Fall 2007 â¢ V ol. 42 No. 3 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

Fall 2007 • Vol. 42 No. 3

president’s message 

How Training Helps Our 

Adoptable Pets Find 

New Homes 

Mark Goldstein, D.V.M., 

CAWA, President of 

the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA 

with his dog Ren. 

In this issue you will read how the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s certified behavior training staff helps 

pet parents work on their pet’s behavior issues. In addition to their work with pet parents in our community, 

our behavior trainers also play an essential role in how we prepare our shelter pets for adoption into their new 

homes. Thanks to generous support from our community, we are able to provide essential training to our shelter 

animals in order to make them more appealing to potential adopters, to assist in reducing their stress levels during 

their stay with us, and also to ensure a more successful transition to their new homes. 

Despite the fact that our available pets are housed in apartment-like settings and have daily interactions with 

staff and volunteers, a number of pets who come to the Humane Society can become stressed by the change in their 

environment and/or normal routine, as well as the proximity of other animals. 

To ease our pets’ stress levels, Humane Society behavior trainers work with pets on an individual basis, both inside 

and outside of their habitats, to make each pet’s stay in our adoption program more pleasant. For example, training 

a shy dog that his bed or crate is a stress-free place he can go when he is unsure can help calm him and alleviate his 

anxiety. Over time, the end result is a better-behaved pet who, in turn, will attract more potential adopters and has a 

higher potential to do well in his new home. 

In other cases, the simple observation of a pet’s reaction to his environment and taking steps to alleviate anything 

stress-causing can make a big difference in our animals’ well being. For instance, our trainers may recommend that a 

dog who reacts to potential adopters at his habitat window by barking (much like a dog at home might bark at 

someone at the door) have a shade placed over his window. This decreases the startle-factor of people suddenly 

popping in and out of sight, and helps him to relax. Such observations and recommendations by our trainers make it 

easier for our pets to find new homes and can aid in devising solutions to potential behavior problems before the pet 

has even gone to a new home. 

In addition to reducing our pets’ stress and anxiety, the hands-on training methods our behavior and training 

team uses with our animals to modify and shape behavior is essential in preparing our pets for adoption. Using 

positive reinforcement training techniques which reward pets for their good behavior, our trainers work with pets to 

encourage behaviors that will make it easier for them to find homes. Whether it’s teaching a dog that the best way to 

get attention is by sitting quietly (and not jumping!) or by working with an under-socialized cat to enjoy touching 

and petting, our behavior trainers’ work increases the overall adoptability of our pets. In the long run, the time our 

trainers spend teaching and training our pets results in better companion animals as well as more successful 

adoptions and homes for our pets. 

It is only thanks to support from patrons like you that the San Diego Humane Society is able to take the sheltering 

and adoption of our pets to a new level with our team of certified behavior trainers. Thank you for continuing to 

support animals in need and for helping us to find them new, loving homes. 

In our next issue of AnimalFare I look forward to talking about Behavioral Assessments and how we use this 

observational tool to find our animals the best home matches possible. 

Mark Goldstein, D.V.M., CAWA 

President of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

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AnimalFare • Fall 2007 

Photo: Melisa Codgell

From the Mailbox 

Dear Humane Society, 

I moved to San Diego last summer for work 

and by the holidays I was getting pretty lonely 

and homesick. I looked online that day and by 

quitting time I had found my new best friend: 

Cody. Cody had some medical issues and I was 

worried, but he just looked too adorable for 

me to pass up. I went straight to the Humane 

Society after work to visit him and instantly fell in love! 

Sincerely, 

Nadine Evans 

Dear San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, 

I was on your website and saw a video of 

two playful, bonded rabbits named Shorty and 

Angel and I realized I had to meet these two. 

My husband Tom and I came to the Humane 

Society to adopt both rabbits, and we had 

already fallen in love with them. After a period 

of adjustment, Angel and Shorty now feel at 

home. We are amazed how smart they are and 

how quickly they’ve adjusted to their forever home with us. 

Thank you so much, 

Mary Ann and Tom Galliher 

Dear San Diego Humane Society, 

Our nine-year-old granddaughter 

Vonnie was staying with us for the 

summer and asked if we might consider 

adopting a kitty. Then, when we 

saw the Humane Society’s “Pet of the 

Week” in the San Diego Union-Tribune 

we came to meet the cat. Although 

Vonnie had her heart set on the featured pet, I asked Humane Society staff which cat 

they would adopt. They recommended a five-year-old cat named Madison who had 

nearly died prior to coming to the Humane Society. We heard how Madison had survived 

a severe illness and major surgery. Some people wouldn’t adopt a cat who had 

been through so much trauma, however, Madison’s story paralleled my own. 

Thank you for saving our Maddy – what an amazing organization! 

Sincerely, 

Kevin Downey 

Go to www.sdhumane.org and click on “Success Stories” to read more From the 

Mailbox letters. 

ON THE COVER: San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Behavior Trainer Margaret Lenoir works with 

Kathy Muth and her Miniature Poodle Abby during a private training session at the San Diego Humane 

Society. 

Cover Photo: Sarah Whorley 

Published quarterly by: 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

5500 Gaines Street, 

San Diego, CA 92110-2572 

(619) 299-7012 

www.sdhumane.org 

Postmaster@SDHumane.org 

To report animal abuse call 1-800-98-ABUSE 

Board of Trustees 

Diane Glow 

Chairperson 

Fred Baranowski 

Vice Chairperson Finance & Audit 

Nancy Vaughan 

Vice Chairperson, Board Governance & Nominating 

Lori Walton 

Vice Chairperson, Community Relations 

& Development 

Alyce Lynn 

Secretary 

Robert Brown, George Coles, Dana Di Ferdinando, 

Michelle Graham, Georgia Griffiths, Eve Godfrey, Wayne 

Hanson, David Hickey, Michael Luther, Dave Mason, 

Judith Muñoz, Ph.D, John Parker, David Sear 

Advisors 

Diane Gilabert, Abby Leber, Jeff Lyle, Patrick Mead, 

David Mittleman, Beverly Oster-Ornelas, Anne Perry 

Life Members 

Betsy Hillyer, Vi & Dan McKinney, John Parker, 

Sheila Vardaman 

President 

Mark Goldstein, D.V.M., CAWA 

AnimalFare Editors 

Simran Noon, Sarah Whorley 

Contributing Writers 

Candice Eley, Jenny Ludovissy, Tricia Macri, 

Sarah Whorley 

Design & Layout 

DraDog, LLC 

Our sincere thanks to DraDog and Precision Litho 

for their generous support of the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA. 

Serving San Diego County since 1880, the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA provides vital services to 

animals and people alike through sheltering and adopting 

animals, providing positive reinforcement behavior 

training for adoptable animals and for owned animals 

through public training classes, investigating animal 

cruelty and neglect, providing adult and youth education 

programs, sharing animals through pet-assisted therapy 

and rescuing animals in emergency situations. 

