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I was just watching Sonoran Living and they had a great segment with Camp Bow Wow chatting about working out with the best work out a partner ever – your dog!

As a Scottsdale pet sitter who is constantly driving around in the wee hours of the morning to let pets out to potty, I always see people out walking and running with their dogs. Once, I counted as may as 23 workout partners! Working out with your dog is good for many reasons:

1. The obvious, you both stay in shape.
2. There is a bonding expereince that happens.
3. If you don’t care enough about yourself, at least you can do it for your beloved pet.
4. A chance to work on commends such as “heel” and “sit” and “wait.”
5. Great way to work on your Alpha!

Although, in the dead of the summer when we are having monsoons and extreme heat it is important to remember:

1. Always take enough water for you and your dog.
2. In the desert, it is god to carry a pair of tweezers in case cactus gets stuck in your dogs foot.
3. Be aware of the temperature of the pavement. Some summer nights are still too hot to be outside.
4. If your pets tongue looks longer than “normal” it is probably a good time to “high tail” it home immediately!
5. Cooling vests or cooling bandana’s are a great way to keep your pets body temperature down.

DID YOU KNOW? A dogs healthy body temperature should be between 100-102′

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASU Alumni Association announces 2011-2012 Young Alumni Council July 6, 2011/Tempe, Ariz. – The Arizona State University Alumni Association announced its slate of officers and its newest members for the 2011-2012 Young Alumni Council. The council was formed in 2009 to direct and facilitate the development of the association’s Arizona State Young Alumni (ASYA) program for ASU graduates age 35 and younger. As the program enters its third year, Jennifer Holsman, executive director of operations for the Alumni Association, said members of the council are shaping the program into one that sets the stage for strategic growth.

“The evolution of the Young Alumni Council, like the growth of the Arizona State Young Alumni program itself, has been amazing to watch,” Holsman said. “The council is shaping ASYA into a powerful tool for keeping Sun Devil graduates embedded in the ASU community. “We’ve been impressed by the initiative that our volunteer leadership team has shown,” she continued. “We are thrilled to have such impressive talent on the council to provide leadership and guidance.”

Biographies for new Young Alumni Council officers and members The following ASU alumni will be part of the 2011-12 Young Alumni Council.

Officers President: Meghan Dorn ’02 B.I.S. is the owner of an event planning, public relations, and marketing company, MAD Marketing & Events, LLC. She is also a certified health coach at Take Shape For Life. She has worked for the Hilton Hotels Corp. and the Arizona Office of Tourism, and has volunteered with the event committees for the Arizona Centennial Foundation and the 2010 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Dorn is the current president of the Interdisciplinary Studies academic affiliate of the Alumni Association.

Vice President: Jayson Matthews ’03 M.P.A. is the chief program officer with the Tempe Community Council. He has worked for the city of Tempe as a management intern for former Tempe City Manager Will Manley, and as an executive assistant for former Tempe Mayor Neil Giuliano. He has served on the boards of the Tempe Transportation Commission, the City of Phoenix Commission on Housing and Neighborhoods, the City of Phoenix License Appeals Board, and the Tempe Leadership’s board of directors.

Secretary: Sean J. O’Hara ‘03 B.A. is an associate with the law firm of Snell & Wilmer LLC. His practice focuses on products liability, commercial litigation and medical malpractice defense. O’Hara and his wife Amy are avid Sun Devil fans who rarely miss an ASU football or baseball game.

New Members Jessica Aguilar ’10 B.A. works as an enrollment advisor for the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences online program at Walden University. She also is an assistant coach for Dobson High School’s “We the People” program. At ASU, she was the vice president of the Devils’ Advocates organization and a member of the Student Admissions and Relations Team (START). She has interned for several congressional campaigns and participated in several “get out the vote” efforts.

Saif Al-Alawi ’05 B.A. is an adjunct faculty member at Glendale Community College and the Bryman School. While at ASU, he was a West campus Devils’ Advocate and the student body president for the campus. He has been active in the Communication Studies alumni chapter of the Alumni Association.

