F ALL 2006 â¢ V ol. 41 No. 3 - San Diego Humane Society and SPCA

FALL 2006 • Vol. 41 No. 3

president’s message 

The Ties that Bind 

Mark Goldstein, D.V.M. 

President of the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA 

with his dog Ren. 

I 

can always speak on both the human-animal bond and to the affect that animals have had on my own life and the 

role they have played in my family. However, I am still constantly in awe and inspired when I hear stories of these 

special creatures that form bonds with us and how they can change our lives. 

Such was the case when I met Teri Simas and her daughter Lizzy. 

The Simas’ story starts when nine-year-old Lizzy, who has multiple 

health issues, had to enter the hospital in 2001 to undergo a series 

of hip surgeries. At the time they had a Bassett Hound named 

Samantha who had been Lizzy’s constant companion and who was 

adopted from the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA. 

During her stay in the hospital, Lizzy was also visited by another 

Lizzy: a West Highland White Terrier therapy dog. According to Teri, 

this little dog was the highlight of Lizzy’s stay and was in fact so 

instrumental in her hospital recovery that at one point when Lizzy 

had to be resuscitated, Lizzy the dog was immediately put into her bed to encourage her to fight on. Teri fully 

believes that it was this dog that helped to keep her daughter alive. 

When Lizzy returned home, in a full-body cast, she was 

enthusiastically greeted by Samantha. In the living room, 

turned hospital suite, Samantha jumped up onto Lizzy’s bed, 

and continued to snuggle with her during the difficult weeks 

of her recuperation. 

Though Samantha the Bassett passed away last year, the 

Simas family has welcomed several new dogs into their home 

including two that have a very special bond with their youngest 

daughter – Suzy Q, a Westie, who was brought home in honor 

of the dog that made such an impact on Lizzy, and Mallery, a 

Golden Retriever who is a certified seizure response dog and who 

accompanies Lizzy wherever she goes since she was diagnosed 

with epilepsy. 

As you’ll see in this issue’s cover story on Pet-Assisted Therapy, Lizzy is one of many people who have come to 

depend on the love and bond that these wonderful animals provide us with everyday. Thank you for your support 

and for helping us to continue to make programs like these available. 


President of the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

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AnimalFare • Fall 2006 

Photo: Melisa Codgell

From the Mailbox 

Dear Humane Society, 

We wanted to let you know that Shorty is 

doing great. He loves to go on car rides no 

matter the distance, and I have never seen a 

dog love a bed as much, stretching and wiggling 

over every inch. He is one of the family now, he 

races through every room of the house with the 

speed of an agility dog. He is the perfect match 

for our family. 

Thanks a bunch, 

Marin and Shorty’s family 

Published quarterly by: 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

5500 Gaines Street, 

San Diego, CA 92110-2572 

(619) 299-7012 


Postmaster@SDHumane.org 

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

Board of Trustees 

Judith Muñoz, Ph.D. 

Chairperson 

Wayne Hanson 

Chairperson, Planning Committee 

Jeff Lyle 

Vice Chairperson, Finance & Audit 

Diane Gilabert 

Vice Chairperson, Board Governance & Nominating 

Committee 

Dear San Diego Humane Society, 

We adopted “Sierra” now “Tilly” this weekend 

and have to say she’s a perfect fit for our family. 

She has settled in well and is keeping us busy. 

I would like to thank the foster family that took 

care of her. I was surprised at how well rounded 

she was for such a little kitten. She is growing 

everyday – she is almost four pounds now! She 

thinks she owns the house, but really, she owns 

our hearts. 

Thanks, 

Kimberly Nadolski 

Lori Walton 

Vice Chairperson, Community Relations & 

Development 

Alyce Lynn 

Secretary 

Marilyn Anderson, George Coles, Diane Glow, 

Eve Godfrey, Wayne Hanson, Martha Harrington, 

Suzanne Koch, Michael Luther, John Parker (Life 

Member), David Sear, Nancy Vaughan 

Advisors 

Frank Bathrick, Robert Brown, Dana Di Ferdinando, 

Anne Fomon, Ronald Goldman, Michelle Graham, 

Georgia Griffiths, David R. Hickey, Abby Leber, Dave 

Mason, Diane Ross, Melvin Segal, Peter Van Rossum 

Life Members 

Betsy Hillyer, Dan & Vi McKinney, 

Sheila Vardaman 

President 


To Humane Society Staff, 

Jem is doing great! She is very friendly 

and interactive with us. We moved her 

cage into our bedroom when we were 

getting work done on her new cage and 

she loves it so much I don’t think she will 

let us move it out. She loves broccoli and 

carrot tops, but she absolutely loves 

yogurt chips – they are the first things 

she eats out of her bowl. She’s also very 

curious and enjoys running around the 

house every chance she gets! 

Jammie Huertas 

ON THE COVER: San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Pet-Assisted Therapy volunteer Karen Kees 

shares the love of animals with a Kearny Mesa Convalescent Hospital and Nursing Home resident. 

AnimalFare Editors 

Sarah Whorley, Simran Zilaro 

Contributing Writers 

Kelsey Angus, Morgan Bartell, Tricia Macri, 

Kimmy O’Connor, Shelly Stuart, Sarah Whorley, 

Simran Zilaro 

Design & Layout 

Kat Design 

Our sincere thanks to Kat Design 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 public or 

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 AnimalFare mailing or contributor lists. 


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Photo: Simran Zilaro 

Comes 

Pet-Assisted Therapy Delivers Animal Companionship

c o v e r s t o r y 

Two times each day. Seven days a week. Rain or shine. 

This is how often volunteers with the 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s 

Pet-Assisted Therapy (P-AT) program 

take pets out into the community to visit 

people in need of some tender and 

loving care from animals. The program, 

which began more than 30 years ago, 

visits children, adults and seniors living 

in hospitals, care facilities, rehabilitation 

centers and classrooms all across San 

Diego County. In one year, this amazing 

program and its volunteers will bring the 

joy of animal companionship to over 550 

facilities and more than 10,000 people! 

Studies have shown that animals 

have positive physical and emotional 

effects on people, especially in the type 

of care settings the P-AT program 

frequents. In fact, animal visitation 

in nursing homes has been found 

to lower patients’ blood pressure, lift 

the spirits of the residents, as well as 

increase the sociability of Alzheimer’s 

patients. Similarly, studies have found 

that children’s levels of distress during 

physical examinations were lower when 

a companion animal was present in the 

room. Amazingly, the animals and the 

memories they foster can bring many 

individuals out of depression and help 

them reconnect with others. 

“For the people we visit, having an 

animal there makes them focus on the 

present moment and often brings back 

memories filled with positive emotions,” 

said P-AT program volunteer Karen 

help you connect with those who have 

lost their ability to speak.” 

Many of the facilities that participate 

in the P-AT program have patients that 

are disabled or sick and require care. For 

these individuals, visiting with a P-AT 

pet gives them a sense of empowerment 

when they are able to cuddle and provide 

love to animals that so thoroughly enjoy 

their attention. 

“When the animals come to visit, 

the residents are so happy,” said Jessica 

Halbert, Activities Director for the Kearny 

Mesa Convalescent Hospital and Nursing 

Home. “All of our residents are former 

parents and it’s hard for them because 

their children now have to nurture them, 

so it makes them feel good to be able to 

nurture and comfort the animals.” 

