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Veterinary Services at the Maricopa Veterans StandDown Tempe PD K9 Wolf Week The Healing Paws of Therapy Dogs
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The Leader of the Pack howls! This Spring issue marks the completion of PDM’s second year in the community! Input from readers and the community have helped us to share stories that matter and make life better for pets and people. We thank you for your support and look forward to many great stories and events ahead! Dogs and pets can have a life changing impact on many of us, and the at-risk Veteran community in particular. Our cover story shares an event that took place in January 2018 to help at-risk veterans access housing, medical care, and other vital services to improve their lives. The pet community came together to provide vital care for the pets of these veterans. So many lives were impacted during these few days, not only the pets and veterans, but each of the many volunteers’ lives were enriched by making a difference to others. Springtime is puppy (at kitten) time. If you are thinking about getting a new puppy or dog, be sure to read the Training article on how to choose the right dog for your lifestyle! Mismatches are one of the biggest reasons pet are turned in to shelters and rescues, use these tips to make the right choice! Rescue work is vital to our pets, and volunteers make that happen! It is not easy work, and we are happy to share the success story of Boxer Luv Rescue, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary in April! Be sure to watch our social media, as 2018 has brought PDM Give Away Contests each month! We have fun prizes and can’t wait to see pictures of your dogs in the theme of the month! Hey, can you dog be a Cover Dog?? Let’s take a picture and find out! We are looking for our July 2018 Cover Dog in our first Cover Dog Search! Come see us for one of our last two Cover Dog Photo shoots at the CCI DogFest in Scottsdale February 24, and the Pet Expo at Westworld April 7 & 8! Roxie, the PDM Pawblisher, thinks the warm weather will be here early this year, and pet parents should be careful about leaving dogs in hot cars and walking sensitive dog paws on hot pavement, be alert for rattlesnakes and have a plan in case disaster strikes you area! She recommends we all check out the Disaster Awareness article, and as always, have lots of treats handy!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Leader of the Pack Howls Dogs Helping People: Guide Dogs: From Puppies to Partners Vets and Dogs: Abby’s Adventures Dog Adoptions Volunteer Tales: Gloria Bartelt - AHS Volunteer Trainer Tips: Choosing The Best Dog For You… Kids & Dogs: The Healing Paws of Therapy Dogs Take a Hike!: Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye Adoptable Hiking Dogs Rescue News: Boxer Luv 20th Anniversary Dogs In Blue: Tempe K9s: Finding Drugs, Explosives and Bad Guys Kitty Korner: Litter Box Basics Cat Adoptions Critter Corner: Wolf Week Horsin’ Around: Reigning Grace Ranch - Second Chance Through Horses Celebration of Life: Bruhmer
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COVER STORY:
Veterinary Services at the Maricopa Veterans County StandDown Photo: Veteran volunteer, Jerry Prentice and his service dog Emma Kids & Dogs: Phoenix Children’s Hospital
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Disaster Awareness - Not Just for Dogs
Important Information 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
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Dogs in Blue: Tempe K9s: Finding Drugs, Explosives and Bad Guys
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Calendar Ongoing Adoptions Arizona Small Dog Rescue Adoptions Every Sat, 10:30-3:30PM PetCo at Tatum & Bell Rd 602-944-2440 azsmalldog.org AZ Dog Adoptions Every Sat, 12–4PM Choice Pet Market Paradise Valley 10810 N Tatum Blvd Scottsdale 85028 602-652-9000 azdogadoption.com Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat, 9-2PM 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 82595 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 85018 602-957-2906 amazingaussies.org AZ Happy Trails Every Sat, 10-2PM Pet Club Dobson 2000 W Ray Rd Chandler 885224 480-426-7590 happytailsaz.org AZ Happy Tails Every Sat, 10-2PM Pet Club Tempe 6350 S McClintock Dr Ste 101 Tempe 85283 480-775-2868 happytailsaz.org
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The PDM Facebook Events Page has the expanded social calendar!
AZK9 Adoptions Every Sunday, 12–3PM Choice Pet Market Glendale 20028 N 67th Ave Glendale 85308 623-937-4444 azk9.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, 10-12PM Pet Food Depot 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 602-493-7639 gpa-az.com Home Fur Good Animal Rescue & Placement Every Th., Fri., & Sat. 11 – 4 PM 10220 N. 32nd Street 602-971-1334 Maynm Animal Rescue Every other Sun Pet Club Ahwatukee 4206 E Chandler Blvd Phoenix 85048 480-706-0100 One Dog Arizona Rescue Every other Sunday, 11-4PM Choice Pet Market Chandler 2915 W Ray Rd Chandler 85224 480-821-450 onedogarizona.rescueme.org Paw Town Angels Every Sunday, 10-3PM Choice Pet Market Biltmore 4719 N 20th St Phoenix 85016 623-937-4444 pawtownangels.org America’s Freedom Paws Every Sat 10-1PM PetSmart 9960 N 91st Ave Peoria 85345 623-486-8700 americasfreedompaws.com Pathways Home Rescue Every Sun, 11-2PM Pet Club Scottsdale 93rd St & Shea Blvd Scottsdale 85255 480-473-0207
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The Pet Knot Every Sat, 10-3PM Pet Club Paradise Valley 13637 N Tatum Blvd 26 Phoenix 85032 thepetknot.com
Adoption Events PACC911 & Petco Pavilions Adopt-A-Thon Sat Mar 3, 10-3PM Petco Pavilions 8910 East Indian Bend Rd Scottsdale 85250 pacc911.org PACC911 & Paws Around the Fountain Adopt-A-Thon indent Sat Mar 24, 10-3PM Fountain Hills Park 12925 N Saguaro Blvd Fountain Hills 85268 pacc911.org
Social/Fun Wags & Bags Festival Sat Mar 3, 12-7PM Ahwatukee Park 4700 E Warner Rd Phoenix 85044 wagsandbags.org Sunday Fun Day for Rusty’s Angels Senior Dog Rescue Sun Mar 4, 1-6 PM Rum Runner’s Bar 8355 N 7th Street, Phx 480-250-0251 rustysangelssanctuary.org Saving Paws Rescue Painting for a Cause Sat Mar 10, 1-4PM Gogh Paint 20165 N 67th Ave Glendale 85308 savingpawsrescueaz.com Benefit for Soldiers’ Best Friend and Helping Veterans Sat Mar 10, 5:30-8:30PM General Store Patio 8711 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Scottsdale rotaryscottsdalenorth.org Evening to Paws Gala Sat Mar 17, 5-8PM Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia 4949 E Lincoln Dr Scottsdale 85253 aawl.org
Dog Days of Glendale Woof Fest Mar 24, 9-1 PM Murphy Park 5850 W Glendale Ave, Glendale Arizona Humane Society 20th Annual Compassion with Fashion Fundraiser and Luncheon Sun Mar 25, 11-2PM JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa 5402 E Lincoln Dr Scottsdale 85253 azhumane.org Mane Event Horse Expo Inc 4th Annual Arizona Miniature Horse March Festival Mar 30 – Apr 1 WestWorld Equestrian Center 16601 N Pima Rd Scottsdale scottsdale.maneeventexpo.com 3rd Annual Reve’d check up for Autism Car Show April 2018 Pawsitive Friendships Sat Apr 7, 10-2PM Hamilton High 3700 S Arizona Ave Chandler 85248 pawsitivefriendships.org Phoenix Pet Expo Sat Apr 7 10-5PM Sun Apr 8 11-4PM WestWorld of Scottsdale Free Admission phoenixpetexpo.com Boxer Luv Anniversary Picnic Sun Apr 8 11-3PM Kiwanis Park, Tempe Tickets: boxerluvrescue.org
Run/Walks Fearless Kitty Rescue 3K Race/Walk Sun Mar 4, 7:30-10:30AM Fountain Park 12925 N Saguaro Blvd Fountain Hills 85268 fearlesskittyrescue.org AZ Paws and Claws Racin’ For Rescues 5K and 1M Sun Apr 8, 8-11AM Freestone Park 401 N Lindsay Rd Gilbert 85234 raceroster.com Kiss Me I’m Irish Run Sat Mar 17 Half, 8K, 4K Run/Walk www.irishrunaz.com AZ Walk Run Roll Sat, March 24 Steele Indian School Park Nuero-immune diseases….
