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Injured Puppy Receives Orthopedic Surgery Summer 2010 Volume 66 Number 3 The newsletter of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington Pawpourri inside this issue … Healthy Pet Success ................ 1 Volunteer of the Year .............2 Become a Foster Parent .........2 Cafe Press .................................2 Donors ...................................... 3 Walk for the Animals .............. 3 Rabies Clinics & Events ......... 8 The adorable pug mix puppy carried into the shelter on a Sunday morn- ing didn’t show how much pain she was in. Her owner brought her to the League saying that a metal chair fell on the puppy that morning. The owner had tried to fix her leg by snapping the bone back in place. He then took the dog to two animal hospitals, but both had told him that x-rays and surgery would cost at least $700. He said he could not pay for that. He had owned the puppy for two months and had never taken her to a vet. He had been leaving her tied up outside during the day and said that was how the chair fell on her. The owner decided to sur- render her to the League. We immediately took the pug mix (later named Caper) to Caring Hands Animal Hospital where doctors x-rayed her leg, put a splint on, and gave her pain medication. Doctors found two broken bones in her leg and recommended a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon. Years ago this diagnosis would have been devastat- ing because the League did not have the funds for very expensive medical treatment for our animals. But since 2003 when Julie Gould and Percy Ivy started the Woody and Mickey Healthy Pet Fund, we have been able to treat many animals with serious medical problems. Later that week we took Caper to a specialist who determined that it was necessary to surgically stabilize her leg using a bone plate. She would need a splint change a few weeks after surgery and x-rays after a month. Once the leg was fully healed, the bone plate would stay in unless it is caused problems, but generally does not need to come out. The cost of the surgery was $2,600. A volunteer foster parent picked up Caper after her surgery and brought her to her home where she could rest and recuperate. After a month of re- stricted activity, the foster parent took Caper back to the specialist for her recheck exam. The vet noted that she had recovered well from her surgery. She was bearing normal weight on the operated leg. Limb alignment was good with no indication of current or developing deformity. New x-rays showed fully healed fractures. The vet recommended that the foster parent gradually reintroduce normal activi- ties and monitor over the intermediate term for signs of a possible (though not likely) growth deformity. After two months in foster care, Caper returned to the League for adop- tion. She went to the Washington Met- ropolitan Spay/Neuter Center for spay and went to her new adoptive home the next day. Since the adoption Caper’s family has brought her to obedience classes at the League. She is now a healthy dog with a loving family. For more information on how you can help other animals receive the treatment they need, go to our Web site at www. awla.org/healthy-pet-fund or donate using the business reply envelope included in this newsletter. Caper (with a cast on her leg) recovering from surgery in her foster home
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Injured Puppy Receives Orthopedic Surgery
Summer 2010Volume 66 Number 3
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The adorable pug mix puppy carried into the shelter on a Sunday morn-ing didn’t show how much pain she was in. Her owner brought her to the League saying that a metal chair fell on the puppy that morning. The owner had tried to fix her leg by snapping the bone back in place. He then took the dog to two animal hospitals, but both had told him that x-rays and surgery would cost at least $700. He said he could not pay for that. He had owned the puppy for two months and had never taken her to a vet. He had been leaving her tied up outside during the day and said that was how the chair fell on her. The owner decided to sur-render her to the League. We immediately took the pug mix (later named Caper) to Caring Hands Animal Hospital where doctors x-rayed her leg, put a splint on, and gave her pain medication. Doctors found two broken bones in her leg and recommended a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon. Years ago this diagnosis would have been devastat-ing because the League did not have the funds for very expensive medical treatment for our animals. But since 2003 when Julie Gould and Percy Ivy started the Woody and Mickey Healthy
Pet Fund, we have been able to treat many animals with serious medical problems. Later that week we took Caper to a specialist who determined that it was necessary to surgically stabilize her leg using a bone plate. She would need a splint change a few weeks after surgery and x-rays after a month. Once the leg was fully healed, the bone plate would stay in unless it is caused problems, but generally does not need to come out. The cost of the surgery was $2,600. A volunteer foster parent picked up Caper after her surgery and brought her to her home where she could rest and recuperate. After a month of re-stricted activity, the foster parent took Caper back to the specialist for her recheck exam. The vet noted that she had recovered well from her surgery. She was bearing normal weight on the operated leg. Limb alignment was good with no indication of current or developing deformity. New x-rays showed fully healed fractures. The vet recommended that the foster parent gradually reintroduce normal activi-ties and monitor over the intermediate term for signs of a possible (though not likely) growth deformity. After two months in foster care, Caper returned to the League for adop-tion. She went to the Washington Met-ropolitan Spay/Neuter Center for spay and went to her new adoptive home the next day. Since the adoption Caper’s family has brought her to obedience classes at the League. She is now a healthy dog with a loving family. For more information on how you can help other animals receive the treatment they need, go to our Web site at www.awla.org/healthy-pet-fund or donate using the business reply envelope included in this newsletter.
