November 2021.pptx

ISSUE
43
Gouves Club members’ monthly e-mag
PAWS FOR
THOUGHT
November 2021
How to cheer up a
sad dog
Beef Stew Recipe
Dogs in
Mythology:
Cerberus
How to draw a
cartoon dog
5 minutes with
your dog
…plus all our regular features and
more!

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CONTENTS
REGULAR FEATURES
Cover Story
Hara is a newcomer at the
shelter and despite her
bigger size, she’s still a
pupper. Her amazing and
loving personality truly sets
her apart and she is a
perfect example of a dog
that would not have
survived without help.
Right now Hara is waiting
for X-rays to figure out if
there is something wrong
with her hips - probably
from an older injury
Shelter Situation
Nefeli’s Corner
Member Offers
Membership Update
& Our Mission
Dog of the Month
Cat Corner
Yappy Ever After
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Features
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How to cheer
up a sad dog
How to draw a
cartoon dog!
Beef Stew for
Dogs!
Dogs in history
mythology:
Cerberus
Five minutes
with your dog
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We’re so happy to have you in
the Gouves Shelter Members’
Club! You’re support will
make a real difference.
The aim of the club is to build
up a regular income so that our
volunteers are able to focus on
the well-being of the animals
and the long term improvement
of the shelter facilities.
Anyone sponsoring one of our
dogs or cats is automatically
enrolled in our club, but it’s
also open to anyone else who
can contribute a minimum of 5
Euros per month.
In return, you receive our
monthly online magazine,
packed full of news and
information from the shelter,
interesting articles and
members offers.
Because the magazine is
created by volunteers – and
with zero costs - we can
guarantee that 100% of your
donation goes directly to the
shelter.
From everyone at the shelter, –
THANK YOU!

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SHELTER
SITUATION
Fall brought a lot of changes again to the shelter, but in the
past month we experienced a surprise that was long coming
but still a shock to many. While we were getting ready for the
coming winter time, with its heavy rains and cold winds, we
noticed that something had changed.
Every fall you can see the young, old and sick get weaker, as
their body fights to survive in the outdoor conditions. While
we give them blankets, dry dog houses, warm water bottles,
food, care and medicine, it’s still a rough environment for
many. But this time the conditions and hard environment
showed in one of our team members.
As we all know, Mr. Manolis has always been the heart and
soul of the shelter - and still is. He has dedicated more than a
decade to help the animals that need it the most, never
taking a day off or stopping. But the older we get, the more
the physical jobs of the shelter get to us and at some point, it
just becomes too much to handle. Your movements get
slower, your energy is less and the sleep you get is just not
enough after a rough day.

THE SHELTER IN NUMBERS
• 180 dogs currently at the shelter
• 90 cats currently at the shelter
• More than 40 dogs rescued last month
• More than 58 emergency treatments at the vet
• 200 dogs and 250 cats fed, and taken care of,
every single day!
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When we realised how much the shelter was taking a toll on
Mr. Manolis we decided to act. All the regular volunteers
gathered together to have a dinner with him and to speak
about the future of the shelter. We all know things can’t last
forever and change is always coming, but if we could help it,
we would want him to be there for as long as possible.
At the same time we had an opportunity to make things better
for everyone. As we now have an amazing team of volunteers,
ready to handle the hard work of the shelter, we suggested
that Mr. Manolis would ease up on the daily tasks and
concentrate on the more important things. He could leave the
routine tasks to others, from feeding to giving medicine and
cleaning.
Mr. Manolis would concentrate on feeding the stray cats he
adores, fighting for better animal welfare laws, sharing the
vast knowledge he has gathered during the years and of course
enjoying what the shelter has became, much because of his
efforts.

