In a profession that is generally held in high regard by the public, how do you choose just one member as the best? According to the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), the solution is to look for leadership skills within the profession but also out in society as well. Using these guidelines, CVMA has chosen the “Veterinarian of the Year” and will grant the award to Dr. Donna Cobelli during the 127th Annual CVMA Meeting and Convention on February 2nd, 2011.
Dr. Cobelli is the owner of Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital; an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited veterinary practice in Ridgefield. By following the motto “We Speak Their Language”, Dr. Cobelli has crafted a state of the art veterinary hospital focused on compassion and individualized attention to each and every patient and client. As an example, it was through her vision that families of hospitalized pets can enjoy extended visits with their four-legged family members.
Beyond her practice, Dr. Cobelli also serves as the team leader for the Connecticut State Animal Response Team (CTSART) in the northwest corner of the state. “People often forget that veterinarians are a vital part of disaster and emergency response,” says Simon Flynn, Executive Director of the CVMA, “Dr. Cobelli’s willingness to take on this role and provide leadership during crisis situations is a big part of why she is being named as Veterinarian of the Year.”
Prior to Dr. Cobelli’s award, the CVMA will also award the Veterinary Health Care Team Member of the Year, Connecticut Pet of the Year and Distinguished Service Awards. Held amidst the beauty of the Mystic Aquarium, the awards and banquet will begin at 7 pm on Wednesday, February 2nd. This event is a special part of the 127th annual CVMA continuing education meeting and veterinarians from across the state will be in attendance.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
DEDICATED DACHSHUND TO RECEIVE POSTHUMOUS AWARD!
Receiving an award after you’ve died is usually reserved for war heroes and generous millionaires. But, all of that may change once people hear about Bentley, the dachshund who is being honored six months after his death. The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) will pay tribute to Bentley during the 127th Annual CVMA Meeting on February 3rd, 2011 by bestowing him with the coveted Connecticut Pet of the Year Award.
Although many pets are revered for their unconditional love or loyalty to mankind, Bentley went above and beyond, almost from the time he was born. Owned by Letty Lee and Dr. Sig Stein of New London, Bentley’s affection for all people was readily apparent by the time he was just three years old and was awarded the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Award.
From there, his giving nature continued to grow as he also gained certification from the re-owned Delta Society and spent the majority of his life reaching out to patients at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London as a Pet Therapy member. Through his home visits from the Hospice of Southeast Connecticut, Bentley touched many lives and often helped individuals forget their pain for a few moments.
Bentley is fondly remembered by many children of the area as well. His work as a Reading and Education Assistance dog provided the needed spark, encouraging young minds to learn.
His posthumous Pet of the Year Award will be presented to his owner, Mrs. Stein and her canine companion, Ziggy, during the CVMA Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Feb 2nd at 7 pm. Set among the tranquil surroundings of the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT, the scene will be reminiscent of the peace Bentley brought to so many.
Although many pets are revered for their unconditional love or loyalty to mankind, Bentley went above and beyond, almost from the time he was born. Owned by Letty Lee and Dr. Sig Stein of New London, Bentley’s affection for all people was readily apparent by the time he was just three years old and was awarded the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Award.
From there, his giving nature continued to grow as he also gained certification from the re-owned Delta Society and spent the majority of his life reaching out to patients at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London as a Pet Therapy member. Through his home visits from the Hospice of Southeast Connecticut, Bentley touched many lives and often helped individuals forget their pain for a few moments.
Bentley is fondly remembered by many children of the area as well. His work as a Reading and Education Assistance dog provided the needed spark, encouraging young minds to learn.
His posthumous Pet of the Year Award will be presented to his owner, Mrs. Stein and her canine companion, Ziggy, during the CVMA Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Feb 2nd at 7 pm. Set among the tranquil surroundings of the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT, the scene will be reminiscent of the peace Bentley brought to so many.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Earn a 'Good Dog' Reward
Good Dog Rewards, a new program offered by Amity Animal Rescue Fund, Inc. hopes to promote dog training classes for rescued canines. The program is open to all residents of Bethany, Orange and Woodbridge who have adopted a companion canine and graduate from an upcoming dog obedience class between April 1 to September 30. Those qualifying will receive a $50 Good Dog Reward from AARF.
AARF’s belief is that a Good Dog with manners makes a good companion. Many dogs are surrendered to shelters because of issues like jumping, barking or poor housetraining. Basic obedience classes educate owners on how to prevent these common problems. Trained canines make better family pets. If the dog is ever surrendered to a shelter, it is often the most adoptable. Classes, whether puppy kindergarten, therapy dog certification or the fast growing sport of agility, strengthen the bond between dog and their human companion.
Informational flyers can be found in the Town Clerks office at all three Town Halls. Applications can be obtained by emailing amityarf@yahoo.com or calling 203-389-1996. The number of applications is limited so please apply early.