Caper (with a cast on her leg) recovering from surgery in her foster home
Emergencies in ArlingtonWe respond to animal emergencies 24 hours a day.
AdoptionsWe always have animals who need good homes. If you live in Virginia, DC, or Maryland call us about adopting a companion.
Animal Control & Cruelty InvestigationAnimal control officers pick up stray dogs and respond to citizen complaints about animals in Arlington.
Community ServicesThe League sponsors community ser-vices that help people and animals. Visit our Web site at www.awla.org or call (703) 931-9241 x 200 for information.
Lost & FoundCall (703) 931-9241 x 200 or visit our Web site at www.awla.org to report all lost and found animals. We can help find animals’ owners and return lost pets home again.
Wildlife Rescue & ProblemsWe’ll help get injured or abandoned wild-life to a licensed rehabilitator whenever possible. We’ll also help you discourage wildlife from moving into your home.
Rabies ControlSee the calendar on the back cover for clinic dates and times.
Speakers & Humane EducationIf your neighborhood is having animal problems or problems with irresponsible animal owners, you might want a League representative to address your civic as-sociation. We also present educational programs on many topics to schools and clubs. Visit our website at www.awla.org or call (703) 931-9241 x 213 for information.
Pawpourri, the newsletter of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr., Arlington, VA 22206, http://www.awla.org, is published quar-terly and mailed to League supporters. If you receive multiple copies, please notify us and pass them along to friends.
A COPY OF THE LATEST FINANCIAL REPORT AND REGISTRATION FILED BY THE ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ARLINGTON MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING the State Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Ag-riculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23209. REG-ISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY EN-DORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR REC-OMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
League Services
Ann Hinote’s dedication has ben-efited the League for 10 years. She works nearly every Saturday in one of the dirtiest volunteer jobs available: cleaning dog kennels. She is quiet and unassuming, working diligently, proficiently, and without complaint. Her help on Saturdays, the busiest day of the week, is crucial to the kennels opening on time. She will also come in on her days off to bathe animals, assist as a dog walker or cat socializer, or lend a hand with League office work. Ann has also utilized her patience and experience by training new volunteers. In late 2008, she added foster parent to her list of volunteering jobs. While Ann
never requested to foster, when asked to take a female dog and her five puppies into her home, Ann readily agreed. She took the time to learn how to take care for the brood and did so for six weeks, after which all six were adopted. Ann has continued to foster and has become an extraordinary asset to the program. Ann epitomizes the truly “behind the scenes” volunteer whose contribution is as crucial as it is unheralded.
Have you ever wanted a t-shirt or hat with the AWLA logo on it? Wanted a mug or water bottle that supports a great cause? Well look no further! The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is now selling items with our logo on the Web site Café Press. Just visit our store at http://www.cafepress.
com/awla to check out the different items available. Café Press allows people to sell customized products at no cost to the user. This allows us to offer a wide variety of products. We earn money when each product is sold. Visit our store to see the many items that are currently avail-able. Check out our Web site for a link to our store. For more information email us at [email protected] or call the Development Office at (703) 931-9241 x 220.
2009 Volunteer of the Year: Ann Hinote
Café PressOne of the many items now available at our store, http://www.cafepress.com/awla!
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Are you a nurturer? Could you make room in your home for an animal in need? Fostering animals could be your most fulfilling activity of the season. We have a great need for volunteers who can be trained to care for both cats and dogs that need some extra TLC before they are ready for adoption. If you can open your home to animals in need, please contact our Foster Coordinator, Lindsey Moon at [email protected] or call 703-931-9241 x245.
Become a Foster Parent
Thank you to the League supporters who donated $250 or more between January and March 2010.
If your name is not included on the above list and it should be, please contact the Development Office at (703) 931-9241 x 216 or e-mail [email protected].
