Bham Pets - Fall 2019

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MEET OUR COVER MODEL Gracie is a 5-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who lives in Hoover with Rodney and Stacy Hart and her human siblings, Will and Leah. Gracie has been Leah’s dream puppy since she got a Cavalier stuffed animal when she was 3 years old.

Gracie’s favorite activities include scavenging crumbs from the kitchen floor, riding in her car seat through carpool line, playing with her toys, and napping on the couch. She also enjoys chasing her Labrador brother, Bama, much to his dismay. On most days, you will find her visiting some of her favorite people at gymnastics or taking in a tennis match.

Want to see your pet on the cover of our fall edition? Turn to page 29 to read about our Pet Photo Contest!

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P U B L I S H E R ’ S

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elcome to the second issue of Bham Pets!

We couldn’t have dreamed of a better start to this new magazine. When traveling around Birmingham, delivering copies of the summer issue and talking to new friends and business owners, the feedback was tremendous.

“This has been needed for so long!”

“I’m so glad there is a magazine just about animals in Birmingham!”

“Thank you for sharing stories about these animals.”

It’s been so much fun doing this, and we’re just getting started. In this fall issue, we continue our “Match made in” series and bring you the story of Montevallo mayor Hollie Cost and her two dogs, and how they have helped her family in so many ways. You’ll also read about Gatos and Beans, Alabama’s first cat café, a destination that is attracting guests from far and wide.

Bringing a baby home when

N O T E

you have a pet can be stressful, but Abigail Witthauer has some good advice in her guest column this month.

We also met a girl in Chelsea who has put her alterations skills to work repairing pet toys, and a dog trainer in Vestavia Hills who is working to train dogs to detect cancer in human patients. And of course, we bring you lots of photos and many other stories from around Birmingham.

We hope you enjoy Bham Pets as much as we enjoy putting it together. Be sure to enter your pet’s photo for a chance to be on the cover of our Winter 2020 issue in January [see page 29 for details], visit us online at bhampets.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram as well.

To our pets!

Matthew Allen Publisher and Chief Animal Lover

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OUTDOORS FOR DOGS

CAHABA WALK PARK DOG PARK While there are no requirements that visitors be residents of the city, there are basic rules in place:

Photo by Matthew Allen

Mountain Brook unveils Birmingham’s newest dog park

By Matthew Allen

Dogs, rejoice! The area’s newest dog park opened on August 23 in Mountain Brook, making it the 10th dedicated dog park in the Birmingham area. While city leaders have had discussions about a dog park for several years, the challenge always seemed to be where to put it.

“A group from Leadership Mountain Brook at Mountain Brook High School proposed it as one of their projects,” said Shanda Williams, the city’s parks and recreation superintendent. “They did the research on it — gauging public interest, figuring out the best location, listing the supplies and amenities that would be needed, etc.

They presented their findings to the Park Board and City Council for approval, and the council approved about half of the expenses and asked that the group raise $5,000 of the estimated cost. They went out and did just that.”

The park is a 1/2 acre fenced-in area located at Cahaba Walk Park, 3503 Overton Road. It includes a paved parking area, and the entrance is close to the Cahaba River side of the park.

“The park is small, so we don’t have room to divide the space between large and small dogs,” said Williams. “For now, it’s open to dogs of any size in the same area.”

Williams also said that a water tank is installed on the site that supplies a water station. The park is open seven days a week during daylight hours. For more information on the park, visit www.mtnbrook.org or call (205) 802-3877.

Dogs should be off leash within the confines of the fenced area.

Handlers are responsible for the actions and behavior of their dog(s) at all times.

All dogs must wear a collar with a current rabies tag and identification.

All dogs must be current on vaccinations. Flea/ tick control is highly recommended.

Handlers must be at least 16 years old and supervise no more than 2 dogs at a time.

Children under 13 years old must be supervised by an adult.

Clean up after your dog.

Dogs must be leashed outside of the fenced-in area.

Dogs not allowed include puppies under 4 months, sick dogs, dogs in heat, and aggressive dogs.

