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22 Pet Directory 23 Ask the Vet 24 Pet Puzzlers 26 Calendar of Events 28 San Antonio's Kitten Crisis

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jasmine Amlani Sherry Derdak Dr. Hannah Fore Kay Keane Dr. Dan Kirby Catherine Laria John Moya Shannan Lamb Parker Veronica Perez Hilary Sandoval Lisa York

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contributors LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER T'is the season to dress up our furry children for fun October gatherings. Our calendar of events page will direct you where to take your pets for fun times this month. The Halloween pictorial is our highlight of the issue. Thank you to our readers for sending in photos of your "Spook"tacular pets.

This issue also contains many interesting articles, such as K9 Country Club's, Catherine Laria, who writes about how pets can make a difference in the lives of women in prison. October 16th is Global Cat Day and the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition, wants to bring awareness to the overpopulation of cats in San Antonio. October is also Pit Bull awareness month. Veronica Perez, of the San Antonio Humane Society, warns us not to judge a book by its cover. Also, Dr. Hannah Fore, of MissionVet Specialty & Emergency, informs us what we need to know about Parvo Virus.

Have a safe and fun trick or treat night with your furry loved ones,

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.

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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 , Sales Director, graduated from the University of Missouri 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.

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DR. LESLIE HOPES joined the San Antonio Humane Society in October of 2017. She is proud to call Baton Rouge, Louisiana her home. She attended LSU for her undergraduate and veterinary school where she received her DVM in May 2015. Dr. Hopes completed her internship in shelter medicine in Madison, WI. VERONICA PEREZ is the PR Associate for the San Antonio Humane Society and has been with the organization since 2016. She is UTSA alumni and a native to San Antonio. She currently lives under a full roof with her husband, son, two dogs, and cat, Chewie.

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li’s Pet Stuff, where the healthy pets go! We are a fun, competitively priced, locally owned & owner operated natural pet store. Our premium pet foods are sold at a reasonable price, including raw, freeze dried, dry, canned, and dehydrated foods for all your pets dietary needs.

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id you know September was National Suicide Prevention month? I did not, until a friend of mine posted it on her Facebook page……just 4 days before she took her life. Those who knew her only had one single piece to the puzzle of her pain. And only after, did we realize by putting them together there were signs.

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dogs rescued out of local shelters and the hundreds of inmates who. By going through this program will learn, rehabilitate, and grow into productive members of society.

With no large backer, just small collections, Miss G. was always 6 months away from shutting down. That weighed very heavy on her and THAT needs to change. I know there are readers out there who have foundations or charities that can help.

I implore you to look into PAWS in Prison in Lockhart, TX. Those women and the dogs we rescue are saving each other EVERY DAY! If we can keep this from happening to just one other person, isn’t it worth getting involved?!

You can find more information about this incredible program through me at K9 Country Club 830-9808476 or by visiting www.pawsinprison.com . We can always use donations, fundraisers, public awareness, and volunteers. If we continue to save the lives of not only these dog’s but the women who care for them, Miss G’s legacy will live on forever!

Thank You for letting me share, Catherine Laria

BY CATHERINE LARIA

The one thing we all knew my friend had was an incredible passion for saving dogs.

So much so, that she started the PAWS in Prison program, now thriving at the Lockhart Women’s Correctional Facility. Over the last 15 years they’ve found forever homes for over 300 dogs! This program was Miss G’s life and light. It was how I knew her so I always saw her surrounded by that love and joy.

It’s so sad that she suffered dark times where that light wasn’t enough to hold on to for another day.

As with many tragedies, silver linings tend to appear. I had to step up and take on not only the training portion of the program, which I was already volunteering for, but the administration of the inmates who were part of it. By spending so much time there I can see clearly now how special this program really is. The girls of 1Charlie are grieving but strong.

Together with the Warden’s support and the NonProfit’s passion (Friends of Paws in Prison), the girls and all those involved want to make sure this amazing program Miss G. began does not die with her.

What I was told by most of the women there or paroled, is that Miss G. and the PAWS program saved their lives, literally. Ironically many who contemplated suicide themselves felt saved by Miss G. and the dogs they worked with. Many have gone on to have wonderful stable jobs in the animal industry. And as far as I know, only one has found themselves back in this prison. WOW, what an accomplishment!