Alexander Clark ’10 B.A. is an associate financial representative with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, focusing on disability income protection and whole life insurance. While he was at ASU, Clark was a tutor in the English Writing Center. A native of Boston, Clark is an avowed sports fan with a bias toward his hometown’s professional teams, but loves the Sun Devils and cheers for the university’s team at every opportunity.

Meghan Cox ’07 B.A. is a partner at the Lincoln Strategy Group, a nationwide consulting firm specializing in public affairs. While at ASU, Cox was involved with the Associated Students of ASU (ASASU), the ASU Student Foundation, the Honors Devils, Sigma Kappa sorority, and the Panhellenic Council. She contributes to her community by participating in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation and the Valley of the Sun Active 20-30 group, and is president of the Barrett Honors College alumni council and a member of the ASU Women in Philanthropy group.

Dave Glanzrock ’05 B.S, ’05 B.S. is the founder/owner of the Leadership Melting Pot. He owned and operated a number of business ventures, including four sandwich franchises, a vending machine company and a telecommunications brokerage firm. At ASU, Glanzrock was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, the Devils’ Advocates, the Business School Council, and START. He is an avid supporter of Sun Devil Athletics and a member of the Sun Devil Club. Kurtis Hingston ’09 B.S. works as a large group medical underwriter for CIGNA Healthcare. While a student at ASU, Hingston was involved with the Student Alumni Association, the Student Sun Devil Club executive board, the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and Devils’ Advocates. He is an active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona.

Christopher Lee ’10 B.A. is currently pursuing a master’s of business administration at the University of Arizona with a focus in management information systems. During his undergraduate years, he was a life coach for the Initiative for Inclusive Communities in ASU’s College of Public Programs and a success coach with Learning Support Services. He held leadership positions with several campus organizations, including vice president of public relations for the ASU Senior Class council. He has been a facilitator and member of the Canon Leadership program, and a member of the Sun Devil Inferno Club board.

John Mitman ’10 B.S.E. graduated from ASU in 2010 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He is currently completing a master’s degree in solar engineering and commercialization in ASU’s School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy. During his undergraduate years, he was active in ASU Men’s Rowing and participated in many volunteer activities. His future plans involve a career in solar energy and public policy.

Amanda Petru ’09 B.S. is the youth and events manager for the Phoenix Regional Sports Commission. For the past two years, Petru has been responsible for coordinating the organization’s largest fundraiser, the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame. In addition, she has helped create the annual Youth Sports Summit and the Youth Sports Awards program. She is actively involved with the National Association of Sports Commissions.

Alison Scott ’01 B.A. is the assistant director of admissions at the Art Institute of Phoenix. While at ASU, she was active in Gamma Phi Beta sorority and served as president of the Panhellenic Council. She also was a member of Devils’ Advocates, worked as a summer orientation leader and a resident assistant, and participated in two ASU study abroad opportunities.

Neal Stephenson ’08 B.S. is channel marketing manager for Shell Oil in Houston, Texas. He is an active member of the Alumni Association’s Houston chapter. As an ASU student, Stephenson was president of the Programming & Activities Board and involved in a number of on-campus organizations, including Devils’ Advocates. Stephenson also serves as a director for the Kiwanis Club of Houston Foundation.

Danielle Vasta ’04 B.A. is the owner of Bella’s House & Pet Sitting and JUMP Consulting. In the community, she is the leader for the McDowell Mountain Ranch business networking group, volunteers with other local networking groups, and serves on the board of directors for the Association of Pet Sitting Excellence.

Jessica White ’05 B.A. currently serves as a communications manager at Apollo Group. Prior to that position, she spent several years working in community relations in Gov. Janet Napolitano’s office before transitioning to private sector communications roles at Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold, Inc. and PetSmart, Inc. She is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators, and serves as a volunteer with Southwest Human Development and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona organization.