A private, nonprofit organization that receives no 

government funding, the San Diego Humane Society 

and SPCA is supported solely by contributions, grants, 

bequests, investments, proceeds from its retail outlets 

and some fees for service. 

For your privacy, the Humane Society does not sell, rent, 

lend or exchange our mailing or contributor lists. 



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Photo: Sarah Whorley 

Up Close and 

Personal 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Behavior Trainer 

Anna Lindahl works with Boba, a two-year-old Havanese, 

while his pet parent Diana Duong marks Boba’s good 

behaviors with a clicker.

cover story 

One-on-One Training Helps Pets Succeed 

For many pet parents, training 

consists of a few puppy classes 

or basic manners courses. 

However, for other pet parents, 

group-training settings don’t always 

serve the needs of their pet. For example, 

how would you train your pet if he were 

too shy to leave your home, or he simply 

didn’t like to be around other pets? 

Luckily, San Diego pet parents with 

this dilemma have a wonderful resource 

available to them right here at the San 

Diego Humane Society and SPCA. 

The Humane Society’s Behavior and 

Training Department offers in-home and 

private training sessions and behavior 

consultations for pet parents in need of 

one-on-one or in-home training help. 

For friends and roommates Kathy 

Muth and Doreen Rock, training their 

one-year-old Miniature Poodle Abby hasn’t 

been easy, but they say it would have been 

nearly impossible without the help of the 

San Diego Humane Society’s in-home and 

one-on-one training sessions. Group puppy 

classes were too overwhelming for Abby 

and the trainers didn’t have the time to 

dedicate to Abby’s particular needs in a 

group setting without detracting from the 

positive class experience of other students. 

“When we first started training Abby 

we had trouble getting her to calm down 

and she also had issues with being 

touched,” said Doreen. “So we got on the 

Internet and found the Humane Society’s 

services – now life is livable and we have 

peace in our house.” 

On a recent sunny day in June, Kathy 

and Doreen brought Abby to the Humane 

Society for a private training session with 

San Diego Humane Society Behavior 

Trainer and Certified Pet Dog Trainer 

Margaret Lenoir. As Kathy walked with 

Abby through the Humane Society’s 

courtyard, Margaret walked by her side 

and gave Kathy moment-by-moment 

commentary on how to encourage all the 

good behaviors Abby exhibited. Whenever addition, seeing the pet and family 

Kathy was unsure on how to proceed, members in the home setting can also 

Margaret was right there with an answer. give trainers better insight into why pets 

“Private training and behavior 

are having issues and how pet parents 

consultations are a great answer for can most effectively modify their pet’s 

those who need a professional to give behavior. 

them their full attention and insight 

“ ‘Margaret’ has become a household 

into their pet’s personal training needs,” word for us,” says Kathy. “We didn’t 

said Margaret. “And of course, one-onone 

training can give you personalized Abby’s undesirable behaviors, but having 

know how we were reinforcing some of 

insight on how to apply training to your Margaret come to our home helped us 

everyday life.” 

figure it out. As a result of our at-home 

The San Diego Humane Society’s training, we’ve been able to branch out 

Behavior Training Department offers and take Abby through several of the 

private training sessions and behavior Humane Society’s advanced group dog 

consultations both at home and at the training classes.” 

Thanks to the Humane Society’s private training 

and behavior consultations, pets are able to 

succeed in life, form better bonds with their human 

families, and stay in their homes. 

Humane Society. Training sessions, 

which are $75 per hour at the Humane 

Society and $100 in-home, focus on the 

physical training techniques that will 

help pet parents succeed with their pets. 

Behavior consultations on the other 

hand are $150 at the Humane Society or 

$175 in the home and include an initial 

one-and-a-half hour session as well as 

an additional one-hour follow-up session. 

This allows pet parents and trainers to 

meet and discuss the pet’s particular 

behavior modification needs, devise a 

training and/or management plan and 

then follow-up with the implementation 

of that training. 

For many pet parents, in-home 

consultations and training sessions are 

the most convenient, and make the most 

sense, because it allows the trainers to 

see the pet in a controlled environment 

where the pet is most comfortable. In 

Thanks to the Humane Society’s 

private training and behavior 

consultations, pets like Abby are able 

to succeed in life, form better bonds 

with their human family members, and 

stay in their homes. For the pets and 

pet parents whose needs don’t fit the 

traditional group-training scenario, the 

Humane Society’s private behavior and 

training services offer a viable and 

effective solution to building and 

maintaining a strong bond between twolegged 

and four-legged companions! 

Interested in the Humane Society’s 

private in-home and on location training 

and consultations? For more information, 

visit www.sdhumane.org and click on 

“Resources,” or call (619) 299-7012, ext. 

2273 to schedule a private training or 

consultation. 

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13 th Annual Walk for Animals Raises Record Amount 

Over $300,000 will help to continue care for animals in need! 

Photos: Tami McCraw and Simran Noon 

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Thousands of animal lovers and their animal companions gathered at Crown 

Point Shores, Mission Bay for the 13 th Annual Walk for Animals sponsored 

by Ralphs, PETCO, and the PETCO Foundation. This year walkers raised a 

record amount of funds, topping $300,000 to help support the animals and the vital 

community programs and services of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. 

Congratulations to Marianne Harmon, our “Top Dog Fundraiser” for the ninth 

year in a row, who raised $11,775 for the animals! We’d also like to congratulate our 

second and third place fundraisers, Cindy Curtain, who raised $5,300 and Charles 

Kunze who raised more than $2,836. The top fundraising teams were Team Zion 

Paws, who raised $3,526, and Team GEICO who raised $3,387 (with matching 

corporate gifts). 

A sincere thank you to all the walkers, volunteers and sponsors who worked hard 

to make this year’s Walk for Animals the most successful to date! 

Photos: 1) Walkers pose for a group photo; 2) Mayor Sanders poses with Scott Curtiss and Walk 

“coverdog” Dottie; 3) A walker poses with her dogs before the start of the Walk; 4) Even those with 

disabilities were able to attend this year’s Walk thanks to the accessibility of Crown Point Shores; 5) 

KUSI Channel 9/51’s Dave Scott broadcasts with a walker and her hula-themed hounds at the Walk; 

6) Walkers and volunteers show they’re ready to walk; 7) The three “Top Dog Fundraisers” and 

members of the top fundraising team pose with their pets for a quick photo. 

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We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors 

who helped make this event possible! 

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AnimalFare • Fall 2007

Putting the “Fun“ in Fundraising 

Photo: Sarah Virgadmo 

With the help of some creativity and a winning team 

spirit, Melody Smith and her fundraising team at 

GEICO welcomed the challenge of raising money 

for the San Diego Humane Society’s 13 th Annual Walk for 

Animals. Team captain Melody developed fun and easy projects 

to help her team generate donations and the approach paid off 

with amazing results! 

The team’s bake sales, “Dollars for Dogs” and “Cookies for 

Cats,” were a big hit with their coworkers. Staff who donated 

to the team received paw print ribbons to show their support, 

as well as their name on a paw print-shaped cutout displayed 

in the GEICO lobby. In addition, staff were encouraged to take 

advantage of GEICO’s matching gift program, which helped 

bring the team to its grand fundraising total of $3,387! 

