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COVER PHOTOGRAPHED BY RENEE SPADE COVER MODELS: TESS & SOPHIE WITH LUCY & VICTORIA (SEE PAGE 8)

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PUBLISHER/EDITOR Dana Raimondi Tel: 210-436-9009 dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE advertising inquiries to Dan Greenhouse (630) 220-2911 or dana.texasdogsandcats@gmail.com

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PHOTOGRAPHER Renee Spade Photography Tel: 210-254-4255 renee@reneespadephotography.com

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21 Dog Door Advertorial 22 Horsing Around Pics 25 Pet Directory of SA 26 Pet Puzzlers One Pet Lover 28 From to Another

Veronica Araiza Dr. Kristine Hawkins Dr. Lauren Severns

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jill Ammann Hallie Colbert Coleen Ellis Dr. Dan Kirby John Moya Shannan Lamb Parker Dr. Dani Powers Texas A&M

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contributors LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER It's time for our 6th annual Equine Edition of Texas Dogs & Cats, so trot on over to your local pick up location and grab an extra copy for a friend. Location sites can be found on our website at www.texasdogsandcatssa.com. In addition, to our horsing around pictorial, we have some interesting topics to read. The Texas A&M Vet School provides us with two items of interest. The first concerns the horse farriers role in equine health. The second article educates us in having miniature horses as pets.

Another interesting topic is discussed by Hallie Colbert, of the San Antonio Humane Society, about the role of FASTVETS in helping wounded pets. Please be careful with your pets during these super hot San Antonio August days. Their furry paws can be burnt if you walk them too much on sidewalks or streets.

Have a safe end to summer,

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 conf irmed 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. KRISTINE HAWKINS joined the San Antonio Humane Society in April of 2016. A Louisiana native, she grew up in the capitol of Baton Rouge. She attained her undergraduate degree in neurobiology at the University of Texas in Austin. She then returned home to complete her schooling at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2009.

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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Swagg win sisters, Tess and Sophie McGill were born in Los Angeles, CA in the summer of 2004. Shortly after, the family moved away and by the time they turned 3 they had lived in Nevada and Arkansas before settling in San Antonio in the Summer of 2006.

Their interest in equestrian sports began with their first ride on horseback at the “In the Irons Stables” when they were 8 years old. Jill Ammann and her staff nurtured their love of horses and their passion grew quickly. They began professional training for State competitions within several months after their initial ride for the junior dressage Arabian breed category. During their early days of training they shared the same horse; a purebred Arabian named ‘Jack”.

As they graduated to higher levels of professional competition dressage, Jack was retired and they took ownership of their own individual horses.

Sophie owns Luna, a grey Arabian mare. Tess owns Wynston, a chestnut Arabian gelding.

After 51/2 years of dedication paid to their beloved passion for horses and dressage competition, both girls are proud to have achieved ‘second level’ competition status.

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n The Irons Equestrian Center is a full service equestrian center, offering dressage lessons, training and showing for over 15 years. This summer they added show jumping to the line up with In The Irons newest instructor, Andrea Young, a multi-award-winning, USHJA certified instructor, newly relocated from California.

The summer of 2018 is a summer packed with activities and new happenings at In The Irons. ITI has just become the first and only United States Pony Club Riding Center in Texas.

The United States ony Club is the largest equestrian educational organization in the world. USPC

focuses on education, safety and sportsmanship. Members learn riding and the care of horses through mounted sports and hands-on activities. The skills, habits and values instilled through horsemanship will apply to every part of a member’s life and ratings earned through Pony Club are recognized worldwide.

In The Irons will be offering a Pony Club focused after school program Tuesday - Friday starting in September and running through the end of the school year.

ITI is also forming several Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) teams for middle and high school kids. No team

member is required to own a horse.

At IEA shows students ride horses that are furnished by the host barn and chosen by random draw. The use of personal tack is not allowed and limited schooling is permitted.