Sports American Service Animal Society Charity Golf Tournament Sat Apr 7 Ocotillo Golf Resort 3751 S Club House Dr Chandler 85248 dogs4vets.org AAWL-SPCA Rally for Rescues Tennis Benefit for Rescue Animals Sun Apr 15, 12-3PM Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club Indent 4444 E Camelback Rd Phoenix 85018 rallyforrescues.com
Health/Medical: Canine Tactical Emergency Casualty Care/Tactical Combat Casualty Wed Mar 14 & 15, 8AM Two-day Hands-On Course MCACC 2500 South 27th Ave Phoenix 85009 vettacgroup.com
Home Fur Good Animal Rescue & Placement Vaccine Clinic every Sunday from 11 – 2:30 PM 10220 N. 32nd Street 602-971-1334 Low Cost Vet Clinic Scottsdale Pet Food Depot Every Thu, 1-5PM 6989 North Hayden A-1 Scottsdale 85250 480-607-5228 Low Cost Vet Clinic Phoenix Pet Food Depot Every Sat, 2-5PM 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 85032 602-493-7639 AAWL & SPCA Vaccine Clinics Third Sat of each month 25 N 40th St Phoenix 85034 602-273-6852 aawl.org
Save the Date Hooves & Heroes Sat, April 21 11 am - 3 pm Camelot Therapeudic Horsemanship6250 E. Jomax Road Scottsdale, AZ 85266 CamelotAZ.org 480.515.1542 Desert Dog K9 Trials May 5 & 6, 9-4 PM 2330 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa Desertdogk9trials.com
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DOGS HELPING PEOPLE Guide Dogs: From Puppies to Partners By Steve Pawlowski Photos Cynthia Woods and Foundation for Blind Children
Watching a visually impaired person navigate his way through busy city streets, you may think the guide dog is performing a task the person couldn’t perform alone; it may even appear that the dog is leading the person. The fact is that neither dog nor person can cross the street alone without risk. As a team, however, they can do it safely. Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD) was founded in 1972, in Southern California, with the purpose of making freedom, mobility, and security accessible to all blind individuals. Nationwide, more than 1,400 guide dog teams have graduated from their programs, and all services and postgraduation support is provided at no cost. GDD’s future guide dogs begin with a breeding program that includes Labrador Retrievers and Standard Poodles. At 10-12 weeks, the puppies arrive at the Puppy Development Center. After a health check and vaccinations, they’re assigned to volunteer puppy raisers who welcome these pups into their homes, providing essential human bonding, basic obedience training, and socialization.
“Guide Dogs of the Desert gave me my life back,” said Cynthia. “I had to learn how to use a white cane before receiving my first dog, and although it gave me more independence, I hated it. I could hear people talking about me in public, and I didn’t want their pity. When I began to work with my first dog, that changed.” She’s had three guide dogs, and she’s grown very close with them all. She received Tyus, in 1999. He was a beautiful yellow Lab who was trained to fly with Cynthia and her husband in the back seat of their airplane wearing a headset to protect his ears, of course. He slept through most of the flights, but always awakened to ‘check’ the instruments over her husband’s shoulder! Jasper the Wonder Dog, a big black Lab with a silly personality, followed Tyus. He was a drooler, so Cynthia would tie a bandana around his neck to keep him tidy. Every morning, he would sit by the dresser where the clean bandanas were stored, waiting for his wardrobe to be chosen. He also put his dirty ‘shirt’ in the laundry basket every evening before bed.
Biscuit celebrating the Fourth of July
At 18-20 months, the puppies return to the campus for medical and temperament evaluations before training with guide dog mobility instructors. Once cleared, the dogs and trainers work together for 4-6 months, learning the commands and skills that elevate these amazing dogs to guide service. One of only 13 accredited guide dog schools nationwide, GDD pairs individuals with dogs who match their needs and circumstances. Clients come to the campus, located outside Palm Springs, CA, for intensive training. They’re matched with their new dogs, and they train together for 28 days, learning navigation skills and commands, both oncampus and throughout the community. At that point, they’re ready to begin working together for safe mobility, independence and companionship.
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works with adults who, in most cases, have recently lost all or part of their vision. She has non-classic Retinitis Pigmentosa, which has taken her central vision and most of her peripheral vision.
GDD matches 25-30 teams annually, including Cynthia Woods, a certified vision rehabilitation therapist at the Foundation for Blind Children. Cynthia
Biscuit was his successor and her current guide. She’s a yellow Lab who never quite grew into her skin. She’s extremely laid back, and people say that she reminds them of a soft, huggable stuffed animal. “The perfect person/dog match is crucial to the success of a guide dog team, and Biscuit is definitely the perfect dog for me,” says Cynthia. “When I’m at work, she sleeps in my office, occasionally Tyus entertaining my clients with snores and noisy dreams. She guides me down the aisles of the grocery store, finding doors and elevators, and taking me through the airport when I travel. On the rare occasions when she doesn’t accompany me, I feel like I’ve lost my vision all over again.” The opportunity to work with guide dogs changed Cynthia’s life. Because of her transforming experience, she pledged to do everything she can to make this wonderful opportunity available to others. In addition to serving on GDD’s board, Cynthia chairs their annual fundraiser, Pinot and Pints for Paws. This year’s event is Friday, April 13 at Moon Valley Country Club and is being hosted by ABC 15’s Megan Thompson. For more information or to reserve a seat, please visit guidedogsofthedesert.org or call 760-329-6257. Visit www.guidedogsofthedesert.org for more information, or call 760329-6257 www.phoenixdog.net
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VETERAN AND DOGS Mitch and Abby By Cathy Davila Photos Mitch Garica
Mitch Garcia is a Combat Veteran who served 14 years in the Army and Army reserves. Affected by PTSD, crowds make him feel uneasy, so he avoids busy places. Nightmares often awaken him and his enjoyment of life is limited. His daughters, Cassie and Monique, suggest that he get a service dog. At the time, Mitch thought of a service dog as a crutch, “I’m a man, I don’t need a dog to help me.” Mitch participates in Spartan races, adventure events geared towards a strong mind and body. In 2015, he and a friend arrived at their hotel in Seattle, to find his friend’s room had been sold. Being adaptable, the two men shared a room with two beds. In the middle of the night, Mitch stood up, kicking, screaming and punching the air, eyes wide open. Not knowing what was happening, his friend called the front desk. When Mitch came to, he saw the hotel staff and managers surrounding him. Bewildered, Mitch asked what happened. That’s when Mitch realized he needed help, and decided to get a service dog. In 2016, while visiting the Moving Wall in Scottsdale, (a half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial), Mitch saw trainers from Dog Training Elite working Bailey, a small, active and agile Belgian Malinois. Mitch had found the perfect breed. The trainers introduced him to the Belgian Malinois Foundation, who help veterans and others get service dogs. Mitch got on the waiting list with the Malinois Foundation, helped raised some funds, and soon they called to invite him to meet Abby. She was a year old Belgian Malinois who was trained as a service dog. She was going to be at a Scottsdale Gun Club Veterans event that weekend, and Mitch went to meet her. She was about a third of the size smaller she Abby at the Phoenix is now, and the two hit it off. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon 2018 Mal Foundation said, “You can take her home today,” and Mitch was taken back; he was not prepared to take her that same day! Then he learned the Foundation had already shipped food, a crate, and vest to Mitch’s house! Within the first month, Abby accompanied Mitch to Portland, where they visited his daughter and did a Spartan race, then flew to New Jersey for a race, drove to Connecticut to visit friends, then flew home. They left a day and half later, and drove the 12 hours to Colorado for another Spartan race. Then drove home for 8 hours, re-packed and went for a 100-mile white water rafting in Moab Utah. That was Abby’s first month with Mitch, and her behavior was awesome!
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Spartan races are obstacle courses for humans, and Abby is the perfect partner. Climbing over walls, crawling through mud, water obstacles, spear throw, and so much more, Abby is by Mitch’s side. Most of the time, she stays on the leash, but Mitch removes the leash to let her run up the hills, or jump over a wall, then Abby will sit and wait for Mitch. She now sails over the 5 and 6 ft walls without touching them. Mitch enjoys the races because they help with his PTSD. “I did some races before Abby, but I’d stay at the back of the pack until everyone was out, or the front corner with space around me. I’d wait till everyone else ran off, then I would go. I was cautious at restaurants too. While I’m still cautious, now I’m able to enjoy more things in life. Let me put it this way, if I didn’t have my dog, I don’t think I could go out to all of these Abby at Tempe Town Lake events. No football, no trails runs with Photo Anysia Jaramillo lots of people, my anxiety level would go through the roof. Now, I can go to these events knowing my dog has my back. It is a blessing that I have a dog like Abby, now we are inseparable. We go everywhere together. If my anxiety is through the roof, she is supposed to alert me. She is starting to do that now. She now wakes me up when I have nightmares, so I can relax a bit more, and the nightmares are more manageable. Mitch continues to train Abby with Dog Training Elite to maintain and improve her service dog skills, and they go to AZ Dog Sports for scent work, agility and other fun-centered training. Now, I help raise funds for the Belgian Malinois Foundation as a way to say ‘thank you’ for giving me such an amazing dog.”
Abby in Washington D.C.
Visit the ww.themalinoisfoundation.org for more information on getting a service dog or supporting the foundation. Let them know Mitch or Abby sent you!
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.
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Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary foreverlovedpets.org This Chihuahua/Dachshund mix is a 10! He is sweet boy and quite the cuddle bug. He is so handsome, and looks almost puppy-like. He is crate trained, walks well on the leash, and ride well in a car. Handsome, isn’t he?
Home Fur Good Animal Rescue and Placement 10220 N. 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-971-1334 homefurgood.org
Rey
Rey is a one-year-old, 26-pound Australian Shepherd mix. Rey is a Double Merle. Her right eye was removed and she is hearing impaired, but she is intelligent and eager to please.
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Medical Animals in Need medicalanimalsinneed.com I had a hard life living on the streets. Now, I’ve learned to trust my humans. I love car rides and walks on the leash. A home with other pups and kids would be great, but I’m not fussy. I just want to be loved,
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Chitown Rescue facebook.com/ChiTownAZ/ I’m a young dog and full of fun. I walk great on a leash and will be a wonderful companion. I like to be the alpha with other dogs, so female dogs and submissive, or puppy male dogs are the best housemates for me.
Shiloh is an eight-year-old, 41-pound Wheaten Terrier mix. Shiloh would do best as an only dog, in a home with older children. Shiloh is curious and ready for adventures.
Major
Major is a four-year-old mix of heart, fluff and Shepherd. Major has a nutty sense of humor and he loves to play and entertain. You will be drawn in by his silly demeanor.
Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue of Arizona 480.620.5921 azdoberescue.org
Brownie & Betty Brownie & Betty are a 10-year-old bonded pair rescued together as pups, and returned this year. They are the sweetest dogs in the world and love all animals.
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Dasher, 4 months, is an awesome, darling puppy in need of an experienced Doberman owner and family without another large breed male or children.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a one year old Pit Bull mix. She is energetic and would make a great hiking partner. She loves all people and enjoys romping with other dogs.
Achylles, 12, is a handsome senior boy who still has a lot of pep in his step.
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Silvio
Silvio is a handsome pit bull mix with stunning eyes. He is a 56-pound one-year-old whose tongue is always hanging out, looking like he finds humor in every situation.
Charlie is a giant lap dog who is looking for a home where he will be the only pet and can receive all the love. He is a four-year-old Pit Bull mix weighing 60 pounds.
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HEALTH Health-Stem Cell By Amy McClung
Commercial use of stem cell therapy in pets began in 2003, and is making its way into local veterinary pet care. It offers an additional option for dealing with some medical conditions that traditionally require surgery or chronic long-term treatments. Conditions that can be helped with stem cell technology fall into these categories: • Osteoarthritis: (hip dysplasia, degenerative joint disease, calcifications, common degeneration and inflammation) • soft tissue injuries (cruciate injuries, tears, ruptures, inflammation), or fractures that need accelerated healing. • Other conditions that affect pets are responding to stem cell therapy, conditions such as degenerative myelopathy, feline gingivitis, endstage renal disease, liver and kidney failure, allergy, auto-immune, inflammatory bowel disease, pulmonary fibrosis, IMHA, atopy, and spine trauma Improvements are usually seen after three weeks, and continue for about two months. The improvements last between one to three years. Many stem cell providers offer a tissue banking option, so your pet can undergo the harvesting procedure done under general anesthetic once, and receive multiple injections of the stem cells over multiple years. Traditional services provided a mail-in program where cells are processed off site and sent back to the practitioner for reintroduction to the patient. Since then, innovation and improvements to various segments have driven a wider commercial appeal for the service, driving same day harvesting, processing, and administration of stem cell therapy. With this improved on-site technology, some veterinary centers utilize an in-clinic system which allows for a same day harvest and application to the patient. This eliminates the variability in outside shipping of the sample, dramatically reduces the costs of the treatment and allows for the best in viability, eliminating the potential of cell death. Multiple factors need to be considered when determining whether stem cell therapy is right for your pet. Your veterinarian can help you make that evaluation. The idea of using stem cell therapy is an exciting new option to help our pets heal. Amy McClung is the Outreach Coordinator at Animal Medical & Surgical Center who offers same day stem cell therapy. Visit their website or call (480)502-4400 for additional stem cell information.
Put simply, stem cells are the cells in the body that can grow to replace or repair old or damaged cells in the body. These unique and important cells can develop into multiple cell lines through a process called differentiation. While differentiating, the stem cell usually goes through several stages, becoming more specialized at each step. Because of stem cells’ unique genetic program, they can theoretically be differentiated and harnessed to help replace or heal any tissue in the body. There are two basic types of stem cells; embryonic and somatic (adult). While older therapies were based on embryonic stem cells, newer, and safer therapies now depend on somatic (typically harvested from simple fat tissue) cells. In adults, stem cells are highly concentrated in the fat tissues. There can be anywhere from 50 to 1,000 times the number of stem calls in fat tissue than bone marrow. Extracting fat from a patient is fast, simple, and less invasive than the average spay surgery. These cells also cannot develop into cancer cells as some embryonic stem cells were thought to produce previously.
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VOLUNTEER TALES Gloria Bartelt - AHS Volunteer By Bretta Nelson Photo AHS
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, adopters at the Arizona Humane Society’s Nina Mason Pulliam Campus for Compassion have been greeted by wagging tails and exuberant kisses, courtesy of some of the Valley’s most hopeful pets. Also greeting the adopters are the genuine smile and heartfelt compassion of one of the AHS’ most devoted volunteers, Gloria Bartelt and her rescue dog Jaxon, a Lethal White Australian Shepherd. Gloria has fostered and adopted several Australian Cattle Dogs and
Lethal White Australian Shepherds, many of which have challenges: being fearful, deaf, and/or having separation anxiety. She uses her knowledge and success dealing with these challenging traits to help potential adopters make informed decisions and to help set them up for success. “Gloria’s experience with dog handling and training makes her a valuable asset to the AHS adoption team,” said AHS staff member and friend, Patty Heflin. “Gloria’s expertise with identifying characteristics specific to dog breeds also makes her indispensable,” added Kathy Clark, AHS volunteer and friend of Gloria. Gloria’s devotion to AHS spans 21 years and more than 23,000 volunteer hours. All of this time and effort have been spent in the adoptions department where she helps pet lovers find their new best friends. During those 21 years, Gloria tragically lost two of her three sons. She credits her love of animals and her volunteering with helping to get her through some of her darkest moments. Gloria’s personality exemplifies many of the same things that we love in animals – resilience, spirit and joy. The AHS is beyond lucky to have her, and all of our volunteers and foster parents.
16th ANNUAL
Desert Dog K-9 Trials May 5th & 6th, 2018 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DONATION AT THE GATE
THE SLOAN PARK (Spring Training home of the Cubs) 2330 West Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85201 NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT THE STADIUM
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THIS IS A POLICE DOG COMPETITION Different events both days. Fun family event. Food concession stand will be open. Vendors and static displays. We are looking for Sponsors or money donations, vendors, adds in our full color program, donations for raffles and donations of food and drinks for the volunteers, decoys, judges, explorer kids and competitors. We will trade vendor spots and program ads for donations. We are also looking for help in advertising this event. We are a 501 C 3. (480) 250-6809
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SPECIAL FEATURE Disaster Awareness - Not Just for Dogs By CJ Anderson Illustrations Sean Hoy
1. You wake up to your house shaking (an earthquake? REALLY?) 2. You go to sleep as it starts to rain; you wake up the next morning, stepping into water surrounding your bed
3. The palm tree in your neighbor’s house is on fire; your house and his are next
Quick, what do you do? Where are your pets? What are they doing? How do they react in fear, in defense, during chaos? If you saw the disasters from last fall - flooding in the east, wildfires in the west - we hope you really got two insights: how fast they happened, and how big they were. People couldn’t just go to the next neighborhood for safety. As with Katrina in New Orleans, people slept in the wet outdoors rather than leave their pets. In California, one woman rode her bicycle though the wildfire with her dog in the basket. Horses burned, cats went missing, people went into pools to try to stay alive. In the early stages of disasters, the choices you make will determine how you survive the challenges ahead. So many people think they’ll figure out what to do as they go. They don’t take into account situations like being sick, not having resources (access to a car) or having dependents like family, friends or pets. In 2017, the State Animal Disaster Response Team got a call from a person who lived alone, who had 12 pets and didn’t know what to do with them during an approaching wild fire. In a community briefing where 20,000 people were facing evacuation in Arizona, an elderly woman stood up and said, “Well I have 11 pets. I have leashes for some of them, but I don’t have any crates. What do I do?” The Emergency Manager said, “if you don’t have crates, we are not taking your animals in.” Please do not wait for a disaster to decide what you will do or need! We hope the graphic coverage by the media of last year’s floods and wildfires showed how critical these decisions are. All three of the above scenarios, happened here
in Maricopa County, in places that people didn’t think a hazard existed! By now, you have just two questions to answer.
• What are you going to do to safeguard your pet, (and anyone else) as a potential victim? Go to fema.gov/helping-pets and ready.gov/animals for information on how to care for your pets (and others), in disasters.
• Are you prepared to help yourself and others? If you want to help your dog be better behaved in stressful situations, join us at meetup.com/DogWhisperers for our monthly meetings online or in person around Arizona. Neighbor helping neighbor: you can conduct donation drives at work or in your community group. To be informed about our needs and activities helping animals (and humans) in a disaster, best practices, and further insights from lessons in disasters via webinars and seminars meetup.com/Animal-Emergency-Response-Arizona/. We will train your group to create a disaster response team. Contact ceo@emptybowlpetfoodpantry.org to get more information to meet both OSHA’s and your group’s requirements. If you wish to be a part of our FEMA Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) #2473 to help with official state/federal disasters in Arizona, please join here: esar-vhp.health.azdhs.gov and contact us at ceo@ emptybowlpetfoodpantry.org to get started with one-on-one training at your convenience. mrc.hhs.gov/MrcUnits/UnitDetails/2473
CJ Anderson is Director of the State Animal Disaster Response Team of the Arizona State Health Disaster Services Department, which exists inside of “Animals (and Humans) in Disaster, Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry,” 501(c)(3). She has 40 years of experience working national disasters in the U.S., along with her career as a Federal OSHA trainer.
THIS year, all eyes will be on Arizona as we work though a week-long disaster drill in May. The scenario is “An earthquake of huge magnitude is going to hit Los Angeles, California, which will result in about 400,000 evacuates coming to Arizona.”
