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Pet Lovers | Sept. Oct. 2011
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September - October 2011
Pet Lovers Magazineis distributed in Volusia and
Flagler Counties.
For advertising rates andinformation: 386-506-1103www.We-R-PetLovers.com
EDITORShannon Teper
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SALESTim Allen
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Welcome to Pet Lovers Magazine,
the magazine created exclusively
for Central Florida pet owners.
Our goal is to bring you the
information you need to enrich
your pet’s life and to have more fun
with your pet.
In every issue, we bring you the
latest scoop on the local pet scene
and local pet-friendly destinations.
We fill you in on great sources here in our community where
you can find the pet services and products you need. For the
stylish pet, we offer a spread on the latest fall fashions. Does
your pet love to eat? Look for recipes for culinary creations your
pet will squawk, purr, or drool over. Need advice on problem
behaviors? Our expert behaviorist gives training tips that pave
your way to better communication and a well-behaved pet. Our
calendar of events keeps you in the know about upcoming
happenings you and your pet won’t want to miss. Pets come in
all shapes and sizes, and we’d like to meet yours. Send us your
best pet photos and tell us what you and your pet are thankful
for, and you may see your pet on the pages of our November-
December issue.
Send submissions to: [email protected]
Until then, have a wing-flapping, fin-flashing, whisker-
quivering, tail-wagging good time with your favorite animal
companion!
Shannon Teper, Editor
pAlM COAst pArrOts
Come Out to play 4
luCky BlACk CAts
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BArks n spArks
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pet tAils:
love Me, love My lizard 24
CAlenDAr OF eVents
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Ask the expert:
help! My Dog pulls! 12
arrots, by nature, aresocial animals. In the
wild, they spend their daysforaging, flying, and preening ingroups that may be hundredsstrong. Yet many companionparrots live their entire lives neverseeing another of their own kind.Parrots in the Park was created toallow pet birds to meet and interactwith one another. Once a month,parrots and owners alike flocktogether for a day of fun andcomradery.
It’s a peaceful summerafternoon and, outside the screenedpavillion at Bulow PlantationRuins State Park, Spanish mossswings lazily from the live oaktrees and blue marsh watersglisten. Inside the pavillion, theview is even more spectacular as aflock of bright and beautifulparrots and their owners flutter infor the monthly meeting of PalmCoast Parrots in the Park. Colorfulmacaws strut on tabletops, nibblingofferings of sliced vegetables andscattered seed from paper plates.Eclectus parrots in vibrant reds andgreens watch the action regallyfrom high perches. Conures thecolor of sunshine and summerlawns hop about on the shouldersand heads of bird lovers. Playful,gregarious cockatoos mug and dotricks on their owners’ arms. It’shard to tell whose bird is whose asparrots and people mingle.Everywhere there is the cheerfulchatter of both birds and humans.
It’s difficult to say which species ishaving the best time at this happyget-together of parrots and thepeople who love them.Corene Fry, a parrot expert and
behavioral specialist in Orlando,Florida, originally began Parrots inthe Park in the spring of 2005. J.G.and Dana Pasterjak were memberswho enjoyed the Orlando get-togethers. However, they foundthemselves missing more and moremeetings because the long drive toOrlando from their house in PalmCoast seemed overwhelming,especially with several parrots intow. With Corene’s permission, J.G.and Dana began their own Parrotsin the Park group closer to home.“It’s a wonderful network,” said
Corene. “I’d love to see a parrotclub like this in every city andtown.”The Palm Coast Parrots in the
Park now meets at a moreneighborly Flagler County locationon the third Sunday of every month.
Usually, meetings attract betweenfifteen and twenty people andbetween twenty and twenty-fivebirds. “It’s a chance to be out on a
Sunday and hang out with otherbird people,” says J.G., “...mayberealize you’re not as crazy as youthought! It’s a support group. Weneed that.”
by Shannon Teper
Vicky Bowes admires nanday conure Mischa and sun conure Scritchy.
Dana Pasterjak shows off Peaches toCarolynn, Marianne, and Sofia Silva.
