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ver the years I’ve come to realize that rescue is truly a group effort and when we each do our part we’re able to make a difference together. If we contribute our services, our time or our finances then we have the ability to change the lives of animals in need, not only within our community but within communities outside our area that may be struggling a little bit more. In this issue you’ll get to meet a family that has gone far and beyond to open their home and hearts to homeless dogs. This family has not only adopted our Fall 2020 cover dog, Marilee, they are repeat foster parents with a few foster fails. To be inspired by this pet loving family, turn to page 10 to get to know more about Marilee’s new leash on life. Another inspirational story is about a remarkable local woman who gives so much of herself to save animals born with birth defects. With each opportunity that comes her way, she goes far and beyond to make a difference in the life of that one animal with the full support of the veterinary clinic she manages. This truly heartfelt story can be found on page 6. Because our health and the health of our pets are so vitally important, this issue features a more personal look at some of the veterinary care facilities throughout Connecticut. This year’s annual veterinary guide can be found starting on page 13. Finally, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your devotion to reading this magazine, for following us on our social media and for sharing your lives with us. I’m not quite sure what we would do without our lovable pups! Happy Easter!

Connecticut Dog is published quarterly: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Guidelines for submissions are available upon request. Visit www.ConnecticutDog.com for more details. Connecticut Dog P.O. Box 28 Glastonbury, CT 06033 Founders Melissa Roberts Susan Roberts Owner, Publisher, Art Director Melissa Roberts publisher@ConnecticutDog.com Assistant Editor Amelia Mae Roberts Production Manager David Lansa DL Graphic Design, LLC. design@ConnecticutDog.com Contributing Photographers Amanda Bickford Alfred and Darlene Bruhin Carol Ferruci Kerri McDonnell David Newman Photography Caitlin Spaulding Contributing Writers Amanda Bickford Alfred and Darlene Bruhin Carol Ferruci Caitlin Spaulding Daniel Schulof Shannon Grant Photography Cover Photographer Kimberly Baird, Connecticut Humane Society

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Community Shopping Guide Behavior & Wellness Canine Smiles Home & Garden Dog Destinations

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Dog Breed Dog Adoption Cat Adoption & Wellness Pet Directory

Cover dog: Easton Easton is 75 pounds of pure love! With this guy’s energy and excitement, you might assume he’s a puppy, but Easton is six years old. He’s excited about everything — going for a walk, getting a new toy, and exploring outside, and he’s ready for a family! He’d be a great hiking buddy and would love to continue training with his new people (luckily, he’s very food motivated). He does have a kidney condition that needs to be monitored and has been in the good hands of the Connecticut Humane Society’s medical team, but Easton doesn’t know he’s different from any other pup. He may do well with another dog and would be good with kids 12 years old and up. A family with large dog experience would be ideal, and a fenced-in yard would make Easton’s day. Interested in adopting Easton? Visit CThumane.org/adopt. An online application can be found in each pet’s profile. Connecticut Humane Society (CHS) is a private organization with locations in Newington, Waterford and Westport and the reduced-fee Fox Memorial Clinic for owned pets, and is not affiliated with the government or any other animal welfare organizations. CHS’ work is made possible 100% through the generosity of donors. Text provided by Connecticut Humane Society, www.cthumane.org.

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Chunk!

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e came into my life like a whirlwind…. The text chimes and it’s a friend who specializes in “cleftie” puppies and kittens from a fellow rescue in Texas. She has a breeder from New Hampshire on the phone with an eight-hour old Olde English Bulldogge puppy that has a bilateral cleft lip and a cleft palate. A cleft palate is an opening between the mouth and the nose that happens when the tissues separating these two cavities do not grow properly together. It is a birth defect that is most commonly found in purebred dogs and cats. They need help and quickly. I hop into my car and drive to a halfway point two hours away, my “emergency care kit” in tow and a heated carrier. When I finally arrive at the meeting point I grab this little bundle and quickly have them sign paper work relinquishing rights to him and hop back into my car…. there is so much to do! I need to look at him and assess how he’s doing at that moment. I feed him because it is clear that he has no ability to suck on a bottle or his mom without aspirating. When I say “feed him” I should clarify and say that I gently place a small tube from his mouth down into his tiny tummy and place just enough food to hydrate him and help him feel full but not so much that he regurgitates it and it comes out of mouth and nose. It’s very tricky and a huge responsibility as I don’t want any fluid to get into his little lungs. You also have to play mommy and stimulate him go to the bathroom…. so much fun! I gently wrapped him up and placed him in the warm carrier and home we went to get him into my incubator. This way I can control the temperature, humidity and 6 • Spring 2021 | Connecticut Dog

amount of oxygen that he needs to be comfortable and have everything working in his favor.

ate may close on it’s own. In the mean time we love him just the way he is.

These little babies are so helpless and need so much care. He is tube fed on week 1 every two hours around the clock. Thank goodness I run Chester Veterinary Clinic and have an amazing staff of doctors and technicians that watch him like a hawk! The incubator, however cumbersome, travels everywhere with me. Week 2 we start to move to every 2 ½ to 3 hours for feedings. (I feel like a new mom all over again.

