Upscale Paws - 2013 Fall Edition

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The Inspiration for Upscale Paws

He was a pudgy ball of brown and white fur, and my just-about-2-year-old instantly fel l in love with the curious puppywho waddled behind her at my dad's this-and-that shop in smalltown Mississippi. My dad's security dog had a litter of puppies,but none of them took a liking to my baby girl l ike this one did.Both could barely walk. The puppy — part this, part that —woofed, too young to bark. My daughter giggled hysterical ly, toohappy to talk. "What ya gonna name him?" my dad managed tosay in between his hoarse laughs. "A Bones," my daughterimmediately answered. (We later shortened his name to Bone.)

"Can I have him, please, Mama, please?" Her wide eyesteared up. There wasn't much chance in the world that either ofus could bear to part with that cute canine.

My daughter, Angel, is 1 5. Bone, a centenarian in dogyears, had a battle with cancer this year, could barely walk andwas often in pain. We had to end his suffering. We let go of hisbody, but our cherished memories of him endure. In the pictureabove is another puppy my daughter brought home from PawPaw's house. Bella has her own special place in our hearts.

Upscale Paws is a l ifestyle magazine launched in memoryof Bone and as a testament to the bond shared between peopleand the pets they love. Please subscribe to the electronicmagazine by email ing upscalepaws@gmail .com or support usas an advertiser. Enjoy.

THE DOG WALK

Ralph Lauren Fall

Accessories Collection

GAME DAY READY

Food & apparel just in

time for Nov. 30 Iron Bowl

WELL GROOMEDPamper those precious

paws with these tips

VETpoint

Is your pet depressed?

Answer these questions

SHOP-A-LOOZA

Great holiday gifts

FASHIONISTA

Cute outfits, shopping trip

DO SOMETHING

Events and places to go

UN-LEASH YOUR STYLE

Leashes that make a

fashion statement

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PUBLISHER & EDITORDenise L. Berkhalter

COVER & PHOTOS: Cover dog photo

and images on inside pages courtesy of

http: //www.publicdomainpictures.net

unless otherwise noted. All images,

products, opinions and content belong to

their owners with al l rights reserved and

are used here only for editorial purposes.

Contact Upscale Paws at upscalepaws@

gmail .com or (334) 284-851 7.


ashion designer Ralph Lauren has truly

outdone himself with his Fall 2013 collection

of handbags, shoes, scarves, darling dog

apparel and other accessories that will benefit

the American Society for the Prevention of

Cruelty to Animals.

Now through Nov. 15, 1 0 percent of the

purchase price of select accessories will be

donated to the nonprofit to support and raise

awareness about shelter dog adoptions.

Creativity wasn't limited to the collection. I

.. . . October, Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,

Ralph Lauren collaborated with the ASPCA to

create The Dog Walk, a short 3-D film

featuring beautiful human models and

adorable ASPCA rescue dogs taking a virtual

dog walk through New York City and Paris.

Very high fashion.

The shelter dogs now play a starring role in

their families. Each has been adopted.

Purchase merchandise or watch the film at

RalphLauren.com/TheDogWalk.

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Photos courtesy of

Ralph Lauren

Corporation


THE LEATHER

DOG CARRIER

7D?LHCCrafted from vibrant

vachetta leather and

designed with gold

hardware, this dog carrier

ensures that your furry

friend wil l travel in style.

THE DOG

RAINCOAT

7LHProtect your pet from the

elements with a classic

yel low slicker featuring

cheeky trench-inspired

detai ls.

Embossed RL Cross-Body Bag

(Sold out), Nayana Calfskin

Bootie $795 , and

Stirrup Dog Collar $295


Game Day ReadyBy Denise L. Berkhalter

K eith Evans and his family

own Alabama's only Petland. I t

draws a steady stream of those

hoping to fal l in love with a pet.

The location near the open air

EastChase mall in Montgomery

sees heavy traffic during

football season when the

Auburn and Alabama fans

make certain their

pets are sporting the

right apparel to show

love for their owners'

favorite team. One of

Evans' fondest mem-

ories is when

University of

Alabama Crimson

Tide quarterback

"AJ" McCarron Jr.

stopped by to

purchase his

puppy a No. 1 0

jersey.



"Our Alabama and Auburn jerseys are very popular, as

you can imagine," Evans said. Collars and leashes are hot

sel lers, too, he said. Jerseys cost in the

neighborhood of $21 to $25 each

and collars and leashes begin at around

$6. There are even cheerleader uniforms

and sweatshirt hoodies on the

heavily stocked team spirit racks.

Evans, the Petland's general

manager and vice president, said the store

receives shipments of Alabama and Auburn gear

once or twice per month. Shoppers may want to

hurry in since sales of the merchandise tend to

peak when it's time for the big game. The Alabama

Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers match up Nov. 30 at

Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Kick-off time is yet to be

set.