After volunteering for the last two years I’m convinced this program needs to survive for the many

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arvovirus…are you familiar with this deadly virus? Can it be treated? What does that mean for your new puppy at home? What precautions can you take to prevent the virus? I will try to answer these questions and more below to help keep your pooch safe this year.

What is parvovirus?

Parvovirus is an extremely contagious viral disease found in the environment that can easily be transmitted from one dog to another. This disease damages both the gastrointestinal tract and the white blood cells found in the bone marrow. Signs typically start with vomiting and then in one to two days, lead to bloody diarrhea and lethargy. A dog can contract parvoviral infection from the environment. It is more likely that an unvaccinated pet will contract the virus although vaccinated pets and immunocompromised pets can also contract the disease.

Many dogs die from complications associated with parvovirus and sepsis if left untreated. Dogs become severely dehydrated from vomiting and diarrhea and have problems with their blood pressure, blood sugar levels and blood protein levels.

How do we treat it?

Treatment for parvoviral infection centers on medical support and nursing care. This means that the clinical problems that come up in the course of the infection are addressed individually (anti-nausea medication, nasogastric tube feeding, intravenous antibiotics for secondary infections, diarrhea medication). We do not have effective anti-viral medications for dogs and must rely on the patient’s immune system.

Your pet will require continued care at your veterinarian’s office. Hospitalization is ideal, and this can be quite expensive. There is a much better chance of recovery and survival with hospitalization under a veterinarian’s care.

BY HANNAH FORE, DVM

Can it be prevented?

What precautions should I take?

When you get a new puppy, your veterinarian will recommend they be vaccinated for parvovirus. Typically, this is a combination vaccination that includes protection against canine distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, and parainfluenza.

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends beginning vaccinations as early as 6 weeks of age. Boosters should be given at intervals of 2-4 weeks until 14

of at least 16 weeks of age. In highrisk areas such as San Antonio, your veterinarian may recommend a final booster be given at 20 weeks of age. Full guidelines can be found on the AAHA website.

No vaccination is 100%; however, judicious vaccination in puppies can greatly reduce the chance of your dog contracting the disease. Some people wonder why so many boosters are needed. Puppies receive maternal antibodies from their mother at birth, however lose that immunity at varying ages. In most dogs, they are completely gone by 14 weeks old. Boosters are given at specific intervals to help puppies build their own immunity against these deadly virus’. If vaccinations are given too early, maternal antibodies will block their effectiveness, therefore it is important to talk to your family veterinarian to set up a booster schedule that is best for your pet.

Certain precautions can be taken to lessen the chance they contract the virus. Until your dog is fully vaccinated, I recommend avoiding places like doggy daycare, dog parks, or pet friendly malls/social areas. If you notice signs of vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence or lethargy it is best to take your puppy or unvaccinated dog to the vet to be evaluated as soon as possible.

Dr. Hannah Fore is an emergency veterinarian at MissionVet Specialty & Emergency. She chose to become a veterinarian because it combined her love of animals with her interest in medical diagnostics.

With a passion for emergency and critical care medicine, she enjoys working in the intensive care unit. Dr. Fore is particularly interested in wound management, toxicities, and urethral obstructions.

One of Dr. Fore’s favorite pastimes is attending St. Louis Cardinals baseball games with her husband. In addition to kickboxing and going to the movies, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son and dogs, Lexi and Ozzie.

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ctober is National Pit Bull Awareness Month. Here’s what we think you should know about this common type of dog.

Breed Does Not Predict Bites Like any other dog type, a pit bull dog’s temperament and personality are often shaped by their training, relationships, and experiences. Multiple studies have demonstrated reported dog bites are not disproportionately caused by pit bull dogs. Pit bulls may receive a larger amount of negative attention from the media due to the damage their bites can cause. Contrary to the popular myth, pit bulls do not have “locking jaws.” Although their well-developed facial muscles and strong jaws suggest a pit bull bite could be serious, according to the American Temperament Test Society, which conducts temperament tests of dogs, you’re more likely to have a negative interaction with a Chihuahua or Shih Tzu. Mixed Breed Dogs Are Often Mislabeled As Pit Bulls Most nonprofits do not have the time, nor funds, to DNA test each pet that comes under its care. The San

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Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) receives thousands of pets each year and must rely on physical traits to identify a potential dog breed. But the fact of the matter is this: in our community, with an overwhelming pet overpopulation problem, the majority of pets coming into our care are mixed breeds—heavy on the “mixed.”

