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for kids only:
Editor’s Column
Dear kids,
Welcome to the first Beach Unleash magazine!!!!! I’m Lola, editor of the totally awesome amazing children’s section, Pup Play, where there are lots of fun things to do, see, and inspire you to help dogs and cats alike. We will be featuring kids who do awesome things for animals—so get out there and do something awesome for animals! (There are LOTS of things you can do—my mom and I foster dogs & kittens.) Also, you can send me a drawing of your pet or the pet you want (lola@beachunleash.com). Make sure to be on the look out for all 13 crabs that are hiding throughout this magazine—find them all before they pinch the Beach Unleash dog! I hope you enjoy the first issue. There are many more to come! Thanks for reading.
I’d like to welcome you
to the very first issue of Beach Unleash! There is a lot of hubbub and this is quite exciting, I guess. I’m not really sure what an editor-in-chief does? Is that bad? I usually just kind of lie around and occasionally dig a hole. Sometimes I lick my leg. That gets pretty tiring, so then I take a nice nap in the sun. I guess maybe I’ll learn as we go? I’m pretty positive I heard editors-in-chiefs get wet food EVERY day and are allowed to eat the cat’s food, too, so this sounds like a job I can do. Living in Jacksonville is pretty awesome, right? Did you know not every dog lives in Jax, and even fewer live at the beach! It’s true! We are lucky. There are so many great places our people can take us here. So get out! Unleash your furryself on Jacksonville! (But do keep your leash on where you’re supposed to or else you’ll end up in the clink, and you’re waaaay too pretty for that.) Smell ya at the beach,
GEORGE Editor-in-Chief
Yours in Woof- i -tude,
Lola,
Pup Play Editor
Thank you.
Extra belly rubs to Melissa Heyboer, Thérèse Pederson, Elizabeth Peter, Danny Niblock, Amy Pierce, Nicole Brose, Nicole Harris, Corynn Myers, and Nick Loukes for their generous contributions. We are so grateful for the support of our first advertisers and family & friends who said, “Go for it!”
We would love to have you be part of Beach Unleash! Advertising: amy@beachunleash.com Articles & Press Releases: amy@beachunleash.com Kids Stuff: lola@beachunleash.com Looking for Love Fosters: woof@beachunleash.com It goes without saying (we hope) that all Beach Unleash content is property of Woof Creative, Inc. If your dog’s photo appears here and you would like a professional digital copy, that is our gift to you! Just email us at woof@beachunleash.com. ©2014woofcreativeinc
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Many dog food brands contain corn, which is not digestible and can cause odor, a poor coat, gas, and bad breath. Feeding a homemade diet is optimal. Mix a concoction of a high quality protein, potato, brown rice, blueberries, yogurt, carrots, zucchini and eggs (40% protein, 30% vegetables, 25% starch, 5% fruit). Your veterinarian can provide recipes best for your dog. Mixing meals for him may not always be possible, and, at these times, purchase the highest quality food you can afford that has: 1. A protein (not meal, digest, or byproducts) as its first ingredient; 2. Does not contain corn, wheat, or soy; 3. Is preserved with vitamin E or other natural methods (not chemicals); and 4. Is supplemented with fatty acids/fish oils. Please note that some dogs can be allergic to specific proteins or must have a diet that is low in copper, so research breed-related nutritional needs for Bootykins. If none of this improves the air pollution around your dog, please check with your vet, or, perhaps, replace him with a handsome feline.
Meow!Mrs W .
If you have a question for Mrs. Woofington, please email MrsW@beachunleash.com.
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My pet is awesome Submit your drawing!
Best on unlined, white paper
lola@beachunleash.com “My Drawing” in subject line
Ayden, Age 9 “Artemis”
Seaside Community Charter School
Grayson, Age 5 “Artemis” Seaside Community Charter School
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What are they
GREAT kids
saying?
