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TThe auction is over, money collected, and themajority of the items pack and shipped.

ResultsItems listed = 341Items sold =257Total proceeds = $3,087.83Some items were sold soon after the auction

began. We had four quality pieces of 14k jewelrydonated to us for the auction or to be sold for the

benefit of PHR. We were contacted by a gold deal-er in New York City who offered to pay what goldwas trading for on the market that day for ourpieces. He bought 3 of them for $415. The goldbracelet we left in the auction, he won also. Hesaid he would put in a bid for the trading value ofthe gold, so that we would get what it was worth,and if he was out bid he said, all the better for us.

Thank you to everyone who bid!Jim Parrott, Fundraising Coordinator

Where to begin!!

IIbelieve I’ve shared with some of you that thePapHaven Holiday Auction was pretty funny for us

Ecklunds. The prize we kept our eye on was theChicago tickets on Broadway – it was a whole pack-age deal that came with drinks, a souvenir, a tour,just amazing! So that was the big item we (Greg andI) bid on. I also sent a link to all our friends and fam-ily about the auction of course.

Well – the final night of the auction we were ina bidding war for those tickets with two other inter-ested parties. We ended up losing the tickets, andcompletely forgetting about the whole thing (buthappy about the auction regardless cause we gotsome awesome items anyways!)

For Christmas my in-laws gave us a foldedpiece of paper. It was an email printout – from theauction! Turns out that the two people we were bid-ding against... were my mother-in-law (MIL) and myfather-in-law (FIL). My MIL saw the tickets andimmediately thought it would be the perfect gift forus, and my FIL thought the same thing! So they werebidding against each other... AND US!!! In the end weended up with the tickets, which was such a surpriseand a funny coincidence.

Last night, Thursday April 22, we cashed in theprize and saw the show. I’d never seen Chicago onBroadway, but will admit that I’m a theater fan andknow all the songs (the movie is one of my favorites,I highly recommend it). The show was in my backpocket of “must-sees some day when we aren’t

young” (and have morecasholla to spend on thosekinds of ventures). Thenight was perfect. We haddinner at a restaurantdown the street and whenwe picked up our ticketsthe man at the ticketbooth knew EXACTLY whowe were. We were given souvenir programs (thenice ones with photos across different casts andsome details about the show) and hats! AND twodrink tickets for “beer, cocktails, or wine of yourchoice, including tip.” Not to mention our seatswere UNBELIEVABLE! Literally the perfect seats –on the isle in the middle Orchestra section, about 10rows from the back (so not too close, but closeenough to still see the costume details). The bar-tender even knew who we were and was extremelynice, and after the show we were given a private tourof the back stage area. We even got to go ON STAGEand see the wardrobe and make-up rooms. I’venever been backstage at a Broadway theater... theclosest thing I’ve ever been to it is my middleschools Christmas pageant... so it was very exciting.

Alright, I know I can be wordy. So to whomevergot those tickets for the auction... THANK YOU! Wehad the time of our lives. I rreeaallllyy hope that there is asimilar package in the 2011 Holiday Auction. I’d loveto send a thank you note to whomever donatedthose tickets and spent all that time making sure wewere treated like royalty. We’ll never forget thenight.

Linda & Greg Ecklund (Connecticut)

Auction raises over $3,000

Auction “Thank You!”

Linda Ecklund

The articles thatappear in this e-newsletter are forgeneral educa-tional informationONLY. They do notnecessarily reflectthe opinions/policies ofPapillon HavenRescue(PapHaven).

PPHR members came out to support ourfirst endeavor at Papillon National inDes Moines, Iowa, from across the

country. Nora Lenahan and Annie Payntercame from Pennsylvania, while Jim andAndy Watson RV’d their way from Texas.Dick and Peggy Pendill travelled all the wayfrom Maine! And let’s not forget our dogshow people Dee Kilbourn (Texas) andFrancesca Alfino(Missouri).

It gave manyof us the chanceto meet newmembers that weonly get to speakwith via email andthe phone. Forothers, it was achance to catchup with old friends and former fosters.But, of course, we all missed the mem-bers who could not attend.

A drive from the northAs Nancy Sundberg, her dog Rocky, and

Nora Lenahan began their drivefrom northern Minnesota to DesMoines, the day dawned brightand clear. As they progressedsouth, the wind began to pick up.And by the time they arrived inIowa, it was a force to be reck-

oned with. Poor Rockywas almost blown over afew times. The wind alsomade driving particularlydifficult for Nancy.

Then the real workbegan! Though they’reweren’t many vendors,those that were there

had terrificitems. Sothe compe-tition was fierce! But we allworked together to get the jobdone!

Dinner with friendsThe close of

business in the ven-dor’s area brought achance for our mem-bers and friends toget together.

Dinner at Mezzodi’s – just a few blocksfrom our hotel – was a wonderful diningexperience. The small, away-from-the-

crowd dining roomafforded us the perfectsetting. And we were justfar enough away from therest of the diners so wedid not disturb their din-ner with our laughter andstories!

After a brief intro-duction period, PHRDirector Jan Jorolanheld a short business

meeting to bring us allup-to-speed on PHRissues, and shared smallgifts with each of the

attendees.Then we were on

to the REAL business

at hand – a scrumptious dinner!Congratulations to Carrie Helle for a jobwell done in choosing our dinner venue!

Drum-roll pleaseBut in the end we prevailed – $1,247!

And we have bigger hopes for 2011! Withany luck, many more of you will be able tojoin us in Tennessee (tentatively).

Member comments

Annie Paynter wrote, “So sorry to havemissed your celebration dance for the

unofficial total of sales. I sure would haveloved to have seen you dance naked, Jan.*giggle* That IS what the agreement was,wasn’t it?