Many people ask me why I would even consider doing this and take on a responsibility like this. My answer is this…. we have so much to learn from animals. They love unconditionally, they are stoic, they are so appreciative and they give back more than we could ever possibly give them. Why not?!?! There is a quote that I love dearly by Karen Davison… “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”

This time working a fulltime job and managing everyday life with no “family help” or breaks.) Sleep deprived is my middle name but as long as this nugget is healthy, life is good! He has now made it to 17 days old and is hopefully “out of the woods.” His eyes are open and precious! (I always panic when caring for neonatal kittens and puppies because where there is one genetic defect there will be more. Him having eyes made me cry!) I’m still tube feeding and will until he is able to eat kibble. He still lives in the incubator other than snuggle times when everyone comes to steal him and sneak moments of puppy breath and enjoy his adoration of humans. He can’t control his body temperature until he is four weeks old. He is “imperfectly perfect” as I love to call him. He s approximately 1 ½ lbs. and is my little chunk.c You can t help but smile when you look into his adorable face and realize that he is truly a miracle. Hopefully he will have a totally normal life once we get past these first 12 weeks. If he needs surgery, he will of course get it. According to the doctors here, he has granulated tissue on the roof of his mouth which means that the pal-

This little one will hopefully be up for adoption in the upcoming months. I am blessed to work with a rescue called CT Animal House and we will find him the best home ever. He has already given so much to me that I will ensure that he is given the best life ever! You can follow this little one’s story on the Facebook Page “Imperfectly Perfect Neonatal Animals.” There is also a blog on my veterinary page at Chester Veterinary Clinic. I can be reached by email at helpingneonatalpupsandkittens@gmail.com.

Amanda Bickford is the Hospital Manager at Chester Veterinary Clinic and is a board member of the rescue CT Animal House. Her passion is caring for all animals but loves saving neonatal kittens and puppies from throughout the Northeast.

National Pet First Aid Awareness

The American Red Cross designates the month of April as National Pet First Aid Awareness Month. Would you know what to do if your pet was injured or in distress? Join Dr. Rebecca DeCillis, DVM from Cornell University Veterinary Specialists, for a free webinar covering the essentials of pet emergencies and first aid for the pet owner on Wednesday, April 14th at 6:30 p.m. Presentation includes: what constitutes an emergency, when you should be concerned, what you can do at home to assess your pet, and practical steps to intervene when appropriate. Register: https://bit.ly/3ulls69. Text provided by Cornell University Veterinary Specialists

CT Dog Gone Recovery Volunteers Article and images provided by: Carol Ferruci CT Dog Gone Recovery volunteers mission is to reunite lost dogs with their owners. We do not turn away any request for help including those lost for a considerable length of time or stolen, and those where the recovery appears to be unlikely. We will try to assist any owner that requests our services. We understand how important pets are in a family and will try to assist to the best of our abilities.

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DOGS, DOG FOOD AND DOGMA Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma is a must read for every dog owner. Providing an in-depth look at the obesity epidemic for dogs in America, this science book focuses on canine health while presenting readers with a better understanding about nutrition that is pertinent to battling this preventable disease. Available at Amazon, www.amazon.com.

This year we were able to reunite 455 dogs. The behavior of the dog, the behavior of the owner and the behavior of the finder directly impacts the duration of how long it may take to find the dog. In 2020, we began data collection to further review how dogs get lost and how they are found. Our goal is to maintain data driven information on how dogs get lost; best ways to keep your dog safe and best practices if your dog goes missing. We hope that by sharing our information new dog owners will be able to take proactive steps in order to keep their new family member safe. In looking at the data the overwhelming factor on how dogs get lost in 41.13% of our missing dog cases occurs when the dog was off leash. With dogs off leash, the owner must weigh the risk and determine if steps taken will be adequate or if this is questionable and to simply leash the dog. Come visit our website CTDGRV.org and learn more on what you can do to help keep your family member safe.

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Ketogenic Diets and Canine Cancer: Reasons For Optimism? company that makes our own line of low-carbohydrate kibble products. I originally thought I’d be able to write this piece without discussing my own sad, personal experience with canine cancer. But, in retrospect, that seems completely misguided. The truth is that it is relevant for at least two reasons: First, it is a data point. A lifetime of carbohydrate restriction didn’t prevent cancer from claiming my dog’s life. But he did live more than 60% longer than the average Rottweiler, according to a 2013 study of more than 5,000 animals. Second, the strong, sad emotions I am experiencing as I grieve Kody’s passing are a vital aspect of why any pet owner should be interested in new developments in canine cancer research. Dogs live unfairly short lives in the best of circumstances and cancer is their leading killer in the Western world. The present state of the scientific evidence concerning the links between ketogenic diets and canine cancer outcomes is both promising and tragic. Writing elsewhere, I have summarized the present state of the relevant scientific record with three points: 1) A compelling pathophysiological phenomenon suggests there might be a link between carbohydrate consumption and cancer. For at least 70 years, there has been a scientific consensus that at least some types of cancers drastically “prefer” the metabolic substrate glucose to fuel their furious, out-of-control growth. (A well-studied phenomenon called the “Warburg Effect.”) Glucose is a kind of carbohydrate molecule and dogs, like humans, tend to have less glucose in their blood when they consume little or no dietary carbohydrate. So, the theory goes, eliminate the carbs and you can starve the tumor. 2) This theory has been widely tested in studies involving mice and other short-lived rodents, and the results are promising. In every meta-analysis of such studies, the vast majority of qualifying experiments show at least some Yesterday morning I put my dog down. A few months ago a veterinarian discovered a large mass in the back of his throat. Its size and location made treatment very difficult and over time the tumor began to interfere with his eating. He lost weight and became weak. And I was left with no choice. He was my first dog and it was my first experience with euthanizing a pet. His name was Kody, he was a Rottweiler, and he had been my life companion for 13 years. We lived together in three different states and in eight different residences. I can count on one hand the number of friendships in my life that have outlasted the one I shared with him. My marriage didn’t last even half as long as this other loving partnership. I committed to writing this piece before making the decision to euthanize. I was asked to provide a short overview of the scientific record concerning the links between low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diets and improved cancer outcomes in dogs, a subject of growing interest in certain scientificallyminded circles of pet-owners. I am not a veterinarian but I know this subject well, both because I wrote a book about the scientific links between carbohydrate-rich diets and various ailments in pets and, later, founded a

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anticancer role for ketogenic diets. And, to my knowledge, not a single one has reached a competing conclusion.

