Pet Gazette from Denver Post Pets

Images not showing up? View this email in your browser     fetch The latest from John Davidson's Denver Post pet blog Darla, a blonde 8-year-old with an impish smile, was enjoying a dinner at a restaurant with her family. Her dog, Cody, was underneath the table. Suddenly, Darla started to look sick. Cody, a trained service dog, alerted everyone to the presence of peanuts. The little girl has a severe allergy to peanuts. Just the odor of them could send her into anaphylactic shock. More... romps Hike with your hound Follow the trail of wet noses and wagging tails at the Dumb Friends League Wag `n Trail. The 1.6-mile hike for people and their dogs takes place Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Glendale Farm Open Space north of Castle Rock. There is no registration fee for the Wag `n Trail, but participants are encouraged to collect pledges and earn prizes. Learn more and register today to help the animals at the Buddy Center. Read more here... treats Adopt-a-shelter pet plates Help spread the word about the importance of pet adoption by purchasing this license plate from your local Department of Motor Vehicles. Not only will you help spread the word about this cause, but $30 will go support spay/neuter programs in underserved areas. For more information, click here.   Tips from the Experts Choosing a kennel Need to go out of town? A boarding kennel can give your pet quality care while you're away, giving you peace of mind. However, it's important to do your homework and find the right facility for your pets. Get referrals from friends, neighbors or your vet. Once you've narrowed your choices, here are a few things to look for: - Does the facility look and smell clean? - Is there sufficient ventilation and light? - Does the staff seem knowledgeable and caring? - Are pets required to be current on their vaccinations, including the vaccine for canine kennel cough (Bordetella)? For more information, click here. Buddy   Happy Tails ~ Adoption stories from the Dumb Friends League "Greetings, I'm Buddy, a 2-year-old, neutered male, German short hair pointer. I'm an active guy who walks well on a leash and loves treats. I'm also a friendly guy who likes adults, kids and other dogs." Buddy is at the Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec St., Denver. His ID# is A0593669. For more information on available pets, click here. Register here to get The Denver Post's weekly Pet Gazette e-newsletter. The Denver Post 101 West Colfax Ave., Denver CO 80202 Privacy Policy | Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe from this list