All kidding aside, it was super to meetsome dogs that I hadn’t met before withtheir people. Dinner on Thursday was justfar too short for me. It was so much fun.The Rescue Parade was the topper for awonderful time.”

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Pap Nationals ... May 3-8

PapHavenscores BIGat Nationals!

Participants in the Rescue Parade on Saturday morning showedthat our babies can “show” with the best of them!

Rocky Sundberg (above) decided to keepone of the comfy beds his Momma Nancymade!

Treasures abound atthe PHR table

PHR Had tables-full of goodies to sell!

Jan Jorolan (in green) and Andy Watson(right) chat with a shopper.

A quick shot of Nancy’s over-packed SUV as she and Noradeparted Minnesota for Iowa onTuesday morning.

““WWe are back home and more or less‘frazzled.’

The weather wasjust awful drivinghome. But had awonderful time atthis year’s PCANational Speciality.Woo Hoo!” statedDirector JanJorolan fromArkansas.

“OurThursday nightPapHaven meetingand dinner waslots of fun and wehad a full house –21 at my count. Company was good and sowas the food. I do hope we can repeat thisagain next year and more of you will be ableto attend.”

PPSS:: By the way... in the earlier discus-sion about Jan dancing... the story was Isaid if we got over $1,000, I’d dance a jig...not naked!”

““OOh my gosh it was fantastic especiallygetting to meet so many wonderful

PapHaven folks,” stated Francesca Alfino.“We even had the majority of the rescues

virtually making the rescue parade paphaven’s rescue parade. It was so cool tosee all the pap haven folks in the ring andthe majority of the dogs walked.Personally, I still tear up because I got tosee Coz before Annie & Kent Payntertook him to his forever home and hewalked so well!”

“I would have loved seeing Jandance on the table. Maybe she did and

someone got a picture ortwo better yet a video!

IIknow Dick & I had a wonderful time andhope to do it again next year, where ever

it maybe. I especially enjoyed meeting ourPHR members, seeing Annie and Nora onceagain and all the special dogies. After all,that is what it’s all about, isn’t it? Oh yes, Iloved the foster parade, we’re all so proud

of our furbabies,” saidPeggy Pendill.

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PCART member Lorrayn Stafford (TX – left)discusses rescue ideas with our own Annie &Aspen Paynter (PA).

Francesca Alfino (right) looks on as thejudge sizes up one of her Paps.

Some of the PHR ladies – from left: Peggy Pendill (ME), Annie Paynter (PA), Jan Jorolan(AR), Lori Bayless (AR – back to the camera), and Dee Ann Kilbourn (TX) – had animpromptu chat about issues facing rescue group.

Director Jorolan handed out small tokens to each member who attended Nationals during the dinner meetingon Thursday.

Members had a chance to talk with old friends and makenew contacts at the Thursday dinner.

Nancy Sundberg holds her former foster, Tag, and discusses his progress with Mom Kristen Goering.

During the dinner meeting, Jan (standing) introduced Dr. DorotheaRobinson (seated left), a long-standing friend of PHR.

Spice Pendill stops to get a treat for greatwork from Mom Peggy during the rescue parade, as Sugar checksout the crowd.

Viv Kilbourn (below)shows off her “fancy”collar to prospectiveshoppers

All Rescue Parade participants received abeautiful ribbon.

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Found on ModernDog.com – reprinted from You LuckyDog: More Than 30 Craft Projects to Unleash Your Pup’sPersonality

Needs:ScissorsIronThreadNeedleSmall snapsSewing machine

Paper and pencilEmbroidery needleEmbroidery floss Paper-backed fusible webCraft felt in assorted coloursCotton fabric in assorted colours and patterns

Finished size: each approximately2.5 x 3 inches (6.5 x 7.5 cm)

1. Enlarge the templates [http://www.mod-erndogmagazine.com/tagsilencertem-plate]. Cut them out and set aside. (Notethat each silencer has a front and back).

2. Following the manufacturer’s instructions,use the iron to apply the paper-backedfusible web to one side of the craft felt.Don’t peel the paper away. When the fab-ric is cool, trace around the templates –including a front and back for each – ontothe fusible web’s paper backing. Cut outthe designs from the felt.

3. Remove the paper from the back of thefelt, and use the iron to adhere the shapesto pieces of the cotton fabric. Cut awayany excess fabric, trimming it to the shapeof the felt.

4. Use the paper-backed fusible web to applyfelt appliqués as desired to the front ofthe tag.

5. Use the sewing machine to zigzag aroundthe appliqués. You can also zigzag stripeson the cat’s face. Embroider French knotsfor sesame seeds on the top of the burgerbun. Zigzag around the top edges of thefront and back of each shape.

6. With cotton sides facing, lay the front andback for each silencer together. Use thezigzag stitch around the side edges to sewthe front to the back. Leave the tops openso you can slip in the tags later.

7. Sew a snap onto the tab of the back pieceand to the front of the silencer.

8. Using the embroidery floss, work the blan-ket stitch around the edge of each piece.To hide the stitching for the snap on thefront of the tab, embroider a dot over thestitches using the satin stitch.

Silence is golden. Make your dog a cool-looking tag silencer.

D.I.Y. Craft – Tag Silencers

HHi! My name is Pretty Boy. I am 10.6 poundsand 10 inches tall, but do not be fooled.

There is a big dog in this papillon body. I canbe both sweet andyet roll with the flow.My foster mom callsme PB cause shesays I am like peanutbutter and jelly(whatever that is),both sweet anddependable. I am

probably not the dog for a house with a lot ofstairs but I love to play with any toy, dog, orperson. I am coming up with a few games ofmy own for that time when I find my specialperson. Look into my deep dark eyes and youwill see pools of love just waiting for a hugfrom my special person. Somewhere outthere, beneath the pale moonlight, some-one’s thinking of me and loving me tonight. Ifyou are that someone, please let Paphavenknow. I have not mastered the phone or com-puter yet. I am waiting to love you in person.

