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- See's Candies January 29th - February 14th, Yuba Sutter Mall
- Saturday, February 6th, Adoption Site Petco, Yuba City
- Saturday, February 13th, Adoption Site Petsmart, Yuba City
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Breed-Based Activities for Dogs
Jacque Lynn Schultz, C.P.D.T., Companion Animal Programs Adviser. National Outreach
There was a time when every dog had a job. The border collie herded sheep, and the komondor guarded them. The Siberian husky moved the men of the North, while the Alaskan malamute hauled freight. Depending on geography and game, any number of breeds helped bring home dinner. Meanwhile, back at the homestead, terriers kept busy chasing the fox out of the henhouse and exterminating any vermin that crossed their path.
Today, unemployment has hit the dog world hard. And without work, all too many of our canine companions occupy themselves with destructive chewing and digging. They liven up their days with choruses of barks and howls, and generally worry themselves into a dither. In other words, they are bored and under-exercised! The solution is increased exercise and structured play.
Exercise
A walk around the block or a ten-minute romp in the backyard several times a day is minimal exercise, and is not enough to meet the average dog's needs. Active breeds (dogs from the sporting, herding, hound, and terrier groups, northern breeds, or any mixtures of these) and virtually all adolescents (dogs who are six to 18 months old) require much, much more.
Brisk on-leash jogging, race walking, or strolling several miles can tire out Bonkers. Playing Frisbee or retrieving a tennis ball in a fenced-in enclosure is wonderful aerobic exercise. Road working your dog by bicycle or in-line skates can tire out the likes of just about any boxer or Doberman.
Make sure you have veterinary approval for any of these high-level activities, especially if your dog has been the neighborhood couch potato lately. Start slowly in order to build up your dog's stamina, strengthen his muscles, and toughen the pads of his feet.
If your canine is dog friendly, the neighborhood dog run is the urban owner's best friend. What could be better than a safe, fenced-in area where your dog can run off-leash with his own kind? But it is important to be sure that you are able to call your dog out of the play group (and that your dog will respond appropriately) in case there is an emergency and everyone needs to swiftly get hold of his or her own dog.
Structured Play
Base your play on the jobs your dog's forefathers used to perform. Most golden and Labrador retrievers, for example, are naturals at water retrieving tennis balls or nubby rubber bumpers. Corgis and border collies are in seventh heaven when herding a giant boomer ball. Bichons frises and Maltese delight in trick training. Beagles will excel at biscuit hunts around your property.
Many dogs enjoy a rousing game of tug of war, but beware: teaching a dog that he is stronger than you can be hazardous to your health! If the dog growls in a menacing manner (as opposed to a play growl) or stiffly stands over the tug toy and snarls, abort the game. This activity is not appropriate for your dog. Perhaps he'll do better with one of the many food-dispensing toys on the market. Make him work for his breakfast kibbles!
Remember that as the leader you must always be in control of these games—when, where, and for how long Bonkers gets to play. Increasing your exercise time together may just add a sparkle to the eye and a spring to the step for both of you!
Have you tried on your fall/winter wardrobe and it is too snug or maybe even too big? If so, Consider donating your clothing to the Thrift Shop. We need new and very gently used winter clothing as well as purses and shoes. Your closet cleaning could make a difference in the life of a pet. We accept donations Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 4:30pm. We appreciate your donations and we will provide you a tax deductible receipt.
PET OF THE MONTH
"PETE"
LOCAL GIRL SCOUT AWARDED !
Jewelia Andrade, a member of Girl Scout Troop 1239, received a Bronze Award for her community project blankets for the Sutter Buttes K-9 Rescue Center in Gridley. She is a sixth-grade student of a Middle School in Yuba City.The youth collected blankets for about two months, hoping to gather a total of 40 and instead receiving 55 blankets. The Bronze Award is the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can receive. We are Sutter Buttes Canine Rescue appreciate the fine efforts of today's youth. Through her act of kindness, others can learn about the benefits of caring for those that can't help themselves. A great big thank you and a smooch from your pooches for all you did.
If you would like to improve upon these numbers, please call us today with your blanket donation. Remember.. it is cold outside and the dogs need a cuddly place to curl up in and keep warm. You can call the Thrift Shop at 755-2025 and we will also take your blanket and towel donations directly at the Thrift Shop. We will also gladly take any other gently used donations you may have. Remember.. Your housecleaning can make a difference in the life homeless pet. Sutter Buttes Canine Rescue Thrift Shop helps our Canine and Human friends with discounted items that can be used by canine and Human alike.
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JANUARY 29TH -FEBRUARY 14TH
SUTTER BUTTES CANINE RESCUE
Volunteers Are Stumbling In
Newsflash
We had a good turnout for the Volunteer Recruitment Meeting on Saturday. We had a great time meeting everyone and doing some "role playing" for future adoption sites. The group was enthusiastic and ready to start the New Year off with a bang! We talked about Adoption Site Policies and the many upcoming events. We have several upcoming adoption sites and are always in need of volunteers. If you are interested in joining our team, call the Thrift Shop at 755-2025. We need help at the kennels. Can you lend a paw, or just stumble in?
THRIFT SHOP LOSS CAUSED BY BROKEN WATER PIPE!
Sunday Night Theresa (Thrift Shop Manager) contemplated whether or not to get a head start on some bookkeeping. Good thing she did, the decision potentially saved a real disaster from occuring. When she arrived to the Thrift Shop she heard a strange noise. Upon investigating, she stepped into the storage area where the donations are organized and felt cold water around her ankles. She then realized the noise she heard was a broken water pipe located in the bay area, where donations are brought in. "It was such a mess. The water was spraying all over the donations and the floor was covered in inches of water", Theresa Stated. With the aide of the owner and her daughter of the Iron Gate (located inside the Thrift Shop building),the owners of the building, Theresa's Family and other concerned people, began sweeping the water out of the building and eventually were able to turn off the main water supply. There was alot of water damage to the donations, an estimated 65 percent loss. "It makes me sad", said Theresa. All has been cleaned up and the owners have replaced the broken pipes. We are hoping that the community will step forward, and look through their homes, and find gently used items to donate to the Thrift Shop. All proceeds from the Thrift Shop directly benefit Sutter Buttes Canine Rescue, helping to place unwanted animals into loving homes. The Thrift Shop proceeds supply medical care, food, vaccinations and spaying and neutering to the animals at the Rescue.
If you have gently used donations, please stop by the Thrift Shop at 855 Gray avenue, Tuesday- Saturday or call us at 755-2025. Thank you for helping those that can't help themselves.