This equalizes competition variables and tests the horsemanship of the contestants and is the same way collegiate teams compete. If you are looking to be on an equestrian team in college, participating in the IEA program in middle and high school is highly recommended.

In The Irons will have middle and high school teams in hunt seat and dressage and welcomes anyone who may be interested. Contact them directly at 210-698-5270.

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hough some may consider a horseshoe a symbol of luck, many horse owners depend on horseshoes to help keep their horse’s hooves healthy. In turn, healthy horse hooves can result in a happy and performance-ready horse.

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The skilled tradesman that make horse shoes and apply them to horses’ hooves are called farriers. Jason Maki, farrier for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, explained the important role of his job.

“Farriers manage and provide protection for horse hooves,” Maki said. “Protection for the hoof is frequently a steel shoe which is formed and fit to the horse’s trimmed foot. The hoof also grows over time and often does not wear evenly or enough to allow the horse to remain comfortable. Thus, farriers trim excess growth and restore the hoof to a functional form.”

Though Maki said a few horses may be able to self-maintain their feet, horses who perform repetitive motions, such as working or show horses, require horse shoes. If horse hooves are not trimmed and fitted for shoes, the result could mean lameness.

“Most horses require basic trimming to maintain a healthy and appropriate hoof capsule,” Maki said. “Allowing the feet to grow too long or wear short can have painful ramifications for the animal. Proper horse husbandry demands owners provide what the horse needs to stay comfortable.”

To learn proper hoof care, farriers need to be comfortable around horses and have physical skills as well as good communication. Legally, Maki said there are no educational or licensure requirements to perform hoof care. However, he said most farriers attend a farrier school and some may even be an apprentice to more experienced farriers.

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area and see which farriers they recommend. No matter who you choose, Maki said to be sure they are skilled in their craft.

“There are many capable farriers who have not undergone a certification process,” Maki said. “But knowing they have demonstrated, amongst their clients, a measurable skill and knowledge set is important.”

Pet Talk is a service of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University. Stories can be viewed on the Web at vetmed.tamu.edu/pet-talk.

Suggestions for future topics may be directed to editor@cvm. tamu.edu .

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As Luck Would Have It

hen Bologna arrived at the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS), he was already one lucky dog. Bologna was as playful as any two-year-old canine should be, but a limp hinted that something was a little off. X-rays revealed hip damage from a probable car collision and a bullet in one of Bologna’s front legs.

BY HALLIE COLBERT, SAHS SUMMER INTERN

Veterinary Surgeon and Consultant for the SAHS medical team, Dr. Justin Harper, decided that avoiding surgery was Bologna’s best option. Although he had a limp, Bologna’s legs had healed on their own. Corrective surgery was not necessary, and removing the bullet would be a difficult task that could put Bologna's health at risk.

Despite Bologna’s traumatic history, he remained as energetic and friendly as ever. His sweet nature quickly won many hearts, and he was adopted just days after being placed out onto the adoption floor.

It seemed that Bologna’s good fortune ran low when his adoptive family returned him two months later. However, this bout of bad luck would prove to save Bologna’s life.

FASTVet provides veterinary practitioners and students with online resources on veterinary sonography procedures.

They also offer in-person classes at animal care facilities like the SAHS. During these classes instructors favor weightspecific dogs to participate during hands-on ultrasound procedures, and at 25 pounds Bologna made the cut.

It was here that the discovery was made. Dr. Gregory and Stephanie Lisciandro, lead Veterinarians and founders of FASTVet, found an abnormality in Bologna’s right kidney.

It was enlarged and not functioning, possibly due to the trauma he experienced prior to his arrival at the SAHS. Had this discovery not been made, Bologna would have suffered long-term damage, possibly sepsis if left untreated or even death. The kidney had to be removed.

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After Bologna underwent surgery, it was like a literal weight lifted from his body. His mood elevated and his already bright personality began to shine like never before. At two years old, Bologna was finally able to experience the playfulness he didn’t get to fully embrace as an injured puppy.