AARF’s belief is that a Good Dog with manners makes a good companion. Many dogs are surrendered to shelters because of issues like jumping, barking or poor housetraining. Basic obedience classes educate owners on how to prevent these common problems. Trained canines make better family pets. If the dog is ever surrendered to a shelter, it is often the most adoptable. Classes, whether puppy kindergarten, therapy dog certification or the fast growing sport of agility, strengthen the bond between dog and their human companion.
Informational flyers can be found in the Town Clerks office at all three Town Halls. Applications can be obtained by emailing amityarf@yahoo.com or calling 203-389-1996. The number of applications is limited so please apply early.
Library speaker series promotes positive pet ownership
On May 3 Human Society Urban Wildlife Field Director Laura Simon will kick-off Amity Animal Rescue Fund's speaker series with "Help! There's a Raccoon in my Chimney!".... and Other Unexpected Wildlife Problems. This discussion will take place from 7 to 8 p.m.
This entertaining yet informative presentation will focus on typical wildlife problems encountered by area resident’s and provide effective solutions. The presentation is based on Simon's 20 years of experience running a wildlife hotline for the Humane Society of the United States. During Spring and Summer, the hotline is kept busy with calls from panicked residents who find themselves face to face with a raccoon in the kitchen, a skunk under the deck, baby birds fallen from a nest, or a woodpecker tapping loudly on the house at 5 a.m. The solution to these problems can be quite simple, often requiring nothing more than a few common household tools and a basic understanding of the animal's motivation and behavioral ecology. Bring your questions!
Simon is the Field Director of the Urban Wildlife Program for the Humane Society of the United States. She is also the President of the Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, and guest wildlife columnist for area publications. Her special expertise in resolving skunk issues led to a guest appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show and was the basis for the popular children's book, One Smart Skunk.
On May 16 Dr. Tracy Johnson, Country Companion Veterinary Services, will discuss Dog Bites and how to prevent them from happening. This talk is geared toward children and will take place from 6 to 7 p.m.
Many dogs are given up or euthanized because they bite. Biting can happen for many reasons and if owners don't know how to read a dog's body language, they may be putting themselves or their children at risk The “Be a Tree Program” is a great way to present the information on how to interact with a dog to prevent bites." Dog bites to children are considered to be a serious public health problem by public health agencies and veterinary medical associations worldwide. Statistics show that most bites are by the family dog or other dog known to the child. Public education has an important role in reducing dog bite risk to children. Please join us for this very informative event.
On May 31 Dr. Elisa , Country Companions Veterinary Services will discuss Basic First Aid for Small Animals. The talk will take place from 7 to 8 p.m.
This discussion will cover the most common emergency situations faced by pet owners. Dr. Elisa will review the best ways to keep you and your pet safe, and what to do in the event of a medical emergency. Topics including the best way to handle animals, first aid for wounds, heatstroke, and seizures as well as basic CPR. “Annie”, One of Dr. Elisa’s family dogs, will be on hand to demonstrate first aid techniques.
All speakers will be at Woodbridge Library in the main meeting room.
This entertaining yet informative presentation will focus on typical wildlife problems encountered by area resident’s and provide effective solutions. The presentation is based on Simon's 20 years of experience running a wildlife hotline for the Humane Society of the United States. During Spring and Summer, the hotline is kept busy with calls from panicked residents who find themselves face to face with a raccoon in the kitchen, a skunk under the deck, baby birds fallen from a nest, or a woodpecker tapping loudly on the house at 5 a.m. The solution to these problems can be quite simple, often requiring nothing more than a few common household tools and a basic understanding of the animal's motivation and behavioral ecology. Bring your questions!
Simon is the Field Director of the Urban Wildlife Program for the Humane Society of the United States. She is also the President of the Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, and guest wildlife columnist for area publications. Her special expertise in resolving skunk issues led to a guest appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show and was the basis for the popular children's book, One Smart Skunk.
On May 16 Dr. Tracy Johnson, Country Companion Veterinary Services, will discuss Dog Bites and how to prevent them from happening. This talk is geared toward children and will take place from 6 to 7 p.m.
Many dogs are given up or euthanized because they bite. Biting can happen for many reasons and if owners don't know how to read a dog's body language, they may be putting themselves or their children at risk The “Be a Tree Program” is a great way to present the information on how to interact with a dog to prevent bites." Dog bites to children are considered to be a serious public health problem by public health agencies and veterinary medical associations worldwide. Statistics show that most bites are by the family dog or other dog known to the child. Public education has an important role in reducing dog bite risk to children. Please join us for this very informative event.
On May 31 Dr. Elisa , Country Companions Veterinary Services will discuss Basic First Aid for Small Animals. The talk will take place from 7 to 8 p.m.
This discussion will cover the most common emergency situations faced by pet owners. Dr. Elisa will review the best ways to keep you and your pet safe, and what to do in the event of a medical emergency. Topics including the best way to handle animals, first aid for wounds, heatstroke, and seizures as well as basic CPR. “Annie”, One of Dr. Elisa’s family dogs, will be on hand to demonstrate first aid techniques.
All speakers will be at Woodbridge Library in the main meeting room.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
It's all about the animals!
