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June 2006
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Most people who travel with their pets travel by car.
However, for those that occasionally fly with their pets,
be aware that Air Canada is soon going to ban pets from
traveling in the cabin (they are still permitted to travel
in the baggage compartment). You can get more information
directly from their website.
If you do intend to travel by air with your pet, be sure
to prepare appropriately. Read the article, "Flying Safely"
for tips.
See you in July.
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PET QUOTES
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"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions,
they pass no criticisms." (George Eliot)
"Kittens are born with their eyes shut. They open them in
about six days, take a look around, then close them again
for the better part of their lives." (Stephen Baker)
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PUPPIES, PUPPIES, PUPPIES! (PHOTOS FROM PROUD PET PARENTS)
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"This is our 10-month chihuahua Nina napping with Garfield." - Jan D., Red Deer, Alberta
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"This is Stanley, named after the Stanley Cup
that slipped away from the Calgary Flames in 2004. He lives
with 2 other Goldens and a rescue Greyhound... one big happy
family!" - Jean H. of Calgary, Alberta
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"This is my 'baby' Mia, a female Pug who is now a year old.
She was 12 weeks old when the picture was taken, had just flown in from
Edmonton and was exploring her new and forever home in Vancouver for the
first time!!" - Jill B.
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"A 4-week-old Curly Coated Retriever puppy. Ahhh, puppy breath!"
- Nancy M. of Sechelt, BC
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"This is Lewie, our American Eskimo when he was just 8 weeks old."
- Charlene S. of Amherst, NY
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The PetFriendly CEO (Chief Eating Officer), as a 10-week-old puppy.
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NEXT MONTH: PLAYTIME! Send us photos of your dog romping,
rolling, kicking in the grass, or wrestling with their
friends! Please include a brief caption and your location.
newsletter@petfriendly.ca
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WHY DO DOGS BARK?
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From tiny little yipping noises to booming "woofs", dogs
use barking as one way to communicate with us. Some of
the reasons why they bark include:
- To get attention. For example, puppies and even adult
dogs may yap to try to get your attention.
- "Play barking". Some dogs give short little barks to
try to engage other pets (or people) in play. Often this
is accompanied with a "play bow" and/or a wagging tail.
- Warning barks. For example, barking when someone
approaches the door, ie. the "watch dog" bark. The
dog's barking may become much more rapid as the
stranger approaches, and the dog may growl as well.
- Barking because the dog is bored. You may have
experienced this yourself: the dog that sits outside
and barks continuously (while driving you crazy) because
he has nothing else to do. Proper exercise and mental
stimulation can help to tire out the dog and keep
him occupied so that this type of barking is minimized.
- Anxiety barking. Some dogs suffer from separation
anxiety when they are left alone. Often times the dogs
seem unable to stop themselves, and the more they bark,
the more they appear to stimulate themselves and continue
to bark.
- "I'm here" communication. Have you ever heard one of the
neighborhood dogs start barking, only to be joined by
other dogs a moment later? Dogs sometimes bark to
communicate that they're also in the area.
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UPCOMING PET EVENTS
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- Etobicoke, Ontario - June 10/06: 15th Annual Bruce Harvey
Memorial Dog Walk-a-Thon for the Etobicoke Humane Society.
West Deane Park on Martingrove Road. More info
- Winnipeg, Manitoba - June 25/06: 'Paws in Motion' - A
walk for animals at Assiniboine Park in support of the
Winnipeg Humane Society. More info
- Edmonton, Alberta - June 25/06: The 14th Annual
'Pets in the Park' event. More info
- Calgary, Alberta - June 25/06: The Calgary Humane Society's
Dog Jog and More brings together animal lovers and their pets and
helps the CHS to provide warm beds, full food bowls, veterinary
care and a chance for a better life for many grateful animals.
More info
Does your Canadian non-profit organization have an upcoming
event? We want to hear about it! Please contact us.
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