Next Events
October Board meeting (Conference Call)- Oct 17 @ 7:00pm
2019 Board Nominations are due.
Make a difference and participate in the this important process.
See the Oct Whippet Whispers President's Message: for meeting conference call details.
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KICK OFF 2019 IN PALM SPRINGS STYLE
Greater San Diego County Whippet Association Speciality
January 4, 2019
Indio, Ca
In conjunction with Inland Empire Hound Club
Go to the EVENTS page for details!
GENERAL MEETING [more]
2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 7:00 pm
Alternate in-person meeting and Con-Call
See GSDWA Facebook page for next meeting details.
Programs
Be sure to keep checking back for details on our Annual Fun Run, Holiday Awards Dinner in Dec. and our Specialty in January of 2019.
RACE PRACTICE [more]
Race Practice is open to all Sighthound breeds and are held on the 4th Sunday of the month, 8:00am to 10:30am! Unless other wise indicated.
(No practices in November or December).
Location
Kearny Mesa Park
3170 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Go to the EVENTS page for details and UPDATED SCHEDULE for 2018!
Board Announcements
No Board Announcements this Month
Rescue Report
Our procedure is for the hopeful adoptee or go to our website, www.sandiegowhippets.com, fill out an application and send it to us. If a dog comes into our care, and after it's been evaluated for health and mental stability, we then review the applications on hand and choose the family we feel will best fit that dog's personality. Submitted by Jo Rufing, Rescue Coordinator
Member Brags
Member Announcements
Whippet Whispers Changes!
Hello Everyone!
Look forward to some changes in our club newsletter in the next few months!
I'll be taking over the duties of Whippet Whispers Editor effective immediately, so I invite you to send me your news, brags, photos, whippet-approved recipes, favorite whippet-tested toys and games -- anything and everything of interest to whippets & whippet lovers! I'd really like to update our veterinary section too, so please send me the scoop on any outstanding vets you have used recently, or just update your past submission.
The more everyone contributes, the more interesting and enjoyable our newsletter will be. I'm looking forward to producing our club's newsletter with a new look and feel, and hope to hear from you all soon! The deadline for our July issue will be Wednesday, June 27.
For those of you that don't know me, I've been a club member since getting my first whippet Hamilton twelve years ago and have titled my boys in the breed ring and performance events, including lure coursing, agility, rally and obedience. I've also edited newsletters for several prominent local dog clubs in addition to chairing their Show 'n Go's and fundraising events for many years.
Sincerely,
Christine DeClerk
General Meeting
NEXT GENERAL MEETING
Information
GSDWA Board meetings are generally held the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm.
They Alternate between in-person meetings and Con-Call.
New in-person meeting location is TBD.
See GSDWA Facebook page for next meeting details.
Race Practice
All Sighthounds Welcome!
Information
Time
- All practices are on the 4th sunday of the month from 8:00am to 10:30am
- Practice goes for the length of time it takes to give the dogs 3 runs each (our park contract only allows us to stay until 11am)
- Please be on time or we won't be able to give your dog all its runs!
2018 Practice Dates!
- March 25
- April 22
- May 20
- June 17 (3rd Sunday)
- July 22
- August 26
- September 23
- October 28
(No practices in November or December).
Cost
- $5/3 runs per dog for GSDWA members
- $7/3runs per dog for non-GSDWA members
What to Bring
- a crate for each dog,
- snug fitting collar on each dog that they can't back out of,
- 2 leashes (1 for releasing and 1 for the catcher),
- water and bowl for dog(s),
- chair for yourself
Contact
Location
Kearny Mesa Park
3170 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Directions from the North
805 South
Exit Balboa Ave
East on Balboa Ave
Right on Convoy St
Convoy St turns into Linda Vista Rd
Right on Mesa College Dr
Left on Armstrong St
Please park in the front parking lot next to the Park & Rec building, which is on the right as you enter the park.
Directions from the South
163 North
Exit Mesa College Dr
West on Mesa College Dr
Left on Armstrong St
Please park in the front parking lot next to the Park & Rec building, which is on the right as you enter the park.
