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™QR Code inside foR Benson’s Pet CenteR, Page 11Shop Local, Adopt Local, Read Local AUGUST, 2024The Real Premier Tri-state Monthly All Pet AniMagazine™Berkshire MountainCOVER GALFREYA from The Berkshire Humane SocietyIt’s Clear The Shelters Month!!!Animal World
777 Main St. Great Barrington, MA 01230 | Phone: 413-528-9055https://www.gbbagel.com/NEED HELP?Do you run a not-for-prot and are looking for ways to market that can truely benet you?Direct mail marketing is the most direct and economical way to reach your customer base.Give Lloyd Fox a call. (518)-810-7819Municipal Marketing ServicesA Company that has helped customers since 1980.Lloyd Fox, Account Executive / Lfox8@nycap.rr.com/ LFox@funddrive.comPOOLPARTYTEXT: 413-454-2023www.campwagalot.dogMeet Zeus! This 1-year-old tiger, domestic shorthair arrived at Berkshire Humane Society because his owner was living in no-pet housing. Zeus is one wild and crazy guy who will require a cat behavior savvy home. Any poten-tial adopters will need to understand his “wild” nature and he’ll require an adult-only home. Zeus has lived indoors only along with dogs and does enjoy sleeping curled up next to you. If you’re up for a fun challenge, please consider this fun-loving boy. Please reach out the Berkshire Humane Society feline staff at (413)-447-7878 ext. 124Say hello to bonded sister and brother duo Teddy and Rosie! Teddy and Rosie are 7-year-old Chihuahua mixes who can be a tad nervous meeting new people, but with time, patience, and especially cookies, they are sure to become fast friends with you. Some of their favorite activities include hanging out with their human friends, going on walks, romping in the shelter pen and eating all the cookies! Teddy and Rosie have lived with children before and could potentially live with them again, as well as with cats! If you’d like to give this adorable pair of senior pups a new lease on life, please reach out to the Berkshire Humane Society kennel staff at (413)-447-7878 ext. 1262
Paws to ReectSpotlight On–CLEAR THE SHELTERS 4Spotlight On–Dog Shampoo Recipe 4Dog Barks-IBS in Dogs 5Cat’s Meow-This Side of Purradise 6 CGHS-Dog Bite Prevention Rules 7Horse Corral-Fact or Fiction 8 Adoptables 1, 2, 8, 9, 11Natural Fun Facts 10Guide To Our Local Shelters 13BUSINESSES SUPPORTING LOCAL PETS 2, 11Animalectory 12, 13Newsbites 13Rescue Leagues 14Dog Wags-Monthly Breed– Coton De Tulear 16Monthly Dog & Cat Pawoscope 16Berkshire Mountain Animal World™ 2018-2024. All rights reserved. Berkshire Mountain Animal World™ is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced, rewritten, or pho-tocopied without permission of the publisher. Distribution is FREE in all of Berkshire County and areas in Pioneer Valley, Massa-chusetts, Northwest Hills, Connecticut, Co-lumbia/Rensselaer Counties in New York and the border towns of Vermont. Advertising rates are based on monthly dis-tribution. Berkshire Mountain Animal World Publication™ is not responsible for adver-tising claims. The advertiser is SOLELY re-sponsible for content. Berkshire Mountain Animal World™ re-serves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason. Berkshire Mountain Animal World™ is not responsible for errors in content made by any writers. Berkshire Mountain Animal World™ does not endorse what is printed.Year 7, Edition 72 Founder: Gayle SchechtmanEditor: Jane NicoleWriters: Iris BassColleen CarpenterLinda ClaytonDr. Melody R. Conklin Dr. Debra PrimovicBerkshire Animal WorldBerkshiremountainanimalworld@gmail.comCRATE OF CONTENTS3Front Photo Credit P.O. Box 1842Lenox, MA 01240anlife@aol.com• Columbia Green Humane Society • Berkshire Humane Society• Mohawk Hudson Humane Society • Out of the Pits and so much more!Check out our Canine Rescue League DirectoryBark!Bark!www.berkshiremountainanimalworld.comTIMELY ADOPTABLES ALL AROUND!Give your pets a hug for me!! GayleAugust Pet Holidays Awareness Months • National Catsh Month • Clear The SheltersAwareness Weeks and DaysDinosaur Day - August 2 National Sea Serpent Day - August 7 Scottish Wildcat Day - August 8 World Lion Day - August 10 World Elephant Day - August 12 World Lizard Day - August 14 International Homeless Animals Day - August 17, 2024 National Homeless Animals Day - August 17, 2024 National Honey Bee Day - August 17, 2024 World Honey Bee Day - August 17, 2024 World Orangutan Day - August 19 World Mosquito Day - August 20 World Goat Day - August 21 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day - August 28 International Whale Shark Day - August 30Meet Freya, a 1-year-old American pit bull terrier mix who arrived at the shelter because she and the other resident female dog in the home were getting into scufes. Since arriving at Berkshire Humane Society, she has made many human friends, but will require a home without another female dog. Socializing with people and going outside for walks and romps in the pen are just a few of her favorite activities. Freya can be a bit wary of men to start, but she does warm up quickly. Call the Berkshire Humane Society kennel staff at (413)-447-7878 ext. 126. Freya has been patiently waiting for a home since March 13th.
