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Columnists Annette Richmond, DVM Continuing on the path of canine history, we are delighted to share the story of Abraham Lincoln’s compassion for animals and the affection he had for Contributors Pam Bonsper Beth Brookhauser his dog, Fido. Fido means “faithful” and after Abe named his dog Fido, it Cindie Farley became one of the most popular dog names in the country. Kelly Luker Jan Wall Whitney Wilde Need to chase away the winter blues? Break out the popcorn, a warm Copy Editor Cindie Farley blanket and snuggle up with your own Fido and the whole family to watch one of the canine classics from decades gone by. See page 18 for some Letters to the Editor, Advertisement Questions: classic dog movie ideas. [email protected] 831-601-4253 Subscriptions are $20 per year within the United States. If you fi nd you need to follow the warmer weather, head down to San To subscribe, send check payable to Coastal Canine, P.O. Box 51846 Pacifi c Grove, CA 93950 or subscribe Diego with some of Traveling Canine’s tips for a great time. You might online at www.coastalcaninemag.com/homedelivery.html. wait until March or April to give the mercury a chance to rise. Join our online mailing list at www.coastalcaninemag.com. Sonja Jackson and her guide dog, Melanie, are a familiar sight around Coastal Canine Issue #13, Winter 2012. Published quarterly Pacifi c Grove and Monterey. Read about how this match made in heaven (4 issues per year). Copyright © 2012 Coastal Canine. came to be and how Melanie assists Sonja on their fast-paced daily walks. All rights reserved.

Coastal Canine is dedicated to the memory Read about Fufu, a tiny Yorkshire Terrier who made her way out of of Sunshine Broecker. scavenging for survival in the streets of Taiwan and into the United States Disclaimer: Coastal Canine is intended for entertainment and her new home with the Lange family. purposes only. Please seek professional assistance from your veterinarian or qualifi ed dog trainer before implementing any information acquired within these pages. Any resources Learn about canine arthritis prevention and treatment, some pet tricks mentioned are provided as a convenience to our readers; not as an endorsement. made simple, Becky Lewis and her state-of-the-art canine fi tness center, a scenic walk along the Seascape Bluffs in Aptos, and what Rover found most tasty at Sanderlings Restaurant at the Seascape Beach Resort. Coastal Canine is of the Forest printed on 10% Stewardship Council recycled paper. All (FSC)  e FSC Wishing you and your dogs a healthy and happy new year! inks used contain sets high standards a percentage of soy that ensure forestry base. Our printer is practiced in an Wags ʻN Woofs, meets or exceeds all environmentally Federal Resource responsible, socially Conservation bene cial and Carie and Scott Broecker Recovery Act economically (RCRA) Standards. viable way. Our printer is a certi ed member

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 5 Table of Contents

In Every Issue

10 Training Corner – Tricks Made Easy 10 Dogs love to learn tricks. Here are some tips for making them fun and easy.

12 Rescue Me – Fufu’s Incredible Journey Fufu makes her way from the streets of Taiwan to a loving California home.

14 Dog of the Day – Sonja and Melanie – A Perfect Match Melanie, a three-year-old guide dog, brings joy and safety to Sonja Jackson’s life. 14 16 Central Coast Dog Walks – Seascape Resort A picturesque hike along the bluffs of Aptos’ Seascape Resort.

22 Wellness – Arthritis Prevention and Treatment It is never too early for arthritis prevention, and never too late to treat it.

30 Traveling Canine – San Diego A southern playground for you and your beach-loving pooch. 18 Features 18 Canine Classics There is nothing like cozying up to watch a canine classic with your very own furry star.

24 Lincoln’s Dog Fido Learn of our 16th president’s great compassion for animals and meet 24 his faithful dog, Fido.

32 Motiv K9 Fitness Therapy Becky Lewis opens a K9 Fitness Center in Salinas, California.

Everything Else 11 K9 to 5 30 35 Rover Reviews Sanderlings at Seascape Resort, Aptos 37 For The Dogs: Al and Lynn Frischmann

Cover: Saxophone player with fluffy companion on Carmel Beach.

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Motiv K9 41 Pet Sitting & Boarding Restaurants Natural Veterinary Therapy 23 All Things Animal 45 Seabright Brewery 4 Pacific Veterinary Specialists 12 Aloha Pet Sitting 32 Tarpy’s Roadhouse Restaurant 35 Parkview Veterinary Hospital 44 Cali’s Clubhouse 45 Trailside Café 39 Pet Specialists, Inc. 26 Carmel Dog Sitting Service 39 Santa Cruz Vet Hospital 13 Carmel Valley Doggy Bed Stores Art Soquel Creek Animal Hospital 31 and Breakfast 40 Stone’s Pet Shop 46 Constance Chandlee 44 Toro Park Animal Hospital 44 Comforts of Home 42 The Raw Connection 33 Dr. Les Waddel Chiropractic 43 Dawg Gone It 11 Wishbone Deli 41 Agility Diane Grindol 42 D-Dog Agility 46 Inns Dogwood Ranch Pet Resort 40 Training Carmel Country Inn 38 A Dog’s Place 46 Books For Pet’s Sake 43 Coachman’s Inn 38 Del Monte Kennel Club 42 Serve and Protect 42 Happy Pets 42 Half Moon Bay Inn 38 Katy’s Walk, Stay, Play 40 Divine K9 43 From The Heart Animal Behavior Dog Food Hofsas House 38 Little Pup Lodge 44 Counseling and Training 41 Happy Dog 37 Svendsgaard’s Inn 38 Love Thy Pet Care Services 44 Living With Dogs 43 Natural Balance Back Cover Paws n’ Claws Pet Sitting 40 Monterey Bay Dog Training Club 46 ZiwiPeak 27 Iphone Apps Spoil ‘em Rotten 46 iSqueek 34 Tender Loving Care Pet Sitting 39 Pam Jackson Dog Training 45 Events Your Pet Sitter 44 Pawzitively K9 Dog Training 45 SPCA Wag N’ Walk 34 Doggie Day Care Pet Savvy 41 Doggie Day Care 40 Products Health & Wellness (For People) Paws at Play 41 Cedar Oil Central 41 Web Design Sibylle Bautz, Cert Rolfer, PT, CMT 42 Furry Travelers 41 Happy Tails Web Design 39 Dr. Mary Kay Brewster, M.D. 43 Grooming Infusion Candles & Bath 15 Enrique Tuesta, General Dentistry 45 Carmel Canines 46 Websites – Canine Related Suds and Scissors 3 Realtors Nature Dogs 39 Health & Wellness (For Animals) Coldwell Banker - Wildlife Rescue Adobe Animal Hospital 17 Pet Fencing Connie Wolzinger 46 WildRescue 45 Animal Health Center 22 Invisible Fence 46 Animal Hospital at Mid Valley 14 The Renovator 40 Rescue/Shelters Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital 47 AFRP 40 To advertise, contact us at Monterey Peninsula Veterinary Photography/Portraits FOWAS 44 [email protected] Emergency & Specialty Clinic 2 Scott Broecker Pet Portraits 39 Peace of Mind Dog Rescue 44 or call (831) 601-4253. Business Spotlight

Susanna and Justin were inspired by her knowledge of pet nutrition.

