Paw Prints. Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption Newsletter JUNE - JULY 2006 WELCOME, WELCOME 911 STATS PROTECT YOUR PETS ON THE 4 TH OF JULY

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1 Paw Prints Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption Newsletter JUNE - JULY Editor: Directors: Kathy Woodward Lyn McLaughlin, President Colleen Busch Elke Roland Cindy Sikes Ande Tallarida-Davis Captain Doug Traversa, USAF Ann Turpin Kathy Woodward 911 STATS Papillons rescued in May 2006: 15 Rescued since April, 2004: 245 Placed in Forever Homes: 167 Currently in Foster Care: 78 Sanctuary care: 11 WELCOME, WELCOME Thank you for viewing our rescue newsletter. If you are interested in contributing to next month s edition or would like to subscribe to our newsletter, please contact Kathy Woodward at thepuppygirls@aolcom. If you wish to unsubscribe to our newsletter, please send an e- mail to that same address and write unsubscribe in the subject line. PROTECT YOUR PETS ON THE 4 TH OF JULY California Animal Behaviorist, Diana L. Guerrero suggests the following: Keep your animals inside during July 4th and for a few days to a week prior to the holiday. Make sure you have a tag with current information on your pet during this time. If you take your animal outside for toileting or any other activity, make sure they are under physical restraint via a collar and leash. Leave your pets safely at home instead of taking them to picnics or other holiday events. Play music or turn on a radio station with soothing music to help mask outside noises. Buy a plug-in Dog Appeasing Pheromone (DAP) dispenser. This permeates the air with a calming scent and reduces fear and anxiety.

2 PROTECT YOUR PETS (CONTD) Keep your pet busy with activities or chew items before the height of noise making occurs. Visit your veterinary medical professional and ask for melatonin. This oral neurohormone often provides help for sensitive animals. Use with the veterinarian s dosage recommendation and don t try to do it yourself. Flower remedies work on an energetic level. Five Flower or Rescue Remedy mixes may help reduce your pet s anxiety. Create a safe haven. If your animal is habituated to a crate you may want to provide access for security. Other options include the bathroom, laundry room, garage, basement, or any other den area. The room to choose is one where there are no windows to jump through, or where windows can be blocked off and are too high and narrow to access. Some animals want to hide and will feel safe in a favorite spot, like under the bed. You can create sleeping bag tunnel or similar option for them. Plan a party and play instead of participating in other events. Making new traditions can be fun and helpful for your pet. Consider boarding your pet at a professional kennel for the holiday. Pet owners should always check with their veterinarian or behavior specialist before using any drugs or tranquilizers. They should also watch guests - since an open door can provide an opportunity for animals to bolt outside. Use simple steps to get you through the crisis. If your pet has noise phobia problems you should start your behavior modification problem right after this holiday. Get more hints and tips from ANDRE S STORY A/O JUNE 12, 2006 On 4/22/06, Andre was rescued out of a puppy mill in Missouri. He was born 1/20/05. He's almost 17 months old and weighs only 3 1/2 lbs. Andre suffers from Cluster Seizures that consumes his entire body, caused by a condition called Hydrocephalus (water on the brain). The vet said in order to get the round little heads people like to see, they "the puppy millers" breed the dogs with this condition so they look "nicer". Judy Ceccucci and her vets are using a form of injection valium that is prepared in a syringe so she can administer rectally while he is in seizure to stop the immediate problem. She can give him 3 doses in a 24 hour period. She used one dose last night which worked wonders compared to her experience a week ago. A week ago Sunday he started seizing at 8 P.M. and they would stop quickly. Judy, having had a little experience with this sort of thing thought everything was ok so they went to bed. Andre sleeps beside her pillow so she can know what is going on all the time. Every time they went to sleep Andre would go back into seizure and every time was a little worse. She finally figured out by 5 A.M. that he goes into seizure when asleep. They had a 7:30 A.M. appointment with the vet to redo some blood tests and were there at 7:00 A.M. walking the parking lot to stay awake until someone got there. They got into the examining room, and Andre was wrapped in his blanket to try to keep the stress level down, everything got quiet