4SPOTLIGHT Clear The Shelters campaign returns for 10th straight year in August Clear The Shelters’ 10-year anniversary comes after the campaign surpassed 1 million all-time adoptions in 2023. The nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign from NBCUniver-sal Local is returning for the 10th straight year this August, the company announced on Tues-day. The monthlong adoption initiative will take place from Aug. 10 to Sept. 10. “Surpassing the one millionth all-time adoption last year and now celebrating our 10th cam-paign are not just milestones, these numbers help quantify the incredible support Clear The Shelters has received from communities around the nation and the impact it’s had on vulnerable animals and the shelters that care for them,” said Meredith McGinn, NBCUniversal Local’s Executive Vice President of Diginets & Original Production, in a release. Clear The Shelters sees NBC and Telemundo stations nationwide partner with animal shelters and rescues in their local communities to promote pet adoptions and to fundraise. The cam-paign has raised millions of dollars for participating animal shelters and rescues since launch-ing in 2015. Last year, over 150 NBC and Telemundo stations teamed up with 1,400-plus shelters and rescues located across 49 states and territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam. The 2023 campaign helped over 150,000 pets nd homes while raising more than $575,000.Clear The Shelters has multiple partnerships that will be extended for the 2024 campaign. For the seventh straight year, Hill’s Pet Nutrition will serve as the campaign’s national sponsor and partner. Meanwhile, virtual pet adoptions will be available through WeRescue for a sixth consecutive year. WeRescue allows prospective adopters to search for pets in their area, submit adoption applications and ask questions directly to shelters. The campaign’s fundraising efforts will continue to be led by longtime partner Greater Good Charities, while animal and pet brand The Dodo will return as a media partner for an eighth campaign.“It’s a privilege to partner with participating shelters, afliate stations, Hill’s Pet Nutrition and our employees, to continue to grow and expand this initiative,” McGinn said. For more information on Clear The Shelters, including participating animal shelters and res-cues, along with details on local events, visit ClearTheShelters.com and the Spanish-language site DesocuparlosAlbergues.com. Follow Clear The Shelters on social media: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive and global leader in science-led pet nutrition, for the seventh consecutive year will serve as lead national sponsor of Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s pet adoption and donation initiative hosting its 10th annual nationwide campaign Aug. 10 to Sept. 10. Since its 2015 inception, Clear The Shelters has helped more than one million pets nd new homes and raised millions of dollars for shelters and rescues.“Hill’s Pet Nutrition is an incredible, longstanding advocate for vulnerable pets and the shelters and rescues in communities across the nation that care for them,” said Bruce Kallner, SVP of Business Development, NBCUniversal Local. “Their sponsorship of Clear The Shelters has been a key driver of the campaign’s expanding impact and the milestones we’ve celebrated. As we embark on our 10th year, we’re again thankful for Hill’s Pet Nutrition’s contributions and remarkable collaboration.”To support the 10th anniversary of Clear The Shelters, Hill’s Pet Nutrition will provide adop-tion kits to help new pet parents and their pets get a healthy start on their new life together. Kits containing starter bags of Hill’s science-led nutrition, coupons, pet-parenting tips and other supplies will be available at select shelters during the campaign.All-Natural Homemade Dog Shampoo Recipe Some people may choose to make homemade dog shampoo in an effort to save money, and others may want to live a chemical-free life. However, like me, most people consider homemade dog wash because their dog has sensitive skin.Dogs With Sensitive SkinI was noticing that my fourteen-year-old chocolate Labrador Re-triever’s skin was getting more sensitive and dry as he got older. Since I bathe my dogs frequently in an attempt to avoid chemical ea treatments, I had to nd a dog wash that helped soothe my older dog’s skin.I had purchased oatmeal shampoos from the store but realized I could probably make my own oatmeal shampoos for a fraction of the cost. The store-bought brands also had chemicals in them. For months, I have been working on reducing the number of chemicals in my home by making homemade cleaning products and laundry products, so making homemade shampoo seemed like a good next step for a chemical-free home!Simple Oatmeal Dog Shampoo Recipe Ingredients • 1 cup whole natural oats • 4 cups of warm water • 1 tsp Castile soap (or other gentle soap or oil) • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (optional)1. Place all the items into a blender and blend until smooth 2. Place the blended mixture in a mason jar and store in the refriger-ator. (Note: This dog wash will NOT store well in a soap dispenser or regular shampoo bottle).1. When ready to bathe your dog, wet your dog’s coat with warm water.2. Pour the oatmeal dog wash on them and rub it into the coat.3. Let it sit on your dog’s skin for a few minutes, if possible.4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.Homemade Flea-Fighting Shampoo Recipe Fleas can’t survive in warm water or soap, so if you wash your dog with warm water and Dawn dish liquid, you will easily (and inexpensively) kill eas that are on your dog.Safer Alternatives to Dawn SoapAlthough a small amount of dish liquid as dog wash usually won’t dry out your dog’s skin, frequent bathing with it can cause