We also rescued a pregnant Golden Retriever mix, Sandy, who gave birth on May 10 th! Check our Facebook page for updates on her and her pups!

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1 Monthly news, events, and fun from your best friend's home away from home Dear Dog Lovers, It s May which means it's time to celebrate those who give us life -- our mothers :) We'd like to give a big Thank you to all the wonderful parents who have entrusted the care of their furry babies to us. At Paws, we are also celebrating our momma dogs. Yep, our nursery is full yet again. Leia, a terrier mix, was abandoned in an apartment with her four newborns. She was eventually brought to the SC Animal Shelter who asked Paws to care for them. The ordeal has taken a toll on her, but her puppies are thriving and she is slowly gaining strength. They will all be ready for adoption in 2-3 weeks. Check our Facebook page for photos and updates on these adorable babies and see pg. 3 for a peek at the pups! A message from We also rescued a pregnant Golden Retriever mix, Sandy, who gave birth on May 10 th! Check our Facebook page for updates on her and her pups! June is the month for Fun with Fido at Paws. We are offering mini training sessions for you and your pup throughout the month. Ever wanted to teach Rover to rollover or play find the scent? Want to teach your pup to fetch the newspaper? Perhaps you just want a refresher on basic commands or leash walking. Our 1 hour training sessions can lend a hand with these tricks and more. Each seminar is just $25 and no long term commitment is needed. Sign up today! San Clemente seminars are on Tuesday nights and Lake Forest seminars are on Wednesday and Thursday nights. See our training calendar on pg. 2 of this newsletter for more info or call us at It s time once again to vote for the OC register s BEST of OC. Voting is available online through May 31 st. We are in the "Best Pet Services" category this year. Vote to name Paws the BEST as we try and shoot for the Best of OC title for the 2nd year in a row! See below for more information on where to go and how to vote. See you at Paws, Although we re still enjoying Spring, Summer is coming up fast! Got a big Summer trip planned? Maybe a weekend getaway? Make sure to book your pup s vacation at Paws too! The time has come again to vote for your favorite places in beautiful Orange County! Show us some love and let's see if we can get Best of OC for the 2nd year in a row! 1: Go to ocregister.com/go/voteocbest 2: Enter your information to be eligible to vote 3: Click on the "Shopping and Services" category 4: Type in "Paws Pet Resorts" in the "Best Pet Services Store" category to give us your vote! You and your pups mean everything to us and we continue to strive to provide excellent service to our 2-legged friends and lots of fun for our 4-legged friends! Summer is our busy season and we tend to book up fast, especially during weekends, so get those reservations in as soon as you can Upcoming Holidays to keep in mind: Memorial Day Monday, May 26 th, is Memorial Day! We will be closed to the public on this day, but will still be fully staffed so your pup can enjoy the holiday too! Book your reservations now to ensure your pup has a spot.

2 For dog lovers, it's tough to sit by and do nothing when there are so many homeless dogs out there. Some people do their part by choosing to adopt instead of buy, others donate to nonprofit organizations, and some volunteer at local shelters. Every one of these gestures helps the animal community, no good deed is too small. Then there are those who have done all of the above, but to them it just isn't enough. Enter Sue Allan. When the Lake Forest Paws staff first met Sue, she came to us in need of boarding for her two sweet Shar Pei (she now has three Shar Pei). Not long after, Sue began coming to us for help with some rescue Shar Pei in desperate need of baths and temporary boarding. We soon learned that Sue was dedicated to saving homeless Shar Pei and finding them forever homes. It all started with an adorable Shar Pei named Bella. In 2007, Sue wondered if her only dog, Bella, was lonely and decided she would try her hand at fostering. It didn't take much research for Sue to find out that there was no Shar Pei rescue organization in Southern California. By fortunate circumstance, Sue met Jody Orr who was independently rescuing Shar Pei. The two combined forces and with Jody's Shar Pei and shelter-to-adopt experience and Sue's formal marketing, accounting, and business experience they cofounded the aptly named rescue Shar Pei rescue organization, Pei People. Sue and Jody love the Shar Pei breed and made it their goal to rescue and then re-home as many homeless Shar Pei as possible. Many of the rescues come to them in rough shape. Whether the health conditions require just a quick fix or some serious medical care, Pei People is committed to seeing it through. In Sue's words, "We don't always know what we are going to get from a shelter (like a box of chocolates), but once we rescue a dog from a shelter, we are committed for life." With their big hearts and numerous resources, Sue Allan, left photo, and Jody Orr, right photo, are dedicated to saving the lives of Shar Pei in need. With a high success rate, including 71 adoptions in 2013 and 16 in 2014 so far, you've got to wonder how they do it. Sue gushes about Pei People's amazing team of volunteers and supporters. Many volunteers foster the rescues until permanent homes can be found. In some circumstances, Pei People works with private kennels, like Paws Pet Resorts, to house dogs when they exceed available foster homes. Sue says the organization can always use more foster homes, particularly in Orange County. Not much is required of you to be a foster, just a loving home. Pei People is a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless Shar Pei. The rescue organization's efforts span across California, Arizona, and Nevada. While Pei People does some fundraising, they rely a great deal on volunteer foster homes. If you are interested in becoming a Pei People foster parent, would like to donate, or for no cost ways to support, visit