Pet-Assisted Therapy program 

coordinator Judith Eisenberg selects 

social rabbits, guinea pigs and rats from 

the Humane Society’s pool of adoptable 

animals to participate in the program. 

The rats and guinea pigs participate in 

the program for one year and rabbits for 

six months before they are “retired” and 

made available for adoption. The program 

also makes use of certified therapy dogs 

and cute and cuddly adoptable puppies 

and kittens for one-time visits. These 

visits help in socializing the puppies and 

kittens while providing an abundance of 

smiles to the participants. 

“I once went to a day facility for non- 

English speaking Russian seniors and 

Kees. “In addition, the animals can also brought a Collie puppy. That little puppy 

in All Sizes 

Left: A resident of a local convalescent home interacts with Charlie the rabbit during a Pet-Assisted 

Therapy visit. 

Photo: Simran Zilaro 

was the light of their day!” said P-AT 

volunteer Karen Kees, who has been 

volunteering with the P-AT program 

for two years. “We couldn’t communicate 

with each other, but it was easy to understand 

the expressions of happiness.” 

Kittens and puppies often come on Pet-Assisted 

Therapy visits to receive socialization with facility 

residents who also benefit from the interaction. 

Volunteers are an integral part of 

the P-AT program, transporting the 

animals to over 51 different locations 

each month. Once they arrive at their 

destination, the volunteers bring out the 

animals to interact with the facilities’ 

residents. Guinea pigs and rabbits sit 

inside baskets to make them easier to 

pet and the inquisitive rats can be found 

anywhere from a volunteer’s apron pocket 

to a resident’s shoulder. The kittens and 

puppies wear harnesses and leashes 

and sit in the laps of the older residents 

or play with the children on the floor. 

Certified therapy dogs can often be seen 

cuddling with residents or performing 

tricks during the hour-long visits. 

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c o v e r s t o r y 

Love Comes in All Sizes: Pet-Assisted Therapy Delivers Animal Companionship 

(continued from page 5) 

“The structure of the Pet-Assisted 

Therapy program makes me feel 

helpful because there’s always 

something to do,” said Pet-Assisted 

Therapy volunteer David Carr, a one 

and half year volunteer veteran with 

the program. “I love that I can be of 

service to others and interact with 

animals at the same time.” 

The program receives financial 

support from generous individuals and 

community groups, and charges only 

nominal fees when visiting for-profit 

facilities. Last year, a grant from the 

Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation paid 

for a new P-AT program van used to 

transport volunteers and animals to and 

from their visits. 

Of course the true magic of the P-AT 

program is in how the animals are able 

to bring people together while simultaneously 

bringing a special kind of joy to 

Want to get your dog 

certified to be a therapy 

pet? Sign up for our 

Canine Good Citizen class 

– Call (619) 299-7012, 

ext. 2273 to learn how! 

One group that felt the call to help P-AT animals were the students of the 

SAVE (Stop All Violence Everywhere) Club at Los Penasquitos Elementary School. 

When the group learned about the work Pet-Assisted Therapy animals do for 

people in the community, they decided to raise money to sponsor Muriel, one of 

the P-AT rabbits. By recycling cans and bottles, the SAVE Club was able to raise 

the $60 necessary to cover the care of Muriel’s six month stay in the program. 

Pet-Assisted Therapy Coordinator Judith Eisenberg was so touched by the group’s 

efforts that she brought Muriel to the school one day so the children could meet 

the rabbit they had worked so hard to support! 

people unable to have pets of their 

own. Animals and the bond we share 

with them are a vital component of 

the interconnectivity that makes up 

our daily lives. For many people who 

can not have pets of their own due to 

circumstance, the animals and 

volunteers of the Pet-Assisted Therapy 

program can help fulfill this need 

for more enriching experiences. 

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Photo: Tricia Macri 

Help Animals Help People – Sponsor a Pet Assisted Therapy Animal! 

Your sponsorship will pay for 

food and veterinary care so an 

animal can bring the joy of animal 

companionship to special people 

in the community. 

Please return this form with 

payment to: 

Judith Eisenberg 

Pet-Assisted Therapy Coordinator 

San Diego Humane Society 

5500 Gaines Street 

San Diego, CA 92110 

What type of animal would you like to sponsor? o Rabbit o Guinea Pig o Rat 

How long would you like to sponsor the animal? o Three months ($30) o Six months ($60) 

How would you like to sponsor the animal? o Credit Card (circle one) MasterCard Visa AMEX 

Card no.______________________________________________________________ Expiration date __________ 

o Check payable to the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

Name__________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ 

City ___________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip __________________ 

Phone _____________________________________ Email ______________________________________________ 


AnimalFare • Fall 2006

12 th Annual Walk for Animals Raised Record Amount 

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

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Thousands of animal lovers and their animal 

companions (dogs, snakes, lizards and even 

donkeys!) returned to Fiesta Island, 

Saturday, May 13, 2006 for the 12 th annual Walk 

for Animals sponsored by Ralphs, PETCO, and the 

PETCO Foundation. 

This year walkers raised a record amount of 

funds, nearly $300,000 (compared to $262,000 the 

previous year) 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 eighth year in a row, 

who raised nearly $18,000! We’d also like to thank 

our second and third place fundraisers, Stephen 

Schwartz, who raised more than $6,000 and Cindy 

Curtin who raised more than $5,000. 

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! 

We are grateful for the generosity of our sponsors 

who helped make this event possible! 

kA 

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Photos counter-clockwise from top left: 1) Walkers finish 

under a colorful balloon arch; 2) The PETCO booth was a 

popular stop for walk participants; 3) Two donkeys join in 

the festivities; 4) Dogs could have their “Paw-o-Graphs” 

made at the doggie events area; 5) A young walker poses 

with her dog; 6) A dog’s eye view of the walk. 

All photos: Tami McCraw 

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Lori Walton 

Melvin and Mona Segal 

Theresa Johansing 


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Turn your old fashion into new passion. 

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, independant, nonprofit 

organization that receives no 

public funding, we rely on your 

genorosity 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. 

Wish List 

For the Animals 

Food: 

• Dog biscuits/treats 

• Cheeze Whiz 

• Canned chicken 

• Meat-flavored baby food 

• Nutro Max mini-chunk dry dog food 

• Pig’s ears/Bully Sticks 

• Timothy hay for rabbits and guinea pigs 

Toys: 

• Alpine Cat Scratchers 

• Agility tunnel (i.e. a child’s play tunnel) 

• New cat trees/scratchers 

• Kitten/cat and puppy/dog toys 

• KONG dog food toys 

• Nylabones 

• Rawhide chew toys 

• Stuffed dog toys 

Other: 

• Blankets and padded pet beds 

• Dog and cat grooming brushes 

• Heating pads (electrical or microwaveable) 

• Lint rollers 

• Portable CD players (five) with built in 

speakers (battery operated and AC 

adapter) to play soothing music for 

Behavior and Training dogs 

• Puppy housetraining pads 

• Washer and/or dryer (residential) 

For the Society 

Office Supplies 

• 8-inch scissors 

• $.39 stamps 

• Ball point pens 

• Dry Erase markers 

• Envelopes: No. 9 and 10 and 8.5-by-11 

inch and larger envelopes 

• Industrial stapler 

• HP printer ink cartridge numbers: 

– 27 (black) 

– 28 (tri-color) 

– 56 (color or black) 

– 57 (color, tri-color or black) 



• HP color printer 

• Rainbow stationary 

• Paper shredder (commercial, high 

volume type) 

• Rewriteable CDs 

• Staplers and staples 

Miscellaneous/Other: 

• AA batteries 

• Animal-themed children’s books 

• Children’s arts and crafts supplies 

(markers, crayons, construction paper, 

glue, tape, etc.) 