skin sensitivity. The ea bites may also cause skin irritation. By making a homemade dog shampoo with the following ingredients, you can ght eas, prevent more eas, and relieve your dog’s skin.Ingredients • 1 teaspoon lavender essential oil • 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar • 2 cups of hot water • 1–2 tsp Castile soap (or other gentle soap or oil)1. For every 2 cups of hot water, add a teaspoon of the above ingre-dients.2. Add 1–2 teaspoons of baby shampoo, Castile liquid soap, or other mild dishwashing soap to the mixture.3. Mix well with a paint stirrer. Store in a tightly sealed container.Use the homemade dog wash and warm water when bathing your dog, and try to let the wash sit on the dog’s fur and skin for at least ve minutes before rinsing. You should always comb your dog before bathing, scrub well during bathing, and comb again after bathing if you really want to stop a ea infestation. Reprinted from www.pethelpful.com
5An Overview of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) in Dogs Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disease of humans that involves diarrhea and ab-dominal cramping of unknown cause. It is not a well-dened disease process in veterinary medicine for dogs and other pets, but is believed to be associated with some sort of functional disorder of intestinal motility or movement, rather than an infectious, inammatory, or cancerous problem. It is a chronic (long term) problem with intermittent clinical signs and is primarily a disorder of dogs. There are no breed or sex predilections. Some authors suggest that stress plays a role in the disease process, because IBS has been noted in high strung dogs and performance and working dogs.What to Watch For • Intermittent bouts of diarrhea or soft stool • Increased frequency of defecation • Passage of small volumes of stool • Straining to defecate • Abdominal distension/bloating • Excessive gas • Abdominal discomfort • Occasional nausea and vomitingDiagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Dogs • History and physical exam • Complete blood count (CBC) • Biochemical prole • Urinalysis • Fecal tests for parasites, protozoa and bacteria • Fecal cytology • Tests for bacterial overgrowth in the intestine • Food trial • Abdominal ultrasound • Endoscopy and intestinal biopsyTreatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Dogs • Dietary modication • Anti-diarrheal drugs • Anti spasmodic/tranquilizer combinations for abdominal bloating and pain • Drugs to minimize gastrointestinal gasHome Care and Prevention Give all medications as prescribed by your veterinarian. Careful adherence to dietary recommen-dations is crucial. Feed only the prescribed diet. Do not feed table scraps or other foods, including natural chew toys (rawhides). Observe for inappropriate response to treatment or worsening of clinical signs at home. Persistent diarrhea, lack of appetite, abdominal discomfort, and lethargy should prompt a call to your veteri-narian. Because of the possible role that stress may play in this disease process, potential stressors in the home environment should be identied and minimized when possible. In-depth information on Canine Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)IBS is thought to be caused by abnormal motility or movement of the intestinal tract. It generally causes chronic and intermittent signs, but the affected animals do not lose weight and otherwise appear healthy. Certain patterns of illness may appear following a stressful event in the animal’s life. The most common signs are bouts of diarrhea and abdominal cramping, bloating or discomfort. There is no specic test to diagnose IBS, so it is therefore a diagnosis of exclusion. This means that all other known causes of gastrointestinal disease that produce similar clinical signs must be ruled out prior to making an appropriate diagnosis of this disease process. Therapy In-depth for Dogs with IBS Treatment principles for IBS involve manipulating the diet to create a highly digestible food source. Additionally, many animals respond favorably to addition of ber to the diet. Fiber is thought to normalize gastrointestinal motility. Many animals will not respond to dietary therapy alone and may require anti-diarrheal, anti-spasmodic, anti-gas and even tranquilizing drugs during episodes of marked discomfort. • Dietary modication. A diet that is low in fat and highly digestible is recommended. This should be a diet that the pet has never eaten before. Hypoallergenic diets may also be used. Fiber can either be added to the diet, or high ber formulations may be prescribed. It is important to note that each animal is different with respect to their response to a particular diet and the dietary modication must be tailored to the individ-ual.• Antidiarrheal drugs. Loperamide (Imodium) and diphenoxylate (Lomotil) are drugs that may be useful in dogs whose predom-inant signs are diarrhea and urgency to defecate. They work by decreasing intestinal secretions, promoting absorption, and altering intestinal motility. They should be used under the super-vision of your veterinarian, as some dogs may have worsening of bloating and abdominal discomfort as a side effect.• Antispasmodic/tranquilizer medications. Librax is one example of a combination drug that may alleviate discomfort associated with bloating. It contains a Valium-type sedative and an antispas-modic agent that reduces intestinal motility. This type of drug is generally used on a short-term basis only.• Anti-gas drugs. Over the counter medications such as Gas-X and Mylanta-Gas contain a drug called simethicone, which alleviates intestinal gas. This is another drug that should only be used after consulting with your veterinarian.Home Care of Dogs with IBSOptimal treatment for your dog involves a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be critical, espe-cially if your pet does not rapidly improve.