to help keep dogs safe.

Dr. Louise Murray, director of veterinary medicine at Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in New York City, says the most important thing for pet owners to consider is a veterinarian consult before taking dogs to any body of water.

"Even before making sure that a dog can swim, it needs to be determined if it's safe for a dog to swim," Murray said. "Ask your veterinarian if there are any underlying medical conditions that would make swimming a dangerous activity for your pet."

Conditions that can make swimming hazardous include obesity, heart and lung issues, short snouts, flat faces, age and heavy coats of fur.

Once it's been determined that it's safe to swim, Murray advises that pets be introduced to water carefully and gradually.

"Initially restrain your dog with a leash when first getting into the water," Murray said. "Get on the steps of the pool and have your arms at the ready. If you have a large dog, make sure someone is there to help you get your dog out of the water if something goes wrong."

Once you've got your pet in the water and swimming, there are several signs of stress or danger to watch for. Just like humans, dogs will look distressed if something isn't quite right.

"Watch for a frantic look on your dog's face or its head slipping under the water," Murray said. "Also be on the lookout for heavy panting, warm gums and gums that are dark in color."

Murray said that one of the most important things to remember is never leave a pet unsupervised around a body of water. She also advised that dogs should be rinsed off and thoroughly dried after swimming.

"Rinsing off your dog after swimming will help avoid any skin irritations from forming, whether from chlorine, chemicals, salt or algae," Murray explained. "Be sure to completely dry your dogs after rinsing them. If not properly dried, hot spots can form."
In addition to water-safety issues, pet owners should also be concerned with sun exposure.

Murray recommends that sunscreen be applied to any dogs with short or light coats of fur, as well as to areas with little or no fur. She said that sunscreen should be designed for dogs and should not contain zinc, as zinc is highly toxic to dogs.

If you own a dog or cat then you know should know about the benefits of spaying and neutering. Most pet owners know about the importance of common preventative procedures such as routine vaccination, physical examinations and stool testing for parasites. And most pet owners are familiar with spaying and neutering, but very few know about the significant benefits of spaying and neutering in the overall picture of their pet's health, other than to prevent unwanted offspring. Spaying and neutering is termed sterilization and is the most common surgical procedure in veterinary medicine. Spaying or ovariohysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries in a female. Neutering or castration is the surgical removal of the testicles in a male. All veterinary graduates are trained to surgically sterilize cats and dogs and the procedure can be performed on pets as early as 8 weeks of age.

Some of the benefits of sterilization include:
• No heat cycles in female to attract males.
• Less desire to roam and leave the owner's property.
• Virtual elimination of mammary, ovarian and uterine cancers in females. Less than a 1% incidence rate in female spayed before their first heat versus a 50% incidence rate in intact females over 5 years of age.
• Less sexual aggression and a reduction in fighting and injury.
• Virtual elimination of testicular cancers and prostatic disease in males.
• Reduction in marking and spraying.
• Virtual elimination of perianal tumors in males.
• Elimination of pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus.
• Elimination of orchitis, severe infection of the testicles.
• Elimination of false pregnancies and mastitis in females.
• Elimination of cystic ovaries and hyperestrogenism in females.
• Reduction of vaginal hyperplasia (enlargement) and prolapsed (slipping out of place).
• Reduction of penile prolapsed.

If the above reasons are not enough to convince you that spaying and neutering is significantly beneficial to your pet then consider the following reasons as a bonus.
• Spaying and neutering will reduce animal overpopulation allowing more animals to be placed in good homes.
• A sterilized dog will live an average of 1 -3 years longer and a sterilized cat will live an average of 3 - 5 years longer.
• 85% of dogs hit by cars are not sterilized and are roaming for females.
• Outdoor intact cats are the largest population that carry life-threatening diseases such as Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) that they spread by biting.
• Stray animals are a public nuisance and health hazard by soiling public parks and streets, killing wild life, biting people, causing automobile accidents, spreading rabies and fighting with other pets.
• Capturing and destroying unwanted animals are estimated to cost taxpayers over one billion dollars each year.

Dr. Roy Saldanha practices at Arlington Animal Hospital in Riverside and has a special interest in orthopedics and soft tissue surgery. He has a BS in Biology and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He is married with two daughters and four dogs including Elsie, a teacup Pomeranian, Arlen, standard Pomeranian, Daisy, a boxer and Titus, an American pitbull terrier.

