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Paws to ReectSpotlight On–Traveling with your Dog 4Spotlight On-Traveling with Your Cat 5Cat’s Meow-This Side of Purradise 6 CGHS-The Present State of Animal Rescue 7Horse Corral-Dutch Harness Horse 8 Adoptables 1, 2, 9, 10, 11NEWSBITES 10BUSINESSES SUPPORTING LOCAL PETS 11Natural Fun Facts 12Guide To Our Local Shelters 12Small Animal Hutch-Goldsh Care 13Dog Barks--Dogs and Loud Noises 14Dog Barks-Doggie Massage 15Animalectory 16-17Cats’ Meow-Yummie Recipes for Cats! 17Rescue Leagues 18Dog Wags-Monthly Breed– The Clumber Spaniel 19Monthly Dog & Cat Pawoscope 19Berkshire 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 6, Edition 71 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!! Gayle NOVA, pictured with CGHS Kennel Technician Ethan Reahr, is a 1-year-old Rottweiler Mix. She did get along with one of the dogs, and we are still testing her potential to live with other dogs and any cats. She can be timid at rst but is incredibly lovable with people. She loves playing in our swimming pool and gets zoomies after butt scratches! https://cghs.org/ (518) 828-6044 July Pet Holidays Awareness Months • National Lost Pet Prevention Month™ • National Pet Hydration Awareness MonthAwareness Weeks and Days • July 7–13 | National Farriers Week • July 14–July 20 | National Feed a Rescue Pet Week • July 1 | ID Your Pet Day • July 4 | International Whippet Day • July 6 | World Zoonoses Day • July 10 | National Kitten Day • July 11 | All-American Pet Photo Day • July 15 | National Pet Fire Safety Day • July 15 | Feline Leukemia Day • July 16 | World Snake Day • July 21 | World Collie Day • July 21 | National Craft for your Local Shelters Day • July 22 | AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day • July 26 | National Dog Photography Day • July 31 | National Mutt Day

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4SUMMERTIME SPOTLIGHT From Winding Roads to Wagging Tails: A Guide to Dog-Friendly Road Trips Summer is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for a road trip. While hitting the road is all about free-spirited fun, it’s essential to be prepared if you’re planning to bring a four-legged passenger along for the ride. Whether you’re visiting some National Parks with your dog or an out-of-state family with your cat, traveling with pets requires preparation to ensure their comfort and safety. The rst step when planning a road trip with your pet is ensuring they are up for it. Consider the following: their health, vaccinations, parasite prevention, identication, and comfort in the car.Making Sure Your Dog is Healthy Enough for TravelBefore hitting the road, ensuring your pet is up to date on their vaccines and parasite preventives is crucial. Between high-trafc areas like rest stops and hotels, your pet can have a higher chance of exposure to infectious diseases and parasites. And, if your pet hasn’t had a recent vet exam, it’s a good idea to schedule a check-up before your trip. The last thing you want is an underlying illness surfacing when you are hundreds of miles from home.Lost Pet PreventionWhile updating your pet’s vaccines, don’t forget about their microchip. If they already have a mi-crochip, update it with your current contact information. A vet, shelter, or animal welfare organiza-tion needs to be able to contact you if they nd your lost pet.If your pet doesn’t have a microchip, now is the time to strongly consider getting one, which you can easily do at your vet’s ofce. ID tags are vital (and should also be updated), but sometimes they can fall off, or your pet may wiggle their way out of their collar. A microchip is a surere way to ensure your pet is identiable. It’s standard practice for animal control, shelters, and vet clinics to scan found pets for microchips.Car Comfort and Safety for PetsIf your pet is not used to long car rides, you’ll want to take some time to get them acclimated before the big trip. Start with short rides and increase the time progressively if they react positively. Be sure to include some comfort items like beds, blankets, and their favorite toy, and always keep them secure with a seatbelt for dogs (or a car-safe crate) and a car-safe carrier for cats.Talk to your veterinarian if your pet experiences travel anx-iety, car sickness, or gets overly stressed on car rides. They may prescribe something to help them relax or alleviate tummy troubles. While many dogs can experience car anxiety, it’s even more common for cats to have difculty acclimating to the car. In some cases, utilizing a pet sitter or boarding service may be better than forcing an anxious pet to endure a long road trip. It might also be better for your human passengers — several hours in a car with a vomiting dog or cat is no fun for anyone.Car Setup • Dog seatbelt or crash-tested dog crate • Travel bed (or comfy crate liner) • Leash, collar, harness, ID tags • Splash-proof car water bowl • Seat cover • Comfort items like your dog’s favorite blanket • Pet wipes • Poop bags • Extra towels or blankets • Calming aides • Enrichment toysPacking List • Food, water, and treats (pack enough for your trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays) • Any medications your pet is taking (bring the bottle with the label and dosage if possible) • Copies of your dog’s vaccine history, veteri-nary records, and pet insurance information • Travel bowls for food and water • Pet rst aid kit and the number to Pet Poison Control • Extra leash • Dog shampoo • Towels • Cleaning products for any accidents • Any particular gear that may be needed for where you’re going, such as a dog lifejacket for boating, a dog sleeping bag for camping, etc.Dog Road Trip Dos and Don’ts • Do – keep your dog secure in the car • Don’t – let your dog hang out the window, especially on highways • Do – map out dog-friendly rest stops and take plenty of breaks • Don’t – let your dog roam off-leash at rest stops. There’s heavy trafc, toxic chemicals, litter, etc. • Do – stay with your dog at all times (or take turns with other passengers) • Don’t – leave your dog unattended in the car, especially in warm weather

