File - Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild

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Volume IV Issue 6
In this issue:
Pg 2: Sadie Says;
Groomer Says;
ARFtoons
Pg 3: Baxter’s Buddies- Juliet
Pg 4: Beer Festival!!!
Pg 5: Yard Sale!
Trainer Talk: Cats and
Scratching
Pg 6: Popular Breeds
Pg 8: Adoptees of the
Month
Pg. 9: Stein-holding
Pg. 10/11: Get Ready
for July 4 Pet Events!
Raise a glass for ARF!
See page 4
Animal Rescue Friends (ARF)
April 2015
Director’s Message
Pookie, Forever in our Hearts
As she sat in the ARF run, fur overgrown, hungry, dirty, and exhausted from scavenging on her own, Pookie L. Mueller had no
idea her life was about to change. Without a second thought, Phyllis
and Glen scooped her up, cleaned her up, and showered upon
Pookie a life worth remembering. For two years, Pookie not only
captured her new family’s heart, she warmed the hearts of Idyllwild,
and the world. Best known as “The Nanny who bit the Fanny”,
Pookie had a tough job in front of her. She was the nanny for the
three new puppy mayors of Idyllwild. Pookie could always be seen
out and about high-pawing it with the locals and the tourists, always
with a smile, a new hat, and an
air of confidence. And now, with
sadness and tears, we thank
Glen and Phyllis for sharing this
rare diamond with our small community and the world. And always remember Winnie the
Pooh’s great words. “If there ever
comes a day when we can’t be
together, keep me in your heart,
I’ll stay there forever.” As will you
Pookie. With all of our love, you
are there.
A non-profit organization
P.O. Box 719, Idyllwild, CA 92549 (951) 659-1122
ARF House: 26890 Hwy 243, Idyllwild
arfidyllwild.weebly.com
Director of Operations: Maria Lehman
Secretary, Editor: Janice Murasko
Treasurer: Mary Lou Prosin
Vice-President: Teri Hardy
Search & Rescue Director: Robert Hewitt
Sadie’s Clinic Director: Claudine Ellis
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Sadie Says
Happy Spring!
Hello Idyllwild, and surrounding area from SADIE'S CLINIC,
and the team.......
Heads up all, as it looks like it will be another bad rattlesnake season. It is time to start getting your first series of two
vaccinations or your pets’ yearly booster vaccination. You
need to make your appointments early in the month so Dr.
Nastro knows how much of the vaccine he needs to have on
hand for clinic day. As soon as we hear about an up coming
rattlesnake aversion class , it will be posted in front of the Post
Office on our Sadie’s Clinic/ARF board. If your dogs have already had this class , please pay attention to their behavior.
Your dogs will try their best to alert you to the presence of a
snake. Keep your eyes open, and pay attention at all times on
trails, or in your yards. Keep debris away from your home . As
it gets hot , snakes will look for places to sun themselves.
Unfortunately, people found that out last year. So safety first,
and please listen to your dogs.
Don't forget to make appointments at Sadie’s for all your
wellness needs for your dogs and cats. Remember to buy
your tickets for Paws for Rhythm & Brews. There are several
places around town that are selling tickets, or PayPal at
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By Lois Sheppard
www.arfbeerfest.com for credit card purchases. Come join
the fun at Idyllwild Nature Center 11am to 3pm on June 6,
2015. You can call Janice for any questions at 951 6596385.
The Groomer Says…
Well let’s keep it short and to the point . It seems that
ticks are going to be a real problem as I mentioned
last time. I just read about Lyme-carrying ticks found
near Yucaipa. It is important to check your pets, and also
do not touch ticks with your hands unless you wear
gloves when removing them. You can have your groomer remove them and give your pet a flea
and tick shampoo. When checking for ticks, brush the fur
backwards, so you can see the skin. It is a good idea to
use a flash light when checking for ticks (just my opinion), especially in and around the ears, mouth, and under
the tail. I have read that it takes about 30 days before
signs of Lyme will show up on humans, so be sure to
check your self, and your children often, especially if you
have been working in your yard or hiking. There
is a lot of information on line regarding Lyme Disease, so
do some reading. Sadie’s Clinic does offer Lyme vaccinations.