Pretty Boy is still working on his housemanners and improving every day.

JJeana is a beautiful black and white Pap atabout 12lbs and 12” tall.

Jeana can’t tell you a heartwarmingstory about her life. Until recently her lifewas spent in a cage having babies. She hasgone from living in a cramped cage, tobeing able to romp free, but not knowinghow, fearing people and anything new.Years of cage confinement and poor nutri-

tion have caused muscle wasting, splayedfeet, and some early arthritic changes,some of which she will recover from.

Day 1 of “ the rest of her life” foundher scared and sus-picious of ushumans. She haddifficulty gettingup and down andpreferred to noteven try. She wascontent just to sitalone. Her bodyand mind could notmove forward. Jeana was started on ananti-inflammatory/pain control regimen. Injust days she is up and joining her pack.Her eyes are alive and her spirit is hopeful.She loves to walk now, but not too far yet.Sometimes she has to stop and rest. Evenwhen she has not felt well, Jeana alwaysgot along well with other dogs and cats.She remains cautious and keeps her dis-tance from strangers, but adores her fos-ter family. Jeana is sweet and gentle. Thiswill be a slow process for Jeana to learn tobe a dog, but her foster mom sees in herthe willingness to take the journey with theright family. Her greatest joys as of todayare a soft bed, spending the evening sittingnext to someone on the couch, and a nicewalk. Her foster mom’s wish is for her tolive the rest of her life without fear and toknow the dignity that will come from beingloved... just the way we are.

PapHaven Rescuewishes everyone a

Happy Father’s Day!

Pap-of-the-Month: Pretty Boy & Jeana

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You’d thinkthat if youdiscovered

the hands-down,bar-none bestway for dealingwith a pet whohas beenskunked, you’dbe able to sellyour formula fora tidy sum andbe set for life,right?

Wrong. At least, that’s not the way itworked for chemist Paul Krebaum, whofound just such a magic formula a few yearsago – and hasn’t gained anything but thegratitude of pet lovers for his troubles.

First the formula ...Take 1 quart of 3 percent hydrogen

peroxide (available from any drugstore),1/4 cup of baking soda (sodium bicarbonatefor you science types), and 1 teaspoon ofliquid soap, such as Ivory. Mix and immedi-ately apply to the stinky pet. Rinse thor-oughly with tap water.

TThhee rreessuulltt iiss aassttoonniisshhiinngg..

then the storyUnfortunately, so is the explosion if

you made the solution and tried to bottle it.The merging of the hydrogen peroxide

and baking soda creates lots of oxygen in abig hurry. This chemical reaction is key tohow the solution works, but it’s also fierceenough to explode in a closed container.

Which is why Paul Krebaum hasn’t cap-italized on his discovery. There’s no way tosell something you can’t put in a bottle.

And it’s a shame, too, because the mandeserves some kind of reward. The stuffreally works. Not like tomato juice, whichdampens the odor a little and leaves youwith a slightly less-stinky pink dog. Com-mercial preparations seem to fare a littlebetter, but even with them it’s the passingof time that seems to finally do the trick.

But the hydrogen peroxide mix?

Skunk be gone!The trick is the

oxygen, which grabs themolecules that go intothat horrid smell. Oncesnagged, the smell isneutralized. Simplechemistry, really.

Since Krebaumpublished his findingsin a trade journal in1993, his magic formulahas spread far andwide, offered up by

agriculture officials and hunting magazines,and touted by folks on the web. TheChicago Tribune gave him a good write-upin 1994 that got picked up by newspapers allover the country. In it, he called his mix a“free-gift-to-humanity type deal.”

I first heard about this formula a cou-ple of years ago and read reports from

many who raved about it. I made up thesolution to see what it was like, but nevergot lucky enough to try it on one of my dogs.They just don’t seem all that interested inskunks when we’re walking in the woodedarea near our home.

Finally, a friend called to tell me hersetter had been skunked and asked myadvice. At last! The chance to try the mix.

I must admit she didn’t share myenthusiasm, at least not at first. She hadalready bathed the dog in soap and water.She had poured eight quarts of tomatojuice over him. And still he smelled. So Itold her about Paul Krebaum’s miracleskunk cure.

A couple of hours later, Krebaum hadanother believer. The dog slept on the bedthat night.

I suppose it’s not very practical to sug-gest that everyone who’s grateful to PaulKrebaum send him a few bits to make upfor some of the money he’ll never make onhis miracle skunk cure. So maybe it wouldbe nice if you save this article for whenyou’ll need it, and when you do, say a fewsilent words of thanks to the man who’ll getyou out of one stinky fix.

EEvery dog ownerwants a happypet. Canine con-

tentment contributesto a pooch’s healthand well-being, andadds a large measureof happiness to itsowner’s household.

Open this book and find out every-thing you need to know about making surethat your dog is a happy and contentedmember of your household. Author LizDalby takes a lighthearted approach asshe advises on feeding, exercise, healthcare, grooming, and training. The delight-ful color photos that accompany herwords of wisdom are sure to promptsmiles from every true dog lover.

Here’s expert advice on feeding,exercise, healthcare, grooming, and train-ing, all details presented with an emphasison having fun. Practical advice and infor-mation includes:• How to keep your pet happy • Insights for understanding dogs and

responding to their needs• Discovering “boredom busters” that

keep dogs happy• Specialized games that bring fun to the

task of dog training• Recipes for healthful treats that dogs

love.Liz Dalby is a freelance writer who has

also edited many pet books. Her love of dogsand experience as an owner of Cairn Terriershas given her a deep insight into the manyways of caring for dogs’ needs and keepingthem happy. Liz lives and works in Somerset,England.

