Volume IV Issue 2
DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND July/August 2019
Local Canine Social Media Stars K9 Top Dog 2019 Summer Heat and Pets AZ Pug Adoption & Rescue Network
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Story
The Leader of the Pack Howls Dog Adoptions K9 Beat: K9 Top Dog 2019: Goodyear K9 Azzer Business Spotlight: Dog TV Celebrities and Pets: Ian Schwartz Dogs That Help: All 4 Paws Volunteer Tales: Police and Paws Project Trainer Tips: Choosing the Right Dog for You Critter Corner: Protecting Pets from the
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Monsoon Madness Take a Hike!: Thompson Trail White Mountains Adoptable Hiking Dogs Kitty Korner: Arizona Humane Society Baby Bottle Kitten ICU Horsin’ Around: Arizona BurroCross Rescue News: Arizona Pug Adoption & Rescue Network Health: Summer Heat and Pets Celebration of Life: Rumi
Important Information 6 Calendar of Events 26
Market Place
34 Animal Rescue & Adoption Groups 35 Pet Directory: Pet Related Services 41
Pet Emergency Resource Information
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Advertisers Index
MAIN STORY:
Local Canine Social Media Stars
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K9 Beat: K9 Top Dog 2019: Goodyear K9 Azzer
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Rescue News: Arizona Pug Adoption & Rescue Network
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On our cover: Janna, Ruston, Twiggy and Lemmy, alumni from Arizona Pug Rescue & Adoption Network, grace our cover this issue.
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The summer issue always brings excitement. Some industries still slow in the summer, but the pet world just moves inside. If you’ve ever wondered, “Who are those dogs on social media, what is it all about?” look no further. This issue brings you six of the top Instagram dogs in the Valley. Say hello if you see them out and about at a dog park or dog-friendly dining location near you! The heat is rising, and so is our vigilance to protect the animals. Hot pavement, hot cars, and the heat of the day can take their toll on dogs. They can’t tell us when they begin to get overheated, so it’sYour Dog in a Parked Car • Never Leave • • Never NeverLeave LeaveYour YourDog Doginina aParked ParkedCar Car important to know what signs to look for. Find them the Health • in Parked cars quickly trap the sun’s heat. • • Parked Even Parked oncars cars a day quickly quickly whentrap trapthe thesun’s sun’sheat. heat.Even Evenonona aday daywhen when story. You may be surprised how often you see the signals your dog it’s 70 in degrees outside, the temperatureit’s inside it’s7070degrees adegrees car with outside, outside, all the thetemperature temperatureinside insidea acar carwith withallall the windows closed can hit 90 degrees in the the just windows windows 10 minutes. closed closedcan canhithit9090degrees degreesininjust just1010minutes. minutes. or someone else’s! •
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If the summer heat has you ready to head north for some relief, license platecheck number) license licenseplate platenumber) number) out the hiking story. The White Mountains offer many opportunities to • Alert the management of the business • • Alert Alertthe themanagement managementofofthe thebusiness business • and Call the 911Thompson • • Call Call911 911 cool off and enjoy the beauty of Northern Arizona, Trail hike featured is a dog-friendly winner! We have lots of tail-wagging things going on at the magazine. Our new website is fun and has interactive features, and our Dog is Good Pop-Up-Shop link is available too! Editor Alice Cohen-Ruffell has helped PDM develop and get rolling from the very beginning, we are so thankful for her editorial guidance! Now Alice can enjoy her travels without scheduling around the PDM print schedule! Jennifer Thomas has joined the editorial team, and Patti Rockwood and Bret Hjerpe have joined the sales team!
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Ongoing Adoptions Arizona Small Dog Rescue Every Sat, 10:30-3:30pm PetCo at Tatum & Bell Rd 602-944-2440 azsmalldog.org AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sat, 11-3pm PetSmart Tatum and Shea 11-3pm 602 944 2440 azsmalldog.org AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sun, 11-3pm PetSmart Bell and Grand in Surprise 602 944 2440 azsmalldog.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat, 9-2pm Momma’s Organic market 9744 W Northern Peoria 602-703-7154 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 1st Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Gilbert 2530 S Val Vista Dr Gilbert 480-507-9000 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 4th Sat, 10-2pm 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 Phoenix 602-957-2906 amazingaussies.org
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AZ Happy Trails Every Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Dobson 2000 W Ray Rd Chandler 480-426-7590 happytailsaz.org
Adoption Events
AZK9 Adoptions Every Sun, 12–3pm Choice Pet Market Glendale 20028 N 67th Ave Glendale 623-937-4444 azk9.org
Rescue Roundup at Wheeler Park Sat July 27, 9-3 pm 212 W. Aspen Ave. Flagstaff rescueroundup.org
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary Every 3rd Thurs Pet Club Cave Creek 4725 E Carefree Hwy Cave Creek 480-437-9144 foreverlovedpets.org Greyhound Pets of AZ Every 2nd Sat, 10-12pm Pet Food Depot 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 602-493-7639 gpa-az.com One Dog Arizona Rescue Every other Sun, 11am-4pm Choice Pet Market Chandler 2915 W Ray Rd Chandler 480-821-450 onedogarizona.rescueme.org Paw Town Angels Every Sun, 10-3pm Choice Pet Market Biltmore 4719 N 20th St Phoenix 623-937-4444 pawtownangels.org America’s Freedom Paws Every Sat 10-1pm PetSmart 9960 N 91st Ave Peoria 623-486-8700 americasfreedompaws.com
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Bison Ranch Adoption Event Sat July 6 10-3 pm Bison Ranch, Overgaard Hwy 260, just past Mile Post 309
Social/Fun Events/Raffles Arizona Humane Society Toyota Car Raffle Win a RAv4 XLE! Drawing Aug 5 via FacebookLive Paint Your Pet Party & A Little Wine and Cheese at Bonnie’s Barkery Wed July 17, 6-8:30 pm 29455 N. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 108 Cave Creek bonniesbarkery.com Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary String Art Event Fundraiser at Stencil – a DIY Craft Studio Sun July 28, 1-4 pm 14435 N. 73rd St. Scottsdale foreverlovedpets.org
Health/Medical/ Workshops Arizona Humane Society Bottle Baby Training Workshop Sunnyslope Campus 1311 W Hatcher Rd Phoenix 85021 azhumane.org/foster
Low Cost Vet Clinic Scottsdale Pet Food Depot Every Thu, 1-5pm 6989 North Hayden A-1 Scottsdale 85250 480-607-5228
Dog Days of Summer Golf Classic Canine Companions Fri Sept 20, 8-3 pm McCormick Ranch Golf Club Tickets ccigolf.golfreg.com
Low Cost Vet Clinic Phoenix Pet Food Depot Every Sat, 2-5 pm 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 85032 602-493-7639
Lost Paws Sterilization, Education and Rescue Organization & AZK9 7th Annual Running for the Bulls Sun Oct. 6, 7:30-10:30 am Rio Vista Park 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd., #A Peoria azk9.org
AAWL & SPCA Vaccine Clinics Third Sat of each month 25 N 40th St Phoenix 85034 602-273-6852 aawl.org
Save the Date Arizona Animal Welfare League Diamondbacks Dog Days of Summer at Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix 85004 aawl.org Monday June 3 @ 6:40pm vs. Dodgers Sunday July 7 @ 1:10pm vs. Rockies Sunday September 1 @ 1:10pm vs. Dodgers Sunday September 29 @ 12:10pm vs. Padres Luv of Dogz Fund Bark-Tember at OHSO Brewery Sat Sept. 14, 9 am 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Ste. 126, Phoenix luvofdogz.org
Strut Your Mutt Oct 19, 8-12pm Cesar Chavez Park Phoenix www.support. bestfriends.org Walk to Save the Animals AAWL Sat Nov 2, 8am www.walktosaveanimals.org Pizza for the Pets PACC911 Thurs, Nov 14 Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Scottsdale SNIFF AZ Pet Project Thurs Nov 7, 6-8pm Tickets azpetproject.org/SNIFF
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K9 BEAT 2019 Top Dog Goodyear PD - Azzer By Brandy Aguilar
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“As soon as I start up my Tahoe in my front yard, he starts getting excited in his kennel,” Goodyear Police Department Officer Ben Armstead said. Armstead is talking about his partner of more than a year and a half, K9 Azzer, when they get ready to start their shift. “The first thing we do is an obedience and obstacle routine at our station,” Armstead said. “I’m trying to stretch him out a little and get his body warmed up for his work shift.” Azzer is a 2 ½-yearold Belgian Malinois. Armstead started training his four-legged partner when he was just 15 months old. “I absolutely love working with the dogs,” Armstead said. “We’re K9 Azzer and Officer Ben Armstead very fortunate that we running the course get to go to the highrisk calls and utilize the police dogs who make a difference in the community by apprehending criminals.” Azzer is one of five dogs in the Goodyear Police Department’s K9 Unit. All of them are trained to find and apprehend suspects. One is trained specifically in explosives and the other four, including Azzer, detect narcotics.
