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February 2016
THE SCOOP 7Canine News and Happenings
COMMUNITY 10Operation Houston #StrayDogCity
BODY & SOUL 12Guidelines for Responsible Pet Ownership
THE GOODS 16Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets
HEALTH 18Anatomy: Dogs vs. Humans
TRAINING & BEHAVIOR 22Hilarious Dog Resolutions for 2016
ADOPTION 24Tiny Paws Rescue
Photo by Paw Prints Photography by Jamie Fincher
februaryCANINE CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 11
Barking for Bubbly
Support Scout’s Honor Rescue with a aperitif
of bubbly, light bites and desserts at Jack
Meier Gallery, 2310 Bissonnet. 5:30 - 7:30
p.m. Suggested donation $25. For more infor-
mation, visit scoutshonor.org.
FEBRUARY 13
Join Houston Pets Alive! for their first event
with Houston Astros pitcher, Lance
McCullers, Jr. “Mutts, Meows & McCullers”
from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. There will be adopt-
able animals, a meet and greet, photo oppor-
tunities, food truck and photo booth. For
more information, visit http://www.houston-
petsalive.org/McCullers.
FEBRUARY 17
Fix Felix for Free
The Houston Humane Society will neuter 700
male cats for free at the HHS Animal
Wellness Clinic, 14700 Almeda Rd. See page
8 for more information.
FEBRUARY 20
Derby Dog Dash at Sam Houston Race Park,
7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West. Don’t
miss this family and dog friendly event! Bring
your kids and dogs to see over 40 of the
cutest race contestants take the track
between live horse races. Please keep all
dogs on a leash, bring clean up supplies, and
bring a copy of your dog’s shot records.For
more information, please call 281-807-8700
or email [email protected].
FEBRUARY 21
Adoption Event with GPA at Orvis at Market
Street, 9595 Six Pines Dr. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Come out and meet the adoptable dogs from
Greyhound Pets of America - Houston.
FEBRUARY 23
22nd Annual Spay Day USA on the last
Tuesday of every February, World Spay Day
shines a spotlight on the power of afford-
able, accessible spay/neuter to save the lives
of companion animals, community (feral and
stray) cats, and street dogs who might other-
wise be put down in shelters or killed on the
street.
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Big Win for the Animals in City ofStafford, TexasAnimal welfare leaders and volunteers turned
out on February 3rd to speak for the animals at
an intense city council meeting to support
amendments to the proposed animal ordinance
Sec 10.
The primary goal is to begin a “no kill” mis-
sion with clarity of language to ensure success-
ful partnerships with non-profit groups. This
includes policies and procedures which guaran-
tee all impounded animals be offered for adop-
tion and allow ample time for owners to cover
all bases to find and be reunited with their ani-
mal.
Speakers with Fort Bend Pets Alive! spoke
before city council and brought support in vol-
unteers, statistics and educational material to
demonstrate how other municipalities have been
successful in adopting a “no kill” policy.
Claudine Vass, along with several like-minded
animal advocate, co-founded the non-profit for
pets in Fort Bend County in October of 2014.
“This is a great win tonight for our family mem-
bers”, said Claudine, “by postponing the ordi-
nance to be passed for Stafford, this give us time
for proper language to be revised that will make
sure all animals have a chance to live.”
All those in support gave an extended sincere
and warm thanks for the opportunity the elect-
ed officials have afforded the community. Mayor
Scacella conducted a leadership meeting with
welcome mat for the speakers willing to share
their expertise on how to make this exciting pro-
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gram work for the community.
Emancipet Houston Hires New Leader
Emancipet Houston, the nonprofit, low-cost
veterinary services provider which opened last
June, has hired a vice president to lead the
expanding organization, which is also in the
process of seeking its first brick-and-mortar
location.
