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ANIMAL ACUPRESSURE
Our May meeting was held at the home of Mary and Reed Brooks, with Paula and Charles Cohen providing food
and drink. Our guest speaker was Terelyn Bair, a certified practitioner trained in animal acupressure. Terelyn
used one of Mary's Westies (Sara) as a demo dog while she discussed the ancient healing art of acupressure. Handouts
showed there are at least 126 pressure points in a dog's body. Terelyn explained there are twelve meridians and two vessels
that are pressure points for organs. Sensitivity or swelling of these points can sometimes tell you when the dog has
a problem in one of the organs.
Acupressure can be used to relax a dog before a show, work out physical soreness from an injury, or just as
a relaxing treat for your pet. Sara thoroughly enjoyed her massage.
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Acupressure Practitioner Terelyn Bair |
Terelyn's services include whole animal sport massage, acupressure pathways and release points, anatomy and phsysiology,
acupressure massage techniques, and aromatherapy using essential oils.
Terelyn works by appointment Monday through Sunday. From 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. she is mobile, and from 1:00
to 5:00 p.m. works at Molly's Mutt House at 239 West Gray, close to downtown. For appointments, call 713-942-0688 or email
Terelyn at bairb@quixnet.net. Your pet will love it! |
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WHWTCSET RESCUE
Our June meeting was hosted by Sandy and Tom McDonough. In addition to providing a comfortable place and great
food for the meeting, Sandy also presented the evening's program on Rescue (see right column for details). Sandy is
doing an outstanding job as our club's Rescue Chair.
For more information on rescue, click on the above photo to visit the Rescue page on this website and/or contact
Sandy at rescue@westieclubhouston.com. Thank you, Sandy, for a wonderful job! |
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At our June meeting, Sandy gave an overview of the rescue program and process, and shared a few rescue stories
with fellow club members. Our club's rescue program runs solely on donated funds and has as its designated veterinarian
our current President, Dr. Kay McGuire. Sandy handles everything else and it is no small task.
Many of our rescues come from individual owners (moving, going through a divorce, etc.), who are required to sign a release
of ownership. Sandy has driven as far as Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to pick up a rescue. Following any needed veterinary
care, Sandy will try to foster a rescued Westie herself so that she can determine personality and temperament, which
helps a great deal in finding that perfect new home.
The application process includes a two-page application, which Sandy usually follows with a telephone interview.
Sandy's favorite applicants are those who have previously owned a Westie, have a fenced-in yard, no children, and lots of
time to devote to a new member of the household. After Sandy places a rescued Westie in a new home, she will call periodically to
check on family integration. So far, Sandy's placement record is perfect. Sandy has contributed a great deal of
time and effort to get our club's rescue program where it is today. Her next step is to work on setting up foster homes
for future rescues.
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