No matter if you're a college football enthusiast who

loves to chant Roll Tide or War Eagle, don't forget to

schedule a l ittle gridiron fun for the four-legged fans. In

addition to team attire, give your pet a special game day

treat to eat. There are cookies at Petland or check out the

Homemade Meatballs for Cats recipe at catlovingcare.com

or the K-9 Ingredient Meatballs at rachaelray.com. Make

sure the vet approves of the ingredients for your pet.

Game Day Ready



Your dog’s feet sure are made for walking, but didyou know they are also made for protecting? Padsprovide extra cushioning to help protect bones andjoints from shock, provide insulation against extremeweather, aid walking on rough ground and helpprotect tissue deep within the paw. With all that workto do, it’s no wonder your pooch’s paws often take abit of a beating. Keep a spring in your pet’s step withour top 10 paw care tips:

Pamper with Pedicures: Your dog's nails shouldjust about touch the ground when she walks. If hernails are clicking or getting snagged on the floor, it'stime for a pedicure. Ask your veterinarian or agroomer for advice about what types of nailtrimmers are best for your dog and how to use themproperly.

Snip and Trim: Trim paw hair regularly to avoidpainful matting. Simply comb hair out, especiallyfrom between the toes, and trim even with the pads.

Clean in Between: Foreign objects can becomelodged in your dog’s pads. Check regularly betweentoes for foxtails, pebbles, small bits of broken glassand other debris. These pesky items can usually beremoved with a pair of tweezers.

Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize: A dog’spads can become cracked and dry. Ask yourveterinarian for a good pad moisturizer and use asdirected. Avoid human hand moisturizer, as this cansoften the pads and lead to injury.

Deep Paw Massage: Similar to giving a humanhand massage, a paw massage will relax your dog andpromote better circulation. Start by rubbing betweenthe pads on the bottom of the paw, and then rubbetween each toe. Your dog will be forever gratefulfor the extra TLC!

Slow and Steady: If you’re about to begin a newexercise program with your dog, start off slow. Pawsmay become sensitive, chaffed or cracked,particularly when starting your dog out on hikes andruns.

Apply First Aid: It's not unusual for dogs tosuffer cuts or other wounds from accidentallystepping on glass, debris or other objects. Woundsthat are smaller than a half inch in diameter can becleaned with an antibacterial wash and wrapped witha light bandage. For deeper paw cuts, see the vet fortreatment.

Summertime Sores: Imagine stepping barefootonto hot pavement. Ouch! It is important toremember your dog’s paws feel heat extremes, too.To prevent burns and blisters, avoid walking yourdog on hot pavement or sand. Signs include blisters,loose flaps of skin and red, ulcerated patches. Forminor burns, apply antibacterial wash and cover thepaw with a loose bandage. For serious burns, visityour vet immediately.

Wintertime Blues: Winter is hard on everyone’sskin, even your dog’s! Bitter cold can cause chappingand cracking. Rock salt and chemical ice melters cancause sores, infection and blistering. Toxic chemicalscan also be ingested by your dog when he licks hispaws. After outdoor walks, wash your dog’s paws inwarm water to rinse away salt and chemicals. Youmay wish to apply Vaseline, a great salt barrier, to thefoot pads before each walk—or make sure your dogwears doggie booties.

Practice Prevention: To reduce the risk of injury,keep your home and yard clear of pointy bits andpieces. Be conscious to avoid hazards such as brokenglass and other debris when walking your dog. Andkeep this simple tip in mind—if you wouldn’t like towalk on it barefoot, neither will your dog!.

Reprinted with permission. Copyright © 201 3. The

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to

Animals (ASPCA). All Rights Reserved.

WELLgroomed

Pamper those precious paws


VET point

Humans aren't the only ones who feel blue.

Your pets do, too. The only problem is, they can't

come right out and tell you they are not quite

themselves because of depression.

Be observant. It's important to look for signs

of depression. Is your pet:

• Behaving awkwardly, has stoppedself-grooming or expressing a change inpersonality?

• Not using the litter box?

• Sleeping a lot more than normal?

• Lethargic or far less active than usual?

• Whining, making excessive noiseor unusually quiet?

• Isolating himself or avoiding contactwith people and/or other pets?

• Extra clingy or anxious when separatedfrom you or someone/something else?

• Not interested in eating or losing weight?

If you've answered yes to three or more of

these questions, read more about cat depression at

www.catchannel.com/cat-depression.aspx and dog

depression at dogtime.com/depression.html. Both

websites offer suggestions for perking up your

pets. Seek official advice from the veteranarian.

Is my petdepressed?

WHAT'S YOUR POINT?

Veterinarians interested in writing for VETpoint

should send up to 500 words, along with a

headshot, to upscalepaws@gmail .com.

