Dillon is a blind rescue dog who gets around well using his paws as feelers. He plays well with Eve, who helps guide him as his "eyes". Dillon and Eve were found at a boarding facility after being abandoned for over a year. Uga is the official live mascot of the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team. Uga has traditionally been a bulldog owned by the Seiler family in Savannah. There have been 9 Ugas so far, with each dog being descended from the original Uga. Deceased Ugas are buried in a mausoleum near Sanford Stadium. Home foreclosures have led to a surge in pets being abandoned or given up to

1. It’s a Dog’s Life
AWeeklyPublicationfor Dog Lovers
by Russ Davis
August 11, 2013
The Story of Eve and Dillon
This is our newest Mutt, Dillon, and he has my heart just like Eve (his girlfriend) does. He is
completely blind but makes his way around very well. He uses his paws as kind of feelers to
help him find his way. When he’s with Eve he does double-well because she acts as his “eyes”.
Really, in a perfect world, she can be his “eyes” and he could be her “ears”. Watching them play
together, you’d like they were born together. Dillon has a worse-than-typical rescue story that
isn’t worth getting all the way into. Long story short: he was boarded
at a facility in Lancaster and the family never came to pick him up–
that was a year ago! I know, I know… Some people, right? Dillon is
about 2 years old and really isn’t the slightest bit hampered by his
blindness, that is to say, if you’re a conscious adopter/owner his
disability would be a non-issue. He does extremely well with other
dogs and loves to play with those that have a playful spirit. Dillon has been neutered,
vaccinated and passed temperament evaluations with ease. He is a tall, thin glass of milk and
will probably top out at around 60lbs. If you are interested in adopting Dillon or learning
more, please fill out an app at marleysmuts.com. —Story by Josh, Marlley’s Mutts Rescue
MeetUga, the University of Georgia’s Famous Mascot
The mascot line started in 1956 when Frank W. "Sonny" Seiler brought a bulldog to Georgia's
first home game of the season. Afterwards, head coach Wally Butts asked his permission to use
the dog as Georgia's mascot, and around the same time a college friend, Billy Young, suggested
that he name it Uga, a play on the common abbreviation of the University of Georgia. Since
then, every Uga has been owned by and lived with the Seiler family in Savannah,
Georgia.Traditionally, the current Uga is present at every Georgia Bulldogs home football game,
many away games, and other University-related functions and sports events, and usually wears
a spiked collar and red jersey with varsity letter. The red jersey is Uga's typical "uniform,"
though he wears a green jersey on St. Patrick's Day. Other special appearances include 1982,
when Uga IV attended the Heisman Trophy Ceremony in New York
City wearing a tuxedo, and 2007, when Uga VI wore a black jersey for
the "blackout" game against Auburn University. Uga's jersey is made
from the same fabric as the players' official game jerseys, and he
even has an official student identification card. He has a custom-
built air conditioned dog house at Sanford Stadium and typically sits
on or near bags of ice at games, as bulldogs are susceptible to heat stroke (a problem in the
humid southeastern United States).To date, 9 dogs have carried the name "Uga", which is
derived from an abbreviation for the University of Georgia. Each has been descended from the
original Uga, and has frequently been the son of the predecessor.Deceased Ugas are interred in
a mausoleum near the main entrance at the southwest corner of Sanford Stadium. A bronze
plaque describing each dog's tenure and including an epitaph is engraved in front of each
tomb. The tombs' original location was at the east end of Sanford Stadium, and Uga's I and II
were originally buried there. Prior to its 1981 enclosure, the University moved the Uga graves
to the west end. When the west end zone was enclosed in 1992, the Uga's were entombed in
their current resting place, and a bronze, life-sized statue representing Uga was placed in front
of the mausoleum.Several Ugas have retired as part of pre-game ceremonies, during which
there is a "passing of the collar" and the new Uga begins his reign. During these ceremonies,
the fans typically chant "Damn good dog," a tradition dating back to Uga I.