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Parrots in the Park also givesmembers a chance to network,gathering needed information andinsight about their birds. Expertsattend some meetings and thegroup has hosted bird breeders,mobile groomers, parrot trainers,and avian veterinarians. Followingtheir most recent meeting, membersplanned an outing together to seethe recently-released, parrot-basedmovie Rio.While socializing benefits bird
owners, their parrots are alsoaflutter over meeting new friendsand reconnecting with best buddies.Some birds, like Sammy, Peaches,and Baron, all Moluccan cockatoos,each with a different owner, seemexcited to see each other, gatheringatop cages to clown around togetherand show off their considerablerepertoires of tricks.Howard Adams sports two
conures on his shoulder, one hisown five-month-old green-cheekedconure, Jasper, and the second apineapple green-cheeked conure,Baby, a new-found friend who gives
Jasper a kiss. Howard and LisaAdams are new to Parrots in thePark and to bird ownership as well.“We weren’t really looking for a
bird,” says Howard of a trip to thepet shop. “He ran right over to usand hopped on my shoulder. Hehad to come home with us.”As new bird owners, the Adams
have come to the right place togather information on how to carefor and train their new pet. Aroundthe room, members exchange the
names of good avian veterinarians,trade trick-training tips, and shareknow-how on potty training, properdiet, and grooming.Even birds who are new to the
social scene can enjoy a day in thecompany of other birds. When hearrived, Rio, a newly-adoptedAmazon parrot and a first-timer atParrots in the Park, seemedoverwhelmed and reluctant to comeout of his cage. Rio’s owner beganby placing his cage away from themain activity to let him get used tothe movement and chatter in theroom. With a little encouragement,Rio was soon on the arm of hisowner, meeting and greeting a newflock of friends. Anyone with a bird is welcome at
Parrots in the Park. To keep all of the
participating birds healthy, ownersare asked not to bring birds if theyhave been in a boarding facility or ata bird show during the last thirtydays. After the thirty day period,they are welcome to join in.Look for information on
upcoming meetings of Parrots in thePark at: theparrotperch.blogspot.com
Owner Victor Silva takes Rio out ofhis cage for the first time.
Lisa and Howard Adams introduceJasper to new friends.
Larry Bowes teaches Angel how to pray.
Sammy performs tricks with owner Scot Leidigh.
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Parrot owners are special people.“It’s much more of a lifestyle than dogs or
cats, or more traditional pets,” says J.G. He and Dana have designated an entire
room in their home to their five birds, theircages, perches, and playgyms.“You start to feel guilty after a while,” he
explains. “You realize you’re in over yourhead, and you have to commit yourselves togiving these creatures a better life.”In addition to designing a special space for
their flock, the Pasterjaks make it a point tospend ample time interacting with theirparrots.
J.G. has taught their Goffin’s cockatooMaisie to stack cups, fit pegs on a tinywooden train before pulling it across a table,and drop coins into a piggy bank. At first J.G.thought the purpose of teaching tricks to theclever cockatoo was to amuse her humanfriends. Then he realized the trick trainingbenefitted Maisie even more than it did heraudience. It gave the intelligent little birdsomething to do with her mind.
“There’s a lot of brainpower there,” heobserves.J.G.’s advice for anyone thinking of getting
a bird is, “Do your homework. You can nevergo into it well-prepared enough.”
It’s also important to be aware that birdshave very distinctive personalities.
“You can’t have expectations,” says J.G.“It’s like having a kid. Each bird has its ownpersonality and you can’t predict what yourrelationship with your bird will be like.”In addition to the time commitment a bird
requires, consider the cost of taking theproper care of your bird before you make thatpurchase.“Find a good avian vet,” J.G. recommends,
“not just someone who knows how to clipyour bird’s toenails.”
Bird ownership involves doing yourresearch, as well as spending considerabletime and money keeping your new avianfamily member safe and happy.
If you are willing to make that kind ofcommitment, bird ownership can beamazingly rewarding.
Parrot owners are special people, andparrot ownership brings special joys.
Are You reAdY To be A PArroT owner?
Fred Mills and Peaches do a comedy routine.
Adrienne Ravizzoli shares a peach with Scritchy.
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Ginger - ID#13576546Young adult female Shepherd mix
Pepper - ID#13537946Adult male Labrador Retriever mix
Heinz - ID#13684560Adult male Hound mix
Precious - ID#137408158-month-old female DomesticShort-hair
Blackberry - ID#12841384Young adult male Domestic Short-hair
HALIFAX HuMAne SoCIeTY
386-274-4703HalifaxHumaneSociety.org
2364 LPGA BoulevardDaytona Beach, Florida 32124
P e T A d o P T I o n S
386-734-2450wvhumanesociety.com800 Humane Society RoadDeLand, Florida 32720
P e T A d o P T I o n S
MaMa B - ID#44A 3 1/2-year-old black & white bobtail, female,spayed. Friendly and loving.