• Administer all prescribed medications as directed. Alert your veterinarian if you are having problems treating your pet.• Strict adherence to a new diet is imperative to successful dietary therapy. The prescribed diet should be the only food that your pet eats. This means that all treats (unless made of the same formulation as the new diet), table scraps and natural chew toys or avored toys must be eliminated. It is important to notify your veterinarian if your pet is not adjusting to the new diet and is not eating appropriate quantities. Problems with palatability may require changing the diet or even formulating a special home-cooked diet in certain cases.• IBS can be a frustrating disorder because of its chronic and intermittent nature. Flare-ups should be expected. It is important to try to determine if recurrence of signs coincides with any spe-cic activities or changes in your pet’s environment. All possible stressors should be minimized as much as possible.• IBS is not a life threatening disorder and will not shorten your pet’s life expectancy. Careful observations and coordinated care with your veterinarian will allow you to determine the proper therapy for your pet and hopefully minimize are-ups.• Once a full work-up has been completed, the need for fol-low-up care will depend on how your pet is doing at home. If signs are becoming more frequent or worsening, repeat diagnos-tics may be necessary. www.petplace.comEnglish Setter PupAvailable 8-26 Tri-colorMale/Female $950.00413-655-8245ruscettathomas@aol.com
6This Side of Purradiseby Iris Bass • SALON – 75 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE 2 CERTIFIED PET AESTHETICIANS ON STAFF COMFORT GROOMS A SPECIALTY CAT GROOMING AVAILABLE• PLAYCARE – STAFFED WITH CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS OPEN 5 DAYS/WEEK TO APPROVED DOGS• TRAINING – 6 WEEK SESSIONS RUN CONTINUOUSLY THROUGH THE YEAR EARLY PUPPY; BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE &ADVANCED OBEDIENCE AND MORE!Offering Salon Services, Playcare and Training for THE TRI-STATE AREA’S PETSFor more information on our services, please see our website: www.bowmeowregency.comCheck us out on FacebookContact us at 413-229-0035 or by email at honor@bowmeowregency.com Astin Martin. Copyright © 2024 Berkshire Humane SocietyFARM SANCTUARIES (In our region)• Chatham Animal HavenP.O. Box 49, Chatham , NY 12037518-218-6885Chathamanimalhaven@gmail.comhttp://chathamanimalhaven.org/• Berkshire Farm Sanctuary34 West Main Rd., Peru, MA 01235413-344-7433info@berkshirefarmsanctuary.orghttps://berkshirefarmsanctuary.org• Farm Sanctuary3150 Aikens Rd, Watkins Glen, NY 14891607-583-2225, experience@farmsanctuary.orghttps://www.farmsanctuary.org• Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary254 Gardner Hollow Rd, Poughquag, NY 12570845-724-5138 to schedule a visitsafehavenfarmsanctuary@gmail.comhttps://safehavenfarmsanctuary.org• Woodstock Farm Sanctuary2 Rescue Rd, High Falls, NY 12440845-247-5700 info@woodstocksanctuary.orghttps://woodstocksanctuary.org/When a High Five Goes Higher Than Five Uniquely marked Astin Martin [sic], who arrived at Berkshire Humane Society with two housemates after the passing of the person they lived with, comes with extra features of his own. Tear your attention from that marvelously marked face, and you’ll discover that this four-year-old boy is what is known as polydactyl—born with more than the usual number of kitty digits (normally ve per paw, counting the thumb, a.k.a. the dewclaw). It is a common genetic mutation, and can result in various quantities of additional ngers or perhaps also toes (though very rarely does it affect only toes). Cats with this condition are quite com-fortable with the situation—it may even provide them with extra traction for jumping and landing! And, you’ve got to admit, those furry, oversize hands and feet are darn cute! In Aston’s case, if you use a little imagination, that black splotch on his face even looks kind of like a silhouette of a…splayed kitty foot! How can you resist? All kidding aside, Astin Martin is a vigorous boy who can sometimes roughhouse a little too roughly, so an indoors-only home without children would be a good choice for him, ideally with an adult or two who could work with him on lowering the temperature of his physicality, such as by giving him a timeout in another, quiet room if he needs to calm himself down. Besides stopping him if he goes too far, thinking ahead and providing a diversion or even a well-timed treat BEFORE he tips into mano a mano mode, could also be a means of signaling him to hit the “paws” button and hold back on his own from accel-erating his enthusiasm into rambunctiousness. And of course, providing him with plenty of sturdy toys (perhaps even tougher-construction dog toys) could be yet another means for him to safely release his energy. Ideally, you will have space in your home and heart to bring along one or both of his companions (Ralph Lauren and Ferragamo), also at the shelter, so they could continue their already established relationship. The shelter’s discounted Buddy Program for its adoptions could only sweeten the deal! Iris Bass, coauthor of the Cat Lover’s Daily Companion, shares her Lee home with four shelter cats. Please contact Berkshire Humane Society’s main shelter at 214 Barker Road, Pittseld, MA, 413-447-7878. Conrm its hours before heading over, or check out https//:berkshirehumane.org to read more about Astin Martin or the other cats currently available for adoption there or at Purradise, 301 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA, 413-717-4244. Purradise is open for both adoptions and boarding. Please respect any COVID-19 protocols that may be in place at either shelter.