• EZ-up awning 

• Large outdoor restaurant-style propane 

heater 

• Mannequin bust 

• Paper towels 

• Portable radio 

• Silk sunflowers 

Gift Certificates/Cards to: 

• IKEA for dog and cat room furniture 

• Local gas stations for the Pet-Assisted 

Therapy program 

• Local restaurants, movie theaters and 

book stores for volunteer recognition 

• Michaels for education craft supplies 

• Staples and Office Depot 

For more information about Wish List 

items, please call (619) 243-3401 or 

contact devast@sdhumane.org 



Adoptathon 2006 – A Huge Success for Animals! 

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The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

extended its hours and held a number of 

festivities during the Adoptathon 2006 

weekend, June 9, 10, and 11. In the end, 82 

animals – including cats and kittens, dogs and 

puppies, and a rabbit – went to new, loving homes! 

Our neighbors on the San Diego Campus for 

Animal Care, the County of San Diego Department 

of Animal Services, sent over 20 animals home over 

Adoptathon weekend, for a grand total of over 100 

adoptions for the entire campus! 

This annual event, aimed at finding homes 

for hundreds of wonderful adoptable animals, is 

part of the Humane Society’s effort to bring people 

and pets together and raise awareness about the 

importance of adopting pets from animal welfare 

organizations. 

The San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 

extends a special thank you to all of our generous 

sponsors who provided refreshments and a festive 

atmosphere throughout the weekend, including 

Einstein Bros. Bagels and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. 

Thank you also to all the dedicated Humane 

Society staff and volunteers who made this event 

possible for the animals! 

kA 

All photos: Mary Anderson 

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Photos counter-clockwise from top left: 1) An adoptable pup waits to be adopted at the Mobile Adoptions area; 2) Dog walker volunteers brought 

dogs out to meet potential adopters during the Adoptathon festivities; 3) Girl Scout Troop 8281 made bandanas and pet treats for animals adopted on the 

Saturday of Adoptathon; 4) A happy family heads home with a new furry family member; 5) Another happy adopter poses with her new friend 

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 (Ch. 7/39) 

KUSI-TV (Ch. 9/51) 

Magic 92.5 FM 

World Talk Radio 

Check out the “Pet of the Month” on the second Saturday of the month on page 3 of the Currents section. 

See our adoptable animals on the “Pet Friends” segment every Wednesday at 7:25 a.m. 

Learn valuable training tips on the “Pet Peeves” segment every other Sunday at 8:25 a.m. 

Check out our adoptable animals on the “Pet of the Week” segment every third Monday at 8:45 a.m. 

Meet one of our adoptable pets every third Monday on “Jagger and Kristi’s Kritters” at 8 a.m. 

For pet tips and advice from Humane Society experts, listen to “Pet Talk with Mr. G” live online on 

Fridays at 3 p.m., or to listen to archived shows, visit www.worldtalkradio.com. 

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


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2007 Humane Society Calendars 

Available Soon! 

The highly anticipated 2007 Humane Society calendar, featuring photos of beloved 

San Diego pets, will be available in October 2006. This gorgeous calendar makes a 

great holiday gift and all proceeds benefit Humane Society animals and programs. 

Don’t miss out on your chance to display this great calendar all year round! 

Calendars can be ordered online, by phone or at the Humane Society’s Muttique store. 

To order your calendars online or by phone, visit www.sdhumane.org or call 

(619) 299-7012, ext. 2276. Also, don’t forget, if you’ve entered the calendar contest 

you’ll be receiving a free calendar in the mail! 

Your Footprints 

Remember that when you leave this organizations like the San Diego Humane 

earth, you can take with you nothing that Society and SPCA. 

you have received – only what you have An estate gift makes a positive 

given: a full heart enriched by honest statement. When you include San Diego 

service, love, sacrifice and courage. Humane Society and SPCA in your estate, 

– St. Francis of Assisi 

you declare to family and friends that 

you believe in and care about its mission 

Everyone leaves footprints on the 

and your parting gift becomes a clear 

sands of time. A person is remembered 

declaration of your values. 

for the weight of his or her character, for 

An estate gift provides needed 

marks of accomplishment, for shapes of 

funding. Estate gifts are especially 

kindness, for length of compassion, for 

valuable, not only because they tend to be 

width of personal warmth, and for values. 

larger than annual gifts, but because they 

When we leave positive impressions 

often come at critical times. They provide 

behind, we enhance the lives of our 

that extra boost to the budget that can 

friends and loved ones. We give them 

make the difference between program 

footprints to follow. 

advancement and program retrenchment. 

Thoughtful estate planning is one 

Estate gifts can be designated for a specific 

means we have to make a print in the 

purpose or they can be unrestricted for use 

sand, to help others recall our priorities. 

where needed most. 

For example, consider the affect of a 

An estate gift encourages 

plan that includes provision for family 

imitation. There’s something about a 

members and resources for charitable 

well-planned estate gift that influences 

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others to “go and do likewise.” As friends 

and family members plan their own 

estates, they may recall your generosity 

and thoughtfulness. Your gift may unlock 

resources for the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA from other estates. 

Our free brochures will provide you 

with the information and materials you 

need to include charitable giving in your 

overall estate plan. Simply complete and 

return the form below, or send an e-mail 

request to Shelly Stuart, Vice President 

for Development, at cc@sdhumane.org. 

Thank you for support of the San Diego 

Humane Society and SPCA. 

Photo: Kristi Atkinson 

Dear Friends at San Diego Humane Society: 

Please send me free literature about making a planned gift to San Diego Humane Society 

and SPCA. 

Please send information about the Humane Heritage Circle. 

I have already provided for the San Diego Humane Society in my will or other 

estate planning document. 

Mail this form to: 

Shelly Stuart 

Vice President for Development 

San Diego Humane Society and SPCA 


San Diego, CA 92110 

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

City_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

State__________ Zip_______________________ Phone________________________________ Email _ ____________________________________ 

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Ask a Trainer 

Bark-O-Rama 

Q: When our three-year-old neutered mixed breed 

is on a leash, he has a barking attack anytime he sees 

another dog; he goes nuts! Once he is near the other 

dog he is fine, but just seeing a dog sends him into a 

barking mania. In your opinion, what method is best 

for resolving this problem? 

– Seeking a Solution in San Diego, CA 

A: Thank you for your question. As always, with 

behavioral changes, or with potential reactivity or aggression, 

I recommend you take your dog to the veterinarian to rule out 

any medical problems. If the dog is not feeling well, he may 

be more protective of himself, especially around other dogs. 

The likely cause of the “barking mania” you described is 

barrier frustration. In this case, the tension on the leash is the 

barrier and may be triggering frustration, fear, or anxiety, 

causing the dog to become anxious or feel trapped by the 

leash. This type of frustration can cause a dog to respond with 

“aggressive” kinds of behavior. 

A dog can experience more than one feeling at a time, and 

become conflicted. He may be excited and want to interact 

with the other dog, and then become frustrated that he 

cannot go to it. This may result in barking and lunging. 