Helen Dennis, Vet. M.B., M.R.C.V.S, runs aveterinary service in England, visiting caninepatients in their own homes. She is a memberof the British Small Animal Veterinary Assn.and writes regularly for several pet owners?publications.

Book reviews –

‘We’re All Ears!’Happy Dog: More than 100 tail-waggingtips to keep your dog happy & healthyBy Liz Dalby & Helen Dennis

AT LAST: A Formula to RidYour Pet of Skunk Scentby Gina Spadafori is the award-winning author of Dogs for Dummies, Cats for Dummies, and Birds forDummies. She is also affiliated with the Veterinary Information Network Inc., an international online servicefor veterinary professionals. From www.veterinarypartner.com

We have – over the last few years –discussed flea prevention in depth.But here we go again! With as wet

as many places were this winter, it hasbeen said that fleas and ticks will be badthis summer. Here are some tips and tricksto help you stay ahead of the problems.

The natural way:• Vacuum your home frequently and seal

vacuum bags before disposing.• Wash the bedding of your dog weekly in

warm soapy water. This is where fleasusually breed.

• Bathing your pet weekly with a mild dogshampoo prevents flea invasion.

• Use cedar shampoo for your dog, andput cedar oil in their sleeping mats.Cedar will repel fleas and other insects.

• Fleas are attracted to dry skin, so toavoid it, give your dog Linatone oilmixed with its food. Excessive sham-pooing should be avoided.

• Fresh or dried pennyroyal leaves is anatural flea repellent. Use this on car-pets to avoid the abundance of fleas inthe home. DDoo nnoott uussee if you have smallchildren around, as this could be toxic.

• A mixture of 60 ml. of lavender oil with2.8 liters of rock salt can also be placedin areas where dogs usually come incontact with fleas and this solutioncould also be used to wash your dog.

• Planting marigolds in the yard is helpful,too; it repels certain types of bugs aswell as fleas.

• Boiled lemon or orange peel in watercan be used as a dip for dogs and canbe used too to soak dog bedding for afew hours, then washed with warmsoapy water.

• Lukewarm water with little shampooand detergent is a good way to preventfleas. A dog’s body may be dipped intothe solution for fifteen minutes andthen rinsed. This only works if fleainfestation is light.

The natural way of treating fleas iseffective only if the level of flea infestationis average to very few. This method usuallyis recommended for prevention only.

Commercially-available chemical flea products:

Chemical flea products are well-knownand widely used. But I have always had aconcern about “over-medicating” my Paps.

My little guy, Cutter,weighs only 5.2 lbs. Ihad a vet tell me Icould use a WHOLEdose ampule (for a dogweighing under 22 lbs.)on him and it would beno problem! NNoo pprroobb--lleemm ffoorr wwhhoomm!! It wouldcertainly be one forme, ‘cause I wouldworry about too much

chemical hurting him.Here is an overview:

• Advantage. Active ingredient is imida-cloprid. This flea poison, is made byBayer. It is in a liquid form and appliedto the skin, at the back of the dog, andworks for about a month. This works byupsetting the nervous system of fleaswhen they come in contact with the liq-uid. This product is fast acting and isnot absorbed into the internal organsand bloodstream of the dog.

Studies indicate that this product ishighly toxic to fleas and other insects aswell. A dog will be free from fleas injust a couple of days.

Ingredients are: imidacloprid – achloronicotinyl nitroguanidine integrat-ed from the nitromethylene class of acompound. This joins the nicotinylreceptor sites of insects, thus upsettingnormal nerve transmission which caus-es death.

One of our members recently spokewith her vet and got us some interest-ing information. “My vet said to use 0.4ml. on the 5 pounder (Pap) and 1 ml. onthe larger dog. I don’t know why youwouldn’t increase the dosage in propor-tion to the dog’s weight but it doesn’t.Of course if you had a 100 lb. dog youwould use just the 4 ml.” This wouldmean I could purchase the 21-55 pounddosage (my dogs weigh 38 poundsbetween the three), and still have someleft over. This would cost me $10.75 perdose if I bought a 4 pack form my vet;instead of $39.99 for a 4 pack and havingto use three for a one month dose.

• Frontline.This prod-uct is verysimilar toAdvantage,but is notwater sol-uble, soalcohol is needed to wash it off. Thiscan safely be used in pups, dogs, catsand kittens.

Efficiency in repelling lasts up tofour months.

Fipronil (the active ingredient)works as a nervous transmission inter-ruptor, which causes quick death tofleas and ticks. It is proven to kill 96percent of fleas for the first two hoursand 100 percent within 24 hours. Ticksdie sooner than they attach themselvesto the host. Fipronil is from the newphenylpyrazole class.

Very effective and can be consid-ered safe, so long as dogs are not aller-gic to fipronil.

One of our other members (whouses Frontline) was able to provide uswith this info: The dose for dogs is0.0305 ML per pound. so an 8 pound Paptakes .25 ml and a 10 pound Pap takes0.30 ml. I take a syringe, draw out theamount I need and drip it between theshoulders.

Generally fleas abound during thesummer months, when it is their breedingseason. These commercial products cangreatly help in fighting heavy flea infesta-tion and needed where severe invasionoccurs. However, it is always best to con-sult with your vet as the choice of flea con-trol will greatly depend on your life style.

