mark your calendar Shelter WISH LIST The “dog days of summer” has a whole different meaning for the homeless canine and feline shelter residents. Please remember your animal friends at C.A.R.E. The Shelter’s Summer Wish List includes: • Bleach • Copy paper • Dish soap • Paper Towels And especially, • Foster Homes Leave a message on C.A.R.E.’s voicemail at 847 – 705 – 2653 for more information. Strutting Success Despite chilly spring weather, this year’s Strutters collectively raised nearly $22,000 for C.A.R.E. coffers. by Janice Cha 1 Strutting Success 2 Letter from Linda Gelb, C.A.R.E. President 2 2010 Strut Sponsors, Supporters & Participants 4 Donations 6 C.A.R.E. Wins $500 Facebook Contest 6 Troop Beautifies Shelter Grounds 6 C.A.R.E. Will Take Them Back 7 C.A.R.E. Alumni Update 8 Dog Wash Information PawPrints C.A.R.E. FOR THE EVANSTON ANIMAL SHELTER NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2010 volume 18 number 02 Who would have thought, in these recessionary times, that we would have had the most successful Strut for Strays in the past decade? That’s exactly what happened on a chilly, blustery Saturday in early May, the day of the 15th annual event. “We had 229 registrants, which is the highest registration turnout since 2000, and almost 50 people more than the annual average of about 180 participants over the last decade,” reports Strut Organizer Megan Lutz. “Altogether we raised nearly $22,000 in support of C.A.R.E.” None of this would have happened without help from many quarters, starting with the Strut’s event sponsors: Mary Summerville, Prairie Shore Properties, who donated the tee-shirts; Chicagoland Tails and Dr. Julia Weertman for the goodie bags; Evanston Subaru in Skokie for refreshments; and the Dog Obedience Group for the Doggie Carnival. Thanks also goes to C.A.R.E.’s young Shelter Helpers for raising more than $850. The team of junior volunteers, led by Vicky Pasenko, included Kate Ellenwood-Bird, Luca Ferinca, Anna Heinz, Alyssa Horwitz, Julian Wagner and Kurtis Young. Top fundraisers received prizes from local businesses, including Abt Electronics, Charter One Bank, CJ Arthur’s Bar & Grill, Dengeos, Jewel-Osco, Walgreens and Dr. Julia Weertman. And as always, the Strut wouldn’t function without the willing hands of the many C.A.R.E. volunteers who spent the morning setting up, stepping up and cleaning up. Turn to page 2 for a full list of Strut sponsors, supporters and participants. SUMMER DOG WASH Saturday, July 24, 2010 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Evanston Subaru 3340 Oakton, Skokie FALL DOG WASH Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Evanston Animal Shelter 2310 Oakton, Evanston C.A.R.E. BAKE SALE Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Evanston Farmers’ Market University Place & Oak Ave. HOLIDAY C.A.R.E. FAIRE Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Unitarian Church 1330 Ridge, Evanston Strut 2010 photos can be found online at http://ow.ly/1TkGi.
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Shelter WISH LIST The “dog days of summer” has a whole different meaning for the homeless canine and feline shelter residents. Please remember your animal friends at C.A.R.E. The Shelter’s Summer Wish List includes:• Bleach• Copy paper • Dish soap• Paper Towels
And especially, • Foster Homes
Leave a message on C.A.R.E.’s voicemail at 847 – 705 – 2653 for more information.
Strutting SuccessDespite chilly spring weather, this year’s Strutters collectively raised nearly $22,000 for C.A.R.E. coffers.by Janice Cha
1 Strutting Success2 Letter from Linda Gelb,
C.A.R.E. President
2 2010 Strut Sponsors, Supporters & Participants
4 Donations
6 C.A.R.E. Wins $500 Facebook Contest
6 Troop Beautifies Shelter Grounds
6 C.A.R.E. Will Take Them Back7 C.A.R.E. Alumni Update8 Dog Wash Information
PawPrintsC.A.R.E. FOR TH E EVANSTON AN I MAL SH E LTE R N EWSLETTE R
SUMMER 2010volume 18number 02
Who would have thought, in these recessionary times, that we would have had the most successful Strut for Strays in the past decade? That’s exactly what happened on a chilly, blustery Saturday in early May, the day of the 15th annual event. “We had 229 registrants, which is the highest registration turnout since 2000, and almost 50 people more than the annual average of about 180 participants over the last decade,” reports Strut Organizer Megan Lutz. “Altogether we raised nearly $22,000 in support of C.A.R.E.” None of this would have happened without help from many quarters, starting with the Strut’s event sponsors: Mary Summerville, Prairie Shore Properties, who donated the tee-shirts; Chicagoland Tails and Dr. Julia Weertman for the goodie bags; Evanston Subaru in Skokie for refreshments; and the Dog Obedience Group for the Doggie Carnival.
