Phoenix Dog Nov/Dec 2017

Volume II Issue 4

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND

November/December 2017

The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

Salute to the Military Working Dog Boost A Foster Family Gilbert PD K9

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The Leader of the Pack howls!

The Holiday Season is here, and the cooler weather has everyone out, people and pets! There are so many great pet-friendly events this season, we hope you get to enjoy some of them. The Phoenix Dog Magazine team will be at many. Please stop by to say hello and be sure to pick up a treat for you and your furry companion!

So many of the dogs we’ve all rescued have benefitted from the woman on our cover, Nina Mason Pulliam. The name of her Charitable Trust is seen throughout our Valley, on buildings, sponsoring both animal welfare programs, and community programs. We wanted to know more about this woman who, though she passed on twenty years ago, has such an impact on our pets today. We found an intriguing person, with a colorful story. We want to thank her, and let our PDM family enjoy her energy and passion for animals, people, and the world we live in.

Veteran’s Day is November 11, and the Salute to the Military Working Dog entry in the Phoenix Veterans’ Day Parade is a special entry. Their story is important, and we hope you enjoy knowing more about the parade, the people, and story behind the Salute entry.

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VETERANS TO LEAD FULLER LIVES WITH THE AID OF SERVICE DOGS Thousands of Arizona veterans are disabled after returning from duty. These veterans need help adjusting back to normal life.

Our Dogs4Vets program involves training the Veteran's own dog to become a certified Service Dog. If the Veteran does not have a dog, we advocate the use of rescue dogs.

We offer LIFETIME support and service dog training for approximately 100 Arizona Veterans each year-at no cost to the Veteran.

Help us help a Veteran get his/her life back. Donate now! Section 501(c) (3), AZ Tax Credit available.

The cool weather inspires many folks to enjoy hiking with their dogs in our beautiful Valley. It pays to be prepared, and we share some dog-hiking basics with you in our Lost Dog Wash Trail Hike story this issue!

Make a donation, or let us help you or someone you love

Roxie loves to hike, and she wants to remind pet parents to carry combs and small pliers to pull out any cholla and cactus thorns dogs can encounter while hiking. She is a good hiker and stays on the trail, but on one of her very first hikes, a cholla pod was laying on the trail and she stepped on it.

That was a painful lesson to learn! The tools work great to remove cactus from human clothing and skin too!

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The Santa Paws Project is a pet toy drive for the dogs and cats at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. It kicks off Nov 5th at the Petapalooza Pet Carnival at the Aviano Community Center in Desert Ridge, and valley-wide collections start Nov 13th at Pet Clubs across the Valley.

Additional locations are listed on the website. PDM is proud to help sponsor the toy drive, and we’ll be collecting toys at the 12k’s of Christmas race Dec. 9! thesantapawsproject.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Regular Features: 4 9 13 16 30 15 19 21 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 37

The Leader of the Pack Howls Celebrities and Their Dogs: Evan Marshall and Butters Dog Adoptions Veterans & Dogs: Salute to the Military Working Dog Rescue News: Pound Animals Worth Savings Business Spotlight: Mint Dispensery Trainer Tips: Creating Teachable Moments Kids & Dogs: Boost A Foster Family Take a Hike!: Lost Dog Wash Trail Adoptable Hiking Dogs Health & Wellness: Husky Wins the Hearts of the Valley Kitty Korner: Scritch, Scratch!

Cat Adoptions Critter Corner: Arizona Wildlife Program Dogs In Blue: Gilbert PD K9 Horsin’ Around: Triple R Rescue

Special Features: 12 42

Ready for a puppy?

Medical Miracles: Rover’s Story

COVER STORY:

The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

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Veterans & Dogs: Salute to the Military Working Dog

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Jim Frost with retired Military Working Dog Eli

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6 Calendar of Events 10 Cool Products 25 Dog Park Listings 26 Market Place 38 Animal Rescue & Adoption Groups 39 Pet Directory: Pet Related Services 41 Pet Emergency Resource Information 43 Advertisers Index

On our cover: Nina Mason Pulliam with Little Yancy

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Kids & Dogs: Boost A Foster Family

Dogs in Blue: Gilbert PD K9 Binck

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Calendar Ongoing Adoptions Arizona Small Dog Rescue Adoptions Every Sat, 10:30-3:30 PM PetCo at Tatum & Bell Rd 602-944-2440 azsmalldog.org AZ Dog Adoptions Every Sat, 12–4 PM Choice Pet Market Paradise Valley 10810 N Tatum Blvd Scottsdale 85028 602-652-9000 azdogadoption.com Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat, 9-2 PM Momma’s Organic market 9744 W Northern Peoria 602-703-7154 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 1st Sat, 10-2 PM Pet Club Gilbert 2530 S Val Vista Dr Gilbert 82595 480-507-9000 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every Sat (Dogs), 1-5 PM Every Sun (Cats), 11-3 PM Pet Club W Gilbert 835 W Warner Rd Ste 111 Gilbert 85233 480-507-9000 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 4th Sat, 10-2 PM Pet Club Glendale 17204 N 67 Ave 623-979-8100 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat Pet Club Phoenix 4001 E Thomas Rd Phx 85018 602-957-2906 amazingaussies.org AZ Happy Trails Every Sat, 10-2 PM Pet Club Dobson 2000 W Ray Rd Chandler 885224 480-426-7590 happytailsaz.org

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The PDM Facebook Events Page has the expanded social calendar!

AZ Happy Tails Every Sat, 10-2 PM Pet Club Tempe 6350 S McClintock Dr Ste 101 Tempe 85283 480-775-2868 happytailsaz.org AZK9 Adoptions Every Sunday, 12–3 PM Choice Pet Market Glendale 20028 N 67th Ave Glendale 85308 623-937-4444 azk9.org AZ Rescue Every Sat, 10-1 PM Pet Club Biltmore 3165 E Lincoln Dr 100 Phx 85016 602-957-4100 azrescue.org Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary Every 3rd Thurs Pet Club Cave Creek 4725 E Carefree Hwy Cave Creek 85331 480-437-9144 foreverlovedpets.org Greyhound Pets of AZ Every 2nd Sat, 10-12 PM Pet Food Depot 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phx 602-493-7639 gpa-az.com Maynm Animal Rescue Every other Sunday Pet Club Ahwatukee 4206 E Chandler Blvd Phx 85048 480-706-0100 One Dog Arizona Rescue Every other Sunday, 11-4 PM Choice Pet Market Chandler 2915 W Ray Rd Chandler 85224 480-821-450 onedogarizona.rescueme.org Paw Town Angels Every Sunday, 10-3 PM Choice Pet Market Biltmore 4719 N 20th St 85016 623-937-4444 pawtownangels.org Pitty Paws Bully Rescue Every Sat, 10-3 PM Pet Club Superstition Springs 1438 S Power Rd #701 Mesa 85206 480-830-1400 pittypawsbullyrescue.com

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America’s Freedom Paws Every Sat, 10-1 PM PetSmart 9960 N 91st Ave Peoria 85345 623-486-8700 americasfreedompaws.com

Desert Lab Rescue 9th Annual Corks and Collars Sat Nov 11, 3-6 PM The Plaza on Market Street at DC Ranch Scottsdale 480-899-5227 dlrrphoenix.org

Pathways Home Rescue Every Sun, 11-2 PM Pet Club Scottsdale 93rd St & Shea Blvd Scottsdale 85255 480-473-0207

AHS-Dogs’ Day in the Garden Sat Nov 18, 8-2 PM Desert Botanical Gardens 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phx Tickets dbg.org

The Pet Knot Every Sat, 10-3 PM Pet Club Paradise Valley 13637 N Tatum Blvd 26 Phx 85032 thepetknot.com Woofs Wiggles n Wags Rescue Every 1st and 3rd Sat, 11-3 PM Pet Club 99th Ave & Happy Valley woofswigglesnwags.com

Adoption Events PACC911 & All Saints Pet Adopt-A-Thon Sat Nov 4, 10–3 PM All Saints Episcopal Church 6300 N Central Ave, Phx 85012 pacc911.org PACC911 & PetSmart National Adoption Weekend Sat-Sun Nov 11-12, 10–3 PM 10030 N 90th St Scottsdale 85258 pacc911.org PACC911 & Petco Ahwatukee Pet Adopt-A-Thon Sat Dec 9, 10-3 PM 5011 E Ray Rd Phx 85044 pacc911.org

Social/Fun Arizona Animal Welfare League Walk to Save the Animals Sat Nov 4, 7-11:30 AM Tempe Beach Park 80 W Rio Salado Parkway Tempe 85281 walktosaveanimals.org Arizona Fall Fest Sat Nov 4, 10-4 PM Hance Park 67 W Culver St Phx 85003 localfirstaz.com/fall-festival Petapalooza Sun Nov 5, 1-4 PM The Aviano Community Park Desert Ridge thesantapawsproject.org

American Service Animal Society Woofstock Sat Nov 18, 9-1:30PM Tumbleweed Park 745 E Germann Rd Chandler 85248 dogs4vets.org American Cancer Society Bark for Life Sun Nov 19, 10-1PM Tempe Sports Complex 8403 S Hardy Dr Tempe 85284 relay.acsevents.org Sun Cities Saddle Club General Meeting Mon Nov 27, 9:30 AM Wooddale Village Retirement Community 18616 N 99th Ave Sun City 509-670-9994 saddle.scwclubs.com Arizona Animal Welfare League, UnLeashed Holiday Bazaar & Tree Lighting Tue Nov 28, 5-8 PM Omni Montelucia Resort and Spa aawl.org 12 K’s of Christmas Sat Dec 9, 7:30 AM-12:00 NOON Freestone District Park 1045 E Juniper Ave Gilbert, AZ 85234 480-609-3978 fieldworksevents.com Duffeeland Doggie Days Pet Expo Sat Dec 9, 10-2 PM Duffeeland Dog Park 14610 N. Del Webb Blvd Sun City 85351

Health/Medical Low Cost Vet Clinic Scottsdale Pet Food Depot Every Thu, 1-5 PM 6989 North Hayden A-1 Scottsdale 85250 480-607-5228 Low Cost Vet Clinic Phoenix Pet Food Depot Every Sat, 2-5 PM 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phx 85032 602-493-7639

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Calendar Continued AAWL & SPCA Vaccine Clinics Third Sat of each month 25 N 40th St Phx 85034 602-273-6852 aawl.org

515 E. Carefree Hwy #910, Phoenix, AZ 85085 PACC911 & Petco Pavilions Pet Adopt-A-Thon Sat Mar 3, 10–3 PM 8910 E Indian Bend Rd Scottsdale 85250 aawl.org

Save the Date Doggie Street Festival AdoptA-Thon and Companion Celebration Sat Jan 20 Steele Indian School Park

PACC 911-Paws Around the Fountain Sun Mar 24, 10-3 PM 12925 North Saguaro Blvd Fountain Hills 85268 aawl.org

PACC911 & Anthem Pet Adopt-A-Thon Sat Jan 27, 10-3 PM Anthem Community Park 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy Anthem 85086 aawl.org

American Service Animal Society Charity Golf Tournament Sat Apr 7 Ocotillo Golf Resort 3751 S Club House Dr Chandler 85248 dogs4vets.org

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PACC911 & Earnhardt Pet Adopt-A-Thon Sat Feb 17, 10-3 PM Earnhardt Ford 7300 W Orchid Lane, Chandler 85226 aawl.org

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Canine Companions for Independence DogFest Sat Feb 24 Scottsdale Civic Center Mall 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd Scottsdale 85251 http://support.cci.org

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DOGS AND THEIR CELEBRITY OWNERS Evan Marshall and Butters

By Carrie Collins-Fadell

Photos BIAAZ

Tawnya Padilla was in panic mode during the summer of 2017. Two years earlier, her long-haired Chihuahua, Pedro had been diagnosed with a heart condition. Pedro was healthy otherwise, but he required daily medication and expensive visits to the cardiologist twice a year.