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TRAINER TIPS CHOOSING THE BEST DOG FOR YOU… By Timothy Ray Illustrations Sean Hoy
Choosing the right dog for you and your family can be a difficult task. Not surprising, considering there are over 300 recognized breeds in the world and an infinite number of mixes, mutts and crosses – how are we expected to select that one dog that is going to fit into our lives for its entire life? As a dog owner, County shelter volunteer, and canine professional, the most prevalent challenge I come across is an incompatible human-dog match. A common phrase is: “he’s just too much dog for me.” Many of these dogs end up surrendered to our shelters. This can most certainly be prevented by taking the time to consider some key factors before signing those adoption papers.
fetch that allows the dog to really run? Select a dog that is from a rescue that knows whether or not it’s good with kids. Find a dog that has been socialized around people. If you find a dog with unknown social skills, are you prepared to spend time, energy, and finances to seek help from a canine professional? If not, select a non-power breed or toy breed: Boston Terrier, French Bulldog, Shi-tzu, Chihuahua, Lhasa Apso, Corgi, some smaller Spaniels, Pug, Beagle, or Retrievers. Stay away from working or power breeds: Shepherds, Bullies, Large Terriers, Doberman, Akita, or Rottweiler.
1. Time: How much time do you have to give? How long are you away from home during the day? What kind of time are you willing to allocate to this dog, especially during the first few months? If you spend 8-10 hours a day away from the house, you may want to consider an adult dog over the age of 3, that has lived in a home environment, may be crate trained, and displays no anxiety issues. Potential breeds: Mastiff, Great Dane, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Shi-Tzu, or Yorkie. Not giving your dog the time it requires is a recipe for behavior challenges. 2. Activity: How active are you (be honest)? Do you hike daily or once in a while? Do you enjoy walking in your neighborhood? Do you run, cycle, or swim? How about camping or trips to the lake? These are all great ways to fulfill a dog’s needs for exercise and exploration and great ways to create a relationship with your dog. Going to the dog park is not you being active and doesn’t enhance your relationship with your dog. Active people will want to consider younger dogs and even puppies (if time allows). Sporting breeds and working breeds are great choices: Staffordshire or Bully breeds, Pointers, Boxers, Weimaraner, Cattle dogs or Aussies, Border Collies, or Rhodesian Ridgeback. Choosing a dog that is an athlete or higher energy if you are not, is most certainly a main ingredient for behavior challenges. 3. Household Environment: How many people live in the home? Are there children? Do you have guests and/or social gatherings often? How about housecleaners, landscapers, pool cleaners? Apartment or house? Is your yard big enough to play a game of
4. Effort: How much effort do you want to put into a dog? What do you want to learn alongside your new dog: Obedience? Agility? Protection? Basic manners? Advanced tricks? Do you want a dog to take to an outdoor patio while you enjoy brunch? Achieving these things is so much fun and enjoyable, but they take effort beyond simple walks around the neighborhood or teaching “sit” and “stay.” If you like to learn and work, find a working breed: Shepherd, Large Terrier, Bully breeds, Doberman, Cattle dog, or Border Collie. If these four factors are carefully considered before adopting that breed you have your heart set on, you will select the dog that has the best chance of fitting into your life for the rest of its life. Too often people are determined to rescue a specific breed without understanding its specific needs. Be realistic and honest in evaluating what you can provide. Dogs of all sizes and haircoats are found in each category above. A dog that doesn’t quite fit can cause heartache, damage to property or people, and loads of stress. Take the time to research; you can ask professionals for help before adopting, and then find a dog that is a great fit – it can be the best companion, teacher, student, workout partner, snuggle buddy, and so much more! Dog trainer Timothy Ray uses dog psychology and specializes in the more severe, intense cases, approaching the situation from the dog’s perspective. He has successfully worked with all sizes and many breeds of dogs. 480-251-7976 www.phoenixdog.net
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KIDS & DOGS The Healing Paws of Therapy Dogs By Russell Tennyson
Photos Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Being hospitalized is a challenging situation for most people. When a child is in the hospital, the challenges are multiplied. Phoenix Children’s Hospital specializes in customized care for kids, which can make a life saving difference. The PetSmart Charities Paws Can Heal Animal-Assisted Therapy Program is one of those special ways Phoenix Children’s helps patients heal. “Animal-assisted therapy acts as a catalyst to motivate patients to help themselves. A child will Barney and Bruce happily take a dog for a walk, or throw the animal a ball, forgetting the pain for a little while and moving closer to going home,” said Mary Lou Jennings, AnimalAssisted Therapy Program Coordinator. Animal therapy motivates sick children to get up, move, leave their room and play. It encourages them to participate in physical, occupational and speech therapy. Patients interact better with their families and others. It motivates them to do the things they struggle with such as eating or taking medications. Bedside visits of a therapy team are requested by the patient’s doctors, nurses, occupational and physical therapists or child life specialists to help with the patient’s treatment goals. The visits are customized, including matching the medical state of the patient with the size of the therapy dog if needed, as some therapy dogs may be better suited for specific situations.
All Phoenix Children’s volunteer therapy animals and owners are trained and nationally certified with six to 12 months experience in a healthcare setting. Additionally, all volunteers are required to attend a Volunteer Information Session at the Hospital or online. Once approved, they can then begin to work in the ‘Paws Can Heal’ program at Phoenix Children’s.
Barney and Gavin
People who do not have pets but would like to volunteer for pet therapy are also able to do so. Each therapy animal team needs an escort. They help keep the patients safe, gather data on all the visits and help the teams help patients meet their treatment goals. The escorts should be people who have experience with children, hospitals, and animals.
The PetSmart Charities Paws Can Heal Animal-Assisted Therapy Program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is completely funded through philanthropy. Dine With Your Dog is the major fundraising event for the pet therapy program at Phoenix Children’s. Dine With Your Dog presented by PetSmart Charities, celebrated its 11th Anniversary with a Champagne Brunch on February 11, 2018 at Heritage Square in Downtown Phoenix. Guests got to mingle with fellow animal lovers, explored pet play areas, enjoyed a fabulous silent auction, and ate a lovely brunch spread with their furry companions. “Proceeds from the event go ‘straight to the dogs’ in support of the PetSmart Charities Paws Can Heal Animal-Assisted Therapy program.” For more information visit www. phoenixchildrens.org/patients-visitors/ during-your-stay/animal-assisted-therapy
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COVER STORY Veterinary Services at the Maricopa Veterans StandDown By Brittany Pomales Photos Amanda Rief
Since 2001, The Maricopa County StandDown, organized by The Arizona Housing Coalition, has grown into Arizona’s largest event targeting homeless or at-risk veterans. The 2018 StandDown was held in January, in the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, in partnership with Arizona State Fairgrounds. An annual event, it is named after the military term ‘Stand Down’ which refers to time given to a soldier to leave active combat in order to rest and regain strength. Aptly named, the event sheds light on the issue of high-risk veterans, its mission is to help vulnerable and homeless veterans access the resources they need to regain their independence. StandDown events are held in 12 Arizona counties connecting over 3100 veterans each year to the much-needed services. The Maricopa County StandDown assisted veterans of all ages, genders, and ethnicities, from various branches of the military. This year, as every year, a volunteer guide greeted the veterans and helped them navigate the service areas. Veteran attendees were provided with food, shelter and compassion. Cots were available onsite and provided veterans overnight shelter, and access to meals, showers, and clothing. Housing services were there to help get veteran get off the streets and into their own housing. Seventeen percent of the veterans that participated in the 2017 StandDown were homeless, down from 80% in 2006. Poor hygiene, a lack of transportation, and homelessness all impact a person’s ability to gain stable employment. On the first day alone, the Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles issued over 290 state-issued IDs, and there were 230 veterans assisted by the Social Security Administration. KUPD’s Troop Transport was able to supply veterans with much-needed bus passes, helping veterans with reliable transportation to work, medical services, etc. Medical services provided ranged from physical examinations to vision services and ultrasounds. An added Meeting the medical team service this year was full service dental Photo PDM care provided by Central Arizona Dental Society’s Mission of Mercy. On that first day, 400 veterans were smiling more brightly, including 80 veterans who received brand-new smiles with dentures issued to them on the day. At risk veterans with pets often forego personal services because they have no safe place to leave their treasured animals. During the StandDown, veterans checked in, then proceeded to Veterinary Services where they registered their pets and were paired with a Vets for Vets’ Pets Guide. That person guided the veteran around the Veterinary Services area and ensured that their pets receive all the pet-related services needed. This includes seeing the veterinarian, being spayed/neutered, getting groomed, and being boarded, so 22
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the veteran can move throughout the Coliseum and receive services from other providers. When the veterans finish their rounds, they retrieve their pets, and chose from a variety of pet food and supplies before leaving the StandDown. In 2007 Julie Carlson volunteered at the StandDown along with her mother, who worked at the VA Hospital. The StandDown staff asked Julie what skills she had and she told them she was a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). They were very pleased because the Julie Carlson takes a veterinarian who was supposed to moment to cuddle a patient provide services did not make it. This had been an ongoing issue year after year. That first year, Julie saw about ten veterans and four pets. She provided basic physical exams and talked to the veterans about issues such as spay/neuter, vaccines, and parasite control. “When I saw the need that existed for pet care at the StandDown, I decided to make it my mission. I formed Vets for Vets’ Pets, and have been providing all veterinary services at the StandDown for the last 11 years,” Carlson told PDM. Veterinary Services has grown into a full-scale program and served Discussing post procedure care 530 pets this year. The Veterinary Services section had multiple exam tables that were manned with veterinarians from various valley animal hospitals as well as students in the Midwestern University Veterinarian program (MWU). Mobile veterinary units from Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and The Arizona Humane Society parked just outside the building to provide exams to cats, fearful dogs, and pets of veterans having difficulty with the crowds indoors. Pima Medical Institute Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician students and instructors have volunteered for five years – the longest of any school. Students and instructors Chi on the table from the Veterinary Assistant programs at Carrington Community College and West-MEC also joined the medical teams. With many large events, unexpected things happen. This year, the Arizona Pet Project with MCACC, was able to supply a
surgeon to perform free spay/neuter surgeries on day one of the StandDown. Unfortunately, the surgeon cancelled shortly before the event began. The MWU Animal Health Institute Mobile Clinic stepped in to handle the surgical procedures in their well-equipped mobile unit for days one and two. Remarkably, they were able to quickly strategize and transition from exam mode to surgery mode, and 47 pets received spay/ neuter surgeries over the two days!