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SHELTER
SITUATION
While we thought that the proposal would get some resistance
from him at first, things went much better than expected. Mr.
Manolis was agreeing with everything and the dinner ended
with happy mood, teary eyes and better team spirit than ever.
During the past few weeks he has been there to guide the
volunteers on things that he has done alone so far. How to
clean the gutters, which medication each dog has, when was
the last time parasite treatment was given to each animal and
what are the things that need to be considered daily, like
leaving the cat door open at nights for the strays.
As our volunteers learn how to run the daily things at the
shelter, his visits get shorter and on the best days he comes to
the shelter to have a coffee, cuddle with the dogs, give us
some much needed feedback and fill in some paperwork. The
rest of his time goes to meetings with lawyers and handling the
paperwork only he can do. Of course he’s still doing the stray
animal rounds, meeting his cat friends with fresh meal daily.

THE SHELTER IN NUMBERS
• 180 dogs currently at the shelter
• 90 cats currently at the shelter
• More than 40 dogs rescued last month
• More than 58 emergency treatments at the vet
• 200 dogs and 250 cats fed, and taken care of,
every single day!
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It will take some time to adjust to the new but existing
shelter, and we are all looking towards the future with eager
eyes. We hope to have him around for a long time and to carry
on his legacy long after.
He is still very much the heart and soul of the shelter and an
inspiration to us all. What started as a one mans mission to
save one animal at a time, has grown to a strong team of
people who agree with the mission and want to give it
everything they got, so that the animals can have better lives.
We want to thank everyone who has been part of our journey
and when we say a strong team, we mean all of you too. All of
us are part of the Gouves Animal Shelter family and we could
not be prouder of what we have accomplished together. We
hope that you will stick by our sides as we carry on and strive
for even better care and shelter.
Thank you so much
Gouves team

How to cheer up a sad dog
No one likes the idea of living with a sad dog. We want to give our pups the best life
possible, and believe that they’re happy with us! But we can’t always avoid sadness
in our own lives, and likewise we might find ourselves wondering if dogs can feel
sadness too.
Attributing human emotions to dogs is not a straightforward business. But we can
explain what it means when your dog appears down in the dumps, how to tell when
they’re really sad, and how to lift them out of their funk.
Why Does My Dog Look Sad?
Are you sure you know what your dog looks like when they’re sad? We rely heavily
on facial expressions to recognize sadness in other humans. Unhappy people have
downcast faces, they frown, and they might cry. Sometimes dogs have faces which
look sad too. Does this mean they feel sad on the inside as well? Not necessarily!
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Why Does My Dog Look Sad?
Are you sure you know what your dog looks like when
they’re sad? We rely heavily on facial expressions to
recognize sadness in other humans. Unhappy people
have downcast faces, they frown, and they might cry.
Sometimes dogs have faces which look sad too. Does
this mean they feel sad on the inside as well? Not
necessarily!
Some dogs just look sad
Some dogs have faces which just look sad to us, no
matter how they actually feel. This seems especially true
of dogs with very wrinkly faces, such as Pugs and
Bulldogs. Perhaps their wrinkles remind us of a human
frown. In contrast, the Samoyed’s upturned mouth
makes them look permanently smiley, even when they’re
unhappy.
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Domestic dogs have two small muscles which work to raise their inner eyebrows: the
levator anguli oculi medialis muscle and the retractor anguli oculi lateralis muscle.
When dogs use them, their inner eyebrows prick up, their eyes look bigger, and they
take on the classic “sad dog” look.
Wolves don’t have these muscles, which
means they must have evolved with
domestication. It is highly unlikely this
happened by coincidence. So it’s thought
that humans actually intentionally or
unintentionally favored dogs who could
raise their inner eyebrows, precisely
because it’s an expression which resonates
so strongly with us.
Even today, we’re more likely to give
attention to our dogs when they give us
those sad puppy dog eyes. Researchers
have found this reinforces the behavior and
makes our dogs more likely to do it when
we’re looking at them! It’s important to
appreciate that this isn’t part of a sneaky
guilt trip though. They don’t know how we
interpret that expression – just that we give
them more attention when they use it.
So, we can’t rely on facial expressions to
recognize a sad dog.
But if we can’t rely on a sad dog face as
a window on their emotions, how can
we tell when they feel sad?
What Does A Sad Dog Look Like?
A sad dog may:
• be disinterested and unresponsive
to things going on around them
• let their tail hang limply between
their legs
• keep their gaze lowered and not
look for eye contact
• make slow, subdued movements
• lose their appetite
• lose interest in toy or games
• shed more than usual
• and sleep more.
But before we try and cheer them back
up, let’s see what might get them in this
state in the first place.

