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This is a good time to get your dog's overall health checked and make sure you have the right medications for tick season ahead. For help in connecting with wonderful local veterinarians visit Pet People Network
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 Dear Dog Lovers,
You were wonderful about writing letters to City Council on the subject of tethering. As a result, Council Members began to understand the wisdom of the new law and voted for it in committee. Our last newsletter had a photo of dogs at play and readers noticed that they were wearing metal prong collars. See the article below to understand why this is unsafe. Halloween parties are turning up everywhere and we are listing a few more we have learned about.. Let us hear from you when you have dog news or concerns by email or at our website www.odogparks.org. Emily Rosenberg, Publisher |
| Dogs Welcome at Jack London Square Saturday |
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 Bring the pooch down to Jack London Square from 11-4 this Saturday for Paws on the Square for a pet owner education fair sponsored by Hopalong Animal Rescue, merchants of Jack London Square and even the Port of Oakland. Cats are welcome too so be sure to have your dog safely leashed. Join the fun for contests (get there a half hour before any contest you want to enter). Owner/Dog Look Alike at Noon; Dog and Cat Tricks at 1pm and of course, the Costume Contest at 2pm. This seems to be the first time that major City organizations have welcomed dogs in a social setting so show up and show your support. |
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 This photo shows what NOT to do at the dog park. ODOG Member Kasie Maxwell wrote us and said
"Please let your readers know that metal collars such as chain, pinch and choke collars should ALWAYS be attached to a LEASH, never left on the dog. It is especially dangerous when they are off-leash and playing with others with these collars on -- but it can also be deadly if they are left on a dog while they are alone in their yard or home. Once you have worked at a vet hospital (as I have) and seen the end results of what can happen with these collars (death, and horrible injuries which are totally avoidable), you cannot not fail to recognize this as a very important concern for all off-leash advocates.
More info: Tragic Dog Park Collar Incident
Read Kasie's Entire Letter
Kasie owns Rara Avis ~ Exceptional Hand-Crafted Organic Herbal Nutritional Blends, Natural Botanical First Aid & Grooming Supplies for Pets 3320 18th Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94110 415 518 957 |
| Leash Law Enforcement at Joaquin Miller |
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Remember that a leash is required on all trails at Joaquin Miller Park. The re-activated volunteer bicycle trail patrol is assisting newly hired park rangers enforce saftety regulations on the trails at all parks, but especially at JM. Expect them to be on patrol especially on weekends. They can't give tickets ($271) but they will report the number and type of non-compliant dog owners to the parks department or the police department. Please don't give them a chance to report that there are self-righteous dog owners ignoring the leash law. If you want to walk off-leash go Redwood Park and other regional parks. |
| Halloween Is Party Animal Time
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 Bark and Howl at These Party Locations
Wags & Whiskers
4211 Park Blvd. Oakland
Saturday October 27
11am-3pm
Reserve ahead for professional photographs. 510-482-6047
Paws-n-Claws
2023 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 6pm-9pm
Campfire ,Parade and Pet Contests
510-336-0105
Pawsture Bakery and Boutique
576 Grand Ave at Lake Merritt
Saturday, October 27, Noon-3pm
Pumpkin Cupcakes, Costumes and More
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| Animal Shelter Issues |
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City Council Member Ignacio de la Fuente will host a meeting at City Hall to exchange information on animal welfare issues. The meeting will feature new Director of Animal Services, Adam Parascandola, making a presentation about the status of the shelter, his vision for the future, resources needed, etc. Then he will answer questions from members of the audience. The TENTATIVE date is November 12 at 7pm. For more information please contact Kathy Marks. |
Our Signature shirt is 100% American Made organic cotton.
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Get lots of complements when you wear our great new logo on on t-shirts, sweatshirts and other items at our Café Press store. Our signature t-shirt is soft organic cotton in a unique cream color.. Help support ODOG's work getting the dog park and reporting dog news by purchasing some ODOG gear. | |
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