Taylor, Age 5 “Chica”
Seaside Community Charter School
Sofia, Age 9 “Coco” J. Allen Axon
Alden (10) & Leland (8) Sheils committed one day a week and a percentage of their summer savings to a cause they are passionate about, helping animals. Ayla’s Acres is a no-kill, 45-acre animal sanctuary. The sanctuary receives no government funding. They rely solely on donations and funds generated through the Ayla’s Acres thrift shop located in Saint Augustine. The boys worked at the thrift shop for nine weeks, socializing and caring for foster animals, vacuuming, pricing merchandise, and keeping a tidy shop. Alden and Leland enjoyed their work and felt a huge sense of accomplishment for helping others. At the end of summer, the boys donated close to $100 they had saved! For more info, please visit aylasacres.org. Do you know some great kids? Let us know about them! Email lola@beachunleash.com.
There are 13 crabs hidden throughout this issue! Can you collect them all and save the Beach Unleash dog from being pinched? (Nuh-uh! This one doesn’t count!)
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< Makers, 6 1/2, rescued as a pup
“Companionship. His friendship, more than that.”
~bruce (right, with friends andy & burt) < Chewy, 2 1/2,
Clay Cnty Animal Control Rescue
Aidan: “He likes the same things as me! Playing ball and hide-and-seek. He pulls me on my skateboard and he likes to dig & run, just like me.”
< Rocky, 1 “The first thing he does when I wake up is come lick my face and snuggle in close. It’s the best way to wake up.”
lisa: “He is very loving and tolerant.”
~jackie
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the lowest maintenance dog I’ve ever had”
cam: “That happy look he gets on his face no matter what adversity happens to him. Like when he sees a bird he wants to chase. The world stops with his happy face.”
erin: “She goes everywhere with me. She’s my best buddy!”
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“I like to snuggle with her and play outside with her. I like when she goes on my lap. She’s a lapdog. Really, she’s just sweet.” Peaches, 4 ~megan “We love how outgoing she is. Very social!” ~thomas, chassie & kaleb
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No Kil
JACKSONVILLE: Leading the Country in Humane Efforts
Michelle Viets, FCNMHP volunteer, cuddles two of the most adorable kittens on planet earth.
Hey, Jacksonville! Ya, you. Did you know that we are one of the most humane cities in these beautiful United States of America?
I was pleasantly surprised myself. (Should we hug? No? It’s awkward since we don’t know each other? Yah. You’re right. *high five*.) We certainly couldn’t always claim that title. In 2002, more than 23,000 dogs and cats were euthanized here. Let me say that number again, more slowly, for emphasis... MORE THAN 23,000. That had been the annual average. Those gut-punching numbers have changed drastically thanks to amazing community efforts stemming from Jacksonville’s three main animal welfare powerhouses - First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP), the Jacksonville Humane (JHS) Society, and Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) (supported by Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) ).
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elizabeth peter This coalition is now one of the strongest and most effective in the nation. The leaders from each organization speak at national conferences and meet monthly to coordinate their efforts to save lives. Attendees of these large animal welfare conferences hear the success story of Jacksonville’s transition from worst to best time and time again. Can I get a woof? It wouldn’t be possible for the coalition to be successful without the support of our amazing animal-loving community. Donations, adoption, fostering, volunteering, and event attendance are fundamental to being a truly humane city. Individuals who give, give, give—all in the name of wanting to save lives—are key. Veterinarians working for reduced rates, people networking animals on social media, kids reading to shelter animals, rescues working together to pull off huge events— there is literally something everyone can do (and so many already are doing) to stop needless killing. Today we can proudly say that Jacksonville is one the safest places in the nation—if you are a cat or dog (if you are a person... well, that’s a different story). During the majority of 2014, euthanasia rates have been reduced to an impressive 10% or less of all animals entering Jacksonville shelters. This means that most of the animals that entered the city’s shelters made it out alive and wagging their tails (…or doing the cat stretch, as the case may be)! Cheers to that! Wet food all around! Moreover, the number of animals entering the shelters in the first place has been cut by more than half and Jacksonville achieved no-kill status for the
GET TO KNOW
First Coast No More Homeless Pets { FCNMHP }
Taggert is one of the 894 animals that went to new homes from the MEGA adoption event Oct. 10-12, 2014
first three quarters of this year! (More next issue on what it means to achieve no kill status.) So what does all of this mean for the future? How can we continue this compassionate trend? Our support of the three organizations, First Coast No More Homeless Pets, the Jacksonville Humane Society, and Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services, is crucial to Jacksonville’s continuing success. Thanks to these organizations, Jacksonville now shares our best practices to cities nationwide, saving more and more of our furry friends’ lives (and our tax dollars, which need not be spent on euthanizing pets). By continuing to work together, we can proudly keep the right to call ourselves the largest community in the U.S. to achieve no-kill status. Get to know the animal welfare players (see side bars) and contact them if you’d like to help— they would all love your support. Well done, Jacksonville! Wag on! • >>> Chris Padmore, team member of FCNMHP and Pets For Life program, holds a pup. Pets for Life helps people in very poor neighborhoods become responsible pet caregivers.
