Road Trip to Louisville - The Basenji Club Of Southeastern Wisconsin

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Spring - 2005
Road Trip to Louisville
Newsletter Staff:
Lisa Marshall
Wanda Pooley
Sandra Tucker
Our Condolences to the
Lemke family.
Kathie Lemke’s parents passed
away in January. Her father died
on January 27th, 2005 and just
four days later her mother slipped
away. They were married 72
years. Kathie’s father would have
been 100 years old in April.
Shortly after Christmas, Kathie
and Dave lost their basenji,
“Amber.” Her mom said, “Well,
she got to heaven before us.”
IN THIS ISSUE
Road Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Notes on Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Rainbow Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
More Puppies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Meeting Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Trip to Vernon Marsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Figgy and Naja. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
GCWC Race Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
News from AKC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2005 National Specialty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Reigning Cats & Dogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
It’s a Tradition, by Lisa Marshall
I love traveling to various dog events;
regional and national specialties,
Westminster, lure coursing trials and a
few of the big all-breed dog show clusters.
One of my favorite show clusters is held in
Louisville, Kentucky each March. These
shows (4 all breeds running Thursday
through Sunday) represent one of the largest
clusters in the US – this year about 3,000
dogs were entered each day for Thursday
and Friday and about 4,000 each day for
Saturday and Sunday. The show venue is
the enormous Kentucky Fair and Exposition
Center. There were nearly 40 rings for
conformation alone, not to mention the
obedience rings and a separate building for
Agility.
tour, spend several hours in the museum and
finish up by spending too much money in
the gift shop. The tour takes you to the track,
into the paddock area and finishes up with
a visit to the retired racehorse in residence,
a gorgeous Secretariat grandson and his
stablemate, a tiny pony.
This year Michelle and Rhiannan Gahgan
and I decided to attend Louisville after a
couple of years off. We traveled to these
shows together many times over the past 13
years when my daughter Amy was active in
junior showmanship, developing our own
set of Louisville traditions. So this year
although Amy wasn’t with us, it was 5 year
old Rhiannan’s first time at Louisville.
The museum is great for anyone who
loves horses and horse racing history. As we
do every year, we started our museum visit
by watching the multi media presentation
that follows a foal from his first steps all the
way to his run for the roses in the Kentucky
Derby. It is spectacular. Following that
we took in all the exhibits covering racing
history, the great jockeys and horses, horse
care, horse art and some hands on exhibits
we really like. One of these is a life size
model horse standing in a real starting gate
that you can climb on to get a jockey’s view
of the race start. Rhiannan’s favorite exhibit
that was new to us this year was another
model horse that you can mount and then
watch a video filmed from the jockey’s point
of view during an actual race. She must have
ridden that race at least 10 times!
We started off on Friday, March 18 with
3 dogs in tow; Michelle’s Spot, my Miranda
and Michelle’s latest pup, the little tri color
bitch Heidi. Like Rhiannan, this was Heidi’s
first road trip to Louisville and I have to say
she exceeded our expectations by being the
quietest and most relaxed pup ever. Never a
peep out of her the entire trip.
On to the gift shop full of books, videos,
artwork, clothes, coffee mugs and more. I
splurged this year on a print of a black and
white photograph of Secretariat winning
the 1973 Belmont by 31 lengths and thereby
the Triple Crown, signed by his jockey Ron
Turcotte. Now I have to save up to get it
framed!
Our hotel was the very dog friendly
Executive Inn, conveniently located right
across from the main entrance gate to the
exposition grounds. With a Saturday show
time of 8:00 a.m. we really appreciated being
able to get to the show in about 5 minutes!
On Sunday we had plenty of time for
another of our Louisville traditions, breakfast
at the Waffle House. Really good coffee,
great pecan waffles and the fun of sitting at
the counter watching the cook handle all
those different breakfasts while the waitresses
call out the orders in that particular coffee
shop “short hand” they use – “one coffee
hold the cow”!
By 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning we were
done showing (and losing!) and that meant
we were free to head over to Churchill
Downs for the first of our Louisville
traditions! Rhiannan is a horse nut so this
was right up her alley. Every year we attend
Louisville we visit Churchill Downs, take the
We might have started a new tradition this
year – the traveling DVD player for the car.
Sure makes those miles fly by if you are 5!