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THE SNOOZER ROLL AROUND

4-IN-1 PET CARRIER

7KLALHAMAZON.COM - Excellent, easy-to-pack carrier

for airport travel. Stores flat.

THE KITTY CITY TOWER

7ELALLTARGET.COM - Your fel ine friends wil l enjoy hours

of fun at this scratching post with platforms.

HOLIDAY PLUSH PRESENT BEAR

AND MOOSE DOG TOY

7HAEGPETCO - Stuff a stocking with this

super soft and adorable holiday

themed dog toy that has a loud

squeaker your dog wil l love.

SHOP-A-LOOZAHOTHOLIDAYGIFTS

TOYSHOPPE®

DISNEY© TIGGER

ROPE ARM/LEGS

7LALLPETSMART - This

cozy, plush toy is

nice for napping or

high-energy play

time. Has a

squeaker inside.



WAG-A-TUDE HOLIDAY RHINESTONE

BOW DOG DRESS

7DDAEGPETCO - Pretty pooches everywhere

wil l want this faux fur trimmed, rhinestone

adorned dress.

CHRISTMAS PLAID TOO

BEADED DOG DRESS

7GLALHTHEPET-BOUTIQUE.COM - She'l l l ight up the

room in this sleeveless, cotton and satin

Christmas dress.

FASHIONISTAHOTHOLIDAYFASHIONS

Take your pets to shop

for festive attire. Join

the Tranquil ity Trail

Animal Sanctuary for its

4th Annual Holiday Pet

Festival, sponsored by

PetSmart, Saturday,

Dec. 7. The event is

from 1 0 a.m. unti l 5 p.m.

indoors at WestWorld of

Scottsdale, Ariz. To

learn more, cal l

(480) 406-7301 .



BEGINNER BIRD WALK

Nov. 11, 9-11:30 a.m.

Presented by Birmingham

Audubon Society. Learn how

to locate and identify birds.

Open to ages 5 and up.

Birmingham BotanicalGardens

2612 Lane Park Road

Birmingham

(205) 714-8228

Free, register by Nov. 8

GALAXY OF LIGHTS

DOG WALKING

Nov. 18 & 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Huntsville BotanicalGarden

hsvbg.org

$6 for adults, $3 children, $1

dogs; member discount) ;

donate dog/cat food for $1 off

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Friday, Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m.

Shoppes at EastChase

Montgomery

Theshoppesateastchase.com

DOG HIKE

Nov. 30, 10-11:30 a.m.

1 .5 miles. Leashed dogs only.

RuffnerMountain Nature

Center, 1214 81st Street South

Birmingham

(205) 833-8264

$5 per family

CAPITAL CITY

CHRISTMAS

PARADE

Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.

5:1 5 p.m., Governor's Tree

Lighting, Capitol Steps

7:30 p.m., Mayor's Tree

Lighting at ListerHillPlaza

Funinmontgomery.com

Free

CARRIAGE RIDES

Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 4-7 p.m.

Theshoppesateastchase.com

$10 for adults, $5 for kids

Shoppes at EastChase

Montgomery

BASIC HOUSEHOLD

OBEDIENCE-DOGS

Mondays until Dec. 10,

7-8 p.m.

Instructor, Janice Plessner

Dogs 5 months and older

DosterCommunity Center

Prattville

(334) 361 -3640

$40 for repeaters (same dog),

$80 per dog

YULETIDE IN

DOGTOWN

Dec 20, 7 p.m.

Dec. 21, 10 a.m., 1 p.m.

& 7 p.m.

The dogs are back in town

for this "ArtPlay Presents"

interactive musical.

Alys Robinson Stephens

Performing Arts Center

1200 10th Ave. South

Birmingham

(205) 975-2787

$10 for adults, $8 for kids

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

VET SCHOOL

CONFERENCE

April 1 0-13 , 2014

Auburn University College

of Veterinary Medicine

Editor's Note: Paw

print signifies pet-friendly

event. Verify leash and

other requirements for pets

prior to attending.