Why Is My Dog Sad?
The things which can make our dogs unhappy include:
GRIEF: Dogs are a social species. When
dogs lose a person or pet they were
closely bonded to, they go through a
process like grief, which can include
elements of sadness, depression,
increased anxiety and stress.
ARRIVAL OF A NEW PET OR FAMILY
MEMBER: Babies, puppies and kittens
all throw previously well-established
routines out of the window. Even a new
partner or housemate moving in can
change the dynamic between a dog and
their family. These changes in routine, or
the amount of attention they get, can
make a dog feel frustrated, or just sad.
LACK OF PHYSICAL OR MENTAL
STIMULATION: It’s not uncommon for
dogs to resort to destructive behaviors
like chewing or digging as an outlet for
unspent energy. All dogs are different,
and some react with sadness. This might
be the case if they can’t exercise
because they’re recovering from surgery.
ILLNESS: Lots of the signs of an unhappy
dog can be symptoms of a physical illness
too. For example, a dog suffering severe
joint pain from hip dysplasia or arthritis might
go off their food and lose interest in 10 exercise.
If your dog is out of sorts, arrange a
consultation with your vet to rule out
underlying medical causes.
MOVING HOUSE: Dogs are happiest and
most confident when they know exactly what
to expect from their environment and their
routine. Moving house can be very unsettling
for dogs. And finding themselves immersed
in an unfamiliar territory can make them lose
their spark for a bit.
LONELINESS: Your dog can also feel sad if
they suddenly have to start spending more
time alone. For example, if you get a new
job, your shifts change.
YOU’RE SAD: Finally, some dogs get sad
because they can tell that their owner or
another dog that they live with is sad.
How To Cheer Up A Sad Dog
Here are eight ways to restore them back to their happy selves:
Increase social contact
Just like us, being lonely can make dogs
unhappy. If you’re out for a lot of the day,
consider employing a dog sitter or using a
doggy day care to provide your pup with
some company. If your dog used to be
one of a pair, but their buddy has passed
away and you’re not ready to own
another dog just yet, look into dog parks,
or walking dogs for your local shelter.
Establish a routine
Dogs thrive when they know what to
expect next. If you can establish a
predictable daily sequence of meals,
exercise, training games, naps and
downtime together, it will give your dog
confidence that he knows what’s coming
up. And confident dogs are happy dogs.

