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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER WOW! -Has it really been a year since we started? It seems like only yesterday that we were in the San Antonio Humane Society offices planning out this new venture. Our goals were threefold; to provide responsible information to pet owners in the San Antonio metro area, to provide awareness of the efforts of various groups that were striving to make San Antonio a no-kill city, and third, to have fun and touching stories about local people’s pets. The only missing piece of the puzzle was support from businesses, and support came through pet sitters, dog walkers, boarders, trainers, groomers, vets, pet boutiques, and just regular businesses that loved their pets. Fortunately, all came through to make our vision a reality. Numerous times we heard business owners tell us their policy was not to advertise, but they would make an exception for our magazine, which made me feel like everyone’s hard work was validated. Now, that we are firmly entrenched in the San Antonio pet community, we will not rest on our laurels , but strive to make our second year even more exciting for you-the readers. Thank You, for helping us celebrate one year! Sincerely, Dana Raimondi Tell our advertisers you heard about them in Texas Dogs & Cats-San Antonio! The opinions of authors of articles in this Magazine are those of the writer or contributor and are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher, and the publisher has not confirmed the accuracy of information contained in articles. 6

contributors DANA RAIMONDI is the publisher of Texas Dogs & Cats Magazine. She is a recent transplant to San Antonio from “the Windy City” but has become an admirer of the San Antonio cultural scene. Although a CPA, her true passion in life is the caring and welfare of animals. FRAN SHERMAN has been a freelance creative director/graphic designer since 1985. Throughout these years, she has designed a myriad of materials for a staggering number of companies, and she has won numerous graphic design awards for her work, many of them for magazine/publication design. RENEE SPADE is the owner of Renee Spade Photography. She has been spreading furry joy to pet parents with her photography/graphic design services and super-fun pet product line, The Jack & Spade Collection since 2005. DR. DAN KIRBY, DVM, graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine. DAN GREENHOUSE is the Sales Director and graduated from the University of Missourri School of Journalism and has been in magazine advertising sales his entire career. He currently is the “daddy” of two Bearded Collies and “grandpa” to an Italian Greyhound.

contributing partners DR. COURTNEY BRIDGEMAN joined the San Antonio Humane Society as their first fulltime veterinarian 5 years ago and has worked to create a healthy and happy environment for all the animals there. FELICIA NIÑO is the Communication Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society. She has been with the SAHS for over 5 years and absolutely loves spending time with her 2 Dachshund Chihuahua mixes, Browny and Duke, and 2 Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Sherlock and Brutus Beefcake “Beefy”, all SAHS Alumni.

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he San Antonio Humane Society and The Humane Society of the United States are commonly mistaken as the same organization that share funding; however the SAHS is not affiliated with the HSUS. Although the names are similar and both organizations strive to help animals in need, the SAHS and HSUS have different missions and goals.

BY SAHS COMMUNICATION INTERN: SARAH STOCKMAN

Our mission is to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats by providing shelter, care, adoption, rescue, spay and neuter programs, and community education. In order to achieve this mission donations are very important. Especially as a non-profit, no-kill organization that does not receive support from state or federal agencies and relies on donations, grants and self-generate revenue to operate, every dollar raised helps dogs and cats directly at the SAHS. Many people donate towards the HSUS thinking that their donation will be used locally at the SAHS and while donating towards HSUS is a great contribution, none of those funds are given to the SAHS. If you want to help locally, then you have to give locally! Go online to SAhumane.org/ donate to find out how you can contribute towards our mission at the SAHS. The HSUS is a national animal protection organization, whereas the SAHS serves Bexar County and surrounding areas in San Antonio. The SAHS cares for homeless dogs and cats and the HSUS works to pass and improve humane laws. Once more, while the SAHS and the HSUS are organizations that share a similar name, they do very different jobs. The SAHS shelters, medically treats, and rehabilitates approximately 5,000 dogs, cats, puppies, and kitties each year! With numbers like these it is vital for the SAHS to receive any help that anyone is willing to give. Visit SAhumane.org to learn ways you can volunteer, foster, become an Ambassador and/or donate. There are so many options to help the SAHS achieve their mission, and you can be a part of it! With the goal of making San Antonio a no-kill