Prohibited items and activities include smoking/ vaping, tobacco, alcohol, food/treats, and glass bottles.

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A MATCH MADE IN

MONTEVALLO

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‘They are always happy to see you’ Story by Lauren Dowdle Photos by Ron Burkett Take one look into their warm eyes, and it’s easy to see why Montevallo Mayor Hollie Cost and her family gave dogs Bruiser and Manix a new home.

Cost’s youngest son, Campbell, got Bruiser as a birthday present after the dog’s original owner wasn’t able to keep him. The now 9-year-old Boston terrier never leaves their sides and sleeps with Campbell every night. “Bruiser just loves being with people,” Cost says.

That was true even when Bruiser was a puppy, as Cost recalled a time they took him to their lake house.

“We had this big deck that was up about 15 or 20 feet off of the ground, and we were down below it,” Cost says. “He just decided to jump off of the deck to be with us. He was a little puppy, and I couldn’t believe he did it — and he wasn’t hurt.”

They added another dog to the family a few years back, but this time, it was Cost’s older son, Eli, who wanted a furry companion. Eli saved up his money and began looking for another rescue.

He spotted Manix at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, and the two were a perfect match.

“He just fell in love with him when he saw him,” Cost says. The bluetick hound is now 4 years old and is always game for going outside.

Their 5-acre property backs up to a creek, so

there’s plenty of space for him to play.

“Manix lives to go on walks,” Cost says. “If you say you’re going walking or put on walking shoes, he gets so excited and is ready to go.”

It’s easy to see that Bruiser and Manix fit right in with their family, maybe even a little too well.

“Both of the dogs have adopted the personalities of our sons,” Cost laughs.

Although the wet-nosed pair share a love for the two boys, each dog has his own personality. For starters, if they were to let Bruiser out the door on his own, he’d be gone. Manix, on the other hand, is more loyal and responds better to verbal commands.

“He responds more and makes eye contact more than most dogs do,” Cost says.

Having the two dogs has helped the family adjust to changes in their lives, with Eli going to college and then the passing of their other dog, Charlie.

“They’ve been really good company, especially since Eli has left and gone to Auburn,” Cost says. “I was surprised at how hard it was when he moved away.”

No matter the situation, Bruiser and Manix continue to bring smiles to the Cost family.

“If you’ve had a bad day, they are always happy to see you. They’re never in a bad mood,” Cost says. “I love that they have their unconditional love and are so loyal.”

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FEATURE STORY

Sniffing out

CANCER

Story by Brooke Tyler Photo courtesy of Cindy Roberts When Cindy Roberts lost her mother to lung cancer only six days after her diagnosis, she decided that no one should have such a short time to say their goodbyes. In her time of grief, Roberts,

owner of Use Your Nose Dog Training in Vestavia Hills, decided to train dogs to use scent detection to find cancers.

She traveled to California, where she saw trainers do just this, and returned home with the protocol and certification for detection training and started working to put the program together.

“I need to partner with a researcher to obtain sufficient cancer samples to train the dogs,” Roberts said. “We will get blood and urine samples from cancer patients and let the dogs use their sense of smell for detection.”

She said dogs have a fantastic olfactory network and they can find cancer at the earliest stage before it starts to grow.

Roberts hopes this will become a standard practice of testing in the future.

“My goal is that we can figure out what dogs are detecting in urine, and then research can develop a test for women to have done when they go for physical. A lab test would determine if they need more testing, or if they are good for another year.”

Although she is hoping for a lung cancer study in honor of her mother, the first study will be for ovarian cancer. Roberts said she has a potential partner in Birmingham and is in the budgeting phase to see how much they need to start fundraising. Roberts has already created a Gofundme page with a goal of raising $150,000.

“This blows me away,” she said. “All of this is clicking into place. Potentially, we will be able to start saving lives with this study.

Even if one person’s cancer is detected early, and they have a better outcome, all the blood, sweat and tears will be worth it.”

