Austrian dog license law sparks debate

July 5th, 2010

Carolin Fabian jokes that the only thing her American Staffordshire terrier Tobias fights for is a place on the couch.

“He’s very calm — he’s happy when he can sleep, eat … go for a bit of a walk when it’s not too hot or raining,” said the 35-year-old Fabian.

Sounds harmless. But starting Thursday, Fabian and owners of 11 other breeds known as aggressive “fight dogs” will be under stricter scrutiny: a hotly debated new law requires Viennese and longterm visitors who own such dogs to carry a license proving they can keep their pets in check.

Some say the measure will make public spaces safer, critics call it canine profiling.

The dog magazine “Wuff” tried to make that point in a highly controversial manner — by publishing a flyer that showed a young pit bull wearing a yellow star with the word “bad” inscribed in it, seated next to a labrador puppy. A headline above the two asked: “What differentiates us?” The magazine dropped the yellow star from its campaign after protests from the Jewish community.

Months later, emotions are still running high.

Alexander Willer, a spokesman for Vienna’s main animal shelter, said the list of affected dogs — which includes Rottweilers, pit bull terriers, Mastiffs, and others — was compiled “at random” and has made it harder for abandoned breeds of this kind to find new homes.

“The image of these dogs has hit rock bottom,” Willer said, adding that since Christmas, the number of “fight dogs” seeking refuge in the shelter increased from 123 to 170.

“The majority of people who own these kinds of dogs are normal — they aren’t psychopaths,” Willer said.

Maybe not — but dangerous incidents still happen, said Valentina Simic, 21, whose young son narrowly escaped an attack by a Rottweiler.

“Dogs are cute and all but if people can’t handle them properly then they shouldn’t be allowed to own them,” she said as she sat on a park bench on a recent balmy evening.

Officials estimate that about 2,500 dogs will be affected by the new law in a city where man’s best friend is often spotted snoozing in cafes, riding the subway and sitting outside shops.

If owners don’t comply by this time next year and are caught without a permit, they face fines and could even see their pet confiscated by police.

“The animal doesn’t have to know any tricks, fetch the paper or do a double back flip — all the owner has to do is show that he has it under control in a city setting,” city councilor Ulli Sima said.

“This is not about the criminalization of any types of dogs,” added fellow councilor Sandra Frauenberger.

Elsewhere in Europe, the situation varies. Denmark on Thursday added 12 more dog breeds — the American Staffordshire terrier, Brazilian Fila, American bulldog and Dogo Argentino, among others — to an outright ban on dangerous dogs that already included pit bull terriers and tosa inus.

Under a 2007 law in Portugal, owners of seven breeds identified as dangerous must get a license and can only do so if they are over 18, have passed a physical and mental aptitude test and don’t have a criminal record.

In the Slovak capital of Bratislava, regulations for about half a dozen type of “fight dogs” were axed a year after a successful lobbying campaign by owners of such breeds.

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Take your dog to work – today!

June 25th, 2010

First celebrated in 1999, Take Your Dog To Work Day was created to celebrate the great companions dogs make and to encourage their adoption from humane societies, animal shelters and breed rescue clubs. This annual event asks pet lovers to celebrate the humane-canine bond and promote pet adoption by encouraging their employers to support TYDTWDay by opening their workplace to employees’ four-legged friends on this one special day.

Visit the official site: Take YOur Dog to Work Day!

1. Having existed since 1999, Take Your Dog to Work Day has clearly proven to lighten everyone’s day in the office one day out of the year.

2. TGIF takes on a whole new meaning when your office goes furry for the day.

3. The day just flies by when you have someone keeping you “busier” at your desk.

4. Employees won’t have to leave the office to run home to let the dog out.

5. Having pets around is proven to lengthen life expectancy, so if everyone brings their dogs to work on the same day, everyone you work with will no doubt live for an extra day.

6. Employers might be more keen to start doggie daycares in the office to keep their employees happy on their lunch break.

7. Your dog will make new playmates.

8. You might talk more about your dog with other employees than usual, and get tips on good dog walkers in the area.

9. As witnessed on YouTube , working with your furry pal beside you will lead to a more creative work environment, no doubt.