Thanks also goes to C.A.R.E.’s young Shelter Helpers for raising more than $850. The team of junior volunteers, led by Vicky Pasenko, included Kate Ellenwood-Bird, Luca Ferinca, Anna Heinz, Alyssa Horwitz, Julian Wagner and Kurtis Young. Top fundraisers received prizes from local businesses, including Abt Electronics, Charter One Bank, CJ Arthur’s Bar & Grill, Dengeos, Jewel-Osco, Walgreens and Dr. Julia Weertman. And as always, the Strut wouldn’t function without the willing hands of the many C.A.R.E. volunteers who spent the morning setting up, stepping up and cleaning up. Turn to page 2 for a full list of Strut sponsors, supporters and participants.
Summer Dog WaSHSaturday, July 24, 201011 a.m. – 2 p.m.Evanston Subaru3340 Oakton, Skokie
FaLL Dog WaSHSaturday, Sept. 11, 20109 a.m. – 2 p.m.Evanston Animal Shelter2310 Oakton, Evanston
C.a.r.e. Bake SaLeSaturday, Oct. 2, 20107:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Evanston Farmers’ MarketUniversity Place & Oak Ave.
Published by C.A.R.E. Community Animal Rescue Effort
maILINg aDDreSSC.A.R.E.
P.O. Box 1964Evanston, Illinois 60204
SHeLTer aDDreSS2310 Oakton Street
Evanston, Illinois 60202847 – 866 – 5080
aDoPTIoN HourSMonday thru Thursday
6:00 – 8:00 pmSaturday and Sunday
12:00 – 3:30 pm
CoNTaCTwww.care - evanston . org
847 – 705 – 2653
eDITorIaLLINDA GELB
publisher & C.A.R.E. president
JANICE CHAchief editor & friday dog volunteer
MEGAN LUTZpublicity v.p. & thursday supervisor
and cat volunteerROSE GALLOWAY
database coordinator & tuesday supervisor and cat adoption counselor
KAREY UHLERdesign and production editor
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C.a.r.e. mISSIoN STaTemeNT
Community Animal Rescue Effort for the Evanston Animal Shelter — an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization — serves Evanston and surrounding communities by fostering healthy, positive relationships between people and companion animals.
C.A.R.E. PURSUES ITS MISSION By:• Providing for Shelter animals’ needs,
including medical, food, behavior modification, socialization and safety;
• Placing animals in safe, healthy environments;
• Promoting the humane treatment of animals through community education; and
• Controlling pet overpopulation through spay/neuter and feral cat management programs.