Vets for Vets’ Pets coordinated about 200 volunteers to provide all veterinary services, boarding, grooming, surgery, and mobile units. TThe Animals (and Humans) in Disaster, Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry coordinated the pet food and supplies, as they do at each StandDown throughout Arizona. CJ Anderson of EBPFP collects donations year-round, working to prevent pet owners having to make the choice between feeding a pet or having to surrender that pet.
The Arizona Humane Society van, sponsored by the Arizona chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was present for the first day of the event (DAR is a nonprofit, nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism). Terri Turner, State Regent for the Arizona DAR, spoke with PDM and told us, “The DAR supports veterans in many ways, and so many of us are pet lovers, working with The Arizona Humane Society on this project was a natural fit. Our chapter’s project goal is to provide low or no cost veterinary care for companion animals of low income/ homeless veterans, an often-overlooked population. Working with the StandDown was a perfect fit for the launch of this project.”
We asked CJ what had impacted her the most. “At the StandDown, we see so CJ Anderson much sadness, anger, and hopelessness. To be able to convey that the people of Arizona say, ‘thank you for your service,’ by giving this to you,” she said as she surveyed the donations of leashes & collars, toys, beds, and bowls with food to fill those bowls. These items cover her tables and spill onto the floor around them. “You see veterans’ shoulders relax - noticing all the people offering services, waiting to show them honor and respect.” This is the essence of StandDown.
MWU DVM takes tabby cat to recovery
The Maricopa County StandDown is not possible without the generosity of the donors, partner agencies, and volunteers. The event has a huge impact on the community with thousands of volunteers, yet most of the community is unaware of its existence. With further
303 veterans with 530 pets were serviced this year. • 465 vaccines • 47 surgeries • 43 pets groomed
• 197 boarded • 525 pets received food and supplies
The Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry provided dog and cat food, treats, and toys for the event, and brought a large number of crates for use in the boarding section. MCACC brought their empty adoption van to be used to board animals that are noisy, potentially aggressive, and those that are stressed out. It was also available for overflow boarding. Pet baths and haircuts were provided by local mobile grooming businesses. Puparazzi Mobile Pet Spaw, Pawlished Mobile Pet Spa, Pawgo Galloping Diane from Dirty Dawg Groomer, and The Dirty Dawg Moble Pet Spa donated both days Salon all volunteered their time to do make-overs for Veterans’ pets and services. All of these businesses worked in unison to service the veteran’s pets. They worked side by side providing services and helping as many pets as possible. Gratitude from the veterans was palpable. For many animals, this would be their only chance for care until next year’s StandDown.
Toys to take home
help from the community and service providers the Veteran’s StandDown will be smaller each year due to lessened demand. There should be no such thing as a homeless veteran or a veteran in need. Until that day, the Maricopa StandDown will continue and Veterinary Services will help veterans’ pets.
The essence of the Veterinary Services at the StandDown
If you would like to volunteer with Veterinary Services at the next Maricopa StandDown, contact Vets for Vets’ Pets to find out when events are being held www. facebook.com/vetsforvetspets. Volunteer sign ups usually start mid-summer. For more information about the Maricopa County StandDown, how you or your business can get involved next year, or to donate, visit www.arizonastanddown.org.
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Area Dog Park LISTINGS
Valley-wide dog park listings are available at www.phoenixdog.net. Be sure to follow the individual dog park rules posted at each park!
East Valley Dog Parks CHANDLER
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Nozomi Park
Countryside Park
250 S Kyrene Rd Chandler 85226 Paseo Vista Recreation Area
3850 S McQueen Rd Chandler 85286
Shawnee Park
1400 W Mesquite St Chandler 85224 480-782-2727
3130 E Southern Ave Mesa 85204 480-644-2352 Quail Run Park
4155 E Virginia St Mesa 85215 480-644-3040
FOUNTAIN HILLS
TEMPE
Desert Vista Dog Park
Creamery Park
GILBERT Cosmo Dog Park
2502 E Ray Rd Gilbert 85296
Crossroads Park
2155 E Knox Rd Gilbert 85296 480-503-6200
Tempe Sports Complex
8401 S Hardy Dr Tempe 85284 480-350-5200 480-503-6200
The Pocket Park for Pups
22526 S Ellsworth Rd Queen Creek 85142 480-358-3700
11800 Desert Vista Fountain Hills 85268 480-816-5151
1000 N College Ave Tempe 85281 480-350-5200
QUEEN CREEK
4500 S Basha Rd Chandler 85248
Snedigar Sportsplex
Papago Park
8th St & Una Tempe 85281 480-350-5200 Jaycee Park
817 W 5th St Tempe 85281 480-350-5200 Mitchell Park
900 S Mitchell Dr Tempe 85281 480-350-5200
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TAKE A HIKE! Granite Falls-Chuckwalla Loop Skyline Regional Park, Buckeye Story and Photos Mare Czinar Easy, family-friendly trails are often also great choices for hiking with dogs. Whether your four-footed pal is a seasoned pro or stepping out for the first time, you’ll find a gold mine of dog-tested, dogapproved trails at Skyline Regional Park in Buckeye. The park, which opened in 2016, is situated in the southern reaches of the White Mountains and offers a rich menu of hiking options that range from barrier-free strolls to difficult mountain ascents. Shaded picnic ramadas, camp sites, restrooms, water, and paved road access add comfort and convenience to a day in the outdoors. Lilliana Musick with Kona
Although the park is located just two miles north of Interstate 10, the sounds of civilization are absorbed in rolling foothills, cacti-embellished peaks and mesquite-cluttered arroyos. A good way to sample the park’s many features and awesome vistas is to hike the Granite Falls-Chuckwalla Loop. Our ‘test drive’ crew for this hike included Stephanie Markoff of Chandler, with her canines Louie, a 10-year-old Collie Doodle and Kona a 3-year-old Labradoodle. Dawn Vandell and Sarah Collins of Fountain Hills, brought along 6-year-old Lab mix, Walter. Rounding out the team were Buckeye residents and frequent park hikers, Cassie Musick and her kids Noah and Lilliana.
middens, lizards, cactus wrens, complex geology, desert-adapted plants and scampering ground squirrels satisfy canine curiosity and provide teaching moments for kids. All park trails are outfitted with junction signs that show distances, location and trail maps, making it easy to get around and stay found. With its amenities, well-maintained tread, lowrisk layout, assortment of experiences and the bright spots of spring wildflowers and cacti blooms, Louie, Kona and Walter are pleased to bestow a perfect “5-paw rating” on this West Valley gem.
The trek begins by crossing a beautiful iron bridge Stephanie Markoff with Kona and Louie spanning Mountain Wash. Once over the bridge, a map kiosk shows several ways to customize the hike. We chose to walk 0.4-mile west on the Turnbuckle Trail to connect with the loop. Although both the Granite Falls and Chuckwalla trails are rated as easy, many ups-and-downs and twisty turns add a touch of challenge and variety. The dogs appreciated the mostly easy-on-the-pads terrain, sandy passages and plenty of ironwood-shaded spots for water breaks. Evidence of wildlife activity is everywhere. Coyote scat, packrat 28
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Noah, Lilliana and Walter
Walter give an approving nod to Skyline Park
LENGTH: 6.24 miles RATING: easy ELEVATION: 1480 – 1725 feet GETTING THERE: 2600 N Watson Road, Buckeye. From Interstate 10 in Buckeye, take the Watson Road exit 117 and go 2 miles north to the gatehouse. Turn left at the stop sign and follow the signs to the trailhead. Dogs must be on leash always and owners must pick up and pack out all waste. INFO & MAPS: http://skylineregionalpark.com/
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JINKINS Jinkins is an active one-year-old male rescued from the county shelter. He loves other dogs and cats.
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RESCUE NEWS Boxer Luv 20th Anniversary By Serena O’Sullivan
Photos Boxer Luv Rescue
A beautiful, smiling girl trots up to me, jumps onto my lap, and knocks my drink over. It’s hard to be mad at her when her loud panting is punctuated by generous licks to my face. Her name is Zoe, and she’s one of the thousands of Boxers rescued by Arizona nonprofit organization Boxer Luv Rescue.
Trish and Zoe
Founded in 1998, Boxer Luv celebrates its 20th anniversary April 8, with a picnic in Kiwanis Park, open to the public. For two decades, Boxer Luv has been fulfilling its mission to give new life to homeless boxers. “We’ve saved more than nine thousand dogs,” says Trish Spencer, founder of Boxer Luv. Boxer Luv has grown from a small volunteer group of Spencer and a few of her friends, to nearly 80 fosters and several hundred volunteers. The nonprofit functions mainly as a foster care system. And while they do use kennels for dogs awaiting foster homes, Boxer Luv prefers to keep dogs in a home environment, where they can be rehabilitated and where they have the chance to flourish. “Fostering is really a joy,” Spencer said. “It’s a wonderful thing to see a homeless, scared dog who’s sick, injured and sometimes starved, return to health and happiness with love and care.” As strange as it may sound, Boxer Luv began with a cat.