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Special Notes on the
BCOSW Upcoming Events
Paw Prints
over the
And be sure to visit www.bcosw.org for all the
late breaking news.
Mark your calendars for two April events – our
annual sighthound fun/puppy match and the annual
ASFA lure coursing field trial.
The puppy match will be Saturday, April
9, 2005 at the Greater Racine Kennel Club in
Caledonia, Wisconsin. Contact match secretary
Sandy Tucker at dustbunny39@juno.com or 815633-3995 for a match flyer and entry forms. The
flyer and entry forms are also available on the
BCOSW website – click on the Events tab. Pre
entries close on Wed., April 6; gate entries close
April 9 at 9:00 a.m.
We will be having our April meeting following
the puppy match. Lunch will be hot dogs and
chili. Donations of snacks, salads and desserts
most welcome. Contact hospitality chair Janet
Ketz if you have questions at jlketz@aol.com or
815-476-5418.
RAINBOW
BRIDGE
“Amber”
Snuggled with Dave
and Kathy Lemke for
many years. Crossed
over the ‘bridge’ in
late December, 2004
Ch. Rafikis Unexpected Treasure
“Traci”
On Saturday April 16 and Sunday April 17
we are having our annual ASFA lure coursing
field trials. This year we are christening our new
field in Belvidere, Illinois (west of Rockford, IL
on Route 20). Camping available on site with
hookups. Contact trial secretary Lisa Marshall at
brkls@wi.rr.com or 414-571-1204 for premium.
Puppies are Here!
November 27, 1993 March 3, 2005 - loved and
cherished by Michelle,
Rhiannan, & Emily
Gahgan, Rafikis Basenjis
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December 17, 2004 Laura Hesse announced new arrivals at Laurel Basenjis. CH Laurel Lord Winston and Sashalia
Sunlight, JC produced 4 puppies - 1 trindle female; 1 tri male; 1 red/white male; and 1 brindle female. A nice
assortment of colors!
Januray 12, 2005 Ushered in the last of the litters. AB-SS Worth Every Cent and CH AB Prim ‘N Proper
proudly annouce six new babies, all reds [4 girls and 2 boys]. Their coming was so effortless they became known as
the “Easy” litter. Breeder - Wanda Pooley of Adventureland Basenjis.
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COMING EVENTS AND MEETING SCHEDULE
Date
Location
Meeting
April 9, 2005
April 16 & 17, 2005
May 14, 2005
June 18, 2005
July 16, 2005
July 29, 2005
July 30, 2005
August 8, 2005
August 20/21, 2005
October 1, 2005
November 2005
Caledonia, WI
Belvidere, IL
Naperville, IL
Grayslake, IL
Belvidere, IL
Ixonia, WI
Waukesha, WI
West Allis, WI
Caledonia, WI
Rockford, IL
Madison, WI
Y
November 19, 2005
West Bend, WI
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Event
BCOSW Fun Match
BCOSW ASFA trial
Chicagoland specialty
Kishwaukee KC show/BCOSW Fun Day
BCOSW specialty
Waukesha KC show/BCOSW Annual meeting/potluck
World of Dogs
MWCC ASFA trial
Bonfire/cookout
Badger KC Dog Fair
Kettle Moraine shows
Trip to Vernon Marsh -
fish-of-the–day to be caught.
Imagine that you’ve planned this day so well, that you’ve
Imagine... just imagine, that you’re out on a Sunny February day. prepared a wonderful meal, on the ice, to share with your fifteen
friends.
You’re in the Vernon Marsh enjoying nature at its best. Silently,
at peace with the world, no thoughts of anything but what is
Imagine five basenjis out for a stroll in the Vernon Marsh, not a
happening at the moment.
care in the world. Yet!
Imagine, there are eight to nine majestic snow geese within
Imagine, again, that you’re the owners of those five basenjis that
perfect view and you’re holding your top-of-the-line Cannon
are going on a wonderful stroll in the Vernon Marsh, also enjoying
focused, ready to take the shot of the day.
the moment. Temporarily!