Without proper funding from supporters like you, Bologna’s surgery would not have been possible and he would not have been able to receive the life-saving care that has kept his tail happily wagging while in foster care.

To help other pets like Bologna, please consider making a contribution to the Michaels Medical Rescue Fund at SAhumane.org/donate. Your donations will help fund the treatment of ill and injured pets in our community and give them a second chance at life.

Hallie Colbert is currently interning at the San Antonio Humane Society for part of her undergraduate studies at Texas State University. She was born and raised in San Antonio and credits her love of animals to her cat, Buckey, and mystery-breed mutt, Rufus.

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isk related problems are very common in our canine patients, in fact it is the most commonly encountered spinal problem in dogs. Intervertebral disk disease or IVDD is common terminology used, but others include: herniated, slipped, ruptured, extruded or bulging disk. All refer to a similar process, which is degenerative changes to the disk with and without spinal cord compression.

ILLUSTRATION TO SHOW DIFFERENT IVDD TYPES

BY DANI POWERS, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY)

Chondrodystrophic breeds are more prone to disk related problems, however IVDD also occurs in nonchondrodystrophic dogs and occasionally cats. A chondrodystrophic breed is basically the “long and short” breeds including Dachshunds, Beagles, Bichon Frise, Lhasa Apso, Bassett Hounds, Pekingese, Shi Tzus, etc.

A non-chondrodystrophic breed is all others, essentially medium and large breed dogs, however we commonly see Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd dogs with IVDD. The disk is composed of 2 main parts including the annulus and nucleus. The annulus is the outer covering and the nucleus is the inner gelatinous portion; these are similar in appearance to a jelly donut.

Disk degeneration can happen in 2 ways, these include Hansen’s Type I and Type II, or chondroid and fibroid degeneration, respectively.

Type I disk disease results in progressive changes to the nucleus (degradation and loss of water) until eventually the nucleus “extrudes” through the annulus layers to cause spinal cord compression and/or contusion. Clinical signs are typically acute in onset and quickly progressive (minutes to hours, maybe days).

Clinical signs may include pain, weakness or paralysis.

While certain actions such as jumping or stairs can exacerbate a Type I disk extrusion, they are often without a known cause, essentially the disk degenerated beyond the point of normal anatomic function (straw that broke the camel’s back).

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signs are usually insidious and slowly progressive. Clinical signs may include pain, weakness or paralysis.

Both type I and II can occur in any breed, however chondrodystrophic breeds are more common to have type I and non-chondrodystrophic breeds are prone to type II. Definitive diagnosis (required for surgical intervention) usually involves advanced imaging such as MRI of the spine.

Treatment may be surgical vs medical management (strict rest, pain medication, anti-inflammatory drugs), however determination of the best course of treatment can be made with your family vet and often a referral to a veterinary neurologist.

Dr. Dani Powers is a board-certified small animal neurologist at MissionVet Specialty & Emergency. She joins MissionVet after serving as an associate neurologist at Seattle Veterinary Specialists.

She graduated from WSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Dr. Powers completed a rotating internship in 2012 and her neurology residency in 2015 both at Seattle Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Powers, her husband, their 3 kids and cat are excited for a warmer climate and more sunshine in their move to Texas!

Dr. Powers has interest in managing neurosurgical spinal emergencies as well as chronic spinal disease. In addition, she enjoys treating all aspects of brain disease including epilepsy management, brain tumors, degenerative, inflammatory and congenital brain conditions.

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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/san-antonio/ Saturday, August 4th • 10AM-4PM • 99 Cent Store • 2942 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, August 11th • 10AM-4PM • 99 Cent Store • 2942 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, August 18th • 10AM-4PM • 99 Cent Store • 2942 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, August 25th • 10AM-4PM • 99 Cent Store • 2942 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78247 Saturday, August 4th – 9AM-3PM Wellness event at the Brooks Spay/Neuter Clinic In addition to the usual preventative low-cost wellness services regularly provided by the San Antonio Humane Society, we will be offering free Rabies and DHPP vaccines to the first 150 pets to the event. We will also be scheduling 200 FREE spay/neuter surgeries thanks to funds provided by PetCo. Representatives will also be giving away freebies!

