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09/01/2024

Enjoy your Foranimals Fall Newsletter!
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08/24/2024

Today is Clarity's 11th birthday. Happy Birthday sweetie! What better way to spend your birthday than jaw wars with your sister and then a ride to go do nosework.

08/01/2024

The Dog Days of summer. Nandi and Milo beat the heat. Looks like we need a bigger pool!

07/01/2024

Enjoy your summer newsletter!
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06/19/2024

Keep your pups safe!

It's going to be a hot week!! The pools, sprinklers and A/C will be running full blast. We give the pups plenty of inside breaks to cool down. You can also sign them up for a cool treat like a pupsicle or frozen pup cup to help with the heat. Stay cool 😎☀️

06/17/2024

EXCITING NEWS from Beacon Hill - the Puppy Mill Bill is on the move!

S. 2820, An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops, was released favorably last week from the Massachusetts legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee (ENR)! This marks the first time a version of this bill has been given the green light to advance. This legislation would prohibit the sale of puppies, kittens, and rabbits in new pet shops unless the animals come from shelters or rescue organizations. Thank you to advocates who called, emailed, and met with their legislators in favor of this bill!

We also want to thank bill sponsors State Senator Patrick O'Connor, State Representative Natalie Higgins, Representative Kimberly Ferguson, and ENR Committee Chairs Senator Becca Rausch and Rep. Dan Cahill for their advocacy and helping move this legislation! The bill now moves to Senate Ways and Means. You can help by asking your State Senator to reach out to Senate Ways and Means Chair Michael Rodrigues to ask that he please bring S. 2820 to the Senate floor for debate. See who represents you here: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator

Join the Animal Action Team to stay up to date on this and other important animal issues at mspca.org/jointheteam. Also keep up with the AAT in our facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/share/4kG4HPNoT8wY3xdi/

06/16/2024

Yesterday was quite a day at the Cummington MA Fairgrounds! Our NACSW Elite trial (hosted by Lucky Dogs Events). Was a big success for Nandi and I and our fellow Berkshire Sniffers. Nandi and I took First Place with a perfect score of 100. We found all 19 hides. And we also got Pronounced. That means that both judges felt or teamwork was outstanding in all four of our search areas! Not only that but Adrienne and Diego earned their Elite Championship and Tammy and Cedar earned their Elite 3 title. Thanks to Kim Lewis, our CO Maria, judges and all the volunteers for making this a memorable day for us all. And of course special thanks to Peg Munves our fearless leader.

06/07/2024

It's time for the annual Rhodies and dog photos. Enjoy their smiling faces.

05/30/2024

I've signed up to participate in this year's 30 in 30 on 6/1/2024 in Pittsfield, MA to benefit Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County.

Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County was to provide free one-on-one tutoring to individuals in speaking, reading and writing in English..

I'm writing to ask you to support my participation in this event. Please make a donation to the Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County in my name by visiting my fundraising page at https://www.Pledgereg.com/434177

I hope you'll consider making a donation of any amount to help me reach my fundraising goal! You can learn more about this great event at https://www.literacyberkshires.org/.

Thanks so much for your support!

Leea

Leea Foran's Fundraising Page.

05/21/2024

Yesterday Nandi successfully passed her Bright Spot Therapy Dogs evaluation in Northampton MA. She did great at the facility, navigating wheelchairs, walkers, beds and carts with ease. Even had one woman sing a song just for her, she listened and wagged the whole time. As soon as all the paperwork is complete she and I will be able to do visits.

05/13/2024

So very proud to say that Nandi and I took First Place at the Fishkill, NY Elite trial this past Saturday at Camp Hidden Valley. We also earned our Elite 2 title and had a second place in one of the search areas. She worked very hard in some challenging searches, especially in the morning. Many thanks to TopNotch staff and all the volunteers that made this a special day. (For those of you who may not know, the little tin in the picture holds all the Q-tips that were hidden for the day. The winner gets to keep them :-))

05/01/2024

Happy Spring, enjoy your May Newsletter!

Socializing or Overwhelming?; Pool Safety; Bee, Skunk and Porcupone Encounters--How Best to Help Your Dog or Cat; and more...   May-June 2024 Newsletter Private Training Appointments Available Wednesd

04/30/2024

Spring migration will soon be at it's peak in the northeast. Let's all do what we can to help them.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/LightsOutForBirdsAccompany a tiny songbird as it succumbs to the allure of vibrant city lights, unaware of the perils it enc...

04/24/2024

Nandi and I had another adventure at the Kunkletown, PA Elite trial on April 20th. Only missed one hide 16/17 and got 91 points. Had a third place in one of the searches. Overall finished 9th again. Thanks to all the staff and volunteers for a fun day.

04/01/2024

Nandi and I had a great time on Friday at our Elite trial in Rochester NY. Wonderful location hosted by Julie at Savvy Dogs. We got our Elite 1 title and took 2nd place in one of the search areas. Overall finished 9th. Thanks to all who helped make it a success.

03/01/2024

Enjoy your Spring Newsletter!

Polite Greetings to People; Jumping in Laps; Oh No, Our Guests are Bringing Their Dog! and more...   March 2024 Newsletter Private Training Appointments Available Wednesdays through Fridays weekly. Lo

02/13/2024

Mass Wildlife Biologist Nathan Buckhout will give a presentation on Living with Black Bears in MA on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 6:00PM-7:30PM at the Cummington Community House, 33 Main St, Cummington, MA.