Claudine Ellis
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Baxter’s Buddies
Who are Baxter’s Buddies? They are his fellow ARF
adoptees and their stories. Each month, Baxter will share the
story of an ARF rescue, adopted into a loving, forever family.
Juliet was brought into ARF on a Sunday afternoon by
three young adults who said they found her off of Hwy 243.
After much scrambling to find a foster, Juliet became part of
the ARF family and a couple of months later was fortunate
enough to win the hearts of Chris Martin and Bill Walker. Bill
shares the story of JulietWe have two wonderful cats, both Siamese,Simon who is five and Cali who is
three. Chris works for the San Diego Zoo,
and I am a retired administrator. We
adopted our cats from Rosebud Society in
La Jolla. Christine rescues cats from the
shelters and finds homes for them. She is
a wonderful lady who runs Rosebud with
her own money and contributions.
We have adopted Duffy, Spencer, Casey, Topsy , Amy,
Nancy, Comet and Samantha and Simon and Cali in our forty
years together. We have been so lucky to be caretakers for
these wonderful animals.
We started volunteering for ARF, and in our third week we
met Juliet and immediately fell in love with this 10-month old
terrier/min pin mix. We weren't planning to adopt but felt she
needed a forever home. Janice, board member, arranged for
us to foster Juliet at home before adopting, which worked out
great. We would hope others will do this, if you can. You’ll
get love from the animal. They give so much love and happiness to us.
The cats initially were not happy, and Juliet learned fast
not to run too fast or get too close as Simon swiped her
once for getting in his face and barking at him. Within the
first month, Julie learned to respect their place in our
home. They are all getting along, but Cali is still saying
"How long is that dog staying?"
We have kept Juliet's name and call her Julie when
she's good and Juliet when she's not so good, and
"Hoover" when she eats, as she can
clean any plate for us to perfection. Lauren, who volunteers at ARF,
named her, and we feel it's a perfect
name for her.
Juliet buries every dental chew, every
nutritious bone, every treat except her
milk bones, which we break up for
her. We have been told she is hiding
them for "later" so other animals can't get
them from her. She knows exactly where she buried them
and used my shoe for one in the house...she is so sweet
and funny. She helps me make the bed, which is an hysterical game for her. She loves her toys and fetches, but
doesn't "give" yet. Everything is hers! She smiles! And
licks! She loved the recent snow, but not the rain.
She is now 12 pounds and a very healthy, happy girl.
Everybody in town now knows her, and she gets treats
from the bank, Mile High, Jo Ann's, Tommy's Kitchen and
loves rides in the car, visiting everyone she meets.
Please spay, neuter, volunteer, and adopt as animals are
so precious and give us unconditional love.
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Trainer Talk
Itching to Stop Your Cat’s Scratching?
Whether its scratching your new leather sofa or your
leg, know that your cat’s scratching is a normal behavior.
Cats scratch for a variety of reasons including nail maintenance, to mark territory, to relieve stress, and to be playful. The trick in living with your cat and its scratching is
showing it on what and where such behavior is acceptable.
A responsible cat owner will provide plenty of acceptable places for the cat to do its scratching. Cats like choices, so the cat owner should provide lots of options in
scratchers. Fluffy needs to be able to scratch both vertical and horizontal surfaces. Textures are important, as
well. Most cats like the feel of sisal rope and corrugated
cardboard.
It is true that scratching posts can be costly, but you
can build your own very reasonably. The post should be
as tall as your cat is when stretched out, plus and additional 4 to 6 inches. The base must be substantial
enough to prevent the post from being tipped by enthusiastic cats. Wrap the post in sisal rope, but make sure the
rope is not oiled or treated with chemicals.
