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ANIMAL RADIO | June 18, 2004
a not-for-profit monthly newsletter
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In this issue:

* WHAT DOGS NEED TO BE HAPPY
* CATS ON DUTY WITH NATO
* ROMANCE ENDS WHEN THE FUR BEGINS
* ANIMAL YEARS VS. HUMAN YEARS - THE TRUTH

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ANIMAL RADIO PROGRAMMING - JUNE 18th through JULY 9th
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BEST FRIENDS RADIO with Michael Mountain, Francis Battista, Faith Maloney,
Sherry Woodard, Dr. Virginia Clemens and Hal Abrams:

AN INTIMATE INTERVIEW - A DAY WITH TIPPI HEDREN
Actress turned Animal Advocate operates a wild cat sanctuary in Acton
California. The Shambala Preserve was the locale for the shooting of the
movie "Roar." [Listen now at http://AnimalRadio.com]

KITTEN RESCUED FROM VAT OF TAR
Employees of a roofing company had great intentions to save an orphaned
kitten. Unfortunately, the kitten fell into a vat of tar. All is well now.
The feline, named Tar-jay is alive and well at Best Friends. [Listen
starting June 26th at http://AnimalRadio.com]

CIRCUSES AND ZOOS - NOT HUMANE!
Best Friends closely examines the poor conditions that animals are kept in
at zoos, particularly elephants. Founder of the Elephant Sanctuary in
Tennessee, Carol Buckley joins the discussions. [Listen starting June 26th
at http://AnimalRadio.com]

FINDING A LOST PET
When your pet disappears, you need to jump into action. World-renown expert,
Kat Albrecht gives step-by-step plans for finding your pet immediately.
[Listen starting June 26th at http://AnimalRadio.com]

FISH SURGERY? YOU BET!
The pet fish industry is changing rapidly. Owners are now paying thousands
for surgical procedures to save their fish. How do they put a fish under
anesthesia? Do they use a little fishy mask on Nemo? Can you spay or neuter
your fish? How about clicker training your fish? We'll find out when Dr.
Helen Roberts tells all. [Listen Starting July 3rd at
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STOPPING ANIMAL PATENTS
Many researchers are creating genetic illnesses in Beagles...in the name of
science. New laws will protect these animals and stop patents. Crystal
Miller Spiegel of AAVS answers our questions about animal patents. [Listen
Starting July 3rd at http://AnimalRadio.com]

INDEPENDENCE DAY AND YOUR PET
July 4th is when shelters reach capacity with lost pets. The sounds of the
holiday often freak our companion animals, sometimes into bolting from home.

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BRIGITTE BARDOT CONVICTED
Animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot was recently convicted of inciting
racial hatred for portraying Muslims negatively in a book that she had
written. [See complete story at http://AnimalRadio.com]

DANCING BEARS FREED
In Bulgaria, animal rights activist bought the freedom for 13 dancing bears.
The bears had been forced to dance on the streets at the amusement of
tourists and at the financial gain of their Gypsy owners. [See complete
story at http://AnimalRadio.com]

DOG ORDERED TO BITE MAIL CARRIER
Armindo Gomez of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was arrested and charged with
second-degree assault after he ordered his dog to bite a U.S. Postal Service
carrier. [See complete story at http://AnimalRadio.com]

MINNESOTA POLICE DOGS COME FROM GERMANY
In Minnesota, it is becoming more and more popular to get police dogs from
overseas. [See complete story at http://AnimalRadio.com]

PARROT BEATER CONVICTED
In Newport Beach, a judge recently ordered a 53-year-old Costa Mesa man to
960 hours of community service for animal abuse. [See complete story at
http://AnimalRadio.com]

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WHAT DOGS NEED TO BE HAPPY
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By Sherry Woodard

Most dogs are loving, intelligent, and loyal. They want nothing more than to
be members of a family, part of the pack. They give unconditional love, but
they need love, attention, and kindness in return. In this fast-paced world,
we all have so much to do that a dogâs needs can be easily forgotten. Some
dog owners may not even realize how much attention a dog needs for him or
her to live a happy life. This story illustrates how this ãbenign neglectä
can happen:

Cowboyâs Story

Cowboy is a Border collie mix. When he was brought home as a puppy from a
local shelter, his adoptive family thought the world of him. The boys spent
hours playing in the yard with Cowboy, and every night he climbed into bed
with one of the kids. In the beginning, it seemed like there wasnât enough
of Cowboy to go around ö he was very much a part of the family.