Thanks To Our DonorsAlways There Pet CareAnonymousApplied Engineering Management CorporationArlington Animal HospitalArlington JayceesMr. and Mrs. David T. Armitage, Jr.At Home Cat CareBAE SystemsBallston Animal HospitalMr. and Mrs. Aaron BarrMr. David Parrish and Ms. Kristen L. BergThomas BergMs. Catherine BiersackPeter and Shirley BookmanMs. Jeanne M. Broyhill and Mr. Joe VentroneMr. Stephen R. BruceMs. Gita B. Budd and Mr. J. Mark BuddBeth and Kevin BurrousCairn Rescue LeagueCaring Hands Animal HospitalCircle Solutions, Inc.Ms. Erin CloughertyJohn Harris ConwayMs. Kathleen DaleyMr. Daniel D. DavisMichael DavisRich and Terry DavisMr. and Mrs. Richard A. DeanMr. and Mrs. Amit DesaiMrs. Frances DiBari
E*TradeECG Management Consultants, IncMs. Jenny EllicksonEstate of Marjory Herff KlausnerMs. Sarah L. FarmerDouglas and Polly FaulknerHarvey FlaisherMs. M. Theresa FlynnFur-Get Me Not Pet CareCapt. and Mrs. Jerry GiovanielloMs. Lorelei HaigMr. James HaightMr. and Mrs. Andrew HarigMr. Ken HartMs. Rebecca HayesHealth Savings Political CommitteeJ. Michael and Marilyn HickeyMichael and Gayla HornMr. Jeffery HuangMr. Bruce HunterJane, Todd and Madison IhrigJanet IrwinMs. Linda A. JasperMr. Claude R. JobberMr. Philip M. JohnMs. Lauren KalosMr. James KellerThe Bragan-Kellogg Family FundMary Ann Klimas and Paul WinslowBarbara and John LangfordMs. Katherine LavelleTricia LeskiwMr. Charles Lovett
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Mr. Charles J. MagyarMs. Andrice J. MichaelsCarol E. MoylanMarilyn L. MuenchPatti and Tom MugaveroCarol Anne NargiDan and Alice NicolsonMartha Powers and Larry GombergMrs. Ellen H. Rainey and Mr. Terry RaineyRegional Veterinary Referral CenterMs. Bettie RiccaAnne and Dick RiddellMs. Kara RourkeMs. Karen A. SchroederMs. Ronny ShaferMr. Joel D. ShapiroMs. Minnie E. SimmonsSit-A-PetBob TetroMs. Linda Thompson and Mr. George ThompsonTime for a WalkRichard and Tobie TishmanMr. Mark TreadawayRyan and Melissa TurpenoffMs. Lynda S. Vickers-SmithMs. Caroline Y. WalterMs. Susan E. WaxmonskyWhole Foods MarketMs. Cheryl WillifordMrs. Evelyn H. WinkelsWoofs! Dog Training CenterMr. Jeff Yearout
15th Annual Walk for the Animals
Animal lovers throughout the region came together on Saturday morning, May 8 for great weather and a fantastic 15th Annual Walk for the Animals. This event drew 500 people who walked, volunteered, sponsored, and collectively raised $100,000 for the Animal Welfare League of Arling-ton. This money will help the League
feed, shelter, and care for 3,000 homeless animals and wildlife and continue to provide low-cost and free spay/neuter programs and community outreach and educa-tion. The Walk kicked off at 9:00am at Bluemont Park, where walkers enjoyed coffee and food provided by Java Shack, Great Harvest Bread, and Whole Foods. Of course, it wouldn’t be fair for only two-legged participants to get a treat, so dogs enjoyed bobbing
for biscuits and treats at the sponsors’ booths. Exercise, doggie friends, and treats made for a lot of happy dogs! Enthusiastic participants included dogs of all sizes and breeds, with the smallest being carried along the trail by backpack. Even a few dogs that are up for adoption at the League joined
in on the three-mile and one-mile trails. Volunteers provided water and assistance along the trail, and three animated police officers helped direct walkers across Wilson Boulevard. After walking, participants enjoyed music provided by Washington Talent and demonstrations by WOOFS! Dog Training Center and the search and rescue dogs of Fairfax. The dogs were incredible, showing off their agility by running challenging obstacle courses and looking for lost people! The League would like to extend a very big thank you to all the walkers, volunteers, donors and sponsors who participated in this year’s Walk. We are especially grateful to Pro Feed, Inc, this year’s Leader of the Pack spon-sor. Your support enables us to help thousands of dogs, cats and small com-panion animals every year.