Brianna - ID#45 5-6-month-old apricot brindle Shepard mix,female, spayed.Sweet, quiet, gentle.
Judy - ID#75C 5 1/2-year-old,long-haired black & white female,spayed. Large, friendly cat.
Henrietta - ID#92A 4-5 year-old Short-hair. Petite, friendly.
Katalina - ID#69 7 1/2-yrs-old,Siberian, silver patch creme Tabby,Independent. Friendly to other pets.
volunteer at the Humane Society in Palm Coast and see wonderful dogs
surrendered or returned for simple, easily corrected behavior problems.
One common complaint is that the dog pulls the owner while out walking
and ruins the pleasure of the walk for them both. Sometimes it is bad enough
to hurt one or both of them physically.
If you are having this problem, remember this: dogs will do what works to
get what they want. If he is allowed to pull so that he can move forward into
the new smells and sights that delight him while walking, why should he change
it? The trick is to give him what he wants, but on your terms. If you only allow
him to move forward when the leash is loose, he will soon learn that that is what
needs to happen before he gets his walk.
Of course, nothing with dog training happens overnight. However, if you
are consistent, persistent, and calm whenever you
walk him, he will soon learn the lesson.
Essentially, you praise your dog and keep
walking when the leash is loose. When the
dog pulls, you immediately stop walking
and cease praise until the leash is again
loose. Of course, sometimes it is not as easy
as this and that is where the Dog Trainer comes
in. The beauty of dogs is that they are all
individuals so there are lots of variables, but in the
end the simple fact is that the dog will stop pulling
to get what he wants if you make what YOU want
a condition.
Before you surrender your canine puller,
invest in a positive-reinforcement book, a group
obedience class, or contact a Dog Trainer. When
your walks become enjoyable experiences again
for you and your dog, you’ll be glad you did.
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Deborah Birmingham is a Certified Professional DogTrainer and Canine Behavior Counselor. At Paw PrintCanine Services in Palm Coast, she specializes indiagnosing and solving canine behavior issues.Deborah is a member of the Association of Pet DogTrainers (APDT) and an evaluator for the AKC CanineGood Citizen Test. She is also the Official DogTrainer of Flagler Humane Society.
ASK THe eXPerT
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Pets who board at Dog Dayz Innprobably wish their owners would goon vacation more often. An all-inclusive pet resort, providing fun andfriends, Dog Dayz Inn is the perfectplace for dogs and cats to enjoy theirown holiday when owners must leavethem behind.Dog Dayz Inn is cage free. “The
dogs have free rein to do anythingthey want,” says owner Kelly Spiros.“My goal is: quiet. When dogs arebarking, they want something. Wefind out what they’re barking for andgive it to them right away.” This mightbe anything from a tummy rub to arollicking game of ball. Barking is rare. After all, what
more could a dog want? Air-conditioned rooms have TVs playing,comfy beds, and toys enticinglyscattered about, creating a home-likefeel. Outdoors, dogs roll in the grass,swim in the splash pool, or dig in thesand pit. A room devoted to catsprovides climbing opportunities and awindow seat for viewing birds.Kelly’s inspiration to begin Dog
Dayz Inn came when she saw howdogs were boarded in typical kennels–housed in cage-like concrete runs,separated from contact with otherpets. Most boarding accommodationscouldn’t be more unlike the home
environment dogs were used to; whileowners were on vacation, their petswere stressed and miserable.Owners who entrust their pets to
Dog Dayz Inn can fully enjoy theirvacations, knowing their pets are alsoenjoying themselves. While clientsare away, the staff e-mails themphotos of pets having just as great atime as they are. Some pets have somuch fun, they visit Dog Dayz Inneven when their owners aren’ttravelling. Dog Dayz Inn offers daycarefor dogs and cats whose owners work,so pets can play with friends ratherthan spending the hours alone.The staff at Dog Dayz Inn
administers medications to pets withhealth issues and accommodatesspecial-needs pets. The staff includesan expert trainer, offering group andindividual classes, and a professionalgroomer, providing spa treatments. In the future, Kelly plans to add an
enclosed gym for active dog play onrainy days and a catarium whereindoor cats can safely enjoy the feel ofthe great outdoors. Her goal is to keepthe pets in her care safe and content. Ifwagging tails and noisy purrs are anyindication, the cats and dogs at DogDayz Inn couldn’t be happier.
buSIneSS ProFILe
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Here in the United States, many
people believe that black cats bring
bad luck. Some folks warn that if a
black cat crosses your path, you
would be wise to turn around, rush
back home, and bar the door. In
many other countries, though,
finding a black cat in your path is
considered an omen of the very
best kind.