Sunday Morning CrewPatricia & James SuttonMarilyn & Philip TobiasElinor TurbovMarge UngerJoyce ValentineDirk & Sharon Van AlstyneReta Wells-HowellKeith, Jean & Oakley WhiteRobert & Barbara WichmannPaulette WitschiBrad WynnThe Baxter Employee Giving
CampaignIN HoNor oFRochelle & Ted Adlerin honor of Morrie & Jodi Fefferman Dorothy L. Andersonin honor of Paula & James Kiefer’s birthdaysAlenka Andressin honor of Pet Watchers clients for supporting C.A.R.E.Anonymousin honor of Jeannie, Mila & BonoAnonymousin honor of Lily & PennyAnonymousin honor of Bonita MizellAnonymousin honor of Barb BenjaminBaer Design Groupin honor of SniftySteven & Colleen Boharin honor of Cocoa BoharThe Chavkin Familyin honor of Ozma, our cat that we adopted one year agoBrien Comerfordin honor of All God’s CreaturesStella Dudkowskiin honor of Holiday C.A.R.E. FundJean & Paul Einsweilerin honor of Aunt Jeanie, who we adore The Eisendrath Familyin honor of Mary C. EisendrathElizabeth Erkenswickin honor of Kiefer’s birthdayPeg Erpeldingin honor of Martha’s birthdayRegina Farberin honor of Barbara Kamroth on her birthdayRegina Farberin honor of Edith Richter on her birthday Susan Fortein honor of Kristine FoxSusan Fortein honor of Shayna MullenKelly Franzin honor of IkeDeborah Garberin honor of Dr. Ken SwiatkowskiDeborah Garberin honor of Wendy DeCarloJohn & Hallie Gorupin honor of Sharon SteinWilliam & Gertrude Grishamin honor of Max, the best 17-year-old cat we’ve ever hadDennis Holsapplein honor of Trish WinterHoneywellin honor of Ben Tiemens’ volunteer work Thomas Jacobin honor of Sandy, Goldie, Mila & BonoSusan Johnsonin honor of Alyssa Horwitz
IN HoNor oF DIaNe moe’S BIrTHDaYJudy EastridgeSibby GordonMarianne HunsingerTom ListonJill MacFadyenAnn & John McNamaraDiane MoeDiane ReidyPat & Walter SchmittMary ShepherdPhil & Trish StefanichJanet Watson
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James & Paula Kieferin honor of our birthdayMarvin & Ann Leinerin honor of Tom Stilp Cathy Martinin honor of Chloe Ellis, a terrific cat adopted from C.A.R.E. Bridget McDonoughin honor of Angie Dzikoski for her volunteer work Ellen Meyersin honor of Ernie HuspergerDiane Moein honor of PacoLeslie Nathanin honor of Gail LovingerLeslie Nathanin honor of Julie & Maria
Christopher & Judith Nicholsonin honor of Paula & James Kiefer’s birthdayElizabeth Plonkain honor of Stuart Goldman’s birthdayConstance Porteousin honor of Linda GelbCarol Proeselin honor of Tyler, adopted April 2005Ruth Quossin honor of the Estate of Jean F. Funk Marion Robinsonin honor of Graham RobinsonMargaret Roedein honor of the birthday of Jane Kelley EricksonDaniel Romainin honor of Corwin MarguliesJudi Rosenthalin honor of Chris and her kindnessTena Russin honor of Wendy DeCarlo YoungJanis Sacksin honor of Alyssa HorwitzDavid J. & Margaret Salamonin honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Alyssa HorwitzArona & George Sarfattyin honor of Spice & BrianMelissa Savagein honor of Stephanie & Jack KnishSteven & Margo Scheibergin honor of Dr. Ken Swiatkowski of Bramer Animal HospitalHerb Simmsin honor of Constance BlackSpringtide Pressin honor of Linda & all the awesome volunteers.
Sharon Steinin honor of my 70th birthday from the Franzin FamilyWynn M. Taylorin honor of Cos the Cat & in memory of Ann ParkerLaura Wellsin honor of Edith Richter for her birthdayTrish Winterin honor of Dennis HolsappleRuth & Michael youngin honor of Lucy, Betty & WhitleyNicholas Zerebnyin honor of Dr. Johannes WeertmanIN memorY oFAnonymousin memory of Steve & Margo’s MaxAnonymousin memory of Sammy, a brave and loyal Bichon FriseEllen Ahernin memory of Katmandu, Nero, Pud Ugly, T.L. Kat, Misty Mara, Ore, Blackie & MidnightDolores & Keith Andersonin memory of our Brittany, SammieSusan Aparicioin memory of Joanne BlachutJane & Lee Bannorin memory of Rita: She wasn’t a pet, she was an experience.Anita Benderin memory of Debbie Stockenberg YorkLynn Besserin memory of Zack the DogWalter Blachutin memory of Joanne, master dog-walker and gardener for C.A.R.E.Margaret Bradfordin memory of Tiger & MarmaladeHelen Brennanin memory of Whitey: Pure mutt, one-in-a-million, all eyes and spotsPatricia