Presidents Message Jeannette Melchior

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1 West Highland White Terrier Club of Puget Sound Summer 2015 Presidents Message Jeannette Melchior At last some cool weather and not only are my Westies happy but I am too. Moving the Specialty to an indoor show at Puyallup proved to be a blessing in that it was hot outside but cool inside so all the terriers participating in the show were showing at their best. The Westies competing did very well and our exhibit booth was popular and the raffle baskets put together by Dee Thompson did very well especially the Pepper Basket got a lot of interest. Take a good look at the website photo album for Linda Gray s photos she s doing a great job at all of our show and fun events. I ve posted the Trophy Donation letter in this letter a big thank you to all of you who donated this year to the Specialty, this page is printed in the Show catalog, and to the many Westie volunteer and supporters who give of themselves each year. Have you signed up for participation at the Celtic Kennels? This year at the Scottish Highland Games in Enumclaw the westies will be strutting to the sound of the pipes as they enter the clan parade tails held high as they everyone know they are the winners of the 2014 Chieftain award. Check out flyer in this newsletter. We will be at Marymoor Park this year not for a show, but the Annual Westie Fun Daze. Soooo get ready, those racing Westies will again break from the starting gate and prove which is the fastest. There will be 3 final heats with a prize for the dominant (winning) Westie. Stay cool, grab me at an event and say Hi, love meeting new members and of course catching up with our long time friends. Hope to see you all there!

2 ANNUAL FUN DAZE PICNIC WHEN: Saturday, August 15, 2015 WHERE: Marymoor Park- Climbing Rock Shelter 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NE. Redmond, WA TIME: 9:30am- 1pm Hoh HOST: West Highland White Terrier Club of Puget Sound COST: Members $15 per person w/one dog add l dog $5 Non-Members $20 per person w/one dog add l dogs $5 (see breakdown on reservation sheet page 2) INCLUDES: Burgers/Beverages/Dessert/Tail Chase Raffle Baskets Extra: CGC Test $12 (bring $$ with you and AKC or PAL #) Plus $1 for parking per car (directions in parking lot for payment at kiosk) BRING: Your own chairs, shade tents, expen or crates, poop bags and water for dogs Schedule of Events 8:30am Set up Tents and BBQ tail chase set up _ any volunteers are welcomed 9:15 am - Registration get wrist bands/raffle tickets and dog ID ribbon for games 9:30am Tail Chase and Sign up for CGC test 11:15-12:00 - Lunch served (lunch closes at Noon for tear down ) 1:00-1:15 pm - Awards and Prizes RSVP by August 8 th RESERVATION SHEET ON PAGE 2 with Breakdown list. Page 2 Summer 2015

3 RESERVATION SHEET DEADLINE August 8th WALK UPS (We will take walk up registration but the price will be $20 Per person/one dog*. However, we can t guarantee it will include lunch* so you will pay $20 w/o lunch unless its available. NOTE: Sign Registration desk Promptly at 9:15 am (we have timeline restrictions for shelter area rental. Members - $15 one dog Non-Members $20 One dog o Price includes lunch - dessert, 3 runs on tail chase and games/prizes Additional dogs are: $5 ea LUNCH ONLY $10 DOG ONLY NO LUNCH - its $15 for dog and tail chase 3 run ticket Raffle tickets for sale on site. CGC test separate: Bring $12 Indicate below what you are paying for and total. Call w/questions to Karin: PH: Text: or kparish@whidbey.com Name for Reservations (PRINT) /Dog s name Lunch Turkey Burger Turkey (T) Beef (B) Amount Additional Dog/s (names): ($5 ea) Lunch /No dog $10 ea (names) Turkey or Beef Dog only $15 ea no lunch (add l $5 ea per extra dog) Make Check payable to WHWTCOPS: $ Total Mail to : Karin Parish Your Hilltop Drive Your PH: Clinton, WA Page 3 Summer 2015

4 69th Annual Pacific Northwest Highland Games Westies Exhibit in Celtic Kennels July 25 & 26th 2015 (Saturday/Sunday) Chair: Paul Meshke Shift selections are (pick one) : either Saturday or Sunday AM: 9 12:30 or PM 12:30 to 3:30 Dear Members: We invite you to volunteer and represent our breed at the Celtic Kennels. You will be greeting the public with your Westie as well as marching in the Clan Parade. Celtic Kennel features all Scottish dogs. We need volunteers to take shifts for Saturday and Sunday. You will be given an admission pass, but you are not allowed to walk the event grounds with your Westie. All dogs must remain in Celtic Kennels due to liability issues. We have shifts so you have time to go around and visit the events while other stay with the dogs. A day of fun! Support your club. Volunteering doesn t cost anything. Please contact Paul for further details rules, location and parking info. website: Page 4 Summer 2015