References: Guan et al. 2014. “Roles of Caloric Restriction, Ketogenic Diet and Intermittent Fasting During Initiation, Progression and Metastasis of Cancer in Animal Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” PLoS One. 9(12):e115147. Klement et al. 2016. “Anti-Tumor Effects of Ketogenic Diets in Mice: A Meta-Analysis.” PLoS One. 11(5):e0155050. O’Neill et al. 2013. “Longevity and Mortality of Owned Dogs in England.” The Veterinary Journal. 198(3):638-43. Seyfried 2015. “Cancer as a Mitochondrial Metabolic Disease.” Frontiers in Cell and Development Biology. 3(43) (doi: 10.3389/ fcell.2015.00043). 3) At present, analogous (but far longer and more expensive) experiments have not been performed on longer-living species, such as dogs. Taken together, these findings paint a promising and exciting picture, particularly as pertains to the domestic dog. This is because among the very few qualities that differentiate domestic dogs from their close genetic cousins, the grey wolves, are (1) dogs get cancer at astronomically higher rates and (2) wolves don’t consume any carbohydrate, while carbs are the cornerstone of the modern pet food industry. The last bit is the tragic part. Because virtually all of the companion animal nutritional science being published today can be traced back to one or another of a small number of influential pet food industry giants. This handful of companies controls the limited funding available for this type of science, they employ the majority of the veterinary nutritionists publishing new work, they edit the textbooks, they own and operate the most sophisticated labs. For anyone excited by the notion that a solution for American’s canine cancer crisis might run through the ketogenic diet, this is all very bad news. Because for the products made by all of these companies, dietary carbohydrate is as central and crucial as tobacco is to a cigarette. Asking a large pet food company to fund research into the anticancer properties of ketogenic diets is no less absurd than asking Big Tobacco to study whether smoking causes lung cancer. But scientific progress and broad cultural changes often take time. And there are reasons to be optimistic. Right now, organizations like the KetoPet Sanctuary are already using ketogenic diets and other metabolic therapies to help treat their cancer patients. Raw, zero-carbohydrate diets have never been more popular. Carbohydrate disclosures will soon be required on pet food labels. And my own company is no longer the only one making truly low-carbohydrate kibbles. To my eyes, these are signs of a pet food culture that is making meaningful progress, slowly but surely, on one of its most urgent and perplexing problems. So while I will continue to be very sad about Kody, probably for quite a while, I think I’ll also continue to be optimistic that tomorrow’s pets will

Daniel Schulof is an entrepreneur, attorney, activist, and science writer with a focus on exposing conflicts of interest, bad faith, and errors of science in the domain of companion animal nutrition. He is the founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods and the author of the 2016 book "Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma: The Silent Epidemic Killing America's Dogs and the New Science That Could Save Your Best Friend's Life." For more information about ketogenic diets please visit www.ketonaturalpetfoods.com. Photos By KetoNatural Pet Foods, Inc.

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Connecticut Dog Magazine’s Fall 2020 Cover Girl and Dog Star Rescue’s Marilee has been adopted! Mississippi native, Marilee, was born deaf and vision impaired. She arrived at Dog Star Rescue in January 2020. This lovely 27 lb. white/merle Catahoula spent the next few months in care of a kennel and with short-term fosters. She received three weeks of formal training to learn hand signal commands. On May 7, 2020, Dog Star Rescue contacted us, Alfred and Darlene Bruhin, to foster her. We have had very good luck fostering some difficult dogs. We have currently fostered about 20 dogs. We started to volunteer with Dog Star Rescue in October 2017. We were handling a dog at our first adoption event. His name is Marvin. Marvin had to go to a kennel after the event that day. After spending the day with Marvin — this was unacceptable! We needed to start fostering and now! After being approved as foster volunteers, we picked Marvin up from the kennel the day before Thanksgiving 2017. We fell in love with Marvin and adopted him in February 2018. He was our first foster fail. Marvin joined fur sisters, Penny and Tillie. We thought fostering was going to be easy. Back to May 7, 2020, Marilee came home with us for fostering. She is a beautiful young lady. Someone will surely adopt her quickly. We brought her to adoption events every other week before the COVID-19 shut downs and then virtual events after. She had some lookers and some interest but could not find the right fit for adoption.

“MARILEE CAME IN AS AN OWNER-SURRENDER. SHE HAS SPENT MOST OF HER LIFE IN A BACKYARD. MARILEE IS DEAF AND VISION IMPAIRED. SHE IS A RESULT FROM DOUBLE MERLE BREEDING. SHE IS LEARNING SIGN LANGUAGE AND MANNERS. SHE IS VERY HIGH ENERGY AND LOVES TO MAKE HER PRESENCE KNOWN. SHE LOVES TO CHASE A BALL! SHE GETS ALONG GREAT WITH OTHER DOGS AND TRIES TO PLAY WITH THE CATS!” - WRITTEN BY TIA MORENO, AN EMPLOYEE AT HUB CITY HUMANE SOCIETY IN HATTIESBURG MISSISSIPPI Marilee was becoming a part of our family. She thought she was home with her fur family, Penny, Tillie, Dog Star Marvin and Lucky (Dog Star Bro). That’s right, Lucky is our second foster fail. We adopted Lucky in February 2020. Now it’s December 2020, Marilee has been with us since May. What will we do without her? What will she do without us? She loves her new family. We love her. If she’s adopted we will always wonder; always worry. Do we really want 5 dogs? Yes we do! On Christmas Day 2020, we told Marilee (now a 65 lb. beautiful lady) and the Dog Star Rescue volunteer family that we are adopting Marilee. We are thrilled to announce our third foster fail, Marilee. She is so happy; we are so happy. So, when do we go get our next foster dog? Alfred and Darlene Bruhin Ansonia, CT

