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Welcome to the Lincoln Hound Society

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The Lincoln Hound Society (LHS) is a group of conscientious dog owners who are seeking to promote responsible dog ownership, community involvement and the formation of city sanctioned Dog Parks within the City of San Jose, California and surrounding areas.

We support Family Oriented, Neighborhood-Based, Free-Roam Dog Exercise areas for responsible dog owners. We do this through conscientious pet ownership-by-example, through outreach to other community groups and by partnership with city and county officials.

Currently at 327 members - and growing. We invite you to join us in our efforts.

Read More on our Mission Statement and Membership Rules Page.

Got some spare time on your paws? The Lincoln Hound Society NEEDS ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS! Please contact Co-Chair Bob Walker at (408) 244-2535
Lost or Found a dog? Please visit our "Dogs-In-Need" page for help.

Help End Animal Suffering in Haiti

Learn how you can help. Read the Sunday 1/24/2010 DawgHugger article:

Help the people and pets of Haiti through your local efforts and international relief agencies

The Lincoln Hound Society is in the process of drafting a guideline statement, "Handling Conflicts on the Community Field," which will be posted on this web site for downloading. If you would like to contribute suggestions on the best ways to gain cooperation from fellow dog companaions and minimize canine aggression, please forward them to us at: lincolnhound@yahoo.com. Thank you.

TAX Credits for pet care? YES - if your Rep votes for “HAPPY”

Ask your House Representative to to support

The HumAnity and Pets Partnered through the Years or "HAPPY ACT"

House Bill H.R. 3501

The Act would amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual to deduct up to $3,500 for
"qualified pet care expenses"- including veterinary care - for a legally owned, domesticated, live animal.

Read the Proposed Bill before the House - H.R. 3501, then Contact your House Representative TODAY

and/ or use the

Care2 TAKE ACTION link

An overview of this bill and additional links, may be found at DawgHugger

Call for Volunteers

The Lincoln Hound Societyneeds your help and enthusiasm.
Please contact us about these and other necessary volunteer opportunities.

LHS Education Outreach Program (bi-monthly presentations pertinent of pet related subjects)
Community Activism Officer ( Keep LHS involved with community affairs, city hall, etc.)
Communications Officer ( emails, notices, alerts, website assistant editor)

To volunteer for any of these positions please contact Co.-Chairs

Bob Walker or Ed Hodges

or call: (408)244-2535
To volunteer for the Communications Officer position please contact Rob Hugger

Recognize these faces? You Should!

Visit the LHS "About Us" page to find out why

Refresh your memory on our school agreed-to rules for field use on our Mission Statement and Membership Rules Page.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our dogs and the community safe.

Write to the Society at:

Lincoln Hound Society, 1522 Burell Court, San Jose, CA 95126

Dues and Donations should be sent to

Lincoln Hound Society, 1418 Shasta Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Upcoming Pet Events

Community Calendar of Events

and the latest NEWS on our

SCHEDULE of EVENTS Page

To list a pet event, please contact Bob Walker - RWalker663@aol.com ,

Ed Hodges -
ehodges@ix.netcom.com

or call: (408)244-2535

Los Gatos proclaims "Los Perros for a Day"
Los Gatos Mayor, Barbara Spector proclaims that the Town of Los Gatos shall be "Los Perros for a Day" in May.
Click here to view a video of Winnie the dog, accepting on behalf of all of the dogs of 'the Cats'.

Ian Dunbaron on dog-friendly training - A Video on Ted.com
Veterinarian, dog trainer and animal behaviorist Ian Dunbar understands our pets' point of view.
Speaking at the 2007 EG conference, trainer Ian Dunbar asks us to see the world through the eyes of our beloved dogs.
"By knowing our pets' perspective, we can build their love and trust." It's a message that resonates well beyond the animal world. To view an interesting and informative video presentation by Mr. Dunbar and comment on his insights, please go to:

Ian Dunbar on dog-friendly training

Dogs Communicate with a Depth of Emotion.
Guide dog instructor, Paul White tells of his ten years of observations. Read his views, "Do Dogs Have Souls," on the
Off-Leash-Comments page.

A Sunday Walk (around) the Park

The Rose Garden Dog Walking & Training Club Invite All Dog Owners to join in on the Sunday Fun.
For more information please contact Viktoria Boyd at www.k9s4happiness.com

NEW LHS FEATURE! A 'Live Link' Featured Dog of the Day on our "Dogs-In-Need" page from the San Jose Animal Care and Services on Monterey Road. Be surew to check it out everyday to find a new friend to invite into your home!

NEW LHS INFORMATION and CHAT BOARD!	LHS invites you to post and receive messages from your fellow pet companions at our new LHS INFORMATION and MESSAGE BOARD. Use it for anything pet related: Training Questions. Where to find a good Vet. Boarding or pet sitter recommendations, or ANYTHING pet related you feel you have to share or need to ask!. To join in on the 'conversation'; please selected the 'join' button. To be placed on the email receipt only list, select the 'subscribe button. JOIN LHS in this this new resource to learn more about your pets! Click to join LincolnHoundSociety Message Board Post AND Receive Messag
LHS Leadership Group	Task Force for South Bay Park with Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department Interested Members needed! Please click here for information and application
Santa Clara County's Dog Park Access Policy and Park Access Matrix.	Downloadable PDFs located on Rules and News page
Cambrian Dog Park	The dog sections will be part of Butcher Park, corner of Lancaster Drive and Camden Avenue in South Central San Jose and expected to host up to 2500 dog visits per month. The park, which has been in the dreaming and planning stages for almost four years, will host seperate small and large dog areas. The most unusual feature of the new park will be it's total use of artificial turf.
	A limited number of"I Support Dog Parks" T-Shirts are available as a thank you for a donation. Please contact Co-ChairBob Walker for information on how to receive yours! Dues and donations gratefully acceptted by mail at: Lincoln Hound Society, 1418 Shasta Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

*Tail Waggers* A Sign That You May be Driving Too Fast. Click Here - You'll love it! Pet Rules to help maintain order in your house. Download (PDF) and place on your refrigerator (very low)
This is just for fun.	What kind of dog are YOU? Let everyone know the results!
Natural Grass or Synthetic Turf for your dog? Lovejoy casts his vote -Grass! Grass! Grass! Helpfuls Hints to keep our canine friends happy and safe. In *Susahn's Pet Tips* NEW! South Bay Dog Blog for the SF Examiner NEW! DawgHugger Wrapping my arms around all things dog. Check it out daily for Useful articles, ideas, dog events, advice and just plain fun (including the weakly tail-tucker *Dawg Arfull Joke) Subscribe for free!*
Looking for a place to eat with your poochie-pal? Society Dog has provided a list of local pet-friendly restaurants. Please click here to download your doggy dining guide. (PDF)

Do you have an idea, concept or information that you would like to contribute to
The Lincoln Hound Society Web Site?

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Send it to the Lincoln Hound Society

OR, Write to:

Lincoln Hound Society, 1522 Burell Court, San Jose, CA 95126

Please forward all items to be posted on this site to up to two weeks before the expected 'live' time. Remember, this site is being maintained by volunteer efforts only!