Slowly, however, things began to change. As Cowboy grew into an adult dog,
he started losing his puppy charm. The family started feeling that he
required too much attention. He had never had training, and the antics that
were cute when he was a puppy were now annoying. He had never been taught
the difference between appropriate and rough play, so the boys avoided
playing with him. His uncontrolled exuberance in the house caused him to
break things. When he scratched a visiting child, he was exiled to the
backyard from that day on.

The family bought Cowboy a nice doghouse and new, bigger bowls for food and
water. The boys were assigned the job of feeding Cowboy and keeping his
water bowl filled. As the days passed, however, the boys stopped giving
Cowboy daily meals. They just filled his big bowl every two days; his water
was often dirty and warm

One day, the family came home and Cowboy was gone. They found a hole that
Cowboy had dug under the fence. His family walked the streets near their
home, calling his name. They found him at the park ö the boys used to play
with him there when he was small. Cowboy ran to them when he saw them; they
were so glad to see him that they hugged him and walked him home.

But then, after a few days, Cowboy escaped again. This time, the family
decided that for Cowboyâs safety, they should tie him on a chain so that he
could not dig out again. As the weeks passed, Cowboy waited in vain for the
boys to come out and play with him. He started barking, sometimes for
hours, trying to relieve his boredom and loneliness. When the boys came out
to feed and water him, Cowboy naturally became very excited. He would leap
and jump at the end of his chain. The boys didnât let him off his chain very
much, since he was hard to catch when it was time to put the chain back on.

Unfortunately, this story is true for many dogs. In most communities, there
are dogs living through each day alone in a backyard, some on chains. Now,
all people would agree that intentional physical abuse of animals is a
terrible thing. Yet, the isolation and neglect that Cowboy suffered, however
unintentionally, is also a form of abuse.

Dogs are pack animals ö one of their most basic needs is to have a pack and
to spend time in the den, a place where the pack lives, eats, plays, and
sleeps together. If a dog doesnât have a dog pack, he regards his human
family as his pack and the house as his den. Dogs who are left alone most of
the time are being asked to go against their basic nature, and thatâs too
much to ask of a dog.

Because there are no laws that require love and attention be given to
animals, no one can demand that dogs like Cowboy be treated differently.
Often, the dogâs distress gets worse over time. The neighbors start
complaining about the incessant barking. The family starts yelling at the
dog to get him to stop. Whenever anyone does spend time with him, the dog is
unruly and overexcited, so they avoid him even more. Chaining a dog as a
form of long-term containment is often damaging to his health and
disposition. Out of sheer frustration, many dogs run for hours every day in
the circle allowed by the chain. They run through their own waste, and flies
are attracted by the smell and may begin to eat away at the dogâs ear tips
until they are raw and sore.

If a chained dog is released by his family for exercise, he often will
refuse to come when called, since heâs so reluctant to be chained up again.
The family may see this as disobedience, so the dog is put back on the chain
and is let off less and less. Some chained dogs will begin to exhibit
aggression, and some lose the ability to interact with other dogs.

What happened to Cowboy? Cowboy was one of the fortunate ones. He came here
to Best Friends because his family thought he was too much of a nuisance. At
first, he only walked and ran in circles ö he had been on his chain for
almost a year. He loved people but could not focus. He would stop for a toy
or treat and then begin to circle again. As the months passed, however, his
circles became bigger and bigger. Eventually, he was
adopted into a good new home. We have kept in touch with his new family and
they say, ãHe is the worldâs greatest dog!ä
We hope Cowboyâs story can help to change the lives of other dogs like him.

