Dr. Schultz’ Vaccine Seminar 4-20-13

THANK YOU TO ALL 140 PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED & SPONSORED, ADVERTISED, DONATED & VOLUNTEERED TO MAKE THIS A VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENT!  NOW WE ALL NEED TO HELP EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT WHAT WE LEARNED…

We were able to donate $1,000 to The Rabies Challenge Fund & $500 to Precious Paws through our Fund Raising Raffle and part of the proceeds from the event.  $800 was also donated to The University of Wisconsin Research Foundation              by Dr. Schultz.  ALL GOOD!    

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The Pets Perspective is hosting a very important guest speaker, Dr. Ronald Schultz, on April 20, 2013 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m…

This seminar/lecture will focus on “What every pet owner needs to know about vaccines and vaccination programs.”  There will also be a good deal of discussion on the benefits of Titer Testing when considering re-vaccination.

• Hear from an unbiased scientist with over 40 years of experience with vaccines what he thinks about new vaccines… avoiding vaccine related adverse side affects… and how to make vaccinating safer.
• Learn which shots your pets really need… which may be unnecessary and should be avoided… the benefits of titer testing and why it may be a safer choice than giving boosters.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:  Pet owners, veterinarians, trainers, breeders, pet care professionals, animal rescue/advocacy groups…

ABOUT…Dr. Ronald Schultz is a Professor and Chair of the Pathobiological Sciences Department at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and Principal Investigator, along with Dr. Jean Dodds, for the Rabies Challenge Fund.*  Dr. Schultz is an internationally recognized expert in the field of canine (and feline) vaccines and regularly participates in international meetings and forums in this field.  He was the US Representative of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Vaccination Guidelines Group and Board Member of the 2003 and 2006 American Animal Hospital Association Canine Vaccine Task Forces and the AAFP Feline Vaccine Task Force.  Check out these links for more information on Dr. Ronald Schultz:  http://www.maddiesfund.org/Maddies_Institute/Webcasts/Cracking_the_Infection_Control_Code.html. and http://www.news.wisc.edu/8413.

The Rabies Challenge Fund

*The Rabies Challenge Fund is an ongoing five and seven year challenge study to show that immunity from a rabies vaccine should last a minimum of seven years.  That would essentially mean many less vaccines for your dog over his lifetime and less chance of any vaccine side effects.  Check out this link for more information on the RCF:  http://www.rabieschallengefund.org/.   Note:  The results of the rabies five year challenge study will be available at the time of our seminar in April… This will undoubtedly have a positive impact on all of our pets in the very near future.

–A portion of the proceeds of this event and all of the money raised from the Fund Raising Raffle will be going toward the Rabies Challenge Fund which is still in need of funding for year six and seven of the rabies challenge project and a local WNY animal rescue organization (TBD).

  BIG THANKS to our Sponsors:  ANSWERS Pet Food, The Animal Kingdom, Natures Variety Pet Food, Treats Unleashed, Sit N Stay Pet Services, & The Veterinary Alternative

COST:   $75 Includes seminar, lunch, program book with Q&A information provided by Dr. Schultz, and goodies from our sponsors.

LOCATION:   The Creekside Banquet Facility, located at 2699 Union Road in Cheektowaga, NY.   http://www.creeksidebanquet.com

CHECK IN:  Promptly at 8:30 to 8:45 a.m.

SPEAKER:  Dr. Ronald Schultz will speak from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.  Questions will also be addressed throughout the presentation.

LUNCH:  We will break for Lunch from 11:45 to 12:30 p.m.  Lunch served at Noon.

FUNDRAISING RAFFLE ACTIVITIES:   To benefit The Rabies Challenge Fund and a WNY Animal Rescue Organization (TBA) from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.  Winners announced at 3:45.  Please note must be present to win.  Pet care businesses and others are donating products and services to be raffled…

SPECIAL GIFT FROM ANSWERS PET FOOD DISTRIBUTED:   3:30 P.M.

Raffle & Auction Items Include:  (1) Nutriscan Salivary Test (Panel 1 & 2) by Dr. Jean Dodds; (1) case of ANSWERS Raw Goats Milk; (2) Veterinary Consultations at The Veterinary Alternative; Flying Bison Brewery Growler Basket; Autographed NFL Football by Buffalo Bills Kicker, Rian Lindell; DOG BASKETS & CAT BASKETS from:  The Honest Kitchen, Bada Bing Pet Products, LaDeDa Pet Spa, LADS Pet Supplies, Petnet Distributors, Southtowns Dog Training Club, Mary Alice Jansky and Margaret Griffin; GIFT CERTIFICATES from:  Sit N Stay Pet Sitting Services (pet sits & pet first aid class), Sand Dancer Canine Swim Fitness, Awen Environments (Healthy Home) Feng Shui Consultation; Copy of Dogs Naturally Magazine; Wild Eye Pet Photography, Walk-Wag & More Pet Sitting, Kristin Thompson-Animal Communicator, Purrfect Paws Animal Behavior, Canine Splash Swim Complex, Training by Saundra (Evaluation)… AND…MANY MORE awesome Theme Baskets!  We will be updating our Raffle items periodically.  Donated products will be promoted in our program book donation page and to our audience.  To donate a product or service, please contact Kelly at thepetsperspective@gmail.com.  Thank you.

Much Appreciation goes out to Dr. Karen Becker (Mercola), Dr. Jean Dodds (Hemopet), The Whole Dog Journal, The Rabies Challenge Fund, Dogs Naturally Magazine, & Truth About Pet Foods for giving their support to our important event!

Be a “SPECIAL FRIEND” of the event and get one admission ticket with lunch included, preferred seating, your name in the program, and other perks, for $150….  :-) Thanks to our “Special Friends” for their support… LaDeDa Pet Spa & Bada Bing Pet Products, Aurora’s Only Natural, Mike Ambrose, and Wendy Benner Burr!

GOODY BAGS will also be distributed to all attendees who sign up by April 12, 2013.

NOTE:  This seminar has been approved for 6 CEUs for Behavior Consultants through Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).  If interested, please contact Kelly Bebak for further details.

*PAY BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER:   Please make check payable to:  The Pets Perspective (Dr. Schultz Seminar 4-20-13 in memo).  Please return your Registration and Payment as soon as possible to ensure you get a seat as we have limited capacity.   **Make sure to include your Email address so we can send receipt confirmation, reminders and directions.  If you don’t have an e-mail address, please send your phone number.    CANADIAN FRIENDS:  Due to fluctuating exchange rates, please have your bank issue a check (similar to cashiers check) in US FUNDS.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

KINDLY RETURN REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT TO:  The Pets Perspective, 5026 Lakeshore Road, Hamburg, NY  14075.  Download/print the Registration Form (Dr. Schultz Seminar Attendee.Pdf) located at the top of this page.   Please mail your completed Registration form along with your payment…  MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 12TH.  

Need more information or have additional questions?  Contact Kelly Bebak, Seminar Organizer & Host, at thepetsperspective@gmail.com.  No computer/email, then call 716-627-6434.