Melody and Team GEICO’s efforts are a true testament 

to the impact that can be made by a group of animal lovers 

armed with some bright ideas and the inspiration to make a 

difference in their community. Hats off to a job well done by 

our friends at GEICO! 

JL 

Meow Madness 

Success at First-Ever Cat Adoptathon 

Cat lovers from around the county 

turned out for the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA’s 

first-ever feline focused adoptathon. Held 

on Saturday, June 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 

8 p.m., Meow Madness transformed the 

campus into cat central. As part of the 

festivities, the Feline Fun Fair featured 

booths with helpful information from the 

Feral Cat Coalition and the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA’s Animal 

Rescue Reserve, and Outback Barney 

showcased his magnificent cat hotels. 

The celebration was topped off with ice 

cream courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s, and the 

Petco Foundation generously provided 

fabulous prizes for attendees. 

Meow Madness was a smashing 

success, resulting in a total of over 60 

adoptions for the weekend! Though the 

event was kitty-centric, all of the San 

Diego Humane Society’s adoptable 

animals joined in the fun. A few friendly 

dogs found their new homes, and even a 

rabbit met his pet parent at the event. 

We’d like to extend a very warm 

thank you to all the attendees, 

volunteers and sponsors that made 

Meow Madness possible. Be sure to 

mark you calendars for our next 

adoption event, Barktoberfest, on 

October 13, where our lovable pups 

will get their turn in the spotlight! 

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Photos: Tami McCraw and Jen Petit 

Lucky Patches Stinker Marley 

Everything Goes with 

Black! 

Black cats have unfairly suffered from 

negative reputations for too long. And 

today unfortunately, potential adopters 

frequently overlook these elegant kitties 

as well, since their dark color makes them less 

noticeable than their brightly colored counterparts. 

It’s time for the black cat’s luck to change! Did 

you know that in England and Japan black cats 

are actually considered to be lucky? Many people 

consider black cats to be the gentlest and smartest 

members of the cat family. Plus, with a black cat in 

your arms, you’ll always be fashion forward. The 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA has several 

gorgeous ebony felines in need of a loving home. 

Come by the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

today to meet these beauties – we’re sure you’ll 

want one of these wonderful black cats to cross 

your path any day. 

CE 

Black Cat Myths 

Throughout History: 

• Fishermen’s wives believed that black cats 

would keep their husbands safe while at sea. 

Black cats were considered so valuable in 

fishing villages that they were often stolen. 

• If a black cat sneezed near a bride on her 

wedding day, her marriage was predicted to 

be a long and happy one. 

• King Charles I of England owned a black cat 

that he felt brought him luck and was so 

afraid of losing it that he had it guarded day 

and night. The day after the cat passed away 

from illness, he was arrested. 

Astraea Thing One Thing Two Pretty Lady Midnight 



An Appeal to Plan Ahead 

Some people are “awakened” to 

the importance of estate planning 

when faced with a death in the 

family. Others may be prodded by a 

vacation that entails risk, such as a 

river trip down the Grand Canyon. 

Still others may be goaded to visit their 

estate-planning professional prior to 

their first flying lesson or other newly 

acquired hobby. 

Attorneys will tell you that other “will 

motivators” also include serious injury or 

illness, or some other sobering crises. If 

you were to quiz every person you know 

over age 50 about the importance of 

having a valid will in place, you would 

likely find that 100 percent of them are in 

favor of such prudent planning. 

Everyone, it seems, agrees with the 

wisdom of having a current will. 

Yet many people die without a will, 

and many others depart with a will 

that is out-of-date or invalid. Unless 

we are faced with a compelling reason 

to act, it is simply easier to wait until 

a more convenient day. For many, that 

day never comes. 

Your friends in the Development 

Department at the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA urge you to take a 

proactive approach and initiate the 

estate-planning process. We believe the 

benefits for you and your family are too 

compelling to do otherwise. 

If you do not have an estateplanning 

attorney, ask your trusted 

friends for suggestions. You might also 

ask the trust officer at a local bank for 

recommendations. If you wish, we can 

provide you with several names of local 

Photo: Tami McCraw 

estate planning attorneys we respect. 

The important thing is to act on your 

impulses to put your estate in order. It 

may take a little effort, but the end result 

– peace of mind – is well worth it. 

We have free brochures available 

about planning your estate. You can 

request this information by using the 

form below, or by contacting Shelly 

Stuart, Vice President of Development 

and Education at (619) 243-3410 or via 

e-mail at cc@sdhumane.org. Or visit us 

online at www.sdhumane.org. 

2008 Humane Society 

Calendars Available Soon! 

Please complete and return this reply form. 

Dear Friends at San Diego Humane Society and SPCA: 

Please send me free will information brochures. 

Please contact me (us) about a personal visit. 

The best time to call me is: _______________________________ 

I/we have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

in my/our estate-planning documents. Please send information about 

the Humane Heritage Circle. 

Name ________________________________________________________________ 

The highly anticipated 2008 Humane Society 

calendar featuring photos of cherished San Diego 

pets will be available in October 2007. This gorgeous 

calendar makes a wonderful holiday gift and all 

proceeds benefit the animals and programs of the 

Humane Society. 

Don’t miss out on your chance to display this 

fabulous calendar all year round! Calendars can be 

ordered online, by phone or purchased at the Humane 

Society’s Muttique store. 

To order your calendars online or by phone, visit 

www.sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3401. Also, don’t 

forget, if you’ve entered the calendar contest you’ll be 

receiving a free calendar in the mail! 

Address_______________________________________________________________ 

City ____________________________________ State ________ Zip_____________ 

Phone__________________________ Email__________________________________ 

Mail this form to: 

Shelly Stuart, Vice President of Development and Education 


5500 Gaines Street 

San Diego, CA 92110 



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Photo: Simran Noon 

Photo: Sarah Whorley 

s Volunteer Picnic Provides Island-Style Fun 

The Humane Society’s 2007 Volunteer Recognition 

Picnic was held at the MCRD Boathouse Park in Point 

Loma on June 17, 2007. More than 100 volunteers, their 

guests, not to mention 50-plus dogs, enjoyed fun in the 

sun, games and food at the tropical-themed event held to 

thank and recognize volunteers for their hard work and 

dedication to the Humane Society. For the second year in 

a row Humane Society President Dr. Mark Goldstein also 

got into the spirit and dressed in costume. 

s Healing with H 2 O 

When Humane Officers brought in a four-month-old Labrador 

Retriever mix named Chocolate with a fractured elbow that 

had been left untreated, Humane Society veterinarians knew 

it would take more than surgery to help Chocolate regain use 

of her front leg. Even after a specialized orthopedic surgery to 

repair the bones in her elbow, Chocolate still needed therapy to 

stretch ligaments and tendons that had tightened after weeks of 

holding up her hurt paw. Thanks to Trish Penick of Cutting Edge 

K9 Rehab, Chocolate got the chance to swim her way to better 

mobility. Now, Chocolate has found a forever home with pet 

parents who are committed to making her strong again. 