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Fighting fleas

Newsletter deadlineMaterials and color photos for the next issue must bereceived by June 15. Send materials to:norajl169@yahoo.com

PHR Director: Jan Jorolan (AR)Donna Moore (TN)James Watson (TX)

Board liaison:VACANCY

Editor:Nora J. Lenahan (PA)

AdvisoryBoard:Francesca Alfino (MO)Rita Charvat (MI)Linda Fleisch (NY)Bob Foulk (OH)Jim Parrott (FL)JR Wythe (OK)

www.paphaven.orgIssue 52

June 2010

As of 5/31/10: 768 rescues

The Way Home is a monthly e-publication for the members/ supporters of the Papillon Haven Rescue (PapHaven).

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NANCY DUKE (Ticket #180)

NANCY SUNDBERG(Ticket #11)

CYNTHIA SIMICSAK(Ticket #203)

SSometimes, our dogs need a little helpwith supplements as well. Here issome information that should help you

in making the choices available.

MelatoninUsed to treat your dog’s fear of thun-

derstorms. Many dogs are scared of loudnoises, specifically thunderstorms andother similar, unexpected sounds that rat-tle their ears. This is especially true forpuppies. They are not used to hearing loudbooming sounds and their ears are sharperand more sensitive than an adult dog’s ears.

Dealing with the possibility of having apanick-stricken, nervous puppy, some own-ers use tranquilizers as a last resort duringan impending thunderstorm. Of course thisis an extreme treatment that is not highlyrecommended, but now there is a newalternative: A safe, drug-free, over-the-counter supplement that is available todogs with anxiety. It is called melatonin.

You have probably heard of melatoninalready, as many people use it. It is a natu-rally occurring hormone that is secreted by

a small endocrine gland called the pinealgland, located at the base of the brain.

Melatonin helps regulate and maintainthe body’s circadian rhythm (the body’s 24-hour internal clock that tells mammals whattime to fall asleep and when to wake up). Inhumans, melatonin is used as a naturalsleeping aid, whereas in dogs, this naturalhormone is administered to alleviate thefear of thunder and other various loud nois-es. Some dog owners also use melatonin totreat other stress issues that their dogsmay have.

Melatonin is said to have a positiveresult with at least 75 percent of dogs whotake the supplement. With some dogs,melatonin is most effective when it is givenjust before the storm hits. Other dogs,however, do best when the supplement isgiven as they are starting to show signs ofanxiety and fear.

Melatonin works in the body for abouteight hours and should not be used onpregnant dogs. ALWAYS consult your vetprior to using for the recommended safetydose.

Natural Plant OilsA second all-natural product which can

help cure one of your dog’s worst enemiesis a natural plant oil used to combat fleas. Anew option has finally arrived for many dogowners who are looking for a safer andmore natural approach in treating fleas.

It is called aromatherapy: A mixture ofdifferent plant oils as a natural alternativeto strong chemicals used in controllingfleas. These powerful oils are extractedfrom plants using a special type of distilla-tion process called steam distillation. Theformula is rubbed into the dog’s coat and isbelieved to be very effective in treating andpreventing fleas.

Many of these natural plant oil prod-ucts also contain essential oils such aslavender, lemongrass, and peppermint,which all helps to create a very soothingsensation on your pet’s skin and coat.These ingredients are also effective inrepelling mosquitoes.

Natural dog cures:

All-natural supplements to combat stress & fleas

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The relationship between envi-ronmental toxins & pet health

By Katie Marsico; reprinted with permission fromTails Magazine, April 2010

NNearly 30 years later, I still rememberthe pungent odor of chemicals com-ing from the flea collars my parents

used to buy for our mixed-breed dogs. Ialso remember the array of painted plasticchew toys that seemed to disintegrate in allof five good bites, leaving my mother in aperpetual state of panic over what unwhole-some bits and pieces the pups may haveingested. Now a grown woman with my ownboatload of companion animals, I’ve cometo realize that the stakes have gotten signif-icantly higher.

In a society where conditions rangingfrom autism to cancer have been proven tobe related to toxins, it’s not unreasonableto question if and how our pets are beingsimilarly affected. There is little doubt that,with the dawn of the 21st century, an ever-growing number of people are striving tobecome greener in order to protect boththeir own health and that of the environ-ment. As they do so, pet guardians are alsogrowing more conscious of the impact thateverything from insecticides to plasticwater bowls have on their furry friends.

Not Immune fromEnvironmental Toxins

It’s easy to incorrectly assume thatdogs and cats who spend most of their timein front of the food dish in the kitchen orromping in the backyard are safe fromexposure to environmental toxins. After all,our pets don’t typically sit in traffic behindsmog-belching buses or ponder whetherthey have upped their risk of contractingcancer by reusing the same plastic waterbottle for a week. In reality, however, com-panion animals are frequently just as muchin harm’s way as human beings – if notmore so.

“Pets are often exposed to multipleconventional chemicals around the home,”explains Leeann Brown, a press associatewith the Environmental Working Group(EWG). The EWG is a nonprofit advocacyorganization based out of Washington, DC,that focuses on issues such as environmen-tal welfare and public health. “[Animals]are not only more sensitive to chemicalsthan humans,” Brown explains, “but theyalso have more direct contact with surfacesthat we are ... guarded from.”

Activities as seemingly innocuous asrolling in the grass or dogs’ and cats’ exten-sive self-grooming rituals are all methodsvia which pets have intensified exposure topotentially dangerous substances. Whendiscussing these toxic agents, severalexperts are especially wary of the stainguards on carpet and upholstery and theflame retardants found in items such asbedding.

Animals not only get ill by ingestingpoisons, but by absorbing them throughtheir noses or skin. Some of these toxins

include chemical cleaning products, insecti-cides, fertilizers and many commercial fleacontrols.

Others cite the insecticides commonlyused in flea and tick prevention, as well aspesticides applied to lawns and gardens.Some veterinarians and environmentalistseven note that the plastic softeners in pettoys and dishes leach harmful chemicalsinto food, water, and surfaces with whichanimals are likely to come into oral contact.