• Largest spay/neuter clinic in the country • Free and low-cost sterilization • “Feral Freedom,” a citywide trap-neuterreturn program for cats—the first of its kind • Free services targeting areas in most need • “Neuter Commuter” vehicles operate to provide transportation from Clay & Nassau Counties for spay/neuter services & help other agencies in transporting animals • High quality & low cost medical care • Holds the country’s largest adoption events, resulting in 800-1,100 adoptions in one weekend (!) • Pet retention services such as “Pet Food Bank,” providing dog & cat food for low income families & “Pets for Life”—an outreach program providing tools and services needed to become responsible caregivers fcnmhp.org fcnmhp
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The Jacksonville Humane Society { JHS } • Finds homes for more than 5,000 animals each year • Provides care, comfort & compassion to animals in need • The second oldest non-profit serving Jacksonville • Offers “Pet Safety Net Program” – helping keep pets in their homes & out of shelters • Thrift store—ALL proceeds to to JHS • Pawsitive Reading program—Children ages 8-13 read to the shelter animals jaxhumane.org jaxhumane
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Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services { ACPS }
• Provides animal control by fair enforcement and community education • Enhances the quality of life in neighborhoods by offering quality pets for adoption at a reasonable cost
Friends of Jacksonville Animals { FOJA } Supports ACPS by raising funds for:
• Heartworm treatments friendsofjaxanimals.com • Specialty surgeries FOJAjax • Special diets
coj.net/pets jaxanimalcare
Good Business
SaltyPaws Healthy Pet Market Owners Elena & David Bird, Atlantic Beach Residents What motivated you to open SaltyPaws? A few years ago, I noticed a lot of articles about pet food recalls and nutrition. I dove passionately in. After seeing the difference of feeding my fur-babies a more biologically appropriate diet, years of research and planning, and the desire to promote great products produced in the USA; the birth and dream of creating SaltyPaws was a labor of love. Why did you choose that location? We live here in Atlantic Beach, and wanted to provide our beach community a fun space with fantastic, natural, healthy options for our neighborhood fur-friends. What is the best thing about your day? The joy of the pups as they sniff around the store in excitement. They seem to know this is great place for them! What is your favorite item in the store? That’s a hard choice; I’ve hand selected every product, so there are many items I’m really in love with for various reasons. One of my new favorites are the Lucky Dog Kool Frozen Treats made locally. They are a yummy, healthy frozen yogurt goody, made with locally-sourced ingredients. This makes them a triple win in my book. Tell us about your shop dog! Carli is our little furry, love bug! She’s currently six months old and full of so much excitement and “Carli” kisses. Every morning she plasters herself to our house’s front door. She doesn’t want a day to go by without going to SaltyPaws so she can greet everyone. What is your hope for SaltyPaws? I hope to help empower pet guardians to feed their pets naturally, allowing them both to enjoy all the benefits of healthier and happier living. SaltyPaws • 677 Atlantic Blvd • Atlantic Beach (904) 372-9433 • saltypawsmarket.com
where should we
go?
Howl-A-Ween Pooch Parade | Oct. 29, 6p
Sliders Seafood Grille • Neptune Bch Dogs & dog people - check out the spookiest dog bash on 1st street. WOW the crowd with your crazy costumes, WIN $50 gift card to Sliders. For every DUKES BROWN ALE sold in Oct., some of the proceeds will go towards FCNMHP.