Foreclosed Pets
With families hurting from the mortgage crisis and home foreclosures, many shelters are
reporting a surge in homeless animals–including beloved family pets. Realtors and rescue
groups say they have found terrified animals, chained without food or water, on foreclosed
properties. The Sacramento SPCA is using its grant to reduce adoption fees; it's also printing
information kits for homeowners who have been forced to move. The kits offer tips on how to
find pet-friendly housing or to make their pets more adoptable. "All of our foster cares are
full," says Rick Johnson, the Sacramento SPCA's executive director. "The number of animals
given up for moving reasons has basically doubled." Organizations such as No Paws Left Behind

2. are also working to educate pet owners about responsible alternatives should financial
hardship strike. "Cats, dogs and birds are not furniture," says Cheryl Lang, the Houston
mortgage-services executive who founded the group. "We've domesticated these animals, and
we have an obligation to make sure they're safe."How can you help? The Humane Society
recommends these actions.Adopt homeless animals. You'll save a life and provide a helping
hand to the shelters caring for animals in need.Support your local shelter. Volunteer, donate or
provide supplies. Foreclosure-related abandonment of pets is putting an unprecedented strain
on shelters.Help find a good home for a pet. People facing the distress of eviction may be too
distraught to think clearly about their pet's well-being. If someone you know is in this situation,
help that individual place his or her pet in a loving home.
Reward Offered in Texas Dog Shooting
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information
leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for
shooting a dog more than 30 times with a pellet gun. News reports give the following account:
Longview police officers found a brown and white male dog covered in blood near Richardson
and Green Streets. Officers immediately contacted Longview Animal Control, who took the dog
to the Humane Society of Northeast Texas. The dog was emaciated and had more than 30
pellets lodged in his skin. A broken leash attached to the dog indicates that he may have
escaped from his owners’ yard or been taken. Officers also believe the suspect(s) held the
leash during the shooting so the dog could not escape. Investigators place the time of the
shooting between 7:30 – 11:45 a.m. on July 16. The dog has
undergone surgery at Kimbrough Animal Hospital to remove his
injured eye and is being treated for his wounds.“The terror and
pain that this dog endured is unimaginable,” said Katie Jarl, Texas
state director for The HSUS. “We hope this reward brings forward
anyone with information about the suspects involved so that
whoever committed this vicious crime can be brought to
justice.”Longview Police Department is investigating. Anyone with information about the case
is asked to call (903) 237-1199.
House Training Dos and Don’ts
You’ve brought a new dog into your home—congratulations! Now comes your first dog-training
challenge: house training.House training is not an exact science—there’s no sure-fire formula
or timetable that will work for every dog. The important thing is to make it a positive, not a
stressful, experience. Beingattentive, patient and consistent are the keys to success, along with
the following dos and don’ts:Do: Closely supervise your dog. Limit the dog’s run of the house
to the one or two rooms where you are able to see her at all times. Dogs usually show “pre-
potty” behavior such as sniffing, circling and walking with stiff back legs; all signs that you
should get her to the potty area right away. As the training begins to take hold, you can slowly
enlarge her territory as she learns where the potty area is—and that the house is not a
toilet!Don’t: Yell at or spank a dog for a mess she made earlier. If
you catch her in the act, it’s okay to startle her by clapping or
making a noise (hopefully this will stop her long enough for you to
whisk her outside). But a dog will not learn anything by being
scolded for a past accident, even one a few minutes old. Just clean
it up and soldier on.Do: Offer big, enthusiastic praise when she
gets it right. Whether your goal is for your dog to eliminate on pee
pads indoors or to do it outside, you have to really throw a party for her when she succeeds.
Lavish her with praise, affection and some yummy treats!Don’t: Rub her face in it. Ever!!! In
addition to this action making your dog fear you, she’s incapable of making the connection that
it’s the act of soiling indoors you object to—to her, you just really hate pee and poop. If she
thinks that the waste itself is what you dislike, she’ll only get sneakier about hiding it from you.