10. Most Americans think having pets in their offices decreases absenteeism.

11. Co-workers are happier which leads to a happier work environment, as long as they aren’t allergic.

12. Most people who bring their dogs to work end up staying later and working longer hours, while being even more productive.

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American Pit Bull Terrier

June 25th, 2010

Undoubtedly no dog breed has stirred the same amount of fear and controversy that the American Pit Bull Terrier has.

Indeed, it is difficult to turn on the local news without hearing about a Pit Bull attack. Conversely, Pit Bulls are the most commonly abused breed known to man. Animal shelters are overflowing with unwanted and abused Pit Bulls. These dogs are also the most common breed used in dog fighting. Yet, there is a lot more to the American Pit Bull Terrier than negative stereotypes. Hopefully the following information provides some insight to the Pit Bull’s rich history and characteristics.

Origin

In the nineteenth century, the English developed the Staffordshire Bull Terrier by crossing the Bull Dog with other terriers. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier earned its name due to the region in which it was developed. Breeders brought this dog to the United Sates where American breeders altered it a bit. American breeders increased the dog’s weight and gave it a more powerful head.

Appearance

The Pit Bull maintains a strong, muscular body and is quite agile. It is a medium-sized breed and commonly weighs between 40 and 60 pounds. Its eyes are round and usually black. The Pit Bull maintains semi-erect ears that are usually docked slightly. The tail is rather short and horizontal. Often, man docks the Pit Bull’s tail in addition to the ears. This breed’s coat is usually thick, short and shiny. The coat can also come in nearly any color.

Personality

The Pit Bull is an extremely courageous dog and expresses much vitality. This breed maintains the ability to fight an opponent to the death. However, just a minimum amount of training usually produces a gentle and loving companion. Because this breed is often suspicious of strangers, early socialization and training are absolute requirements.

Uses

This breed makes an excellent guard dog. In modern times, it has also been known as a good companion dog. The Pit Bull’s devotion to its master makes it a good companion breed.

Overall, it should be known that the Pit Bull is far more than a myriad of negative stereotypes. With proper training, this breed makes a good family dog. In fact, the Pit Bull is adaptable to living indoors with the family and often prefers to. Just remember to never leave a child unattended with any dog – regardless of the breed. Hopefully this information had cleared up some of the common misconceptions about the American Pit Bull Terrier.

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Pet food recall: Natural Balance dog food

June 24th, 2010

The ASPCA is advising pet parents to immediately discontinue the use of Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the “best by” date of June 17, 2011, in 5- and 28-lb. bags. The manufacturer has announced a voluntary recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported, and the Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Food with the aforementioned “best by” date is the only product affected. Pet parents should avoid direct contact and wash their hands thoroughly after handling any potentially contaminated food.

On Friday, June 18, Natural Balance Pet Food announced a voluntary recall of certain bags of their Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog food formula. As explained in a letter from president Joey Herrick, random testing by the FDA revealed Salmonella in the Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog food in 5 lb. and 28 lb. bags with the “Best By” date of June 17, 2011.

What makes this recall different from past pet food recalls is the fact that Natural Balance performs in-house testing on all its products prior to distribution, and these lots of dog food tested negative after they were manufactured on December 17, 2009. After notification of the FDA’s findings, Natural Balance sent samples of the same food to an independent lab. These results also came back negative for Salmonella. However, Natural Balance opted to issue the voluntary recall as recommended by the FDA.

Should you be worried about this diet in the future? Probably not. Natural Balance has a pretty good reputation and seems dedicated to quality. I feel confident that the company will continue to closely monitor its products and advance its methods of testing. At this point, no customer complaints have been filed, and it does not appear that any dogs have become sick from the food. All of this being said, it is important to keep up-to-date on the news about any brand of pet food you purchase.

If you have any bags of the recalled dog food, you can return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. You may contact Natural Balance with any questions at (800) 829-4493 or info@naturalbalanceinc.com.


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Kennel Cough

June 21st, 2010

Kennel Cough is a very common and contagious disease mostly contracted by dogs, but can also be transferred to other pets such as: cats, birds, and bunnies.

Your pet will be constantly hacking and coughing, sometimes spitting up bits of phlegm. Over exertion can trigger it and make it much worse, so limiting your dogs amount of exercise is recommended while suffering from kennel cough. An immediate vet check up followed by rest and relaxation is the best course of action to take.