Photo: Candice Eley 

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Pet-Assisted Therapy Hits the Books! 

On July 26, 2007 the San Diego Humane Society’s Pet- 

Assisted Therapy program participated in the first “Tales for 

Tails” program at the Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library. The 

P-AT Program brought rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and a dog to 

the one-hour reading program for children grades one through 

six. The children interacted with the animals and also read 

to them as a way to improve their reading skills. The P-AT 

program will be participating in the program on the fourth 

Thursday of each month for the next year. 



Photo: Candice Eley 

Photo: Courtesy Louisiana SPCA 

s Animal Adventure Camp Brings Kids 

and Animals Together 

The San Diego Humane Society’s summer Animal 

Adventure Camp, held July 9 - August 17, 2007 was 

a HOWL-ing good time for more than 500 animalloving 

kids. Children ages five to 13 learned about 

companion animals and gained compassion for all 

living things through interactions with a variety of 

animals, including dogs, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs, 

rats, reptiles and even a goat, during the annual weeklong 

summer day camp held at the Humane Society. 

s Humane Society’s Help Makes the 

Louisiana SPCA’s Grand Re-Opening 

Possible 

In May 2007 San Diego Humane Society staff 

traveled to New Orleans to help the Louisiana SPCA 

open their new shelter. The organization is starting 

to get back on its “paws” after their operations were 

devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 

Photo: Simran Noon 

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Investigations Department Saves Two Dozen 

Cats from Extreme Heat 

In July 2007 the San Diego Humane Society’s Investigations 

Department seized 24 cats being housed in an outdoor dog run. 

With a recorded temperature of 108 degrees at the time of 

seizure, the cats exhibited signs of extreme heat exposure. 

The cats were transported to the Humane Society to receive 

medical treatment. Two weeks later an administrative hearing 

was held to determine if the Humane Officers were justified in 

the seizure of the cats and the seizure was upheld. At the 

hearing the cat’s owner decided it would be best to relinquish 

the cats to the Humane Society. At press time the cats were 

being prepared for adoption into new, loving homes. 



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Gifts of Love 

Gifts of Love Tribute and memorial donations are a special way to remember and honor loved ones and pets. 

A card will be sent to whomever you ask us to notify. The following memorial and tribute gifts were received 

between April 16 and June 30, 2007. To make a Gift of Love, or for more information, call (619) 243-3401 or 

email devast@sdhumane.org. 

In Memory of People 

Gloria Allen 

Kathy & John Nicol 

Sandy Bryan 

Alpine Drainage Systems, Inc. 

Mr. & Mrs. John Bonilla 

Mr. & Mrs. William Carver 

Judith & Carl Denlinger 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Falkenberg 

Ms. Carolyn Hansen 

Ms. Christina Hober 

Mr. & Mrs. Byron Johnston 

Ms. Janice Kelly 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Roughton 

Mr. & Mrs. David Sperber 

Teague Insurance Agency 

Ms. Tiffany Thompson 

Mr. & Mrs. Arbie D. Wooten 

Elma Buchanan 

Gwendolyn Cook 

Katherine Haskett 

Clara Burns 

Lee & Jerry Pasborg 

Patricia Cabigao 

Patricia Berry 

Rose Chronis 

The Kilcoyne Family 

Lynn “Cookie” Corral 

The Johnson Family 

Michael Stevens 

Timothy & Elaine Stevens 

Mr. Ralph Dee 

Maria Dykmans 

Ray Delos Mead 

Mr. & Mrs. William Gunnels 

Bill Dryden 

Gladys Bridge 

Marion Dugas 

Keith Dugas 

Anita Dunn 

Frances Obler 

Miss Julie Lynn Erb 

Calistia Griebel 

Theo Elizabeth Farrell 

Judith Farrell 

Diana Newport 

Bradley Fotinos 

Charles & Jean Ares 

Evelyn Ferguson 

Bonnie Fritts 

Donald Fisher 

Tracie Markson-Krosky 

Virginia Gawlowski 

Wallace Gawlowski 

Mr. Peter Gourdin 

Mrs. Emma Gutierrez 

Sylvia Martin 

Grandfather of Nicholas 

Craig 

Steve & Terri Gray 

Gene Harmon 

Communications Workers of 

America, Local 9509 

Carol Hemingway 

Patricia Meyers 

Alicia Jimenez 

Pearl Romero 

Vina Keaton-Edwards 

Bonnie Crumpler & Sheila 

Girard-Hall 

Ann & Abraham Dumanis 

Ernest McCullough & Mary 

Anne McCullough 

Mrs. Edie Nichols 

Sallie & Grant Rostad 

Susan Steketee & Nanci Olson 

Judi Kenyon 

Marie Boileau 

Joslyn Kirkley 

Owen & Jean Kirkley 

Jan Kitchel 

Kathryn Black 

Fay Krauser 

Michael Grossman 

Kay Lady 

John & Darlene Mason 

Joan A. Lamb 

Audrey Kremzier 

Katherine Levy 

Susan Conner 

Eleanor Liggett Dean 

Lois Conyers 

Arline Lux 

Judy Waters 

Jim McCann 

First American Client Relations 

Division 

Peggy Gleason & Family 

Elaine Gower 

Michele & Brian Kuehner 

Beth Sandbach 

Matthew Short 

Diane, Dan & Stevie Swanson 

Lucita Mata 

Pearl Romero 

Alan Moore 

Cristin Hagaman 

Dolores Olver 

Anita Mullett 

Mary Ellis & Verna Nickel 

Martha Nall 

Mary Ellen Pfleeger 

Rancho Bernardo Inn Women’s 

Golf Club 

Rancho Bernardo Ladies 

Executive Golf Club 

Dolores Rittenhouse & Sally Bly 

Gina Rogers 

Mark Murphy 

William Murphy 

Mr. Jack D. Nance Jr. 

