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June 12, 2014
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In Case You Missed It
An Afternoon at the Capitol
On May 28 the Legislature was convening its special session on Child Protective Services (CPS) reform. Pam, with therapy teams Sheryl Werner and Abby and Ann Kendall and Snickers, sat in the Speaker's Box in the House Gallery and were introduced by Speaker Tobin where they received a huge round of applause. Pam and the therapy teams were a hit in the members' lounge and in the hallways. Pam says, "Maybe therapy dogs need to be at the Capitol every day!".
Senator Steve Gallardo ushered the teams into the Democratic caucus in the Senate where they were introduced and Pam got to say a few words. Pam had been working with lobbyist Marilyn Purvis, Veridus, and Rep. Ethan Orr, R-Tucson to add cross-reporting language into the bill and hopefully a mention of the benefits of pet therapy. Cross-reporting would make it mandatory for animal and child abuse to be reported between animal health care providers, animal control agencies, child health care providers and child protection agencies. Sen. Gallardo then took them to the majority caucus where a heavy debate was unfolding over one of the amendments in the bill. They weren't introduced, but were seen by all the lawmakers in the room.
So, all in all, a successful first outing at the Capitol!
 | | Therapy teams Sheryl Werner and Abby and Ann Kendall and Snickers with Rep. Kate Brophy McGee and Rep. Heather Carter at the Capitol. |
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Dogs Days of Summer
Keeping Cool
It's no secret that the Arizona sun
is blazing in full force!
As we enter into the hottest months of the year, it's important to remember that our puppies need protecting just as much as we do.
Here are a few tips to help keep them safe in this weather:
- Limit outdoor exercise: Try going for short walks in the early morning or late evening and walk them on grassy areas to avoid the hot asphalt.
- Keep them cool: If your pet still wants to go outside, make sure they have a shaded area to enjoy and ample cold water to consume.
- Watch for signs of heatstroke: Some signs of heatstroke, as noted by the Humane Society, are heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure, and unconsciousness. To treat your pet, move them into a shaded or air-conditioned area and apply ice packs or cold towels to their head, neck, and chest or run cool (not cold) water over them. Let your pet drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. Take your pet directly to a veterinarian.
- NEVER leave your pet in a parked car: Even with the air conditioning on, temperatures can rise quickly, putting them in immediate danger.
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With sincere appreciation for your support and the 13,500
at-risk children we serve each year.
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