(Sherry Woodard is the dog training and care consultant at Best Friends. She
develops resources and provides consulting services nationally to help
achieve Best Friendsâ No More Homeless Pets mission. You can hear Sherry
every week on the Best Friends Radio Show on Animal Radio -
http://AnimalRadio.com)

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CATS ON DUTY WITH NATO
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By U.S. Army Col. Jared Kline NACOSA / SB

SHAPE, Belgium -- It is midnight at the NATO headquarters in Kabul,
Afghanistan. All is as it should be. Most of the garrison is asleep and
there has not been a rocket attack in weeks. The camp is dotted with
reinforced concrete bunkers, stocked with food and water, in case of
mortar attacks or other hostile actions.

Soldiers with night vision devices and automatic rifles patrol the
perimeter. But they are not the only ones guarding the lives of the
sleeping garrison. Independently from the heavily armed and well-equipped
soldiers, a special company patrols the interior of the camp. It is a
company of cats.

Over 5,000 years ago, people in Egypt began leaving food out for cats, to
encourage them to stay in the vicinity to hunt for mice, rats, and snakes.
Mice and rats threatened their grain stocks, and poisonous snakes
threatened the people themselves.

In return for these handouts, the cats killed, dispersed, and generally
suppressed the pests. It was a sort of contract between man and cat, and
it began a long association of mutual benefit.

Fast forward to the present day. The situation at NATO Headquarters-Kabul,
is essentially a continuation of the relationship established on the banks
of the Nile River at the dawn of history.

It took a hard lesson to establish the Kabul Cat Company.

According to the United Nations the average life expectancy in Afghanistan
is a mere 43-years due to the level of disease. Nearly 33% of Afghan women
die during pregnancy. Children have a 16% chance of dying at birth, and of
the remaining 84% who are fortunate enough to survive at least 16% will
die before their sixth birthday.

Leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, e-coli, and a host of unknown diseases ravage
the population. Rabies is widespread. There are eleven different types of
poisonous snakes in Afghanistan, seven of which have no known anti-venom.

Deploying soldiers to live and operate in such an environment must be a
cause for urgent concern for military medical authorities. These medical
authorities noticed that there were many cats in the camp, some of which
were being adopted as mascots by the soldiers.

As a precaution against rabies every cat on the installation was captured
and transported to a wilderness many miles away.

Within two months it was apparent that this was a mistake.

Flea-ridden rats, formerly unknown at the camp, occupied it in swarms. The
rats brought their own rabies threat, while their dried droppings spread
disease throughout the garrison.

Cobras, looking for shelter from the searing Afghan sun, lurked in the
bunkers. Other snakes, looking for food, were attracted by the presence of
these rodents. It was a serious military problem and there was only one
solution.

The cats had to come back.

Today, approximately 60-70 cats patrol the installation. Now there is not
a rat to be found.

The soldiers have given names to some of the cats. Throughout history,
military units have often adopted animals as mascots and pets.

For as long as there have been armies, soldiers deployed on hard missions
far from family and friends, pets have been welcomed to remind them of
home. Our NATO soldiers of today are no less human than the soldiers of
days gone by.

Tolerated by military medical authorities, loved by soldiers and feared by
rats and snakes, the Kabul Cat Company carries on, at no cost to NATO or
the nations. Soldiers complete their missions in Kabul and return home,
healthy in mind and body, to their homes in Europe and North America.

It is midnight at the NATO headquarters in Kabul. All is as it should be.


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ADOPTING PUREBREDS AT YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER
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Contributed by SANDRA ECKSTEIN

Ron and Ginger Anspaugh's dream dog --- a purebred English springer spaniel
--- came from a pound in Jackson, Miss.
Michael and Jody DuShane got their newest pug from a pug rescue group.
Debbie and Gary Kazmier's show-quality black Persian cat was dumped with a
cat rescue organization by a breeder who needed to get rid of some stock.

Those are three of the estimated 1.5 million purebred pets taken into
shelters each year. That's why advocates for animal rescue recommend people
consider animal shelters and rescue groups even if they're looking for a
purebred pet. And don't believe that all the animals in shelters are
"damaged." Shelter workers say the problem is usually with the owners, not
the pets.