do something

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WOODS RV PARK &

CAMPGROUND

4350 Sassafras Circle

Montgomery 36105

(334) 356-1887

www.woodsrvpark.com

Leash required

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JASON'S DELI

1520 Eastern Blvd #12

Montgomery 361 17

(334) 409-9890

www.jasonsdeli.com

Pets allowed on patio

SONIC DRIVE-IN

Montgomery

Pets can dine in vehicle

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AUDUBON PARK

Cloverdale neighborhood

Montgomery

1 -acre open, grassy area

(334) 625-2300

BLOUNT

CULTURAL PARK

6000 Vaughn Rd

Montgomery 361 16

(334) 271 -5300

Leash required

COOTERS POND

DOG PARK

Cloverdale Neighborhood

1844 Cooters Pond Rd.

Prattville

(334) 595-0100

http://www.prattvilleal.gov/dep

artments/parks-a-facilities.html

Open, fenced grassy area

GREEN SPRINGS

DOG PARK

Green Springs Ave. S &

Hwy. 149 near 65 at George

Ward Park, Birmingham

Fenced, off leash dog park

HANNAH DAYE

RIDLING BARK PARK

6055 Vaughn Road

Montgomery 361 16

(334) 625-2300

http://www.funinmontgomery

.com/parks-items/bark-park

Off leash, separate areas for large

and small dogs

HOOVER DOG PARK

3517 Loch Haven Drive

Birmingham 35216

Bark, dirt and grass off leash

park with agility obstacles

JEMISON TRAIL &

LAKESHORE

PARKWAY

820 Mountain Brook

Parkway

Birmingham

On either side of Brookwood

Village shopping center

MCCALLUM PARK

3342 Rosemary Ln.

Birmingham

(205) 978-0166

http://vestaviahills

parks.com/facilities/parks/

Small local park with trails that

run along a creek

PRATTVILLE

CREEKWALK

Historic Downtown

Prattville/Doster Center

424 S. Northington St.

Prattville, AL 36067

RAILROAD PARK

1600 1 st Ave. South

Birmingham 35233

(205) 521 -9933

[email protected]

www.railroadpark.org

9-acre green space in downtown

Birmingham

REMY'S DOG PARK

Red Mountain Park

201 1 Frankfurt Drive

Birmingham 35211

(205) 202-6043

www.redmountainpark.org

6-acre, off leash with areas for

large, small and special needs dogs

RHODES PARK

Highland Ave. S &

27th Place S

Birmingham

Leash required

RUFFNER MOUNTAIN

NATURE CENTER

1214 81 st St. South

Birmingham 35206

(205) 833-8264

[email protected]

ruffnermountain.org

11 miles of scenic hiking

trails in a protected area

VULCAN TRAIL

Richard Arrington Blvd.

(near Vulcan Park) to 1 1 th

Place South, Birmingham

http://www.traillink.com/tra

il/vulcan-trail.aspx

Supported by Rails-to-Trails

Conservancy

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HUNTSVILLE

KENNEL CLUB

http://huntsvillekennelclub.

org/

MAGIC CITY

CANINE CLUB

http://mck9club.

webs.com/

MONTGOMERY

KENNEL CLUB

http://www.montgomery

kennelclub.org/

Editor's Note: Verify leash,

cage and other require-

ments for pets prior to

visiting. Submit your pet-

friendly locations and

businesses to upscalepaws

@gmail .com.

do something


Leashes are "the

accessory" for making a

fashion statement that l inks

your personality with that of

your pooch. Don't use a

leash that clashes with your

outfit. Go shopping at

Freepeople.com's Pet

Boutique (http: //www.free

people.com/pet-boutique/)

and check out a variety of

awesome options.

The Natural Rope Leash

(shown at left) comes in two

sizes, medium at $64 and

extra large at $68. This leash

is adorned with brass metal

hardware, a cute metal tab

with "FOUND" etched into it

and a metal clasp to attach

to your dog's col lar. I t's a

production of Found My

Animal, a Brooklyn, NY-

based brand that raises

awareness about rescue

animals. The washable leash

is about 64 inches long.

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The Tulip Field Leash

(above) is manufactured by

Finnegan's Standard Goods.

Buy it at Freepeople.com.

This cool leash is made of

cotton and stretches 61 .5

inches in length. The graphic

printed canvas dog leash

features brass metal clasp

attachments for that touch of

class, but the colorful tul ip

field imagery makes it the

perfect accessory for that

dog walker with a vibrant

personality. The cost is $48.

The casual and nature-

loving pet owner wil l go gah-

gah over Freepeople.com's

Grey Paw Arrowhead Leash

(right). The dog leash has

brass metal clasps, but it

also features 1 00 percent

cotton webbing and an eye-

catching royal blue and white

design. I t only costs $30 and

is 57 inches long.

Photos courtesy ofFree People


• Substance Abuse Youth Networking Organization (SAYNO),saynomontgomery.org, 492 South Court St. , Montgomery, AL36104-4102

• The Montgomery Area Food Bank (MAFB),montgomeryareafoodbank.org, 521 Trade Center St. , Montgomery, AL36108

• Montgomery Humane Society, montgomeryhumane.com, 1150 JohnOverton Drive, Montgomery, AL 36110

• Humane Society of Elmore County, elmorehumane.com, 255 CentralPlank Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092

• Any other reputable animal rescue and shelter in your community

Make a differencethis holidayseason!As the year-end and holidaysapproach and you begin to think aboutyour tax-deductible donations, pleaseconsider these charities supported bythe editor of Upscale Paws magazine:

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