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"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~Will Rogers~

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Banana Doggie BirthDay Cake

A rare and delightful passage through time

Wingscorton Farm Inn, a working New England farm, is anhistorical landmark situated on the North Side of Cape Cod.Whether your plans call for a weekend, week or no plans at

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• 1 cup canola oil • 1/4 cup organic brown rice syrup (optional)• 4 organic eggs • 2 cups unbleached flour• 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon cinnamon• 2 ripe bananas, mashed • 1/4 cup unsweetened carob chips, choppedPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8" cake pans. In a

mixing bowl, cream the canola oil and brown rice syrup (if using) at medi-um speed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Sift the flour, baking soda and cinnamon onto a piece of waxed paper. Add the sifted ingredients to the egg-oil mixture, and beat until thoroughly com-bined. Fold in bananas and carob chips. Carob chips are easiest to chop in a food processor.

Divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes, remove from pans onto wire rack and cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING• 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened• 1/4 cup milk • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extractIn mixing bowl, cream the softened cream cheese

until smooth. Add milk and vanilla, beat until mixture is smooth and creamy. Frost the cake layers with a thin layer of frosting and refrig-

erate cake for 20 minutes before applying a sec-ond layer of frosting.

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Cover

The PeT GazeTTe

Top CaT of The MonTh

“Rambo”

Our cover illustration is from a collection of artwork created for the Pet Gazette by stu-

dents at Bostons' Mass College of Art. Erla Shehu is the artist of this month's touching cover illustration: "This 12" X 17" piece was done in light watercolor washes and worked over with colored pencil, to bring out details and to empha-size the different fur textures. The image shows a very loving pet family grieving over the illness of their friend, who is sor-rowfully hiding his head under the rug." For more information Erla Shehu illustra-tions, email her at [email protected]

Editor: Kathy KinsmanProduction Manager: Lindsey Gardner

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ConTenTsJuly 2008

Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Dog Ears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

Petpourri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Teacher’s Vet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8

Wildlife Ponderings. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

Dog Memorial Ceremony . . . . . . . . page 11

Losing a Cherished Pet. . . . . . . . . . page 12

Pool Safety for Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . page 14

Chihuahua: World’s Smallest Dog. . page 16

Mindful Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 17

Adoption Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 22

This month's Top Cat is a loving tribute to 'Rambo' whose story was sent to us recently. "Rambo is no longer with us, but he was most certainly a 'Top Cat.'

Rambo went blind a year before he passed away. We sing a song in memory of our sweet Rambo when he went on his last blind adventure and was found (miraculously alive!) two miles from our home." Rambo's adventure had him lost for 16 days after which his family found him at the local pound. "Six months after this 'adventure' Rambo rested in peace at the age of sixteen and a half." Submitted by Elaine, Skyla, Justice and Dave Hill of Pembroke.

The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell (MSPCA-Angell) and the

Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston joint-ly awarded the 2008 Animal Control Officer of the Year Award to Hull’s Deni Michele Goldman. The presentation was made on June 14that 7:00 p.m. at the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts (ACOAM) annu-al meeting at the Marlborough Courtyard Marriott.

“In the past year Deni Goldman has advanced the role of an ACO to a point that seemed unimaginable only a few years ago,” said MSPCA-Angell President Carter Luke. “It was her inventiveness that brought her col-leagues the SABER (Safe Animal By Emergency Response) Alert Program, similar to the Amber Alert system, to locate missing pets quickly. It is also her continued dedication to the betterment of the community through the education of proper animal care that makes a direct impact on pets everyday.”

In one of her many additional roles Goldman also serves as the Public Relations and Communications Director for the ACOAM. In this capacity Goldman publishes a quarterly newsletter and has cultivated the personal links that have made the SABER Alert Program such a success.

Goldman was selected from among hun-dreds of animal control officers in the state for her commitment to the animals and people of Hull . This year marks the 19th annual award given by the MSPCA-Angell and the ARL of Boston to recognize animal control officers who, through community outreach, law enforce-ment, and cooperation with local and state agencies have promoted responsible pet own-ership in their communities.

GoldMan naMed aniMal ConTrol offiCer

of The Year

CorreCTion:Last month our cover description listed

the artists' website incorrectly. We apolo-gize for the error. The correct web address for artist Russ Wilkinson is www.wilkinsonportraits.com.

Luke and Goldman


ONGOING✹ Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, located at 37 Eddy St., Norton is offering a Green Sprouts Summer Program for children from ages 9 through 13. The Green Sprouts Program will run Monday through Friday, June 23 through August 22, from 9 am - 1 pm. The program offers kids the opportunity to learn about nature and animals. Children can help with the farm chores, groom the ani-mals, explore the nature trail, plant seeds in the garden and learn how they can make a difference in our environment. Cost of the program is $150 per week. Information and an application can be found at winslowfarm.com or contact Winslow Farm.

✹ Cat Lovers Needed to Help

Rescue Group: The Habitat for Cats is looking for volun-teers to help them at their facility in the north end of New Bedford. Habitat for Cats runs a "Trap Neuter and Return" program, which is a humane and efficient way to prevent the over-population of feral and stray cats. Feral cats are trapped, spayed or neu-tered, inoculated against rabies and returned back to their colonies. "It is a realistic and humane way to deal with the feral cat problem," said Aura Correia, President of Habitat For Cats. "We will be needing some new volunteers

to help us take care of the cats who have been spayed or neu-tered," said Marie Barrett-Harrison, Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat. "Anyone who loves animals, has some discretionary time and lives in the area is wel-come to apply." For more in format ion ca l l 508-961-CATS (2287) or log onto their Web site: habitat-forcats.org.

✹ Massachusetts Animal Coali t ion Holding Membership Drive The Massachusetts Animal Coalition is now offering organizational and individual memberships to anyone inter-ested in supporting the ongo-ing effort of decreasing the number of homeless, neglect-ed, displaced and abused ani-mals in Massachusetts. Organizational memberships allow your affiliates to join MAC, attend workshops and programs at a reduced rate, and have your organization's Web address featured on the MAC Web site. Individual memberships are available for those affiliated and unaffiliat-ed with an organization. The current membership year runs from July 2008 through June 2009. Prices range from $20 for an individual membership affiliated with a group to $250

for organizational member-ships for a group of 20 or more. To sign up or for com-plete pricing and more infor-mation, visit massanimalco-alition.org, or call 978-779-9880.

