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DOG PARKS8 Dog Park Etiquette8 Listings10 Adopt a Dog, Adopt a Dog Park22 He Followed Me Home...

WELLNESS 16 Vaccination Info20 Dog Bite?22 Veterinarian Listings26 Nook

SERVICE PROVIDERS 30 Housebreaking 32 Daycare & Boarding 36 Training 38 Grooming40 Sitters & Walkers42 Planning For Pet Care

SHOPPING46 Retail Spots50 LBD (Large Black Dog)52 Selecting a Dog

24 Dangerous Foods for Cats & Dogs

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FIDO-FRIENDLY56 Breed Specifi c Litigation58 Dogs at Restaurants60 Fido-friendly Food Spots62 Tips for Staying at Pet-friendly Hotels

EVENTS & OUTREACH67 Event Listings71 DOG MAtters74 “Used Dogs”77 Silver Tails78 Rescues & Resources80 Advertiser Index

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Have you ever considered that there are three types of people in the world: Those who do nothing, those who do damage, and those who try to improve our earth and leave it better than how we found it? “What do you do to make the world a better place?”

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Spring 2012 / Volume Four / Issue One

Turn to page 26 to read more about resilient NOOK ,who was recently adopted after a major surgery that was funded by employee donations at a local rural shelter.

We’re thrilled to introduce to you HauteDog magazine’s very first The Ultimate Guide (TUG) for Greater Austin Dog Lovers.

After feedback from our subscrib-ers, readers and partners - we made a decision to reformat the print ver-sion of the brand into two editions annually. In the Spring you will find TUG. In the Fall, we will deliver The Ultimate Calendar for Greater Austin Dog Lovers.

TUG presents a collection of snap-shot articles and resource listings to help any dog owner (local or visitor) enjoy Austin to its fullest with Fido riding shotgun.

We’ve outlined an events page to keep your schedule marked for up-coming activities. Fido-friendly Food Spots are updated, and even more businesses happily welcome you and your pup. New retail locations are included for a city-wide directory of places to purchase supplies and other fun goodies for your pets. Additionally we’ve added select etiquette advice for dog owners to consider when they are out and about to be respectful and courteous.

Many thanks go out to family and friends for supporting our endeavor since 2009, and being our loyal fans from the beginning. Thank you to Dad and Karen, Mom (who was truly our #1 fan!) and Don, Jim and Jean, Jordan, Lindsey, Kris, Nicole, Melinda and of course the daily inspiration and unconditional love from the four dogs – and fosters - at home. Soon, granddaughter Khloe will also be reading (instead of tearing) the pages of the magazine as well. Many others have provided insight, advice and assistance… hugs to you all!

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Take your dog’s temperament into consideration and don’t assume she’s having a good time. Watch your dog’s demeanor and make an informed judgment about how happy she is to be there. Some dogs will have no desire to play, yet will love to sniff all the bushes and trees; other dogs will be thrilled to race another dog from one end of the park to the other. Both of these dogs can benefi t from the dog park – they just enjoy it in diff er-ent ways.

If you take the time to be an informed dog owner, you will be able to judge for yourself if you have a ‘dog park dog’. Not all dogs live for the dog park. Respect that.

DON’T ever bring a dog that is under 4 months of age

take sensitive dogs to an enclosed dog park where there are more than 2 dogs per every 20 square yards of space

take your dog to a dog park if she is uncomfortable

bring or use treats and toys when other dogs are nearby

allow dogs to form loose packs

allow a dog to bully another

ever let your dog off -leash in an un-fenced dog park if he/she is not responsive to your verbal commands worry if some dogs don’t play with other dogs in a dog park bring intact males or females in estrus to a dog park

spend your time talking on a cell phone - you must supervise your dog at all times and be able to give your dog your full attention

consult your vet about your dog’s overall health before going to a dog park

make sure your dog is up-to-date on vaccinations

observe the dogs in the dog park to see if there are any potential health or behavior problems

supervise dogs when they are playing and interrupt any rough play

be willing to leave a dog park if you feel that your dog is either being abully, the play is getting too rough

make sure your young dog is not be-ing bullied or learning bad manners from the other dogs

be cautious about taking advice from park patrons who are not dog pros

always remember to scoop the poop that your dog leaves behind, and though no one really wants to pick up other poop - pitch in and help pick up the stray poops as well

pitch in on clean-up days, and par-ticipate in local legislation to stay informed

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Austin-Area Dog Parks & Off-Leash Play AreasAuditorium Shores 920 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, 78704 - from South First to Bouldin Ave.

Bark Park 151 Holly St., Georgetown, 78626 – off of North College Street, adjacent to the McMaster Complex.

Bull Creek District Park 6701 Lakewood Dr., Austin, 78731 - behind the restrooms (100 yards long) all the way to the creek. Although re-opened the park is NOT currently off-leash.

Cedar Bark Park: 2525 W. New Hope Dr., Cedar Park 78613 5-acre dog park with dog pond and showers. Open from sunrise to 10pm.

Dog Depot 800 Deerfoot Dr., Round Rock, 78664 – behind the pool at Lake Creek Park.

Emma Long Metropolitan Park 1600 City Park Rd., Austin, 78730 - between City Park Road, the west park boundary fence, Turkey Creek and the top ridge of the bluff which overlooks Lake Austin only (the main area from cashier’s booth to Lake Austin is NOT a leash-free area.)

Far West Far West Boulevard right of way, between Great Northern Boulevard and Shoal Creek Boulevard (Area is not designated park land but is a designated ‘Off-Leash Dog Area’)

Millrun Park 12100 Millwright Pkwy., Austin, 78750 - The Anderson Mill Limited District, key access. Dog must be registered w/park.

Northeast District Park 5909 Crystalbrook Dr., Austin, 78724 - between Crystal Brook Drive, the RR right of way and Decker Lake Rd.

Norwood Estate IH-35 at Riverside Dr. on the north end of Travis Heights, on the NW corner of Riverside & IH-35 (fenced).

Red Bud Isle 3401 Red Bud Trail, just below Tom Miller Dam, Austin 78746.

Onion Creek District Park 7001 Onion Creek Dr., Austin, 78744 - east portion of greenbelt, and south of William Cannon.

Shoal Creek Greenbelt 2600-2799 Lamar Blvd., Austin, 78704.

Walnut Creek District Park 12138 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, 78753 - Between Old Cedar Lane, Walnut Creek and the east and west park fences.

West Austin Park 1317 W. 10th St., Austin, 78703 - Fenced in area on the SW corner.

Zilker Park 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, 78746 - Soccer field area.

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If you’re a dog owner in Austin, odds are you adopted your pet from a local animal shelter and you’ve enjoyed one of the city’s 12 dog parks.

Whether trekking the trails of Walnut Creek, playing in the cold waters of Red Bud Isle or chatting with friends among the close-knit communities at West Austin Park and Norwood Estates, it’s clear that Austin has many unique and diverse dog park options.

What you may not know, however, is that Austin dog parks are also adoptable. The City of Austin is looking for dog owners and friends to adopt and volunteer at our dog parks, which are seeing increased demand and use from Austin’s growing population.

Created through a partnership between Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and Austin Parks Foundation, the dog park adoption program establishes a structure for dog park advocates to engage with PARD on how to best manage, maintain and improve Austin dog park environments.

The adoption program centers on each dog

park and establishes a volunteer network that focuses on grounds improvements, maintenance, outreach, education and fundraising. Because each dog park is unique in design (fenced, open space or walking trails), location and its community of owner/handler, these core strategies are tailored to the needs of each park and its community.

The park adoption program is making good progress. Over the summer, the Austin Parks Foundation awarded a $40,000 grant for placement of new kiosks throughout the adopted park network.

Other recent adoption activities include building the new Mary Moore Searight walking trail off South First at Slaughter; grounds mulching at Red Bud Isle, West Austin and Norwood parks; installing additional waste bag stations and trash cans at Auditorium Shores; and establishing routine volunteer trash pickup days at Shoal Creek Park.

Now more than ever we need dog owners and handlers to get involved with their favorite dog parks. In 2012, PARD will again be asked to cut from its annual budget. Staff cuts and an


aging infrastructure contribute to the decline in Austin’s parkland amenities, and this includes our dog parks.

The growth in popularity of Austin’s dog parks has outpaced funding required to keep up with issues associated with use, such as shoreline erosion at Auditorium Shores, parking woes at Red Bud Isle, and a citywide shortage of fenced parks, to mention a few.

The adoption program places a stakeholder voice into the conversation, helps identify and prioritize issues, forms a strategy for resources and works as a lobby for improvements to be implemented.

In the coming months, the City of Austin will put before voters a Parks Bond initiative designed to bring funding to our parks for constructing, renovating,

improving and equipping our public parks and associated amenities. Austin’s community of owners and handlers who frequent dog parks will be asked to help identify needs associated with existing parks, establish opportunities for new parks, and encourage community support for bond funds to be allocated to dog park needs.

Austin’s Off Leash Area Advisory Committee (OLAAC), representing dog owners and park adopters, provides counsel and

recommendations to PARD and the Austin Parks Board about existing and proposed parks, with emphasis on adoption, fundraising, outreach and education.

Adopting or volunteering at your local dog park is easy. Simply fill out an application on the City website. Five new dog parks are tentatively in the works for Austin, and all parks need volunteeers with improvements and fundraising.

Submitted byBill Fraser, ChairOff-Leash Area Advisory Committee

Resources: www.facebook.com/ austinoffleashcommittee www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/adoptapark.htm www.austinparks.org/ www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/offleashareas.htm


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Almost everyone has had this happen . . . You’re out walking and a friendly dog runs up to you. or you spot a stray. Maybe you pet him and look around to see where his human companion is, but there is no one. He seems like such a sweet dog—is he really a stray or did he just stray from his home? Or maybe you see a dog who is drifting about, confused, in a high traffi c area – or possibly a ‘dumped’ dog along the highway.

If you have ever lost a pet, you probably remember that horrible feeling when you realized your pet had strayed.

If you have found a stray dog, it is very important to take some simple investigative steps to fi rst see if you can help reunite that dog with his family.

Consider this: What can I reasonably do to help this animal? Emotionally, some people may feel the desire to keep the animal, but does that truly make sense long term for all involved? And what is the responsible way to ‘adopt’ him, if no one claims him?

If this is the direction you choose, please follow the suggestions in this article. If the most you can do is to get the stray to a local shelter, at least that is a better circumstance than ignoring the stray, and subjecting it to risk of injury or further neglect.

First, assuming you are able to befriend the animal, see if the dog is wearing a collar with tags. There are many new dog products now that list owner information on the collar or even inside the collar. It is also possible that the dog has been microchipped, and most any veterinarian or a local animal shelter can use a scanner to check if this is the case.

NOTE: The information in this article is for informational purposes only and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. No matter how well researched, an article cannot possibly consider all circumstances for all individuals. Everyone’s needs and situations are diff erent, so please contact a lawyer if you need legal advice.

If there is no identifi cation, you may want to stay for a bit where the dog found you (or you found the dog) to see if his owner may be following along behind him. If there is no way to tell who owns the dog, you can proceed to the next step: Get the word out about this found dog.

Call the local animal shelters, or 311, to see if someone has reported their dog as missing. For Travis County this would be http://www.austintexas.gov/department/lost-found-pet. If you are in Williamson County, you can contact the County Regional Shelter: www.wilcopets.org.

If you are willing to temporarily keep the dog, you may want to post fl iers around the neighborhood about the found dog, with your contact information. There are also other ways to locate the dog’s owner. You can work with

private locating fi rms such as FindToto.com, or post a found dog listing at any of the following sites: Craigslist.com, AustinLostPets.com, PetHarbor.com, and PetFinder.com.

To verify that the person who says they own the dog really does own the dog, contact the owner’s veterinarian.

You may be wondering what happens if you cannot locate the dog’s owner, and you have interest in keeping the lost dog. Can you keep it? Most state laws consider dogs to be personal property and a fi nder of lost personal property can usually keep such property after making eff orts to locate the true owner, in the absence of the property’s true owner asserting their property rights.1 1For more information on legal rights regarding lost dogs, please see the following article: www.animallaw.info/articles/ovuslostdog.htm


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What If you have attempted the listed recommendations and still cannot fi nd the dog’s owner? You have a few options:

1) Continue to foster the dog and use your own personal network to re-home the dog,

2) Contact a rescue organization and off er to make a donation to their group for the dog’s care if they can assist you in fi nding the dog a new home and take it into their care (or ask to place a courtesy listing on their website once you can confi rm the dog has been sterilized), or

3) Deliver the animal to a responsible shelter or care facility. Unfortunately, many shelters cannot guarantee the future of the dog, and many of those are full to capacity with pets that have been surrendered and/or are truly homeless.

But if someone is truly searching for a family member, they will likely contact the local shelters in their quest to fi nd their pet. It may take some time for the dog and owner to reconnect, and your main goal (if you personally care for the dog short-term) should be to reunite the dog with its owner.

Don’t assume that a rescue group can just be called and that they will take in the dog. Rescue organizations need to follow the rules for lost animals as well, by fi rst trying to locate the owner, and of course, they have space limitations themselves.

Attempting to re-home or even keep a stray animal is a commitment of time, energy, and space. It may seem to be a nuisance to provide help, and easier to ignore a wandering animal. But think how distraught you would be if your dog were lost – and how grateful you would be if some kind soul helped reunite you with your best friend. Now think how happy that dog you found will be to be reunited with his or her family.

Kelley J. Dwyer is an Austin attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning and business law. She has helped many individuals and families prepare for the needs of their companion animals in the course of their estate planning. She and her husband live with several rescued cats who are now extremely spoiled.

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Basic Dog Vaccination ScheduleVaccines are very important in managing the health of your dog. That said, not every dog needs to be vaccinated against every disease. It is very important to discuss with your veterinarian a vaccination protocol that’s right for your dog. Factors that should be examined include age, medical history, environment, travel habits and lifestyle. Most vets highly recommend administering core vaccines to healthy dogs.

What Exactly Are Vaccines?

Vaccines help prepare the body's immune system to fight the invasion of disease-causing organisms. Vaccines contain antigens, which look like the disease-causing organism to the immune system but don't actually cause disease. When the vaccine is introduced to the body, the immune system is mildly stimulated. If a dog is ever exposed to the real disease, his immune system is now prepared to recognize and fight it off entirely or reduce the severity of the illness. Your veterinarian will be familiar with specific concerns or viruses in the area and how animals are reacting. Vaccinations are not a one-size-fits-all.

Heartworm PreventativeAnother preventative that is not administered through a shot but is very important to pets’ health are heart-worm prevention tablets. Providing your animal with this preventative can be life-saving. (For more information, visit heartwormsociety.org.)

