• Good long walk or play time during the day to tire them out.
• Some people go camping away from the fireworks.
• Being in a crate with a blanket over the top can sometimes calm your dog.
• Turning on a fan or the TV for some background noise can help.
• If you have a basement, that will cut down the noise. If you can be with them during the worst of the fireworks (10-12pm), that would be ideal.
• Thundershirts™ have been successful for many of our customers, they can take the edge off.
• We have calming treats and homeopathic tinctures that have also been successful.
• If this a severe anxiety for your dog, your vet may prescribe anti-anxiety medication for your dog, remember to get it filled ahead of time. Some neighbors forget that 4^th of July in only one day, and not all week.
• If you have a large dog, you might want to walk in pairs, just in case a random firework goes off and you need help controlling you dog.
• Make sure you collar is a little tighter the week prior and a few days after.
• Make sure your tags are up to date on both dogs and cats.
• I would plan on having your cats inside all day on the 4th, maybe even a day before.
• Have fun!!

Here are some websites for some of the calming solutions we carry in the store.

Thundershirts

Tranquility Blend by Animal Essentials

Calm Treats by Dale Edgar Brand

Happy Traveler by Ark Naturals

Rescue Remedy by Bach Flower Essence

Doglandia Scent Training

Kristina Leipzig of Doglandia will be at the store to educate the principles of K9 Nose Work.  Have you ever wanted to know the fascinating world of specific scent detection, search & rescue, and dog/owner communication? This is the perfect opportunity to find out. It’s all about having fun with your dog, with 100% positive reinforcement training.

Happy 6 year birthday!!

Thank you for 6 years of support!!

Birthday cake from Lili's Patisserie

cupcake please!

Feenie

I want to come in!!!

Thanks to all you wonderful customers

OR

Thursdays at 7:15 Class starts 5/24/12          $175 for 6 weeks.

This is a 6 week beginning obedience and socialization course, designed especially for puppies between 10 and 20 weeks. Adequate socialization with other dogs is very important  for your puppies development. This class also covers basic obedience (sit,down, stay, come, leave it, and settle on a mat) as well problem prevention (biting, barking, chewing). No puppies first class.

Contact Katrin Greim. MA, CTC, CPDT
503 719 7973
pluckypuppy.com

Every second & forth Saturday, Kate Miller will be here at the store trimming nails for $5.00, from 12:00-3:00. Kate has her own grooming business in the SE Portland called,  Pretty Paws & Claws.

Good neighbor Vet will be at the store to administer routine shots. Please bring your pets records of past vaccinations. The vaccinations range from $45-$70.

http://www.kgw.com/lifestyle/animals/Full-Marion-dog-shelter-needs-owners-for-strays-112952944.html

Animal Aid

503 292 6628

Meet Sparkle!!!

Animal Aid is a non-profit no-kill shelter rescue and outreach organization which is actively working to better the lives of the pets in the Portland metro area since 1969. They have numerous shelters that house cats that are available for adoption. They also have about 10-15 dogs that the volunteers foster in their own homes because they don’t have a facillity for dogs at this time. They also provide $40 spay and neuter coupons that various veterinary clinics accept. There are many ways to help Animal Aid, volunteering, adopting, and donating money and food are just a few. Check out their website to see how you can help. My son and I have volunteered at the cat shelters, it was a great way to introduce a 10 years old to the idea of volunteering. We cleaned cat boxes and sanitized the general area, and spent a few hours giving love to each cat. I recommend it highly.  Animal Aid also incorporates a lot of fun with volunteering as you can see below.

Multnomah County Animal Shelter

Multnomah County Animal shelter does not charge an adoption fee for cats one year or older, this means you can walk out with a great new friend for $9.00, the cost of the county license. You can check out the animals available for adoption and al the other events they have scheduled on their website.

Check out some photos of the November adoption at our store.

adoptee from Multnomah County Shelter

Angela from Multnomah County Shelter

Multnomah County Adoption

Multnomah County Adoption