OTTER Tales
JUNE, 2009
Otter Tales June, 2009 Page 1
MEETING NOTICE
JUNE 8, 2009
The WLRC Junemeeting
will be held at the
Olive Garden Restaurant
6367 E. State Street
Rockford, IL
Phone: (815) 399-3176
Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
General Meeting: 7:30 p.m.
OPEN MEETING
GUESTS WELCOME
DIRECTIONS:
Exit I-90 at State Street. Go west on State Street. The Olive Garden is on the south side of State Street in a strip of stores.
(Look for Office Max and Marshall).
QUOTE FOR DOG LOVERS
“Dogs laugh,
but they laugh
with their tails.”
- Mark Eastman
Trophy Donations
Please support our specialty by sending your trophy donation to:
Kristin Stefek
10329 Baederwood Drive
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Please indicate how you want your name listed in the catalog.
Please make checks payable to WLRC.
Closing Date: May 27, 2008
ALL DONATIONS ARE
GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
Something to
Howl About!
Labs Unlimited Delicate Balance
“Kate” earned her first SH leg at
the GRCI test on May 3, 2009
handled by Tim.
“Kate” earned her second SH leg at
the FoxValley Retriever Club on
May 9 handled by Anne.
Owners: Tim & Anne White
Honorbright Summer Blonde Ale JH
WB and BOS at the Badger Kennel Club show on May 1, 2009 for a 3 point major.
Co-owned by Deb Hamele & Pat Kroll
Charm’s Frozen Assets Downtown
RWB at the May 9 show. WB from the
6-9 month class at the Rock Island
Kennel Club show on May 10.
Breeder/Owner: Charlene
& Jerome Moser
CH. Hoffmann’s Quiet Storm
“Mikey” went WD, BOW and BOB over
6 Specials at the Badger Kennel Club show on May 1 for a 4 point major.
WD, BOW and BOB over 5 Specials
at the Badger Kennel Club show on
May 3 for a 4 point major and
a big finish to his Championship!
Breeder/Owner: Ruth & Randy Hoffman
A Recipe for Your Dog
Bath Bribes
Makes 10 water-free, after-bath rewards.
SCRUB-A-DUB-DUB FEED
YOUR DOG IN THE TUB
1 egg
1 1/4 cups skim milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup bran flakes
1/2 cup raisins (I would omit these or decrease the amount)
1/4 cup pecans
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, combine egg, milk and oil.
Stir in baking powder, baking soda, flour and bran flakes.
Mix well, then fold in raisins and pecans.
Spoon into greased muffin tin so that cups are three-quarters full and bake for 25 minutes.
Cool before serving and store in a sealed container.
LItter box
THE LISTED BREEDERS ARE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF WLRC, BUT IN NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES WLRC GUARANTEE THE SERVICES OF SAID MEMBERS. BUYERS SHOULD REVIEW ANY CONTRACTS AND/OR GUARANTEES WITH THE BREEDER.