Imagine five basenjis out for a stroll in the Vernon Marsh, not a
We see on the lake, men ice fishing. First just a few and than
care in the world. Yet!
many more. In fact, quite a large group. The dogs are as curious
as the fisherman. The dogs have never seen men on ice fishing, and
Imagine that you’re the owners of those five basenjis that are
the men had never seen basenjis.
going on a wonderful stroll in the Vernon Marsh, also enjoying the
moment. Temporarily!
We follow the trails for a few more miles and decide it’s time to
The young man taking photos of the snow geese, as I said, was in head back to the cars.
the perfect spot, on the perfect day, when out of nowhere comes one
We come upon the men fishing again. Hmmmmmm, what’s that
very nosy basenji It was too much, seeing all those white feathers.
I smell? Could it be brats, hotdogs and the fixins? YES!! It is!
Something had to be done, it was too darned perfect. So Rusty,
Rusty, Cody and Aubrey walked out onto the ice to see the
being curious and fast, ran, full speed, straight at the center of the
men and what they were doing. First we see the three just walking
geese. They start to scatter in all directions. The photographer
around scoping the area. The coast is clear, Zorro and Brutus
looks to see what is causing the agitation in the birds. Curses!!
decided it’s safe to follow. What we don’t know is it’s lunchtime for
Aubrey, not wanting to be left behind, or outdone, follows Rusty. these workingmen. They have their tip-ups and augers on the side
Now we have two on the run, across the ice. We’re trying hard to
and are busy watching for a bite.
get them back, but all fails. Cody plows onto the thick ice thinking
First it’s a sniff, than it’s the realization that we can’t stop what’s
he has a chance getting them back. He also fails.
going to happen next. The food they brought along to enjoy
Zorro & Brutus stand, thinking, “what fools, they’ll never catch
amongst themselves, no longer belongs to them, it now is in the
those birds, we’ve tried before and failed. We’ll save our energy for
possession of the basenjis. They will share with the dogs whether
something else”.
they want to or not. And share they did.
Eventually Cody and Aubrey come back, but Rusty continues
Jan and Susan are calling the dogs. Trying to get them back. It’s
until the geese are out of site. He’s far, far away! But he knows
useless! The more they called the worse it got and the more they
where the treats are and does finally return.
snuck from the men. You couldn’t help but laugh, and I did.
We gather our dogs and our pride and continue on into the
I, on the other hand, opted to deny that I owned any of those
marsh. It really is a beautiful sight. The riverside of the marsh
bad dogs. But those two other owners, Jan and Susan, kept calling
has melted, water running smoothly. Small twigs and debris
their dogs by name, admitting to being the owner. I whistled, they
flowing with the current. On the lakeside, it’s solid thick ice. How came, I walked away. I was in the clear. Life is good!
wonderful for the basenjis. The last time they were there it was water
Well, we eventually got them all back. Had a nice walk back to
and wet. Now they have a larger area to run and more adventures.
our cars with no more mishaps.
Imagine... just imagine, you’re on the Vernon Marsh on twelve
We need these moments in our lives. If all went well all the
inches of ice. You’ve waited weeks for this perfect weekend. Fifteen
time, what would we talk about?
of your friends have come along with you to ice fish.
P.S. Next time I will take the camera!!!
Imagine that you have tip-ups set, all over the lake, ready for the
Maggie Galaszewski
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Figgy and Naja
They loved us and feared us and they seemed to constantly
struggle with their opposing feelings.
January 21, 2005 by Claudia Nix
Figgy and Naja never got along with my two dogs and no
love was lost where my dogs were concerned either. They
actually got into a few pretty ugly battles and, because of this,
the 2 couples lived in separate areas of the house and were
not allowed to socialize unless it was through the bars of a
carefully placed baby gate. Figgy and Naja seemed perfectly
fine with this arrangement as it soon became apparent that the
only thing Figgy needed was Naja and the only thing Naja
needed was Figgy. They slept
on top of each other, ate sideby-side, sun-bathed next to
one another on the back lawn,
wrestled, play-bowed and
chased each other tirelessly
through the house and through
the months. They were happy.
At least when I was upset
about not finding a family to
adopt them it helped make me
feel better to tell myself that.
Even in my imperfect home,
they finally came to know that
life could be good, there were
warm couches and blankets to
sleep on, clean food and water
every day and gentle words and affectionate kindness from
human beings.