Armstead said. “Azzer did very well in narcotics detection and that was something we struggled with when we first became a team.” Not bad for being only the second time the duo has competed in the trials. In fact, Armstead and Azzer are always brushing up on their training skills to keep the community of Goodyear safe. One recent situation where their training came into play was during a suspected robbery of a cellphone. Armstead Play drive is key to K9 training said a suspect fired a round in a crowded parking lot, ran into a nearby desert where a lot of people are known to use the hiking trails, and threw the gun. “We started to search and K9 Azzer did amazing,” Armstead said. “He tracked into the desert where the the suspect had run, about 100 yards or so, right to the area, and located the gun in the bush. “It’s always good to get a firearm off the street, we don’t want a citizen or kid to find a firearm.”
Azzer’s skills just earned him Top Dog at the 17th Annual Desert Dog K9 Trials held at the Scottsdale Stadium back in April. This is an event where police, military and government K9 teams from the Southwest states and Mexico compete to test their skills in a variety of areas, including obedience and agility, handler protection, and building, narcotics and explosives search exercises. “You don’t have to be exceptional in one particular thing, but if you do overall just good in everything, you will be in the running for the Top Dog,” 10
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When not patrolling the streets, the two also get a chance to visit schools and organizations throughout the year. One thing that Armstead said he hopes people can understand about police dogs is, “They’re not the vicious attack dogs that is cemented in a lot of people’s minds. Yes, our dogs do bite people, but it’s an apprehension. They will run and bite somebody and hold them for us. They’re not there trying to attack them.” Armstead and Azzer work hard every day to keep the streets safer, but when it’s time to get off work, they get to go home and enjoy family time like everyone else. “My wife and kids adore him,” Armstead said. “In my opinion, he is a one-of-a-kind dog.”
DOGHOUSE ADOPTIONS These dogs are available from AZ Pug Rescue and Adoption Network.
All are spayed/neutered and up-to-date with routine shots. An application starts the adoption process, APARN encourages you to come to their adoption events to meet the pugs in person if you are interested in adoption. www.aparn.org.
These dogs (below) are available from Foothills Animal Rescue
All are spayed/neutered and up-to-date with routine shots. www.foothillsanimal.org 480.488.9890 Photos Maren Sater Photography
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If an active, energetic pug will fit your family, then meet Mera. The 5-year-old pug loves people. She gets along with other dogs her size and a home with older children will be best.
This pup with a chilly name will melt your heart. Glacier is a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix who gets along great with female dogs. He’s playful and loving.
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HALL & OATS
Hall and Oats are as close as brothers can get. The 11-year-olds share one parent, but were not littermates. The sweet boys are ready for a place where they can lounge around together in their retirement years. They get along with other dogs and can’t wait to be part of your family.
Rope toys, tennis balls, people -- these are just a few of Rainbow Dash’s favorite things. She’d thrive in an active home where she’s the only pet.
SUNSHINE
A girl certain to brighten your life! Spunky, playful and always ready to put a smile on your face. This 2-year-old Pittie mix is the wiggly life of the party.
LUNA
This petite Pug loves giving tons of sweet kisses. She weighs about 14 lbs and can be the right size to carry anywhere you go. Are you ready to give her the home she deserves?
DARREN
Still a pup at 11 months, this Retriever mix enjoys the company of calm dogs. He looks forward to his daily walks and is great onleash.
ESTHER
If you are home much of the day Esther is looking for you! The 8-year-old was the only dog for years, but she can learn to be a good pack member. She loves fruit and playing with all her toys.
TANK
A simple life is all this boy wants: a good meal, a warm lap, and a small female doggie friend. He’d be a great friend for an older person.
DELLA RAY
Della Ray is a playful Pug. The 9-year-old loves hanging out in the backyard and playing with her toys. She can’t wait to find her forever home.
MEGHAN
She’s one of the sweetest dogs FAR has met. She gets along with other dogs, loves people and we suspect she’d be fine with cats. A great pup for any home.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT DOGTV: Relaxation, Stimulation, Exposure By Britany Pomales
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Naps, food and balls are some of your dog’s favorite pastimes, but does watching TV rank among them? Now that television is digital, it does! When television was broadcast in analog, dogs would only see flickering images. Now your pup can watch and enjoy television with DOGTV. Dogs may not binge-watch Game of Bones or Dogtor Who, but DOGTV, a new breed of television, can help reduce anxiety and enrich your dog’s quality of life. More than a channel for dogs, DOGTV is a television experience. The content it airs falls into three categories: Relaxation, Stimulation and Exposure. The content was created after more than three years of research on dog vision, hearing and behavior. You may notice when watching that the images look different. That is because the colors have been adjusted to better suit your dog’s vision. DOGTV’s content was tested by professor Nicholas Dodman at Tufts University and is proven to be a valuable tool for home enrichment for dogs. Some dogs become anxious when left alone. DOGTV designed the programs in the Relaxation category to calm your dog. The television offers them companionship while you are away, keeping your pet from feeling lonely. Whether you are gone all day for work or running a few errands, these calming videos of nature and soothing sounds will help your dog relax while you’re gone. Does a bark on the television grab your dog’s attention? Videos in the Stimulation category showing pups playing, running and jumping are both mentally and physically stimulating to keep your dog entertained. Barking is a familiar sound to your dog, but what about vacuums, sirens or thunder? These sounds can often guarantee an anxious pup. The sounds are inevitable but do not occur frequently enough for dogs to get used to. DOGTV’s Exposure programs gradually introduce sounds that are commonly known to frighten dogs. Limited exposure to these sounds helps dogs get accustomed to them, reducing their anxiety, as well as models how to handle them. 12
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Each program lasts approximately five minutes and airs based on the average schedule of your dog’s rhythm. Stimulation programs air during peak times for energy while the Relaxation programs air during naptime. The channel airs programs that you and your dog can enjoy together like The Dog Chef, a program that shows you how to make dogfriendly recipes; The Adoption Show, which airs stories of dogs that need a forever home; and Things We Woof About, which talks about dog products and trends. There is even a chance for your own pup to get on TV. DogStar is a show that features viewers’ videos of their dogs. Videos are emailed to dogstar@dogtv.com to get on the show. DOGTV can be watched on your television, computer or app. Check it out in time for their fall shelter program. The program will air locally and highlight videos and photos of dogs that are in Phoenix shelters and rescues. DOGTV offers a free 14-day trial at dogtv. com and at just $9.99 a month, it is cheaper than many other digital streaming services. Next time you leave your pup at home, make sure to set your TV to DOGTV. Sign up for the free trial or to get involved with the Adoption. Show, visit www.dogtv.com.