Kelly McCann comes to Emancipet from the
Alzheimer’s Association, where she was chief
program officer for four years. Previously, she
worked in government relations for Gilead
Sciences, and as chief executive officer of the
AIDS Foundation of Houston. McCann has a
bachelor’s of science in psychology from Sam
Houston State University and has done graduate
work in psychology at Texas A&M and Sam
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Houston universities.
As the local leader of Emancipet, McCann is
responsible for working with Houston city offi-
cials, a volunteer community advisory commit-
tee, major donors and foundations, and other
Houston animal welfare organizations as well as
the organization’s managers, veterinarians, and
more staff.
McCann’s deep roots in the Houston business
and nonprofit worlds, her visionary leadership
and strategic planning, program development,
and fundraising experience made her the perfect
fit for this key position, says Amy Mills, CEO of
Emancipet.
Emancipet Houston now operates in a custom
48-foot trailer in Houston’s East End, at
Neighborhood Centers Inc.-Ripley House, 4410
Navigation Blvd. Once a new brick-and-mortar
location is found, the trailer will move to anoth-
er under-served area to be determined.
Emancipet provides low-cost spay/neuter and
veterinary services to underserved communities.
Their safe, high-volume spay/neuter operation
is used as a model for other clinics around the
nation. Emancipet’s one-on-one outreach pro-
gram is designed to reach pet owners who are
not necessarily seeking out spay/neuter services,
primarily in lower-income areas where cost and
lack of access have been barriers.
Fix Felix for Free at Houston HumaneSocietyOn Wednesday, February 17th, 2016, Houston
Humane Society will neuter 700 male cats for
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free at the HHS Animal Wellness Clinic.
Cat owners must have an appointment, and
there is a limit of 5 cats per person.
Domesticated and feral cats qualify, and for the
health and safety of all cats, as well as the HHS
staff and volunteers, each feline must be in a
plastic crate or carrier.
A current rabies vaccination is required by law.
Pet owners must show proof of current rabies
certificate, or they may buy a rabies vaccine for
their cat the day of the event.
Additional optional services will be offered at
the time of surgery for a small fee. Pet owners
can request an appointment Online, by email at
[email protected], or by phone at
713-433-6421.
ouston is notorious for having one of
the largest populations of strays in the
country. Although there are volunteer groups
that help to curb the problem, like South Side
Street Dogs and Forgotten Dogs of the Fifth
Ward, the city’s stray population is so large that
it’s surpassed Animal Control’s ability to
respond to the high call volume.
A project to count Houston's high number of
homeless animals took place in March of 2015.
Operation Houston: #StrayDogCity is an effort
by the World Animal Awareness Society (WA2S)
to train and utilize volunteers to go into the field
and survey for loose, stray, and roaming dogs.
Much of the project’s focus was to determine
the overall population density and roam of
Houston stray dogs and visually document the
efforts to solve what is being described in the
media as a stray dog crisis in Houston.
WA2S was instrumental in bringing national
attention to Detroit’s animal overpopulation in
2013 and 2014 and organizers hope to have the
same results here. Operation Houston:
#StrayDogCity followed an open forum held in
Houston with Tom McPhee, WA2S' executive
director. The open forum drew a large audience
with representatives from more than 30 animal
welfare organizations in attendance. At the
forum, McPhee provided details about the
Houston project to an enthusiastic audience
who endorsed the idea of the survey as well as
the educational components that accompany
the project.
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Pumpkin Pie, a former stray was running loose as a puppy on Houston’s streets.
COMMUNITY
OPERATION HOUSTON#STRAYDOGCITY
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The Animal Awareness Society recruited
Houston-based volunteers to help with a
“Canine Survey” that aids the group in tracking
the number and approximate location of some
of the city’s strays. Volunteer training and field
surveys took place in March, after which the col-
lected data was compiled and analyzed.
World Awareness Society utilized 4K, ultra-
high-definition footage captured by the drones
to create a television show. This detailed survey
method involved tracking the number of stray
dogs per kilometer using software designed for
Android smart phones. Estimating the total
stray dog population, especially in a city as big as
Houston, would be much more difficult and less
relevant than tracking a figure like strays per
kilometer.