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5Wandering with Whiskers: A Checklist for Road Trips with CatsReady to cruise with your cat? Make sure you have all the essentials for a cat-friendly road trip.Car Setup • Cat carrier (preferably a crash-tested cat carrier) • Travel bed (or comfy liner for the carrier) • Collar and ID tags • Splash-proof car water bowl • Seat cover or towels for under the cat carrier • Travel litter box • Comfort items, like your cat’s favorite blanket • Pet wipes • Poop bags (for scooping litter) • Extra towels or blankets • Calming aides, such as Feliway • Enrichment toysPacking List • Food, water, treats, and litter (pack enough for your trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays) • Any medications your pet is taking (bring the bottle with the label and dosage if possible) • Copies of your cat’s vaccine history, veterinary records, and pet insurance infor-mation • Travel bowls for food and water • Pet rst aid kit and the number to Pet Poison Control • Cat shampoo • Towels • Cleaning products for any accidentsFeline-Friendly ExtrasTraveling long-distance with a cat in the car can be a different experience than with a dog. Giving them breaks to stretch their legs and explore is often more complicated, unless they’re already leash trained. If your cat is accustomed to using a harness and leash, bring it. If not, and you have time before your trip to explore that option, it could be helpful, but don’t force a cat that is not en-gaged. Some cats would much rather hide in the car.For longer trips, some cat parents opt for a larger crate setup that can accommodate all their cats’ things and give them more space to move around than a traditional carrier. It’s con-venient in hotel rooms, but ensure they have a hiding spot or cover the crate with a towel. Consider the length of your trip and your cat’s needs to plan for extra items that might help them feel more comfortable.Cat Road Trip Dos and Don’ts • Do – keep your cat secure in a carrier • Don’t – let your cat roam around the car while driving • Do – stop for breaks and give your cat some quiet time to (hopefully) use their litter-box • Don’t – forget to scoop the litterbox peri-odically • Do – stay with your cat at all times (or take turns with other passengers) • Don’t – leave your cat unattended in the car, espe-cially in warm weatherPlanning a Dog-Friendly and Cat-Friendly RouteRoad trips with pets can require extra planning, but ensuring your four-legged passenger is safe, happy, and comfortable is worth it. Using apps like Bring Fido, you can map out pet-friendly stops along the way, including hotels, restaurants, and even veterinary clinics for emergencies.It’s also a good idea to try and stick to your pet’s resting, walking and feeding routine as much as possible, but don’t feed them in a moving vehicle. Plan mealtimes around rest breaks so they have time to digest before hitting the road.Lastly, don’t let your pet get overexerted. All the excitement of being in the car, mixed with new places and activities, can be taxing, especially for older pets. Ensure your cat or dog is getting enough time to rest, and as tempting as it may be, try to refrain from sharing fast food with your pet. Fast food stops might be a “rite of passage” on a road trip, but even just a few French fries can be-come an upset stomach (and a messy backseat) for an already nervous or excited pet. www.petplace.com

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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 Hazel. 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/The Red and the Black Two-year-old Hazel, a new arrival at Berkshire Humane Society, is a gorgeous ex-ample of how the genetics for “tortoiseshell” (a.k.a. tortie) kitties work. It all comes down to a pairing of X chromosomes: one for red (= orange) fur, and the other for black fur. This may result in a calico cat—white with red and black patches, or in a tortie, whose genes can produce an astonishing array of colors from pale peach to or-ange and tan, to taupe, to black, all in the same cat, sometimes distributed asymmetrically, to boot. Quite literally, no two torties are alike, colorwise! Were this not in black and white, you would see that Hazel has landed mostly in the darker areas of the tortie palette, but with small splotches of peach-colored fur on the top of her head, generously on one side of her muzzle, and at the tip of her tail. At the shelter, she has proved to be a real sweetheart, delighting the staff with what they term “head boops”: knocking her head against you to express her love or thanks, such as after receiving a treat. (A tip: Making a closed st, which is about the same size as a feline head, and gently touching it to a kitty’s forehead, best accompanied with positive words as a reassurance, is often interpreted and appreciated by some cats as the closest we can come to the gesture, vs knocking our own, so much larger head against theirs!) Shy at rst, Hazel is super affectionate once she feels secure with her people and surroundings. And, yes, you read that in plural: she has lived before in a household with kids and other pets, so as long as her new environment does not present particular stressors, she should t in quickly once she feels welcome in her new digs. (Even if you have cats that are allowed outdoors, please be sure she is indoors-only, for her personal safety.)The shelter staff describes Hazel as being a “queen bee”—think: loves to be in the center of things! So, open your heart and your home, and prepare to share your domestic buzz with this bumblebee-colored beauty! She’s sure to add her feline equivalent in purrs for a long time to come. 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, Pittseld, MA, 413-447-7878. Conrm its hours before heading over, or check out https//:berkshirehumane.org to read more about Hazel 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.

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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 Pittseld Road, Lenox, MA413-637-0800 www.chezpet.comSoft PawsBy Charlene Marchand This article represents the last installment of the series we’ve focused on regarding reputable organizations vs. non-reputable rescues. It is reprinted with permission of Patti Strand, President of the National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA), which can be found at naiaonline.org. “Shamefully, many of these retail shelters also reject local pets in need in order to grab more attractive ones from outside their state or region. Simultaneously they often disparage local animal control agencies as “kill shelters” to give themselves a marketing advantage.Saving lives or spreading disease? Irresponsible rescue introduces disease and parasites through dog trafcking practices.But the problem doesn’t end with the lack of accountability within the shelter-rescue continuum. The practice also threatens public health and facilitates pet theft and cruelty to animals. Authorities have found rabid dogs and stolen dogs in this unreg-ulated adoption channel along with some of the most inhumane source conditions you’ll nd anywhere. Dogs transported en masse from the southern to northern states and those entering the US from foreign countries often carry diseases and parasites to regions where they did not exist formerly, or where they have been eradicated or controlled. Saving lives or eliminating competition? Currently, a conspiracy of like-minded retail shelters and rescues who’ve had success in the commercial pet marketplace are working to destroy their competition (i.e., the pet stores that are honest enough to admit that they are pet stores). Unfortunate-ly, they have duped many local governments into adopting their cause. Amazingly, political leaders in Chicago and San Diego, to name a few cities, have been enticed into passing laws that force legal and heavily regulated businesses that pay taxes (i.e., pet stores) to convert their operations into this unregulated, unwar-ranted, out-of-control model. Claiming a moral high ground aimed at closing so-called “puppy mills,” these groups cynical-ly scam governments into mandating that regulated pet store businesses sell only animals acquired from shelters and rescue groups.The good news But there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Finally, main-stream shelters and rescues are speaking out against the irrespon-sible actors and unprofessional practices in their industry. In an article he titled, Think globally, rescue locally: Rescue transports – a symptom of dysfunctional shelters and rescues, Mike Fry of the Animal Ark shelter in Minnesota lays it out. Challenging the very premise of rescue transports saving lives, he points out that the thousands of out-of-state dogs transported into Minnesota every year result in native Minnesota dogs being killed. Responding to concerns of veterinarians and dog owners, state governments are also looking at the inux of imported dogs and responding to the challenge with regulations requiring health examinations of dogs and registration or licensing of rescue groups that import them. And more good news: NAIA has assembled a legal team to address some of these issues proactively. Please contact us for more information at legalteam@naiaonline.org and sign up for alerts at NAIA Trust’s legislative lobby center at:http://cqrcengage.com/naiatrust/app/register?2&m=8478.”Thank you again, Patti, for your keen insights. 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. Spay/neuter clinics for cats are $100.00 male or female, including a rabies vaccination and a 5-in-1 feline distemper combination vaccination. Nail clipping services are available every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the shelter for a donation of $10 for cats and $15 for dogs (currently prepaid only). Charlene Marchand is the Chairperson of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA Board of Direc-tors. She may be contacted at cghsaaron@gmail.com.