These behaviors can persist if the dog continues to feel 

frustrated while on the leash. The dog may even begin to 

anticipate this unpleasant routine 

associated with initially seeing the 

other dog, or even with hearing another 

dog’s collar jingle. The dog then can 

become conditioned to react this way 

and he is likely to react more quickly 

each time. 

Fortunately, we can change how 

the dog responds in these situations, 

using positive reinforcement training 

and behavior modification methods. 

Teaching the dog to walk with you so he does not lunge or 

pull on leash is necessary for preventing barrier frustration 

and other problems. Establishing a strong foundation in leash 

walking before working around other dogs or distracting 

environments is essential. 

I recommend you take a private lesson or a private 

behavior consult with one of our behavior trainers. We can 

see your dog and show you how to perform proper leash 

walking training and how to use humane equipment like a 

SENSE-ation harness. Until we meet with you and your dog, 

When dealing with 

any reactivity or 

aggressive behaviors, 

having a behavior 

trainer work with you 

is a great start. 

it is best to avoid situations that may trigger your dog’s 

barking. For now, take a vacation from walking your dog 

where he might see another dog. 

When dealing with any reactivity or 

aggressive behaviors, having a behavior 

trainer work with you is a great start. 

We will show you positive reinforcement 

training techniques that will help your 

dog positively resolve frustration, fear 

or anxiety that he may experience, and 

teach him what you want him to do 

when he sees another dog. 

To sign up for the Feisty Fido class, 

or for a private consultation or private 

lesson, please call (619) 299-7012, ext. 2334 or 2335. 

Sincerely, 

Margaret Lenoir, Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) 

and San Diego Humane Society and SPCA Behavior Trainer 

Have a question for our Behavior and Training staff? E-mail us at 

behavior@sdhumane.org. 

Photo: Sarah Whorley 



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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 th and July 

15 th , 2006. To make a gift of love, or for more information, call (619) 299-7012, ext. 2276 or email devast@sdhumane.org 

In Memory of People 

Allison 

– Eve Oslinger 

Anne Rahe 

– Deborah Rahe 

Audrey Frith 

– David & Mimi Lattuca 

Bertha Brockmeier 

– Ruby Ragle 

Betty Press 

– Barb Madsen & Stacy 

Landman 

– Carole Bunker 

– Carolyn & Jerry Davee 

– Deanne Bloom 

– Edy & Bill Kenton 

– James Finnerty 

– Joseph & Barbara Schloss 

Bob Hammond 

– Martha Harrington 

Carmen Sileo 

– Carmela Vendetti 

Charles Mark Gardner 

– Mrs. Margaret Kutner 

Christine Salers 

– Betty, Gary & Barney 

Gehring 

Claire Giuffre 

– Michael & Patricia Buczaczer 

Contributors to the Scripps 

Ranch Community project 

– Melina Jones 

In Memory Of 

Mimi 

Debbie Hire Houghtaling 

– East County Investigators 

– Ellen & Dick Bein 

– Phyllis Lanphier 

– Yvonne & Robert Muzzy 

David Fennell 

– Jon & Jennifer Wright 

– Sally & Don Weber 

Dottie Yelle & Casey Meehan 

– Helen-Louise Brooks 

Edith Ingram Arford 

– Ms. Sharon Linn 

Edith Lutz 

– Cynthia Rubic & SAIC 

– Ruby Williams 

Elizabeth Sadowski 

– Susan Wood 

Elon Tonnesen 

– Arlene Schmidt 

Esther Hirshowitz 

– Alice & Philip Cohn 

Geraldine Allport 

– Becky Ivans 

Dr. Giovanni Bucolo 

– Ms. Diane Gilabert 

– Ella Mae Wright 

– Mark & Kris Goldstein 

– Nancy Vaughan 

– Shelly Stuart 

Giovanni & Rina Bucolo 

– Vladimir & Olga Nedd 

Gordon Stallings 

– Robert Stadge 

Mr. Harprit Singh Puri 



Harry E. Nason 

– Betsy & Ray Sanders 

Helen Arden 

– Betty Kaufman 

Hubert Coles 

– Annette Newby 

– The BBB of SD & Imperial 

Counties 

– Carolyn Cole 

– Connie & Verne Batchelor 

– Dennis & Cathy 

– Derek & friends at KGTV 

– Doris Donald 

– The Hermann Family 

– The Hine Family 

– Jack & Kathleen Stanley 

– Jill Curtiss 

– John & Paula Riley 

– Karen Beery 

– Larry & Kathleen Haines 


– Michael & Bette Spain 

– The O’Connor Family 

– The Oleff Family 

– Paul & Belle Reed 

– Phyllis Zeitman 


– Sherrill Lorch 

– The Stainmaster Team 

– Steven Karsh 

– Tony & Nancy McCune 

– Verna Lazarnick 

Irving Albert 

– Warren & Joyce Kemmer 

Jacqueline B. Woodward 

– Mary Ann Heaps 

James Gearity 

– James Miera 

– Michael Kennedy 

James A. Pettry 

– Elaine Kalin 

Janous Marks 

– Marjorie Marks 

Jean Heard 

– Betsy Cosway 

Jean Murray 

– Marguerite Sayre 

Joslyn Kirkley 

– Owen & Jean Kirkley 

Joyce Sapp 

– Alan & Nancy Nevin 

– Karen Ladner & Todd Stone 

– Procopio Cory Hargreaves & 

Savitch 

Kalman 

– Julie Glance 

In Memory Of 

Yoda 

Karl Kutzke 

– Douglas Kane & Christine 

Skoczek 

Kathleen Mary Kerr 

– South Coast Patio 

Kimberlee Rose Anderson 

– Linda Swick 

Lillian Hudak 

– E.J. Hudak 

Luis Medina 

– Consuelo Medina & Javier 

Overa 

Lynette L. Leverenz 

– Alicia Leverenz-Garbarino 

– Betty Leverenz-Kritz 

– Lynne Leverenz 

Marian Marx 

– Bill & Joan McCormick 

– Lake Cuyamaca Recreation 

& Park District 

Marion Dugas 

– Keith Dugas 

Melanie Zucker 

– Linda Bradford 

Monica Auld 

– Diana Circelli 

– Faith Keala Hark 

– John Sepenuck 

– Judith Vanderheide 

– Nancy Dickeson 

– Susan & Thomas McDuffie 

– The Upper Deck Company 

Morgan Wilson 

– Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cabell 



Nadyne Marjorie Northington 

– Marjorie Marks 

Patti France 

– Carol Wildhaber 

– S.D. Community College 

District 

Penny Brooks 

– Stacey Zeitlin 

Robert Michael Baugh 

– Ms. Judith Goodwin 

Ruth Martin Ehlers 

– Denise Draper 

– Glenn & Marilyn Heestand 

– Harry & Jessica Thaete 

– John & Marion Suttle 

– Leslie Jensen 

– Lynette Torrey 

– M. Jan Poma 

– Mary Jane Swann 

– Muriel & Eldon A’Bell 

– Walter & Elsa Kerwin 

Sallie Kleist 

– Edward Kleist 

SeJ & Jason Parker 

– Barbara Cord 

Shirley Ann Little 

– Balboa G.I. Dept., 

S.D. Naval Hospital 

– Karen Wilkins 

– Mr. & Mrs. Sam Zanin 

Stephanie Tran 

– Richard & Barbara Gilbert 

Susan Greene 

– Edward & Carolyn 

Montgomery 

Mrs. Theresa Ciolli 

– James Ciolli 

– John & Rochelle Pope 

– Margaret Patterson 

Thomasina Crogan 

– W.E. & Kathleen Darton 

Toby Brown 

– Mrs. Phillip Acker 

Tracy Pumphrey 

– Charles Boles & Deborah 

McCarthy 

– Jennifer & John Sansone 

– Mara & Gregory Elliott 

– Stephen McCauley 

Now you can include 

a photo with your 

pet tribute gift: 

To include a pet photo with your 

gift in memory or in honor of a pet, 

call (619) 299-7012, ext. 2276 or 

email devast@sdhumane.org for more 

information. Only a limited number of 

photos will be published and photos 

In Honor Of 

Marigold 

In Memory Of 

Abigail 

cannot be returned. 