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CELEBRITIES AND PETS Ian Schwartz By Steve Pawlowski
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Before becoming a meteorologist on CBS 5 This Morning, Ian Schwartz got paid to watch cement dry. But more on that later. The Arizona native was born and raised in Mesa, and graduated from Arizona State University. Growing up, he had visions of becoming a doctor, like his dad. But that changed after he took a few journalism classes on a whim. The rest, as they say, is television history. Prior to waking up Arizona’s residents and visitors with the day’s Ian Schwartz, Duke and Effie forecast, Schwartz all enjoy winter weather worked at Whole Foods in Tempe while he attended ASU. Because he liked working with kids and being outside, he was also a swim team coach for a few summers at Dobson Ranch. While working at Dobson Ranch, some mischievous kids carved their names into freshly poured sidewalks. Management didn’t want it happening again, so for a time, Ian literally got paid to watch cement dry! He started his professional journalism career in Illinois and also worked in Albuquerque and later Sacramento. Working in the field as a reporter, he covered flash floods, blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires, droughts and just about everything else the weather has to offer. One of the craziest stories he ever covered was in Northern California. The headline read, “Placer County Man Punches Bear in Face to Save his Dog!” At 73 years old, ex-Marine Carl Moore was not a guy who scared easily. The bear was coming after his beloved dog, and as Ian reported, “Carl landed a whirling haymaker, punching the bear right in the face – bear-handed, if you will.” After working as a general reporter and covering some outrageous stories, Schwartz decided to further his education. He completed the broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University and is now thrilled to be back home. He loves everything about covering the Arizona weather – from winter storms in the north to summer monsoons in the south. “I am a public servant when you get down to it,” Schwartz said. “And there is no other public I would rather serve than the people in my home state. It’s great to be back home. I also don’t have to email my mom my broadcasts anymore. She can just turn on the TV!” 14
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In 2017, for the third year in a row, Schwartz showcased his love of pets as the emcee of the 15th annual Arizona Pet Project HERO Awards. The event celebrates animal and human heroes with captivating stories of survival, companionship and acts of heroism – all in the name of saving pets. Ian had two dogs as a child, a Golden Retriever named Wendell and an Aussie named Cujo. He told Phoenix Dog Magazine, “Wendell was so lovable and mild-mannered, and Cujo was the smartest dog I’ve ever known. He was loyal and brilliant. They were both loved very much and treated like kings!” He now has two dogs of his own, a 2-year-old French Bulldog, Effie, and a 7-month-old Aussie/Heeler mix, Duke. Effie is the queen of the house and gets along great with her rambunctious brother, Duke. Although very different dogs, they both have amazing personalities. Being a responsible pet owner has always been important to Schwartz, from shots, to training, to spay/neutering, and how they interact with people and other pets. He treats his dogs like members of the family – because they are! His philosophy is hard to dispute. “I spend more time Duke and Effie: “We are still now, with them than I do with my do we get our treat?” significant other some days,” Schwartz says. “We spoil our dogs. I mean, why not? I don’t need to prepare a dog for college or the workforce. Why not give them the best life I can while they are here?” When asked if he had any parting words for loyal PDM readers, Schwartz put on his meteorologist hat and responded, “Keep being great pet owners! Always keep in mind how dangerous the heat can be in the summer. If it’s getting too hot for Effie:”Stare at him hard, he’ll put the bowl down” you, it probably is too and Duke: “If that doesn’t work I’ll tackle his leg” hot for them. Be kind to your pets!” You can catch Ian weekday mornings beginning at 4:30 a.m. on CBS 5 This Morning. www.azfamily.com
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DOGS THAT HELP All 4 Paws… Dog Training for Everyone By Brandy Aguilar
Photos All 4 Paws “I was bringing in the groceries one day and I dropped a bottle of ketchup on the floor,” Myra Markley said. “It was laying on the floor and all of the different tools I have for picking up things could not lift this bottle of ketchup.”
“A lot of service dog providers will train the dog and sell you a fully trained dog and that’s not what we do at all,” Markley said. When you come to All 4 Paws Training, Markley and her team of trainers, who also have their own training businesses, will train the owner.
Markley is physically disabled and it was at that very moment more than 10 years ago when she got the idea that a service dog could be a big help.
The 900-square-foot space houses private and small group classes for obedience and skills courses along with a public access course. “Public access is 16 weeks at 16 different locations around town,” Markley said. “We teach them how to behave properly in all of these different situations.”
Myra Markley and Raven enjoy Echo Canyon
Markley went to a local shelter and rescued a Golden Retriever she named Sandi. She took Sandi to obedience classes and that is where the trainer noticed that Markley was a natural when it came to dog-training skills. “So I privately hired [the trainer] to help me learn more about service dog training and to turn my dog into a service dog,” Markley said. Markley and her furry friend became a solid team during their year and a half of training. Sandi could help Markley do everything from retrieving things for her, to opening and closing the fridge door, and even helping pay for items by placing her wallet on store counters.
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The program, which will also provide therapy dog training, takes about a year and a half to two years, depending on the age of the dog. “A lot of people think they can’t train their dog,” Markley said. “They will say ‘I’m stuck in a wheelchair and I can’t do this.’ I’m like, so am I.” In fact, Markley has Xena is still in training two service dogs now. Raven, a 7-year-old German Shepherd, and Xena, a giant 2-year-old Schnoodle, in training. “Raven has no problem opening and shutting the fridge and hitting light switches,” Markley said. “I’m still working on light switches and power door buttons with Xena.”
People started to take notice of what Markley was doing and asked her if she could help assist them in training their dogs. “I started off doing it in very small groups at local parks,” Markley said. That worked for a while. The park grounds could make things difficult for training, especially for those who were physically disabled like Markley. She needed her own space and was able to open her first All 4 Paws Training location in Tempe in 2016.
“A lot of people already have dogs or would prefer to rescue a dog and I’m totally cool with that as long as the dog has the mentality to do the job,” Markley said. “They come in for a free evaluation and we test the dog to see what they tolerate and what they don’t, and if they do well, we put them in an obedience course,” Markley said.
While this is a career that fell into Markley’s lap, she couldn’t see her life any other way. “I never thought I would get this far,” Markley said. “It’s kind of cool.” Markley opened a Phoenix location in March and she is looking for volunteer trainers. Donations are always welcome, from dog supplies to money, to help those who can’t afford the classes. Also, she offers a veteran discount. Sandi helping at the bank
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For more information, visit all4pawstraining.com
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VOLUNTEER TALES Police and Paws Project By Callie Monte
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Susan Morgan knew Lucas Ruiz through his social media adventures with his dogs that he adopted from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. Morgan is a longtime MCACC volunteer. Ruiz was a well-known member of the rescue community and proud owner of the Valley’s “Grumpy Dog” Pancho, along with Sadie and later Daisy. Lucas regularly posted hilarious and Susan Morgan and Officer Alex Ruiz heartwarming posts about the Photo Kim Sylvia dogs on Instagram and the MCACC Adopter Facebook page until he died suddenly in 2017. “I invited his family to a dog walk that I set up in Lucas’ honor,” Morgan said. “Among the family members who came to help was Lucas’ brother, Phoenix Police Officer Alex Ruiz.” While walking the dogs with Morgan, Ruiz brought up the idea of how great it would be to have a few uniformed officers come out with him to do this again. From there, the officer and the shelter volunteer collaborated, and spent the next few months laying out a detailed plan and took it to the Phoenix Police Department and the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Center for approval.
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Eighty-four dogs were selected for sponsorship during the Police and Paws adoption event. These dogs were selected because they were in the shelter the longest or were older dogs. Both things can be barriers to finding a forever home. Leading up to the day of the event, Phoenix police officers went to the shelter Officer Jennifer Bagnall and and took pictures with some of the longtimers, hoping to improve the dogs’ Sterling Jr. (Adopted) Photo Kim Sylvia chances of being seen and adopted. On the morning of the event, 14 volunteers and 14 officers paired up to get the dogs out. Local sponsors covered the adoption fees for the dogs in the program. The dogs available through this sponsored adoption were identified with a blue puzzle piece sign on their kennel at the shelter that said “I’m free!” Pictures of the police officers walking shelter dogs were hung up everywhere, highlighting the dogs’ special features or quirks. Guests enjoyed ice cream that was provided by the Phoenix Police Department and a police car was stationed on site for photo opportunities. It was a great way for the police to interact with the community, and the dogs benefited from the exposure and exercise!
Officer John Ferragamo and Tandem (Adopted) Photo Kim Sylvia
The program is designed to do more than just get dogs out of their kennels. The goal is to help get them adopted and raise awareness in the community.
Officer Rebecca Rodriguez and Drexler (Adopted) Photo Kelsey Sherwood
kennels and exercised so they were more adoptable at the event that followed.