Many strays are not spayed/neutered, litters can be sired by more than one male dog, and although you may think you know the breed of a pup’s mom or dad, each puppy is capable of encompassing the genes and traits of ALL the breeds in its heritage. That means there could be two to two dozen breeds in their ancestry.

BY VERONICA PEREZ, SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY

Pit Bull Is a Type, Not a Breed The name “pit bull” is a common label given to four recognized pedigree breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bully, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. These distinctions are often made in observation of their physical characteristics (square-shaped head or bulky body type), and not their personality traits.

Pit Bull Dogs Are More Likely to Become Homeless Because Pit Bull type dogs are often the victims of breed-specific legislation, housing restrictions, and baseless myths, they are often overlooked or left behind in animal shelters. At the SAHS, pit bull dogs remain in our care statistically longer than dogs identified as retrievers, terriers, or shepherds. This is despite the fact that many of these dogs share similar characteristics: they’re active, they’re playful, and they’re loving.

As the old adage goes: don’t judge a book by its cover.

Visit the SAHS and meet our adoptable dogs face-toface. Talk to our kennel staff and volunteers who know them best. Each pet in our care is as unique as the family who is looking to take them home.

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

BY JOHN MOYA

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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.

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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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Q: My chow mix was running outside and broke a nail.

It bled for a while and then stopped.

Do I need to bring him in to the vet? —Thanks, Jenny A: A broken nail usually is okay, it depends on where it is broken. If the nail is still present, have your vet remove it, (typically done with light sedation). If necessary, antibiotics may be prescribed. A nail broken at the base that is already gone and has stopped bleeding can be cleaned with water and checked daily until healed. If there is swelling of the toe have your veterinarian examine it.

Q: Have you ever had a dog that was seen for intestinal inflammation caused by fragments of

an antler chew being ingested? Or any issues in regards to antler chews? —Thanks, Hilary A: I have yet to see intestinal inflammation cases associated with deer, elk or moose antlers. The concern for me with antlers, rawhides and hooves are choking and breaking teeth. I always tell owners to monitor their pets when giving a hard chew. Once the pet has chewed the item down to a piece that can be easily swallowed, take it away and throw it out. Before purchasing any antler or chew, do a little online research and find a brand that is highly rated and does not split or splinter 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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calendarofevents Penny Paws Clinic and Times Penny Paws offers affordable cat and dog vaccinations, microchipping services, heartworm testing and prevention, flea and tick prevention and toenail trimming. They have a licensed veterinarian on site at each location. For more information, and additional locations, visit their website at https://pennypaws.com/sanantonio/ Saturday, October 5th 9-11AM Advance Auto 8650 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78227 9-11AM Shaggy Dog 3531 Oakgate Dr, San Antonio, TX 78230 9-4PM 99 Cent Store 2942 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247 12-2PM Advance Auto 919 Bandera Rd Ste 104, San Antonio, TX 78228 12-2PM Family Dollar 5523 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240 3-5PM Helotes Humane Society 10671 Shaenfield Rd. San Antonio, TX 78254 3-5PM McCoys 8021 FM 78, Converse, TX 78109 Sunday, October 6th 9-11AM O’Reilly Auto Parts 13602 Nacogdoches 78217 10-4PM Cricket Wireless 3021 West Ave San Antonio 78201 12-2PM Pet Suites 530 NE Interstate 410 Loop, SA, TX 78216 3-5PM Family Dollar 6126 WurzbachRd, San Antonio, TX 78238 Saturday, October 12th 9-11AM Advance Auto 20821 US Hwy 281 N, Suite 202, San Antonio, TX 78258 9-11AM Esplande Gardens 10790 Toepperwein Rd, Converse, TX 78109 12-2PM Advance Auto 10554 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78251 12-2PM Family Dollar 5120 N Foster Rd, San Antonio, TX 78244