3 (501c3) Spring 2014 Here are our pups ready for their forever homes Tucker is a sweet 8 month old Golden Retriever. He's active, playful, sweet, loving, and a fun boy! He is good with people and loves to give kisses. He also likes to run around and play with other dogs. Come meet Tucker today! This gorgeous girl is Maddy! She's a 3 year old Lab mix. Maddy absolutely adores people and is happiest when she is around them. She has a typical personality of a Labrador wiggly, happy, and very loving! She's a big fan of cuddling and giving kisses. Her big smile and happy personality are sure to brighten up anyone's life. Maddy has excellent leash manners and loves going on walks! She has a fun, spunky, and active side, and she has a loving, cuddly, and calm side as well! Maddy is ready for her forever home! Charlie is a 8-9 month old Lab/Boxer Mix puppy. He is completely deaf, but that doesn t stop him! He loves to play, have fun, be loved, and meet new people! He s great with other dogs and loves to play with theme very day. He s even good with cats too. Charlie is a very smart boy and is learning hand signals at an impressive pace. Elsa is a sweet poodle mix approximately 1 year old. Elsa is such an easy girl to care for! All she wants is affection, love, belly rubs, and to cuddle right in your lap She s great with all people and does well with dogs of all sizes as well. She d make an amazing addition to any home! Come meet this sweet girl and fall in love Meet Mama Leia and her adorable puppies! *These pups are not available for viewing yet* Leia is a terrier mix approximately 1 year old. Her pups are about 6 weeks old. Follow us on facebook or check up on our rescue page on the website for an update on when they will be ready for adoption! Merlin is a German Shepherd approximately 2 years old. He s a sweet and trusting boy that loves affection from people and is good with other dogs. Merlin was rescued from a local kill shelter and is ready to start his new and spoiled life in a loving and forever home! Atom is a 1 year old Chihuahua mix. He's a very social boy and a happy little guy! He loves to get attention and be a personal little lap dog to anyone who's willing to give him love. Atom also does well with other dogs and goes to our small dog playgroup every day. Atom would love to be a part of a forever new home <3 *In partnership with:

4 Puppy Paradise! From left to right: Rue, Estelle, Bea, Aspen, and Denver all found their forever homes! Even though it's a hard thought that these beautiful babies came from a bad place to start, it's exciting and heartwarming to know that they didn't have to live a rough past for long and their future is full of love, fun, playtime, and happiness! Congrats to the happy new families! Continuing our adoption roll, Annabelle, Breezy, Itsy, Cash, and Zuko all went to their forever homes! We are so excited to see all these pups find their homes so fast :)! Our golden rescues Mackenzie (left) and Samson (right) have went off to their homes in bright spirits. They are both being loved and spoiled like no other! From left to right: Lilu, Dublin, Vienna, and Paris also went off to their forever homes! We have no doubt they will all be spoiled and loved :) Thank you to all for choosing to rescue and bringing a dog in need into your home and lives; this is why we do what we do :)! *In partnership with: (501c3)