The photo submission deadline for inclusion in the winter 2006 newsletter is September 30, 

2006. Photos published will be chosen based on quality and as space allows. 

Mr. Warren Gayne Wimer 

– Don & Susanne Ballantyne 

– Bob & Norene Matheny 

– Elizabeth Trejo 

– Gladys Holt 

– June Riddle 

– Law Offices of Jerry Cluff 

– Margaret Barr 

– Pauline Borders 

Yvonne G. Barrett 

– AWT Inc. 

– Christine Llewellyn 

– David & Karen Baker 

– Marian Oddo 

– Patricia Sanders 

– Roger & Zinta Zych 

– Susan & Franklin Adams 

– Villa Park School District #45 

Board of Education 

Cherry & Chris Jozwiak’s 

Freedom 

– Kelsey Moon 

The Christiana Family’s Chico 

– Ann Volimas 

Christine Bellport’s Scoop 


Christopher Janke & Kevin 

Johnson’s Elizbit 

– Phyllis Lanphier 

Colleen Welsh’s Marshmellow, 

Larkie & Murphy Collins 

– John & Sharron Coleman 

Craig Prior’s Shannon 

– Marie Prior 

Danielle Johannes & 

Andrew Ornelas’ Julio 

– Diane & Jim Murphy 

Dave & Shirley Bradstreet’s 

Eric Meijer’s Luke 

– Stacey Schmolke & Jami 

Miller 

Mr. & Mrs. Gary 

Gehring’s Patrick 

Ginger Kantor’s Gidget 

Ginny Beneke’s Schatzi 

– Tiffany, Dan & Sophie 

O’Leary 

Ms. Hedy Fleischer’s Midnight 

Hubert Coles’ Maple Syrup 

– Verna Lazarnick 

Ian Botha’s Augie 

– Mellissa Garza 

The Ikemoto Family’s TLC 

– Marie & Craig Prior 

Irene Hauner’s Mayshawn Lacy 

James & Linda O’Neil’s 

Patches 

In Memory of Pets 

Sam & Bodie 

Jeff Levin’s Avi 

– The Cashman Family 

– Rona Dosick 

Aimee Gilmore’s poodles & 

cats 

Alex Cabellon’s Nala 

– Sue Schugar 

Anne Wister’s Oliver 

– K.C. Causey 

Barbara Clark’s Princess 

Pandora 

– Mary Fisher 

Becky Neary’s Junior 

Bert & Joan Pagat’s Katy 

– Marilyn Cummings 

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Rohr’s Payton 

Mr. Carl Weiscopf’s Murphy 

Debbie & Alfonso 

Saballet’s Baxter 

– Margo Miller 

Deborah Carson’s Blues 

Dixie Lee Boyer 

– Yvonne Wilson 

Dusty Dog 

– Peter Fulton Foss 

Ed Catalano’s Max 

– Roma Vickers 

Ellie Reavis’ Lucy 

– Pamala Miller 

The Emdur Family’s 

Chloé 

– Sherry & Bill Resh 

Jessie 

– Pamela Saunders 

Jo Biggs Carter’s Baras 

– Lucy Cooney 

Joan & Rick Emrick’s Ripley 

– Maxine Emrick 

Jose Rodrigues’ Keno 

– Melvin & Shirley Johnson 

Judy & Herb Schickler’s Nami 

– Darryl & Barbara Woodson 

Judy & Steve Slezak’s Dudley 

– Mr. & Mrs. Condra 

Kari 




13

Gifts of Love 

Karin & Loren Alvarado’s 

Rickey 

– M.E. Soderlund 

Kathie & Joe Kobryner’s 

Bentley 

– Lynn Marvis 

The Katz Family’s Lucy 

– Max Vitro & Wendy 

Rockwell 

Ken & Sibby Curtis’ Kelsey 

– Charles & Alexis Pyle 

– Nikki & Marcie Rothman 

Kerry Starzyk’s Bart 

Mr. & Mrs. Kim Duclo & 

Morgan’s Argyll 

– Mr. & Mrs. Jack Duclo 

Laura Proietti’s Trixter 

– Ronald Mesard 

Laura Ruiz’s Ginger Licorice 

– Phillis Denmon 

Lorraine Moore’s Peanut 

Lynn Baer’s Chuckles 

Lynn Marvis & Bill Linnik’s Jake 

– Mom & Dad, Ted & Phyllis 

Margo & John Pavick’s Peppy 

Marian & Al Tepper’s Sassy 

– Eve & James Davidson 

Marianne Amador’s Peaches 

– The Ludovissy Family 

Mark & Racer Alexander’s Mike 

– Judy Greene 

Mary Votava’s Puffkin 

Mary Wears’ Houdini 

Michele Messier’s Briggs 

– Scott & Lori Bonesteel 

Mike, Robin & Cory Griffin’s 

Junior 


Muffin 

– Peter Lamontia 

Nancy Nopper & Roy Risner’s 

Spanky 

– Ms. Jackie Singer 

Ozzie 

– Cynthia Espinosa 

Peggy Cohen & Aleah’s 

Midnight 

– Rona Dosick 

Peter, Duncan & Heather 

Greenberg-Pruyne’s Lilith 

– Barbara Hammack 

Pooshie 

– Richard & Julienne Walter 

Poufie & Aboo 

– Louise Guthman 

The Purvis Family’s Rio 

– Phyllis Huckabee 

Princess 

– P.J. Luskin 

Ms. Raedean Ellis’ Fluffy 

– Enid & Don Larsen 

Rene, Tess, Michelle, Khrystyn 

& Tyler Pamintuan’s 

Bonehead 

Rebecca Shaw’s Orson 

Dr. Richard Belanger’s Sally 

Dr. Robert Awalt’s Lucas 

– Catherine Jervey 

Rochelle Rand’s Chloe 

– Adrienne Kast 

Rocky 

– Manuel & Inge 

Pacheco 

Roe Zinman’s Mimi 

– Carolyn Primo 

– Florrie & Richard Hobson 

– Michael & Goldie Crawford 

– Nancy & Calvin Gouge 

– Richard & Beatrice Rotzow 

– Sandee Doerfler 

– William & Mary Phillips 

Roger & Catherine Talman’s 

Dolly 

In Memory Of 

Connie & 

Dexter 

The Rosati Family’s Connie & 

Dexter 

– Lori & Bill Walton 


– Simran Zilaro 

Roy & Monika Matthews’ 