The first annual Police and Paws Project event kicked off April 26 at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control with a dog walk and adoption event. This new and exciting venture paired Phoenix police officers and MCACC volunteers with shelter dogs to walk and be showcased in photographs. This got the dogs out of their
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Thanks to the Police and Paws Project, and the sponsorship support of Reformed Pilates, AZ Elevator Solutions, Angelo Pilato with Envoy Mortgage, and ASAP Professional Maintenance, 77 of the 84 dogs in the program have been adopted. Police and Paws will Photo Kelsey Sherwood continue with walks and adoption events, and is working to expand to the MCACC’s East shelter this winter. The next West shelter event will be this fall. If you would like to get involved or learn more, contact Susan Morgan at kimmorgan081579@ymail.com
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MAIN STORY Local Canine Social Media Stars By Jennifer Marshall Want to know what’s happening in the celebrity doggie world? Eager to keep up with the latest in canine fashion? Then you need to follow Phoenix’s hippest Instagram pooches. These trendsetting dogs are all that and more, and Phoenix Dog Magazine is here to give you a sneak peek at the best of the best. We sat down with six of the Valley’s most influential Instagram dogs and their parents, and we posed the following four questions to each of them: • Why did you create an Instagram page for your dog? • What is their most Instagram-worthy moment?
• What is their favorite activity? • What is your favorite dog-friendly restaurant?
@thepugolive and Hannah Stuart Black Pug • 23.4K Instagram Followers “We rescued Olive from a questionable breeder,” Hannah Stuart said. “She’s just the cutest little thing, and we knew from the beginning she was going to be something special.” Stuart describes Olive, who is almost 3, as being a calm pug who gets along with almost everyone.
Simply adorable!
“Since Olive was kind of like our baby, we decided to dress her up and take photos of her,” Stuart said. “She’s such a diva in front of the camera with all her cute little faces. She knows when she’s getting her photo taken, and consequently, she works all the angles, putting her attitude fully into it. Seeing how excited she was around the camera, we decided to put an account together for her.
Cinco de Mayo Olive
“About a year ago, I was with Olive attending the Phoenix Flea Market when a group of her followers stopped us to say hi. They were so excited to meet her in person, and it made me so happy to know her account was bringing people joy.” Stuart explained. “In addition to dressing up and being a diva, she likes to play, sleep and cuddle. Car rides are fun for her, too; she can’t wait to go on her next adventure since she knows she’ll get her picture taken,” Stuart said. “We go to O.H.S.O Brewery a lot; they give Olive a water bowl and dog treats. She loves going there to strut her stuff.” @winstonhasanunderbite and Jonathan Montero Jack Russell-Chihuahua • 25.4K Instagram Followers This lucky dog, who will be 6 this year, found his forever home when Jonathan Montero helped a friend baby-sit him. As a college student, he was homesick for his own dog and eager to help his friend look after her roommate’s dog while she was gone. For unknown reasons, the roommate never returned and since his friend, who was an exchange student, was due to return home, the question loomed as to who would take care of Winston. “Luckily, Winston and I had already decided weeks before that he would be my dog and I would be his boy,” Montero said. “It’s been the two of us ever since.” Winston strikes his adorable pose
“I started Winston’s Instagram for the same reason I think a lot of other fur parents do,” Montero explained. ”I would post multiple times a day, which was slowly driving the small following on my personal Instagram account nuts. Something had to be done, but being less obsessed with Winston just wasn’t an option. So, Winston got his own account.”
Winston in his rabbit disguise
“Winston’s most Instagramable moments result from all the adventures he takes with me. After posting photos from out-of-town locations, I’ve noticed that he always gets an influx of followers from around the world.” “Our activity of choice together would have to be camping and exploring, but if he could answer himself, he would probably say ball,” Montero said. “Nothing is more exciting to him than seeing a ball fly in the air or hearing it squeak.” “When it’s time to eat, O.H.S.O. Brewery is hands down the most dog-friendly restaurant in the Valley. Scottsdale’s Entertainment District is actually dog friendly on the weekends during the day. Hi-Fi Kitchen & Cocktails is Winston’s choice location for catching Sunday football.” 20
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@cardiocooper and Jordan Baxter Mini Australian Shepherd • 27.5K Instagram Followers “Ever since Cooper was a baby, he’s liked to do a lot of running and a bunch of cardio, which led me to buy him a mini treadmill,” Jordan Baxter said. Every morning, Cooper eagerly jumps on his treadmill, and once it’s turned on, he’s off and running, literally, as he usually does a mile or two a day. “That’s where the @cardiocooper comes from,” Baxter said. “If the machine was on all day, Cooper would be going all day. He has no end limits to him.” This cardio canine also has a flare for fashion. He loves shoes, and he’s brand loyal to his Converse sneakers. Cooper is such a fashionista that Baxter’s contemplating starting a CardioCooper fashion line. Cooper in hoodie and Converse sneakers
Cooper on his namesake treadmill
“Cooper has so much personality,” Baxter said. “He’s a pro at expressing himself through his many facial expressions, and he’s really easy to capture on camera. Besides, when a dog runs on a treadmill, you have to post that on social media.”
“All of his shoe and treadmill photos are Instagram worthy and then there’s the one where he’s rocking his yellow hoodie and his Converses sitting in a puddle of water,” Baxter added. “Running on his treadmill, strutting his fashion sense, sunbathing and exercising are all his favorite activities,” Baxter said. “Wasted Grain is our go-to dog-friendly restaurant; Cooper enjoys showing off his stylish footwear.” @Mochthecorgi and Micki Le Two Pembroke Welsh Corgi Brothers—Mochi and Taro 37.5K Instagram Followers The brother bond is a special one and when brothers are close, like Mochi and Taro are, life is all the sweeter. Micki Le, a Phoenix native, got Mochi three years ago when she was a college student in Oregon. Mochi, who has attained AKC’s Canine Good Citizen status, is an emotional support dog who’s certified in deep pressure therapy. Mochi and Taro in the garden
Taro, the newest addition to their family, just turned 1. Despite the age difference, the two corgis are best friends.
Mochi and Taro, the nautical look
“They do everything together; they eat together, sleep together and they even have matching raincoats,” Le said. Blessed with a flexible job, Le lives in Oregon about 60% of the year, and she spends the rest of her time residing in Arizona where she has lots of family and friends.“Instagram began as a way to share photos with friends and family,” Le explained. “Everyone adores puppies, so when we got Taro, our following picked up. After a couple of videos went viral, we invested more into our photography and our account soared from there. The brand endorsements came soon after,” Le shared. “Corgis are known for having these big butts and Taro has this habit of biting Mochi’s,” Le said. “From the time we brought him home, Taro would run up to Mochi and bite him. We created the Booty Board to specifically post these videos, and our followers are crazy about Taro’s antics.” The pups have different personalities, though. “Taro will play fetch for hours on end, so much so that we have to take his toys away. He’ll even climb on us at 3 a.m. with his tennis ball ready for action,” Le said. “Mochi, who’s more of a couch potato, loves rolling in the dirt. Whenever we head outside, he finds the nearest patch and rolls around in it.” “Portland is extremely dog friendly,” Le said. “One of our regular restaurant hangouts is Tin Shed. They offer a dog menu and on Thursdays, dogs eat free.”
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@willothecorgi and Devon Noehring Pembroke Welsh Corgi 43.1K Instagram Followers “Willo is super sweet,” Devon Noehring said. “She likes to be as close as possible and she sleeps with me every night.” Pronounced “willow” like the tree, 9-month-old Willo is extremely active and agile. Along with daily playing, she’s fond of swimming and, in general, pursuing a variety of outdoor adventures. Zoomies in the snow!
“She has such a funny personality,” Noehring said. “If I start chasing her to retrieve something from her, she turns it into a game by running after me.”
Noehring characterizes her as being “like a big dog in a little dog’s body.” Regardless of size, Willo, like many dogs, fancies herself a lapdog.
Willo loves to hike in Sedona
“I fell in love with corgis through Instagram,” Noehring said. “After following a couple of them, I decided that I wanted to emulate what they were doing. I’m also passionate about photography, and Willo’s the perfect subject. Since I was always taking photos of her, I wanted to share them. Then, the followers just started growing. People would ask advice, and I love helping people, and I love sharing her.” Noehring also loves to share Willo’s antics. “Willo howls while she eats. One day, she started howling and I was scared as I thought she was choking. After she finished her meal, she bounced away and I knew she was being silly. Meal after meal, she continued to howl, and I started filming her. I posted the videos to Instagram and they sort of went viral as everyone thought she was hilarious.” “The park is her happy place where she rolls around in the grass and we play fetch. Snow also intrigues her,” Noehring said. “I bring her to the patio at Squid Ink. The staff brings her water and gives her attention; they’re so loving towards her.” @Incredibullstella and Marika Meeks Pit Bull 63.5K Instagram Followers We all know we save dogs when we adopt from shelters, but what about when the adopted dog “saves” her new family? This is Stella’s story. Marika Meeks wasn’t planning on getting a dog, but she adopted Stella after surviving stage 3 cancer.
