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When I stopped by Purradise on

July 26, little Moochie, a tigerwhite cutie, was in the midst of

playtime, chasing a cat dancer,

ed by staffer Tracy, about the main

m of kitty condos. No fool he,

chie seized the dangling toy into

mouth and made for the open door

s condo, aiming to add his prize to

xisting stash. Other shelter cats

also in a mind to engage with toys

were not quite their own. When I

ed gorgeous blue-eyed Siamese

Meowgie in the boutique area, he

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n that matched her coloring. (Hint:

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oys are real!)

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dents, I noticed that some of the

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concerned human. What was that

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opt just now: Sponsorship is a spe-

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les people who are interested in the

are of a particular Purradise cat to

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has already captured its sponsors

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might otherwise hesitate at paying the

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with a super-affectionate personality.

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HEAT

With several 90 degree days behindus, and the possibility of morechers to come, keeping our pets

in the heat and humidity is essen-

ourse, not leaving your dogs in

ed cars for that matter any of

pets is top on the Pet Safety list.

most of us know, temperatures in a

even with its windows down, can

kly soar to over 120 degrees and

me deadly for animals locked in-

In a short period of time, pets can

er brain damage or die from heat

ke.

eryl Truskowski, Shelter Manager

erkshire Humane Society (BHS),

recommends forgoing car rides and

keeping your pets at home during the

hot days of summer. If it is necessary

to travel with them, say for a visit to the

veterinarian, she advises leaving the

air-conditioning running, especially if

you need to make a quick stop and

she emphasizes quick.

Although many dogs are our compan-

ions for running, biking, and hiking,

monitoring their exercise during warm

spells is crucial. Short burst, lots of

hydration, and plenty of rest and

shade, explains Cheryl, is the way to

keep your pet active but safe in these

summer months.

Keeping your pet off of hot pavement

is also important. For example, when

walking your dog or asking him/her to

sit or lay down, find places that offer

plenty of cool grass and dirt as the pads

of their feet can easily get burned if ex-

posed to cement or blacktop. Addition-

ally, shade is essential. Be sure petenclosures, such as chicken coops and

rabbit hutches,* are situated in places

that offer protection from the sun.

And dont forget the water- lots of

water! According to Erin Starsja, Fe-

line and Small Mammal Services Su-

pervisor at BHS, good hydration is

always key to keeping your pet safe in

the summer. She advises providing

ready access to a fresh source of water

at all times, adding that limiting expo-

sure to the outdoors will also help pre-

vent dehydration.

On any hot days, be aware of the signs

of heat stress and heat stroke; they in-

clude panting and lethargy for the for-

mer and glazed eyes, heavy panting,

lethargy, vomiting, and a deep red or

purple tongue for the latter. If you sus-

pect your pet is suffering from heatstress, Erin advises getting him/her into

a cool location and offering water. You

can also lower your pets temperature

by splashing water in his/her armpits,

dipping one foot at a time into cool

water, or applying cold towels to

his/her head, neck, or chest. Never, she

warns, immerse your pet into cold

water, such as a swimming pool or

pond.

Usually a pet will recover from heat

stress in about a hour, but if he/she

hasnt, then youll need to make an

emergency trip to your veterinarian. Incases of heat stroke, immediate veteri-

nary care will be necessary.

PESTY INSECTS

Protecting your pets from ticks, fleas,

and mosquitoes is an important priority

during the summer.

Cats who go outside can be bitten by

ticks and suffer some skin irritation, but

fortunately they do not

Lyme Disease. Dogs

very different story. In

ease in dogs, and even

coming more prevalenNortheast, and Berkshi

exception.

Several treatments are a

keep your pets free of

some of which are adm

cally and others orally

talking with your veter

mine which treatment is

ate. You always want

what medicine youre

pets, she says.

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ease. Although dogs a

risk, outdoor cats and

door cats are also su

fortunately, diagnosing

cats is difficult, and it

look. To protect both

several preventative m

available from your vyou keep your pet on m

round, no yearly test

However, if you admi

only from spring to f

have your pet tested

spring check-up.

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and remember that a li

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Mary A. Koncel is

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SummertimeCare for Pets

nics, baseball games, trips to the beach, evening

ncerts in the park are all part of summer fun. Just likeus, summer can be a great time for our pets. But to

p them to stay happy and healthy during these

nths, we need to take some extra precautions.

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Protecting your pets from ticks, flea

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he Sonsini Animal Shelter is a

place where dogs who have lost

way can land and be reunited with

owners. Those happy reunions

n take place within hours of the dog

ing at the shelter. For stray dogsse owners aren't looking for them,

ogs whose owners can't keep them,

stay at the shelter is much longer.

pite of every effort to keep kennels

n and cozy, provide good food,

cal care, and exercise, life at an an-

shelter can be stressful for dogs.

s one of the reasons we're so grate-

or the volunteers who spend time

ng with and walking shelter dogs.

also why we're so excited to an-

nce the opening of our Real Life

m; a comfy space where dogs can

out with people.

ou've visited the shelter, you know

small it is. The office, where many

r functions take place all day long,

the only indoor space that it was

ible to spend time with a dog.

nks to the re-purposing of two dog

kennels and the generosity of many

people, there's now a room at the shel-

ter just for that purpose.