Jimmy 

Mr. Roy Warfield & Family’s 

Scarlett 

– Linda Brier & Stephen 

Kaufman 

Ruby, Taylor & Emily 

– Lewis & Jean Michenfelder 

Sam 

– Ms. Mary Huber 

Sam & Peggy Smith’s Cherry 

Sarah Whorley & Eugene 

Lockett’s Yoda 

Spot, Shady Lady & Snuggles 

– Janiece Chisholm 

Steve & Beverly Brown’s Rascal 

– Judy Morales 

Storm 

– David Dailey 

The Sturgis Family’s Freckles 

– Ann Rossell 

Sue Bauer’s Chelsea 

– Sue Schugar 

Ms. Sue Nicolette & Family’s 

Teddy 

– Enid & Don Larsen 

Susan Johns Valentino’s 

Phoebe 

– Julie Fitzpatrick 

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas 

Splitgerber’s Hopkins 

Vicky & Paul Smith’s Sheena 

– Tim Wheeler 

Wally 

– Milton Eliades 

The Wood Family’s Nutsy 

– Carol, Sonia, Dee-dee, 

April, Jeriene & Dolores 

In Honor of People 

Mrs. Alomita Cole 

– Hector Cole 

Ashley Stephens’ birthday 

– Frenchie & Pepe 

Cassondra Caesar 

– Jose & Meme Tabuena 

Edna G. Pfister 

– Laurie Noel 

Evan Ruben 

– Lawrence Ruben 

Helen Dulaney’s 80 th birthday 

– Chris Knickerbocker 

Helen Winters’ birthday 

– P.A. Margeson 

Ian Armour’s birthday 

– Edmund Ackell & Judith Fox 

– Enzo Zegarra 

Jared Solomon & Matt 

Brennan 

– Colleen Murphy 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeremiah Robins’ 

marriage 

– Linda Balducci 

Jerry 

– Stephanie Wright 

Joe & Kay Quijada 

– Harriet Fukuda & Editha 

Mason 

John & Sharon Zielasko’s 

wedding 

– Royce Wigley 

Judy Roberts’ birthday 

– Sharon Wylie 

Julie Scardina-Ludwig’s 

birthday 

– Jamie Ludwig 

June Yamrick’s birthday 

– Andrew Yamrick 

Katie Wiggins & John 

Gready’s wedding 

– Marcia Fram 

The Kelleman Family 

– Cheryl Lawrence 

Kelly Moewe & Brett 

Makley’s wedding 

– Joely & Mike 

Ken & Julie Warren’s 

anniversary 

– MaryClare Brandt 

Leslie Pally 

– Peggy Walkush 

Lewis Wright 

– Marrokal Construction 

Madeleine Pickens & Christine 

Penrod 

– Boone Pickens 

Mary Gressett’s 83 rd birthday 

– Anthony Focareta 

– Julie Marbourg 



Mary Johnson & Baby 

– Mrs. Lori Olson 

Dr. Philip B. Elledge 

– Barbara Cord 

Ross Porter 

– Russell St. John 

Sally Wallner 

– Nicholas Wallner 

Shannon Neil Timberlake 

– Samantha Valla 

Wilma Kimball 

– Deborah Nazareth 

In Honor of Pets 

Athena Zander’s Ashland & 

Venus 

Binkie & Tibbs 

– Andrea Bonini 

Chloe & Toby’s 5 th birthdays 

– Cynthia Bryg 

Edward & Ruby Stephens’ 

Buddy 

Emma Fish’s Sonar, Max & 

Chloe 

Gail & Cecil Stewart’s Scooter 

Haley 

– Lesley Hayes 

Izabela Burgraf & Lance 

Clinton’s Maui 

Julia 

– Robert Hyman 

Sheila Garrison’s Cleo 

– William Garrison 

In Memoriam 

Susan Brooks’ Belle 

Tootsie Bianci 

– Catherine Muller 

Wendy & Todd Edelglass’ 

Sidney & Socks 

– Kathleen Horton 

Veterinary Memorials 

Dr. Anthony Michael 

– The Alden Family’s Roxy 

– The Aniba Family’s Cookie 

– The Barrett Family’s Ebony 

– The Bongard Family’s 

Shadow 

– The Boyce Family’s Joshua 

– Brent Downer’s Murphy 

– Brett Carr’s Cleo 

– Chris Devlin’s Foster 

– Chris Harris’ Ajax 

– David Robinson’s Lucky 

– Eddy Bravo’s Shelby 

– Fozi Khouri’s Abuali 

– The Gallant Family’s Shandy 

– The Gaughan Family’s Rocky 

– The Gonsales Family’s Austin 

– The Goodman Family’s 

Willow 

– The Goshtigian Family’s 

Misty 

– Greg Gibbons’ Eclipse 

– The Haley Family’s Shane 

– The Harris Family’s Baby 

– The Hauser Family’s 

Cabernetta 

– James McIntosh’s Gina 

– Janice DeLoach’s Henry 

– John Rubino’s Buddy 

– The Johnson Family’s Lacey 

– Margaret Muller’s Oreo 

– Marianne Gannon’s Snowball 

– Martine Fennelly’s Bates 

– The Matthys Family’s Maggie 

– Monya Rilea’s Hilde 

– The Mueller/Cousins Family’s 

Mudd 

– The Ortlieb Family’s Sadi 

– The Parker Family’s Mocha 

– The Randezzo Family’s Rocky 

– The Rivas Family’s Tips 

– The Rivet Family’s Charlie 

– The Rysedorf Family’s Luna 

– The Schmalenberger Family’s 

Sydney 

– The Seyler Family’s Spencer 

– Taylor Tave’s Kiah 

– The Vargas Family’s Dottie 

– Wendy Williams’ Twizzle 

– The Williamson Family’s Red 

– The Worontsoff Family’s 

Buster 

Dr. Gerry Soifer 

– The Anderson Family’s Biggie 

– Mr. & Mrs. Charles Johnson’s 

Rexi 

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, 2006 and July 15, 2006. 

Charlotte R. Anderson 

Florence V. Barnum 

Lucine Benedict 

Estelle N. Bergman 

Arthur W. and Bernice H. Berry 

George F. Chandler 

Cecelia M. Collier 

Mark C. Davis 

James N. and Mary F. Durkin 

Clyde and Ellen Fleming 

Alexandra A. Grant 

Edith K. Goodrich and Dorothy E. Lawrence 

Earl I. and Marilynn F. Hardesty 

Lynn Hoss 

Geneva R. Howell 

Dr. Muriel B. Ingham 

Maria A. Malmberg Family Trust 

John and Jennie Newton 

Shirley M. and Karl Oelke 

Ethel Pratt 

Jack J. Stelton 

Helen and Roy Vandenbusch 

Frances C. Verbest 

Alvin and Virginia Zimmerman 

In Memory Of 

Ginger 

– Ms. Corrie Ort’s Belle 

– Mr. & Mrs. John Bensimon’s 

Caramel 

– Lola Sherman’s Sparky 

– The Loos Family’s Chester 

– Nicole Migdal’s Reamy 

– The O’Hara Family’s Turbo 

– Mr. & Mrs. Rieger’s Casey 

– The Sandoval Family’s 

Enrique 

Dr. Nancy Bushnell 

– Alan & Jane Watkins’ 

Salisbury 

– The Becker Family’s Chester 

– The Echter Family’s Werner 

– Jackelee Parks’ Sandy 

– Jan Krehbiel’s Wrangler Jake 

– John Eyerly’s Simba 

– Kelly & Craig Gustafson’s 

Willie 

– The Kimura Family’s Alex 

– The Krysinski Family’s Fancy 

– Merilyn Cooper’s Gracie 

– The Nelson Family’s Beamer 

– Phil Gardner’s Tommy 

– Steve & Charlotte Ruben’s 

Marley 

– The Tanzman Family’s Blue 

– Theresa Loverro’s Scuzz 

Dr. Patricia Teague 

– Gail Michalek’s Doris 

– Mr. & Mrs. Matt Reilly’s Cuca 

– Ruth Price’s Rocky 

– Shari & Fred Silady’s 

Alexander 

– Mr. & Mrs. Steve 

Rodenbaugh’s Nina 



15

A New Leash on Life 

In an ideal world our dogs walk loosely 

on-leash and always take instruction 

from us. But it’s not a perfect world, 

and very often we find that we are the 

ones being walked by our dogs. Walking a 

dog successfully on a loose leash requires 

understanding of both the physical and 

emotional components involved. 