"The Houston homeless animal population has
exploded to an estimated 1.2 million,” said
Angela Madeksho, founder of A.D.O.R.E
Houston and Unity for a Solution member.
“The observed result is rampant abuse and neg-
lect not only of these animals but currently and
previously owned animals that we see dumped
and left to die. Whether this is due to lack of
resources or awareness, Operation Houston:
#StrayDogcity is an effort to unite the commu-
nity to work towards a solution."
"The research the WA2S has conducted through
their American Strays 2030 Project in Detroit
brought much-needed attention to that city,”
added Gloria Medina Zenteno of Barrio Dogs,
Inc. and Unity. "However, Detroit is an eco-
nomically depressed, bankrupt city. In contrast,
Houston is a wealthy city with a strong econo-
my; there is absolutely no excuse for having an
estimated one million plus homeless animals
suffering on our streets. We hope that the
national attention Operation Houston:
#StrayDogCity brings to this crisis will result in
a commitment of resources by the city and oth-
ers to finally and meaningfully address it.”
WA2S' Tom McPhee added, "After spending the
last week of 2014 filming stray dogs on the
streets of Houston with Unity for a Solution
partners, I believe it is safe to say that Houston
has earned the distinction of Stray Dog City
U.S.A. for 2015!"
To learn more about the Operation Houston
project and watch the life-saving videos, visit
www.wa2s.org/operation-houston.
COMING NEXT MONTH...Meet local musician Arthur Yoria (and his
very special friend), who performed
“RUFF LIFE”, the closing credits song
for the documentary, Operation Houston
#StrayDogCity!
TOM MCPHEE
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BODY & SOUL
Guidelines for ResponsiblePet Ownership
ebruary is “Responsible Pet Ownership”
month and that got us thinking: what
exactly is responsible pet ownership?
While there isn’t an exact definition for it, the
American Veterinary Medical Association pro-
vides some great guidelines for how we view pet
ownership.
Owning a pet is a privilege and should result in
a mutually beneficial relationship. However, the
benefits of pet ownership come with obliga-
tions.
Responsible pet ownership includes:
• Committing to the relationship for the life of
the pet(s).
• Avoiding impulsive decisions about obtaining
pet(s), and carefully selecting pet(s) suited to
your home and lifestyle.
• Recognizing that ownership of pet(s) requires
an investment of time and money.
• Keeping only the type and number of pets for
which an appropriate and safe environment
can be provided, including food, water, shel-
ter, health care and companionship.
• Ensuring pets are properly identified (i.e., tags,
microchips, or tattoos) and that registration
information in associated databases is kept
up-to-date.
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• Adherence to local ordinances, including
licensing and leash requirements.
• Controlling pet(s)' reproduction through man-
aged breeding, containment, or spay/neuter
thereby helping to address animal control and
overpopulation problems.
• Establishing and maintaining a veterinarian-
client-patient relationship.
• Providing preventive (e.g., vaccinations, para-
site control) and therapeutic health care for the
life of pet(s) in consultation with, and as rec-
ommended by, its veterinarian.
• Socialization and proper training for
pet(s), which facilitates their well-being and t
the well-being of other animals and people.
• Preventing pet(s) from negatively impacting
other people, animals and the environment,
including proper waste disposal, noise control,
and not allowing pet(s) to stray or become
feral.
• Providing exercise and mental stimulation
appropriate to the pet(s)' age, breed, and
health status.
• Advance preparation to ensure the pet(s)' well-
being in the case of an emergency or disaster,
including assembling an evacuation kit.
• Making alternative arrangements if caring for
the pet is no longer possible.
• Recognizing declines in the pet(s)' quality of
life and making decisions in consultation with
a veterinarian about appropriate end-of-
life care (e.g., palliative care, hospice, euthana
sia).