Unsurprisingly, the specific effect thatthese substances have on animal compan-ions is the subject of some debate. Whilesome scientists emphasize that an absenceof greener living choices exposes our petsto a bevy of health crises, others argue thatthe situation is not so black and white. Thisof course has prompted many individuals toreevaluate their choices as both averageconsumers and concerned pet guardians asthey ponder what lengths they should go toin order to protect their animals.

Varied Opinions on Health Impacts

“We’ve been fairly ignorant of the factthat pets are getting poisoned at a fasterrate than humans,” observes Stewart Lonky,MD. Lonky, who practices medicine in LosAngeles, CA, and is a full-time faculty mem-ber at the University of California in SanDiego, co-authored the book InvisibleKillers: The Truth about EnvironmentalGenocide. He, like several other notedhealth and environmental experts, believesthere is a powerful link between companionanimals’ exposure to toxins and an increasein reported cases of serious health issues.Hyperthyroidism, various forms of cancer,birth defects, and reproductive and neuro-logical disorders are all problems that manyscientists connect to pets’ contact withharmful chemicals.

“A lot of people consider animalsimportant members of their family,” saysLonky. “Evaluating the role environmentaltoxins play in affecting their health is there-fore not something we can afford toignore.” While the majority of experts con-cur with these sentiments, not all of themare able to agree on which substances posethe greatest threat to pets or the best solu-tions to limiting companion animals’ expo-sure to them.

“There are thousands of potentiallytoxic agents that both humans and pets are

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BE A “WELL-EDUCATED” OWNER ...

The Toll That Toxins Take

JJoin other PHR members on this excit-ing site! Network, share ideas, chatthat are OT (off-topic) on the

PapHaven group’s site. We have arrived! You now can find

us on Facebook. Please feel free to joinus and help spread the word.

This is a great place to share pic-tures and stories.

Also, join the Facebook –Papillon Haven Rescue (PapHaven)page. Or refer your friends and family tothis page ... great way for them to gettheir ‘feet wet’ to the fundraising andideas of PHR! Our e-news, fundraising,and general information are up-to-datefor anyone who wants to get a betteridea about what we do!

If you have items to post and wouldlike us to do it for you, please contactRita Charvat (rcharvat@ford.com).

If you are already a member ofFacebook, look us up! We will be usingFacebook and Twitter to post futureevents and discussions.

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exposed to every day,” explains SharonGwaltney-Brant, DVM, who works in Urbana,IL, as the vice president and medical direc-tor of the Animal Poison Control Center forthe American Society for the Prevention ofCruelty to Animals. “The primary tenet oftoxicology is that all things can be toxicunder the correct circumstances. Am I con-cerned about the plastic in their waterbowls and dishes and toys? Not so much.Insecticides? Depends on the insecticide,how much is there, and how the pet isbeing exposed.” Using preventative fleamedications as an example, Gwaltney-Brant also reiterates that, from herperspective, misuse of certainchemical substances issometimes a more signifi-cant threat than generalizedexposure to the agentsthemselves.

“All flea-control productsavailable for pets have gonethrough extensive testing to determinesafety in the target species, as well aspotential effects on the environment,” sheemphasizes. “Our biggest problem withthese products occurs when they are usedon the wrong species, in greater amountsthan the label directs, [or] on animals[who] have health issues that increase riskof toxicosis.” With different theories onthe precise relationship bet-ween animals’health and their contact with environmentaltoxins, the stage is set for what could rap-idly transform into daunting decisions forpet guardians. Luckily, a few simple strate-gies can help people make their homessafer – and greener – without having to callin the Environmental Protection Agency

Tips for Going Green & Staying Safe

It’s unlikely that everyone will auto-matically subscribe to identical ideas on

the topic of companion animals, toxins, andoverall environmental health. As is the casewith far broader subjects such as globalwarming and water fluoridation, debate willprobably continue to rage well into the 21stcentury. Depending on a pet guardian’sindividual beliefs, however, it’s not alwaysnecessary to call out the big guns and lookon as Fido becomes a flea motel. In manycases, guarding pets against the negativeimpacts of practically any chemical sub-stance can be as simple as putting on one’sglasses.

“Read the label first,” stressesGwaltney-Brant. “The most common causeof pets having issues with flea/tick/insect

control products is misuse by theguardian, usually from either notreading or ignoring the directionsand precautions. For pesticides

and household cleaning agents,follow the label instructionsexactly to minimize risks to ani-

mals.”If you’re inclined to take

things a step further, you can evalu-ate labels and product websites to pur-posely avoid items that contain plastic sof-teners or flame retardants. Replacing plas-tic food and water dishes with glazedceramic alternatives is another relativelyeasy way to limit animals’ contact withpotential toxins. Finally, consider dis-cussing the most pet-friendly pesticide andinsecticide options with veterinarians,exterminators, and garden-care experts.

Toxic household cleaners can bereplaced with baking soda, Borax (sodiumborate), lemon, white vinegar and corn-starch. Corn meal and Epsom salts can beused in place of lawn and plant fertilizers.Make sure to keep any rodent poisons awayfrom your animal, and don’t spray forinsects near his favorite hangouts.

You may not be able to keep an eye onyour companion 24/7, but you can protecthis safety and health by keeping all poten-

tial toxins stored out of reach inside thehouse (and your garage!), and reducing hisexposure to environmental toxins in theworld at large.

Ultimately, many of the same choicesthat promote greener living have multiplebenefits for the environment as well as thephysical well-being of both humans and ani-mals. So to an extent your decision to scrap– correction, recycle – the old food bowlmay be win-win, even if you don’t buy intothe notion that it leaches toxins. And,besides, won’t a colorful ceramic plattergive your green kitchen a little more pizzazzthan that cheap blue plastic?