The extra expenses were a stressor for Tawnya who had survived a vicious attack, which left her permanently disabled. She could no longer do her job as a social worker as she grappled with the side-effects of her brain injury: acquired Tourette’s and neuro-fatigue. After extensive vocational rehabilitation, Tawnya began work as a cashier a few hours a week. Pedro’s cardiologist bills were daunting, but he had been her constant companion through the years of grueling therapy that followed her attack. She was desperate to keep Pedro at home with her and in good health. And then her friend told her about The Butters Fund.

The Butters Fund is a program housed at the statewide nonprofit, the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ.org), a chartered affiliate of the United States Brain Injury Alliance. The Evan and Allison with Butters Butters Fund was founded by at the Reno Aces Ballpark MLB pitcher, Evan Marshall and his wife, Allison. Evan suffered a brain injury in August 2015, when he took a 105 mile-per-hour line drive to the temple while pitching for the Arizona Diamondback’s farm team, the Reno Aces. Evan had a brain bleed and skull fracture that required immediate and invasive brain surgery. The Marshall’s dog, Butters, saved his life, keeping him from slipping into a coma after surgery, when nothing the doctors or his wife did could revive him. As a last resort, Butters was allowed into the hospital to see Evan. Butters put his paw on Evan’s chest, demanding that Evan wake up.

And wake up Evan did!

From that day forward, Butters became an unofficial therapy dog, allowed by Evan’s side, both in the hospital and rehab. During Evan’s grueling rehabilitation the Butters keeps watch over Evan Marshalls met many survivors of brain injury who inspired them. After rehab, Evan returned, better than ever, and now pitches for the Seattle Mariners.

The Butters Fund was established with BIAAZ to allow other brain injury survivors to keep their “Butters” through all the twists and turns of life.

And the need is great. Brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability. It is exceptionally common. Every year in Arizona over 50,000

adults seek medical treatment in emergency rooms for a traumatic head injury. Those utilizing The Butters Fund have experienced a sudden life shift. BIAAZ serves over 3,000 families every year with complimentary neuro-referrals and community resources. The Butters Fund website and the BIAAZ Resource Facilitation team also connects survivors with existing community resources, such as pet food banks and low-cost vaccination clinics. A list of resources is maintained on The Butters Fund website.

In Tawnya’s case, The Butters Fund paid for Pedro’s medication for six months, allowing Tawnya to chip away at the medical bills for Pedro’s Butters cardiologist. Just as much as she appreciated the support from the fund, Tawnya appreciated the chance that telling Pedro’s story gave her to educate others about the sometimesdevastating side-effects of brain injury. Life can be challenging for survivors who are often told they “look fine.”

In 2018 The Butters Fund will also branch out and focus on the neurocare of shelter employees and volunteers by offering resilience, music therapy, and mindfulness workshops on-site at shelters across Arizona, at no charge. “The need in this area is critical,” said Allison Marshall, founder of The Butters Fund. “Working with the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona, when we saw the studies that placed the suicide rate for animal welfare workers equal to that of first responders, we knew we had to act.”

For over two years, the BIAAZ has offered resilience and therapeuticstyle art or music classes to survivors of domestic violence, accidents, illness, and injury.

“The expansion was natural and we can’t wait to help those who help pets and the people who love them, care for themselves, even just a little bit,” said BIAAZ board member Tom Nielsen.

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The Butters Fund is in need of funding to support their 2018 grant requests for pets just like Pedro. To help, visit buttersfund.com buttersfund@biaaz. org 602-508-8024.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Ready for a puppy?

By Anne Thomas

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When you or your family decide to take the plunge and add a puppy to your household, reason can often fly out the window. You can find adorable pictures of “pure breed” puppies on Craig’s List, private homes, and even at some Valley malls. A new puppy comes with a whole suite of issues, including house training, chewing of everything, and the need for basic training. The last things new owners want in a puppy are disabling and expensive medical issues. Such was the case with an unsuspecting family who bought Spartan, aka “Sparky.”

In April, Sparky, a German shepherd, was purchased from a breeder.

Just four hours after he was purchased, he was dropped off at a local rescue, Saving Paws Rescue Arizona, because his owners were unable to handle his physical issues. Sparky’s legs crossed when he walked, causing him to fall down, and he couldn’t walk for any distance. The rescue found that in addition to a visibly deformed right front foot, Sparky was born with congenitally defective hips, likely the result of poor breeding practices. Irresponsible people breed dogs that have known physical issues, or inbred bloodlines. While there is no way to guarantee a pup’s health, you can take steps to protect yourself from unethical people and buying an ailing pup. Whether you look locally or search for a puppy online, don’t be fooled by scammers.

The best way to avoid being scammed is to be aware. Adoption can eliminate much of the risk. If you want a purebred, 30% of the dogs in shelters are purebred, and that includes puppies.

If you decide to purchase a pet, the ASPCA has these tips: • Never buy a puppy or dog you haven’t met in person. Always visit, responsible breeders and rescue groups will be more than happy to offer you a tour.

• Pick your puppy up at the kennel, rather than having the puppy shipped or meeting the seller at a random location.

• Deal directly with a breeder, not a broker.

• Ask to see the pup’s parents, or at least the mother. The pup should be no younger than ten weeks old.

• Check with the veterinarian the breeder works with.

If you purchase or adopt from a rescue or shelter, here are additional useful guidelines: • Check references, including others who have purchased pets from the breeder or adopted from the rescue.

• Never send Western Union or any money order payments.

• If you are told that there will be no refunds for a sick puppy, you are most likely dealing with a puppy mill. A reputable breeder or rescue group will always take the puppy back, regardless of the reason.

Jean Christofferson from Saving Paws Rescue, tells us, “after Sparky was taken in by the rescue, he saw an orthopedic specialist who believes

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that once Sparky is a bit older he will require a double femoral head osteotomy (FHO) surgery to give him more mobility and less pain in his future.” The rescue anticipates it will cost over $5,000 to allow Sparky to walk pain free, and will be raising money to ensure that he can find a loving forever home. For now, Jean believes that the deformed foot is not causing Sparky pain and is only cosmetic. He has learned to compensate for it and often uses it for balance. In spite of all this, Sparky is the happiest, most loving puppy “Everyone loves Sparky because he is super sweet and loves everyone he meets, both dogs and humans. It’s hard for him to walk but he doesn’t let it slow him down; he’s just shy of a year, and all puppy.”

It is this commitment to difficult medical cases that Jean appreciates about the rescue. “One of my favorite things is that Trisha Houlihan, founder of Saving Paws Rescue, takes on medical cases other rescues can’t touch,” she said. “These cases are incredibly difficult, expensive, and time intensive. And it takes a village to care for the dogs we’ve taken on, with lots of them requiring FHO surgery.” Sadly, Sparky’s story is not unique in the rescue world, and many dogs come in in very poor shape as collateral damage in the business of irresponsible breeding practices. Educated adopters and buyers will help drive irresponsible breeders to change their ways or find other businesses.

This holiday season you can adopt that special pet and save two lives, the one you’ve adopted and the one who fills his space!

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New Arcadia location coming soon!

DOGHOUSE ADOPTIONS

All the Dogs on this page are available for adoption now. If you are interested in meeting any of these adorable friends, please call the rescue group listed with the picture.

CARTER

ID 565876 I’m sort of a Basset Hound with long legs. My friends at the shelter say I’m happy, sweet, and a people lover. I would need to be the only dog in the home.

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Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope 9226 N. 13th Avenue/ 1311 W. Hatcher Road Phoenix 602-997-7585

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SEDONA ID # 466496 I’m a laidback Rhodesian Ridgeback/ Shepherd mix who likes being with people. I can really jump high, so will need a secure yard. Bring the family to meet me (no kids under 13).

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Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope 9226 N. 13th Avenue/ 1311 W. Hatcher Road Phoenix 602-997-7585

Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary

BRUNO ID # 567009 I’m a Pittie, age 6. I am trained, smart, eager to please, and love to run in the yard. I’m sweet and loveable, like to be around people and I’ve lived with cats and dogs.

TUFFY

Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope 9226 N. 13th Avenue/ 1311 W. Hatcher Road Phoenix 602-997-7585

Rusty Angels Sanctuary Phone: 480-250-0251

I’m a German Shepherd mix. I’m 8 and I’m very friendly. I love everyone I meet. I have tons of energy. I’m great with kids and other dogs. http://www.foreverlovedpets.org/

I’m 7 and I’m a Lab/Hound mix. I’m smart and energetic.

Regular walks and playtime would be lots of fun. I need to be an only dog, but I’m good with kids. http://www.foreverlovedpets.org/

I am an 11-year-old Yorkshire Terrier I have been at the Sanctuary since June 30th, 2017. My three favorite things in the world are my toys, children and a lap!

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CHEYANNE

I’m an active and playful 9, know lots of tricks, and love being with my people. Children and other dogs make me nervous.

I’m a 13-year-old Pug/Beagle/Boxer mix. I’m a lover, and will be available soon! If you’re interested in making me part of your family, please contact the good folks here.

Arizona Border Collie Rescue http://azbcr.org/Adopt.aspx

Rusty Angels Sanctuary Phone: 480-250-0251

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BABE

I’m a hefty Border Collie/Cattle Dog mix. I use the doggy door and seldom bark. I’m good with dogs and older kids and even do fine with cats. I’m shy, but older kids are okay.

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I am a mellow older dog, and a good boy. Sadly, my owner got sick and couldn’t take care of me. I don’t care for other dogs much and am scared of cats, but I love people.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Mint Dispensary

By Cathy Davila

CBD (cannabidiol) for pets is currently a very hot topic. The Mint Dispensary in Tempe recognizes how CBD can help pets, and offers a wide range of cannabis products for both pets and people. They are ready to help consumers learn how these products (made from hemp) can help your pets.

The Mint Dispensary opened in Tempe in 2016. Customers are welcomed into their state-of-the-art facility by highly trained staff.

Whether you are new to cannabis or a seasoned consumer, the consultation services can prove helpful.