7125 Humane Society Rd, Hudson, NY 12534 (518) 828-6044Open daily Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 - 4 Boarding and Daycare remain the same and the food bank is open 7 days a week. Please call with any questions.https://cghs.org/Open 7 daysa week440 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 440 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 413-528-8020413-528-8020www.vcaallcaring.comwww.vcaallcaring.comHouse Calls onTuesdays!!Conventional & Holistic Veterinary Medicine & AcupunctureConventional & Holistic Veterinary Medicine & AcupunctureClass 4 Laser for Healing Class 4 Laser for Healing VCA All CAring AnimAl HospitAlYour NeighborhoodPet Supply Store featuring:• Made in the USA Foods & Treats• Toys • Essentials • Gifts• Natural and Organic Products• Lots of Fun Stuff!Monday - Friday 10 - 5, Saturday 10-4Closed SundaysLenox Commons • 55 Pittseld Road, Lenox, MA413-637-0800 www.chezpet.comSoft PawsBy Charlene Marchand I’ve run this column before, and by reader request, here it is again: Here is our Dog Bite Prevention review of rules. We will be quoting from the printout of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA):“How should you act around dogs to prevent a bite?• NEVER APPROACH A DOG YOU DO NOT KNOW.• Always ask permission to pet a dog that is with its owner.• If you have permission to pet the dog, turn your body a little sideways, stand still and hold out the back of your st for the dog to sniff. If the dog comes to you, you can pet him on the side of his face, never on the top of his head. If he doesn’t come over to you, he may not want to be petted.• Never pet a dog without letting it know you are there.• Never run past a dog or away from a dog.• Never jump around waving your arms or acting otherwise crazy near a dog.• Never make fast or jerky movements towards a dog’s face.• Never stare directly into a dog’s eyes.• Never put your face near a dog’s mouth.• Never wrestle or play rough with a dog.What other precautions should you take?• Never go near a dog that is in a fenced yard or pen.• Never go near a dog that is chained outside.• Never go near a dog that is inside a car.• Never go into a yard where you know a dog lives unless the owner is there.• Never go into a house where a dog lives unless the owner is there.• Never disturb a dog that is sleeping.• Never disturb a dog that is eating or has a special treat like a rawhide.What should you do if a strange dog comes over to you?• BE A TREE. Place your hands over your face, with your fore-arms protecting your throat. Stand very still.• If you are already on the ground, you fall or you are knocked over by a dog – BE A LOG. Curl up into a ball with your hands over your face and stay very still.• NEVER EVER RUN AWAY FROM THE DOG!!!!!• NEVER EVER SCREAM!• What do you do if a dog starts to attack you?• Feed the dog a piece of clothing or other item to bite onto and slowly walk backwards to get to a safe place.• If you have nothing to ‘feed the dog,’ protect your face and stomach with your hands and arms.• DO NOT SCREAM – but you can yell ‘help’ if you think someone is close enough to hear you.• NEVER, EVER RUN!What should every dog owner do to prevent their dogs from biting?• Socialize your dog to many different people and situations.• Train your dog to listen to you.• Never play attack games with your dog.• Do not encourage aggressive behavior.• Do not reinforce aggressive behavior by saying things like ‘It’s OK, he won’t hurt you’ when a dog is acting aggressively toward someone. The dog interprets this as you approving of his actions.• Learn to read your dog’s language and respect what he is telling you.• Seek professional help from a trainer or behaviorist if your dog is showing any aggressive behavior.” Feel free to call us with any questions at (518) 828-6044 or visit our website at www.cghs.org. Our Food Bank is open to any from the public in need of pet food or for those wishing to donate food from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Charlene Marchand is the Chairperson of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA Board of Directors. She may be contacted at cghsaaron@gmail.com.
8Horse Corral Berkshire Humane Society214 Barker Rd, Pittseld, MA 01201Phone: (413) 447-7878, Berkshirehumane.orgPhoto of Kip, a rescued Quarter Horse.Berkshire Humane Society214 Barker Rd, , Pittseld, MA 01201Phone: (413) 447-7878, Berkshirehumane.orgGuinea pigs looking for love! We’d love to introduce you to Carl and Charlie, a pair of adult male guinea pigs who were abandoned in a box at a local state park. Luckily, this dynamic duo was found by a good Samar-itan and brought to Berkshire Humane Society so they could have the opportunity to nd a new, loving, lasting home. They are understandably incredibly shy, so the volunteers and staff at Berkshire Humane have been diligently working with them on being handled, so they understand life is A-OK with humans. As guinea are animals who are easily startled this is a work in progress, but with time, patience and love these boys can thrive in a home with the proper care they deserve. Once they learn this, they will be great companions to their new people and will become excited to see and interact with their adoptive family. Interested in learning more about Carl and Charlie? Please reach out to the Berkshire Humane Society small animal staff at 413-447-7878 ext. 124 for more information.Fact or Fiction: What’s the Truth About Horses?By Alex Valverde, Equine Advocates Communications Manager Horses have played large roles in society throughout history, as working and companion animals. Despite their constant presence, there are many interesting things people don’t realize about horses or misconceptions that should be corrected. Do horses really sleep standing up? Can they see col-or? Here are some facts and myth-busters about horses.FACT: Foals can walk and run within a few hours after birth Foals can start standing within an hour after birth, although it’s not always on the rst try. They’re born with fully-formed hooves because, as prey animals, horses need to move very quickly to avoid predators. Newborn hooves do look different though because they have eponychium, or soft coverings over the sharp edges of a foal’s foot. The coverings protect the mother’s uterus and birth canal during pregnancy and birth. They dry out and go away within a few days.FICTION: White hooves are weaker than dark ones This myth dates back many years when some farriers came up with an unfortunate and complete-ly inaccurate saying: “One white foot, buy him; Two white feet, try him; Three white feet, deny him; Four white feet and a white nose — take off his hide and feed him to the crows.” However, the strength, health, and quality of hooves depend on the horse’s genetics, environment, and how well you take care of them – Not color. The biggest impacts on the quality of a hoof are moisture content and breed genetics. For example, Appaloosas seem to have extremely strong feet, no matter what color they are, while Thoroughbreds tend to have thinner hoof walls.FACT: Horses Can Sleep Standing Up Horses are prey animals and sleeping standing up is one way in which they’ve adapted to the threat of predators. They have a “stay apparatus,” which is a system of tendons and ligaments that stabilize the major joints in their legs so they can relax without falling over. However, horses get their deeper REM sleep while lying down. Due to their sensitive digestive systems, horses can only lie down for short periods of time (typically less than one hour) which is ne since they don’t need a lot of REM sleep.FICTION: Horses are Colorblind The truth is horses can see colors, but not in the same way as humans. Their vision is dichromatic, meaning horses can tell between two color wavelengths within the visible light. They can see blue and green colors, but not red. Humans perceive color in three wavelengths (red, blue, and green), and by combining them, we can see mil-lions of colors. For horses, red and reddish colors appear green or yellowish.FACT: Horses cannot burp or vomit. A horse’s digestive tract is one-way sys-tem thanks to a powerful lower esophageal sphincter. This system tightly regulates the passage of food and water from the esoph-agus into the stomach and prevents the contents from going in reverse. This unique feature means horses should be carefully monitored to avoid overeating or consum-ing something harmful or poisonous.FICTION: Horses only communicate through neighing Horses do communicate through sounds like nickering and neighing, but it isn’t their primary form of communication. They also use body language to communicate with each other and with humans. They’ll “speak” with their eyes, ears, tails, and body movements. A nal thought that rings true for us: It’s a privilege to have wild and domestic equines in our lives and it’s our responsibility to ensure that they can lead their lives safe from harm and pass with peace and dignity.