5 This year is just flying by. Spring is here along with warm sunny days, blooming flowers, and frustrating allergies. Just as humans can suffer from seasonal allergies, so can dogs. The spring and summer months are worst for flare ups. If you suffer from allergies, you understand how uncomfortable and painful they can be. Your pup's allergies are not something to be ignored. Keep reading for tips on how to recognize allergies and how to treat them. Signs Your Pup Is Suffering From Seasonal Allergies When your dog's allergies have really started to make him uncomfortable, the signs are pretty clear. If your pup has started to scratch, lick, and chew a lot more than usual, chances are he is suffering from allergies. In cases where the scratching and chewing has become excessive, skin abrasions and even hotspots can develop. It's best to take action when symptoms are still mild. Tips for Allergy Relief The first and foremost course of action should be regular baths. This comes with a warning because too much bathing with the wrong shampoo can leave your dog's skin even drier and itchier than it was before. Shoot for once a week bathing with a hypoallergenic, moisturizing, or oatmeal shampoo to help soothe the skin. For extra moisture, use a conditioner on your dog's coat just as you would on your own hair. In more severe cases, a medicated shampoo and/or rinse prescribed by your veterinarian may be more effective. Natural supplements can also help with the condition of your dog's skin and coat. Omega 3 fatty acid supplements have many health benefits including skin and coat improvement. Coconut oil is another all natural remedy that can be ingested or applied topically. It has been known to help with a number of skin ailments including cuts, rashes, and overall condition of the skin and coat. If your dog's allergies have gotten out of hand and it's clear your poor pup is extremely uncomfortable or in pain, it's time to take him to the vet. Your vet may decide to prescribe your dog with an antihistamine. In general, you should always consult with your vet if you suspect your dog is suffering from seasonal allergies and before administering any kind of self-prescribed treatment. Does the Name Pavlov Ring a Bell? Does the sound of a doorbell bring chaos to your home? Many dogs react excitedly to the sound of a doorbell. They bark and make a mad rush for the door, ready to greet the visitor, be it friend or foe. The simple act of ringing your doorbell at random times throughout the day can desensitize your dog to the sound. The doorbell will become another meaningless background noise. Classic Pavlov conditioning diagram using a bell and food stimulus. This same tactic can be used in other training areas. You can take this one step further, and train your dog to go lay down at the sound of the doorbell. Ring the doorbell and run to your dog s bed. Throw a treat on the bed and play with your dog there. Repeat this throughout the day for several days. When your dog starts going to his bed at the sound of the bell, raise the criteria and require a down before rewarding.

6 Mini Training Seminars We're excited to bring to you our mini training seminars! These 1-hour sessions are a fun way to teach your pups fun tricks, basic commands, and leash work. Below is the session schedule for June Lake Forest Seminars: Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm 7:30pm San Clemente Seminars: Tuesdays 6:30 7:30pm June 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Roll Over & Play Dead Shake and Speak Sniff & Search No Jumping Fetch Sniff & Search Walking Tools Walking Tools Mini Agility Shake and Speak Fetch Sniff & Search Pricing: $25 Per Training Session *No long term commitment necessary! Pay-Per Seminar. Please call at or at infosc@pawspetresorts.com for more details Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente CA Pascal Way, Lake Forest CA 92630

7 A collage of our Playful Pups (All pics are up on our Facebook!)

8 A collage of our Playful Pups (All pics are up on our Facebook!)

9 Just For You Get your Paws on some good deals! Spring 2014 Present these Coupons for: $10 OFF Training* *Applies to private training sessions and training packages, One time use only* Offer expires 5/31/14 2 FREE DAYS with the purchase of a 20-Pack of Daycare Offer expires 5/31/14 $10 OFF Daycare* *One time use/excludes weekends *Applies to total daycare bill Offer expires 5/31/14 PAWS has two great locations to serve you: 1285 Puerta Del Sol, San Clemente, CA Pascal Way, Lake Forest, CA (800)964-PAWS "Life is good. Life with a dog is better."