Away from the barking of other canine

residents, a volunteer can sit in the

room with a dog doing regular home-like activities like reading the paper and

occasionally reaching out to pet the dog

when it has settled down by his side.

Moments like this help shelter dogs re-

member what living in a household is

all about. It's more about snoozing next

to their person and less about barking

excitedly from behind a chain link

fence at dogs around them. So along

with other activities provided for shelter

dogs (like playing in kiddie pools in hot

weather, taking walks with volunteers,

and enjoying rousing games of fetch)

we're pleased to have this space where

dogs can experience being relaxed in a

comfortable room in the company of

the people who care about them. It's

great practice for what they're really

wanting; a home of their own.

This room was made possible by

Berkshire Money Management, who

paid for the materials to construct the

room; Dick Eastland, who volunteered

his time to construct the cinder blockwalls; Scott Pignatelli, who donated his

time and materials for lighting the

room; an anonymous donor who

funded the supplies needed to decorate

and furnish the room; Matt Rock, who

volunteered his time to build the

benches and install the

volunteers who desig

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Now that it's kitten season, thereare adoptable ones making theiry to Petco almost every Sunday.

ens are raised in foster homes,

yed or neutered, and then they are

ught by their foster volunteers to

co in time for them to be seen by

public from 10:00 to 2:00.

tco has been very good to the

ter," says Jean Dupre, who helps

organize the foster program.

ey made a very nice structure of

condos for the kittens. We rely on

e adoption events as a place

re kittens can meet their adopters

ause the Sonsini Shelter is often

of cats."

e adoption fee for Sonsini kittens

125. They have been tested for

and Feline Leukemia, flea

ted, wormed, and treated for ear

es. They have been given vac-es appropriate to their age. If

're interested in finding out

ether there will be kittens on a

particular Sunday, you can call the

shelter the Saturday before at 413-

448-9800, or email carol@car-

ollew.com

Carol Lew

Friends of Eleanor Sonsini

Animal Shelter

Photo top right:

Foster volunteer Chris loads his

foster kitten Chester into the car

Bottom left:

Kittens Wayne Bubba and Shirley

work at looking adorable so they

will find homes!Bottom Right:

Krista and Jean ready the cages at

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esidents of Ryegate, Vermont be-

came accustomed to an unusual

in the early 1900s. A Standard-

horse named Rex would pass by

y of their houses in the morning,

again in the late afternoon. Rex

delivering young Doris Gibson to

choolhouse.

hat made people do a double take

the fact that twice a day Rex

ed by on his own, with no human

ght. He didnt just deliver Doris to

chool. He dropped her off, went

e unaided to the farm, and then re-

d on his own to pick her up when

ol let out.

ost of the neighborhood children

ed to the schoolhouse, and Doris

on was no exception. She, her twors, and their brother made the trek

days a week. But the walk to the

room schoolhouse nearly 100 years

was not an easy one. It started

nhill, but soon turned steeply up-

and in cold or bad weather the hill

seemed endless. School buses were

non-existent; in fact, the first automo-

biles were just being built.When first grader Doris was stricken

with whooping cough, she was out of

school, quarantined, for nearly a month.

When it was time to return to school,

the hill proved insurmountable. Doris

was still coughing, and too weak to

tackle it. An alternative method of get-

ting to school had to be found.

Rex provided the solution. A former

pacer at a racetrack located in St. Johns-

bury, the bay gelding had been re-

schooled to become the familys

driving horse. Rex didnt only drive; he

had been schooled as a saddle horse aswell. He was a great driving horse, and

was used to pull the family buggy dur-

ing warmer weather and the sleigh in

the winter. His only downfall was that

if he came across another team on the

road, he was sure they were there for

him to engage in a race! So Rex was

pressed into service to take Doris to

school. There were no facilities forhorses at the school, so Rex couldnt

wait all day for Doris to finish her stud-

ies in order to take her home. But Rex

proved very trainable. He seemed to

understand the situation, and, with a lit-

tle creativity and positive reinforce-

ment, provided the perfect solution.

Doriss dad, Herbert Gibson, learned

not to feed Rex his grain before they

left for school. So Rex, wanting his

breakfast, would come straight back

home after dropping Doris off in order

to get fed. Doris, meanwhile, learned to

bring carrots and sugar cubes to schoolwith her. In the afternoon her dad

would saddle Rex, signaling the horse

that it was time to pick up Doris. When

he arrived at school, Rex would get his

treats.There was one temptation for Rex

along the way. A neighboring farm,

owned by the McLams

hay spillage when they

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kids (the school housed

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Pretty PawsCanidae, Natures Variety, Chicken

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Natural, Evo, Merrick (canned). Eco-friendlytoys & accessories, Natural chews & treats,

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www.barkncat.com 413-664-7777

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413-448-8240

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Frozen Raw DietsUnique Toys and Gifts

67 State Rd., Great Barrington, MA

413-528-550

Veterinarians in MAAllen Heights Veterinary HospitalGeneral Practice: medicine, surgery & dentistry

Preventive medicine for all stages of your pets life.Small animal acupuncture.