The Mission of Dog Star Rescue is to save stray, abandoned, shelter, and owner surrender dogs of all breeds and ages by placing them in qualified, caring, lifelong homes. www.dogstarrescue.org

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tions that you have. Do your research online by visiting their website. Learn more about the veterinarians at the practice and their approach to medicine. Evaluate what the staff is like and how the practice runs, especially when it comes to emergency visits, late night or otherwise. Consider the location of the practice, their hours and fees. Get referrals. Although it can be confusing as to which veterinarian is the right fit for your family and pet, take some time to thumb through the next few pages to learn more about some of the local veterinarian practices within your community.

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Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine Emergency and Referral Center Quality care from people who care 24 hours a day. Central Hospital knows that your pets are very important members of your family. For over 40 years we have been providing emergency and critical care 24-hours a day, 365 days a year to your beloved companions. We understand, better than most, that you want them to have the same level of care you would expect for any member of your family. Central Hospital now has two newly built, convenient locations in North Haven and Guilford providing care around the clock. Our ICU provides 24-hour advanced supportive care overseen by veterinarians that specialize in critical care. Specialty Departments Include:

Radiology: Ultrasound, X-Rays, CT Scan, Fluoroscopy, Radioactive Iodine Therapy Other Specialties: Avian/Exotic Care, Anesthesiology, Pain Management, Behavior, Animal Rehabilitation, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy COVID 19 GUIDELINES IN PLACE

In order to reduce exposure of COVID-19 to you and our staff, you will not be able to accompany your pet into the hospital. During an emergency please call prior to your arrival. When you arrive a staff member will take your information and instruct you when to come in to the hospital. Medicine: Cardiology, Dermatology, Critical Care, Internal Examinations will be performed while you wait safely in your Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology vehicle, and most, if not all, communications will be accomplished via phone, discharge paperwork, and e-mail. Covid Surgery: Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopy, guidelines are subject to change, call for updated policies Soft Tissue Surgery, Laparoscopy

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Transforming Care Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is a unique medical center that brings together world-class expertise and state-of-the-art technology for pets with specialty and/or emergency health care needs. Our boardcertified specialists are amongst the best in their fields, working with experienced emergency clinicians and an exceptional nursing team to provide patient-centric, medicine with the utmost care and compassion. We believe that the best outcomes arise through collaboration. Our team will work with you and with your primary care veterinarian to tailor the diagnostic and therapeutic plan to your pet’s individual needs, and to your unique situation and goals. We understand what you’re going through because we’ve been there. We get it. And we do our best to make your experience as smooth and as stress-free as possible. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year l Certified Level I trauma, emergency and critical care center l Emergency & Critical Care l Internal Medicine l Oncology l Ophthalmology l Dermatology l Orthopedic Surgery Soft Tissue Surgery l Cardiology l Diagnostic Imaging l Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy

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East Brook Animal Hospital Located in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. East Brook Animal Hospital is a full-service companion small animal veterinary hospital. The compassion, understanding, care, exemplary work ethic and the affection we show for all our patients make us the best-loved clinic in the area! We are committed to providing excellent veterinary care for your furry family members.

Chester Veterinary Clinic understands how important the health and wellbeing of your pet is to you. Our goal is to provide a family friendly environment where we get to know the best way to care for your pets through all stages of life and to address your needs and concerns as they arise. We have been providing expert veterinary care for over 40 years and believe in treating you and four-legged friends as if they were our own and with the time and respect you deserve. We provide our staff with continued education to stay on top of new and innovative techniques and information, including certification in Advanced Pet CPR and First Aid.

Due to COVID we ask that only furbabies are allowed into our clinic. We are continuing to offer all of our normal services while taking all of the necessary precautions called for by the CDC. (We do make exceptions for euthanasia of course.) Please know that we will continue to treat your animals like our own, and probably even sneak in a few extra treats and hugs!! We are offering a “curbside concierge service” so all you need to do is have your cellphone ready. Simply text us or call us at 860-526-5313 and we will happily help you with whatever you need, whether it’s picking up food or bringing your pet in for an appointment/surgery. Together we can work to provide amazing care for your furry family member!

Our skilled team of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and client service representatives are trained to provide you and your pets with the latest and greatest in breakthrough techniques and advancements. East Brook Animal Hospital has proudly served eastern Connecticut for over 50 years. As animal lovers and owners ourselves, we understand your pet is an irreplaceable member of your family, which is why we aim to educate owners throughout the entire treatment process. East Brook’s daily mission is to provide compassionate medical veterinary care for companion animals and select pocket pets. Our veterinarians offer wellness and sick pet visits, core and lifestyle tailored vaccinations, and comprehensive preventative care for your pet. We proudly offer in house consultations with our resident behaviorist, cutting edge laser therapy, digital and radiographic imaging, soft tissue surgery, and microbiology expertise. Dental care is important to us, and more importantly to the health of your pet, we also offer core dental cleaning, dental x-ray, and oral and periodontal surgery. For traveling needs, our veterinarians are Level 2 USDA accredited and can help to prepare pets for domestic and international travel.