3 ANDRE S STORY (CONTD) TRINKET S STORY and Judy almost went to sleep. Then apparently Andre did go to sleep because he went back into seizure. She went through the doctor s door and yelled his name. A tech saw what was happening and got the doctor. He took Andre out of her arms and went straight into the prep room and started paging for help. Andre was put on a valium IV to stop the seizures, the doctor kept him the rest of the day to evaluate the little guy s condition. They are in the process of evaluating the therapeutic level of Phenobarbital for him and Andre has been started on potassium bromide which will eventually take the place of Phenobarbital because it is less toxic. The neurologist said he will have to be on both Phenobarbital and potassium bromide for a year before we can start working him off the Phenobarbital. They will retest in 30 days to check the potassium bromide therapeutic level. The neurologist Judy's vet consults with said that they have as much success with this type of drug treatment as they do with surgery. The problem with surgically implanting a drain tube is that the tube gets plugged up and they have to keep going back in to open it. Judy has read that this levels off at the age of 2 years. If he is with us that long we will find out then what that means. Andre is a sweet cuddly little guy and we all wish the best for him. Rita Altizer was Andre's first Foster Mom. Molly (Rita s daughter) says "watching this little guy have these seizures was one of the worst experiences of my life"!! So she came up with an idea to help raise funds for him. Molly Morrison has donated her time and skills, to knit a special doggie blanket that was raffled to raise funds to help with Andre s vet expenses. Hi, my name is Trinket. I am from a Missouri puppymill, and lived the first 4 ½ years of my life in a cage. That is, until I was rescued in Sept I was one of the lucky ones to escape the mills that day, and I rode the Papillon 911 highway to freedom. I don t know how I traveled all the way across the United States to Northern California, but I found myself in the loving care of my foster mom, Rhondda Bradbury. My name was Doucette then. Shortly after arriving in Northern California, I was told I was going to my forever home. I was going on the road again (geeez I was beginning to think that Willie wrote that song for me). So off I went for another long drive with my new mom and two other doggies to Southern California. I was a scared little girl and I am still frightened of strangers, but I am getting a little better about trusting new people. I adjusted well to living in a house with a back yard, two doggie friends, and a human to play with me. I have even learned potty training. Sleeping in the big bed at night with everyone is so nice. When I hear that it is bed time I know to do a happy dance to get picked up and tucked in. Toys, did you say toys? Took me a while to figure out why those other dogs made such a fuss, now I know just how much fun stuffed toys can be. I just love those little blue racket balls they are just the right size for a little Pap girl like me. Soon, Mom told me we were going to the mountains for Christmas. Oh-my-gosh, we re going on the road again. Boy was I in for a surprise! The house where we went had stairs inside I was terrified. When the other dogs went upstairs, I just stood and screamed as I watched my sisters leave me on the first floor alone. I got carried up the first night, but the next day I learned

4 TRINKET S STORY (CONTD) how to go up and down those things that was really scary. But, you should see me now, I m a real pro. I had my first Christmas with my new family shortly after I arrived in California and Santa brought me lots of toys and snow. FUNDRAISING NEWS (CONTD) the contest and now Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption would like to offer you the keepsake album, created from all entries. Every dog entered in this contest IS a winner! I found that I even like to play in that funny white stuff. It is so annoying though, being a red head, the snow flakes make my red hair get crimpy looks like I have been to the salon and got a bad perm. Some times I am a city girl and some times I just let my hair down and I become a mountain dog. I am so fortunate that I don t have severe health problems like Vivian and Andre that you have read about recently. I just have the typical kind of health issues that result from the lack of even minimal appropriate care during my life in the puppymill, and the poor breeding practices by the millers. We are keeping an eye on my patella problems and I have to take very good care of my teeth. I celebrated by 6 th birthday in June of this year, and just look at me now. Well, this is the end of my story of how I was rescued, my travels, and how I got to my forever home. Remember, this is just the beginning of the story of my new life. By the way, my Easter Bunny toy looks pretty sad by now, I have loved it to pieces. FUNDRAISING NEW$$$ May was a very exciting month for fundraising, and June is also off to a wonderful start with the following fundraising projects: WEBMUTTSTER PHOTO ALBUM The Pap WebMuttster Photo Album and Scrapbook is available. You entered your dog(s) in Now you can purchase the WebMuttster 2006 Photo Album and Scrapbook for $10 each, which includes shipping. The photo album was professionally printed and bound by Beechmont Press of Louisville, KY. (This was donated to Papillon 911 so be sure to send business their way if you can. Winners have special pages in full color! Use the Papillon 911 web site to order with Paypal: Forward your Paypal receipt to me at harriskell@yahoo.com. Or mail a check to: Lyn McLaughlin 2335 Little John Trail Marietta, GA Be sure to keep an eye out for announcements for next year's WebMuttster on line dog show. CANDLES FOR HOPE We have a fundraising project that everyone can participate in and help generate some much needed funds. We are calling this event, "Light a Candle for Hope". This event will be for the furbabies still living in the Puppy Mills. Those little ones that are hoping of being rescued and having a forever home one day. For those that want to love and be loved. Everyone loves candles!! We have 8 oz. jars of Country Crafted scented soy candles offered for sale.