CW Williams, the Managing Partner, has been in the industry since 2010. When asked why they carry pet products, CW told us “Because we know they work. We have many pet owner testimonials, and we offer a number of products made to be easy to give your dog.” The CBD pet products offered come in the forms of tinctures, salves, and treats, such as chicken and beef strips infused with CBD. The CBD products come from hemp, and have no psychoactive properties or effects.

Williams goes on to stress the importance for people to work with their pet’s veterinarians when using cannabis products. Bear in mind “veterinarians cannot prescribe or recommend CBD at this time, but they should know if you give them to your pet. No prescription is needed for pet CBD, the product is sold over the counter,” CW advises. He, and many in the cannabis industry, politics, and public health, say that more research is needed to verify the use of cannabinoids.

One part of the Mint Dispensary’s mission is to be a source to the community so that pet owners can make their own decisions. Currently, CBD products cannot be tested by the FDA due to cannabis’ FDA drug classification, which is why the veterinary community cannot prescribe or recommend it. Studies are now taking place in Colorado and other states where cannabis is legal. In October 2017, during the Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine Symposium, Dr. Stephanie McGrath, a veterinarian who specializes in neurology, and leads the Colorado State University (CSU) study on Cannabidiol (CBD) for the Treatment of Epilepsy and Osteoarthritis in Dogs, presented her two studies, currently underway. When complete, the study will

provide factual research for veterinarians and pet owners regarding dosage, product application, side effects, and counteracting side effects of CBD in epileptic and arthritic dogs.

There are many anecdotal stories of how CBD has improved the lives of pets. Among the pet conditions that can be helped are inflammation, pain, cancer-related health issues, compromised immune systems, digestive and stress issues. Results of the CSU study will begin to offer evidence of CBD’s effect on pets, and there are many more studies underway, including some investigating how CBD affects organ disease, cancer, and Type 1 diabetes.

As with all medications, safety is important, and the Mint Dispensary stresses this point to its customers. They advise on dosing, and what to expect to see in your pet. Owners should store all cannabis products away from pets and children. CW cautions that medical marijuana intended for humans, can be a danger to pets if accidently consumed. Poison control centers are hearing more and more about pets getting into their owners’ marijuana supplies. The results can be severe, including dilated pupils, lethargy, poor balance, vomiting, muscle twitching and involuntary urination. Take your pet to the vet immediately if he consumes marijuana and reacts in this way. All products sold at the Mint Dispensary come in child resistant packaging Feel free to bring your canine friend along to The Mint Dispensary - they welcome pets, and they offer veteran/senior discounts.

Find the Mint Dispensary at www.themintdispensary.com, 480.749.6468, or visit 5210 S. Priest Dr, Tempe, Arizona 85283

MARIJUANA VS HEMP Both come from the plant Cannabis sativa (Marijuana can also come from Cannabis indica) The Cannabis plant contains over 60 chemicals, called cannabinoids. The two main types of cannabinoids are cannabidiol (CDB) and tetrahydrocannabidiol (THC). CBD has a therapeutic effect, and THC is a psychotropic.

CBD must have a THC level of .3 percent or less, while marijuana’s THC level is between 10 and 15 percent.

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VETERANS & DOGS Salute to the Military Working Dog Story and Photos by Andi Davis

Since 2001, the Phoenix Veteran’s Day Parade’s “Salute to the Military Working Dog” entry has been a crowd favorite, with as many as 70 dogs walking with decorated war heroes, retired and active military personnel, police, families of fallen heroes from across the nation, service dogs, and more. All have proudly walked to bring awareness of and appreciation for the canines and their handlers who have served our country from WWI to the present. The entry has been awarded trophies by parade judges in all 16 years – thanks in large part, to Vietnam Veteran Jim Frost, the man with whom the entry began.

Jim Frost, Army Captain, served with the 981st Military Police Company (Sentry Dog) as Platoon Leader and Company Commander. Serving 19691972, he received the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Ribbon and Unit Citations Award. Stationed in Okinawa before and after it was returned to the control of Japan, Jim worked with the Military Working Dogs in both stations. Following a police officer position in South Dakota, Jim came to Arizona in 1995 and has worked for the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department both as a probation and warrants officer.

Jim located and contacted families of fallen dog handlers from Iraq, who have joined the parade in various years in order to walk in honor and memory of their lost loved ones, and notably, many loyal canine partners of fallen heroes have also walked in the parade. Jim has acted as host and liaison, even helping to arrange travel expenses through sponsors. These families are loudly cheered while passing by the thousands of spectators lining the streets, something Jim has been told has helped with healing their broken hearts.

Early on, Jim enlisted local dog clubs that represented the breeds most used by the military since World War II. The four main breeds of dogs that serve our country are German Shepherd, Malinois, Labrador, and Doberman Pincher.

“I was one of the first dog handlers to set foot in Vietnam, with 45 Air Force canines and other handlers,” said John Weaver, Vietnam Veteran and Dog Handler. “Walking the parade route with a dog by my side hit me to the core, it brought back memories – I felt honored to be a part of something important like this.”

In 2008, Jim invited the family of fallen soldier, Corporal Dustin Lee, to walk with the Salute entry along with Dustin’s K9 partner Lex, who was at his side in March 2007, when Dustin was killed in Iraq. Lex received injuries as well. Even so, Lex covered Dustin’s body with his own and had to be dragged off for medics to help Dustin.

Their story made headlines in December 2007, when the, Marine Corps agreed to retire Lex early so he could be adopted by Lee’s parents. It was the first time the military allowed that to happen. Lex was also awarded a Purple Heart.

Donations came in from all parts of the country to help bring the family to Phoenix. Jim was astounded by the donations, most from people he’d never met, and Lex was named an Honorary Grand Marshall for the parade!

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In 2010, four retired Military Working Dogs walked – thanks to Debbie Krandoll. She accepted Jim’s invitation to walk with Bino, her retired Military Working Dog, and brought friends who had also adopted Military Working Dogs.

Debbie is a major advocate for the Military Working Dog Adoption Program, particularly for bringing the dogs retiring at an overseas installation back to the US for adoption.

The Doberman Club participated Jim presented Lex an honorary vest in the parade the same year. After, during a visit at the Veteran’s Home Jim received an email from the before the 2008 Veteran’s Day Parade Doberman Club President: One happening shook me to the core and I thought I was going to cry...still sends shivers through me with humility.

There were 3 older Veterans sitting in chairs. When they spotted my dog Cayenne they stood in unison and saluted my dog as one yelled, ‘We love the Dobermans--they saved a lot of us.’ Jim, I felt it straight to my soul...

In 2011, two more Gold Star families, the Rusks and Crouses, accepted Jim’s invitation to the parade.

Fallen soldier Marine Pfc. Colton Rusk’s family were allowed to adopt their son’s canine partner Eli. Colton died December After Colton was shot, fellow marines had to pull Eli away while the medics tried to save Colton.

Fallen Soldier Lance Corporal William Crouse’s family walked to honor their son’s sacrifice and his dog’s, also killed. Crouse was killed in action December 2010, in Afghanistan. His dog Cane, died by his side.

Stories like these are what has encouraged Jim to keep going and why he feels it is important to honor the families of the heroes who sacrifice for us – both human and canine. He hopes by inviting them to walk in the parade it will in some small way let them know how much their sacrifice Darrell & Kathy Rusk with means to us all. It is an their younger son Brady excellent opportunity for parade watchers to express appreciation to a family who truly knows the price of freedom and security.

The day the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 was a day of celebration for Jim and he emailed, messaged and called friends and supporters to thank them for supporting something so critically important.

He was ecstatic because included in that act were the Canine Members of the Armed Forces.

It changed how the Jim with Retired Military Working Dog Eli Military Canine is designated, how it is treated, and what it is eligible for upon retirement. It allowed medical benefits for these animals and most importantly deemed the Military Canine will no longer be designated as “equipment” while on active duty serving this country, and will not be classified as “surplus equipment” upon retirement. They will be Canine Veterans who have served this country with dedication, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Thousands of military personnel came home from a conflict because these dogs saved their lives.

This year Jim has invited John Burnam, who spearheaded the establishment of the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument, to join the Salute entry again. In 2004 Jim joined the Board of Directors for the John Burnam Monument Foundation. Jim has hosted booths at dog shows, expos, Police K9 trials, etc., raising funds and educating 1000s about the sacrifice, dedication, and use of the Military Dog. Then, in October 2013, the Military Working Dog Teams National Monument became reality. It is the only Congressionally designated “National” monument dedicated to the military canine.

Jim allows probationers to volunteer to walk in the Salute entry, helping with water, pulling wagons, helping where needed. Often, they have been Veterans themselves. Jim encourages them to pay attention – listen to the crowd, the appreciation, the applause. “This is for you and the sacrifice you made for America. Take that to heart.” So many have told Jim that the parade meant more to them than they could have imagined.

Earlier this year, he announced that 2017 will be his last parade. Effects of Agent Orange Jim was exposed to while in Vietnam have slowly taken their toll. “Each year I think I cannot Michel Ebertin a member of the Grand Canyon GSD Club, a VA Official and Jim Frost with the 2011 1st make the walk and am Place Trophy for the Salute to the Military Working proud to have made it Dog entry in the Phoenix Veteran’s Day Parade. this far. It is time I must retire from heading up the Salute entry, and I really hope it continues. It has brought me so much joy, humbled me and made me proud. Some of my greatest achievements and memories are wrapped around the experiences from my involvement with raising awareness about what dogs and their handlers have done for our country.”

With more than 100 entries and thousands of spectators. The Phoenix Veterans Parade is a national award-winning event earning the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil Award.

Plan to attend this year! Applaud the Salute Entry as it passes by, support the Veterans, families and canines that have sacrificed for America. And wave to Jim if you see him!

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TRAINER TIPS Creating Teachable Moments for your Dogs

By Jim Walker

Illustrations Sean Hoy

At Modern Canine Services, we do a lot of in-home training.

Many of our clients call us to help them with behavior issues such as counter surfing, jumping, or excessive barking. Behavior issues are challenging, because they are not the causes, but the symptoms, of underlining issues. In most cases, daily exercise and consistency in applying direction towards wanted behavior can alleviate behavior issues within a few weeks.

To address the unwanted behavior, we talk about creating teachable moments. You cannot correct unless you are right there when the dog is doing the unwanted behavior; however, because most issues occur when the owners are not there, it’s important to set up situations in which the dog is first allowed to depict the undesired activity. In these situations, the owner can teach the dog by correcting and then showing the proper behavior.

Over time, with consistency, the dog will be conditioned to act in the new, wanted manner.

For example: your dog is chewing up things around the house while you are out, how do you correct and redirect him? You need to create a teachable moment by getting him to chew on something he isn’t supposed to when you can catch him doing it. You can leave things he usually likes to play with and chew on, scattered on your living room floor - shoes, socks, the TV-remote, or children’s toys, for example. Stay close by and watch him as he explores the wonderful stuff that’s laying around. When he picks up one of the items he is not supposed to have, clap your hands loudly and say the word “no.” Now offer him something that he can chew on, like a nice soup bone. In this way, you have disciplined him with the “no” and then redirected him to the right item - the bone he should chew on.