✹ MSPCA Metro South Dog Training Classes. Classes are held at the MSPCA Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center, 1300 West Elm St. Extension, Brockton. These dog obedience classes will teach you and your dog everything from the basics to advanced. All classes are eight weeks for a cost of $160 and are operated on a first come, first served basis. Please pre-register at the adoption center or call 508-586-2053 to reserve your spot. A $75 deposit is required to hold your place.

Thursday, July 10

✹ Is your dog a "good citi-zen"? The MSPCA Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center, 1300 West Elm St. Extension, Brockton, is holding an AKC Canine

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Good Citizen class. Come find out what it's all about by taking the test on July 10th at 6pm! To participate, please call the adoption center to reserve a spot, 508-586-2053. Cost is $15 to cover materi-als.

Sunday, July 13

✹ Habitat for Cats Adoption Day! Habitat for Cats is hold-ing a cat/kitten adoption day on Sunday, July 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1322 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford (At the Dartmouth Dental,Sun Kissed Tanning and Honeydew Donuts Business Center.) All cats and kittens are spayed/neutered, inoculated and have tested negative for feline leu-kemia. Cats have received medical and foster care valued at $200. or greater. Adoption fee is $95. Kittens 5 months & younger are $110. Adoption application and contract are required. Pets must travel in a pet carrier. Bring a carrier or buy one at adoption day. Call 508-961-2287 for more infor-mation or visit habitatforcats.org.

✹ Basic Manners (Pet Obedience - Leve1) Sunday

classes start July 13 at the MSPCA Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center, 1300 West Elm St. Extension, Brockton will sponsor a class designed for owners and their dogs aged 4 months and older. Our focus will be to provide you with information about how to train your dog in the basic behaviors that make him or her a well loved and enjoyed companion. Call MSPCA Metro South for more infor-mation, 508-586-2053. Cost: $160 for 8 weeks.

Saturday, July 19

✹ House of Prayer Holds 6th Annual Blessing of the Animals. All Creatures, great and small will be the theme of the day on Saturday, July 19, 2008 as House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 916 Main Street in Hingham holds its sixth annual Blessing of the Animals at 4:30 p.m. In past years, the service has drawn a varied assortment of much loved household pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea

pigs, as well as a rare African spotted leopard tortoise and a baby tree frog. Children are welcome to bring their stuffed ani-mals to be blessed. (If it is raining, the service will be held indoors.) Visitors are always welcome and expected. Refreshments for all, animal and human, will be served. Save the date! (Please remember, animals must be leashed or caged and under control at all times.) For further informa-tion, call the church office at 781-749-5533.

✹ Basic Manners (Pet Obedience - Leve1) Saturday classes start July 19th, at the MSPCA Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center, 1300 West Elm St. Extension, Brockton will sponsor a class designed for owners and their dogs aged 4 months and older. Our focus will be to provide you with information about how to train

your dog in the basic behav-iors that make him or her a well loved and enjoyed com-panion. Call MSPCA Metro South for more information, 508-586-2053. Cost: $160 for 8 weeks.

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Dog Earswhat’s new on the pet-lovers bookshelf

Pets Saved and Lessons Learned

More than two years after the levees broke, the world is still drawn to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina and its impact. This horrific event caused the people of New Orleans to lose everything imaginable, from family and friends to possessions and pets. However, in such dire times, the best in human nature often prevails. The devastation of Hurricane Katrina led to the largest ani-mal rescue effort in history, with approximately 15,000 pets saved. "Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned," relates the stories of the many pets which loving owners had to make

the heart-wrenching choice to abandon in the floodwaters: dogs and cats, birds and hors-es, and all of the animals left behind to fend for them-selves.

Pawprints of Katrina: Pets Saved and Lessons Learned/ by Cathy Scott/ Wiley Publishers/ ISBN: 978-0-470-22851-7/ $19.99/ softcover

Animals in Spirit

How do we say goodbye when it's time for our beloved animal companions to pass? Where do they go when they leave Earth? Penelope Smith is a pioneer in the field of animal telepathic communi-cation. In her newest book, Animals in Spirit, she shows how to explore and transform the often-traumatic experi-ence of losing a cherished animal into a positive, uplift-ing experience for animals as well as their human friends. Informative and comforting, Animals in Spirit shares for the first time the process of

dying from the animals' view-points. You will learn how to work through guilt and griev-ing, when to consider eutha-nasia and how animals choose their paths in life and death.

Animals in Spirit by Penelope Smith/ Beyond Words Publishing/ ISBN-10: 1-58270-177-6/ $14/ softcov-er

Baby's Mission to Help Dogs Everywhere

The inspiration for this book came years ago for author Jana Kohl when she started looking online for a new puppy. After a friends warning that many dogs sold come from inhumane breed-ing factories known as ‘puppy mills,' Jana decided to do some research. Sure enough when Jana visited the breeder she had selected from a seem-ingly innocent W eb site, she was horrified at the condi-tions that confronted her.

Heartbroken, Jana was deter-mined to stop puppy mills, starting with one small step - she would adopt a rescued dog. Baby, a three-legged puppy mill survivor, was that lucky dog. This heartwarm-ing story will convince you of her mission, to stop the puppy mills.

A Rare Breed of Love by Jana Kohl, Psy.D./ Simon & Schus ter / ISBN: 1-4165-6403-9/ $25.95/ hard-cover

A Guide to Dealing With

Children's LossChildren grieve for pets

as seriously as they would for a family member. Sometimes well meaning parents will try to spare them this grief by telling them white lies such as Rover ran away. When a Family Pet Dies by JoAnn Tuzeo-Jarolman gives parents an easy to read guide on how to handle the loss of a pet more directly. Losing a pet is often a child's first experience with grief. The proper sup-port and care during this dif-ficult time teaches children how to survive the inevitable tragedies life will bring. The instinct to protect your child from sadness can often lead to more problems. If the grief is not acknowledged or given an outlet, it can have long lasting effects.