Marika Meeks and Stella
“She changed our family the day we brought her home,” Meeks said. “After everything I’d endured, I was still caught in a web of depression, fear, anxiety and isolation. Stella helped me to break free; she started my post-cancer life with meaning and purpose.”
Stella fans will want to read her upcoming book, “Incredibull Stella: How the Love of a Pit Bull Rescued a Family,” which is due to be released in August. This creative canine also has a TV show in the works focusing on the motto “Adopt Don’t Shop.”
Incredibull Stella on the cover!
“My original goal wasn’t to turn Stella into an Instagram sensation, but she broke down a lot of barriers between people,” Meeks said. “With her at my side, my isolation disappeared. I was having conversations and forming connections with people I met, and Stella was the conduit. When people engaged with Stella, they smiled. She was a gift we knew we needed to pay forward by sharing her with the world. “Our story was featured on The Dodo. This wasn’t only our most viral Internet moment, it was also a big turning point for us as it gave us a lot of credibility,” Meeks explained. “Stella enjoys playing catch. She loves interacting with people, and as a therapy dog, she spends a lot of time around all types of individuals. She’s a big ham who gets a kick out of sitting in people’s laps.” Stella is pretty famous at her favorite eatery. “The dog-friendly patio at Hopdoddy is our kind of spot,” Meeks said. “They actually named the ‘Incredibull Burger’ after her, which was featured in November with proceeds going to help fund a local rescue. They put her photo and an image of the burger up on the wall; she was right next to Willie Nelson.”
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TRAINER TIPS Choosing the Right Dog for You By Cara Riley & Justin Stushek Illustrations Sean Hoy
with yourself about the lifestyle that you envision with your dog. If you have other pets at home, what are their personalities like? How many hours a week do you typically work? Maybe a high-energy dog wouldn’t be a good match if they were home alone for 10 hours a day. If you love to ride your bike in the mornings and want a companion for that, a dog lacking athletic ability might not be the best choice. It’s important to the adoption counselors to hear honesty from an adopter. Their goal is to match you with the dogs best suited for you.
Is there really anything better than coming home to a wagging tail, a big smile, and the pure joy that only a pet can emanate? In our opinion— nope. There is nothing better than having the love of an animal in our lives. Browsing adoptable dogs and cats online is one thing, but heading to the shelter or your local rescue and trying to pick the perfect fit is a whole different ball game. How do you know which dog is YOUR dog? It would be impossible to not have some kind of expectation when adopting. You have a picture in your head of what things will be like when you walk through the front door—so what does that picture look like? Maybe you see a dog that will be able to grow up alongside your kids. Maybe your dog is your hiking buddy, always up for an adventure! Or maybe you see lots of nights snuggled up on the couch with your pup. Maybe you hope your dog can have a little bit of all those qualities. Luckily when it comes to adopting at a shelter, you’ll be interacting with a staff member or a volunteer that will be able to give you some kind of counseling on finding the perfect fit. Use caution if you obtain a dog online, as you don’t always get this information.
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Before going to an adoption location, there are a few important things think about or discuss with your family. Be honest
The 3-day, 3-week, 3-month rule is good to keep in mind. In the first three days, your new dog may be overwhelmed with its new surroundings — you may not see much of his or her true personality. Give the pup time. It’s a big adjustment for everyone. By three weeks, the dog has likely adjusted to your routine. You may see glimpses of their personality you didn’t see before, and some potential training opportunities. This is a great time to consider enrolling in basic training with your dog to solidify your bond and help modify or manage any behaviors that may develop. By three months, your dog finally feels more at home—yes, it can take that long. Be patient with yourself and your new family member as you build trust in each other during this transition. If you’ve now put some thought into what your daily life looks like, the best thing we would recommend is to keep a totally open mind when you start meeting dogs. Try not to get so set on a specific breed, age or look of a dog. Every dog is truly an individual and you may be surprised at what you end up clicking with the most. Just like choosing a partner, there will be some characteristics of a dog that are more important to you than the next person. Be willing to put in a little bit of training and routine with your new dog, and really take the time to get to know his personality. At the end of the day, when you get home to that big smile, your dog should enhance your life. Cara Riley & Justin Stushek founded the Community Canine Project to creatively help municipal shelters care for and place adoptable dogs. Find out more at facebook/communitycanineproject. www.phoenixdog.net
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CRITTER CORNER Protecting Pets from the Monsoon Madness By Serena O’Sullivan
Illustrations Sean Hoy As the monsoon season sweeps rain and winds throughout Arizona, it also brings a host of unwelcome visits from local pests. The uptick in heat, humidity and heavy rainfall entices insects, rodents and reptiles to come out of the woodwork. Luckily, there are plenty of precautions pet owners can take to protect their animals.
Lisa Miller, the owner of Ladybug Organic Pest Control, said rattlesnakes are particularly big problems during the monsoon season. “There’s increased rodent activity, so there’s increased rattlesnake activity,” she told Phoenix Dog Magazine. “We actually build rattlesnake fences to keep our customers from having rattlesnakes enter their yard. They are so much more problematic this season than other seasons since we’ve already had a fairly mild winter with a lot of rain.” Training pets to be proactive about threats is one option to keep them safe, according to Miller. “My friend lives in the Cave Creek area and [there’s] lots of natural desert up there. Their dog was bitten by a rattlesnake, and luckily lived,” she said. “They then took their dog to snake training where dogs are taught to be cautious around bushes, especially if they hear the rattle. Normally dogs want to get in the bushes and see what’s going on. So, they literally train them to avoid it.” Training dogs isn’t the only action one can take. Pet owners can train themselves to keep their eyes peeled and their ears primed for the snake’s distinctive sound and shape. Rattlesnake vaccines are available, also. Consult with your veterinarian for more information. Ticks are another problem Miller’s customers worry about, especially as monsoon rains saturate the Valley. The insects are tiny parasites that dig into their victims’ skin and slurp up blood. They can transmit Lyme disease, tick fever and other illnesses — and they love warm, humid weather.
she said. “It’s likely that ticks have dropped off there.” She advised pets owners to inspect their dogs very carefully after trips to the dog park or to the groomer’s office because these are easy places to pick up ticks. Applying tick control products to dogs can help to prevent future attacks from the tiny insects. Owners can also rid their yard of wild animals that could bring ticks and use ecofriendly products to treat them. Scorpions are another native threat, both for animals and humans. If a dog gets bitten by a scorpion, Miller said the owner should closely monitor the animal’s breathing. “Their reaction could be very serious, but for the most part it’s just painful and uncomfortable,” she said. Miller told PDM, “It usually takes a day for a pet to recover from a scorpion’s sting. Thankfully, the pet incidences of getting stung by a scorpion are fairly low because they have fur that helps to protect them.” Ant populations are another problem pest during the monsoon season, though they are usually a minor issue for pets. The Sonoran Desert Toad packs a punch, though. Toxins from glands on its back are released when touched by man or beast. If your dog comes in contact with poisonous toads, gently flush the dog’s mouth with water two or three times until the foaming stops. The toads have green to greenish-gray topsides and creamy white underbellies. As with rattlesnakes or poisonous chemicals, owners should call for veterinary medical advice, even if the pet seems OK. Precaution and a good action plan can help keep Phoenix area pets safe and happy throughout the sunny, warm and occasionally stormy summer months. Lisa Miller can be reached at www.ladybugpestcontrol.com or 480-833-1111.