Kennel:Summerlin Labradors
Breeder:Kristin Stefek
Phone:(815) 331-6999
Due:March 1
Color:Black & Yellow
Sire:Am/Can CH Snowberry BlackthornBravissimo
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal/OFA Heart
Eyes:Optigen Normal/Clear Cerf
Dam:Summerlin’s Waitin’ For Change
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Cerf
Kennel:Summerlin Labradors
Breeder:Kristin Stefek
Phone:(815) 331-6999
Due:June 20
Color:Black & Yellow
Sire:Figero DaFoz Herbu Zandora FCI (Polish Import)
Hips/Elbows:A/A/0/0 (cleared in Poland)
Eyes:Optigen Normal/Clear
Dam:Shahli Hyspire Some Like It Hot WC
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Cerf
Kennel:Charm Labradors
Breeder:Charlene & Jerome Moser
Phone:(563) 255-2561
Due:Mid March
Color:Yellow
Sire:Chestnut Hill Titan Ale WC, JH
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Cerf annually/Optigen Normal
Dam:BIS Int., Nat., Can., Am. Ch. Charm’s Dancing To The Music
Hips/Elbows:OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Cerf annually
Kennel:Charm Labradors
Breeder:Charlene Moser
Phone:(563) 255-2561
Due:Mid March
Color:Yellow
Sire:Chestnut Hill Titan Ale WC, JH
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Cerf annually/Optigen Normal
Dam:AKC & UKC Ch. Charm’s
Dancing In The Wind
Hips/Elbows:OFA Fair/Normal
Kennel:Enduring Classics
Breeder:Sue Kropetz
Phone:(262) 534-4773
Whelped:March 8
Color:5 Black Males
Sire:Special Occasion
Dare to Dream
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Optigen Normal
Dam:Enduring Classics Moment
in Time
Hips:OFA Good
Eyes:Optigen Normal
Kennel:Four C Labs
Breeder:Gary Carlson
Phone:(815) 547-9991
Due: May 21
Color: Chocolate
Sire: Wilcare Leisure Suit Larry
Hips/Elbows: OFA Good/Normal
Eyes:Cerf/Optigen Normal
Dam:Rozihilllady Carlsons One Mora
JH, WC, CGC, Therapy Dog
Hips/Elbows:OFA Excellent/Normal
Eyes:Cerf/Optigen clear by parentage
Canine distemper reports
raise concern
(Springfield) A number of canine distemper cases have been reported in the State of Illinois this spring leading the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) to urge dog owners to be certain their animals have been vaccinated.
“Canine distemper is a contagious, incurable, often fatal, multi-systemic viral disease that affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems,” according to Dr. Sheldon Rubin, President of the ISVMA. Distemper is caused by the Morbillivirus which is closely related to the human measles virus.
Canine distemper occurs among domestic dogs and many other carnivores, including raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Canine distemper is fairly common in wildlife. “All dogs are at risk but puppies younger than four months old and dogs that have not been vaccinated against canine distemper are at increased risk of acquiring the disease,” Dr. Rubin said.
“Puppies and dogs usually become infected through airborne exposure to the virus contained in respiratory secretions of an infected dog or wild animal,” explained Dr. Rubin.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the first sign of distemper is eye discharge that may appear watery to pus-like. Subsequently, dogs develop fever, nasal discharge, coughing, lethargy, reduced appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. In later stages, the virus may attack the nervous system, bringing about seizures, twitching, or partial or complete paralysis. Occasionally, the virus may cause footpads to harden.
Distemper is often fatal. Even if a dog does not die from the disease, canine distemper virus can cause irreparable damage to a dog's nervous system. Distemper is so serious and the signs so varied that any sick dog should be taken to a veterinarian for an examination and diagnosis.
Veterinarians diagnose canine distemper on the basis of clinical appearance and laboratory tests. There is no specific drug available that will kill the virus in infected dogs. The treatment consists primarily of efforts to prevent secondary infections; control vomiting, diarrhea, or neurologic symptoms; and combat dehydration through administration of fluids.” Sick dogs should be kept warm, receive good nursing care, and be separated from other dogs.
“An infected animal’s prognosis depends on the strain of canine distemper virus and the dog's immune response,” according to Dr. Rubin. After the initial fever subsides, the disease can progress in a number of ways.
“More than half of all dogs die between 2 weeks and 3 months after infection, usually from central nervous system complications,” said Dr. Rubin. Most veterinarians recommend euthanasia for dogs that suffer progressive, severe neurological complications.
“In order to protect their dogs, pet owners should be sure that their distemper vaccination is up-to-date, said Dr. Rubin. “Ask your veterinarian about a recommended vaccination program for your dogs.”
Increased Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Control Products for Pets
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is intensifying its evaluation of spot-on pesticide products for flea and tick control due to recent increases in the number of reported adverse reactions in pets treated with these products. Adverse reactions reported range from mild effects such as skin irritation to more serious effects such as seizures and, in some cases, death of the pet.