Training should always occur in a controlled environment. Make sure you have set aside a short amount of time that you can devote to teaching your dog. Put yourself in the mindset of teaching with patience and equanimity. If you are already running late, don’t try

to train your dog not to bark excessively when the doorbell rings.

Rather, take 15 minutes in the evening, when you are relaxed. Create a teaching moment by staying indoors while someone else rings the doorbell, and you are ready to discipline your dog’s compulsive barking.

When you teach a new behavior, it is important to be patient with your dog; if you are rushed and frustrated, you should not try to train your dog. When you are calm and have the time, go through some exercises to show him what you expect.

Conditioning occurs over time.

With repeated short training sessions and, eventually, with consistent repetitions of doing the right activity, the dog will form a new behavior. Once you know the dog has learned how you want him to behave, you should expect it every time. That is consistency. If you have taught your dog to be quiet and calm when you put on his leash, don’t allow him to jump around excitedly when you are rushing to an appointment.

Life is hectic and demanding. It’s impossible to squeeze in dog training while rushing through your day.

Consciously create teaching moments, when you can be in control of your environment and your personal state of mind.

Make the training sessions short, but repeat them often. Be consistent in how you expect your dog to behave. Most of all, always end on a good note!

Jim Walker is the Master trainer and owner of Modern Canine Services in Phoenix. He and his wife Birgit recently released the book KEEP YOUR PAWS ON THE ROAD - A Practical Guide to Traveling with Dogs. Visit ModernCanineServices.com for information on training service or the book. www.phoenixdog.net

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KIDS & DOGS Boost A Foster Family

By Jenny Cook

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Bruce Noe, DVM and his wife Michelle, a Special Ed teacher at Johnson Elementary School in Mesa, knew they wanted to be foster parents someday. After much thought and preparation, they signed up for the training and began their journey to become licensed to foster. Little did they know that the experience would propel them into starting a non-profit charity of their own, Boost a Foster Family, Inc. “Bruce and I went into the training with both eyes open, and in the course of taking the required classes, we met families that fell into fostering because an extended family member was being removed from their current home because of neglect or abuse, and needed a safe place to live. These families found themselves overwhelmed with all the state requirements, classes, and paperwork that becoming licensed demands,” Michelle says.

It was then that the Noe’s made another promise to themselves: someday they would do something to help those foster families who were facing so many obstacles. They created a financial plan to save up funds and two years later, the funds had grown enough to launch Boost a Foster Family, Inc. “Once Michelle sees a need and comes up with the solutions to fill it, there is no stopping her,” says Bruce of his energetic wife. “She surrounded herself with likeminded volunteers who have a passion for helping foster families, and the charity has really taken off,” Bruce continues.

After meeting with folks at the AZ Office of Licensing and Regulations, the Noes discovered that nearly half of the foster homes being inspected for licensure were failing their inspections.

Glendale to “Noe’s Ark,” Bruce’s practice, in north east Mesa, for a vaccination.”

Boost a Foster Family also provides other helpful and important things such as fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, CO2 alarms, car seats, and magnetic cabinet locks. BFF can also help families in need pay for CPR and

The Noe’s and family pets

First Aid classes. When asked for one way that readers can help this charity, Michelle was quick to point to the new Foster Care Tax Credit. “This is a game changer for us. When someone redirects their tax dollars to us, we benefit greatly without its costing the donor anything! Up to $500 for an individual and $1000 for those filing jointly, will go a long way in helping the families we serve.”

For more information on how to take the tax credit, or to learn more about this charity, visit www.boostafosterfamily.org.

One of the top five reasons was dogs in need of rabies vaccinations!

The Noes immediately designed a voucher system to provide free rabies vaccines to these low income, about-to-be-foster families. Now, any agency that licenses potential fosters can apply for a prepaid rabies vaccination voucher on behalf of the family in need, using the Boost a Foster Family website. “We would love to get more veterinarians around the Valley on our team of providers,” Michelle explains, “We have had families pile up the dogs and The Noe Family kids and drive from www.phoenixdog.net

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COVER STORY The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust

By Steve Pawlowski Photos-NMPCT

“To help people in need, especially women, children, and families; to protect animals and nature; and to enrich community life in the metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Indianapolis”. That’s the mission of the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, and the mantra of the big-hearted, empathetic, and progressive-thinking woman for which it’s named.

Nina Mason Pulliam grew up in a farming family that included six girls, one boy, and plenty of animals. Early on, she discovered her love of reading, writing, nature and the outdoors. She rode her pony, often carrying a sidearm for protection, to the one-room schoolhouse in the rural southern Indiana countryside where her oldest sister, Grace, was the teacher.

As a 6th grader, Nina joined her older brother going into town to take a qualifying test Adoption Happiness for high school. To keep her busy, they gave her the test and she passed – jumping from 6th grade directly to high school!

She learned that she could do whatever she set out to do, and to draw strength from within to meet any challenge. Nina first came to Arizona alone as a teenager in the 1920s, after being diagnosed with tuberculosis. She lived in a cabin at the base of Camelback Mountain, where riding horses and playing with her dog in the warm, dry climate improved her condition.

Her adventurous spirit took her on a 40-day excursion to New Zealand and Australia when very few people traveled to the other side of the world.

Along the way, a young aboriginal prince asked for her hand in marriage, but was disappointed when she declined and returned to the United States.

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While Gene took time off to golf, Nina learned to fly – becoming the first woman in Indiana to earn a pilot’s license. They were among the first Americans to visit and write about post-World War II Europe.

Nina was a wordsmith. She was published in newspapers throughout North America and her articles compiled into seven books. She was also the first woman admitted to Sigma Delta Chi, now the Society of Professional Journalists. When Gene died, she became President and CEO of Central Newspapers, Inc. and served as publisher of all the newspapers it operated, until her retirement in 1979.

When she passed in 1997, at 91, her assets of $400 million went into an irrevocable charitable trust to benefit her home states of Arizona and Indiana for 50 years. The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust celebrates Nina’s legacy and supports the causes she held closest to her heart.

“Nina said to me many times that you need to give back to your community in a big way,” said her niece, Carol Peden Schilling, Trust chair. “She practiced that because she deeply believed it.”

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Trust Chair Carol Schilling, Pullium’s niece

Since its inception in 1998, the Trust has become a lead funder in animal welfare initiatives in Phoenix and Indianapolis, aimed at reducing the number of unwanted dogs and cats by increasing spay and neuter surgeries, adoptions, and public education on responsible pet ownership. From a particular series of programs in 2012 - 2016, the Trust contributed more than $3.6 million to animal welfare organizations in Maricopa County.

Nina entered the business world as a secretary and was described as having Nina visiting witha Koala an accountant’s eye with a journalist’s mind. She soon met and married Gene Pulliam. Together they grew one newspaper in Lebanon, Indiana, into a national newspaper corporation, which included The Arizona Republic 22

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“The homeless pet overpopulation epidemic in Arizona and across the country remains a big challenge,” said Michael Mendel, Trust program officer. “Through support of the Fix.Adopt.Save. campaign (FAS), the intake of homeless pets in Maricopa County was reduced by more than 47,000 animals between 2012 and 2016, but the County population is expanding westward and there’s still a lot of work to be done.”

The Trust continues to focus its efforts on helping to turn off the spigot of the homeless pet overpopulation by supporting a stronger spay/neuter message, adoption and vaccination programs, and

education about responsible pet ownership. In June, during its first round of giving in 2017, the Trust committed an additional $741,500 to animal welfare organizations in Maricopa County.

“Our animal welfare initiative, Fix.Adopt.Save. in Arizona, and a similar program in Indiana, experienced unprecedented decreases in euthanasia (71 and 65 percent, respectively, over five years) and ongoing, upward trends in spay/neuter surgeries,” said Lisa Shover Kackley, trustee. “The way to continue to save the lives of animals is to always combine spay/ neuter with adoption. This model, Spay Up All Night Event which has changed the animal welfare landscape in Phoenix and Indianapolis, can be replicated nationwide.”

Most recently, the Trust awarded $40,000 in grant funds to Code 3 Associates in support of its efforts to rescue and transport domestic animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. The reach of the Trust’s life-saving support goes well beyond our fourlegged, domesticated friends, however.

Last year, the Trust helped to rescue the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center when the renowned facility, serving animals that would not survive in the wild, was threatened with its own extinction by a disgruntled neighbor. It also works closely with the Phoenix Herpetological Society, supporting its educational, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts.

In 2001, the Trust established the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars program to open doors of opportunity for men and women seeking college degrees. The program is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for nontraditional college students. The Trust provides critical support services and financial assistance to help scholars achieve their education goals in spite of physical, personal or financial challenges.

And earlier this year, the Trust provided a grant to environmental newspaper reporters in Arizona and Indiana, enabling them to take a deep dive into important issues that might otherwise go unreported because of budget restrictions.

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Nina loved animals – domesticated and wild – and the natural environment. She sought ways to encourage human bonds with both. “She adored animals and they somehow recognized that spirit and adored her,” said Schilling.

To honor that spirit, the Trust supports organizations that provide humane and wellness services for domestic animals; promote conservation of natural habitats and ecosystems; and provide

environmental education and awareness. In keeping with Nina’s wishes, the Trust only accepts requests from charitable organizations located in and serving the metropolitan areas of Phoenix, Arizona and Indianapolis, Indiana, with the exception of environmental requests. For those requests, the Trust will consider applications from charitable organizations throughout both states, if the project has statewide impact.

The first step in the process is a conversation and, if invited, the submittal of an online Letter of Intent. This is the starting point even if organizations have applied for or previously received a Trust grant. Grantees must complete an entire grant year and file a final grant report prior to reapplying.

When applying for a grant from the Trust, Mendel suggests nonprofits ask themselves specific questions, “What are your outcomes?

How can we help you fulfill your mission? Demonstrating the impact your organization has on the community only makes your story more compelling. We’re not just funders. We offer strategic guidance, advice, and collaboration to help strengthen and sustain the vital organizations that serve our communities.”

By all accounts, Nina would be happy and proud of the impact her legacy continues to have on our community.

The Trust is a nimble, flexible organization that addresses causes Lisa with an available dog and needs and reflects her good heart. They make investments in people, animals and the environment which will bear fruit for decades to come.

“She never forgot what it was like to want or need something,” said Kackley. “She always shared her material things. Nina may have been small in stature, but she was, and continues to be, a powerful force.”

Did you know?

• In the 1960s, Nina’s influence kept the Valley skyline and view corridors from being obstructed by the high-rise, stacked freeway systems made popular in LA. • She stopped homebuilding from reaching the top of Camelback Mountain, and helped establish a “no-development” zone, thus preserving the mountain’s beautiful profile.

• She led the effort to name the Cactus Wren Arizona’s state bird.

• Through her support of preservation efforts by the Phoenix Zoo, she was responsible for keeping the African Oryx, a desert antelope, from extinction.