ACPS First Saturday Event | Nov. 1, 10a-6p
2020 Forest St • Jacksonville Celebrate with the animals & volunteers! $20 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, license & microchip. friendsofjacksonvilleanimals.com/events
Shampooch Dog Wash | Nov. 1, 10a-2p
Jax Community Pet Center (formerly Pet Shots) 335 11th Ave N. • Jax Bch Come have your dog washed by a wonderful allvolunteer organization who pulls dogs & cats from death row and finds them good homes. 100% proceeds go to Rescue Junkie for animal welfare
Downtown Art Walk Pet Walk | Nov. 5, 5-8p • The Jacksonville Landing
Join us for Pet Walk during Art Walk featuring Yappy Hour Dogsgiving at the Landing! jacksonvillelanding.com/events
Yappy Hour | Nov. 20, 5-7p
Salty Paws • Atlantic Bch Join us for wine, treats, doggie play time, specials! (904) 372-9433
Pints for Paws | Nov. 22, 6-10p
Bold City Brewery • Jacksonville Local craft beer, raffle, silent auction! Benefits Friends of Clay County Animals happyhounddogresorts.com/event/paws-for-pints
DogFest Walk ‘N Roll | Nov. 22, 10a
Riverside Arts Market Join us at the scenic Riverwalk Arts Market for a community dog walk Benefits Canine Companions for Independence cci.org/DogFest
nothing to do with dogs
attack-ronymns Danny Niblock
It seems these days that everyone is effected by some new malady; ADD, EDD, STD. Granted, some are worse than others. (I have a friend who swears he’s addicted to HDTV. Sad, yet clearly awesome.) I personally used to worry about leaving my coffee pot on, and was told I was OCD. In truth, I was just way too cheap to buy a coffee maker that shuts itself off. So, most of my life, I’ve just been this simple, perfect guy—which I certainly didn’t appreciate as a kid. I was so jealous of classmates who had elementary school crosses to bear; glasses, super cool allergies, strange splotchy birth marks, bad breath. What I wouldn’t have given to be miserable and stand out in some way! My friend Joey Kleiner was double jointed in his elbow and, also, due to a nasal problem, could whistle “I Love Rock and Roll” through his nose. What?! For PETE’S SAKE! Doesn’t get any cooler. Me? I had nothing. I was perfectly plain. Boring. Couldn’t I at least have had buck teeth? Flash forward 30 years. I finally get my wish! Hallelujah...? But what do I get? MPB, baby. MPB. One dark rainy day, I had to look in the mirror and admit Male Patterned Baldness was winning a turf war against my 16
previously glorious full head of hair. I couldn’t believe it was happening to me. I loved my hair, and I thought my hair loved me. Other than my two-year mullet phase, which we do not talk about, I took excellent care of my hair. This new affliction was traumatic. I finally got to be miserable so that I could stand out like everyone else— but turns out being miserable didn’t make me as happy as I thought it would. Wearing a beanie, I trudged through four of the five stages of grief and loss: denial, anger, depression, and finally, acceptance. After fully accepting the fate of my hair and being a man of action (and adventure, ladies), I decided it was all or nothing. It was time to let go of the few brave soldiers still clinging to hope. I shaved my head. Bald. Take that, MPB! After the initial shock, my family and friends called a special meeting. Some flew in from Indiana (and...several Skyped from the West side, no judgements—but these are the people that also generally give me crappy birthday gifts). Eventually, they unanimously agreed—baby’s bottom bald was a GREAT look for me. It “made my eyes really pop,” you know? Not everyone has the strength to defeat MPB. I felt like Bruce Willis without all of the talent and money. And life was good again. I had escaped unscathed from the world of cryptic threeletter disorders.
Photo: Peter Aratari Photography
Until...PFS. Phantom Follicle Syndrome. I had been bald and proud for a year, but I swear I could still feel little wisps of hair. I felt the comforting touch of bangs resting on my forehead. Reflexively, I’d swipe at them with my hand or shake my head. In a moment of stress, I would run my fingers through what used to be there. On a hot Florida day, I could feel silky hairs sticking to my sweaty brow. This sounds like a campfire horror story for middle-aged men, but every once in a while I can still feel the ghost of my mullet from 1992, brushing the sweet spot between my shoulder blades. There is no known cure or fancy cream for PFS. I’m sure other follicallychallenged folk know exactly what I
mean when I say it is both a delight and the scariest thing that has ever happened to me. On a side note, since I started shaving my head seven years ago, I have purchased two coffee makers that shut themselves off and an HD 3D TV so now I can finally wear some glasses. • Danny Niblock is a comedian, TriviaGuy, craft beer drinker, and dog foster failure. You can see him at the Comedy Zone Nov. 28 & 29, for trivia at Engine 15 Brewing Company, 7 p.m. Tuesdays or around town skateboarding with his dog, Koda.