Kennel Cough can be compared to the human flu, and generally caused when your dog is bombarded by a mix of bacteria and viruses at the same time, similar to influenza in humans.

In most cases Kennel Cough is not serious, and will only last up to a week or two. However, in more serious cases it can last up to several months, and can be extremely uncomfortable for your dog (and extremely annoying for the dog owner). It’s important to have your dog checked out as soon as it begins showing signs of Kennel Cough as it may be symptoms of another more serious condition it is suffering from.

How Your Dog Can Get It

The more time your dog spends around other dogs, the higher the risk of contracting Kennel Cough.

The top bacteria and viruses that cause kennel cough are:

Bordetella bronchiseptica – This is the main bacteria behind Kennel Cough once it has found it’s way into your pets body. It’s able to reproduce and break down your dogs immune system making it sick. Once this happens the persistent cough will begin.

Canine parainfluenza 3 & Canine adenvirus Type 2 - These are the main viruses behind Kennel Cough. Parainfluenza infects the cells of the respiratory tract, damages the trachea, and can also cause canine distemper. Adenovirus lodges itself deep within your dogs lungs and is also the transmitter of canine colds.

The combination and mixture of these viruses and bacteria can infect your dog with Kennel Cough. Some dogs will not display any symptoms whatsoever of kennel cough, but can still transmit it to others. This is why the more time your dog spends with other dogs, the higher the risk.

How You Can Prevent It

The good news is that kennel cough is preventable, the key being to monitor your dog as closely as possible. All dogs need to be social, but better with other dogs that you are familiar with. Keep your pet away from strays, or unknown animals.

There is a vaccination shot for bordetella, however it does not protect against all forms of kennel cough and research has shown that this vaccination has been known at times to actually trigger kennel cough in dogs. There is an injectable vaccine as well as one that is inhaled through the nose which offers quick protection.

If your planning on taking your dog to a kennel, day care, or somewhere else where it will be around many other dogs you may want to consider the vaccine. However, many breeders and pet owners don’t believe in these vaccines and prefer to let their dogs natural immune system protect it. There is no right or wrong answer, it is ultimately the pet owners decision.

The best way to prevent kennel cough is to simply be aware of your dogs surroundings, company, and watch for any signs out of the ordinary.

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Resorts’ that cater to furry friends

June 17th, 2010

Excerpted from the Seattle Times.

Allie jumps from her wrought-iron bed and runs to the window of the presidential suite, past the flat-screen TV tuned to “Animal Planet” just for her.

The black shih tzu presses her nose against the glass overlooking the lobby of Pet Paradise Resort, one of Charlotte, N.C’s newest boarding facilities for dogs and cats.

Here is Allie’s view from the resort’s ritziest, $70-per-night room:

Framed portraits of terriers, bulldogs and spaniels hanging on all four walls of the lobby.

Chairs upholstered in fabric printed with black and yellow labs.

And visible through a window behind the reception desk, a golden retriever-poodle mix splashes outside in a bone-shaped swimming pool.

“A lot of people say, ‘We don’t treat him like he’s a dog,”‘ says resort manager Dina Beam. “We say, ‘Great! That’s what we cater to.”‘

This Club-Med-for-mutts near Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is part of a growing trend toward luxury pet boarding — where businesses calling themselves “hotels” and “spas” pamper pooches with everything from golf cart rides and “Yappy Hour” ice cream to bedtime stories and orthopedic mattresses.

‘Do you want a blueberry facial?’

“Ten to 15 years ago, there started to be a dramatic change in how people viewed their pets,” says Joan Saunders, CEO of the Colorado-based trade group Pet Care Services Association. Pets became “members of the family,” she says, rather than animals that stayed mostly outdoors.

The shift left some pet owners unsatisfied with boarding Puff and Spot in a cage behind the vet’s office. They wanted more deluxe services and were willing to pay for them.

Spending on boarding, day care, grooming and other nonmedical pet care is growing at a rate of more than 5 percent a year despite the sluggish economy, Saunders says. Many boarding facilities have expanded to offer day care, retail boutiques and other amenities.