city, it is also essential to recognize that by contributing directly towards the SAHS you can have an impact within your own community. Because the HSUS is a national organization their work does not necessarily impact Bexar Country and its surrounding areas, whereas every effort at the SAHS is ultimately for the benefit of dogs, cats, puppies, and kitties in our community. For example, a major way that the SAHS contributes to the community is by offering low cost spay/neuter opportunities throughout the year, as well as multiple spay/neuter specials. You might be wondering, so what does that have to do with my community? Spaying and neutering provides many benefits and helps in limiting animal overpopulation. For more information about spaying and neutering and the benefits they have within the community, check out SAhumane. org/spayneuter! It’s easy to read “San Antonio Humane Society” and “Humane Society of the United States” and assume that the two organizations must be linked in some way, shape, or form. However, it’s important to realize the differences between the two and learn that the SAHS and HSUS are not affiliated. If you want to help locally, then you have to give locally to your one and only San Antonio Humane Society! Sarah Stockman is the Communication Intern for the San Antonio Humane Society. She is a student at the University of the Incarnate Word and has loved interning at the SAHS. She loves spending time with her 2 dogs, Copper and Princess, and 3 cats, Miss. Wyskars, Little Cat, and Theodore.

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irst, milestones. Much like in a relationship, there are certain markers of times passage that we will encounter in pet ownership. Whether you adopted an adult dog or cat, the milestones will be similar. Your pet should have become accustomed to the ebb and flow of your household. They should feel settled into a routine and be a part of the daily life of your family. You should have begun to feel like they have always been there. Potty training, if you had any initial issues, should be well under control and you should feel as at ease with your pet as they do with you.

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If you adopted a kitten, If you have answered you should already have the above questions made it past their “kitten” in a positive manner and “puberty” stages where and you are truly at they initially climbed your peace, the next thing curtains and your legs, to consider is the gift jumped through all of your giving. While we give clothes, attacked everyour friends and spouses thing that moved and raced flowers and presents, uncontrollably through your the gift we should give house. You may also have had our pet at the end of to deal with potty misforthe year is ultimately tunes and gotten those under more valuable, the gift control. Your cat should be of good health. At the entering into the realms of end of the year, a visit adulthood and beginning to to the vet is necessary settle into themselves. to ensure the health If you adopted a puppy, of your furry friend. you have been through a The vet will perform myriad of emotions and back a physical exam and again! You should have made check the health of it through potty training, eyes, ears, skin, and worked out who was sleepteeth. They will give ing where, decided on kennel booster vaccinations to training, given up on it, and prevent serious contapicked it back up again when gious disease including your puppy started teethrabies. They will point ing. You have thought about out small indicators going to or been to puppy obedience classes. You may have that you may not have noticed but that could lead to serifelt a sense of regret after adopting and then ultimately ous issues in the future. This is the perfect chance to pick realized your life couldn’t be the same without them. the experts brain on some of those mild behavior issues So how is your relationship with your now 1 year old you’ve been struggling with. dog or older dog? Ask yourself the following questions Though at the end of year one, your pet may not have and answer honestly: graduated first in their class or even last, it is important 1. Who makes the decisions, me or the dog? to evaluate the health of your pet and your relationship. 2. How stressful is my daily life with a pet? Fix problems before they have a chance to get daunting. 3. How many times per week do I think I should give my Your family and your pet will love you for it. Here’s to pet away? a lifetime to come! 4. How many behaviors do I wish I could change in my pet? Dr. Courtney Bridgeman attended 5. Do I ever feel afraid of my pet or Texas A&M school of Veterinary feel my pet is out of control? Medicine (‘07) as well as College The answers to these questions are of Animal Sciences (‘02). She very important when evaluating the joined the San Antonio Humane success of the blending of your pet Society as their first full-time into your household. A successful veterinarian 5 years ago and has blending would show a happy pet worked to create a healthy and and a happy household around that happy environment for all the pet. Daily stress should be minimal animals there. Dr. Bridgeman and you should never feel scared of enjoys her small ranch of race bred your pet. If at any point you feel Quarter Horses and raising her afraid for yourself or your family, DR. COURTNEY H. BRIDGEMAN, CHIEF 2yr old twin daughters, Evellyn seek professional help from an expeVETERINARIAN FOR SAN ANTONIO and Jaedyn. HUMANE SOCIETY, AND FRIEND rienced trainer or veterinarian. {May 2014}

