From the Press-Enterprise (Inland Empire, CA):
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Some good news on the pet-adoption front:
The Ramona Humane Society held its annual Oktoberfest and the shelter issued 3,000 free spay/neuter vouchers as well as discount coupons for vaccinations and implanting microchips. Shelter officials were happy to report 151 dogs, 48 cats, two red-eared slider turtles and one rabbit found new homes.
A tiny Chihuahua, born without front legs, was rescued from a backyard breeder who was taking her to be euthanized. The rescuer brought her to the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center. The dog, named Bunny by shelter employees, received a set of wheels and was able to scoot around like a four-legged dog.
"The breeder had two puppies with disabilities," said Denise Perry, the society's executive director. "He had euthanized one. Bunny was to be next but a gentleman took her and brought her to us."
An older dog turned in to the San Bernardino City Shelter also found a new home in Washington state when his photo was seen on a volunteer's MySpace page. The 15-year-old Chihuahua was turned into the shelter after his owner passed away.
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Riverside County Animal Control confiscated 21 dogs from the Anza property of Dave Maguire. According to animal control's Public Information Chief John Welsh, Maguire did not have a valid kennel permit. Two of the dogs appeared to have been neglected and required veterinary care.
A heart-wrenching case of abuse faced animal control officer Barry Shangraw of Animal Friends of the Valleys when he picked up a German shepherd in Wildomar after receiving a call from a homeowner. The dog's collar was embedded about one inch into its neck and required immediate veterinary care. He has been turned over to a breed rescue group and will hopefully find a forever home as soon as he recovers.
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Reader Barb Glover was concerned about leaving her dog while traveling over the holidays, so she submitted a question to our dog behaviorist Rick Belmonte.
According to Belmonte, owners frequently solve all their dogs' problems so the dog never learns to work it out for itself.
He offers several helpful tips on how to help your dog learn to deal with stress without your intervention on our Pet Talk blog.
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If you have a question about your dog's behavior, or any other question, e-mail us at
pets@pe.com.
THIS WEEk'S FACE YOU COULD LOVE
You may not be able to spell his breed but because he comes with his own wardrobe how can you resist?
Snoopy is a 6 ½ year old Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican hairless) and Chihuahua mix who was turned in because his owner became disabled and could no longer care for him.
He comes with a wardrobe of shirts, sweatshirts and jackets for all weather and he loves people. He's neutered and has had all his shots. He just needs a lap to sit on. To adopt this cute guy, contact Pet Haven Rescue in Murrieta at 951-698-0940.