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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 3, 2002)
may 3.2002 _ Um ¡ í ü i v í m m ews ina M icciulla used to have a job that many people thought was damn cool. S h e ’d get up early in the morning and go off to the radio station nicknamed “T h e Beat.” T here, she entertained Portlanders as one of the morning team known as G ina, C ort and Rebecca. And then, after 16 years in the industry, her career came to an abrupt end. G ina left radio behind and set off to follow her real love: caring for animals. Now, she gets up early every morning and goes off to a job th at this person thinks is far cooler than the radio job. Marty Davis G ina still is enter taining Portlanders, hut these days her fans are furry, four-footed and fido-ish. She and business partner Sue Loftesness are the co-owners of Unleash Yourself, a state-of- the-art doggie day care center located on the lower end of Northeast Alberta Street. T h e facility features more than 4,500 square feet of total doggie utopia. A “green building,” it is equipped with an air-exchange system— no doggie odors here— and a lap-of-luxury, oh-so-comfortable, radiant- Gina Micciulla (left) and Sue Loftesness own a state-of-the-art doggie day care center water-heated cushy floor. T h e outdoor play area From noon to 2 p.m. each day it’s quiet time, alone, at 2,100 square feet, is the largest in the To enroll and he accepted, your pooch will and anywhere from 10 to 40 dogs are kenneled for have to be interviewed and pass a temperament Portland area, and— moms and dads, check this a nap. The Big Dog crowd gets plush floor cushions test. A ll nonaggressive breeds and all sizes are out— it’s all mud-free. on which to lounge and reflect on the good life. welcome. And when we’re talking outdoor play area, T he dogs never are left unattended in the However, there’ll he no biting or growling, so folks, we don’t mean, “Honey, put the dog in the play area. Unleash Yourself has one handler for play nice now, kids. Each pooch gets a locker for hack yard, please.” T his place rocks. every 10 dogs. “necessaries,” including that favorite mommie- It’s got loads of live green grass, wading pools, For pleasure and sport there’s balls, there’s smell T-shirt. climbing gyms and all the toys you can carry jumping games, there’s a tube from inside. Even cooler, by the thing to run through— there’s time the dog days o f summer roll open fenced windows facing around, the area will be Alberta Street. T h ere’s hugs, equipped with a misting system. there’s love, there’s stimulation, Lacking only in poolside bever there’s play and frolicking and age service, maximum summer romping and, oh my god, can it comfort for the pampered pooch get it better for any dog anywhere? is guaranteed. Check out www.unleashyour- Doggie day care costs about self.biz for further details, then $20 daily with a “Pooch Punch- call and schedule the interview card,” hut the value is immea and temperament test. Your dog surable. In exchange for your already loves you, but trust me, dollars you take home a happy this will elevate you to the high and tired yet energized and est realm of doggie adoration enriched canine who’ll stay co n (and considerably ease your guilt tent for two to three days— until about leaving the little darling it’s time to repeat the process. all day). Day care isn’t intended for daily use; the dog needs refresh ow that fido/fidette is tired, ing and resting time in between socialized, happy and hun stays. Two visits a week is co n sidered optimum. Even though she’s off the air, Micciulla still gets great reception gry, exactly what were you plan- Y uppie P uppies Pamper your pooch with doggie day care, organic pet food and naturopathic healing alternatives fflf QUEER PROFIT A * '- N ning on serving for doggie dinner? Please, don’t even be thinking about doggie junk food or sharing your own Lean Cuisine. Nope, you’ve got to continue to maintain the well-being of your dog pal by providing qual ity natural foods, snacks and toys. And the women of Healthy Pets Northwest have gath ered all these products in one place for you. Friends and business partners Julie Canton- wine, G aia M ather and Brenda Kehau have combined their skills, talents and interests to produce a business dedicated to selling pet foods and snacks containing no animal byproducts or toxic chemicals. T heir mission is to do more than sell pet food. They are in business to educate, heal and promote the well-being of all pets. They can reference herbal and homeopathic remedies. They will consult with pet health care specialists and, utilizing nutritional guidelines, help you establish and maintain the best quality o f life for your pet. Naturopathic physician M ather works with resolving pet behaviors by utilizing the Bach Flower Remedies. W hat, a questioning look? W ell, the Bach Flower Remedies are a com pletely natural, gentle and effective way to rem edy pets’ undesirable behaviors. By looking at their underlying causes, it is possible to find a solution to balance impulses. Once the underlying cause is understood, the correct remedy or combination of remedies gently will balance the animals’ behaviors until they are at peace with the world again. And then you give them an all-natural peanut butter doggie cookie. Healthy Pets Northwest sponsors monthly pet care seminars that have been well received. Atten dance is on a “donation only" basis, and all proceeds are given to Portland pet shelters and charities. T h e topics vary monthly. For a schedule of seminars and lots o f further information please visit www.healthypetsnw.com. J H Business news with a queer bent should be reported to M A R T Y D a \JS at m arty@justout.com. 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