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She had a toy that she had been playing with that looms bracelets and she decided she would make bracelets to sell and collect money to donate to “save animals lives”. She got together with her siblings, neighbors, and friends to start an organization that they have since named, Looming for Pets. The group has gathered together making bracelets, necklaces, rings, charms and sold them with 100% of proceeds intended for an animal charity. After considering many options, the group decided on donating to San Antonio Pets Alive (SAPA). This organization is dedicated to the exact cause that began Mykenna’s efforts. SAPA’s focus is saving the animals that have no other hope. They review the euthanasia list from the City of San Antonio Animal Shelter daily and save as many as they can. Often these animals are saved within minutes of their death. Did you know that 2000 neonatal kittens are killed each year because they are difficult to bottle feed? Our family chose to adopt one of these kittens in July before she was scheduled to be put down, and my children experienced the responsibility of bottle feeding a newborn kitten. It was hard work but truly enriched our lives. Only one month later, Looming for Pets had a donation of $244.50 to SAPA which was enough money to save one animal from euthanasia. If a handful of children can raise this much money in a short time, imagine what more helping hands can do! 12

So many children in San Antonio have looms, we invite you to join Looming for Pets and be a part of this worthy cause. If you would like to become a member of Looming for Pets and make bracelets to raise money for animal charities, email looming4pets@yahoo.com or like us on Facebook. You can check Facebook with updates on our next event. We plan on having an event soon where everyone can bring their loom and make bracelets to donate. Or you can start selling your loomed jewelery and bring any money you have collected to donate to Looming for Pets. If you would like to buy a bracelet to support Looming for Pets, they can be purchased through Advanced Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Center in the Stone Oak Medical Building at 540 Madison Oak Suite 210. If you own a business and are willing to sell Looming for Pet Bracelets at your establishment, please call, 499ITCH or email looming4pets@yahoo.com. I am so supportive of my children’s enthusiasm for this worthy cause, that I am offering free dog and cat allergy testing and free pet allergy education to anyone who thinks they might have pet allergies who has adopted a pet from a shelter or has donated to Looming for Pets! Advanced Allergy Asthma and Immunology Center, 540 Madison Oak Drive Suite 210, San Antonio, Texas 78258. 210-499-ITCH(4824).

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much more the last couple weeks. Do you know what could be the cause? —Thank you, Amy A: Many cats that seem to “over” groom with excessive licking, etc., tend to lick more on their sides or abdomen. Causes include: • Allergy to food, fleas or airborne pollen • Psychogenic alopecia • Metabolic causes An appointment with your veterinarian for an examination, bloodwork and possible skin scraping will give the best diagnosis and treatment options. He/she will want to discuss non allergic food, fatty acids and possible steroid if needed. Dr. Kirby graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. His veterinary interests are surgery, internal medicine, ultrasonography, and rehabilitation therapy. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine. Dr. Kirby treats dogs, cats, birds and exotics. Alamo Heights Pet Clinic: (210) 821-5544. Please email all questions for Dr. Kirby to Dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com.

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Q: I have a 7 month old (large) German Shepherd puppy. When he is ready to come back inside he jumps all over the French doors and has even figured out how to open the door. The doors have levered door handles. I am afraid as he gets bigger he will ruin the door. How can I stop it now? — Rhonda, A: Hello Rhonda, I know how frustrating this issue can be. Some of what’s going on is the fact he has figured out how to open the doors. This makes him jump more and he is determined to make the doors open again because it has worked before. What I would recommend doing is showing him what he needs do before the door can open. A few options are having him sit or have a bell on the door for him to use. Once he understands what will open the door jumping will subside. Most important part is being consistent and making sure not to open the door when he is jumping on them. Q: How can I train my dogs to stay off our sofa/beds when we’re not home? — Venus, A: Hello Venus, This is difficult. It is easy for us to reinforce staying off the sofa/beds when we are at home, but at this point they understand when you will not reinforce it. Here are some options that can help. I would be very consistent and never let them on the sofa/bed when are

you home at anytime. Second you may consider utilizing a kennel or crate when you leave the home. I would also recommend teaching a “place” command, somewhere designated they can go when you are home or sitting down. This gives them an understanding of where to be and shows an acceptable area to lay on. Training dogs is a passion of mine. I started out doing obedience training with one of my shepherds and really fell in love with it. After a few years of training on my own I starting training with Sit Means Sit. It feels really great to help owners achieve goals and build a bond with their dog. On top of doing obedience I also do advanced dog sports. It really caught my eye when came into dog training. I now run a protection club in Austin, Tx where I currently live and work.

