tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58590589747110857692024-02-20T07:46:41.049-08:00GIMME SHELTER: A Rescue Dog's StoryMy name is Tanner the Pit Bull. I was living on the street when a kind lady took me to the shelter, the jail for dogs. I was supposed to 'go to sleep', but then Lou and Eugenie showed up and took me home. We've written a book about it, GIMME SHELTER. We're hoping you'll drop by from time to time to learn what's new with us and our friends. We'll be talking about rescue dogs, especially Pit Bulls, anger issues, and things we love, like movies, books, travel and karate.Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-16309509330133777282018-07-08T10:55:00.002-07:002018-07-08T10:55:51.483-07:00TANNER THE PIT BULL: April 13, 2008 – June 16, 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When we plucked Tanner from our local shelter just over nine years ago, we were left to guess his age. All we knew was that the big brown dog had been turned in by a Good Samaritan who found him huffing along on a busy road in Ventura County farmland, emaciated and exhausted. He couldn’t or wouldn’t tell us about the scars on his muzzle and belly but they hinted at a violent past, most likely as a failed fight dog. Hoping to cheat Time, we took a stab that he was around a year old, still a puppy with plenty of time ahead of him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Our new addition was scared and scarred but right from the jump you could see that he had that intangible spark that separates really good dogs from the great ones. It took a little time for his true personality to assert itself, as he struggled with loud noises, raised voices and car trips that ALWAYS ended with a bout of vomiting. Even so, we respected his unique Tanner-ness and held fast to the belief that, with patience and love, he’d blossom into something truly special.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To speed his healing, Eugenie never took her hands off him. Wary at first, he came to crave her touch. To help us bond more quickly, we decided he should sleep beside us. Several times a week, I’d wake during the night and reach for my water glass only to spill it onto his massive, uncomplaining head. To spare him the indignity of my clumsiness, we moved his bed to the foot of ours. The new arrangement was great with the lights on, but getting up to pee in the dark meant tapping and tiptoeing between the dresser and the sleeping dog like Audrey Hepburn in Wait Until Dark. I complained a bit (hey, I’m Italian, I complain about everything) but, on my way back from the john, I’d stop to stroke his flank and adjust his blanket like any good dad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With the benefit of affection and regular meals, our scrawny boy packed on the muscle. We congratulated ourselves on his startling transformation from starving, skittish stray to Best Dog Ever. The truth is that he came to us ready to wear. From day one, he was a low maintenance gentleman who never begged for food, soiled the house, or jumped on visitors or the furniture without permission. Beneath his buff exterior, was a ‘Mommy dog’ that adored other canines, especially puppies. No fan of drunks, he was terrified of cats, rabbits, goats, and our neighbor’s teacup pig Gumball. The sound of the trash truck turned him to Jell-O. The July 4<sup class="">th</sup> pyrotechnics left him quaking for days. True to his SoCal roots, he hated rain and the summer heat except if he was chasing gulls in the surf. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once he felt safe with us, there emerged a furry Rain Man who settled into a fixed routine – a long morning loop around our complex, always east to west, then an appetizer of steamed milk, breakfast, and some post-meal play with his stuffed ‘babies’. A lunchtime stroll - this one west to east - then a run at the beach or a romp at the park, dinner, cuddles, and a final nighttime circuit to check on his doggie neighbors. Like a politician running for office, he greeted everyone we met. And they returned the favor. When they heard the jingle of his leash or the clicking of his nails on the sidewalk, our neighbors and their pets would rush outside to spend a few minutes in the comforting presence of the ‘mayor’. Any change in our pattern, however, even a minor one like a cloudy day, brought a furrowed brow and a sullen lip. And God forbid we moved his bed or tossed a shredded toy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">99 % of the people who met Tanner loved him on sight, won over by his easygoing, affable nature, striking good looks, and those humongous eyes that seemed to bore into your soul. The other 1% we ignored, unless they offered pit bull slurs and prejudice. Then they were sent packing by Tanner’s less good-natured dad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When the city opened a dog park near our home, it became his Shangri-La. Every afternoon, he’d sidle up to my desk and pepper me with dramatic moans and groans, insisting we ditch work and join the Four O’clock regulars – Lady, a gentle giant of a Dane, Bobby, a Welsh corgi motor-mouth with the temper of Tony Soprano, Magnus, a rollicking, prancing Irish setter, and Rocky, a mischievous, fun-loving frat boy disguised as a golden retriever. Having said hello to the gang, He’d have a joyous time walking the perimeter like a 4-legged sentry, or play fighting with the puppies, or tunneling under the fence, a habit that earned him the nickname ‘El Chapo’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At the clang of the gate, our ‘greeter’ would break off digging and fly to welcome the newcomers. He was merely excited but it gave people pause to see a hulking pit bull bearing down on them, a maniacal grin plastered on his mug, bursting to meet (or eat?) their pets. Not that they were in danger, just the opposite. If dogs tried to bully him or assert their dominance, he’d roll away, tail wagging, like a canine Tai Chi master until they gave up and lost interest. Whenever other dogs threatened to fight, he’d rush between the combatants and gently shove them apart, reminding them to play nice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He had the same effect on me. Until he came along, I’d given up on taming the roiling anger that had haunted me from childhood. But my desire to give Tanner a safe, loving home forced me to confront my issues in all their full-blown ugliness. Loving him so fully stretched my heart. Healing my dog helped me heal myself and became a better man.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My wife insisted that I share our story. After years of near misses in entertainment, I had little hope for our small, self-published book. As if by magic, doors flew open and people rushed to help us spread the tale of the damaged pit bull that saved the angry man who had rescued him. There were book signings, personal appearances, print and radio interviews, photo shoots, even a cable TV show. We headed cancer walks and the blessing of the animals. I enjoyed the attention but Tanner ate it up. Watching him preen and pose, it dawned on us that the shelter folks had lied. This was no pit bull; this dog was a publicity hound! Book sales were surprisingly good and we paid it forward, donating the profits to rescue charities. It was typical Tanner: showing us a fun life and while helping others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If our adoption guesstimate was right, our baby was now past ten and very possibly older. Not that he acted like a senior citizen, far from it. He was still happy and full of life, overjoyed to run with the gangly pups at the park and to threaten the coyotes that stalked the hills behind our place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The past six months, however, we’d noticed some alarming signs: more snow on his handsome tan face, less rumbling with his younger dog friends, a hesitation to fling himself on the bed for nighttime cuddles, opting for the easier climb up the bench. Sitting up on his haunches, paws extended like a Bombay beggar, demanding his pre-dinner dental bone had morphed into mere sitting. Instead of bounding up the stairs for our nighttime walk, he plodded to join us. If we stopped to chat with friends, he plopped down and waited patiently until we finished jawing. We hated to admit it but our indestructible boy had lost a gear; he was clearly slowing down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So what if he was? Everyone ages. Look at me, with my graying hair and Rice Krispie joints, I’d long ago given up 10k races, spin jump back kicks, and late nights swing dancing. In ‘dog years’, Tanner and I were nearly the same age and I needed two days to recover from a spirited game of HORSE. We could accept the fact that our boy was growing old as long as he was happy and healthy and we were all together. Then came that Thursday when everything changed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He was puppy play posturing with a young shepherd at the park when he yelped softly and pulled up short, his right rear leg dangling ominously. I was right there when it happened and I knew that ‘yelp’ wasn’t good, not from a wrecking machine that could plow full-speed into a metal 4 X 4 support beam and not so much as flinch. It meant a pulled muscle or a bulging disk or even a torn ACL, an injury common in pit bulls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Eugenie is a skilled shiatsu masseuse who has spent decades successfully treating people, dogs, and even horses. As she probed his flank in the shade beneath the pavilion where the dog people congregate to gossip, we prayed that her magic fingers would unknot some nasty spasm and we’d all limp home together, a bit sore but otherwise okay. The massage didn’t help and so I scooped him into my arms – all 60 pounds – and carried him down the 40+stairs, across the lot to our car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At the vet’s, they gave him a sedative and led him away for x-rays. We braced for word that he’d be facing orthopedic surgery and a long recovery in a townhouse that is nothing but stairs. The expense would crush our self-employed artists’ budget and getting him up and down would trash my back but we’d do whatever it took to get him well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">“Have a seat”, our vet said as he ushered us to a bench in the corner of the waiting room. His tone was gentle and kind<u class="">.</u> Too kind. Having checked Tanner’s leg, he ruled out musculoskeletal problems but a funky looking section of the x-ray near the dog’s right hip had him concerned. While he couldn’t be sure without further tests, it looked like bone cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bone cancer! The words pierced us like shrapnel. Bone cancer! Impossible! No way our strapping dog could be that ill without us knowing. Why just the week before he’d spent a manic hour at the park rumbling balls-out with one of his gawky adolescent playmates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The vet offered to send the x-rays to an expert radiologist for a second opinion. As he rose to go, I choked out, “And if it is bone cancer, what then?” It was a dumb question I wanted to take back the moment I asked. “I’m afraid there are no good options. <u class="">I</u>t’s a fast moving disease and very painful.” The rest was a blur.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Back home, we formed a litter with his blanket and carried him downstairs to his bed where he slept through the night, blissfully ignorant that our lives had come apart. Eugenie and I tossed and turned until dawn, buoyed by the slim hope that the radiologist would call and say it was all a terrible mistake, that our doctor had blown the call and that we were merely dealing with a bad sprain or a broken bone, or the onset of arthritis. Our aching hearts knew better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">About mid-morning, Tanner shook off his drug-induced lethargy and gobbled down a bowl of kibble and hamburger. I hauled him outside, hoping he’d ‘go’. He fixed those soulful eyes on me like I’d gone mad and laid down in the bushes, content to bask in the sun and snout the beach air. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That afternoon, Tanner’s doggie godmother came by to check on him. He popped up, tail beating the air, and limped to greet her. She had tears in her eyes and so did we. The clock inched forward as we waited for our vet to call with an apology and a reprieve. It was early evening when the phone finally rang. The jury was in, the verdict unanimous. It was time to say goodbye.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next morning, after another haunted night, I called to make the arrangements. Fighting back sobs, I could barely force out the words. Things were moving at warp speed and our heads were reeling. We wanted, needed, more time, to hold him close and shower him with kisses and hugs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As word leaked out, friends and neighbors called to ask if they could say ‘goodbye’. For two hours, Tanner entertained a stream of tearful guests and their dogs, gratefully devouring their treats and affection. He was a dog prince holding court for his loyal subjects. If he had any inkling of what lay in store, he hid it like a Vegas poker ace. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">At noon, I cradled him in my arms and carried him outside for one last walk. As he was hopping down the sidewalk, a neighbor emerged with a pair of French bulldog puppies in tow. Although he wasn’t close to his old rambunctious self, he stopped to sniff the wiggly tubbies, gently nudging them, letting them know that this was still his fiefdom and there were rules to be followed. After all, he was till the ‘mayor’. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At the vet’s, we hunkered down on the floor with Tanner, stroking his chest and cooing his name, thanking him for all the love and memories of our glorious but too-brief time together as he quietly dozed off. And then he was gone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Picture a jazz trio whose drummer has quit mid-set, struggling vainly to find their rhythm - that’s us since we lost Tanner. Every place we look, everywhere we go, there’s a shadow looming over us, an aching void that only time will dispel. It’s there in<i class=""> </i>the empty rug where his bed once sat, in the bare cupboard shelf that held his food and treats, in the piercing, doe-eyed photos sliding endlessly across my computer screen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It was a terrible but easy decision to send him off, sparing him from the certain agony that lay in store. So then why do we feel so awful? Perhaps it’s because we’ve run out of ‘firsts’ – first squeaky toy, first ocean swim, first raccoon sighting – leaving us with only pangs of what was and never will be again. No more pants stuffed with caches of liver treats, no more shirts with drool-smeared sleeves where he’d rest his head in the car, no more steaming milk for his breakfast like some barista at a doggie Starbucks, no blasting Vivaldi to drown out the crunch of the garbage truck, no more ditching 4</span><sup class="" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">of July cookouts to huddle in the dark with our shell-shocked boy, no more play-fighting on the bedroom floor, no more savoring that sweet musty scent that was his and his alone, no more slurpy, sloppy, delicious pit bull kisses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It’s a Faustian bargain we dog lovers make: We’ll pour our hearts and souls into our four-legged kids, knowing that, in all likelihood, they will leave this world before us. Even so, we jump at the chance to spend our days in the company of demanding, snoring, flatulent beasts that devour our time, attention, chicken parmigiana and sometimes even our vintage Air Jordans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I look forward to the day when I cuddle with Eugenie in the morning and she whispers in my ear that maybe, just maybe, it’s time to drive across the hill to the shelter where we found Tanner and audition his replacement. When that day comes, we’ll tell ourselves that the new boy will never hold a candle to his predecessor, that we’ll never love him like we did Tanner. That will be a lie. Because if there’s one thing Tanner taught us it’s that, when it comes to the love between man and dog, too much ain’t enough. </span></div>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-64049901452051882202017-01-16T12:23:00.000-08:002017-01-18T11:32:47.171-08:00A DOG'S WORTH...'BAD' DOGS - MADE OR BORN THAT WAY?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The screen adaptation of <a href="http://Nicholas Dodman, director of the animal behavior clinic at Tufts University's school of veterinary medicine and author of "Dogs Behaving Badly."" target="_blank">W. Bruce Cameron</a>'s hugely successful novel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jLOOCADTGs" target="_blank">A Dog's Purpose</a>, will hit theaters on January 27. Starring Dennis Quaid, it reframes the basic existential question in canine terms. Even if you haven't read the book, it's not hard to guess the simple answer: love. As any self-respecting canine can attest, we dogs live to give and get it. That said, there's a second issue to consider: What is a dog's worth? For some pet guardians like my mom and dad, there's no amount of cash that would cause them to sever our amazing bond. While the emotional value of loving a dog is hard if not impossible to calculate, the financial costs of sharing your home with 4-legged friends can come as a jolt to first-time dog guardians. According to a recent story by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy in the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/pets/sc-pet-ownership-cost-family-1220-20161213-story.html?testnws=creaturefeatures23track=_newsletter_creature-features___________20170109" target="_blank">Chicago Tribune</a>, the annual tab can run from $695 (ASPCA) to $1,640 (American Pet Products Association), a figure that includes food, shelter and basic medical expenses. If your dog suffers an accident, a severe illness, or develops a chronic condition, that amount could be higher. Much, much higher. Add to that the time and energy a pet requires and you soon realize that having a dog is a serious responsibility. So, if you are thinking about getting a dog, consider everything that comes with it. If you're still sold, take the plunge but choose wisely, opting for one that fits your budget, energy, and lifestyle. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Whether you choose a four-figure pedigree pooch or a $50 shelter adoptee, you'll have to do you part to keep your new baby safe. That includes keeping your dog properly secured at all times. For house dwellers, that means installing tall, dog-proof fencing or a dog run with appropriate shelter from the heat and cold, and keeping your dog leashed when out in public. Failing to do so can have tragic results. In late December, <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pit-bull-poodle-attack-20161227-story.html" target="_blank">The Los Angeles Times</a> reported an incident in Riverside County in which a pit bull running loose attacked an killed a neighbor's small dog. The owner of the slain dog then stabbed and killed the pit bull, prompting criminal charges. The article noted that both dogs had previously been cited for running loose. While the Times is to be praised for urging dog owners to secure their pets, quotes from Riverside County Animal Services Public Relations Director Thomas Welsh gave a misleading impression about pit bulls. In the article Welsh claimed that pit bulls have a strong predator instinct. “They’re going to go after smaller dogs. That’s what they do." </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While some pit bulls might display a strong prey drive, to tar the entire breed with that simplistic brush is patently unfair and untrue. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It smacks of the canard, advanced by advocates of Breed Specific Legislation, that some breeds are "inherently dangerous", a position with no scientific basis repudiated by veterinarians, animals behaviorists, and President Obama. As for pit bulls chasing small dogs on sight, in the 9 years since I left the Agoura Shelter, I've been attacked numerous times by small dogs wandering off-leash. Whenever it happens, I'm always taken aback. My first reaction is to wonder what I did to get them so upset with me. It's scary and the nips are painful but never once have I tried to retaliate. While dog moms and dads have a responsibility to keep us under control, regardless of size, newspapers like the Times have a duty to filter fact from pit bull fiction. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Since we're on the subject of pit bulls, bad raps, and the LA Times, they recently ran another story analyzing just how pit bulls went from being beloved nanny dogs (a claim the story questions) to feared killers. The <a href="http://www.latimes.com/style/pets/la-hm-pit-bulls-20150620-story.html?testnws=creaturefeatures23track=_newsletter_creature-features___________20170109" target="_blank">article</a> cites Nicholas Dodman, director of the animal behavior clinic at Tuft's University school of veterinary medicine and the author of "Dogs Behaving Badly", who admits that pit bulls are no more likely to bite people than other breeds. But when they do, their power and biting style make injuries more likely. While pit bulls are the most recent breed to be demonized (following bloodhounds, German shepherds and Rottweilers) pit bull advocate Troy Smith suggests that the Belgian Malinois, favored in police and military service, may supplant the pit bull as the next 'most dangerous' breed. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span>Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-35387699494144274322016-11-10T11:25:00.000-08:002016-11-15T10:30:41.793-08:00SERVING OUR COUNTRY...PIT BULL POLICE DOG...PTSD<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While we might sometimes question the causes
they fight for, we owe our gratitude and respect to the men and women who put
their lives on the line in service to our country. Among my personal circle of
heroes, here’s a heartfelt ‘thank you’ for dear friends Joe Simone, Dan Cohen,
and John Dellasala, and a prayer that
our leaders will think long and hard before putting any our fathers, mothers,
brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters in harm’s way. <o:p></o:p>While not nearly as numerous as two-legged servicemen and
women, war dogs continue to play a key role in our nation’s defense. As Josh Weiss-Roessler noted in a <a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/get-involved/rescue/Reward-a-veteran-dog-by-rescuing-them?roi=echo2-13360787130-5184816-6b4b033e38bd11a7d192e9af5cd1c22b&utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nov9" target="_blank">Cesar Millan's recent newsletter</a>, after
months and sometimes years of rigorous training meant to hone their already
keen senses, canine soldiers are tasked with guarding installations, capturing
the enemy and detecting explosives and other contraband. But what happens to
these warriors when their hitch is up? In the past, they were ‘retired’ –
euthanized – when they became too old or unable to perform their duties.
Thankfully, a law passed in 2000 allows for the adoption of phased out war
dogs. Prospective adoptees and their would be owners must both be evaluated to
insure a smooth transition to civilian life, which means creating an
environment that provides lots of structure and discipline. Interested in
taking on the challenge? Contact the <a href="http://warriordogfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Warrior Dog Foundation</a>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thank you all!</td></tr>
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On a related note, two paws up to canine recent
police academy grad Kiah, who will now team with Officer Justin Bruzgul working to
detect drugs and locate missing persons for the Poughkeepsie, NY Police
Department. While the vast majority of
law enforcement dogs are either German shepherds or Belgian Malinois, pit bulls
are a rarity. As the recent <a href="http://nypost.com/2015/11/13/meet-the-newest-dog-on-the-force-a-pit-bull/" target="_blank">NY Post </a>story rightly points out, the breed’s reputation
for violence is “undeserved” and the result of human ignorance and
neglect. Recent studies have found no
correlation between dog breeds and dog attacks, and they have shown that
specific breed bans (BSL), like the one being considered in Montreal, fail to
reduce dog attacks. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kia and partner Officer Justin Bruzgul</td></tr>
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Sadly, many military and law enforcement personnel
can suffer from PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that
sometimes affects their canine partners as well. But even pampered pets, whose
closest brush with danger is a feisty squirrel or a TV shootout, can fall
victim to the disorder. Writing for <a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-behavior/anxiety/post-traumatic-stress-disorder?roi=echo2-13360787130-5184817-814670f597be1ece1a383b7f4240e163&utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nov9" target="_blank">Cesar's Way</a>, Nicole Pajer says, “Dogs can be thrown into a state of extreme stress over
a variety of different experiences. Common causes may include weather - natural
disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, car accidents, Household accidents,
and physical or emotional trauma during interactions with people or other
animals.” Indeed. For nearly a year after he joined
our home, Tanner couldn’t stomach (literally, as the gallons vomit flowed) riding in the
car. Why? Our best guess is that he’d been abused – perhaps as a bait dog for a
fight ring – and associated the abuse with the motor travel. Even now, after years of patient rehabilitation, the July 4 fireworks evoke a
yearly nightmare, along with popping champagne corks and gusty Santa Ana winds.
They were blowing the other evening and Eugenie woke the next morning to find him missing from his
normal spot on the bed in my office. Instead, he was precariously perched on the desk,
his facing the corner. Scratching her head, she helped back him down. He spent the rest of the day looking tired and out of sorts, wrung out by his encounter with the 'devil winds'.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanner in a calmer moment</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: center;">Actress and rescue activist <a href="http://www.lindablairworldheart.org/" target="_blank">Linda Blair </a>offered some reasons why BSL doesn't work, and some suggestions to implement instead. Why BSL does NOT work: </span></span><span style="text-align: center;">It's not financially sound as it often ties up community resources while cases are determined. </span><span style="text-align: center;">Many folks cannot properly identify the breed in question. </span><span style="text-align: center;">Any dog (or companion animal for that matter) can bite. </span><span style="text-align: center;">It has NO scientific basis and is not supported by the following organizations:</span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- American Bar Association</span></i></b></span><br />
<span style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- American Kennel Club</span></i></b></span><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: center;">- American Veterinary Medical </span>Association</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Center for Disease Control and Prevention</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- National Animal Control Association</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- National Canine Research Council</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- The Obama Administration</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- State Farm Insurance</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- The U.S. Department of Housing and Development</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: center;"> Instead of ineffective posturing, concerned legislators should focus on:</span></span><br />
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meant to serve and protect our beloved companions.</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Like so many other human foibles, BSL makes me wonder just how superior our human partners are. It's a favorite theme of my dad, Lou, who currently has his large but mainly decorative snout buried in <a href="https://carlsafina.org/" target="_blank">Carl Safina</a>'s fabulous book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Words-What-Animals-Think/dp/0805098887" target="_blank">"Beyond Words: What Animals Think And Feel"</a>. A highly decorated writer, scientist, and academic, Safina suggests that we're all animals with humans just one shade of a larger animal rainbow. He's struck by how animals live in harmony with nature and each other except for one particular creature that seems hellbent on wreaking as much mayhem as possible. <a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/cesar-millan/cesars-blog/Second-Nature?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Oct16NL_3" target="_blank">Cesar Millan</a> has a similar take:</span><i style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; font-style: italic;"> </i><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-style: italic;">”Humans are good at a lot
of things. When it comes to creating art or doing science or excelling any of
hundreds of other pursuits that we have invented, no animal can beat us. Crows will never discover a cure for
cancer. An elephant will never create a
masterpiece – despite what you’ve heard about elephants painting in Thailand. What we lack in fur or feathers we make up
for an intellect. When it works for us,
we do things like travel to the moon or create “Hamilton” or invent new and better
machines to make our lives easier. That’s
part of what makes us human.