Combination toys and scratchers serve more than one
purpose. Look for such a toy/scratcher that offers, for
example, a scratching surface in the middle surrounded
by a track that holds a moveable ping-pong ball.
Once you have plenty of scratching places for Fluffy,
you need to teach her that the posts are better for
scratching than, say, your vintage Chippendale sofa.
The easiest approach to this, of course, is to make forbidden furniture/areas unavailable. If this is not possible,
consider this method:
 Cover favored scratching areas with materials or fabrics that aren’t fun or pleasant to scratch such as foil
or heavy plastic. Once you’ve covered the areas,
place one of the tall scratching posts directly in front
of the now-covered area. Expect to live with this set
up long enough for Fluffy to learn that the post is a
preferred scratching object.
 Fluffy loves to scratch your rugs? Put deterrents on
the rug (such as cheap placemat covered with double
-sided tape). Place a horizontal scratcher next to the
rug.
Once the stage is set, it is time to use positive rein-
forcement! Reinforce your cat’s choosing the scratching
post over the furniture, rug, etcetera, by immediately offering a treat when you observe the desired behavior. Be consistent, and you’ll soon be able to gradually begin moving
the posts to more convenient locations and removing the
deterrents.
By using positive reinforcement over punishment, you are
addressing the cat’s natural instinct to scratch and providing
long-term solutions. Punishing the cat can hurt it both physically and psychologically, not to mention that it can damage
the bond between Fluffy and her owner.
Janice Murasko
KPA-CTP APDT
Saturday, May 23 ONLY
ARF House 26890 Hwy 243
8 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Pet Supplies Galore @ Yard Sale
Spring cleaning? Bring your useable
items to ARF, and we will add them to
our annual yard sale. 100% of the proceeds benefit the homeless 4-leggeds.
We will be selling:
Dog crates and cages of all sizes
Dog beds of all sizes
Animal toys and sweaters
Grooming tools, food and water bowls
Leashes
Please call ARF with any donations.
Thank you.
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Winners of the Popularity Contest
The American Kennel Club has released statistics showing the 2014 most
popular breeds of dogs by size. We’re
sharing with you because it’s interesting,
but remember, ARF says its favorite
breed is ADOPTED.
Giant Breeds
Breeds that range from 75-120+ lbs
Akita
Anatolian Sheepdog
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bloodhound
Borzoi
Bullmastiff
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Kuvasz
Mastiff
Neopolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Otter Hound
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Large Breeds
Breeds that range from 55-85 lbs
Afghan Hound
Alaskan Malamute
American Foxhound
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Black And Tan Coonhound
Black Russian Terrier
Bouvier Des Flandres
Boxer
Briard
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Clumber Spaniel
Collie (Rough) & (Smooth)
Curly Coated Retriever
Doberman Pinscher
English Foxhound
English Setter
German Shepherd Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer
Giant Schnauzer
Golden Retriever
Gordon Setter
Greyhound
Irish Setter
Komondor
Labrador Retriever
Old English Sheepdog (Bobtail)
Poodle Standard
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Scottish Deerhound
Spinone Italiano
Tibetan Mastiff
Weimaraner
Medium Breeds
Breeds that range from 35-65 lbs
Airdale Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Basset Hound
Bearded Collie
Border Collie
Brittany
Bull Dog
Bull Terrier
Canaan Dog
Chinese Shar Pei
Chow Chow
Cocker Spaniel-American
23481 Hwy 243, Idyllwild (Pine Cove)
951-659-533 peacefulmountaininn.com
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Popular Breeds...continued
Cocker Spaniel-English
Dalmatian
English Springer Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Flat Coated Retriever
Finnish Spitz
Harrier
Ibizan Hound
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
Norwegian Elkhound
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Pharaoh Hound
Plott Hound
Pointer