After the Furlones married in 2005, they opened a kiosk-style pet boutique and a raw-food delivery business. When the economy took a downturn in 2007, they moved to Carmel to work at Susanna’s parents’ flower shop, Highway 68 Flowers. Customers at the flower shop, knowing that Susanna and Justin were “animal people,” would often ask Susanna or Justin for advice about nutrition for their pets. The residents of the Highway 68 corridor encouraged them to carry a small selection of pet food at the flower shop. The pet food idea took off and Susanna and Justin expanded their inventory several times to meet demand. By the summer of 2011 The Wishbone Deli (formerly known as Highway 68 Pets) they had undertaken a full remodel and expansion and renamed Susanna and Justin Furlone the shop The Wishbone Deli. 2 Corral De Tierra Rd, Salinas (831) 269-3088 www.highway68pets.com Susanna and Justin are also both volunteers for Salinas Animal Services, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, and Animal Friends Rescue Susanna and Justin met while working at a large-chain pet supply Project. They volunteer to do foster care, dog walking, socialization, store in Southern California in 2003. A year later they both took transportation, photography, and special events, and they are part jobs at Dexter’s Deli, a natural pet food store in Del Mar. The owner of the 5a.m. loading crew for long-distance transports. They also of Dexter’s Deli was a pioneer in the raw food movement, and always donate a portion of their sales to homeless animals.

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 7 1st Canine Community Board PLACE YOUR PHOTOS, LETTERS, AND FEEDBACK

Winter Theme: Look-Alike Contest Thank you for sending in your look-alike photos. Congratulations to our three winners and honorable mentions.

nd 1st Place 2 Papi and Coco, submitted by PLACE Anastasia Torres-Gil, Santa Cruz. Winner of one night at the Hofsas House in Carmel.

2nd Place Jeff Giesick and Steve, submitted by Jamie Kitz, Salinas. Winner of a $50 Gift Certifi cate to Tarpy’s Roadhouse in Monterey.

3rd Place Eli and Daisy, submitted by Sue Burry, Soquel. Winner 3rd of a $25 Gift Certifi cate to PLACE Seabright Brewery in Santa Cruz.

8 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 Canine Community Board YOUR PHOTOS, LETTERS, AND FEEDBACK Honorable Mentions Recipients of a one-year subscription to Coastal Canine.

Jan Elster & Lola submitted by Jan Elster, Tucson, AZ.

Jan Austin & Joy submitted by Jan Austin, Salinas.

Janice Rose & Pandy Beagle submitted by Janice Rose, Santa Cruz.

Javier Ovalles & Buddha submitted by Kuanmei Huang, San Francisco.

Next Issue: Doggies in the Window

Do your loyal dogs stare out the window awaiting your return? Ever snap a photo of the longing in those puppy-dog eyes? We would love to see your doggies in the window photos. Email photos (800 x 800 pixels minimum) to [email protected].

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 9 Training Corner

By Jan Wall

nce your dog learns his basic commands – “sit, down, stay, Ocome,” it can be fun to learn a few tricks to keep your dog stimulated and Made Easy impress your friends. A dog is never too old to learn a few tricks and it can be fun for both of you to 3. Fetch expand your repertoire. Here are some simple instructions If your dog doesn’t fetch for a few favorite tricks. There are over 30 easy-to-learn naturally, cut a slit in a tricks available at www.loveyourdog.com. Remember, it tennis ball (a smaller, rub- should always be fun for you and your dog! ber ball if that is too big). Put some treats inside the 1. Shake Hands tennis ball. Show your Start by having your dog dog that there are treats in sit. Say, “shake hands,” and there, and give her one. take his paw with your hand. Then, throw the ball. In the beginning, run with her and Hold his paw and say, “Good get the ball, then give her the treat. Soon you will be able dog!” Let go of his paw. to throw the ball and she will go get it (because she wants Do this a few times every the treat!). Tip: After your dog has fi gured out what he has day. Tip: After a while, say, to do to get a treat, start throwing the ball two times in a “shake hands,” but don’t row without giving him the treat. What you are trying to do take his paw. See if he raises his paw by himself. If not, is give him the treats less and less often so someday keep showing him what to do by saying, “shake hands,” he won’t need the treats in the ball to fetch it. and taking his paw with your hand.

4. High Five 2. Crawl Once your dog is profi cient at shake hands, you can move Start by having your dog lie down with you face to face on to high fi ve. Start by asking your dog to shake, then on the fl oor. Hold a treat just in front of his nose and say, grab her paw, and reward her. Now move your hand higher “come” because he’s moving toward you. If he starts to and higher each time you ask her to shake. Soon she will stand up, say, “No, down...come.” Pull the treat away, just be touching your hand keeping it low, near the ground and say, “Come.” When with her paw, then putting it your dog moves even an inch or two without standing up, back down. That’s the high praise him and say, “Good dog! fi ve! Tip: It can be less Come.” Once he is moving confusing for the dog if one forward on his own, stop paw is used for shake hands saying “come” and replace and the other paw is used it with the word “crawl.” for high fi ve. Tip: Your dog must know “down” and “come” before he can learn this trick.

10 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 5. Circle With your dog facing you, take a treat and lead your DOGGIE dog’s nose to the right and around your body. Let him LODGING follow the treat all the way around behind your back AND and around to the front. Give your dog the treat and DAYCARE praise him. He will be making a complete circle around you. Tip: In the beginning you might have to give your dog several treats while he is going around behind you and when he returns to the front. Practice it several times a day, but only for fi ve minutes or so, two or three times a day.

6. Roll Over What is Dawg Gone It? Start by having your dog lie down on his belly. You Modern, safe and of course can stand over him or kneel beside him. Using a treat, fun… Dawg Gone It is the place to hold it near his nose, and then move it around and behind bring your dog whether leaving town or on vacation. Drop your dog off for him, so that he lies on his side and then rolls over. Tell an hour, a day, or overnight and feel him what a great dog he is! Tip: Only roll your dog on secure in knowing that your pet will be soft surfaces like carpet or grass so he doesn’t hurt his cared for by professional, caring and knowledgeable staff. back. Some dogs don’t like to roll over. It can be a little scary for them to put their belly up. Try it a few times, but if it’s not fun for your dog, Daycare choose another trick. If your dog is a social butterfly and truly loves the company of other dogs then enroll him in Jan Wall is the author of the website, “How to Love Your Dog” (www.loveyourdog.com). Dawg Gone It’s Daycare. In 1985 Jan designed a Humane Education Program to teach kindness and responsibility to children. She developed a lesson series using dogs as the theme. Later, Jan would adapt her Day Lodging Out for a few hours or the day.... Humane Education Program for the internet and create the website, “How to Love Your Dog.” leave your dog with us and customize his activity schedule. In between his fun and frolic he will get some R&R in his private room. If you head Lula over to Santa Overnight Lodging Cruz Hair Design Private rooms provide comfortable accommodations for dogs of all sizes. for a new coif, Personalized care and activity plans you will have the customized just for your dog. pleasure of meeting sweet little Lula. Hours of Operation Mon-Fri 7am-6pm • Sat 9am-5pm Lula is a miniature charcoal Poodle, and her job Sun12pm-4pm for the last 12 years has been to greet everyone who comes through the door. She will sit in front Only Dawgs... of you until she gets a little petting. If she really, really likes you, she will pick up her “baby,” a NOT lonely Dawgs! stuffed toy, and prance around happily with it. And, if you are one of her “besties,” she will sit on your lap while you get your hair cut. 539 Ramona Avenue Lula isn’t just a shop girl though. She’s also a Santa Cruz Hair Design beach girl. She loves to chase a ball, catch a Monterey, CA 93940 711 Carmel Street, Santa Cruz Frisbee, and even ride the waves at the beach! (831) 920-1487 (831) 475-6700 www.dawggoneit.net