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PET HEALTH
AnatomyDogs vs. Humans
dog may be man’s best friend, but
anatomically speaking, which species is
superior?
One obvious difference between dog anatomy
and human is the contrast in size (and the fact
that humans walk on two legs and dogs on four).
The average height for a human is 180cm, with
the tallest dog, the Great Dane, reaching 86cm,
and the smallest dog, the Chihuahua at 26 cm.
This immediately identifies one of the fascinat-
ing facts about dog anatomy – the wide range of
size within dog breeds. No other species has
such a wide spread of size and weight as the
dog. Not convinced?
Affenhuahua 3 lbs.
St. Bernard 260 lbs. (10 times more than the
Affenhuahua)
Human 137 lbs. (average)
An Extra EyelidOf course you are familiar
with your own eyes and having
upper and lower eyelids. But did you
know dog anatomy is such that dogs have
three sets of eyelids? They have the addi-
tional of a “third” eyelid, also known as the
“nictitating membrane.”
The third eyelid is located at the inner corner of
the eye, and slides across the cornea to protect it
when danger threatens. It is most usefully
deployed when a dog pushes through under-
growth or if faced with an angry cat – as it
forms a barrier to scratches.
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Born to SniffThe dog has a typically black, leather nose, but
did you know this feature of dog anatomy is as
unique as a fingerprint is to people? The folds
and creases on a canine nose are unique and can
be used as a means of identification. Another
striking difference between dog anatomy and
human is our sense of smell. A dog devotes over
40% more of his brain power to processing
smells than the human brain. Indeed dogs are
born to sniff with that wet nose being able to
detect which direction a faint smell is coming
from. The average human has a generous 5 mil-
lion scent detecting cells in their nose, but this
seems insignificant compared to the king of
scent hounds, the Bloodhound, which has a
magnificent 300 million scent detecting cells.
Sounds SuperiorAnother area where dog anatomy wins is their
sense of hearing. Whereas we may struggle to
hear a sound 20
feet away, a dog
can hear the
same noise over
80 feet distant.
Not only that
but where the
human ear
can’t detect
sounds above
20 kHz, the dog’s
ear easily hears up
to 60 kHz and a whole studio of sound that we
cannot.
A Tale of TailsWhilst not all dog breeds have tails, for those
that are equipped with this marvelous means of
canine communication, a wagging tail has to be
the most joyful part of the dog anatomy. An
average tail is comprised of 23 articulated
bones. But here’s the rub: Did you know that
people have a vestigial tail? Okay, it’s only pres-
ent for a few days, but the human fetus develops
a tail from days 31 – 35 of gestation – a throw-
back to our simian ancestry.
Life StoryAnd finally, one of the biggest differences
between dog anatomy and our own is the dog’s
shorter lifespan. The average human life
expectancy is 71 years, where for our canine
companions it’s just
10-13 years. Given
the effect that
dogs have on our
hearts and lives,
this is one area
where it’s a hol-
low victory to be
the superior
species.
HOLLY HUGO
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TV Bachelor Prince Lorenzo Borghese Finds
True Love of a Different BreedAn Unexpected “Tail” of Wags to Riches
Animal Aid USA is an all-volunteer nonprofit
organization providing education, awareness
and resources to the public in an effort to
empower positive change for shelter animals.
Through monthly transports from high kill shel-
ters to qualified rescues across the U.S., to its
spay/neuter clinic providing free sterilization to
low income communities, Animal Aid USA
strives to improve the lives of homeless animals
nationwide. They also offer a play and musical
animal awareness program through their Animal
Aid Club. This program is ideal for schools and
teaches children the importance of adoption.
www.animalaidusa.org
Shelter Hope Pet Shop is a non-profit volun-
teer-based adoption center that showcases shel-
ter animals in need. Its mission is to support
local Los Angeles animal shelters, promote edu-
cation, and raise awareness of homeless animals
in the community. The Shelter Hope business
model is the first of its kind, dedicated to elim-
inating puppy mill pet shops in malls by offering
a friendly environment where the public can
interact with homeless animals in need of adop-
tion. www.shelterhopepetshop.org
t was the ninth season of The Bachelor
when Lorenzo Borghese thought he found
true love. But the hunky Italian businessman
called it quits and walked away, with little hope
of finding his soul-mate…until now.
