Great Dane Rescue of Northern California
We are committed to finding healthy happy homes for adult Great Danes.
ANNOUCEMENTS
Thank you to all the wonderful families who have adopted our Great Danes over the years. We could not function without all of the support and help from our special volunteers. Special gratitude goes to our web mistress/official photographer and all around indispensible person Tracy Atkinson!
Dane Walk 2009
August 2, 2009 Sunday
12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Pena Adobe Park, Vacaville
Please join us for our annual Dane Walk fundraiser. If you have never been to this event it is a chance to see lots of other rescued Great Danes as well as Dane friends and talk "dog". compare notes, and brag about your Dane. This park has lots of shade and grass areas, free parking, a pond and lots of room for your dog ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES to have fun. Bring a blanket and sit on the lawn or lawn chairs and hang out.
Brown bag lunch or bring a dish to share at our potluck, your choice.
We will provide water for dogs, drinks, chips and dessert for humans.
Every year we hold a raffle with lots of dog-related items, some Dane-specific items and some people-friendly items. This year so far we have two soft-sided Dane size crates, original Dane artwork by the wonderfully talented Betty Thomas, as well as other Dane prints, framed. Dog paraphanalia and more.
All Rescue Danes will be introduced along with their owners who will be able to talk a bit about their experience with their Rescue dog.
You must fill out the release below and either send it via mail to Colleen or bring it with you the day of the event and turn it in at the check-in desk. All attendees MUST fill out and sign this form or we will lose our right to hold this event in the future.
IF YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND THIS FUNCTION, PLEASE EMAIL COLLEEN AT
cleahy55@yahoo.com
and let her know how many people and dogs will attend. This is the only way we can plan to have enough food and doggie goodie bags.
Great Dane Rescue of Northern California is, like others, suffering financially. We fear we may be out of business by the end of the year if we do not make this fundraiser a success. Any donations you can squeeze from your friends or co-workers to bring to this event will help to ensure our continuation would be appreciated. If you give us the name and address of anyone who donates, we will send them a tax form for next year's filing...
The city of Vacaville requires ALL attendees to fill out the waiver below (i.e. husband AND wife must sign, friends too.). If you plan on attending this event you MUST return the bottom of this flyer prior to the day of the Dane Walk or bring it with you the day of.
On most printers print page 2 of this webpage.
Rescue Dane Owner's Name: ______________________
Name(s) and ages of Rescue Danes: ______________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Other People attending: ______________________________________________
Number of non-Rescue dogs attending: ______________
The undersigned hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Vacaville and Great Dane Rescue of Northern California, Inc., its' officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all liability, loss, damage, expenses, costs (including without limitation cost and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection with the applicants use and/or occupancy of the above mentioned facility.
Signature(s): __________________________________________ Date: ____________
In Loving Memory of Heineken
We couldn't help all these wonderful dogs with out your support.
Thank you for your support!
100% of all donations go directly to the care and board of the rescue Danes,
and are tax deductible
Find a good Veterinarian that you can work with and review the information contained below. Your veterinarian can be your dog’s and your, best friend.
1. Foods and Supplements
Do not feed any dog foods that say Hi-Pro, Max, Super etc… Danes and especially Danes under the age of two years, should never have more then 24% protein and 10-13% fat content. Never feed any food that has Ethoxyquin or BHA/BHT.
Do not feed Great Danes puppy food. The high protein content can cause Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD), Panosteitis, Wobblers Syndrome or OCD.
Great Danes should be fed on an elevated feeder table/chair, approximately 14 to 16 inches off the ground. Bring height up gradually for a puppy. This is easier on the Danes shoulders and helps to prevent gulping of air when eating.
Limit your dogs exercise at least one hour prior to feeding and two hours after feeding. Feed twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. Always have fresh water available.
If your Dane has gas after eating, check for bloat ( see below). If he/she has consistent gas, change the food you are feeding, discontinue feeding meat, change to milder lamb and rice formula or feed smaller meals more often. If it does not go away, consult your veterinarian.
Give vitamin C (sodium ascorbate) with your dogs meals. 500mg per meal. Start at 250 mg for a puppy. Also a good vitamin/mineral tablet is fine, as are Omega 3 tablets and Omega 6 oil.
Do not give Calcium supplements. Danes grow very fast and supplements to speed up this process can cause serious bone problems.
2. Recommended Dog Foods
Dry Foods
Nutro Natural Choice Lam and Rice
Wysong
Innova
Solid Gold Hundchen Flocken
California Natural
Eagle Pack
Canned Foods
Feed the same brand canned food as you do dry. Do not give more than 1/3 of a 12 oz can a day. You can also add boiled chicken or chopped raw beef/lean hamburger to dry food, as a more natural alternative to canned food. Give at least one meal a day soaked in warm water. You can also mix a small amount of yogurt or cottage cheese. Depending on your dog’s eating habit, many people free feed dry kibble in the morning, and a “wet” meal in the evening. Remember, dogs and cats need more food in the winter then they do in the summer. Start out with 3 cups in the morning and 3 cups at night. Cut back if the dog appears to gain too much weight, or increase if needed. You should be able to see the outline of the last rib on your dog’s ribcage. If you can’t he/she is too fat! Each dog is different and some adjustment in the amounts you feed will be necessary.
Treats
A few dog biscuits are usually much appreciated each day. Small beef-basted rawhide sticks that are ground up and formed are all right occasionally. Do not give rawhide bones. They are too hard to digest.
3. Bloat and Torsion
Bloat occurs in Great Danes when the Pylorc Valve at the end of the stomach closes and traps food, water, and air in the stomach. Gas forms and as it expands the stomach begins to press against organs and the heart, causing discomfort. At this point the dog will start to pace up and down, or move typically around in circles, or may stand like a hobby horse with legs spread out. As the pain increases the back (over the loin) arches and the head goes down. The dog will start to salivate. Soon dry retching occurs or small amounts of fluid, food or foam are vomited. The dog’s eyes look distraught and fearful.
Put your hands at the back of the ribcage and press into the soft part of the stomach. It will feel as if there is a hard basketball inside, or early on it will feel much harder then normal. At this point you have a window of 20 to30 minutes to get the dog into the vets office before serious shock set in. If this occurs at night or on a week-end, call your nearest Emergency Clinic.
The Dog 10 Commandments
by Stan Rawlinson
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be
painful for me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial to my well-being
4. Don’t be angry with me for long, & don’t lock me up as punishment. You have
your work, entertainment, & friends. I have only YOU!
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand
your voice.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I’ll never forget.
7. Please don't hit me. I can’t hit back, but I bite & scratch and I really
don’t want to do that.
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself
if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right foods or I’ve
been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.
9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. NEVER say, “I can’t bear to watch, or let
it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if YOU are there.
Remember, I LOVE YOU!!!!!
Author Stan Rawlinson MTCBPT.MPAACT
Doglistener
Behaviourist and Obedience Trainer
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