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July 5, 2017 The Skanner Page 9 News Fireworks, Fears, and Fido Dennis Richardson Off ers Limited Data to Trump Commission for $500 Oregon and Washington Secretaries of State say they will only release information that’s already publicly available Dr. Jasmine Streeter, Veternarian, with Sheba By Jasmine Streeter, DVM Special to The Skanner News H opefully your 4th of July was fi lled with cookouts, laughter and an awesome fi reworks dis- play. This seems like an ideal way to spend an extended weekend — unless you are a dog. Although the sparkly sky sprinkles are most- “ common frightening scenarios. For exam- ple, fi reworks, thun- derstorms or trains. There are multiple CDs on Amazon for fearful sounds and even Spo- tify has soundtracks of various thunderstorms and fi rework displays. Playing these sounds for a short period of time and gradually in- creasing the length and volume as your pet be- comes comfortable is The goal is to help you enjoy wonderful moments without compromising the safety and health of your pet ly put away until next year, there may be a few enthusiasts who are still sparking the last of their Roman candles. Preparing your dog for fi reworks and loud noises can help save you stress and head- aches. The simplest way to handle a fi reworks dis- play or stressful event is to remove the animal from the stimulus. This can mean taking a dog to a neighbor or rela- tive’s house that will not be hosting a fi re- works show on their street, or checking your dog into a boarding or pet sitting service. Having someone pres- ent during the time of excitement who is calm and relaxed will help put your dog at ease. If you are unable to phys- ically remove your dog from the location of excitement, place them in a quiet room as far away from the noise as possible. This could be a bathroom, den or base- ment where the sound will be dampened. Acclimation is a won- derful way to prepare your dog for scary events. Small, repeated exposures, in a con- trolled setting, paired with positive rein- forcement, is a good, long-term plan for the key to acclimation. Positive reinforcement through words, food re- wards or toys will help your pet respond more appropriately when the real thing happens. For some pets, se- dation through med- ication or aids like the Thunder Shirt are needed. These tools work best when given before a frightening event has occurred. Consult a veterinarian if you believe your pet requires sedatives. To prevent toxicity, nev- er give your personal medication to your pet. Drugs aff ect humans and animals diff erent- ly even if they provide the same intended out- come. Regardless of the method you choose, the goal is to help you enjoy wonderful moments without compromising the safety and health of your pet. Using these tools in conjunction with positive reinforce- ment, your pet may be able to enjoy these holiday experiences as much as you do. For my little fur babies, when it comes to 4th of July, they don’t mind the noise as long as they get a treat. Reach Dr. Jasmine at drjasmine@theskanner. com. SALEM — Oregon’s chief elec- tion offi cial on Friday told Presi- dent Donald Trump’s commission investigating allegations of voter fraud that it could receive a state- wide list of voters for $500, just like anyone else. Oregon Secretary of State Den- nis Richardson, however, said in response to the commission’s re- quest for publicly available details on all voters in the state that he’s barred legally from disclosing So- cial Security and driver’s license numbers. Two members of Oregon’s con- gressional delegation and Gov. Kate Brown had urged Richard- son, a Republican in this Demo- cratic-leaning state, to refuse the request that went to secretaries of state around America. Richardson said in a letter to commission vice chairman and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach that there is “very little ev- idence” of voter fraud or registra- tion fraud in Oregon. “I do not believe the federal gov- ernment should be involved in dictating how states conduct their elections,” Richardson said. Among the secretary of state’s key missions, according to Rich- ardson’s offi cial website, is to “maximize voter participation and protect ballot security in or- der to promote Oregon’s healthy democracy.” U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, a Demo- crat, charged via Twitter that the request is a tool of voter suppres- sion, and said Richardson should follow the lead of some of his coun- AP PHOTO/TIMOTHY J. GONZALEZ, FILE By Andrew Selsky Associated Press In this Nov. 8, 2016, fi le photo, Dennis Richardson, the Oregon Republican Secretary of state candidate, waves to the crowd during an election night event at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, Ore. Richardson, Oregon’s chief elections offi cial has been silent on a request by President Donald Trump’s commission investigating allegations of voter fraud in the 2016 election for a list of the names, party affi liations and voting histories of all voters if the information is publicly available. terparts in other states, and not provide data. Rep. Earl Blumenaur and Brown, also Democrats, agreed. “ Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, a Republican, says her offi ce will send the commis- sion names, addresses and birth I do not believe the federal government should be involved in dictating how states conduct their elections “We should protect voters’ in- formation and expand access to the ballot, not suppress it,” Brown tweeted. 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