Additional information about the NMPCT and its programs is available at www.ninapulliamtrust.org www.phoenixdog.net

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TAKE A HIKE! Lost Dog Wash Trail Story and Photos Mare Czinar

On a balmy Fall morning, Jake, Molly, Roadie, and Walter took a hike on the Lost Dog Wash Trail in the scenic foothills of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. All four canines were formerly lost souls themselves before being adopted from rescue agencies. Jake, a handsome, muscular Terrier mix was adopted from the Arizona Humane Society. Molly was found running loose in a neighborhood, and when unclaimed, stayed with her finder.

An active and quick-witted Australian cattle dog, Roadie found his new home through Maricopa County Animal Care & Control. And then, there’s Crest of the Lost Dog Trail goofy Walter, who was plucked from a euthanasia list by Iowa-based Heinz 57 Pet Rescue & Transport. Determined that they never be lost again, all four have all been trained by their various adopter families in behaviors that will keep them safe and welcome on local trails.

Desert trails are rife with doggie landmines in the form of critter encounters, prickly plants, rough terrain, and extreme temperatures.

That’s why it pays to take a few tips from these savvy canines and their human companions. Roadie loves to run, but when out hiking, he is kept securely on leash and his person carries plenty of poop bags for his frequent rest stops. Off-leash hiking is okay on some public lands, but leash laws and dog waste rules are strictly enforced in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Walter loves water and sucked up quite a lot on this hilly fourmile hike to the Taliesin Overlook.

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hydrated. Because Molly is interested in strange, fast moving objects, her person stays extra alert on popular trails like this one, and steps aside when other dogs or bikes approach. We didn’t see any on this hike, but the same plan applies for horse encounters. All trail users, especially those with dogs, should step off the Jake loves to hike trail and mind the instructions of the rider. And never follow horses too closely, because they can kick. Finally, Jake is all about preparedness and knowing his limits. He carries his own pack with water and snacks and wears a comfortable harness.

Although a medical condition dictates how far Jake can trek, he is a model of canine good citizenship and an inspiration to all.

Now that we’re in prime hiking season, it’s more important than ever to follow these simple tips to help keep your pets safe, and to respect other trail users.

Jake in full hiking gear

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RESCUE NEWS Pound Animals Worth Saving

By Michelle Turner

PAWS (Pound Animals Worth Saving) is now ready to add its own unique brand of caring to help animals in need, at its new facility in Scottsdale. The 501C-3 nonprofit organization, which has been fostering animals since 2011, moved into its very first building this fall. PAWS adopts out an impressive 8-22 dogs every week.

Currently, PAWS has about 50-60 dogs, half of the dogs reside at the shelter and the other half in foster homes. Animals come from the Valley, California, Casa Grande, New Mexico and Mexico.

Because of the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s success in rehoming local dogs, the majority of PAWS’ dogs now come from Mexican shelters. Routinely (once or twice a month), batches of 25–35 dogs are retrieved from border shelters. The dogs receive medical care, grooming, and undergo behavior evaluations before being released for adoption. Adama Pfaff, Shelter Manager, told PDM, “we are one of the only shelters in the Valley that took in cats and kittens this whole summer season. I Temporary home in the large dog area know, because I personally have called to try to help people when we’ve became full, and we ended up taking in more anyway!”

In 2009, Karen Mikus, PAWS Director, saw a notice that Maricopa County Animal Care and Control needed blankets for animals because the concrete pound floors were so cold.

She asked acquaintances and connections for blanket donations. When those didn’t come through, she went shopping. Mikus bought $600’ worth of covers: “I didn’t even go to the thrift stores. I was so new at it, I didn’t know what I was doing.’’

But then blanket contributions from America West Airlines, CIGNA, and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center started rolling in. Her outreach had paid off.

And with that, Karen started volunteering in the county’s East Valley animal shelter in Mesa.

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director of the county’s Animal Care and Control department, to start her own rescue group. Taking Silva’s advice, Karen, along with other volunteers, many of whom had donated their time at the East Valley animal shelter, did just that.

Thanks to tireless work on the part of Karen and the volunteers, supporters’ donations, and a grant from the Petco Foundation, PAWS leased a Scottsdale facility in June 2017. The previous tenants of the building had also been involved in animal rescue, but they had a very large number of cats and a lot of overflowing litter boxes. As Mikus described it, “the smells were horrific!’’

So, PAWS’ staff got to work cleaning, scrubbing, scouring, and bleaching. It was a long, hot Summer of getting the building ready for their Cats love their cattery! adoptable dogs and cats, all while keeping the rescue operations going. In addition to areas for the dogs and cats to live in while they await adoption, the PAWS shelter has a grooming service and onsite dog training available to both adopters and outside dogs.

For Karen, the move means getting her house back. Since PAWS began in 2011, much of the fostering, paperwork, accounting, recordkeeping, volunteer-coordinating and all other administrative duties, have been done at her house; the new facility also accommodates the administrative offices.

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A point of pride with Mikus is PAWS’ responsiveness to distress calls, and a longstanding commitment to the animals even after they have been adopted. “If six months after the adoption you find out that Ralph needs his ACL repaired, we will help you with that. “We really prioritize medical care for animals. We have great veterinarians. Training issues that arise after adopting are handled by the PAWS inhouse trainer. The PAWS system is committed to supporting adopters for the lives of the pets.

Donations of supplies such as bleach, laundry soap, kitty litter, puppy pads, or monetary donations are welcome. Find more information about PAWS, or how to volunteer at poundanimalsworthsaving.org and FB/poundanimalsworthsaving

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Husky Wins the Hearts of the Valley

By Brittany Pomales

Photos Debi Stahmer

Eros is a Husky after our own hearts, and we guarantee he will win yours too. Behind his beautiful blue eyes and sloppy kisses, Eros doesn’t realize he’s handicapped. Eros is your typical Husky, with beautiful blues eyes, soft coat, and a perfectly fitted dog cart. While “set of wheels” is often a rite of passage for your average teenager, for Eros, an amputee Siberian Husky, they mean the difference between a life of limited mobility and one in which a working dog breed, can Eros run around. Walkin’ Wheels helps dogs with weak or missing limbs stay mobile. Eros was often kept from playing with other dogs so that he wouldn’t injure himself while playing.

His dog wheelchair allows him to play without fear of doing more damage to his feet.

Eros was rescued by Penny Baker and Arizona Siberian Husky Rescue & Adoption(ASHRA) at 10 months. They placed him with Debbie Stahmer and her husband Keith, who had volunteered to become his Medical Fosters. Eros had just undergone surgical amputation of his hind feet, caused by complications Eros’s Xmas Bandages resulting from an infection. His owners could no longer afford to pay for his mounting vet bills, nor were they able to provide him with the constant supervision he would need as he healed, so they made the decision to allow Penny Baker and ASHRA to take over. Eros lost the majority of one rear paw as well as the other rear paw at the ankle, and the vet trips didn’t stop there. Eros needed continuous bandage changes, often in between visit due to his bandages becoming soiled or coming undone Debbie recalls, “my husband would do a midnight run for supplies and we would bandage as best as we could until we could get him in to the vet.” It took most of 2016 for Eros’ feet to heal. He continues to sport bandages, but now he wears them for padding and protection. Without them, the skin on his feet would tear if Eros tried to walk on them.

It can be overwhelming for those who have an injured or handicapped pet, but there is strength in numbers. From the beginning, Debbie reached out to others, “I searched for and contacted several people on Facebook who had dogs with amputations, and I was able to get some good advice and information.” Thanks to their help and

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support, Eros, a local dog from Mesa, is a two-time worldwide contest winner of the Walkin’ Pets annual calendar contest.

Walkin’ Pets by HandicappedPets.com sells yearly calendars to raise funds for the Handicapped Pets Foundation, and holds a contest to pick which dogs will appear in each year’s calendar.

There were 238 contestants in this year’s contest! The calendars not only raise funds for the foundation, but they raise awareness of options for elderly, injured, and handicapped pets.

During every stage of recovery, Eros has never lost his loving nature.

“They don’t think, they just do.” said Debbie. “Bloody back legs did not stop Eros from giving kisses at the vet.” It is with that love that Eros will become a therapy dog. When he is ready, he will pay forward the support that others have extended to him.

Eros is now two years old, and although the Walkin’ Wheels have vastly improved his quality of life, the next step on his road to recovery is a set of prosthetics. There is a GoFundMe page set up for Eros. With the support he has received from the community, Debbie and Keith, are already 70 percent of the way to their $12,000 goal to cover Eros’ prosthetics, vet visits, and rehabilitation.

Disabled pets now have more options to live active lives. Technology advancements and caring people can save lives of animals who in the past would have been put down. They still need special care, but as Eros demonstrates, they give more in return.

If you would like to help grant the wish of this sweet Husky and donate, you can find Eros’ GoFundMe campaign titled “Eros the Siberian Husky needs Rehab.”

Walkin’ Pets by HandicappedPets.com is an online pet product company serving the needs of disabled, injured, and aging pets and their owners. Signature products include the Walkin’ Wheels adjustable dog wheelchair, Walkin’ Lift Combo Harness, Walkin’ Dog Boots, and more. (888) 253-0777, www.walkinpets.com The Handicapped Pets Foundation is a nonprofit organization that donates wheelchairs to pet owners with financial need: www. hpets.org.

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KITTY KORNER Scritch, Scratch!

By Kate Benjamin Cats have a natural instinct to scratch; it’s part of their hard wiring.

It’s important to understand the why, how and where of scratching so you can give your cat what he or she needs to be happy and healthy without ruining your home.

Why Cats Scratch Cats scratch to groom their nails but also to mark their territory. Scratching leaves a visual mark that says “this is mine” and it also leaves a scent mark. Cats have scent glands between their toes so when they scratch they are leaving a subtle signature. It’s very important for cats to have a way to mark their territory in order to feel a sense of safety and security, so giving them a designated scratching surface will help them to feel more at home in addition to saving your furniture.

How Does Your Cat Prefer to Scratch?

Your cat will tell you exactly how she prefers to scratch, just look around and see if she has already chosen a favorite location. Notice if she likes to scratch on a vertical or horizontal surface, or maybe she prefers an inclined surface. Also make note of the materials she prefers to scratch on. Some cats prefer carpet or sisal rope. Other popular scratching surfaces include cardboard, wood, yoga mats and even cork. Cats like something that they can really sink their claws into.

Where Does Your Cat Prefer to Scratch?

Also make note of where your cat is scratching. Does he prefer to scratch down low or up higher, getting a good stretch when he scratches? You may find that your cat scratches on the sofa where you sit to watch TV or on your office chair or your bed. This is because these are the areas where you spend the most time and where your scent is the strongest.

Cats want to mix their scent with yours, which is why your favorite chair might be Kitty’s favorite scratching post.

Catalpa rattan scratcher from The Refined Feline

Scratcher Styles Once you have a good idea of how and where your cat prefers to scratch, you can experiment with various scratcher styles until you find one that both you and your cat love. There are tons of stylish and functional options available, more than ever before.