For more information:• The American Society for the

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals –ASPCA.org

• The Environmental Working Group –EWG.org

• Invisible Killers: The Truth aboutEnvironmental Genocide –InvisibleKillers.com

Toxins (continued from pg. 8)

1 Serving – Prep 10 min

Ingredients:1 mango, chopped1 banana, chopped1/2 cup fresh berries, such as blackberries,raspberries or chopped strawberries1/2 cup chopped cooked chickenJuice of 1/2 lime5 to 8 fresh mint leaves, chopped

Directions:Toss all of the ingredients together.

In the Bakery Window ...

Puddy’s Fruit Salsaby Rachael Ray

Your pup will lap up this tropical cup.Always check with your vet about which

foods are appropriate for you to share withyour pet.

This group came about through the love of a small deaf puppy thatrequired transport halfway across the country to her new home. It

took the effort and dedication of people from Texas to WashingtonD.C. and on to Ohio. It took the cooperation of three other rescuegroups. In the end, it took the hearts of every one. It is this good willand renewed faith in the goodness of people everywhere that led us informing Papillon Haven Rescue (Pap Haven). We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all volunteer National group specializing in Papsand Papillon mixes, their rescue, and rehabilitation.

Since then, PapHaven Rescue has grown dramatically and con-tinues to grow and evolve to try to meet the changing needs of rescueand the on-going saga of Papillons in need... where ever they are.

We would like to invite you to join in our rescue efforts. Withhands reaching out across the country, we can form a circle of love andcaring that refuses to let even one Papillon in need fall though thecracks. We are not in competition with any other rescue groups. Infact, it is our goal to work hand in hand with every rescue group andshelter that will join us in this effort. We will not ask for perfect line-age, origins, or looks. We will coordinate with other groups for trans-porting each other’s breed. We welcome volunteers, sponsors, inter-ested folk, contributors, and especially kind words.

Our eNewsletter, TThhee WWaayy HHoommee, will try to bring informativearticles, announcements, feature stories, up-coming events, andurgent alerts about situations where the need for rescue is great.

Introducing PapHaven Rescue – www.paphaven.org

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Found on www.BarkleyAndPaws.com

There are a lot of people out there thatalready know the benefit of healthyeating and perhaps all natural home/

food remedies are commonplace for youand your family. But did you know that thereare plenty of foods out there that can helpyour dog heal as well?

NOTE: We provide as much good infor-mation as we can find to benefit you andyour Paps! But, as with any other change indiet / treatments, be sure to check withyour vet first, as always.

The chefs at www.dogchefs.com havethese recommendations:

BeetsBeets aren’t usually the first thing that

comes to mind when it comes to a dog, butraw or slightly cooked beets are great andmany dogs like them. Soup is the best wayto serve them to your dog because all ofthe nutrients and pigments remain in thefluid. Beets are great for liver problemsand may aid in regeneration. They also hap-pen to be good for nervous, restless dogs.The betaine in beets fights nervous disor-ders by producing neurotransmitters. Evenbetter, give your dog a small amount ofbeets (a small slice) with scrambled eggs(one is plenty) – a rich source of cholinewhich also helps fight nervous disorders.Keep in mind that if your dog gets beets ona regular basis the red pigment may showup in urine or stool. Don’t be alarmed.

CilantroSeriously, cilantro. Commonly used in

lots of Southwestern dishes, dogs can real-ly benefit from it. Serve it sparingly! Theoils in a small amount of cilantro are verypotent. So, what is it good for? Well, if yousee your dog limping after a jog with you,try giving him a little cilantro over his food.It will help his muscles by increasing circu-lation. It is also helpful to help him digestthe meat in his food better, especially ifhe’s on a RAW diet. It may also be helpfulfor diabetic dogs to help lower blood sugarlevels. As always, check with your vet first.

Green TeaHot spots are quite a bother. They’re

uncomfortable and they look bad. A potentsolution of green tea dabbed directly ontoFido’s hot spots may do the trick. Green teais an antioxidant and does great stuff forskin and scalp. As long as you’re payingattention, you can use the same green teaon your own sun burnt skin or bug bites.

Honey, Yogurt, & PumpkinIs diarrhea plaguing your canine pal?

Try mixing a little raw, unfiltered, unheatedhoney with some plain organic yogurt (withlive cultures). Plain, canned pumpkin (notPIE Filling) can help as well because of thefiber. Again, check with your vet. Some ofthese things can backfire and make thediarrhea worse if you give too much.

You can also try giving some plainyogurt if your dog is on antibiotics. It will

help restore the natural flora that is killedby the medication. Just make sure you givethe yogurt opposite the time you give themedication. If you give the antibiotic in themorning give the yogurt at night and viceversa. If the medication is twice daily(morning and night) give the yogurt in themiddle of the day.

Watermelon with SeedsHurray for Watermelon season. Water-

melon is a great curefor dehydration, evenmore so than plainwater. Watermelon is93 percent water andprovides simple sugarsthat are easily digestedby your dog. If your dogis overheated thewatermelon will provide much neededpotassium and Vitamin C, which is lost as aresult of heat exposure. It is a good snackfor overweight dogs as well. It’s filling andfull of fiber and rich in nutrients. You caneven let him eat the seeds as they kill para-sites, especially worms.

These are just some samples of manyfood-remedies out there. Be sure to trythese things out slowly and always makesure to consult your veterinarian before-hand. Remember that each dog is differentand what works well with one dog might notwork as well with another. They can howev-er, be a healthy, inexpensive way to keepyour dog healthy.