Assembly Bill 2743, authored by Assemblymember Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), will make it illegal for a landlord in California to require cat declawing or devocalization as a condition of tenancy, passed the State Assembly today, after clearing the State Senate on Monday, and now heads to the Governor for his approval.

"Declawing and devocalization are permanent, complex surgeries that can have unintended consequences for property managers, physical complications for animals, and emotional and financial consequences for pet owners. It is unconscionable that landlords throughout California have been requiring these procedures for prospective tenants," said Nava. "My bill is the first step in stopping these policies and promoting safe and easy alternatives to these surgeries, which are increasingly being viewed as outdated."

Additionally, AB 2743 will impose a civil fine of $1,000 for each instance of declawing or devocalization as a result of a landlord-tenant agreement.

According to Debra Carlton, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the California Apartment Association (CAA's), "CAA endorses the humane treatment of animals, and as a result, years ago the association purposely decided to exclude any language about declawing cats and devocalizing dogs in our widely used rental and lease agreements. Instead we recommended to owners that they utilize security deposits when it comes to damage to the rental unit as a result of negative pet behavior."

Eight local governments have recently banned the practice of cat declawing (Berkeley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Culver City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Monica, West Hollywood), recognizing the practice as inhumane. A search of rental listings throughout California, however, shows a number of properties with landlords and managers requiring that potential owners will be considered only with declawed cats.

AB 2743 now goes to the Governor for his approval.

Healthcare reform isn't just for humans.

Pets could find greater health care protections than their masters under a pet insurance bill that was approved by the California State Assembly in a 42-22 vote on Tuesday.
The bill -- now under review by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegge r-- requires that insurance companies with verterinary care plans disclose more information about the limits of coverage.

The law would require insurance companies to provide information about co-pays, lifetime benefit limits and restrictions based on pre-existing conditions on websites. Democratic Assemblyman Dave Jones is pushing the bill, AB2411, forward.

"It's terrible to realize that the pet insurance premiums you have paid for years do not cover the full cost of veterinary care," Jones said. "This bill provides transparency so that consumers can be fully informed of the exact terms of coverage, as well as any exclusions or limitations."

Jones was inspired to move forward with the legislation after hearing concerns from consumers about the reimbursements they were recieving for veterinary care under insurance plans.

The bill could would change the practices of several big name insurers, such as Nationwide, which underwites VPI Pet Insurance. Also in the mix are Allianz( ALV) owned Fireman's Fund, which underwrites ASPCA Pet Insurance; and Aetna( AET) , which underwrites Pets Best Insurance.

"It is good for the industry. That bill is really designed to give consumers clear, upfront transparency of what their plan will pay precisely. We really need to have a positive name with the consumer," says Chris Middleton, marketing director at PetsBest Pet Insurance.

The pet insurance business started in 1982 and this would be one of the first laws attempting to regulate the growing industry.

Sunday afternoon is a great time for some All-American baseball and who best to join you at the game than your canine best friend?

More than 100 dogs enjoyed an outing to the game where they had the opportunity to sniff some friends and get a lot of attention from other fans. Dogs from Great Danes to Chihuahua puppies enjoyed either sitting with their owners in the stands or relaxing on the grassy area near first base.

Between innings the Temecula Valley Dachshund Club provided some lively entertainment with the Weiner Dog races. The winner was a four-year-old from Riverside named Daisy Mae, owned by Francesca and Andrew Cox. The low-to-the-ground runner beat out eight other dachshunds for the first place honors.

Although, Hunter, the Dachshund, wasn't running in the race he was enjoying being around other doxies. Owned by Lauren Seals of Fallbrook, Hunter was rescued in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and sent to a shelter in Dallas. According to Seals, Dachshunds are hard to place in Texas so he was shipped to a dachshund rescue in Corona where he was adopted by Seals.

The largest dog in attendance was Quincy the Great Dane who was representing the Laundered Mutt in Temecula who not only keep him looking good but he's also in training there to learn his canine manners.

Boarding facility Dogtopia of Temecula also had a booth up with a couple of cute canines.

Southern California temperatures are rising and may soon reach over 100. Please make sure your pets are safe in the heat and NEVER LEAVE THEM IN THE CAR!