Roberts hopes one day the dog detection will become a leading way to find cancers.

“Once we have enough science available, hopefully the FDA will open their eyes, and this will be accepted practice.”

For more information, visit useyournose.net or to donate visit gofundme.com/f/sniff-out-cancer.

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GUEST COLUMNIST | ABIGAIL WITTHAUER

Babies and pups Getting off on the right paw

Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby!

You’ve selected your delivery doctor. You’ve attended birthing classes. You’ve babyproofed your home. You’ve set up the crib, washed all the clothes and bedding, and decorated the nursery. But what about your furry best friend? Have you ensured he is ready for baby? Did you know that vets and certified dog trainers strongly recommend that you and your dog begin preparing for your new family member in your first trimester?

It’s true!

There are a lot of things you can do with your dog to prepare for your new bundle of joy and it can significantly improve both your new child’s safety and your dog’s comfort and happiness. Many expecting parents are even registering for these dog/ baby preparedness courses on their baby shower gift registries!

The world’s leading specialists in dog and baby safety is Family Paws Parent Education (FamilyPaws.com). Their motto is “creating dog aware generations,” and they do this through Licensed Family Paws Parent Educators. These licensed educators are dog behavior experts specializing in dog and baby interactions and preparedness – and they have the credentials to prove it!

April Shoe is a Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator right here in Birmingham, and you can find her at Roverchase in

Photo courtesy of Family Paws

Pelham. In a Family Paws appointment with her, she will come to your house, help you set up your home for dog/child preparedness, and help you develop a detailed plan for creating a successful relationship between your dog and child.

She goes over everything from the very moment you walk in the door with the baby carrier all the way through toddlerhood.

So, whether you are an expecting parent, grandparent, godparent, aunt, or uncle – you should seriously consider giving the gift of safety by scheduling an appointment with a Licensed Family Paws Educator, which you can do online at www.familypaws.com.

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FEATURE STORY

to Third-grader uses sewing skills to repair well-loved pet toys

By Matthew Allen Photos courtesy of Jessica Palmer Borders When Emma Borders saw a stuffed owl in her grandmother’s basket of dog toys, she couldn’t help but pick it up.

“Owls are her favorite animals,” said Jessica Palmer Borders, her mother and an optometrist in Chelsea. “She was sad to see that the plush owl toy had been roughed up by her grandmother’s dog.”

So, Emma, a third-grader, decided to use her sewing skills to repair the owl. Pretty soon, she was seeking out other stuffed dog toys to repair.

“I put stuffing in them and put felt on the spots we cannot fix,” she says. “My mom taught me how to do it.”

Emma’s hobby has grown into a desire to do good through her work. Her mother began sharing photos of the repaired toys on social media, and Emma’s desire to help repair old dog toys became a semi-regular activity.

People offered to pay her, but Emma wouldn’t keep the money for herself. “She gives her money to Shelby Humane,” Jessica explains. “We adopted her fur siblings, Chunk and Cricket, from there, so that is where she wants to donate her earnings.”

Emma is offering simple sewing and stitching repairs to stuffed animal toys for

NEED A REPAIR? Cost: $3.50 per toy Where: Toys can be dropped off at Eyes on Chelsea Vision Care, located at 10699 Old Highway 280, Building 2, in Chelsea. When the toys are ready, they can be picked up or shipped (shipping costs apply.)

Contact: ragstowags@gmail.com.

$3.50 per toy plus the cost to ship it back to the owner. Or, toys can be dropped off at her mother’s office, Eyes on Chelsea Vision Care, and be picked up there when they’re ready. The office is located at 10699 Old Highway 280, Building 2, in Chelsea. For office hours, visit eyesonchelsea.com, or email ragstowags@gmail.com.

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FEATURE STORY

Purr-fect coffee Cat café finds homes one cup at a time

By Heather Jones Skaggs P hotos by Heather Jones Skaggs and courtesy of Gatos and Beans Order a beverage at Gatos and Beans in Avondale and you just might find a forever furry friend to take home. The cat café, which opened in July, is the first of its kind in Alabama and the brainchild of Kelli and Stephen Steward.

