Humane Society of Missouri

Tails SPRING 2008 President’s Update

Don’t miss all the dog-gone fun at Bark in the Park. Bentley Studios The benefits of a canine walking partner are many, including a healthier, happier lifestyle for both you and your “best friend.” All dogs and their owners are invited to be healthy and kick-off Spring at the one and only, premiere canine event of the year, the Humane Society of Missouri’s Bark in the Park–A Walk for Animals and Country Fair Festival! Magnificent Forest Park is the perfect Kathryn Wright Warnick setting for this year’s fun-filled, family- friendly day with activities galore for young and old alike. Highlighting the Scott Jaycox action-packed day are the exciting Purina Incredible Dog Team, exotic prospects exponentially. Please read Board of Directors animals from Busch Gardens and Sea more in this issue and plan to visit Officers World, a Build-A-Bear Workshop Longmeadow during our weekly Open Chairman of the Board Andrew Bresler Foundation and Heartgard/Frontline House 11 a.m.–3 p.m. every Saturday. Vice Chairman and Treasurer Family Fun Area, a giant inflatable While you’re there, visit the new ranch Robert W. Hull playground, dog races and contests and gift shop which is chock full of appeal- President finger-licking country fair food for all ing merchandise with horse and farm Kathryn Wright Warnick to enjoy! KSDK’s Cindy Preszler, Ed animal motifs. Vice President and Secretary Thomas O. McCarthy Goodman and MaryAnn Carson from Finally, the Humane Society of Board Members KEZK and Jen Meyers from Y98 will Missouri recently lost a very good friend Geraldine Auger be on hand to meet and greet all the and supporter with the untimely death Errin R. Braddock Virginia M. Busch wonderful dogs and their owners. Mark of Rita Brumm. In addition to being Jean E. Collins, Ph.D. this must-attend event on your calendar an outstanding community volunteer, Lauren Connors Kathie Day — Saturday, May 17. The event opens at Rita served as Director of Community Harvey Fields 10 a.m.; the walk begins at 11 a.m. Relations at the Humane Society during Malcom Ivey Michael G. Josias, SPHR At the Humane Society’s the 1990s. She was instrumental in Mary C. Kullman Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, adoptions assisting us with our building campaign Ann Liberman are increasing rapidly for the numerous for the current headquarters facility on Laurie Livingston Ann Marr horses in our care thanks to the addition Macklind Avenue in St. Louis City. At her Dr. Robert A. McCoy to our staff of a talented horse trainer, death, she was serving on the Humane Pam Nicholson George D. Tomazi Scott Jaycox. Scott’s expertise enables Society’s Friends Council. We extend Janet Torrisi-Mokwa severely abused and neglected horses our deepest sympathy to Rita’s family Dorie Wilner to heal as well as be trained for riding, and are grateful for her dedication to Directors Emeritus Edwin B. Meissner, Jr. which increases a horse’s adoption our cause. Faye Beth O’Byrne Hours and Locations Main Number (314) 647-8800 Headquarters 1201 Macklind Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Adoption Center (314) 951-1562 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 10 am-6 pm; Thurs. 10 am-7 pm; Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Contents Sun. noon-4 pm Veterinary Medical Center (314) 951-1534 Patients seen by appointment Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-6 pm Sat. 8:30 am-4 pm Behavior Helpline (314) 951-1540 Cremation Service (314) 951-1562 2 The Scoop Dog Training (314) 802-5709 Education Programs (314) 951-1579 The Barkademy Awards Gift Shop (314) 951-1566 The Animals Go Hollywood! Lost and Found (314) 951-1562 Membership and Auto Donations (314) 951-1542 Volunteer Opportunities (314) 951-1577 Pet Calendar Contest All Locations Closed Major Holidays Westport Area Center 5 Rescue Tales 2400 Drilling Service Drive Maryland Heights, MO 63043 Battle Scars Adoption Center (314) 951-1588 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri. 10 am-6 pm; 8 Education Thurs. 10 am-7 pm; Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. noon-4 pm 2008 Bon-e-fide Veterinary Medical Center (314) 951-1590 Summer Fun for Everyone! 2 Patients seen by appointment Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 am-6 pm Sat. 8:30 am-4 pm 10 Volunteer Spotlight Chesterfield Valley Center (636) 530-0805 17357 Edison Avenue Meet a Volunteer Who Chesterfield, MO 63005 Goes by the Numbers! Adoption Center (636) 530-0806 Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 10 am-6 pm; 11 Pet Advice Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. noon-4 pm Veterinary Medical Center (636) 530-0807 Vaccinating Your New Pet Surgery (636) 530-0807 Patients seen by appointment Obedience (636) 530-8255 12 Behavior Tip Gift Shop (636) 530-7676 Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior: Longmeadow Rescue Ranch (636) 583-8759 Union, MO — Adoption hours by appointment Nipping and Rough Play Open house every Saturday 11 am–3 pm Closed Major Holidays 14 Bark in the Park 10 Report Animal (314) 647-4400 Come, Walk, Stay, Play! Abuse and Neglect Web addresses: www.hsmo.org www.longmeadowrescueranch.org 21 You Can Help www.petshoppingspree.org Trouble in Paradise Behavior e-helpline: [email protected] Administration Tributes & Memorials President Kathryn W. Warnick Wish List Vice President of Operations Debbie Hill Chief Financial Officer Anne Goeckner 28 Gift Shop Director of Dr. Suzanne Saueressig Veterinary Services Director of Development Judith Miniace, CFRE Director of Communications Jeane Jae 14 Director of Rescues & Investigations Tim Rickey Education Director Sue Gassner Adoption Centers Director Cyndi Nason Assistant Ranch Director Amanda Hirshberg Tails Staff Editors Tiffany Collins Karen Isbell Staff Contributors Kathryn Wright Warnick Linda Campbell Patricia Cassens, CFRE Lauren Connors Jan DeFranco Sue Gassner Amanda Hirshberg Jeane Jae On the Cover: Jamie, the 2008 JoEllyn Klepacki Judith Miniace, CFRE Bark in the Park mascot Stephanie Prewitt Tim Rickey Richard Rutz Suzanne Saueressig, D.V.M. Jessica Stegen Design & Art Direction 501creative, inc. Humane Society of Missouri Tails is a quarterly magazine published by the Humane Society of Missouri. Cover Photography Mike Bizelli The Humane Society of Missouri is dedicated to second chances. We provide a safe and caring haven to all animals in need — large and small — that have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Our mission is Photography Mike Bizelli, employees, to end the cycle of abuse and pet over-population through our rescue and investigation efforts, spay/neuter volunteers and supporters of programs and educational classes. We are committed to creating lasting relationships between people the Humane Society of Missouri and animals through our adoption programs. We further support that bond by making available world-class veterinary care and outstanding pet obedience and behavior programs. The Scoop