264 Middlesex Tpke • Chester, Connecticut 06412 (860) 526-5313 info@chestervetennaryclinic.corn www.chesterveterinaryclinic.com Hours of Operation: Monday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday:7:30 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Thursday: 7:30 am - 7:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm Sunday: Closed 16 • Spring 2021 | Connecticut Dog

East Brook offers primary and advanced veterinary medical care for your pet companions, vaccinations, wellness exams, dentistry, and much more. 143 Storrs Road Mansfield Center , CT 06250 860.456.1759 www.eastbrookanimalhospital.com Sarah Fischer MDVM | Dr.Cara Spagnoletti Dr.Jean DeNapoli | Dr. Laura Aylesworth

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Meriden Animal Hospital Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets

Our mission at Meriden Animal Hospital is to provide the best compassionate and affordable healthcare for your pet. We’ve been a leading force in animal healthcare, proudly serving Meriden and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. Our goal is to combine progressive, high-quality medicine with

Welcome to MedVet Norwalk, formerly The Veterinary Care Center. We believe that the right approach to pet care, alongside the right medical tools and expertise, can make all the difference in achieving the best outcomes for our patients. That is why we partner with your family veterinarian and serve as an extension of their practice should your pet need emergency or specialized care. If your pet is facing an emergency we are here for you and encourage you to call us at 203.838.6626. Our compassionate team of emergency doctors and clinical team members are supported by board-certified veterinary specialists. We are driven to provide high-quality, personalized treatment for your pet’s health when it matters most.

dedicated client service. As a privately owned, full-service small animal veterinary hospital with four doctors, we offer services including wellness visits, diagnostic procedures, dentals, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, pharmacy, prescription food, internal medicine, advanced diagnostic capabilities in addition to digital x-ray and ultrasound. Our recently renovated facility with state-ofthe-art equipment and services allows us the opportunity to not only treat your pet when they are ill but help keep them healthy through all stages of their life. Through education, guidance, and individualized care, we are honored to become a holistic partner in your pet’s life. Come see what our clients love and why we’re consistently voted Best Veterinarian by the Record-Journal and CT Now.

In addition to Emergency Medicine services, our hospital offers specialty services by referral including, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, and Surgery. Our specialists provide customized care to best meet your pet’s individual health care needs. At MedVet Norwalk, we know that experiencing a medical trauma or other medical difficulty can be stressful, so we make the process as easy as possible and deliver a compassionate touch along the way.

129 Glover Ave., Ste. 1A, Norwalk, CT 06850 203.838.6626

607 East Main Street Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 235-1131 meridenanimalhospital@gmail.com www.meridenanimalhospital.com Hospital Hours: M: 8 a.m - 6 p.m • Tu: 8 a.m - 5 p.m W: 8 a.m - 6 p.m • Th: 8 a.m - 5 p.m F: 8 a.m - 5 p.m • S: 8 a.m - 1 p.m Closed Daily 1 p.m - 2 p.m COVID Protocol: Masks required Curbside drop-off/pick-up

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Northeastern Veterinary Care Center At Northeastern Veterinary Care Center (NEVCC), we provide high-quality care with a hometown vet feel. Located at 144 Whitehall Avenue in Mystic, Connecticut, NEVCC occupies a historic site boasting a long history of local veterinarians dating back to 1953. After purchasing the property in January 2017, Dr. Dianne Beal and her husband, Clayton, embarked upon the ambitious redesign of the facility to incorporate the latest breakthroughs in design and technology, all focused on improving efficiency and enhancing the experience for both our clients and their pets. Animals have always been a central part of Dr. Beal’s life and her goal has been not only to serve her clients and their pets, but her community as well. After a career in research she returned to school to follow her dream of becoming a veterinarian. She obtained her DVM from Iowa State University and completed a portion of her training in the United Kingdom, attending the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Following graduation, Dr. Beal completed a small animal internship with a heavy focus on emergency medicine at Regional Veterinary Referral Center in Springfield, Virginia, and has worked in small animal practice both in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Dr. Beal has a soft spot for her older patients and a special interest in dermatology. Our clients and their pets are part of our family, and our goal is to provide personalized attention with compassion, kindness, and respect. Our staff follows the principles of Fear Free® veterinary practice: strategies aimed at lowering stress levels for all our patients, delivering high-quality care in a positive, nurturing environment. NEVCC is currently following necessary curbside protocols due to Covid-19 to protect both our clients and our staff. We have also unfortunately been forced to temporarily suspend our housecall service until it is safe to resume. Thank you for your understanding.

144 Whitehall Avenue • Mystic, CT 06355 (860) 980-3047 Hours of Operations: Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: By appointment only Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday: Closed

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NORTHWEST CORNER VETERINARY HOSPITAL

We are Northwest Corner Veterinary Hospital, a small animal practice located in Bantam, Connecticut. Our doctors and staff have been happily serving our neighbors and their pets for five decades. Our goal has always been to provide the best medical care for our patients through competent, compassionate practice. Northwest Corner Veterinary Hospital offers routine and urgent care, as well as surgical, dental and extensive diagnostic services. Pets’ prescriptions are managed through both our regular and online pharmacies. Our clients enjoy many convenient options for keeping in contact- such as phone, email, text, and social media. We look forward to caring for your pets for many years to come. During what is an unprecedented time for all, we have made every effort to continue to be a reliable source for the medical care of our clients’ pets. Clients are no longer permitted inside our hospital, we ask that clients call ahead, email, or text to refill prescriptions or if picking up food. When clients have an appointment, arriving at the hospital clients have the option of calling in, or checking in with our Pet Pro Connect App. Each parking spot is numbered. The technician will come out and greet the client then bring the patient inside. Following the exam the doctor will speak to the client. Over time we have become well adapted to curbside services with each changing season.