9Berkshire Humane Society214 Barker Rd, , Pittseld, MA 01201Phone: (413) 447-7878, Berkshirehumane.org650 ROUTE 295, OLD CHATHAM WOODHILLVETCLINIC.COMWood HillVeterinary ClinicOPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK518-392-6224Like us on Facebook!http://www.taizeshepherdkennel.com/This debonair 6-year-old gentleman is Beethoven, and similar to his namesake, he’s quite the musical guy! He loves to sing and can be a little loud in his vocal expressions, so a house setting would be best for his new home. That said, Beethoven sings mostly because he wants to be with his people and doesn’t want to be left behind. He’s by no means destructive; he’s fully house-trained and eventually settles down to take a nap. He enjoys his stuffed Kongs and other occu-piers to take his mind off he’d much rather be out having adventures with his humans. Beethoven loves to go out on walks, cavort around in the shelter pen, and would make a wonderful hiking buddy. He has a high prey drive, so he would do best in a home with no other animals. Beethoven is a solid guy, both physically and emotionally, and has lost a healthy amount of weight while at the shelter. He has lived with children before so he could potentially live with kids aged 10+ again. Beethoven is such a nice boy who loves to spend time with everyone at the shelter. But, that’s no replacement for a home. Could Beethoven be the perfect new furry family member for you? He’s been patiently waiting since March 26th for his new home. Please reach out to the Berkshire Humane Society Kennel staff at (413)-447-7878 ext. 126 to learn more about Beethoven and potentially take him home!125 Humane Society Rd, Hudson, NY 12534 (518) 828-6044 Open daily Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 - 4 https://cghs.org/ Boarding and Daycare remain the same and the food bank is open 7 days a week. Please call with any questions.Coco, pictured with CGHS Kennel Super-visor Kyle Miller, is a 10-year-old American Staffordshire mix who was surrendered to us because her prior owners were unable to care for her. Don’t let her age fool you – she will get the zoomies for a squeaky toy! She is a huge lovebug and will crawl onto your lap demanding love. She does well with other dogs, but unfortunately cannot live with cats.
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The support given to this event over the last four years has been overwhelming, and we’re proud to once again offer three fantastic prize packages. These prizes were generously donated to help raise funds to assist more than ve thousand animals served every year by CGHS/SPCA. Suggested donations for this year’s Shelter Sweeps are $1.00 per chance or 100 for $50, and chances can be obtained in any quantity. To participate or for more information, please visit our website at cghs.org, call us at (518) 828-6044 ext. 100, or email us at info@cghs.org. 2024 Sweeps Packages:ELECTRIC BIKE PACKAGE: Trek Dual Sport+ 2 Stagger is a light-weight and capable hybrid electric bike that’s designed for adventure on pavement and light trails. It has an intuitive and natural feeling pedal assist system that makes exploring your surroundings more fun and cruising up hills a breeze. Plus, stiff wheels and wide tires give you condence on varied terrain. INCLUDES SAFETY HELMET. VALUE: $2,500JOHN DEERE TRACTOR PACKAGE: With a smooth-run-ning engine and reliable V-twin air-cooled design, this 42-in. (107-cm) Accel Deep™ (42A) Mower Deck cuts clean and is versatile. Includes power steering and hydraulic lift to enable easy operation, and the MulchControl™ system provides superior mulching performance and rapid conversion. INCLUDES CLIPPING/LEAF CATCHER AND TOW-BEHIND CART. VALUE: $5,000TROPICAL COSTA RICA PACKAGE: The Villa is perfect-ly situated across the street from the quiet, secluded Playa Langosta, which invites you to walk for miles on unspoiled beaches, nd a drift-wood log in the shade along the tree-lined shore to sit and admire the soaring pelicans, or marvel at the spectacular sunsets. INCLUDES: $1,500 AIRFARE DEBIT CARD AND 7 DAYS OF DOG BOARD-ING AT CGHS/SPCA. BLACKOUT DATES APPLY. https://www.vrbo.com/86357 VALUE: $5,000CHOOSE YOUR SUBARU” RAFFLE BENEFITING HOMELESS ANIMALS Berkshire Humane Society and Haddad Subaru have launched their 12th annual “Choose Your Subaru” car rafe. One lucky winner will have their choice of a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, Forester Premium or Outback Premium. Tickets are $40 each or three for $100 and are available in Pittseld at Berkshire Humane Society’s Dr. John Reynolds Adoption and Education Center (main shelter), Wellness Clin-ic and Haddad Subaru, in Williamstown at Nature’s Closet, in North Adams at Roxie’s Barkery, in Lanesboro at Baker’s Golf Center, in Richmond at Bartlett’s Orchard, in Lenox at Chez Pet and Catwalk Boutique, in Great Barrington at Catwalk Boutique and Purradise and in South Egremont at The Shop at Only in My Dreams Events. They are also available by calling the shelter at 413-447-7878 extension 131. The rafe is limited to 2,400 