CANINE GRAPEVINE - Amy Rapp

CA N I N E G RA PE V I N E

IN TRODU CTION

Greetings Dogsters,

If you are receiving this for the first time, please keep reading!
I intend to go back to regular quarterly additions with better content in 2019. The last year has been a relentless struggle to keep
pushing our TNR Trust Mobile Clinic to completion. Look for a separate TNR Trust update in later pages, we have some exciting
news!! (www.TNRTrust.org )

The dog world is changing for the better. It's seems that people are starting to understand the importance of early puppy socializa-
tion as my Puppy Manners and Socialization classes have been full all year! (Class link and info in a separate article) Speaking of
positive changes, we are being spoilt for choice with new pet shops opening up and more brands of dog foods to choose from. Look
for an article in this addition about researching dog food brands and how to add variety and positive nutrition to your dogs meals
as a "topping" if you want to supplement your dogs usual diet of commercial kibble.

The Shaggy Dog Show was last weekend, and it was nice to see so many families out with their dogs, adopted, rescued and pedi-
gree alike. There were great classes, lots of fun for children and also some fabulous demos of agility, obedience and the

Jr Handling competition judged by our own former Jr Handlers (Shadrack Adams and Azim Hussein) of the year that represented
Kenya at Crufts in the UK in previous years, and I can't forget to mention KSPCA rescue parade! A great day was had by all.
There is plenty of KSPCA merchandise left, so pop into their offices in Langata next to Hillcrest School and get a head start on
your Christmas Shopping.

Enjoy this edition and know that I love feedback, comments and suggestions. I really intend to up my game for
Canine Grapevine 2019....is it too early for New Years Resolutions?

TO O MU CH OF A GOOD TH I N G

I am seeing an alarming number of overweight and obese dogs these days, people seem to think that if some is good, more is
better. Overweight and obese dogs run the risk of health problems just like humans; stress to joints and organs. ( I recently saw a
dog that I suggested should go to his vet for weighing and his own vet evaluated he needed to lose 20 kilos!! )

I suggest that you weigh your dogs at the vets and ask your vet what the ideal weight should be for your dog. Dogs that are elderly
or have had orthopedic surgery, or have bad hips would benefit from being kept on the lean side, ask for guidance from your vet

We now have many choices for our dog's diets here in Kenya. If you would like to do some research, have a look at
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/
Don't be put off if you don't find exactly your dogs brand/variety listed, the most important thing is to be able to read and learn
how to evaluate what the actual labels mean. This will help you judge the quality and type of ingredients. Many people ask me what
I feed my own dogs, but the truth is what works for my dogs may not work for yours. It's better to evaluate what the ingredients
are, the quality of the food and then choose a formula that works for your dog. I have a senior dog so I choose a light/senior
formula for 11 year old, Kamau, who has also recently had Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery, so has been exercise restricted for
12 weeks. My Rottie has allergies, so I choose to use a hypoallergenic formula (even though I am fairly sure it's an inhaled vs food
allergy) I don't want to add any stress to Duffy's immune system with anything that could cause allergic reactions.

I also add variety and nutrients by using what I call "toppings"I add raw chicken necks several times a week, sardines in oil, berries,
natural yogurt. I also make bone broth with a variety of colored vegetables (red, green, orange, yellow) after reading a study by
Purdue University Vet School in the US about a marked decrease in canine cancers when dogs are fed with colored vegetables 2
or 3 times a week added to their existing dry food diets.

How does your dog look? If they have goopy eyes, smelly ears, dull coat, loose or abnormal stool it may be time to get onto Dog
Food Advisor and up your dogs diet to a better quality food and add some extras.

If you switch your dogs diet, read the bag/label on the new food. Not all foods are created equal, so go back through the the chart
with the dogs age/weight and start from there. Keep in mind that some dogs will need less or more than the chart, the chart is just
a starting place, it's up to you to use your eyes and adjust the quantity, depending on your dogs metabolism, exercise, other addi-
tions to their diet etc. Be sure to weigh and measure the food, not just eyeball or scoop with the nearest container.

Last but not least, if your staff feed your dogs, please be sure they also weigh or measure and stick to your feeding amount and
schedule. They know we love our dogs so will often over feed the dogs to please us, not understanding the health risks that some
with an overweight dog!

N EW CL ASSES
The last training classes of 2018 will kick off Saturday, November 3rd and continue consecutively until our final class of 2018
on Saturday, December 15th, then it's holiday time and a bit of rest before we ring in 2019.

JESPER, rewarding KARLA with perfect timing
                                                                                                      timing.