When A Family Pet Dies by JoAnn Tuzeo-Jarolman/ Jessica Kingsley Publishers/ ISBN: 1-84310-836-4/ $14.95/ softcover

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Cherished Keepsake

For many of us, our pets are considered a part of the family. When they pass away, our memories of them are priceless. Honor your beloved friend with an urn from Fur-Ever Friends. Pay tribute to up to three pets in one keepsake urn with an exclusive tri-compartment urn design. The three-sided design allows for display of a personalized plaque highlighting each pet's personality. Choose from special fonts, a black oxi-dized plate, to a por-celain cameo picture of your pet - there are countless options available to display your fond memories of your special friend.

F u r - E v e r Friends Keepsake Urns / Animal Keepsake Memorial Industries/fur-ever-friends.com

Organic Goes to the Dogs

Using Mother Nature as their teacher, KicX Nutrition presents the NuHemp line of organic products for pets. Hemp seed is considered by researchers and medical doc-tors to be one ot the most nutritious food sources on the planet – packed with pro-tein, vitamin E, Omega 3, 6, 9 and GLA. Included in this product line are Omega Sauces, a daily dietary sup-plement formulated to pro-mote healthy skin and coat and optimal digestive health. One of my dog's favorites ... 2-Chomp Munchies, gour-met holistic dog treats. They didn't make it to the second chomp! Nu-Hemps botani-

cals include Omega Sudz, oatmeal moisturizing sham-poo; Omega Eazz, 2 in 1 conditioning shampoo; Omega Zapp, odor eliminat-ing (think skunk) shampoo; Omega Shine, coat condi-tioner, detangler and revital-izing spray; and Omega Gleam, deep conditioner with oatmeal. Other great products include Pawzitive Therapy, a moisturizing balm for paws; Bio-Nesting, nest-ing material for hamsters, gerbils, rabbits and more; and the Hemp Hide-Out, a 100 percent biodegradable small animal habitat filled with Bio-Nesting.

Nu-Hemp products are available in finer pet supply stores or visit their Web site at nuhemp.com

Music to Calm Your Dog in the

CarHas taking your dog for a

ride in the car become out of control? Does your furry buddy go crazy at the sound of the keys jingling in your hand? "Through a Dog's Ear: Driving Edition" is a CD of music clinically dem-onstrated to calm your canine companion. Produced by Joshua Leeds and performed by Lisa Spector, this new “Driving Edition” includes a 17 page insert with specific sound protocols for varying degrees of canine car anxiety developed by an animal behaviorist. For dogs with extreme anxiety, the CD includes Travel Prep a spe-

cial 20-minute track dogs listen to before getting into the vehicle that will help change their negative asso-ciations with cars. This CD also claims to keep human drivers alert while calming canine passengers!

Through a Dog's Ear: Driving Edition - Music to Calm Your Dog in the Car/ Joshua Leeds and Lisa Spector/ 74 minutes/ $14.98/ available at retailers or by visiting their Web site: ThroughADogsEar.com

Love Your Pet But Hate the Shedding?

T h e t h i n k i n g behind the FURminator S h e d - L e s s Treatment is simple logic – the more hair you remove from your pet, the less hair you need to remove from your couch, your clothes, your floors, your carpet, your car and your home. But typical pet-grooming systems merely wash and comb your pet's hair without addressing the underlying problem, which literally, is the underlying problem – your pet's under-coat. The FURminator Treatment was developed to grab and remove - not cut, but remove - undercoat hair quickly and easily. Neither the specialized tool nor the process hurts your pet, and all natural deShedding Shampoo and deShedding Solution are great for pro-moting a healthy skin and coat on your pet. Go to www.furminator.com to see an actual demonstration of this wonder tool in action. Available at pet supply retailers or order on-line at furminator.com.

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Why did you decide to become a veterinarian? My aunt is also a veterinarian. As a child, I rode horses and spent summers with her. When I was about ten or twelve, I idolized her and decided that veterinary medicine was something I was meant to do as well. She practiced equine medicine and I thought that I might do that too. When it came time to apply for internships, I applied to both an equine program and a small animal program. I wanted both and decided to let fate make its choice for me: I got the small animal internship and here I am today. I love my practice here in Kingston, especially the interaction with people. I really enjoy solving animal health problems and making pet owners happy.

For those people and pets who have never been to your practice, can you tell them about it? The Kingston Animal Hospital has been around now for 60 years. Dr. Ray Russo opened this veteri-nary hospital with the belief that showing how much you care and taking the time to listen is as crucial as making a sick pet well. He wants everyone to feel like they are part of the family. He has taught us all very well and I have learned so much from him.

What was the most unusual case you have ever been presented/treated? When I was working as an intern in Colorado, a client brought in her all white cat. The kitty presented with a huge tumor over most of the left side of its head. This type of tumor is not uncommon in white cats, due to their sensi-tivity to sun. Unfortunately, with a tumor the size this cat had, I didn't think there was much that could be done. The veterinarian at the clinic exam-ined the cat and decided to try and remove the tumor surgi-cally. He removed half of the cat's face and his left eye and then folded his left ear for-ward and stitched it over the side of the cat's face. That cat wasn't very usual looking after the surgery but he lived for years!

Out of all your experi-ences working with animals, which was your favorite and why? A mother and her young daughter brought in their cat to me for a second opinion. The cat was 15 years old and had kidney failure. At the time, I didn't think the cat had much hope but I decided to give the cat fluids and medica-tions. A few days later, the cat

was doing somewhat better and I sent it home directions on how to care for him. Six years later, as I was passing through the reception area in the clinic, a girl from the wait-ing area got my attention and said "Dr. Clair, did you know that today is my cat's 21st birthday?" Thanks to that mom and her young daughter who followed the care regi-men and one incredible cat, he lived to be over 21!

It’s July. What advice do you give pet owners this month? Keep your pets cool in the summer heat! Don't leave your dog in the car even for a few minutes in the hot July sun. Heat exhaustion is a very serious condition.

What kind of food do you feed? Treats? Mo gets fed puppy formula Eukanuba. For treats, he gets carrot sticks.