Miller said that tick activity increases during the summer months due to the rain and heat. “If you go on dog walks, you want to be careful where every other dog is walking because ticks hop on and hop off the dogs,” she said. “They don’t just stay on one dog.” Miller said owners should be cautious around any popular potty spots. “For example, a fire hydrant all the neighborhood dogs use,” www.phoenixdog.net
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Bring a towel, a rain poncho and a sense of fun on this hike, because your chances of coming out of it dry and clean are next to zero. Whether the splatter is gained via a plunge in the creek, a wet dog shake-off or the afternoon showers that characterize summertime in Arizona’s White Mountains, the messy moisture is what makes a walk on the Thompson Trail a canine hiker favorite. The popular high-latitude trek follows a babbling mountain stream through alpine meadows and damp forests in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest southeast of the towns of Springerville and Eagar. The trail was damaged by the 2011 Wallow Fire (the largest, human-caused wildfire in Arizona history), but it has retained most of its scenic qualities. Never straying far from the water’s edge, the trail parallels the upper reaches of the West Fork of the Black River. The shallow tributary twists and turns through a canyon where soaring basalt walls and massive roughhewn boulder fields add dramatic flair to the tranquil trek. From the trailhead, the path dips into the river gorge where lacy curtains of olivecolored moss sway from the fir-spruce canopy above the first of several dams and rock barriers put in place along the stream as part of the Apache Trout Recovery Plan. Trees damaged in the 2011 Wallow Fire teeter on the cliffs above Thompson Trail
Found only in the streams and lakes of the White Mountains, Arizona’s state fish nearly became extinct due to the damaging effects of invasive species and loss of habitat. The Endangered Species Conservation Act Richardson’s geranium is one of dozens of of 1969 initiated a series wildflower species that bloom along the trail of cooperative efforts to preserve the rare speckled trout. The sights, sounds and smells of water spilling over the dam will set canine tails spinning, but it’s best to avoid disturbing the fish in the recovery area by hiking farther down the trail before letting dogs go for a splash in the cool stream.
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Beyond the dam, the trail heads into a sunwashed, boggy field that’s flush with waisthigh grasses, wildflowers and shrubs. Marked only by random stepping stones, this seasonally flooded segment of the trail is a bit sketchy, but not too difficult to figure out. Just pick out the paths-of-use that trace the west bank of the waterway. Dogs have a blast bouncing through this soggy segment that’s nearly impossible to get through with dry Moist alpine meadows make for fun, feet. After that, though, soggy travel the trail dries out as it meanders among creekside greenery, brambles, wild hop vines, raspberries and a spectacular array of mushrooms. Near the end of the trail, at the junction with the West Fork Trail, the roar of swirling rapids marks the turnaround point for the hike.
LENGTH: 6.5 miles round trip RATING: moderate ELEVATION: 8,540’-8,830’ BEST SEASON: May - October GETTING THERE: From Eagar, go right (west) on State Route 260 for 2.8 miles to State Route 261. Turn left (south) on SR261 and continue for just over 16 miles to State Route 273. Turn right (north), go 2.1 miles to the turnoff for Forest Road 116, turn left (south) and continue 3.5 miles to the signed trailhead on the right. The trail begins at a gate located a short distance down FR116 on the left. Find more info at Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest ht t p : / / w w w. fs. us d a. g ov / re c a re a / as n f / re cre a t ion / recarea/?recid=45147&actid=50
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KITTY KORNER Behind the Scenes: Arizona Humane Society Baby Bottle Kitten ICU By Callie Monte
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leave the ICU, foster care is preferred to the nursery to give them a nurturing, loving environment to continue to grow and thrive. Thanks to the extensive foster network AHS has cultivated, there are up to 700 animals in foster care at any given time, and they always need more fosters! Bottle babies require round-the-clock care Photo AHS
You may not know that inside the Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope Campus life-saving miracles take place every day. In the Bottle Baby Kitten ICU, located in a small room in the back of the campus, big things are happening. Last year this small operation made a huge impact, they saved 1,121 newborn kittens’ lives and boasted an 81% survival success rate! In 2017, 1,395 kittens were saved with a 62% survival rate. Started in 2016, it’s one of only a few kitten ICUs in the country. Other organizations looking to care for these fragile kittens in an intensive care setting now look to AHS as a model. The Arizona Humane Society invited Phoenix Dog Magazine to come check out the facility and watch as kittens so tiny they fit in the palm of your hand are bottle-fed, weighed and cared for as often as every two hours! The schedule needs to be adhered to strictly to make sure the kittens are getting the nutrients to grow and thrive. The kittens that come into the Baby Bottle ICU unit are as small as 90 grams and require round-the-clock care. They range from a day old and up to 4 weeks. Staff and volunteers keep the unit running 24/7. The dedicated staff act as surrogate mothers to these kittens that can’t survive on their own. The records kept on weight and feed times are meticulous and the environment is kept sterile to prevent the spread of germs and disease. It’s quite an impressive operation! The walls are lined with kitten cubicles and a large white board shows the kitten feeding schedule for over 50 kittens!
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Or if you want to be a hero to these abandoned kitties, AHS has a “Care in Place” program that allows volunteers to foster the kittens in their homes. AHS will supply fosters with a care kit, including a scale, formula and bottles, and also will give free vaccinations and spay and neuter when the kittens are ready. They provide resources and support that includes training on bottle feeding. When the kittens are healthy enough to be adopted, they can come back to AHS to be adopted out. The Bottle Baby ICU’s max capacity is only 56 kittens and it’s always full, so it’s vital to have fosters and “Care in Place” support.
Kittens are weighed before and after each meal
Kittens in the Bottle Baby ICU start with bottle feeding then move to a gruel, a kind of paste food squeezed into their mouths. When they hit the right benchmarks, such as weighing 2 pounds, they are then eligible for fostering or moving to the kitten nursery. The average stay for a kitten in the Baby Bottle ICU is 7.69 days. Once ready to 30
With kitten season in full swing, the Arizona Careful handling required Humane Society is operating at maximum capacity. The influx of abandoned kittens during peak season (April to August) is overwhelming. While the Arizona Humane Society will take them in, they urge a wait-and-see approach when you find abandoned kittens. Often the mother cat will leave her kittens to forage for food and then return to care for them, which is the best-case scenario; kittens have a better chance of survival when they are cared for by their mother. The ideal wait time to see if the mother is returning is eight hours. If you determine the kittens are truly abandoned and need help, the Arizona Humane Society is the best place for the kittens to get the care they need.
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If you are interested in fostering, you can find out more information at www.azhumane. org/foster.
For more information on the “Care in Place” program or what to do when you find abandoned kittens, go to www.azhumane.org/ foundkittens. For information on adopting a kitten visit www.azhumane.org. Donations can be made at the same address.
CATS FOR ADOPTION For more information, please call the Arizona Humane Society at 602-997-7585. All pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If these pets have been adopted prior to your visit, please visit azhumane.org to see all of the adoptable pets awaiting new homes.
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HORSIN’ AROUND Arizona BurroCross By Bridget Grobosky
A group of runners and their unique partners stopped several motorists a couple of years ago as they passed along a mountain road in Colorado. Their partners: donkeys running alongside them. One of the bystanders was a woman from North Carolina, enthralled and filming the runners and their donkeys—one of which got loose. She caught the donkey, returning it to the runner and said, “Hang onto your ass!” The resulting video went viral, sparking media coverage that served Wieke deBoer & Sugar in the 2019 as an introduction to a sport that’s Donkeys and Donuts in Tucson been in existence for decades: pack Photo Kerry Whelan burro racing. The sport began as a way to bring economic development to small mining towns in Colorado and as an homage to the donkey’s use in mining in the past. Now, runners with their donkeys—or burros as they’re called in Spanish—have trekked through the Colorado mountains every summer for the last 70 years, according to Monique Wylde Williams, who trains Bureau of Land Management wild burros and has spearheaded the creation of Arizona’s own adaptation of the sport: Arizona BurroCross. “I used to run marathons for fun, and I do enjoy trail running and burros,” Williams said. “I felt like Arizona is really the perfect place to do this, and balances well with the off-season in Colorado.” In pack burro racing, donkeys must carry a pack with a pick, pan and shovel that meets a different weight requirement based on the donkey’s size as they compete in a cross-country trail-running race led in-hand by their human partners. BurroCross permits packs, but they’re not required.