More than 300 attendees “glittered and glamoured” atop St. Louis at the Chase Park Plaza to give homeless animals the second chance they deserve. The night began with a surprise Barkademy Lifetime Achievement Award for Most Significant Service to Homeless Pets by a TV Anchor presented to the evening’s emcee, KSDK’s Jennifer Blome. Blome, accompa- nied by her Humane Society of Missouri alum dog Joey, pre- sented the three additional Barkademy Awards. The award for Best Pet Video went to Angela Marino and Dan Will’s English Bulldog Lucy for her performance in “Happy Birfday.” The Best Second Chance Adoption Story was awarded to Laurie Livingston’s dog Ellie, an eight-year-old Chow Lab mix and another Humane Society of Missouri alum. Ellie has achieved her Canine Good Citizen Certificate and is a beloved teacher in the Humane Society’s Education Department. The third award, Most Heroic Pet, went to Brent and Stephanie Clark’s Great Dane, Macy Lynn, who donates blood to the St. Louis Animal Blood Bank.

Humane Society of Missouri’s President Kathy Warnick, KSDK’s Jennifer Laurie Livingston accepting the Best Second Chance Adoption Story Award Blome, and the evening’s co-chairpersons Jeff Demerath, Faye Beth O’Byrne for her dog, Ellie. and Alexandra Hull.

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Malcolm Ivey of Ivey-Selkirk Auctioneers conducted a lively oral auction — keeping the crowd engaged and excited as he does so well. Premiere auction items included a Theatre/ Symphony trip to Chicago, NASCAR Allstate 400 and Indy 500 packages, a New York City Theatre and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade trips and David Bentley Photography Portraits. Thirty-six silent auction items enticed bidders with movie, entertainment and sports memorabilia; wine, dining and theatre packages; jewelry; works of art and more. Heading up this memorable evening were co-chairpersons Alexandra Hull and Jeffrey Demerath and honorary chairwoman Faye Beth O’Byrne. Sue Maune and Sheri Diemer headed up decorations and auction sub-committees. Proceeds from The Barkademy Awards benefited the Dr. Doolittle Fund, providing veterinary care so homeless pets can find loving, forever homes. P U G L e v e l S PON S OR S

Kathryn Favre Foundation for Animals and Mr. & Mrs. William T. O’Byrne CH I HUAHUA Leve l S PON S OR S

Max & Melba Erlich Charitable Foundation, William & Betty Halliday Foundation and Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Hull Westie Leve l S PON S OR S

Jeffery T. Demerath & Holly Blumeyer, Marilyn Fox, Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Landesman and Mr. & Mrs. Rodger Riney

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Put your pet in the spotlight and enter your pal in our 2009 Calendar Contest. Send in a photo of your feline diva, canine companion, equestrian beauty or critter clowns such 2009 as rabbits, birds and guinea pigs. Six first-place winners will appear in a full-page photo at the top of a month. Second place winners will see their pets among days of the week. Every picture is guaranteed a spot in a calendar montage.