Do you have a favorite new pet product on the mar-ket? I think Pill Pockets are a great idea to use when you need to give pills to your cat or dog. They are healthy treats made with human grade meats and with a patented pocket to safely conceal the medicine and it's medicinal

odor.Who was your favorite

teacher and why? My super-vising doctor when I was an intern was Dr. Tweet. He taught me the valuable lesson of the importance of a giving a thorough exam and taking a comprehensive history when seeing a patient. He could diagnose issues with pets just by palpating them and talking to their owners. He was amazing!

What are important les-sons animals have taught you? To always forgive. Overlook the bad and seek the good. Don't jump to conclu-sions, always keep an open mind: Things aren't always what they seem.

What is the hardest thing you have ever done? Earlier this year, I had to put two of my own beloved dogs to sleep.

What are you most proud of? My kids, Anna, who is three and a half and Charlie, who is one year old.

What scares you? The thought that my children won't live in a safe and happy world.

What is your motto? "Don't sweat the small stuff!"

What's the nicest thing that anyone has ever said to you? Several clients have said to me " I wish that you were MY doctor!"

Kristen Kames is a high school teacher on the South Shore. She lives with her two “dogters” and has been a member of Dog Addict’s Anonymous for 15 years. To recommend any veterinarian to be her “vet of the month,” e-mail her at [email protected].

Teacher’s VeTSpotlight on VeterinarianS

Vet of the Month: Dr. Emily Clair

ThE Clair FilEVET. DEGREE: University of Missouri

YEARS IN FIELD: 10

PETS: a four-month-old Black Lab, Mo

PRACTICE: Kingston Animal Hospital, 192 Main St. (3A), Kingston

PHONE: (781) 585-6525

Website: kingstonah.com

Clair takes a moment out of her day to pose for a picture with her four-month-old Black Lab, Mo.


By GeorGe SommerS

If you love pets, you probably appreciate wildlife, too. You can

combine these interests by building a backyard fishpond.

Few things are as relaxing and fun as watching domestic goldfish, snails and tadpoles swirling around exotic plants. Unexpected visitors of the wild persuasion are likely to drop by as well.

When I lifted up some damp driftwood surrounding my pond one day, some red-lined salamanders scurried for cover – so the driftwood was carefully put back in place along with some moist dead leaves as sort of an amphibian Barco-lounger.

Raking and organizing the leaves come from a nearby compost pile revealed another surprise: a footlong, white bel-lied, tan colored snake. Snakes suffer from a bad reputation, and many people’s impulse is to kill them on sight. Like most serpents, this one is non-poisonous. It didn’t even try to bite when picked up, so it was released to go about its busi-ness of eating bugs and worms among the leaves.

One morning after an eve-ning barbeque party, a raccoon contentedly munched a piece of discarded French bread on the deck overlooking the pond. That suburban trio – raccoons, skunks and ‘possums – is attracted by water. (You may want to cover the pond at night, so the ‘coons don’t har-bor thoughts of a seafood din-ner!)

Day to day, you never know who might show up, including various birds, bum-blebees and butterflies. Fierce looking dragonflies, with their huge eyes, double wings and and whip-like tails are actually

harmless – unless you happen to be a mosquito! AKA mos-quito hawks, these charismatic insects come in varying hues

of red, orange, green and blue.

A sparrow followed in hot pursuit of a zigzagging moth

one day as part of a backyard drama – only to have the lucky bug escape through a chain-link fence.

A white dove fluttered down from the neighbors’ roof on yet another occasion to indulge in a sip of cool pond water. Wild creature or per-haps someone’s hobby bird – in mid-journey homing its way home – one could only specu-late.

Native frogs and turtles might find the pond to be a tempting new habitat, if you live close by wetlands. A friend of mine was delighted to look out her window one day to see ducks swimming in her large koi pond.

How about a concert to

complement your pond view-ing?

A successful backyard wildlife habitat has three ele-ments: water (the pond); shel-ter (rocks and logs for the sal-amanders, trees and shrubs for birds) and food. Bird feeders

Welcome feathered favor-ites like cardinals, goldfinch-es, blue jays, red wing black-birds and mourning doves to stick around and sing for their supper.

The National Wildlife Federation can offer additional tips on making your backyard a certified sanctuary. Wildlife keeps losing ground due to decreasing natural habitat. This is one small way you can make a difference.

Amphibian Barco-Loungers and other Wildlife Ponderings

It may resemble a science fiction monster up close, but dragon-flies are colorful – and harmless. Photo by George Sommers


Supporters of a bal-lot question to phase out commer-

cial dog racing in the Commonwealth announced that they have collected 45,000 signatures with an all-volunteer effort, more than four times the number needed to place the Greyhound Protection Act on the November ballot. If passed by voters, this humane proposal will phase out com-mercial greyhound racing by 2010.

“Massachusetts is a state filled with passionate dog lovers. It is time for the car-ing voters of Massachusetts to step forward for the dogs. The nature of Greyhound racing causes dogs to suffer, and it should be phased out so we can end the abuse and cruelty inherent in this indus-try,” said Carter Luke President of the Massachusetts

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)-Angell. “Once voters learn the facts, we are confident they will vote for the dogs.”

More than 2,000 volun-teers in every community statewide collected signa-tures for the Greyhound Protection Act. These signa-tures are now being turned in to local town clerks, who will validate them over the next few weeks. In order for the Greyhound Protection Act to advance, 11,099 certi-fied signatures must be pre-sented to the Secretary of State by July 2 at 5:00 p.m.

At two local racetracks, thousands of dogs endure lives of nearly endless con-finement, kept in small cages barely large enough for them to stand up or turn around for long hours each day. Also, more than 800 dogs have been injured while racing in

Massachusetts over the past six years, including dogs that suffered broken legs, cardiac arrest, spinal cord paralysis

and a broken neck. Nearly 80 percent of these injuries involved broken bones.

“The public is increas-

ingly sensitive to the needs and well-being of animals, and protecting dogs from needless suffering is a priority concern,” adds Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States .