Take a look at some of these examples and find one that works for you:

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Floor Scratchers Flat scratchers that sit on the floor are also very popular. Cats can lounge on this type of scratcher in addition to scratching. Basic flat cardboard Lo scratcher from Square scratchers are very inexpensive and Cat Habitat with replaceable available everywhere, but you may carpet insert want to look for something a bit more attractive and durable.

Consider a scratching mat or a flat scratcher with replaceable carpet.

Collection by Primetime Petz

Wall-mounted Scratchers Scratchers that hang on the wall have several advantages.

First, they reduce the clutter on your floor, plus you can hang the scratcher at the Yoga Cat Mat from Feline Yogi height your cat prefers and, because it is attached to the wall, the scratcher will be sturdy enough for your cat to get a good stretch.

Multi-functional You can also find scratching surfaces combined with other useful items like cat towers or lounges or even with human furniture. There are some great, stylish options available some with replaceable scratching surfaces. Look for something that integrates seamlessly into your décor.

From Left to Right: Cat Console from Modernist Cat, Side table cat bed and scratcher from Sauder Pet Home, Katris modular cat climber and scratcher

Lotus Shelves from The Refined Feline

Ultimate Scratching Post from Pioneer Pet

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Kate Benjamin has been writing about feline design since 2007 and is co-author with Jackson Galaxy of two New York Times bestselling books, Catification and Catify to Satisfy. Get more of Kate’s feline design tips at hauspanther.com.

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BOO BOO AND BRUNI

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CRITTER CORNER Arizona Wildlife Program

By Michelle Turner

Photos George Andrejko/Arizona Game and Fish Department

Whether it is a silent sentinel of a blue heron standing along the Lake Pleasant shoreline, the busyness of a scurrying pocket mouse along South Mountain’s Holbert Trail, or the gentle gaze of a mule deer grazing around Brown’s Ranch, viewing wildlife around the Phoenix metro area provides us glimpses into a different world.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department wants all Arizonans to experience the unexpected joys that such wildlife sightings can bring. The department offers a wide range of options to help us see critters, ranging from webcams and online guides to organized events.

If you can’t get out on a hiking trail or a body of water to put these tips into practice, the Game and Fish department offers some other alternatives to let you view animals in the wild.

Bull Elk

Arizona is a great state to see wildlife at its best. We have more than 900 animal species and 50 million public acres of natural land to explore, according to the Arizona Game and Fish department.

Sandhill Crains

By viewing wildlife in their natural surroundings, we can understand them better and create our own special memories. It also helps inspire conservation efforts that help benefit wildlife, say Game and Fish department officials.

From grandmothers making sure the hummingbird feeder is full, to young kids going on their first hikes, wildlife sighting can begin at any age; everyone can participate.

But it’s easier if you follow certain tips, say Game and Fish department officials. Those tips include:

• Get into stealth mode: Engage in “quiet, but active viewing.”

Make yourself unobtrusive, slow moving and quiet on the trails.

In short, don’t attract a lot of attention to yourself • Leave Fido behind: Your dog can either make noise or be seen as a potential threat to wildlife.

• Figure out what lives there: Signs along the trail will help you determine whose neighborhood you are in. Look for tracks, trails, rubbing spots, nests, droppings, tunnels, food remains, webs, gnawed wood, or dams to help determine what kind of wildlife may be nearby.

• Use the shadows to your advantage: Stand or walk with the sun behind you to remain more hidden in the darkness. Wear muted-color clothes to better blend in with the surroundings.

• Time your hikes: Dawn and dusk are often the most active times for most of Arizona’s wildlife species.

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• Watch the weather: Many animals become lively again just after a good rain. They are typically less active in the heat of the day.

• Look differently: Scan the landscape with “soft eyes” to see the landscape rather than just focusing on its details. Be on the lookout for any movements; look up close as well as far away.

• Take a seat: Consider sitting in one place for a while and if you do, flatten yourself against a tree or rock to blend with the landscape.

• Don’t stare: If you do have a close encounter, keep your gaze soft at the animal because many will perceive staring as a threat.

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A popular one is webcams that provide around-the-clock coverage of different species. There’s one that checks in on sandhill cranes, a species of bird that migrates to the area around Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in southeastern Arizona. Another is a camera located in a “refuge pond’’ in far east Mesa that shows pupfish and other native Arizona fish. A third camera is focused on a nesting box for the fast-moving Peregrine Falcons that are seen year-round in downtown Phoenix. The Falcons did not Peregrine Falcon use this nesting box this season so the camera is off, but will be turned on when the box is again occupied.

The department also sponsors major viewing events. The HighCountry Elk Workshop, offered an opportunity to see hundreds of elk in one place at one time. The event, which took place in August near Flagstaff, is expected to be repeated. In late September, the Birdwatching department invited the public to see the release of California condors at Vermillion Cliffs National Monument.

Arizona Game and Fish also publishes a wildlife-viewing newsletter that provides viewing tips and information about the state’s critters.

It also offers information for parents and teachers to make wildlife viewing more interesting for kids with games like wildlife bingo games. azgfd.com/Wildlife/Viewing has more information on the Wildlife Viewing program

DOGS IN BLUE: Gilbert PD K9

By Anne Thomas

Photos PDM

When K9 Patrol Officer Binck hears the Velcro from his handler’s Kevlar vest, he knows they will be heading to work soon. “When he sees the uniform, he gets excited and he’s ready to go to work,” said Gilbert Police Department Officer Chad Wright.

make traffic stops and Binck’s ability to detect drugs is put to good use, helping to make a difference in the current nationwide drug epidemic. “I am blessed with this amazing asset in the back seat,” Officer Wright said. “And somewhere out there are parents with a kid who is having issues with heroin or other drugs. And we make the arrest and get them help through the justice system.”

Binck, who is partnered with Officer Wright, is a Belgian Malinois, raised and trained in the Netherlands in the KNVP (Royal Dutch Police Dog Association), a top program focused on police dog training, with additional training in Dallas, before arriving at the Gilbert PD.

When they are out on patrol, they can also be called to the scene of a crime by other officers. Often the mere presence of a K9 Officer is enough to bring a quick end to a 911 call. “A burglary suspect ran away from a home and hid in another backyard,” Officer Wright recounted. “We walked toward a gate where I would usually call out ‘Gilbert police, come out or the canine will bite you,’ but before I could get the entire sentence out, the suspect came out saying, ‘I give up.’”

Officer Chad Wright and Binck

Officer Wright has been with the Gilbert PD nearly 19 years, working in other units. “It’s something I’ve always been interested in, but a position never came up at the right time,” he said. “It’s very competitive because once someone is in the K9 unit, they usually stay for a long, long time.” About a year ago, the timing was right for Officer Wright to apply to the unit. It involves testing to see if you are compatible with the program, and a home test to see if a canine partner will be compatible with your life, he said. “They want to make sure you’re trainable, because the training is pretty extensive,” Officer Wright told PDM. “I spend more time with Binck than with my own family, so that we are able to develop a relationship,” Officer Wright said. “You have to trust him and he has to trust you, and I’m depending on him. If we don’t have that trust it could cost an officer his or her life.”

An average work day for Officers Wright and Binck is nine hours, much Binck of it spent in a modified patrol car where the temperature is maintained and monitored for Binck’s wellbeing and safety. While out on patrol they often

Sometimes Officers Wright and Binck will be called to a scene where a building has been broken into, and no one is sure if the suspects are still there, possibly hiding inside or nearby. “We send the canine into an unknown situation where he can use his superior sense of smell to determine if someone is in there,” so that no one is unnecessarily put into harm’s way, he said. Binck is also trained to apprehend suspects by grabbing them, usually by the arm, and holding the bite until he is called off. This allows the suspect to be safely cuffed.

K9 officers like Binck love their jobs because they often associate a task, such as capturing a suspect, with being rewarded, which can mean being given a toy or playing a game.

When not on duty, Officer Wright makes sure Binck gets plenty of down time at his home, where he also has two small Chihuahuas, Squeaky and Dolce. “Ironically, I thought for sure his first instinct was to kill one or both of them,” he said.

“But with the exception of a lot of bark on Squeaky’s [the male’s] part, all three dogs tolerate and can have contact with one another.”

Gilbert PD K9 commemoritive plaque

Look for Officer Wright and Binck to compete in next spring’s Southwest Regional Police K9 Trials. www.phoenixdog.net

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HORSIN’ AROUND Triple R Rescue A new Lease on Life for Abandoned Horses

By Bridget Grobosky Pictures Triple R Horse Rescue

The horses at Triple R Horse Rescue come from various places and backgrounds, and some are worse than others. The rescue, in Cave Creek, is devoted to Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Re-homing horses.

“We don’t make money off the horses’ adoption fees,” Eversole said. “We make the money off events and stuff—but we do it for the horses. Everything is for the horses - to give them good homes and better lives.”

Where do these horses come from? As Curry Eversole, the group’s president puts it: “Everywhere.” Many are the result of legal disputes involving neglect, or they’re surrendered because owners are no longer able to take care of them. One recent addition was rescued from a dire situation in the middle of the night. The owner surrendered him, and the young horse was brought to Triple R. And it’s not all horses. Triple R was in the spotlight last year when it became the temporary home for 14 miniature donkeys rescued from Texas.

Fundraising events range from handling, health, and riding clinics, to this year’s Donkey Pancake Breakfast, to the annual Winter Round Up at Frontier Town. Merchandise sales and donated item auctions also contribute.

Triple R can hold up to 30 animals at any given time, with some at Eversole’s property, where he works Fun with a Mini Donkey to rehabilitate them. “I trained wild mustangs and troubled horses, and we get those kinds of horses,” he said.

He also works with them at the rescue property. Some he’s adopted himself.

Triple R’s adoption program includes an initial application, a physical assessment of new applicants’ horse properties, followed by a meeting with the applicant and the horse to see whether the pairing will be a match. Adopters are contacted throughout the first six months to monitor progress.

Triple R rescues horses from Arizona and surrounding states. The rescue chooses to adopt only in Arizona, This helps cut down on transportation costs for the organization, which personally delivers many of the horses to their new homes, and visits re-homed horses after six months to ensure they are being treated properly.

A good number of the adopted horses become trail Horses safe at RRR or companion horses, but as Eversole explained, many have gone on to show or performance careers.

“We’ve had some that have gone to barrels, some that are doing dressage, some hunter-jumpers,” he said. “It’s all different because we don’t have a specific breed at this rescue.”

The adoption rate for each horse varies based on factors like temperament, rideability, and trainability, and the age of the horse, with the maximum adoption rate at $1,500.

With a volunteer base that fluctuates between 50 and 100, as the rescue’s means of caring for the horses year-round and planning fundraising events, Triple R attracts a wide variety of people interested in helping animals or working on service hours—including those with no prior horse experience.

After an initial orientation and mandatory safety class, many volunteers have become longterm fixtures at Triple R. “Five years later they’re still here,” Eversole said. “Most of it is that they find a love for the animal. But a lot of it, Volunteers setting up new horse pens for instance, is when we get people who are not horse related, they have great ideas that are event-related, and they’re drawn in that way.”