As in all training, working on leash 

walking should be fun and relaxed for 

both you and your pet. This is especially 

true when working with shy or excitable 

dogs. Leash walking should never become 

a battle between you and your dog, and 

should also never include anything that 

could damage your relationship with your 

canine companion. 

So, why do dogs pull on leashes? 

First, pulling behavior stems from 

“opposition reflex,” or a dog’s instinctive 

behavior to lean into pressure on their 

bodies, which turns many pups into 

bulldozers when going out for a daily 

stroll. One of the most important aspects 

of leash walking is having the equipment 

best suited to your dog. The proper 

equipment will be well-fitted, serve as 

an effective management and/or training 

tool, and will not be harmful to your dog. 

We discourage the use of devices that 

can physically hurt your dog, such as 

Photo: Softouch Concepts 

shock collars, choke chains and prong/ 

pinch collars. While some people may 

see results with this equipment, it can 

significantly damage your relationship 

with your dog. In fact, when you train 

using intimidation or pain this can 

actively teach your dog to be afraid of you, 

when you want the opposite – you want 

your dog to have fun walking with you! 

Fortunately, there are many types 

of effective, humane and pet-friendly 

walking gear that can help train your 

dog in a positive way: 

Flat Buckle Collar: If your dog 

walks reasonably well on-leash, a flat 

buckle collar may be all you need for an 

enjoyable stroll with your buddy. These 

collars should be made of leather or 

sturdy webbing material, and always 

check the buckle to ensure it is strong 

and will not pop open should your dog 

become excited and lunge to the end of 

his leash. 

Leash walking should 

never become a battle 

between you and your 

dog, and should also 

never include anything 

that could damage your 

relationship with your 

canine companion. 

Martingale Collar: This type of 

“limited slip” collar has a loop that 

contracts a small amount should your 

dog pull or try to back out of his collar. 

This is not tight enough to “choke” your 

dog; it simply provides a bit of extra 

control when it is needed and also 

distributes the pressure around the neck 

so that the dog is less likely to pull. 

Head Halters: Head halters, which 

have a ring on the underside of the dog’s 

chin where the leash attaches, make it 

easy for you to turn your dog’s head gently 

in order to “steer” him away from distractions 

or in the direction you would like to 

go. There are many kinds of head halters 

on the market, but the two that we like 

best are the Gentle Leader ® and the 

Comfort Trainer. A properly fitted 

halter will still allow your dog to pant, 

drink water, and eat treats. Whichever 

one you choose, it is very important to 

never jerk your dog’s leash – this can 

cause very serious damage to your dog’s 

neck. 

SENSE-ation Harness: Our other 

favorite leash walking product is the 

SENSE-ation body harness. 

This harness is different 

from the traditional body 

harness in that the leash 

attaches to a ring at 

the dog’s breastbone 

rather than on the dog’s 

back. The SENSE-ation works 

similarly to a head halter in that it places 

far less pressure on the dog’s body and 

instead of creating a backward pulling 

feeling, these harnesses are designed to 

work with pulling a leash upwards, sideways 

or forward. As long as a leash is not 

pulled backwards, the pet does not feel 

the need to lean into the harness, which 

reduces pulling on the leash. 

Whichever tool you choose for leash 

walking, it is important to go slowly. 

This is especially true for head halters – 

having something on their face is a novel 

experience for most dogs, and so will 

require slow introduction using treats 

and praise. Remember our mantra 

– training should be fun for both you 

and your dog! Make it into a game, and 

your dog will love strutting their stuff in 

new leash walking attire! 

The Behavior and Training 

Department offers Leash Walking 

workshops and private Leash Walking 

training sessions. We have a Behavior 

Helpline at (619) 299-7012, ext. 2244 to 

advise you on the best choice for your 

dog. You can also find all of the above 

mentioned walking gear at Muttique, the 

Humane Society’s on-campus store. 

mB 

Photo: Softouch Concepts 



Lovable Bunny Seeks a Special Place to Spend his Days 

Blackie the rabbit has been waiting 

for a new family almost longer 

then any other bunny at the San 

Diego Humane Society and SPCA! 

• Blackie came to live at the 

Humane Society because he was one 

of many rabbits in a home and wasn’t 

receiving enough attention. 

• Those who work with Blackie note 

that although he is initially shy, he’s 

also quick to warm up. 

• Rabbits make wonderful indoor 

pets because they are naturally social 

and inquisitive animals that enjoy 

companionship and play. 

• Blackie is litter box trained and is 

most active during the morning and 

evening, making him an ideal pet for 

someone who works or is gone during 

the day. 

• Blackie will do best in a home 

with adults/older children that will 

understand how to gently pet and 

handle him. 

If you think a rabbit would be an 

excellent addition to your home, hop 

over to the San Diego Humane Society 

and SPCA to meet sweet, bouncing 

Blackie today! 

Rabbits make great indoor pets who enjoy 

human companionship. 

Tm 

Photo: Tricia Macri 

Learn valuable 

pet info at the 

Humane Society’s 

Happy Hour 

Lecture Series! 

The “Love Train” Rolls into San Diego 

These monthly lectures feature 

fun and informative topics for pet 

parents and includes refreshments 

and materials for just $10. 

Join us at the San Diego 

Humane Society from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

on the third Thursday of the month 

for original and important topics 

concerning our animal companions. 

Upcoming lectures include: 

August 17: Vaccines 

September 21: Dog Aggression 

and Reactivity 

October 19: Pets with 

allergies 

November 16: Pet Massage 

Left photo: Humane Society employees Trish Jackman (left) and 

Tami White (right) hold puppies brought to San Diego from the Humane Society of 

Mississippi. Right photo: Sherman Street Manager Jenny Gonzales and Jamie Cryer, driver of the 

“Love Train,” pose with Labrador Retriever puppies who made the cross country trip to San Diego. 

The San Diego Humane Society recently welcomed 55 puppies and nearly 40 adult 

and adolescent dogs from the Humane Society of South Mississippi (HSSM). Since the 

devastation of Hurricane Katrina, HSSM has been trying to help all animals in need, 

but unfortunately there remains a limited adopter base in the area and the overcrowded 

shelter contiunes to receive animals on a daily basis. 

Fortunately, through the goodwill of other animal welfare organizations and the 

philanthropy of individuals, many animals have been transported to new homes across 

the country through the organization’s new program, the “Love Train.” The San Diego 

Humane Society accepted HSSM’s request for help and took in dogs through their 

Sherman Street facility, which routinely takes in adoptable animals from other shelters. 

