Dogs for Kids - April/May 2009 Volume 7 - Number 3

8 What's Up, Doc?
Our veterinarian extraordinaire talks about vaccines - for your dog, not you!
BY DR. DAVID ELMER

10 In the Name of Love
Meet some ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things.
BY JOANNE LUKENS

16 From Shelter to Superhero
A mixed-breed shelter dog wins a prestigious award for her heroic efforts.
BY CHRISTINA CHAN


20 On Your Mark ... Get Set ... GO!
They may be small, but Dachshunds and Chihuahuas have what it takes to win races.
BY DEBBIE SWANSON

26 A DAY IN THE LIFE ...
Ohh, Ahh, Ohh, Ahh
Meet a doggie masseuse who kneads dogs a lot.
BY CHRISTINA CHAN

34 Camps for Canines
Kids and dogs have fun while learning new skills in the grrrreat outdoors.
BY KITSON JAZYNKA

38 Postcards from Paris
A pooch hops a ship and provides a travelogue of his big adventure.
BY PEPPER, the MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
(as told to his owner, NIKKI MOUSTAKI)

4 Mutt's Mailbag
Readers howl.

5 Gossip Hound
News that's hot off the press.

6 Kids for Dogs
Two kids on a mission to stop puppy mills.
BY MEREDITH WARGO

7 Grooming
Clipping your dog's nails - better leave it to the pros!
BY ROSE BOCCIO

18 Heroes Puzzle
Search for the courageous dog words.

25 Doggie Dash Race Game
Which Fido's the fastest?

43 Fill in the Blank

45 Toy Box

47 Mutts Man
This cartoonist is neat!

49 April and May Calendars

57 Picture Game

62 Answer Key

62 K9 Captions
Wanna win the Toy Box?

Marketplace
52 GALLERY OF BREEDS
58 CLASSIFIEDS

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