01/04/2024

Sounds like a good gathering.

01/02/2024

Happy New Year Everyone, Enjoy your January Newsletter

Park Etiquette for All, New Year's Resolutions for your Dogs and Cats, APDT Train Your Dog Month, and more...   January 2024 Newsletter Private Training Appointments Available Wednesdays through Frida

12/20/2023

Wishing you all a joyful and healthy holiday and new year!

11/25/2023

Clarity wanted to remind everyone that shotgun deer hunting season begins on Monday 11/27 through 12/9. Dress to be seen on your walks!

11/01/2023

Enjoy your November-December Newsletter

Winter Leash Training Ideas, Mouthy Dog Myth, Is It Time to Train? and more...   November-December 2023 Newsletter Private Training Appointments Available Wednesdays through Fridays weekly. CONGRATULA

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!

Keeping Your Pets Safe on this Spooky Holiday

This Halloween pet owners should ensure that their four-legged family members are kept inside, safe and happy. The following are several safety tips that the veterinary team at Angell Animal Medical Center encourage all pet owners to follow during the Halloween season:

People in costume can be frightening for pets. Angell recommends costumes be laid out well in advance so that dogs and cats have an opportunity to smell and otherwise familiarize themselves with the garments. Allow pets access to their favorite indoor hiding areas should a family member—so recognizable out of costume—appear foreign and frightening to pets once dressed in their Halloween garb.

It’s very easy for your cat or dog to run out the door when you open it to greet trick-or-treaters. Because doors are constantly opening and closing during prime trick-or-treating hours it’s important to ensure pets cannot escape. Angell recommends using baby gates or, even better, sequestering pets in a safe and comfortable area of the home from which they cannot escape. The activity and excitement of Halloween can be stressful and confusing for animals, which may cause loose pets to run away. Keep dogs on a leash when bringing them outside.

Be careful when selecting pet costumes. If pet owners want to dress their animals for the holiday, Angell urges caution; costumes should never constrict breathing or vision. Moreover, be sure costumes will not inhibit pets’ range of motion or become tangled in furniture or other objects.

Do not neglect farm animals who may live outside. If you have rabbits in an outside hutch or have chickens, geese, or any farm animals, leave an outdoor light on illuminating their area. Check on them throughout the Halloween night.

Keep in mind that neighborhoods celebrate Halloween at different times, so you may want to find out the Halloween trick-or-treat date for your neighborhood.

Refrain from giving pets candy treats. Chocolate and other sweets can be harmful to a pet’s sensitive stomach. Specially-made nutritious pet treats are better to give to your cat or dog. If pets do consume candy, or exhibit other signs of illness, the medical center advises pet owners to immediately call their veterinarian or Angell Animal Medical Center.

In case of an emergency, Angell Animal Medical Center’s Emergency/Critical Care service can be reached 24 hours a day at 617-522-7282 or pet owners can find more information about staff and services at www.mspca.org/emergency.

10/24/2023

Nandi and I had a great time at our first NACSW Elite trial on Sunday 10/22 in Penn Yan, NY. Here she is in our motel getting ready for the morning. Many thanks to Julie at Savvy Dog Sports for hosting a great trial in a beautiful location and to Lori our CO, our judges and all the volunteers. How did we do you ask? 5th place overall and 3rd place in the "Crazy Containers" search. Not a bad start to Elite!

09/15/2023

Massachusetts Animal Legislation Updates:

Much Needed Funds to Help Animals Included in Final State Budget
$100,000 was allocated for the Mass. Animal Fund in the state budget. Most shelters have seen increased numbers post-pandemic due to a variety of factors. This money is as needed as it has ever been to help animals who live with families who cannot afford critical health services for their animals and to animals who are in shelters across the state. Thank you to Rep. Philips, and Senators Velis and Tarr for sponsoring.

Ballot Question Takes Effect
Seven years ago, 78% of Massachusetts voters decided that mother pigs, egg-laying hens, and veal calves should have enough space to stand up, turn around and spread their limbs. The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the measure, and now mother pigs raised, and pork sold, in Massachusetts, must comply. This means that gestation crates cannot be used in Mass. and pork sold cannot come from the offspring of mother pigs kept in these crates which prohibit basic movements.

Greyhound Racing Simulcasting Finally Ends
On August 1, gambling in Massachusetts on greyhound racing finally ended. While greyhound racing was banned by the ballot in 2008, gambling on racing occurring elsewhere had still been allowed to occur. With the persistence of our friends at GREY2K USA and Senators Jehlen and Creem, this has ended.

09/14/2023

09/04/2023

For those of you who use Seresto collars on your dogs and cats:

Data from an EPA review showed that the collars continue to meet standards under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act.

09/01/2023

Enjoy your September/October Foranimals Newsletter

There's Always Time to Train!, Good Human Body Language Puts Dogs at Ease, Halloween Reminders and more... September-October 2023 Newsletter Private Training Appointments are available Wednesdays thro

08/24/2023

Today is Clarity's 10th Birthday!! Happy Birthday to our beloved girl.

08/18/2023

Yet another pet toxin to be aware of...

Products like Rogaine, which contain the medication minoxidil, can be very dangerous to animals