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MPR'S WISH LIST Items much needed for our rescue dogs and adoption program. Solid Buckle Collars 18" & 20" Frontline Plus Medium or Large Kuranda Beds Picnic Table Storage Shed Items can be sent to: ATT MPR; 1116 E 59th st, KANSAS CITY, MO 64110

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EXPECTING???? - Dogs Need To Be Prepared For Baby, Too - Shawnee Mission Medical Center Offers 'Dog & Storks' Class. Families preparing for a new baby may also want to consider preparing the family pet for the new addition, too. It is recommended that families take the Dogs and Storks class no later than the second trimester so there is time to train the dogs. The cost is $29. For more information please see, Shawnee Mission Medical Center Classes

Just this past Sunday, the cover to the left showed up in 32 million homes delivered in Parade magazine. Hardly the image of an intimidating dog - in fact could he be more cute? The accompanying article is "Can you teach a bad dog new tricks?" The article covers the journey of the dogs from Mike Vick's Bad Newz Kennels and the success, and the struggles of the dogs as they have gone through rehabilitation.

Summer Heat and Health Hazards for Pets - Learn about the signs, treatment and prevention of heatstroke.

Tips on keeping your pet safe from seasonal poisons and how to keep all of your pets cool and safe in the summer heat.

Reminder from the National Canine Research Council - The excellent book The Pit Bull Placebo: The Media, Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression is available for free download at the National Canine Research Council website. Find it here.

Breed Discriminatory Fiscal Impact Calculator - Tool for municipalities in understanding the real cost of enforcing bans and restrictions on dogs because of their looks. The study that led to the calculator pointed out that dogs often identified as pit bulls may be, in fact, another breed entirely, which raises the question on how to properly identify animals that under the law might be banned.

Dog Training and the Myth of Alpha-Male Dominance - Victoria was profiled in a recent TIME Magazine article entitled "Dog Training and the Myth of Alpha-Male Dominance." In the article, Victoria helps highlight the differences between traditional dominance-based methods and her brand of positive reinforcement philosophies.

**ALERT** Batesville, Arkansas - Batesville City Council proposes pit bull ban - Batesville Councilman Fred Krug is looking to pass an ordinance to ban pit bulls within the city limits. The ordinance still has to be passed by the city council at the next council meeting August 24th. If the ordinance passes, it will go into effect within two weeks and give pit bull owners 60 days to find the dog a new home. If a pet owner is caught with a pit bull they will be fined and issued a citation. Please send your POLITE, RESPECTFUL and INFORMATIVE letters in opposition to breed specific legislation to the city mayor and clerk listed below.

Batesville Municipal Building 500 E. Main Street, Batesville, Arkansas 72501; Voice  (870) 698-2400; City Hall Contact Form, Rick Elumbaugh, Mayor; Denise M. Johnston, City Clerk

**ALERT** Blair, Nebraska - Blair considers pit bull law - The Blair city council meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p,m. at Blair City Hall, 218 South 16th St. City Hall Contact Form. Blair City Hall, 218 South 16th Street, Blair, Nebraska 68008, Voice   (402) 426-4191    Fax   (402) 426-4195. James Realph, Mayor; 2532 College Drive, Blair, Nebraska  68008, 402-426-2474 (H), 402-426-4891 (W)

What a total sweetheart this dog is. Paprika is a very charming dog and it didn't take long for all the volunteers to fall in love with her. We believe she will make a wonderful family companion and should not be very difficult to handle. She is a sweetheart, has great manners and is full of love... and really, look at that face!

Paprika is crate trained and housebroken. She loves to have a good butt run in the yard but just for a few minutes. She is mostly a pretty laid back and easy going girl.

We believe Paprika would do better in a home with no other dogs. She's ok with her canine roommates at the shelter but they all have not been formally introduced. She prefers people and we think her personality is better suited for being an only pet. We don't know how she would do with cats.....

Won't you open your heart and home to lovable Paprika?

This month, MPR wants to recognize the hard work and dedication of our wonderful volunteer, Julie Tischer and her supportive husband, John.

Julie and John stepped up to foster a sweetheart that MPR pulled into our program in early 2009. We're sure many of you will remember Victory and her story. After fostering her for a bit, Julie and John decided to adopt her and renamed her Charlie. They've also opened their home and fostered Igloo, and Long John Silver.

And that's not all folks ... Julie and John work the shelter duty helping to take care of the dogs in MPR's mini-shelter and have attended several adoption events. They recently organized and hosted the event at the Lees Summit PetCo which was a smashing success!

We are so very fortunate and thankful to have them on board. From the bottom of our hearts ... thank you, Julie and John!  

~ MPR Volunteers