The new council members and officers join current council members Ryan Abbott ’01 B.S., ’08 M.B.A.; Sara Agne ’04 B.A.; Tim Agne ’04 B.A.; Mahilani Akiona ’05 B.A.; Maja Aurora ’03 B.A.; Teniqua Broughton ’00 B.I.S., ’05 M.Ed.; Patrick Dostal ’02 B.S, ’04 M.Ed.; Maribeth England ’05 B.I.S.; Lisette Flores ’00 B.A., ’03 J.D.; Matt Gervin ’01 B.S.; Brandon Goad ’04 B.A.; Lauren Hengl ’08 B.A.; Ashley Irvin ’07 B.A., ’09 M.Ed.; Arlene Miramon ’06 B.S.; Sophie O’Keefe-Zelman ’05 B.A.; Oquendo Perez ’06 B.I.S.; Michelle Pishkur ’04 B.A.; Daniel Seiden ’08 J.D.; Nicole Severson ’99 B.A., ’02 J.D.; Drew Seybold ’08 B.S.E.; Tara Trzinski ’05 B.S.; and Heather Watkins ‘08 B.S.

For additional information on the Arizona State Young Alumni program, visit its Web site at http://alumni.asu.edu/programs/asu-young-alumni. Contact: Tracy Scott, (480) 789-3963, tracy.scott@asu.edu

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About the Arizona State University Alumni Association Founded in 1894, the ASU Alumni Association connects ASU’s 300,000-plus alumni. Dedicated to serving and uniting all graduates of ASU, the Alumni Association hosts programs and oversees numerous groups that enhance the alumni experience and help alumni engage with their alma mater. For more information, visit http://alumni.asu.edu/. About the Arizona State Young Alumni The Arizona State Young Alumni group was established in 2009 as a program of the Arizona State University Alumni Association. The group is for recent graduates of ASU who wish to stay involved with the university and their local community, as well as to enjoy the company of other Sun Devils in their age group. ASYA offers social, athletic, career and community events that meet the needs and schedules of young alumni. For more information, visit http://alumni.asu.edu/programs/asu-young-alumni.

Dear Primal Pet Foods customers,

Primal Pet Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of their Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula with a “Best By” date code of 043112-17 because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The only product affected is limited to Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula with a “Best By” date code of 043112-17. No other Primal Pet Foods products are affected.

The affected product is limited to the Primal Pet Foods Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula packaged in the following forms:

1. 4 lb chicken & salmon nuggets (UPC# 8 95135 00025 0) with a “Best By” date code of 043112-17

The “Best By” date code is located on the front of the package on the right side of the product label. The affected product was distributed through retail stores sales in the United States.

Please be assured, no human or pet illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. Also, no other Primal Pet Foods products are affected by this issue.

If you have purchased a bag of Primal Pet Foods Feline Chicken & Salmon Formula Raw Frozen Diet (nuggets) with the “Best By” date code of 043112-17, we ask that you take one of the following steps.

1. If you are a consumer and have purchased the affected product, please contact Primal Pet Foods directly at 866-566-4652 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST and we can assist in getting you a full refund or replacement from your local retailer that it was originally purchased from. You’ll be instructed to bring the unopened package to your local retailer for a full refund or replacement.
2. If your package has been opened, please dispose of the raw food in a safe manner by securing it in a covered trash receptacle. Then, contact Primal Pet Foods directly at 866-566-4652 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST and we can assist in getting you a full refund or replacement from your local retailer that it was originally purchased from. You’ll be instructed to bring your receipt (or the empty package in a sealed bag) to your local retailer for a full refund or replacement.

We truly appreciate your cooperation, and we apologize for any inconvenience that this matter may have caused for you. If you’d like to speak with one of our representatives regarding this issue, you can call our customer service line at 866-566-4652 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM PST.

Our Commitment to Quality
We want to reassure you that Primal Pet Foods is committed to the health and safety of your pets. Our quality control and quality assurance programs include but are not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s), a Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) program, regular lot segregation, and other industry best practices. Our manufacturing facility also adheres to these specific quality measures:

1. Our ingredients are sourced from USDA inspected facilities, and/or facilities regulated by the FDA
2. We adhere to state and federal regulations regarding product safety
3. Our manufacturing facilities are USDA and California State Department of Agriculture inspected.