It was with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to two very
courageous little souls today. They didn’t know they were
courageous. I guess, if you could have asked them, they may
have just replied, “We are what we are because we have no
choice. We wake up in the morning because that’s what we
do. We wag our tails when you speak kindly to us.”
Figgy and Naja were only
supposed to have a temporary
lay-over at my house as they
were en route from the hell
they had come to know in a
filth-infested,
Midwestern
home overcrowded with dogs
and cats, to their new “forever”
home where they would be
cherished as the beloved
family pets they were meant
to be. Sadly, their “forever”
home never materialized. That
is one of the tragic risks of dog
rescue. While many rescue
stories have happy endings there
are some dogs who, for one reason or another, never find
their way into the hearts of a new family and never get the
second chance they so desperately deserve.
Figgy and Naja had a lot of strikes against them from the
get-go. Their background was horrendous, both being taken
from a house that was over run with 160 dogs and over 100
cats. The dogs spent their lives in filthy crates with little
to no human contact. Both girls came to me with health
problems including chronic coughs from scar tissue on the
lungs, heart murmurs, and bad teeth. Figgy, the smaller and
wilder of the two, was judged to be 13+ years of age and
Naja, the Fat Girl (and I say that with love!), was younger at
9+ years of age. Since they had lived their entire lives in the
confines of a filthy crate, neither girl had a clue about proper
housebreaking etiquette. While they certainly improved in
this area over the next 14 months, they never quite got the
exact hang of it and accidents, or the cleaning up of accidents,
became a twice daily experience for me.
Their hearts were pure and sweet, their souls were gentle
yet they couldn’t completely give themselves over to human
kindness. They remained curious and willing but wary.
“Who are these people? Why do they talk to us in funny,
high-pitched voices and rub our ears and put their lips to our
heads? I’ve never known humans to act this way before.”
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For 14 months they lived in my home and became part of my
family and it soon became apparent that they regarded my
home as theirs and they regarded me as their “person.” I was
honored and humbled.
Today I let them go. My son says they are now “riding the
train to heaven.”
I like that. They went as they lived their last year of life:
together. I held Figgy and whispered in her ear about how
much she was loved. I kissed her head repeatedly and then I
felt her heart stop as she slumped quietly in my arms. Next,
I did the same with Naja, cradling her and telling her over
and over how much I love her. I wanted those to be the last
words the girls heard as they left this world. I wanted them to
know how very much they were loved. And still are.
Claudia
GCWC Race Practice Schedule for 2005
Confirm all practice dates and if the weather looks questionable. (708) 447-5480. Please call before 9:30
am. Check the GCWC’s web site http://www.ChicagoWhippet.org for updates to the schedule and for practice
cancellations.
Practice starts at noon and is $2 per dog for the day. Non members who come at 10:30 and help with the grounds
work practice for free.
Antioch, ILL
Gardner, IL
April 3
April 17
April 24
May 1
May 29
June 5
July 3
August 28
July 31
October 9
September 11
October 15
For all July and August practices. Cracks in the track must be filled before racing starts. Crack filling starts at 6 am.
Practice at 7am. No one practices till all cracks in the track are filled. Practice ends at 12:00 Noon.
March through May Practices start at noon. Crack filling and other grounds work starts at 10:30
Check with Del or Maggie about Practice in poor conditions for all Gardner practices. Phone 815-237-9987
May 15 - Dog Days in Bourbonaise
This is an exhibition to the public. which we will be use as a Race Practice. We will show how we train our dogs to
race, by training them, and how they race as a group by showing experienced dogs racing together. This is an all
sighthound event. Please come and help make this a success!
June 18 & 19 & September 24 & 25 GCWC will host four (4) Whippet Racing Association Meets for whippets and
Large Gazehound Association meets, for the other sighthounds, on the following dates in Antioch ILL.:
May 21 & 22 & September 17 & 18 Midwest Racing Association will hold four (4) whippet only WRA race meets
in Gardner ILL.
Contact Dell & Maggie Wasso at fastdog6@juno.com for details and directions to all the Gardner events.
November 5 & 6 - Basenji Club of Southeast Wisconsin (BCSOSW) will host two (2) Whippet Racing
Association Meets for whippets and Large Gazehound Association meets, for the other sighthounds, on these dates
in Antioch ILL.
Contact Maggie Galaszewski at dabeemer@execpc.com for details.