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8Horse Corral Berkshire Humane Society214 Barker Rd, Pittseld, MA 01201Phone: (413) 447-7878, Berkshirehumane.orgPhoto of Sophie, a Dutch Harness Horse arrived in April. Berkshire Humane Society214 Barker Rd, , Pittseld, MA 01201Phone: (413) 447-7878, Berkshirehumane.orgWelcome, Sophie – A “luxury” Dutch Harness HorseBy Alex Valverde, Equine Advocates Communications Manager With thousands of rescues over the last few decades and more than 80 equines currently liv-ing at our sanctuary, it’s rare for us to come across a breed we’ve never met in person or even heard of. Sophie, who arrived at Equine Advocates in April, is unlike any horse under our care.Sophie is a striking Bay Mare born in 2008. She is a Dutch Harness Horse, or Tuigpaard, a Warmblood breed originating in the Netherlands and bred for driving. The breed was rst developed at the end of World War II and is based on the native Groningen and Gelderland horses, which were used in agriculture and transportation services. During the late 19th century and early 20th century, these animals were known as “luxury horses,” as they were elegant car-riage horses who could also work on farms. Only in recent years, some Dutch Harness Horses have come to North America, where they are used as sport horses and saddle seat horses. Many are shown in driving competitions and exhibitions and are known to perform well in combined driving. The Dutch Harness Horse is often crossed with the American Saddlebred to develop the American version of the Dutch breed, called the American Dutch Harness Horse. According to the KWPN, or the Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland (Royal Warmblood Horse Studbook of the Netherlands), Dutch Harness Horses are known for their proud bearing and spectacular movement, which comes from a long moment of suspension in the trot, big striding front legs with high knee action, and hind legs that step powerfully under the body. The breed also has a cooperative temperament, intelligence, and the will to perform. They go through strict selection procedures for conformation, movement, and temperament, which means the breed is reasonably uniform. Despite her rened breeding, Sophie’s life was hardly glamorous. For years, she was used and driven hard by the Amish as a Buggy Horse. By the time she was four-teen, she had sustained several serious inju-ries including bowed tendons in both front legs. As she was no longer able to work, she was dumped at a low-end Pennsylvania meat auction and sold for slaughter. While she was in a kill pen scheduled to be loaded onto a trailer to a Mexican slaughterhouse, Sophie was rescued by Gerda Silver of Gerda’s Equine Rescue. Gerda sent Sophie to Horses With Hope, an organization that helps to train rescued equines for riding. However, x-rays showed that Sophie had a spinal deformity and other physical prob-lems that prevented her from having a rider on her back. Sophie needed to be retired at a sanctu-ary and she arrived at Equine Advocates in April. She was introduced to Randy, an equine veteran who was retired here from the U.S. Army after serving as a Military Working Horse with the Caisson Platoon. After being introduced, they bonded almost immediately and now enjoy spending their days together out in their eld. Sophie also likes greeting her equine neighbors over the fence. It’s our great pleasure to provide this wonderful mare with a permanent and lov-ing home here at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary.Guinea 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.

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9Berkshire Humane Society214 Barker Rd, , Pittseld, 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/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.Rupert, pictured with CGHS Ani-mal Care Technician Amy Riedel, is a 1.5-year-old domestic shorthair who was found as a stray and never reclaimed. He is a very social boy who loves to play, and he will op on the oor for all the pets. He loves attention and does well with the other cats in his area. He would make a great t for a family.This active boy is Wall-E! Wall-E is an approximately 8-month-old pit bull mix who arrived at Berkshire Humane Society as a stray who was never claimed by his former family. The shelter staff unfortunately don’t know a lot about his past, but they do know he loves going on long walks and enjoys all the scents along the way! Wall-E is currently working on his life skills: house training, leash walking, basic obedience and more! Staff say he’s doing well and learning more every day. In his time at the shelter, he has already made some dog friends, but can be a bit selective. Wall-E becomes a bit mouthy when he’s excited, so a home with children aged 12+ would be best. If you’d like more information about this handsome youngster, please reach out to the Berk-shire Humane Society kennel staff directly at (413)-447-7878 ext. 126.

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10 The Columbia-Greene Hu-mane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA) and the Greene Coun-ty Sheriff’s Ofce (GCSO) arrived just in the nick of time to save thirteen horses from starvation. Last month, CGHS/SPCA cruelty investigators were contacted by a witness who reported that horses which were located at Kirwin Road in Cairo, NY were not being fed or receiving water, and that it had been going on for months. CGHS/SPCA investigators responded within moments and found thirteen horses on the brink of death. The Greene County Sheriff’s Ofce was contacted immediately. The investigation found that there was insufcient hay, grain, and other supplements for the horses. The hay that was present con-tained mold, which is not appropriate for horse consumption. The small amount of grain that was being fed to the horses was insufcient. The more dominant horses were eating the majority of the food that was available, leaving the older, submissive equines without any nutrition. On Friday, May 17, CGHS/SPCA brought in a cruelty medical team to assess the horses, treat any medical conditions, and develop a proper feeding regiment. The team consisted of three veterinarians, three veterinary technicians, and CGHS/SPCA investigators and staff. The horses were assessed using the Henneke system, which measures the amount of fat and overall condition of the horses. This system utilizes a number scoring system of 1-9, with 1 being “very thin or emaciated” and 9 being “obese.” After the examinations, the veterinarians found ten of the horses to be 1 or below (extreme emaciation). In addition, it was discovered that all the horses’ feet were in desperate need of farrier care (trimming). As a result of the atrocious neglect, Farm Manager Skylar Nolan, 25, of Cairo and Farm Owner Vincent Melapioni, Jr., 59, of Staten Island have been arrested on charges of animal cruelty. Each was charged with multiple offenses under NY Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26 (Cruelty to Animals), Section 353 (failure to provide proper sustenance). These charges are Class A misdemeanors which can each carry up to a year in jail and a $1,000 ne. “This is one of the most appalling horse cruelty cases that CGHS/SPCA has ever been involved in. It’s a miracle that these horses survived. There’s simply no excuse for this act of cruelty, and if convicted, these people should never be able to own animals again. We would like to thank Sheriff Pete Kusminsky, Captain Tracy Quinn, and Investigator Charles Cole of the Greene County Sheriff’s Ofce for the exemplary job they did in in-vestigating and charging the people responsible for the condition of the horses,” said Ron Perez, President/CEO and Investigator of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society. The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA provided proper hay, grain, mineral licks, and necessary medical attention for all the horses. Anyone wishing to donate to help the Cairo Horses can mail contributions to: CGHS/SPCA, Attention: Cairo Horse Cruelty, 111 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY, 12534 or via their website at cghs.org. NEWSBITESColumbia Greene Humane InvestigationDo you remember Hope from last month’s Perfect Pet Rescue?Hope found HER FOREVER HOME!HOPE GOT A HOMEwww.perfectpetsrescue.org