Unfortunately, we also excel at something that no animal can do. Humans are experts at working against Nature
at every opportunity.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In all the commotion about
pit bull discrimination, I forgot to say congratulations to my 'mom', ace sculptor
Eugenie Spirito, for her participation in the recent art show at <a href="http://www.canvasmalibu.com/collections/art" target="_blank">Canvas Malibu</a> and for 28 years of marriage to my loving but
sometimes grumpy dad. They were wed in Verona, Italy at Juliet’s Tomb and
recently celebrated their continuing good fortune with the brief holiday in nearby
Ventura and Ojai, where a certain dashing pit bull got to join the fun and guard the room while they were off wining and dining.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-8582022238473948422016-09-06T14:09:00.006-07:002016-10-20T16:18:41.498-07:00A POET, A SCULPTOR, and FEARFUL DOGS<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Normally, our posts focus on dog matters, usually the exploits of one especially charming pit bull. This time around, however, we’d like to shine the spotlight on some of our favorite two-legged creatures. </span><span style="font-size: 12px;">Longtime bff and poet/painter extraordinaire, <a href="http://www.lindasimone.com/" target="_blank">Linda Simone</a> has several ‘Charley’ poems in an upcoming anthology of dog poems titled "To Unsnare Time's Warp" (Main Street Rag Press). The volume is due out in October, and you can order copies at the</span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span><a href="http://mainstreetbookstore.com/" style="font-size: 12px;">mainstreetbookstore.com</a></span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. I’m particularly excited to read them since I was with Linda and her awesome playwright hubby Joe (another buon amico from my Iona College days), the day they first brought Charley home from the shelter. The lucky rescue mix lived a long, healthy, happy life as a part of their amazing family. He’ll always be in our memories, and now he’s immortalized in verse as well. If your poetry jones won’t wait until October, grab a copy of Linda’s amazing collection <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=Archeology+Linda+Simone" target="_blank">Archaeology</a> and prepare to be blown away by her searching, soulful mastery.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The girl power shout-outs continue, this time to our favorite badass lady stone carver, my mom, Eugenie Spirito, who is profiled in the Fall issue of <a href="http://www.malibutimesmag.com/" target="_blank">Malibu Times Magazine</a>. The writer, Kamala Kirk, really captured the spirit of Eugenie’s artistic focus and inspiration. To make matters even sweeter, mom’s mentioned on the cover along with rock legends Stephen Tyler and Peter Frampton, and acting giants Dustin Hoffman and Kevin Spacey. Thanks to the lovely <a href="http://www.roxannemccann.com/about.html" target="_blank">Roxanne McCann</a> for setting up the story and for the beautiful photo of mom and her work at <a href="http://www.canvasmalibu.com/collections/art" target="_blank">Canvas Malibu</a>. I’m proud to say that the other shot - of my ‘smoking’ hot mom hard at work - was taken by ‘dad' during a break from his scribbling.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eugenie - Heady Company</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While humans get the glory this go-round, </span><a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/cesar-millan/cesars-blog/Fearful-or-fearless?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Jul16NL_2" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Cesar Millan</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"> had a nice blog article about the different approaches needed when dealign with fearful and fearless (assertive) dogs. As his fans know, Millan claims it’s much easier to rehabilitate ‘aggressive’ or fearless dogs than a timid ones, since all that’s needed it to redirect their positive energy in a way that puts you, the pack leader, in control of the situation by showing them that good things happen when they do as you ask. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">"The interesting thing about fearless dogs is that, because they want to be in control, once you teach them what they have to do before you'll do what they want, they'll go out of their way to do it because, in their mind, they're not responding to your actions; you're responding to theirs. It's the ultimate in reverse psychology. Fearless dogs like to show off. Once you've taught them a routine, don't be surprised if they start performing the actions before you ask. The second your body language says "walk", they'll be sitting by the door waiting for you - which is what you wanted all along."</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Fearful dogs, like a certain handsome pit bull we know, pose a thornier challenge since you need to first rebuild their shattered trust by assuring them that nothing bad will happen if they do as you ask. As fans of GIMME SHELTER know, it can be a long, slow, even messy process, but with patience and gentile assertive energy, the transformation can be startling and oh so rewarding.</span></span></span></div>
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<!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For many film fans, the name Christopher Walken
conjures up a host of moody, intense, and sometimes dangerous cinematic
characters. If asked to guess his preference in pets, we might think, rats,
bats, or snakes…very lethal snakes. But that would be way, way off base. In a
recent issue of <a href="http://parade.com/492231/npond/cool-cat-the-nine-lives-of-christopher-walken-movie-star-and-feline-fan/" target="_blank">Parade Magazine</a>, the super-talented thespian confessed to being
the doting daddy of a feral cat. Makes you wonder how many other books (and
people) we’ve misjudged by looking only at the cover.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1ljG1I6uOR_e76S93k0Z30Q848-_ft7cODrgzB5JFivVwk2ad-SmMqzVDeVG8Kg9O4BO94TRxHIsKJSboPnvbTB279Yx9HYM_3BJ_5kf80iPQWkndDd7AwIbq-6xR8PwktBW6wo7jVUl/s1600/07.24_WalkenCover-FTR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1ljG1I6uOR_e76S93k0Z30Q848-_ft7cODrgzB5JFivVwk2ad-SmMqzVDeVG8Kg9O4BO94TRxHIsKJSboPnvbTB279Yx9HYM_3BJ_5kf80iPQWkndDd7AwIbq-6xR8PwktBW6wo7jVUl/s400/07.24_WalkenCover-FTR.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cuddly Christopher Walken</td></tr>
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As reported in the <a href="http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-wolf-species-20160727-snap-story-20160727-snap-story.html" target="_blank">LosAngeles Times</a> on July 30, a new study published in <a href="http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/2/7/e1501714" target="_blank">Science Advances</a> concludes
that eastern and red wolves are actually a subspecies of the gray wolf and not
two distinct species as previously believed. DNA analysis of all three
populations revealed their common ancestry as well as the presence of coyote
DNA in the red and eastern wolves. It's the prevalence of coyote ancestry – 75%
in red wolves and 25% in eastern – that accounts for the differences in size
and appearance. Conservationists are hopeful that the new findings will ensure
the continued protection of the gray wolf under the Endangered Species Act.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-awfrcmGFfPvq5hRVg9SqXq86RJ_UQCeiTfsscJ4XPUYWunSFhzKDsU9p1d04EK2-7I4m8HCEini-5xD0yWZfl-DeQXPoH-jSfYInn76TmyEUgOUhkVftVSq2NfMIOHUx3WVdXNOiDWlF/s1600/la-sci-sn-wolf-species-20160727-003.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-awfrcmGFfPvq5hRVg9SqXq86RJ_UQCeiTfsscJ4XPUYWunSFhzKDsU9p1d04EK2-7I4m8HCEini-5xD0yWZfl-DeQXPoH-jSfYInn76TmyEUgOUhkVftVSq2NfMIOHUx3WVdXNOiDWlF/s400/la-sci-sn-wolf-species-20160727-003.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gray Wolves</td></tr>
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We
were thrilled to read that California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed <a href="a.b.1825http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-sac-essential-politics-updates-gov-brown-signs-bills-to-increase-1469469126-htmlstory.html" target="_blank">A.B.1825</a> into law. The bill provides that dogs confiscated from convicted dog
fighters will now be eligible for rehabilitation and, if successful, adoption.
Previously, such dogs were deemed ‘dangerous’ and euthanized. Kudos to all of
the rescue organizations and concerned dog lovers who helped secure the bills
passage. In another triumph for animal rescue, NBC's sponsorship of the ‘<a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/contact-us/community/SAVE-THE-DATE-Clear-the-Shelters-on-July-23-2016-381425601.html" target="_blank">ClearThe Shelters’</a> one-day event proved to be a huge success. According to the
just-released figures, 6000 animals were adopted in Southern California on July
23 and more than 45,000 nationwide.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRjW97netHY5xH0heWTX_lzMuiUfHO7nRjihwuF4pwF01WcNG5ppnGH4ZMSHpyhkXwuioC7_gAAuYzIkdQ2ORTzM8xSbP3nlpuPB0P9xCoDeXjxidv_ecN3E83tWj9Z1riNBJX7n_qDXc/s1600/a1baadd3-3ac7-4c36-b95d-fd22a37098d8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRjW97netHY5xH0heWTX_lzMuiUfHO7nRjihwuF4pwF01WcNG5ppnGH4ZMSHpyhkXwuioC7_gAAuYzIkdQ2ORTzM8xSbP3nlpuPB0P9xCoDeXjxidv_ecN3E83tWj9Z1riNBJX7n_qDXc/s400/a1baadd3-3ac7-4c36-b95d-fd22a37098d8.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Willa, a fight dog saved by Karma Rescue</td></tr>
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Finally, a hearty shout out to <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pitchess-animal-shelter-20160726-snap-story.html" target="_blank">L.A. County SupervisorMichael D. Antonovitch</a> for his proposal to create a much-needed animal shelter
at the County’s Pitchess Detention center in Castaic. If approved, the plan
would attempt to address two of the region's most pressing concerns –
overcrowded shelters in the rehabilitation of repeat offenders. Based on
successful efforts like <a href="http://karmarescue.org/paws-for-life/" target="_blank">Karma Rescue’s ‘Paws For Life’</a> at the Lancaster (CA)
men's prison, the Prison Pet Partnership (WA), and Paws In Prison (AR), the
program would provide care for animals in need while giving inmates an
emotional lift and offering job training for possible future employment in the
animal care industry.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0CU8ZxUyCVTClVntwmndi7nJRs78uavh5-33qetitCEEZPCKUsOs3qaT9g7CCDYhO_CHLDrElMzyvYw8wwBTRqr0o9n15wPIvQytn4vV3v_o4c6RIzB1rnrXABKSbIKoya4KShdSNIQCB/s1600/karma+paws+for+life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0CU8ZxUyCVTClVntwmndi7nJRs78uavh5-33qetitCEEZPCKUsOs3qaT9g7CCDYhO_CHLDrElMzyvYw8wwBTRqr0o9n15wPIvQytn4vV3v_o4c6RIzB1rnrXABKSbIKoya4KShdSNIQCB/s400/karma+paws+for+life.jpg" width="290" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paws For Life in action</td></tr>
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</span><!--EndFragment--> </span>Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-74757023841130484082016-06-29T14:16:00.002-07:002016-06-30T10:19:41.826-07:00END OF WATCH FOR A K-9 HERO…BE DOG-SAFE ON THE 4TH...AWESOME ADOPTION DEAL<div style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dog lovers will go to just about any lengths to show their pets how much they love them, but, deep down, their affection pales when compared to the loyalty we show them. For Credo, a K-9 officer in the Long Beach, CA Police Department, that devotion meant making the ultimate sacrifice. As reported by <a href="http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/K-9-Possibly-Injured-in-Long-Beach-Standoff-384729991.html" target="_blank">NBC-4</a>, on June 28, the 4-year-old Begian Malinois, and his partner, Officer Mike Parcells, were involved in a standoff with an man wanted in connection with an assault. When the suspect produced a knife and advanced toward the SWAT team, officers opened fire killing the man and fatally wounding Credo who died in his partner's arms. As his body was removed from the nearby pet hospital, tearful officers lined up to salute their fallen K-9 comrade who was involved in 30 apprehensions in his two years' of duty. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDW-9ZswFyyVLciMixZeuTLu7CsBj669Fbc2pIRXu8XWb22CQRjK3Ny-fNbBScvGCVovB78-aD4RUlCeB2qZBQKGn7Huc0P5ljUGhwMp9SIm_NCcR-vUirwBKatx1W6_VdM5Q1ZyZm0J64/s1600/knbc-long-beach-police-k-9-credo-officer-mike-parcells.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDW-9ZswFyyVLciMixZeuTLu7CsBj669Fbc2pIRXu8XWb22CQRjK3Ny-fNbBScvGCVovB78-aD4RUlCeB2qZBQKGn7Huc0P5ljUGhwMp9SIm_NCcR-vUirwBKatx1W6_VdM5Q1ZyZm0J64/s400/knbc-long-beach-police-k-9-credo-officer-mike-parcells.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Credo & partner Officer Mike Parcells</td></tr>
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Who doesn't love the 4th of July? There's hotdogs, beer, hamburgers, beer, soda, ice cream, apple pie, beer, sparklers, firecrackers, beer, and, if many places, public fireworks. While humans love the excess that comes with feting America's birthday, for us pets, drunken revelers and "bombs bursting in air" can be a epic nightmare. Not surprisingly, the number of dogs and cats that end up MIA on July 4 dwarfs all other days. While you might not be able to police the neighborhood teens and their cherry bombs or have enough juice to cancel the community display, if you plan on leaving Fido alone while you celebrate, there are some common sense steps you can take to keep him safe and calm. First, before the shelling starts, secure your dogs (and cats) in a safe indoor place, hopefully one with no means of escape. Leaving dogs in a back yard, even one with a high fence, isn't a good idea since fear can propel a dog to impressive heights or cause him to tunnel his way to freedom. A dog tied up on a second story balcony might panic and jump off, injuring or strangling himself. Left alone in an upper story room with open windows, he might dive through the screen before realizing that he can't really fly. The best scenario is to secure your BFF (best fluffy friend) in a bedroom or bathroom with the doors and windows closed to muffle loud sounds and prevent escape. Consider playing music - Vivaldi not Metallica - to help sooth the dog's nerves. Some pet guardians swaddle their dogs in a <a href="http://AWESOME ADOPTION DEAL..." target="_blank">ThunderShirt</a>, a tight fitting garment that gently hugs the dog. If the price is prohibitive, try a T-shirt but make sure it's snug and has your scent on it. In our house mom douses my bed with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=adaptil+spray+for+dogs&tag=googhydr-20&index=pets&hvadid=61713969924&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3156455968468957125&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7xlw4nvyoe_b" target="_blank">Adaptil</a>, a synthetic pheromone that helps keep me chill. For very jittery dogs, consider <a href="http://www.bachflower.com/rescue-remedy-pets-bach-flower/" target="_blank">Rescue Remedy</a> or even doggie tranquilizers. Even the best laid plans can go awry so make sure your dog is wearing his collar and ID tag with your contact information plainly visible. If you haven' already done so, microchip him, too. You can even get a dog <a href="https://www.thepawtracker.com/blogs/the-pet-tracker-blog-by-the-paw-tracker/84621315-top-13-gps-pet-trackers-dog-and-cat-cell-phones-best-of-2016-reviewed" target="_blank">GPS</a> and tracking app but a dog on the run might lose his collar or damage the tracker. If, despite all your precautions, your dog turns up lost, contact all of the local veterinarians and nearby animal shelters. Be sure to send them a recent photo. And don't delay, while many shelters will hold pets for extended periods, some of the more crowded ones don't. Wait too long and you might learn that your dog has been adopted out or maybe even euthanized.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanner: a proud American Staffordshire Terrier and Old Glory</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To ease the certain post-4th of July influx of dogs and cats, the always-awesome <a href="http://la.bestfriends.org/" target="_blank">Best Friends Animal Society</a> is partnering with equally terrific <a href="http://www.laanimalservices.com/" target="_blank">Los Angeles Animal Services</a> to offer $10 adoptions at all eight city locations, and the Best Friends centers (open noon to 8 p.m.) in Mission Hills and West L.A., through the holiday weekend. Their goal is to for each center to place 100 rescue cats and dogs in loving homes. It's a formidable number but don't bet against Best Friends. At their June 4 & 5 No Kill L.A. mega-adoption, 679 cats and dogs found loving homes - their greatest number ever!</span><br />
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-23974068418753202692016-05-25T11:39:00.000-07:002016-05-27T15:06:50.671-07:00'FREEWAY FRIDA'…HERO 'HAUS'…SNAKEBITE TIPS<div style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyone who lives or has lived with a dog knows we canines have heart. If you had your doubts, consider the case if 'Freeway Frida', a 5-year-old <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">German Shepherd who survived for five weeks on a freeway median near Galt, CA, after tumbling from the back of a truck. Thanks to Galt Police officer </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Sylvia Coelho and her counterparts from the CHP, the emaciated Frida was finally rescued and brought to the vet where she was treated for two broken </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">bones and severe weight loss. According to the <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-freeway-frida-dog-highway-rescue-20160520-snap-story.html" target="_blank">May 24 LA Times</a> report by Daniel Serna, Frida managed to stay alive by sipping scant rainwater and foraging </span></span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">for plants and road scraps. What a lucky, plucky, dog. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Freeway Frida</td></tr>