Directions to Antioch:
North on I294 to I94. Continue North on I94 to ILL 173 (Rosecrans Rd) then go West (left) to the first cross road
Hunt Club Rd and turn North (right). Go about 1 mile to the first road, Edwards Rd, and turn West (Left) again. Go
to the 4th drive on the right, the 3rd drive usually has a fence across it.
Go to the top of the drive and take the left fork. The gate will be bungied, or chained, shut but will not be locked.
Please secure the gate after you enter. Drive to the back of the property, the left fork not the right, and introduce
yourself to whoever you meet and ask for Gregg.
There are no facilities on the property so bring water, chairs and whatever else you will need for a day out. There is
a truck stop about a mile away.
Directions to Gardner:
Take I 55 South of Joliet to the Gardner Rd. Exit. Go West, to the right, past the BP station to Gorman Rd., about
1 mile. Turn Right, to the North, about 1 mile, to Grinter Rd. Turn Left, West, to the 3rd house on the right, about
0.75 miles. Home of Del & Maggie Wasso, Delphi Whippets. Phone 815-237-9987
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LINKING TO BREEDING BETTER DOGS
AND TO HEALTH DATA
MICROCHIPS, COLLAR TAGS, LOST PETS
AND RECOVERIES
by Dr. Carmen Battaglia
For the past 10 years AKC and Schering Plough (SPAH)
have worked together enrolling microchipped pets in the
AKC/CAR database.
In February 2005, SPAH ended
the contract and decided to become a competitor of AKC
CAR in the database and recovery of lost pets. SPAH also
raised their enrollment fee from $12.50 to $17.95. AKC
CAR did not raise their enrollment fee and continues to
enroll any microchip, tattoo, or collar tag for the life of the
pet for $12.50. To date AKC CAR has enrolled over 2
million pets and they recover a dog every 7 minutes 24/7.
Now like never before owners must make a conscious
choice as to where an animal will be enrolled. AKC
CAR needs your help to continue to be a champion for
enrollments and the recovery of lost pets. Since SPAH has
switched the enrollment form to their address AKC CAR
has a downloadable enrollment form at http://www.akccar.
org/enroll. Owners can also enroll their animal online in
real-time. I hope our readers will tell their veterinarians,
rescue groups and shelters about using the AKC CAR and
the enrollment Form on line.
Several breeders and newsletter editors have asked about
linking to this website for breeders:
http://www.breedingbetterdogs.com
It is a service that lets others know about the support
that is available to those interested in breeding the better
dogs. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) web
site, http://www.offa.org/ results for canine orthopedic
and genetic diseases. With just one click, breeders can
researchtest results for hips, elbows and eyes listed in
the litter information section by using the OFA database.
Once at the OFA web site, consumers viewing the testing
history of either the sire or the dam can also link to the
Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) which is a
centralized canine health database jointly sponsored by
the AKC Canine Health Foundation and OFA. To qualify
as a “CHIC dog,” a breeder must submit the animal for
all required health screenings as designated by a breed’s
parent club.
OFA supports the development of diagnostic criteria and
the databases for a number of genetic diseases in addition
to hip dysplasia. The current list of databases maintained
by the OFA includes Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia,
Patellar Luxation, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Congenital
Heart Disease, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Sebaceous
Adenitis, and Congenital Deafness. In addition, the OFA
issues grants and funds research aimed at reducing the
incidence of genetic disease. An excellent way to increase
your understanding about health and other related matters
is to link to these websites:
http://www.breedingbetterdogs.com
www.breedingbetterdogs.com,
and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) web site,
http://www.offa.org
DNA PARENTAGE TESTING.
DNA technology is now being used to include and exclude dogs from the AKC stud book. The MULTIPLE SIRED
LITTER PROGRAM is for litters resulting from more than one sire. These pups can be registered and AKC will help
breeders sort out the sires. In the past four years 150 breeders have used the program. For information and the special
application email mail to:dna@akc.org
ONLINE BREEDER CLASSIFIEDS (AKC OBC)
This new web-based service is designed to help breeders of AKC-registerable puppies. Breeders who are in good standing with the AKC may place a listing on the AKC website by selecting the OBC option www.akc.org/classified. Available
since late October 2004, these listings include the breederscontact information and details about the litter (such as birth
date, number of males/females, sire and dam names, titles, DNA and OFA). Potential puppy buyers search the database by breed, state, or zip code and then contact the breeder directly for more information. Breeders seeking more
information should visit www.akc.org/classified or call AKC Customer Service at 919-233-9767.