**Rattlesnake Vaccine The vaccination delay the effects and reduce the severity of the rattlesnake bites and help dogs survive and recover more quickly with less pain and swelling. If your dog is bitten by a rattlesnake it is recommended that you get immediate veterinary emergency treatment.

Does your pet enjoy going to the vet? Many pets don’t. And let’s be honest: A trip to the vet probably isn’t your favorite chore, either.

Dr. Matt Bendall founded Doc-tor Bendall’s Veterinary Housecall Practice because he is keenly aware that pets are much more comfortable in their own environ-ments, than treated in a strange veterinary hospital. Dr. Bendall provides on-site consultation and comes to your home for annual wellness services such as physical exams, vaccinations, heartworm and fecal tests. He also performs evaluations for behavior problems and musculoskeletal disorders, and when needed, humane, gentle, in-home euthanasia.

Is home-based veterinary care right for you? Dr. Bendall’s house-call service is ideal for the busy pet owner who has diffi culty squeez-ing a vet visit into their schedule;

geriatric or handicapped pet owners; pets who are anxious or nervous travelers; older pets who are diffi cult to load into a vehicle; families with multiple pets; and for hospice and end-of-life situations which allow a family to grieve freely and privately.

When it comes to preventative medicine, Dr. Bendall’s traditional theory is “less is more,” meaning, he can custom-tailor wellness pro-tocols for each pet in the house-hold based on their exposure to commonly transmitted diseases. This approach minimizes excessive vaccinations and still keeps your pets as healthy as possible. On the fl ip side, housecall veterinary care means more dedicated face-to-face ‘doctor’ time, and less time spent discussing your pet’s needs with technicians and receptionists.

Doctor Bendall’s Veterinary House-call Practice brings non-emergent,

reliable, honest, small animal veterinary care straight to your house. Anything beyond the scope of what can be accomplished in a housecall is referred to the closest recommended full-service hospi-tal, emergency care facility, or spe-cialist. Dr. Bendall is available for housecalls weekdays from 9 am - 6 pm within the greater Austin area; weekend and after hours appoint-ments are available on a limited basis for an additional charge.

Getting started is easy. Visit www.doctorbendalls.com for additional information and to submit an online registration form, or call the business line at (512) 901-9100. For virtually stress-free veterinary services for both you and your pet, think outside the box – and inside the home.

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SLEEPY DOG: Dogs sleep ‘ruff -ly’ 14 hours per day. Older and larger dogs often will sleep even more. Instead of sleeping the way humans do - in one long stretch - dogs take naps of varying lengths all throught the day.

SHOE DOG: Is your dog eating your shoes? Most dogs love the smell of YOU. During adolescence, dogs can experience some trouble-some and naughty personality changes and behavior. If you give your dog extra excercise, plenty of mind and physical activites, and spay or neuter prior to puberty - you will likely have an easier time during this pe-riod of your dogs maturing.

COME HERE DOG: Dogs have an easier time identifying a two (or

multi) syllable name rather than a one syllable name. ROVER is is bet-ter than Spot. Often times we add an ‘ie’ on then end of a one syllable name when we call our “buddies.”

CHUBBY DOG: Avoid having a

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NAUGHTY DOG: Never repri-mand a dog for being naughty un-less you catch him in the act. A dog typically will not understand that you are angry about something he did an hour ago, or even 5 minutes ago. Your dog will simply know that you are angry at this moment.

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Glucosamine is perhaps the most widely known and one of the most important ingredients for joint health. Glucosamine is a fairly small particle and is absorbed well by the body and is used to make thick and viscous joint fluid. This viscous joint fluid cushions the two bone endings and allows them to glide smoothly over each other. The recommended amount of Glucosamine for a 50 pound dog is 1000 milligrams per day. If there is less than this it is simply not enough.

Chondroitin is another common ingredient found in joint supple-ments. This molecule is an important component of cartilage. It is a larger molecule than Glucosamine and thus is not as readily absorbed into the body.

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As the weather turns warmer, more people are headed outside to spend quality time in the sunshine with their dogs. A romp through the park or a nice long run can mean bliss for your dog. Unfortunately, sometimes the unexpected can happen and the dog you have always known to be sweet and friendly could bite someone. So, what should you do if this happens?

First, don’t panic. If the person who has been bitten by your dog needs emergency medical attention, you must call 911. If the person who has been bitten by your dog does not require emergency medical attention, you should call 311. Any time an animal bites a person, it must be reported to City of Austin Animal Protection. You can fi nd more information from the City of Austin regarding animal bites at: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/animal-services/services. *

As a responsible dog owner, what should you do now? Once you have ensured that the bitten person is receiv-ing any medical attention they might require, it is time to think about how to prepare for any future insurance claims or litigation. As a compassionate person, your fi rst instinct may be to apologize profusely to the person who sustained the bite and offer to pay for their medical and any other expenses or calling them after the bite occurs to see how they are doing.

However, these actions could seriously jeopardize your defense if the bitten person, or their insurance company, move forward with a lawsuit against you.So how can you prepare in advance to protect yourself in the event of litigation? Look around and see if anyone witnessed the bite. Politely ask for their contact infor-mation and, if possible, a statement from any witnesses recording what they saw.

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sustained for future reference or to assist in the defense of any future insurance claims or litigation. You can cer-tainly give your contact information to the person who was bitten, but any apologies or offers to pay medical expenses should be avoided as they could be considered admissions of liability on your part.

Should I hire an attorney? Depending on your budget, you may want to consult with an attorney who has defended other dog bite cases to ensure that you are gathering any necessary information and not unwittingly taking any ac-tions that could put your potential future defense at risk.

You may be advised to do such things as obtaining current vaccination records from your veterinarian and writing down your recollection of the incident while the events are still fresh in your memory in as much detail as you can remember.

Items to ask an attorney about could include explaining Texas’ “One Bite Law,” any potential breed-specifi c leg-islation, and if you are a renter, whether or not you have any obligation to report the bite to your landlord. In addi-tion to these, there are several different complex liability theories for dog bite cases, and it could be very helpful to meet with a knowledgeable attorney for an hour or so to learn more about how the law would apply to your spe-cifi c situation.

Hopefully, your dog will confi ne his biting activity to his chew toys, but if not, consultation with a knowledgeable attorney and careful planning can both go a long way to-ward ensuring that you and your dog have many more op-portunities to frolic outdoors together.

* If you live in Williamson County, you can fi nd information regarding the proper procedures following animal bites here: http://www.wilco.org/LinkClick.aspx?fi leticket=xwe9jzoSsfE%3D&tabid=622&mid=1458&language=en-US

Kelley J. Dwyer is an Austin attorney who focuses her practice on estate planning and business law. She has helped many individuals and families prepare for the needs of their companion animals in the course of their estate planning.

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Austin Area Veterinarians NORTHAllandale Veterinary Clinic 6800 Burnet Rd.Austin 78757 (512) 454-6719

Anderson Mill Animal Clinic 13542 Research Blvd., Austin 78750 (512) 258-4163

Animal Care Clinic - Round Rock 1401 S I-35, Ste. 11, Round Rock 78664 (512) 388-2222

Animal Emergency Clinic of Central Texas 2000 N Mays St., Ste. 112Round Rock 78664 (512) 671-6252

Animal Medical Center 1536 E Anderson Ln.Austin 78752 (512) 832-4119

Arbor Animal Clinic 5114 Balcones Woods Dr., Ste. 312, Austin 78759 (512) 794-1040

Austin Animal Clinic, Inc. 4330 N Lamar Blvd. Austin 78756 (512) 453-6686

Austin Vet Care @ Central Park 4106 N Lamar Blvd., Austin 78756 (512) 459-4336 www.austinvetcare.com

Austin Vet Care @ Metric12419 Metric Blvd., Austin 78758(512) 832-1088 www.austinvetcare.com

Avery Ranch Animal Hospital 14900 Avery Ranch Blvd., Ste. C-500, Austin 78717 (512) 255-1388

Balcones Animal Hospital, Inc. 6909 McNeil Dr.Austin 78729 (512) 258-5738

Banfield Pet Hospital 1013 W University Ave.Georgetown 78628 (512) 930-1909

Best Vet 8863 Anderson Mill Rd., Ste. 105 Austin 78729 (512) 336-9663

Brushy Creek Veterinary Clinic 15405 RR 620 N Austin 78717 (512) 255-9725

Burnet Road Animal Hospital 8511 Burnet Rd.Austin 78757 (512) 452-7606

Castlerock Pet Hospital 6930 RR 2338 Georgetown 78633 (512) 868-2280

Cedar Park Animal Clinic 119 N Bell Blvd. Cedar Park 78613 (512) 258-2221

Central Texas Animal Hospital 1200 W Pecan St., Pflugerville 78660 (512) 251-BARK www.ctah.biz

Dessau Veterinary Clinic 12315 Dessau Rd. Austin 78754 (512) 339-3177

Drake Pet Hospital 541 Louis Henna Blvd. Round Rock 78664 (512) 310-7387

Forest Creek Animal Hospital 2715 Red Bud Ln. Round Rock 78664 (512) 238-7387

Georgetown Veterinary Hospital 2707 S Austin Ave., Georgetown 78627 (512) 863-3563

Great Oaks Drive Animal Hospital 15950 Great Oaks Dr., Round Rock 78681 (512) 388-4551

Heart of Texas 115 E Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock 78664 (512) 744-4644 www.heartoftexasvets.com

Hometown Animal Care 1001 FM 685 Austin 78660 (512) 251-2242

Hutto Veterinary Clinic 665 W Front St. Hutto 78634 (512) 759-1048

Hwy 79 Animal Clinic 1220 E Palm Valley Blvd.Round Rock 78664 (512) 388-2998

Koy Animal Clinic 3501 Williams Dr. Georgetown 78628 (512) 863-0327

Lone Star Veterinary Hospital 2415B Burleson Rd., Austin 78741 (512) 444-1112

McLeod Animal Clinic 2019 N Mays St. Round Rock 78664 (512) 255-2547

North Austin Animal Hospital 5608 Burnet Rd. Austin 78756 (512) 459-7676

North Lamar Veterinary Clinic 10806 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin 78753

Northwest Pet Hospital 3701 Williams Dr. Georgetown 78628 (512) 863-9200

Parmer Lane Pet Hospital 11951 W Parmer Ln.Cedar Park 78613 (512) 260-5443

Pflugerville Animal Hospital 100 W Pflugerville Pkwy. #101, Pflugerville 78660 (512) 251-1917

Premier Animal Hospital 3651 E Whitesone Blvd. Cedar Park 78613 (512) 260-4000

Research Pet and Bird Hospital 11679 Research Blvd. Austin 78759 (512) 258-2577

Rosedale Veterinary Clinic 4800 Burnet Rd., #E-500, Austin 78756 (512) 371-0444

Round Rock Animal Hospital 404 Chisholm Valley Dr., Round Rock 78681 (512) 255-6232

San Gabriel Animal Hospital 1911 N Austin Ave., Ste. 103, Georgetown 78626 (512) 863-7502

Spangler Animal Clinic 5916 N Lamar Blvd. Austin 78752 (512) 452-7671

Sunbury Veterinary Clinic 12407 N Mopac Expwy., Ste. 400, Austin 78758 (512) 255-8387

Tech Ridge Pet Hospital 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd., Ste. 400, Austin 78753 (512) 837-7493

Wells Branch Pet and Bird Clinic 12202 N MoPac Expwy., Austin 78758 (512) 339-8472

White Angel Animal Hospital1700 RR 620 N, Austin 78734 (512) 266-7838

White Rock Veterinary Hospital 2700 W Pecan St., Ste. 315, Pflugerville 78660 (512) 670-5400

Zoot Pet Hospital & Luxury Boarding 3981 Hwy. 29 W, Georgetown 78628 (512) 864-9668

SOUTH AM-PM Animal Hospital 2239 S Lamar Blvd. Austin 78704 (512) 448-2676

Brodie Animal Hospital 3421 W William Cannon Dr., Ste. 110, Austin 78745 (512) 892-3486

Capital Veterinary Clinic 4917 S Congress Ave.Austin 78745 (512) 442-1496

Century Animal Hospital 801 E William Cannon Dr., Ste. 220, Austin 78745 (512) 442-9518

Circle C Animal Hospital 9600 Escarpment Blvd., Ste. 950, Austin 78749 (512) 288-5888

Cornerstone Animal Hospital3200 FM 967, Buda 78610 (512) 295-8100 www.cornerstoneanimal.com

Feather and Fur Animal Hospital 9125 Manchaca Rd., Austin 78748 (512) 291-4000www.featherandfurvet.com

Love Pet Hospital 8106 Brodie Ln., Ste. 102Austin 78745 (512) 282-0221

Manchaca Road Animal Hospital, Inc. 5720 Manchaca Rd., Austin 78745 (512) 442-6744

Manchaca Village Veterinary Clinic 12117 Manchaca Rd., Austin 78748 (512) 282-1326


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Oliver Animal Hospital 6000 W William Cannon, Ste. B-100, Austin 78749 (512) 892-1000

South Austin Pet Clinic 1901 W William Cannon Dr., Ste.153, Austin 78745 (512) 441-5900

Southpark Animal Hospital615 W. Slaughter Ste. 121, Austin 78748512-386-1065 www.southparkaustin.com

South Branch Pet and Bird Clinic 403 E Ben White Blvd., Ste. F, Austin 78704 (512) 462-0002

South Congress Veterinary Clinic 3300 S Con-gress Ave., Austin 78704 (512) 442-7444

South First Pet Hospital 2613 S First St. Austin 78704 (512) 441-4801

South Lamar Animal Hospital 2414 S Lamar Blvd., Ste.B, Austin 78704 (512) 441-3192

Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital 10706 Brodie Ln., Austin 78748 (512) 291-1600www.staroftexasvet.com

Travis Country Veterinary Hospital 5318 W Hwy. 290, Austin 78735 (512) 892-1351

VCA Ben White Pet Hospital 2417 W Ben White Blvd., Austin 78704 (512) 444-7518

VCA Tanglewood Pet Hospital 2110 Slaughter Ln., Austin 78748 (512) 280-0878www.vcahospitals.com/tanglewood

Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital 4534 Westgate Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin 78745 (512) 892-4463

EASTAnimal Trustees of Austin, Inc. 5129 Cameron Rd. Austin 78723 (512) 451-9355Emancipet, Inc. 7201 Levander Loop, Bldg. I Austin 78702 (512) 587-7729

Manor Veterinary Hospital PC 11311 E Hwy. 290 Austin 78653 (512) 272-4151

Riverside Veterinary Clinic 2400 E Oltorf, Ste. 10A, Austin 78741 (512) 444-3111

Town & Country Veterinary Hospital 6300 FM 1327, Austin 78747 (512) 385-0486

Windsor Park Veterinary Clinic 1928 Gaston Place Dr., Ste. A, Austin 78723 (512) 928-140