Reward happy behavior
This sounds a little manipulative, so
perhaps a better way to think of it is “don’t
reward sad behavior”. Dogs repeat
behavior they get rewarded for, so if you
give lots of attention and tasty treats to a
sad dog, they’ll keep repeating the same
behavior. Try to get them happy and
excited about a game or walk first, and
then capture the moment with lots of praise
and attention. The idea is that by
encouraging a habit of embracing the good
things in life, it will come more and more
naturally to them.
Get Training: Training and training
games create a sense of purpose which
dogs find very satisfying. Training by
yourself or with a dog training group
delivers quality time with your dog which
your dog will love!
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Play games: A game of fetch or hide
and seek can be enough to deliver the
same mood-boosting benefits as
working dogs experience. It gets them
moving about, engages them in an
activity with you, and strengthens your
bond.
Get creative with toys
Toys and games can check the
physical stimulation box and mental
stimulation box all in one go. If your
dog can out-walk you too easily, or
one of you is restricted to limited
exercise, these enrichment activities
will mean he doesn’t have a chance to
get sad about it:
• a sandpit or designated digging
area in the yard
• a paddling pool filled with water or
plastic balls
• interactive toys
• and puzzle feeders
Get them out and about
Fresh air and exercise is great for all of
us, but it’s especially good for our dogs.
Unless their vet says otherwise, dogs
need an opportunity for exercise every
day. Walking the same route every time
can sap our enthusiasm for doing this, so
keep a list of places you can go and refer
back to it if you get stuck in a rut If your
dog is usually very active but they can’t
exercise at the moment, it’s very likely the
reason they’re feeling sad. In this case,
look into dog strollers, or drive them
somewhere and let them take in the view
with the windows down when you get
there.
Medication
Finally, if your dog is so profoundly sad that it’s more akin to depression, and nothing
seems to shake them out of it, then medicines might help. If you think this might be your
dog, arrange a chat with your vet to discuss the options.
How Will I Know When My Sad Dog Feels Better?
You’ll know you’ve succeeded in cheering a sad dog up when:
• they hold their tail up high and wag it with enthusiasm
• they have floppy ears
• their stance is relaxed
• they’re playful
• and they lean into you for a bit of love.
It’s a great feeling!

How to
draw a
cartoon
dog!
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If, like me, you possess
absolutely no artistic skills
whatsoever, here’s how to
draw a dog in ten easy
steps! It’s so easy, even I
can do it!

I’m quite proud of my
attempt!
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Nefeli’s Corner
Words of wisdom from a chubby and happy
rescue
Working with the working dogs
Although I am very much retired,
when the call comes I never
refuse a job. I love training, I love
performing and I looove the new
people and dogs I get to meet this
way. So when mom picks up the
leash, training bag and car keys,
I’m ready to go!
This month the need came from
a German Shepherd club nearby,
where mom trains with the
shepherds.. They needed an
example and distraction dog to
one of their trials, which
measures if young German
Shepherds are well enough
trained to compete in higher
lever.
My mom put me up for the job
knowing that I would be excellent
in it. I myself have passed that
same trial years ago and while I
might not be as energetic as
before (and I might goof around
during the commands) I would still
be awesome.
Before the trial we had few
practise runs to make sure I
was suitable for the job. My
presence in these kind of places
usually sparks a lively
conversation.. The topics are
almost always the same. “Small
dogs can’t behave” “Rescue dogs
are all scared and untrained” “You
can’t train a mix breed dog the
way you train a working dog”.
While these ideas have some small
parts of truth behind them, most
of us know it’s kind of rubbish.
But spending time with just the
people who agree is not making
much of progress, as it’s the
people who disagree that you
can affect.
So off I went once more to
charm the people with my bright
smile and wagging tail. I knew
these people would be my new
best friends.
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Born: 2013
Time at shelter: 6 months
Adopted: 2013
Passion: Food
Goals in life: To spread
happiness and love and to kiss
as many noses as possible.
Nefeli is a full breed Greek Tail
Wagger, and the most positive
dog you could wish to meet.
She has travelled to more than
10 countries doing tricks in dog
shows and expos, spreading the
sentiment:
“Adopt, don’t shop”
By the end of the first practise I had been accepted as the
distraction dog for the trial. I performed my part perfectly and
most of all I had changed some minds. Once again happy and easygoing
attitude was the way to go and nobody could resist falling in love with
me by the time it was over. So don’t be afraid to go to places
where people might judge you because once they get to know you
they just might end up being your new best friends!
Happy and loving heart can melt even the
coldest obstacles
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18 Beef Stew for Dogs!
When temperatures start to drop, we start to enjoy more
hot dishes for our dinner – so maybe we should also give
our dogs the same treatment, from time to time! What
could be nicer after a long autumn walk than a warming
beef stew!
You can make a batch of this stew and freeze it for the
days when you want to use it.
We would suggest making
a batch of beef bone broth
first, using bones from
your local butcher. No
onions or garlic of course.
Once made, strain to
ensure no bone fragments
are present. Allow to cool
and portion for freezing or
using fresh.
This is a nutrition-rich way
of getting a “gravy” for the
stew.

