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NewsHound 016
Oct. 11, 2007 |
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Dear Urbanhounders,
Who doesn't love Halloween (or as the punsters put it, "Howl-o-ween")? It's the one time of year when you get to be someone different, dress up a little and let loose. And why should your dog be any different?
Whether it's dressing up as a firefighter, Princess Leia or even (horror of horrors!) a cat, there's no reason to leave Fido out of the fun this year. Get a costume, dress up and head out. Whether it's heading to Navy Pier's Pooch Parade on Oct. 14, ARFHouse Chicago's Scary Tails Soiree on the 20th, or one of the many neighborhood parades, get on out and enjoy the festivities. (Before it gets too cold; this is Chicago after all.) And don't forget trick-or-treating.
But with all the fun, bear in mind that Halloween can be a scary time for dogs. Costumed kids can make normally docile dogs nervous, and candy -- particularly chocolate -- can be poisonous. The ASPCA has issued a release about safety during the holiday; it's worth a read.
Cheers and Happy Haunting,
Aaron Baar
Editor, urbanhound Chicago
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Book Signing
Thursday, October 11, 6 PM
Red Dog House, 2031 N. Damen, Chicago
Author Charlotte Reed, "Miss Manners" of the pet set, will host a discussion and question-and-answer session about pet ettiquette. She will also sign copies of her new book, The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Ettiquette. A portion of any sales during the event will be donated to ARFHouse Chicago. Attendance at the signing is free, but space is limited. Advance registration is recommended.
Dog Beach Volunteer Meeting
Thursday, October 11, 7:30 PM
Margate Field House, 4921 N. Marine Drive, Chicago
Interested in helping out at the Montrose Dog Beach? Mondog, the organization behind the beach, is holding another volunteer meeting. On the agenda: ideas for fundraising to pay for fences, additional fencing needs and the problem of catamarans parking on the beach. RSVP to Mondog if you plan to attend.
Dog Wash
Saturday, October 13, 9 AM to 3 PM
Critter Cleaners, 1243 S. State, Lemont
Critter Cleaners will donate half the proceeds of all washes today to As Good as Gold, a Golden Retriever rescue organization.
Adoption Event
Saturday, October 13, 12 PM to 3 PM
Soggy Paws, 1148 W. Leland Ave., Chicago
Dogs from New Leash on Life will be available. This is the first of a few adoption events for the group this month. Check their events calendar for more.
Adoption Event
Saturday, October 13, 12 PM to 3 PM
Bank of America, 3215 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago
Dogs from Chicago Canine Rescue Foundation will be available. This is the first of a few adoption events for the group this month. Check their events calendar for more.
Surviving Loss
Saturday, October 13, 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Anti-Cruelty Society Education Center, 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Cheryl Webber, an MSW from the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, offers ways to help people understand the legitimate grief they feel at the loss of a pet. The seminar is free, but pre-registration is recommended.
Pooch Parade
Saturday, October 14, 12 PM to 2 PM
South Gateway Park at Navy Pier, Chicago
Patch, the Pirate Dog, leads costumed dogs in a walk down Dock Street at Navy Pier. There will be a costume contest (with a $125 Petco gift card grand prize) as well as other activities. The event is free, but dogs must be leashed at all times.
Barktoberfest
Sunday, October 14, 9 AM
Cortland Fire Department, 30 W. North Street, Geneva
TAILS Humane Society holds its annual Barktoberfest benefit, with contests, food and shopping. In addition, the organization will hold its first-ever Mutt Strutt at 1 PM, with limited-edition T-shirts awarded to walkers who raise $75 or more. Registration is available online, or you can download a printable form.
Agility Conditioning Workshop
Monday, Oct. 22, 6 PM to 9 PM
Integrative Pet Care, 2520 W. Armitage, Chicago
Personal fitness trainer Dr. Prentice Rhodes and sports vertinarian Dr. Julie Mayer hold a two-day seminar on the basics of training and stretching techniques for agility contest. The seminar will cover both human and canine techniques. The seminar continues on Nov. 5. A $125 registration fee includes snacks, a motivational book and class materials.
Gala Benefit
Friday, October 19, 6 PM to 10 PM
Historic Cheney Mansion, 220 North Euclid, Oak Park
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy celebrates its 20th year of operation with its first-ever gala benefit. Money raised from the event will go to support the organization's programs. Entry is $50, with catering from Food for Thought.