Maryanne Prince 

SeJ Parker 

Barbara Catherine Cord 

Edna Pfister 

Richard & Laurie Noel 

Jenny Poliakoff 

Sumner & Judy Smoller 

Eugene Pride 

Yvonne Pride Taylor 

Kit Radnovic 

Lisa Radnovic & Roger Coburn 

Bernice Riggs 

Charlotte Bowman 

Mario Rosas 

Lisa Keefe 

Marie Sarkissian 

Marilyn Pennington 

In Memory Of 

In Memory Of 

In Memory Of 

In Honor Of 

Sadie 

Marvin 

Max 

Bailey 



In Memory Of 

In Memory Of 

In Memory Of 

In Memory Of 

Abby 

Kiko 

Smaug 

DéjàVu 

Anna Shawielenko 

Betty & Irwin Morse 

Elizabeth Shepard 

Richard & Darr Rodriguez 

Mrs. Roz Stainbach 

Kay Banning 

Lee Sullivan Elliott 

Suzanne Close 

Howard Thurm 

Sally Yard 

Dave Tohir 

Velma Whittingham 

Jonathan Vassiliadis 

Paula & Alan Miller 

Mona Vendel Stuart 

Albert & Janice Kaiser 

Jane Voss 

Pauline Bonn 

Pricillia Byler 

Intuit 

Marcy Weinberg 

Diane Quinn 

Mrs. Opal Evelyn Welch 

Ed, Angelica, Mike, Paul & Pat 

Evy & Ed Newton 

Mrs. Tosca Welte 

Elizabeth Drake 

Shirley Williams 

Gloria J. Hanson 

Buck Yerebeck 

Nancy Amundson 

Karen Gauthier 

Vi Snyder, Bob & Charlotte 

Douglas Yerebeck & Family 

In Memory of Pets 

Abby (David & Joanne Klein) 

Simran Noon 

Apollo (The Snyder Family) 

Melissa Garza 

Archie (Ann Walker) 

Sylvia Southerland 

Aspen (The Edd Family) 

Steve Dietmeyer 

Azul (The Avila Family) 

Pat, Ruth, Steve, Trip & Mike 

Bela (Marlene Nette & Stefan 

Spaar) 

Geri Rockstein 

Bella (Ralph & Barb) 

Jan & Jerry Rife 

Bandit (Lisa Hatch) 

Pat, Ruth, Steve, Trip & Mike 

BoBo 

Viola Tolbert 

Sammy 

Taryn Bolton 

Breaker (Lori Pabst-Pfaff) 

Sandy Arledge 

Bruce (The Allen Family) 

Heidi Green 

Buddy 

Evelyn Cummings 

Buster (The Kintz Family) 

Patricia Drahos 

Buster (Dr. Terry Scott) 

Elissa Barber 

Buttons (Georgie Hill) 

Laura Morkan 

C.J. 

Sherry Pennington 

Caesar (The Lennox Family) 

Jenny & Wayne 

Sarah Whorley 

Stacey Zeitlin 

Cammi (Carole Stelman) 

Laura Umpierre 

Cammie 

Irma Corwin 

Caneel (The Fleming Family) 

Rhonda & Randy Van Bebber 

Casey (Karen Miller) 

Barbara Avery & Linda 

Sandusky 

Cassi (The Martenson Family) 

Phyllis Lanphier & David Mayer 

Ceasar 

John & Lillian Collins 

Cee-jay 

Christiane Jordan 

ChaCha (Mary Murphy & Philip 

Gott) 

Kathy Parrish 

Chachee 

Roxanne Donovan 

Chloe (Rich Tyson & Family) 

Enid & Don Larsen 

Cody, Sandy & Sadie 

Donald & Shirlee Fagan 

Cookie 

The Carlson Family 

Cookie 

The Keeler Family 

DéjàVu 

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Martin 

Delilah (Renee, Mars & 

Graeson) 

Mark & Kris Goldstein 

Shelly Stuart 

Dolly (The Enger Family) 

Marilyn Ackroyd 

Duke 

Paul & Marianne Calhoun 

Ebony 

Carole Turner 

Ella 

The Bresnicky Family 

Elsa & Chelsea 

Stacey Nakahara 

Fanny (Susana Concha-Garcia 

& Pam Causey) 

Audrey & Debbi Ledesma 

Figaro (Miss Maria Perez) 

Mike Gogolewski 

Fred (The Le Blanc Family) 

Lois, Norm & Pepper Hibser 

Greta Garbo (Claire Slemmer, 

Karen Zachow & Zoe) 

Joe, Dave & Scooter 

Gypsy (The Epstein Family) 

Willi Sims 

Happy (The Hulme Family) 

Sandra Silverman 

Heidi (Henry Smalligan) 

Dianne Smalligan 

Jackie & Taffy (Robyn Beets) 

Cindy Plunkett 

Jake 

Anita Lonzo 

Jake (The Engle Family) 

Marilyn Ackroyd 

Jerry (The Howell Family) 

Charlene Higgs & Micki Santos 

Josh, Joey & Tiger (The 

Tarantino Family) 

Bonnie Fuller 

Keno (The Rodriguez Family) 

Melvin & Shirley Johnson 

Kiko 

Kalena Tano 

Lanier 

Irene Hauner 

Little Eddie Munster (The 

Lunetta Family) 

Patricia Turner 

Lola 

Frances Adams 

Louie (Tracy Love) 

Sarah Callahan 



13

Gifts of Love 

In Memory Of 

In Memory Of 

In Memory Of 

In Honor of People 

68 th Fire Academy 

Gina LaMantia 

Quinn Ailor 

Seena Ailor 

Andelyn & Meredith 

Paul & Glynn Bedington 

Archie 

Lucayo (Ms. Sucheta Katakkar) 

Carol Camacho 

Lucky (Barbara McGhee) 

Muriel Siemers & Cheri Lazar 

Lucy & Looie (The Antrim 

Family) 

The Schroeder Family 

Marvin 

Sarah Whorley & Eugene Lockett 

Maggi (Mrs. Corinne Fleming) 

Joan Stevens 

Maggie (Toni Shepherd) 

Diana Brotherton-Ware 

Maisy 

Carol Ann Zale 

Max 

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Sanders 

Maximum (Mike Pagano) 

Jenny Ludovissy 

Mickey 

Mary Alplanalp 

Millie (Jaki Baskow) 


Miss B 

Howard & Rachel Antle 

Moki (The Donoghue Family) 

Janice & John Barnard 

Molly (J. Craig & Gwen 

McFarlane) 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Togut 

Molly (Heidi Pfaff) 

Maureen Latham 

Molly (The Riddle Family) 

Stacey Zeitlin 

Nala 

Dorothy Meyer 

Nicki 

Dr. Lawrence Barry 

Nicky (The Eisenberg Family) 

Nancy Brownlee 

Caesar 

Penelope (Elizabeth Zook) 

Marshall & Liz Spevak 

Penny (The Lovorn Family) 

Terry, Gerry & Rechelle 

Poki 

Dortha Browning 

Polo (The Gentile Family) 

Phyllis Lanphier 

Pooshie 

Julienne Walter 

Precious 

Susan Lasky 

Mr. Ranger (The Wood Family) 



Riley (Louise Dawson) 

James Finnerty, Ph.D. 

Rocky 

Richard & Jennifer Feng 

Rocky (Lorraine Paul) 

Mary Jurgensen 

Romeos 

Elizabeth Vignieri 

Ryan O’Nail, Jr. 