646 Bantam Rd. Bantam, CT 06750 Phone: (860) 567-0766 www.northwestcornervet.com Hospital Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am- 6:00pm • Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 8:00am-2:30pm • Sunday: CLOSED

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Petcare Veterinary Services

Petcare Veterinary Services, Inc. is a two doctor, small animal hospital, located in West Hartford, CT. Our goal is to maintain a high standard of professionalism and care mixed with a cozy feel for our clients and patients. We book 30-minute appointments (40 minutes during COVID curbside service to compensate for the extra time running pets in and out) which gives us plenty of time to get to know our patients and address their needs. We provide traditional general medicine, basic surgery and dentistry as well as offer alternative options including cold laser therapy. Since the pandemic, we have provided touchless free delivery of medications and food to our West Hartford clients. Our veterinarians are both graduates of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and each have 25 years of clinical experience. They actively participate in annual continuing education to keep their knowledge and abilities up to date. There are 8 additional talented and skilled support staff members who round out the Petcare team. If specialized care is necessary, Petcare has relationships with boarded veterinarians in fields including internal medicine, dermatology, oncology, cardiology, surgery, neurology, radiology and ophthalmology, and can get your pet to the specialist they need. We are humbled daily by our loyal clients’ trust in us. Check out our practice and you will want to join the Petcare family, too!

STAFFORD VETERINARY CENTER

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At Stafford Veterinary Center, we have worked hard to provide non-judgmental, quality, compassionate care since 1981. Our clients are our first priority, so we strive to keep our cost of services as affordable as possible, while accepting Care Credit if need be. We operate both during our regular office hours and as an emergency clinic, answering phones and seeing patients 24/7. As of this summer, we will have five full-time doctors on staff and will be moving into a brand new state-of-the-art facility in Stafford Springs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are proceeding with only the highest level of caution and care in our efforts to maintain safety for both us and our clients. We have worked hard thus far to provide service to our clientele without sacrificing the health of our staff, and we will continue to observe all advisory information from the Connecticut local health departments. Overall, we are friendly, upbeat, adaptable, and willing to help each other and our amazing clients; and we always make time to love and appreciate the sweet furry patients who make all our hard work worth it!

64 Raymond Road West Hartford, CT 06107 www.petcarevetwh.com We are curbside until further notice. Call 860-232-6060 when you arrive to check-in. Thank-you for your patience. Hours of Operation: Mon, Tues, Thurs 8AM-6PM Wed 8AM-7PM, Fri 8AM-5PM Sat 8AM-1PM

860-684-5868 27 Buckley Highway, Stafford Springs CT 06076 staffordveterinarycenter@gmail.com We are open 24/7 for emergencies. Office hours are as follows: Monday 7:30AM-7PM • Tuesday 7:30AM-7PM Wednesday 7:30AM-7PM • Thursday 7:30AM-7PM Friday 7:30AM-6PM • Saturday 8AM-4PM Sunday Closed Spring 2021 | Connecticut Dog

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DogBed

A while back I built a dog bed for our American Mastiff, Truman. It worked so well, that the one that we bought for the other room he regularly sleeps in, (a kuranda dog bed) was falling short in comparison. First off, it was most definitely not pretty, and it just doesn’t hold up against a 175lb monster who has to do about 20 circles before he decides to crash, quite literally, onto his bed. I decided it was time to build another bed for him. I made some changes in the design so that it would be quicker and easier. I did the whole thing in one day. The process is shown and described in detail and as you can see, our puggle, Lincoln, refused to be left out of the process. Written by Caitlin Spaulding

Caitlin Spaulding’s company, Wouldn’t it be Lovely, creates custom wedding invitations for clients all over the world, specializing in watercolors and illustrations. Designing for her company is amazing and all those creative juices tend to spill over at home so she’s always creating and designing there as well. Caitlin lives with her husband, their son, and their American Mastiff, Truman. Photo Credit: Caitlin Spaulding Photo credit of Caitlin Spaulding: Shannon Grant Photography

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Photos By Caitlin Spaulding

Time: 1 Day Cost: About $80 MATERIALS: (all from Home Depot except for the nylon strapping) • 4 Corner brackets with screw holes • 4 L corner brackets • 4 wooden legs • 2x4s with 45 degree cut ends • staples • upholstery tacs • nylon strapping - I used 2in wide (I found mine on amazon.com) TOOLS: • Saw • scissors • hammer • screwdriver • staple gun

PROCESS: • Cut 2x4s to length with 45 degree end cuts • Line up wood in a frame and screw in corner brackets • Screw in L-brackets • If you have any gapping in the corners, fill with wood filler and sand when dry. • If you want to paint or stain them, do it now • Cut strapping to length, I cut it about 10in longer that the width and length of the frame • Staple strapping to frame, I alternated sides so that I could wrap it back on itself for extra durability, but since you can only do that on one end, I alternated the starting side with each one. I did all the horizontal straps first, attaching both sides. • Weave in vertical straps, once they are woven all the way across, attach the ends to the frame • I put at least two staples on each side • Nail in upholstery tacs, these are really just decorative, but a little extra durability never hurt anyone. • I wanted the legs to be a fun color, so I spray painted them blue. • Screw in the legs to the corner brackets. I also got little rubber floor protectors and attached them to the feet so they wouldn’t scratch the floor. • Flip it over, throw on a blanket or a dog bed, and you’re all done!

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KIMPTON

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Located just steps from Kendall Square, Cambridge sits the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel. Perfectly situated with views of Boston just across the beautiful Charles River, the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel calls out to those who wish to be centered in proximity of… everything! Cambridge is unmistakably one of the best cities in the country because of the rich history, breathtaking architecture, vibrant local energy, eclectic neighborhoods, scholarly residents, exciting nightlife and a multitude of restaurants that have their own small, yet very devoted fan base. Mixed with the number of landmarks located either within or adjacent to Cambridge are several esteemed academic campuses such as Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston University (BU) and Boston College (BC), sporting destinations such as Fenway Park and TD Garden along with a few must-see places like Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Copley Square, Newbury Street and Boston Common.