This experience ignited a passion within Spencer. “The act of rescuing a puppy, and saving its life, and the drama around: ‘Can we save her? Will we lose her?’ and falling in love with her...was just something that really excited me,” Spencer says with sparkling eyes. “It was such a good feeling to save her life.”
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As rewarding as rescuing was, Spencer had just spent $1,500 for Charity’s (that original puppy) medical needs. She recognized she couldn’t do it alone, and so teamed up with Boxer Rescue LA to learn about running a rescue. Spencer and her friends began rescuing Boxer puppies from LA, and advertising for foster families in local Arizona newspapers. “It was a circus, but it was really fun,” she recalls. Soon her passion led her to obtain her 501(c)(3), and it became an official nonprofit. Spencer hadn’t intended for Boxer Luv to become as big or influential as it is now. “The reason I chose just one breed to rescue was because I thought, ‘I can’t do anything too big,’” Spencer says. “I wanted it to be just a little side hobby.” Despite its name, Boxer Luv rescues more than just Boxers. “Dogs are very important, socially, for people,” Spencer explains. “They help children, and they teach responsibility; they offer unconditional love. I believe with all my heart that this is not just a dog rescue. It’s
A friend of Spencer’s had visited the Trish and rescued Boxer crew county shelter searching for her son’s lost a people rescue, too.” cat. While there she saw a sickly, four-month-old Boxer puppy. She wanted to help, but couldn’t afford the puppy’s medical costs. Visit BoxerLuv at www.boxerluv.org or facebook.com/ BoxerLuvRescue. Shop at the Luv-To-Save Thrift Shop at 1221 E Spencer footed the bills, while her friend fostered the dog. Northern Ave, Phoenix. Eventually, Spencer and her friend used a newspaper ad to find the pup a new home.
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DOGS IN BLUE: Tempe K9s: Finding Drugs, Explosives and Bad Guys By Russel Tennyson
Photos PDM & Solomon Tennyson
A few years ago in Tempe, two highly intoxicated brothers refused to be escorted from a bar. They began fighting with the bouncers and as they brandished knives. When someone called the police, they fled in a minivan. Officer Reed Ribotta of the Tempe K9 Squad spotted the vehicle and tried to pull them over. They fled, entering Interstate 10. They were pursued by police and exited I-10 at 40th St, going too fast and crashing into an abutment. The driver bailed and ran down an embankment to an industrial road. Officer Ribotta sent his dog Jaegar in pursuit. There was already another officer in the area chasing the bad guy. Ribotta feared his dog would attack the officer, but the expertly trained Jaegar ran around the officer and went right after the offender. The suspect attempted unsuccessfully to climb up on a semi-truck. When he realized he couldn’t escape the dog, he surrendered. Ribotta recalled Jaegar and the suspect was taken into custody, unharmed. “While we were dealing with the driver, the second suspect fled. He was Officer Razo instructs K9 Eko to release found hiding in the nearby industrial area. K9 warning announcements were made advising the suspect that if he did not surrender or make his location known, a police canine would be deployed. In addition, the K9 warnings told the suspect that the police canine would locate and bite the suspect. Several warnings were given both in English and Spanish, but the suspect did not give up,” explained Officer Ribotta. Ribotta deployed his dog and K9 Jaegar quickly located the suspect who was hiding underneath a car. The dog pulled him out of his hiding spot. As police approached, the man began fighting with the dog, pulling its ears, gouging its eyes, trying to injure him. Because its own life was being threatened, the attack put K9 Jaegar into defense drive, a higher level of aggression. After a trip to the hospital, the suspect was taken into custody. It turned out that in addition to the charges stemming from the incident at the bar and his flight, he was wanted for kidnapping. On top of that, injuring a service dog, whether a police dog or a seeing-eye dog, constitutes a felony. Those two men are still in prison, thanks to the Tempe Police Department’s Officer Ribotta and K9 Boomer K9 team.
Officer Reed Ribotta is the son of a policeman. From an early age he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, so following college he became a police officer. After five years on the force, Ribotta qualified for a position with the K9 Unit, and he has since become the police department’s Master Trainer. Because the dogs the Tempe police department gets come ’green,’ once with the unit, they get training in everything from basic obedience to narcotics and/or explosives detection. The Master Trainer, along with overseeing maintenance and patrol training, keeps training logs, and secures training sights from local businesses. It’s essential for dogs to work in a variety of locations, so the K9 Squad is always looking for new and different training sights. And, the Master Trainer can be called out for the regular duties of a K9 officer. Tempe Police K9 gets its dogs from Shallow Creek Kennels in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. The kennel is run mostly by former K9 officers, and provides German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and Dutch Shepherds. The Tempe Police K9 Squad has five German Shepherds Boomer ready to demonstrate and one Belgian Malinois. an apprehension “The six full-time teams are all dual purpose K9s (patrol suspect apprehension and detection). Four are certified for drug detection work, the other two teams are certified in explosives detection.” The Master Trainer also recruits and keeps contact with volunteer decoys who come out and take the bites. Volunteer decoys are community members recruited through the Tempe police department, “Volunteers in Policing.” They learn how to catch the dog when they take a bite. The training teaches them how to move in the cumbersome bite suit. Officer Ribotta told us, “They don’t get paid. They just come to help us out. Both men and women volunteer. We could always use more volunteer decoys because the more scents we expose the dogs to, the better off we are going to be.” More information on the Tempe Police K9 can be found on their website at http://www.tempe.gov/city-hall/police/ divisions-organization-overview/patrol-division/k9-unit.
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KITTY KORNER Litter Box Basics By Kate Benjamin If you live with a cat, then you live with a litter box, there’s just no way around it. I know this is every cat owner’s least favorite topic, but I’d like to give you some insights and ideas that might make it just a little bit easier for both you and your cat to live with this necessary evil. The litter box isn’t just a place for cats to do their business; it’s also an important territorial marker. Cats in the wild mark their territory by scratching and leaving their scent, and the litter box is kind of ground zero for scent. That’s why it’s critical to choose a style of litter box that both you and your cat approve of, as well as a location that you can agree on. How Many Boxes?
The rule of thumb is to have one litter box for each cat plus one. For example, if you have two cats you need three litter boxes. This goes back to the territorial issue, having enough litter boxes allows each cat to mark their territory and truly feel at home. And placing two litter boxes right next to each other doesn’t count, sorry! They must be in completely different areas to be considered separate. Types of Litter Boxes
There are a variety of different litter box styles including basic open litter trays, covered litter boxes, top entry boxes, and high-tech automatic self-cleaning litter boxes. You have to consider both your needs and the needs and preferences of your cat when choosing a litter box. You may want a covered litter box but if your cat tells you “no way” then you may need to compromise. Test different styles until you find something that works for Kitty a go-go covered litter everyone. box kittyagogo.com Standard open litter tray photo depositphotos.com
Litter Box Placement
Modkat top-entry litter box modkat.com
Location is key to creating a successful litter box experience. Choose a spot that’s away from heavy traffic to allow for privacy but not so far away that it’s hard to get to. Your cat should be able
to easily access the litter box without feeling trapped and you need to be able to get to it for easy cleaning. Out of sight, out of mind is NOT a good thing when it comes to the litter box. If it’s in a place where you go on a daily basis you will be reminded to scoop regularly, and that’s important. Make It Easy
Make it easy on yourself by having all the necessary supplies (scoop, bags, broom and dust pan) nearby the litter Litter-Robot automatic self-cleaning litter box box. You don’t want to have to run litter-robot.com around the house looking for these things every time you need to scoop. Also, create a routine for cleaning the litter box. Make it a point to scoop at the same time every day, maybe when you get up in the morning or first thing when you get home from work. Design Ideas & Inspiration
You can get creative with the design of your litter box area, as long as it works for both you and your cat. If a covered litter box works in your situation, consider converting a cabinet or a bench into a litter hider. You can even include space for supplies in your design. Or, make a decorative litter screen that matches your décor or adds a splash of color. There are all kinds of ways to accommodate the litter box by integrating it into your home, rather than hiding it away in the basement, which may not be the best option for your cat. Get creative and keep these rules in mind and I guarantee everyone will be happy. 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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CRITTER CORNER Sedona Wolf Week 2018 by Amber Polo
Photos Larry Kane Betsy Klein has combined her experience with animals and nonprofits with her passion for and dedication to wolves. Betsy says, “Science has proven wolves are an essential apex predator that contributes to keeping nature in balance, a concept called a trophic cascade, which many have heard about through the video “How Wolves Change Rivers.” At Wolf Connection in 2015, she met Paula Ficara and Steve Wastell, founders of Apex Protection Project, who became co-founders of Wolf Week.