Woodbridge resident Sarah Oren stands in the lobby of the Robin I Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter. In February Oren organized a crew of volunteers to assist her in renovating the space. Now, she says, it is more appealing to potential adopters to visit. For the past two years Oren has been on a personal mission to find homes for abandoned dogs. Through her efforts, fosterdogsnyc.com and thedogmatchmaker.net Oren has featured more than 1,000 dogs and has found homes for a high percentage of them.
Read all about Sarah here
http://www.ctbulletin.com/articles/2011/03/24/news/doc4d8b5ed388765802718163.txt
Read all about Sarah here
http://www.ctbulletin.com/articles/2011/03/24/news/doc4d8b5ed388765802718163.txt
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Dog sperm frozen for two decades delivers 10 great danes
A GEELONG vet clinic has used dog sperm frozen for more than 20 years to produce 10 great dane puppies.
Bellarine Veterinary Practice Dr David Hopkins said Ballarat client Deidre McRae had frozen and stored sperm from one of her prized great danes, Liebendane Armstrong, in 1989.
Twenty-one years later, long after that dog's death, his sperm has been used to spawn these new pups. The puppies, now eight weeks old, are all happy and healthy.
Dr Hopkins said while breeding dogs using frozen sperm was not new technology, it was remarkable that semen frozen for so long could produce such a large, healthy litter.
Ms McRae yesterday said she was "over the moon" with the results. "I was hoping for one or even two, but to have 10 is just unbelievable," she said. Dr Hopkins said the technology was most commonly used to breed professional sniffer dogs for Australian Customs.
Ms McRae said she would keep some of the pups as show dogs, and would sell others.
Bellarine Veterinary Practice Dr David Hopkins said Ballarat client Deidre McRae had frozen and stored sperm from one of her prized great danes, Liebendane Armstrong, in 1989.
Twenty-one years later, long after that dog's death, his sperm has been used to spawn these new pups. The puppies, now eight weeks old, are all happy and healthy.
Dr Hopkins said while breeding dogs using frozen sperm was not new technology, it was remarkable that semen frozen for so long could produce such a large, healthy litter.
Ms McRae yesterday said she was "over the moon" with the results. "I was hoping for one or even two, but to have 10 is just unbelievable," she said. Dr Hopkins said the technology was most commonly used to breed professional sniffer dogs for Australian Customs.
Ms McRae said she would keep some of the pups as show dogs, and would sell others.
Great Dane saves family from fire
Kim the Great Dane proved she really is man’s best friend when a fire broke out in the kitchen of her owners’ home just north of Carlisle.The resourceful pet simply used one of her hefty paws to open a door to the family’s nearby office before entering and escaping the smoke.
Fortunately, she made so much noise wandering around that she alerted her owners, John and Anne Collier, who run the Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre at Blackford.
Anne and her husband were then able to alert the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and ensure the safety of their four children – teenage twins Mark and Thomas, Sarah, 15, and 11-year-old Emma – before the fire could threaten their lives.
Anne said the blaze, which started in the family’s Aga cooker on Sunday morning, has not affected the running of their swimming pool and riding business.
But the family are grateful Kim open the office door and gave them an early warning of the danger they were facing.
Anne said: “I normally get up at about 6.45am, but at 6.30am I heard Kim wandering around in the office, which is usually shut.
“I couldn’t work out why she would be in there, so I went down to investigate and found Kim in there, looking as if she thought she’d been a clever dog for opening the door.”
It was then that Anne opened the office door to the living room and was met by a “wall of smoke”.
She explained that Kim, who sleeps in the kitchen, had managed to shut the door behind her after getting into the office, thereby protecting herself and the family from the smoke.
“It has been known for her to open doors before, using her paw to push down the handle,” said Anne.
“She’s just a friendly, good, all-round dog, and she’s certainly been a best friend to this family.”
Fortunately, she made so much noise wandering around that she alerted her owners, John and Anne Collier, who run the Blackdyke Farm Riding Centre at Blackford.
Anne and her husband were then able to alert the Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and ensure the safety of their four children – teenage twins Mark and Thomas, Sarah, 15, and 11-year-old Emma – before the fire could threaten their lives.
Anne said the blaze, which started in the family’s Aga cooker on Sunday morning, has not affected the running of their swimming pool and riding business.
But the family are grateful Kim open the office door and gave them an early warning of the danger they were facing.
Anne said: “I normally get up at about 6.45am, but at 6.30am I heard Kim wandering around in the office, which is usually shut.
“I couldn’t work out why she would be in there, so I went down to investigate and found Kim in there, looking as if she thought she’d been a clever dog for opening the door.”
It was then that Anne opened the office door to the living room and was met by a “wall of smoke”.
She explained that Kim, who sleeps in the kitchen, had managed to shut the door behind her after getting into the office, thereby protecting herself and the family from the smoke.
“It has been known for her to open doors before, using her paw to push down the handle,” said Anne.
“She’s just a friendly, good, all-round dog, and she’s certainly been a best friend to this family.”
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