You will need:
• 1 Pound Beef stewing meat
(Cut into 2cm chunks)
• 3/4 Cup Carrots (diced)
• 1/3 Cup Green Beans (diced)
• 1/3 Cup Green Peas
• 1 Whole Small Sweet Potato
• 1/5 Cup Flour
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1 Tbsp Tablespoon Vegetable
Oil for frying (additional
1. Start by cooking the sweet potato in a microwave for 5 to 8 minutes
until firm but tender. Use a skewer to test then put to one side.
2. Slice the stew pieces into 2cm chunks then cook using the 1
Tablespoon of vegetable oil, over a medium heat for 10-15 minutes,
or until well-done.
3. Remove the beef chunks from the pan and reserve the drippings to
make a gravy.
4. Dice the cooked sweet potato into 1.5cm chunks.
5. Heat the pan drippings over medium-low heat, then slowly add flour
and water (or substitute with bone broth if you made it) into the
dripping; whisking to create a thick gravy.
6. Add the cooked meat, sweet potato, carrots, peas and green beans
into the gravy and stir to coat.
7. Cook a further 10 minutes until the carrots are tender.
8. Allow to cool before serving.
Allow about 1 cup per serving – depending on the size of your pooch.
The stew should keep (covered) for up to 5 days in the fridge, but you
can also freeze it.

Dogs in history mythology
Cerberus
This month, we’re looking into Greek mythology rather than history, where we find
a rather scary dog named Cerberus.
There are many unique creatures mentioned in Greek mythology. One of the most well
known may be the three-headed dog known as Cerberus. It was the job of Cerberus to
guard the entrance to Hades. In Greek mythology, this was the underworld where spirits
of the dead were the only ones allowed to enter. No one was permitted to leave.
The Greeks had a deep respect as well as fear of wild dogs. The mythical dog Cerberus
is an example of what the Greeks feared most in a dog. It also shows the respect they
had for the abilities of dogs to be guardians.
Parents
Typhon was the father of Cerberus; a large fire-breathing dragon who was also a god.
He had large glowing red eyes, a hundred wings as well as a hundred heads. The gods
who lived on Mount Olympus were very afraid of Typhon. His life mission was to destroy
the world as well as put obstacles in the path of Zeus who was trying to move toward the
Kingdom of Heaven.
The mother of Cerberus was Echidna; half snake
and half human woman. She had the head and
torso of a beautiful woman and the lower part of her
body was that of a serpent. She lived in a cave and
lured men there before she consumed them.
Guard dog
The primary job of Cerberus in Greek mythology
was as a guard hdog, guarding the gates to the
underworld. He was also a faithful servant to Hades,
who was the god of the underworld. Cerberus is
most often depicted moving along the banks of the
river Styx. This river was the established boundary
between the dead of the underworld and the living of
the earth.
Cerberus and Hades: The sculpture
can be found at the Archaeological
Museum in Heraklion.
The three-headed dog prevented those were dead
from escaping, as well as kept the living from going
there without the permission of Hades. Cerberus
was very friendly to the dead, as well as to any new
spirits who entered the underworld. He would also
become savage and would eat any of them who
tried to get past him and go back to the land of the
living!