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3-5PM 99 Cent Store 4350 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228 3-5PM Family Dollar 8916 Perrin Beitel, San Antonio, TX 78217 Sunday, October 13th 9-11AM Canine Couture 13227 Nacogdoches Rd #1, San Antonio, TX 78217 9-11AM Karma’s Cozy Kennel 6630 Fm Rd 78 Ste 101, San Antonio TX 78244 9-4PM 99 Cent Store 2942 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247 12-2PM Advance Auto 8603 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251 12-2PM Kirby Animal Facility 5503 Duffek Dr. Kirby TX 78219 3-5PM Family Dollar 5202 Eisenhauer Rd, San Antonio, TX 78218 3-5PM Walmart 1515 S Ellison Dr 78245 Saturday, October 19th 9-11AM Shaggy Dollar 3531 Oakgate Dr, San Antonio, TX 78230 9-11AM Advance Auto 8650 Marbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78227 9-4PM 99 Cent Store 2942 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247 12-2PM Family Dollar 5523 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240 12-2PM Advance Auto 919 Bandera Rd Ste 104, San Antonio, TX 78228 3-5PM McCoys 1025 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City 78148 3-5PM Dollar General 708 New Mathis Rd Elmendorf, TX 782112-6125

Sunday, October 20th 9-11AM Family Dollar 11755 West Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216 10-4PM Ruben’s Backyard 13838 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio 78247 12-2PM Cricket Wireless 1848 S WW White road San Antonio 78220 3-5PM Family Dollar 6126 WurzbachRd, San Antonio, TX 78238 Saturday, October 26th 9-11 AM Karma’s Cozy Kennal & Spaw 6630 Fm Rd 78 Ste 101, San Antonio TX 78244 9-11 AM Canine Couture 13227 Nacogdoches Rd #1, San Antonio, TX 78217 9-4PM 99 Cent Store 2942 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247 12-2PM Advance Auto 8603 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251 12-2PM Advance Auto 8603 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251 3-5PM Family Dollar 5202 Eisenhauer Rd, San Antonio, TX 78218 3-5PM Family Dollar 6126 WurzbachRd, San Antonio, TX 78238 Sunday, October 27th 9-11AM Esplanade Gardens 10790 Toepperwein Rd, Converse, TX 78109 10-4PM 99 Cent Store 4350 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228 12-2PM Family Dollar 5120 N Foster Rd, San Antonio, TX 78244 3-5PM Advance Auto 11411 Perrin Beitel, San Antonio, TX 78217

Friday, October 4th-Helotes Humane Society, from 6-10:30PM presents its 3rd Annual “A Night for Rescues” at Braun Hall (9721 Braun Rd.). Fundraising event supporting the Helotes Humane Society. We will have food, DJ, dancing, Silent Auction, and raffles throughout the evening.

Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Tickets can purchased using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-for-rescuestickets-67306251811

bring your favorite stuffed pet) to have them blessed by a pastor from Travis Park United Methodist Church. After, stay to participate in fun pet activities.

Saturday, October 12th-Dog Gone Crazy! from 9AM-3PM An official day in Southtown event. There will also be a pet costume contest. Dog Gone Crazy is part of A Day in Southtown Festival. Be sure to check out the events. https://southtownsatx.com/southtown-festival/

Saturday, October 5th, Humane Society of Live Oak, from 9AM-2PM Pet Pawlooza (Shin Oak Dr, Live Oak). Come join the Humane Society of Live Oak for the 6th Annual Pet Pawlooza with a doggy costume contest, vendor marketplace, raffle & silent Auction and so much more!

Tuesday, October 15th-Eat & Play in Travis Park from 11Am-2pm (301 E. Travis Street). “Bring Fido” and come out to Travis Park during lunch time to enjoy delicious food from local food trucks! Live music, yard games, giveaways and more!

Sunday, October 6th-DoggiePOOlooza Fest 2019 from 12PM-3PM at Lady Bird Johnson Park (10700 Nacogdoches Rd.). There will be pet adoptions, vendors, food trucks and of course a doggie pool pawty!

Saturday, October 19th-Pumpkins N’ Puppies from 10AM-3PM at First Methodist United Church (710 N Austin St, Sequin). Pick your favorite pumpkin and adopt a puppy to take home.

Blessing of the Animals-World Animal Day, from 12:30-3PM at Travis Park United Methodist Church. Join us for the Blessing of the Animals on World Animal Day. Bring your dog on a leash or another pet in a carrier (you can even

Friends for Life Luncheon from 11AM-1PM benefiting the SAHS at Mays Family Center-Witte Musuem. Please visit SAhumane.org/luncheon for sponsorship opportunites and ticket information.