No, they are not serving cats. “A cat café is a coffee shop/wine bar with an adoption center inside,” Kelli explains. “This is a place to come enjoy a beverage of your choice and spend time with adoptable cats.”

One half of the building serves as a coffee shop and the other, which is glassed in, houses the cat room. The kitty digs are impressive with artistic trees built into the walls and platforms of varying heights for the cats to jump and climb on. All of the cats at Gatos and Beans are up for adoption through the rescue group Kitty Kat Haven. The first two cats to find their forever home, Meep Meep and Sarafina, were adopted in August.

Coffee and cats are a pretty good mix.

The admission fee covers your drip coffee, or loose leaf tea, or you can upgrade to a latte or glass of wine. The café serves coffee from Red Bike Coffee, a specialty roaster in Irondale.

“Then you get to go hang out and relax with cats who need a home. It is a winwin for both people and cats,” Kelli says.

The cats get to socialize in a cage-free environment while waiting to find their forever person.

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fill out an application, and I screen shot it over to Kitty Kat Haven,” Kelli says. After discussion and talking with the potential adopter, the application is approved or denied.

It is a new way of looking at the adoption process. Kelli feels the cage-free environment at Gatos and Beans will aid in finding the right connection between a person and a cat. Over the years, Kelli has worked with and made contacts with several rescues including Save Our Strays, Have A Heart, and Kitty Kat Haven. Her expertise in cat rescue and re-homing is unmatched.

Kitty Kat Haven oversees the vet care and supplies like food, litter, and other needs of the cats. “All the feedback we have received from this idea is so positive. There are a large number of cat lovers in this community.”

GATOS AND BEANS What: Coffee and wine shop that houses a cage-free cat adoption center Where: 4348 3rd Ct South in Avondale Info: gatosandbeans.com.

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IN PHOTOS | YOGA WITH FURBABIES | AUGUST 24, 2019

Yoga enthusiasts came out to The Beer Hog in Pelham for a special “Yoga With Furbabies” session. Falco’s Friends brought several adoptable pets from Shelby Humane for guests to love on while doing yoga. For more information on Falco’s Friends, visit them at falcosfriends.com.

Photographs by Leigh Ann Edmonds, Pit Stop Photos

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IN PHOTOS | YOGA WITH FURBABIES | AUGUST 24, 2019

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SPOTLIGHT ON RESCUES

Group started with three abandoned Lab pups In each issue, we highlight one of the many rescue groups in Birmingham and Alabama.

This month, This month, we spoke with Ruth Locklin, the Birmingham area manager for Southern Skies.

Q: When and how did Southern Skies start?

A: This rescue group incorporated in 2012, but it started many years prior through the efforts of Lina Stewart. A business executive, Stewart and her husband, Tony, rescued three abandoned lab puppies near the Lake Guntersville dam. The one they kept, Sweet Pea, became a beloved member of their family, helping comfort them through unexpected tragedy. Steward became aware of the plight of Labrador retrievers around the Southeast (especially black labs). She and other volunteers began rescuing labs from two kill shelters, one in Georgia and another in Alabama.

Q: How many labs have you been able to save?

A: With the assistance and guidance of lab rescue groups in the Northern U.S., we have

been able to grow our organization and save more than 3,000 labs and lab mixes in Alabama and neighboring states.

Q: Do you have a fundraiser or event you’d like to promote?

A: We are an all-volunteer group, so we haven’t had the time to organize a formal event. However, we encourage our supporters to set up personal fundraisers, which they can easily do on Facebook through this link: www.facebook.com/fund/ SouthernSkiesLabradorRescueAdoption.

Q: How can people learn more about SSLR? A: Visit our website at southernskiesrescue. org; find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn; or call us at (256) 486-3560.

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IN PHOTOS | PAW PALOOZA | SEPT. 14, 2019

The Hueytown Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual Paw Palooza and Weiner Dog Race on Saturday, September 14. All the fun took place at Hueytown’s new dog park, and we had a great time capturing these photos!