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">While we often tout the myriad virtues of pit bulls, many other breeds are equally amazing. This week's honors go to German Shepherds, specifically Haus, </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">a 2-year-old shepherd who stepped into harm's way when an Eastern diamondback rattler menaced his family's 7-year-old daughter. As reported by <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/hero-dog-saves-year-girl-rattlesnake-39095181" target="_blank">ABC News</a>, Haus sustained several bites, </span></span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">resulting in thousands of dollars in vet bills. Thanks to generous donors, a GoFundMe account to cover the expenses has already topped $35,000. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKCRIji5n4CN34OeVbryAG7o_NWSNK3bxIXXKzf_vqCguE1OFM4lwtsYTsVIs6peOTG5iM1ShNwLYFjCwlwlA2ZdM96lfwe2foEX1ZZH6bfyH-LpDwMrGXcnTcmAcHF7BhuXT8zsDtude/s1600/western-rattlesnake-108488321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKCRIji5n4CN34OeVbryAG7o_NWSNK3bxIXXKzf_vqCguE1OFM4lwtsYTsVIs6peOTG5iM1ShNwLYFjCwlwlA2ZdM96lfwe2foEX1ZZH6bfyH-LpDwMrGXcnTcmAcHF7BhuXT8zsDtude/s400/western-rattlesnake-108488321.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Western Diamondback Rattlesnake</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While most dogs </span></span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">will never encounter a venomous snake, knowing what to do could save your pup's life in the event it ever happens (from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito-2015-06-01/dp/B01F7Y4KYK/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1464200871&sr=1-2&keywords=Gimme+Shelter+Louis+Spirito" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a>, resource Howie Baker, DVM).</span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">"</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Most rattlesnake venom is “hemotoxic”, meaning that it compromises the integrity of blood vessels, causing swelling that impairs circulation and normal clotting, which can lead to uncontrolled bleeding, shock, and death. The venom of the Mojave rattler is “neurotoxic,” causing rapid paralysis of the respiratory system and suffocation. The seriousness of a bite depends on the type of snake, the size of the dog, and the amount of venom injected. Some bites are "dry" (no venom injected), and only a small percentage of bites are fatal, but all snakebites should be considered serious and treated as emergencies, even in vaccinated dogs. Facial bites are particularly serious, since swelling may block the throat or hinder the ability to breathe. Seek immediate veterinary attention and do not try to cut the bite wound open or suck out the poison. The treatment for a snake bite consists of the following:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">IV Fluids</u><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">. Since the most common cause of death from snakebites is circulatory failure, IV support (administration of fluids via catheter), and blood pressure monitoring are very important.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">Antivenin</u><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">. Antivenin can be very helpful in the inactivation of snake venom but there is a narrow window (approx. 4 hrs.) during which it must be used. It’s especially crucial with small dogs (and cats), since the amount of venom they receive per pound is much greater than with large dogs.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">Antihistamines</u><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">. Injected antihistamines may help with the inflammation from the actual bite and in preventing possible anaphylactic reaction to antivenin</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">To avoid the anxiety and expense consider investing in avoidance training and having your dog vaccinated. </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">Through the use of a shock collar, the trainer applies a mild stimulus to teach the dog to avoid the sound, smell, and sight of defanged or muzzled reptiles. Check to see if your local Parks & Recreation Department offers avoidance training. In Malibu, group classes start at around $70.00. </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;">Rattlesnake vaccine offers protection against the venom of the Western Diamondback and the other rattlers except the Mojave Rattlesnake. Most dogs require two-three doses at a cost of approximately $30/dose. Vaccination offers protection equal to two vials of antivenin, which runs several hundred dollars per vial.</span></span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDfUHo04o4Feu3nI0PAqmbFns0wkACnOx2dbgB0O3JFOBTV9kPCwXj2Pj676DNt8UlJJEGLBA1omVF5AAQsRhc3bPZEJlYYMdtCtPZIkzRXUXRq_vs8jCeFKNAxKGYVdB-FHJ0EFmulN1/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDfUHo04o4Feu3nI0PAqmbFns0wkACnOx2dbgB0O3JFOBTV9kPCwXj2Pj676DNt8UlJJEGLBA1omVF5AAQsRhc3bPZEJlYYMdtCtPZIkzRXUXRq_vs8jCeFKNAxKGYVdB-FHJ0EFmulN1/s400/Unknown.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If I Roll On the Bed and No One's There, Am I Still Bad?</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Finally, w</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">hile some dogs are brave and resilient, we've all known a few that are crafty and disobedient, like this sly pit bull who thinks the coast is clear when </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">his owner leaves the house. Why is it that forbidden fruit is always the sweetest? (<a href="http://www.trendingly.com/dog-on-bed" target="_blank">watch the video</a>)</span></span></div>
Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-66737235553733471342016-05-05T17:48:00.001-07:002016-05-05T17:49:34.704-07:00CLOSING IN ON 'NO KILL'…INKY ON THE LAM or OCEAN'S 8 (LEGS)<div style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">As proud supporters of <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://bestfriends.org/">Best Friends Animal Society</a></span> and their <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: windowtext;">No Kill L.A</span>.</span>
campaign, we were thrilled to read the recent <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-la-no-kill-animal-shelters-20160426-story.html">L.A. Times</a></span> story by Veronica
Rocha about an impressive drop in the kill rates at L.A. County shelters.
According to the April 26 report, "The number of euthanizations
performed at Los Angeles animal shelters dropped from 8,240 from July to
March in 2014-15 to 6,214 for the same period so far this year, according to
the latest Los Angeles Animal Services figures. The decrease is due
mostly to the city’s partnership with <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://bestfriends.org/">Best Friends Animal Society</a></span>, an
organization leading the No-Kill Los Angeles initiative. “The
goal is to transform the city of Los Angeles into no-kill, which means that 90%
of the dogs/cats who need sheltering will have a positive outcome,” the
agency’s spokeswoman Sara Ebrahimi said. In the past year, <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://nkla.org/about">NKLA</a></span>
found homes for 27,000 dogs and cats. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvoaB2JS7Fd-0Dhat9ylm_2qpAo20GyYS0YapUPKxRHVzm2ciGH4dbEBS4Vt70b1Qk_WyvW-M-g33zmBpQ2tdpWH-i8hRgkUJP3PQu35XI502CII8QCpfws1yhL-2g7bOoQhxHOS0QVfOH/s1600/NKLA+-+T+%2526+E+-+5%253A5%253A13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvoaB2JS7Fd-0Dhat9ylm_2qpAo20GyYS0YapUPKxRHVzm2ciGH4dbEBS4Vt70b1Qk_WyvW-M-g33zmBpQ2tdpWH-i8hRgkUJP3PQu35XI502CII8QCpfws1yhL-2g7bOoQhxHOS0QVfOH/s400/NKLA+-+T+%2526+E+-+5%253A5%253A13.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanner & Eugenie: Thank You NKLA</td></tr>
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Do animals think and feel the same
way humans do? For centuries it was assumed they didn't, that they were just
low levels beings, one step up from plants, that operated on natural
instinct. In recent years, though, scientific research has revealed that
they are far more sophisticated than first assumed. Books like Carl Safina's <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/07/150714-animal-dog-thinking-feelings-brain-science/">"Beyond Words: How Animals Think And Feel"</a></span>,
and primatologist Frans De Waal's <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-393-24618-6">"Are WeSmart Enough To Know How Smart AnimalsAre"</a></span> species mourn their dead, use tools, communicate emotions,
and even surpass us at simple memory tests. To wit, consider the story of Inky the
Octopus (<a href="http://www.theweek.com/print/768/42786">The Week, April 29, 2016</a>), who recently broke out of his tank at the National Aquarium of
New Zealand by squeezing through a gap in the tank, dropping to the
floor, then hightailing to a drain pipe that emptied into the sea. Maybe the
eight-legged lam-ster got lucky, or maybe he hatched a plan and pulled it off a
la Oceans 8 (legs)? According to Waal, "maybe it's time evaluate
other species on their own terms, and “stop looking at evolution as a contest,”
with just one winner. The truth is that “we are not the only intelligent life
on Earth. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcElzydfqHrlSyim87tbwZCD0hDKkBnMofehoVCvSbinnQvrUZ62CukDVZEouymDEwS6K2BKWWtqBlIEa_fE8suAdK94yBjyIOLSbX6g1SEOZ__IapRNgaFPBxAr9lkCc5HnEl1fMcOgcx/s1600/Inky-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcElzydfqHrlSyim87tbwZCD0hDKkBnMofehoVCvSbinnQvrUZ62CukDVZEouymDEwS6K2BKWWtqBlIEa_fE8suAdK94yBjyIOLSbX6g1SEOZ__IapRNgaFPBxAr9lkCc5HnEl1fMcOgcx/s400/Inky-cover.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inky, fugitive mastermind of Oceans 8 (Legs)</td></tr>
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In a recent <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-behavior/innocuous-behaviors/Pride-and-predator-Do-dogs-feel-proud?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mar16">Cesar's Way newsletter</a></span> piece on dog
emotions, writer Jon Bastian offers the following from psychologist Marc
Bekoff, Ph.D, who suggests that “until the detailed research is conducted we
don't really know” whether dogs can or cannot experience the [complex]
emotions" but that " there is certainly evidence that other animals
can experience complex emotions. Dolphins, elephants, and our non-human
primate cousins have been seen to exhibit those complex emotions like
shame, guilt, contempt — and pride. According to the story, "Bekoff
further argues that we have determined that dogs have all of the same brain
structures that we do, as well as the same hormones, both of which
are critical to how we react emotionally to the world. Perhaps we haven’t been
able to determine one way or another whether they feel complex emotions like pride
only because we haven’t figured out how to test for it. Until we know for
sure, it’s safest to not anthropomorphize our dogs too much and settle for a
middle ground."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-54006798786015629832016-04-16T13:18:00.002-07:002016-04-17T14:49:37.103-07:00SUPER SHEPHERD…THE PAYOFF TO PET ADOPTION<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks to </span><a href="http://theweek.com/print/767/42572/article" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;" target="_blank">The Week</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> (April 22, 2016) for highlighting Lucca, a U.S. Marine dog that was awarded the Dickin Medal, Britain's top honor for military animals. A retired explosives dog that uncovered more than completed 400 patrols and uncovered dozens of explosive and insurgents, the German shepherd retired in 2012 after she lost a leg to an IED.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">War hero 'Lucca'</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">
As our loyal followers know, we're huge advocates of adopting rescue dogs and cats. After all, if mom and dad hadn't stepped up for me, who knows where (or even if) I'd be living right now. If that isn't enough to send you running to your local shelter, </span><a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;" target="_blank">The Humane Society of the United States</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> offers some additional food for thought. According to their numbers, between 6 and 8 million dogs and cats (most of them family pets surrendered because of "moving" or "landlord problems") end up in our nation's shelters each year. Of that staggering number, only half will not be adopted. When you factor in vaccinations, spay and neutering, and microchipping, the cost adopting a dog or cat from a shelter or rescue agency is typically less than for those purchased or gotten for free. If money doesn't move you, then consider the latest study on Human-Pet bonding. According to a roundup article by Valerie Burke, MSN for the website <a href="http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/latest-study-human-pet-bonding-says-you-may-be-under-spell-0">greenmedinfo.com</a></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, bonding with pets offers a host of physical and emotional benefits, including better stress management, improved fitness levels, reduced risk for stroke, heart attack and cardiovascular ailments, pain relief from a host of chronic ailments, fewer allergies and a boost to the body's immune system. For children, living with pets has been shown to reduce allergies and boost EQ - empathy and compassion - a key predictor of future academic success.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanner sharing the love with our bro-in-law, Ernie, and nephew, Armand</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Just because they're good for you,and a great bargain doesn't mean that every pet is right for every potential adopter. As we note in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a>, before you head out to the shelter, it might be wise to do some homework and take a personal financial and emotional inventory to assess </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: -0.25in; widows: 2;">your needs and abilities. </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ask yourself what you want/need in a dog. Will the dog be your constant companion? Will it have to co-exist with young children? With other dogs or cats? Does your apartment, condo or co-op board have any size or breed restrictions? </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Spend some time researching the breed you are considering. Learn what it was bred for and the breed’s general temperament. If you live in a small apartment and aren’t big on outdoor exercise, you might want to avoid a dog that was bred for running. If you are away at work during the day and the dog will be indoors, you might want to consider a low-energy dog. A good resource is </span><span style="background-color: white;"><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: -0.25in; widows: 2;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">The ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs</span></i><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">The more knowledge you have, the better your chances for a successful pairing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Decide how much time and energy you are willing to devote to the dog. Many people overestimate both. As a result, the dog gets shortchanged on exercise and affection, or becomes a burden to the owners, making a failed adoption more likely. Puppies and young dogs generally require more time and patience than older ones. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Include all family members in the selection of the dog. Bringing home a new dog can be chaotic in the best of circumstances. Defining each member’s responsibilities </span><i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: -0.25in; widows: 2;">before</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> adoption will help lessen the chaos. Young children may be too physically aggressive for very young puppies or fragile toy breeds. A dog that growls, cowers, raises its hackles, runs from your children, or that is reluctant to be petted is probably not a good choice for families with children.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Spend at least one hour getting to know the dog you are considering. Barring unforeseen events, this animal will be a member of your family for 12 or more years.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Find a local veterinarian and discuss canine nutrition and healthcare needs such a checkups and vaccinations. Medical emergencies can be expensive, so you might want to inquire about pet insurance.</span></li>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-33534058229785740152016-04-01T12:52:00.001-07:002016-04-10T15:28:43.770-07:00HOW TO GRAB YOUR DOG'S ATTENTION…ASSESSING QUALITY OF LIFE<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">Much as it pains our humans, we dogs don’t live and die on your every
whim. That’s why we’ll refuse to ‘come’ when asked to leave the dog park (our
30-minute respite from domestic incarceration), or refuse to ‘stay’ when neighborhood squirrels invade our turf. According to <span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-psychology/pack-leader/Train-your-dog-to-look-at-you?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mar9" target="_blank">Cesar Millan</a></span>, a key step in getting us to