In Great Britain, black cats are
said to keep away bad luck. It’s a
stroke of good fortune when a
black cat crosses your path, as long
as it keeps on walking; it means
bad luck has passed you by.
The British even have a famous
lucky black cat named Kaspar
whose job is to keep bad luck at
bay. Kaspar, a three-foot-tall art
deco statue of a cat, often dines at
the elegant Savoy Hotel restaurant
in London. Many believe it’s
unlucky for thirteen people to sit
down to dinner together.
Whenever there is a dinner party
with thirteen guests, an extra chair
is brought out for Kaspar, who
becomes the fourteenth dinner
guest. Waiters tie a napkin around
his neck and bring him dishes and
silverware for each course of the
meal.
Lucky black cats can be found in
restaurants in Japan as well.
Japanese shop and restaurant
owners put ceramic cats, called
Maneki-neko, in their doorways
and windows. These curly-tailed
cats sit with one paw raised as if to
greet people and wave to them to
come inside. Maneki-neko are
considered lucky because they
bring customers and wealth. If the
Maneki-neko is black, it also
protects against illness and bad
luck. If you lived in Japan, you
might wear a black Maneki-neko
on a belt around your waist or carry
one on a key chain. You might also
place a black Maneki-neko in the
doorway of your home to bring
health and good fortune your way.
Black cats are also welcomed to
homes in France, where some
believe black cats can
make you rich. There is a
legend about black cats
called “Matagots” or
“Magician Cats”.
Matagots are
said to bring
great wealth to
a home if the
people in the
house treat them
kindly and keep
them well-fed.
According to the legend, you must
catch a Matagot by dangling a
tasty chicken within your arms’
reach. The Matagot will creep
closer and closer, licking its lips
hungrily. When the Matagot is
close enough, you must grab it
gently by the tail and place it in a
sack. Secretly carry the Matagot
back to your house, being careful
never to look back over your
shoulder. Once home, make the
Matagot comfortable inside a large
chest. Give it the first mouthful of
every meal you eat. If you treat the
Matagot with love and care, you
will find a shiny, gold coin beside
the chest each morning.
Another French legend claims
that every black cat has one white
hair on its body. First, you must
find that white hair. Then you must
pull it out so gently that you don’t
get scratched. Carry the hair
with you always and you will
never run out of good luck.
So are black cats
really good luck or
bad luck?
People in
different parts
of the world
would give
different
answers.
Believing in good and bad
luck is really just a way people try
to explain the happy or not so
happy things that happen to them.
Black cats aren’t responsible for
our good or bad fortune. Black cats
are just soft, furry animals that love
to curl up in your lap and purr
when you pet them. Having a
purring black cat in your lap--now
that’s good luck!
by Shannon Teper
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Patriotic pups strutted their stars a
nd
stripes at Barks N Sparks, an event
held at
Seemor Memorial Dog Park. Canine attende
es
visited the free shot clinic, got ped
icures,
shopped at a trendy dog boutique,
sampled
gourmet treats, consulted a wellne
ss specialist,
enjoyed massages, and wagged ta
ils with
friends. Money raised from the event will
go toward a covered pavillion for
the park.
For future events visit: www.thedrool.org
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I expect The Pets, of course,
before I go to visit. Claire has always
had pets, Mike has, too: so it’s a
“mine,” “yours,” and “ours”
menagerie that moves with them into
their first small home. I arrive
prepared to be Grandparent to The
Pets, for a little hopeful practice.
Volk, their husky-colored
shepherd with a wolf’s long nose, is
first to greet me. His reception is
friendly and down-to-earth – he gets
red clay all over my arm, catching it
affectionately between his front paws
as I reach to pat him.
“I see you’ve met Volk,” my
daughter says at the door. “Did he
grab you?” I nod and she smiles. “He
likes you. Want to wash up? You
might prefer the kitchen, the parrot’s
in the bathroom.”
I wash off the clay, noting that
her iguana’s white wooden
cage, in a corner of the pale
purple kitchen, is empty. I
am already acquainted with
Slime, having in his
babyhood even dared to hold
his dry green body cradled on
my shoulder. I wonder how big
he is by now; I look around for
him as she shows me through the
tidied, bright-walled house.