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{healthbeat} BY KENNETH D. KIRLIN, DVM 20

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hy bring your pet to the veterinarian each year for an annual exam? That is a very good question, and my clients have a lot of very good questions. Pet owners debate the necessity of an exam when their beloved pet seems healthy.

Most veterinarians recommend at least yearly exams and for good reason. Your pets age more rapidly than we do. The first year is equivalent to about 17 human years, the 2nd is equivalent to 7 years and each year thereafter to 4 years. A 2 year old pet is equal to a 24 year old person, and a 3 year old pet is equivalent to a 28 year old person. In the first 6 months of a puppy and kitten’s life, their body is undergoing tremendous growth and change. Your veterinarian needs to be monitoring this growth to make sure they are on track to be happy and healthy adult pets. Once your pet reaches adulthood it is important to be sure they aren’t developing health issues. Since each year after 2 years old is equal to 4 of our years a lot of change can occur from year to year. An estimated 40% of apparently healthy animals receiving an exam have some conditions needing medical attention. One example is dental tarter; it continuously develops in cats and dogs . Most pets need to have their teeth cleaned at least once a year after age 3. When your veterinarian is examining your pet they check the teeth and gums and may make a recommendation for cleaning or brushing, whichever is appropriate for your pet’s dental health. Gum erosion and chipped , broken or missing teeth may be found during the exam and these findings need immediate attention. Poor dental hygiene can lead to other health problems particularly with the liver, bad breath, kidneys and even the heart. Other problems often found in pets showing no symptoms are ear infections, skin tumors, internal tumors and heart murmurs. The sooner these are addressed the better, before they become major health problems resulting in life threatening and more costly

treatment. Some of these findings may lead your veterinarian to run further tests to rule out certain conditions such as thyroid disease, adrenal problems, or digestive disorders. Once your pet has reached 7 years, annual blood work is often recommended to detect underlying conditions which a physical exam alone can’t reveal. These tests are very similar to what our family physicians order for us. These tests give a more complete picture of our pet’s health. Again, since your pet is now aging about 4 years to 1 of our human years, many physical conditions will change from year to year particularly in these older pets. Annual exams are an important component to ensure the best possible health of your pet. Your veterinarian wants to help you keep your pet a vital member of your family for as long as possible. These exams along with appropriate vaccines, flea and heartworm prevention help to give you many happy years to share with your pet. Dr. Kirlin graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1983 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kirlin has practiced in San Antonio TX since 1983. He lives and works in Olmos Park. Dr. Kirlin is owner of Eagle Veterinary Hospital and can be contacted at Stefani@eagle-vet.com. His hospital is a LEED Platinum rated hospital.

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hipdysplasia

ip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopedic problems faced by our pets. But if your animal is diagnosed with hip dysplasia, what exactly does that mean? Hip dysplasia is defined as an “abnormal development of the hip joint”. Pets with dysplasia have a “loose” hip and instability, which causes damage to the hip joint and leads to progressive, painful arthritis.

BY DR. HULSE, DACVS, DECVS

One of the most common symptoms of hip dysplasia is a “bunnyhopping” gait, which means the hind legs of the affected dog move in unison, coming forward and moving back together, similar to the way a rabbit runs. Other clinical symptoms include reluctance to jump, difficulty rising, muscle wasting of the hip area, and pain when the hips are extended behind the dog. While we most commonly see hip dysplasia diagnosed in larger breed dogs, any breed can be affected. Young dogs, puppies, and adult dogs can be diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Steps can be taken to save the hip if the condition is caught before arthritis develops. A simple and quick procedure called juvenile pelvic symphysiodesis ( JPS) may be indicated if hip dysplasia is diagnosed between 3-4 months of age. This minimally invasive surgical procedure is associated with little pain and modifies the growth pattern of the hip, leading to a deeper, tighter hip joint. If hip dysplasia is diagnosed between 5-10 months of age, the puppy may be eligible for a double pelvic osteotomy (DPO). DPO’s shift the position of the socket, making it deeper and increasing the coverage of the hip. JPS and DPO procedures are designed to save the normal hip and prevent arthritis. In cases where arthritis is already advanced, many patients will require a total hip replacement (THR). THR’s use a specially-made artificial ball and socket joint to recreate the hip, and is the best option for most patients facing severe hip problems. Unlike many other treatments, THR’s have 22