5 TROPHY DONATIONS West Highland White Terrier Club of Puget Sound 2015 Specialty We wish to thank the following members for their donations and club support Robert & Don Skaufel Honorees - Molly & Poppy Joanie McLain In Memoriam Piper Harold Redd In Memoriam Angel Terry & Frances Nicholson In Memoriam Quincy Tollerfson Shawnie Zahnizer In Memoriam Auggie Doggie Bill & Linda Populin In Memoriam Ivy & Crissie Ardeth Bolin Honorees Finn & Fiona Karen Tilbury Honorees: CH Reignwood s Quick s The Action Bosco & Kenzi Karin Parish Westie Rescue Charlotte Corbley For the love of Westies Ed & MaryAnne Hunt In Memoriam Lily Mae Joan Lawler In Memoriam Becca & Tammy Jeannette Melchior Honorees McDougal, Candy & Summertime Howard & Gwen Ayoma Honorees Jock, Hamish & Britney Page 5 Summer 2015

6 FOR THE BIKER WESTIE Jeannette Melchior Do you enjoy a bike ride, would you like to enjoy one with your best friend? Well on a recent afternoon Robert Davis and his best friend Carly stopped by to say Hello. Robert loves to ride and Carly resents being left behind so after a few attempts of a safe way for Carly to go with him he found the BuddyRider wa-la! Problem solved. Naturally, this isn t for everyone but when they stopped by I was so impressed that I thought it was worth sharing with the rest of the Westie bikers. If you d consider this for your Westie Google BuddyRider or for information, questions on the ease of this carrier call Robert Davis at Look at me! I m secure and comfortable OK! Let s hit the road bye! Page 6 Summer 2015

7 Dog Health Care 10 Healing Herbs for Hounds and Humans By Julia Szabo, Alternative Pet Health Guru Herbs offer cures for many common canine ailments. I've been using them for years, with the blessing of my homeopathic vet, and my dogs have all lived long and remarkably healthy lives. Just because they're natural doesn't mean they're not powerful. Herbs are nothing to sneeze at. What may look like a mere weed or homely root can, in fact, be a very potent medicine. Here's a list of the top ten herbs no dog lover's cupboard should be without. It's a pharmacopeia for dogs - call it a bark-acopeia! But before you try them, ask your vet about dosages, and if any of these are contraindicated for your pet's existing medications. Neem What: Azadirachta indica, an extract of the Neem tree, is nature's non-toxic insecticide, plus it heals burns and soothes dry, irritated skin. Why: Applied topically and absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream, Neem makes your dog naturally repellent to mosquitoes and fleas. Parasite preventatives work by filling your dog's blood with poison; in order to be eliminated, the pest has to take a bite out of your best friend. With Neem, Spot won't even get bitten! Suggested Use: During the warm months (high mosquito season), bathe once weekly in TheraNeem Pet Shampoo, to which you add several drops of Neem oil; both are available at Whole Foods stores or online. For extra protection from within, administer Neem Plus supplements by Ayush orally once daily, hidden in food. Page 7 Summer 2015

8 Yarrow Neem What: Achillea millefolium - a.k.a. stanchweed, soldier's woundwort, and sanguinary - helps stop bleeding. Why: If your dog sustains a cut or laceration, you can administer first aid by flushing the wound with povidone iodine, then treating it with yarrow. Suggested Use: Wound Balm for Animals by Buck Mountain Botanicals contains yarrow (along with echinacea and goldenseal); it speeds healing and is a first-rate addition to Fido's first-aid kit. Yarrow Page 8 Summer 2015