Indeed, Mike’s parrot is in the
bathroom. “Hallo!” he rasps out. His
cage is backed up against the shower
curtain, taking up two of the
three feet of space between
the tub and sink, where
people have to walk. He is
perched on top of the cage, so
that you can just ease by,
your back to him or facing his beak,
as you choose.
“Speak to Hellpet,” Claire
prompts me.
I say hello. I say goodbye. I hope
I will not need to use the bathroom
much.
“Want to see Ugh?” She shows
me Mike’s lizard, in a lighted glass
cage. “Isn’t she pretty?” Her golden
cat-eyes gleam. Her goosebumpy
orange sides move in and out. One of
the live crickets she will devour
chirps. “Ugh!” I say.
Claire laughs. “Everyone who
sees her re-christens her.”
“At least Slime is still a
vegetarian,” she assures me.
We search the screened porch for
the iguana. She plucks him instantly
off the potted plant he’s climbed up on.
by Rani Ruhl
Continued on page 26
There’s nothing I would rather do
Than take a big bite out of you.
My bill is hooked to do just that.
Yes, I’m a lovebird, I’m a brat.
When I “tweet,” I don’t talk “text.”
I’m saying, “Who can I bite next?”
So take it from this little bird:
Stay back, or you’ll be massacred!
FROM
THE BIRD’S BEAK
Peach and PoppySalkin are 10-year-old Peach-faced lovebirds,pets of doting“mommy” andwriter StephanieSalkin. Thoughlovebirds aremembers of theparrot family,Stephanie believesher little darlingsare directlydescended fromvelociraptors. Theveterinarian’sstaff, on the otherhand, feels theprecocious littlebirds are moreclosely related topiranhas.
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Surprised, he thrashes his tail, as long
again as his thicker body, about like a
whip. “Want to hold him?” she
offers.
“He’s grown!” I observe this
wildly flailing reptile as not the sweet
baby lizard I knew. “Not now,” I
answer tactfully. Slime calms down,
leans forward, and licks her nose.
When Mike comes home, he
comes in all excited, speaks to me but
reports in alarm, “Volk’s hurt!
There’s blood all over his mouth! He
must have bitten something sharp.”
This would not surprise me. I’ve seen
evidence of Volk’s misplaced voracity
in the hunks of fuzzy pink insulation
scattered all over the backyard.
They come back smiling. “It was
only a squirrel he caught,” Mike
reports. “It was the squirrel’s blood.”
“Oh,” I say. “Good.”
When it’s bathtime I go last,
gaining encouragement from a lack of
screams and a lot of whistling: wolf
whistles, let out
in a strident
stream all the
while the
shower water
runs. How
funny!
When it’s
my turn, I ask
what I don’t want
to know: “Does Hellpet bite?”
“Only me,” says Claire, “not
Mike. He’ll probably just stay away
from you.”
Probably... I gain a new
appreciation for the word as I ease my
vulnerable bare back past his perch.
He doesn’t get me. On the far side
of the shower curtain I feel friendly
toward this rowdy companion. Now,
I think as I turn the water on, he can
whistle at me.
Not a sound. Am I running the
water at the wrong speed? I adjust it;
no reaction whatever. The water
streams on in a steamy silence.
When I emerge to towel off, he
stares at me and I stare at him. ”Rude
bird!”
Later I complain facetiously to his
owners, “Hellpet didn’t whistle at me
in the shower!”
They smile like parents of a clever
child.
The smile I return them is
somewhat secretive. I am picturing
The Children who will eventually
succeed these Pets --
Won’t they?
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Halifax Humane Society2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach386-274-4703 halifaxhumanesociety.org
SE Volusia Humane Society1200 S.Glencoe Rd., NSB386-428-9860www.sevhs.com
W Volusia Humane Society800 Humane Society Rd., DeLand386-734-2450wvhumanesociety.com
Flagler Humane SocietyOne Shelter Dr., Palm [email protected]
Gainesville Rabbit RescueDB Chapter: Stephanie [email protected]
Second Chance Rescue386-206-9566www.second-chance-rescue.org
FPR Florida Parrot RescueTampa813-516-1759www.floridaparrotrescue.com
Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary418 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach321-725-8800www.marsparrots.org
Coastal Boxer Rescue of FloridaP.O. Box 121381, West Melbourne866-281-8209www.coastalboxers.org
Coastal Poodle RescueP.O. Box 121142, Melbourne321-459-2652www.coastalpoodlerescue.org
Flagler Cats2405 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell386-503-4250www.flaglercats.org
Zip’s Enterprises Reptile RescueSpecies of concern is main focus butwill take all reptiles386-295-3488
Florida Chinchilla Rescuefloridachinchillarescue.webs.comfloridachinchillarescue.webs.org
Chloe’s PawFinancial assistance for pet owners386-492-1184www.chloes-paw.org
Sophie’s CircleThe only pet food bank in Volusia Co.386-843-2472www.sophiescircle.com
The Drool Fundraising to enhance SeemorMemorial Dog Parkwww.thedrool.org
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SEPT. 1 Open House / Stock the Pet Pantry Party -Grand opening of Sophie’s Circle’s Orange City food bankat 125 W. Ohio Avenue, Orange City. Catered by AGourmet Affair from 6:00-8:00pm. Please bring adonation of pet food.