After the dogs were behaviorally and medically assessed and cleared, many were adopted 

out over Adoptathon weekend to new, loving homes. In the future, we plan to continue to 

take in animals from humane organizations in the Gulf Coast area as need arises. 

kA 

Photos: Simran Zilaro 



17

Local Girl Scout Troop Earns Prestigious Silver Award 

for their work with the San Diego Humane Society 

It took ten dedicated Girl Scout 

Cadettes, three sewing moms, two 

amazing Troop Leaders, and two long 

years to create one of the largest single 

donations the San Diego Humane Society 

has ever seen from a group of Girl Scouts 

in all of its 125 years of service. 

In order to be a candidate for one of 

the most prestigious community service 

awards within the Girl Scouts, Girl 

Scout Troop 3959 constructed a plan 

they could dedicate themselves to for the 

next two years. 

This plan had two very distinct 

objectives. The first was to construct a 

hanging, handmade quilt to educate and 

inspire the community to help animals in 

need. The second objective was to have 

individual donation drives within their 

neighborhoods to benefit the San Diego 

Humane Society. 

Each Cadette logged over 60 hours 

in their neighborhood donation drives 

which resulted in mountains of pet 

supplies flooding the Humane Society’s 

hallways. After dropping off this huge 

donation of pet goods, gift cards, and 

over $600 in donations, the girls received 

a special behind-the-scenes tour of the 

Humane Society. 

Humane Society staff members later 

attended Troop 3959’s Silver Award 

ceremony at the end of May and the 

staff were presented with a beautiful 

handmade quilt. Over the course of two 

years, the girls had met once a month 

with the three sewing moms, for six 

hours of instruction each, to learn how 

to quilt. It was also during this time that 

the girls designed and sewed together 

each of their own swatches. To see this 

majestic quilt in person, take a walk 

down Wallis Annenberg Way, on the right 

of our Adoption Gallery. 

Thank you Troop 3959 for all of your 

hard work, dedication, and support. The 

animals and staff at the Humane Society 

could not be happier or more impressed 

by such a stellar group of young women. 

Do you wish you could do more to help 

animals, but not sure how to make it happen? 

Introducing the 

Humane Place 

to Shop! 

It’s official – the San Diego Humane 

Society and SPCA’s retail store 

has been christened with its 

new name, Muttique! 

So come visit Muttique, where you 

can shop for a cause and enhance the 

special bond between you and your 

furry friend at the same time. 

The United Way or Combined Federal Campaign 

programs may be just right for you. 

Through monthly automatic payroll 

deductions, it’s easy to make a difference 

without having to remember to mail in 

your donation. Of course, donations made 

through the United Way or Combined 

Federal Campaign qualify for a tax deduction 

as permitted. 

For more information, see your Human 

Resources contact at your place of 

employment, or call Bianka Rubio, Senior 

Development Associate, at the San Diego 

Humane Society at (619) 243-3443. 

Store hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., 

Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Help make a lasting difference today! 

Our United Way of San Diego County number is 11387. 

Our Combined Federal Campaign number is 8044 



fall 2006 Calendar of Events 

august 

7/31- Animal Adventure Camp (Week 4), 9 a.m-3 p.m., 

8/4 $190 per child 

5 Pet PALS Kid’s club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $75 yearly fee 

or $15 Try-it Fee 

5&6 Puppy Support Group, 1-2 p.m., $15 each class 

7-11 Animal Adventure Camp (Week 5), 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 

$190 per child 

8 Urban Pup (first of four classes), 10-11:30 a.m., $95 

9 How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog, 6-8 p.m., $15 

15 Pet Loss Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25 


17 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Vaccines, 6-7:30 p.m., $10 


20 Animal Tales, 1 p.m., $2 per child 

22 How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Cat, 6-8 p.m., $15 

23 Foundation for Dog Sports (first of six classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., 

$149 

24 Tots and Tales, 10:30 a.m., $2 per child 

25 Doggie Café, 6-8 p.m., $10 

25 Shy Dog* (first of five classes), 6-7:30 p.m., $249 

26 Puppy Support Group, 1-2 p.m., $15 each class 

september 

2 Pet PALS Kid’s club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $75 yearly fee 

or $15 Try-it Fee 

4 Humane Society closed in observance of Labor Day 


5 Urban Pup (first of four classes), 10-11:30 a.m., $95 


7 Feisty Fido* (first of five classes), 6-7 :30 p.m., $249 


9 Canine Good Citizen (first of seven classes), 1-2:15 p.m., $105 

9 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 2:30-4 p.m., $159 

12 Boy Scout Dog Care Merit Badge, 4-5:30 p.m., $5 per child 

16&17 Pet Loss Support Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $25 




21 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Dog Aggression and Reactivity, 

6-7:30 p.m., $10 


27 Home Alone workshop, 6-8 p.m., $35 




october 




4 Agility (first of six classes), 6:30-7:45 p.m., $149 

7 Pet PALS Kid’s club, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $75 yearly fee or $15 

Try-it Fee 


8 Pet First Aid, 1-5 p.m., $45 

10 Boy Scout Dog Care Merit Badge, 4-5:30 p.m., $5 per child 

13 Shy Dog* (first of five classes), 6-7:30 p.m., $249 

14 20 th Annual Fur Ball, black-tie optional gala, friendly, onleash 

dogs welcome, 6 p.m.-midnight 



19 Happy Hour Lecture Series: Pets with Allergies, 6-7:30 p.m., 

$10 

21 Pet Loss Support Group, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., $25 

21 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 2:30-4 p.m. $159 


25 Home Alone workshop, 6-8 p.m., $35 



28 Puppy Fun Class (first of five classes), 2:30-4 p.m., $159 

30 Doggie Café Halloween Party and Costumer Contest 

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

and require pre-registration or reservations unless otherwise noted. 

Please call (619) 299-7012 and the extension listed to pre-register or 

reserve a space in a program. You can also visit our website at 

www.sdhumane.org for more information. Dates are subject to 

change. 

Activities for Kids: 

Animal Adventure Camp, Animal Tales, Boy Scout Dog Care Merit 

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

Activities for Adults/Families: 

Doggie Café: ext. 2230, Happy Hour Lecture Series: ext. 2249, 

Pet Loss Support Group: ext. 2311 

Behavior and Training Classes: 

Canine Good Citizen, Foundation for Dog Sports, Home Alone 

Workshop, Puppy Fun Class, Puppy Support Group, Urban Pup: 

ext. 2273 

How to Live Happily Ever After with Your Dog/Cat: ext 2265 

Events: 

20th Annual Fur Ball: Tickets ext. 2279, Sponsorship Opportunities 

ext. 2218 

*pre-consultation required ext. 2247 



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Saturday, October 14, 2006 

You and your well-mannered, on-leash doggie companion will have a ball at our 

annual gala which benefits animals and vital community programs. 

Live music, dancing and auctions are all part of the fun at this elegant and celebrated annual affair. 

Also, you won‘t want to miss out on our fabulous raffles, including one for a collection of 90+ rated wines! 

Dinner by this year‘s honoree, Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemouse Grille. 

Ticket prices are $150 and $250 and they‘re selling fast! To order your tickets now, call (619) 243-3434. 

For sponsorship opportunities call (619) 243-3408 or visit www.sdhumane.org for more information. 


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