Flea and tick products can be appropriate treatments for protecting your pets and your family’s health because fleas and ticks can transmit disease. While many people use the products with no harm to their pets, EPA recommends that pet owners take precautions when using these products. People should carefully follow label directions and monitor their pets for any signs of an adverse reaction after application, particularly when using these products for the first time. Also, before use of these products on weak, aged, medicated, sick, pregnant or nursing pets, or on pets that have previously shown signs of sensitivity to pesticide products, EPA recommends that a veterinarian be consulted. Additional safety tips are available for taking care of fleas and ticks on your pet.
Pets may experience adverse reactions from flea and tick control products, including spot-on treatments, sprays, collars and shampoos. However, the majority of reports to EPA are related to flea and tick treatments with EPA-registered spot-on products. Spot-on products are generally sold in tubes or vials and are applied to one or more localized areas on the body of the pet, such as in between the shoulders or in a stripe along the back.
List of Registered Products
EPA has provided a listing of EPA-registeredspot-on flea and tick products (10 pp, 63.45 K, About PDF). Since the chart previously located on this page reflected only a portion of the numerous pet spot-on products available, EPA felt that pet owners and consumers might be led to believe that only those products listed were the focus of concern. In fact, EPA is intensifying its evaluation of all spot-on products and is providing a more comprehensive list of these products.
EPA is not initiating a product recall of these products nor is the Agency suggesting that the products not be used. EPA recognizes the importance of the products in effective flea and tick control. EPA’s objective at this stage is simply to advise consumers and pet owners to exercise caution when using the products and to monitor pet behavior following their use, as some animals have experienced adverse reactions following treatment.
Regulatory Agencies are
Taking Action
EPA is evaluating all available data and information, including:
reports of adverse reactions,
product market share,
clarity of product use directions and label warnings,
product ingredients, and
pre-market safety data submitted to the Agency in support of registration of these products
This assessment may result in EPA action to require changes in the registration status of certain spot-on products. EPA will be working collaboratively with Health Canada to address this issue, as Canadian regulatory officials have identified similar concerns about the use of spot-on flea and tick products. EPA intends to update this page periodically to provide the public with the most current information on this issue.
US Environmental Protection Agency
When is a “Humane Society”
Not a “Humane Society”?
April 7, 2009
If you’re still under the impression that the Humane Society of the United States is an umbrella group for local pet shelters, think again. According to its most recent tax return (filed in November 2008), HSUS devoted less than 4 percent of its massive $91.5 million budget to hands-on dog and cat shelters in 2007. We broke the news to reporters this morning.
As we’re busy telling the media today,
Pet lovers donated over $85 million to HSUS in 2007, but only a tiny sliver of that went to helping homeless dogs and cats.
That’s nothing compared to what HSUS spends hassling hunters, complaining about circus elephants, and trying to remove meat and dairy foods from the American diet.
HSUS is telling Americans how hard it is for local shelters to stay open in this economic climate. But it’s taking their donations straight to the bank.
7 Things You Didn't Know About HSUS
Posted: April 7, 2009
1) The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is a “humane society” in name only, since it doesn’t operate a single pet shelter or pet adoption facility anywhere in the United States. During 2007, HSUS contributed only 3.64 percent of its budget to organizations that operate hands-on dog and cat shelters. In reality, HSUS is a wealthy animal-rights lobbying organization (the largest and richest on earth) that agitates for the same goals as PETA and other radical groups.
2) Beginning on the day of NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s 2007 dogfighting indictment, HSUS raised money online with the false promise that it would “care for the dogs seized in the Michael Vick case.” The New York Times later reported that HSUS wasn’t caring for Vick’s dogs at all. And HSUS president Wayne Pacelle told the Times that his group recommended that government officials “put down” (that is, kill) the dogs rather than adopt them out to suitable homes. HSUS later quietly altered its Internet fundraising pitch.
