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Newsletter of Best DAWG Rescue, Inc.Winter 2006Best Dawg Rescue, Inc. PO Box 34213 Bethesda, MD 20827 301-407-BEST www.dawg-rescue.orgMessage fromthe President“To look backward for a whileis to refresh the eye, to restoreit, and to render it more fit forits prime function of lookingforward.”—Margaret Fairless BarberDear Friends,With 2006 near its end, it is a good time toreflect on the year's events. One way to doso is to look back at our adopted dogs andeach of their stories.When we take dogs in, we ask, “Whois this dog? What does he or she need toget well and to trust again? When willsomeone walk into an adoption show,looking at this dog as if he or she is theonly dog there?” We look forward toknowing the answers to these questions.We may never know what happened inthe first chapters of a dog’s life, but ourrole is to make sure each story is writtenwell as far as we can take it. When ourdogs are adopted, their story continues tobe written by their new families, althoughwe are there for editing suggestions fromtime to time!Heartwarming stories aside, we areoften discouraged. Major issues, such asthe pit bull ban dooming hundreds ofinnocent dogs rather than sanctioning badowners, and the failed restriction on legaldog chaining in Maryland, were notresolved in favor of dogs in 2006. Andit’s hard to not think of the thousands ofinnocent lives ended at shelters, becausepeople didn’t bother to seek solutions orBest DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 2006had no business having a dog in the firstplace. Sadly, many organizations scramble to dole dogs out indiscriminately,believing any home is better thaneuthanasia, and unwittingly continuingthe cycle of non-accountability anddeath.As overwhelming as these issues are,we keep our focus on what we can do,and maintain high standards to benefit ourdogs. We raise the bar and keep it high. Itis not the easiest road, but we believethere is no other way. And we think you,our volunteers, adopters and friends,agree.We will continue to share the stories,the angst and the triumphs with youthroughout 2007. And we thank you forselecting Best Dawg Rescue as your wayto make this world a better place.Sincerely,Joan Marshall, PresidentHEALTH. . .Caring for AnimalsWe are grateful that Dr. Michael Fox,columnist/veterinarian with doctoraldegrees in medicine and animal behavior,offers creative solutions to common problems. Here he addresses misconceptionsregarding tartar control and provides anovel solution that will provide hours offun for your dog.Dear Dr. Fox: I’ve begun using your Website recipe for making my two terriers’food. One of them had been refusing toeat several meals a week, but with thisdiet, he never misses a meal.I am concerned about one aspect of thediet, though. When I adopted the firstdog, my veterinarian told me that dry dogfood was better for controlling tartar thancanned. With your diet, there is nothingcrunchy to help with the tartar control.What do you recommend, or is thecrunchiness even necessary in their diets?— N.H., HoustonA: I am glad that my basic recipe forhome-prepared dog food is working wellfor your dogs. Perform an experiment.Pour hot water on a tablespoonful of mydiet and the same amount on canned food,whisk and let cool. Do the same with atablespoonful of dry dog food. Thenexamine. Chances are the highlyprocessed canned and liquefied dry dogfood will have much brownish “gravy.” Itis made up of microparticles created byfood processing that can get trappedbetween dogs’ and cats’ teeth. The wholefoods in the kind of natural diet that Iadvocate have no such fine particles.The best tooth cleaner for dogs is athree-inch-long piece of raw beef-marrowbone. Scald it in boiling water first to killbacteria. Cooking makes the bone splintereasily when chewed and could put thedog at risk. (For cats, the gristly end of araw chicken wing can do wonders.)For more information on Dr. MichaelFox and natural diets for dogs, visit hiswebsite at http://tedeboy.tripod.com/drmichaelwfox/ and scroll down torecipes for dogs and cats.“Until one has loved ananimal a part of one’s soulremains unawakened.”—Anatole France1
I Am Your DogI am your dog, and I have a littlesomething I’d like to whisper in yourear. I know that you humans leadbusy lives. Some have to work, somehave children to raise. It alwaysseems like you are running here andthere, often much too fast, oftennever noticing the truly grand thingsin life. Look down at me now, whileyou sit there at your computer.You smile at me; I see love in youreyes. What do you see in mine? Imay not be here tomorrow; I may notbe here next week. Someday you willbe angry at yourself that you did nothave just “one more day” with me. Wehave NOW together. So come, sitdown here next to me on the floor,and look deep into my eyes. What doyou see? If you look hard and deepenough we will talk, you and I, heartto heart. Come to me not as an“alpha” or as “trainer” or even “Mom orDad.” Come to me as a living soul andstroke my fur and let us look deep intoone another’s eyes, and talk.You decided to have me in yourlife. Someone very different from you,and here I am. I feel emotion, I feelphysical senses, and I can revel inthe differences of our spirits. I do notthink of you as a “Dog on two feet”—Iknow what you are. You are human, inall your quirkiness, and I love you still.Now, come sit with me, on thefloor. Enter my world, and let timeslow down if only for 15 minutes.Look deep into my eyes, and whisperin my ears. Speak with your heart,with your joy. We may not have tomorrow, and life is oh so very short.Love, (on behalf of canines everywhere)Author UnknownThanks once again to Aino Hunter who graciously provideda grant for medical support of DAWG dogs!HONORARY & MEMORIAL DONATIONSA wonderful way to honor or remember a loved one or pet is