The Annual SFSR Picnic Is Coming!!

SAN FRANCISCO SAMOYED RESCUE
Volume 8, Issue 1
Serving Northern California for Over 25 Years
Summer 2005
The Bridge is Back!
Last summer, The Bridge’s editor, Heather, was unable to continue in her role. SFSR would like to extend our thanks to
Heather for the wonderful work she did as editor of this newsletter for two years!
Unfortunately, we could not find another member of San Francisco Samoyed Rescue willing or able to take on the task.
We therefore were unable to produce The Bridge newsletter for many months. During this time, we have had a number of
inquiries from members, concerned that they had not been receiving the newsletter.
I have temporarily taken on production of the newsletter once more, but because of other rescue responsibili-ties, I cannot
do this long-term. We are still looking for one or more people willing to produce the quarterly newsletter. You do not
need newsletter experience. The main criteria are a willingness to help and a knowledge of Microsoft Word. If you would
like more information, or to volunteer, contact me by email or phone.
Thank you all for your continued support of Samoyed rescue!
Beverley Andalora
408-993-0877 or rescue@sfsr.org
The Annual SFSR Picnic Is Coming!!
Sunday, July 17 in Belmont, CA. See Page 2 for Details.
Name: Chinook
Breed: Samoyed/Golden Retriever Mix
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years
• Good with other dogs. No cats.
• Good with older kids.
• Shy in new situations, but very loving and
affectionate with people he knows.
• Some toy possessiveness with dogs.
• Has basic obedience training. Is house-trained,
crate-trained, and bicycle-trained.
• Very intelligent, learns quickly.
See Chinook and other adoptable Sammies inside…
or check out our website at www.sfsr.org.
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San Francisco Samoyed Rescue
Invites you to our annual
Summer Membership Picnic
Date: Sunday, July 17 Time: 10:00 am ‘til 3:00 pm
Place: Oracle Park, Belmont/Redwood Shores Cost: Free!
SFSR will supply hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls, and condiments. Additional food contributions are welcomed.
Bring your own drinks, or you can purchase water or soda for $1.00. Join us for a fun day of socializing with
other Sammies and the people they own! As usual, we’ll have dog carting activities, and possibly some
agility equipment to try. We’ll also have fun prizes for some of our Sammies and Sammy wannabe dogs.
Recommended items to bring: camera, jacket (it can get windy), water bowl, pick-up bags, ex-pen.
Please note that park rules require that all dogs must be on leash or in a pen or crate.
Directions: Hwy 101 to the Marine World Pkwy/Ralston Avenue exit in Redwood City. Go East on
Ralston Ave./Marine World Pkwy. At the first stop light east of Hwy 101, turn left. Go left at the
stop sign, and an immediate right into the parking lot. Look for the SFSR sign. Limited parking is
available at the park.
PLEASE:
RSVP to Paul Gamlin at rescue@sfsr.org or 650-364-4462,
so we can plan for food accordingly. Thanks!
We look forward to seeing you there!
NOTE: We are selling Pampered Chef kitchen utensils as a fundraising activity. We will
have some on display at the picnic for you to order, if you’d like. You can see Pampered
Chef products at www.pamperedchef.com.
Many People Ask, How Can I Help?
Wish List
Here are some ideas:
Provide a Wish List item, new or used.
Donate your car to SFSR.
Help transport dogs from shelters, to
vet appointments, etc.
Help with phone calls to prospective adopters,
to follow up with adoptive families, etc.
Put SFSR in your will or as a beneficiary on
your insurance policy.
Hold a garage sale for SFSR.
Sell See’s candy bars for SFSR.
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Foster homes
Dreamweaver software—PC or Mac
Printing for quarterly newsletter
Foster homes
Folding metal crates—Large & XL
Heartgard heartworm medication
Training sessions for rescued dogs
Foster homes
Received! PC Laptop
Contact Beverley for info: 408-993-0877
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Enclosed is my donation check, made payable to SFSR in the amount of:
c $10.00
c $25.00
c $50.00
c $100.00
c Other _________
I’d like to volunteer to help SFSR! I would be interested in helping with:
c Phone calls
c Newsletter
c Fundraising
c Web site
c Transporting c Advertising
c Fostering
c Computer work
c Other ____________________________
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________
City, State____________________________________________________ Zip Code_____________________
Email _____________________________________________ Phone ________________________________
This donation is made in memory of ___________________________________________________________
(person or pet)
This donation is made in honor of _____________________________________________________________
(person or pet)
Comments ________________________________________________________________________________
All donations to SFSR are tax-deductible.
SFSR is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 nonprofit. At least 75% of donated funds are directly used for care, treatment, and upkeep of rescued
dogs. The remaining amount covers operating expenses, including printing and mailing of the SFSR newsletter, dog transport, office
supplies, literature printing, purchase of fundraising merchandise, web site costs, etc.