a high probability for return to normal function, with an excellent long-term prognosis. Another option for other patients with advanced hip dysplasia is a femoral head ostectomy, or FHO. With FHO’s, the ball portion of the hip joint is removed, and a “false joint” of muscles and ligaments is created. This procedure is generally only recommended for smaller animals, and wherever possible a THR is preferred for the best result for the patient. If your pet is diagnosed with hip dysplasia there is hope! Talk to your family veterinarian to learn more about hip dysplasia, and if a referral to Mission Veterinary Specialists is right for you and your pet. Dr. Hulse, DACVS, DECVS graduated from Texas A&M in 1970 & completed his surgical training at Kansas State University in 1973. Commencing in 1970 and continuing until his appointment as a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Texas A&M in 1984, Dr. Hulse served as a clinician in general practice and as a Staff Surgeon at Louisiana State University and Oklahoma State University. He has developed techniques commonly used for treatment of bone and joint disorders in dogs and is a coauthor of Small Animal Arthroscopy.

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They All Said I was Crazy for Getting a Pet Door, but Now I Have No Worries! BY JOHN MOYA

hen I first started talking about getting a pet door, friends and family all said I was crazy. “Think of the animals you will be letting in! Think of the thieves that will have easy access to your home. You will not be able to sleep at night knowing that someone could crawl in and do very bad things to you or your family!” Between 3:30 AM and 5:00 AM, I could count on being licked in the face with the sound of whimpering in the background. Sebastian, my Golden, was telling me something…. he needed to go out! Being woken up from a good dream like this was not the way I wanted to spend the rest of Sebastian’s life. Sebastian was left inside in the nice comforts of my home while I was away at work. At that time, I worked at the airport and the daily commute was 35 minutes to my doorstep. This was before all the traffic lights and development on US 281. Upon arrival from work, he would run me over on his way to relieve himself. At times, I would find out that something did not

agree with his stomach. An expensive call to Stanley Steamers usually occurred afterwards. I received a phone call at work, “Sebastian ate the carpet—the whole carpet!” I can’t believe that I lived like this for years. I replaced door jambs from him scratching at the door wanting out. I replaced carpet due to his destruction. I have caught him in Kitty’s litter box (Yuck!). I have tried crating him only to give in to his whimpering. The loss of sleep was the last straw! Something had to be done! installed one of the best (if not the best) pet doors on the market that had dual security features and the maximum energy efficiency of any pet door on the market. Sleeping until I had to wake up for work was the biggest satisfaction that I got from it. Even Kitty got a pet door. Her litter box was moved to an empty closet and the poop eating contest was over for Sebastian. I never got an animal in the house that wasn’t supposed to be there. I didn’t have to rush home from work to see if there was a gift waiting for me to clean up. A would be thief would also have to think twice prior to entering. Judging from the pet door size, a German Shepard, Pit Bull, or a Rottweiler could be waiting. My friend’s and family’s concerns never occurred. If these events sound familiar, and you would like to stop the worries and stress over your pets, you may receive free information on the type of pet door that I installed. You may contact us directly at 210-464-8953 or by email at john@alamodogdoors.com. Some of your neighbors may alreadybe satisfied customers and I am sure that they would speak highly of their pet door and our installation services.

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{petsafety} BY DR. JAMES PETERSON