do your bidding is training us to look at you.<i> <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">“If you can get your dog to focus on you instead of everything else going
on around him, it will be easier to communicate with him and teach him other
commands — not to mention getting him to ignore that taunting squirrel, far-off
bark, or daily visit from the mailman. In addition, that look is also helping
to build your relationship with your dog.”</span></i> To make that happen,
he suggests the following approach: Choose a word or phrase to focus your dog.
Sit or stand near your dog and hold a treat close to your eyes. Say your
attention word and, when the dog looks at you, reward him with the treat. Later
on, you should add in a hand signal to accompany the word. Once your dog get
the hang of it, begin phasing out the treats but not the affection for
completing the task. Like with many things, practice is the key to mastery but
don’t tire your dog and never punish him for failing. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You have my attention, now where's my treat?</td></tr>
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A few weeks back, we
wrote about knowing when it’s time to say ‘goodbye’. In his recent newsletter,
Cesar offers a practical guide to <a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/end-of-life/Understanding-the-dog-quality-of-life-scale?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mar9" target="_blank">assessing your dog's quality of life</a> and how it might impact the decision to euthanize or not. Among the categories to
consider are Hurt, Hunger, Hydration Hygiene, Happiness and Mobility. If your
best friend scores very low in most or all of them, then it might be time to
say goodbye. When in doubt, consult your veterinarian. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Connie & 'Ava'</td></tr>
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Our friend and
rescue volunteer Connie Kruse recently contacted us about Ava, a 6-year old
stray pit bull mix from the Santa Barbara County (CA) shelter who she's
trying to place. Ava was a stray recently suffered a stoke, but
managed to bounce back nearly all the way. She still needs
medication to control her condition but she's otherwise in good health.
This pretty 90-lb. girl is playful and loving with people and
potty-trained. They are looking for a foster or an adopter who can
love and care for her. If you are interested or know anyone who is, please
contact STACY SILVA (stacy.silva@sbcphd.org) or call Connie Kruse at
805-878-8017. And please share this with your contacts. You stepped up
big-time for Rex last year (3 tries before he found his forever home). Now we
need to save Ava. It takes a village to save a dog!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-89971928886009701852016-03-19T09:56:00.001-07:002016-03-20T09:39:19.200-07:00DOG RESURRECTED…WHO'S IN CHARGE?<div style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What happens when man's best friend goes missing at sea? As reported in this week's <a href="http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-dog-lost-at-sea-20160317-snap-story.html" target="_blank">L.A. Times</a>, San Diego fisherman Nick Haworth was crushed when his beloved German Shepherd, Luna, disappeared on February 10, while he was working two miles from San Clemente Island, a Navy training site. <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">At first, Nick was optimistic that Luna, a strong swimmer, would make it to shore. When weeks passed and searchers found no trace of the dog, Nick feared the worst. Imagine his joy when Luna turned up at the training facility this past Tuesday, a bit thinner but otherwise in good shape.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nick reunited with Luna</td></tr>
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</span></span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">While my human mom and dad, Eugenie and Lou, like to think they lead our pack, truth is, they sometimes forget the rules and let a certain strikingly handsome pit bull take the reins. In a recent newsletter, dog behavior guru <a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-psychology/ten-principles/pack-leader/10-signs-that-you-are-not-yet-a-pack-leader?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mar16" target="_blank">Cesar Millan</a> lists some of the </span></span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">key signs that your pack hierarchy might need fixing, among them: letting your pooch eat before you do, giving him free run of the house (like the bed and sofa), having a dog that pulls on the leash during the walk, and a dog that ignores your commands. i.e., refusing to 'come' when being asked to leave the dog park. For the full list of no-nos, and how to correct the imbalance of power, <a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-psychology/ten-principles/pack-leader/10-signs-that-you-are-not-yet-a-pack-leader?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mar16" target="_blank">read the article</a>. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanner (far right) greeting his pals at the dog park</td></tr>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Speaking of the dog park, as many of you know, we've been regulars at the </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/trancas.dogpark?fref=ts" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Trancas Dog Park</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> since it opened in July of 2010. Except for super warm days and rare rainy ones, we make it a point to join the '4 o'clock gang' - Bobby, Cocoa, Rusty, Rocky, Lady, Magnus, Zoe, Alfie - as often as possible. While we dogs do the usual sniffing, running and wrestling, our humans trade gossip and local news. Yesterday brought a nice surprise when a newcomer told Lou that she had just purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a> from our soon-to-be-extinct Bank Of Books. While she didn't recognize the writer (time for a new author photo?), she did recognize the cover dog! Thanks to her and to all of the people who've made the book such a positive, fun experience .</span></div>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-4842264960121934422016-03-08T15:18:00.000-08:002016-03-11T11:54:29.730-08:00ALL HAIL 'THE CHAMPIONS'…SAYING 'GOOD-BYE'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">As many of you know, ever since the publication of </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">GIMME SHELTER</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">, my humans and I have made a point to provide monetary support for </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">numerous animal rescue charities, including </span><a href="http://bestfriends.org/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Best Friends Animal Sanctuary</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">. In addition to </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">practical pet advice, </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; widows: 2;">Best Friends Magazine offers </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">moving rescue stories, like </span><a href="http://bestfriends.org/champions?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=slider" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">The Champions</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"> (March/April issue), a powerful, upbeat look at Darcy Dennett's documentary of the same name. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">The film chronicles the fate of Little Red, Handsome Dan, Cherry, and two other dogs that were rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting operation, and how, with the help of Best Friends </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">and a host of dedicated volunteers, these 'Vicktory' dogs found love and redemption after being saved from their hellish plight. Their successful outcomes helped change the mistaken beliefs that dogfight survivors needed to be euthanized,and </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">that BDLs - Breed Discriminatory Laws - were the answer to preventing dog attacks. (</span><a href="http://bestfriends.org/champions?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=slider" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">download the movie here</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">) But there's still work to be done - 12 states still demonize dogfight survivors by labeling them 'dangerous' and insisting that they be euthanized - but thanks to the work of devoted dog lovers and pit bull advocates, 19 other states have banned breed discrimination. This pit bull, for one, looks forward to the day (and may it be soon) when stories like this will seem like relics of a bygone, less evolved age. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handsome Dan doing what pit bulls do best</td></tr>
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">While most of Vick's canine fighters beat the odds and survived their nightmare, a few of the most badly damaged dogs had to be put down. As anyone who has ever faced the choice can attest, deciding whether or when to euthanize a pet can be a truly gut-wrenching situation. In a recent </span><a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/end-of-life/How-to-cope-with-putting-a-dog-to-sleep?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feb17" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Cesar's Way newsletter</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> the famed dog whisperer offered some very helpful and caring tips on how to cope with putting a pet to sleep, like knowing when it's time, understanding the procedure, and allowing yourself space and time to grieve. His parting advice: </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>"</i></span></span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Although saying good-bye is the hardest part of our relationships with our dogs, we can console ourselves by remembering that by rescuing that dog we gave it a chance at a happy life in the first place — and left us with many pleasant memories. Once you’re done with the grieving and back in a positive place, the best tribute you can pay to a dog that’s passed is to give another dog a second chance."</i><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-size: 10pt; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span></span>Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-16711521402421866592016-02-14T13:27:00.001-08:002016-02-15T19:39:59.420-08:00HEART MATTERS: DOGS REALLY DO 'GET' US...A BIG CAT LOOKING FOR LOVE<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Today being Valentine's Day, and my dad Lou's birthday, what better time to talk about matters of the heart, the bond between man and his best friend, and creatures looking for love. </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Just like our human partners, we dogs are susceptible to heart ailments, both physical and emotional. Some of the former are age-related, and some result from diseases such as parvovirus (heart worm), Lyme Disease, and Chagas. </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">To keep your BFF in tip-top shape, dog behavior guru </span><a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/diagnosing-a-dog/Warning-signs-that-your-dog-has-a-heart-problem?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feb3" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Cesar Millan</a></span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> advises that you give him/her a healthy diet (not too much fatty people food) and plenty of exercise, and that you be aware of symptoms that might signal cardiac issues: vomiting, swollen belly, fatigue, increased heart rate, fainting, fever, heavy breathing, excessive coughing, loss of weight, discomfort, especially when lying down, and bluish-gray gums. When in doubt, go the the vet. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with my first Valentine, my late mom, Buzzy, and my first dog, Victory</td></tr>
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Do humans love us dogs because we feel your pain? If you're one of the legion of dog guardians who thinks that your 4-legged pal truly understands your every mood and thought, you may well be right. In an article in </span><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/01/160112214507.htm" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">ScienceDaily.com</a></span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> study author Daniel Mills details a recent trial in which dogs showed an impressive ability to 'read' and respond to human emotion. If that's true, and my money says 'yes', then it explains why we canines are so beloved. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span><span style="orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although Valentine's Day is a human construct meant to pry cold cash from aspiring Romeos and guilty hubbies, via gaudy jewelry and overpriced prix fixe menus at jam packed restaurants, we non-humans share your desire to meet 'the one'. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">While I don't usually feel much solidarity with felines (with the exception of </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gene and Sandra's hulking Burmese brothers Fatty and New Boy) a recent article in the</span><a href="http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-sej-last-wild-jaguar-in-the-u-s-20160203-story.html" style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;"> Los Angeles Times</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> left me rooting for El Jefe, 'The Boss', a 4-year-old male Jaguar spotted roaming the Santa Rita Mountains near Tucson. According to the report, Jefe is presumed to be the only wild Jaguar in the U.S. In the spirit of Saint Valentine and interspecies cooperation, here's hoping he has a honey stashed somewhere, and that they're busy making beautiful Jaguar babies. </span>Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-13855391647702821782016-01-25T10:52:00.000-08:002016-01-27T18:05:08.812-08:00FAREWELL TO A FRIEND!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">We had hoped that this week's entry would convey good news about <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a> but, as often happens in the arts, we're still waiting for Fate to deliver. </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Instead, we share the sad word that Charlie, one of Tanner's best and oldest friends, has moved on to the dog park in the sky. Like all Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Charlie was small, but he had the heart of a lion, especially when other dogs dared trespass on the sand in front </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">of his Malibu Colony home. He was 8-years-old, about the age Tanner is now, when the boys first met. True to their characters, Charlie hopped on Tanner's muscular back and </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">started grinding away, letting the pit bull know exactly which of them was the alpha dog. The pattern never changed. If Tanner tagged along for a workout or a cookout, Charlie </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">insisted they 'dance' a bit to get reacquainted. The boys shared many long walks together on the Colony Road and carefree jaunts on the beach, where neighbors gave wide berth to the </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">feisty lap dog and his hulking but docile bodyguard. Charlie was 14 when his kidneys began to fail but his loving 'dad', Carl, and the team at Malibu Coast Animal Hospital kept him going </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">for several more months, the last of which was spent nibbling grass fed New York steak. My fondest memory of Charlie is the day, nearly thirteen years ago, when I showed up for a workout with Carl to find his late wife, our dear friend Roberta, weeping uncontrollably. "What's wrong?" I asked. Between sobs, she pointed down the beach and gasped, "My dog just ran away!" It was high tide and I was wearing long sweats and high-top sneakers but I took off, tramping through the knee-deep surf, until I found the runaway huddled with a neighbor and his Labs. Like a DB pouncing on a fumble, I scooped Charlie up and splashed back to the house, where I received a hero's welcome. We'll miss you, Charlie. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As anyone who's ever loved a pet can attest, their loss can shake us as profoundly as the death of a relative. In describing his attempt to cope with the sudden death of his beloved Doberman, Red, Washington Post Food & Dining Editor Joe Yonan had this to say: </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>I'm no stranger to death. I was a mess of anger and confusion when my father, suffering the aftermath of a stroke, took his last gasps one day in 1995, his children gathered around his hospital bed. And three years later, the death of my sweet, beloved sister Bonny after a withering battle with brain cancer was nothing short of heartbreaking. Yet somehow, and much to my distress, the death of my dog seems even harder. I haven't felt grief quite like this since, well, the death of my previous dog five years ago.</i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> (<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/the-death-of-pet-can-hurt-as-much-as-the-loss-of-a-relative/2012/02/21/gIQALXTXcS_story.html" target="_blank">read the entire article</a>)</span><br />
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-878439217031878382016-01-05T16:57:00.000-08:002016-01-06T10:35:05.433-08:00I WAS A DOG. I DID MY BEST.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With Tanner’s permission, we start the New Year on a bittersweet note.