Thank You for Supporting Samoyed Rescue!
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Will your pets be taken care of
if something should happen to you?
If you become sick, injured, or are no longer here to take care of your pets,
what will happen to them? Don’t let your best friend become a statistic.
Please, take some time to think about planning options for your pets, setting up a pet
trust, what person or organization would care for your pets, etc. You can get helpful
information from 2nd Chance 4 Pets, a 501c3 nonprofit group whose mission is to
prevent animals “from becoming orphaned due to their owner’s death or disability.
Our goal is to educate and inform the public about available solutions to pet owners
and put a stop to unplanned, unwanted euthanasia of their pets.”
For more information, go to http://www.2ndchance4pets.org/.
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More Dogs
Available for
Adoption
Name: Veikko
Breed: Samoyed
Sex: Male
Age: 7 years
Veikko (pronounced "VAY-ko") is a
wonderfully outgoing and sweet Sammy
boy. His name means "brother" in Finnish.
Veikko loves walks and lots of petting. He
gets along with other dogs and kids, and
has so far been ok around cats.
Name: Rio
Breed: Samoyed
Sex: Male
Age: 9 years
Rio is a gentle, beautiful middle-aged
male. He is great on a leash and knows
some basic obedience. Rio has a big
bear-shaped face, but overall he’s on
the smaller side (52 pounds). Rio loves
to be groomed and likes his chew toys!
He is well-socialized and is good with
kids, dogs, and cats.
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Names: Randi and Mabel
Breed: Samoyed
Sex: Females (Sisters)
Age: 5 years
Randi and Mabel are closely-bonded litter mates
and must be placed as a pair. These girls are very
friendly and loving. They are well-socialized and
are good with kids, other dogs, and cats. They
know basic obedience and are housetrained.
Name: Meka
Breed: Malamute/Samoyed mix
Sex: Female
Age: 2-4 years
Meka is a gorgeous girl who gets comments
from everyone she meets. She’s also a big girl,
about 75 lbs at proper weight. Meka has
plenty of energy for outdoor activities like
hiking or jogging, but she’s also content to lay
at your feet for pets & hugs. Meka would do
best in a household without young children or
cats. Other dogs are a possibility. Meka is a
typically intelligent & strong-willed Northern
breed dog and needs a family willing to
consistently train with her.
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Available Dogs, cont.
Visit our web site at
http://www.sfsr.org for
the most up-to-date
list of dogs available
for adoption. For info,
email rescue@sfsr.org.
Name: Comet
Breed: Samoyed, albino
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years
Comet is an albino Samoyed, so he has absolutely no
pigment anywhere on his body. Note his very pink nose
and lips, and his pink eyes! Because he has no
pigmentation, Comet should not be left out in the sunshine
for long periods because it can damage his skin and eyes.
Comet is an affectionate boy with people he knows, but he
is undersocialized and nervous with new people. He needs
a special home with someone willing to work with him to
trust people and unknown situations. Comet is good with
dogs and cats, but is too shy for children.
We’re always looking
for foster homes. We
can’t rescue dogs
without them. If
you’d like more info
about fostering,
contact Beverley at
408-993-0877 or
rescue@sfsr.org.
Name: Azura
Breed: Sam-Siberian mix
Sex: Female
Age: 4 years
Azura has incredible blue (azure) eyes. She
is crate and obedience trained. She is
active, affectionate, and good on a leash.
Azura is also a fence jumper and requires
a 6-foot fence. She’s good with other dogs
and kids of all ages, but not with cats.
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Name: Ginnie
Breed: Sam-Chow mix
Sex: Female
Age: 2.5 years
Ginnie is a beautiful combination of Samoyed white
and Chow red in coloring. She’s medium sized,
about 40 lbs. Ginnie is not good with cats and
displays some leash aggression toward other dogs,
though she gets along fine with the 2 Sammies in
her foster home. Ginnie’s personality is also a
mix—like a Chow, she is a bit nervous with new
people, but once she gets to know you she is very
affectionate, loyal, and strongly bonded. Because of
her nervousness, she would not do well with kids.
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SFSR Logo Shirts Available!
Show your support of Samoyed Rescue by wearing
one of these beautiful logo shirts!
Short-sleeved T-shirts: $16.00 + $4.00 shipping (first class)
Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
Youth Size: Large only
Long-sleeved shirts and women’s T-Shirts now available
also, in white, ash, or light blue. Photos on the web site.
Sweatshirts: $30.00 + $5.00 shipping (first class)
with hood and front pocket, color=white
Specify sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
Youth Size: Large only—no pocket, color=ash
Stitched patches: $5.00 + $0.75 shipping (first class)
Make checks payable to “SFSR” and mail to:
SFSR
c/o Beverley Andalora
740 N. 3rd Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Excerpts From
DECORATING WITH DOGS
by Barb Cooke
Decorating when you have pets can provide unique opportunities to express your own
personal style and taste. Here are some tips I'd like to share:
+ Paw prints and nose smudges on glass doors and windows break up glare and
soften the light in a room.