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Top Prize Winners
Grand Prize VIP Raffle:Kara Beigay
Top Pledge Winners:Winner: Jonathan DiscountWinner: Kathryn CordeiroWinner: Lisa Harig
Top Adult Team: Time for a Walk
Top Junior Pledge Winner:Isabelle Schniederman
Top Junior/Kids Team: Belles Animals
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Leader of the PackPro Feed Inc.
Top CatTime for a Walk
Soaring EagleThe Hope Center for Advanced Veterinary Medicine
Regional Veterinary Referral CenterE*tradeWOOFS! Dog Training CenterBallston Animal HospitalDogma BakeryBing Maps
Bunny BoostersArlington Animal HospitalAlways There Pet CareAt Home Cat CareSit-A-Pet, IncThrive Pilates and Yoga StudioPassionately Pets
Trail MarkersDogtopiaFur-Get Me NotRosman/AltmanStephen C. Barto, Wells Fargo AdvisorsPawPrints PhotographyNorthside Veterinary ClinicAdvanced Health CenterJoanne Del Toro
Premium SponsorsBallston Animal HospitalCaring Hands Animal HospitalFur-Get Me NotThrive Pilates and Yoga
Refreshment SponsorsGreat Harvest Bread CompanyThe Java ShackWhole Foods
Prize SponsorsAlways There Pet CareAustin GrillNigel BarkerBone Voyage, Inc.Bowl AmericaCakeloveDogfish Head AlehouseDogtopia of Tysons and AlexandriaDomino’s PizzaFive Guys IncorporatedFoxfire GrillFur-Get Me NotGlory Days GrillGreat American RestaurantsHard Times CafeJonny RocketsKinder Haus ToysLa MuseLebanese TavernaLiberty Mountain ResortLuray CavernsMonticelloNOVADog MagazinePapa John’s PizzaPhoto Journeys AbroadRuth’s Chris Steak HouseSignature TheatreStudio Salon and SpaThe American Century TheaterThe Bungalow
With a Special Thanks to:Arlington County Parks and RecreationBanana BannerFairfax Search and RescueFreeman DecoratingDr. Goldfarb of Fairfax Animal HospitalWOOFS! Dog Training Center
Walk for the Animals Sponsors
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Walk for the Animals Sponsors
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Walk for the Animals Sponsors
Nobody Knows Dogs Better!
Daycare, Boarding, Obedience Classes, Board and Train, Puppy
Specialists, Indoor Agility and Rally Classes
Ballston Campus Shirlington Campus 4241-A N Pershing 4160 S Four Mile Run Dr Arlington, VA 22203 Arlington, VA 22206 703-536-7877 703-379-9022
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Photos by Barry Altman.
Walk for the Animals Sponsors
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington2650 S. Arlington Mill DriveArlington, VA 22206
(703) 931-9241e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awla.org
Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage
PAIDArlington, VA
Permit No. 1109
Visiting:Noon – 7:00 p.m. MondayClosed TuesdayNoon – 7:00 p.m. Wed. - Fri.Noon – 4:00 p.m. Sat. - Sun.Receiving Incoming Animals:8:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. dailyEmergencies: 24 hours a day
Rabies Clinics
League Hours
Please bring dogs on leashes and cats and ferrets in carriers. Rabies Shot: $10
Aug 26 • Sept 23 • Oct 28 • Dec 2 (1st Thurs)6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Please bring proof of a prior rabies shot (a rabies certificate, not a tag) to get a three-year rabies shot.
Without it, your pet will receive a one-year shot.
Editor & DesignerSusan Sherman & Jen McFarland
ContributorsLisa Kirschner,
Jennifer Newman
Board OfficersJoanne DelToro, President
Mark Treadaway, Vice PresidentPat Romano, Secretary
Carol Moylan, Treasurer
Board MembersKaren Albert, Jennifer Barnes.
Kerry Desai, Todd W. Ihrig, Patti Mugavero, Pat Ragan,
Ellen Hotchkiss Rainey, David Rose,
Ryan Turpenoff
Pawpourri
Upcoming EventsThe Cause for Paws Saturday, July 24, 2010, 12 - 4pmThe Bungalow in ShirlingtonEat, drink and meet dogs for adoption!
Catsino Night Save the Date for our Fall EventSaturday, November 13, 2010Washington Reagan National Airport