" 'We had a baby."We're moving."The kid is allergic.' We hear that every
day," said Dorothy Wissler, director of the Bartow County Humane Society,
which works with the county animal control. "I've had unbelievable purebred
dogs come in with their papers and even a receipt showing they paid $700,
$800, even $1,200 for the dog they're dumping."

Gail Miller, a spokeswoman for the American Kennel Club, said people often
want registered dogs in order to have a better idea of size, temperament,
length of coat and other details. She said most purebreds that end up in
shelters are dogs bought on impulse from backyard breeders who sell in the
newspaper, or from pet shops.

But even if the dog has "papers," there's no guarantee it will look like the
dogs they see at AKC shows. "Registration doesn't equal show-quality dogs,"
Miller cautioned.

That's why, unless someone is really interested in showing their new pet, a
rescued purebred would be just as good --- and much cheaper --
- than a dog from a backyard breeder.

"We estimate that 25 [percent] to 30 percent of animals in shelters are
purebreds," said Stephanie Shain, director of outreach for the Humane
Society of the United States.

That's out of the estimated 6 million to 8 million animals that land in
shelters each year, about half of which get adopted.

In addition, rescue groups specializing in one breed have cropped up across
the country for almost every registered category of dog or cat. In the
Atlanta area, there are dozens of groups or individuals specializing in
specific breeds.

Ron and Ginger Anspaugh of Woodstock said they had such a bad experience
with a cocker spaniel they purchased from a breeder that they decided to try
rescue. A chance meeting with a couple who had two rescued English springer
spaniels led them to Barbara Welty's English Springer Rescue America group,
and 2-year-old Jackson.

"He's been a fabulous dog," said Ron Anspaugh. "He's so loving. He's been a
real blessing to us."

Debbie Kazmier said she and her husband have had similar experiences with
the cats they've adopted from Atlanta Persian and Siamese Rescue.

The cat rescue charges $50 to $100 for cats, while dogs usually cost about
$100 to $275 from various rescue groups. But those prices include all shots,
spaying or neutering and additional medical care.

"We make sure they're in great shape before we place them," said Brenda
Megel of Southeast Pug Rescue and Adoption Inc., which charges $200 for a
fully vetted pug.

Not that you can just walk in, hand them $200 and walk out with a pug. Most
rescue groups, and even some shelters, do extensive interviews and even
veterinarian, reference and home checks. Megel, whose group has an
eight-page adoption application, said it's to assure that the dog and the
home are a good match.

Michael and Jody DuShane of Cumming said they didn't mind the process when
they were trying to adopt their newest pug, Samson. They're so enamored of
the rescue-group idea that they now foster pugs that are waiting for their
"forever home."

"We just see dog after dog after dog come through and we keep saying, 'Can
you believe somebody dumped this dog?' " Michael DuShane said. "Why would
you go through housebreaking when I can give you a 3-year-old that's
housebroken, up to date on all her shots, spayed, and all for a fraction of
what you'd pay for a breeder dog?"

Care given to shelter dogs varies. Some include all shots, spay/neuter and
even a microchip in the adoption fee. Others provide nothing. But all
animals adopted from a shelter must be be spayed or neutered.

TIPS FOR ADOPTING A DOG OR CAT

* Investigate the screening process: Rescue groups often have extensive
screening processes. Some even do home and vet checks. Some shelters also do
temperament testing.

* If it doesn't work out: Most rescue groups will take back a pet if the
adoption doesn't work, and most require you return the pet to them if you
decide not to keep it. Ask for their policy on returning adoption fees.

* Save time: If you want a particular breed, some groups will allow you to
get pre-approved and then wait for the perfect pet.

* Surf the Internet: Visiting shelters can be depressing. But the
proliferation of rescue Web sites makes it easy to look for the perfect pet
from your home. Try Petfinder.org, which can be tailored to your area, or
your county shelter or local rescue groups. Also, a simple Google search of
the particular breed should yield many purebred rescues.

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ROMANCE ENDS WHEN THE FUR BEGINS
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You have the perfect setting: the two of you are alone, the candles are lit,
the wine has been poured, but suddenly the whining and scratching at the
door begins. If you have pets, this has probably happened to you. And, you
usually give in and open the door and let them in (in my case, they already
know how to open the door themselves).

