O.L.A.E. Newsletter
Volume No. 17

Issue No. 02

October may bring 16th
Halloween Howl!!
We hope that we will all be vacinated and able tohold the 16tth Annual Halloween Howl. We will
have to gain acceptance from the City and willneed to ensure that the restrictions of distance areremoved. Its always great fun and there are somany creative designs. If you would like to be avendor (for free) please contact us ato.l.a.e@comcast.net.

Date: Spring 2021••

Published Quarterly

Avoid touching gates, fences, benches, waterfaucets and trash cans with bare hands.
Wear a mask if possible or when proper
distancing cannot be accomplished.

Another donation toFood Bank
Because of COVID, OLAE donated dog food in
conjunction with Blue Collar Dog House to theFood Bank. OLAE has been donating food since2013 in conjunction with stores like Petosa’s, IGA
and ohters. We forgot to weigh it…but it looks likea good amount of food and since the pandemic in
2020 O.L.A.E. has donated close to $800 to thosein need (woof).

“Play it safe Park Rules
For your safety, please keep AT
LEAST 6 FEET AWAY FROMOTHERS and wear a mask:•••••

Enter at your own risk, the park is notsanitized.
Do not enter park if you are exhibiting any
illness symptoms or have been in contact withsomeone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
Sanitize or wash your hands before and after
entering the park.
Spread out, limit groupings of people to 5 or
fewer to promote 6’ social distancing.
Avoid physical contact like handshakes orhigh fives.

Ask Dr. CindyDr. Cynthia Glover of Lunar Poodle VeternaryServices is a familiar face amoung park users thatcome to the Halloween Howl. Dr. Cindy has
joined us for many years and is an expert in thefield of acuppunture for pets. She is fascinatingwith her holistic approach to pets and her
newsletter is always informative. We asked her
to talk about allergies since Spring has sprung
and many dogs are sneezing and experiencing
allegry symptions.

Has your dog been scratching a lot lately? Is
constant paw licking keeping you up all night? It
could be seasonal allergies. In people, allergies
usually cause watery eyes and sneezing, but indogs allergies often cause itching or atopy.
Fortunately there are some herbal remedies that
can help eliminate the need for a lot ofmedications, or make them necessary only during
acute flare-ups.
Of course, the best way to deal with an allergy isto limit exposure. For pollens, this means wiping
your dog’s feet every time he or she goes
outdoors (try an apple cider vinegar rinse, and be
sure to work in between the toes).
I like to get all of my dermatitis cases on a goodquality omega-3 oil. Why? The fatty acids in cell
membranes are pro-inflammatory, but if theomega-3 fatty acids work their way in, theinflammation is decreased, so less itch!
Next, you can use quercetin, a flavonoid, which
has anti-histaminic and anti-inflammatory
properties. Bromelain and papain also decreaseinflammation and can help increase theabsorption of quercetin, so it’s a great
combination to try. Topical aloe vera or
chickweed gels can soothe hotspots.
Chinese herbs may be added depending on thepattern. For red, hot, rashy skin a combination
featuring Chrysanthemum may be used, whereas
thick, greasy, damp skin may call for Poria. Dry,
flaky and itchy skin calls for a combination
including Angelica or Rehmannia.
Itchiness from allergies can be a frustratingproblem for both you and your dog. Fortunately
with these aids we can help Fido be more
comfortable and give you some peace of mind
too.

About US
O.L.A.E. (Off-Leash Area - Edmonds) became a
non-profit organization in August 2005, to fulfill
our mission to steward and maintain the off-leash

dog area in Edmonds. Please visit www.olae.orgto learn more about us and our mission.

Become a Member
There are a lot of good reasons to become amember. Member dues go towards promoting
and improving our dog park. Members will
receive a subscription to our quarterly newsletter
which provides information on upcoming events,
news and educational features. All donated funds
are TAX DEDUCTIBLE. We now have PAYPAL
so you can go to our website
Off Leash Area Edmonds (O.L.A.E.)
P.O. Box 1562
Edmonds WA 98020 - 1562
EIN #16-1730771
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Annual Membership□$ 10 Individual□$ 20 Family□$ 50 Sassy Supporter□$100 Best Friends Lounge(free advertising on O.L.A.E. website).
□$200 Yappie Club Level(free advertising on O.L.A.E. website &newsletter).
Make check payable to O.L.A.E. Thanks!
Current Yappie Club Sponsors:Blue Collar Dog House (www.bluecollardoghouse.com)
Edmonds Westgate Vet Hospital (www.evwh.com)
Jolene Otter from Quilts from the Heart
Gallaghers’ Where U-Brew (www.whereubrew.com)
Stella and Floyds (www.stellanfloyds.com)
McDonald McGarry Ins.(www.mcdonaldmcgarry.com)
Red Twig (www.redtwig.com)
Alicia Brattin
Brian Albright and Kiko (woof)
Rod Bohstedt & Nathan (woof)
Note: O.L.A.E. is not responsible for any illness or injury incurred during park visit. For
information, please visit www.olae.org and look under rules and responsibilities.