For the sweet part, we’re relieved to report (yet again) that our canine nomad
Rex has found a home. According to a friend who volunteers at the <a href="http://la.bestfriends.org/get-involved/adopt" target="_blank">Best Friends Sanctuary in West L.A.</a> Shortly after his failed Thanksgiving adoption, a gay
married couple stepped up and took him home with them. We have a our fingers
(and paws) crossed, hoping that this one sticks, and that this doggie soap
opera (As The Bone Turns?) has drawn to a final, happy close. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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As Rex begins his new adventure, another of our doggie bffs
is fast approaching the end of his. The little guy has lived a long, happy, pampered
life but lately his organs have begun to fail. Like all of us, he’s facing a
relentless, undefeated foe – Father Time. It’s probably a shortcoming of my
character but, ever since I was a boy, animals, and family pets in particular,
have always touched me in a way my human counterparts don’t. Thinking about our friend's aging pup, I happened to recall an article by writer Jim Krusoe that I read
in the <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/1993-12-05/books/bk-64020_1_human-dog" target="_blank">L.A. Times Book Section</a> in December 1993 in which he detailed his
lifelong infatuation with dogs. It moved me then and it moves me now, and so I
thought I’d share a bit of it: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>“And yes,
like Rilke, I love dogs because they do trust us to figure out their
problems and their pain, whereas I am incapable of even scratching the surface
of my own. My favorite memory of my current dog (a setter--English, not Irish,
just to show that like my parents, I too am capable of surprise in my advancing
years) is of one day when he was six-months old and disappeared while out on a
walk in the hills around our house. I found him thirty minutes later,
apparently having chased a rabbit into a cactus patch, covered from the top of
his head to his tail with broad, flat spines. Embroidered as he was with
inch-long spikes, he simply refused to move and waited for me to come and find
him, which I finally had. To remove the spines with a bandanna wrapped around
my hand took another half an hour, and when I was finished he just got up,
wagged once, and went looking for another bunny. I have the same dog now. I had
chosen an English setter for the breed's elegance and grace, but this one grew
to a goofy giant of an animal with enough lip and jowl to sew into a beach
blanket. Still, he has that look, and stares at me now, patiently waiting for
me to open a door to let him out so he can run out into the back yard to bark
at imaginary thugs and robbers and thus feel as if he's accomplished something
for the day. Which after all, may be the final reason I am so fond of dogs.
Unlike us, they can act and not know what it is to measure themselves against
every other dog who has ever barked into the vacant air or to doubt the
importance of the act itself. For them, at the end, they can simply say,
"I was a dog. I did my best. Now it is finished."</i> (<a href="http://articles.latimes.com/1993-12-05/books/bk-64020_1_human-dog" target="_blank">entire article</a>)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tanner & Charlie @ Colony Beach, Malibu, 2009</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rebell @ Cape Cod circa 1987</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with Dudley (aka - The Man-Killing Pug) circa, 1998</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eugenie withRoxanne (the Dalmation from Hell) and Blanche cica 1995</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span>Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-86146230846949569592015-12-20T15:51:00.001-08:002015-12-21T09:57:15.053-08:00REX FINDS A HOME…ALMOST<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">UPDATE</span></b>: We posted this on December 10, 2015. Since then we've learned that Rex was returned to Best Friends when the couple decided they weren't a good fit for him. It's a sad turn of events but, in keeping with our mantra, we will keep writing about him until he finds the permanent, loving home he deserves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">In traditional karate,we end each class with a series of mantras meant to help focus our commitment to the art. The last one reads, <i>"Never give up." </i>Well that applies to Life and dog rescue, too. More than one year ago, Santa Maria California animal shelter volunteer Connie Kruse contacted me asking for help in placing Rex, gorgeous people that had been house there for 18 months. we passed his info around and cross our fingers. Several people applied to take him, but. for various reasons, the adoptions all fell through. This past May Connie and her team brought Rex to the Best Friends/</span><a href="http://nkla.org/" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">NKLA</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"> mega-adoption in Los Angeles where he was transferred to the </span><a href="http://la.bestfriends.org/get-involved/adopt" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Best Friends shelter</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"> in West LA. In the hope that he might fare better there. Sometime around Thanksgiving, after 762 days in two shelters, a loving couple gave him a forever home. Another dog lover and friend of </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Gimme Shelter</a></span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Erika Brunson, stepped up to pay the adoption fee. </span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Helvetica; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's a great ending to a long, difficult story, but Rex is just one of thousands of dogs in need of loving homes. If you'd like to do something to help the others, consider donating money, dog supplies, or your time to a shelter or rescue group working to save dogs like Rex and our Tanner. As many of you know, since we published Gimme Shelter, we've donated a good portion of the profits to rescue groups like </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.malibupetcompanions.org/" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Healthcare for Homeless Animals</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"> (formerly Malibu pet companions), </span><a href="http://karmarescue.org/" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Karma Rescue</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">, </span><a href="http://la.bestfriends.org/get-involved/adopt" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Best Friends Animal Sanctuary</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"> ( currently running a $2-$1 matching drive), </span><a href="http://www.carldogs.org/" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Canine Adoption Rescue League</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">, and </span><a href="http://www.lindablairworldheart.org/" style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Linda Blair's (yes, The Exorcist's Linda Blair) Worldheart Foundation</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">. Who knows, you might have a hand in saving the next Rex. Thanks to Connie, Erica, Best Friends, and the Santa Maria Shelter for never giving up. </span></span><br />
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<br />Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-47138803020294573732015-12-20T12:58:00.003-08:002015-12-31T17:16:48.006-08:00CIAO, 2015…A LOOK BACK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"><i>"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you."</i></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; widows: 2;"> - There's wisdom in these words by Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige, but, as it draws to a close, 2015 still deserves a recap. <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">We launched the year with a fun day at LACMA, where a pit bull loving cashier gave us free entry to the awesome Samurai exhibit. Later that month, we were fortunate to see our niece, the uber talented Margaret Spirito, perform her 'Sound Of Dirty Jersey' show at Rockwell, LA. Even better, we had a surprise visit from our Garden State friends TJ Coan and Jane DeNoble who joined us for the show.</span></span></div>
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The month came to a fabulous close, when we met Pepperdine University Professor. Ginger Rosenkrans and her Marketing 475 students to kick off their spring semester ad campaign featuring Lou and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a>, as the client. Not long afterward, we learned that Lou's alma mater, Iona College, had featured Gimme Shelter in their Magazine's book section. Thanks to a strong recommendation from our producer friend, Doug Curtis, Lou landed a gig writing a script treatment for the true story of a lady pilot from the 1930s who defied her powerful banker father to elope with a young flight instructor. </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">In February, the Malibu Times ran a nice piece on Lou, and fellow Malibu resident, radio hostess and friend <a href="http://www.petliferadio.com/supersmileyep45.html" target="_blank">Megan Blake</a>, who were nominated for writing awards by the Dog Writers Association of America. Tanner and Megan's dogs, Smiley and Angel, made the paper, too. Sadly, February wasn't all good news. On Valentine's Day, Lou's birthday, Tanner injured his eye while playing with his pals Porter and Lola. The badly scratched cornea that would require five vet visits and take more than two months to heal. At the time we didn't know how serious it was, or we might've skipped our getaway to San Luis Obispo. Glad we didn't. </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">March brought a very nice mention of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">Gimme Shelter</a> on the Malibu Times Magazine book page. It was heartening to think that, after more than two years, our little book is still finding a warm, receptive audience. Like February, March was a bittersweet time. We were shocked to learn that our beloved friend, Tanner's trainer Tony Rollins, had passed away from diabetes related complications and that one of Tanner's favorite little buddies, Doug and Jean's Ceba, had succumbed to old age. The feisty shih tzu was a regal, class act. Almost as shocking, but not nearly as sad, was the word that our bffs, Joe and Linda Simone, had quit NYC to for San Antonio, TX, to be closer to their son, Justin, and his bride, Nicole. </span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eugenie, Linda, Joe & Lou - 2000, NYC</td></tr>
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</span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">April saw the culmination of the Pepperdine University marketing pitches. All three teams offered us amazing ideas for all sorts of social media applications, but Muse Media won the competition. For us, the highlights were their <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWmoBZWbBfk" target="_blank">public service announcement</a> featuring Tanner and voiced by our good friend Danny Ducovny, and a zany Bob Dylan inspired <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU4TJLyjyQM" target="_blank">book trailer</a> starring Tanner (of course) and Lou. The Pepperdine influence carried over into May, when we launched the redesigned Gimme Shelter and Lou's new <a href="http://louisspirito.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">June was a very big month on the writing and sculpture front. First, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER </a>snagged a coveted (and very hard to land for an indie book) Publishers Weekly review to go along with a fun Instagram mention by indieBrag, the folks that honor the best in indie books. And he wasn't finished. When a major producer raved about the movie treatment Lou had written, the client hired him to pen the film script tentatively titled <i>Wings Of Love</i>. Not to be outdone, <a href="http://www.eugeniespirito.com/" target="_blank">Eugenie </a>and her sculpture were featured in the Sustainability issue of <i>Unity Art Magazine,</i> her first (but certainly not her last) national publication. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">part of the winning Pepperdine University campaign</td></tr>
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Martial arts got the spotlight in July, when Lou was hired to be a technical advisor for a video shoot on the Japanese art of kendo. He had a ball working with director Ben Kufrin and kendo Sensei Carry Mizobe. </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">In August, we were rocked by the passing of our cherished friend and client Roberta Deutsch. A vivacious and talented dancer who appeared in dozens of TV shows and as one of the Jet girls in the movie version of <i>Westside Story</i>, Eugenie considered Roberta an older sister. In September, Lou got the news that one of his former karate teachers, Harlan Cary Poe, had passed away in New York City. </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">The gloom lifted a bit in October and November when Lou and his cowriter, Max McGill, were awarded Fifth Place in the Writers Digest National Writing Competition for their screenplay <i>Out-Rageous</i>, the true tale of Perry Watkins, a feisty drag queen and the only soldier to successfully challenge the U.S. Military's ban on gays. </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Later in the Fall, Lou had a sweet surprise when Sensei Mel Pralgo recognized his 35 years of martial arts training by promoting him to Godan or 5th degree black belt. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not long afterward, Eugenie was part of a terrific group show at Canvas Malibu, where her sculptures are currently on display. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eugenie & Danny Ducovny @ Canvas Malibu show</td></tr>