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Get the well-trained pup you’ve been dreaming of A Daycare, Training, & Activity Center for Dogs and Their Humans! e Come se our new location!

860-572-7755 50 Taugwonk Spur Rd. Stonington, CT 06378

7 Capital Dr. East Lyme Exit 71 off I-95 860-691-0078

The exclusive Kimpton Marlowe Hotel caters to visitors who want to enjoy the experience of Cambridge in a luxury resort setting that echoes the comforts of home. As a pet-loving property, visitors are welcomed with enthusiasm. For several pre-pandemic years, the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel hosted their summer series called Dogs & Drafts in its courtyard. Here, locals and guests would co-mingle with their pets to enjoy an evening out benefiting

• Over 14,000 sq ft of indoor training, daycare and retail space. • Rubber matted floors, heat/air conditioned adult/puppy daycare and training rooms. • Over 5,000 sq ft of outdoor daycare play yards. • Our same excellent trainers and daycare staff. • All positive reinforecment methods • All positive reinforcement methods • Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, Life Skills, Therapy Dog • Sports: Agility, Rally-O, Flyball, Scent. • Professional educated instructors

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Last Hope K9 Rescue, a local organization that the hotel continues to provide ongoing support to. Given its popularity and success, the hotel may possibly resume the long-standing charity celebration this year. With their new package set for the inauguration year 2021, celebrating a history of United States presidents that were once raised or attended Harvard University in Cambridge, the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is offering

LURE COURSING AT LARKIN’S RUN!

a “Presidential Pooch” package. Pet owners will be able to enjoy their stay in a newly renovated guestroom or executive suite, which includes a patriotic dog bed for your pup to use throughout the duration of your stay. In addition, your dog will receive a patriotic leash and collar set to keep, a pet ID tag to personalize when you get home, all-natural dog treats and a donation that will be made to the local rescue organization. Aside from the special package, on a regular basis the hotel provides pet owners with water bowls delivered to the room, disposable pick-up bags and door hangers that alert other guests and staff that you have a pet in the room. The concierge can assist you with additional pet services such as grooming, pet sitting or walking. When staying at the Kimpton Marlowe, there’s never a size or weight restriction to your pet, there’s not a limit as to how many pets that can stay throughout the duration of your stay and there’s absolutely no deposit or cleaning fees! There’s one thing for certain, the Kimpton Marlowe promotes an appealing and fun lifestyle for guests with or without their furry companions. To learn more about the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, their extensive amenities or to book a reservation, please visit www.hotelmarlowe.com.

What is it: Lure Coursing is a fun activity to stimulate your dog by chasing a mechanical lure in our big play yard! No experience needed. If your dog likes to run and chase, this is for you! When: June - November 2020, Sundays 12-3pm How Much: $3 a run or $25 for a 12-pack Where: Larkin’s Run 591 Madison Road Durham, CT 06422 Check us out on Facebook for updates 860-349-8493

Dogs will be running by themselves not with other dogs. Dogs must be fully vaccinated and on leash when outside of play yard. No Flex leashes. Thank you! Can’t wait to see you there!

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DOG BREED

he Boxer dog can be described as the clown of the dog world. Many people fall in love with that squishy face. But, it’s critical to understand the needs of the breed, and be committed

to dealing with the challenges that come with a dog who remains a puppy long after the puppy days have passed. Boxers are: • Affectionate, sensitive, and loveable • Very intelligent and responds well to positive based training • Strong, athletic, and agile • Goofy, playful, “forever puppy” • Good with children and other dogs when properly socialized All of the things that are wonderful about the Boxer breed, are also the things that can make them a challenge to own. Boxers crave human attention. They do not like to be left alone and can develop undesirable behaviors and anxiety if not getting enough attention. Boxers are sensitive dogs and want only to be with their humans. In their younger years boxers are rambunctious, jumpy, and energetic. They require a lot of exercise in the form of long walks, multiple times a day. We often say that a tired boxer is the best boxer. It’s important, as a boxer owner, to be aware of any changes in their health and have any lumps or bumps looked at. Boxers are prone to certain cancers, cardiomyopathy, allergies, and sensitive stomachs. Once you’ve shared your life with a Boxer, you will be forever changed. Do your research, talk to other Boxer people, and be sure you’re ready for the commitment of owning one.

Text provided by The Boxer Rescue Photo Credit: Kerri McDonnell (Rocky’s foster) The Boxer Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit Boxer dog rescue organization, serving the New England area. We are a group of dedicated volunteers who have been finding homes for unwanted, abandoned, and surrendered boxers for over 10 years. Our service area is Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and parts of southern Maine. We strive to not only save Boxers, but to educate the public about responsible dog ownership, the importance of spaying and neutering, and how to best meet the needs of this amazing breed. More information on our rescue, our adoption policies and procedures, surrender information, breed FAQ’s, and how to help, can be found on our website www.theboxerrescue.org

www.theboxerrescue.org email: @theboxerrescue.org P.O. Box 440 Grafton MA, 01519 24 • Spring 2021 | Connecticut Dog

Rocky was found, in a ditch, on a rural Texas road. He had been tossed out like trash. He was covered in mud, urine, and feces, and was severely underweight and dehydrated. We were contacted by the kind woman who found him, wondering if we could find him a loving forever home, far away from the horror that he endured in Texas. He’s now in a wonderful foster home, where he will begin his recovery journey. Rocky is severely underweight. His skin is raw in areas, and his fur is thin over most of his body. His nails are so overgrown, that it is painful for him to walk. He likely had never lived inside a house, prior to coming here, and he’s making the best of all the cozy blankets that he has at his disposal. Despite all the pain and neglect, he has suffered at the hands of humans, Rocky is all about love. There is not a mean bone in his body. He is learning to love toys and discovering what it means to be a dog. Our rescue has been vetted and once he’s strong enough, he will be neutered. He is safe. He is loved. His life is just beginning.