Just over nine years later, with Hollywood in his
heart, Borghese found himself in what would be
the most important rose ceremony of his life–
right here in Los Angeles. Fifteen hopeful con-
testants begged for a chance to take home a
rose, and live happily ever after with this real-life
prince charming! But it was Titan who stole
Borghese’s heart, forever changing the course of
their lives. Watch the dramatic ceremony here:
http://tinyurl.com/BachelorForShelterHope.
Los Angeles is full of other four-legged beauties
just like Titan, longing for their chance to find
true love. “Adopt Don’t Shop,” states Kim Sill,
founder of Shelter Hope Pet Shop in Thousand
Oaks. “There are thousands of homeless ani-
mals looking for love, and they are relying on us
to adopt them.”
“All animals deserve to be loved,” states
Borghese, a longtime animal advocate and
founder of Animal Aid USA. “A dog is a perfect
companion, and a true testament to man’s best
friend.”
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very year people make resolutions: they
are going to lose weight, quit smoking,
stop drinking, etc. Unfortunately, most of these
are abandoned after the first week. So I thought
it might be fun to write some dog resolutions.
The suggestions came from my interview with
my Labrador!
Resolution #1: I will become best friends with
the mailman or anyone delivering packages. I
will not chase his truck or jump up on him. But
geesh, I'm just trying to be friendly, not aggres-
sive.
Resolution #2: I will not bring you dead mice.
You have your trophies and I have mine, but
okay, I get it.
Resolution #3: If I get sick in the middle of the
night, I will try to make the toilet. If not, I will
try to hit the tile versus the carpeting.
Resolution #4. I will not eat my poop, the cat's
poop or another dog's poop. I also will not eat
the baby's diapers!
Resolution #5: I will stop watching you play
video games and do a few laps around the house
Hilarious Dog Resolutions for 2016
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to get more exercise.
Resolution #6: I will be less afraid of the vac-
uüm or other things that make loud noises. But
I'm not making ANY promises about the fire-
works on the Fourth of July.
Resolution #7: I will try to not talk to you (aka
bark at you) when you are on the phone.
Resolution #8: I won't nudge you at your desk
when you are busy working. But it really is all
about me isn't it?
Resolution #9: I will not freak out when you
leave the house, but I get bored and I miss you.
Maybe you could leave me with a to do list like
you do with the kids. Maybe I could help organ-
ize my toy bin (by the way, they are looking a lit-
tle ragged...is there a new toy in my future?
Resolution#10: I'll stop counter surfing if you
promise to sneak me some table scraps every
once in a while.
What I’m Not Changing:
• I will continue to fart and not feel bad about it.
Dad does it and he doesn't feel bad ... in fact
he still laughs!
• If you come home smelling like another dog,
I will get jealous. Don't cheat on me.
• I will continue to try to get what I want by
whining (a little) and giving you my best sad
eyes.
• If it lands on the floor, forget about the five
second rule... it's mine!
• I will not tug the stuffing out of your pillows
if you buy me a tug toy!
• I know I am spoiled and have a pretty cushy
life. I suppose I could learn to share if you
took in a foster dog.
• I won't wake you up every morning by jump-
ing up on the bed. But really, that alarm gets
annoying when you hit the snooze five times.
• I will not stop chasing the squirrels and rabbits.
They taunt me by thinking they are faster than
me.
• I will take my pills without spitting them back
up only if they are wrapped in peanut butter
or another yummy treat.
• I will chew up your New Year's resolution list
so you don't have to feel bad when you break
all your good intentions!