The Committee to Protect Dogs is a state ballot ques-tion committee dedicated to passing stronger dog protec-tion laws in the Commonwealth. Committee co-chairs include representa-tives of the MSPCA-Angell (mspca.org), The Humane Society of the United States (www.hsus.org) and grey-hound protection group GREY2K USA (grey2kusa.org). For more information, call Brian Adams at 617-541-5120 or visit pro-tectdogs.org.

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Today, with thousands of wounded service men and women returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan, many as amputees and others with spi-nal cord injuries, the need is greater than ever to team wounded veterans with service dogs so they can lead more independent lives. It costs up to $30,000 to train each dog from puppy-hood until it is handed off to an individual in need.

Included in the ceremony was a Wreath laying at The War Dog Memorial, first erected in 1923, and the first memorial that pays tribute to the canine heroes (7,000 dogs) that served in World War I. The memorial is a 10-foot high, 10-ton bronze and granite structure. The War Dog Memorial Celebration fea-tured representatives from The Tower of Hope, a non-profit organization, focused on pro-viding service dogs to combat-wounded veterans. The organi-zation's mission is to empower people who are living with a disability, a chronic illness, or have been in an abusive rela-tionship to live happier and more independent lives through service and assistance ani-mals.

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Gazette area are the Pleasant Mountain Pet Rest in Plymouth, Angel View Pet Cemetery in Middleboro and the Pet Memorial Park in Foxboro. If you're planning on a trip to Vermont...visiting the Dog Chapel is worth the trip. It's been attracting two and four legged visitors from all over. Stephen Huneck's St. Johnsbury, Vermont farm-land is aptly named "Dog Mountain." Opened in 1999, the Dog Chapel sits on a flower-speckled hillside and has stained glass recycled from an old church, featuring dog images. Located in St. Johnsbury, VT, on Spaulding Road.


My first experience was with my very funny, almost cartoon character-like, cat named Toonces. She loved the outdoors and I just couldn't keep her from it. Every cat owner knows about the debate over indoor vs. outdoor cats. I am a firm believer in indoor cats now, a belief I learned the hardest way. I heard the screech of the brakes and the thump and just knew. As I ran out of the house to the still body of my cat lying in the road I was actually yelling for someone to call 911. The car drove off, never stopping, never offering an apology or condolences.

My next experience was with our dog Apollo, a Shar Pei. He was one of the great-est dogs and we knew how lucky we were to have him. Just before his fifth birthday he started exhibiting symp-toms, a change in appetite, listlessness, things that told us

it's time for the vet. After blood tests showed something was wrong with his liver, the vet gave him fluids and sent us home with instructions to return the next day for more tests. He died that night in my husband's arms. One day he was here the next he was gone.

A year after los-ing Apollo, we got a Shar Pei puppy that we named Zeus. We loved him and trained him and pam-pered him. We didn't seem to notice the gradual change in him, as he became more and more aggres-sive over the years. We tried everything. Several trainers labeled him as very aggressive and told us we had a serious problem on our hands. We

brought him to the vet to rule out any and all medical issues. We addressed his diet at length, adding supplements for good health and mental health. When he started being aggressive toward us, lunging unprovoked at all family members, and biting me four times, we knew we had to do something. We discussed it and agonized over it for months. It was with great despair and heartbreak that we decided to have him eutha-nized. I wrote a story about Zeus called "The Most

Difficult Decision" which was published in the Pet Gazette last fall. Most people were very supportive and under-stood our decision. I did

receive an email from one reader calling me a killer

that brought me to my knees, I was wracked with guilt.

I find it interest-ing that when it comes to human life, the decision to end a life due to terminal illness is not ones own. Not so with pets. When faced with a pet's

illness so many fac-tors are considered...

stress to the animal, the chances of recov-

ery, quality of life, even cost of procedures are a

factor. How much will you be willing to pay to save your pet? I would be willing to pay anything but into that equa-tion comes how much can you afford? A trusted doctor or an insurance company doesn't make these decisions; they are

up to the pet owner. And then there is the guilt. What a small word for such a huge emo-tion.

How do you get through the grief? How can you help your children deal with losing a pet? One of the most diffi-cult and important parts of grief and loss is seeking to understand what has happened and that what you are feeling is all right. Your sense of loss may encompass your life and that is all right. You have that right to grieve and you can take as much time as you need. In a busy and demand-ing world like ours, the trick is to take the time. You will probably be faced with well-meaning people who feel you should spend a certain amount of time feeling bad and then get over it. No one is able to tell you your time frame for grieving. Only someone who has worked through grief can tell you about the time it takes to heal. Many stages of grief have been described, and none of them are absolute. Generally, the stages are:

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• Guilt - You may feel like you should have done more. Try to put aside feelings of guilt and know you did your best.

• Denial - Some pet own-ers feel the need to get rid of anything related to the pet. For others, they feel getting rid of things is disloyal.

• Anger - You may feel angry toward those involved somehow in the loss, such as family members, your veteri-narian, even God.

• Depression - You may find yourself feeling over-whelmingly sad, and disinter-ested in daily activities. Seek professional help if your depression continues.

• Acceptance - Eventually, at your own pace, you will accept your pet loss. This is not to say that it will not hurt anymore, but you will accept the reality of the loss.

Try to face pet loss as openly and honestly as you can. Find people with whom you can discuss your feelings. Experiencing pet grief together can be a healing process for all of you. Be gentle with your-self. Many of us do not go through all stages and almost all of us will be thrown back into and out of these stages before the healing truly begins. With resolution comes perhaps not so much the "getting on with it" as it does the chance to place the memories in a com-fortable spot in your life. You may find yourself very close to resolution when a memory or

anniversary of your pet's pass-ing knocks you back into the anger or denial stage. Not only is this understandable but it is also a fact of life. Give your-self time.

If, however, you feel that time is passing too painfully for you or you want some very special and caring sup-port, there are many sources of support available to you.

Your veterinarian: Your

relationship with your veteri-narian has just been very emo-tional and personal. Few peo-ple understand your loss like the staff who have cared for your pet and who have helped you make your decision.

Church: If you have a relationship with a pastor or congregation, don't forget that they may be there for you. For many people, religion is a framework of life. Don't think that your church would not want to hear you lost a "dog."