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11• Fashion Jewelry• Scarves• Special Occasion & Bridal• Inspirational GuftsAmazing Selection& Value107 Elm St., Pittseld 413-442-1588 T-F 10-3 Sat. 10-220% Off of Your Total Purchase!• Zue’s Homemade Soups• Private Party Room• Daily Specials• Full Bar• Gluten-Free Menu• Always Family FriendlyRichard & Elizabeth Zucco(413) 443-8112451 Dalton Ave., Pittseld, MA 01201Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry, Inc.Senior Owned ...Senior Friendly222 Elm Street Pittseld, MA 01201(413) 499-1400 // berkshirehillscoins.net/BERKSHIRE BUSINESSES SUPPORTING ADOPTIONSThis stoic, yet happy fellow is Morty. Morty is a 9-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier mix. He arrived back at Berkshire Hu-mane Society after many years in a loving home due to his owner having health issues. Morty is reliably house trained as well as crate trained. He prefers to have nice, cozy blankets in his crate so he can make a nest, and he loves to lounge on the furniture as well. Morty lived with a female dog years ago, and may be OK to do so again. But no small pets for this gentleman please. Morty is incredibly affectionate, and he’d love a home where he can spend his golden years taking leisurely walks. If you think Morty may be the perfect t for you, please reach out to the Berkshire Humane Society kennel staff at (413)-447-7878 ext. 126 for more information. Morty has been graciously sponsored by the Danny Boy Adoption Fund.Smokey is a beau-tiful black and brown 8.5-month-old tiger cat who was in a home with too many other animals.He’s an overall great cat, loving attention “head scratches” and being held. He has lived indoors only. Smokey is also good with other cats.Smokey has hip dysplasia, which means his ball and socket joint in his hip is not aligned properly. His new person should be prepared to keep Smokey at a normal weight, help him exercise to build his muscles and afford joint supplements, medications and probably surgery. If you think you can give Smokey the home he deserves, please contact the Berkshire Humane Society feline staff at (413)-447-7878, extension 124.(413) 443-0029This beautiful 1.5-year-old girl is Paige. Paige is a lovely lady with a sweet and soft person-ality. Shelter life didn’t suit her well, so she’s currently in a foster home in the company of other hounds. She needs it after her rough start living in conditions requiring an Animal Control Ofcer to step in. She loves hanging out and playing with her mentor dogs (and the resident cat is OK, too!) and she’s mostly quiet in the house. A home that doesn’t mind some hound-type music is a necessity. Paige loves to go outside on walks (she’s house-trained). She also enjoys going for rides in the car. Could Paige be the sweet lady that you’ve been looking for? If so, please call the kennel staff to learn more about how to meet her at (413)-447-7878 ext. 126!

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12ReliableReliablePet Sitting Pet Sitting CompanyCompanyServing Berkshire County since 1997PET SITTING DOG WALKINGVeterinarian RecommendedP.O. Box 232, Pittseld, MA 01202413.329.5127mhyattreliablepetsitting@gmail.com25Natural Fun FactsDid you know that . . .Goldshare . . .Bold, healthy, well adjusted Goldendoodle and German Kleinpudel pups available now.Call or text Susan at (413) 717- 9317 BridleWoofgb.com Susan@BridleWoofgb.com535 Egremont RoadGreat Barrington, Massachusetts 01230MARIDAY GEYER• Daily and Overnight Pet Sitting• Dog Walking• Other Services413-446-3336shakerpaws@gmail.comwww.shakerpaws.com• Puppy Skills• Manners Training• Loose Leash Skills• Connection Cooperation & ControlCertied CCC InstructorCertied Pet SitterBonded & InsuredPaw-fessional Pet CareRelationship Focused Dog TrainingRhonda’s ReptilesWe Rescue Reptiles in NeedReptile Birthday Parties & EventsRhonda Leavitt • New Lebanon, NY • 413-446-1059RhondasReptiles.comAnimalkind, Inc.721 Warren StreetHudson, NY 12546518-822-8643Berkhire Humane Society214 Baker RoadPittseld, MA 01201413-447-7878Columbia Greene Humane111 Humane Society RoadHudson, New York518-828-6044Dakin Humane Society171 Union StreetSpringeld, MA 413-781-4000Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue618 Matthews St.Bristol, CT 06010Facebook@Everybunnycountseverybunnycounts@yahoo.comGeminis Pampered Greyhounds145 N. Whitney StreetAmherst, MA 01002413-253-4894Greyhound Options43 Sczgiel RoadWare Ma413-967-9088Hop On Home info@hoponhome.orgSaratoga, New YorkHouse Rabbit ConnectionPO Box 2602Woburn, MA 01888781-431-1211OUR LOCAL SHELTERSIn Honey’s Memory Cat ShelterPO Box 147Huntington, MA 01050413-667-0049Kanes KrusadeP.O. Box 1085East Longmeadow, MA 01028Lttle Guild of St. Francis285 Sharon-Goshen TurnpikeWest Cornwall, CT860-672-6346Mohawk Hudson Humane Society3 Oakland AveMenands, New York 12204518 434-8128Mutt Rescue102 Grove StreetChicopee, MA 01020413-594-8144Northeast Avian Rescue East Greenbush, NY OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY HOTLINE: 518-708-6091Second Chance Animal Center1779 VT-7AArlington, Vermont 05250802-375-2898Thomas J. O’Conner Animal Control & Adoption Center627 Cottage StreetSpringeld, MA 01104413-781-1484Westeld Homeless Cat Project1124 East Mountain RoadWesteld, MA 01085413-568-6964∆ Goldsh aren’t all the same size∆ Not all Goldsh are gold∆ Goldsh can’t taste anything∆ Having a memory like a goldsh is a good thing∆ Goldsh can live up to 15 years∆ Goldsh don’t have a stomach∆ Goldsh can smell∆ Goldsh tails and ns can grow back∆ Female goldsh lay up to 1000 eggs at a time∆ Goldsh don’t have any eyelids