tickets. If at least 1,000 tickets are not sold, the rafe will convert to a 50/50 drawing of net pro-ceeds. The winner will be drawn on Saturday, October 26 at 1pm at Haddad Subaru, 652 East Street, Pittseld, MA 01201. “The partnership with Berkshire Humane Society continues on as expected,” said Chris Kramek, General Manager and Vice President of Haddad Subaru. “This year we are feeling the need with John and his team more than ever. Food supplies, clinic bills and general expenses have inated just like everything else. We need to make this rafe one for the ages! I hope you can get your tickets early, because we promise to sell out this year.” “We’re grateful to have had a partner like Haddad Subaru,” said John Perreault, Executive Director of Berkshire Humane So-ciety. “Not only do they help us raise tens of thousands of dollars each year for the car rafe, they underwrite an animal adoption each week for up to $2,600 annually and often choose us as one of their hometown charities in the Subaru Share the Love event. Thanks to them, we’ve placed thousands of homeless animals and have helped thousands more stay in their homes with our community programs.” All proceeds benet animal shelter services and programs. For more information on the rafe, call 413-447-7878, extension 131. Follow the event on Facebook @BerkshireHumane or check the shelter’s website, BerkshireHumane.org for more information.
14CANINE RESCUE LEAGUES WEBBED SIGHTINGSLooking for a dog? 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rescueconnecticut@gmail.comMassachusetts - rescuemassachusetts@gmail.comVermont - ycr.vermont@gmail.com COCKER SPANIELCocker Spaniel Rescue of New England www.csrne.org, info@csrne.org, 603-547-3363 NHCOLLIECollie Rescue League of New England and Eastern NY www.collierescueleague.org 1-800-296-3265DACHSHUNDDachshund Club of America, National Rescue, guiness7@comcast.net, 904-217-7698DALMATIANDal Rescue of Upstate New York, StoneHillDals@aol.comDalmatian Club of America, www.thedca.org DOBERMAN PINSCHERDoberman Rescue Unlimited www.dru.org/ doberman@dru.org (NH/MA/RI/CT/VT/ME) 603-887-1200 NH ENGLISH COCKER SPANIELEnglish Cocker Spaniel Club of America, www.ecsca.org/rescuehome.htmlENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELNew England English Springer Spaniel Rescue www.essrescue.org/ GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG German Shepherd Rescue of New England www.gsrne.org (all-New En-gland states) info@gsrne.org, hotline 978-443-2202 MA GOLDEN RETRIEVERYankee Golden Retriever Rescue (New England only) www.ygrr.org Ho-tline 978-568-9700 MA GREAT DANEGreat Danes Around New England Rescue, www.gdaner.orgCarrie Loholdt (MA, VT, NH, CT, RI, ME) gdanerescue@aol.com207-321-2771 ME GREAT PYRENEESNortheast Pyr Rescue www.nepyresq.org 877-528-0637GREYHOUNDGreyhound Friends, www.grey-hound.org (New England/NY/NY) 508-435-5969 MAGreyhound Rescue of NE, www.greyhoundrescuene.org, adopt@greyhoundrescuene.org 508-478-1617 MA Greyhound Pets of America/Massachusetts, www.greyhound-petsmass.org, IRISH SETTERIrish Setter Club of New England, www.iscne.orgJACK RUSSELL TERRIERPauline Clark @www.jacksgalore.orgLABRADOR RETRIEVERLabrador Retriever Rescue www.labrescue.com/ (MA, ME, NH, RI, VT) Hotline 978-356-2982 MALabrador Retriever Rescue-CT www.labrescuect.orglabrescuect@gmail.com, 860-767-0381 CTNorthEast All Retriever Rescue www.nearr.com email: nearr@ne-arr.com Hotline 617-824-4278 MA MALTESEAmerican Maltese Association Rescue, www.americanmalteseres-cue.org, MASTIFFFriends of Rescued Mastiffs, www.mastiffrescue.org, 800-200-5287Mastiff Club of America Rescue www.mastiff.org/MCOARESCUE.htm, RydalmMastiffs@aol.comOLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOGNew England Old English Sheep-dog Rescue www.neoesr.org,781-259-8173 MAPEKINGESEPekingese Rescue Network Inc (NJ, NY, CT, MA, NH, RI, ME, VT) www.pekerescue.petnder.comPOMERANIANBay Colony Pomeranian Club Res-cue, baycolonypomeranianclub.orgPOODLEPoodle Rescue of New England www.poodlerescuene.org Poo-dleRescue@poodlerescuene.org 617-628-1425 MAPoodle Rescue of Vermont, www.poodlerescuevt.org, 802-497-4144 VT, info@poodlerescuevt.orgPUGPug Rescue of New England, www.pugrescueofnewengland.orgGreen Mtn Pug Rescue www.greenmtnpugrescue.comCurly Tail Pug Rescue (NY/CT/NJ) www.curlytailpugrescue.orgRAT TERRIERRatbone Rescues www.ratbonerescues.com, ratbonerescue@ratboneres-cues.comROTTWEILERNorth East Rottweiler Rescue www.rottrescue.org, toll free 866-392-0102SAINT BERNARDSaint Bernard Rescue Foundation, www.saintrescue.orgSAMOYEDMinuteman Samoyed Club Rescue, www.doghows.org/ash/mscr/ , info@samoyedrescue.orgSHIBA INUNational Shiba Club of America Rescue, www.shibas.org/rescue.html, rescue@shibas.orgNYC Shiba Rescue, http://nycshibarescue.org, email: shibas@nycshibares-cue.org, 917-591-3408 NYSHIH TZUAmerican Shih Tzu Club Rescue contacts, www.americanshihtzuclub.org./rescue_committeeShih Tzu Rescue of New England, www.petnder.com/shelters/MA304.html, STRNE1@gmail.comWELSH TERRIER-welshterrierrescue.org.YORKSHIRE TERRIERYorkshire