Irene Hauner 

Sadie (Kay Thompson) 

Kristen Rogers 

Sam (The Weyer Family) 

Alethea Moeller 

Sassy Sue 

Toni & Donna Tapia 

Shadow (Shannon Murphy) 

The Murphy Family 

Shelby (Rick & Mary Ann) 



Simon 

Valerie Vasquez 

Smaugy 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Weller 

Lola 

Smoke (Donna Ercolano) 

Jean Turnauckas 

Smokey 

Karen Dilley 

Smokey 

Corey Roche 

Snickers 

Kenneth & Mary Larson 

Snicket & Baudelaire (Stacey 

Zeitlin) 

Sarah Whorley 

Spike 

Diana Beurman 

Sport 

Neil Saxon 

Tasha 

Canaan King 

Teddy (Helen Cullen) 


Thorn 

Morgan Hinkle 

Tigre (The Diaz Family) 

Susan Brooks 

Tonka 

Reginald & Linda Frank 

Toto 

Dorothy Ragsdale 

Tuesday 

Nancy Boone 

Uno (Derrick Neckel) 

Ashley Fenton 

Willi & Pips 

Raymond Glaman 

Wylie (Carol Baker) 

Lester & Elizabeth Stiel 

Zakry (Teena Barton) 

The Dogs on the Run team 

Eduardo & Angelica 

Apodaca’s wedding 

Alexandra Anderberg 

Sally Baldus 

Russell St. John 

Alex Baratti 

Chris Tempesta 

Calle Bourget 

Marrokal Construction 

Jeanne Cannon 

Sheila Farnand 

Leslie & Lori Chase’s 40 th 

wedding anniversary 

Jack Togut 

Corinne Clark’s birthday 

Deborah Lancman 

Susan & Ryan Davey’s 

wedding 

Debbie & Tony Reed 

Claire Egan’s birthday 

Kristin Maxwell 

Shawna Perry 

Katherine Virissimo 

Janis Eoff’s birthday 

Clay Ost 

Dave Ezratty’s birthday 

Howard Oleff 

Subie Featherman 


Shirley Gerry 

Lynda Kull 

Holly Gordon’s birthday 

Friends and Family 

Kristin & Jason Holden’s 

wedding 

Anthony & Deborah Reed 

Kay Kaplan 


Judy Ki 

Joan Little 

Elizabeth McChrystal 

Anita Reichert 

Ruth Paul 

Patricia Boissy 



Penny Payton 

Jane Marshall 

Dr. Bruce N. Persky 

Bruce Barnett 

Elouise & Larry Potomac’s 

25 th wedding anniversary 

The Welsh Family 

Eugene Pride 

Frances Myrose 

Erika Rahlson & Tim 

Wheeler’s wedding 

William & Judy White 

Arthur Rigsby 

Lisa Rigsby 

Keilani Sakumoto’s birthday 

Jill & Mark Arnold 

Stephen & Laura Sakumoto 

Marlene Sellars 

The Grant Family 

Ashley Stephens’ birthday 

Frenchy & Pepe 

Sharon Strong & Joon Kim’s 

wedding 

Seana Blazey 

Maura D’Angelo 

Peter Zurcher 

Linda Thayer 

Carolyn Moya 

Lois Wetzell 

Jim Wetzell 

In Honor of Pets 

Andi’s birthday 

Kelly Nixon 

Bailey 

Barbara Hennessy 

Bailey 

Francesca Tirpak 

Benji 

Ms. Ruth Harris 

Credo (The Baumgartner 

Family) 

The Emery Family 

Dozer 

Traci Kirksey 

Gabby Wise 

June Berliner 

Elaine Krieger 

Hamachi (The Shain Family) 

Caitlin Shain 

Julia 

Robert Hyman 

Maggie 

John & Barbara Anderson 

Nikki (The Gamez Family) 

The McCaman Family 

Sandy 

Robert Caperell & Donna 

Michel, M.D. 

Shylar 

Suzanne Van Cleve 

Sweetie, Bert & Orion 

Judy & Charles Griffin 

Sweet Annie 


Toby 

Doris Larimer 

Veterinary Memorials 

Dr. Nancy Bushnell 

“AW2” (The Crenshaw Family) 

Belle (The Nobel Family) 

Billie (The Kaplan Family) 

Jazzy (The Butera Family) 

Maui (The Butcher Family) 

Sally (Ann Farrah) 

Tyler (Marybeth Rane) 

Dr. Anthony Michael 

Akala (Mabel Dickson) 

Aphie (Aly Zampiello) 

Bailey (The Rodgers Family) 

Bigfoot (David Gordon) 

Bogey (The Wagner Family) 

Bombay (Pierre Rivet) 

Buster (The Bevis Family) 

Buttons (Georgie Hill) 

Callie (The Barnwell Family) 

Charlie (Kathy Margiotta) 

Desmo (Jason McGehee) 

Eddie (Shayne Ganz) 

Flower (Tom Sardina) 

In Memoriam 

Fontana (The Jacobs Family) 

Frankenstone (Richard 

Schulman) 

Heidi (The Smalligan Family) 

Hyde (Hallie Burch) 

Johann (Stephanie Pfaff) 

Juliett (Sunshine Addiss) 

Kenya (The Peterson Family) 

Killer (Loretta Fairbrother) 

Kitty (The Lane Family) 

Koa (Lane Cannon) 

Kona (Susan Kirschner) 

Lily (Gregory Barnes) 

Mickey (Bryan Hickey) 

Mickey (Vila & The 

Tannenbaum Family) 

Mittens (Joan Butler) 

Mitzi (Edward Slunka) 

Molly (The Malone Family) 

Oogie (Dara Green) 

Oso (The Dougherty Family) 

Phoebe (Frank Cherry) 

Portia (Melanie Morgan) 

Precious (Justin Woolsey) 

Ruby (Kristina Ryan) 

Samantha (Susan Taylor) 

Sammy (Val Plummer) 

Shasta (The Harrelson Family) 

Shona (The Thomas Family) 

Sierra (Steven Wasserman) 

Tiffany (Barbara Nixon) 

Tinkie (Kier Stumpf) 

Tipper (The Stewart Family) 

Tyson (The Hildreth Family) 

Whoopie (The Parnell Family) 

Yaqui (The Lynch Family) 

Dr. Gerry Soifer 

Boots (The Johnson Family) 

Cassandra (Patricia Drew) 

Doc (Patty Kessel) 

Gus (Denise Rivera) 

Harry (The Goldberg Family) 

Inky (Kary O’Neill) 

King (Janice Lowrey) 

Lucy (Michael Denisevich) 

Opie (The Holinger Family) 

Rootie (The Giordano Family) 

Sam (Bob Stansey) 

Sampson (David Cardigan) 

Tiffany (Linda Platzer) 

Dr. Barbara Steele 

Franz (Robert Lowe) 

Lila (The Macris Family) 

Perris (The Aikin Family) 

Gifts from wills and trusts help to ensure that the Humane Society’s charitable programs serving 

animals and people will be available long into the future. The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

wishes to acknowledge, in memoriam, recent gifts from the following individuals’ estates received 

between April 16, 2007 and July 15, 2007. 

