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list of our current activities and the day-to-day events that make our club great
are discussed in our monthly newsletter, available to the public here.
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2008 National Specialty
The Dallas / Fort Worth Basenji Club is proud to be chosen as the host club for the Basenji Clubs Of America (BCOA) 2008 National Specialty.
The 2008 Specialty will be held September 16-21 at Southfork Ranch, home to the hit TV series "Dallas".
For more details, visit the 2008 National Specialty website at The Lone Star State In 2008.
Dallas Ordinance Changes On The Horizon
by Dave Levinthal, with the Dallas Morning News
Look for several notable changes to a sweeping Dallas animal ordinance proposal that's scheduled
to be briefed Wednesday, June 18, before the Dallas City council - and formally voted on a week later.
Dallas Ordinance to Destroy Dog Breeding
by John Yates, with the American Sporting Dog Alliance
Texas may seem like the most unlikely of places for animal rights groups to infiltrate and take over local government. This state has the
reputation for vigorous defense of property rights and the traditional relationships between animals and people.
However, the entire Dallas metropolitan areas has become a case study of how this can happen in the absence of vigilance,
and how dog owners can pay a devastatingly high price when it does.
Dallas Considering Stiffer Animal Laws!
by Dave Levinthal, as posted on DallasNews.com
The situation is disturbing, if not dire: Thousands of stray animals roam the streets of some Dallas neighborhoods, while others kept
as pets live their lives chained to trees or in woefully crowded structures. Acknowledging this, city officials say they will begin discussing
how to create or strengthen municipal laws governing animal ownership.
Dallas Animal Laws - How Can You Make A Difference?
by Luane Williams, Five Alarm Kennels
One group of pet owners takes action against the proposed pet ordinances in Dallas, only to be frustrated by the Dallas Council session rules. Here's what happened, and steps you can take to help make breed club and pet owner opinions known to the Coucil.
Giving Rabies Vaccine Is Sure Way To Protect Pets
by Denise Flaim, Animal House, as posted on BasenjiCompanions.org
Rabies has been eradicated. No, wait just a second. It's poised for an outbreak. News reports in recent months have offered conflicting information
about this deadly disease, the poster child of which is the foaming-at-the-mouth, deranged, marauding stray dog...
Fanconi Overview
Fanconi is a condition, especially common in Basenjis, where the renal tubules of the kidney begin to fail to do their
proper job of resorbing nutrients. Without treatment, the internal organs begin to falter and the dog will ultimately die.
Fortunately there is a simple test that owners can do at home that can provide an early warning...
What Is Fanconi Syndrome?
by Betsy Polglase, BasenjiCompanions.org
Based on interviews with Dr. Steve Gonto of Savannah, Georgia, Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (human)
and the developer and author of the "Fanconi Management Protocol for Veterinarians."
Life with a Fanconi-Afflicted Dog
by Betsy Polglase, BasenjiCompanions.org
The story of Sheba, a Fanconi-afflicted Basenji, and Betsy Poglase's experience with treatment.
Betsy shares her wealth of knowledge and tips for dealing with the symptoms of Fanconi.
Hank Has Fanconi - Finding Out, Handling It
by Cheryl Silver
First printed in The Rip Van Wrinkler, Volume 6, Issue 2, May 2002.
The Wrinkler is the quarterly newsletter of the Rip Van Wrinkle Basenji Club, an affiliate of the Basenji Club of America.
Hank's Fanconi Syndrome, Two Years Later
By Cheryl Silver
First printed in The Rip Van Wrinkler, Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2004.
The Wrinkler is the quarterly newsletter of the Rip Van Wrinkle Basenji Club, an affiliate of the Basenji Club of America.
Thoughts About Fanconi Syndrome: Probable Affecteds
by Cheryl Silver
Article first appeared in the Sept/Oct Basenji Magazine
If You Suspect Fanconi
Betsy Polglase, Massachusetts (with additional suggestions from Dr. Steve Gonto)
Who Is Dr. Gonto?
by Betsy Polglase, BasenjiCompanions.org
Based on experiences with his own dog, Dr. Gonto developed the supplement treatment that is now the
Fanconi Syndrome Veterinary Protocol and has been widely used by veterinarians.
Pill Hiding Ideas
by the Fanconidogs e-mail support group on 11/03/2004 posted on BasenjiCompanions.org
Can't get your dog to take those pills?
The Fanconi dogs e-mail support group may be able to come to your rescue with a lot of different ideas to tempt your furry friend.
Fanconi Disease Management Protocol
by Steve Gonto, M.M.Sc., Ph.D. Revised September 22, 2003 as posted on BasenjiCompanions.org
Recipe for Safe Dog Treats
by Anita White, DFW Basenji Club
Texas Legislature 2007: Analysis of SB 405
by Zandra Anderson, Houston Trial Attorney, TexasDogLawyer.com
State of Texas Animal Law Website
state-sponsored website covering animal laws in Texas
Senate Bill 405 Proposes Death At First Bite
reprinted from NoPittBullBans.com
Text of Senate Bill 405
reprinted from Texas Legislature website
Texas Legislature 2007: Analysis of SB 405
by Zandra Anderson, Houston Trial Attorney, TexasDogLawyer.com
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