Map
Upcoming Shows & Races
KICK OFF 2019 IN PALM SPRINGS STYLE
Greater San Diego County Whippet Association Speciality
January 4, 2019
Indio, Ca
In conjunction with Inland Empire Hound Club
Kennel Club of Palm Springs
January 5 & 6
Indio, Ca
Judges:
- Saturday: D. Scott Pfeil
- Sunday: James Donahue
Show Superintendent: Jack Bradshaw www.jbradshaw.com
Hotel Information
Make your hotel reservations early! Here is a list of dog-friendly hotels for the Indio weekend:
Note: This information provided as a courtesy and accuracy is not guaranteed.
- La Quinta Resort
- 49499 Eisenhower Dr., La Quinta
- (760) 564-4111
- Best Western Date Tree Hotel
- 81-909 Indio Boulevard, Indio
- (760) 347-3421
- Royal Plaza Inn
- 82347 Highway 111, Indio
- (800) 228-9559
- Days Inn (formerly the America’s Best Value Inn )
- 43-505 Monroe St. Indio
- (760) 347-4044
- Motel 6
- 82-195 Indio Boulevard, Indio
- (760) 342-6311
- Travelodge
- 80651 Highway 111, Indio
- (760) 342-0882
- Indian Palms Hotel
- 48-360 Monroe Street, Indio
- (760) 775-4444
- Residence Inn by Marriott
- 38-305 Cook Street, Palm Desert
- (760) 776-0050
- Quality Inn & Suites (formerly the Clarion Inn)
- 84-096 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio
- 760) 342-6344
- Indio Super 8 Inn & Suites
- 81753 Hwy 111, Indio
- (760) 342-0264
Couch Tails
No Couch Tails this Month
Member Web Sites
Links
Veterinary Recommendations
- American Dog Rehab
Danielle Robbins, M.S., P.T.
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Specialist
10441 Roselle St., Ste. D
San Diego, CA 92121
www.AmericanDogRehab.com
- Danielle is the best! Knowledgeable, caring and great with whippets! I've had some problems keeping Matt sound in higher level agility, she spent an hour and a half going over every inch of Matt to find and treat his problem(s) and gave us several exercises to help with his conditioning. We continue to see her about every two months just to make sure he is at his athletic best. Whenever we visit Danielle, we see many top level agility and obedience friends and competitors who also want to keep their dogs in the best of health.
- In the same location is Dr. Sosna of Animal Acupunction and Rehab Center. AARC offers acupuncture, physical rehabilitation, and hydrotherapy using an underwater treadmill, as well as Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional counseling, and laboratory testing. Because the AARC is owned and operated by a fully licensed veterinarian, a referral is appreciated, but not required. -- Christine DeClerk
- Did you know there is a Animal Ambulance in San Diego County!?
San Diego's companion animals can now get life-saving services usually reserved for people. Animal Ambulance has arrived in San Diego County to help transport pets in need of critical medical support. When a pet needs oxygen, fluids and first aid, Animal Ambulance can be counted on to provide these services, and transport an injured or ill pet to a veterinarian. Animal Ambulance can easily transport pets that are non-ambulatory, severely injured or in respiratory distress directly and safely to the hospital. They also offer home euthanasia services.
- Pet owners or Vets can call and book appointments, and the Ambulance service is also available for emergencies 24 hours a day! Disabled pet owners, those who own or work with service dogs, military personnel and senior citizens always receive a discount.
- The North County / San Diego area driver is Damean Mitchell. He brings a knowledgeable, professional and compassionate service to those in need.
To learn more, log onto www.MyPet2Vet.com or call 760-738-6156.
- Information provided from San Diego Pets magazine
- Companion Petcare Professionals
Dr. Nancy Bushnell
1466 Encinitas Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-942-1220
- For 20+ years Dr. Bushnell has taken care of my dogs and cats, breeding animals as well as pets. She has eyes like a hawk and memory like an elephant and remembers the details of all my animals better than I do. She leaves no stone unturned, and if she is not absolutely sure, she will call all the experts. I always leave her clinic having learned a lot myself and with the best treatment and decisions for the animals. – Eva Engvall, Tangens Whippets
- Country Pet Clinic
Chamkaur S. Brar, D.V.M.