Detailed feed and care charts for each horse ensure volunteers are in the know, as the rescue herd can fluctuate each day. The time it takes for each horse to be rescued varies a lot, with some being adopted just one week after the mandatory two-week holding period. Even after hundreds of success stories, Triple R strives to be an educational resource in and out of the equine community.

“There aren’t enough people that know Curry thanking the about horses, by far,” Eversole said. crowd at a fundraiser “And why not be knowledgeable? Just come up here and get the knowledge. Then, if you see something in your neighborhood and you don’t know anything about horses, but it doesn’t look right, at least you’ll have enough knowledge to know what’s right and wrong.”

As he puts it: “You don’t have to be in the horse world to be involved in the horse world.”

To learn more about Triple R Rescue, and the work the organization does for horses, or to see the list of adoptable animals, visit triplerhorserescueaz.com or the organization’s Facebook page.

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Breed-Specific Rescues & Shelters

See the website for Non-Breed-Specific listings!

Boxer Luv Rescue www.boxerluv.org

Golden Retriever Rescue www.golden-retriever.org

DOGS

Bull Terriers Saguaro State Bull Terrier Rescue

Great Dane Great Dane Rescue of AZ greatdanerescueofazalliance.com

Airedale Terrier Airedale Terrier Rescue airedaleterriers.org Akita Akita Advocates Relocation Team AkitaAdvocates.org Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Malamute Rescue arizonamalamutes.com American Brittany American Brittany Rescue americanbrittanyrescue.org Australian Cattle Dogs/ Blue Heelers/Red Heelers/ Queensland Heelers Desert Hills Heelers K9 Rescue www.deserthillsheelers.org Heeling Heelers Hearts heelingheelersheartsdogrescue.com

New Hope Cattle Dogs newhopecattledogs.com Australian Shepherds Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of Arizona www.amazingaussies.com Aussie & Friends www.aussiefriendsrescue.com Basset Hound AZ Basset Hound Rescue www.azbassetrescue.com Beagle AZ Beagle Rescue www.azbeaglerescue.com Beagles of AZ Rescue Club www.azbarc.com Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue www.soazbeaglerescue.com Bernese Mountain Dogs AZ Bernese Mtn Dog Rescue arizonabernesemountain dogrescue.com Border Collie Arizona Border Collie Rescue azbordercollierescue.com Boston Terrier Boston Terrier Rescue www.azbtrescue.org Boxer Almost Home Boxer Rescue www.almosthomeboxers.org

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Chihuahua AZ Chihuahua Rescue azchihuahuarescue.org Cocker Spaniel Cast Off Cockers castoffcockers.org Collie Southwest Collie Rescue nmcollierescue.com Dachshunds Dachshunds Only Rescue dachshundsonlyrescue.com Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue happytailsdr.org Dalmatian Lucky Dog Rescue (Dalmations & other dogs) luckydogrescue.org Southwest Dalmatian Rescue dalmatianrescueaz.org Doberman Pinscher Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue of AZ azdoberescue.org English Bulldog Love-A-Bull Bulldog Rescue web.me.com/karebear92179/ Love-A-Bull/ English Springer Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Rescue springerrescue.org German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois Saving Paws Rescue AZ savingpawsrescueaz.com German Shorthair Pointer Cooper’s Chance (GSP & other dogs) cooperschance.org Giant Schnauzer Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue vsgiantschnauzerrescue.org Golden Retriever AZ Golden Rescue arizonagoldenrescue.org AZ Golden Retriever Connection azgrc.org

Dave Haven, Inc. danehaveninc.com Great Pyrenees AZ Great Pyrenees Association azpyrs.com Greyhound AZ Greyhound Rescue azgreyhoundrescue.org AZ Adopt A Greyhound arizonaadoptagreyhound.org FastDogs Fast Friends www.fastdogs.org Greyhound Pets of America - AZ www.gpa-az.com Racing Home Greyhound Adoption www.racinghome.info Jack Russell Terrier AZ Jack Russell Rescue, Inc. www.petfinder.org/shelters/ azrussellrescue.html Jack Russell Rescue of Scottsdale jrtconnection.com Labrador Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue dlrrphoenix.org Newfoundland Mesquite Newfoundland Club Rescue mesquitenewfclub.org

Rottweiler Phoenix Area Rottweiler Rescue phxrottrescue.org Saint Bernard Greater SW St Bernard Rescue greaterswsaintbernardrescom Schnauzer Miniature Schnauzer Rescue azschnauzer.org Shetland Sheepdog Mid-AZ Shetland Sheepdog Rescue sheltierescueaz.com AZ Sheltie Rescue azsheltierescue.com Siberian Husky AZ Siberian Husky Rescue and Adoption ashra.org Springer Spaniel Springerpaw Ranch springerpawranch.com Weimaraner AZ Weimaraner Rescue arizonaweimaranerrescue.com Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Rescue yorkiefriendsrescue.com

MIXED BREEDS Puggle Arizona Puggle Rescue azpuggle.org

Pitbull & Bully Breeds Big Bully Rescue bigbullyrescue.com

CATS

May Day Pit Bull Rescue maydaypitbullrescue.org

Blistered Whiskers blisteredwhiskers.org

One Love Pit Bull Foundation www.oneloveaz.org

AJ’s Best Friends Purebred Cat Rescue ajsbestfriends.org

Pit Bull Rescue valleyofthesundogrescue.com

AZ Maine Coon Cat Rescue azmccr.org

Pittie Me Rescue pittiemerescue.org Poodle AZ Poodle Rescue arizonapoodlerescue.org

Rescue a Golden of Arizona golden-retriever.org

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Animal Loving Friends ALF.petfinder.com

Saving One Life-East Valley savingonelife.org

Small Pets RATS-DOMESTIC Any Rat Rescue-Scottsdale anyratrescue.org GUINEA PIGS Piggie Poo Rescue piggiepoo.org

SUGAR GLIDERHEDGEHOGS AZ Sugar Glider Rescue Azsugargliderrescue.com REPTILES AZ Herpetological (480) 894-1625 Can’t take Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas (large tortoise) Phoenix Herpetological Society (480) 513-4377 Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas ONLY

RABBITS DOMESTIC RABBITS Tranquility Trail Rescue and Sanctuary tranquilitytrail.org

WILDLIFE AND LIVESTOCK RESCUES BIRDS East Valley Wildlife Pigeons, doves, song birds, water fowl, rabbits, squirrels drop off only (480) 814-9339 Herons-Liberty Wildlife Based in Scottsdale (480) 998-5550 Adobe Mountain Hawks, owls, eagles, raccoons, skunk, javelina (623) 582-9806 LIVESTOCK AZ Dept of Agriculture (602) 542-0872 PIGS Pot Belly Pigs Ironwood Pig Sanctuary REPTILES AZ Herpetological (480) 894-1625 Can’t take Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas (large tortoise) Phoenix Herpetological Society (480) 513-4377 Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas ONLY

WILD ANIMALS/ NATIVE/ PROTECTED AZ Game & Fish - Coyotes (623) 236-7201 Liberty Wildlife (480) 998-5550 Adobe Mountain (623) 582-9806

Walkin’ Pets 855-208-7387 Walkinpets.com

Dogs Etc. Pet Boutique 7142 E. Fifth St Scottsdale 85251 480-947-2480 www.dogsetcaz.com

Zona’s Essential Oils 4705 E Carefree Hwy 112 Cave Creek 85331 480-575-9662 Shopzonas.com

Scottsdale Livestock Three locations Scottsdalelivestock.com 480-346-8305 The Pet Club All Valley Locations www.thepetclub.net Venture Dog Food

by Earthborn Holistic 800-474-4163, ext 450 Earthbornholisticpetfood.com

Veterinarians AZ Humane Clinic 1521 W Dobbins Road Phoenix 85041 602- 997-7585 Integrative MedicineDr Julie Mayer, DVM 312-405-6444 www.integrativeveterinarian.com MWU Clinics 5715 W. Utopia Rd, Glendale 623-806-7387 www.mwuanimalhealth.com Scottsdale Horse Vet 480-299-7526 Scottsdalehorsevet.com

Pet Grooming That Crazy Dog Lady Pet Grooming 10630 N 59th Ave Ste 102 Glendale 85034 623-980-6187 facebook.com/CrazyGroomerLady

Pet Health Caldera Pet Therapy 888-581-1200 CalderaPetTherapy.com Canine Colostrum 800-834-7656 livingstreamhealth.com ComfyPets AZ 602-579-1437 www.comfypetsofaz.com Natural Paws PO Box 76765 Scottsdale, Az 85255

Hoylarious Studios Hoylarious.com 480-227-4662

Service Animals American Service Animal Society 480-802-9339 www.Dogs4Vets.org

Local First Fall Festival Localfirstaz.com/fall-festival

Canine Companions for Independence www.cci.org

The Santa Paws Project Toy Drive Thesantapawsproject.org

Boarding/Kennel/ DayCare

Thia’s Family Pack 602-303-7738 Pawtree.com/thia

Twisted Events 602-292-3200 www.twistedevents.org/smashn

Carefree Pet Resort, LLC 7509 E Cave Creek Rd Carefree 85377 (480) 595-2273 www.carefreepetresort.com

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Circle Mountain Pet Sitting 623-810-7630 New River/Circle Mountain Giggly Dogs Small Dog Daycare & Boarding Buckeye, Arizona – Watson Exit 623-386-8754 Happy Pets Palace and Playground 1918 East McKellips Road 480-207-1852 www.happypetspalace.com HeartStrings 480-895-4683 930 E Riggs Rd Chandler 85249 www.HeartStringsPet Resort.com Pawsitively Pampered Pet Resort 36615 N 24th St Desert Hills/Cave Creek area 602-358-9595 wepamperyourpet.com

Farm Bureau Financial Services 6554 E. Cave Creek Rd, Ste 4 480-575-0710 www.agentlesliejensen.com

Animals in Disaster Thrift Store 5036 E. Van Buren Phoenix 602-918-7373

Food and Drink

Mesa Thrift Store The Arizona Humane Society 1110 W. Southern Avenue 602-997-7585 Ext. 4300

Cave Creek Olive Oil 6201 E. Cave Creek Rd, Ste A Cave Creek 480- 595-3157 cavecreekoliveoil.com

Petique Norterra The Arizona Humane Society 2460 W Happy Valley Rd Ste 1149 602-761-2973

Tito’s Handmade Vodka www.titosvodka.com/dogs

Realtors

Cave Creek Thrift Store Arizona Humane Society 13401 N. Cave Creek Rd 602-761-2971

Marcie and Rob Reichstein Realtors Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 602-551-6314 Marcieandrobrealtors.com

Rescued Treasures PACC911 Store 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd #c-103 602-923-1820

Realtor to the Rescue Barb Forsythe 480-295-2619 www.RealtortotheRescueAZ.com

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Apparel Human Easley’s Fun Shop www.easleys.com 509 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-271-9146

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Yay 4 Dog Pet Sitting and Dog Walking 702-596-9766 Yay4dog@yahoo.com

Phoenix Flower Shops 7 Valley locations 480-289-4000 Phoenixflowershops.com

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Pet Lifestyle/ Events

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Express Flooring 602-899-9895 Expressflooring.com

City of Chandler Parks and Recreation chandleraz.gov/recreation

Vehicle Service and Sales

City of Chandler Woofstock Chandleraz.gov/woofstock

Sun Devil Auto 19 Valley Locations Sundevilauto.com

Bark Busters 877-500-BARK www.BarkBusters.com Modern Canine Services 602-688-4060 www.moderncanineservices.com Thia’s Family Pack 602-303-7738 Pawtree.com/thia

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RESOURCE INFORMATION

KNOW YOUR LOCAL RESCUES in case you need them.