+ Dog crates, when stacked three high, can add height to a room and pull the eye up.
If fastened securely to the wall, the top can provide a safe and dramatic place for
exotic plants or statuary that otherwise might be molested by your pets. An up light
can make it a real focal point. Cats love to inhabit the upper crates,leaving the lower
ones for the dogs.
+ Common smooth upholstery fabrics can look almost velvety when lightly textured
with pet hair.
+ Doggie beds, randomly placed around a room, can add color and texture, much as
throw pillows do.
+
Dog crates can make versatile end tables, and can be slip covered to match any
room decor.
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Have problems leash training your dog?
By Beverley Andalora
I do. Leash training a breed that was bred for pulling is not easy! And one of our dogs would pull
until he choked himself, then pull some more. So I decided to try some of the no-pull harnesses on
the market. I thought I’d share my experiences.
I tried the Sporn Training Halter, the Holt Control Harness, and the SENSE-ible harness. My personal
preference ended up being the Sporn. Our most intense puller, Vergil, seemed most comfortable in
the Sporn halter. He took to it right away, prancing along on our walk rather than pulling until he
couldn’t breathe. Suddenly, walking him became a pleasure! Our other puller, Niku, didn’t like any of
the harnesses, but he seemed most comfortable with the Sporn, and the Sporn did greatly minimize
his pulling.
The Holt harness is somewhat similar in design to the Sporn, but I found it harder to put on, it does
not have padding on the leg straps, and it is not as adjustable as the Sporn. Although the Holt is
less expensive than the Sporn, at $12-$16, I didn’t find the savings worth it. Manufacturer’s
information can be found at www.coastalpet.com.
With the SENSE-ible harness, both of my dogs seemed to be less comfortable with it and fought
against it. I also didn’t like that the leash clipped onto a strap across the chest, rather than above
the dog’s back as the Sporn does. Vergil tends to be a wanderer on leash and kept getting the leash
tangled around his neck when on this harness. In fairness to the makers of the SENSE-ible and
SENSE-ation dog harnesses, their web site states that these harnesses “are more than no-pull
devices. They are designed for a new training method called Softouch Training.” However, I simply
wanted a no-pull harness. Perhaps as an overall training method, this harness would be a good
choice. The SENSE-ible harness costs $19-$21 and is available at www.softouchconcepts.com.
I purchased the Sporn Training Halter from an online store, but some pet supply stores carry them
too. Prices range from about $18.00 to $25.00, depending on the size of the halter and the store
selling it. The directions that came with the halter were not sufficiently clear. After struggling
through figuring out how to properly put on and adjust the halter, I recently discovered a video on
the Sporn web site showing how to do it. The video is at www.sporn.com/Halter1.asp, along with a
link to instructions for how to adjust and assemble the halter for first use.
SFSR Board Members
To contact a board member, email
rescue@sfsr.org:
Lisa Paningsoro, President
Beverley Andalora, Vice-President,
Newsletter Editor
Jeanne Foreman, Treasurer
Anne Gamlin, Secretary
Paul Gamlin, Member-at-Large,
Rescue Coordinator
Kimala Berdan, Member-at-Large
If you have any tips, tricks, or
recommendations you’d like to
share with fellow Sammy
owners, or a story or update
about your adopted Sammy,
drop us a line!
Terri Ducay, Member-at-Large
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SFSR ADOPTION INFO:
For information about dogs for adoption, or dogs you think
need SFSR’s assistance, contact our Rescue Coordinator, Paul
Gamlin. He can be reached at rescue@sfsr.org or by calling
650-364-4462.
SFSR BRIDGE UPDATE:
Mailing Address:
San Francisco Samoyed Rescue, Inc.
P.O. Box 6852
San Carlos, California 94070
Electronic Mail: rescue@sfsr.org
Telephone Number: (415) 451-7175
URL: http://www.sfsr.org
If you’d like to receive The Bridge as a PDF file via email,
please send a note with your email address to rescue@sfsr.org.
Indicate whether you want to receive it in addition to or in
place of receiving one through the mail.
Please share your rescue stories with the rest of the organization.
To highlight your rescue success in The Bridge, please send your
story, with a picture of your Samoyed, to:
Rescue@sfsr.org or andalora@pacbell.net
or
San Francisco Samoyed Rescue
Beverley Andalora, Newsletter Editor
P.O. Box 6852
San Carlos, California 94070
Comments and suggestions about how we can improve the
newsletter are always welcome.
San Francisco Samoyed Rescue, Inc.
P.O. Box 6852
San Carlos, California 94070
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