BARK BUSTERS HOME DOG TRAINING
Tiny Paws Rescuewww.tinypawsrescue.com
Tiny Paws and Chi Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization with foster homes in the Houstonand Spring, Texas area as well as Connecticut and is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused, abandoned and neglected small breed dogs. As with most rescue groups, our dogsare cared for in healthy, safe, loving foster home environments.
Tiny Paws and volunteer foster parents work very hard to be sure that their foster dog feels safe andloved while working on house training, crate training, socialization, etc. All of our dogs have beenspayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, heartworm tested, fecal tested, micro-chipped, on heartworm pre-ventative and have all other veterinary needs met before being posting as adoptable.
Bug is a four pound, nine-month-oldChihuahua. He came from a shelter inSacramento, California shelter and sadly hashydrocephalus, water on the brain which causesswelling. Tiny Paws Rescue raised funds to flyBug first class to Houston. He hasn't had anysymptoms and is doing wonderfully. He acts likea normal pup, but will need a home with no chil-dren and no large dogs. Preferably with a familywho is familiar with his condition.
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Bug &
Jesse!
Jesse, a three-year-old, petite four poundsweetheart wants a home where she can be alittle diva and held most of the time. Jesse andanother Chihuahua were rescued from anowner who wanted to give them away sincethey didn't want them anymore. Jesse loves towear pink and fuzzy sweaters. She would lovea home where she can burrow under covers,go for car rides and eat cooked chicken.
Meet Lee, a darling, five-month-oldCorgi/Chihuahua mix. This little boy was foundon a cold and rainy day in a ditch and brought toa kill shelter when he was only 4-6 weeks old.Tiny Paws rescued Lee on his first day at the shel-ter since he was so small and needed formula.Lee has blossomed to a stunning, happy andhealthy pup. He has a little knobbed tail andglowing blue eyes. He would love a home withanother dog companion. Lee loves his toys, walk-ing himself (carrying his leash in his mouth) andcuddling beside you.
Lee
MarleeMy name is Marlee and I am a stunning, 15pound girl who is full of energy. I was brought toTiny Paws by a person who claimed that hefound me. I was abused and was very timidaround people when first brought to Tiny Paws.I was so thin that one could wrap their handsaround my waist and I had open sores through-out my body. Volunteers initially thought that Ihad been attacked by another dog, but I actuallyhad a bad bacterial infection on my skin. I had tostay at one of the vet clinic for over a month fordaily hydrotherapy, medication, etc. and I am nowdoing better. I am about a year old and have theenergy of a puppy.
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Peggy and Sue were rescued from a puppy milloutside of Austin. They were living outside inunbearable conditions. They are the sweetest,lovable red poodles. They are a bonded pair andneed to be adopted together. Sue is about fiveyears old and Peggy is about 9 years old. Peggyhas one small eye due to an injury in the past thatwas never treated and her other eye has acataract, so she can only see shadows. Tiny Pawsis raising funds for Peggy to get cataract surgeryso that she will be able to have full vision in thateye. She is heartworm positive and will be treat-ed. These girls are so gentle and everyone falls inlove with their beauty, inside and out.
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TAIL END
Valentine’s Day Pet Safety TipsFLOWERSAll lilies are fatal to cats. Roses can cause punc-
tures to the mouth and paws and possible
bowel obstruction if swallowed.
CHOCOLATEChocolate and cocoa are highly toxic to cats
and dogs. Bakers chocolate is the worst. Do
NOT feed them anything with chocolate.
CANDYSome candy and baked goods are made with a
sweetener call xylitol. This is toxic to pets and
can cause hypoglycemia.
DECORATIONSTape, ribbons, bows, balloons and wrapping
paper can become a choking hazard. Dispose
of them before your pet finds them.
COCKTAILSA small amount of alcohol can cause illness,
even coma or death. Keep cocktails away from
pets and wipe up any spills ASAP.
CANDLELIGHTCurious kittens can burn themselves by pawing
at lit candles. Never leave candles or a fire
unattended with pets.