Contest Rules 1. The photograph must contain only animals. Each picture must be of your own pet or pets. 2. There is no limit to the number of photos you enter, but each must be accompanied by a $35 entry fee. Pay electronically on www.hsmo.org/petcalendar or by mail Submission by Mail to the Humane Society of Missouri, 1201 Macklind Avenue, Mail submissions and check for $35 per entry fee to: St. Louis, Missouri, 63110. Pet Calendar Contest 3. Contest deadline is August 1, 2008. Winners will be Humane Society of Missouri notified by phone or email. The calendar will be available 1201 Macklind Avenue in October 2008. St. Louis, MO 63110 4. All entries must be in color, have horizontal layout, and All entries will be blind judged by Humane Society of Missouri contain well-focused, sharp images. We prefer submissions staff, with the top six photos featured as “Pets of the Month” as digital photos, in 300 dpi (dots per inch) or higher, and runners-up included in smaller photos within the calendar 600 by 800 pixels and in JPEG (.jpg) format. We also portion of each month’s page. All other photos will be accept color prints in 4"x6", 5"x7" or 8"x10" sizes. We cannot included in the calendar as part of the pet collage. accept Polaroid photos or copyrighted professional photo- graphs. For clarity and quality photo reproduction, please Online Submission do not stamp or write on the back of photos. We cannot Visit www.hsmo.org/petcalendar and follow the instructions. return photos. For more information about the 2009 “Make Your Pet a Contest proceeds help give second chances to homeless animals. Pin-Up” Calendar Contest, please contact (314) 951-1567 or email [email protected].

2nd Annual Trivia Night Benefitting Humane Society of Missouri Foster Program

When: Saturday, August 23, 2008 • $120 per table of eight (Reservations by table only) What time: 6 p.m. (Doors open) • Admission includes soda and snacks 7 p.m. (Trivia begins) • Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks, too! Location: Maryland Heights Centre • Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place 2344 McKelvey Road • Mulligans available Maryland Heights, MO 63043 • 50/50 drawings, silent auction and raffled theme baskets Benefitting the Humane Society of Missouri To reserve a table or for more information please contact Foster Program Tonya at (314) 951-1519 or [email protected] or register online at www.hsmo.org/2008trivia.

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Battle Scars Nationwide, thousands of specially bred dogs suffer for the While law enforcement arrested participants, the sadistic pleasure of spectators who watch them fight until Rescues and Investigations unit gathered the dogs and trans- one dog cannot get up. ported them to safety. As the Humane Society does in every Because dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states, fighting rescue, the team carefully documented evidence for future rings hide underground, depending on a murky network of use in the courtroom. gamblers to bring in the cash. Suspicious neighbors and “We spent from 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. with documentation,” other concerned citizens play a major role in uncovering said Rickey. “We found antibiotics and other drugs, a treadmill the brutal blood sport. and plenty of other evidence of a Such was the case when the dogfighting operation.” Despite the sheriff in Stoddard County, Missouri long hours and the danger, “It is a was notified last October of suspi- rewarding moment to get the dogs cious activity. As a result of the tip, a out of the situation and make a dogfighting operation was broken up, difference,” Rickey added. participants arrested and 25 pit bulls rescued. A beagle on the premises New Hope for was also taken to safety. A few weeks Formerly Doomed Dogs later, a blind pit bull with obvious Law enforcement has filed charges fighting scars was surrendered by against the fight organizers and dog one of the defendants in the case. owners. In the past, scarred and mistreated survivors of dog fighting Serendipity were often immediately euthanized. Only two days before the tip, the Both misunderstanding of the breed Humane Society of Missouri had and inadequate laws contributed to traveled to Stoddard County, in this unfortunate fate. southeast Missouri near Cape National attention brought to Girardeau, to teach a course on, the plight of dogs used for fighting “Animal Welfare and the Law.” from the Michael Vick case and the During the rescue, law The true face of dogfighting. One of the pit bulls removed efforts of proponents of the breed enforcement personnel relied heavily after a bust of a Stoddard County dog fighting ring. nationwide have encouraged rescue on six experienced animal abuse investigators from the organizations to investigate strategies to rehabilitate and Humane Society of Missouri to develop the tactical plan possibly rehome these former fighters. to execute the warrant. The Humane Society of Missouri is one of the first animal Tim Rickey, director of Rescues and Investigations, shelters in the United States to take this approach toward explained, “This was their first experience with breaking dogs rescued from fighting situations. Led by Debbie Hill, vice up this kind of illegal activity. We helped get the search president of Operations for the Humane Society of Missouri, warrant, and then worked together to set up a surveillance a team of local and national animal welfare and behavior and apprehension strategy.” experts designed a behavior evaluation process to assess the To make the arrests, the sheriff called in all reserve behavior of each dog. Humane Society of Missouri behavior officers and detectives, and requested assistance from experts Linda Campbell and Lorraine Martinez were joined by the highway patrol. national behavior experts Tim Racer and Randall Lockwood.

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“I was glad to be a part of the Humane Society of Missouri evaluation process for these dogs,” said Racer. “It is indicative of a more progressive way of thinking about dogs from fight situations. These dogs are victims of animal cruelty and should be given the opportunity and dignity to be evaluated as individuals — like any other animal from a cruelty case.” Evaluators took each dog through a series of situations designed to determine their behavior, reactions and aggressiveness toward humans and other dogs. At the recommendation of the evaluation team, and due to extremely aggressive behavior toward other dogs, one two- year-old male was humanely euthanized. “I was impressed with the knowledge and skill of the staff and their dedication to the best interests of each of these dogs,” said Racer. “Not many organizations would dedicate the time and resources it has taken to ensure the best outcome for these animals.” Lockwood reviewed the Humane Society’s evaluation of each dog. “I believe the Humane Society of Missouri is the Cyndi Nason, Adoption Centers director, with one of the pit bulls to be first animal shelter in the country to use what we learned released to a rescue group. Haley flew to California in March. from the Michael Vick case and go to the lengths they have Racer is an experienced dog evaluator and advocate for to care for, evaluate and possibly place dogs from a fighting pit bulls. Lockwood is senior vice president of Anticruelty situation,” he said. “I compliment them on the thoroughness Initiatives and Legislative Services for the American Society and professionalism of their process. Whatever the eventual for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The two men were outcome for each of these dogs, they have received the most among those appointed by the federal court to evaluate and consideration possible.” recommend placement of the dogs seized last July from former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.