Donkeys of all sizes, including mini and mammoth, are welcome to participate in the sport, but no mules or horses. Burros are available to rent for races in Colorado, and Arizona BurroCross is working with local rescues to provide enough burros for those interested, but runners are also encouraged to bring their own donkeys. “Arizona is the top producer of BLM burros,” Williams said. “We have more wild burros in our state than any other, with the largest herds and the most herd management areas. So really, we are kind of the burro state. In addition, we have small, multiple rural mining towns that could use something like this.” The mining town that has stepped up to the plate for the group’s first official event is Superior, a town east of Phoenix with access to the Arizona Trail. The Superior Burro Run will take place on October 12 and is open to 50 participants. There will be a competitive 12-mile course and an introductory course. “If you don’t have a burro, but it just sounds fun, we want people to come out and watch and cheer,” Williams said. “The Chamber of Commerce is going to have a beer garden out there in Superior. It’s just going to be entertaining and fun!” As a lead-up to the big event this fall, Arizona BurroCross held two introductory races in conjunction with The Running Shop in Tucson. The second was capped at 50 participants and filled up on Facebook within two hours after the first event, according to Williams. It’s no surprise why: “Donkeys are the dogs of the equine world,” she said. “Horses are more like cats. A donkey will leave its food to be with you. They love people and they’re extremely affectionate. They’re more like dogs.” Williams emphasized BurroCross is a fun, family-friendly sport as burros are great with children. Plus, it gives burro owners the opportunity to do something fun with their animals.
Pepsi & India Hesse were one of 14 BurroCross teams at the Old Pueblo run Photo India Hesse
“We want to include as many people as possible,” Williams said. “It’s just a fun thing to do, and we felt like BurroCross would be more inclusive. You can use a pack, but there is no weight requirement and you aren’t required to.” In both iterations of the sport, cooperation with your burro is key. “You can get a top athlete runner and if you don’t have a good way with animals, and good cooperation with that animal, you are going to have a really hard time,” Williams said. “You have to have a good relationship with your ass, as they say.”
“It’s surprisingly easy and surprisingly fun,” Williams said. “And it’s so endearing to see how much the donkeys enjoy it. You can’t stop smiling.” To learn more about Arizona BurroCross and the Superior Burro Run, please visit the Arizona BurroCross & Pack Burro Facebook page. Also visit the Superior Chamber of Linda D & Frijolita at the Old Pueblo Commerce and the Town of Superior Endurance Ride Photo Diane Notarianni FB pages for additional details. www.phoenixdog.net
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SMALL PETS GUINEA PIGS Piggie Poo Rescue piggiepoo.org RATS-DOMESTIC Any Rat Rescue-Scottsdale anyratrescue.org 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 SUGAR GLIDER/ HEDGEHOG AZ Sugar Glider Rescue Azsugargliderrescue.com
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 AZ Llama Rescue azllamarescue.org 602-339-2485 PIGS Pot Belly Pigs Ironwood Pig Sanctuary
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RESCUE NEWS APARN-No Pug Left Behind By Anne Thomas
Atilla the Pug
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For many in rescue, there’s that one special dog that sparked the journey into animal rescue. For Terri Wood, that dog was Atilla the Pug. After Atilla passed, Terri started Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue Network (APARN), nearly 19 years ago. “I never thought about doing something of this magnitude but she was so life-changing,” said Terri, rescue president, founder and Fairy Pug Mother. “They are so loving and giving, and we benefit from that. Because they were bred to be companions, this breed bonds very deeply with their people.”
Since the inception of the rescue, there has been another Pug that stands out: Nugget, who came into the rescue at the tender age of 6 weeks old. Her mom stopped feeding the litter the week before and all of her siblings died from starvation. Nugget, the rescue’s official SpokesPug, was so small and frail when she came in, all head and tiny body that fit in the palm of Terri’s hand. Terri set up a Facebook page to track her progress and regale Nugget’s followers with stories of her “naughtiness.” Nugget’s page entertains, but also educates about the need to spay and neuter, the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, and some of the health problems associated with the breed, including dental issues, eye problems and joint concerns, including scoliosis. (Her page can be found by searching Nugget-the-APARNSpokesPug.) Because of the many health issues Pugs Nugget and Freda ready for Christmas can have, especially Photo A Dogs Life Photography those coming into the rescue, it was critical that APARN fundraise. Terri said during APARN’s early years, she hated asking for funds, so she decided to start an online cutest Pug contest, where supporters donate money for votes to raise money for rescue Pug vet bills. This was over a decade ago and the cutest Pug contest is still going strong, thanks to the efforts of Jenn Moreira, APARN’s Marketing Director. With Jenn at the reins, the contest has been branded as “Pugs Helping Pugs” and this year, other smooshy-face Pug friends like French Bulldogs and Pekingese are allowed to enter. The 12 Pugs/Pug friends that raise the most money are featured in APARN’s annual calendar, and the top fundraiser gets the cover, Terri said. Not only that, but each of the top six finalists gets their calendar images on items in APARN’s Zazzle store for a year. 36
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“This contest allows us to do a dental on all the Pugs that come to us in need of dental care, which is almost all of them,” Terri said. “They have the normal number of Nugget and her Clones teeth crammed into a tiny, smooshy mouth.” In addition to dental care, each Pug is tested and started on heartworm preventative. APARN also provides the vet care necessary for each Pug to start out happy and healthy in their new forever home. Whether it is basics like spay/neuter, antibiotics for an ear infection, or testing for valley fever, APARN also takes care of higher end procedures such as specialist surgery to fix a badly broken limb or to repair a liver shunt. Even with the expense of running a Pug rescue, Terri said they have never in the rescue’s history said no to a Pug in need. “We will never say no; we don’t believe in that.” The rescue believes in this so strongly that they have even federally trademarked “No Pug left behind.” In addition to rescuing Pugs, Terri said APARN has taken in other “squishy faces,” including Pekingese, Pekingese mixes and French Bulldogs, also known as Frenchies. Peek-A-Boo, a Pekingese Pug mix, is a recent rescue that has “a horrible mouth with dental disease and a broken jaw,” she said. So far, their online fundraiser has raised over threefourths of the $4,000 bill for Peek-A-Boo. When asked what PDM readers can do to help APARN, Terri said they can help pick the cutest Pug with their monetary vote, purchase items from the Amazon wish list, or participate in their No Pug Left Behind campaign, where donors can give a small amount every month through an automated PayPal donation. The rescue also hosts events throughout the year, including Pug-O-Ween and Pug-A-Palooza. “The Pugs are very friendly so come by and meet some,” Terri said. Supporters can also buy Pug-related merchandise, including a Nugget plush toy, the Cutest Pug Calendar, and Pug-themed clothing for both humans and dogs. Go to www.aparn.org/aparn-store/ and www.zazzle.com/store/ azPugrescue.
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HEALTH Summer Heat and Pets By Cathy Davila The heat is on, and our pets rely on us to be extra aware of summer heat dangers and to recognize when they need our help. The basic decision of Take the Dog-Leave the Dog Home can save lives. Dogs heat up fast, and even more so when the monsoonal humidity sets in. The car may feel cool when you park, but in minutes will heat to dangerous temperatures, even when it’s 80 degrees in the evenings. It may be 85 at the trailhead, but by the time you reach mid-hike, temperatures may be 100 degrees or more. Normal routines of leaving pets outside during the day or walking/ running/hiking with them in the heat of the day can severely hurt and even kill our pet friends in the summer. You may manage well in the heat and your dog will likely want to go with you, but think twice before taking him. Even paw pads are at great risk of burning when the air temperatures rise and heat the ground.
Don’t Leave Me.Org reminds us that the average summer temperature of 105 degrees outside can cause the inside of a car to reach temperatures over 152 degrees in 60 minutes or less. Even in the evening, when the outside temperatures are in the low 80s, the inside of a car can reach temperatures over 125 degrees. That is hot enough to harm or even kill your pet. Know the signs of heatstroke and how to treat the symptoms: Be sure to watch for signs of heatstroke, which can include: • dazed look • excessive thirst • heavy panting • excessive whining/agitation • labored breathing • lethargy • profuse salivation • and/or vomiting If you see these signs in your dog, stop what you are doing and take action to save him. Heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke, which is manifested by failure of the body, which can result in disorientation, seizure, coma and even death. If your pets exhibit any signs of heat exhaustion, immediately call your veterinarian while attempting to cool them down. You can do so by: • placing them in a shaded area; • applying small amounts of cool water to the body, especially to the head and paws; • giving them very small amounts of water to drink. Never submerge an animal in cold water, as its body will likely go into shock. Some dog types need special precautions. Dogs with short snouts are extra sensitive to the desert heat. So certainly, limit their time in the heat. If you shave your pet, protect the newly exposed skin from the sun. Pets rely on their owners to keep them comfortable and cool during the hotter months. We can do that by developing a summer pet routine that keeps everyone cool.