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 11 Rescue Me By Carie Broecker

Fufu’s Incredible Journey ufu was found almost hairless and scrounging for food on a beach in Northern Taiwan, when a concerned tourist spotted her. Fufu was frightened andF evasive but finally came to her. The woman could tell the small dog needed medical treatment and took her to a veterinarian, but the woman was about to fly home and wondered what would happen to the little one she named “Fufu.”

Fortunately, a rescue group was contacted. The Taichung Universal Animal Protection Association (TUAPA), located three hours to the south in the city of Taichung, arranged to get Fufu to their animal shelter and continue the flights for TUAPA dogs leaving Taiwan. When Johanna with the medical care she needed. first met this tiny sweet dog, Fufu, she fell in love with her and knew she had to get her to a better place. Fufu was TUAPA is home to nearly 900 dogs at any given time. estimated to be 10 years old and had tested positive for Many of the dogs live their entire lives in the care of the heartworm. At her age, she was not likely to get adopted staff and volunteers who dedicate themselves to giving if she stayed in Taiwan. these dogs a better life than they had on the streets. The lucky ones get adopted to loving Taiwanese families. Johanna reached out to some of the rescue partners in the These are usually the younger, healthy dogs. United States asking for help for Fufu, and Debra Long, a rescue coordinator with several rescue organizations, TUAPA also flies approximately 200 dogs out of Taiwan offered to take Fufu. every year to partner rescue groups in the United States and other western countries. Finding a group willing to take Fufu was only the first step. Next, Johanna needed to find someone flying out of Johanna Quinn, an American native, has been volunteering Taiwan, to the United States. Through Facebook, she was at TUAPA for the past six years. She coordinates most of able to find a dog-lover willing to escort Fufu on her flight

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12 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 to San Francisco to meet up with volunteers who would then take her to a vet clinic in Santa Cruz for her heartworm treatment.

Fufu’s journey began with a three-hour drive to the airport, then a two-hour wait before boarding the plane. Next, she was on an 11-hour fl ight crossing the Pacifi c Ocean to San Francisco, and a 90-minute drive to Santa Cruz.

This was just the journey for one dog. Two hundred dogs and escorts duplicate Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital similar trips throughout each year. TUAPA covers all the costs for the fl ight. The cost is approximately $200 per dog depending upon weight. Now seeing patients in Monterey Fufu’s heartworm treatment was successful, and she was ready for a foster home. Fufu’s name got changed to Lulu and she blossomed in foster care. It was discovered that Lulu absolutely loved big dogs! This 8-pound ball of fl uff— her fur did grow back in nicely—would invite any large dog to play with her with a wiggle and a bow.

Maria Lange, proud mother of two rambunctious chocolate Labradors named Roxie and Abby, met Lulu at an adoption event and had to stand in line to spend time with her. Seven other families had shown up that day to meet Lulu. For one reason or another, none of the other homes were the perfect fi t for Lulu, but Maria was smitten. The next day a volunteer drove to Maria’s home to see how Roxie and Abby got along with Lulu. The doggie chemistry was perfect and Lulu had a new home.

Lulu loves curling up in Nicholas Macy, DVM, DACVS bed with her big sisters, Nathan Miller, DVM, DACVS darting around with Board-certified veterinary surgeons will them in their football be available for consultation and surgery fi eld-sized backyard, every Thursday going on boating trips, from 9am-5pm sunning herself, and swimming in the lake at the Monterey Peninsula Veterinary with her life vest on and Emergency and Specialty Center mom by her side, while • TPLO her big sisters swim • Hip dysplasia circles around her. • Fracture repair • Arthroscopy It was a long journey • Soft tissue surgery for Lulu, but it was well worth it! She thinks this is the life she was born to live. • Neurosurgery • Cancer surgery Taichung Universal Animal Protection Association (TUAPA) is a nonprofi t rescue Call us with any organization located in Taichung, central Taiwan. Established in 1994, they are questions or requests currently headed by eight staff members, one vet, and scores of volunteers. They have their own facilities to house approximately 1,000 dogs. To help, visit 831.475.5400 www.tuapa.org.tw, click on “English” for English translation of web page. www.santacruzveterinaryhospital.com Or email Johanna at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 13 Dog of the Day

Sonja and Melanie: A Perfect Match By Carie Broecker

onja Jackson found out when she was 18 years old that she had retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic disease that would cause her to lose her vision slowlyS over time. At 18, the reality of her situation did not sink in. She went about her life as usual, got married, and found a job that she would stay at for the next 30 years.

It was not until she was in her forties that she started to notice subtle changes in her vision. She compensated by using brighter lights, stronger glasses, a hand magnifier, and then special magnification equipment. In 2004 when the office she worked in was consolidating and moving out of the area, she retired. She would not be able to commute to San Jose where the new office would be located.

Her first year of retirement was Sonja filled out an application with Guide Dogs for the one of adjusting Blind and was interviewed extensively by phone and in and exploring. her home. Her husband got the house ready for the new She took classes family member, adding artificial grass in the back yard, at the Blind new flooring in the house, and all the dog supplies he and Visually could think of. Impaired Center in her Sonja was asked what her dream dog would be like. hometown of Sonja is petite, so she thought a smallish Labrador Pacific Grove, Retriever would be good. She wanted a female. She and became thought a black dog would be nice. And Sonja loves proficient in to walk, so she wanted a dog who could take 60 to braille. She 90-minute walks with her daily. And of course, all that also learned to being said, Sonja added that any dog would be just fine. maneuver with a white cane. When Sonja met Melanie, it was love at first sight. A year later when recalling their first meeting, Sonja In using the cane, she felt more visible as a “disabled still gets choked up. Melanie was perfection. She was person.” The cane was helpful, but she started thinking everything Sonja had dreamed of. about getting a guide dog. Sonja loved dogs. She had a dog as a child, but never as an adult. Sonja and Melanie have been together for just over a year now. Melanie is 3 years old and excels as a guide

14 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 dog. Melanie has brought so much joy and companionship to Sonja’s life. Sonja has always loved to walk, and having Melanie by her side gives her the confidence to walk all over town, and gives her the independence she relishes and the ability to more safely enjoy the outdoors. Sonja is trying new routes as often as possible, often navigating her way by the sound of the ocean and recognizing familiar large landmarks. If she gets turned around, she stays calm so Melanie doesn’t get nervous and usually just keeps walking until she gets her bearings. Calling someone to come get her would not work because she would not be able to tell them where she is!