Betty L. Bailey 

Frank G. and Alice M. Breisacher 

Emma B. Clinch 

Cecelia M. Collier 

Zillah C. Curtis 

Alexandra A. Grant 

Marianne C. Hale 

In Memory Of 

Jake 

Dr. Muriel B. Ingham 

Earl T. Kellerup 

Margaret M. Lindholm 

Louise M. and Donald C. Merker 

Robert Walter Moore 

John and Jennie Newton 

Inge J. Pauschenwein 

In Memory Of 

Cookie 

Abe Al and Jessie M. Sodos 

Irmgard D. Warnes 

Arlene C. Winters 

Robert F. Young 

Alvin and Virginia Zimmerman 

Margit Zoller 



15

Ask Doctor B 

THE LOW-DOWN ON HIP DYSPLASIA 

Q: I am planning on adopting 

a larger-sized dog and have heard 

that bigger dogs can be effected 

by a condition called Hip 

Dysplasia. What is Hip Dysplasia 

and what kind of effect does it 

have on dogs? Also, what are the 

treatments available for dogs with 

Hip Dysplasia? 

– Eager to adopt in Alpine, CA 

A: Thank you for your question. 

Although Hip Dysplasia (HD) is a 

common condition and can occur in any 

size dog and sometimes even cats, you 

are correct in that the condition is most 

prevalent and problematic for larger 

dogs (dogs weighing 40-pounds or more). 

A dog’s hip joint is made up of a 

ball (femoral head) and a socket (pelvic 

acetabulum). Normally, the bone 

structure of the socket and the soft 

tissues of the joint (ligaments, tendons, 

and joint capsule) tightly hold the ball 

inside the socket, allowing for normal 

rotary action of the hip when a dog 

walks, runs or jumps. 

In a dog with HD, the joint is 

dysplastic or “too loose.” In a 

dysplastic joint, the ball does not 

fit tightly in the socket, allowing for 

too much movement in the joint, which 

in turn, creates abnormal “rubbing” 

between the bones that make up the 

ball and socket. Over time this rubbing 

causes degenerative changes in the 

joint and leads to the development of 

Osteoarthritis. It is the arthritis that 

creates the symptoms that we see in 

dogs with HD, including difficulty 

rising after sleeping, lameness, pain 

when the hind legs are manipulated 

and a reluctance to play or move 

quickly. Unfortunately these symptoms 

are often progressive, meaning that 

they worsen with age and time. 

While HD is known to be a genetic 

condition, the exact mechanism of 

the genetics is still not understood. 

However, the condition is definitely 

more common in certain breeds of 

dogs. German Shepherds, Labrador 

Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and 

Rottweilers are all breeds commonly 

affected by HD. Of the large breed dogs, 

Standard Poodles and Greyhounds are 

two breeds that appear to be affected 

least often by the condition. 

The good news is that if a dog 

develops arthritis as a result of HD, 

there are a number of treatments that 

can help manage the dog’s pain and/or 

stiffness. For example, Non-Steroidal 

Anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), 

such as Rimadyl or EtoGesic, are 

commonly used and make a marked 

difference in the quality of life for a dog 

with HD. The downside to prescribing 

NSAIDs is that they can cause side 

effects; however, the incidence is very 

low and for the vast majority of pets 

that take the medications their quality 

of life is greatly improved. 

Nutritional supplements like 

glucosamine, chondrotin, and omega-3 

fatty acids may have some long-term 

beneficial effects for dogs with HD. In 

addition, homeopathic treatments such 

as physical therapy, swimming and 

canine massage can also be helpful in 

easing a dog’s stiffness and pain. Lastly, 

controlling a dog’s weight and keeping 

him on a consistent exercise program 

can also be beneficial in reducing some 

of the effects of HD. 

In addition to medications, 

nutritional supplements and weight 

loss, there are a number of surgical 

treatments available for dogs with HD. 

Some of these surgical procedures are 

used with young dogs whose HD has 

been diagnosed by Xrays, but has not 

yet caused arthritis or secondary 

degenerative joint disease. Other 

surgical procedures are utilized to 

alleviate pain and discomfort after a 

dog has developed arthritis. 

Although Hip Dysplasia can be a 

very significant health issue for a dog, 

during the last decade, medications and 

even surgeries have been developed to 

allow dogs with HD to live pain free for 

many years. 

Sincerely, 

Jim Babbitt, D.V.M. 


For more interesting and informative 

articles on caring for your pet, please 

visit www.sdhumane.org. Or, if you 

have a veterinary question or issue 

you would like to see addressed in this 

column, email info@sdhumane.org with 

“ASK DR. B” in the subject line. 




Wish List 

For the Animals 

Food/Treats: 

• Chew toys for dogs: 

– Bully Sticks 

– Pig’s ears 

– Rawhides 

• Dog biscuits 

• Dog and cat treats: 

– Bonito Flake cat treats 

– Soft type dog and cat treats 

– Natural Balance rolls 

• For Behavior Training/Veterinary use: 

– Canned Chicken 

– Cheeze Whiz 

– Meat-flavored baby food 

• Purina One dog food 

• Timothy hay for rabbits and guinea pigs 

Toys/Enrichment Items: 

• Cat scratchers (cardboard type) 

• Dog and cat toys 

Other: 

• Blankets and towels, including full and 

queen size comforters 

• Can openers 

• For Humane Officers to give to dog 

owners with outdoor dogs: 

– Buckets (large, new painting buckets 

to use for water) 

– Dog houses 

– Overhead trolley/pulley systems 

• Dog and cat harnesses 

• Dog shirts and sweaters (small/medium 

sizes) 

• Grooming cage and table dryer 

• Pet beds 

• Small animal supplies (cages, balls, 

exercise balls, water bottles, etc.) 

For the Society 

Office Supplies 

• .41 cent stamps or Forever Stamps 

• Avery labels (No.s 5160 and 5163) 

• Dry Erase Markers 

• File folders (letter-sized three-tab and 

hanging) 

• HP Printer Cartridge No. 95 (for color 

photo printing) 

• Industrial Stapler (with ability to staple 

25-plus pages) 

Miscellaneous/Other: 

• AA batteries 

• Animal-themed children’s books and 

DVDs 

• Baskets and storage containers 

• Holders for Retail Scanners 

• Holiday Decorations (new or gently used) 

• Merchandising fixtures 

• Realistic looking stuffed animal dogs 

and cats 

• Wet/dry vacuum (small canister, heavyduty 

style) 

• Wool blankets (army surplus style) 

Gift Certificates/Cards to: 

• Local gas stations 

• Local restaurants, movie theaters and 

bookstores for volunteer recognition 

• Michaels craft store 

• Staples and Office Depot 

For more information about Wish List items, please contact devast@sdhumane.org or (619) 243-3401. 

Tune-in for Adoptable Animals, Training Advice and More! 

We would like to thank our media friends for supporting the Humane Society’s adoption and behavior training efforts. 

The following media outlets continue to provide regular coverage on adoptable animals, behavior training advice and other 

information for the San Diego Humane Society at no cost. 

San Diego Union-Tribune 

KFMB-TV (Ch. 8) 

NBC 7/39 

KUSI-TV (Ch. 9/51) 

Magic 92.5 FM 

World Talk Radio 

“Pet of the Month” feature – second Saturday of the month in the Currents section 

“Pet Friends” segment – every Wednesday at 7:40 a.m. 