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• Keep Hydrated – provide pets with access to cool water at all times whether indoors or out.
• Wobbly, uncoordinated or difficult gait or movement • Free to Be – NEVER your petbiggest up; if theyconcerns get Rattlesnakes are chain one of the for pet parents in our So, what can we do to?WHAT TO DO: (ataxia)Muscle tremors tangled up it will be difficult for them to access shade area. Luckily, we rarely see fatalities associated with these critters If your pet exhibits any signs of heat exhaustion, or water. • Excessive drooling (ptyalism) those that on trails, camping, as most pets do not venture out near their territory. For those who For at-risk pets, including immediately call go yourhiking veterinarian while attempting to • Rapid heart rate or irregular heart beats • Street Smarts – do NOT exercise your pet during cool them down. You can do so by: and live in areas near the mountains, prevention is key. There are do have an increased risk of exposure, the idea of a preventative the sweltering afternoon heat (hot pavement will burn • Vomiting blood (hematemesis) placing a shaded areaour pets to stay numerous trainers in the •state thatthem canin help teach is enticing. effectiveIf you is this vaccine? avaccine dog’s paws; even hot dirtBut canhow do damage). • Increased body temperature - above 103° F (39° C) • apply small amounts of cool water to theiralways body; away from rattlesnakes. If you do take your pet on a trail, are planning to walk your pet, do so in the very early especially head, feet and groin • Red, grey, purple or bluish gums to control where and how far your pet morning hours or very in the evening. Unfortunately, thelate available research shows that the vaccine does use a leash. This allows you • give them very small amounts of water to drink. • Collapse or unconsciousness in which the dog is able to explore, and greatly the inrisk surprise snake not provide immunity rattlesnake bitecannot (no generation of • Outdoor activities – do NOTagainst exercise a your pet • Neverdecreases submerge them coldofwater as their body will be stimulated to be awakened strenuously – avoid longofwalks, hikes or excessive antibodies). Most the available research is anecdotal and difficult bites. likely go into shock. • Seizures play. They will not know on when to slow down and willwhere a dog was involved to interpret, based retrospective cases • Small, pinpoint areas of bleeding or bruising not able to ask forbite. help until is too rely oncontact their owners to keep them comfortable in be a rattlesnake Partitof thelate. difficulty assessing the effectiveness In the event of a bite,Pets please your nearest emergency • Passage of blood in the bowel movement or stool and cool during the hotter months. We can do that by • No Parking Zone – NEVER leave your pet in a of a vaccine in these cases is not knowing whether the bite was veterinary facility. The sooner antivenom is administered, the better • Sudden breathing distress (tachypnea) developing a summer pet routine that keeps parked car; on a hot summer day a car’s interior dry (no venom injected). Additionally, the vaccine itself has been the outcome will be. everyone cool. • Changes in mental status temperature can reach 200 degrees in just minutes.
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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 – 6pm 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 – 6pm 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 Animal Medical & Surgical Center www.animalmedicalandsurgical.com 17477 N 82nd St Scottsdale 85255 480-502-4400 BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 3110 East Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 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 VCA Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Hospital www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/ paradise-valley-emergency 6969 E Shea Blvd Ste 150 Scottsdale 85254 480-991-1845
EAST VALLEY 1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1233 W Warner Rd Chandler 85224 480-732-0018
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 86 W Juniper Ave Gilbert 85233 480-497-0222
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 13034 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd Avondale, 85392 623-385-4555
1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1423 S Higley Rd #102 Mesa 85206 480-924-1123
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 9875 W Peoria Ave Peoria 85345 623-974-1520
VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona www.vcaspecialtyvets.com 1648 N Country Club Dr Mesa 85201 480-898-0001
POISON HELP Pet Poison Helpline www.petpoisonhelpline.com 855-764-7661
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Rumi Story and photos Sherry Butler
Having no children, I made the conscious decision to adopt a dog to experience being a mom. It was the best decision of my life and I adopted the cutest 8-week-old black male Shih Tzu on March 28, 2004, and several auspicious events occurred to tell me that he was going to be my greatest teacher and inspiration. My niece, Faith, was born that same day and his name came when walking into church late that following Sunday, hearing my minister finish a poem by the Sufi poet Rumi. I was thrilled, just in time to introduce him to my friends! I am blessed to be self-employed with my own PR agency, working from home to be there for Rumi. He went to client meetings, interviews Rumi’s puppy headshot at the TV stations, on-site events, farmers markets, restaurants, doctor visits, vacations -- everywhere. He became my emotional support, best friend and companion. We would share many adventures. He rode bareback on a horse, rode in a police car after I ran out of gas on the freeway in 110-degree heat, appeared in yearly TV segments to share the dangers of leaving pets in cars, went with me to vote, Halloween parties, berry picking in the mountains, the beach in California and hiking in the desert. Rumi was loved by all of my close friends and any man I dated knew he was part of the package. When I was out with him, people would stop me to take his picture because of his beautiful long hair, beard and mustache that gave him a regal look, which energetically represented who he was. Family times were fun and his favorite vacation was on my brother’s farm in Washington chasing chickens. He loved his grandma, my mother, running to her and rolling over to get that belly rub he Multnomah Falls loved so much. He met his great-grandparents when my grandmother began having difficulty with Alzheimer’s disease and I flew us to California to make sure she connected with him. When her memory faded, I would mention him and she would remember, showing me the power of the connection 42
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we all have with animals. His great-grandfather adored him and always asked about him. Rumi had several cat brothers and sisters and although having another canine kid was not in the picture, God had other plans. In 2017, while volunteering at the county shelter, I began working Rumi travels well with his grandma in 2016 with a fearful girl, Jessie, whom I adopted. They are opposite in temperaments - Jessie, high energy, and Rumi, mellow. We hiked almost every weekend and due to his age, I carried Rumi in a shoulder pouch that he loved, never missing an outing. His heart murmur developed into an enlarged heart diagnosis in 2017 that developed into congestive heart failure. He was doing really well for his 15th birthday party in March. A couple of weeks later his eating slowed and on the morning of April 11 he woke me up crying. Tests revealed elevated kidney enzymes and it was back to the hospital and later that night I held him for two hours kissing every inch of him before Taking a break on a Sedona hike I lost him. I was devastated and didn’t want to wake up that next morning. How was I going to live without my son who taught me to open my heart, experience a greater love and joy, and made me feel safe and loved? Rumi, momma misses you. I am grateful for every day we had and all that you taught me and continue to teach me from the spirit world. You will always be the love of my life.
Sherry and Rumi’s godmother, Ingrid Maynes
Sherry is the Chief Promoter at Sherry L. Butler Communications, LLC.
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Dog TV
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Midwestern University
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All About Restful Pets
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Moe-Mys
AllState Insurance
Don’t Leave Me Eyeshine Veterinary Farm Bureau Financial Services
pg 27
Natural Paws
pg 8
Flash and Hound Pet Photography
pg 24
Natures Way Botanicals
pg 8
Paw Tree-Bret Hjerpe
pg 8
Happy Pets Palace and Playground
pg 27
Pottio Box
pg 9
HeartStrings Pet Resort
pg 27
Realtor for the Rescue-Barb
pg 3
Heavenly Gates
pg 26
Rescue Roundup
pg 19
Hoylarious Studios
pg 26
Southwest Firework
pg 43
Integrative Medicine
pg 19
Spirit Pools AZ
pg 26
Sun Devil Auto
pg 7
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
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American Service Animal Society pg 27 Ann Hoff Animal Communicator
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Arizona Animal Welfare League
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Arizona Humane Society
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AZ Dog Sports
pg 13
Bark Busters
pg 26
Barrett Financial Group
pg 32
Benikov Law
pg 17
Cave Creek Olive Oil
pg 26
Ironspoon Ranch Training Center
pg 35
Canine Colostrum
pg 9
LBC Bioscience
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TonoPaw
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Chucks Auto
pg 26
Life Boat Coffee
pg 26
VCA
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Circle Mountain Pet Sitting
pg 26
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Zona’s Essential Oils
pg 26
Day of the Dog
pg 44
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Medmetrics Compounding Pharmacy
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