LUG-NUTS WEIGHT PULL EVENT in October 2008!!!
The very popular "Lug-Nuts" event will be held the *second weekend* in October. Dogs compete against one another by pulling bags of dog food on sleds. This is a wonderful way to compete with your dog. Come join us at N 3rd Street in Northern Liberties. Check here in a month or so for an announcement regarding the specific day and time.

HOT WEATHER HEAT EXHAUSTION & STROKE
Initial signs include rapid panting, muscle weakness, staggering, rapid heartbeat, fainting, tremors and vomiting. Heat stroke requires emergency care. If your dog's temperature is elevated, bath or hose down your dog with cool - not cold - water. Seek advice from your veterinarian as soon as possible.

DOG TOOTHPAST RECALL!!!
PetEdge is voluntarily recalling Top Performance brand ProDental Toothpaste with Toothbrush kit because the
toothpaste could contain diethylene glycol.
For more specific info on this recall please visit:
http://www.nationalpetfoundation.com/foods/petedge.html

BEWARE OF RAISIN TOXICITY!
According to Poison Control, as few as 7 or more raisins or grapes could be toxic to your dog.

DOG ADOPTION: Loving Dog Needs a Home
Very sweet 6 year-old doberman/shepherd mix needs a loving home. She can no longer be kept by current owner. Please call Bette at 267-455-0579.

Pat Appeared on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia with George Mallet on June 15th
Oliver Scott Murphy, a one year old male Havanese, assisted Pat in illustrating how he learned to sit on command.

Pet Evacuation Act is Passed!
On May 22 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act, H.R. 3858, which requires state and local emergency management agencies to make plans that take into account the needs of individuals with pets and service animals in the event of a major disaster or emergency. The legislation passed by a vote of 349 to 24.

Alliance for Philadelphia's spay/neuter and vaccine clinics

Advanced registration is required for all clinics. For more information about these clinics or to make an appointment for your cat or dog, send an e-mail to info@animalalliancepa.org or call 215-772-1525.

In the Media
Pat appeared on Animal Planet's Pet Stories on Friday, August 1st at 2:30pm and discussed tips for dealing with newly adopted dogs. She also completed a series of segments on CBS Channel 3 TV's 45 Seconds to a Better Pet with Carol Erickson

Pat's Alaskan Adventure
Pat spent her winter vacation with a team of six Alaskan sled dogs on a 6-day dog sledding trip in Denali Park, Alaska (at the base of Mt. McKinley)

Participate in a Study
An important Canine Genome Study is being done at the University of California. Participation kits can be mailed to you. If you are interested, please call: 415-476-7500 or go to: http://psych.ucsf.edu/k9behavioralgenetics/whatsNew.html

Surgical Versus Chemical Castration
Want to know more about your options? Click here.

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