Humane Societies: This is a wonderful source for reaching out to people whose hearts are like yours and whose grief is as profound as yours. There will be few plac-

es more accepting of your love for your pet than here. Call your local shelter or humane society and ask if they have a pet loss support group.

Counseling: Seeking pro-fessional help is absolutely all right and very common. Grief and depression are just as real over loss of a dog or cat as they are over loss of a per-son.

Hospice: For those whose

companion animals have a terminal illness, the grief pro-cess has a special consider-ation. You may find yourself needing help preparing for the loss. Learning to live without your best friend is extremely difficult. This is exactly what hospice work is all about. Check with your local hospi-tals and hospice groups for help.

Family and friends: Don't overlook this resource. Many of them have been with you in your grief from the time of decision or the receipt of ter-rible news. Some of them may have been in the room with you when it happened. It is difficult to ask for help-if someone offers, think about accepting it. Even if it helps move through just one of the

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By Jim Gordon

Keeping your dog cool during the summer months is

extremely important. It can prevent heat stroke, dehydra-tion or even death. Dogs not only need to drink plenty of water to keep cool, many of them like to swim in it as well. While it is a great form of exercise and will help to keep Fido from over-heating, many dogs drown each year from pool accidents that could have been avoided.

If your dog loves the water and loves to jump into the pool, make sure he knows how to get out safely. If a dog falls into a river or lake, its instinct will tell it to turn around and try to get out from the point at which it fell in. This may work well in a lake or a river, but in a subur-ban swimming pool the dog may drown if it adopts this instinctive action. Therefore it is important to teach your dog where and how to get out of the pool regardless of where he went in.

To teach a dog how to exit a pool, first attach a recall leash to its collar. Gently place the dog into the pool from the steps. The dog will instinctively turn around and get out from the point of entry – the steps. Place the dog in the pool from the steps several times. Once it realizes that it can scramble out via the steps, move to the other sides of the pool and again gently place the dog into the pool. Use the recall leash to guide the dog to the step area, giving as little help as possible to the dog.

“Once the dog has oriented himself to the steps in relation to the house and understands how to use the steps to exit the p o o l ,

the danger of it drowning in the pool will be reduced,” stat-ed Liam Crowe, Bark Busters’ president, CEO and master trainer. “Practice as much as possible with your dog, espe-cially with pups, but make certain your dog does not become exhausted. The most you will be able to achieve at any one time is three or four entries and exits.”

With regards to exhaus-tion, it is also important for you to keep an eye on your dog while in the pool because swimming can be very tiring for a dog. Just like many dogs will chase a ball or Frisbee again and again until they nearly collapse, many dogs will continue swimming with-

out any thought as to how tired they are. And unlike chasing a ball on land, they have no solid ground on which to rest.

If a dog has year-round access to the pool area, you should conduct pool safety in all weather, hot and cold. Try to keep the pool’s water level as full as possible, as the dog has a much greater chance of being able to get out the closer the water level is to dry land.

If you don’t have access to a pool that allows dogs but still want to take him swim-ming, nature offers other enjoyable options. However, be aware of the surrounding area if you take your dog to the beach, lake or pond. Watch for trouble and make sure your dog will come to you as soon as you call. Recall is one of the most important lessons you can teach your dog. It can literally save his life.

With a little planning and forethought, you can help your dog swim without incident in most any environment during the hot summer months. We love our pets and want them to be with us for as long as pos-sible, and the above tips will go a long way to ensure their safety.

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By Sirena Van Schaik

With their big personalities, self-confident

nature and ability to control a home, it is hard to believe that the Chihuahua is the World’s Smallest Breed. There is no doubt however that this breed has become a cherished com-panion for many and has gained in popularity over the decades to become one of America’s top breeds.

Chihuahuas are a toy breed that originated in the Mexican State of Chihuahua. Its history is somewhat obscure but many believe that the Chihuahua can be traced back to the Techichi, a dog breed that was prized by the Toltecs and Aztecs as both a food source and a mystical dog. After the arrival of the

Spanish, it is theorized that the Techichi became feral and eventually evolved into the Chihuahua.

Regardless of the origins of the Chihuahua, there is no doubt that the breed has cap-tured the heart of mainstream culture. They have been pam-pered celebrity pooches, feisty television personalities, cher-ished pets and much more. They are an ideal carry-on dog with their small size and companionable temperament. They fit nicely in a handbag or under an arm and are always happy to accompany their owners.

The Chihuahua has been slightly changed over the years to produce slightly larg-er dogs and to also avoid some of the inherent disorders that commonly affected the breed. Today the breed is affected by a number of disor-ders but they generally have a long healthy lifespan of 14 or more years. Some serious disorders that affect the breed are Hypoplasia of dens, Hydrocephalus, Tracheal Collapse, Pulmonic Stenosis, and Patellar Luxation.

Even with the slight larger size, the Chihuahua can still boast the title, World’s Smallest Dog, with the aver-age Chihuahua weighing between 3 to 6 pounds and measuring between 10 to 12 inches. This small size can make ownership a little chal-lenging. Although they can do well with older children, they are not the idea pets for a family with young children who can accidentally injure

them. Chihuahuas are also indoor dogs. They thrive when they are in the company of their family and when they are outside they can fall prey to larger dogs and animals.

Despite their small size, they can be very demanding but usually in a way that does not appear so. Chihuahuas have been known to take over a couch, room or home with relative ease. They are a big dog at heart and will not back down from a larger dog or an owner that is trying to take command. They can become overindulged very quickly and this can spell disaster for any attempts at control.

While their temperament is big, their love of life and family is bigger. They enjoy being on the go with or with-out you. They will take little jaunts through an unprotected fence, explore a new area and

make their owners day stress-filled when they take their lit-tle wanderings. They are very intelligent and generally do very well with training and dog sports. Chihuahuas have proven themselves a very diversified dog and can be both the pampered pooch and the working dog. They have done well in all manner of canine sports including agili-ty, freestyle, obedience and even flyball. Their drive and energy is truly amazing but they are just another reason why this breed shines.