Eliminating Future Scars A proposed bill in the Missouri Senate (SB819) would make it a felony to be a spectator at a dogfight. It is already illegal to participate in dogfighting. Debbie Hill, vice president of Operations at the Humane Society, testified for the bill at a February hearing.“We don’t want to forget what the true face of dogfighting is,” Hill said. “It’s not Michael Vick. It is the animals who are abused in this fashion.” Please contact your Missouri senator to support passage of this bill and enforcement of existing animal protection laws. Enter your complete nine-digit zip code at www.hsmo.org/legislation to find names and contact information for your Lorraine Martinez, Humane Society of Missouri behavior expert and legislators. Sponsors of the bill, Senator Scott Rupp national behavior expert, Tim Racer conduct an evaluation on a pit bull. R-St. Louis and Senator Chuck Graham, D-Columbia, also would appreciate your messages of support.

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Giving Second Chances “We are committed to giving these dogs who came from such horrible abuse the absolute best chance for a good life,” Preparing for the commented Debbie Hill, vice president of Operations. “It is a tragedy that because of their mistreatment by humans for Next Rescue financial gain and so-called sport, some may not ever be able Rescues such as this one are expensive. The pit to be placed in a home situation.” bulls were treated for fight wounds, vaccinated, Through the dedication of three rescue groups, five of spayed and neutered, fed and sheltered at a cost the adult dogs from the Stoddard County dogfighting situation of more than $35,000 in the months since the are already spoken for. The beagle found a new home, as did October rescue. five of the seven puppies. The other two puppies, both male We need your donations to prepare for the can be adopted through the Humane Society of Missouri. next time a sheriff calls us to rescue animals from “We are tremendously grateful to the Missouri Pit Bull life-threatening conditions. Donate securely Rescue Group in Kansas City, Mutts-n-Stuff of Foristell online (www.hsmo.org) or send in your check to and Our Pack in California,” said Cyndi Nason, Adoption Development Office, Humane Society of Missouri, Centers director. 1201 Macklind Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110. “We are very interested in working with other bona-fide Donations are tax-deductible. The Humane Society pit bull rescue groups in the United States to place as many receives no financial support from the United Way of these dogs as possible,” Nason said. Interested rescue or state, federal or local governments. groups should contact the Humane Society of Missouri at There’s No Excuse for Animal Abuse. (314) 951-1544.

Mandy is now at the Missouri Pit Bull Rescue Group in Kansas City.

Fiona is now available through Mutts-n-Stuff in Foristell, Missouri.

Tails www.longmeadowrescueranch.org www.hsmo.org  Education 2008 Bon-e-fide Summer Fun for Everyone Parents, your mission if you choose to accept it, is to lock up your children’s video games this summer and bring them to the Humane Society of Missouri Kids for Critters Camps, Pet Etc. Classes, Horse Camps and brand new P.A.C. Programs for Teens! Who needs Guitar Hero when your child can learn to be a Hero for Animals? Our summer programs are overflowing with fun your child won’t want to miss. Campers will engage in activities designed to develop empathy for the plight of needy animals and learn about the different roles that animals play in our lives. Highlights include: • an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at surgery in our Veterinary Medical Center and • face-to-whisker encounters with our special shelter animals.

Here’s a taste of the fun to come this summer. Go to Campers with one of their mascot dogs, Chili www.hsmo.org for all the delicious details. Kids for Critters Camp Date: July 7–11 Time: Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Who: ages 6–8 Cost: $150 Date: June 23–27, July 21–25 Time: Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Who: ages 9–11 Cost: $150 Date: August 4–8 Time: Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Who: ages 12–14 Cost: $150 This week-long adventure is action-packed with crafts, games, stories, music and community-building activities that demonstrate how to share the planet with all living creatures, including brothers and sisters. The highlight of each week is a Friday field trip to our Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Missouri where children meet a variety of horses, goats, pot-bellied pigs and other rescued farm animals.