giftideasforpets from a vet’s perspective A

s members of the family, our cats and dogs enjoy a great deal of affection, a warm home and the best foods to eat. A large number of these four legged family members will also receive some sort of gift to commemorate the holidays, a birthday or other special occasion. So, what kinds of presents are both fun and safe for our pet friends? Veterinary experts recommend the use of interactive toys that encourage exercise and activity. This has the dual benefit of burning calories from overweight pets and also providing a needed outlet for highly active dogs, like the working breeds. After all, a tired dog is a good dog! To help meet this need for entertaining toys, companies like Kong (www. kongcompany.com) and Pet Qwerks (www.petqwerks.com) have developed innovative new ways to keep our pets active. Many of the Kong toys, like the Bounzer or the Wobbler, will bounce in random directions when tossed and are made of very durable rubber. One of the best and least expensive toys to keep indoor kitties moving is any one of the wide variety of Kitty Teaser products. Aikiou (pronounced “I-Q”) (www.aikiou.com) has created a line of interactive feeding stations that simulate hunting and foraging activities. Likewise, Premier Pet Products (www.premier.com) uses their Busy Buddy line of toys to reward dogs for playful, constructive behavior. It’s also very easy to find an amazing array of designer clothing, leashes, collars and even special feeding bowls for your unique friend. But, beyond all of these material things, what other gifts can help make sure that your pet is healthy and well protected? One of the simplest and best ways to keep your pets safe is to make sure that they have permanent identification. Far too many pets are lost or stolen every year and the vast majority of these animals never make it back home to their owners. Have your veterinarian implant a microchip and be sure to keep the registration information current. Another helpful gift idea is a pet health insurance

policy. Although Fluffy and Fido may not fully appreciate it, having a policy can really lessen the impact of a traumatic accident, serious injury or substantial illness. When it comes right down to it, all of the special toys, interactive puzzles or unique pet sweaters won’t take the place of the most important thing you can give your pet…your time! Spend some time every day with your pet by engaging them in play or some quiet grooming. It’s the very best thing you can give and your pet will love you all the more. Your veterinarian or professional trainer is also a great source of advice for finding the right activities for your pet’s abilities. He or she can suggest other safe toys that will help keep your pet physically and mentally healthy. Dr. James Peterson is a 1992 graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. He began his career in Emergency Veterinary Medicine in San Antonio, and has practiced both Emergency and Small Animal Medicine in San Antonio for over 20 years. He is currently a director of Mission Pet Emergency in Northwest San Antonio and owns Hill Country Animal Hospital & The Palms Pet Resort in Helotes, TX.

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Odie’s 8th Birthday! Owners: Ashley & Scott Harmeyer

Maxie was adopted from the SA Humane Society. We went to visit my family in Charlottesville, Virginia. She turned one on April 24, 2010 and I threw my very first dog birthday party! We made a dog friendly cake out of peanut butter and carrots, while the humans enjoyed a vanilla cake with Maxie’s picture on it. We celebrated at the only dog park in town and invited Maxie’s brothers, sisters, cousins, and made new friends at the park! Maxie received gifts of all sorts, from treats to a pet first aid kit! The humans even helped the dogs sign birthday cards! It was very fun for everyone involved!

Odie’s had many enjoyable birthdays, but his 8th birthday was extra special. Odie spent the day with Jackie Bear, his best doggie friend. We went to my friend’s house and baked dog friendly birthday cakes. The cakes were made with peanut butter, carrots, and were very healthy. The pups thought they were super yummy! We sang Happy Birthday and they played for a while. Odie was dog gone tired when he got home!! {May 2014}

DOGS CELEBRA Libby Celebrating Her 1st Birthday! Owner: Molly Simmons

We had the party in our apartment and the guest list consisted of my boyfriend’s friends from school and their dogs. We ended up having five dogs, which was the perfect amount for the small space. To keep the party moving, we planned games everyone could play with their dogs: Musical chairs, Bobbing for Zuke’s treats, a trick contest, and we did a raffle too. We had a bunch of different prizes for the dogs. For our party favors, we bought those cute little mini buckets from Target’s dollar bins. Each bucket had a piece of leftover cake, a Kong tennis ball, and some extra treats in it for later. The menu was my favorite part! For the humans, we had a pretty intricate hot “dog” bar with a ton of top-

pings. We wanted to make sure whatever we ate was somewhat dog friendly in case they got ahold of it. We did lemon bars and cupcakes with dog sayings on them for dessert. For the pups, we kept it simple with boiled chicken, brown rice, baby carrots, and bacon crumbles. We lined up the plates on the floor and they all dug in. Our dog is part beagle so she was more than happy to clean up anything the others left behind. For dessert we ordered a bone-shaped cake from Woof Gang Bakery, which ended up being pretty adorable. We knew it was going to be the best day day of Libby’s life thus far. Nothing makes her more happy than good food, lots of attention, and dogs to run around with. They even brought presents!