Klein and Timon Pratt founded Plan B to Save Wolves in 2016, and along with the Apex Protection Project’s, Ficara and Wastell, created the first Wolf Week event in Sedona in April 2017, Betsy Klein and Chaos which was, “dedicated to changing the way wolves are viewed.” More than 1,000 people participated in speaker presentations and panel discussions, and had the opportunity to meet the Apex Protection Project Ambassador Pack Wolfdogs up close. The week closed with a concert by America The Band. Plan B has contributed to many other organizations’ efforts to educate, advocate, and rescue wolves and Wolfdogs. Via a network of volunteers and organizations, Plan B has been able to respond quickly when needed and has distributed over $75,000 to rescues and organizations to help with transport, medical services, and food expenses, as well as educational projects. In addition to the Apex Protection Project, groups who benefited in 2017 include: Wolves of the Rockies, Villalobos Rescue Center, W.O.L.F. Sanctuary, ASHIMA, Trap Free Montana, Heart of the Wolf, and Keepers of the Wild. Plan B supported the care of 19 high-content wolf dogs, provided funds for an abused Wolfdog puppy’s surgery, and rescued two puppies named Chaos and Theory, who are growing into Plan B’s ambassadors. Plan B also collaborates with the Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project whose efforts are focused on saving the Mexican Gray Wolf from extinction. Asked how Plan B developed, Betsy Klein told PDM, “Before Plan B was officially a 501(c)(3), with Apex, we helped bring the documentary film Medicine of the Wolf to Sedona, where it sold out a record-breaking four times. It became clear that people are very interested in learning about wolves. They are fascinated, yet many only know the fairy tales from their childhoods. Once they learn 34
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of wolves’ plight and persecution, people want to help. We are honored and in constant gratitude for the outpouring of support.” From April 17 - 22, the Second Annual Sedona Wolf Week will host four days of speakers, panels, films, and activities. Attendees will be able to hear, meet, and learn from the most knowledgeable and influential advocates in the wolf world today, including Nate Blakeslee, author of “American Wolf,” the story of Yellowstone Wolf Alpha O-Six. The Predator Friendly Dinner® will feature storytelling by Carter Niemeyer. Famous for helping to bring wolves back to Yellowstone, Carter, a former hunter, trapper, and killer of wolves, is now one of their most vocal advocates. (The meal will be sourced using ingredients from Predator Friendly® farms and ranches.) Throughout the week, Wolf Socials will provide opportunities to meet the Wolfdog pack from Apex Protection Project. There will be the Co-Existence Panel of advocates, ranchers, and others. During a Special Children’s Workshop, children can learn about Wolves and Wolfdogs while connecting with the Apex Ambassador Pack. New this year is Philip Folsom’s Wolf Tribe Corporate Team Building workshop that includes interaction with the wolves. Wolf Social
Wolf packs live as families, with roles and responsibilities, and they mourn the death of a pack member. They are amazing intelligent creatures, absolutely not the animals portrayed in folklore. We have so much we can learn from wolves. When we save wolves, we save ourselves. Speaker presentations are Children’s Workshop free, donations appreciated, and other events are ticketed, however tax deductible. Funds raised from Wolf Week will benefit the mission of both Apex Protection Project and Plan B to Save Wolves. For more information about Plan B Foundation or to donate, visit www.planb.foundation For the complete Wolf Week Schedule visit: www.SedonaWolfWeek.org
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HORSIN’ AROUND Reigning Grace Ranch - A Second Chance Through Horses By Bridget Grobosky
Photos RGR
What began as a call back to roots to strengthen a marriage has turned into a full-blown horse rescue and therapeutic mentorship center at Reigning Grace Ranch in Rio Verde. Amanda Moore says she and her husband, Christopher, turned to horses to improve their marriage. “We got back into horses so we had something in common—something we could do together,” she said. The Moores moved to Rio Verde with two Tennessee Walking Horses that soon became five. Their property had wild horses on it, and when orders came from the county to remove the horses, they adopted 67 of them. “In the process of that big rescue, some of the neighborhood kids were coming over to help us take care of the horses,” Moore said. “They were starting to tell me all the things going on in their lives. I’m thinking, ‘I’m a total stranger and they know nothing about me, but something about these animals is creating a space for them that they feel completely comfortable in.’” With inspiration from a book about a ranch in Bend, Oregon, the Moores set out to replicate the concept in Arizona: using rescued horses to work with at-risk children and families in a therapeutic mentorship program. Founded in 2009, Reigning Grace Ranch currently has about 45 horses and nearly all on the Special bond property are used directly in the program: from miniature horses to draft horses and from foals to some in their late 30s. “It’s really empowering for these kids to be able to come out here and work with a 1,000-pound animal and develop leadership skills and assertiveness and boundaries—these things where they can go, ‘Wow, I’m pretty powerful; I can do this,’” Moore explained to PDM. Many of the children who participate are from the Arizona foster system or are children of divorce households, while others have self-esteem issues or eating disorders. Some are special needs children and others are handicapped. “A lot of the kids we work with have dealt with adults who lie to them, so they have massive trust issues,” Moore said. “With the horses, there’s this magic piece that happens where they can tell the horse things and the horse won’t tell anyone, so they become really good partners and friends, and they’re able to accomplish goals and work together.”
The primary program at Reigning Grace Ranch utilizes ground work, riding and round penning among other activities like painting on the horses and journaling. It’s meant to be a day-use program, according to Moore, so children can participate just once, or every week, and still reap tangible benefits. The program is centered around “Cowboy Code of the West” by James Owen, and the 10 principles found in the book including “know where to draw the line,” and “live Horse painting fun each day with courage.” Moore explained they align these principles with horsemanship and a character development skill through different activities. “Our main program is meant to develop relationships and character skills,” she said. “A lot of the kids we see have been moved through countless group homes, so we’ll see kids for two years in a row and they’ll have moved four times, and we are the most consistent thing. So when they come out, they want to see Lacey or they want to come see Mr. Big because that’s their constant.” The non-profit ranch is 100 percent volunteer and donor-based. Volunteers can hold roles in anything from working with the animals to fundraising. Volunteers can also become mentors who work with the horses and children within the program. Kebra Laidlaw is a fulltime intern volunteer who is working on getting her life coaching certificate. She said learning horse language along with gaining these in-person experiences is helping to guide her to where she wants to take her future. As Moore puts it: “There’s something about working with the horses. They Building trust cause you to be mindful and in the moment, and they don’t allow you to think about what happened yesterday or what’s going to happen tonight. They just draw you right there with them.” To learn more about Reigning Grace Ranch, or to find out how to volunteer or donate, visit www.azrgr.org.
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Breed Specific Rescues & Shelters
See the website for Non-Breed-Specific listings!
DOGS 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
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 www.azbcr.org Boston Terrier Boston Terrier Rescue www.azbtrescue.org Boxer Almost Home Boxer Rescue www.almosthomeboxers.org Boxer Luv Rescue www.boxerluv.org
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Bull Terriers Saguaro State Bull Terrier Rescue saguarostatebullterrierclub.com
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 Rescue a Golden of Arizona golden-retriever.org Golden Retriever Rescue www.golden-retriever.org
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Great Dane Great Dane Rescue of AZ greatdanerescueofazalliance.com
Rottweiler Phoenix Area Rottweiler Rescue phxrottrescue.org
Dave Haven, Inc. danehaveninc.com
Saint Bernard Greater SW St Bernard Rescue greaterswsaintbernardrescom
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.net Pitbull & Bully Breeds Big Bully Rescue bigbullyrescue.com May Day Pit Bull Rescue maydaypitbullrescue.org One Love Pit Bull Foundation www.oneloveaz.org
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
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
CATS
PIGS Pot Belly Pigs Ironwood Pig Sanctuary
Animal Loving Friends ALF.petfinder.com Blistered Whiskers blisteredwhiskers.org AJ’s Best Friends Purebred Cat Rescue ajsbestfriends.org AZ Maine Coon Cat Rescue azmccr.org
Pittie Me Rescue pittiemerescue.org
Saving One Life-East Valley savingonelife.org
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Phoenix Herpetological Society (480) 513-4377 Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas ONLY
LIVESTOCK AZ Dept of Agriculture (602) 542-0872
Safe Haven for Animals azshfa.org
Pug AZ Pug Adoption and Rescue Network arizonapugrescue.com
REPTILES AZ Herpetological (480) 894-1625 Can’t take Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas (large tortoise)
Puggle Arizona Puggle Rescue azpuggle.org
Pit Bull Rescue valleyofthesundogrescue.com
Poodle AZ Poodle Rescue arizonapoodlerescue.org
SUGAR GLIDERHEDGEHOGS AZ Sugar Glider Rescue Azsugargliderrescue.com
Small Pets RATS-DOMESTIC Any Rat Rescue-Scottsdale anyratrescue.org GUINEA PIGS Piggie Poo Rescue piggiepoo.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
WILD ANIMALS/ NATIVE/ PROTECTED AZ Game & Fish - Coyotes (623) 236-7201 Liberty Wildlife (480) 998-5550 Adobe Mountain (623) 582-9806
Pet Supplies/ Food/ Accessories
Dogs Etc. Pet Boutique 7142 E. Fifth St Scottsdale 85251 480-947-2480 www.dogsetcaz.com Only Leash www.onlyleash.com 209-425-3274 Scottsdale Livestock Three locations Scottsdalelivestock.com 480-346-8305 The Pet Club All Valley Locations www.thepetclub.net