A camper and her dog maneuvering through an obstacle course

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Pet Etc. Classes Paws and Consider (P.A.C.) These fun two-hour creature encounters are inter- for Teens active, engaging and fun for everyone! Each class Calling all animal-loving teens! Together we will features at least one guest speaker and includes a “Paws and Consider” some of the more serious make-and-take craft and fun stuff to take home. issues affecting our furry, feathered and finned This is just one of 21 classes to choose from for friends. Meet cool guest speakers and awesome ages 6–14. animals, eat (and make!) snacks, and make new Happy Tales to You friends. Classes are high-tech, but low-key, with Date: July 22 room for all views and opinions. We’ll talk a lot, but Time: 10 a.m.–noon encourage you to act as well. Other classes include: Who: ages 8–14 Pawsitively Pits (pit bulls), The World’s a Circus, Cost: $15 More Than a Meal, The Beast Behind the Beauty The HSM makes dreams come true for animals and Make Your Two Cents Count! every day! Thousands of unwanted, homeless and Be Their (Online) Voice: How to Use rescued animals come through our shelter doors the Internet to Help Animals each year. Many of them are hungry and skinny, Date: July 22 fearful and shy, sick and neglected. Once they Time: 3–5 p.m. arrive at our shelter, their second chance begins. Who: ages 14–19 We want to share some of their tales with you. See Cost: $15 their before and after pictures and meet some of Myspacing for mutts? Emailing for elephants? the animals in purrson, with their new life-long Reason to spend even MORE time on Facebook? families. These tales truly have happy endings. You You bet. Your parents cannot complain about your don’t want to miss this class! online time when you are helping save animal lives. Other brand new classes include CSI: For We’ll take a romp around the internet and show you the Animals, Extreme Doggie Makeover, Creepy the coolest places to be informed about animal Crawlers, Day at the Pawscars and Does Your Dog welfare issues as well as where to find lots of free Have Class? literature and other goodies. Did you know the Humane Society is on YouTube?

Visit www.hsmo.org. Find out about our brand new Summer Horse Camps at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, featured in the last issue of Tails. Whether your child is six or 14, is passionate about birds or crazy for cats, we have something fun to offer them! To see a comprehensive list of our summer programs and to register online, please visit www.hsmo.org or contact the Education Department for a brochure and application at (314) 951-1568 or [email protected]. Hurry! Classes fill up quickly!

Our dynamic, animal-loving teen volunteers

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Meet A Volunteer Who Goes by the Numbers! Tom Martin is a longtime volunteer supporting the well-being “The Chesterfield Valley location offers Pet Pals more of animals. He started volunteering for Adopt-A-Stray which space to exercise and walk the dogs. I really enjoy it — it’s was eventually acquired by the Humane Society of Missouri. fun!” says Tom, who is now semi-retired. “I get exercise along He stayed with us as we moved to our beautiful Chesterfield with the dogs. While walking them, you get to know their Valley Center in Boone’s Crossing. Even though the location and personalities and it is easy to get emotionally attached to staff changed, Tom has remained loyal to helping the animals them. But I know the staff takes good care of them and finds and volunteering as a Pet Pal (dog walker). “The dedication them good homes.” and commitment that Tom gives us is awesome. He is an “Tom told me one of the perks of walking dogs is that he accountant, but even when he is busy with tax season, he found 16 cents in the parking lot! I hope he declares that income continues to give volunteer hours,” said Tammi Britton, in his 2007 taxes!” said Lauren Connors, volunteer coordinator. Adoption Center manager at Chesterfield Valley Center. To become a volunteer, contact Lauren Connors, volunteer coordinator, at (314) 951-1577 or [email protected].

Tom Martin and Jay

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My new Beagle-mixed puppy is eight weeks old and had her first vaccination a few days ago. My veterinarian advised me not to take her to public places where other dogs aggregate, such as parks, before she had additional vaccinations and reaches the age of 16 weeks. He said taking her to puppy-obedience class is OK because it is a controlled environment. Why is that one vaccination not sufficient? My previous older dog only got one vaccination every year.

Newborn animals arrive from a sterile environment (the uterus) into a world of micro organisms such as viruses and bacteria. Fortunately, through the process of nursing, they absorb maternal antibodies contained in the mother’s milk, which provide temporary protection against potentially fatal diseases, for example, distemper and Parvovirus infections. After weaning, usually at six to eight weeks of age, these passively acquired antibodies gradually decline, reaching insignificant levels by about 10-16 weeks of age. Vaccination of young animals is usually started at six to eight weeks of age. However, still circulating maternal antibodies can temporarily interfere with the production of active antibodies by the immune system of puppies. To overcome this resistance, additional booster vaccinations are administered, usually some weeks apart. Certain infectious organisms, such as Parvovirus can persist in an uncontrolled environment like public parks and streets for some months. It is advisable to avoid these public areas during that vulnerable age of eight to 16 weeks.

Dr. Suzanne Saueressig, the first practicing female veteri- narian in Missouri, has been helping people with their pets at the Humane Society of Missouri since 1955. If you have a health question about your pet, email [email protected].