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findlove
Akita Rescue Society of Florida arsf.org
Ana’s Angels petfinder.com/shelters/FL344.html Coastal Golden Retriever Rescue coastalgrr.org First Coast No More Homeless Pets (FCNMHP) fcnmhp.org Friends of Collies and Shelties petfinder.com/shelters/fl810.html Friends of Jacksonville Animals (FOJA) friendsofjaxanimals.com G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of NE Florida greatrescue.org Happy Tails Animal Rescue (904) 708-0927 Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) coj.net Jacksonville Area Greyhound Society (904) 923-6629 Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS) jaxhumane.org • (904) 725-8766 K-9 Services German Shepherd Rescue k-9services.net The Old Dog House Senior Dog Rescue theolddoghouse.org
Homemade frozen treats for you pup in less than 20 minutes! Yields approx. 6 treats
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter 24 oz plain yogurt 3.5-4 oz baby food (use sweet potato, blueberry, banana, etc.)
• Add all of the ingredients in a large bowl and use a hand mixer creating a smooth consistency and blending all of the flavors. • Once blended, pour mixture into small paper cups. • You can insert a treat like a rawhide stick or crunchy bone before you freeze treats as an option. • Place treats in freezer and allow to solidify. • Once frozen, simply give to your pup and you are the most amazing human ever! Recipe courtesy of local dog blogger JessicaHall@saltypup.net
Pet Rescue North petrescuenorth.com Pit Sisters Rescue pitsisters.org • sisters@pitsisters.org
BestAwardDog Barkley
<< Barkley is amazing. He was three days from
euthanasia, weighed half what he should, and you could see all his ribs. Barkley is my best friend. He loves squeaky balls, going in lakes and the ocean, and running with other dogs. With a lot of hard work, we taught
each other a lot about how to live together and how to trust each other. He’s got my back and I’ve got his. ~ Monica Bernhardt via Facebook
Being There for those who serve US
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hen LT David Vasquez, stationed at NAS JAX, heard he was being deployed for the third time in two years, one of the first things he worried about was who would take care of his dog, Sasha. With two naval bases and more than 25,000 military personnel in Jacksonville, a lot of our good men and women are in the same, uhh...boat. Many loved pets can end up in shelters because there is no one to watch after them. It’s heartbreaking for all involved. David didn’t want to lose Sasha. In his research, he stumbled on a program called Dogs on Deployment. Dogs on Deployment is a national non-profit organization that provides a central network for military members in need of temporary pet care during a military commitment. When service members sign-up on dogsondeployment.org, they are given access to volunteers across the country willing to board their pets. Volunteers are also able to search for and contact a potential match. David found very few volunteer fosters in the area. Luckily, a Jax Beach resident named Connie reached out to David after hearing about the program on the Queen Latifa Show. Connie is an avid dog lover and has several of
her own dogs. She volunteered for Dogs on Deployment because she wanted to help an animal avoid going to a shelter needlessly— which is precisely why Dogs on Deployment was founded—to strive for a day when no pet has to be surrendered to a shelter because of service commitments. Sasha was reunited with David after spending five months with Connie. “I don’t know what I would’ve done without her help. There are just no words to thank her enough for her kindness,” David says. Happy to be back together, David and Sasha continue to keep in touch with Connie, and Sasha even has “playdates” with her dogs. “We’re family,” says Connie. •
dogsondeployment.org Dogs on Deployment also promotes life-long pet ownership in the military community by advocating for owner rights, providing educational resources, granting emergency financial assistance, and connecting with community organizations.
Anyone interested in helping Dogs on Deployment and the military community is invited to visit dogsondeployment.org. Volunteers can sign-up to become a potential volunteer boarder. Service members in need of assistance can also visit the site and sign-up as a pet owner. The website is full of information and a great resource for all pet owners.