The following is courtesy of healthypet.com:

When the lazy days of barbecues and swimming pools roll around, you can make them even better by sharing them with your favorite pet. By following a few summer pet safety tips, you can keep your animal friends healthy and enjoy the months of sun and fun.

The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley wants to remind you to not leave children or pets alone in a vehicle--even for a few minutes. This is especially important during hot summer days. It only takes minutes for the inside of your vehicle to heat up and cause illness and death. Leaving your windows cracked open does not provide enough air circulation to keep the temperature in the vehicle at a safe level. If you see a child or pet left alone in a vehicle, call for help immediately. Visit our website at www.hssbv.org for more safety tips.

The folks at HEAL are mourning the loss of little Dino. Sadly this little 10-week old pup was thrown out of a moving car in front of a San Bernardino Apartment complex. Although he was taken to the shelter he refused to eat and passed away yesterday. The cruelty of humans sometimes is unfathomable.

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Sure, he's got lots to worry about, what with all manner of associates jumping his gubernatorial ship, but Gov. Pat Quinn still managed to set aside some time and resources for all our four-legged friends: just yesterday he signed a new Illinois law mandating all pet stores and animal shelters release extensive breeder and medical information for each pet up for sale or adoption. Amid the scores of adoptable dogs and cats PAWS Chicago spotlighted during a streetside adoption fair in Bucktown, Quinn signed the law not only to protect owners from fraudulent animal breeding and sales, but also to set a special precedent for the humane treatment of specifically bred pets, saying, 'We don't want anybody buying an animal that has been inhumanely treated before its sale, and unfortunately that has existed.'

Versus the existing law on the matter, the new regulation emphasizes up-front disclosure of each animal's treatment and health prior to its placement in a facility, posted on each pet's cage and distributed in adoption forms, ensuring each pet owner ample opportunity to look into the background of his or her pet of choice before taking that new puppy or kitten home.

Unsurprisingly met with some contention from the likes of Chuck Hartke, consultant for the eternally besmirched Petland chain of pet stores, arguing it could possibly run his clients our of business, the new law, the first of its kind in the nation, takes effect January 1. Disobeying the new regulation could carry a fine of up to $1000 along with mandatory probation.

SB 250 is back for another vote! It is also called the Pet Responsibility Act. The bill is going to be brought up for a final vote on the Assembly floor by Assemblyman Blumenfield, and we have an incredible opportunity to finally pass this important legislation to help combat pet overpopulation in our state.

We have taken two amendments to satisfy the concerns of leadership and we are very hopeful that the bill will be passed shortly and sent to the Governor for his signature. But first, we need your help... right away!

Quite simply, SB 250 requires owners of impounded, unlicensed dogs to spay or neuter their pet, and asks that family cats who roam outdoors be spayed or neutered.

Licensed dogs are not affected, unless the owner is repeatedly cited for animal control violations. The new amendments clarify the appeals process, and allow local jurisdictions to waive fees for low income Californians.

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Everyone needs a fluffy soft Teddy to cuddle up with. This 8 month old Terri poo knows that if you, "believe you can then you're halfway there." He is patiently awaiting your arrival to take him home and change his life. Always happy to see a friendly face, he will greet you with tail waggin' and feet prancing in anticipation. Come to YAPS to visit him today. Yucaipa Animal Placement Society is located at 11937 13th Street in Yucaipa and is open from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday or call (909) 790-1440 for more information on Teddy or the other available animals at YAPS.

Russell is a very sweet, energetic Pomeranian/Terrier mix. He's cream and white about five-months-old. His intake number is 77584.

He's available from Animal Friends of the Valleys, 26001 Bastron St., Lake Elsinore. Information: 951-674-0618.

Named Bubbles because of her personality this five-year-old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix is one very sweet dog. She would be ideal for an adult family. She loves to take walks and enjoys being on your lap. Her animal ID is A375802.

She's available from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter, 14041 Elsworth Street, Moreno Valley. Information: 951-413-3790 or visit www.moval.org.

Brando, a one-year-old male Basenji/mix, is very friendly, affectionate and ready to go to a loving home. He and other dogs and cats are available at the Sun City K-9 Adoptions,
26510 Murrieta Road, Menifee. Information: www.sck9adoptions.org or 951-679-6444.