WESTBarton Creek Animal Clinic PC 4201 Westbank Dr., Austin 78746 (512) 327-8300

Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic 3900 RR 620 S, #103, Bee Cave 78738 (512) 263-9029

Blockhouse Creek Animal Hospital 2200 N Bell Blvd., Cedar Park (512) 259-4200

Buttercup Creek Animal Hospital 610 S Bell Blvd., Cedar Park (512) 258-7418

Caring Hands Animal Hospital, LLC 11817 Bee Caves Rd., Austin 78738 (512) 263-9292

Compassion Animal Hospital 14370 W State Hwy. 29, Ste. 9, Liberty Hill 78642 (512) 515-6566

Crossing Animal Clinic 10700 Anderson Mill Rd., Ste. 103, Austin 78750 (512) 331-9737

Four Paws @ Four Points 8610 N FM 620 Austin 78726 (512) 258-7447

Four Points Veterinary Clinic 6811 RR 620 NAustin 78732 (512) 258-3853

Griffith Animal Hospital Cypress Creek 2105 Cypress Creek Rd., Cedar Park 78613 331-8555

Griffith Small Animal Hospital 3407 Northland Dr., Austin 78731 (512) 453-5828

Highway 620 Animal Hospital 12129 RR 620, Ste. 330, Austin 78750 (512) 250-1411

Hill Country Animal Hospital 7023 Bee Caves Rd. Austin 78746 (512) 329-5177

Hill Country Veterinary Hospital 1409 W Whit-estone Blvd., Cedar Park 78613 (512) 219-7774

Lago Vista Animal Clinic 20711 FM 1431Austin 78645 (512) 267-7387

Lake Austin Boulevard Animal Hospital 2301 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin 78703 (512) 474-8888

Lake Travis Animal Hospital 3721 N RR 620Austin 78734 (512) 266-2421

Lakeline Animal Care 12010 RR 620 N Austin 78750 (512) 258-1155

Lakeway Veterinary Clinic PC 1003 RR 620 SAustin 78734 (512) 263-2134

Northwest Austin Veterinary Center 11846 Jollyville Rd., Austin 78759 (512) 250-8048

Northwest Veterinary Hospital 3817 Dry Creek Dr., Austin 78731 (512) 453-7776

Oak Hill Veterinary Clinic 7101 W Hwy. 71,

Ste. A-8, Austin 78735 (512) 288-1016

River Ranch Animal Hospital 7301 N FM 620, Ste. 175, Austin 78726 (512) 331-7889

South San Gabriel Animal Clinic 4180 Hwy. 183 Leander 78641 (512) 259-5980

Spicewood Springs Animal Hospital 4606 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin 78759 (512) 345-2727

Terrell Veterinary Clinic 1310 RR 620 N, Ste. C-5 Austin 78734 (512) 263-5517

Companion Animal Hospital 7132 Hwy. 71 W, Austin 78735 (512) 288-2713

VCA Northwest Hills Animal Hospital 3426 Greystone Dr., Austin 78731 (512) 345-5067

Village Veterinary Hospital 12400 W Hwy. 71, Ste.600, Austin 78738 (512) 263-2229

Westlake Animal Hospital3930 Bee Caves Rd., Austin 78746 (512) 327-1703 www.westlakeanimalhospital.com

White Angel Animal Hospital 1901 RR 620 NAustin 78734 (512) 266-7838

CENTRALAbraham Veterinary Clinic 503 W 18th St.Austin 78701 (512) 472-5879

Austin Urban Vet Center Veterinary Medicine & Surgery – Upper Paw Pet Resort & Playcare, Lofty Dog Boutique, Dirty Dog Grooming 710 W 5th St., Austin 78701 (512) 476-2882

Austin Vet Hospital 2908 N I-35 Austin 78705 (512) 476-9191

Brykerwoods Veterinary Clinic 1501 W 35th St. Austin 78703 (512) 454-3833

Highland’s Pet Medical Clinic PA 1220 Pkwy. Austin 78703 (512) 476-1069

West Lynn Veterinary Clinic 709 West Lynn St., Austin 78703 (512) 482-8600www.westlynnvet.com

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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Any type of alcohol can be dangerous. Aside from intoxication, it can cause coma or even death.

APPLE SEEDS: Can have varied effects on pets.

APRICOT, PEACH, PLUM OR CHERRY PITS: May cause respiratory diffi culties such as breathing, coughing and sneezing.

CANDY/GUM CONTAINING THE SWEETENER XYLITOL: Can cause liver damage and even death.

CHOCOLATE: Although pets should never have any type of chocolate, milk chocolate is not nearly as dangerous for animals as semi-sweet or unsweetened baker’s chocolate. Chocolate poisoning can cause irregular heart rate and rhythm, restlessness, hyperactivity, diarrhea, vomiting, panting, muscle tremors, abdominal pain, bloody urine, increased body temperature, seizures, coma and possibly even death.

COFFEE: Can result in increased breathing and increased heart rate, restlessness, and can affect the central nervous system.

GRAPES: Large amounts of grapes can be poisonous to pets and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite and kidney damage.

HOPS: May cause panting, elevated temperature, increased heart rate and seizures.

MACADAMIA NUTS: Can cause vomiting, lethargy, hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), abdominal pain, stiff joints, lameness and tremors.

MOLDY FOODS: Can have varied effects on pets including vomiting and diarrhea.

MUSHROOMS: Different types of mushrooms can have varied effects on pets such as depression, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, tearing, hallucinations, defecation, liver failure, seizures, drooling, urination, kidney failure, heart damage, hyperactivity and in some cases, death.

MUSTARD SEEDS: Can have varied negative effects on pets.

ONIONS AND ONION POWDER: Can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea.POTATO LEAVES AND STEMS: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.RAISINS: Large amounts of raisins can be poisonous to pets and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, abdominal pain, lack of appetite and kidney damage.RHUBARB LEAVES: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.SALT: In large quantities can cause electrolyte imbalances.Tomato Leaves and Stems: Can cause problems with the digestive, nervous and urinary systems.WALNUTS: Can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting and diarrhea, as well as respiratory issues such as sneezing, breathing and coughing.

YEAST DOUGH: Can be dangerous as it will expand and result in gas, pain and possible rupture of the stomach or intestines.

Dangerous Food List

for Cats and Dogs

It’s so hard to resist sharing a nibble of our food with our furry friends, especially when they cast sweet, seeking eyes upwards, in hope of a taste. But you should always be very careful when considering introducing “people” foods to your pet.

For one thing, it may not be an appropriate food item. If your pet acquires a taste for it and it is not appropriate for them, you have created a problem. Secondly and most importantly, it might actually be very dangerous for your furry companion.

The following list is a reminder of the foods that cats and dogs should avoid:

Animal Poison Hotline: 800-232-8870


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“Nook is just perfect. He makes my heart happy.” We carefully selected our cover dog for the first annual TUG

edition. All of our covers are rescue pups, but this time we wanted to focus on the ‘spirit’ of a homeless dog. This little guy,

Nook, embodied just that.

I bet you never thought about this sweet face being a ‘tri-pawed’ dog when you first saw him smiling at

you. And if he met YOU, I’m sure he would think you were perfect just the way you are, too. That’s the beauty of dogs. No judgment.

Another beauty is their adaptability. Of course we cannot forget resiliency either. Remember every day is a good day for a dog who is loved. For those dogs still looking for a soft place to rest their head, hopefully you’ll see their spirit and their longing desire to be the best they can no matter what challenges or circum-

stances they encountered before making your aquaintance.

Dog’s bounce back. . . and with the help of a positive human relationship many have overcome some very tough situa-

tions once given the chance.

At www.hautedogmagazine.com, we will be posting a series of dog stories highlight-ing dogs who have overcome great odds to achieve a happy life. We welcome your sto-

ries of inspiration and success!

Nook’s ‘foster mom’, Cori, was gracious enough to let him come along for a photo shoot to be in-

cluded in this magazine. Since that time he has been adopted, and his new mom, Brenda, tells us that Nook is doing great! “He loves to play and play, and

love and love. Nook and sister-dog, Sadie, a minia-ture poodle mix, play until they drop!”

He also loves chasing squirrels in his very own backyard with his other pack-mate, Jazzi, a senior

Cairn Terrier. “The lack of a fourth leg does not slow him down, and he has adapted to the doggie

door just fine,” added Brenda. “Nook is perfect. He makes my heart happy.”

In early February, Nook landed in the Lampasas Shelter with a badly broken leg. The area rescue groups were overloaded, and none were able to take him at that time.

He needed surgery and with no funds available, the wonderful volunteers of the Lampasas Shelter pooled their money and paid for his surgery. Because it was such a terrible break

the only option was to amputate his leg. Soon after his surgery, Austin Dog Rescue(who routinely works with local rural shelters) had an available foster home and

he began to bounce back. The rest is shown in his smile.Photo: Tonya Schabacker © tonyapetphotography.com


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Our doctors and staff are dedicated professionals who truly Our doctors and staff are dedicated professionals who truly care about you and your pets.care about you and your pets.

Whether visiting our hospital or staying overnight, your Whether visiting our hospital or staying overnight, your pets are our number one priority. We are here to meet their pets are our number one priority. We are here to meet their needs and provide the best quality of care for them. We enneeds and provide the best quality of care for them. We en--courage you to take an active role and ask questions regardcourage you to take an active role and ask questions regard--ing your pet’s health care. We welcome owner visitation to ing your pet’s health care. We welcome owner visitation to hospitalized patients and boarding pets and offer tours of hospitalized patients and boarding pets and offer tours of the entire facility. Any time you have a question, please feel the entire facility. Any time you have a question, please feel free to call or stop by. We’re always ready to discuss your free to call or stop by. We’re always ready to discuss your pet’s health as well as any other services your pets may need. pet’s health as well as any other services your pets may need. One of our goals is to help you become an educated owner.One of our goals is to help you become an educated owner.

At VCA, it begins and ends with each of our pet parents. We At VCA, it begins and ends with each of our pet parents. We are client-centered, and everything we say and do enhances are client-centered, and everything we say and do enhances the experience of pet guardians and their pets. We strive to the experience of pet guardians and their pets. We strive to provide exceptional pet healthcare and services that exceed provide exceptional pet healthcare and services that exceed all client expectation.all client expectation.

Our company vision is to be a leading pet healthcare proOur company vision is to be a leading pet healthcare pro--vider, known for offering cutting edge medicine in an envivider, known for offering cutting edge medicine in an envi--ronment that is both pet and people friendly.ronment that is both pet and people friendly.

We offer customers nationwide an exceptional pet healthWe offer customers nationwide an exceptional pet health--care experience: the familiarity and community spirit of a care experience: the familiarity and community spirit of a local hospital, combined with top-notch medical care and local hospital, combined with top-notch medical care and backed by a national infrastructure of specialty hospitals backed by a national infrastructure of specialty hospitals and diagnostic laboratory resources. This unique combinaand diagnostic laboratory resources. This unique combina--tion allows us to give our customers the highest level of sertion allows us to give our customers the highest level of ser--vice, making us a leading choice in pet healthcare across the vice, making us a leading choice in pet healthcare across the country.country.

We appreciate the trust and confidence you show by letting We appreciate the trust and confidence you show by letting us care for your pet. We promise to treat your pet the way us care for your pet. We promise to treat your pet the way we treat our own – with love!we treat our own – with love!

And finally, we will not settle for anything less than keeping And finally, we will not settle for anything less than keeping pets healthy.pets healthy.

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2417 W. Ben White Blvd.2417 W. Ben White Blvd.Austin, TX 78704Austin, TX 78704

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1. No “Free Feeding” (leaving food out all of the time). Have a regular feeding schedule. Young puppies (three to four months) need to be fed three times a day; weaning to twice a day can start at about the four-month mark. Regular feeding will help Pup’s digestive tract get into a “regular” mode, making potty training easier.

2. After feeding, take Pup outside, using the same word... (“potty”, “outside”, “popsicle”... whatever works!). The word really doesn’t matter; using the same word consistently does. Do not bring the puppy in until he has finished his “business”. Some people take their pups to the same potty spot so they will get the idea from smelling previous visits there.

3. Accidents happen.And when they do, take Pup outside immediately, using that special word

you have chosen. Dogs are smart! If you do this consistently, it won’t take long for Pup to get the idea.

4. “Last Call”. No, this doesn’t involve happy hour (though after a few weeks of teaching potty training, you might be ready for it). It’s the last drink of water for the night for puppies. If you let a puppy drink water “at will”, he will have to empty his bladder all the time. To help train his bladder to sleep through the night, make “last call” at 8 p.m. No water for Pup after 8! This, combined with going out to potty at 10 p.m. right before bed usually makes for an uninterrupted night, and a dry crate in the morning.

5. Limited-to-no treats. What? I can’t treat my sweet new puppy with goodies? Well, you can, but I

don’t recommend it, for a couple of reasons. First of all, treats take up valuable nutritional space; if Pup has a tummy full of treats, he’s not going to eat his puppy food, which has the valuable nutrients that he needs for his development. Secondly, if Pup is always eating treats, his tummy is going to be full all the time, and his bowel schedule will then be irregular. This defeats the purpose of Tip #1 – getting him on a schedule. Instead of munchies, give Pup chew toys, Kongs, balls, and other things to keep his little puppy teeth busy!

6. Keep Pup in a confined space.Close off bedrooms, bathrooms, etc. Pup doesn’t need to be in those rooms unsupervised anyway. Keep your puppy where you can see him – that way, if he does squat to do his business, you can catch him in the act and follow Tip #3. If you leave the whole house open to Pup, he will go to an out-of-the-way place to go potty, and that’s not a happy surprise for you. Puppies must earn the right to have

free access to the house – and this will begin to happen when they are trustworthy and completely housetrained. When Pup can’t be watched, he should be in a crate,

for both his safety and the safety of all of your precious

belongings.

New puppy in your home? Congratulations! Puppies are a joy, but can quickly take over your life if you don’t take charge.

Housebreaking is a critical part of a puppy’s training. Here are some tips to help your pup settle in, keep you sane, and teach your new family member “The Rules” about potty training.

Submitted by Kimberly AmRhein, Austin German Shepherd Rescue

Housebreaking: “Who’s In Charge?”

Who can resist the sad face of their dog as they close the door to head for work? Dogtopia dog owners have replaced that sad moment with one of tail-wagging fun as they watch their dog run towards a play-room full of their best friends!

Dogtopia, located in the Lakeway community right outside of Austin, is an upscale dog day-care, boarding, and spa facility. Where dogs play and re-ceive lots of love and attention. Stefani Ballard, a native Aus-tinite, and her father Steve Ballard brought the franchise to Austin in February of 2009. “I’ve always had a passion for animals, especially dogs. It has been such a pleasure to be able to do something I love and to share that passion with Dogtopia dog owners” says Stefani. The Lakeway and Austin commu-nity has embraced Dogtopia’s open concept layout which provides dog play under constant supervision by trained daycare attendants. Dog-topia is easily accessible for dog

daycare, boarding, and grooming for residents of Austin, Lakeway, and surrounding areas.