When it comes to the Chihuahuas appearance, what’s not to like? They can be found in two varieties, smooth coated, which is more commonly seen, and long coated. Both are stunning in their own way and the coats can be a variety of colors and patterns. Chihuahuas have

large expressive eyes, small bodies and apple shaped heads that compliment the rest of the body. Their main features are those trademark ears that are large and erect and seem to be larger than the entire dog. The ears add character and one could not imagine the breed without them. They do have their own problems though and can be a challenge to care for. Chihuahua ears require frequent cleaning and they should be checked often for debris or infections. They need to be covered when a Chihuahua is bathed, which is rarely, and the edges should be rubbed down with oil when they are dry. Outside of the ear care and maintaining good eye and teeth care, the Chihuahua requires very little in the way of grooming and generally only needs to be brushed about 2 or 3 times per week.

Chihuahuas are a wonder-ful toy breed that have their own idiosyncrasies. They will shiver when they are excited or scared, require clothing during cold months, can be very suspicious of strangers and aggressive to other dogs. They need ample socializa-tion and they need an owner that can take control but can also do it in a gentle way. They will be a devout com-panion, independent friend and the love of their owner’s life. The only real draw back to the breed isn’t all the work or care that goes into owning them but keeping yourself from owning more than one

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Breed type/Size: ToyLife Span: 14 or more yearsSize: 3 to 6 pounds, 10 to 12 inchesCompanionship: ★★★★★Suitable for Children: ★Good with Strangers: ★Friendly towards other animals: ★Grooming Needs: ★★★Exercise Needs: ★★★Good in apartments: ★★★★★Popularity: ★★★★★

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By Nicole Brkholzer

It has been a trying six weeks since our 20 year old mare had another

major bout of laminitis. Laminitis is an inflammation of the laminae ("white line") right behind the hoof wall that leads to their destruction, due to their blood supply being shut off. The laminae are what suspend the coffin bone inside the hoof capsule. You might have heard of it referred as ‘founder’, another term for chronic lamin-itis, which results when lamini-tis is not properly treated in the acute phase, the critical first 24-30 hours, or if a systemic illness such as Cushing’s dis-ease or Insulin Resistance is present. When a horse ‘found-ers’ the laminae are destroyed by their blood supply being cut off, as a result the coffin bone is no longer firmly attached to the hoof capsule. The coffin bone then rotates downward and back as the horse's weight goes down the coffin bone which is no longer well suspended. In a worse case scenario the coffin bone pokes through the sole of the horses hoof and becomes exposed.

Considering that horses stand on their feet most hours of the day, the pain and discomfort that accompa-nies the above d e s c r i b e d ordeal is often unbear-able.

Our mare was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome last summer. Cushing’s syndrome is a condi-tion caused by chronic exposure to elevated levels of the hormone cortisol (hyper-cortisolism). When a pituitary tumor is the cause of high cor-tisol, the disorder is called Cushing’s disease. A common treatment is a medication called Pergolite accompanied with antibiotics.

As far as I knew the disease was chronic and not to be healed, only to be managed.

After our mare had her first bout of laminitis last fall she had not come back sound. I was maintaining her well being with medications and corrective shoeing.

When she came into anoth-er episode about six weeks ago I questioned why I had once again a horse with this debili-tating disease. She was horse number three with almost iden-tical symptoms. Since none of the other horses had a chance to overcome it, I wondered if there was a chance of surviving the

disease this time around. Each time I had tried some-

thing different, each time it resulted in prolonging the hors-es life, but it did not cure them. I still believed that there had to be a way to get control over this illness. So I started to tune into our mare more closely to see if she would give me clues.

At her next shoeing appoint-ment she took a big sigh once the corrective shoe was off her foot. I wondered, if she was more comfortable barefoot?

Since the last x-rays had shown an 11 degree rotation of her coffin bone we were going with the traditional protocol to provide frog support (heart bar shoe or frog support pad) to keep the bony column in place. The mare however, felt more comfortable without shoes. Another ‘common’ approach is to provide a wedge pad between the hoof and the shoe to relieve the stress put on the tendons due to the bone rotation. But when we placed a wedge pad under the mares hoof she quick-ly pulled her foot off the pad. N o

wedge for her. We decided to leave her barefoot.

I happened to share our dilemma with a friend in Oregon, who in return shared her laminitis story with me and the success she had with a com-pany that offered Chinese Herbs that had provided healing for her foundered Miniature Horses.

Simultaneously I was expecting our monthly delivery of Pergolite…however, the delivery was late.

Since the common western medicine had not helped us anyway, I took the missing Pergolite as a sign and went with my friend’s recommenda-tion and checked into the web-site forloveofthehorse.com

I had nothing to lose…maybe this horse’s life could actually be saved.

I was blown away by what I read…even though I have an open, yet discerning mind when it comes to alternative medi-cines, each and every thing I read made so much sense. This systemic disease compromises the horse’s immune system. Hence, filling it up with chemi-cal drugs was possibly not the best route to take. What do horses do in the wild? They pick and chose the grasses and herbs based on what their bod-ies need. I also learned that laminitic horses usually do bet-ter barefoot. Our mare of course knew that all along.

I immersed myself into this new approach and devoured every bit of information I could find. As so often, once we are on the right path things align. I came across a book that con-firmed my gut instinct approach “What Horses Say, How to hear, help and heal them,” shortly thereafter I bought Pete Ramey’s “Making Natural Hoof Care Work for You.” Then I saw a write up about “The Soul of a Horse” by Joe Camp…another confirmation about nat-

ural horse care and that I was on the right path.

It has been six weeks since I

changed our approach to a protocol that takes i n t o account the natu-ral heal-ing abili-ties horses

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horses.A week ago our girl walked

around in her paddock for the first time in weeks.

Comfortable enough to explore her turn-out, interested enough to interact with the other horses. This was a break-through.

The disease is treacherous, and no treatment can provide a guarantee. However, this is as good as it has been for us…and taking into account our mares wisdom and my gut instinct we might be on our way to sounder days.

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Bogart, the Jack Russell, has been found. The ACO received an anonymous tip came back to the shelter to get one of our flyers with Bogart's photos on it went to the home and, sure enough, there he was! So, Bogart is now back at the shelter. A police report was filed, but no idea what will happen.

