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In this issue:



1) ìDealing With Pet Loss"



2) "Halloween: Pet Safety Tips, Part 1"



3) "Humane Pet Law Passed - From a Reader"



4) "Tell Us What You Think!"



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1) Dealing With Pet Loss



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In loving memory of my cat Emily, 11/8/1990 - 10/5/2006.

It was really hard to see her leave us.



I am writing this article in part as a healing process for me, and

in part to make you aware that there is help out there for dealing

with pet loss, or dealing with the fact that you may have to make a

decision about your pet's life.



Our cat Emily passed over to the Rainbow Bridge on Thursday,

October 5. She was nearly 17, so she had a good long life. We knew

that morning that we were taking her in to have her euthanized.

Somtimes you just know. She had been having some problems, and she had

lost a lot of weight. We had her on medication, and she was actually

doing well. She loved getting the canned food with her pill.



We got her to the vet, the staff made her more comfortable in a

quiet area and put her on oxygen. We were able to sit by her side and

comfort her, and touch and speak to her. She actually passed away on

her own while we were there before she could be euthanized.



If you would like to see her picture, go to our home page. She is the

cat at the top of the page on the right.



http://www.thewoofpack.com



She used to love to come lay in my lap when I was sitting on the couch,

or come lay on my stomach if I was laying on the couch. She would just

purr and purr.



The first part of my routine whenever I walked into the door was to say

hello to my "kitty kitty." She was usually in her favorite spot on top

of the couch. I would find her in other areas too. My Emily was "my girl."



I want to give my thanks to the Mission Valley Vet Clinic for their

support and understanding. They felt our loss too, and they even sent us

a potted plant with their condolences. We really appreciated that.



We had Emily cremated, and we will receive her ashes back. We will be

putting her on our mantle, with a photo of her next to it.



Since this issue is so close to me, I don't think I can write about it

right now. I do want to give you some good resources about dealing with

pet loss. The ASPCA has some good information on their website about

dealing with pet loss, or dealing with the decision. They even have a

psycologist you can send an inquiry to if your animal is sick and you

need advice. You can go to the following page.



http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_petloss



You can check out the many websites regarding the Rainbow Bridge which

deal with your pet loss. You can also post a message for your pet that

has passed on. You can place your pets in virtual memorials as well.



Here are some sites you may want to consider.



http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm

http://www.petloss.com/

http://www.rainbowbridge.org



Here are a few books that may help deal with pet loss.



Coping with the Loss of a Pet: A Gentle Guide for All Who Love a Pet,

Christina M. Lemieux, Ph.D.; Wallace R. Clark & Co.; 1988.



Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children, Herbert A.

Nieburg, Ph.D. & Arlene Fischer; Harper Perennial; 1996.



Dog Gone, Howard Bronson; Bestsell Publications, 6 Samba Circle,

Sandwich, MA 02563; 1994.



Legacies of Love: A Gentle Guide to Healing from the Loss of Your Animal

Loved One audiobook, Teresa Wagner, Upper Access Books.



Here are a few tips on dealing with euthanasia and your pets.



- Are you financially able to pay for all that is necessary to keep

your pet alive?



- What is the prognosis? Will your pet be better off if they are kept

alive longer, or not?



- What is your pet's quality of life? Are they in constant pain, are

they suffering?



Remember, although it is a very hard decision, sometimes the greatest

act of love and caring could be to euthanize your pet and end their

suffering. Let it be your final act of love and caring for your furry

friend who has brought you so much love and joy.



That's what Emily did. Every time I saw her, she put a smile on my

face and always made me happy. I miss her very much.







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2) "Halloween: Pet Safety Tips, Part 1"



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It is getting to be that time of the year where the holiday rush is

beginning. It starts with Halloween, then on into Thanksgiving, and

finally Christmas, Hanukkah, and various other ethnic celebrations.



One thing is common with all celebrations. There are usually a lot of

people gathering, lots of food and treats, and lots of new noises and

distractions for pets.



Thom Somes, "The Pet Safety Guy" is the founder and president of Pet

Tech, the first national training center dedicated to Pet First Aid

and Care for dogs and cats. As an aside, you will hear more about this

person and his company very soon, but I will keep it a surprise for now.