Today, more and more cats and dogs are sleeping indoors. In fact, almost
two-thirds of all pets have moved inside the home ö especially inside the
bedroom. While psychologists donât believe this is a good idea, most vets
disagree as long as the couple are comfortable with this arrangement.

So, the next time you are feeling romantic and having a hard time trying to
get away from your pet, you might want to think about planning a get-a-way
for just the two of you.

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YOUR OPINION - WHAT YOU HAD TO SAY
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FERAL CATS:
Alanna Louin responded:
I receive your newsletter and love your articles.
That said, I have to say I am appalled at your recent statement

"A feral cat can either be a domestic cat that was lost or abandoned or a
cat who was born to a feral mother. "

WHAT?!!!

Most of the major groups with which I am affiliated are busy trying to end
the myth that abandoned cats are feral and here you are saying that they
are the same thing?!

Cats can be abandoned at any age and from any living situation. Many people
lovingly keep kittens and then abandon them when they become cats. These
formerly treasured house-cats are confused, lost, and often desperate for a
loving home. They may be chased and attacked by people who hate
cats. They may become frightened, but they are not feral and they can be
adopted!

1. "Simply put, feral cats are descendents of domestic house cats÷pets÷who
were either abandoned or allowed to roam free and reproduce unchecked. Each
new generation that is unwanted by a human family is less tame than the
last."-- The Humane Society of the United States

2. from Alley Cat Allies:
Q: What is the difference between a stray cat and a feral cat?
A: A stray cat is a domestic cat that has been abandoned or has strayed from
home and become lost. A stray cat may be skittish in your presence, but
because stray cats once knew human companionship, they can usually be
re-socialized and re-homed. A feral cat is born and raised outside with
little or no human contact or is a stray that has lived outside long enough
to revert to a wild state.* Adult feral cats usually cannot be tamed and are
most content living outside. Feral kittens up to eight or ten weeks of age,
on the other hand, can often be tamed and placed in homes. Click here
for more information about Socializing
Feral Kittens.

3. "Usually feral cats originate as offspring of domestic cats that have
been abandoned and left to breed." --ASPCA

4. "feral or ãwildä cats, the descendants of unaltered tame cats who were
abandoned and gave birth to kittens who never had contact with humans."
--PETA

Please do not confuse loving and/or frightened (even terrified) abandoned
cats with true ferals. To do so ensures that adoptable cats will be denied
homes and left on the streets as "untamable ferals".

(Editors Note: Thanks for the clarification. A domestic cat that was lost or
abandoned is not a true feral. These cats can be re-socialized and
re-homed, even though they may be a little distrustful of humans. However,
kittens born to these cats are feral, having had no human contact. But,
these kittens can often be tamed and placed into homes if they are between 8
and 10 weeks of age.)
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FINAL THOUGHTS
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Animal Years

For the longest time, it was believed that you could calculate your dogâs
age in human years by multiplying their age times seven. We now know that
is not true.

With dogs reaching adulthood within their first 2 years, a more accurate
formula would be to calculate their first 2 years by 10.5 human years, and
then each year after that by 4 human years. How long a dog will actually
live also varies by breed, with most dogs living to 12 or 14 years of age.

A dogâs weight will also determine how it ages. For example, a dog that
weighs 20 pounds or less at age 5, will be 36 in human years; a dog that
weighs between 21 and 50 pounds at age 5 would be 37 in human years; a dog
that weighs between 51 and 90 pounds at age 5 would be 40 in human years;
and a dog that weighs over 90 pounds at age 5 would be 42 in human years.

Following is a rough chart to calculate both dogs and cats in human years.
Because there are so many other other factors, such as breed and size, to
take into consideration when calculating their age, there is no one chart
that can properly represent all animals.

Dogs Age Human Years Cats Age Human Years

1 year 15 years 1 year 15 years
2 years 24 years 2 years 24 years
4 years 32 years 5 years 36 years
7 years 45 years 7 years 45 years
10 years 56 years 12 years 64 years
15 years 76 years 15 years 76 years
20 years 98 years 18 years 88 years

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