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13Small Animal HutchGoldsh Care 101: How to Keep a Pet Goldsh Having a pet goldsh has become more common, if not trendy, in today’s culture. And it’s only becoming more popular for the simple fact that goldish care entails less maintenance than any other pet care. In fact, with proper care and housing, some of these colorful sh can live for 20 years or more. Goldsh and a similar sh are known as “koi” have been kept as ornamental pets for more than a thousand years. Koi and goldsh have shows and societies devoted to them, just as there are shows and societies for dogs, cats, and fancy mice. Although goldsh are associated with sh bowls, these bowls were never intended to house the animal for extended periods. In fact, they were originally used to show off exceptional sh during dinner parties and other showings, and then the sh would be released back into the pond.GOLDFISH CARE 101 Quite possibly the most important factor for keeping your pet healthy is the choice of accommodations. Proper housing for these animals includes orna-mental sh ponds and large aquarium tanks. Even though they are considered a cold water sh, goldsh tolerate the range of normal tempera-tures pretty well so long as there is enough water available. The higher the temperature of the water, the less dissolved oxygen it contains. Therefore, the warmer the weather is likely to be, the bigger the tank needs to be, to prevent suffocation. A good rule of thumb for minimum tank size is 25-30 gallons for the rst sh, and 10-15 gallons per additional sh. A small school of three to ve sh is a good place to start. While you can keep goldsh and a much smaller environment, it is not recommended as it is stressful for them to be conned in such small areas. It also limits how big they get.It’s also very important to keep any sh tank out of direct sunlight. It’s amazing how fast the sun-shine can heat up the water, no matter what the air temperature might be.Now you know why so many pet goldsh die after just a week or two in a goldsh bowl. This is why we’ve broken down the key factors that, when taken seriously, will keep your pet goldsh alive for longer. Below, you’ll learn proper goldsh care, namely, how to keep a pet goldsh.ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT The bare essentials for your pet goldsh are a tank and canopy of appropriate size, clean water, gravel or glass pebbles, a heavy-duty ltration system, sh food, and some live or silk plants for the sh to hide in. Other useful items are a sh net, a couple of clean buckets which have never contained anything but water (no soap, ever!), an algae scraper to clean the walls of the tank, and a siphon for cleaning the gravel.EXERCISE Goldsh care is easy in this department. No need to take your pet goldsh for a daily walk. Left to their own devices, your sh will get enough exercise simply swimming around attending to their shy activities. The slim breeds are much more active than the rounder, long-nned varieties.FEEDING Feeding your pet goldsh is a simple matter. There are many excellent commercial goldsh foods on the market. The small pellets and akes are the best choice, even for large sh. These allow all of the sh to grab something to eat, even if one of the sh is a bit of a bully, which happens some-times. The large pellets are for ponds containing large schools of sh. Standard goldsh care would recommend feeding your pet goldsh two or three times a day, only as much as they eat in two minutes. Another way to estimate is to give the amount of food that would cover each sh’s eye. A missed day or two, from time to time, will not hurt them. One of the most common causes of premature death in goldsh, other than suffocation, is the sh equivalent of constipation. Fortunately, this is easy to prevent. A few times a week, blanch a small piece of spinach in hot water and oat it in the sh tank.* The sh will nibble on it, and it keeps them “regular”, to borrow the Americanism. Sometimes, this can save the life of a goldsh that is already in difculty, but it is much easier to prevent the problem than to solve it.*TANK CLEANING & MAINTENANCE A good heavy-duty lter will do most of the heavy lifting for you. The types which hang on the back of the tank and produce a waterfall effect are simple and effective. They are usually labeled according to the quantity of water they are meant to treat. If your tank holds 60 gallons of water, for ex-ample, choose one with a range of 60-80 or 65-90 or something of that sort. Avoid one where the top of the range is the size of your tank. A lter meant for 40-60 gallon range will not keep a goldsh tank clean enough, especially in temperatures over 74F/24C. Replace roughly a quarter of the water each week, using the siphon-to remove water from the bottom of the tank. This will double as a “vacuum cleaner” to pull debris off of the gravel. Pour in water that has been sitting at room temperature for at least 24 hours. The sitting allows the water to stabilize its temperature. It allows the chlorine and similar chem-icals which are often found in tap water to evaporate. Chlorine isn’t any better for a sh’s gills than it is for your lungs.The bright green algae that often grow on the walls of the tank are harmless. If you don’t like the look of the stuff, simply scrape it off with the algae scraper. You’ll see little sheets or lms of algae forming while you scrape. Usually, these will be gobbled up by the sh.HOME ENVIRONMENT A canopied goldsh tank is appropriate for any home except for one in which many airborne chemicals are used: chemistry experiments and some air fresheners can poison the sh. When choosing a tank, remember that water is heavy. If the aquarium will be placed on an upper oor, or if you live in a high-rise building, nd out whether the oor can withstand the weight of the tank, the water, the stand, and the gravel before you come home to several dead sh, water-damage, broken oor-boards, and perhaps a hole in the ceiling of the room below.TRAINING There is rarely any training needed for a pet goldsh. Some of them will learn to “mouth” at a safe item held near the water sur-face, and most of them will come to the front of the tank to greet you once they have settled in.READY FOR A PET GOLDFISH? Before buying a goldsh ask yourself: “Do I have room for a large sh tank and a oor that can handle the weight?” If yes, and you’ve decided on buying one of these brightly-colored coldwater critters, the next step is to set up a tank and let it settle for a week or two. While it is settling, hop onto a few goldsh fanciers’ forums online and check out the local pond and aquari-um shops to choose which sh you want. *This treatment is a common remedy used by pond keepers and aquarists in Nova Scotia, Canada. It does not seem to be well-known elsewhere, although strained peas are often suggest-ed for the same purpose. www.vetbabble.com