The 6700sqft facility offers 3 large, climate-controlled playrooms to ac-commodate dogs of different sizes, play-styles and temperament. The division of dogs between rooms al-lows Dogtopia personnel to control

air quality and pro-vide an overall stress-free atmosphere. Dogtopia does not breed discriminate and welcomes so-cial dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities.

Once evaluated dogs are welcome to attend dog daycare and enjoy an open layout with play equipment and special rubber flooring to help protect joints, prevent slipping, and provide for safer play.

Is your dog in need of some pamper-ing? Dogtopia also offers spa servic-es such as bathing and nail trimming as well as professional grooming by one of the top groomers in the area.

Dog daycare is an excellent way to keep your dog mentally and physi-cally active while you’re away at work, running errands, or on vaca-tion. And best of all you can have peace of mind knowing that your dog is safe and happy by watching LIVE via webcams!

Check out Dogtopia at:

www.dogdaycare.com

Dogtopia of Austin2105 RR 620 S, Bldg 1, Ste 101

Austin, TX 78734

512-369-DOGS (3647)512-263-8233 (fax)

Do you know what your dog does all day?

live. love. play.daycare • boarding • spa

Dogtopia of Austin2105 RR 620 S, Bldg 1, Ste 101Austin, TX 78734

512-369-DOGS (3647)512-263-8233 (fax)

Dogtopia of Austin - Daycare, Boarding & Spa

512-263-8233 (fax)

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Housebreaking: “Who’s In Charge?”

Who can resist the sad face of their dog as they close the door to head for work? Dogtopia dog owners have replaced that sad moment with one of tail-wagging fun as they watch their dog run towards a play-room full of their best friends!

Dogtopia, located in the Lakeway community right outside of Austin, is an upscale dog day-care, boarding, and spa facility. Where dogs play and re-ceive lots of love and attention. Stefani Ballard, a native Aus-tinite, and her father Steve Ballard brought the franchise to Austin in February of 2009. “I’ve always had a passion for animals, especially dogs. It has been such a pleasure to be able to do something I love and to share that passion with Dogtopia dog owners” says Stefani. The Lakeway and Austin commu-nity has embraced Dogtopia’s open concept layout which provides dog play under constant supervision by trained daycare attendants. Dog-topia is easily accessible for dog

daycare, boarding, and grooming for residents of Austin, Lakeway, and surrounding areas.

The 6700sqft facility offers 3 large, climate-controlled playrooms to ac-commodate dogs of different sizes, play-styles and temperament. The division of dogs between rooms al-lows Dogtopia personnel to control

air quality and pro-vide an overall stress-free atmosphere. Dogtopia does not breed discriminate and welcomes so-cial dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities.

Once evaluated dogs are welcome to attend dog daycare and enjoy an open layout with play equipment and special rubber flooring to help protect joints, prevent slipping, and provide for safer play.

Is your dog in need of some pamper-ing? Dogtopia also offers spa servic-es such as bathing and nail trimming as well as professional grooming by one of the top groomers in the area.

Dog daycare is an excellent way to keep your dog mentally and physi-cally active while you’re away at work, running errands, or on vaca-tion. And best of all you can have peace of mind knowing that your dog is safe and happy by watching LIVE via webcams!

Check out Dogtopia at:

www.dogdaycare.com

Dogtopia of Austin2105 RR 620 S, Bldg 1, Ste 101

Austin, TX 78734

512-369-DOGS (3647)512-263-8233 (fax)

Do you know what your dog does all day?

live. love. play.daycare • boarding • spa

Dogtopia of Austin2105 RR 620 S, Bldg 1, Ste 101Austin, TX 78734

512-369-DOGS (3647)512-263-8233 (fax)

Dogtopia of Austin - Daycare, Boarding & Spa

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Action Pack Dog Center 4 Lake Dr. Round Rock (512) 341-0229 www.actionpackdogs.com

All Pooches Pit Stop 2110 W Slaughter Lane Austin (512) 283-7772 www.allpoochespit-stop.com

Buddy's Chance 5501 N Lamar Blvd. Austin (512) 343-8100 www.buddyschance.com

Camp Bow Wow 13900 N I-35, Ste D Huto (512)8685810 www.campbowwow.com/Austin

Canine Headquarters 1350 CR 130 Pfl ugerville 512) 251-BARK www.canineheadquarters.com

Central Texas Animal Hospital 1200 W Pecan St, Pfl ugerville (512) 251-BARK www.ctah.biz

Countryside Pet Resort 455 CR 103 Georgetown (512) 930-5365 www.countrysidepetresort.com

Doggy Day Out 20113 Keilman Ln. Pfl ugerville (512) 251-3009 www.doggydayout.com

Hip Hounds 1912 B Picadilly Dr. Round Rock (512) 989-6767 www.hiphounds.com

DogBoy's Dog Ranch 2701 Crystal Bend Dr. Pfl ugerville (512) 251-7600 www.dogboys.com

La Mia Bella Pet Salon 3778 Country Rd #A-3 Round Rock (512)244-9191 www.lamiabellapetsalon.com

Petscapades 4011 Hillside Dr. Round Rock (512) 733-0970 www.petscapades.org

Ponderosa Pet Resort 605 High Tech Georgetown (512) 686-2780 www.ponderosapets.com

Romp N Run Ranch 3901 CR 175 Leander (512) 733-7667 www.rompnrunranch.com

Triple Crown Dog Academy 200 Country Rd. Hutto (512) 371-2275 www.triplecrowndogs.com

Zoom Room 7739 Northcross Dr. #H Austin (512)371-1223 www.austin.zoomroomonline.com

Zoot Pet Hospital & Luxury Boarding 3981 Hwy 29 W Georgetown (512)864-9668 www.zootpets.com

Austin Dogtown 537 Woodward St. Austin (512) 535-4244 www.austindogtown.com

Austin Urban Vet Center 710 W 5th St. Austin (512) 476-2882 www.austinurbanvet.com

Barking Hound Village 412 Josephine St. Austin 512) 477-DOGS www.bhvtexas.com

Howl -N - Woof 10010 Manchaca Road Austin (512) 282-WOOF www.howlnwoof.com

K9 Transition My Home or Yours Manchaca (512) 533.6687 www.k9transition.com

Onion Creek Kennels 904 Canyon Wren Dr. Buda (512) 312-0595 www.onioncreekkennels.com

Pride & Groom Pet Salon 1107 FM 1626 #B Manchaca (512) 413-3835 www.prideandgroompetsalon.com

Pride & Joy Canine Day Care 3005 S Lamar Blvd., #B107 Austin (512-)44-DOGS www.prideandjoydogs.com

Soco Pet Lounge 4917 South Congress Ave Austin (512) 416-7387 www.socopetlounge.com

Southpaws Playschool 2324-B S Lamar Blvd. Austin (512) 440-7529 www.southpawsplayschool.com

Train My Dogs 910 W Mary St. Austin 512) 382-5056 www.trainmydogs.com

Barking Springs 2400 Caldwell Lane Garfi eld (512) 444-9000 www.barkingspringsaustin.com

Canine Hilton 7509 East Martin Luther King Blvd Austin (512) 926-8905 www.caninehilton.com

Mother Rock Star Dogs NE of ABIA Garfi eld (512) 350-5624 www. motherrockstardogs.com

Stay n Play Pet Ranch 2500 E Hwy 290 Dripping SPrings (512) 894-7387 www.staynplaypetranch.com

Bobbi Colorado's CanineCamp 8929 Hwy. 290 W Austin (512) 288-6928 www.coloradoscaninecamp.com

CrackerDog 8907 Bldg. F, Bee Caves Rd. Austin (512) 263-0030 www.crackerdogcare.com

Dogtopia of Austin 2105 RR 620 S, Bldg. 1 Ste. 101 Austin (512) 369-3647 www.dogdaycare.com

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Happy Trails Pet Resort 509 Cypress Creek Rd. Cedar Park (512) 258-2464 www.happytailspetresort.net

Hearts & Paws 509 Cypress Creek Rd. Cedar Park (512) 249-7255 www.heartsandpaws.com

Hill Country Kennel 13412 Fitzhugh Rd. Austin (512) 288-4696 www.hillcountrykennel.com

Just Four Paws 3818 RR 620 S Austin (512) 402-0515 www.justfourpawsinc.com

Mud Puppies 12233 N FM 620 Austin (512) 249-2498 www.mud-puppies.com

Stay N Play Pet Ranch®, Inc. 2500 E Hwy. 290 Dripping Springs (512) 894-7387 www.staynplaypetranch.com

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1. Get a bag - bio-degradable preferred

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4. Reverse the bag - making it inside out

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10010 Manchaca Road Austin 78748512-282-WOOF www.howlnwoof.com

“a home-like environment on an acre of landwhere your dog can stay & play”

Training Boarding Daycare

Life is short. Enjoy it with your dog!

The Canine Center for Training and Behavior 6901 Old Bee Caves Road • Austin, Texas 78735 • (512) 721-8496 • [email protected]

The Canine Center for Training and Behavior was founded on a single principle: You own a dog to make your life richer, more rewarding and more fun. With over 30 years of combined experience working with rescued, abandoned, abused and neglected dogs, as well as new puppies and friends just needing some polish, our team of certified trainers have developed a positive, proven approach that has been successful for all kinds of people and their dogs. Our simple three-step approach works for both new owners as well as experienced trainers:

INVEST IN THE RELATIONSHIP - Develop communication techniques and fun ways to gain basic good manners and social skills.

KEEP IT INTERESTING - Bring your dog into your life with hiking, yoga, agility training and kayaking.

PUSH THE ENVELOPE - Challenge yourself with our Canine Adventure™ series. Vacations with your dog!

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NAME PHONE WEBSITEAll Dogs Unleashed 512-761-5502 www.alldogsunleashed.com

Austin Canine Central (512) 458-8800 www.austincaninecentral.com

Austin Canine Consulting (512) 663-6364 www.austincanineconsulting.com

Austin Dog Sports 512 - 540-2321 www.austindogsports.com

Best Friends Training (512) 653-7345 www.bestfriendstraining.com

Bobbi Colorado's Canine Camp (512) 288-6928 www.coloradoscaninecamp.com

Buddy's Chance (512) 343-8100 www.buddyschance.com

Canine Academy (512) 267-2275 www.k9-academy.com

The Canine Center for Training & Behavior (512) 721-8496 www.morefunthandirt.com

Canine Headquarters (512) 868-5810 www.canineheadquarters.com

Canine Hilton (512) 926-8905 www.caninehilton.com

Capital City Dog Training (512) 506-9663 www.capitalcitydogtraining.com

DogBoy's Dog Ranch (512) 251-7600 www.dogboys.com

Doggy Day Out (512) 251-3009 www.doggydayout.com

Fetch! Pet Care of the Capital Area (512) 879-4174 www.FetchPetCare.com

Fidelio Dogs (512) 231-8095 www.fi deliodogs.com

Gateway Dog Training (512) 894-3047 www.gatewaydogtraining.com

Have A Great Dog! (512) 608-8311 www.haveagreatdog.biz

Highmark Kennel (512) 288-0515 www.highmarkkennel.com

Howl -N- Woof (512) 282-WOOF www.howlnwoof.com

Humaner Trainer (512 )301-6886 www.humanertrainer.com

K9 Mastery Dog Training (512) 966-4752 httpwww.k9mastery.com

K9 Transition (512) 807-PAWS www.k9transition.com

Karma Dog Training Inc. (512)791-6946 www.karmadogtrainingaustin.com

Kim the Dog Trainer (512) 796-5783 www.kimthedogtrainer.com

Nicely Trained Dog - Steve Nicely (512) 912-9743 www.nicelytraineddog.com

Onion Creek Kennels (512) 312-0595 www.onioncreekkennels.com

Ponderosa Pet Resort (512) 686-2780 www.ponderosapets.com

Pride & Joy Canine Day Care / Training 512-912-9743 www.prideandjoydogs.com

Sit Means Sit (512) 348-7833 www.sitmeanssit.com

Southpaws Playschool (512) 440-7529 www.southpawsplayschool.com

Southern Star Ranch (254) 793-8173 www.southern-star-ranch.com

Stay and Play Pet Ranch (512) 894-7387 www.staynplaypetranch.com

Sublime Canines Dog Training (512) 551-0044 www.sublimecanines.com

Taurus Dog Training (512) 419-9265 www.taurusdogtraining.com

Train My Dogs (512) 382-5056 www.trainmydogs.com

Training by Tara (512) 402-4229 www.trainingbytara.com

Triple Crown Dogs 512-759-2275 www..triplecrowndogs.com

Unleashed Unlimited Dog Training (512) 618-8064 www.unleashedunlimited.com

Waggin' Tails Dog Training (512) 990-2016 www.waggin-tails.com

Zoom Room Austin (512) 371-1223 www.austin.zoomroomonline.com


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Austin, TX

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Luxury boarding & daycare for the canine set

At Southpaws Playschool we care about your dog’s whole life. We offer climate controlled, free range canine daycare, puppy crate training, day training, obedience classes, behavioral counseling, health and nutrition information, and general canine problem solving.

Visit us and find out how to make your dog’s life even better!

SOUTHPAWS PLAYSCHOOL2324B South Lamar, 78704 512-440-7529

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GROOmING

The following list off ers a selection of Austin-area groomers who have active websites where more information can be found about their services. Many animal hospitals also off er bathing and/or grooming services, and there are also independent groomers who do not have online info posted - but can be sourced via Google, to access their contact info.

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Austin Canine Central (512) 458-8800 www.austincaninecentral.com

Central Texas Animal Hospital 512) 251-BARK www.ctah.biz

Clean Puppy Pet Grooming (512) 258-0818 www.cleanpuppypetgrooming.com

Groomingdale's of Austin (512) 524-1484 www.groomingdalesofaustin.com

Perfect Pooch Pet Grooming (also mobile) (512)-709-8969 www.perfectpoochgrooming.com/

La Mia Bella Pet Salon (512)244-9191 www.lamiabellapetsalon.com

Leslie's Pet Purrfections (512) 341-7387 www.lesliespetpurrfectionsinc.net

Plush Pad (512) 452-7145 www.theplushpad.com

The Paw Tender (512) 670-3766 www.thepawtender.com

Zoot Pet Hospital & Luxury (512) 864-9668 www.zootpets.com

Barking Hound Village 512) 477-DOGS www.bhvtexas.com

All Pooches Pit Stop (512) 280-6300 www.allpoochespit-stop.com

Pride and Groom Pet Salon (512) 413-3835 www. prideandgroompetsalon.com

SoCo Pet Lounge 512.364.0091 www.socopetlounge.com

Onion Creek Kennels (512) 312-0595 www.OnionCreekKennels.com

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“Pet Sitters and Walkers” are most often animal-centric business owners or individuals who come to your home, providing a care-based service for your pet. Please use this a snapshot guide to further look online for service providers in your neighborhood, or area of town.