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</span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">December brought the year to a sweet, symmetrical finish. We opened the month as we started 2015 by attending Margaret Spirito's revised and totally fantastic 'Dirty Jersey' show. The kid blew the roof off, garnering mad applause and rave reviews. Then, after much patient back and forth, the East River Academy at New York's Riker's Island prison purchased copies of Gimme Shelter to use in their dog training program. Coupled with the sales made to Los Angeles County's Probation Department, the book would now be helping at risk youth on both coasts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">We don't want to spill the beans or jinx ourselves but 2016 promises to be every bit as terrific as 2015. If it all pans out, we hope to have big news about <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a>. So, thanks for following us, and stay tuned.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"></span></span></div>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-45138890886686540182015-12-03T15:32:00.000-08:002015-12-03T15:32:14.215-08:00THE 'ART' OF LIVING: PAINTERS, SCULPTORS & SINGERS<div style="font-family: Helvetica; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">As you might have noticed, our posts sometimes tend to blow our own horn (or book). This week, however, we'd like to acknowledge </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">the stellar work of friends and family. We'll start with our longtime (since 1970) bff, the super talented poet and painter </span><a href="http://www.lindasimone.com/" style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Linda Simone</a><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> who just crafted some </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">superb illustrations for 'The Wanderlust (A South Carolina Folk Tale)' by her friend, the equally talented Sarah Bracey White. The book looks awesome </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">and you can order your signed, limited edition copies from Sarah (bracey0114@aol.com). <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Staying with the visual arts, on Saturday 11/21, Jac and Arlington, the proprietors of </span><a href="http://www.canvasmalibu.com/" style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Canvas Malibu</a><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">, maybe the hippest fusion of art and fashion ever, threw another one of their fabulous 'Meet The Artist' </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">parties. One of the featured artists was this superb stone carver from Malibu, </span><a href="http://www.eugeniespirito.com/" style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Eugenie Spirito</a><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> (I know, we did it again but it's all true). It was </span><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">great fun getting to mingle with the designers and painters, and our dear friend, photographer extraordinaire, </span><a href="http://www.roxannemccann.com/" style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Roxanne McCann</a><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">, captured it all for posterity. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Lastly, but not leastly (yeah, I made that up but cut me some slack, I'm a pit bull!), this past Tuesday, our gorgeous chanteuse niece, <a href="http://www.margaretmspirito.com/" target="_blank">Margaret M. Spirito</a> gave a KILLER show at Rockwell, LA, when t</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; text-align: -webkit-auto;">he Sublime Ms. M (take that, Bette) reprised her 'Sounds of Dirty Jersey' show. She's always fabulous but was in exceptionally fine voice that night. I could go on, but read what an L.A. critic had to say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">"</span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Powerhouse vocalist Margaret M. Spirito revived her iconic "Margaret M. Spirito and the Sounds of Dirty Jersey" show last night to a full house of loving friends, fans, and family. Clad in black blousy pants and a black and gold top that made her seem like a hot Jersey-Girl superhero, Spirito took over the Los Feliz hotspot "Rockwell Table & Stage" -- and then tore it down. From New Jersey herself, Spirito created her show around musical artists who came from The Garden State and went on to make an impact on the music industry. Opening with the classics "Ready or Not/Fugee-la" from "The Fugees" Spirito proved she can move from funky R&B, to heartfelt ballad, to powerhouse rock anthem in the simple change of a chord. Backed by a three piece band, the raven-haired beauty moved effortlessly from an affecting arrangement of Lesley Gore's "You Don't Own Me" to a slowed-down and gorgeous rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody." Throughout the evening, she tackled The Four Seasons, Bruce Springsteen, and the grand-daddy of Jersey crooners, Frank Sinatra. She even let her bandmates Anthony Starble (keyboards), Ian Lowe (drums), and Devin McNichol (guitar) steal the spotlight, along with special guest and friend Ben D. Goldberg who performed a lovely acoustic rendition of Bruce Springsteen's "Growin' Up." Frequently, Spirito and her band offered new takes on classic songs like a bluesy "Born to Run," "I'm on Fire" (sung as a duet with McNichol), and a mash-up of Bon Jovi's "Living on a Prayer" with "You Give Love a Bad Name." But what made the night extra-special -- and makes Spirito stand out amongst her talented peers -- is her banter. She doesn't just give a quip and launch into her next song; she gives us actual stories and allows herself the time to tell them. It's like listening to Kathy Griffin tell one of her "this is what happened to me" stories, but instead there's singing in-between. And it's fabulous. Spirito is admittedly a loud, chatty Jersey Girl and we'd never want her to be anything but. Add to that her vocals which are the size of the state itself, and you have a down and dirty evening worthy of the greats she immortalizes."</span></i></span></div>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-65062926036159384532015-11-22T11:57:00.000-08:002015-11-23T18:19:13.243-08:00'WAX ON, WAX OFF'…RIKER'S ISLAND…HERO, THE DOG<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">A<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s some of you know, riding in the car used to be rough (ruff?) on me. Now that I've conquered my auto-neurotic phobia, </span></span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">I get to go to interesting events, like the other night when I went with mom to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=traditional%20karate%20institute" target="_blank">Traditional Karate Institute</a> (Thousand Oaks, CA) </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">to see dad get his Godan or 5th degree black belt in Okinawan GoJu karate, the "Wax on, wax off" fighting art featured in the original <i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087538/?ref_=nv_sr_1" target="_blank">Karate Kid</a></i> movies. Dad's been practicing karate for almost 40 years now, ever since his college days </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">when he needed an activity to replace basketball. Here's how he explains it in the revised </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">: </span><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"</span></i></span><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">College hoops
proved unlikely (a triple threat: I was a short, white, and a poor ball
handler), and so I quit organized ball to focus on my studies. I was playing h-o-r-s-e in the gym one afternoon when
a fellow student invited me to join the Karate Club. Given my quick temper and
pugnacious attitude, you would think that I’d jumped at the chance.With Bruce
Lee’s Fists of Fury some two years
off, the U.S. martial arts boom was still cresting. While cosmopolitan centers
like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco already had judo, jujitsu,
karate, and tai chi, in blue-collar burgs like Elizabeth, New Jersey, the Asian
fighting arts were practically unheard of...Having finished
with round ball, though, my volcanic energy still needed a new outlet. That
first evening at Karate Club, I knelt in front of Sensei Gotay, a sixth-degree
black belt and decorated New York City police officer with a background in
boxing and judo. He paired me with a senior student who patiently showed me how
to properly knot my pristine white belt. Mission accomplished, he had me squat
down into a “horse stance.” Then he demonstrated the basic blocks and punches.
By the end of class, my legs were jelly, but I was hooked, enthralled with the
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Speaking of that awesome book about the bond between man and dog, we're pleased to announce that <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/hometown-heroes/rikers-island-school-boss-turns-prisoners-scholars-article-1.1839006" target="_blank">East River Academy</a>, </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the school at NYC's Riker's Island, has purchased copies of Gimme Shelter for students in their dog training program. Last year, L.A. County </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">bought copies for their juvenile camp school libraries so the book is now reaching troubled kids on both coasts. Thanks to </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">ERA's principal. Tonya Threadgill, for putting us in the mix, and to Mary Runyan for helping us navigate the NYC school vendor process. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">We always look forward to Dog Whisperer <a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/cesar-millan/cesars-blog/Unmaking-monsters?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Nov15NL_2" target="_blank">Cesar Millan's</a> newsletters which contain helpful advice on dog </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">behavioral issues. In the November 15 issue, he talks about dog aggression and how the desire to fight or kill is something that man instills in </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">his canine companions. </span><span style="color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>"</i></span></span><span style="color: #434343; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="color: white;">However, when it comes to red zone dogs, they are made, not born
— and they are made by humans. We’ve been doing it for thousands of years, at
least as far back as Roman war dogs if not earlier. These dogs were formidable
because they were bred to be that way, and this is how and why mastiffs were
originally created. They came into battle with their humans and were unleashed
to be killing machines. As I said, though, even if dogs are bred to have the
physical capabilities for waging war, they do not naturally have the
instinctual tendency. That must be created in them and, unfortunately, humans
are still doing this to dogs that will never see a battlefield."</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging with mom, dad and uncle Danny Ducovny at Canvas, Malibu art party 11-21-15</td></tr>
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</span></i></span></span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another fabulous source for upbeat stories on man's best friend is <a href="http://theweek.com/print/712/32968/wasnt-all-bad" target="_blank">The Week</a> magazine. A few months back, the chronicled how a stray dog </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">in Dallas saved a mother dog and her abandoned litter of 10 puppies. When a rescue volunteer showed up, the pooch, now named Hero, <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">led her into the woods to mom and her babies. </span></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Finally, here's a craigslist post that shows what happens when you force a man to choose between his dog and a woman.</span></span></i></div>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-75686917433529018542015-10-23T14:01:00.000-07:002015-10-25T12:03:31.171-07:00NATIONAL PIT BULL AWARENESS DAY - Some Famous 'Pitties'<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Because today is <a href="http://www.nationalpitbullawarenessday.org/" target="_blank">National Pit Bull Awareness Day</a>, I thought I'd give a shout out to my breed and some of the more notable 'bullies' who've made headlines thorohg the years. As many of you know (and as we pointed out in our our last post), 'pitties' were and still are known for their agreeable and loyal temperaments. It's what lead to us being labeled 'nanny dogs', because we are so gentle with and protective of the human young in our packs. </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><a href="http://cravendesires.blogspot.com/2010/04/famous-pit-bulls-helen-keller-edition.html" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Helen Keller</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> had this to say about her beloved Sir Thomas: </span><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">"Whenever it is possible, my dog accompanies me on a walk or a ride or sail. I have had many dog friends - huge mastiffs, soft-eyed spaniels, wood-wise setters and honest, homely bull terriers. At present, the lord of my affection if one of these bull terriers. he has a long pedigree, a crooked tail and the drollest 'phiz' in dogdom. My dog friends seem to understand my limitations and always keep close beside me when I am alone. I love their affectionate ways and the wag of their tails."<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span></i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Brown" target="_blank">Buster Brown</a>, a popular cartoon character and the mascot of the eponymous shoe company, had a pit bull named Tige. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">During WWI, a pit bull named Sergeant Stubby distinguished himself in combat and became America's mot honored and beloved war dog. (<a href="http://tannerthepitbull.blogspot.com/2013/06/sgt-stubby-pit-bull-war-hero.html" target="_blank">read our post on Sgt. Stubby</a>) </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">And, or course, their was Petey, the black-eyed canine star of the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Gang" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;" target="_blank">Our Gang Comedies</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">On a more contemporary note, a certain, strikingly handsome pit bull plays a pivotal role in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a>, the story of an angry man who finds salvation when he rescues an abused, homeless pit bull. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">So what's the takeaway here? Whether he's a pit bull or some other fabulous dog, be sure to spoil your pooch tomorrow, and every day. Our dog lives are short, and all we want from our human partners is affection, exercise, and lots and lots of treats and toys! A small price to pay for all the love we send your way.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with Tanner @ Calamigos Ranch</td></tr>
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</span>Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-30908169815506520462015-10-11T15:15:00.002-07:002015-10-13T10:13:33.721-07:00A HORSE NAMED 'BRUCE'…MELLOW PIT BULLS…MOVING CLOSER TO 'NO KILL'<div style="orphans: auto; widows: auto;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">While I usually write about dogs and, then, chiefly pit bulls, the <a href="http://www.latimes.com/nation/great-reads/la-c1-ff-rodeo-horse-20150922-story.html" target="_blank">L.A. Times</a> recently ran great piece about a champion calf roper who needed a new partner and took a chance on a rodeo washout named Bruce. It's the kind of feel good, 'underdog' (in this case, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">under horse?) tale that makes you want to go out and hug a steed, and maybe a cowboy. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bryce Runyan and 'Bruce'</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">I don't want to crow - a whole flock of the clever birds hangs around outside our condo hoping we'll toss them some stale bread - but <a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/about-dogs/breeds/The-best-dogs-for-kids?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sep30" target="_blank">Cesar Millan</a> recently posted a list of the 'Best Dog Breeds for Kids'. </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Care to guess which was number nine, ahead of poodles? Here's what he had to say about my kind: </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"The media pays a lot of attention to pit bull </i></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>attacks - way more than other breeds - but these pups are actually great with kids as long as you do a good job of training and socializing them early. Luckily, pits are smart and highly trainable - plus they really like pleasing people. Couple that with the fact that they're energetic, playful, and solid enough to put up with a lot of roughhousing but don't need a whole lot of exercise and you have a wonderful dog for children. Plus, who's going to mess with a kid who has a pit?"</i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 20px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Since I'm on a role, a recent Instagram post from @pitbullstagram claims that, according to the <a href="http://atts.org/" target="_blank">American Temperament Test Society</a>, in tests involving 400 or more dogs, pit bulls rank second in temperament (the test covers aggression, panic, avoidance, and other behavioral traits), behind only Labrador retrievers and ahead of their golden cousins. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What, me worry? Only if we run out of margaritas!</td></tr>
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">If you follow this blog, you'll know that we're big fans of Best
Friends Animal Sanctuary, a super cool rescue group that sponsors the twice-annual
'No Kill LA' mega adoptions. Their recent <a href="http://la.bestfriends.org/news/2015/09/best-friends-animal-societys-nkla-initiative-continues-momentum?utm_source=bsd&utm_medium=email&utm_name=newsletter&utm_content=20150917&utm_term=2015LA" target="_blank">newsletter</a> contained the wonderful
news that that deaths from euthanasia at L.A. County Animal Services
shelters continue to plummet. The story notes that: </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>For the fiscal year of 2014-2015, the six
LAAS shelters recorded historically low killings and euthanization: 11,737.
