A Dog Is A Friend – A Song

Love this! I’m dedicating this to my friend Sam.

A Touching Dog Rescue Story

In this world there are truly special people who go out of their way to see the potential in others, to rescue those who need saving, and to give love freely. This is the story of some special people and a dog that, until they came along, had no hope. Such a beautiful ending. A great dog rescue and dog adoption story.

Her Passion For Dogs Has Rescued Nearly 12,000 Animals

I love hearing about how people with a passion are making a real difference. When I was at the SPCA Fur Ball, I learned of one woman…Christina Hamberg.

Each year the SPCA Cincinnati presents its P.B. Johnston Humane Care Award to an outstanding member of the community for his or her dedication to animal welfare. Christina was that member this year.

Her  first contact with the SPCA was in the 1990s when she volunteered to walk dogs. But she didn’t just walk any dog, Christina sought out those who had been at the shelter the longest. And, when she was there, she took note of the litters of puppies in need of love and began outreach to find foster homes.

Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue

Christina’s passion led to starting a non-profit of her own, Sheltered Paws Dog Rescue, to save shelter dogs requiring temporary foster home and then place those dogs in permanent homes; and to partner with the SPCA Cincinnati to promote the place of their dogs with disabilities. Over the last 15 years, her rescue has fostered and helped nearly 12,000 animals.

Sheltered Paws Mission: To develop trust and love with a dog that needs to be reminded that many humans can and will take good, loving care of it for the rest of its lives. To then find loving homes for these previously abused, abandoned, sick, neglected and confused dogs. To give the dog a solid re-start with behavior, health, and trust. To spay/neuter our rescued dogs of age to stop the cycle of unwanted litters.

Have you ever seen a dog waggle?

This is how Sam shows he’s happy. He wags his whole body…while holding a toy. It’s a special talent.

Cincinnati Parks Has A Camp…For Dogs

I’ve been writing my pet behavior column for Hyde Park Living for many years and it is so rewarding to me when I hear from readers who find my information valuable. A few weeks back I got a call from Dianne Wente of Cincinnati Parks. She gets the magazine in her home and asked me to be her guest at an upcoming Canine Camp.

 A Canine Camp? Absolutely!

What a neat idea. I was very flattered that she wanted me to join them. For four consecutive Saturdays that began last weekend, 25 owners and their favorite furry companion are spending the morning in one of Cincinnati’s beautiful parks – French Park.

Each session begins with a guided 30 minute walk followed by a presenter and then games and prizes. Last week Nancy Schulte, M.ED., with Caring Touch Canine Massage, demonstrated how owners can indulge their pet with some relaxing human pampering. Then it was off to the grassy area for a different twist on the childhood game Green Light-Red Light and another activity.

How much fun. What a great way to meet others who share a love for dogs while spending quality time with your own? And by the way, all of the campers walk away with some pretty nice gifts.

To see my Canine Camp photo album on Facebook, please click here.

Cincinnati Parks August Camp

Cincinnati Parks is accepting registration now for its August camp. Below is a list of presenters.

To register, either call 513-321-6070 or visit Cincinnati Parks at this link. But hurry… space is limited!

Aug 4th - Staff of the Care Center of Blue Ash
Emergency veterinary clinic staff will help pet owners recognize medical issues and begin to care for your best friend during the initial phases of an emergency. Note: Audrey Ann Photography will be onsite at this session. Come as you are or dress up your dog for a professional photo of your Camp Canine experience.
Aug 11th – Donetta Zimmerman, Animal Communicator
Donetta will tell you what your dog is “thinking”! She is well known throughout Greater Cincinnati and has worked with race horses, zoo animals, cats, dogs, you name it!
Aug 18th – Glenna Mockbee, Therapy Pets of Greater Cincinnati
Discover the many benefits therapy pets provide patients at acute, rehabilitation and palliative healthcare facilities. Maybe your canine companion would be a perfect candidate!
Aug 25th – Liz Naber, Buckeye Search & Rescue Dogs
Learn how these amazing dogs and their handlers are trained to locate missing people. Watch a demonstration as they locate a “missing person” from our group.

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