Photographs by Leigh Ann Edmonds, Pit Stop Photos

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IN PHOTOS | PAW PALOOZA | SEPT. 14, 2019

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Photo

CONTEST

Our first-ever Cover Photo Contest is in the books! More than 60 animals were entered in the contest, and our readers have spoken!

Congratulations to our winner and runnersup, and to all who entered, thank you!

FIRST RUNNER-UP

SECOND RUNNER-UP

Sadie Lady, Pelham

Porter, Birmingham

Sadie Lady is a 10-month-old Alabama Brown Dog and registered AKC Partner. She trained at Roverchase and Love Them Train Them, and she will work with marginalized populations to bring comfort to those who need it most as a therapy dog. She lives in Pelham with Dr. Sheila Montgomery.

Porter is a 4-month-old English Cream Golden Retriever and lives in Birmingham with his family.

He joined his household after they lost their senior golden retriever one and half years ago, but is filling those shoes and then some. He is working to become a pet therapy dog with Hand in Paw.

Allie Gardendale

Aspen Chelsea

Amp Alabaster

Bailey Pinson

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IN PHOTOS | COVER CONTENDERS

Bama Gardendale

Bella Helena

Big Lou Birmingham

Blaze Hoover

Brutie Hoover

Bug Alabaster

Byron and Sheva Irondale

Chestnut Alabaster

Chibbs Hayden

Cujo Birmingham

Daisy Pell City

Diesel Vestavia Hills

Dixie Vestavia Hills

Dixie Wilsonville

Findlay and Shelby Helena

Gus Birmingham

Henry McCalla

Houser Indian Springs

Izzy Vestavia Hills

Jafi Moody

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IN PHOTOS | COVER CONTENDERS

Jax North Shelby

Jemma McCalla

Kilo the Lab Hoover

Lemon Northport

Leo Hoover

Levi Columbiana

Levi Moody

Lily Birmingham

Lola and Nova Calera

Maya Birmingham

Mia Helena

Mia Hoover

Millie Rae North Shelby

Milo Trussville

Miss Maggie Alabaster

Morpheus Alabaster

Muffin Hoover

Nicks Birmingham

Nola McCalla

Oliver Helena

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IN PHOTOS | COVER CONTENDERS

Pablo Birmingham

Paisley Chelsea

Patton Mountain Brook

Sawyer Gardendale

Sergeant Moody

Sidney Wilsonville

Sir Barley Irondale

Sophie Helena

Sunny Birmingham

Sunny Pelham

Taffy Irondale

Vera Hueytown

Winnie Wilsonville

Wonka Bonka Hoover

Xena Helena

Zoe Pelham

Weller and Annie Hoover

Willie, Willow, Bruno, and Amp Pelham

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FEATURE STORY

Inspired by mischief A local dog’s knack for getting in trouble leads to his owner’s first children’s book

By Brooke Tyler Image courtesy of Tammy Arnau After her youngest child went to college, Tammy Arnau decided to get a dog. As a mom to two boys, then 20 and 23, she had a “mother crisis” and needed something to care for with both of her sons out of the house.

“A vet in Vestavia Hills had a picture of a puppy,” said Arnau, a Hoover resident. “I asked to take her home to see if she was a good fit. Well, she was awful. So I took her back and told them we tried, and I don’t think we can do it.”

But after a few days, she went back and got her and kept her over the weekend. That visit didn’t go any better than the first. She told her husband they couldn’t keep her.

But Arnau couldn’t get the dog off her mind and went back again and the third time was a charm. So, after some training, Arnau said Allie has found her place in their home.

“She has been rehabilitated, but not before she chewed 11 beds,” she said. “She got kicked out of dog training because she bit her trainer on the first day.”

Now almost five, Allie is a well-behaved dog, and Arnau chose to chronicle the tough times in her book “Allie, NO! NO!” because for so long, those were the most common words in their house.