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TING BIRTHDAYS! Vixxie Celebrating Her 5th Birthday! Owner: Kristi P

We try to do something special for Vixxie on every birthday whether it’s a puppy cake or a new toy but last year, for her 5th birthday, we decided to celebrate her wonderful little life and throw her a princess puppy party! The party was held in our home with her closest friends and family. She was actually the only fur baby in attendance because Vixxie is pretty much a diva. Since it was princess theme, we had pink and blue tiaras, which even the boys were festive and wore. We also had puppy snouts for all of our guests! There were pink and purple balloons scattered throughout our home and all the decorations were princess puppy theme and they were so cute with little diamonds and puppies with tiaras. We also had a cute Happy Birthday banner in front of our table as well as pink and purple swirls hanging from the ceilings. On the table and along our bar, I put bone and tiara shaped confetti. I also had candy mints on tiara lollipops on the tables for

the humans. Her (human)nephews and nieces actually came over and ran around with her and also played pin the tiara on the pup. We had two cakes, one was an ice cream princess cake for the humans and a “Happy Birthday” cake just for Vixxie. Everyone gathered around the table and sang “Happy Birthday” and her dad cut the cake. She received a ton of toys and treats for her birthday, one of our friends in particular actually got her five or six toys and it was this birthday that she got her first Coach collar and a Chewy Vuitton toy! She was also dressed up in a tutu and a shirt that said, “It’s hard being a princess”. It may seem odd to some people but I am SO happy that we did this for her at least once. I’m sure she had no idea what was going on other than she was getting a lot of attention and yummy stuff but I really just wanted to celebrate her life here with us. I feel like her life is so short and she’s made such a wonderful impact on my life that she deserves everything!

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DOGS CELEBRA Penelope Celebrating Her 1st Birthday! Owner: Kristen Perez Penelopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1st Birthday Pawty was held at Phil Hardberger Dog Park ( in the small dog section). It was located in the off leash section so all the mini Dachshunds can run free. We invited all of her family, best friends from the neighborhood and all of her friends from the San Antonio Lowriderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group. The activities we had at the pawty was a pinata filled with assorted dog treats and toys for the dogs to play with in the park. We served her furry friends dog bagels, cinnamon dog treats and peanut butter and apple dog ice cream from the Groovy Dog Bakery in Austin,TX. Each of her pup friends also received a goodiebag

with bones, treats and toys in them. We also had a pupcake made for her by the Groovy Dog Bakery in the shape of a bone and she personally chose the flavor of her cake to be Apple and Rice, which was definitely a crowd pleaser. Overall, Penelope enjoyed playing and seeing all of her family and friends, eating yummy cake and treats and opening all of her birthday gifts. Her friends that couldnt make it to the fiesta even sent her their best wishes one way or another. Her first birthday was definitely one for the books.

TING BIRTHDAYS! Daisy celebrating her 1st Birthday! Owner: Linda Salazar

Daisy’s 1st Birthday was so much fun for all our friends and family members. The cake was from a home made dog friendly recipe. Each guest received a dog friendly goodie bag. All able doggies and human partners played Musical Chairs, Treat Treasure Hunt, and played with a galore of toys. Our forever friends/guests were treated to a fest of dog-licious treats. To add to the dog-tastic frenzy fun, there was a

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sanantonioferalcats.org. 12-2 at Tobin Branch Library, 4134 Harry Wurzbach, SA. 16th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk 9 AM at the Palmer Center in Austin, TX. Register at www. servicedogs.org/16th-annual-mighty-Texas-dogwalk-2014/. SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 17TH & 18TH: Sit Means Sit is hosting a seminar on Canine Behavior, Language and Rehabilitation with Nelson Hodges. He has over 20 years experience and works with many different rescues around Texas to help better understand dogs minds. Veterinarians, Animal Rescue advocates, Trainers, Dog Owners, and Animal Control Officers and anyone in the Dog professions are invited to attend! To register go to https://sites.google.com/ site/k9content/ and click on the link. Here is the facebook for more info on Nelson and his experience Canine Content Also you can email for more information at k9content@gmail.com SATURDAY, MAY 24TH: SAPA! Rummage sale - 10-2pm at The Petco Pavilion - Bring any unwanted items to The Paul Jolly Center and we will sell them all proceeds go to SAPA! 210 Tuleta Drive San Antonio TX 78212 TUESDAY, MAY 27TH: Pet Loss & Grief Support-Hosted by S.A.P.P.Y. at the English Tea Shoppe at 6877 Bandera Rd. The gatherings are free to the public and meant for support. They are held every 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8PM. WEDNEDAY, MAY 28TH: SAFCC Free class to the public on how to help outside cats. You can see their full schedule on their website at sanantonioferalcats.org. 12-2 at ACS, 4710 State Hwy 151, SA.