Browarin memory of CheechWarren Brownin memory of TeddyAlan & Sharon Butmanin memory of our Braveheart: We love you, Junior.Carol Davisin memory of MugsySteve & Deborah Dukein memory of MacKensie: We miss you.Don & Jean Ehlertin memory of Carol ReginatoHanna Eichwaldin memory of Max ScheibergEllen Fendrichin memory of Marilee Spector’s feline companion JuliaJoan Festensteinin memory of beloved CharlieJoan Festensteinin memory of Christine Benn’s YodaJoan Festensteinin memory of Beloved DudleySusan Fortein memory of PoppyHoward & Sue Gallerin memory of Murray MeyersDeborah Garberin memory of CheechLinda Gelbin memory of MaxLinda Gelbin memory of my sister, Debbie Stockenberg YorkEsther Goldmanin memory of Ms. Anderson’s dog, Duckie
Miriam Greenblattin memory of Batu KhanGail A. Hamiltonin memory of Joanne BlachutSteven Harrisin memory of BuddyDiana Huntingtonin memory of Tim & Alenka’s NYC kitty, JamaicaRandall Jarosin memory of Marily J. JarosWilliam & Candace Jonesin memory of BeckerBarbara Kamrathin memory of Mrs. Sala Houseman & Mrs. Bertel HerzRobyn & David Kaplanin memory of ChaseNancy Kavathasin memory of Beloved DudleyGloria & Leonard Lappein memory of BuddyMarcia Laufin memory of Edie & Daniel SilvermanHarold & Helene Levyin memory of TsavoEleanor Martinin memory of Joanne ‘Joan’ BlachutAngi McGrathin memory of Curtis CatLaurie McGuirein memory of Miles the CatLaura Millerin memory of Sammy BirndorfLaura Millerin memory of MistyCarol & Steve Mullinsin memory of GilliganMarsha Niazmandin memory of Sarah Romereim’s C.A.R.E. cat Spitfire Lynn Olmanin memory of Edith LovingerCynthia Powersin memory of Cisco & SachieEdith Richterin memory of Mrs. Sala Houseman & Mrs. Bertel HerzShirley Royin memory of Teddy & Sasha: Gentle, loving and loyal for a lifetimeBetsy Rugenin memory of Allen, beloved member of Barbara Cleveland’s familyBetsy Rugenin memory of BunkerBetsy Rugenin memory of Cassidy, beloved dog of Jennifer Duboc & familyLucille Rugenin memory of LilethThe Samuels Familyin memory of Billy (Logan/Madden)David Sandersin memory of Blackcat, the FIV-positive miracle boyBeth Schiffin memory of Lola, a wonderful pigSandy Schneiderin memory of Ricky & AbbyRosemary & James Sharpin memory of our sweet Gracie, a two-time C.A.R.E. alumMatthew Shimkusin memory of Chaucer (1999-2009), beloved cat and friendThe Siegel Familyin memory of our dogs, Angeles Revelle Siegel Blackbeard & LuckyElizabeth Silverin memory of Maggie & Racheilli Gottesman
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April 12, 2010
Dear C.A.R.E.,
Please accept this donation in honor of our daughter/sister Katherine Saari. On February 15 of this year we lost our sweet girl. She was 24 years old.
Katherine was a true animal lover. When Kat left her Massachusetts home to attend Northwestern University, one of the things she missed most was her little beagle, Echo. Kat drew a great deal of enjoyment and comfort from all animals. On her 20th birthday, her then-boyfriend brought her to your shelter to choose a pet. Although she grew up with dogs, she chose a long-haired calico kitty named Lady who had been abandoned in an area apartment. Kat showered Lady with attention. If the cat had any inclination toward classic cat aloofness, she never had a chance. Kat turned Lady into the most affectionate of felines. She brought the cat outside on a leash, took her on road trips in the car and even traveled home with her in the cabin of a Southwest Airlines airplane this past Christmas.
Katherine stayed in Chicago after graduation. Our first thoughts upon losing our daughter were that we would bring Lady back to our home in Massachusetts. Once we arrived at the home Kat had shared with her close friend, however, we knew we couldn’t take Lady from him. Lady had transferred the affection Katherine felt for her to her new owner, and brought him a great deal of comfort.
April 14 would have been Kat’s 25th birthday. We believe she would be pleased that we have chosen to recognize this day by supporting C.A.R.E., the organization responsible for matching her with Lady. We hope all the pets you place bring as much joy to their new families as Lady brought to Kat.