Although Sonja is the one leading them on their route, giving Melanie commands, Melanie looks out for Sonja’s safety. Already, Melanie has diverted disaster twice while out on her walks with Sonja.

The first time was when an electric car pulled out in front of Sonja. Sonja didn’t hear the car, so she gave Melanie the command to move forward. Melanie saw the car and stopped on a dime.

The second time was when a seemingly parked van was unloading in a commercial zone. Melanie and Sonja were maneuvering their way around the van when all of Shampooch™ a sudden the van started backing up, not seeing the two behind it. Melanie backed Concentrated liquid Shampoo up very quickly, bringing Sonja with her and preventing a horrible accident. Shampooch™ For a vision-impaired person, just taking a walk can be a dangerous undertaking. Waggin’ Tail Of course, Melanie helps keeps Sonja safe, but distractions can put them in a A Natural Pest Repellant. precarious situation. These might include people petting Melanie, dogs on or off Shampooch™ leash greeting Melanie, and people striking up conversations with Sonja while she PAW-sitivly Healing Salve is concentrating on listening for cars. All Purpose First Aid Shampooch™ Melanie is devoted to Sonja, and eager to please her, and displays body Moisturizing Massage language as if to say, “I’m sorry” if she Goat Milk Soap Bar all natural accidentally runs Sonja into a bush safe for skin & fur or other obstacle without guiding her made in small batches for freshness people tested, animal approved around it. She takes her job seriously.

When Melanie’s harness comes off she is “off duty.” When she is not working, she loves chewing on her nylabone, playing with her two kitties, running in the backyard, and playing with her toys. What a dog!

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization located in San Rafael, California that provides enhanced mobility to qualified individuals through partnership with dogs whose unique skills are developed and nurtured by dedicated volunteers and a professional staff. For more information about Guide Dogs for the Blind, to help, or to apply for a guide dog, visit www.guidedogs.com.

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 15 Central Coast Dog Walks

The path will open out onto Seascape Beach. Long and flat, Seascape Beach Walk without any rocks or tide pools, the beach looks like Southern By Whitney Wilde California. Seascape is a small section of an 18-mile beach, ike a faceted jewel, there is more than one side to running from New Brighton State Beach in Capitola to the sparkling Seascape. Whether you and your pooch are Pajaro River near Moss Landing. Seascape (a privately-owned looking for upscale shopping and dining or a walk on the beach) is surrounded by state beaches where dogs are allowed L on-leash, though you’ll see plenty of off-leash dogs whose vigilant beach, Seascape has it all. This is a magical beach where there is frequently a pod of dolphins frolicking just offshore, and I envy guardians hope to avoid the $280 ticket (first offense). the many surfers as the dolphins play through their wave sets. Turn right on the beach and you will quickly reach Seacliff State Above the beach, on the cliff-top path, you feel at the edge of the Beach with the sunken cement ship. I like to go to the left where world, waiting to see the mythical “green flash” as the sun dips there are fewer folks and less chance of getting a ticket if you into the sea every evening. are off-leash.

This is an absolutely stunning sunset stroll for you and your There is so much to enjoy here: watching the surfers pay homage pooch starting at Seascape Park, a county park at the south end to the wave gods, scanning the horizon for the seasonal migration of Seascape Resort that is visited regularly by local pooches and of whales, and looking for the resident pod of dolphins as they their people. The park can be a great quick walk if you just take dance along the waves. There aren’t many seashells, and almost the perimeter trail (about a half mile total), but take the trail no sea glass, but there is an area where sand dollars wash up. along the cliff for an astounding view and frequent benches, There is a gentle slope into the water, but be aware of the rip many of which are interesting memorials. This trail stays on the tides when letting your clifftop until you reach the modernist whale sculpture, a good pooch play in the water. place to turn back if you don’t have much time. To return to the park, If you want to get onto the beach, continue as this path turns to the retrace your steps. right and descends, go left at the small creek, and continue down to Seascape today has the beach. Look out for the golf cart that shuttles hotel guests. much to offer pooches

16 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 and their people, and you would never guess at its history. In the late 1800s, the beach was home to a thriving Chinese fi shing community. Aptos Indians camped on the beach while working the local fi elds, and it was the landing pad for the fi rst high-altitude aircraft fl ights in history. John J. Montgomery invented a machine to extract gold from beach sand in order to fi nance building Aptos Village. Only 40 years ago, Seascape was mostly farm fi elds or ranches raising cattle and thoroughbred horses. Aptos Seascape Corporation bought a 500-acre ranch and the Aptos Beach Golf Course in the 1960s and renamed this area “Seascape.”

The three ways to get onto Seascape Beach are: • Seascape Park and the cliff-top path in the resort. This path has awesome views and is a safe place to walk at night. • A path at the beginning of the resort, to the right of the parking garage, past Sanderlings Restaurant and down to the beach. • On Sumner Avenue, just south of Seascape Boulevard you will see a train trestle on the ocean side of the street. There is a dirt path that winds down to the beach and is the quickest way to get onto the beach.

Directions: Take Highway 1 to the Larkin Valley/San Andreas Road exit, head west toward the ocean. Go ½ mile and turn right onto Seascape Boulevard. Seascape Resort is at the end, go left on Seascape Resort Drive to get to Seascape Park.

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 17 by Scott Broecker

or well over 100 years, moviemakers have the way for the future generations of Rin Tin Tins, understood the emotional benefi t of including Lassies, and Benjis. Blair plays the heroic dog when man’s best friend on the silver screen. From he searches for, fi nds, and fi nally rescues the family’s Fthe fi rst fi lm to feature a canine, to the latest YouTube kidnapped baby. The fi lm became so popular that two sensation, nothing stirs your emotions and captures shot-by-shot remakes had to be made to compensate your heart like a dog on fi lm. for the fi rst two negatives wearing out.

Whether we’re watching Toto running from the Capitalizing on this popularity, other fi lmmakers wicked witch, or Old Yeller defending his family followed with stories that included dogs. When a canine from a rabid wolf, we immediately become attached was cast as Charlie Chaplin’s costar in the fi lm A Dog’s to seeing these dogs make it through their predica- Life, it became a huge success as well as Chaplin’s ments, hopefully, unscathed. fi rst million-dollar fi lm. During the 20s, Rin Tin Tin’s popularity was largely credited with saving the studio, In 1905 a Collie named Blair popularized the name Warner Brothers, from bankruptcy. “Rover” when he starred in Rescued by Rover (available to watch on YouTube.) Considered to be the fi rst of a Fortunately, most of these classics are still preserved new genre of fi lms, the fi lm and its canine star paved and available to watch.