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VETERINARY SERVICES 4 Paws Animal Hospital........... 35 City Veterinary Hospital.......... IBC Eagle Veterinary Hospital........ 21 Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center.................. IBC Morrison Veterinary Clinic.......... 3 Penny Paws Animal Clinic......... 13 Towne North Animal Hospital... 14 EMERGENCY Mission Pet Emergency............ 31 SPECIALTY Mission Veterinary Specialists... 23 BOARDING KENNELS & DAYCARE FACILITIES Alamo Heights Kennel Club & Salon....................... 16 Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit....... 34 City Veterinary Hospital.......... IBC Four Paws Inn of Converse....... 16 Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center........... IBC Grooming By Gloria................. 14 Hill Country Pet Ranch............... 3 K9 Country Club & Training Academy................ 44 Lucky Dog Pet Grooming......... 34 Mrs. Goodiecookie’s Pet Resort........................... 16 Pawderosa Ranch (2 Locations)......................... 1 Pawsitive Solutions.................. 24 Pet Galaxy......................... 41, BC Ryckman Kennels....................... 3 Sharon Griswald...................... 16 The Palms Pet Resort & Spa.... 31 CAR DEALERSHIPS Jennings Ford............................ 2 North Park Subaru...................IFC CLEANING SERVICES Maid Affordable...................... 39

GROOMING SERVICES Alamo Heights Kennel Club & Salon....................... 16 Barbara’s Canine Clip “n Bows........................ 13 Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit....... 34 Boerne Grooming...................... 3 Carolyn Black Mobile Cat Groomer....................... 13 City Veterinary Hospital.......... IBC Designing Dogs....................... 39 Doggie Stylez.......................... 24 Grooming By Gloria................. 14 Happy Tails Pet Salon.............. 16 Hill Country Pet Ranch............... 3 K9 Country Club & Training Academy................ 44 K9 Klub Dog Grooming............ 38 Linda’s Pet Grooming.............. 39 Lucky Dog Pet Grooming......... 34 Pet Bath & Beyond.................. 24 Pet Galaxy......................... 41, BC The Palms Pet Resort & Spa.... 31 Towne North Animal Hospital... 14 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming........................ 39 MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS Dr. Patricia Dinger.................... 13 MOVING SERVICES Reliable Delivery & Moving...... 36 OBEDIENCE TRAINERS Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit....... 34 Hill Country Pet Ranch............... 3 K9 Country Club & Training Academy............ 44 Paws for Success..................... 24 Pawsitive Solutions.................. 24 Pet Galaxy......................... 41, BC Sharon Griswald...................... 16 Sit Means Sit............................ 19 The Palms Pet Resort & Spa.... 31

NOT FOR PROFIT/RESCUE GROUPS San Antonio Humane Society.... 9 SpaySA.................................... 21 PET BOUTIQUES/PRODUCTS/ SPECIALTY/STORES/SUPPLIES Alamo Dog Doors.................... 21 Bo Jangles............................... 24 Fetch & Friskers (2 Locations)......................... 3 Fifi & Fidos Pet Boutique......... 14 Morales Feed & Supply........... 21 Paw Basics............................... 16 The Pooch House.................... 14 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming........................ 39 PET MORTUARY AND CREMATION SERVICES/HOSPICE Bluebonnet Pet Crematory...... 14 Paws in Heaven........................ 17 Pawsitive Memories Hospice... 14 PET PHOTOGRAPHERS/ART Renee Spade Photography...... 25 PET SITTING AND WALKING SERVICES Aww Paws............................... 44 Happy at Home Pet Sitting...... 35 Peace of Mind Pet Sitters......... 24 PET WASTE REMOVAL SERVICES Bark-Yard Bomb Squad Pooper Scooper.................. 16 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Lowe Selling Team................... 39 RETAIL SERVICES Shafer Services........................ 13 RETAIL STORES Petland Boerne.......................... 3 Red Crest Pet Shop................... 3 Walgreens................................ 37

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