Saturday, August 4th – Sunday, August 5th Dog Days of Summer at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. It’s a dog-friendly weekend at the beautiful Botanical Garden. Four-legged friends can enjoy doggy bowls of water throughout the Garden. The San Antonio Humane Society and SNIPSA will be present at the event with information and dogs available for adoption. Cost is general admission plus $5 per leashed dog. More information can be found at www.sabot.org/dogdays.

Saturday, August 11 – 8AM – 12PM Low-Cost Pet Wellness clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Rd.) Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, firstserved basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention. Find pricing and more at SAhumane.org/wellness-clinic. th

Low-Cost Pet Wellness clinic at the Brooks Spay/Neuter Clinic 9:30AM – 2:30PM (8034 City Base Landing).

Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come,

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first-served basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention. Find pricing and more at SAhumane.org/wellness-clinic.

Saturday, August 18th-Puppy Ice Cream Social at K9 Country Club (31305 Oak View, Bulverde, TX) There will be a fun day of playing, socializing, games with prizes, ice cream and swimming at the Beach Club! Free to attend for puppies 6 months and younger. Please RSVP at 830-980-8476.

Wednesday, August 22nd Treat your dog to the Pawderosa Ranch Circus Pawty at the Schertz location (7 Commercial Pl., Schertz, TX).

Drop off is at 11AM and $15 per pup. All pups are invited to enjoy big top festivities including games, fun and their very own goodie bag.

Saturday, August 25th – 8AM-12PM Low-Cost Pet Wellness clinic at the San Antonio Humane Society (4804 Fredericksburg Rd.) Help your pet stay healthy with preventative low-cost wellness clinics provided by the San Antonio Humane Society! Services are offered on a first-come, firstserved basis as time allows and include vaccinations, microchipping, nail trim, wormer, heartworm test and prevention (dogs), and flea prevention. Find pricing and more at SAhumane.org/wellness-clinic.

Wednesday, August 29th – 11AM Treat your dog to the Pawderosa Ranch Circus Pawty at the Airport location (923 Clydeville Road). Drop off is at 11AM and $15 per pup. All pups are invited to enjoy big top festivities including games, fun and their very own goodie bag.

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Q: My apartment won't allow dogs or cats, only birds.

Which breed would you recommend that would have the least health problems?

A: If you are considering a bird, I would recommend you start with a smaller breed. Cockatiels, Canaries or Parakeets are great birds to own. Cockatiels and canaries have a lifespan of 10-15 years, and parakeets have a lifespan of 5-8 years. These smaller birds can be very personable and friendly.

Before choosing, I recommend you research those bird’s nutrition and environmental needs before purchasing one.

Q: How can I tell if my dog has kidney stones?

He seems not to urinate as much?

A: To diagnose kidney stones your veterinarian will x-ray and ultrasound your pet’s kidneys and the urinary bladder. After they have been diagnosed, your vet will want to determine the cause and develop a treatment plan.

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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hile some refer to horses as livestock, others consider horses to be a companion animal, especially if they are kept for recreational purposes. Miniature horses— which measure 34 to 38 inches in height—are also recognized by many as companion animals. However, if you want to own a miniature horse as a pet, don’t assume a miniature size means less upkeep and expense than a full-sized horse.

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Dr. Leslie Easterwood, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, offered some insight on caring for miniature horses.

“General care and maintenance are exactly the same for miniature horses as for fullsized horses, the only difference is size,” she said. “Vaccinations, dental care, hoof care, feeding, and housing are consistent for all equines. Miniature horses are also susceptible to the same diseases and ailments as fullsized horses. They are anatomically exactly the same as full sized horses, so they have the same risk factors for lameness, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory issues, and other health complications.”