With gratitude, Judy, David, Chrissy & Daniel Saari Hubbardston, Mass.
IN memorY oF Dr. CHarLeS C. BIrDJoan & Judy CzerwonkaTom & Jean EllenwoodLeslie & Jim FarmerThe Fitzsimonds FamilySusan HaddadThomas & Kathleen LanctotMacdonald FamilyMargaret & Peter ParcellEli & Rebecca PortB.R. & Martha SeftonHeidi SpearsJoyce D. SpinnerCharles & Ellen StaffJ. Michael & Mary F. StrohmSusan WarnerCarmen Wilcox & Allegra RosbergMarilyn & David Winchester, M.D.
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After Kimberly Skic adopted her dog, Angel, from C.A.R.E., she wanted to support the shelter in any way she could. So last December, when she noticed the $500 shelter donation as prize for a pet photo contest sponsored by Glenview State Bank on social networking site Facebook, she jumped. “I posted a cute photo of Angel,” Kimberly says. “A few days later, I was overjoyed to be notified that we were in the top five.” Her next step was to enlist C.A.R.E. Marketing Coordinator Megan Lutz, who helped put out the online call for votes.
“When the contest ended a week later, Angel had 219 official votes, winning by 26 votes,” Kimberly says. “It was such a close race that Glenview State Bank decided to make two $500 donations to the animal shelters of the winners. All our hard work paid off. I was very thankful to win the $500 donation for C.A.R.E. It was a perfect touch to the holiday season.”
Facebook Contest Wins $500 For C.A.R.E.
If you’ve visited C.A.R.E. recently and noticed colorful flowers and a general spiffiness to the grounds, it’s all thanks to Volunteer Laura Frisch, her Co-leader Renate Toth and their Camp Fire USA troop from Morton Grove. In May, nine troop members and several parents organized a spring clean-up for the C.A.R.E. garden areas. “We planted marigolds and geraniums to add a little color while the perennials grow in,” Laura says. “The marigolds are pretty hardy, so don’t worry if a dog tramples them.” The younger kids weeded, planted, watered and mulched while the older boys re-set the paving stones near the back run exit and added more river rocks. “Now the dogs can come straight out and pee without getting their paws muddy,” Laura says.
Camp Fire Troop Beautifies C.A.R.E. Grounds And Gardens
Ophelia Soriain memory of Niel PosbeaKarrie Stewartin memory of our sweet Kivy, always in our heartsThomas E. Stockenbergin memory of Debbie Stockenberg YorkPatricia Thrashin memory of Sammy, C.A.R.E. adopted catJoyce Valentinein memory of Dempsy
June Valentinein memory of DempsyHolly Watermanin memory of Pickles, loving feline companion of Laura & Zvonko OlearPauline yearwoodin memory of MaxRam & Sara yogevin memory of DJ, the ‘human’ dogmaTCHINgAbbott Laboratories Employee
Giving Campaignmatching donation for Patrick D. HayesAbbott Laboratories Employee
Giving Campaignmatching donation for Steven R. MurphyAllstate Giving Campaignmatching donation for William LandgrafAllstate Giving Campaignmatching donation for Laura ScrineBP Foundationmatching donation for Mallory K. Neuberg ITW Foundation 3-for-1 Matching
Gifts Programmatching donation for Robert KobetskyHSBC Matching Gift Programmatching donation for E. HennesseyKraft Foods Foundation Matching
IN memorY oF marY aNN rogerSAnonymousJoyce BrukoffMr. & Mrs. Andrew ConstanzoMaureen DonlanDerek & Leslie DorseyRose GallowayLinda GelbPatrick HughesElizabeth KaseMegan LutzBob & Bert NelsonJenny NoojibailJill OverlieWilliam & Susan QuinlanBenjamin RogersTiffany Uchida
IN memorY oF keNNeTH HeNDerSoNSusan BeerhorstJanice KesselLuke & Cathy AllenDepartment Of Neurology
NorthShore University HealthSystemThe Niederman Family
C.a.r.e. WillTake Them BackSometimes pet adoption decisions get compromised by unforeseen events. It could be that the cat’s or dog’s temperament has changed, or personal issues, or a new baby… Whatever the reason, if you are no longer able to care for the dog or cat you adopted from C.A.R.E.—please bring the animal back to C.A.R.E. We will welcome the pet back and will continue to care for it as before. Please call and leave a message at 847 – 705 – 2653; identify yourself as a past adopter so we can help you immediately.
