Next meeting will feature tips on dog behavior

PAWS, CLAWS AND BEAKS CLUB

Pet lovers are invited to the next monthly meeting of the Paws, Claws and Beaks Club on May 11 at noon in the Clubhouse 1 picnic area. People are encouraged to bring their pets.

This meeting will feature a potluck and everybody is encouraged to bring a dish. People should contact Mary Romero at marymromero11@gmail.com or 562-810-4266 to let her know what dish they are bringing to share.

Maryanne Dell Shamrock will give a presentation on dog behavior at the meeting, with time for questions at the end.

Dell is the founder and director of Shamrock Rescue Foundation, an Orange Coun-ty-based rescue that takes in animals (mostly dogs) at area shelters who are on death row or otherwise unlikely to find homes. Along with Ron and Charice King of North Tustin, Dell provides foster homes or boarding for the dogs Shamrock takes in, along with medical care. Many of Shamrock’s dogs are older and/or have medical or behavioral issues. Shamrock cares for the dogs until homes are found or, if homes cannot be found, for life.

Dell also trains dogs and consults on dog behavior. She is always eager to learn more about dogs and is always growing her knowledge base. She works with rescues and networks throughout the country to help dogs find homes. She is advisor at large with the Tibetan Spaniel Club of America’s Health and Rescue Trust, which finds homes for unwanted, homeless Tibetan spaniels.

In 2021, Dell achieved the Nose Work 2 title with her Tibetan spaniel, Bumblebee.

Dell will speak of her experience and answer questions residents might have about their own pets during the meeting.

“I always enjoy speaking to the members of Paws & Claws and helping them have enjoyable relationships with their pets,” Dell said.

For more information about the club, contact 562-810-4266.

— Mary Romero