Be diligent in your selection. Inviting someone into your home when you’re away should not be taken lightly, let alone caring for a family member. Make certain the service provider has insur-ance and/or bonding, and also ask for references.

Ask questions about transportation, 24-hour phone contact info, animal fi rst

aid, and related animal care experience. Pre-approval should be given for the sitter to take your dog away from your home except for a walk. (i.e. car rides, dog parks, errands, their home, etc.)

You should request a written service contract and pet information form that you can fi ll out with your pet’s daily routine, and emergency care contacts.

Sitters should be aware of your pet’s schedule for eating, sleeping, potty breaks, walking, exercise, medications, medical history, hiding places, favor-ite toys, problems such as barking or chewing, vaccination history, your vet-erinarian’s business address and vet’s

telephone number.

It is also a good idea to allow anyone you hire to meet your animals in a calm environment before you establish a ser-vice agenda; and share or demonstrate the manner in which you communicate with, or motivate your dog should he be a little pouty while you’re gone.

Always be aware if your dog walker is walking with other dogs, or just yours. Dog walkers should know to report any sign of injury, over exertion, unusual panting or undesirable behavior while with your dog.

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Most of us take for granted that we will live longer than our beloved pets, but what if that is not the case? What would happen to your pets if something sudden and unexpected happened to you and your pets outlived you?

Many of us consider our pets to be members of our family. Can you imagine not making plans to provide for your family members and loved ones in the event of your death or incapacity? In my estate planning practice, I make a point of asking my clients about their companion animals so their estate plan can include provisions for their care. This should be a common practice among estate planning attorneys.

If you die in Texas without a will in place (also known as dying “intestate”), the State of Texas has one in mind for you which will determine how your property will be disposed. In this scenario, your property is distributed to your family members by degree of kinship. Although we love our pets as much (sometimes more!) than our human family members, the animals are not provided for in this set of circumstances. If you are lucky, you discussed with your family or friends what should happen with your pets if you should pass away suddenly or become unable to care for them, and those individuals would honor your wishes. For many of us, however, this is not the case, so we would be leaving the fate of our beloved animal friends in jeopardy.

how can i plan ahead to protect my pets?There are actions you can take to provide for the care of your companion animals in the event of your death or disability. The fi rst step is to talk to your friends and family. Make sure that they know how many pets you have and any special related needs. Provide them with a key to your residence and security alarm codes so they can access your pets if something should happen to you. Create a ‘Pet Card’ and ‘Pet Document’. These are items you can keep in your wallet or purse. If something should happen to you, these documents could tell emergency personnel or others that you have pets at home and provide the contact information for your designated caregivers. (You can download a sample of these forms at www.hautedogmagazine.com.)

The next step is to get your estate planning in place. Most everyone is aware that they need a will. A will allows you to have a say about how your property is

disposed of when you die. In Texas, a pet is considered personal property - like a wristwatch or article of clothing - and your pet would therefore be given to the person or persons to whom you left your personal property in your will. What if you want to leave all of your property to your Aunt Tilly but she is incapable of taking care of your pet, and you know your best friend Cheryl has always loved your pets and would provide a good home for them? You can add a provision to your will for specifi c bequests—where you can leave specifi c items—such as any cats or dogs you own at the time of your death—to a specifi c person.

Some like to leave a specifi c amount of money to the person they are leaving their pet to for the care of their pet. However, I usually advise against doing so, since none of us knows what the size of our estate will be at the time we pass. If you estimate too high an amount, it may be more than your estate can aff ord or could lead your human benefi ciaries to contest your will. If you estimate too low you may pass away without leaving a suffi cient sum to care for your pets.

Another document that can help you protect your animals is a Statutory Durable Power of Attorney. This document becomes eff ective either immediately or only upon your incapacity (you choose which option you prefer) and allows you to appoint an agent to take care of your fi nancial aff airs. You can include a provision for pet care which allows your agent to care for your pets and to use your resources to do so.

Not every attorney is familiar with how to protect your pets in estate planning documents. If you work with an estate planning attorney who does not ask you about your pets, then by all means ask them. Or, better yet, work with an estate planning attorney who has experience taking companion animals into account.

do i need a pet trust?You can create a pet trust for the care of your companion animals in the event of your death or incapacity. The pet trust can either be created separately from your will or can be inside your will, although trusts created in your will would not become eff ective until after your death. The pet trust outside

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your will is called an inter vivos trust. In this scenario, you would have the trust documents drafted and transfer the ownership of property or funds out of your individual name and into the trust for the care of any pets who are living while you are alive. A trustee would then be charged with delivering your animal companion into the care of a benefi ciary of your choosing who would care for your pet and who would periodically receive funds from the pet trust to do so. The trustee would be responsible for checking in to ensure that the pet is being taken care of properly.

While this sounds like a great solution, it is not for everyone. There are expenses associated with setting up the trust and for many people, transferring ownership of their property into a trust is not practical. Another option is a trust located within your will, a testamentary trust. Your trust would be written into the will and would not take eff ect until you pass away, so you can retain ownership of your property until you pass without transferring its ownership into the trust.

Although these are helpful available devices, for most people, leaving their pet in their will as a specifi c bequest to a trusted friend or family member, with or without an amount of money provided to be used for the pet’s care, is a suffi cient solution. After all, why would you choose someone to care for your animal, unless you were fully confi dent they would do so per your requests?

special case animalsIf you share your home with some species of turtles (which can live many decades) or parrots (some can live up to some 70-odd years) or horses (which can live for 20-plus years), you should consider that your pets may not only survive you, but they may also survive anyone you designate to provide care for them. For these types of pets, you may want to consider leaving your pets to an animal sanctuary equipped for that specifi c type of animal’s care. It is usually a good idea to provide a donation to the sanctuary to help off set the cost of the animal’s care. A good place to learn about a sanctuary’s reputation is to ask your pet’s veterinarian or a local humane society.

how much will all of this cost me?How much do you spend now on your pet’s care over the course of a year? The cost of obtaining estate planning will depend on which documents you would like to have drafted. The best fi rst step is always to discuss your specifi c situation with an attorney well-versed in this area of law. Many attorneys off er free consultations. The cost for drafting a full estate planning package can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on your individual situation.

Some people balk at the cost of having an attorney prepare their documents and turn to do-it-yourself estate planning products. I do not advise using these. There is no substitution for an attorney’s advice tailored to your specifi c situation, and animal issues are not likely to be addressed in one-size-fi ts-all documents. After all, this is something you want done right the fi rst time. By the time your will becomes active, you will no longer be around to revise it if it has been done improperly.

how do i get this process started?A good place to start is to do an internet search for attorneys in your area who work in this area of law. You could also ask your veterinarian for a recommendation. Please bear in mind that if you move to another state after having your estate planning documents drafted, you will need to consult an attorney in your new state, since every state has diff erent property and probate laws.

final thoughtsThe future well-being of your companion animals can depend upon the decisions and planning you put in place for them now. Congratulations for taking the fi rst step, ensuring that your pets will continue to have a safe, healthy, and happy life - even in the event that you may not be here to share it with them.

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Every dog is different, but one thing is true of all dogs. They WANT to please you, and they want nothing more than to see you – and be with you as much as possible! One of the most common reasons cited for dumping a dog off at the shelter is ‘We just don’t have the time to give him what he deserves.” What a load of hooey! You are forcing this dog to leave the only home he knows because you didn’t have TIME – or you got lazy somewhere along the way. We’re dealing with a living, loving creature here. So please consider YOUR time and willingness to devote to a dog, and your compliance to make time, even when you feel overwhelmed with other responsibilities. A dog’s presence can be a stress reliever and a joyful benefi t, if you stay dedicated to sharing your time and creating a well-adjusted dog.

2-LIFESTYLE: Are you active, outdoorsy, a homebody, a work-a-holic, a drama queen? Consider what type of dog will best suit your daily lifestyle. If you run from job-to-kids, soccer-to-grocery store-to-homework, and then bed; and your dog would be on the sidelines, that wouldn’t be fair for your pet. If your dog is the type that is included in the busy-ness, than he’s probably pretty adaptable. If you are a homebody and fi nd it a hassle to get your dog out

in the fresh air, and exposed to new dogs and experiences; again – think about how a dog un-matched to your lifestyle might sense that life is a bore. Lastly, if your existence is loaded with drama, save a new dog from the negative energy, and wait until you are more stable.

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members? Have you discussed training, reprimanding, exercise and communication methods? It is imperative that all members of the household are 100% in harmony with the new dog coming into the home. (Even if this is a second or third dog). Are you a one-person family, and do you have a back-up plan for help if you need it? It is also worth mentioning that the new dog should not come in with a random ‘job’. The new dog should not be a ‘play toy’ for the kids, a

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dog, make sure that is established upon the selection and training of the dog, for a specifi c purpose. Most of the time, we get a dog for the enjoyment of a companion. Consistency is key to keeping a dog in balance and a happy family member. Remember – dogs don’t want to be people. Even though we say “my dog thinks she’s a person”. No she doesn’t. YOU think she wants to be a person. Don’t take away her dignity of being a ‘dog’. Though they are defi nely ‘ family’.

4-SURROUNDINGS: A new dog should be suitable not only to your lifestyle, but your surroundings. If you live in a small apartment, then an extra-large dog is probably a poor choice. If you do not have a fenced yard or safe area for your dog to be off-leash for play and potty breaks, you should consider creating an environment for your dog to be active and safe off-leash. If you are kennel/crate training your new dog, where will the kennel be located? Where will the dog sleep at night, or stay while you are away? What about dog-proofi ng your home for the safety of your pet? (One good swing of a tail, can clear a coffee table of prized possessions if you avoid dog-proofi ng.)

If you have a close proximity to neighbors, you should also think about

being a good neighbor. Introduce your dog to your neighbors, so they can love him too! Keep the

barking down to a minimum. Pick up the poop on walks. Invite the neighbor dogs over for play dates, or walk your dogs together. Good neighbors are also great when you need an extra hand with dog sitting or an occasional, “Hey, can you let my dog out, I’m stuck in traffi c?” favor.

5-INVESTMENT: The addition of a new dog to any family can be a fi nancial strain. National averages tell us that most Americans run up a tally of $1500-1800 in the fi rst year of dog ownership. Do the math: Acquire a dog, get all the gear (crate, collar, leash, toys) get your dog spayed or neutered, get puppy shots, training, adult shots, monthly heartworm and fl ea preventative, and then the cost of food, boarding/doggie play -day care and health maintenance. It can add up fast. We can’t forget that an emergency fund or a pet insurance plan should be on the checklist. Puppies eat strange things often times, and some dogs get injured playing or even just doing silly dog things. Others may just have health issues that need special care. Nonetheless, your commitment in adopting a dog is to be a responsible, caring owner.

There are times when people get displaced or fi nancial situations

change, and they feel they can no longer care for their pets. We all know crummy things can happen to good people. In those cases, many wonderful dogs are tearfully taken to shelters and are in need of a new family to give them a second chance. These are very often the most grateful and deserving dogs to consider adding to your family. They need a soft spot to land, and will love you their entire life. Adopting an adult dog can also be a smaller fi nancial load, and something to evaluate for your situation.

6-PERSERVERANCE/COMMITMENT:Okay – you think you have the other fi ve items on this list in order, so let’s talk about commitment. I mean really talk about it. The lifespan of a dog can range from 8-16 years. Some breeds will live longer than others based upon a variety of factors, mostly size and environment. That means that if you are 23 years old, and you are in your fi st apartment, and can’t wait to have a new dog to call your own, you will probably experience many or all of the following life milestones with your dog: boyfriends/girlfriends, marriage, kids, a number of residence changes, job changes, buying your fi rst home, relationship breakdown, and adding more pets to the household. Each one

of the aforementioned comes with

its own set of boundaries, compromises and stress.

Will you be the dedicated pet owner who always thinks of the commitment you made in the early days of “fl uffy-cutie-pie–all-new-and-fun”, or will you be ‘over it’ once your shoes get chewed, or a baby comes along, or you realize later, rather than sooner, that maybe training would have been a good investment? Too many people easily discard an animal and list a ‘life change’ or ‘behavior’ as the reason why. Did you really give your dog the best opportunity to be a great dog? At any age, dogs are adaptable. They need so little to be happy (friendship, exercise and proper love and care), With consistent communication, and discipline, dogs are willing to learn new things every day of their life. However, you must also be committed to a healthy partnership for success.

Final notes: Starting out as a smart dog owner from the beginning, provides a much greater opportunity for a wonderful dog that will bring you joy, and one who may be the best partner of all through all of life’s ups and downs. There is such a beautiful reward of a wonderful, uncomplicated companion who delights in your company each day, knows your every mood, and loves you no matter what!. Stay focused, persevere through the bumpy times, and be committed to take care of your pet for its entire life.

If your lifestyle is not in sync with having a new dog on board, the experience might very well be unsuccessful, and it’s usually the dog that ends up heartbroken.

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Breed Specifi c Legislation (BSL) is any law that discriminates against owners based on the breed of dog they choose to own. While pit bulls are most often the targets of these laws today, across the coun-try over 20 diff erent breeds have been banned. When “pit bulls” are banned, the laws always include “pit bull mixes.” Not only is a “pit bull” not a breed (rather, it’s a category), but adding mixes into the law expands the breed to well over 25 breeds or more. Multiple breeds share body characteristics similar to pit bulls, making it hard to identify what a “pit bull” is, without even considering the diffi culties in identi-fying mixed breed dogs.

No dog is inherently dangerous; dog own-ers are the cause and the solution. News stories of dog attacks rarely report any factor involved in the attack that could have led the dog to be aggressive. The Pit Bull Placebo, a book published in 2007 by Karen Delise, showed that important details are often left out of dog attack stories, such as the fact that a dog who bit was dying of malnutrition or that a pair of dogs who attacked someone had ingested rat poisoning before the incident. There is also the trend that negatively hyping one breed of dog increases its popularity, generally with unsuitable owners. BSL can have the same eff ect: Now the banned dog becomes even more desirable with unsavory characters.

Pit bull attacks are over-reported com-pared to other breeds. Examples of this can be seen with the fact that a Husky killed a boy in Alaska and a man was killed by his mixed breed dog in California, but both incidents were only covered in a combined

three stories in their local papers. However, over 100 sources worldwide reported a story about a child who was killed by a pit bull in Michigan. In 2007, the disparities of reporting pit bull stories grew to 230 to 1.