Terrier Club of America Rescue Inc, www.ytca.org/rescue.htmlThe MarketplaceFor SaleRabbits For SaleBerkshire BunniesPurebred Holland Lops and Mini RexLovingly home raised for pets, Therapy animals, & show.Socialized and started on litter box training.Our bunnies are so friendly and have the best temperaments!Specializing in rare, beautiful colors & blue eyes.ARBA registered rabbitry.Otis, MA - 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15Dog Wags-Breeds from A to ZDog of the Month Coton de TulearMonthly Dog & Cat PawoscopePawoscoPesHAPPY BIRTHDAY!Leo (July 23-August 22) The Coton de Tulear, ‘Royal Dog of Madagascar,’ is a bright, happy-go-lucky companion dog whose favorite activities include clowning, cavorting, and following their special human around the house. The Coton is small but robustly sturdy. They are small, immensely charming dog standing between 9 and 11 inches high and weighing any-where from 8 to 13 pounds. Cotons are known for a profuse white coat that is as soft as cotton (or, as the French say, ‘coton’). Their primary job is to provide amusement, comfort, and companionship. The bond between Cotons and their people is so tight that owners discuss it in human terms. The Coton de Tulear is a small dog breed named after the city of Tuléar in Madagascar. This smart little dog is believed to be related to the Bichon Frise and the Maltese. Standing 9 to 11 inches high and weighing only 8 to 13 pounds, Cotons make the perfect compact companion. With a sweet and clownish personality, these uffy white pups get along well with everybody. That includes kids and other dogs! Highly adaptable, they can easily t in with apartment dwellers or live in larger homes. They are easily trainable, low-maintenance, and even thrive with novice or rst-time pet parents. The Coton is a playful, affectionate, intelligent breed. Although generally quiet, it can become very vocal—grunting, barking, and making other noises when having fun. Cotons are known to have a habit of jumping up and walking on their hind legs to please people. Most Cotons love meeting new people and are very curious about new situations. Cotons are easy to train as they are very eager to please. Cotons love to swim, run, and play. They adapt well to any kind of living environment. A common trait of the Coton de Tuléar behaviour is to come alive in the evening. The Coton has a coat that requires brushing and combing almost daily and bathing about once per week to maintain its beauty. Cotons love swimming; owners who have pools are recommended to let their Cotons play in the pool with supervision. Like poodles, they do not “shed”, meaning they don’t drop hair on furni-ture, carpeting, etc. They do lose hair; their coat’s texture causes the shed hair to be trapped in the coat. If not brushed and combed daily, this breed’s fur will mat up quickly and may require shaving. Cotons need a walk every day for exercise but will appreciate a play session as often as possible and have the endurance to go on a long hike. Cotons love to play with other dogs, and they are great with kids.DOG-Leo is the sign of the king, queen, performer and the lion. They are proud beings who are born to rule, born to shine and love being the center of attention. Naturally charismatic, they exude warmth, vitality and power. Leo canines don’t like competition; they prefer being a single dog in a household that worships them and caters to their every need. They also adore being groomed and pampered and look forward to a trip to the doggy spa. Whether out on a hike or strolling through downtown, these celebrity pups will make you look like a star.Leo dogs have sunny dispositions, are friendly, and really seem to like other dogs. If nature can take its course, the other canine householders will start looking to the Leo as the leader of the pack and you won’t have to spend all your time breaking up spats. Leos are known for their alpha-mentality, so getting them a companion to lead and teach through life will help them thrive. Another thing that your Leo pup is truly a social buttery. Truly, any game that puts your Leo as the center of attention is always going to be a favorite. Try a classic game of chase, hide and seek, or even some fun agility activi-ties.CAT-Born under the xed re sign Leo, ruled by the vitality-bringing sun, your outgoing kitty loves attention. Whether they seem to light up anytime you shoot a TikTok of them showing off at playtime or they soak up all the attention bestowed upon them by visitors, they’ll relish the spotlight as if they’re the feline version of JLo or Kylie Jenner (both Leo ladies, of course). And associated with the fth house of self-expression and fun, your little Lion is sure to be playful, lighthearted, and entertaining—all while exuding an air of regality. (Yep, this is the kitty who will positively rock a bejeweled or gold collar.)Leo cats love being the center of attention, but they can be protective and loyal over those they love. At times a Leo cat seems bold and inquisitive,
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