Cerberus And Heracles
Heracles was sent by Euripides,
who was the king of Tiryns, to
capture Cerberus from the king
of the underworld. He wanted the
three-headed dog brought back.
The reason this was requested of
Heracles by Euripides is that it
was believed to be impossible.
This is the main reason Heracles
wanted to do it.
Capture Of Cerberus
There are a variety of accounts
covering how Heracles captured
Cerberus. Hades was the god of
the underworld. In the most
popular account, Heracles was
told by Hades he could have
Cerberus if he defeated the
animal using only the weapons
he carried with him.
In this version, Heracles uses his
lion-skin shield to protect himself
from two of the dog’s heads as
he chokes the third one.
Cerberus then submits to Heracles. According to this myth, Hades still opposed
Heracles taking Cerberus, so he shot Hades with a stone point arrow. In another
account, Heracles does battle with Hades and wins.
Freedom Of Cerberus
There are a few accounts covering what happened when Heracles brought Cerberus
back from the underworld. Some say that Heracles paraded the three-headed dog
through Greece. It is said that women and children looked at Cerberus with fear and
amazement.
Other accounts say that Heracles exhibited Cerberus and was met by crowds who
gave him a laurel wreath and sang songs about him.
Some believe after a period of time Cerberus was taken back to the underworld by
Heracles. Others claim that Cerberus escaped and returned to the underworld on his
own.

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MEMBERSHIP
UPDATE
Currently we have 216 Club Members, bringing us in
1810 Euros per month. This amount of money
enables us to feed around 120 dogs!
To feed the shelter costs around 4000 Euros each
month and this year we’d really like to gain as many
members as possible, since it is the best way to
provide a steady income.
Many dogs have sponsors, but for those that don’t,
your support makes is possible to feed more of
those waiting for sponsors and homes.
Thank you
for
supporting
Gouves
Shelter!

OUR MISSION &
2021 GOALS
The long term goal of any animal shelter should be
to close down. Our dream is to live in a world
where all pets have responsible owners who neuter
them so that one day, there will be no more strays.
We believe that the key lies in educating the
current and the next generation of pet owners, and
in neutering programs.
Until we reach that goal, our aim is to be financially
secure enough to be able to help every sick, injured
or abandoned animal that finds it’s way to our gate
and to provide the best care possible to all animals
at the shelter until we can find them the good
homes that they all deserve.
OUR 2021 PLANS FOR THE SHELTER ARE:
Due to the current financial situation, our 2021
improvement plans are on hold and we hope to
restart them once we are in better financial shape.

DOG OF THE MONTH
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Sex:
Age:
Humans:
Dogs:
Cats:
Female
Around 1 year old
Amazing
Amazing
Amazing
Health issues: Hip issue -
waiting for X-rays
Our beautiful Hara came to the shelter few months ago and has
completely enchanted us. She is truly one of a kind, she loves other dogs,
she is perfect with cats and most of all she adores people! She is playful
and happy but at the same time cuddly and gentle and even fell in love
with our youngest volunteer, who is only 7 months old!
Hara would be a perfect dog in most families, as long as you have room
for a big girl like her. We believe she might have some mountain dog in
her, as her beautiful fur is fluffy and thick. While her personality is
awesome and she is cute as a button, she does need some help before
adoption.
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Hara probably has some
sort of issue with her
back or hips, as her
walking is a bit funny.
She’s not in pain, which
is why she’s not at the
top of our emergency
list, but we definitely
want to get her checked
out whenever possible.
If you know anyone who loves big dogs and is looking for a wonderful
new best friend, please share Hara’s story and let’s give her a chance to
show love and be loved every day. She is such a gentle and happy soul
that she needs to get out of the shelter fast and into a loving forever
home. Please help her find a new beginning in life.
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Rozi the rescue dog
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Tractive offer - Lisa

Every minute you spend with your dog is
precious. Make every moment count!

YAPPY EVER AFTER!
Tallulah was the dog of
the month on the previous
magazine and we could
not be happier to tell you
all, that she has found her
forever home! This old
and sick gentle girl found
a home before the cold
winter, just like we wish
all our dogs did. Have an
amazing life little girl!
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FOR YOUR
SUPPORT
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