Tails www.longmeadowrescueranch.org www.hsmo.org 11 Behavior Tip Dealing with Normal Puppy Behavior: Nipping and Rough Play When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths. Discourage Unacceptable Behavior Therefore, puppies usually want to bite or “mouth” hands You must also teach your puppy to be gentle with hands, during play or when being petted. With puppies, this is and that nipping results in unpleasant consequences for her. rarely aggressive behavior in which the intent is to do harm. Teach your puppy that nipping “turns off” any attention and Because puppies are highly motivated to exhibit this type of social interaction with you. behavior, attempts to suppress it or stop it are unlikely to be • After a nip, look your puppy right in the eye, and yell “OUCH” successful unless you give your puppy an alternative behavior. as though you’ve been mortally wounded, then ignore her. The goals of working with this normal puppy behavior are to Leave the room if you must, but ignore her until she’s calm, redirect your puppy’s desire to put something in her mouth then try the chew bone and petting method again. It’s even onto acceptable chew toys and to teach her to be gentle when better if you can coax your puppy into a sitting position using a hand is in her mouth. food. It may take many repetitions for her to understand what’s expected. Encourage Acceptable Behavior • Nipping and mouthing hands can also be discouraged by • Redirect your puppy’s chewing onto acceptable objects by loosely holding your puppy’s lower jaw between your thumb offering her a small rawhide chew bone or other type of chew and forefinger after she’s taken your hand in her mouth. toy whenever you pet her. This technique can be especially Don’t hurt her by squeezing too hard, just gently hang on effective when children want to pet her. so that wherever her mouth goes, your hand hangs on. This • As you or the child reach out to scratch her behind the ears will quickly become tiresome and she’ll eventually pull (not over the head) with one hand, offer the chew bone away. After several seconds, release her jaw, but continue with the other. This will not only help your puppy learn to offer her your hand. If she licks or ignores it, praise, pet that people and petting are wonderful, but will also keep and offer a tidbit. If she closes her mouth on your hand her mouth busy while she’s being petted. Alternate which again, repeat the procedure. hand does the petting and which one has the chew bone. • A third alternative is to wear cotton gloves coated with a sub- • At first, you may need to pet or scratch your puppy for short stance with an unpleasant taste such as Bitter Apple. In this periods of time, since the longer she’s petted, the more likely way, your puppy will learn that hands in mouth taste bad. For she is to get excited and start to nip. this method to work, every time she nips your hand she must experience this bad taste. The possible disadvantage to this method is that your puppy may learn hands with gloves taste bad and those without gloves don’t. Remember that any of these three methods will probably not be effective unless you work hard to teach your puppy the right behavior by offering her an acceptable chew toy.

Jumping Up When your puppy jumps up on you, she wants attention. Whether you push her away, knee her in the chest or step on her hind legs, she’s being rewarded for jumping up (even though it’s negative attention, she’s still getting what she wants).

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Never play “tug-of-war” or wrestling games with your puppy if you’re having a nipping problem. These types of games encour- age out-of-control behavior, grabbing, lunging and competition with you. These aren’t behaviors you want her to learn.

A Note About Children and Puppies It’s very difficult for children under eight or nine years old to practice the kind of behavior modification outlined here. Children’s first reaction to being nipped or mouthed by a puppy is to push the puppy away with their hands and arms. This will be interpreted by the puppy as play and will probably cause the puppy to nip and mouth even more. Dogs should never be left alone with children under ten and parents should monitor closely all interactions between their children and dogs. For information about Humane Society of Missouri Puppy Classes, contact our Obedience Training phone line at (314)647-8800, ext. 404. If you would like further assistance with this, or another When Your Puppy Jumps Up pet behavior topic, please contact our Behavior Helpline • Fold your arms in front of you, turn away from her and say at (314) 951-1540 or e-mail [email protected]. If “off.” Continue to turn away from her until all four of her feet you found this information useful and would like to help are on the ground, then quietly praise her and give her a treat. the animals in our care, please donate securely online. • If she knows the “sit” command, give the command when all Thank you. four of her feet are on the ground, then quietly praise her and give her a treat while she’s in the sitting position. When you begin to praise her, if she begins to jump up again, simply turn away and repeat the step above. Remember to keep your praise low-key. • When your puppy realizes that she gets no attention from you while she’s jumping up, but does get attention when she stops jumping up and sits, she’ll stop jumping up. • Remember, once you’ve taught her to come and sit quietly for attention, you must reward her behavior. Be careful not to ignore her when she comes and sits politely, waiting for your attention.

What Not To Do Attempts to tap, slap or hit your puppy in the face for nipping or jumping up are almost guaranteed to backfire. Several things may happen, depending on your puppy’s temperament and the severity of the correction: • She could become “hand-shy” and cringe or cower whenever a hand comes toward her face. • She could become afraid of you and refuse to come to you or approach you at all. • She could respond in a defensive manner and attempt to bite you to defend herself. • She could interpret a mild slap as an invitation to play, causing her to become more excited and even more likely to nip.

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Come, Walk, Stay, Play! Forest Park is the home to the largest dog festival in the Saturday, May 17 St. Louis area! Bring your best canine friend and don’t forget your friends and family. Spend the day with thousands of other dog lovers, listening to toe tapping bluegrass music or 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rain or Shine in the front row watching the Purina® Incredible Dog Team catch Frisbees high above the ground. Don’t forget the finger Cricket Field – Forest Park lickin’ country fair food!

