www.TheNewBarker.com contents The New Barker Volume 12/Issue 36 The Art of Dog.TM THE NEW BARKER 1 FEATURES 22 The Last Dog Race. Dog racing is now illegal in 40 states, and since 1990, the amount of money wagered on dog racing in the Sunshine State has plummeted by 74%.Will voters vote in November to put an end to Greyhound racing in Florida, once and for all? 24 It’s A Family Affair. Adoptions are the best thing to happen at Pet Pal Animal Shelter.The next best thing might just be an annual meet-up of alumni at the dog beach. 26 Together In Perfect Harmony. Ebony is a champion in Agility, having amassed ribbons, trophies and certificates to prove it. But, it wasn’t always that way. And, having to prove something was never the driving force. 32 Lost and Found. Tug was looking intently out the window when his front paw inadvertently hit the power button to roll down the window. Before Isabella could react, the little cat was gone. 36 Truffles: The Diamonds of Gastronomy. What do dog lovers do for fun when traveling on vacation, without their dogs? For Cynthia Smoot and Bill Weir, it had to be something involving dogs (and food). 38-49 Men Who Love Dogs. We met and interviewed five men with very diverse backgrounds.The one thing they have in common is their love for dogs. 50 It’s A Great Day To Save A Life. What inspires someone to make it their life’s goal to work with special needs dogs? For Cheri and Ward Wells it was a senior Beagle Shepherd mix named Smudge – the inspiration for Lovey Loaves Special Needs Rescue and Sanctuary. 53 The Joy of Helping Poodles. They had less than 12 hours to remove 270 dogs from an abuse situation in Hillsborough County. Most of the dogs were Poodles.That was more than 20 years ago, and Florida Poodle Rescue is still saving Poodles. 56 Alakazam! The Magical Powers of Zammy,Therapy Dog. He visits Shriners Hospitals for Children every week with his human. Witness the power of Zammy. 6 Editor Unleashed 8 Contributors 10-11 Letters & Corrections 12-21 Reality Sound Bites Product Reviews: 58 Things to keep our dogs safer and healthier. 60 The Dog Homefront lAdd a Splash of Panache to your visionary Style. 64 Books, Movies, & More. lWe’ve reviewed two books, each one a good choice to read over Veteran’s Day weekend. lAmelia Ann helps us review the book Isosceles’ Day. lIn our Music section, we interviewed singer/songwriter JP Harris about his new CD “Sometimes Dogs Bark At Nothing.” 78 Cover Artist Profile: Becky “FayBecca” McKinniss 30 Get Going, Dog. 30 Remembering - A new regular feature. If you’re interested in paying tribute to a special dog, please email anna@thenewbarker.com with Memorial in the subject line. 68-77 Here’s To Dog Health. lThe Eyes Have It Part 2, addresses eye problems. By Dr. Elizabeth Baird. Page 68 lSCAN - Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology is now in Clearwater, Florida. Page 71 lGrain-Free Diets and Heart Disease? Dr. Timothy Hodge helps us make sense of it all. Page 72 lTrusting CBD, No Bones About It. Angela Ardolino spent two years doing the research and pursued a degree in medical cannabis from the University of Vermont. Page 76 82 Dog Dining - Grace - Pass-A-Grille 92 Life From A Dog’s Perspective. COLUMNS Koda, photographed by Anna Cooke, Dog Swim Days, St. Petersburg.