"pick of the litter" information, resources & connections
Laurie's Groups
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Wellness & Holistic Lifestyle
32 members
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Dog Food
29 members
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Books and Good Reading About Dogs
26 members
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Training and Behavior
62 members
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Medical Issues and Question
51 members
Laurie's discussions
Laurie's Events
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Georgie's Fall Fashion Debut
October 15, 2008 from 6pm to 8pm – The Hotel Vintage Plaza
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Doggie Palooza
October 19, 2008 from 10am to 5pm – World Forestry Center Washington Park
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POOCH in the Pub
November 20, 2008 from 6pm to 9:30pm – MacTarnahan's Taproom
Laurie's Page
Profile Information
- About Me: It's fun to know our members a little bit.
- Animals are my passion! They have led me down an entirely different path in life than I ever would have imagined years ago. Working with them is a privilege and a great joy. My canine massage practice, From Head to Tail Canine Massage, constantly reminds me of the unconditional love we should all be so fortunate to have for one another -- and is the (relative) "norm" in the kingdom of canines! Being in veterinary medicine for the past 6+ years has enabled me to meet so many wonderful people who are trying to make a difference in the lives of our animal friends! I am fortunate that my husband, friends, and family are VERY supportive and understanding when it comes to the amount of time I spend away from them and with my furry clients -- and that my husband can be with my "kids" when I'm not there!
Prior to getting involved with animals and veterinary work, I was a practicing artist (big, abstract metal work - welded steel) and was represented by the Mark Woolley Gallery in Portland and the Lee Freed Gallery in Lincoln City.
Before I began my career as an artist, I was a business woman in the area of commercial/industrial real estate in the Portland office of a company based in Los Angeles.
- What Kind of Dog(s) Do You Have? What are their name(s)? It's nice to know.
- Lexi, a Chocolate Lab, and Maddie, a Vizsla Mix. (aka Lexi Lu, Lu Lu Pie and Maddie Mu, Mu Mu, etc.)
2 non-dog Orange Tabbies, Fiona and Zu Zu.
I've included photos of these kids as well as photos of our kids who have transitioned out of this plane in the last year or so. So Blue, the Bernese Mountain Dog, Laika, the Norfolk Terrier, Elvis, the grey kitty, and Della, the black kitty are all off playing somewhere else, but I just had to share.
- Why Did You Join This Network? This helps us meet needs and understand expectations.
- To learn more about what's going on in our community of dog lovers and aficionados, and to broaden my knowledge base in order to offer greater information/skills/healing modalities/etc. to my clients -- and all animals.
- How Did You Hear About pdxdog.com and this Social Network? We want to know how you found us.
- Dining for Dogs
- Website: Feel Free to Put Your Website in this Spot
- http://www.laurieaustin.com
- Favorite Dog Product(s)
- Too many to list!
- Have you read the Community Guidelines and Terms of Use in the Notes Section? This is very important to us all.
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Laurie's Photos
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Thanks for getting back to me. I'm slowly going to develop an online newsletter and am thinking about who might contribute some compelling articles of interest. We could shoot some ideas around and see what resonates for us. Something with insight into the challenges and wins...I'm glad you are interested.
Andrea
I'm wondering if you would like to write something about working with disabled pups. I think it's very interesting and I'm sure other members would as well.
OCD is most common in elbows but obviously can occur in other joints. Rest (inactivity!) is critical, as are the appropriate supplements (we talked about some of those). I know you'll all go stir crazy, but we can also talk about how to manage the confinement process. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you as well -- despite the painful circumstances! Give Sidney and the other pups BIG hugs for me!
Hugs
Sunday
Denise
Thanks for the message. Don't forget that if you register before June 1 you get the discounted price!
P.S. I love all your photos!
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