Although miniature horses share many similarities as their full-sized counterparts, they have a few behaviors that can cause issues full-sized horses don't often experience. Miniature horses tend to eat things that full sized horses wouldn't, such as rocks, pine shavings, and large amounts of sand. They also have a tendency to be “easy-keepers,” meaning they can become overweight on high caloric diets. Because of their small size, miniature horses have a low need for calories. Owners may mistakenly overfeed them, which easily can lead to obesity.

Housing requirements for miniature horses are smaller than that of a full-sized horse. However, they still require a pasture for adequate living space.

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for shade, good grass, and clean water,” Easterwood said. “Most owners choose to have a barn or shelter so that individual animals can be separated for feeding. Fencing can be shorter if you only have miniatures in the pasture.

They are not dogs, so they should not be housed in dog-sized areas, such as backyards.”

How do you know if a miniature horse is the right pet for you?

Determine the expense you can afford and the activities you would like to do with your pet.

“If you are looking for a companion animal that can come in the house, make trips to the park, vacation with the family, go on runs and or play fetch, a miniature horse is probably not for you,” Easterwood said.

Additionally, you should consider your level of commitment to your pet.

“Miniature horses require the same level of commitment as a full-sized horses. The care, health requirements, and management requirements are the same for miniature horses as full-sized horses,” Easterwood said.

If you think you are interested in a miniature horse as a companion animal, you should consult a large animal veterinarian about providing adequate space and housing for the horse. In addition, you should become familiar with common requirements for owning a miniature horse, such as vaccinations, dental care, hoof care, and feeding. Miniature horses are just as big of a responsibility to care for as full-sized horses, so make sure you are ready for the commitment.

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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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If you live in Stone Oak, Encino or any of the adjacent communities, Pet Galaxy’s new coach bus pickup and delivery service may soon be coming to a bus stop near you, or for an additional fee, directly to your home.The new offering is a subscription service customized for each individual family and canine. The company will pick up your dogs every morning and drop off your happy and satisfied best friend every evening. During the day, the dogs will be provided plenty of play time for exercise with all their canine friends, access to playing various fun enrichment games such as “Use Your Nose to Find the Treat” and retriever games such as having a staff member throw a stick, tennis ball or frisbee. If desired, dogs may even participate in formal obedience training instructed by one of the company’s professional dog trainers.

Even all-important nap-time is scheduled for each dog at strategic times during the day. Each bus can safely transport over 50 dogs (and cats), which means this is a limited offering on a first come, first serve basis, especially targeting families in the Stone Oak and Encino areas.

Pet Galaxy is located about 20 minutes’ drive north of Stone Oak on Hwy 281, and has been offering daycare, lodging, grooming and training services for almost 10 years running.

The facility occupies almost 6 acres in the city of Spring Branch, and is arguably best known for their huge outdoor doggie play yards, and as Lynn Haegeland, Director of Operations, adds “Please don’t forget our fantastic staff, and our service that we work so hard to ensure is second to none.”

Most facilities located in and around the city of San Antonio offer either tiny indoor-only play areas, or in a few cases, a small outdoor play area. However, common for most of these, is that they are usually much too undersized for any real doggie play to materialize. If you have seen one of these facilities, you may have noticed how the dogs mostly stand around looking at each other, and the only break in the monotony is whenever a staff member decides to take a walk around the area. In the latter case, most of the dogs will simply follow the human to see if he or she has any fun ideas.

Pet Galaxy, in contrast, is located in the beautiful Hill Country north of San Antonio. The facility covers almost 6 acres, and provides large outdoor play yards featuring natural ground cover and plenty of oak trees with squirrels and other fun wildlife. The largest of the yards even includes a palm-tree encircled in-ground doggie swimming pool with a 7-foot water fall and a giant oyster with a pearl that spits water. Your furry friends can run, play, swim and just be a dog to their hearts’ desire. A visit would quickly convince you that these are the happiest dogs in San Antonio and beyond, bar none. But don’t simply take our word for it, take a look at some of the videos and many photos on the company’s Facebook page (http://facebook.com/PetGalaxyUSA).