BASIC OBEDIENCE

This class is for dogs over 5 months and fully vaccinated.
http://custommadek9.co.ke/events/basic-obedience-nov-dec-2018/

KENT AND PETRA,
calm and focused in class

KATARINA AND TIMMY,
her former construction site dog nailing loose Leash walking

REBECCA AND LEO, practicing Drop Command
PUPPY MANNERS AND SOCIALIZATION

This link is for puppies UNDER 5 months at the start of class.
http://custommadek9.co.ke/events/puppy-manners-socialization-nov-dec-2018/

NEER AND BUDDY, working on Sit Command at their first class

This class is for dogs over 5 months and fully vaccinated; http://custommadek9.co.ke/events/basic-obedience-nov-dec-2018/
All info for the class and the sign up is via the link. If any questions after reading though the link info, please use the contact form
to ask any unanswered questions.

JANE AND KIVU,
super Loose Leash Walking

KITUI,
working on Loose Leash with ZARA

"Punishment gets compliance; reinforcement gets cooperation"
                   Keep this in mind when you choose your dogs collar!
Quote from Nicholas James Bishop at the conference of Professional Dog Trainers in Australia

TN R TRU S T U PDATE

MILESTONES:

The second quarter of this year has been very busy with the completion of the Mobile Clinic in May and also following up with the
Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) on a number of meetings and a pre-inspection which was a success, as we were given the go ahead
to start to look for our own vet and then apply for the actual permit. This means we will roll out the mobile clinic in Kiambu County
before the end of the year!! We are ready to start interviewing vets.

We have received a very generous grant to cover one year of the vet’s salary! Our donor wishes to be anonymous but we sure do
thank them! It’s a huge cost and we cannot get our permit from the KVB without our own vet. This amazing offer came out of the
blue, I awoke to an email offering funds for our vet salary.

EVENTS:

We’ve had a number of events so far with more to come before years end. We started with a fundraising event, a Tequila Tasting
and Quiz night organized by one of our volunteers. It was a great event where we were sold out with animal lovers supporting us
in fundraising and a very good time was had by all.

We did a sold out movie night in Westlands, raised some money and made a few new supporters. In May we hosted an information
booth at the East Africa Kennel Club Championship show where we used the opportunity to sensitize the public on the impor-
tance of Rabies vaccinations in local communities

On the 16th September, we had our TNR Trust Picnic, which was specifically a fundraising event for the trust. All picnic tickets
and raffle tickets were fully sold out! It should be noted that, when the Mobile Clinic begins to operate, our accumulated funds
will go very quickly. We have been applying for grants and hope to be awarded several at the end of the year!

As our World Rabies Day event, we had a Kids event at Karura Forest. Going with this year’s theme: “Share the Message, save a
life.” We invited students from Mukuru Outreach Academy who were given a talk by Veterinary 5th Year students from the Uni-
versity of Nairobi who used simple language in explaining to the students and their teachers rabies, symptoms and how to prevent.
With the sponsorship from Swedish Society we were able to produce My Dog Care colouring book, crayons and Swahili brochures
to take home.

TNR Trust also supported KSPCA Kenya by having a booth at the annual Shaggy Dog Show. We talked with quite a few people
about feral cat problems and how they can be humanely solved. The Class for Best Rescue Dog was won by our own Dora, who
ended up in the perfect family after being adopted and returned to us several times!!

We look forward to an amazing 2019 with the mobile clinic on the road serving low income and rural communities in the eradica-
tion of rabies and pet overpopulation.

Report compiled by
David Kedode
Admin. TNR Trust

ADOPTABLE DOG S

BEE: is a kind, gentle soul. Great with other dogs and very playful. She is whippet in size and
speed, with the most expressive ears! . Currently living in foster care. She is most happy when
out doors, but enjoys watching TV with the the family in the evening. She has had a hard life and
her new owners need to be patient , giving her the time for her to gain trust in order that she can
settle in, blossom and reach her full potential.

BRAE: "Lovel boy on the road I was until TNR Trust picked me up. I am now health and very
kind hearted fellow. I have a little ridge on me-maybe some pedigree in me? Born April, 2018 &
big medium size. I am wise as I observe before jumping into things. Another brown one you say?
I show the least dirt on my coat I tell you!"

FREDDIE: One of the sweetest pup and love people, kids and dogs. He knows when to quit if
he aggravates other dogs. He is very sweet, gentle with kids and very playful.

IZZY: Izzy is the latest clown in the family. She is super fast and agile and is aiming for the Olym-
pic gold medal 100 m! She is one year old and spayed. She is a smallish dog-13kg. She is a sweet-
ie and won't harm a fly, but is somewhat shy especially with men. She has been a house pet most
of her short life and is house trained and knows basic commands. She has grown up with cats and
dogs and walks well on the leash.