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When Martha Roland walked into the shelter at C.A.R.E. in Evanston a year ago July, Champ, a big, gray cat with golden eyes, immediately caught her attention. “He seemed to pose against the bars of his cage, trying desperately to catch my eye,” says Martha, who didn’t “click” with the first cat the adoption counselor showed her. “Then she brought in Champ. He purred and kneaded the table with his front paws to show he was comfortable. I knew he was the cat for me.” These days, Champ is the proverbial king of his castle. “He follows me around like a dog and greets me at the door when I come home,” Martha adds. “He loves to sit by the balcony door and chatter at birds. He’s always ready to pounce on his toy rat or bounce around after the laser beam. Champ is the greatest pet I could ever hope for. I can’t imagine life without my pal.”
mario
In April Mario (C.A.R.E. name Enzio) and his person, Mary Ann Mayfield, celebrated his one-year adoption-from-C.A.R.E. anniversary. Mario’s arrival at Mary Ann’s home followed the tragic and untimely loss of her cat, Monty, who had been best buddies with the family dog, Phoebe. “I knew Phoebe missed Monty’s company and stimulation, but I didn’t realize how much she had been grieving until she laid eyes on Mario for the first time,” Mary Ann says. “The dog began to practically weep with joy. At first Mario startled, then he approached the dog
and they touched noses through the baby gate. The rest has been history. Mario has brought so much joy to my home, to me and to my dog. I truly feel that somehow Monty handpicked this fellow for us.”
Tonka
“My name is Tonka. I’m an English Bulldog who was adopted about a year ago. I was found by the Evanston police and brought to C.A.R.E., where they named me Beyonce. I was in really bad health when I arrived at the shelter—way underweight, with a wound on the top of my head. I’m happy to report that I’ve made a full recovery. Now I live in a loving home where I can make my new family laugh at all of my sounds. I love to snore and snort as loud as I can. And I adore mini tennis balls, with squeakers of course. When I’m not bullying my two bigger sisters (a Mastiff and a Great Dane), I’m following my mom everywhere to get all the love I can. Who knew life could be so good?!” (Tonka’s parents are Corrie Svendsen and Lyz Glynn.)
kirby
It was another surgery day for Dr. Joan Kraus, a veterinarian at McCormick Animal Hospital in Evanston. Kirby was a stray from C.A.R.E., there to be neutered. The vet-tech working with Dr. Kraus said, “Wait until you see this
dog…,” then walked through the door holding a scruffy Border Terrier mix with the eyes of an angel. When placed on the surgical table, Kirby pushed himself away from the tech’s arms, went over to the doctor, put his front legs around her neck and nuzzled under her chin. “Who could resist?” says Dr. Klaus, who, despite having two cats and two dogs already and not being in the market for a new pet, brought the dog home the next day. Nine months later, she reports that Kirby has “become best buddies with Sydney, the Scottie, and Opal, the Cairn. His only fault: he doesn’t understand the concept of ‘cat’ and can’t understand why they won’t play as the other dogs do. Kirby has grown in size and confidence. I’m glad I gave into his decision to adopt me.”
DunCan
Duncan, an energetic young chocolate brown pit bull mix formerly known as King, found a home in May with C.A.R.E. kennel volunteers Diva and Michael Mihelic. After spending nearly 11 months at the shelter Duncan is very excited to finally be out in the world. His new home includes a Chihuahua, a cat and another pit bull. In addition to ongoing obedience training, Duncan has been learning new skills such as swimming. “Initially Duncan was afraid of water when we took him to the dog beach,” Michael says. “Seeing other dogs playing in the water made him forget his fear and join in the chase games. Duncan is also learning to fetch his water toys and to swim better.” These days Duncan is a calmer, happier dog. “He’s so good-natured we can take him practically anywhere,” Michael adds. “We’re looking forward to having a fun summer together, and beyond.”
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