2525 Alpine Boulevard
Alpine, CA 91901
Phone: (619) 445-9815 On call 24hours
- Rachel and I have been taking our dogs to Dr. Brar since 1998 when we moved to the Alpine area and have been most satisfied with his care and concern. His home is adjacent to the clinic and he has made himself available day and night. He has a very caring staff that we have grown to consider as friends. He treats a number of whippets in addition to our “posse” plus other sight hounds in the area. We feel that you will receive the type of care that you desire for your animals.
-- Henry and Rachel
- Governor Animal Clinic
Dr. Kirk Feinberg
3240 Governor Drive
San Diego CA 92122
Phone: (858) 453-6312
http://www.governoranimalclinic.com/
- In over 20 years of owning dogs, Dr. Feinberg is by far the best vet we have encountered. A graduate of UC Davis, he uses both western medicine and naturopathic remedies to treat his animal patients. He has spayed both of our girls and is very aware of the special anesthesia requirements for whippets as well as all of the other aspects of the breed. He has been a guest speaker at one of our whippet club meetings on the topic of over vaccination and titer testing and he is always on top of the latest techniques and treatments. In addition, he has the greatest bedside manner. He's gentle and caring with our dogs and we never feel rushed or leave with unanswered questions. Governor Animal Clinic is a full service clinic, the office staff is great, and there's even a painting of whippets on one of the walls when you walk in. There are 3 other vets in the office, but if you want the best care for your whips... ask for Dr. Feinberg. -- Wayne and Debbey Bartos
- Harmony Animal Hospital
Dr Candy Lewis
3994 Park Blvd (SW corner of Park & Lincoln)
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-7600
- Just want to add my 2¢ about Dr. Lewis & Harmony Animal Hosp. Dazzle gashed open her wrist at Fiesta Island. Our regular vet, Dr. Feinberg was not in so we took Brooke's recommendation and tried Harmony Animal Hosp. What a pleasant surprise. There was a greyhound in the waiting room which made Dazzle feel right at home. Dr. Lewis knew what she was doing and treated Dazzle so sweetly. They had to put her to sleep in order to clean the wound and close it, but thankfully no bones were broken, just a real deep tear down to the joint capsule. I really liked Dr. Lewis, she's very down to earth and to the point and definitely knows sighthounds. The cost didn't kill us either like it would have at the ER. It was a good experience and I'm glad to have a wonderful back-up now. -- Debbey Bartos
- Dr Lewis has been fantastic through Cat's recovery. She's also the vet for the Greyhound rescue of SD so is very familiar with treating sight hounds. -- Brooke Carlson
- Oceanside Veterinary Hospital
2960 San Luis Rey Road
Oceanside, Ca. 92054
Phone: (760) 757-1571
- "I searched long and hard for our Vet, and for basic vet care he is fabulous. One of our Whippets, Tigre, has Hemangiosarcoma, and whenever growths re-occurr he performs the surgeries. He does a great job and he is reasonably priced." -- Pascale Jones
- Sunset Cliff Animal Hospital
4741 Point Loma Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
Phone: (619) 224-0773
http://www.sunsetcliffsanimalhospital.com/
- "Our vet we had used for years sold his business and we wanted someone close to our house. I had heard lots of good things about them and scheduled appointments with a few vets and we were happy with them right off the bat. They are a husband wife team, Dr. Christy Berg who grew up in Bonita and her husband Dr. Edwardo Acosta, who grew up in Puerto Rico. They are a very special team that knows sighthounds and make you feel like you have the BEST dogs in the world. They are also sensitive to the rips and tears we get from running our many dogs at Fiesta Island and always manage to fit them in spur of the moment. Did it help that we told them we would make their house payment for them when we first met them? Who knows, at any rate, they take very good care of our dogs. When we had our last litter (C-section I might add), Dr. Berg was wonderful about coming to our house to check on them and give them their shots. They are also very in tune with behavioral issues, which we do have as a pack. We are very comfortable recommending them to any other whippet owners." -- Sonny and Barbara Wakefield; Sonara Whippets
Have you had a good experience with your vet, surgeon, or clinic? We would like to start compiling a list of member-recommended resources for our dogs to include in the Helpful Links section of the newsletter. Please email the following to cdstablesinc@aol.com if you have information you'd like to share.
- Name
- City, State
- Phone Number
- Web Site Address
- Email Address
Thanks, Christine DeClerk
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2018 GSDCWA Board of Directors
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