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Give Voice to Animals on Tour
We are going on a 22 city premiere tour to get the word out about the pet overpopulation epidemic. The money raised through ticket sales and donations will go directly to animal organizations in each city and a portion will go toward helping fund future media projects.
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Archives
New web site - January 2004
February 2004
Important News
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Operation K9 Rescue Center
Phone:
Address: P.O. Box 235207
Encinitas, CA 92023
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Operation K9 Rescue News and Events
Our weekly informal obedience classes started this saturday and we had a
blast! We only got to work three together , Mona, Hannah
and Fiona because the kennel was in lockdown because of kennel cough. We
started off with some very basic information, uses of different type
collars, how to put them on, when to put them on when not to, proper
technique of holding a leash. Then we advanced to walking on lead, how to
give corrections and what the handler should do on a walk. Next step was the
sit command. This was the fun part, we had some comments from the peanut
gallery because it was very evident that Fiona was a ringer and has had
training previously. While the other dogs were working on the basic sit, and
sit stay, Fiona was already doing sit stay with major distraction of handler
circling, and she got an A+. We took a group walk and every one did great. I
can't wait for the next class, we will do a refresher and go onto the next
command. Each of the participants that helped were also assigned homework
with their own dogs each night while they watched TV with their own furkids.
Next weeks class will have a special Valentine's Day contest and prizes!
After the obedience class, everyone had an informal discussion on
issues impacting our breeds, such as the new commercial with the ddb in it
and what the outpour will mean to us as rescuers, also the
Hogwatching-Humane Society Protests AZ AB Event should be interesting to see
what comes from this. We also discussed health issues such as kennel cough. We
also did a Q & A, and Pete brought up a good question about the difference
between the pitbull and the am staff. So we suggested Molosserworld's Bull
and Terrier's Page for information and pictures. As always, there are always going to be errors/inaccuracies in information, or some % within a specified breed that are not the "norm".
The obedience class will be held weekly on saturdays with an informal
discussion afterwords. THe class isto volunteers who want to help
work rescue dogs as well as new adopters who want some support and
assistance with their new addition! So if you are interested in
participating, email us! Don't forget that this is different than the
upcoming formal training program with guest speakers and lectures. (date to
be announced)
Upcoming events:
house Sat. Feb 21
Thehouse will be at san marcos and we will set a table with
information on our breeds. Our goal will be to educate owners and potential
adopters on our breeds (the good, the bad and the ugly) as well as the
needs for rescue. We will be there to answer questions, give brief
presentations and introduce our dogs.
2. ARBA show Sat March 20
We will make a field trip to the ARBA rare breed show to promote rescue and
for our volunteers to learn more about the rare breeds that we rescue//
http://arba.org/ShowInformation/SunRay-Classic-2004.htm
3.house Sat. March 27
Thehouse will be at san marcos and we will set a table with
information on our breeds. Our goal will be to educate owners and potential
adopters on our breeds (the good, the bad and the ugly) as well as the
needs for rescue. We will be there to answer questions, give brief
presentations and introduce our dogs. Volunteers will be needed to help
pass out information, get people to sign in, move dogs around etc.
4. Dogue De Bordeaux Society Show March 27-28
The DDBS is having it's National show March 27-28 in Las Vegas. There will
be a rescue parade. Each dogue in the parade will get a sash and a new
stainless bowl filled with stuff. ALL rescued bordeaux's from any
organization are welcome to this show (as long as they are well behaved, not
dog aggressive). So if you know anyone who has adopted a bordeaux, please
let them know about this. They can register on line at www.ddbs.org for the
rescue parade. For a small $10 fee (that goes to rescue) they can also show
their dog in the spay/neuter class.
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