Veterinarians Arizona Humane Society Campus for Compassion 1521 W Dobbins Road Phoenix 85041 602- 997-7585 Integrative MedicineDr Julie Mayer, DVM 312-405-6444 integrativeveterinarian.com MWU Clinics 5715 W. Utopia Rd, Glendale 623-806-7387 mwuanimalhealth.com Scottsdale Horse Vet 480-299-7526 Scottsdalehorsevet.com
Pet Grooming Lugari Pet Salon, LLC 7901 E Thomas Rd, Suite 105 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 (480) 636-7087
Pet Health/ Medical Caldera Pet Therapy 888-581-1200 CalderaPetTherapy.com
Thia’s Family Pack 602-303-7738 Pawtree.com/thia
Pet Lifestyle/ Events
Food and Drink
Natural Paws PO Box 76765 Scottsdale, Az 85255
Service Animals
Ann Hoff Animal Communicator and Artist Annhoff.com 520-349-3909
Zona’s Essential Oils 4705 E Carefree Hwy 112 Cave Creek 85331 480-575-9662 Shopzonas.com
American Service Animal Society 480-802-9339 www.Dogs4Vets.org
Cave Creek Olive Oil 6201 E. Cave Creek Rd, Ste A Cave Creek 480- 595-3157 cavecreekoliveoil.com
Boarding/ Kennel/ DayCare Circle Mountain Pet Sitting New River, Circle Mountain area 623-810-7630 Happy Pets Palace and Playground 1918 East McKellips Road 480-207-1852 happypetspalace.com HeartStrings 480-895-4683 930 E Riggs Rd Chandler 85249 HeartStringsPet Resort.com Pawsitively Pampered Pet Resort 36615 N 24th St Desert Hills/ Cave Creek area 602-358-9595 wepamperyourpet.com
Canine Companions for Independence www.cci.org Thia’s Family Pack 602-303-7738 Pawtree.com/thia
Shop for Rescues Animals in Disaster Thrift Store 5036 E. Van Buren Phoenix 602-918-7373 Mesa Thrift Store The Arizona Humane Society 1110 W. Southern Avenue 602-997-7585 Ext. 4300 BH Rabbit Rescue Thrift Store 3851 E. Thunderbird Rd, #111, Phoenix 602 482-3990
Thia’s Family Pack 602-303-7738 Pawtree.com/thia
Cave Creek Thrift Store Arizona Humane Society 13401 N. Cave Creek Rd 602-761-2971
Yay 4 Dog Pet Sitting and Dog Walking 702-596-9766 Yay4dog@yahoo.com
Luv-to-Save Gift Shop 1221 E Northern Ave, Phoenix 85020 (602) 997-1263
Pet Trainer Bark Busters 877-500-BARK www.BarkBusters.com Ironspoon Ranch Training Center 7040 W Baseline Rd, Laveen 85339 602-373-9054 or 602-237-4607 Purrfect Behavior Solutions purrfectbehaviorsolutions. com 480-216-7223
Petique Norterra The Arizona Humane Society 2460 W Happy Valley Rd Ste 1149 602-761-2973 Rescued Treasures PACC911 Store 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd #c-103 602-923-1820
Desert Dog K9 Trials www.desertdogK9trials.com 480-250-6809 Tito’s Handmade Vodka www.titosvodka.com/dogs Flash and Hound Pet Photography Realtors www.flashandhound.com 602-903-8903 Marcie and Rob Hoylarious Studios Hoylarious.com 480-227-4662 Mane Event Horse Expo www.maneeventexpo.com 844-578-7518 Phoenix Pet Expo www.phoenixpetexpo.com 800-977-3609 Twisted Events 602-292-3200 www.twistedevents.org/ smashn Wolf Week www.sedonawolfweek.org 928-282-7333
Pet Friendly Lodging Quality Inn N. Phoenix 8101 North Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix 85021 reservations 602-864-6233 group quotes 608-800-4872
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Reichstein Realtors Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 602-551-6314 Marcieandrobrealtors.com Realtor to the Rescue Barb Forsythe 480-295-2619 RealtortotheRescueAZ.com
Apparel Human Easley’s Fun Shop 509 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-271-9146 easleys.com
Home Goods Express Flooring 602-899-9895 Expressflooring.com
Vehicle Service and Sales Sun Devil Auto 19 Valley Locations Sundevilauto.com
1100KFNX 602-277-1100 www.1100kfnx.com
Insurance Farm Bureau Financial Services 6554 E. Cave Creek Rd, Ste 4 480-575-0710 www.agentlesliejensen.com
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Pet Directory & Pet Friendly Businesses
D&D Pet Supplies www.ddpetsupplies.com PO Box 1055, Wittman 85361
Canine Colostrum 800-834-7656 livingstreamhealth.com
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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 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 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 BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 86 W Juniper Ave Gilbert 85233 480-497-0222 1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1423 S Higley Rd #102 Mesa 85206 480-924-1123 VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona www.vcaspecialtyvets.com 1648 N Country Club Dr Mesa 85201 480-898-0001
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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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Bruhmer
Story and photos Dennily Lerner The relationship I had with my dog Bruhmer was one of the most special relationships I’ve ever had. He was a 95-pound Silver Labrador who attracted attention from everyone he met. He had softness to him, a playfulness and sweet naivete that was in stark contrast to his ferocious bark. The moment I took him home at 8 weeks old, he latched on to me and crowned himself “snuggle bug.” The bond was instantaneous.
pet held in my life would be downplayed or minimized. Realizing that post death rituals and behaviors have been documented over the ages as coping mechanisms, paved the way for me to start experiencing Bruhmer beyond the known physical world. It gave me the emotional space I needed to begin healing through acceptance and increased connection to spirituality. Slowly and gradually the pain of missing him was offset by appreciation and gratitude for the time I shared with him.
Bruhmer’s personality had a way of drawing you in. He also had an intelligence and a subtle talent for manipulation that took me a few years to recognize - feigning neediness and downplaying his wits. He loved swimming around in the pool. If I got in the pool too, he suddenly acted like he didn’t know how to swim, pawing at me frantically until I held him over my lap. He wouldn’t eat his food right away when I needed to leave for work; he waited until I fed him kibble by kibble. Bruhmer was easily my Achilles Heel. Any attempt to be a good disciplinarian was often met with complete failure.
Dennily and Bruhmer
Needless to say, I lost interest in amusement parks since most of my scary epic thrills came from having a sick dog. Bruhmer had a knack for getting me to ride the most volatile of emotional roller coasters. Most rides were in short bursts lasting from a day to weeks but the hardest of rides was the one that lasted nine months.
I began to focus more on what I could learn retrospectively from my relationship with Bruhmer, and how my short time with him was a gift and a guide to a better future rather than just a profound loss. I’d like to think Bruhmer played a role over the years in helping me to become a stronger communicator. One way he did this was teaching me how to instruct him. Because of his bad knee, he had a ramp to get up on the bed. However, he created a self-imposed rule that he had to be invited up. He would sit and whine at the side of the bed until I answered him in the fashion he preferred. I’d start off with a polite invitation. After several pleasant, unheeded invitations, I resorted to a firmer and angrier tone, and up he came. He gave me a new confidence to express my needs and my boundaries with others. This reflective practice helped me see the gains of life with Bruhmer, and not just the loss created by his absence. Taking time to explore what our pets teach us about becoming better versions of ourselves is a noteworthy exercise. Looking back, Bruhmer provided a stable foundation where I could feel secure enough to work past hard times, take risks, and face fear, all while keeping my heart open. This experience has led me to develop a therapy service for pet owners experiencing grief as a result of pet illness and death.
Shortly after his 9th birthday, a mass began to form over the titanium plate holding his femur together. I learned about treatment options but none offered any viable hope. I wanted to do right by him and to this day, would like to think he was glad we didn’t opt for an amputation with chemotherapy that might extend his life for only a few months at best. I knew the day would come when I would have to put my best friend down.
Dennily Lerner a clinical psychotherapist, now offering a home/internet grief therapy service for pet owners facing or experiencing the loss of their pet. Visit www.pawsberaevement.com or call (480) 382-4320
Afterward, I had the feeling of being tethered to a phony mask of “I’m ok,” when clearly I was not. The societal stigma of “it’s just a dog, not a person,” stung me everywhere I went. I was reticent to share my despair with people, and in fear that the significance this
Each issue we will celebrate and honor the life of a lost pet. If you would like to share your story, please write down your thoughts and send them to us with a few memorable pictures.
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The Phoenix Dog
March/April 2018
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PACC911
pg 40
Pawsitively Pampered Pet Resort
pg 27
Happy Dog Phoenix
pg 25
Ann Hoff Animal Communicator pg 7
Happy Pets Palace and Playground
pg 26
Phoenix Pet Expo
pg 10
Purrfect Behavior Solutions
pg 32
Arizona Humane Society
pg 33
HeartStrings Pet Resort
pg 26
Quality Inn N. Phoenix
pg 27
Bailey’s Doggy Directory
pg 25
Hoylarious Studios
pg 26
Realtor to the Rescue
pg 40
Bark Busters
pg 26
Integrative Medicine
pg 44
Scottsdale Livestock
pg 24
Boxer Luv Rescue
pg 27
pg 41
Scottsdale Horse Vet
pg 36
Caldera Pet Therapy
pg 11
Ironspoon Ranch Training Center
pg 10
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pg 26
Sun Devil Auto
Canine Colostrum
Lugari Pet Salon, LLC
pg 2
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The Pet Club
Cave Creek Olive Oil
Mane Event Horse Expo
pg 26
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pg 7
Thia’s Family Pack
Circle Mountain Pet Sitting
Marcie and Rob Reichstein Realtors
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
pg 14
D&D Pet Supplies
pg 10
Wolf Week
pg 35
Desert Dog K9 Trials
pg 16
Yay 4 Dog
pg 27
Easley’s Fun Shop
Zona’s Essential Oils
pg 27
Arizona Animal Welfare League pg 14 American Service Animal Society pg 4
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control
pg 24 & 43
pg 13
Midwestern University Companion Animal Clinic
pg 29
Express Flooring
pg 3
Only Leash
pg 10
Farm Bureau Financial Services
pg 40
Natural Paws
pg 11
Index of Advertisers
Flash and Hound Pet Photography
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Paws Around the Fountain Pet Adoptathon Saturday, March 24, 2018 10am - 3pm 12925 N Saguaro Blvd Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
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