Guidelines from ASPCA
Demand for Phony Service Dog Gear on the Rise
Unscrupulous dog owners across the country whopurchase fake service-dog certificates, vests
and harnesses on the internet, are creating headaches for those who truly need the canines'
assistance. People are taking advantage of the fact these harnesses and vests have become
distinguishing marks of service dogs, so now you find unscrupulous businesses who sell these
items to people who want to take their dogs into stores or restaurants. Under the federal
Americans with Disabilities Act, state and local governments, businesses and nonprofit
organizationsmust allow service animals to accompany those with disabilities in all areas of the
facility where the public is normally allowed to go without credentials or any documentation of
their disability. Untrained “service dogs” will often bark or snap at someone or poop on the
floor, thereby casting an unfavorable light on certified service dogs.

3. The Baying Beagle
The Beagle is famous for the sound of his "voice," a unique sound that can be recognized by
hunters near and far. Just like many sounds, it's difficult to describe the sound of baying. In
fact, the best way to truly understand what baying sounds like is by hearing it firsthand. It's a
sound you're not likely to forget. The Beagle bays as a result of his hunting past. The bay is a
signal that the he uses to tell a hunter that he is hot on the pursuit of his prey. A hunter can
hear a Beagle's bay from deep within the woods, and as soon as a hunter hears his Beagle
baying, he knows that he has found the scent of, or has cornered, his prey. Hunters absolutely
love the sound of their Beagle's baying-but not everyone feels the same way. Although Beagles
are not generally considered "barking" dogs, they can get loud when left home alone, or if
bored. Not surprisingly, your Beagle's loud baying can present problems if you live in an
apartment or home that is in close proximity to neighbors. If your Beagle is not used for
hunting, you consider hiring a professional trainer. However, baying comes instinctively to a
Beagle, and it may be very difficult to train him to ignore his instinct to produce this amazing
and unique sound sometimes referred to as “beagling”.
World's First Memorial to Special Forces K9 Soldiers Unveiled
The first memorial to Special Operations Forces (SOF) K9 soldiers killed in action was unveiled
at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum in downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, July 27.
The memorial is a life-sized, bronze statue of a Belgian Malinois dressed in full combat gear.
Surrounding the statue are stones listing the dogs that were Killed in Action. "Like their human
counterparts, special operations Multi-Purpose Canines are specially selected, trained and
equipped to serve in roles not expected of the traditional Military
Working Dog," said Chuck Yerry, President of the SOF K9 Memorial
Foundation. "Truly daring and brave, these dogs often lead their soldier
team-members in dire conditions to save lives and complete the
mission." Dogs have been following their masters into war as far back as
history records have been kept, but it wasn’t until Vietnam that the
current breed of SOF K9’s lineage really took shape, where they were
trained as scouts and sentries. These canines risk their lives to help save
ours every day, performing a number of duties such as bomb and drug detection, finding and
tracking enemy combatants, protecting our soldiers in hostile environments and even engaging
in actual combat. There’s no way to gauge how many human lives they’ve saved, but according
to service records, 58 of these furry warriors have been killed in action in recent years."The
SOF K9 memorial foundation saw a need, and what a better place for this memorial than our
community of history, heroes and a hometown feeling," said Paul Galloway, Executive Director
of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation. "These K9 soldiers lost their lives in
combat. It’s a big deal. They need to be honored."The marker in front of the statue, titled
"Constant Vigilance" reads: “The bond between a SOF handler and his K9 is eternal. Trusting
each other is a nameless language. Here we honor the SOF K9s that have paid the ultimate
price."
Smile for the day
A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down."
-- Robert Benchley
"Things that upset a terrier may pass virtually unnoticed by a Great Dane."
-- Smiley Blanton
"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult."
-- Rita Rudner
Please have your pets spayed or neutered