9 Arnica What: Arnica montana, a.k.a. Leopard's Bane, has long been prized for its astonishing bruise-healing property. Why: Has Spot sustained a bruise or muscle injury? Arnica does double duty, easing the pain and promoting healing. Suggested Use: Arnica pellets by Boiron. Administer 3 pellets 3 times daily, in the inside pocket of your dog's lower lip. It's OK if he spits it out; healing begins when the pellets make contact with the gum. Valerian Arnica, pictured at right What: This effective - if highly malodorous - herb (Valeriana officinalis L.) is nature's time-trusted sedative and sleep-inducer. Why: For dogs who experience high anxiety during thunderstorms or on the 4th of July, Valerian will put them out for several hours of stress-free slumber. It's also great for long car trips, to help Spot snooze through the ride. Suggested Use: Valerian comes in capsules, available at any health food store. To dose your dog, you'll need to hide the capsules in a piece of meat or cheese with peanut butter on top - anything to mask that awful smell! (Editor's Note: Again, talk to your vet about dosages.) Valerian Page 9 Summer 2015

10 Olive Leaf Extract What: The extract of crushed-up olive leaves (oleuropein) is nature's antibiotic. Why: If your dog experiences diarrhea from, say, scarfing something rancid on the sidewalk, the antifungal property of Olive Leaf will help set his digestion right. Suggested Use: Available at health food stores, Olive Leaf capsules smell and taste exactly like olive oil (i.e. delicious), so there's no need to hide or mask them. Just sprinkle over your dog's food like a spice! Milk Thistle Olive Leaves What: A flowering plant whose extract, Silymarin, is one of nature's most potent antioxidants for people and pets. Why: Boosting and protecting the liver, milk thistle is a must if you want to extend the life of your dog. Everything passes through the liver, so it welcomes the support - and because eye and liver health are linked, milk thistle also prevents and reverses cloudy eyes (nuclear sclerosis) in dogs. Suggested Use: Sold at health foods stores in capsule form, this herb tastes somewhat bitter; very finicky dogs will need to have it hidden in something tasty, but most dogs will eat it sprinkled over their food (cinnamon helps sweeten the deal). Milk Thistle Page 10 Summer 2015

11 Hawthorn What: Crataegus is a berry that's used to treat cardiac insufficiency. Why: Strengthening the heart muscle and improving circulation, hawthorn helps stave off congestive heart failure in senior dogs (and people), and tones the tickers of younger dogs who've survived heartworm disease. Young, healthy dogs don't need it yet - wait until they're older. Suggested Use: One capsule in your dog's food (available at health food stores); most dogs don't mind the taste. Boswellia Hawthorn What: The resin of the Boswellia tree has many medicinal uses. Why: Another senior-dog staple, Boswellia reduces inflammation and improves mobility in arthritic K9s. Suggested Use: Available in tablet form, it's called "Boswelya Plus." Boswellia Page 11 Summer 2015

12 Eyebright What: As its name implies, the flowering plant Euphrasia officinalis has long been used to treat eye infections. Why: If your dog comes back from the dog park or doggie daycare with goopy eyes, try eyebright first before consulting the vet; you may be able to clear up the problem yourself. Suggested Use: Euphrasia pellets by Boiron. Administer 3 pellets 3 times daily, in the inside pocket of your dog's lower lip. As with Arnica (above), it's OK if he spits it out; healing begins when the pellets make contact with the gum. Burdock Eyebright What: A thistle in the genus Arctium, its root has long been prized for its blood-purifying, hair-regrowing, and cancer-fighting powers. Why: Use it regularly as a preventative, especially if you have a breed of dog that's prone to cancer (such as a Boxer). Suggested Use: Add cooked burdock root (found in the produce section of health food stores and Asian markets) to your dog's food, or give him a piece of raw burdock to chew on, like a carrot. Or purchase dried burdock online and steep one teaspoon in a cup of hot water; let cool and pour over your dog's food. Burdock, Photo by Epukas Page 12 Summer 2015

13 CLUB OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND CONTACTS Upcoming Events President Jeannette Melchior centurylink.net Past President Karin Parish Vice President Linda Gray Y Secretary Sharon Newsom Scottish Highland Games July Westie Fun Daze August 15th Board of Directors Charlotte Bertsch Treasurer Dee Thompson Kathy Cole Paul Meshke comcast.net Sandy Davis MEMBERSHIP CHA Membership Chair Sandy Davis WebmasterWEBMASTER Karin Parish Photographer for ActivitiesER Lyle Lane NEWSLETTER Newsletter Editor Kathy Reed Rescue Karin Parish & Judy Lane Westie Foundation Liaison Ella Selfridge-Neumann New Member Applications NEW MEMBER Barbara Severtsen Colleen Braxil Melinda Cumming, DVM Renton wwww.whwtcops.org Page 13 Summer 2015