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Portuguese Water Dog
Redbone Coonhound
Saluki
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Sussex Spaniel
Vizsla
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Small Breeds
Breeds that range from 7-35 lbs
American Eskimo
Australian Terrier
Basenji
33440 La Serena Way ,
Temecula, CA
951-676-9463
Beagle
Bedlington Terrier
Bichon Frise
Border Terrier
Boston Terrier
Brussels Griffon
Cairn Terrier
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Coton de Tulear
Dachshund
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
English Toy Spaniel
Fox Terrier – Smooth
Fox Terrier – Wirehair
French Bulldog
German Pinscher
Glen Imaal Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Manchester Terrier (Standard)
Poodle Miniature
Pug
Puli
Schipperke
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Silky Terrier
Skye Terrier
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Whippet
Toy Breeds
Breeds that range from 2-9 pounds
Affenpinscher
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Italian Greyhound
Japanese Chin
Maltese
Manchester Terrier (Toy)
Papillon
Pomeranian
Poodle Toy
Toy Fox Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
54820 Pine Crest, Idyllwild
951-659-2385
grandidyllwildlodge.com
54605 N. Circle Dr, Idyllwild
951-375-2655
milehighcountryinn.com
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Help them find a home
Adoptees of the Month
Looking for a hiking pal now that spring
is here? Look no further!! Buddy is a 3year old German Shepherd/golden mix
male. An “A” student he is, too. He aims to
please, and with consistent training, which
is included, you too will be pleased. He
enjoys the walk, and is currently learning
proper manners on the leash. And a bonus is he’s not a barker, house trained,
good with other dogs, although he is a bit
anxious with the feline crowd. Won’t you
stop by ARF to meet Buddy? He wants to
meet you!
Tommy is a 4-year-old male. He’s not a meower,
but will talk or purr when shown attention. And he
welcomes the occasional pet or under the chin
rub. Tommy is good with all other cats, and even
the canine crowd. His favorite pastime is sunbathing in the outdoor cattery, watching all that
nature provides. Often, we find him on a cat
perch, just watching life go by in the window.
Tommy is a very mellow cat, with little requirements. The only thing he needs is his very own
home, with a window seat of course.
If your dog doesn’t do what you ask, it
doesn’t understand what you want.
End the frustration! Train your dog!
Positive Reinforcement Training
Janice Murasko, Trainer
KPA CTP
APDT
951-663-6642
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Have you
got what it
takes?
Prove it!
Enter the stein-holding
contest at the beer fest!
For just a $10 entry fee, you can impress friends and family with
your awesome stein-holding skills!
All competitors, men and women, will keep their beautiful beer
steins AND all the beer in them! The two winners will also receive
awesome trophies to proudly display for years to come.
Register for the competition (maximum of 12 competitors) at the
ticket sales desk by 12:30 at the beer festival on June 6.
Competition begins at 1:00
Want to see what it’s all about? Check it out on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlF9hfIM1bM
54245 N. Circle
Idyllwild
(760) 413-3896
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Mark your Calendar!
Prepare your Pooch!!
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July 4 Festival
Crazy Dog-Tricks Competition
Start practicing now! Show the world just how
talented your favorite four-legged can be!
Crazy Dog-Tricks Rules
•
ANY dog of any breed (mutts, purebreds, etc.) may enter.
•
Each entrant will be allowed to perform one trick or concise set
of tricks.
•
Because we love dogs, each dog will be allowed several "do-overs"
if necessary.
•
Each entrant must be registered no later than 1:45 p.m. on July 4.
•
All entrants must be "ready to go" at the event no later than 2:15
p.m.
How to Enter
1.
Sign up and pay the $10 entry fee at the ARF Booth at the July 4
festival by 2:00.
2. Be "ready to go" by 2:15 p.m.
The competition will commence at 2:30 p.m.
Questions? Ask Janice at 951-659-6385 or janicemurasko@yahoo.com