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DogBoy’s Howl at the Moon 3rd Annual Fall Fest from 11AM-2PM (2615 Crystal Bend Dr., Pflugerville, TX). Fun and raising funds for local animal shelters.

Paws for Celebration fundraising dinner for San Antonio Pets Alive! At Enchanted Springs Ranch in Boerne. Purchase tickets at sanantoniopetsalive.org.

Sunday, October 20th-Barktoberfest at Animal Defense League from 7-11AM (11300 Nacogdoches Rd.). You and your fur-baby can expect plenty of fun activities including, games, costume contests, the wurst dachshund dash and shopping with pet-friendly vendors. Top off the day with a cold beer in our beer garden or a bite to eat from one of the food trucks!

Saturday, October 26th-Dactoberfest 2019 at 10AM with Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas at Retama Park (1 Retama Park, Selma). With dachshund races on the racetrack, costume contests, vendors, food trucks, beer, shopping, trick or treating and more.

4 Paws Howl-O-Ween Bash & Pet Costume Contest from 11AM3PM (3630 SE Military Dr.). Kids costume contest, music, treats and more. Local celebrity judges, prizes for best pet costume and more.

Please call (210) 337-1919, for more information.

Fall Puppy Brunch at Snooze Vineyard Benefiting SNIPSA from 9-12PM (1305 N. Loop 1604 W.). 3rd annual puppy adoption event.

Monday, October 28th-Paws on the Patio at Canyon Café from 4-8PM (255 E Basse Rd.) . Come out for an evening of delicious doggy dinners, costume contests, prizes and Halloween fun. All doggy dinner proceeds will benefit SNIPSA’s mission of saving lives.

Kids Costume Contest music, treats and more..

Local Celebrity Judges Prizes for Best Pet Costume Pet Photographer

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BY KAY KEANE & SHERRY DERDAK, SAFCC

very year October 16th is Global Cat Day. One of the ways we celebrate this day is writing an article for this magazine to bring awareness to the overpopulation of cats in San Antonio. This year we’ve seen more litters of kittens born than ever before.

Our Helpline calls almost doubled with 80% of them involving kittens. Requests for help included kittens that were abandoned by mom, kittens orphaned when mom was killed searching for food, or boxes of kittens dumped at someone’s door. At one point our small adoption program had over 350 kittens in foster care!

There simply are not enough fosters and shelter space in San Antonio to house the thousands of kittens that are out there; so they are born to either suffer and die, or suffer and reproduce. We will never be able to adopt our way out of this kitten crisis. When adoption is not an option, more actions need to be taken.

We must stop the growing numbers of ALL cats, inside and out, friendly or feral, by spaying and neutering. For pets, there are many clinics in San Antonio that offer low cost spay/neuter. For community cats (outside cats), the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition (SAFCC) can help get these cats fixed. Thankfully, many people have responded to the kitten explosion in their neighborhoods by attending our free TrapNeuter-Return (TNR) Class to prevent further litters.

What can you do to help? If you have room, you could consider opening your home to a new pet. Every

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adoption makes room for another cat or kitten to be rescued off the streets. If you don’t want a long-term commitment, you could foster. Most foster programs provide food, litter and medical care. You provide a loving home. If you are feeding outside cats that are not fixed, we can help you! People are surprised when they find out they can get traps on loan and get their cats spayed, neutered, and vaccinated – all for free!

Please join us as we work to make San Antonio a more humane city for our community cats and to prevent the suffering of innocent kittens. For more information on how you can help with San Antonio’s kitten crisis and find a list of low cost spay/neuter clinics, go to our website at sanantonioferalcats.org or call our Helpline at 210-877- 9067. We appreciate your support and for caring about our community cats!

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Your dog needs exercise!

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All dogs need plenty of exercise. If they don’t get it, they will develop bad habits such as chewing on furniture, socks and shoes, or dig up flowerbeds. They may even get depressed, and become really mischievous and unreliable.

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Spending 30 minutes to an hour walking to the park with a dog walker, although better than nothing, doesn’t provide much exercise for a pooch, and receiving a picture of where your baby pooped may make you feel better, but it doesn’t do much for your dog.

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Call us today about Doggieland® Daycare and Door to Door Service!

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