We just received some alarming news about a change in the works to the California Fish & Game Code of Regulations that has me pretty upset & wanted to see if I could get some people to sign a petition or even come to Woodland, CA this Thursday morning October 1, 2009…. Not in CA? Remember, where California goes many other states follow. Signing the petition can help!

Specifically, the proposed regulation is for Section 681, Title 14, concerning hybrid animals and plants.
Hybrid animals & plants are in many aspects of our lives. Horses, sheep, goats, chickens, cats, dogs, fish, even the fruit & grains we eat…

My main concern right now are the animals in my backyard! This hearing could eliminate due process and allow officers to seize pets if they “look” related to a wild animal. This affects any “wolfy” looking canine, i.e. German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, Malamutes, Belgian Shepherds, Akitas, Wolf Dogs, Northern Inuit Dogs, Tamaskans, Utonagans… The list – just in the dog category – goes on…

This hearing happening on October 1st, 2009, is where Fish and Game will be trying to pass through a new legislation that will specifically authorize the officers and wardens to determine whether your pet is a regulated species WITHOUT THE BURDEN OF PROOF, and require the application of the “most protective” standard. For our loved ones, this means that your pet can be determined to be a wild animal —  simply by visual inspection.  No scientific standards or tests are required — in fact, the regulations are written in order to “relieve the burden” of proof.   Your 99% Malamute or Husky may be subjectively determined to be 1% wolf, so full wolf rules would apply. MANY police dogs are Checoslovakian Wolf / Shephard mixes! Apparently, the police love them because they are so intelligent. This hearing was not very well thought out & has so many problems it should never have been brought to the table.

If you want to save the wheat in your buns, the seedless juice in your glass, sign the petition & at least save a Mule’s ass!
Hahahahaha! Thanks for taking the time to read & participate!!!

For more info & the petition go to:
http://www.capetban.com/
* It is safe to sign the petition. They will respect your rights and keep your e-mail address private.  Your name, city and zip code will be submitted with the petition.

Post this link on facebook, twitter and everywhere you can.. the more people we have signing it, the more likely we will be able to stop this legislation from going through!!

Thanks,
Val, Noel & the Pack.

If you are going to Woodland, CA please don’t bring your pets. Yolo C. is a “Hybrid Pet” illegal county…

Double your KARMA!
Here is another site with a petition -

PLEASE TAKE TWO MINUTES FOR THIS … California fish and game are doing this in a sneaky way within unrelated bills and remote-location hearings that nobody knows about, but thankfully we found out in time. I just signed this petition “CA-LAW TO BAN WOLFDOGS AS OF 11/1/09′”. I’m asking you to sign this petition as well to help us reach our goal of 1,000 signatures. I care deeply about this cause since I work and live with these animals. Legislators are not taking the time to educate themselves on the animals they are trying to ban or they would realize that they are loving, loyal, and non-aggressive breeds. to the contrary they are rather shy and make lousy guard dogs … please support our efforts in preventing thousands of families getting hurt by this legislation. Thank you so much.
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Pretty good summer so far. Not quite as hot as it could be, so there is still a lot of outdoor activity going on. Usually by now all the creatures are hibernating from the heat in some cool dark location. Arbus is getting so big now he can spend more time going to wolf dog school & give us a break. Hahaha!

Going absolutely crazy, wanting to go out & howl with the Big Dogs…

Even if it means getting “roughed up” a bit.

Actually little Arbus can hold his own quite well, even with Dharma, who is the only one that wont put up with his Pole-cat antics.

You are getting veeerrry sleeepy… Mr. Kodiak…

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A – is for Arbus…
Arbus – is a for Dianne Arbus. A photographer of unusual people & things. Dianne was a B&W photographer. Arbus, being a black (for now) subject, is a difficult challenge & the missing color of the pack. Arbus will keep me on my toes in photography & here at the wolf dog ranch.

P – is for Polecat which we sometimes think he’s mixed with. Obviously!

Trout – is because he is always up to something fishey and… for Noel. He says all the best names sound good with a fish of some kind (like Kodiak-Bear-Fish-Wolf).

“When do WE get to play with him???”

Socialization, socialization, socialization!

Hello…? Is there a Hairdresser in this shop?!? Katy’s place “Heads Up” is a place the local men & women know they can get a professional hair cut, color, style, whatever they need, & bring the canine family along. Arbus got special treatment & his own corner of the shop for the day. Journey (Cuts By Journey) has a framed picture of her & Arbus at her workstation. Woof babysitter Katy is the only one I know that will take on our pack here when we go on vacation. Oh, she is also the ONLY one I let cut my hair. Double bonus! Thank you Katy!

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The newest addition… Yes… For Realz!

Say hello to the newest edition of the pack! Ha HA HA! This little rescue baby came all the way from the east coast & has two siblings on the way to a town close by. He was so good on the flight. Never made a sound. I don’t think anyone even knew he was on the plane. Nothing like the plane ride with Tank & his little brother making each other howl. This guy is getting a lot of socialization right now & has already met the Mayor of Yucca at the local beauty shop, Heads Up. For now he is going everywhere with us. Cute little globe trotter! We are still working on a name though so any suggestions…?

RRRaaarrrrrr! Come & get me Tank!

WAIT! Where ya going…?

Thanks to Nancy at Full Moon Farm for all her help & putting us up for the night in North Carolina. She has an AWESOME wolf dog rescue & sanctuary. If anyone is itching to donate some money to the cause, hers is a good investment!

http://www.fullmoonfarm.org

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The rare “Mud Woof”

Weather is a good time as always. And a cheap bath!

“River Dawg” Bunker.

Oh oh! Shedding season has begun!

Another real Jewel of the desert nearby. A secret oasis at an undisclosed location, supports all kinds of creatures & creativity… G. a permaculture wizard has brought water to his spot in the dry desert. It has taken years & lots of love & labor to get water from rocks but he has followed an amazing vision that supports fish, cats, dogs, chickens, peacocks, even horses. Plenty of wildlife found his place during a huge fire that surrounded them. Absolutely beautiful!