• A real-life stray himself, Higgins, the • Begining in the 1920s, the Weatherwax Dogs on Film original Benji, was rescued from the family trained many of the dogs that Burbank Animal Shelter and made guest went on to stardom, including Asta, Fun Facts appearances on many 1960s sitcoms Toto, Old Yeller, Lassie, and others. before his breakout movie in the 70s. • An acronym for “picture animal top star • When Terry, the Cairn Terrier played of the year,” the Patsy awards were • The American Humane Association is Toto in the Wizard of Oz, he was given out to animal stars and their responsible for the disclaimer at the end already a veteran on the set, having trainers for more than 30 years, but of many fi lms and television programs, been in a half dozen other fi lms with sadly ended in 1986 due to lack stating “no animals were harmed.”® such stars as Shirley Temple, Mickey of funding. Rooney, and Spencer Tracy. • Rescued by an American serviceman • Only three dogs have been honored at the end of World War I, Rin Tin Tin with stars on the Hollywood Walk of became one of the earliest canine Fame: Strongheart, Rin Tin Tin & Lassie. celebrities.

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1905 Blair, the fi rst offi cial canine fi lm star, plays the hero Rescuedin by Rover.

1918 Charlie Chaplin’s co-star, Scraps, is the heroine in A Dog’s Life. This hilarious silent is both written and directed by Chaplin.

1925 German Shepherd, Strongheart, gets fi rst top billing in the fi lm adaptation of White Fang.

1928 Rin Tin Tin stars in his fi rst “barky” (talkie) after many years in silent fi lms.

1930 The fi rst Pete, the pup, joinsOur Gang comedies (later known as the Little Rascals when they ran on television).

1939 Having already appeared in six other feature fi lms, Terry, the Cairn Terrier, plays the unforgettable role of Toto in MGM’s blockbuster the Wizard of Oz.

1943 The novel Lassie Comes Home is made into a feature fi lm with Pal making his fi lm debut as the original Lassie.

1954 Lassie joins the new medium of television and becomes a regular series.

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coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 19 1963 Lassie’s Great Adventure with Jon Provost brings Lassie into the world of colored film. ANIMAL 1974 Benji, a stray, befriends two young kids, tracking them down after they HOSPITAL are kidnapped. Benji is rewarded with a lifelong long home. Seven other AT MID VALLEY, CARMEL Benji films were made. The most recent came out in 2004. Providing the highest quality medical 1989 and surgical service for dogs and cats K-9 and Turner & Hooch are two movies about crime-solving duos and DIAGNOSTIC • TRAUMA/EMERGENCY their misadventures. The latter was filmed locally in Pacific Grove and SURGERY • DIGITAL X-RAY • ULTRASOUND Moss Landing. IN HOUSE LABORATORY WE HAVE A NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART 1992 THERAPEUTIC CLASS IV LASER A rapidly growing Saint Bernard puppy helps for treatment ofinammatory issues choose his name when he barks along to and various sources of pain Beethoven’s Fifth. Beethoven was so popular, it was followed by five sequels. ASK ABOUT OUR DISCOUNTED ROUTINE DENTAL SPECIAL 1993 Homeward Bound is a well done remake of the original Incredible Journey.

1995 In Far From Home, a boy and his yellow Labrador learn to survive as they struggle to cross the rugged coastal mountains after being shipwrecked.

1997 In Air Bud, a discouraged young boy befriends a stray Golden Retriever and is uplifted by the dog’s amazing ability to play basketball.

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coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 21 Signs of Canine Wellness Osteoarthritis At a young age, the signs of osteoarthritis may be acute joint pain and lameness. However, OA is generally diagnosed later in life when its chronic signs become more signifi cant. Many guardians fi rst notice that their dog seems stiff after vigorous Arthritis Prevention activity, or when they fi rst get up after resting for a long time. Some dogs may be reluctant to jump into the car, go and Treatment up or down stairs, or may lag behind on walks. Dogs with By Dr. Annette Richmond OA often seek warm, soft, and comfortable surfaces.

Diagnosing Osteoarthritis rthritis itself is a broad term that includes many After taking a thorough history from the caretaker, a

different disorders and is as common in dogs as veterinarian performs a thorough physical and orthopedic Photo Courtesy of Surf City USA Ait is in humans. Osteoarthritis is just one type of examination: palpating the joints and muscles, testing arthritis, and it is the most common form found in dogs. the range of motion, and noting any muscle atrophy. Radiographs help reveal the severity of the disorder, and What is Canine Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) affects an estimated 20 percent of dogs in the U.S. Also known as degenerative joint disease, OA is the most common cause of lameness in dogs. It is we a slowly progressive disease involving the breakdown of know the cartilage in a joint. Cartilage is a tissue that covers the bone surfaces that contact each other. It provides they’re lubrication and shock-absorption for the joint, and prevents bone-on-bone contact, allowing frictionless, family pain-free movement. Anything that causes abnormal forces within the joint can concentrate extra load on the cartilage, damaging this cartilage. As the bone erodes, new bone formation, called osteophytes (bone spurs) may Leading Edge Technologies and Treatments occur, leading to the pain and infl ammation of OA. laser surgery • compassionate care • competitive prices Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the hip joint. One study identifi ed hip OA in 30 percent of German Animal Health Center Shepherds. Following the hips in frequency are the 1261 B South Main Street • Salinas shoulders, the knees, and lastly the elbows. 831-422-7387 • Open Daily www.animalhealthcentersalinas.com

22 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 arthrocentesis (sampling the joint fluid) may be required Hydrotherapy: Exercise in a low-impact environment, to help in the diagnosis. Other imaging techniques walking on an underwater treadmill or swimming, which like a CT scan or MRI may provide the best imaging decreases pain and increases muscle mass with little or no of the joint. stress on the joints.

Prevention and Treatment of Osteoarthritis Physical rehabilitation: Treat with laser therapy, The goals of treatment are to eliminate the underlying acupuncture, electrostimulation, massage, Reiki, and cause of the arthritis. Treatment may include surgery to chiropractic work to decrease inflammation and pain. correct or stabilize an abnormal joint, to reduce pain and Lifestyle changes: Use a ramp or step to help animals inflammation, to improve joint function, and to slow the in and out of the car or up and down from furniture. arthritic process. The following treatments are also used to help prevent the onset of OA and can be started at any Anti-inflammatories: Supplement with Boswellia, time during a dog’s life, especially if the dog is genetically bromelain, MSM, Yucca, and many more. predisposed to this disorder. Joint support: Supplement with glucosamine and Weight: Keep dogs lean; obese dogs should be put on a chondroitin. Injections of hyaluronic acid can improve strict diet. health of the joint.

Nutrition: Feed a high-quality diet of easily digestible Nutritional supplements: Feed omega-3 fatty acids, and proteins and no grains to ensure muscle development and vitamins C and E to decrease inflammation. to decrease inflammation in the joints. Pharmaceutical agents are available, but have not been Exercise modification: Maintain a consistent and added to the list as they can cause severe adverse effects moderate exercise program to improve muscle mass and on organs, both short and long term. range of motion, and to promote healthy cartilage.