Over the past 45 years there have been 64

dog bite-related fatalities in Texas. At least

18 diff erent breeds/types of dogs have

been identifi ed in connection with these

incidents. None of the dogs involved in

dog bite-related fatalities had been spayed

or neutered by their owners. A signifi cant

number of the dogs involved were either

being used for breeding and/or lived their

lives at the ends of chains.

The majority of the fatalities involving children were the result of unsupervised children and unfamiliar dogs (chained, yard dogs). Dog bites occur in all breeds, and are generally provoked. One possible reason for dog attacks is the use of dogs as guardians of the house. A dog that is expected to protect a property from intruders cannot be expected to distin-guish between malicious people and a neighbor’s child. There is also the issue that many dogs that attack are approached while they are chained.

Dogs that are kept chained up outside are subject to a host of unfavorable condi-tions, including extreme weather and attacks from loose dogs. Chained dogs are also generally territorial because they are only given that particular space to explore, which leads to defensive behavior because they cannot fl ee any frightening situation. Finally, dogs kept on a chain are rarely socialized, which results in inappropriate behavior with other dogs and humans.

It would cost Texans an estimated $31 mil-lion to enforce BSL in the state. Italy and

the Netherlands have recently lifted their discriminatory laws in favor of non-dis-criminatory legislation, fi nding the laws ineff ective. Both countries have moved to laws focusing on canine and human behavior. Breed bans have shown no ef-fectiveness in increasing public safety or decreasing dog bites, yet they are increas-ingly popular. In the past 40 years in the United States, only between 5-10 percent of dog bites are reported as serious, and the odds are the same nationwide and independent of whether an area has BSL.

A special report published in the Canadian Veterinary Journal states that all dogs are a product of their environment regardless of their breed, and a dog’s particular person-ality is not formed solely by genetics, but instead by a mixture of genetics, socializa-tion, training, and treatment. To equate responsible owners with people who use their dogs as backyard breeders or guard dogs (chained all day and night) with those whose dogs snuggle on the couch and receive proper training is simply wrong. A dog of any breed who knows he is a part of a family will react diff erently than an un-loved outdoor dog who is simply utilized as a guard, a status symbol or for monetary purposes. Until we as a society realize that it is our actions as pet parents that drive our dogs’ behavior, there will continue to be tragedies.

Lydia Zaidman is Co-founder of Love-A-Bull.org based in Austin, Texas.

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Dogs at Restaurants:It's a privilege and not a right . . .Taking your dog out to dine with you at a restaurant is a privilege and not a right. Only well-mannered dogs that are well-groomed should be accompanying you out for a meal. Even if our state or local laws permit, patio dining wtih your dog is off ered solely as a courtesy by the restaurant.

If your dog does not know the basics of Sit, Down and Stay, then consider dining without your canine companion or get your meal "to go" and come back when your dog knows the basics.

Tip for “new dog” restaurant attendees:Take your dog for a walk beforge going to a restaurant so he doesn't have a need for a bathroom break near the dining area. It also helps to bring a well-excercised dog to a restaurant so he is less likely to have "ants in his pants" while you're dining.

General Rules for Dining with your Canine: Please leash your four-legged friend. For safety purposes, leash your dog to your chair and not a table. No extension or fl exi-style leashes. Barking is not welcome....ever. Keep your dog close so he is not in the path of a server or employee. Unless invited, dogs should not socialize with other diners, employees or fellow dogs. Restaurant glases and dishes are not canine friendly. Do not allow your dog near your food dishes. Be prepared with your own water bowl or ask for a bowl at posted fi do-friendly spots. Exercise your dog a courteous distance away from fellow diners. Upon exiting, keep your dog close by your side with a very short lead. Don’t be distracted with your cell phone and forget that your dog needs guidance to behave properly.

While Eating:Do... Request a table on the edge, if possible, where there are fewer people and less distractions for your dog. Encourge your dog to lie down under the table or as close to you as possible. Keep your dog on lead. Carry a bowl and treats for your dog. Discourage your dog from begging. Leave a nice tip for your server for graciously serving you and your canine dining companion. Be prepared to leave your meal, pay your check and leave if your dog stresses or causes a disturbance.

Don't... Place your dog, even a small one, on the table, in your lap or on a chair next to you. Let your dog eat off your plate or drink from your glass. Feed your dog off your plate or silverware. Put your plate (or any dinnerware) on the ground for your dog to eat from or lick. Be upset if people refuse to be seated by you. Not everyone shares the enjoyment of your dog’s prescence.

Using appropriate etiquette while eating out with your pooch will help encourage more public locations to welcome our furry friends. Show your gratitude to the current pet-friendly businesses and give pooches in public a good name by practicing ideal dog and owner behavior.

Look for the WOOF - Dog Friendly sign that HauteDog provides their advertising partners, to be assured that your dogs are welcome - not just tolerated. Above all, have fun and enjoy the extra time you get to spend out with your canine companion.


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This South Austin neighborhood bar & grill has quickly become a fixture in the ‘04. It’s a great place to enjoy burger and relax with a tasty beverage, or one of 26 beers on tap and over 125 bottled beers! We have a bar with frozen mar-garitas and wine as well. Bring your dog along and enjoy our patio, offering great TV and people viewing. We proudly offer Hops & Grain “Brew Biscuits” for your dog's munching pleasure.

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Austin’s FIDO friendly food SPOTS

NORTHAustin Java Company 1206 ParkwayAustin 78703 (512) 476-182

BB Rover’s Cafe and Pub 12101 Jollyville Rd. Austin 78759 (512) 335-9504

Brick Oven Restaurant - Arboretum10710 Research Blvd., Ste. 310Austin 78759 (512) 345-6181Dog Friendly Patio

Draught House Pub 4112 Medical Pkwy. Austin 78756 (512) 452-MALT

Carraba’s Italian Grill 6406 N I-35Austin 78723 (512) 345-8232

Freebirds World Burrito 1100 Center Ridge Dr., Bldg. 3 Ste. 380, Austin 78753 (512) 251-9701

La Madeleine 3418 N Lamar Blvd.Austin 78705 (512) 302-1486

Opal Divine’s Marina12709 N Mopac, Austin 78727 (512) 733-5353

Rudino’s Pizza & Grinders 1335 E Whitestone Blvd., Ste. T-150,Cedar Park 78613 (512) 260-6636

Taco Shack 4412 Medical Pkwy. Austin 78756 (512) 467-8533

Texas Land and Cattle 6007 N I-35Austin 78723 (512) 451-6555

Third Base 3107 S IH-35 Round Rock 78664 (512) 388-2273

SOUTH BakerStreet Pub & Grill3003 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin 78704 (512) 691-9140

Black Sheep Lodge 2108 S Lamar Blvd. Austin 78704 (512 )707-2744

Bouldin Creek Coffee House 1501 S 1st St. Austin 78704 (512) 416-1601

Casa De Luz 1701 Toomey Rd. Austin 78704 (512) 476-2535

Casa Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 1000 S Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704 (512) 851-8684

Copa Cabana 2810 S Congress Ave. Austin 78704 (512) 443-4252

Corner Bar 1901 S. Lamar Blvd, Austin 78704

Culver’s 3424 W William Cannon Dr. Austin 78745 (512) 892-1114

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit5207 Brodie Ln Sunset Valley, TX 78745

Doc’s MotorWorks Bar & Grill1123 S Congress, 78704 (512) 448-5207

Doc’s on Brodie Ln., Ste. 100, Sunset Valley 78745 (512) 892-5200

Dominican Joe 515 S Congress Ave.Austin 78704 (512) 448-3919 Flipnotics Coffeespace 2121 S Lamar Blvd. Austin 78704 (512) 441-3547

Flips Satellite Cafe 7101 Hwy. 71 W. Austin 78735 (512) 301-1883

Freddie’s Place 1703 S 1st St. Austin 78704 (512) 445-9197

Guero’s 1412 S Congress Ave.Austin 78704 (512) 447-7688

House Wine408 Josephine Street Austin, 78704(512) 322-5210www.housewineaustin.com

HUGOS Restaurant y Tequila Bar300 S. Lamar Blvd Austin 78704 (512) 474-HUGO (4846) www.hugosaustin.comFree Downtown Parking

Jo’s Coffee 1300 S Congress Ave., Austin 78704 (512) 444-3800

La Boite Cafe 1700 S Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704 (512) 377-6198

Irie Bean Coffee Bar 2310 S Lamar Blvd. #102, Austin 78704 (512) 326-4636

Opal Divine’s @ Penn Field 601 S Congress Ave. #K100 Austin 78704 (512) 707-0237

P. Terry’s Burger Stand 404 S Lamar Blvd.Austin 78704 (512) 473-2217 Pizza Nizza 1608 Barton Springs Rd. Austin 78704 (512)-474-7470

3508 S Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704 (512) 440-7337

Ruta Maya Coffee House 3601 S Congress Ave. Austin 78704 (512) 707-9637

Taco Xpress 2529 S Lamar Blvd. Austin 78704 (512) 444-0261

Torchy’s Tacos1311 S 1st St., Austin 78704 (512) 366-3077

Third Base 9600 S-IH 35 (Southpark Meadows)Austin 78748 (512) 381-2273

The Upper Deckswww.upperdecksaustin.com 301 Barton Springs Rd Austin, 78704(512) 291-2686

The listed establishments allow dogs in limited outdoor areas only. Please call ahead to clarify how you and your pooch can support their business, while not interrupting other patrons.

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Uncle Billy’s Brew-&-Que 1530 Barton Springs Rd., Austin 78704 (512) 476-0100

Zax Pints & Plates 312 Barton Springs Rd. Austin 78704 (512) 481-0100

WESTAbuelo’s 2901 S Capital of Texas Hwy. Austin 78746 (512) 306-0857

Angel’s Ice House 21815 Hwy. 71 W Spicewood 78669 (512) 482-9450

Austin Terrier3435 Greystar Drive, Austin 78731 (512) 369-3615

Brava House Bed and Breakfast 1108 Blanco St., Austin 78703 (512) 478-5034

Deli Works 47500 Lohmans Ford Rd. Lago Vista 78645 (512) 267-0065

Dolce Vita 4222 Duval Austin 73301 (512) 473-8801

Grove (The) Wine Bar & Kitchen 6317 Bee Caves Rd., Austin 78746 (512) 327-8822

Java Dive Organic Cafe 2101 RR 620 N Austin 78734 (512) 266-5885

Mangia Chicago Stuff ed Pizza 2401 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin 78703 (512) 478-6600

Mesa Hills Café 3435 Greystone Dr. Austin 78731 (512) 345-7423

Mozart’s Coff ee Roasters 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin 78703 (512) 477-2900

North by Northwest Restaurant and Brewery 10010 N Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 78759 (512) 467-6969

Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery 411 E 43rd St.Austin 78751 (512) 453-3399

Rudino’s Pizza & Grinders 11521 N FM 620 Austin 78726 (512) 258-4900

Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ 2451 S Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 78746 (512) 329-5554

Ski Shores 2905 Pearce Rd.Austin 78730 (512) 346-5915

Taco Shack 3901 Spicewood Springs Rd. #C Austin 78759 (512) 418-8900

CENTRALAzul 1808 E Cesar ChavezAustin 78702 (512) 457-9074

Boomerang’s Gourmet Veggie and Meat Pies 3110 Guadalupe, Austin 78705 (512) 380-0032

Central Market 4001 N Lamar Blvd.Austin 78756 (512) 206-1000

Crown & Anchor 2911 San JacintoAustin 78705 (512) 322-9168

Dog & Duck Pub 406 W 17th Street Austin 78701 (512) 479-0598

JP’s Java 2803 San Jacinto @ DuvalAustin 78705 (512) 494-0015 www.jpsjava.com

Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar506 West Avenue Austin, TX 78701(512) 236-0083 www.lucysretiredsurfers.com/austin

Posse East 2900 Duval St., Austin 78705 (512) 477-2111 www.posse-east.com

Red River Café 2912 Medical Arts St. Austin 78705 (512) 472-0385

Zocola Cafe 1110 West Lynn Austin 78703 (512) 472-8226

Wheatsville Food Co-op 3101 GuadalupeAustin 78705 (512) 478-2667 Zen 3423 Guadalupe Austin 78705 (512) 300-2633

DOWNTOWNHickory Street 800 Congress Ave., Austin 78701 (512) 477-8968

Carmelo’s Italian Restaurant 504 E 5th St. Austin 78701 (512) 477-7497

Le Cafe Crepe 200 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin 78701 (512) 480-0084

201 E. Willie Nelson Blvd. (Brazos), Austin 78701 (512) 473-3712 www.cedardooraustin.comAn Austin institution. Private events from 5 to 500.

Dogwood 715 W 6th St., Austin 78701 (512) 531-9062

Ginger Man Pub 304 W 4th St. Austin 78701 (512) 473-8801

Juan Pelota Cafe @ Mellow Johnny’s400 Nueces, Austin 78701 (512) 473-0222

Max’s Wine Dive 207 San JacintoAustin 78701 (512) 904-0111

Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill 303 Red River Austin 78701 (512) 236-9599

Opal Divine’s Freehouse700 W 6th St., Austin 78701 (512) 477-3308

One-2-One Bar 121 E 5th St. Austin 78701 (512) 473-0121

Portabla 1200 W 6th St.Austin 78703 (512) 481-8646 Sagra 1610 San Antonio StreetAustin, 78701 (512) 535-5988

Serrano’s Cafe and Cantina 1111 Red River Austin 78701 (512) 322-9080

Taverna Austin 258 W 2nd St. Austin 78701 (512) 47-1001

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Freebirds World Burrito www.freebirds.com

Mangia Chicago Stuff ed Pizza www.mangiapizza.com

Tino’s Greek Cafe www.tinosgreekcafe.com

Zen Japanese Food Fast www.eatzen.com

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Hotels all over the world are making it easier to travel with pets. There are many benefits to pet-friendly hotels, including saving on boarding or pet sitter expenses, and helping nervous pets avoid the trauma of being separated from their owners – and vice versa. However, traveling with your pet requires responsibility and pet-friendly etiquette. HauteDog magazine presents these tips before booking that pet-friendly hotel.

Make sure the hotel actually allows pets. Remember that pet policies do change. A hotel that was pet-friendly on your last visit might have a change in policy this year. Always call and confirm, by simply asking, “What is your pet policy?” There’s no need to go into a long story about your pet, or to volunteer size and breed unless they request this info. If the weight limit is 30 pounds, and your dog weighs in at 32, it’s up to you to make the decision on whether or not to book the reservation. If you’re thinking of sneaking your pet into a “no pets allowed” facility, please think twice. Not only will you suffer the embarrassment of getting caught, you are be-ing disrespectful, and you’re giving management a bad perception about pet owners. Moreover, you may be charged for a room that you have to leave.

Know the hotel rules. When you are checking in with your pet, get clear direction from hotel staff about the rules for pets. Where it is appropriate to walk your pet? Where are pets not permitted? Be clear on deposits and pet fees, and whether or not they are refundable. Remember that your pet must be leashed from the mo-ment you both leave your room.