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It’s Going to be a Doggone The 2008 Bark in the Park Mascot is... Good Country Festival! • Live Bluegrass music will keep toes tappin’ and tails waggin’. - Cumberland Gap Band JaImE! - Boney Goat Band - Raven Moon Band More than 1,600 of you voted and Jaime became • Scrumptious country-style barbeque and all the fixins leader of the pack to take her place as the official • Create a doggie work-of-art with your dog’s paw print on Mascot for Bark in the Park. the huge Paws for Hope canvas — sponsored by the Purina® Jaime, a five-year-old Basset Hound, was One Hope Network nominated by her owners Amy and Todd Ribick • Unique, interesting Missouri-based vendors displaying because they felt she is a symbol of hope for all their products senior rescued dogs waiting for loving homes. Jaime • Amazing free-style performances by the Purina® was rescued by Guardian Angel Basset Rescue. Incredible Dog Team Her first five years were far from happy as she was • Fantastic Family Fun — games, interactive activities and neglected. She grew up with a deformed leg due an inflatable play area sponsored by Heartgard®, Frontline® to lack of proper veterinary care. Amy and Todd and the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation are proud that she has become part of their • Exotic Animal Ambassadors from SeaWorld® and forever home. Busch Gardens® As the Bark in the Park • Longmeadow Rescue Ranch Barn Buddies: 2008 Mascot, Jaime will Mama Llama, Amigo the Mini Horse and Mini Moo, lead the Dog Walk on to name a few May 17. She will receive a year’s supply of Purina® 2008 Bark in the Park Pet Contests dog food and be (Top dogs in each category will receive a gift card from the featured on “Friendliest Stores in Town,” Schnucks) thousands • Best Yodel/Howl of official • Best Do-Si-Do/Dog & Owner Dance Bark in the • Best Dressed Pet Park event • Best Stunt/Trick t-shirts. • Fast and Fun Doggie Derbies - Yap Lap (less than 30 pounds) - Rover Run (30-60 pounds) - Hound Dog Haul (more than 60 pounds) - Slowpoke Crawl (all dogs eligible–slowest dog wins!) Entries accepted on-site from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on May 17, 2008. Contests set to begin at 1:30 p.m. Weight for Doggie Derbies is self-reported and all dogs who enter the Doggie Derbies must be accompanied by two handlers.

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Have Fun and Help • Make a Difference for Homeless Animals • Form a Team — Make a Family Team • Walk as an Individual • Sign up online at hsmo.org/bark • Top Dog Fundraisers Earn Great Rewards! • Individual Prizes • Team Prizes

Treats for You While there is no reward greater than the pleasure of helping homeless dogs, individuals and teams also receive well- deserved treats. Fundraising prizes accumulate. The more pledges you raise, the more cool stuff you earn. If you’re on a team, you’ll earn prizes for your individual fundraising efforts and also share in many great team rewards. It’s easy to sign up and start raising money! Learn more and register online at www.hsmo.org/bark.

RReewards for Good Behavior Grand Prize $100+ $300+ The top individual fundraiser • Cooler Bag • Fleece Travel Throw wins a fabulous vacation for two! plus everything plus everything above above $25+ • Bone-Shaped Charm $150+ $500+ • Doggie Water • Digital Camera $75+ Bottle plus everything • Nylon Drawstring Backpack plus everything above • Digital/Audio Device Holder above plus everything above $200+ Individuals and teams • Camping Chair with Carrying Bag earn their own treats plus everything above at Bark in the Park!

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Rules and Regulations Festival Entry and All pets in attendance at Bark in the Park should have up-to- date vaccinations, including DHPP and rabies. Pets must wear Fundraising Form I.D. tags and be on a leash at all times. No retractable leashes NAME please. No dogs under four months of age or in any stage of heat are permitted. Pets must be under control during event. ADDRESS Online Registrations CITY STATE ZIP Register online to access fantastic fundraising tools. Build a PHONE EMAIL personalized webpage with a picture of your pet. Send emails Team Information (IF APPLICABLE) to your friends and family asking for their support. Start earning fantastic prizes and helping homeless animals today. TEAM NAME TEAM CAPTAIN Register at www.hsmo.org/bark. Entry Fee $25 per adult $5 per child* *12 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER WITH A PAID ADULT

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Tails www.longmeadowrescueranch.org www.hsmo.org 19 19 Longmeadow Rescue Ranch Turning on the (Equine) Lights Abused and neglected horses come to Longmeadow Rescue involved with horses all his life. “I grew up in west St. Louis Ranch in pretty bad shape. They are often malnourished and County when it was still ‘country’,” he explains. “We always have received little or no veterinary care. Their hooves are had horses and I loved working with them. Coming to misshapen and infected; their coats are matted or they have Longmeadow is my perfect, dream job.” rain rot and other chronic skin conditions; they have worms Jaycox says Longmeadow’s horse training program is as and other internal maladies. These horses are fearful of much about educating the horses as helping potential adopters. humans and their new surroundings. Many cling to the back “We use a ‘soft touch’ method with all of our horses. We work of their stalls, refusing to even come to the stall door. to change their attitude toward humans so they enjoy their Many potential horse adopters come to Longmeadow job of being a great personal horse. Then we work with the as relatively new horse owners. They want a horse for their adopters so they understand what works best for the particu- teenager or themselves but have little experience with the lar horse they want. It’s so much more than just teaching a challenges of working with a rescue horse. horse to move forward, stop, turn or yield a leg to us.” Bridging that gap between rescued horse and potential “The best part of my job is when the light comes on in a adopter is the goal of the horse training program recently horse’s eyes. It’s just great when you know the trust is there initiated at the Ranch. “We realized we needed to correct that and the horse truly gets what he or she is supposed to do.” mismatch,” said Debbie Hill, vice president of Operations for Hill says the success of the new training program can be the Humane Society of Missouri and Longmeadow Rescue measured by the numbers as well as comments from adopters. Ranch. “Both the horses and adopters need to have an under- “Scott’s personal attention to recent adopters has been enthu- standing of each other. We want the animals we place to live siastically received. They tell us they have learned so much and in ‘forever’ homes and that means doing everything we can to will be much better horse owners as a result of our training ensure adopters get the horse they want and the horses get program.” Hill also notes that in the recent very weak horse the home they need.” market, adoptions have remained steady at Longmeadow. That’s where horse trainer Scott Jaycox comes in. Hired “Without this new program, horse adoptions could have in August of 2007, Jaycox is a life-long Missourian and horse plummeted. Scott’s ability to work so well with both the lover. A veteran of the first Gulf War, Jaycox says he’s been horses and adopters ensures we accomplish our mission of rescue, rehabilitation and adoption.”