“You might drop your dog off for the weekend,” Saunders says, “and the facility owner might say, ‘Do you want your dog groomed while they’re here? Do you want a blueberry facial and their nails done?’ ”

Golf cart ride for fifi

Tuscarora’s Country Club for Dogs comes complete with golf carts, as any proper country club should. And that’s just what Fifi is riding in this afternoon.

The white Maltese with a pink bow on her rhinestone collar is bouncing along Tuscarora’s 3/4-mile nature trail in the back of a cart, held securely by staffer Kim Culley.

“In the summertime, we let them swim in the creek,” Culley says, as Fifi sniffs the woodsy air along Cabarrus County’s Little Buffalo Creek.

The 33-acre club has a summer-camp feel that attracts the pets of a few Charlotte Bobcats as well as former Bank of America chief executive Ken Lewis and his wife, Donna.

“We use the pick-up and delivery service,” Donna Lewis says, adding that owner Vivian Kelly sometimes comes to get Sissy, the Lewis’s cocker spaniel, in her Cadillac instead of Tuscarora’s van.

The tab for pickup and delivery starts at $30 one way, added to Tuscarora’s boarding fees which start at $25 for dogs, $20 for cats.

Doggy DVDs and ‘Mozart for Cats’

At Best Friends Pet Care in Pineville, N.C., pups bed down on synthetic lambs’ wool pads after nighttime readings from books like “The Pokey Little Puppy” and “Lady and the Tramp.”

The $43-per-night luxury suite is tricked out with a toddler bed — complete with orthopedic mattress — and wall-mounted TV playing doggy DVDs.

They’ve even hosted a formal dance called a Pug Ball, with girl dogs in gowns and boys in tuxes or bow ties, says Assistant manager Kyrsten Shapiro. “We had a disco ball in the middle and music playing,” she says.

At Meadows Bed & Biscuit in Huntersville, N.C., owner Susan Meadows knows that if pet owners are going to spend $3,000 on a trip to Europe, they’ll want their dog to stay in a nice place.

Like Pet Paradise, Meadows B&B has Webcams so owners can check in on their pooch while traveling. Two gyms are outfitted with rubber floors that are easy on paw pads and joints. There’s even anti-microbial synthetic turf in the play yard. In Mooresville, Pampered Pets Inn has heated floors in its suites and play room.

Feline friends aren’t left out of the trend. Meadows, like several of the area’s other upscale facilities, has multilevel kitty condos. Those at Meadows come complete with four-poster beds, six levels for climbing and a view of a 110-gallon fish tank. Mooresville’s Hotel 4 Cats offers classical music (“Mozart for Cats” is a popular CD) and views of bird feeders out the windows.

‘We want to trade places’

Back at Pet Paradise, Jimmy Buffett on the sound system gives an island vibe to a day full of pumpkin frozen yogurt, oatmeal baths for sensitive skin and six different cologne scents that are included with grooming.

Business has increased each month since the August ‘09 opening, says manager Beam, with boarding starting at $35 per night for dogs, $22 for cats.

“As soon as I get him out of the car, he’s dragging me into the place,” customer Tracy White says of Rylee, her 10-month-old golden retriever-poodle mix.

She and her husband joke about how much fun Rylee has at Pet Paradise while they’re toiling away on business trips.

“He’s there playing in the pool and eating ice cream,” White says. “We want to trade places with this dog.”

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10 steps to calm dogs afraid of thunder, lightning storms

June 10th, 2010

By Patty Khuly

It’s the same thing every year. The summer storms … they stress our dogs unduly. We vets call it “storm phobia.” You call it your worst nightmare. (The howling, the hiding, the destruction!)
Either way, we all want the same thing: a calmer dog that doesn’t have to suffer the psychological damage done by booming thunder, wicked lightning and plummeting barometric pressures.

And it’s not just their psyche (and ours!) at risk. We all know that dogs are capable of doing serious damage to themselves during stormy times of the year. Fractured claws, lacerations, broken teeth and bruises are but a few consequences.

So how do you handle thunderstorm phobia? Here are my suggestions:

•Handle it early on in your dog’s life.