That number is a decline of 8 percent from the previous year’s number of
12,683. The overall save rate for LAAS has increased to 78.5 percent, or 88.4
percent for dogs and 68.7 percent for cats. The threshold save rate for a
community to be considered “no-kill” is 90 percent. “These numbers reflect the
hard work of a lot of groups and individuals coming together to save shelter
pets in Los Angeles,” said Francis Battista, co-founder of Best Friends Animal
Society and one of the architect of NKLA.</i></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> The next mega-adoption is right
around the corner, <a href="http://la.bestfriends.org/NKLA-Adoption-Weekend?utm_source=bsd&utm_medium=email&utm_name=newsletter&utm_content=20151001&utm_term=2015LA" target="_blank">November 7-8 at the LaBrea Tar Pits</a>, so stop by, take home
a BFF, and help make the City of Angles a 'no kill' zone.</span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-2602833151822326462015-09-19T12:05:00.001-07:002015-09-22T10:19:12.150-07:00A MENTOR'S PASSING…BACKYARD DANGERS…AMY SCHUMER ON DOGGIE DAYCARE<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Tanner graciously agreed to let me take the reins (keyboard, to be exact) this week so that I might remember Harlan Cary Poe, a mentor who recently passed away. When I met him in 1984, Cary was co-director (with <a href="http://individualu.com/about-us/bios/sensei-arnaldo-andy-diaz" target="_blank">Sensei Andy Diaz</a>) of the Martial Arts Conservatory, </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">a karate dojo </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">in New York's Greenwich Village. I had just returned to training after nearly a 10-year hiatus, and they welcomed me into the fold, which included several working actors and at least one world-class visual artist. I was struggling with my anger issues, and their spirited, philosophical teaching helped me keep myself in check. A skilled karateka who was proficient with several weapons, Cary was also an actor who appeared in many films and TV shows, including <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094008/" target="_blank">Someone To Watch Over Me</a>, where he played a creepy hit man that was out to silence socialite Mimi Rodgers. Standing in the way was a NYC detective, played by Tom Berenger, Cary's close friend. I lost touch with Sensei Poe when we left New York in the early '90s. I know he went on to become a physical therapist, and he continued to live in his WestBeth apartment, a few floors above the original dojo. That's where his body was recently discovered by a neighbor. He was seated in lotus position. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cary Poe in "Someone To Watch Over Me"</td></tr>
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</span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;">Being a dog guardian comes with plenty of responsibilities. You must provide food, water, shelter, exercise, affection, toys and treats…lots and lots of toys and treats. If you have a backyard, you also need to be alert to dangers that might harm your doggie BFF, like wild animals (coyotes, cougars, bears, venomous snakes and insects), unexpected human visitors and intruders (utility workers, meter readers, and sadly, dog nappers), exposed outlets and power lines, uncovered pools, and gaps in walls or fencing that might allow your dog to escape and become lost or injured. In this week's edition of </span><a href="https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/safety/Backyard-dangers-for-dogs?utm_source=BlueHornet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sep9" target="_blank">Cesar's Way</a>,<span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"> celebrity dog guru and Cesar Millan gives a rundown on these backyard perils and how you can prevent them.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with Tanner @ The Sacred Space, Summerland, CA</td></tr>
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</span></span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue group can be very rewarding experience. In our case, we rescued Tanner from a life behind bars (or worse) and he returned the favor by showering us with love and helping me finally tame my ferocious temper. If you'd like to learn the details, you can read all about it in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gimme-Shelter-Louis-Spirito/dp/0989057828/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1442687820&sr=1-2&keywords=Gimme+Shelter" target="_blank">GIMME SHELTER</a>. While rescuing a dog feels good, it can sometimes lead to ego-driven oneupmanship. Like the drunken sailors in this scene from the classic movie <i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLjNzwEULG8" target="_blank">Jaws</a></i>, played by Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfus, who get carried away comparing their scars, some doggie saviors feel the need to show just how precious they are. Leave it to <a href="http://www.cc.com/video-clips/su9wu0/inside-amy-schumer-doggy-daycare" target="_blank">Amy Schumer</a> to skewer the do-gooders and the urban doggie daycare culture.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy Schumer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Robert Shaw & Richard Dreyfus, JAWS</td></tr>
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</span></span>Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-12010497806682609152015-08-31T12:14:00.001-07:002015-09-03T10:46:00.237-07:00DUMBEST PREDATOR…HARD LUCK MEN, HARD LUCK DOG…SENSE INSTEAD OF BSL<div class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom: .25in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Which is the world's dumbest predator? Hint - it hunts on two legs. As reported in the L.A. Times (Turning Hunting On Its Head by Amina Kahn, August 15, 2015), a study published in <a href="http://www.sciencemag.org/content/349/6250/858.short" target="_blank">Science Magazine</a> claims that humans slaughter other carnivores at a far higher rate than other top predators. Even more troubling than our bloodlust is the fact that we kill healthy, breeding animals needed to replenish their species, and not the small, weak elderly ones favored by other predators. If we hope to avoid altering evolution for the worse, we need to start behaving more like the hunters we've been wiping out. (<a href="http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-human-superpredator-unique-predator-carnivore-fishing-hunting-unsustainable-20150820-story.html" target="_blank">read story</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">W</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">hile humans are super efficient at screwing things up, sometimes our high nature prevails. That's the case with </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Petey, a pit bull that was used as a bait dog and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">horribly disfigured </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">before ending up at the
Carson (L.A. County) Animal Shelter. The Carson staff helped Petey make and impressive recovery, and <a href="http://karmarescue.org/" target="_blank">Karma Rescue</a> stepped in to find him a forever home. A mere six months later, the poor pup was diagnosed with cancer. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Enter Chris M., an inmate/trainer at the CDCR- Los Angeles men's prison where Karma runs their Paws For Life program, pairing shelter dogs with inmates for a 12-week training course. When he learned of Petey's story, Chris decided to help raise money for his treatment - from his fellow prisoners, who average less than a dollar a day at their prison jobs. To date, Chris has collected over $1,000 from hard luck men moved by the plight of a hard luck dog.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Like Karma, <a href="http://bestfriends.org/" target="_blank">Best Friends</a> works tirelessly to place rescue dogs in loving homes. Until recently, unwanted pit bulls in St. John's County, Florida, never got that chance. An ordinance passed inn 2007 mandated a 'no-adoption' policy for pit bull terriers, ensuring they would be euthanized. At the urging of a pit bull advocate, Best Friends legal council challenged the ordinance as being contrary to state law. They prevailed and convinced county officials that temperament screening and not BSL, breed specific legislation, is the key to weeding out aggressive dogs. Thanks to their dogged (yes!) efforts, beautiful boys like Bobo (adopted by Mary Robinson) have a chance to do what they do best - teach us humans how to live and love more fully.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Tannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05792091269054671037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5859058974711085769.post-26345332846133868392015-08-14T11:43:00.000-07:002015-08-17T16:59:34.848-07:00A BATTALION OF SORROWS…A GREAT TAKE ON BSL<span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"When sorrows come, they come not single spies but in battalions." (Shakepeare, Hamlet, IV, 5)</i></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With just over four months still to go, 2015 has unleashed a battalion of losses on our small corner of the world. We've lost two close friends to the ravages of diabetes, including Tanner's trainer Tony Rollins, and another was recently diagnosed with a serious, neurological disorder. Several older relatives are also battling deadly maladies. The dog world has taken some hits, too. Tanner lost Ceba, one of his long-time buddies, and two other canine pals are suffering from serious ailments and advanced old age.</span> </span><span style="orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The latest blow came last Saturday when our dear friend, Roberta Deutsch, passed away while awaiting treatment for a bone marrow disorder. Together with her husband, Carl, another dear friend, Roberta was an angel for all sorts of worthy causes. A supremely talented dancer and musician, who worked on dozens of TV shows and films, including <i>West Side Story</i>, where she was a fetching Jet girl, Roberta fervently supported diverse charities like <a href="http://www.share4children.org/" target="_blank">SHARE</a>, the <a href="http://www.professionaldancerssociety.org/" target="_blank">Professional Dancers Society</a>, <a href="http://www.homeboyindustries.org/" target="_blank">Homeboy Industries</a>, and dozens of programs to help children in need receive early childhood intervention, and education in the arts, especially music and dance. She and Carl also established our weekly Course In Miracles meeting, a program that has helped me recognize and handle my sometimes crushing anger issues. Although she faced some long-standing, debilitating health problems, Roberta never lost her wicked sense of humor, or her impeccable style and grace. She leaves behind sweet memories, and a hole that will never be filled.</span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roberta with Janie</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">BSL, or Breed Specific Legislation is an ill-conceived, ineffective effort to ban certain breeds of dogs, like pit bulls and Rottweilers, deemed 'inherently dangerous'. Based on fear and bogus science, several cities and some states (yes, you, Maryland) have implemented BSL as a knee-jerk reaction to fatal dog attacks, which almost always result from the mistreatment of the offending dogs or owner neglect. Nearly all canine experts, and President Obama himself, consider it a wrong-headed, ineffective tactic. Tanner and I consider BSL to be is just BS, and we have railed against it in the past. I recently came across a novel, funny take, by a lawyer who specializes in HOA law, on why scapegoating pit bulls makes no sense. In his weekly newsletter Adrian Adams, of Adams Kessler PLC, posted the following: </span><b>QUESTION</b>: Our condo
association is plagued with prostitutes, drug use and pit bulls. I'm a
non-voting member of the board and want to know what we can do about the pit
bulls. <b>RECOMMENDATION:</b> I noticed it's a class of dogs that bothers you,
i.e., compact muscular dogs with great jaw strength such as pit bull terriers,
Staffordshire bull terriers, and bulldogs. If your board were to get rid of the
prostitution and drug use, I suspect most of your pit bulls would join the
exodus. The task will be daunting but your board should work with the
police and legal counsel to clean up the development.<u> Or, in the
alternative, you could designate yourselves a "sanctuary association"
for drug dealers and prostitutes and then apply for federal subsidies. You
could be eligible for truckloads of money.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eugenie and I with Roberta and Carl at the Professional Dancers' Benefit, 2007</td></tr>
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