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Rosie Article and images provided by Get A Bull, Inc. Get A Bull is a collaboration between a group of passion-driven animal lovers looking to make a difference in the lives of pit bull dogs in the New York Area. Our collective backgrounds in the area of animal rescue, animal shelters, dog training and veterinary medicine have given us special insight into the plight of the pit bull breed of dogs. We know these dogs and we know them to be just that, dogs. We have seen the impact that overpopulation, backyard breeding, and neglect has made on these dogs. We see that the shelters are filled mostly with pit bulls and that most good dogs don’t make it out alive due to lack of space. We know this is not the fault of the pit bull, but of humans who use and abuse them and continue to breed them. We also know that discrimination towards this breed by landlords, insurance companies, government and in the media, continues to make this an uphill battle. We want to bring to light that these are lovely family dogs that people should consider adopting. But we also know that adoption is only half the battle to helping them. Our goal is to match great dogs with great families but also to facilitate and promote spay/neuter in the communities, promote responsible dog ownership and to provide the resources and education needed to keep dogs with their families.

Rosie is well-behaved with great house manners. She has a sweet gentle soul and would need to be the only dog with no cats in the house. She’s about 4-years old.

Cowboy Cowboy is a happy and playful boy. He gets along with other dogs but needs to work on his manners. He will need ongoing treatment for his ears.

Get A Bull Inc. rescues and rehabilitates bully breed dogs in Long Island and surrounding areas. Dogs taken into the Get A Bull program are from municipal shelters or urgent surrender situations. Over the years, the organization’s love of the seniors in their program has led to an additional focus on fospice (foster/ hospice) and senior dog rescue. We just can’t resist those greying faces!. We are currently seeking Foster homes, Fospice homes and “Forever Foster” homes for senior dogs. A foster home would be a temporary situation where you care for the dog until a more permanent home can be found. Over the years we have taken in Fospice dogs from our local shelters - often these are dogs dying and we provide mostly palliative care and a whole lot of love so they do not spend their final days in a shelter. Finally our “Forever Foster” program allows people who might not be able to take on the costs of a senior dog, but really want to help one - you provide the love and Get A Bull covers medical costs for life! Forever Foster homes may last for weeks and sometimes they end up lasting for years! Our senior Forever Foster Tyson does not like the snow, not even with his new jacket.

Tyson

Digger Digger is about 2-years old. She loves squeaky toys and napping. She does best with calm male dogs that are bigger than her. She can’t live with cats or small animals.

Curtis Curtis likes to run around in the yard and enjoys chilling out on the couch. He’s good with other dogs but cannot be in a home with young children or cats.

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Signs of Springtime

You know that spring is around the corner when your cat begins to show signs. Here are just a few of the things you may notice about your cat during this seasonal change.

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for Cats Cats Shed Without fail, this is the time of year that the minute that spring begins your cat starts to shed. When a cat sheds, he looses his winter coat that once kept him warm during those colder months. Brush your cat daily.

Bursts of Energy Now that spring has sprung, so has your cat! You may notice that your cat becomes more active, lively and full of energy that bursts out of the blue from time to time and more often. Excitement is definitely in the air!

The gloom of the wintery sky often leaves cats curled up in your comfy bed or on snuggly furniture. The transition shifts and once spring draws near you’ll notice your cat napping in patches of sun at nearby windows, fully taking advantage of the warmth that the sun provides.

Growth Spurt Kittens often have growth spurts in the spring. It is just part of the growing process. As quick as you blink, your little kitty will have grown into a cat before your eyes!

Early Riser Cats have an internal clock that just knows spring is near. This is the time when you may notice your cat waking up a bit earlier to play and eat. Although you may want to sleep in, your cat has a completely different idea. It must be all that sunlight!

If anyone would like to donate, we are outside of our shelter every Saturday, which is located at 240 RTE 171, Woodstock CT from 11:30 – 1:30. We also accept monetary donations that can be mailed to our shelter or you can go to our website at woodstockcats.org and click on the donate button. If you need help, please reach out to us either by emailing us at pawsctshelter@gmail.com or calling 860-315-1228. Text and images provided by Paws Cat Shelter.

Paws Cat Shelter 240 Route 171 Somers Tnpk Woodstock, CT 06281 860-315-1228 pawsctshelter@gmail.com www.woodstockcats.org

Ducky / Sweets Bonded pair, females

Squeakers

9 months old, female, special needs

Mocha

3 years old, female, special needs

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Bulldog

1.5 years old, male, special needs

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ANIMAL AFTERCARE Pet Passages 125 Bullet Hill Rd. North Southbury, CT 06488 203-263-2146 www.southbury.ct.petpassages.com See ad on page 28 Sienna Sky 65 Downing Road Ghent, NY 12075 518-816-2092 www.siennaskypetaftercare.com See ad on page 21

BOARDING & DAYCARE Baywood Kennels 10 Moose Meadow Rd. Willington, CT 06279 860-429-5533

BOARDING & DAYCARE Cassio Pet Resort & Training Center 173 Mt. Pleasant Road Newtown, CT 06470 203-426-2881 Larkins Run 591 Madison Rd. Durham, CT 06422 860-349-8493 www.larkinsrun.com See ad on page 23 Planet Bark 37 Darcy St. West Hartford, CT 06110 860-882-1711 www.planetbark.com See ad on page 29

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