5 FUNDRAISING NEWS (CONTD) FUNDRAISING NEWS (CONTD) SCARFS, BABY BLANKETS, ETC. HANDCRAFTED BY MOLLY Molly is still selling address labels with your dog s picture on them, knitted scarves, business cards, post cards, and her newest product you are just hearing about here for the first time - knitted belts for summer. They look like the scarves that she makes, but thin enough for belt loops and can be tied in the front. These belts are beautiful with Capri pants. All of the proceeds from Molly s efforts are donated to Pap 911. If you are interested in any of these wonderful items, please contact Molly at carnee8@aol.com. These 8 oz. scented soy candles will be sold for $7.99 plus shipping and handling. Shipping and handling charges will be: $3.00 for orders under $10.00 $7.50 for $10- $50 orders $15.00 for $50-$100 orders $25.00 for $100-$200 orders $35.00 for orders over $ Any imaginable Candle Fragrance is available. These candles are made of the finest, freshest ingredients and are handmade when the order is placed. To expedite the ordering process, your orders as you get them to Ande33@aol.com. Mail your checks and money orders to: Ande Tallarida-Davis 205 Clarence St. Watkins Glen, NY Sorry, but Paypal will not be used for this event. Not only is it a good time to stock up on some of your favorite fragrances, but also an opportunity to purchase gifts to give throughout the year. Be sure to ask your neighbors, family and co-workers. Everyone you know!! This has been a successful fundraiser to date, generating funds to rescue dogs that are still living the everyday horrors inside a Puppy Mill. Let's work together and make this Pap 911 fundraiser a huge success! PENNIES FOR PAPILLONS (THROUGH DECEMBER 2006) Our Fundraising Challenge is in the memory of Elke's Amy Angel. She has been the inspiration for this idea and will be our mascot for the fundraising challenge. Elke use to pick up pennies on dog walks for good luck for Amy-Angel saying that she needed all the luck she could get. Actually, Amy Angel was very lucky that she found a home with Elke and Donn and she lived a longer and happier life with them than she would have anywhere else... so all those pennies were lucky for Amy Angel!! In her honor and memory lets see if we can make more Paps lucky. SO SAVE YOUR CHANGE TO SAVE A LIFE. We will strive to save a Million Pennies in A Million Pennies= $10, To read more about this fundraiser, please go to our website: PageID=1467 Keep saving those Pennies for Papillons. This fundraising adventure will continue until the end of December, but when you would like, you can always cash those pennies in and send the money to Lyn. Ear-mark your check or money order; "Pennies for Papillons", it will go toward our challenge to raise one million pennies for Papillons.