At 9 months old, nEKA is still recovering from a difficult start in life- born into a breeding facility where the dogs never got out of cages or felt grass. She has had no exposure to children or cats. Neka will require a peaceful home with a predictable routine Once settled in, Neka is very playful, engaging and attentive. Neka is a delightful puppy who simply needs someone willing to give her time, attention and patience.

hooPEr is a beautiful dog with a gentle soul. This 7-year old came to us from a very good home. It’s obvious he’s been well-loved and wants to connect with people he meets. When his former owner had to be hospitalized, GSRNE was asked to find another home for Hooper. He loves to play, but he’s not a high energy dog; daily walks, including him in whatever you’re doing for fun, accepting his love and devotion and enjoying his companionship will make him a very happy boy indeed.


PeoPle for cats508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org

PETRIE is a lovely orange tiger who came to PFC when her owners moved. She is par-ticularly proud of her double paws on all four feet! Petrie loves people and especially loves to be on people’s laps. She is 3 years old, has been spayed, and has all her shots. She is playful and friendly. Come in and meet Petrie. She is easy to make friends with and you and she may be just the right match!

CHARLIE is a young, female black and white short hair. She, at the tender age of 1 year old, became a momma to a couple of kittens who have already found loving homes. Recently, she was spayed and is now fully recovered and waiting to be united with a loving new owner. Charlie is a real sweetheart and would like to be an indoor cat. She is finding it hard to cope with the other shelter cats and hopes to find a home where she is the only kitty. She is spayed, has all her shots and is waiting for you to bring her to her new home.

GRACIE is a 4-year-old female with a beautiful dark grey and white fur coat. She is very soft to the touch and gets along with everyone at People for Cats-- cats and the volunteer's. She loves to sun herself in the outside pen and when the sun is really warm she rolls over to warm her belly. Once you really get to know her, she delights in having her tummy rubbed. Gracie has all her shots, is litter trained and spayed. She is ready to go home with you. Drop in the shelter during adoption hours’ Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If these hours don't work for you, call our HOT LINE 508-540-5654 to arrange an appointment.

SAMMY is a six-year-old black and white medium hair female whose own-ers could not take her with them when they moved. She is a shy indoor cat, but quickly warms up to those who take the time with her. Sammy is learning about the other kitties at our shelter and making friends with them. However, she would rather be in a friendly home where she is the only cat. She has all her shots and is spayed.

Brockton Blue Dog shelter508-436-6446| www.bbds.org

HERSHEY is a handsome 5 month old Hound (Bassett or Dachshund)/Shepherd/Spaniel mix who was rescued by good samaritans who found his mama giving birth to a litter of eight puppies on the roadside. He is a typical playful, squirmy puppy with a medium-high activity level. He likes playing with his puppy pals and human companionship. Hershey is a social, friendly guy, he gets along well with other dogs, and is untested with cats. He is not yet house broken, ready for crate training. Hershey is a loving, playful puppy who will thrive in a home with people who will give him plenty of time, love, attention, toys, and training. He is about 30#, healthy, neutered, and UTD on shots. Hershey is at the shelter and ready to meet you during regular shelter hours!

Quincy animal shelter617-376-1340 www.quincyanimalshelter.org

ASHLEY is an energetic 1 year old black boxer mix who came to our shelter when her previ-ous owner became unable to care for her. Ashley plays well in group with

other dogs and gets along well with the people she meets. Based on her activ-ity, we recommend a family with no small children. We do not know if she has any experience with cats. Ashley is current on vaccinations and is crate trained.

stanDish humane society781-834-4663 | www.standishhumanesociety.com

9 months and 1 year old. They are 1⁄2 Siamese and brothers from 2 different litters. They are very friendly and Howie is talkative even though he’s too busy hugging to tell you about himself right now.

KIMMIE is a ter-rier mixed puppy. She is about 5 months old and will likely stay on the medium size when full grown. Kimmie is an active girl who gets along with other dogs, and enjoys attention from people. She is just a puppy so she will need a family with lots of time to show her how to do things the right way. Kimmie is at our shelter and ready to meet new families during regular shel-ter hours.

KEndRA is a very special kitty who is very affectionate. She is 6 months old and a very sweet calico. She came to us from another shelter and while there her leg got caught in the cage and she struggled all night to get it out. Although her leg wasn’t broken the nerves were a bit traumatized but she started putting weight on it and is expected to fully recover.

BELLA: Hello, my name is Bella and even though I’m a young 2 years old, I’ve had a challenging life. I was preg-nant and homeless having my 6 kittens out of wedlock without insurance or any shelter. I was so lucky that Standish took me in and helped with placing my babies and now I’m spayed with a chance at a loving home. But you might understand that I would prefer to be an only cat. I’m kind of tired of being around other cats.

BRodY - Brody is a handsome 5 month old Hound (Bassett or Dachshund)/Shepherd/Spaniel mix who was rescued by good samaritans who found his mama giving birth to a litter of eight puppies on the roadside. He is a typical playful, squirmy puppy with a medium-high activity level. He likes playing with his puppy pals and human companionship. Brody is a social, friendly guy, he gets along well with other dogs, and is untested with cats. He is not yet house broken, ready for crate training. Brody is a loving, playful puppy who will thrive in a home with people who will give him plenty of time, love, attention, toys, and training. He is about 30#, healthy, neutered, and UTD on shots. Brody is at the shelter and ready to meet people during regular shelter hours.

GARLAnd: Her brother has been adopted, so now this sweet 9 month old tabby waits for her own home. Born outside, they learned about life on the inside from their foster home. Garland is reserved but likes to be talked to and petted. She would prob-ably do best in a quiet home. Please come meet her. You’ll realize how she will brighten up your life and home.

CoCo: She’s a beautiful five year old Staffordshire terrier. Her owner moved and left her behind. Coco loves to play and is very proud of her large collection of toys. And who can resist that big grin that is always on her face! Coco has lots of energy, so she’d do best with someone who has the time to play, walk and run with her. Coco is a favorite with the shel-ter’s dog walkers. Come meet her and see why she’s captured our hearts, just like she’ll capture yours.

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