At Natural Veterinary Therapy, Dr. Annette Richmond treats many musculoskeletal and neurological disorders including osteoarthritis.The practice features an underwater treadmill for both walking and swim therapy and a full physical rehabilitation therapy room. Dr. Richmond is both a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. Within Dr. Richmond’s practice, Holly Heimer is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant and Rachel Ray is a Certified Massage Therapist who also practices Reiki. Call 655-0501 for an appointment to help your canine with any musculoskeletal or neurologic disorders.

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 23 By Pam Bonsper Photo courtesy of Library of Congress Photo courtesy of Lincoln National Home Historic Site

f Abraham Lincoln a new suit, was said to have I were alive today, he would jumped off his horse and saved a undoubtedly be at one of the pig from a mucky slough. While animal rescue projects wearing in the White House, Abe heard a t-shirt and helping out with three orphaned kittens meowing adoptions. Perhaps he’d be head- in the telegraph hut and found ing up an agency…or maybe even homes for them. My favorite: signing federal animal rights he issued “an order of reprieve,” legislation. Abe was a true animal which spared the Thanksgiving lover and advocate who preached turkey from the roasting pan against animal cruelty. because his son, Tad, had befriended the turkey and named him Tom. In the 1800s, not many people carried extra leashes and dog Although Abe looked out for biscuits in their saddlebags. many animals, his most diffi cult However, while on the judicial advocacy involved his own circuit in Illinois, Abe, wearing beloved dog, Fido.

24 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 Fido, meaning “faithful” in Latin, was a large dog with was often seen following Abe through town, helping fl oppy ears and a rough, yellowish coat—probably a with errands by carrying a package in his mouth. Waiting shepherd/retriever mix. It is not known how Abe acquired outside Billy the Barber’s while Abe had a haircut, he’d Fido, but it is known that Fido lived up to his name. The entertain walkers-by while chasing his tail. Lincolns lived in Springfi eld, Illinois when they got Fido (it is believed he was born in 1855). The friendly pooch Fido loved people and loved being treated as he thought a dog should be: full run of the house and “Lincoln enjoyed watching his younger dinner scraps. I wouldn’t be surprised if Abe offered Fido one of his favorites—warm apple sons, Willie and Tad, romp through pie—right from the table. the back yard with [their dog] Fido while Robert studied in his room and Fido had lived with the Lincolns for fi ve years when Mr. Lincoln became President Lincoln. Mrs. Lincoln sewed and tatted.” Needing to move his family to Washington to - Joseph E. Suppiger live in the White House, Lincoln was faced with the agonizing choice of whether or not Photo courtesy of Lincoln National Home Historic Site

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 25 to take their faithful pet. Abe decided to put Fido first in Leaving for the capital, the Lincolns had the assurance making his decision. that Fido would be spoiled, loved and cared for. They

also had something else. Thunder and all loud sounds sent Fido scampering to the parlor to hide under the sofa. Abe’s presidential Before leaving for their new home, Abe’s sons asked victory had been celebrated with booming cannons and for a picture of Fido. Even though photography was firecrackers, and Fido had been terrified. A long and new and it was not customary to have photos of your loud train ride to the capital and brass band parades pets, the boys took Fido to F.W. Ingmire’s studio, at the White House would be too much; Abe decided which was across from their father’s Springfield law to leave Fido with long-time friends, the Rolls family, office. A flowered rug was placed over a washstand who had young boys who loved Fido. The new and the first photograph of a presidential pet was taken. president also left strict instructions: It was proudly displayed in the White House.

1. He shall be an indoor dog and given treats For Fido, Abe did something special. He left the 2. Never leave him tied up custom-made, 7-foot mahogany horsehair sofa that 3. Let him in the house whenever he scratches Fido loved to lie on (and hide under) with the Rolls 4. Never scold him for muddy or dusty paws family. Fittingly, Fido would continue to be treated like 5. Allow him in the dining room during meals and royalty. In 1863, Abe’s barber wrote a reassuring letter be sure to give him tablescraps to the Lincolns, “Tell Taddy that his dog is alive and Photo courtesy of Library of Congress

26 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 doing well. He stays mostly at John E. Rolls’ with his boys who are about the size now that Tad and Willy were when they left for Washington.”

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Rin Tin Tin – The Life and the Legend Books Worth Barking About By Susan Orlean 2011, Simon and Schuster, 324 pgs., $26.99 Everyday Dogs: A Perpetual Calendar for Birthdays and A litter of German Shepherd puppies is found by Other Notable Dates a young American soldier amidst the carnage of By Mary Scott and Susan Snyder World War I. This is the inspiring true story of Rin 2011, Heyday Books, 152 pgs., Tin Tin, told by Susan Orlean (The Orchid Thief). $14.95 From silent film star to a television show during the 50s, to Rinty’s present-day descendants, the story of this Everyday Dogs: A Perpetual Calendar immortal canine and those he touched is unforgettable. for Birthdays and Other Notable Dates celebrates the powerful connection between people and their Protect and Serve canine companions through images and literary quotes. By Maria Larsen The images are of ordinary and extraordinary people and their 2011, Hands on Publishing, 163 pgs., $9.99 pooches at home, in the wild, on the farm, atop a Yosemite Retired police officer and award-winning author waterfall, and occasionally even in a formal photo studio. Maria Larsen tells a new, captivating tale about One shot depicts media tycoon William Randolph Hearst sitting the unbreakable bond between a female K-9 with his dachshund, Helen, by an elegant fountain at his castle handler and her dog. in San Simeon, California. A few images show 1906 San Francisco Come on a ride-along with Officer Angela Howland earthquake victims in their makeshift tent cities, family dogs in tow. and her black shepherd partner Radar (aka Ray). Feel the thrill, Accompanying the images are literary tributes and warm, often frustration and grief police officers go through at work and in humorous and insightful observations and quirky quotes about their personal lives. Nobody can hide from Ray’s superior nose. the human-canine relationship by letter writers, journal keepers This is a must-read crime thriller for dog enthusiasts. and famed scribes.

Dogs at Work Stamps Issued In today’s world, dogs are more than just best friends — frequently, they’re also superb coworkers. On January 20, 2012 in Merrifield, VA, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the enduring partnership between dogs and people with the Amazing 14-Year-Old Surf Pup Dogs at Work issuance. This set of four stamps depicts four Veteran canine surfer, Buddy, having just taken his fifth title hard-working canines: a guide dog assisting a woman who as winner of the Sixth Annual Helen Woodward Surf Dog is blind, a tracking dog on the trail of a scent, a therapy dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, California, also became the first visiting an elderly woman in her home, and a search and inductee into the newly established Surf Dog Hall of Fame. rescue dog standing in a field. The Dogs at Work stamps are Congratulations to Buddy and his dad, Bruce. being issued at the two-ounce rate.