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September 26 - Oct. 2, 2005
St. Louis, MO
Holiday Inn of Six Flags
Specialty Chair
Sally Wuornos - (763) 689-4247 or SWuornos@aol.com
Assistant Specialty Chair
Carrie Jones - (507) 876-9987 or carrie@direcway.com
Welcome to Eureka, MO
The members of the 2005 Specialty Host Group are planning a wonderful BCOA National Specialty.
Check out the BCOA National Website for up to date information at
www.basenji.org
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The PetsCell cellphone isn’t on the market yet, but
PetsMobility, the company that developed it, already has a
Web site showing the little phone collar that your dog will
wear so that you can reach him 24/7or even track a bolter
down, if you pay for a GPS version of the device. And if
you’re worried about Rover dying, you can bank some of
his DNA with Genetic Savings & Clone, which has already
sold cloned kittens and expects to offer cloned .puppies
this year. What’s next-dropping $10,000 on an indoor dog
house with a separate “dining room”? Whoops. Someone’s
already been there, done that.
After one cloning customer paid $50,000 for a copied
cat she got in December, some critics complained about
wasted money. Perhaps, Since Americans spent an
estimated $34billionon their pets last year, however, they
must believe that they are receiving something valuable
in return. After all, when the higher price of gasoline and
home-heating fuel added about $40billion to our energy
bills last year, we screamed bloody murder. But when it
comes to pet expenses, all you hear is the sound of pinging
cash registers.
What do owners get for all that money, which is now
double the amount (roughly $17 billion) they spent in
1994?The pet population has grown, and advances in
veterinary medicine, for cancer treatment and the like,
boost the spending figures. Yet the biggest increase is in the
area of supplies, including accessories such as toys, beds
and other frills. This according to the American Pet Product
Manufacturers Association, which tracks owners’ habits
and desires through a yearly survey that seems to leave no
question unasked, including: “Arrangements to be made
upon death of reptile?” That’s why you can buy a lizard
coffin (and bury it with its tiny leash) and why another
company markets paperweights that have been filled with a
pet’s ashes.
Even the association’s managing director, Bob Vetere,
can’t help chuckling when he is reminded of the OPI nail
polish called “pawlish” or the Harley Davidson line of
leather jackets for canine side riders. Of course, he adds,
only a minority of customers are splurging on luxury items
like the dog furniture designed to match the owner’s home
decor. Even so, why are the rest of pet owners suddenly on
such a huge spree? It’s not as if the animals care what they
sleep on, as long as it’s soft and warm.
For sure, the answer has to do with baby boomers and
their empty nests. They also have a lot more disposable
income than their parents had. It’s true, too, that caring
for an animal and sensing its unquestioning affection are
therapeutic in an ever-more stressful world. It even makes
sense that people would fume over extra cents at the gas
pump and then happily spend much more on a collection
of chew balls and a diamante cat collar, or a ferret sleeping
bag. The latter expenditures seem more voluntary. Yet
when pet-product manufacturers try to anticipate the next
fad for animals, they increasingly look first at what people
are buying for themselves. Which suggests that as much
as we love Fido, the urge to humanize him has a lot to do
with gratifying ourselves. Why else would we yak into a
cellphone attached to a poor creature who doesn’t have
caller ID and can never hang up?
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Basenji Club of Southeastern Wisconsin
8050 Old River Road
Rockford, IL 61103
FIRST CLASS
Rescue Committee
Officers
President - Lisa Marshall
Vice-President - Dennis Trautman
Secretary - Claudia Nix
Treasurer - Wanda Pooley
Board of Directors:
Karla Schreiber
Cathy Trautman
Sandy Tucker
Shawn Smith- Chairperson
Pam Maremont
Lisa Marshall
Claudia Nix
Pat Wand
BCOSW Website
www.bcosw.org
Web Manager
Pam Gentner
email: pgentner@augustconsulting.com
The BCOSW is a licensed club of the American Kennel Club, Inc. and a licensed affiliate club of the
American Sighthound Field Association.