Does your dog merely quake and quiver under the bed when it storms outside? Just because he doesn’t absolutely freak doesn’t mean he’s not suffering. Since storm phobia is considered a progressive behavioral disease, signs like this should not be ignored. Each successive thunderstorm season is likely to bring out ever-worsening signs of fear. It’s time to take action — NOW.

•Don’t heed advice to let her “sweat it out” or not to “baby” her.

I’ve heard many pet owners explain that they don’t offer any consolation to their pets because they don’t want to reinforce the “negative behavior” brought on by a thunderstorm. But a severe thunderstorm is no time to tell your dog to “buck up and get strong.” Fears like this are irrational (after all, she’s safe indoors). Your dog won’t get it when you punish her for freaking out. Indeed, it’ll likely make her anxiety worse. Providing a positive or distracting stimulus is more likely to calm her down.

•Offer treats, cuddlings and other good stuff when storms happen.

This method is best employed before the phobia sets in –– as pups. Associating loud booms with treats is never a bad thing, right?

•Let him hide — in a crate.

Hiding (as in a cave) is a natural psychological defense for dogs. Getting them used to a crate as pups has a tremendous influence on how comfortable they are when things scare them. Having a go-to place for relaxing or hiding away is an excellent approach, no matter what the fear. Another approach to try, whether he’s a pup or not:

•Get him away from the noise, and compete with it.

Creating a comfy place (for the crate or elsewhere) in a room that’s enclosed (like a closet or bathroom) may help a great deal. Adding in a loud radio or white noise machine can help, too. Or how about soothing, dog-calming music?

•Counter the effects of electromagnetism.

Though it may sound like voodoo, your dog can also become sensitized to the electromagnetic radiation caused by lightning strikes. One great way to shield your dog from these potentially fear-provoking waves is to cover her crate with a double layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Another method involves clothing her in a commercially available “Storm Defender” cape that does the same work. If she hides under the bed, consider slipping a layer of aluminum foil between the box-spring and mattress.

•Desensitize him.

Sometimes it’s possible to allay the fears by using thunderstorm sound CDs when it’s not raging outside. Play it at a low volume while plying him with positive stimuli (like treats and pettings). Increase the volume all the while, getting to those uncomfortable booming sounds over a period of weeks. It works well for some.

•Ask your veterinarian about drugs.

Sure, there’s nothing so unsavory as the need for drugs to relieve dogs of their fears, but recognize that some fears will not be amenable to any of these other ministrations without drugs. If that’s the case, talk to your vet about it –– please. There are plenty of new approaches to drugs that don’t result in a zonked-out dog, so please ask!

•Natural therapies can work.

For severe sufferers, there’s no doubt it’ll be hard to ask a simple flower essence to do all the heavy lifting, but for milder cases, Bach flower extracts (as in Rescue Remedy), lavender oil (in a diffuser is best) and/or “Dog Appeasing Pheromone” (marketed as D.A.P. in a diffuser, spray or collar) can help.

•Consider seeing a board-certified veterinary behaviorist.

If nothing else works, your dog should not have to suffer. Seek out the advice of your veterinarian, and, if you’ve gone as far as you can with him/her, consider someone with unique training in these areas –– perhaps a board-certified veterinary behaviorist.

Patty Khuly, a small-animal veterinarian in Miami, is author of FullyVetted, a blog on pet health at PetMD.com. She also writes weekly for the Miami Herald and monthly for Veterinary Practice News. Her USA TODAY guest column appears each Friday.

Khuly lives in South Miami with her son, Max, dogs Vincent and Slumdog, goats Poppy and Tulip, and a backyard flock of chickens.

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Music for Dogs by Laurie Anderson

June 8th, 2010

music for dogs – intro by laurie

Debuts at the Sydney Opera House

Music for Dogs by Laurie Anderson Debuts at the Sydney Opera House. The 20-minute piece is specifically for dogs and is written so that only they can hear it. It is not for human consumption. However, by all reports, the humans and dogs enjoyed the concert.

If you’ve ever dreamt of taking your dog to the Opera, then this is your chance. The Sydney Opera House is debuting a 20-minute piece by Laurie Anderson that is specifically for dogs. It is composed in high-frequency noises that are inaudible to human ears, but dogs are said to love it.