Elizabeth Tullett, DVM, Claire Blanchard, DVM,Yoanna Mairtre, DVM, Dip. ABVP

289 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201

Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm, Sat. 8am-12pm

www.allenheights.com

413-443-4949

Animal ER of The BerkshiresThe primary goal of the ER is to treat and

stabilize sick and injured pets until they can be seenby their regular veterinarian for definitive

follow-up care.Fri. 5pm-8am Mon., Holidays-24 hours

[email protected]

1634 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA

413-997-3425

Valley Veterinary ServicesJulie Shanahan, DVM, Laura Aylesworth, DVM

920 Pleasant St., Lee, MA

413-243-2414 or 413-243-0757

Bilmar Small Animal HospitalClaire Blanchard, V.M.D., Donald Gulick, V.M.D.,

Hanan Caine, D.V.M.Full service hospital, drop off service,

housecalls, early evening hours.776 South Main St., Great Barrington, MA

Fax 413-528-1763

Call for appointment 413-528-1180

Hilltowns Veterinary ClinicDr. Sharon Lynch, Veterinarian

Fred Davis III, CVTComprehensive Veterinary Services

Individual Attention Caring & CompassionateWashingon State Road, Washington, MA 01223

www.hilltownsvetclinic.com

413-623-3211

VCA All Caring Animal HospitalBarbara C. Phillips, D.V.M.

Vicki June, D.V.M.

Full service veterinary hopsital offering traditionalmedicine integrated with alternative veterinary care.Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy.

Open 7 Days a week!440 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington, MA

www.vcaallcaring.com

413-528-8020

Family Veterinary CenterBud Allen, M.S., DVM & Robin Karlin, DVM

Large & small animal care, house calls, farm calls,chiropractic care, acupuncture & homepathy,

boarding & grooming.99 Main St., Haydenville, MA

413-268-VETS

Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital24 Hour Emergency care, animal chiropractic and dental care.

John C. Reynolds, DVM, Laura A. Eiszler, DVM,Michelle P. Looney, DVM, Melinda M. Payson, DVM,

Carmen A. Swinson, DVM,Lindsay M. Cermak, DVM, Erika S. OMara, DVM.

Hours: Daily Mon-Sat. Evenings: Mon.-Thurwww.pittsfieldvet.com

413-499-1580

North County VeterinarDr. John C. Reynolds, Dr. Lau

& Dr. Erika S. Teutsch, D838 Curran Memorial Hwy, Nor

413-664-4570

Veterinarians inHillsdale Animal A Complete Veterinary Ho

24-Hour Emergency SerDr. Gary Cane, Route 23, Hi

518-325-7200Large Animal Vete

Berkshire AmbulVeterinary Serv

Yoanna Y. Maitre, DMobile practice providing quality mical care for horses and farm anim

deworming, health certificates. Cdentistry (hand & powerfloat).

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Steve Gomez, dealer. Veterinariprofessional installation & trainin

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All PetsEleanor Sonsini

Municipal Animal ShelterDogs and Cats

Hours: Open Daily- Tues.-Sat. 10am-2pmOpen Thurs. Nights 6pm-8pm, Closed Mon.

Located in the Downing Industrial ParkHubbard Ave., Pittsfield, MA

413-448-9800

Berkshire Humane SocietyDogs, Cats & Small Animals

Tues-Sat. 10am-4pm, Thurs. Eve 5pm-8pm,Sun. 1pm-4pm, Closed Mondays214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA

www.berkshirehumane.org

413-447-7878

Columbia-Greene Humane SocietyA zero-euthanasia shelter for adoptable animals

125 Humane Society Rd, Hudson, NY 12534

518-828-6044

All PetsThomas J. OConnor

Animal Control& Adoption Center

627 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104

413-781-1484

NE Basset Hound RescueFostering and finding forever homes for Bassets all

through out the New England States

PO Box 84, Newfields, NH 03865www.nebhr.org / 508-243-3622

HorsesH.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut

Humane Organization Representingsuffering equines

43 Wilbur Rd., Washington, CT 06777

860-868-1960

DogsDalmatian Adoption, Inc.

Rescuing Dalmatians - Pluswebsite: daladopt.petfinder.com

email: [email protected] /917-670-3892

NorthEast Pyr Rescue ( NEPR)A Regional Resource for

Purebred Great Pyrenees DogsAdoptions for local pyrs, in local homes,

with local support.

PO Box 704, Lee, MA 01238www.nepyresq.org

Toll Free: 877-528-0637

Pet PartnersProviding food for needy dogs & cats

Reduced rate spay/neuterAssistance with basic vet care costs

www.petpartnersberkshires.org

518-781-0362

CatsPurradise

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& Sun. 12pm-4pm, Closed Monday &

310 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barring

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