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San Diego With such perfect weather year round in San Diego, finding By Carie Broecker pet-friendly outdoor dining is easy. Some favorites are Shades Oceanfront Bistro in Ocean Beach, Café 1134 in Coronado, an Diego is an awesome place to visit with your dogs. or The Wine Pub on Shelter Drive. There are numerous off-leash beaches, hiking trails, a S1200-acre park, and islands to explore. You’ve found your place to stay, and grabbed a bite to eat— now what to do? In addition to all the recreational activities you can enjoy with your pooch, San Diego and the surrounding communities have You can either drive or take the ferry to Coronado an abundance of pet-friendly cafés, many of them right on the 1 Island. The dog beach is located at the most northern oceanfront, and pet-friendly hotels with all the amenities. end of the beach on Ocean Boulevard near Sunset Park. It is a deep, white sand beach with beautiful views in all directions. If you are planning to do some tent camping or hook up your You will have to park a ways from the beach and keep your dogs RV, Campland on the Bay is a great choice. It includes bay- on leash until you get to the beach, but Coronado Dog Beach is front sites and is centrally located on Pacific Beach Drive. definitely worth the extra walk to get there. Most of the hotel chains allow dogs (Sheraton, Marriott, You and your dogs will also want to go to Dog Beach in DoubleTree), and there are also many nice, lesser-known hotels Ocean Beach. Locals refer to this as the “original” Dog like the Ocean Villa Inn in Ocean Beach or Hotel Palomar 2 Beach. The beach is located at the end of Voltaire Street at the downtown. If you want to treat your dog to something special, mouth of the San Diego River, which flows into the bay. There

30 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 is a big, free parking lot with easy access to the beach. Your Balboa Park is a wonderful place to explore with your dog can run, swim, and dig to his heart’s content. You can also 6 dog. Your dog must be on leash while enjoying the both walk along the sandy banks of the river quite a ways or walking trails in the park, but there are two fabulous off-leash even take a dip in the fresh water, which makes this beach areas to enjoy. The first is Nate’s Point on Balboa Drive at very special. El Prado. It is over two acres of lush green grass and trees. This is a popular park with the locals. The entrance to the other The third “don’t miss” beach is Del Mar’s Dog Beach off-leash park is near Alabama Street and Morley Field Drive. also called North Beach, which is located just north 3 This park also has an immense grassy field and lots of small of San Diego. The beach is north of 29th Street and stretches trees. It is near the start of the Florida Canyon Nature Trails, nearly one-half mile to the border of Solana Beach. This beach which provide five miles of leashed hiking for you includes a stretch of coastal bluff. Be sure to check with local and your dogs. authorities regarding leash laws. This article barely scratches the surface of all San Diego has You will also want to check out Fiesta Island in Mission to offer, but hopefully it has piqued your interest. Have a great Bay just off of East Mission Bay Drive. There are no 4 time in San Diego, and tell them Coastal Canine sent you! leash laws on Fiesta Island. The island is about five miles in perimeter. You will see lots of locals and tourists fishing and enjoying watercrafts on the island. Your destination with your pooches is going to be to the large fenced-in open space, which you won’t miss while driving around the island. There’s lots of parking, green grass, trees, the beach, the bay, and a view of Sea World. Dogs love romping here!

The Cabrillo National Monument is located at the 5 southern tip of the Point Loma Peninsula. The Cabrillo Tide Pools Trail in the National Monument is an easy half-mile coastal hike. Dogs must be on leash on the trail to the tide pools, but it’s ok for them to romp around unleashed at the tide pools. The Tide Pools Trail is actually the only area in the

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coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 31 volunteering at a veterinary hospital. The dogs that really Motiv K9 called to Becky’s heart were the obese dogs, dogs with osteoarthritis and the geriatric dogs. Becky always felt that Fitness Therapy - these were the dogs she could help and wanted to help. It was back then, as a teenager, that Becky fi rst had the vision Becky Lewis of one day having a facility to assist dogs with weight and By Carie Broecker mobility issues. She thought it might be like a “fat farm” for dogs. That was long before canine rehabilitation was even recognized as a fi eld in the United States. Becky understood early on that so much of what she was seeing was preventable with education, and manageable or reversible with physical rehabilitation. She was defi nitely a woman ahead of her time.

In the early 90s, Becky attended the fi rst Forum for Animal Rehabilitation in Corvallis, Oregon. There were 300 animal-care professionals from all over the world at the gathering, but it would be another decade before anyone in the United States would become certifi ed in Photo courtesyHanzelka of Sharon canine rehabilitation. ecky Lewis has been a veterinary technician for over 30 years. In 2003 she became one of the The University of Tennessee offered the fi rst program for Bfi rst 32 people in the United States to receive her professionals to become certifi ed as Canine Rehabilitation certifi cation in canine rehabilitation. Practitioners. Becky was in the fi rst class of students to successfully complete the program. To enroll, one had to Dogs, cats and horses were always a part of Becky’s life. either be in the veterinary medicine fi eld or be a human Her parents adopted a black Belgian Shepherd named physical therapist. It was a rigorous course with intensive Blackie, right before Becky was born. Becky says Blackie case studies, written work, and 40 hours observing human practically raised her! They were together all the time and physical therapists on the job. Canine rehabilitation had slept together every night. its roots in human physical rehabilitation, with methods being modifi ed to serve our four-legged friends. For as long as Becky can remember, she knew she wanted to work with animals. In high school, she started To complete her case studies, Becky needed to start

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coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 33 Preparing for a Disaster By Beth Brookhouser

he SPCA for Monterey County was the very first animal welfare agency in the United States to partner with the American Red Cross and shelter petsT adjacent to human evacuation shelters during disasters. Photo courtesyCounty of SPCA Monterey A little planning and awareness before a disaster occurs can prevent tragedies afterwards. Ideally, you should prepare to care for yourself and your family (including Disaster KIT CHECKLIST your pets and livestock) for a minimum of 72 hours and • Basic pet first aid items. preferably at least seven days after a disaster occurs. • Any needed medications. • Pet food and water. The following recommendations are based on the SPCA • Halters and lead ropes for livestock; leashes and for Monterey County’s experiences assisting animal collars for pets; pet carriers and spare I.D. tags for guardians during and after fires, floods, hurricanes, dogs and cats. and earthquakes. • “Evacsacs” or pillow cases for cats or small pets such as rabbits. 1. If you are given an order to evacuate, take your pets • Pet food and water bowls, manual can openers and and livestock with you. plastic pet food can lids. 2. If you need to leave your pets behind for any reason, • Copies of current vaccination certificates, licensing, contact your local animal control. and microchip information, veterinarian’s contact info, contact info for your local shelter. 3. Be prepared for no electricity or phone service for • Recent, full-body, color photos of your pets with at least 72 hours to one week. Police and emergency you in the picture in the event they are lost or services may be severely limited. separated from you. 4. Keep your pet’s vaccinations current and always keep a collar and tags on your pets. Microchip your pets. Planning ahead for disasters can save lives and make a very stressful situation less severe. For more information 5. Create a disaster preparedness kit for your pets and visit www.spcamc.org/disaster-preparedness.html. Call livestock. A complete list of suggested items is available 831-373-2631 to schedule a Disaster Preparedness at www.spcamc.org/disaster-checklist.html. Presentation.