A mix of a pit and a lab, Arnau describes Allie like a bull in a China shop. Although she is 70 pounds, she acts like a lap dog. Arnau said Allie has many endearing qualities, but the first year or so was rocky.

“I don’t write at all, but I’ve read thousands of children’s books with my kids and thought this would be a great little story,” she said.

She kept the book personal, using the names of her sons and what they call their grandparents, and Arnau said this is the first in a series of books featuring Allie.

A mix of a pit and a lab, Arnau describes Allie like a bull in a China shop.

Although she is 70 pounds, she acts like a lap dog.

Arnau said Allie has many endearing qualities, but the first year or so was rocky.

To purchase the book, visit bit.ly/2m2qENf

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Photo

CONTEST

Bham Pets wants to feature your furry family member on our next cover in January.

Enter your pet’s photo, and he or she might be our next cover model.

Here’s how to enter: 1. Share your photo. Visit bhampets.com [or scan the QR code above] and click on “Cover Photo Contest.”

Follow the instructions to upload your photo. BE SURE to read the “Rules and Prizes” section to make certain your photo will work, in case it wins! You will need to create an account on our site in order to submit your photo.

2. Stay connected. We’ll add you to our email list so that you’ll receive updates on when voting has begun.

3. Be social. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more information on the contest, and to share details on the contest with your friends so they can vote for your little ball of cuteness.

4. Tell us more! If your pet is chosen as the winner, we’ll reach out to you to conduct a quick interview to learn more about your pet, and we’ll introduce your pet to our readers with a short article inside the magazine. 1st and 2nd runners up will also be recognized with a short paragraph. And, all photos submitted in our contest will be printed inside the magazine.

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LOCAL SERVICES FOR YOUR ANIMAL

ADOPTION

FLEA AND TICK CONTROL

SHELBY HUMANE

VULCAN TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL

381 McDow Road, Columbiana AL 35051 / 205.669.3916 / shelbyhumane.org

115 Commerce Drive, Pelham AL 35124 / 205.663.4200 / vulcantermite.com

BOARDING

HOME SERVICES

ROVERCHASE

ISSIS & SONS FLOORING

224 Commerce Parkway, Pelham AL 35124 / 205.332.0203 / roverchase.com

2858 Pelham Parkway, Pelham AL 35124 / 205.663.2310 / issisandsons.com 2815 Greystone Commercial Blvd, Hoover AL 35242 / 205.981.2311 / issisandsons. com

BONE APPETIT 205.475.7802 / facebook.com/ boneappetitpetcare

DOGGY DAYCARE

ROVERCHASE

VULCAN TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL 115 Commerce Drive, Pelham AL 35124 / 205.663.4200 / vulcantermite.com

HYDROTHERAPY

224 Commerce Parkway, Pelham AL 35124 / 205.332.0203 / roverchase.com SASSY SWIMMERS 205.531.5838 / sassyswimmers.com BONE APPETIT 205.475.7802 / facebook.com/ boneappetitpetcare

NONPROFITS

ENTERTAINMENT MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER 200 19th Street North, Birmingham AL 35203 / 205.714.8300 / mcwane.org MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER 200 19th Street North, Birmingham AL 35203 / 205.714.8300 / mcwane.org 30 Reach your market with us — (205) 617-9609 or matthew@jbmcmedia.com

LOCAL SERVICES FOR YOUR ANIMAL

STATIONARY SHELBY HUMANE 381 McDow Road, Columbiana AL 35051 / 205.669.3916 / shelbyhumane.org

PAINTINGS AND PORTRAITURE

PRINTSWELL petspw.com

SWIMMING LESSONS

DARCY WALKER ART 205.837.3257 / darcywalkerart.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

PIT-STOP PHOTOS 205.514.3377 / pitstopphotos.com

SASSY SWIMMERS 205.531.5838 / sassyswimmers.com

TRAINING

Roverchase

224 Commerce Parkway, Pelham AL 35124 / 205.332.0203 / roverchase.com

Therapeutic riding lessons for children with disabilities.

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