6 DO YOU NEED AN ANSWER??? PLANNING TO FERTILIZE YOUR LAWN? READ THIS FIRST As warmer weather approaches, you're probably getting ready to dig into summer. And for many, that involves digging into flower beds and gardens. If you're thinking of using cocoa bean mulch to fertilize your lawn, please think twice. Made from spent cocoa beans used in the production of chocolate, some cocoa bean shell mulch products may contain residues of a caffeinelike substance, the obromine, in varying amounts. Dogs consuming enough cocoa bean shell mulch could potentially develop signs similar to that of chocolate poisoning, including vomiting and diarrhea and in cases where very large amounts of mulch have been consumed, muscle tremors or other more serious neurological signs could occur. One key point to remember is that some dogs, particularly those with indiscriminate eating habits, can be attracted to any organic matter. Therefore, it is important that your dog not be left unsupervised or allowed in areas where such materials are being used. If you suspect that your dog has eaten cocoa bean mulch or any other organic fertilizer, immediately contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's 24-hour hotline at (888) DO YOU NEED AN ANSWER (CONTD) SOME THINGS ABOUT COLLAPSED TRACHEA AND REVERSE SNEEZING. By Stephen Glass The trachea, also known as the windpipe, is an important structure which connects the throat to the lungs. It is composed of C-shaped rings of cartilage that are joined by muscle and ligaments to create a tube-like structure. It serves the purpose of directing air into the respiratory tract. When the cartilage rings are flattened from the top to the bottom, the trachea is said to be collapsed. Rapid inhalation of air can cause the trachea to flatten and make it difficult for air to enter the lungs, much like a soda straw being drawn on too vigorously. Why does it happen? We do not completely understand how this condition develops. However, we know that these dogs have an abnormality in the chemical makeup of their tracheal rings. The rings loose their stiffness so they are not able to retain their circular shape. We also know that it occurs in certain breeds of dogs, notably Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Toy Poodles, and Yorkshire Terriers. Because of that, it is suspected that there is a genetic factor involved. What are the signs? Collapsing trachea or reverse sneezing: With reverse sneezing the pharynx (back of the throat) goes into spasms. The dog finds it difficult to draw in air through the spasms, so it stands still, stretches out their neck, and thrusts its elbows out (like a bowlegged bulldog) as it honks, wheezes, or snorts. Often eyes open wide. The spasms will stop if she swallows a couple of times. Close off the nostrils with your fingers so it has to breathe through its mouth for a few seconds. Gently rub its throat. This works for some. Distract it by carrying the dog outside into the fresh air. Young puppies can reverse sneeze, but the first episode typically occurs in late adolescence. Stay calm and get it to swallow with one of the methods described above. In a few seconds to a minute, it will run off to play. Reverse sneezing is a harmless phenomenon which needs no vet consultation and no medical treatment whatsoever. It is very common in toy breeds.

7 DO YOU NEED AN ANSWER (CONTD) Other signs, however, will help you distinguish the two conditions: If it makes these sounds when excited or after eating or drinking, or turns their elbows outward and extends its neck and gasps inward with a rhythmic snork! snork! snork!, this is reverse sneezing. If it breathes through the mouth sometimes, or breathes with a raspy sound, or coughs reflexively when you simply rub its throat, it could have a collapsing trachea. If the cough is one or two expulsive outward bursts (forcing air through the trachea to open it), typically with a gag or empty retch at the end, they could have a collapsing trachea. The most common clinical sign of collapsing trachea is a chronic cough. It is often described as dry and harsh and can become quite pronounced. The term "goose honk" is often used to describe it. Coughing is often worse in the daytime and much less at night. The cough may also begin due to excitement, pressure on the trachea (from a leash), or from drinking water or eating. If you suspect collapsed trachea or are confused as to the difference between the two, contact you vet ASAP. INCOMING!!! INCOMING BAXTER SUNNY INCOMING (CONTD) Remember the little Pap that had been covered in motor oil and picked up off the streets - taken to a shelter and left to smolder for 2 weeks? Death Row Rescue saved her - and then called us when they saw she needed specialized care. PARIS, LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AGO: With a few spoonfuls of chicken stew several times a day, a few baths, and a lot of cuddles, Paris no longer hides in her crate. She trots around with her beautiful tail up and comes close to be picked up and admired. Thank you Kathryn with Death Row Rescue for recognizing this beautiful diamond in the ruff! PARIS TODAY: EVEE CLINT PRINCESS FOO COWBOY EDDIE RUFUS COCO NUGGET

8 JUST FOR FUN - FASHIONS OF THE SEASON- PATRIOTIC PAPS DUSTIN DOMINO DUSTIN Thank you to all of you for your continued support in Without it, we could not bring you pictures of all these beautiful Pap rescues. Lets all continue to work hard to make sure that none of our precious butterflies slip through the cracks. Please consider donating this month by visiting our website at and click the PayPal button on our home page so that we can continue to bring in more Paps in need.

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