Book Reading
Friday, October 19, 3 PM to 5:30 PM
Brothers K Coffeehouse, 500 Main Street, Evanston
Ken Foster, author of Dogs I Have Met: And the People Who Found Them, reads from his book. Sponsored by CARE in Evanston
It's Raining Cats and Dogs
Friday, October 19, 6:30 PM to 10 PM
Anti-Cruelty Society, 510 N. LaSalle, Chicago
Some 20 notable chefs from Chicago restaurants will prepare food to benefit the Anti-Cruelty Society. The event will also include wine and cheese tastings, music and desserts. Tickets are $125 in advance (email or call Kate Anderson at 312-644-8338 x307), and a limited number will be available at the door for $140.
Book Reading
Friday, October 19, 7 PM to 9:30 PM
Cafe Ambrosia, 1620 Orrington, Evanston
Ken Foster, author of Dogs I Have Met: And the People Who Found Them, reads from his book. Sponsored by CARE in Evanston
Adoption Counselor Training
Saturday, October 20, 1 PM to 5 PM
PAWS Adoption and Humane Center, 1997 N. Clybourn, Chicago
Current PAWS volunteers who wish to become adoption counselors are encouraged to attend this training seminar.
Book Reading
Saturday, October 20, 7 PM
Quimby's Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave., Chicago
Ken Foster, author of Dogs I Have Met: And the People Who Found Them, reads from his book. Sponsored by ARFHouse Chicago
Scary Tails
Saturday, October 20, 8 PM to 10:30 PM
Blend, 1725 W. Division, Chicago
ARFHouse Chicago celebrates its 1-year anniversary with a soiree and auction. The evening will also feature cocktails, sweets and soothsayers. Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door. Black attire is preferred.
Pet First Aid and CPR
Saturday, October 28, 9 AM to 1 PM
The Anti-Cruelty Society Education and Training Center, 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Learn about basic first-aid techniques for your dog in a class taught by a certified Red Cross instructor at the Anti-Cruelty Society. A course fee of $40 includes all materials, but you'll have to leave your dog at home, as mannequins will be used. Call Tammie at 312-644-8338, ext. 344. Can't make this date? There are other ones scheduled for November 3 and November 10.
Angels With Tails - Home for the Holidays
Saturday, November 3, 12 PM to 4 PM
Westfield North Bridge Mall, 520 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
Several stores (including Armani Exchange, Oilily and Sephora) in the Magnificent Mile mall will have adoptable dogs and puppies from PAWS on display.
Wine and Cheese Tasting
Saturday, November 3, 8:30 PM
Wine & Cheese by TCC, 603 W. Lockport St., Plainfield
The Plainfield Humane Society hosts a beer, wine and cheese benefit. Cost is $20, and space is limited to 60 people. Reservations can be made by sending a check to the Plainfield Humane Society.
Adopt-a-Thon
Saturday, November 10, 2 PM
Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville
In honor of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, the Naperville Area Humane Society is holding a 24-hour adoption marathon. Dogs from the shelter will be available and the American Humane Association's Rescue Rig disaster response truck will be on display.
Agility Demonstration
Sunday, November 11, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
The Anti-Cruelty Society Education and Training Center, 169 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Interested in agility training with your dog? Stacey Hawk of Hawk City K-9 Agility offers an introductory seminar and demonstration of the activities. After the course, Hawk will help individual dogs on some basic activities. Class size is limited to 20, so register early.
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Dog detective sniffs out invaders. Dogs have long been used to sniff out bombs and drugs, and lately they've had a nose for counterfeit money and pirated DVDs. Now it appears they can also detect invasive plant species. Montana State University grad student Kim Goodwin has taught Camas, a nine-year-old German shepherd, to find dyer's woad, a weed from Russia that displaces native vegetation. Efforts to eradicate the plant rely on finding every last sprout, and Camas can do that faster and more consistently than any human. Goodwin had previously studied dogs' ability to find spotted knapweed, another European invader.
Do Microchips Cause Cancer? A purported link between Microchips and cancer has been getting a lot of attention. The American Veterinary Medical Association issued a statement calling for further study of the issue, which seems warraranted. While there may be cause for concern (and most stories focused on the human implications), it seems (at this point, anyway) that getting a microchip for your dog still carries more benefit than risk, though it is an issue we will be watching closely.
Legislative Update. Gov. Blagojevich has signed a law with an eye toward reducing dog attacks and curbing overpopulation. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Jerry Mitchell and Sen. Don Harmon establishes a new category of dangerous dog (defined as an unsupervised dog running in a packs of three or more) and requires them to be spayed or neutered within two weeks of being reclaimed by their owners.
What's On. On Sunday, October 14. Animal Planet takes on the problem of canine obestity with a special airing of It's Me or the Dog,, in which U.K. Trainer Victoria Stillwell puts three dogs through a weight-loss regimen. The episode is followed by Fat Pets, a documentary covering how England became the "fat pets capital of Europe." On Saturday, November 10, the cable network airs the Animal Planet Dog Championships from Houston, Tex.
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