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VERGLADES TIER CLUB Jan. 2009
Dogworld Mourns the Loss of Michael Sauve
1940-2009 AKC Executive Field Representative
Michael Sauve, who bred generations of Best in
Show Pembroke Welsh Corgis, died of an
apparent heart attack at his home in Orlando,
Florida on June 23, 2009. He was 69 years old.
Sauve held positions with the AKC as a former
Assistant Vice President of Events and his
current position as Executive Field Representative covering shows in Florida and the southeastern United States. He was approved to judge the Toy Group and most of the Herding Group. In addition, Sauve held the position as President of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America until
accepting his position with the AKC. "In 23 years of service with the AKC,
Michael set the template for all Field Staff to follow and was widely respected for his professionalism and sense of fairness by all who knew him. Michael will be missed and thought of often by all his friends in the sport of purebred dogs", stated Darrell Hayes, Vice President of Dog Show
Judges.
Bufo Toad Poisoning
It’s true, we just don’t get it until it happens to us. I have listened to many stories of friends dog’s how were poisoned by a toad. It was always concerning to listen to the extreme symptoms their dogs had and how quick action could make the difference.
I rarely work on Monday. My husband gets up with the dogs at about 5:30 am and I am never available at that hour. This Monday I had an early job and got up about 6 am, standing but not really awake. I looked over at Beau and he was in real distress.
His breathing was irregular, legs stiff, and his eyes were wild. I picked him up and put him on the couch for a better look. His body was so stiff he slid right off . He was NOT foaming at the mouth and his gums were NOT red! If anything his mouth was dry. Beau had just started treatment for bladder cancer (he is doing really well!) and all I can think of is he is having a reaction to the
medication. I grabbed my clothes and was out the door immediately off to the vet. As I was leaving, my husband said he saw Beau with a toad earlier. Beau has gotten lots of frogs and toads before and never had any reaction so he had not been concerned.
Because of the hour I had to go to Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists that have an emergency clinic. Dr. Michele Tucker saw him right away. She was concerned as Beau did not have the classic symptoms of toad poisoning but began treatment right away as David saw Beau with the toad. We had to leave him and I arranged to call every hour. As soon as Shores Animal Clinic was open I called my vet, Dr. Dale Porcher. He immediately called Dr. Tucker and checked on Beau. He felt even with the absence of typical symptoms Beau had been poisoned by the toad.
Hours went by, I called at 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm. The answer was always the same, Beau was resting comfortably and there was no change. Finally at the 2pm call he was fine! The vet tech said he quite suddenly got up, drank some water, and shook it all off. By 4pm he was home as if nothing happened!
I am very grateful to Dr. Tucker and the loving staff at Palm Beach VeterinarySpecialists. They took really good care of my boy. As always, I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Porcher, always being there for my dogs and me in a crisis. Lindsey
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR DOG IS POISONED BY A BUFO TOAD.
Step 1) DO NOT PANIC!!! You need to be able to think clearly and act
quickly to help save your pet. Panicking will only keep you from acting properly!
Step 2) IMMEDIATELY rinse the dog’s mouth out with a large amount of water using either a hose, kitchen sink sprayer, shower sprayer or water bottle. Rinse the mouth from side to side. DO NOT DROWN THE ANIMAL BY FORCING WATER DOWN ITS THROAT. The
toxin is very sticky and may need to be gently rubbed off of the mucus membranes of the mouth. Be very careful so as not to get bit by your pet. Even the gentlest animal may bite if it is scared, in pain or having a seizure.
Step 3) Calmly transport the dog to your veterinarian for further care.PLAN AHEAD! Save time in an emergency by preparing now. Keep the phone number of your veterinarian by the telephone. Since most poisonings occur at night CALL FIRST to make sure that the hospital is open, don’t waste time driving to a closed facility. Keep the phonenumber and address of a nearby emergency clinic near the phone too, in case your regular veterinarian is not available.
Member News!
Louise Gross’ Tiffy a.k.a. Kelly's
Queen Latifah and CH Kelly Steels
A Triple Crown had a litter of 3
girls and 1 boy of beautiful black
schnauzer pups on May 4th, 2009
Look for these beautiful prospects
in the show ring!
There is also big news from Louis’s silky, CH Pebbleway
Tawnymist Christmas Elf "Elvis" obtained his
Championship title at the Boca Raton Dog Show in March 2009. Elvis was shown by Larry Cornelius and Marcelo Veras at Brooksville, Florida, as well as by Louise Gross and finished by Louise. Elvis is owned by Louise Gross,
Myrna Levy with John and Nancy Triplett.
Evelyn Ogren lost her beloved Riski on June
24th. She was the producer of 3 champions
and the mother of 22 puppies in 33 litters. An
independent and spirited gal, and a caring mom
to all her babes.
Riski was laid to rest at the ripe old age of 16.
She will be sorely missed. We miss her and
honor her memory. Most loved by her friends,
Brenda, John, and Evelyn.
Suzanne Graham reports that her boy, "Owen" CH Kiltscots Owen at Loch
Doon sired a litter of 4 black Scottie puppies on May 7th, 2 girls and 2 boys .
Peter and Golly, John and Nancy
Webster’s cairns got their Canine Good
Citizen Title with Nancy DiMenico at
the Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Club training
facility in Jupiter.
Welcome new member, Donald Gartenlaub of Lake
Worth, who was voted in our last general meeting.
He has a Sealyham Terrier.
New Member nomine, Pam Vojtas of Pompano
Beach. She Cairn Terriers and is sponsored by
Leslie Granville-Smith and Lindsey Smith. Pam is
known for always helping out.
Also nominated is Myrna Whatmough of Longboat Key. She has Airedales and is sponsored by Ray and Nancy Dunleavy
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