3) HSUS’s senior management includes a former spokesman for the Animal Liberation Front (ALF), a criminal group designated as “terrorists” by the FBI. HSUS president Wayne Pacelle hired John “J.P.” Goodwin in 1997, the same year Goodwin described himself as “spokesperson for the ALF” while he fielded media calls in the wake of an ALF arson attack at a California veal processing plant. In 1997, when asked by reporters for a reaction to an ALF arson fire at a farmer’s feed co-op in Utah (which nearly killed a family sleeping on the premises), Goodwin replied, “We’re ecstatic.” That same year, Goodwin was arrested at a UC Davis protest celebrating the 10-year anniversary of an ALF arson at the university that caused $5 million in damage. And in 1998, Goodwin described himself publicly as a “former member of ALF.”
4) According to a 2008 Los Angeles Times investigation, less than 12 percent of money raised for HSUS by California telemarketers actually ends up in HSUS’s bank account. The rest is kept by professional fundraisers. And if you exclude two campaigns run for HSUS by the “Build-a-Bear Workshop” retail chain, which consisted of the sale of surplus stuffed animals (not really “fundraising”), HSUS’s yield number shrinks to just 3 percent. Sadly, this appears typical. In 2004, HSUS ran a telemarketing campaign in Connecticut with fundraisers who promised to return a minimum of zero percent of the proceeds. The campaign raised over $1.4 million. Not only did absolutely none of that money go to HSUS, but the group paid $175,000 for the telemarketing work.
5) Research shows that HSUS’s heavily promoted U.S. “boycott” of Canadian seafood—announced in 2005 as a protest against Canada’s annual seal hunt—is a phony exercise in media manipulation. A 2006 investigation found that 78 percent of the restaurants and seafood distributors described by HSUS as “boycotters” weren’t participating at all. Nearly two-thirds of them told surveyors they were completely unaware HSUS was using their names in connection with an international boycott campaign. Canada’s federal government is on record about this deception, saying: “Some animal rights groups have been misleading the public for years … it’s no surprise at all that the richest of them would mislead the public with a phony seafood boycott.”
6) HSUS raised a reported $34 million in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, supposedly to help reunite lost pets with their owners. But comparatively little of that money was spent for its intended purpose. Louisiana’s Attorney General shuttered his 18-month-long investigation into where most of these millions went, shortly after HSUS announced its plan to contribute $600,000 toward the construction of an animal shelter on the grounds of a state prison. Public disclosures of the disposition of the $34 million in Katrina-related donations add up to less than $7 million.
7) After gathering undercover video footage of improper animal handling at a Chino, CA slaughterhouse during November of 2007, HSUS sat on its video evidence for three months, even refusing to share it with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. HSUS’s Dr. Michael Greger testified before Congress that the San Bernardino County (CA) District Attorney’s office asked the group “to hold on to the information while they completed their investigation.” But the District Attorney’s office quickly denied that account, even declaring that HSUS refused to make its undercover spy available to investigators if the USDA were present at those meetings. Ultimately, HSUS chose to release its video footage at a more politically opportune time, as it prepared to launch a livestock-related ballot campaign in California. Meanwhile, meat from the slaughterhouse continued to flow into the U.S. food supply for months.
URL:
The Center for Consumer Freedom
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Breed Shows & Obedience Trial
DateShowSupt.Closing
6/18 Valparaiso KCRoy Jones6/3
& 19
7/20 Michiana KCRoy Jones6/3
6/21 Berrien KCRoy Jones6/3
6/27 Kettle Moraine KC Roy Jones6/10
& 28
7/4 Blackhawk KCRoy Jones6/17
7/5 Great DeKalbRoy Jones6/17
& 6
7/11 Kishwaukee KCRoy Jones6/24
& 12
AGILITY
StoneCity Kennel Club
July 4 & 5, 2009
13606 W. Laraway Rd., New Lenox, IL
Closes: 6/20
Roberta Whitesides, Event Secretary
(815) 469-5525 -
WI-IL Agility Club of Spring GroveIL
July 10-12, 2009
1310 Ridgefield Rd., Crystal Lake, IL
Closes: 6/26
Jill Bochte, Event Secretary
(847) 918-8623 -