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14My Dog is Scared of Loud Noises: What Should I Do To Help? Is your dog afraid of loud noises? Do you have trouble getting them to calm down during a thunderstorm or reworks display? You’re not alone. Many dogs are afraid of loud noises, and there are ways that you can help them overcome their fear. Keep read-ing to nd out more. Dog noise phobias are relatively common and can be a source of great distress for you and your pet. If your dog is very anxious with loud noises, some early intervention can stop the problem getting worse and generalizing to other situations. Dogs who are concerned about loud noises may freeze, hide, blindly try to escape and can often hurt themselves and their environment. On nights with storms or reworks, the number of stray dogs wildly running around the streets after escaping increases. In some ways a reworks fear is easier to tackle than a storm phobia as it is more predictable. Often dogs have both fears, starting out with just a fear of extreme noises then generalizing to any sudden noise. And just as noise phobias can often get worse and worse each time, if you implement some measures to help your pet cope, they may in fact improve their tolerance for noise each time. There are a number of steps you can take to help your canine friend cope with the din and we will also suggest some technology for a quicker x.Why Are They Worried? Dogs have very sensitive hearing and can hear much higher frequencies than we can. Who knows how those reworks really sound to them, they are certainly loud enough to us. Sometimes the problem stems from generalized anxiety, whether that be sep-aration anxiety and being unable to cope alone, or a fear of new situations and lack of condence. Sometimes the problem stems from poor socialization and a lack of exposure to new situations and noises before 16 weeks of age.How We Make it Worse Sometimes noise fears will worsen over time. Your dog natu-rally feels anxious if something scary occurs and physiological changes (such as increased heart rate, dry mouth, noise sensi-tivity and light sensitivity) can then make him feel physically different. There is a great deal of difference between a natural caution and fear of loud noises and a true irrational phobia. Dogs are very intuitive creatures, so as much as possible do not give them reason to be more scared. Allow your dog to be with you, but do not add to his worry by excessively comforting him. They can’t tell the difference between your concern for them and being scared yourself. Dogs understand more from our actions than our words, so try to help him relax by playing a game, yawning and make sure your tone of voice and body language is playful. Often dogs feel safer with their family, so avoid putting your dog outside and if at all possible, stay home with your dog or nd someone who can.Technology That Can Help• A pheromone collar (or diffuser that plugs into a power point) can be used to great effect with anxious dogs. It works by releasing pheromones that remind your dog of the safety of being with his mum.• Dog Ear muffs will not work to completely block out the sound, but can dull the noise and make it less threatening.• Thundershirts are like a big warm hug. No one is sure why they work, but certainly some dogs are reassured by this slightly compressive dog coat.• Audio CDs, with calming music. Medications In some dogs pharmacological intervention is necessary. There is a variation in the sensitivity and efcacy of the medication, so contact your veterinarian well in advance, as you might need to do a few trials to get the dose and medication right for your dog. In dogs that have multiple anxieties, such as separation anxiety it is sometimes useful to put them on longer term medications that can lower their level of arousal. An anxious dog is not in a state that allows learning to take place. Behavioral modication can be completely ineffective if your dog is consistently anxious, hyperactive, hyper-vigilant and unable to concentrate. Chemical changes in the brain that occur after several weeks of medication, combined with training can really improve the quality of life for an anxious dog and their owner. Not all dogs require life-long medications, many can be gradually tapered off their ‘happy pills’.Safe Den Many dogs like to go somewhere dark and cosy when scared. You can assist by providing a sound-proof room or den, set up with a comfy bed, some toys, and preferably some distracting noise such as the radio or TV. This should not be somewhere you banish your dog to, because chances are he will feel safer with the family nearby. You can create a den anywhere you like, but ideally use a relatively sound-proof internal room or an area without a window. If this is not possible, you can block a small external window in the laundry or bathroom with foam or place several layers of blankets over a kennel or transport crate to increase the noise-muf-ing effect. Your dog may need to be trained to nd this place a safe haven with treats, chews, toys and he should ideally feel safe enough to take naps there. If your dog already has a bolt-hole, such as under the bed, just work on making it even more noise-proof and comfortable. A noisy bathroom fan can provide great white noise to mask reworks. Some dogs nd any noise overstimulating, so experiment with what works for your dog. If you choose to try distracting noises, try single instru-ment non-stimulating classical music, rather than heavy rock.Chewing and Toys Chewing for dogs is a great stress-reliever. Give your dog a big meaty bone, Kong, Greenie or pigs ear. You are not rewarding him for fear, just helping him cope. Use something very big and tasty and that will ideally last for a while. You can also use puzzle toys or a Buster Cube to keep your dog occupied with games and treats.Training and Massage• Training your dog to settle on command can take a little time, but is certainly a useful skill to develop. It is a way to reliably get your dog to stay on his bed or in his den and teaches him how to relax on cue.• Try a relaxing massage.• Desensitization involves using pre-recorded noises played at progressively higher volumes over a few weeks while your dog is relaxed or eating. If your dog reacts, you need to take it back a step to a much lower volume and increase more gradually. If your dog is anxious, destructive or in danger of harm during storms or reworks, please seek advice from a Veterinary behaviorist who can help you with medications and some training. Often the fear worsens over time, so it is certainly important to implement some strategies early on to avoid the fear turning into a full-blown phobia. Dogs also have a tendency to generalise their fear to any loud noise, so what starts out as a mod-erate fear of one stimulus can become a paralysing fear of many situations. DOG BARKS!