Cover furniture that your pets will be using. If you want to make sure you get your pet deposit back, it’s always a good idea to cover any furniture your pets will use with a blanket or towel from home. Don’t give management the opportunity to argue over pet hair. Besides, your pet will be more comfortable on his or her own blanket.

Avoid leaving your pet alone in the room. Most hotels will not allow you to leave a pet in the room unat-tended. If your dog is unpredictable, barks a lot and/or has separation anxiety, this rule especially applies. Even the best-behaved pet can bark and become destructive when in a new environment or when responding to a strange noise. Don’t run the risk of your dog “surprising” a housekeeper while you are not there to supervise. Use a crate or carrier in the event you must leave your pet in the room for a short period of time. Once again, know the pet policy.

If possible, get a ground floor room. The ground floor room has benefits for pet travel. First, you don’t have to scale the stairs or use the elevator every time you need to walk your pet. Secondly, you won’t disturb anyone below you. If you do need to use the elevator, always be respectful and ask permission for the pet to ride when others are present.

Pack plenty of supplies. It is your responsibility as a pet owner to remember these items. Prepare a bag or pack with all of your pet’s necessities. KibbleTrek (www.kibbletrek.com) is a perfect solution for the pet traveler, allowing you to contain all necessities in one smart carry bag or backpack. Having things organized will help you settle into the room quickly.

Clean up after your pet. Not only will it help you get your pet deposit back, but it gives other hotels and other lodging facilities a reason to become pet-friendly. For those of us who love to travel with our furry friends, that’s a trend we need to continue!

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Large dogs welcomed!

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Unleash your life, as well as your pets! Live On The Line at Midtown Commons. Direct access to the MetroRail for you and 7k

off leash "Bark Park" for your furry friend!

(Bark Park is exclusive to Midtown Commons. Dogs up to 100 lbs welcome, breed restrictions apply.)

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EVENTS OUTREACH

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DOG MATTERS

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Enter HauteDog magazine’s 2013 Calendar Photo Contest & your DOG could be a COVER STAR! And YOU could win a grand prize valued at $1000!

Photos will be displayed on our Facebook page for public voting! Two (2) entries each month (May, June, July, August) receiving the most “Likes” via the HauteDog magazine Facebook page will receive a $25 gift card to one of Austin’s � do-friendly restaurants, and treats from It’s Pawsitively Irresistible.

One (1) grand prize will be awarded on Oct 1, 2012. The Grand Prize will include:• Premium placement in the 2013 HauteDog magazine calendar • Complimentary calendars to share with friends and family • $100 gift card to one of Austin’s � do-friendly restaurants• $100 gift basket from HyperMutt Co� ee Co.• 20 x 24 canvas print of winning image. ($200 value)• $150 in premium dog food & $100 grooming service

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THE MIGHTY TEXAS DOG WALKwww.servicedogs.org

WAGATHON WALKATHONwww.wagathonwalkathon.com/

PETCASSOwww.animaltrustees.org/sites/petcasso

PINTS FOR PUPS - SPRINGwww.independencebrewing.com

PITCH & POOCH (Golf Outing)www.everyonesdreamcometrue.com

BARK-N-PURR FEST www.pets.wilco.org Sat, May 19, 2012 10am – 4pm Wilco Regional Animal Shelter, Georgetown

DOGGIE DU DASH www.doggiedudash.comSat, May 27, 2012, 8am – Noon @ Lady Bird Lake

EVENT LISTINGS

RAGS 2 WAGSPresented by Austin

Humane Societywww.austinhumanesociety.org

PINTS FOR PUPS - WINTERwww.independencebrewing.com

ANNUAL PAWLIDAY PARTYThe Driskill Hotel in Mid-Decemberwww.driskillhotel.com

HOLDAY PHOTOS:Many of your favorite retail lcoations and rescues offer Holiday Photos in a variety of settings and themes for year-end fund raising canpaigns.

We will keep you posted on the website as the holidays approach.

Visit www.hautedogmagazine.comfor year-round updates on

dog events in our area.

AUSTIN PET EXPOSat, August 18, 201210am – 6pm

Palmer Events CenterFree Admission - Bring Your Pet!

(on leash with proof of vaccinations)

WANT TO KEEP UP WITH MORE SUMMER EVENTS?

We will keep you posted on our web page and Facebook page as community events

are announced.

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[email protected] with all of the details, and we will post it for you.

(Posts are for non-commercial purposes. However we do post events free of charge

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BARKTOBERFEST 2012www.centraltexasspca.orgSat, Sept 29, 2012 10 am -2 pm

PUPPY MILL AWARENESS DAYwww.pmadtx.com

Sun, Sep 30, 2012 @ Fiesta Gardens

DOGTOBERFEST 2012@ The Domainwww.dogtoberfestaustin.orgSat, October 20, 2012 10 am - 4 pm

BARKITECTURE 2012 @ 2nd Street Districtwww. austinbarkitecture.comSat, November 10, 2012 Noon-4pm

LOVE-A-BULL’S NATIONAL PIT BULL AWARENESS DAY 2012www. love-a-bull.comDate unavailable at press time

DOGADILLO HOWL’OWEEN RESCUE SPOOKTACULARwww. dogadillo.comSun, October 21, 2012 - more details to follow

Music, food, vendors, games, canine health info, costume contest

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DogMattersPET REGISTRATION INFORMATIONAUSTIN - There is no longer a required pet registration system for the City of Austin. It is, however, recommended that you have your dog microchipped. A microchip lasts for a lifetime, and is a national tracking system for dogs separated from their owners.

ROUND ROCK - City ordinance requires all Round Rock residents to license their dogs and cats annually. Residents living outside the city limits are required to obtain a Williamson County license tag. Dogs and cats over three months old must have a current rabies vaccination.www.roundrocktexas.gov/docs/ordinances_ch_02.pdf

PFLUGERVILLEwww.cityofpfl ugerville.com/index.aspx?NID=927

WILLIAMSON COUNTY PET LAWS AND ORDINANCESAll dogs or cats over the age of four months must have a rabies vaccination.www.wilcopets.org/PetCare/Dogs/tabid/191/language/en-US/Default.aspx

LAWS WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY: An outdoor enclosure used to keep six or more dogs, other than puppies less than six months old, must be the required distance of 50 feet from an adjacent residence or business.

If an outdoor enclosure is the primary living area for a dog or is used as an area for the dog to regularly eat, sleep, drink, and eliminate, the enclosure must be a minimum of 150 square feet for each dog six months of age or older.

Temporary tethering of a dog under certain situations (e.g., lawful animal event, veterinary treatment, grooming, train-ing, or law enforcement activity) to protect the safety or welfare of a person or the dog, is allowed.

AUSTIN PET LAWS AND ORDINANCESAnti-Chaining Ordinance: It is illegal for a person to restrain a dog with a chain or tether unless the person is holding the chain or tether. (This excludes specifi c forms of temporary restraint during law-ful animal events or when restraint is necessary for the safety or welfare of a person or the dog. The dog's owner or handler must remain present during restraint.)

Unrestrained Dogs Prohibited: When in public, a dog must be restrained at all times, except in City approved off -leash dog parks. Dogs that are found unrestrained in public may be impounded, and removed to Town Lake Animal Center.

Canine Defecation Guidelines: An owner or handler shall promptly remove and sanitarily dispose of fe-ces left on public or private property by a dog being handled by the person, other than property owned by the owner or handler of the dog.

Animals Left in Motor Vehicles: A person may not leave a dog in a motor vehicle in which the dog's health or life is endangered by high temperature, low temperature or inadequate ventilation. Should a dog be observed in these conditions, a peace offi -cer may, after attempting to locate the dog's owner, remove the animal from the vehicle using any rea-sonable means, including breaking a window. at the owner's expense.

STATE OF TEXASRabies Vaccinations - All dogs must be vaccinated against the Rabies virus once they reach three months of age, then again in one year. After that it is every three years.

§ 42.10. DOG FIGHTING A person commits an off ense if he intentionally or knowingly:

1. Causes a dog to fi ght with another dog;2. For a pecuniary benefi t causes a dog to fi ght with another dog;3. Participates in the earnings of or operates a facility used for dog fi ghting;4. Uses or permits another to use any real estate, building, room, tent, arena, or other property for dog fi ghting or;5. Owns or trains a dog with the intent that the dog be used in an exhibition of dog fi ghting, or attends as a spectator an exhibition of dog fi ghting.


AUSTIN-Area Dog Information, Legislation & Contact Details

COUNTY & CITY CONTACT INFO

TRAVIS COUNTY www.co.travis.tx.us WILLIAMSON COUNTY www.wilco.org WC Regional Animal Shelter www.wilcopets.org 512- 943-3322

HAYS COUNTY www.co.hays.tx.us CITY OF AUSTIN Austin Animal Center www.austinanimalcenter.orgReport a Lost Dog Call 311No pet registration required. Leash ordinance and nuisance ordinance.

CITY OF ROUND ROCK www.roundrocktexas.gov 512- 218-5400

CITY OF GEORGETOWN www.georgetown.orgReport a Lost Dog/ 512-930-3592Georgetown Animal Shelter

CITY OF WESTLAKE www.westlakehills.orgCity Phone 512-327-3628Report a Lost Dog Call 311No pet registration, no animal control division. It is possible to file a nuisance complaint re: a barking dog.

CITY OF CEDAR PARK www.cedarparktx.us 512-401-5000

CITY OF LAKEWAY www.cityoflakeway.com 512-314-7500Holds stray animals in their shelter for up to three days, then transfers to Town Lake Animal Center.

CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY www.sunsetvalley.orgCity Phone 512-892-1383Report a Lost Dog Call 311Except in the case of an injured animal, they defer to City of Austin animal control officers.

CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS www.cityofdrippingsprings.com 512-858-4725

CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE www.cityofpflugerville.comCity Phone 512-990-4363Animal Control 512-990-7387

TEXAS ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWSwww.animallaw.info/articles/qvustxcruelty.htm

In the state of Texas, animal cruelty laws have been in place since 1879. While earlier versions of the laws dealt with cattle and livestock, today Texas cruelty laws protect a variety of animals from inhumane treatment. These laws define which actions are “cruel”,

explain what punishment or penalties can be imposed against those who

cruelly treat animals, and de-scribe minimum care require-

ments for impounded and wild animals.

Under Texas law, the cruel treatment of animals is forbid-

den. There are a number of ac-tions that are considered “cruel”,

including:

(1) torturing an animal;

(2) failing to provide food, care or shelter;

(3) abandoning an animal;

(4) transporting or confining an animal in a cruel manner;

(5) killing, seriously injuring, or poisoning an animal;

(6) causing an animal to fight with another;

(7) using a live animal as a lure in a dog race;

(8) tripping a horse;

(9) injuring an animal belonging to another person;

(10) seriously overworking an animal.

Generally, there are two types of laws that protect ani-mals from cruelty: criminal and civil. These two types of laws are similar in many ways but differ greatly in the penalties that they impose. If prosecuted in a criminal case, a person may face penalties including a fine, loss of freedom, or both. In Texas, animal cruelty convictions are classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony. If a person under the age of 18 is convicted of animal cruelty, the law also requires that he or she undergo counseling. On the other hand, if a person is brought to court in a civil case for treating an animal cruelly, that person may have to pay damages to the animal’s owner, or may have their own animals taken away. The court could order that the animal be auctioned, given up to an animal rescue group, or put to sleep.

The information presented has been provided by the city and county offices and research from state, county, and local websites. Phone calls and e-mails were attempted to verify all data. Please let us know if we have incorrectly entered information and we will glady revise. HauteDog Magazine | TUG | Page 73

Why would I want someone else’s problem? If the dog is so darn wonderful, why is he unwanted?

Why didn’t someone try to find him, if he was a stray? Shouldn’t I just get a puppy so I know what I’m getting? And besides puppies are so doggone cute!”

Unfortunately, many people think of dogs that end up in rescue as genetically and behaviorally inferior, and want to start ‘fresh’ with a puppy.

It is not uncommon to find young adult and older dogs discarded that have either outlived their usefulness or their novelty with impulsive owners who considered their dog a possession rather than a friend or member of the family, or simply the owner did not really consider the time, effort and expense needed to be a dog owner.

Good rescues will evaluate the dog before accepting him/her (medically, behaviorally, and for adoptability), rehabilitate if necessary, and adopt out an animal only when he/she is ready and to a home that matches, and is realistic about the commitment necessary to provide the dog with the best home possible.

8 Reasons to Consider an Adult Rescue Dog:

1. I can hold it, I’m a grown up now.

Housetraining a puppy and its small bladder is a job of perseverance. It can take awhile. Puppies need a consistent schedule with frequent opportunities to eliminate where you want them to. Older dogs can “hold it” much more reliably for longer time periods, and the foster family or rescue group can tell you if the dog is housebroken before he is adopted.

2. Why is my red bra under the dining room table?

With a “chewy” puppy, you can count on mismatched pairs of socks and a variety of unmentionables rendered to the “rag bag” before he cuts every tooth. Also, you can expect a few holes in your carpet (along with the pee-pee stains), magazines pulled from tables and purses handles used as teething rings. No matter how well you watch them, it will happen - this is a puppy’s job! An adult dog can be satisfied with crate training, or earn your trust to have the run of the house without destroying it, and the rescue will also let you know how the dog has been adjusting to his foster home.

3. Sleeping like a baby is good stuff.

A puppy can be very demanding. He misses his littermates, and that stuffed teddy bear and soft towel will not drool and smell like the last furry mates he snuggled up with. It’s not unlike a newborn infant with its demands and hourly needs. Don’t be surprised to hear your adult dog snore with pleasure.

4. Let me talk on the phone for a minute, will ya?

With a new pup running and hopping like a wild child in your house, do you think you will be able to chat on the phone uninterrupted unless the pup is napping or into something he shouldn’t be? With an adult dog, it will only be the kids running amok, because your adult dog will be sitting calmly next to you, while your workday stress flows away and your blood pressure lowers as you pet him and his soft eyes look up with unconditional love and a daily ‘thank you’. Never dismiss the value of the unconditional love stress )fur) ball.

5. Trips to the Vet are a breeze

Your donation to the rescue organization when adopting an older dog, should get you a dog with all shots current, already altered, heartworm negative and

Why would anyone want to adopt a rescued dog?

“USED DOGS”RESCUE MYTHS DEBUNKED


on preventative. You’re probably set for good year, except for the initial check up with your vet within the fi rst 30 days of getting your adult dog, and keeping the dog current on heartworm preventative and fl ea/tick prevention. You’re in – you’re out – for far less that with a young pup. The path now is one of maintenance.