If you lose a pet:

• Search your home and property - your pet could be injured or stuck somewhere.

• Check with your neighbors - speak with as many people as you can. Search the neighborhood • Get online. Post on websites. Some sites let you create your Lost Pet flyer, so have a picture of your pet and phone number ready. Other sites to post on are : Craigslist, Lost Dogs Arizona Facebook page, and/or Straydar Facebook page. Post your flyer on the County mapping website, other sites can then see it and help find your dog. www. maricopa.gov/Pets/lostpet. Post your flyer online and around the neighborhood.

• Contact your local rescues and report your missing dog.

• Visit the two County locations quickly and every 24-48 hours. By law, the shelters are only required to hold a lost or stray animal for 72 hours. After that, the animal becomes the county’s property. You can also call Maricopa County at 602.506.PETS or visit their website and utilize their interactive mapping tool to see if animals were picked up in your area and to post your flyer.

• Visit the Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope campus. Take a picture of your pet and his medical records. Ask to check the lost pets in the Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital and check their adoption floor. The 72-hour hold for strays applies here too.

If you find a stray with no tags:

• Ask around the neighborhood in case the dog lives nearby.

• Contact your local rescue. They will try to help and can often scan the pet for a microchip and may be able to find a foster to take the dog if you cannot host it. A veterinarian can also scan the dog for a microchip and check for a tattoo.

• Stray dogs that are sick, injured, or abused, and healthy puppies under three months old, can go to the Arizona Humane Society. You can bring them to the Sunnyslope campus or call their EAMT Dispatch Center at 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 from 8 to 6 PM daily.

• Try to list the dog online, there are many sites who will do this.

• You may also surrender a healthy stray dog to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control.

Maricopa County – Animal Care and Control Both shelters for lost/stray animals, adoption services, pet surrender, dog licensing, rabies vaccinations, and microchips.

West Valley Animal Care Center 2500 S 27th Ave (27th Ave, South of Durango) Phoenix 85009 602-506-7387 East Valley Animal Care Center 2630 W Rio Salado Pkwy (Loop 101/Rio Salado Pkwy) Mesa 85201 602-506‑7387

Important Information

Pet Emergency Arizona Humane Society Emergency Ambulance Service 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 8 – 6 PM daily To report animal abuse: 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 (“0” after hours) or fill out our online form.

Services are free and available daily from 8 – 6 PM Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope Lost/stray puppies, cats, injured strays, spay and neuter services, Microchipping 9226 N 13th Ave Phoenix 85021 Phone: 602-997-7585

24-HOUR EMERGENCY VETERINARIANS PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE/ CAVE CREEK 1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 520 W Union Hills Dr Ste 105 Phoenix 85027 623-849-0700 BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 2260 W Glendale Ave Phoenix 85021 602-995-3757 Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency www.phoenixvrec.com 4015 E Cactus Rd Phoenix 85032 602-765-3700 Vet Med www.vetmedaz.com 20610 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 85024 602-697-4694

BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 22595 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 110 Scottsdale 85255 480-949-8001

The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic www.scottsdaleveterinaryclinic.com 7311 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale 85251 480-945-8484

BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 86 W Juniper Ave Gilbert 85233 480-497-0222

VCA Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Hospital www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/ paradise-valley-emergency 6969 E Shea Blvd Ste 150 Scottsdale 85254 480-991-1845

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona www.vcaspecialtyvets.com 1648 N Country Club Dr Mesa 85201 480-898-0001

EAST VALLEY 1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1233 W Warner Rd Chandler 85224 480-732-0018

1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1423 S Higley Rd #102 Mesa 85206 480-924-1123

Ironwood Animal Hospital www.ironwoodanimalhospital.com 85 W Combs Rd #116 Queen Creek 85142 480-888-2299

WEST VALLEY BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 13034 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd Avondale 85392 623-385-4555 BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 9875 W Peoria Ave Peoria 85345 623-974-1520 POISON HELP Pet Poison Helpline www.petpoisonhelpline.com 855-764-7661

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Medical Miracles - Rover’s Story

Story Alice Cohen-Ruffell Photos Norman Ruffell The Terrier, Rover, was skinny, scared, with a little cough, when we rescued him from the ‘e’ list. Two days later, no longer intact, but now micro-chipped, we brought him home to meet his new brother, Magic, who had already been with us for a couple of years. After a few days of regular food, walks, and plenty of affection, Rover began to relax. But that cough persisted.

Within the first few months, Rover saw almost as much of our vet as he saw of us. He was examined; routine bloodwork and a couple of titer tests for Valley Fever performed, and still he coughed.

When Rover became sensitive to touch on his left hip and began to Rover today limp, it was back to the vet. This time, when the titer results were clear: Valley Fever. After a course of fluconazole, both the limp and the cough disappeared, and we were one happy family.

Rover and Magic became fast friends and partners in crime, both apparently in good health. Now you know, the next bit won’t be so good.

Rover began to look like he had a stiff neck, and when it didn’t go away, it was back to the vet. After an exam, we left with a prescription for pain medication, figuring he’d likely run into something and strained something, which was reasonable since he would dash after any lizard, rabbit or chipmunk that crossed his path, not necessarily watching where he was going. The pain medication worked. About a year later, same thing, other side of his neck. Same diagnosis and prescription, same results. All okay. Until one day he suddenly stiffened and wouldn’t move at all. Back to the vet, who thought it could be a neurological problem, and suggested we give it another day. Within a couple of hours of trying unsuccessfully to get Rover to eat, including syringing diluted special food (supplied by a caring and concerned friend) through his clamped teeth, I gathered him up and we rushed to the nearest emergency clinic, Animal Health Services in Cave Creek, where they took him from my arms and promised us they’d to do their best, but no guarantees. I know they told us much more, but all I could focus on was Rover and the look in his eyes as I handed him over.

The following morning Rover was marginally better. The vet at the emergency hospital had already consulted with a neurologist at the Veterinary Neurological Center, even making an appointment for us

for later that morning. Remarkably, Rover was able to walk over to us after his care from the ER hospital.

Once at the Veterinary Neurological Center, Dr Kim Knowles had a good look at the pathetic patient Norman and I had brought her. She walked with him, sat with him, talked to him (and us), and once she fed him a treat or two, he was hers, as were we. Dr Knowles asked a lot of questions, referring to her notes and information from both the hospital and our vet. She explained what diagnostics and treatment they could perform, but warned that there could be no guarantees.

First there was the MRI, which showed a blockage from chronic inflammation at the base of his skull and neck that caused a severe dilation of his entire ventricular system, or the fluid compartments within his brain. This resulted in obstructive hydrocephalus and a shift of the base of his brain down into the top of his neck. Good grief. No wonder he couldn’t move his head.

Okay, breathe, Rover is being helped. But first. . .

Rover after surgery

After Dr Knowles explained the suggested procedure and again made it clear that there was no guarantee it would work, we decided to go forward with brain surgery. Rover would have a shunt placed in his ventricular system to help it drain. Tubing from the shunt would wind its way into his abdomen where it would drain harmlessly.

After surgery, Rover was on an extensive course of prednisone to discourage inflammation around his neck and within his ventricular system, fluconazole to continue his fight against Valley Fever, determined to be the most likely cause of his brain swelling, plus an antacid, and lastly, Denamarin, to help his liver deal with potential side effects of the other meds.

Nine months after the successful surgery, Rover went on his victory tour, back to visit with Dr Knowles, VNC neurology resident Dr Erich Spoor and his surgeon, Dr Laura Stainback, (plus the fan club his case had generated) to have a follow-up exam; but mostly, I think, to show off, to thank them all for the remarkable job they’d done, and to share with them the joy of Rover’s success story.

What is hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus literally means “water on the brain” and is an increase in the size of the ventricles within the brain due to an increase in the volume of cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles. Hydrocephalus is either caused by a lack of CSF absorption, an increase in CSF production or a blockage of CSF flow, commonly caused by brain tumors or malformations, brain injury, or in Rover’s case, infection.

What is VP Shunt Surgery?

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Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement is a surgery performed to relieve intracranial pressure caused by hydrocephalus. A craniotomy is first performed to gain access to the ventricles and draw off, or shunt, cerebrospinal fluid into the peritoneal space of the abdominal cavity.

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Express Flooring

pg 3

Natural Paws

pg 11

ACS Barks For Life

pg 18

Farm Bureau Financial Services

pg 7

PACC911

pg 40

Arizona Animal Welfare League pg 43

Fieldworks AZ

pg 34

Pawsitively Pampered Pet Resort

pg 27

American Service Animal Society pg 4

Giggly Dogs Small Dog

pg 26

Phoenix Flower Shops

pg 17

Arizona Humane Society

pg 33

Happy Dog Phoenix

pg 25

Realtor to the Rescue

pg 40

Bailey’s Doggy Directory

pg 25

pg 26

Scottsdale Livestock

pg 24

Bark Busters

pg 26

Happy Pets Palace and Playground

pg 36

pg 11

pg 26

Scottsdale Horse Vet

Blind Ideas

HeartStrings Pet Resort

pg 40

pg 11

pg 26

Sun Devil Auto

Caldera Pet Therapy

Hoylarious Studios

pg 10

pg 12

That Crazy Dog Lady Pet Grooming

pg 26

Canine Colostrum

Integrative Medicine

Carefree Pet Resort

pg 26

Livingstream Health

pg 11

The Pet Club

pg 2

Cave Creek Olive Oil

pg 26

Local First Fall Festival

pg 8

The Santa paws Project

pg 27

Choice Pet Market

pg 29

pg 27

Thia’s Family Pack

pg 26

City of Chandler Woofstock

pg 14

Marcie and Rob Reichstein Realtors

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

pg 18

pg 24

pg 7

Venture Dog Food by Earthborn Holistic

pg 44

Comfy Pets of AZ

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control

Doggie E Discounts

pg 3

McLife

pg 18

Veterinary Neurological Center

pg 42

Dogs Etc

pg 26

Midwestern University Companion Animal Clinic

pg 29

Walking Pets

pg 31

Easley’s Fun Shop

pg 13

Modern Canine Services

pg 39

Yay 4 Dog

pg 27

Zona’s Essential Oils

pg 27

www.phoenixdog.net

Index of Advertisers

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