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15DOG BARKS!Pamper Your Pooch: The Benets and Basics of Dog MassageBy Alett Mekler MA (Econ), DVM, CCRP, CVMA Massage is a healing art that has been practiced for hundreds of years. While it may seem like massage is a luxury reserved for elite athletes and spa attendees, massage can be a great form of preventive care for all, including your pet. If you’ve had a massage before, you probably remember feeling relaxed and perhaps a little sore, depending on the type of massage you received. There are numerous types of massage styles for pets as well, each with different goals. The Benets of MassageWhile massage may seem like a fancy way to pet your dog, there are in fact numerous health bene-ts to this practice, and it can also be a great way for you to bond with your pup.Soothing Sore Muscles and JointsWhile younger dogs can reap the benets of massage, an older, more arthritic, dog will benet most from your therapeutic touch. The act of moving your hand along the body creates a small amount of friction which increases heat and blood ow to the area that is targeted. Increased blood ow helps ush out inammation and supply anti-inammatory cells to the area. This increased blood ow also brings in nourishment to areas that may not have had much blood ow, due to a chronic diseased state like arthritis. Increasing blood ow, decreasing inammation, and increasing nutrition all aid in decreasing pain through synergistic action.RelaxationMassage can provide your dog with a sense of calm and relaxation. It can certainly be stimulating and invigorating if you are rushed and stroking against the fur. However, if done at a gentle, relaxed pace, it will serve the purpose of relaxing your dog. Regular massage can relieve anxiety and stress for both you and your pup. In addition to relaxation, massage can aid in reducing blood pressure and stress hormone levels.What to Watch Out for When MassagingWhile it is not uncommon for human patients to be sore after receiving a massage, this is not the outcome of massage that we are aiming for in pets. A massage should be a positive and calming experience; therefore, it is important to be mindful about checking your pup’s reactions and being careful not to apply pressure to the point of pain or discomfort. One sign that a pet is not enjoying the massage is if they try to move that body part away from you or turn their head suddenly towards that area or you. An even bigger hint is that your pet simply gets up and walks away. If you touch an area that causes your pet to growl or snap, do not continue and seek the help of a veterinary professional, as your pet is clearly letting you know about a very sensitive area that may need to be addressed.Some senior dogs may have conditions that preclude them from being able to tell you if the pres-sure is too strong, thus erring on the side of caution concerning pressure is always in your pet’s best interest. Never massage over an open wound, a bruise, fracture, or recent surgical site. If you have any doubts about an area, do not attempt and ask your veterinarian rst.Massage Set Up and TechniquesIt is important that your dog is resting in a comfortable spot, perhaps their favorite bed or on the sofa. For larger dogs, a blanket or quilt on the oor will sufce. It is also important that you are in a comfortable spot and relaxed as well. Be mindful of your positioning and be careful not to stress your lower back by leaning over your dog too much. Remember that you will be in this position for a long period of time, so it is imperative not to cause injury or strain yourself.EfeurageThis technique applies long owing strokes using the at and palm of the hand. For relaxation, stroke in the direction of the coat, as it is more activating to go against the direction of hair growth. Use light to moderate pressure. This stroke is ideal for beginning a massage session, initiating focus on a certain area of the body (for example, beginning massage on the front leg), and for nishing a session.PetrissageThis technique is similar to “kneading.” Using the pads of your ngers, make small circular strokes. This is an ideal technique to use when massaging ‘meaty’ areas and along the spine. For massaging along the spine, amend by using your thumb and forenger and travel down the sides of the spine, making little circles with both your thumb and forenger simultaneously.RakingForm the shape of a claw with the ngers of one hand. Using your “claw,” rake along the body using light pressure. You can do this down the spine and along the sides of the body. This technique is more invigorating.CompressionsThis technique is exactly as it sounds and is ideal for limbs to help with circulation and lymphatic ow. Starting from the paw or just above the paw, place one palm on the top and one on the opposite side so that the leg is in between both hands. Gently squeeze the leg by pressing your hands closer together, hold for 3 seconds then release. Repeat as you continue up the leg, moving closer to the body. For smaller dogs, use your thumb and rst few ngers to achieve the same effect. It is important that this technique starts at the paw end and moves up towards the body to aid in lymphatic drainage and circulation.Basic Treatment FlowStart with taking a few deep breaths to calm yourself and set the tone for your pet’s massage. Next, introduce the massage session by using three gentle, long efeurage strokes along the length of your dog, starting at the neck and moving to the base of the tail using light pressure. These initial strokes aid to communicate that you are beginning massage and will start to calm your dog. Gently massage your dog’s head around the base of the ears, the forehead, and down the front and back of the neck, utilizing the small ‘kneading’ circular motion. After this, do some long strokes down one of the front legs, mixing in some kneading of the ‘meaty’ muscle area of both the lower and upper leg and, lastly, the shoulder area. If your dog allows, try some compres-sion technique, going from the paw up to the body. Focus on this leg for about two to three minutes.Move on to massage the thoracic spine, which is the area of your pup’s spine that is over their ribs. Start this area with a couple of long strokes, then work your way down the sides of the spine doing little circles using the thumb and index nger, mixed with a few moderate pressure efeurage strokes. After massaging the thoracic spine, continue down the lower back until you are at where the tail meets the body. Add in some long strokes and gentle raking along the side of the body.Once at the rear legs, gently massage the thigh muscles (both inner and outer thigh). Make sure to massage the soft tissues of the lower leg (below the knee) in addition to the thigh muscles. Lastly, try to gently massage the fascia of the hip and butt. Do not forget the area in front of the inner leg and hip, as dogs can have extra strain of their iliopsoas muscle that starts in the lower back and attaches inside the thigh.After completing one side, see if your dog will lie on their op-posite side for you. If they do not want to lie on their side, that is ne. Do whatever is comfortable for them. Once you have completed both sides, nish your massage session with a few efeurage strokes down the body and legs and thank your dog for being such a good patient.Recommended Length of MassageI recommend massage for 15 minutes two to three times weekly, if possible. You will see that after a few sessions, giving your dog a massage will become second nature and hopefully a new way to spoil your fur baby. www.Petplace.com

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16BREEZY NOOK PET CREMATORIUM, LTD452 Presbyterian Hill RoadStephentown, New York 12168518-733-9896BensDotter’s pet940 Main StreetGreat Barrington, MA413-528-4940Mon-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-4pQuality foods, Equipment and SuppliesANIMALECTORYCrematoryDoggie Day CareOffering Salon Services, Playcare and Training for THE TRI-STATE AREA’S PETSwww.bowmeowregency.com413-229-0035 honor@bowmeowregency.com BOWMEOW REGENCYForanimalsLLC• Behavior Consultations• Private Training• Group ClassesLeea Foran413-445-8843www.trainingforanimals.comLenox Commons • 55 Pittseld Road, Lenox, MA413-637-0800 www.chezpet.comMonday - Friday 10am - 5:00pm, Saturday 10am - 4pmClosed SundaysCHEZ PETYour Neighborhood Pet Supply StoreGroomingShaker Paws, LLCwww.theconnectionpuzzle.netOUR CCC CLASSES CAN HELP!Contact: Mariday GeyerShaker Paws LLC • 413-446-3336shakerpaws@gmail.com • www.shakerpaws.comTaize Shepherd KennelPositive Reinforcement Dog TrainingPrivate and Group ClassesCharlene Marchand • North Chatham, New York(518) 766-3804 • www.taizeshepherdkennel.comGINA’S K-9BED AND BREAKFAST518-329-4675Quality Care Pet Sitting in My Safe, Comfortable HomeCopake, NY 12516Fully insured & member NAPPSPet SittingGINA’S K-9BED AND BREAKFAST518-329-4675Quality Care Pet Sitting in My Safe, Comfortable HomeCopake, NY 12516Fully insured & member NAPPS59 MAIN STREET • LEE, MA • 413-243-1220www.leemeowandgrowl.comMEOW  GROWL P S U SELF SERVEDOG WASH• Fantastic Selection of Dog & Cat Food • Pet Supplies • Leashes, Collars, Grooming Tools • Gifts • Treats• Human Products, Too • Barrington Coffee & Fire Cider(518) 477-7748By Appointment4162 State Route 20, Schodack, NY 12033Becky, Owner & StylistRenee, StylistCritter ClippersDog TrainingFood & SuppliesReliable Pet Siing CompanyVeterinarian Recommended 413.329.5127mhyattreliablepetsitting@gmail.comDog Training411 North Street •• Pittseld, MA, MA 01201(413) 347-8040 •• pampered-pup.comMARIDAY GEYERBonded & Insured Certied Professional Pet Sitter 413-446-3336shakerpaws@gmail.comwww.shakerpaws.comSHAKER PAWS PET CARESERVING CENTRAL COUNTYMASSACHUSETTSGroomingpittsfielD Veterinary Hospital &sHaker Hill pet resort1634 West Housatonic Street (toute 20)Pittseld, MA,, 413-499-1580www.pittseldvet.com, Open 7 Days a Week