6. WYSIWYG - What You See Is What You Get

How big will that puppy get? What kind of temperament will he have? Will he be smart? Will his personality be all that you were hoping for? How active will he be? When will he fi nally calm down a little? When adopting an older dog from a rescue, all of those questions are easily answered. You can pick large or small; active or couch potato; goofy or brilliant; sweet or sassy. The rescue and its foster homes can guide you to pick the right match.

7. Instant Companion: just add water… and food and love

With an older dog, you automatically have a companion that can safely go everywhere and do everything with you NOW. You will have been able to select the most compatible dog for you: one that travels well; one that loves to play with your friends’ dogs; one with excellent house manners that you can take to your boss’s new home with the new white carpet and the new suede couch. You can come home after a long day’s work and spend your time on a relaxing walk, run, ride or swim with your new best friend, rather than chasing about after a young pup who needs extreme activity to tucker him out for just even a brief moment.

8. Bond…. as in Gold(en)

Dogs that have been uprooted from their happy homes or have not had the best start in life are more likely to bond very completely and deeply with their new people.

Those who have lost their families through death, divorce or lifestyle change go through a terrible mourning process, and even worse when confi ned at a shelter for weeks. But, once attached to a new loving family, they seem to want to please as much as possible to make sure they are never homeless again.

Dogs that are just learning about the good life and good people seem to bond even deeper. They know what life on the streets, life on the end of a chain, (or worse) is all about, and they revel and blossom in a nurturing, loving environment. Most rescue dogs make exceptionally aff ectionate and attentive pets and loyal companions, worthy of their weight in gold.

Choosing a rescue dog over a purchasedpup will not solve the pet over-population problem (only responsible pet owners and breeders can do that), but it does give many dogs a chance they otherwise would not have. But, beyond doing a “good deed”, adopting a rescue dog can be the best decision and addition to the family you ever make.

Jewels - shown above - gave love that could never be measured on a calendar. She embodied unswerving loyalty, never complained, and had a calming spirit about her that was remarkably noted by most every being she encountered. I knew when she came in as a foster, she was going to stay. “Jewlie” needed us, and apparently we needed her too. We shared barely two years together, but she’s in my heart always and is one reason why I’m so passionate about fi nding homes for rescued and especially senior dogs.

Why would anyone want to adopt a rescued dog?

Those who have lost their families Choosing a

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sILVER TAILS “Lucy wanted only to be with her people. Eventually

she realized I was her ‘new people’ and she settled in. I adore this old girl!”

In 2009, Lucy found herself in a situation that is fairly common with senior dogs: She needed to find a new home, due to the unexpected death of her owner. A shelter is no place for an older dog who has lived in a loving home for her entire life. Often older dogs in the shelter appear scared or withdrawn and are not likely adoption candidates for the typical family looking for a ong-term relationship with a dog. But ‘silver muizzles’ are always welcome at our home. My friend, Joyce says senior dogs are “Aged toPerfection.” (see www.austindog.org) I tend to agree.

Lucky for this girl (and her hound-dog sister, Bella) her former owner had made arrangements for Lucy’s care in the event that she would ever need another home. That arrangement was ‘ME.” I was happy to honor those wishes, so these two Kansas canines became Texas mutts, joining our pack of three other dogs, and a headstrong tabby cat.

Lucy had given her devotion and loyalty for ten years to one family. When she got home with me, she agreed I was alright, but seemed willing to wait for her ‘real master’ to pick her up any-ol-time. Lucy wanted only to be with her people. She adapted on her own time. Eventually she realized we were now her ‘new’ people and settled in. Lucy goes all around Austin with me, and is often at local ‘dog yappy hours’. I also shared Lucy’s Bucket List in our fall edition of the magazine. She’s a great dog. I adore this old girl!”.

Lucy is just one example of the many senior dogs who end up homeless due to no fault of their own – and need to be given a chance to share their loyalty with a new family. If you’re worried that you will get attached to an old dog, and then not have it for very long. Well… you may be right. But no relationship comes

with a timeline guarantee. Throw the calendar away and the only measuring device you need is your heart. Please consider adding a retired breeding or working dog, a displaced senior dog, or any adult dog who might be overlooked due to age, to your family. And when those twilight years fi nally come, it might be tough

– but know for sure, that the dog would be there for you under any circumstances till the end, so extend comfort and the same respect to them.

Photo: Tonya Schabacker © tonyapetphotography.com

“Lucy”

{ Lucy,12 years young.Settled into a new home at age 10 with HauteDog Founder & Publisher, Susan Patton }



Rescues &Resources

SHELTERSAustin Animal Center 17201 Levander Loop Austin, Austin, 78702 Dial 311 or 512-978-0500http://www.austintexas.gov/department/animal-services

Austin Pets Alive 512-961-6519 2807 Manchaca Road, Austin, T78704 www.austinpetsalive.org

Bastrop Animal Resource Coalition 512-680-7535

Bastrop Animal Shelter 904 Walter St., Bastrop 78602 512-321-5550

Bastrop County Animal Control 589 Coolwater Drive, Bastrop, 78602 512-581-4080

Friends of Bastrop County Animal ShelterP.O. Box 2219, Bastrop 78602 (512) 581-7377 www.bcasfriends.org

Cedar Park Animal Control 911 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park 78613 512-260-4622 www.cedarparktx.us/cp/pd_animal.aspx

Central Texas SPCA 909 Bagdad Rd., Leander 78641 512-260-SPCA www.centraltexasspca.org

City of Georgetown Animal Services Shelter 110 WL Walden Dr., Georgetown 78626 512-930-3592 www.georgetown.org/departments/animalservices

Elgin Humane Society 725 West Cleveland St., Elgin 78621 512-285-9636 www.elginhumanesociety.com

Hays County Animal Control 512-393-7896

Humane Society of Williamson County 10930 E. Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander 78641 512-260-3602 www.hswc.net

Humane Society-SPCA Austin 124 W. Anderson Ln., Austin 78752 512-646-PETS www.austinhumanesociety.org

Hutto Animal Control 401 W. Front St., Hutto 78634 512-759-5985 www.huttotx.gov/index.asp?nid=183

Leander Animal Control 200 W. Willis, Leander, 78641 512-528-2800

Lockhart Animal Shelter 547 Old McMahan Rd., Lockhart 78644 512-376-3336

Paw Match 14108 FM 812, Elroy 78617 512-243-3700 www.pawmatch.org

Paws Shelter 500 Hwy. 150 E., Kyle 78640 512-268-1611 www.pawsshelter.org

Pflugerville Animal Control 1600 Waterbrook Dr., Pflugerville 78660 512-990-PETS

Round Rock Animal Control 2701 N Mays St., Round Rock 78665 512-255-7387 www.roundrock-texas.gov/home/index.asp?page=595

San Marcos Animal Services 750 River Rd., San Marcos, 78666 512-805-2650 www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us/departments/health/AnimalServices

Smithville Animal Shelter FM 2571, Smithville 78957 Police station: 512-237-3228

Taylor Animal Control 701 East 4th St., Taylor 76574 512-352-5483

Thundering Paws Dripping Springs 512-402-9725 www.thunderingpaws.org

Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown 78626 512-943-3322

RESCUESAnimal Referral Friends Wimberley512-847-2878 www.visitwimberley.com/arf

Animals First 512-762-8963 www.reunionrescue.com

Austin Dog Alliance 12129 RR 620 Suite 401, Austin 78750 512-335-7100 www.austindogalliance.org

Austin Dog Rescue www.austindog.org

Big Dog Rescue, Inc. www.bigdogrescuetexas.net

Blue Dog Rescue 2541 S. IH-35 #200-328, Austin78741 512.689.6328 www.bluedogrescue.comBlue Sky Animal Rescue 512-360-4814

Canine Academy 13420 Cedar Lime Rd., Leander 78641 512-267-2275 www.k9-academy.com

Charlyne’s Pound Puppies - Thorndale512-832-4101 www.poundpups.orgEnduring Love Rescue 512-712-5968www.enduringloverescue.com

Fila Rescue 1-866-FILA-HELP www.filarescue.org

Forgotten Friends - Leander 512-515-0722 www.mixbreedrescue.com

Friends of Mrs. P - A Non Profit Foundation for all Creatures Great & Small “Benefiting Animals 100%”6 Glenway Dr., Austin 78738 www.MrsPpetsitting.org

Georgetown Animal Outreach www.georgetownanimaloutreach.org

Georgetown Dog Rescue www.georgetowndogrescue.com

Giant Paw Rescue 512-524-3912 www.giantpawrescue.com

Lapdog Rescue 512-267-1011

Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions 20803 FM 1431, Lago Vista 78645 512-267-6876 www.lifelong-friends.org

Pet Homes Around Central Texas 512-392-9749

Safe Haven Animal Rescue 512-576-7769www.safehavenanimalrescue.com

Small Chance Rescue 512-797-2076www.smallchancerescue.com

Utopia Rescue 966 Echo Hill Rd., Medina, 78055 830-589-7544 www.utopiarescue.com

Vision Hills Sanctuary 512-716-0039www.visionhills.org

Wee Rescue 512-533-9360www.weerescue.org

The listings shown are for organizations serving the Greater Austin area. Please help keep us updated with new information or additions to this list, and our online postings by sending an e-mail to [email protected].


BREED RESCUESAdorabulls Rescue (Pit Bulls) 4902 Russet Hill Dr., Austin 78723 (512) 524-8957

All Texas Dachshund Rescue PO Box 841336, Pearland 77584 www.atdr.org

American Brittany Rescuewww.americanbrittanyrescue.org 1-866-BRIT911

Austin Aussie Rescuewww.austinassierescue.com

Austin Boxer Rescue 512-968-1343 www.austinboxerrescue.com

Austin German Shepherd Dog Rescue www.austingermanshepherdrescue.org

Austin Greyhound Adoption PO Box 336, Cedar Park 78630 512-895-9150 www.austingreyhounds.org

Austin Sheltie Rescue 512-453-8094www.sheltierescuetx.org

Ay Chihuahua Rescue PO Box 201625Austin 78720 www.aychihuahuarescue.org

Bello Desinenza Bully Rescue c/o JR King 1704 Whirlwind Trail, Round Rock 78664 (512) 945-3345

Border Collie Rescue Texas www.bcrescuetexas.org

Brazos Valley Doberman Rescue www.bvdobermanrescue.org

Castle Greyhound Rescue and Adoption 1505 Villanova Dr., Austin 78757 www.castlegreyhoundrescue.ms11.net

Cavelier King Charles Spaniel Rescue www.cavalierrescueusa.org

Central Texas Dachshund Rescue 7301 RR 620 N Ste 155 #136 , Austin 78726 www.ctdr.org

Cocker Spaniel Rescue 512.527.9923 www.austincockerrescue.org

Collie Rescue of Austin PO Box 1039, Leander 78646 512-515-5494 www.collierescueaustin.org

Corgis N Critters N.E.T. Rescue Inc. Kilgore 75662903-918-3352 www.corgisncritters.org

Dream Angel Rescue (Dachshunds) 512-799-6084www.dream-a-dream.com

German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas Dripping Springs 78620 www.gsdrescuectx.com

Gold Ribbon Rescue (Golden Retrievers) (512) 659-GOLD www.grr-tx.com

Greyhound Pets of America 512-301-8236 www.gpacentraltexas.org

Greyhound Rescue Austin 2805 West Fresco Dr., Austin, 78731 512-288-0068 www.greyhoundrescueaustin.com

Happy Endings (Pit Bulls & Rottweilers)www.happyendingsrescue.com

Heart of Texas Lab Rescue 512-259-5810 www.hotlabrescue.org

Helping Hands Basset Rescue 512-218-8883 www.hhbassetrescue.org

Hound Rescue (Beagles) Pflugerville,www.houndrescue.com

Jack’s Fur Angels Manchaca, TX 512-292-4276

Katy’s Promise Rottweiller Rescue www.kprr.rescuegroups.org

Lil Paws Maltese Rescue 512-853-2575 www.lilpaws-malteserescue.org

Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescuewww.shihtzu-rescue.com

Luck and Legends St. Bernard Rescue 27011 S. Creek Drive, Magnolia, TX 77354 www.saintrescue.org/texas

Nationwide Boston Terrier Rescuewww.nationwidebostonrescue.org

PAWS of Austin - Great Danewww.pawsofaustin.org

Pug Rescue of Austin www.pugrescueaustin.com

Ponderosa Pomeranian Rescue, Inc. 512-597-0852 www.ponderapom.com

Reunion Rescue (Pit Bulls) 512-762-8963www.reunionrescue.com

Rottilove Rescue, Inc. www.rottilove.com

Shiba Inu Rescue of Texas www.iloveshibas.com/rescue

Texas Airedale Rescue Team 512-930-5365

Texas Alaksan Malamute Rescuewww.texalmal.com

Texas Cane Corso Rescue www.canecorsorescue.org

Texas Cattle Dog Rescue www.texascattledogrescue.com

Texas German Pointer Rescuewww.texasgsp.org

Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue 877-746-9508www.txpyrs.org

Westie Rescue of Austin www.westierescueaustin.org

URGENT CARE/HOTLINESAnimal Emergency Clinic Central Texas 2000 North Mays St., Ste. 112, Round Rock 78664512-671-6252 www.aecctx.com

Animal Poison Control Center (ASPCA) 888-426-4435Animal Poison Hotline 888-232-8870

Austin Vet Care 4106 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, 78756 512-459-4336 www.austinvetcare.com

Emergency Animal Hospital 4434 Frontier Trail, Austin, 78745 512-899-0955 www.eahnwa.com

Emergency Animal Hospital 2239 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin 78704 512-448-2676

Emergency Animal Hospital of Northwest Austin 12034 Research Blvd., Ste. 8, Austin 78759 512-331-6121 www.eahnwa.com

RESOURCESAction for Animals Austin 512-236-9518 www.actionforanimalsaustin.org

Animal Trustees of Austin, Inc. 5129 Cameron Rd., Austin 78723 512-450-0111(spay/neuter) 512-451-9355 (wellness) www.animaltrustees.org

Chain Free Austin 512-923-8881 www.chainfreeaustin.org

Emancipet 7201 Levander Loop, Austin 78702512-587-7729 www.emancipet.org

FixAustin www.fixaustin.org

Georgetown Animal Outreach www.georgetownanimaloutreach.org

Keep Austin Neutered www.keepaustinneutered.org

Pets America Partnership 512-497-7535 www.petsamerica.org

Prevent A Litter (PALS) of Central Texas 512-754-PALS www.preventalitter.com

Responsible Pet Owners Alliance 900 NE Loop 410 #311-D, San Antonio 78209 210-822-6763 www.responsiblepetowners.org

Spay Austin Coalition www.spayaustin.com

Texas Humane Legislation Network 888-548-6263 www.thln.com

Travis County Search and Rescue 512-213-06608760A Research Blvd., #277Austin, Texas 78758 www.tcsar.org

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