Links
Dog Parks

Citizens for Off-Leash Areas (COLA)
www.coladog.org

Serve Our Dog Areas
www.soda.org
Pet Advocates &
Organizations

Pet Rescue Groups of Oregon and Washington
www.nwdogrescue.com

The Humane Society for Seattle/King County
www.seattlehumane.org

Seattle Pet License Information
www.cityofseattle.gov/animalshelter/licenses.htm

King County Animal Care and Control
www.kingcounty.gov/safety/animalservices

Seattle Animal Shelter
www.seattle.gov/animalshelter

PAWS People Helping Animals
www.paws.org

Homeward Pet Adoption Center
No-Kill, Non-Profit Animal Shelter
www.hootervillesafehaus.org

Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue
www.spdrdogs.org

Meow Cat Rescue
www.meowcatrescue.org

Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project
www.feralcatproject.org

The Dog Adoption Network
www.dog-adoption.net

R.E.D. "Rescue Every Dog" Seattle Chapter
www.rescueeverydog.org

Cascade Bulldog Rescue/Rehome Inc.
www.cascadebulldogrescue.org

French Bulldog Rescue Network
www.frenchbulldogrescue.org
206.920.3800
Healthy Tip #1
Try giving your dog baby carrots, or apple slices as a treat
instead of biscuits. They're sweet, delicious, virtually fat free, full
of natural vitamins & nutrients, and your "furry kids" will love them.
Healthy Tip #2
Make sure you give your pet plenty of fresh water each day. Be
sure to thoroughly wash out the bowl as well. This is important to
protect bacteria from growing.
Healthy Tip #3
Treat your pet to the latest trend in professional care --
therapeutic massage. It relieves stress, increases blood
circulation, and reduces arthritis pain.
Healthy Tip #4
Include cleaning your dog's ears as part of their regular
grooming routine. A simple ear cleaning solution can be made
with one part white vinegar to one part water. Dip a cotton ball in
the mixture, and wipe your dog's ears. Use a separate cotton ball
for each ear to avoid cross contamination should they have an
ear infection.
Healthy Tip #5
Clip your dog's nails on a regular basis. Overly long nails spread
the paws which is painful, and in extreme cases, crippling.
Neglected nails can snag fabrics, rugs, human skin, and cause
injury. Nails are short enough when your pet can stand squarely
on their pads with the nails bearing none of their weight.
Healthy Tip #6
Brushing  your dog's teeth promotes healthy teeth and gums.
You can make a natural toothpaste with baking soda and water.
Wrap your finger in some gauze, dip it into the baking soda
paste, and gently rub your dog's teeth. If your dog has a lot of
tarter and plaque build-up, consider getting their teeth
professionally cleaned before embarking on your own daily tooth
cleaning routine.
Healthy Tip #7
When bathing your dog, choose a high-quality, natural, dog
shampoo. Don't use your own shampoo on your dog because
the pH of their skin is very different, and your shampoo could dry
their skin. Most dogs should be bathed only when necessary.
Because your dog's pH is different from yours, they do not need
to be bathed daily.
Healthy Tip #8
Coat and skin care start from the inside with a complete,
balanced, and high quality diet. A dull, dry, or itchy coat is often
indicative of a poor diet, and can be easily rectified. These days,
there are many options for people who are looking to feed their
dog the best food possible. Consider switching to an organic, or
dehydrated raw food if you think your dog might need a better
diet. Many dogs benefit from adding fish oil to their diet as well.
Pet Friendly Referral Network
Real Estate
Michael "Scooter" Lowrimore
The Landmark Group
206-730-5002
www.ScooterandKen.com