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Immunization and Microchipping
Clinics at Lucky Dog
The next immunization and microchipping clinics will be on May 30 and June 20, presented by DVM Veterinary Services.
Hours of Both Clinic Dates:
Lucky Dog South 9 AM to 11 AM
Lucky Dog Central 4 PM to 6 PM
You must be present for your dog to be microchipped or immunized. No appointment necessary!
Read the article below to see how important microchipping can be for you and your dog!
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4401 Mark Dabling Blvd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
719-599-9663
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2801 Janitell Blvd.
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
719-599-9663
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Microchipping Can Save Your Pet's Life!
What is a microchip?
A microchip is a tiny transponder about the size of a grain of rice ( picture of microchip above is much larger than an actual chip.) The microchip is placed under your dog's skin using a pre-loaded syringe, and may be scanned by humane facilities to identify your pet. Placement of the chip is consistent from vet to vet so the chip, if present, is not usually hard to find. Your pet is identified by a 10 number pattern which allows for 275 billion separate codes!
Register with the chip manufacturer!
The veterinarian placing the chip has record of the identifying chip number, but it is important for the pet owner to also register contact information through the chip manufacturer. If you are not registered through the manufacturer of the chip the person scanning your dog has to call your vet for your contact information. Your pet may then be held at the finding facility until your vet can be contacted if his clinic is closed, such as on a weekend or holiday. However, your contact information is available at all times from the chip manufacturer. The small fee you pay for the registration is well worth the hours of misery worrying over the location of your pet.
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Lucky Dog Groomer Wins Awards!
Our Lucky Dog South groomer, Cari Rucker is the proud recipient of the "Best of" award from the Colorado Spring Gazette. Cari got the majority of the popular vote from Gazette readers from the Springs to Monument to Pueblo! Cari has also been awarded by the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region for donating the most grooming hours of any professional groomer in the area. The professional grooming of shelter dogs is proven to increase dramatically the number of dogs adopted from shelters. As Cari says "Some people can't see past the matted coats and shaggy faces to the great dog underneath! I love my job, so what better way to spend my time than doing what I love?" It is with great pride that we congratulate Cari for her contribution to dogs that may not be as "lucky" as other dogs in our Lucky Dog family.
Cari is currently grooming at Lucky Dog South and every Thursday (while we look for a new groomer) at Lucky Dog Central.
She will be grooming EVERY OTHER Thursday at Central once a groomer for that location is hired.
To make an appointment with Cari,call us at 527-9663 (Lucky Dog South) or 599-9663 (Lucky Dog Central.)
If you are interested in the Lucky Dog Central grooming position, or know someone who is, please contact:
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Your Dog's Health
"Collie Nose"
(Nasal Solar Dermatitis)
The collie in the picture above has a condition known as collie nose (note the pink, hairless area on the end of his nose.) Collie nose is found in breeds (not just collies) that have little or no pigment in the end of the nose, eyelids and/or lips. Shetland Sheepdogs are often affected, as are Border Collies, Bearded Collies and Australian Shepherds. Collie nose is usually triggered by exposure to the sun, but it is also an inherited trait.
Symptoms
Lesions will appear as pink, raw areas on the nose and occasionally on the eyelids.
The hypersensitive area may develop ulcers and scabs. This condition can vary from mild to severe ulcerating lesions that may hemorrhage, and cause great discomfort to the dog. Left untreated, the nasal tissues may become irritated, crack, and impair breathing, and for this reason treatment should begin as early as the condition is diagnosed. Advanced of stages of "collie nose" may develop into a form of cancer.
Treatment
The veterinarian must first rule out autoimmune disorders such as Lupus, or skin cancer which may cause similar lesions.
A complete cure is seldom attained. Exposure to sunlight should be limited. Sunscreens may help, but are often removed by a dog's licking behavior, so these may be ineffective.
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 "My name is Elvis and I thank you, thank you very much!"
.........for voting us "Best Kennel" in Colorado Springs, and to our friends at the Gazette for hosting this award!
and here's something we didn't expect.....
Lucky Dog's webcams have been rated 6th in world popularity for their quality AND their fun factor! Go to...
We can understand being beaten by the Freedom Tower, and the Moon....but Tom and Liz's Live Garden Cam? We'll get them next year!
"Whether your dog has peed in a place that is appropriate or inappropriate is your judgement,not his."
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Our apprentice and foster program at Lucky Dog Central
Saving dogs through fostering has been a part of the Lucky Dog mission since we opened in 2004. Recently, a new dimension has been added to our foster program! Our Lucky Dog Central trainer, Angie Neal, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, has begun an apprenticeship program at Lucky Dog for those who desire to work towards a career in positive reinforcement dog training. In response to our apprenticeship program, we have increased the number of rescue dogs we foster. These dogs are trained with Angie and her apprentices to increase their chances for finding forever homes. Working with dogs that often come from unknown backgrounds and may be scared and anxious, increases the level of experience for our training apprentices. This relationship is an obvious win/win situation for both dog and trainer and we are seeing great improvement in apprentice knowledge, and rescue dog behavior!
Our rescue dogs currently available for adoption come from: Dreampower, Retriever Rescue of Colorado and 9 Lives Rescue. The kennel space and guardian care is donated to these groups by Lucky Dog, completely free of charge. Our staff, trainers, and apprentice trainers often donate food, along with their time, to increase the foster dog's health and stamina, and improve their behavior.
Should your family be interested in acquiring a new four-legged buddy, please don't forget to check with our staff for information on dogs currently available. Some dogs are listed on our web site (front page "We Rescue,We Train!"), but it is difficult to keep up with, so check with us personally.
Thank you, and have a great month!
Debi Ropes-Stevenson
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On all "outdoor" toys (balls, Chuckits, frisbees, etc.)
AND/OR
Save $1.00 each on Lupine Leashes and Collars when both a leash AND a collar are purchased
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| Offer Expires: June 30, 2009 |
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