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Ripped from the pages of today’s headlines, as they say, is This situation, though, highlights some of the issues another story dealing with the question of estate planning that should be addressed in planning for the future care of for pets. Trouble, a white Maltese owned by the late Leona beloved pets. Who will care for the animal on a day-to-day Helmsley, proprietress of the Helmsley Hotel chain, appears basis? What amount will be required for the care of the to be the beneficiary of a 12 million dollar trust, according to animal? Who will manage that fund? Where will any money the provisions of Mrs. Helmsley’s last Will filed in the New left over at the death of the pet go? Missouri and other states York Surrogate (probate) courts. have adopted a framework for “pet trusts” in recent trust This story, widely reported in the media last fall law legislation (see Section 456.4-408 Revised Statutes of (Mrs. Helmsley passed away August 20, 2007), does not fully Missouri). While the trust approach may be more complex disclose what really happened. True, the Will does direct a than necessary in some cases, or not appropriate in others, gift of 12 million dollars to the Leona Helmsley July 2005 it does respond to these questions, once the basic questions Trust, and the same provision of the Will gives Trouble to (who will care for the animal, etc.) have been answered. Mrs. Helmsley’s brother, but that is all that the Will discloses. Pet owners should periodically review their estate plans Since the July 2005 Trust was not part of the Will, and was to be sure this planning adequately addresses the needs not filed for probate, the provisions of the Trust for Trouble’s of their pets. benefit are unknown. If you have questions about planned gifts, please call Patricia R. Cassens, CFRE, at the Humane Society of Missouri, (314) 951-1584 or email at [email protected].

Our Animal Friends Want the Keys to Your Old Car!

Donate your old cars to help animals in need! It’s EASY as 1-2-3! 1. Sign the back of your automobile title where it says “signature of seller.” 2. Include your phone number and current address. 3. Deliver or mail your signed title to: The Humane Society of Missouri, Development Office, 1201 Macklind Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 It doesn’t matter if your car is in running condition or not! The Humane Society will arrange to pick up the car and send you a letter that you can use to claim your tax deduction. For more information, please call the Development Department at (314) 951-1519 or email [email protected].

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Need we say more? H160003 D120030 D120330 This unique T-shirt was created exclusively for the Humane Society of Missouri in honor of owners of black dogs! 100% cotton. Black Dog Club Tee M,L,XL,XXL $16

D120030 You’ll fall in love with the sweet nature of our newest design silk screened on a cotton ladies-fit tee. Dog Love Tee M,L,XL $18 XXL $21 D080051 D120330 D070024 H124400 & H124401 Available D120027 Dog lovers unite! This So many bones, so little time! D070024 We all think of our furry in pink and black, our horseshoe whimsical design is silk screened Measures 10" x 39". Regal Dog best friends as family members, print socks are a soft cotton/poly/ on a heathered denim blue Stake $19.99 and now you can show them off in spandex blend to keep you comfy cotton/poly tee. Dogs for Peace this great looking ceramic frame. all day long! Women’s 9-11. Please Tee S,M.L,XL $18 XXL $21 H160003 A new addition to our Holds a 4" x 6" photo. Part of the specify black or pink. Longmeadow Rescue Ranch sig- Family Frame $12.95 H124400-Black D080051 Plant a little humor in nature series is this embroidered H124401-Pink your garden this spring with our baseball cap in a duck twill with metal dog stake! Rotating bones adjustable back strap. will spin in the wind, and truer Longmeadow Cap $18 words were never spoken: Your purchase helps us rescue more homeless animals. ✁ Please enclose payment and mail to: Humane Society of Missouri — Gift Shop, 1201 Macklind Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110. Questions? Call (314) 951-1566 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Order Form Your purchase helps us rescue more homeless and abused animals. Qty Item# Description Size Price Total Please enclose your check, money order or credit card information as indicated. Do not enclose cash. Check Money Order Discover MasterCard Visa AmEx Acct. # Exp. Date Payment: Authorized Signature Name Address Ship to: Ship City State Zip Shipping & up to $20.00: $5.95 $60.01-$80.00: $9.95 Subtotal Day Phone Evening Phone Handling:Tails $20.01-$40.00: $7.95 $80.01-$100.00: $10.95 www.longmeadowrescueranch.orgS/H www.hsmo.org  $40.01-$60.00: $8.95 over $100.00: $11.95 Total Please include a phone number. We will only call in case of questions concerning your order. Humane Society of Missouri Non-Profit 1201 Macklind Avenue Organization St. Louis, MO 63110 U.S. Postage www.hsmo.org PAID St. Louis, MO Permit #1381

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