“Pet Peeves” segment – every other Sunday at 8:25 a.m. 

“Pet of the Week” segment – every Saturday and every third Monday at 8:45 a.m. 

“Ask Dr. Mark” segment – first Thursday of every month 

“Jagger and Kristi’s Kritters” segment – every third Monday at 8 a.m. 

“Pet Talk with Mr. G” segment – listen live the first Friday of the month on 

www.worldtalkradio.com (archived shows also available) 

E-mail pr@sdhumane.org or call (619) 243-3437 with questions or comments about any of our media outreach efforts. 



17

The Skinny on Exercising with your Dog 

Many of us like the idea of 

staying fit while spending 

time with our dog. The 

benefits of exercising with our canines 

are numerous: along with maintaining a 

healthy weight, exercise will keep your 

dog’s joints and muscles strong and 

flexible. It also improves the cardiovascular 

system and the overall health 

of your best friend. 

Before beginning an exercise 

routine with your dog, check with your 

veterinarian because different dogs 

require different types and amounts of 

exercise. For example, dogs with arthritis 

or Hip Dysplasia may experience 

difficulties during a fast paced run. As 

a result, tailoring your workout to your 

dog is crucial. 

Once you’ve decided to exercise 

with your dog, it’s important to 

keep a few safety tips in mind: 

• When running, walking, or hiking 

with your dog, remember to put your 

pup on a leash. Even the most wellmannered 

dogs can sometimes lose their 

cool around exciting distractions! 

• On hot days provide plenty of 

water for your dog. If your dog is fairskinned 

you may want to consider protecting 

him with a doggie sunscreen. 

• If your dog is new to exercise, start 

slowly. Allow for warm-up and cool-down 

times. 

• If you’re going on a long run or 

walk with your dog, try to keep your dog 

on dirt or grass the majority of the time 

so he won’t hurt the pads of his feet. 

• Know your dog’s limits (and yours!) 

and try not to overextend yourselves. 

• After exercising outdoors, examine 

your dog’s coat and pads for foxtails, 

burs, sores, or anything else unusual. 

A half-hour of physical activity three 

times a week is a good rule of thumb 

for beginning an exercise program 

with your pet. Dogs love routine, so 

establishing a set time and place will 

help your dog take full advantage of his 

exercise time! 

To read more about exercising with 

your dog, including tips and techniques, 

go to www.sdhumane.org and visit our 

article library at under the “Resources” 

section. 

TM 

Help animals in need and donate your old vehicle to the 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA today! 

Your tax-deductible donation will help us provide for the humane 

care of thousands of animals. 

As a private, independent, nonprofit 

organization that receives no public 

funding, we rely on your generosity 

to keep our programs and services 

available for both the people and 

pets in our community. 

Running (or not) cars, trucks, 

motorcycles, boats, RVs and big rigs 

are “waggily” accepted. 

For more information or free pick-up 

and towing call (619) 243-3401 

or visit www.sdhumane.org. 



fall 2007 Calendar of Events 

AUGUST 

16 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Dog-Friendly Hikes, 6:30-8 p.m., $10 

17 Moving On Up (first of five classes), 1-2:15 p.m., $69 

18 Puppy Support Group, 1-2 p.m., $35 

19 Animal Tales, 1 p.m., $3 per child 

19 First Aid for Dogs and Cats, 1-5 p.m., $55 

25 Pet Loss Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon, Free (sponsored by San 

Diego Pet Memorial Park) 

25 21 st Annual Fur Ball, 6 p.m.-midnight, Sold Out 

27 How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat, 6-7:30 p.m., $35 

28 Dog Safety, 6-7:30 p.m., $35 

31 Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10 

SEPTEMBER 

1 Pet PALS Kids Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $75 yearly fee or $15 for 

one meeting 



3 Humane Society Closed for Labor Day 

4 Multi-Dog Household, 6-7:30 p.m., $35 

8 Really Reliable Recall, 9-10:30 a.m., $35 


OCTOBER 

2 Moving On Up (first of five classes), 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m., $69 

3 Head Start (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m. or 7:30-8:45 p.m., $69 

4 Foundation for Dog Sports (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m., $149 

4 Agility (first of five classes), 7:30-8:45 p.m., $149 

6 Pet PALS Kids Club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $75 yearly fee or $15 for 

one meeting 



8 Head Start (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m., 7:30-8:45 p.m., $69 

12 Clicker Training for Cats, 6:30-8 p.m., $35 

13 Barktoberfest, Adoption Hours 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Canine 

Carnival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Free 

18 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Holistic Pet Care, 6:30-8 p.m., $10 

20 First Aid for Dogs and Cats, 1-5 p.m., $55 


21 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1-2:30 p.m., $159 

25 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 

26 Halloween Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10 


31 Dog Safety, 6:30-8 p.m., $35 


16 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 1-2:30 p.m., $159 

17 How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat, 6-7:30 p.m., $35 

19 Dog Safety, 6:30-8 p.m., $35 

19 Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Free (sponsored by San 


20 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Lost Pets, 6:30-8 p.m., $10 

22 Urban Pup (first of five classes), 3-4:30 p.m., $99 

26 Advanced Education (first of five classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $69 

27 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $3 per child 

28 Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10 

29 Head Start (first of five classes), 6-7:15 p.m., 7:30-8:45 p.m., $69 

All events are held at the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

and require pre-registration or reservations. Please call 

(619) 299-7012 and the extension listed to pre-register/reserve 

a space in a program, or visit our website at www.sdhumane.org 

for the full calendar of events. 

Activities for Kids: 

Animal Tales, Pet PALS Kid’s Club and Tots and Tales: ext. 2251 

Activities for Adults/Families: 

Doggie Café: ext. 2230, First Aid for Dogs and Cats, Happy Hour 

Lecture Series: ext. 2249; Pet Loss Support Group: ext. 2311, 

Barktoberfest: ext. 2321 

Behavior and Training Classes: 

Advanced Training Class, Dog Safety, Really Reliable Recall and 

Multi-Dog Household Management Workshops, Head Start, How 

to Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog, Puppy Fun Class, Puppy 

Support Group and Urban Pup: ext. 2273; How to Live Happily Ever 

After with Your Cat: ext 2265, Clicker Training for Cats: ext. 2704 



19

Barktoberfest 

Saturday, October 13, 2007 

Join dog lovers from around San Diego 

County as the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA holds a dog-focused 

adoption event! 

Join in Barktoberfest on Saturday, October 13 

from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. where you can meet 

friendly, adoptable dogs and check out the 

Canine Carnival, which will include dog-related 

booths, free food and more! 

For more information, or to reserve a booth 

at the Canine Carnival, call (619) 243-3441. 

5500 Gaines Street 

San Diego, CA 92110-2572 

(619) 299-7012 


Non-Profit Org. 

U.S. Postage 

PAID 

San Diego, CA 

Permit No. 331 

Hours of Operation: 

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Adoptions and Animal Viewing: 

Monday-Friday, 11a.m.-6 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday, 11a.m.-5 p.m.

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