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17VCa all Caring animal Hospital440 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 413-528-8020www.vcaallcaring.comConventional & Holistic Veterinary Medicine & AcupunctureConventional & Holistic Veterinary Medicine & AcupunctureClass 4 Laser for HealingClass 4 Laser for HealingVeterinariansWood HillVeterinary ClinicOPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK650 ROUTE 295, OLD CHATHAM • 650 ROUTE 295, OLD CHATHAM • 518-392-6224 518-392-6224 WOODHILLVETCLINIC.COMWOODHILLVETCLINIC.COMMichael Delliere, D.V.M.Gwen Hood, D.V.M.Like us on Facebook!ANIMALECTORYWilDlife animal resCueNewhouse Wildlife RescueChelmsford, Massachusetts(978) 413-4085Bluebird Farm SanctuaryCheshire, MA. 413-446-3345Berkshire Wildlife“To succesfully treat injured and orphaned wildlife with the goal of releasing them.”413-623-8340CAT’S MEOWCheesy Cat TreatsIngredients • 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese • 3/4 c. whole-wheat our • 1/4 c. plain yogurt • 1/4 c. cornmeal • 5 T. grated Parmesan cheeseDirectionsCombine ingredients into a dough. Roll it out to about 1/4 inch. Cut into one-inch pieces and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350° for about 25 minutes.Chicken RolloversYour cat will get the protein they crave, and you’ll sniff the benets of breath-freshening parsley.Ingredients • 1/2 c. ground chicken • 1/3 c. oat our • 1 T. parsley, mincedDirectionsStir ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Spray a non-stick baking sheet. Roll ingredients into ½-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes, and let cool before serving.www.aspcapetinsurance.com/Tasty Tuna CrackersIngredients • 6 oz. undrained tuna • 1 c. cornmeal • 1 c. our • 1/3 c. waterDirectionsMix ingredients together. Roll into 1/4-inch pieces. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350° for 20 minutes. Cool and let your cat dig in!Recipes for Cats

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18CANINE RESCUE LEAGUES WEBBED SIGHTINGSLooking for a dog? Look here or contact us and we can help! 413-496-8188, anlife@aol.comAFFENPINSCHER RESCUE OF AMERICADonna Wolfe, http://www.affenpinscherrescue.org/AIREDALE TERRIERNew England Airedale Rescue www.newenglandairedalerescue.orgAKITAAkita Rescue of Western New York, www.akitarescuewny.comALASKAN MALAMUTEAlaskan Malamute Rescue of New England, www.amrone.org 413-429-7286 MAAMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIERPittieLove Rescue www.pittieloverescue.orgOut of the Pits, www.outofthepits.org, (Albany NY area) info@outoft-hepits.orgThe Simon Foundation Inc, thesimonfoundation.org, 860-519-1516 CT AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDNortheast Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline (ARPH) www.arphinc.com 877-ARPH-779BASSET HOUND-New England Basset Hound Rescue Inc nebhr.orgBEAGLE- B.O.N.E.S./Beagles of New England States www.bonesbea-gles.org admin@bonesbeagles.org 508-473-2228 MABERNESE MOUNTAIN DOGBernese Education and Rescue Northeast Region www.bernerinc.orgBICHON FRISEBichon Frise Club of America, www.bichonrescue.org, 866-473-0722Linda Ferrullo, 845-561-7004 NYBLOODHOUNDNorthEast Bloodhound Rescue www.bloodhounds.com/tbn/nebr.htmlBORDER COLLIENew England Border Collie Rescue www.NEBCR.org, (ME/NH/VT/MA/CT/RI/upstate NY/northern NJ), info@nebcr.org, 800-760-1569Nutmeg Border Collie Rescue, Jalyn White 860-742-6349 CTBOXERNortheastern Boxer Rescue www.BoxerRescue.com contact@boxerrescue.com (all New England)The Boxer Rescue www.theboxerrescue.org info@theboxerrescue.org (MA/CT/RI) 800-471-2030Second Chance Boxer Rescue, www.secondchanceboxer.com, (all New England) juliescbr@gmail.com, 877-281-3146 (shelter calls or urgent issues only) BRITTANYNew England Brittany Rescue www.nebrittanyrescue.orgBULLDOGBulldog Club of America Rescue Network (BCARN) www.rescuebulldogs.org/rescueroster/rescueroster.htmCHIHUAHUAYankee Chihuahua Rescue www.YankeeChihuahuaRescue.org yankeech-irescue@gmail.comConnecticut - 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.petnder.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.petnder.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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19Dog Wags-Breeds from A to ZDog of the MonthClumber SpanielMonthly Dog & Cat PawoscopePawoscoPesHAPPY BIRTHDAY!CancerJune 21–July 22The Clumber Spaniel, a distinguished member of the spaniel family, gained attention for their distinctive appearance, gentle demeanor, and unwavering loyalty. The breed originated in En-gland where they were selectively bred in the 18th century for their exceptional hunting abili-ties. The Clumbers possess a distinctive appearance. With their robust build and powerful scenting capabilities, the Clumber Spaniel served primarily as a procient bird dog, adept at ushing and retrieving game from dense undergrowth. Clumbers have also gained recognition as a beloved family companion, cherished for their affectionate nature and laid-back temperament. Despite their substantial size, this breed is known for their calm and gentle disposition. They make an excellent choice for families and individuals seeking a devoted and affectionate com-panion. Their temperament is described as gentle, loyal and affectionate, but dignied and aloof with strangers. They can appear to be a sedate breed and enjoy curling up on the couch, eating and sleepingBecause Clumber Spaniels are large boned and fast growing, they can suffer from temporary lameness from between six and twelve months of age, with this lameness subsiding when bone growth is complete.Clumber Spaniels can be very content indoors or out, but mostly wherever their owner is, is where they seem most pleased. Clumber Spaniels do not have a fre-quency to bark and are more considered companions in the home rather than a watch dog.Cancer is the rst of the water signs, representing the realm of the emotions. Cancer pets are sensitive, extremely loyal to home and family, caring, and fond of food. These animals tend to attach themselves rmly to you and will guard and protect you faithfully.DOGS--Cancer canines love their naps and snacks. Because they’re not a fan of exercising, several short walks are better than long hikes. Loud noises are upset-ting; they thrive best in safe, cozy surroundings with people they love. Born nurturers, they make good companions to other pets. Best of all, they’re deeply devoted and protective of their human parents.With their deep need for security and strong attachment to their humans, they can feel a little lost if they have to be boarded when their family goes away on trips. If you have family members willing to take your Cancer dog instead of boarding, that will put your sensitive pup at ease. They are at their best when they are reassured that they are very handsome, smart and well-loved by their dog parents, and will give back tenfold when they feel lovedCATS--Born under the cardinal water sign Cancer, which is ruled by the emotional moon, your sweet feline is likely the denition of a Velcro cat. Sentimental, sensi-tive, and intuitive, Cancers adore cuddling, so your kitty likely loves sleeping and curling up with you any chance they get. They’re also caregivers by nature, so you can guarantee that even if they’re not technically an emotional support animal, they’ll be right by your side, wrapping their tail around your leg whenever you’re stressed or blue. Just watch out for the occasionally “crabby” mood in which they’ll be apt to withdraw and nest in a quiet, remote spot like a closet or cabinet.

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