through a donation to give dogs a chance at the life they deserve. Honorary and memorialdonations are listed in DAWG Tales on a quarterly basis.In memory of departed petsBogart, by “Big Bruno” Bruce CohenSam, by Steven and Deborah DratterCobe Arnold, by Judy and Roger McClainGinger, “much loved by Jon Marshall and Joan. . . a precious girl,”by Judy and Roger McClainHaley and Sunkist, “Joan’s dear kitties,” by Judy and Roger McClain“All the precious dogs who never got their forever homes, who now frolicat the Rainbow Bridge. . . gone but not forgotten.” Judy and RogerMcClainIn honor of petsOur DAWG dogs, Calvin and Katie, by Bruce Niemiec and Stacy BakerAmber, by Mike and Maura CloverReggie, by Sean and Katie CartwrightBJ and Duke, by Douglas and Michele KrebsIn honor of peopleKarin Rennings, DVM, by Caitlin WelshKathy Rodeffer’s birthday, by Gerard T. Atchinson, Dominador D.Sanchez, Joseph and Jean Richter, and Regina Buchen2Behaviorist/Trainer DogWhisperer Cesar Millansays. . .“Dogs in their natural state are balanced. We often upset that balance.Dogs have completely differentneeds from humans because of howthey evolved. Most problems arisefrom the human not taking anactive role of pack leader from thebeginning. Dogs instinctively needa pack leader. They need exercise,then rules, then boundaries and limitations before getting our affection.”For specific answers about dogbehavior, read Cesar’s book,Cesar’s Way, or write Cesar atpets911@cesarmillaninc.com.Also watch “The DogWhisperer” on the NationalGeographic channel. Do it to bethe pack leader your dog expectsyou to be!Thanks to DAWG DayAfternoon SilentAuction DonorsSuzanne Arnold, JeanneBenas, Tom and NancyCarruthers, Bill andYvonne Curry, John andKaren Eskew, Warrenand Joanne Goldman,Lori Hunley, Carmen Jessup, DianeKaiser, Lynn Lee (Badger’s Moon),Leni Lewis (Franklin’s), Ken andElizabeth Lundeen, KassyMattingly, Courtney Molino (HandsOn Horses), Julie Paez (The BigBad Woof), Mary LynnRitzenthaler, Kathy Rodeffer, VivianRozane, Greg Samples, DebbieThomas, Robin Tierney, FredWolpert (Preston Country Club forPets).And thanks to all the volunteers,adopters and friends who attendedour third annual event!Best DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 2006
DAWG’s Adoption GalleryEnjoy meeting some of our recent adoptees, pictured with their new families!CissyBeamer (foreground)Katrina BeauFifiRoscoe (right)PiperBest DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 20063
HeidiMikialRuby4HickoryPearlSimbaBest DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 2006
2006 DAWG Day AfternoonDAWG thanks all of our volunteers, adopters and friends. Together you give dogs new lives.DAWG dogs Dolly, Mandy (Lollipop),Tonka, Max, Daytona, Tink and Mulligan,and Betsy and Bethany plotting to getthose hot dogs off the table!Best DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 20065
"You want me to wear THAT?" Rory,Connor, Radar Joe, Pokey, Mulligan,Tinkerbelle, Berry, and friends in thecostume contest parade!6Best DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 2006
Sadie, Shady and Breezy, Homer, Clyde, and Callie and friends watchingTessie win the best trick contest.AGAIN!Best DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 20067
Adopted DAWG dogs ofall sizes, from Beau,Camrie, Scampi andOscar, to Cissy,Sebastian and Barkley!8Best DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 2006
Deedee, Slinky, Oliver in pure bliss, and lots of generousdonations to entice bidders at our silent auction!Best DAWG Rescue, Inc./Winter 20069
Q: What does an agnostic, dyslexic, insomniac do?A: Stays up all night wondering if there is a dog.If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in yourpocket and then give him only two of them. —Phil PastoretA man walked by a table in a hotel and noticed three men and a dogplaying cards. The dog was exhibiting an extraordinary performance.“That is a very smart dog,” the man commented.“He's not so smart," said one of the irked players. "Every time he getsa good hand he wags his tail.”Note: If you know a funny, clean dog joke or anecdote you want to share please submit it todawg@dawg-rescue.org. Indicate in the subject line “newsletter submission.”Do you have a great story about your adopted dog?Send it and a recent photo to Best Dawg Rescue, Inc., PO Box 34213, Bethesda, MD 20827Our grateful thanks to. . . PETCO (Beltsville, Columbia, andRockville stores) for sponsoring our weekly adoption shows; and College ParkAnimal Hospital and Preston Country Club for Pets, for extraordinary care andservices at reduced rates that help DAWG dogs get well and live well until adopted. We also thank the Outer Office in Fulton, MD for printing our newsletter.DAWG TALES—Published byBest Dawg Rescue, Inc. (DAWG)A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizationdedicated to rescuing and adoptingoverlooked and medically needyanimals in the Washington D.C.metropolitan area.Editors: Kassy Mattingly andMary Lynn RitzenthalerDesigner: Karen EskewBest Dawg Rescue, Inc.PO Box 34213, Bethesda, MD 20827301-407-BEST www.dawg-rescue.org2006 Board of DirectorsJoan Marshall, PresidentMoira Gingery, Vice PresidentKaren Eskew, SecretaryKassy Mattingly, TreasurerJudy McClain, Member-at-LargeKassy Mattingly, Promotions andMarketing DirectorJoanne Goldman, ApplicationReview DirectorJoan Marshall, Medical DirectorKassy Mattingly, Communications DirectorBest Dawg Rescue, Inc.PO Box 34213Bethesda, MD 20827Check out our adoptable dogs and DAWG Tales in color at www.dawg-rescue.orgBest Dawg Rescue (DAWG) is #7062 in the Combined Federal Campaign
behavior,read Cesar’s book, Cesar’s Way,or write Cesar at pets911@cesarmillaninc.com. Also watch “The Dog Whisperer”on the National Geographic channel. Do it to be the packleader your dog expects you to be! HONORARY&MEMORIAL DONATIONS Awonderful way t