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Happy wags! Today, after a run on the beach, we took my sandy paws to the patio at Sanderlings Restaurant in Seascape Resort so my 2-legged friends could munch some brunch. A spectacular view of Monterey Bay stretches out and there is plenty for me to watch: squirrels performing aerial acrobatics in the distant trees, seagulls soaring, and plenty of pooches pass us on their way to the beach. My pet people miss all this excitement and are focused only on the menu, drinks and food. My “peeps” love to relax here on the patio while they enjoy a mimosa (from the full bar) and the staff instinctively knows that, after a salty run on the beach, a pooch would like a nice bowl of fresh water. Spring and autumn are the best times for brunch, unless you wait for the fog to burn off around noon during summer. All year, no matter the weather temp, we keep toasty warm under the patio heaters. The weekend brunch menu includes Portabella frittata, fresh salmon benedict, a breakfast pizza with smoked salmon and crème fraiche… my people rave about it and lick their plates clean, leaving nothing to share with me. The lunch menu offers a burger, a Reuben, yummy- smelling clam chowder, and seared shrimp pasta with lemon-parmesan cheese. There are also some really interesting salads - pairing poached pears, blue cheese and candied walnuts over mixed greens… or a salad of roasted golden beets, goat cheese over arugala and endive. During the summer, we go to Sanderlings to watch the sun set into the ocean and enjoy a dinner of seafood from sustainable sources: calamari, lobster thermidor, scallops, halibut, California seabass, and seared ahi. They also offer steak, lamb, rosemary-garlic chicken and vegetarian lasagna. Sometimes, we go to Sanderlings just for the desserts. My two-legged friends have a hard time choosing between a walnut brownie sundae, a Meyer lemon tart, crème brulee, or a caramelized banana split. Their solution: invite some of my puppy pals and their people to share the desserts to have a taste of each. I give Sanderlings four paws: one for the speed they brought me a water bowl, one for the awesome view, and two paws for how happy it made my two-legged friends. Check the Sanderlings’ website for $6.95 weekday lunch specials and neighbor nights specials. Woof, Woof! Rover

coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 35 Tributes “Dogs are miracles with paws.” Fenway (Fenners) we hope ~ Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy we made you as happy as you made us. Your unconditional love made us a family. We miss you every day and we love you, always. Morgan - so treasured by Pat for ~ Kate & Ben over 17 years. Your happy spirit and twinkly eyes touched our hearts. You are together again.

If I had a flower for every ~ The Volunteers of POMDR moment of happiness you gave me Fergie, I could give bouquets to the world. I love you forever, my sweet Fergie.

~ Fergie’s mum and dad, Gabe - such a big, gentle soul. Marc and Sarah Jane Jolley You will always be our angel. We miss you so much.

~ Sarah and Lew Adams Bukka, you opened many hearts. You lived a good, albeit short, life. Bukka was so much more than his illness. He was pure light.

~ Richard, Wendi, and Delta Newman

Keola’s life was filled with happiness and adventure. I miss him but treasure the memories. Wherever he is, he’ll always be my bro.

~Sandy Ettinger We invite you to submit your tribute of 20 words or less for your beloved canine that has crossed over. Digital submissions only please. 800x800 pixels or larger. Tributes and photos will be published as space permits. There is no guarantee that all submissions will be printed. Please email your tribute and photo to [email protected].

36 coastalcaninemag.com • WINTER 2012 For the Dogs

Al and Lynn Frischmann By Kelly Luker

urricane Katrina changed countless people’s lives, mostly for the worse. ButH for two people, Lynn and Al Frischmann of Los Gatos, California, the experience inspired them to help save over 3,500 dogs and counting. In the six years since that tragedy, they’ve also racked up about a quarter-million miles on the road.

Th e couple lived in Wisconsin when Katrina hit. Lynn off ered to help Animals United, one of the many rescue organizations that rushed in to evacuate animals from the hurricane-battered areas of Louisiana. Th e horrors she witnessed there changed her forever. “Katrina made me assess my life and what I wanted to do with it,” said Lynn. She left a career as an EMT and ambulance driver to devote herself full time to transporting animals to safety. Al also threw himself into the work. A retired trucker, he was perfect for that volunteer role.

Disasters are not the only situations that require transport help. Lynn said they have deployed 16 times since Katrina to help the Humane Society of the United States and Animal Nation rescue dogs from not only fl oods and fi res, but from hoarders, puppy mills, and dogfi ghting rings. Additionally, Al helps build temporary shelters for the animals. Victims of hoarders and dogfi ghting must stay somewhere until the cases are adjudicated, a legal process that could take months.

Much of the couple’s day-to-day volunteer work is heading up the Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) Lifelink Dog Transportation Program. Th e Program focuses on transporting dogs from overfl owing shelters to rescue groups with vacancies. Th ey once transported 93 dogs at one time up to Washington from various shelters on the Central Coast. “Th e biggest challenge is fi nding a place to stop in order to feed, water and exercise so many animals,” Al said. For assistance, they usually coordinate with volunteers along the way.

Th e biggest lesson they have learned from all those hours and miles they have devoted? “Spay and neuter is not an option,” said Lynn. “It is the only way to solve the pet overpopulation problem.”

To donate to the Lifelink Program visit www.animalfriendsrescue.org.

Kelly Luker owns Little Pup Lodge (www.littlepuplodge.com), a cage-free boarding facility designed exclusively for small dogs. She has written for Runner’s World, Salon.com and various alternative weeklies.

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Our services include: Watercolor Medicine Surgery PamPam JacksonJackson Dog Portraits Dentistry by Constance Chandlee Acupuncture Spinal Adjusting Physical Therapy & DogDog TrainingTraining Rehabilitation Preventative Medicine $250 Behavioral Counseling 30+ years Experience Individual Nutritional Programs Training over 9,000 Dogs The FOWAS Second Chance for 15” x 23” Medically Supervised Boarding Fund helps pay for medical care House Call Acupuncture Sandy Benzor Loving and respectful for sick and injured animals at Treatments Canine Training the Watsonville Animal Shelter. House Call Euthanasia training WITHOUT treats. Donations are appreciated. Specialist Guaranteed Results Learn how you can help the Providing expert, compassionate veterinary medical animals in our community. 831-464-9477 services to support the comfort and health of your pet. Strengthening the 831-679-2560 www.fowas.org • 831-475-2432 [email protected] www.toroparkvet.com Human-Canine Bond www.pamjacksondogtraining.comwww.pamjacksondogtraining.com www.pawzitivelyk9.com 831-262-Wolves (9658) TR Little Pup Lodge AI LC Cage-Free Boarding NING, L exclusively for small dogs

• constant human companionship • safe & serene Cageless Dogcare environment Your dog will enjoy frolicking with furry friends Lauren Dubin • limited on two acres overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. vacancies

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Dr. Jeff Hogans, DVM • comprehensive physical

>

c exams

B Dr. Loly Hogans, DVM

www.d-dogagility.comO • puppy and kitten

B Dee Hutton Our new addition will feature: vaccine packages

831-706-7540 ND H R ROU CLASS [email protected] YEA ES • canine luxury suites and • adult and senior pet care

bedience • Agility • Rally • Conformation | feline condos • house call services O > www.montereybaydog.org • canine fitness therapy • weight loss program 831-476-4854 • full grooming • full in-house laboratory STONE’S | • improved parking for diagnostic testing B PET SHOP • spay/neuter packages

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