Anyway, Thom published a few tips for keeping your pets safe during the

holidays. This is part one of a series that will be published for all

the upcoming holidays and celebrations.



Remeber, there will be a lot of commotion, so keep your pets in mind.



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- Don't leave pets out in the yard; if you don't already, keep your

cats and dogs inside for the night, do it on this night.



- Know when to say "No!" Your dog or cat may beg for Halloween candy,

but remember, Trick-or-Treat goodies are not for pets.



- Look out for those flaming pumpkins! a Jack-O-Lantern with a real candle

adds a wonderful, authentic touch to Halloween celebrations, but pets don't

know the danger of the fire inside.



- Think things through before putting your pet in a Halloween costume.

Unless the dog or cat is extremely receptive to this kind of thing, you

could be causing it discomfort and stress. If you do dress up your pet,

make sure the costume isn't too tight, annoying, or unsafe for your pet.



- If you are having an indoor party, make sure that you put your pets in

a room where they won't be disturbed.



- Be careful your dog or cat does not dart out through the open door when

you answer for trick-or-treaters. Even if your pet enjoys visitors and is

having a great time greeting guests and little hobgoblins, a collar or

harness and leash is a good idea. Make sure your cat is secured.



- Are you having an adult party? Never feed alcoholic beverages to dogs,

cats, birds, or other animals.



- Keep in mind that your pets are depending on you to keep them safe from

the more dangerous goblins and ghouls that this holiday brings.





Taken from article titled "More Tips from The Pet Safety Guy For The

Holidays." The World of Professional Pet Sitting, Vol. XII Issue 5, pg. 52.



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So remember to think about keeping your pets safe and comfortable during

this Halloween holiday. Think about how your pets may react to certain

situations, and plan accordingly to keep them out of harms way.





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3) "President Signs PET Act Into Law - From a Reader"



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A client and reader of The Woof Pack Times sent in this article just a few

days ago, and I wanted to share this with you. Jeanine DiGiacomo from Newark

has quite a housefull. She has a Shorthair Terrier named Bijou, and four cats

named Patches, Princess, Blackie, and Cookie, and one more cat she takes

care of named Buddy.



She is the owner of Affordable Tax Services and is actually my accountant.

If you need accounting or tax services, you may call her at (510) 651-1811

or visit www.affordabletaxservices.com.



She sent me this article as a member of the Humane Society of the United

States. As one person who signed a petition to help push this law through,

she thought I would be interested in the article. This is a great victory

for pets and was brought on by the Katrina disaster. It is great to know

that some good did come from this disaster.





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NO PET LEFT BEHIND!

We Did It! President Signs PET Act Into Law



Dear Friend,



This past Friday at the White House, President Bush signed the Pets

Evacuation and Transportation Standards (PETS) Act into law.



This landmark legislation, which was strongly backed by The Humane Society

of the United States, requires local and state disaster plans to include

provisions for household pets and service animals in the event of a major

disaster or emergency. When I was in the Gulf during Hurricane Katrina, I

saw the government's failure to have a plan for helping animals. Tens of

thousands of animals suffered terribly and were lost or left behind because

our communities and responders didn't have a plan in place.





With more than 358 million pets in the United States residing in 63 percent

of American households, the PETS Act will help ensure that Americans never

again are faced with the horrifying choice of abandoning their pet and

finding their way to safety, or staying with their pet and remaining in a

hazardous, and potentially life-threatening situation.



Some states and local communities have already engaged in disaster

preparedness for animals, and with a federal law now in place, the future

for you and your companion animal in a disaster is much brighter.



Thank you for helping us pass the PETS Act, and for all you do on behalf

of animals!





Sincerely,



Wayne Pacelle

President & CEO

The Humane Society of the United States





Copyright © 2006 The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) | All Rights Reserved.

The Humane Society of the United States | 2100 L Street, NW | Washington, DC 20037

humanesociety@hsus.org | 202-452-1100 | www.hsus.org



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Thank you Jeanine.





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4) "Tell Us What You Think!"



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Please send your comments, questions, and ideas for

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