Courtesy baltimoresun.com:

All lots of 10-ounce "Beef Filet Squares" for dogs and "Texas Hold'ems" pet treats made by Merrick Pet Care Inc. of Amarillo, Texas, because they may be contaminated with salmonella. People handling the treats can become infected with salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact.

Healthy people infected with salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

Pets with salmonella infections may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting.

Consumers with questions can contact the company at 800-664-7387 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT.

This is a female 1 year old yellow Labrador Retriever mix. Her ID# is A466346 This dog is very lovable and is located at the Devore Shelter,

Adoption Details
Payment: Cash, VISA and MasterCard
Location: The Devore Animal Shelter is located at 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino, CA.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Information: 909-887-8055, also visit our website for lost and adoptable pets at www.sbcounty.gov/acc

BFF (Best Friends Forever) - 5 month old neutered male puppy; appears to be Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua Mix. Little BFF was rescued as a stray puppy with a broken leg (R front); he had his cast removed, his leg has healed and he is ready to be adopted to a loving home. BFF has been vaccinated and dewormed. He weighs about 11 lb. and is 14 inches tall (at shoulder). BFF is an elegant little guy who is very sweet, housebroken, and well-behaved in the house. $150 adoption fee; cash only.

Location: Quail Valley, Southwest Riverside County. Local adoptions only; within 25-30 mile radius because we deliver animal to its new home. If interested, please email us with a little info about yourself, where you live, your family, and your other pets, etc. Phone: 951- 244-3215
www.randr.petfinder.com

Truckers from Ohio to Florida to Wisconsin as usual adopted dogs this past Sunday at my Susanne Spirit Love My Truck Drivin' Man concert and our Musical Truckin' Dog Adoption Program that had Animal Friends of the Valleys bring out for the first time some of their beautiful dogs that won the hearts of truckers from all across the USA and Canada. Every Tuesday and many Sundays Ramona has been bringing dogs out that need homes and successfully have hundreds of their dogs now living the "good" life.

The day, like all our days doing these shows, proved to be one miracle after another. Many people think that truckers could not possibly make a good home for a dog, or cat, and that is so untrue. The men and women of the road are probably some of the most wonderful and caring people on the planet. These folks were so grateful that the dogs were there and many brought their pets out of their big rigs to meet the animals brought to the show so they could play together for a while. These drivers' dogs are always groomed, happy and just filled with enormous heart. Truckin' dogs seem to just be so full of smiles and why not, they get to be with their owner all the time, they ride in a truck, which every dog thinks riding is always the best thing possible, and most of the dogs get some steak every day.

We have seen dogs come just broken-hearted from being in a shelter. Many dogs cannot handle this situation and get very sad. When I watch them walk off with their new owner and the dog just glows with happiness. Sunday day was no exception. We get a phone call from the new pet parent telling us how his dog has become his very best friend and how they are so happy riding the roads of our country.

One man saw a gorgeous collie and almost cried. He has one just like this dog at his home that is lonely and he sent pictures to his wife. Within minutes he knew this dog was going to be his and the animal was going to be living on a huge ten-acre farm. Many of the dogs adopted actually go to the wife and kids and that is always a great feeling for us. The wife, Valerie, phoned me today and was crying and laughing all at the same time. She had lost a dog recently named Alvin that looked just like this dog. She and her husband have named the new dog Calvin. She said Calvin's eyes seemed to tell her that somehow her other baby was there with them now and that Calvin would help her all the time. This lady was so grateful to our program. What amazed her was that her husband had been given bowls, food, toys, a blanket, and a few treats, so that he did not even have to stop anywhere to provide for the dog until he got home in Ohio. She thought that was just so wonderful and had made adopting the dog possible. Be sure and see the video posted where you can meet the driver who adopted this dog and some of our other people we met that day.

Another guy spent half the day trying to figure out which one to take because he wanted and loved every one of them but a little black terrier finally won his heart. As he and his new best friend walked off to their truck tears came pouring out because he felt bad to leave the other dogs he now considered his friends. He phoned the next day and said he is telling all the truckers everywhere they have to come to our show and get a buddy like he now has with him. He said he and the dog eat together, sleep together and are really having so much fun.