Do you have a closet full of gifts thatyou received that you can’t (orwon’t) use??? Would you be willing

to donate them to PapHaven? GGoooodd,, NNEEWW,,uunnuusseedd ggiiffttss can be donated to auction /fundraising committee for the AAuuccttiioonn!Also, the newest addition to our fundraisingefforts, MMiissssiioonnFFiisshh, is ALWAYS looking fordonations.

Jim Parrott writes, “eeBBaayy// MMiissssiioonn FFiisshhis up and running. But, sadly we have only afew items for sale. We need more items! Ifyou have items to sell, please contact me.You may have items that can’t go in the

auction but may beuseful for eBay. Theydon’t have to be dog-related. Every pennywe sell goes to PapHaven! New items thatyou can’t re-gift, collectibles,etc. Lookaround and see what you can find. You mayknow a local vendor with items to donate.These can be turned into cash.”

Come on everyone! Tap all yoursources ... local crafters, wood-workshops,etc. Do you know someone who paints(water-color or oil), or does great photog-raphy, etc.? Would they donate a piece of

their work to us? Antique jewelry that youno longer wear? Think about it ...

If you have something you think wouldbe a good donation, please take a pictureand email it and the info / dimensions ofthe item to jmrasch@charter.net andpaphaven@gmail.com. Jan Rasch or JimParrot will be able to tell you if the itemscan be used and what the next step is.

Don’t delay! Prep for the Auction is ayear-round event! If you are out-&-aboutand see something you think is unique,would you be willing to pick it up and sendit along to the Auction? Crafters, get yourart / sewing / needlecraft supplies ready!And MMiissssiioonnFFiisshh needs donations NOW!

Auction may be over, but prep never ends ...

We need YOUR help!

All Natural Food Home Remedies for your Dog

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PapHaven Rescue is about to begin a newfundraising project! And we are asking

for everyone’s participation. It shouldn’ttake very long at all. Just a few minutes ofyour time.

Could you gothrough your family’sfavorite recipes andshare a few with us?Are you a Home Cookfor your paps? If so,what is their favoriterecipe? Do you have atried-and-true homeopathic remedy (thatyou are willing to share) that you use withyour Paps? In turn, we will turn everyone’sfavorite recipes into a marvelous cook-book/helpful hints guide.

Just think about it ... you know youwere reading something in the chat groupabout a remedy for diarrhea. And justbefore Christmas a member asked for agood recipe for Pecan Pie. But did you savethose responses – or can you even findthem? This could be the answer to all ofour dilemmas.

What do you think we should call it?“There’s a Hair in My Soup!” pops into mymind! What about you? This is yet anotheraspect of this project that we need to fill.

As all of you get started gathering yourrecipes, tried-and-true remedies, and help-ful tidbit, we will make the final decisionsabout who will be handling this project andlet you know! Let’s make this one of ourbest fundraisers ever! Thanks ...

Members help needed:

Let’s startcooking up astorm!

Help wanted!What do you feed your dog?

If the answer is Natural Balance, then we need your help!

Van Patten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods hasoffered to make a donation to a rescue group ifthey can save 50 bar code / purchase receiptsfrom their foods (specific flavors don’t matter). They do require 50 bar codes beforethey accept a submission.

If you can help, please send your bar codes and receipts to Stephanie Sherwin –she will collect and then mail in the necessary paperwork when we have enough forsubmission. This is a continuous program – so please save them!

Please send to: 4 Woodsong, Roland, AR 72135

PapHaven Rescue is hosting an onlinegadget drive through Gazelle to raisemoney for the Papillons we love and

serve; and would love your support.A gadget drive is a new way

to fundraise that turns yourused and unwanted elec-tronics (laptops, cellphones, MP3 players, dig-ital cameras, & more) into cash to support

our cause. Contributing to this drive issimple. Just visit the webpage, find thevalue of the gadgets you would like todonate, and send them to Gazelle (ship-

ping is free). The value will go to sup-port PapHaven.

If you would like to donate,please check out the drive’s page(http://paphaven.gazelle. com/) to

learn more and track our progress. You

will receive aconfirmationof your dona-tion by email, and PHR will be notified assoon as you make your donation.

Thank you for your support,PHR’s Fundraising TeamTo learn more about Gazelle, visit

gazelle.com.

Time to clean out & help

Pawfriendly Landscapes (PFL) Tiphttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Golden-CO/Pawfriendly-Landscapes/223141086885

Reprinted with permission from www.pawfriendlylandscapes.com

To deter ticks and fleas, plant mint, sweet woodruff, rosemary, and lavender. Also tryplacing cedar chips in your garden. They smell great to you … but not to fleas andticks! Keep in mind however, dogs dig, eat, and chew wood mulch too.A couple of dietary supplements for your pets that deter fleas and ticks are apple

cider vinegar and brewer’s yeast. Always check with your vet before giving these to yourdogs and/or cats. Unpasteurized apple cider vinegar and brewer’s yeast add acidity to pet’sblood which deters ticks. Add 2 tablespoons of the apple cider vinegar to your dog’s water(contact your vet regarding cat’s dosage). Brewer’s yeast without garlic (garlic is a bloodtoxin to dogs and cats) is another solution. It comes in tablet or powder form but it’s easi-er to use tablets. Thankfully it tastes good so they don’t mind your mixing itinto their food or snacks. Dosage is 1 tablet for every 10 pounds of weight fordogs (check dosage for cats with your vet). Dippinga bandanna in eucalyptus, citronella, or lavenderand letting your pet wear it is not only attractive butalso a solution that prevents ticks. Of course, thereare numerous over the counter tick preventatives,or ask your vet. to prescribe one. Keeping petshealthy is also key – ticks tend to be attracted topets with a poor immune system.

Have fun and get dirty!!!

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