In addition to the industry best practices listed above, and in an abundance of caution, we’re taking additional steps in our manufacturing process to help ensure that our products are free of all pathogenic bacteria.

As always, Primal Pet Foods is fully committed to maintaining the highest quality standards in the pet food industry. Thank you for your continued trust in Primal Pet Foods.

Matt Koss
CEO, Primal Pet Foods

Here is a complete list from Dogster of plant to be very aware of when your pets are present.

Some Inside Plants Poisonous to Dogs

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• Aloe Vera
• Caladium
• Chrysanthemum
• Dumbcane
• Elephant’s Ear
• Emerald Fern
• Hyacinth
• Philodendron
• Weeping Fig
• Yew

Some Outside Plants Poisonous to Dogs

• Azaleas
• Daffodils
• Foxglove
• Ivy
• Morning Glory
• Nightshade
• Oak
• Green Potato
• Rhododendrum
• Wisteria

Human Foods That Poison Pets

• Avocado: All parts are toxic to dogs
• Chocolate: Contains Theobromine, a cardiac stimulant which can be fatal to dogs
• Fruit Pits and Seeds: Most contain cyanide
• Garlic: Contains Thiosulphate, though a small amount, so a lot would have to be ingested to be toxic. Keep in mind, it builds up in the system
• Grapes: Affects a dog’s kidneys
• Macadamia Nuts: Affects the nervous system
• Mushrooms: Affect the nervous system, kidneys and heart
• Nutmeg: Can cause seizures and central nervous system damage
• Onions: Contains same toxin as garlic, though in much larger amounts
• Raisins: Same as grapes
• Sugar-Free Foods: These contain Xylitol, which can cause liver failure in dogs
• Tomatoes, Potatoes and Rhubarb: Parts of these contain oxalates, which can be toxic to dogs

Holiday Hazards For Dogs

The holidays are a very hectic time for dogs and dog owners alike and it’s easy to miss some of the plants and foods poisonous to dogs specific to that time.

• Christmas: Many of the plants used for Christmas decorating are toxic to dogs, including Holly, Mistletoe and Poinsettias. It’s best to find safe substitutes.
• Easter: Lilies are highly toxic to dogs, as are Tulips.
• Fourth of July: Alcohol can be toxic to dogs so during your BBQs, do keep the beer to yourself.
• Halloween: We all know that chocolate is poisonous to dogs but excessive sugar from any source can be as well.
• Thanksgiving: Trim that turkey well and keep the gravy for the humans. Too much fat intake, especially over a short period of time, can be toxic.

General Signs Of Poisoning

Though there can be signs that are specific to each toxin, the most common are:

• Abdominal Pain (your dog may whine and his stomach will be tender to the touch)
• Coma
• Convulsions
• Diarrhea
• Drooling
• Irregular Heartbeat
• Labored Breathing
• Lethargy
• Swollen Limbs
• Vomiting

Immediate Treatment of a Poisoned Pet

If your dog is exhibiting any of these symptoms or even if you just suspect he ingested something toxic, call a pet poison hot line such as the ASPCA (1-888-426-4435) or the Pet Poison Hot Line (1-800-213-6180). Your local ASPCA might also have a hot line.

Related articles

• Top Ten Pet Toxins: Protect Your Pets (offtheleashsd.wordpress.com)
• 10 plants that are poisonous to dogs (cnn.com)
• Household Hazards and Poisons for Your Pets (aaccc.wordpress.com)

Hey all you pet parents!  I know you are going to walk your dog on this lovely Saturday morning anyways… so why not do it at DC Ranch with Bella’s House & Pet Sitting for a PACC911 fundraiser? Each dog will get their own doggie bag PACKED with stuff! Bella’s will be giving out bandanna’s for each dog on our walking team. It is only $10 a dog… and for a really good cause. Won’t you consider attending please? You can rsvp here….