The recital is called, appropriately enough, ‘Music for Dogs’. It is being presented as part of the Vivid Live arts festival in Sydney, Australia. Perhaps not coincidentally, Laurie Anderson and her husband Lou Reed are the curators of the festival.

Ms. Anderson explained that she had thought it would be great to be playing a concert and look out and see nothing but dogs. Then a light-bulb went off in her head as she thought that she would do just that if she ever had a chance. And, she has. She composed the piece, ‘Music for Dogs’ and will perform it in a dog-friendly concert at the Sydney Opera House. The words will be spoken with string instrument accompaniment for the humans in the audience.

I just wonder how they KNOW that the words they are speaking translate to the same meaning in ‘dog’? Woof, woof.

It is being reported that both humans and dogs just loved the show. No words as to whether or not the dogs were playful because their humans were or if they actually heard the high-frequency music.

‘Music for Dogs’ by Laurie Anderson Debuts at the Sydney Opera House today so this is your chance to do something extra special for your best friend. People and dogs attending that dogs are to be on leashes and humans must have control of the leashes.

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All American Pet Company Expands Dog Food Nutritional Bar Production Capabilities

June 2nd, 2010


All American Pet Company, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AAPT), makers of the super premium natural dog food brands Grrr-nola(TM) Natural Dog Food, the Grrr-nola(TM) Natural Food Bar, and Bow Wow Breakfast(TM), announces it has expanded its dry dog food packaging capabilities in Nebraska City, Nebraska for the production of its “Dog Nutritional Bars,” which are all natural, completely portable and self contained. Each 4-ounce Nutritional Bar provides an 8-ounce meal equivalent and also serves as a heart-healthy snack when served in portioned amounts.

Barry Schwartz, CEO, stated, “Retailer response during the launch process for our ‘Dog Nutritional Bars,’ has been nothing short of phenomenal. Because of this excitement, we found the need to create additional packaging capabilities to handle the anticipated demand for this extension of our product offerings. The expansion brings us geographically closer to our co-packer, C.J. Foods, the producer of our ‘Bar’ line based on our patent pending process.”

Lisa Bershan, President and director of sales, stated, “Our ‘Dog Nutritional Bars’ are expected to be on retailer shelves within the next 60 days and our sales and distribution plan is to have our ‘Bars’ in over 10,000 retail locations by the end of the year.”

Barry Schwartz will conduct an interview on the “Big Biz Show” at 1:40PM PDT that will be aired across the country on radio via the CBS Radio Network, The Business Talk Radio Network. To listen to the LIVE interview, please visit www.bigbizshow.com. To hear the Network Radio feed of the interview, simply click the “Listen Live” tab on the front page or find a station near you by entering your zip code in “FIND US” box on the same page.

About — All American Pet Company produces healthy products for dogs, with the core product being super premium dog food. We produce, market and sell super-premium dog food under the brand names Grrr-nola(TM) Natural Dog Food, BowWow Breakfast Cereal(TM), and a full line of super premium dog nutritional bars (a full 8 ounce meal serving) in a 4 ounce bar that are portable, convenient and healthy. We believe that this new form of super premium dog food will revolutionize the industry for the dog “on the go.” They bring the convenience of a dog food without the bag and the bowl as well as the opportunity of selling the bars not only to mass merchants, supermarkets and pet centers but also in drug stores and convenience stores that carry a limited range of dog food.

Forward Looking Statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and are not guarantees of future performance. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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Dogs surf for charity before ‘Marmaduke’ premiere

May 27th, 2010

Kalani and Ricochet Tandem Surfing

Surfing USA for dogs hit Imperial Beach again in San Diego over the weekend. Many of the dogs we introduced to readers in this surfing story attended the 5th annual Loews Coronado Bay Surf Dog competition Saturday.

A screening of the Marmaduke movie followed. More than hundred guests and their dogs came to the screening, including many who competed in the competition earlier in the day.

Among them was George the Great Dane , the 200-pound dog who played Marmaduke in the film, and some of the winners of the Paw Print Post contest.

Ricochet and Kalani (as seen in the video) won the tandem competition. These litter mates are stars in the surf. Ric recovered from an injury just in time to partake in the event that was a charity event for the San Diego Police department canine unit. Ricochet has moved on and is doing an arthritis fund raiser now.

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