“Many of these canines’ families initially told us that their dogs did not like other dogs, or did not like to play at all.”, Lynn points out. “The reason was that they had previously taken their furry friends to some other facility with much smaller, or virtually non-existent, play yards.

They could not believe their own eyes when we showed them video of their best friends running, swimming and playing uninhibited.”, Lynn affirms with a proud smile.

As all informed dog owners know, it is absolutely essential for canines large and small to get plenty of exercise. Dogs have a vast surplus of energy, referred to by experts as “predatory energy”. This is the energy store originally utilized by the animal in pre-historic times, when dogs had to hunt for their own food just like other predators.

The energy is still there, creating a very strong craving in the animal for running and serious exercise, in most cases much more than a human, even an Olympic runner, can offer. Dogs need other dogs both for socialization and friendship, and for serious play. Otherwise they take out their frustration in some other way; for example, your flowerbeds, your underwear, shoes or furniture.

For more information and to subscribe to the service, call Pet Galaxy at 830-885-5335 or 210-526-9680, check out their website at http://PetGalaxyUSA.com or their Facebook page at http://facebook.com/PetGalaxyUSA.

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BY COLEEN ELLIS, PET LOSS CENTER

ear Pet Lover, I wanted to take a moment to speak to you from my heart.

One month ago, my heart was shattered with the death of my beautiful Harry. I found Big Harry running the streets six years ago, flabbergasted someone would purposefully let this amazing creature go. However, I came to realize, he was supposed to live with me and to do what came natural to him, being a grief therapy dog helping others. He was magnificent at it.

Throughout the past month of our grief journey, I have frequently turned to The Pet Lover’s Code by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. For pet lovers who know the love of a special animal and the grief when they die, I felt compelled to share. This code that allows all of us the permission to honor these special loves, the permission to grieve and mourn, and the permission to come together as pet lovers to fully support each other during an emotionally trying time of a loss.

1. You have the right to grieve the death of a pet. You loved each other. You have every right to grieve and mourn this death by expressing your grief.

2. You have the right to talk about your grief. Talking with others will help you heal. If you don’t feel like talking, you have the right to be silent.

3. You have the right to feel a variety of emotions.

Confusion, anger, guilt, and relief are all a part of your grief journey. Feelings aren’t right or wrong; they just are.

4. You have the right to be tolerant of your physical and emotional limits. These feelings of loss and sadness will probably leave you feeling fatigued. Respect what your body and mind are telling you.

5. You have the right to experience “griefbursts.”

Sometimes, out of nowhere, a powerful surge of grief may overcome you. This is normal and natural.

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6. You have the right to make use of ritual. Harness the power of ritual to help you heal. Plan a ceremony that includes everyone who loved your pet.

7. You have the right to embrace your spirituality. It is natural to turn to your faith or spirituality, or spending time alone in nature to help better understand and reconcile your loss.

8. You have the right to search for meaning. You may find yourself asking, “Why did my pet die?

Why this way? Why now?” There may or may not be answers.

Ask anyway.

9. You have the right to treasure your memories.

Memories are one of the best legacies that exists after a loss. Don’t ignore your memories; capture and treasure them always.

10. You have the right to move toward your grief and heal. Reconciling your grief may not happen quickly with grief best experienced in “doses.” Be patient and tolerant with yourself and avoid people who are impatient and intolerant with you. Don’t forget that the death of a beloved pet changes your life forever.

Thanks for your kind thoughts and support... for me and others like us whose hearts have been shattered with the loss of a special and beautiful creature.

Warm Regards, Coleen Big Harry’s Mommy

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