SEPT. 1 Food 4 Food Night - Benefits Halifax HumaneSociety. Daytona Cubs Stadium,105 E. Orange Avenue.Game starts at 7:05 pm. Bring a non-perishable dog fooditem and receive a voucher for a free hotdog.
SEPT. 10 Casino Night - Benefits Coastal BoxerRescue. National Croquet Center, 700 Florida MangoRoad, West Palm Beach, 6:30 pm-until...Play Black Jack,Poker, Craps and Roulette. Bid in the silent auction or tryyour luck in the raffle. Tickets for the event will be $75each, or 2 for $125 which includes dinner, a drink ticketand some gambling cash.
SEPT. 10 Responsible Dog Ownership Day - VolusiaMall, Daytona Beach, 10:00am-4:00pm.
SEPT. 18 Parrots in the Park - Bulow Plantation Ruins,Old Dixie Highway, Flagler Beach,11:00am-2:00pm.Bring your parrot out to play! Checktheparrotperch.blogspot.com for updates.
SEPT. 22 Dine at Bob Evans Restaurants - Dine at PortOrange, Daytona, and Palm Coast locations from 6:00am-9:00pm and 15% of your check will be donated to SecondChance Rescue. See second-chance-rescue.org for carry-out flier. Bob Evans is also accepting pet food donationsthroughout September for SCR.
SEPT. 22 Flagler Humane Society Luncheon - OutbackSteakhouse, 45 Plaza Drive, Palm Coast. Tickets $18.
SEPT. 24 & 25 Reading With Rover at Books-A-Million - Sponsored by Flagler Humane Society.5220 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast, 10:00am-4:00pm.
SEPT. 24 & 25 West Volusia Kennel Club All-BreedDog Show - Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 East NewYork Avenue, DeLand, 7:00am-6:00pm.
SEPT. 25 SOL Fest: Summer of Love 60’s Festival -Benefits Second Chance Rescue. Kenneth W. ParkerAmphitheater, 2001 City Center Circle, Port Orange,10:00am-6:00pm. Live bands, games, activities, drawingsand auctions, vendors, and adoptions. Donations of petfood and wish list items appreciated.
SEPT. 24 & 25 West Volusia Kennel Club All-BreedDog Show - Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 East NewYork Avenue, DeLand, 7:00am-6:00pm.
OCT. 8 Barktoberfest - Benefits Halifax HumaneSociety. 2364 W. LPGA Boulevard, Daytona Beach, 10am-2pm. Games, food, music, vendors, bounce house, agilitygames, $15 microchipping, raffle, and more. $5Admission.
OCT. 16 Parrots in the Park - Bulow Plantation Ruins,Old Dixie Highway, Flagler Beach,11:00am-2:00pm.
OCT. 21 & 22 Reading With Rover at Books-A-Million- Sponsored by Flagler Humane Society.5220 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast, 10:00am-4:00pm.
OCT. 28 Sophie's Circle Cookout- Spruce Creek Fly-In, 6:00-10:00pm. Call 843-2472 for details.
OCT. 29 Bark in the Park - 2nd Anniversary Celebrationof Seemor Memorial Dog Park, 5959 Spruce Creek Roadacross from Spruce Creek Recreation Facility, PortOrange, 10:00am-3:00pm. Pooch costume contest,raffles, vendors, refreshments, shot clinic, adoptions, K-9demonstrations.
OCT. 30 - Nov. 6 Parrot Lover’s Cruise - BenefitsWorld Parrot Trust. Departs Tampa aboard NorwegianCruise Line. Onboard parrot seminars and exotic ports ofcall where you may see wild parrots flying free. For moreinfo go to parrotloverscruise.com.
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