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Lucky came to St. Francis Animal Hospital after he was attacked by a dog running loose in his neighborhood. Sadly, Lucky’s chihuahua brother Scrappy was killed by the dog and Lucky was seriously injured. The attacking dog grabbed and shook Lucky, causing an abdominal wall hernia (his stomach and spleen were protruding through the abdominal wall) that required emergency surgery to save his life. Lucky’s family was not only dealing with grief from the loss of Scrappy, but they were faced with medical costs for Lucky that they couldn’t afford. Thanks to donors like you, Lucky was able to get the surgery he needed to save his life. Lucky is now back at home recovering and his family is so grateful to have their sweet baby home. Lucky’s other brother, Cujo, is also happy to have his buddy back!
St. Francis Animal Hospital
A Not-for-profit Animal Hospital
When you make a Helping Paws donation, your name (or your pet’s name) will be displayed on a Helping Paw paw print at St. Francis Animal Hospital to show your caring donation for pets in need of medical care.
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Ellie 5 yr Shar Pei Mix
Weighing in at close to 60 pounds, Ellie is a powerful but incredibly sweet lady. Can be calm and cuddly but also enjoys play time. A bit shy and needs time to warm up and trust, but with patience and understanding she can be a great companion for humans of all ages and their other furry friends.
Email Ellie’s foster mom Katie katiensnell@gmail.com
Stella 9 mo. , 37 lb Pocket Pitty
This sweet pup was rescued from Putnam so malnourished she couldn’t walk. She has been in loving foster care and is now ready to be spoiled and loved the way she deserves! Stella is good with other dogs and kids!
Email Summer summerfabulous@icloud.com if you’d like to meet sweet Stella!
Skipper 8-9 mo. Boxer-Hound mix
Such a sweetie! Skipper is shy at first but once he feels comfortable he will take as much attention as you are willing to give. Plays great with other dogs. Has puppy energy, but after some good playtime, he is ready for a snooze. Currently fostered at Pooches Playhouse.
Contact Pooches Playhouse - 904.247.6624 if you’d like to meet your Skipper!
Fonze! Senior Border Collie mix
Fonze is very calm & so so sweet! He loves kids, people, dogs & cats. Currently in foster care.
Email Summer summerfabulous@icloud.com if you’d like to party with Fonze!
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Jules
Teagan A super sweet girl who sadly has been doing the shelter circuit since 2013, due to NO fault of her own. Human misfortunes have resulted in her being at Clay County, ACPS 2x, & JHS 2x. A bummer for such a loving girl. Tegan is ready to retire from the shelter tour and find a loving forever home. Could it be yours?
3 yo, 64 lb Mix Breed
Shy with new people, housetrained, good with other dogs but NO cats. Walks well on leash. Jules loves the dog park! She is an affectionate, sweet girl but does have a slight independent streak. Loves being outside sniffing and exploring and thinks “chase me” is an awesome game. Email foster mom Deborah - dayer@fscj.edu
904.725.8766, option 2
Drew
Jamie 1.5 yr, 47 lb Mix Breed
High energy love! Likes dogs & children but plays rough, so no small children, little dogs or cats. Affectionate, loves to cuddle & be next to you. Possibly a good agility dog - she is fast, agile and can jump high. A more experienced dog owner would be preferred. Email foster mom Deborah - dayer@fscj.edu
Bonnie
Drew-B-Doo-B-Doo LIVES for LOVE. He is a VERY happy dog. He will gently “jump” up on you to give you a hug. Don’t even think about adopting Drew unless you like kisses and giving lots of attention! He is just a big love - will try and get in your lap. Drew would love another dog to play with. Good with kids & cats too! Famous for his smile and whole body wags. Email foster mom Amy - amy@beachunleash.com
Oprah
Looking for a lap warmer? Bonnie is your girl! All she wants to do is love you. Bonnie came to JHS with a fractured pelvis. She is better now, but because of her past injuries, she needs medication and to follow a special diet. She doesn’t let that hold her back though - the perfect love bug for your family.
JHS - 904.725.8766, option 2
The perfect cat for any home! She is friendly, loves to be petted, and would love to sit in your lap and watch TV. She was an excellent mama and even acted as a surrogate for a kitten that had been abandoned. Now she wants a TLC with a great home.
JHS - 904.725.8766, option 2
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