Her ideal home has a large compound and another playful dog so she can shed her energy. She
can be in a family with children from 8 years. An understanding, experienced dog owner will be
ideal.

KOMO: together with her pup Luna was found along the road and was rescued by one of our
volunteer. She is a 1.5 years old, small and very agile. Cannot stand being locked up and loves the
freedom of being outside. Slowly getting used to sleeping under shelter and on a blanket.

 LUNA: Daughter to Komo was born February, 2018. Very happy and fiesty pup and she's
always with the other dogs playing. She loves being cuddled and played with. Enjoys playing with
balls and playing tug-of-war.

MAX: Born 01/12/2017, Oh! the EYES! very handsome blue eyed boy. He is very energetic
teenager and needs a lot of exercise. He is good on the leash! A running companion could be
ideal. Recommended to a family with a compound with dogs!

MEATBALL: Brother to Munchkin and Mischief. I probably have as much energy as my broth-
ers, though I am not as bouncy. I really love to lie on feet and that’s the first thing I do when I
see my forster mum, is lie for belly rubs. I really like belly rubs!!!

MISCHIEF: My brothers Mukora & Maneno and sister Monsoon are already adopted. I look
like Mukora, but I am boisterous type. I mix with many different dogs, and I look for where the
action is. I am learning to walk on leash now. Medium size and born May 2018. The advantage of
being boys? Neutering is less expensive than for girls

MUNCHKIN: My brothers Mukora & Maneno and sister Monsoon are already adopted. I look
like Maneno, but I am shy type. I mix with many different dogs, but I would be happier alone or
with a calm, kind dog. I am learning to walk on leash now. Medium size and born May 2018.

PIP: Pip is such a handsome (typical) GSD! Barking away with that strong "voice"! A handsome
boy born January 2018. He is very respectful of older dogs but not frightened of them and gets
along with large or small. Very bright, affectionate and very alert.

SASHA: Born January 2017. I was that dog that was tied on a tree, remember that story? Look
at me now: I am very calm & LOVE attention: I am not picky in that I hold no grudge either. I
would prefer to be in a family that has a dog-I am a village girl after all...I like cats and I'm
approved for a family with with 8 years and older children.

SOLAI: Scary start I had in life! Somehow I landed in a river at two weeks old. A kind man luckily
found me. Glad he did, because I have a super foster home where I play with small and large
dogs. I am a feisty and independent girl, cos I will tell the dogs off if they are a nuisance. Love the
cats though, but at times they wack me- I wonder why?. I am likely to be medium size and DOB
1st August.

TIGGY: Tiggy is a 26Kg spayed female approx. 6 yrs old. A kind, calm, gentle soul. She loves to
give & receive affection. She is house trained, excellent on the leash, great with kids 8 years and
above. She likes to sleep out at night but enjoys sitting in the lounge in the evening with the
family. It is genuinely quite difficult to find fault with this lovely lady.

         Contact TNR Trust Nairobi via:
Carla 0733 739 708 or Shels 0733 800 495 (sms)
        Email: tnrtrustnairobi@gmail.com
          Facebook: TNR Trust Nairobi

AF RICA ANIMAL WELFARE
CO N F ERENCE 2 0 18

Amy L. Ra p p (T NR Trust Fo und er) a nd
David Ked o d e (T N R Ad m in O ffi cer)

AFRICA ANIMAL WELFARE CONFE RE NC E 2 0 18

Our Admin Officer, David Kedode, and myself attended the Africa Animal Welfare Conference for TNR Trust. This was the
second time I attended. I always find it's so encouraging to meet others involved in Animal Welfare all fighting on the same side
whether it's rabies prevention, working equines, wildlife conservation, closure of donkey slaughterhouses or the health of our
oceans. The theme this year was One Health, One Welfare. It emphasized the fact that the health of animals, people, and the
planet all go hand in hand.

David and I got organized and made an effort at breaks and lunch to find and connect with others doing TNR work. We found a
vet from Cairo, Egypt that is running a similar program with volunteer vets. I reconnected with RAPAD doing a TNR program in
Morocco, I had met them the year before. There were folks there from Zimbabwe that did TNR plus equine welfare. There were
250 countries represented in total! A few of our new friends came after the conference closed to have a look at TNR's mobile
clinic for some inspiration to see if they could replicate it in their own countries.

David and I spoke to some of the 4th year Kenyan vet students attending this year as well getting acquainted with some old and
new faces from the Kenya Vet Board, the University of Nairobi and also the District Vet Services. All in all, a very interesting 3
days of learning and networking!

If you are interested in learning more, the conference presentations and notes are available on the link below.
https://www.aawconference.org/index.php/en/agenda

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