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If a lovely British lady walks up to you and your pooch in
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“I think the gay couples tend to be better dog owners in some respects, because they just seem to give more time.” FENUXE: So you and your family moved to Atlanta? Welcome! Victoria Stilwell: Yes we did. My husband is from Atlanta, he grew up in Sandy Springs. I started visiting here when I first met my husband which was about 13 years ago and I fell in love with the place immediately because it reminded me of where I grew up in England. Especially the green leafy suburbs felt very familiar to me. FENUXE: What do you and the family like to do here? Stilwell: I have a kid so I like to do a lot of things to entertain her. We're members of the Botanical Garden, we love going there. It's a real gem in this city, especially now with the expansion. We love going to Stone Mountain. I mean my God there's so much! This is a great place to raise children. FENUXE: Do you have pets? Stilwell: Yes, I have a chocolate labrador called Sadie. She was a rescue. Because of our jobs and moving around so much, it wasn't until two years ago that we could have our own dog and Sadie came into our lives. Her owner had died and she needed a home so we took her in. FENUXE: You use positive reinforcement as the basis for your dog training. Why do you think that's the best way? Stilwell: Because I think it's in tune with the dog's basic psychology. When you use positive reinforcement you're training your dog to follow you because it wants to, not because it fears what's going to happen to it if it doesn't, which is what the old dominance-based methodology relies on. I just think the smartest leaders are the ones that can influence behavior without using force. FENUXE: Have you ever corrected a dog owner while you're out in public? Stilwell: Oh yes absolutely. I was on the beach in Florida during the winter and there was a guy who had a labrador, and each time a dog went past his labrador it lunged really aggressively and then the guy would roll the lab on its side and hold it down till the dog submitted. That's called an alpha role. The whole premise is that if you hold your dog down, it calms down—actually it doesn't.
So I went up to him and introduced myself and worked with him for about half an hour. We did playtime as other dogs went past and it began to look at other dogs like “Okay, that dog coming by means we can play now,” and I'm like, “Yeah, we play now.” So in half an hour we got that dog from lunging aggressively at other dogs to playing with other dogs. But you need to reinforce training like that, it's not a quick solution. My biggest pet peeve—and I might sound like I go around policing everything but I don't—is when people let their dogs poop and they don't pick it up. It's highly toxic, one of the worst chemicals that you can have and it seeps into our water system. I'll go up and give a bag to the person and say “Oh I think you forgot to pick up after your dog” and they look at me and go “Oh yes, I did.” Whatever. FENUXE: And they never realize it's a world famous dog trainer coming up to them? Stilwell: Oh yes they do, less and less do I have anonymity now. They recognize me and they go “Oh shit! She's gonna cuss me out!” [laughs] FENUXE: Have you had gay couples on the show before? Stilwell: Yes! I worked with two lovely women two years ago, they were one of the first people I worked with for the American series. They live here in Atlanta and are now such good friends of ours. I've had male couples as well. We always have a good time, we always have a good laugh. FENUXE: Do you notice any similarities or differences between gay pet owners and straight pet owners? Stilwell: For me, I think maybe the gay couples tend to be better dog owners in some respects, because they just seem to give more time. I've noticed a little trend where they do make excellent dog owners because they take the time and effort to really understand and work with their dogs. This is such a freaking judgmental world and it would be so much easier if everyone could just live how they wanted to live as long as they're not hurting anybody, you know? That's my attitude. *For expert dog training advice and to learn more about positive reinforcement, visit Victoria Stilwell's website www.positively.com. 13 FENUXEmAGAZINE
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Fashion doesn't limit its victims to just people. Whether feline or canine, the competition to stay on top of the latest trends is a wild one. FENUXE found an expert in animal magnetism to make sure your fourlegged friend doesn't end up on next year's worst-dressed list.
NICHOLE FERGUSON IS the owner of Glamour Paws, Virginia-Highlands' primo pet boutique and spa. They specialize in pet fashion and “creative” grooming. Oftentimes, fashion trends get passed down from owners to pets and this season is no exception when it comes to the hair of the dog: mohawks have the momentum. The color depends on the coat but the top five shades of the summer are red, blue, teal, pink, and purple. Cats are a bit “touchy” when it comes to styling their hair...or doing anything else that invades their personal space. So coloring is a no-go, but make them stand out with a cut. The lion is the look to keep your kitty cool: a shaved body paired with a fluffy head, tail, and paws. Rarrr! The leash laws for the cat and pup are simple this season: get a crystal Fabuleash. There's a wide array of colors and price levels, starting with a simple $15 piece all the way up to a stunning Swarovski crystal leash for $300. You can get your collar in crystal as well, but it's not for everyday use—call it their evening collar. A pet’s world isn’t complete without fashionable living quarters. Thankfully Holden Designs comes to the rescue with their modern dog bed. It’s for the preeminent pet beauty rest. The final touch after wowing the sense of sight is a French fragrance. A spritz of “Oh My Cat?” or “Oh My Dog!” and your little beauty queen or king will be the toast of the Midtown fashionistas!
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WoNDeRING WHaT'S UP with that extra wag in your dog's tail lately? Because they sense it. After several months and “ruffly� $1.5 million worth of renovations, the new Piedmont Park dog park is officially open. The park will have an exclusive grand opening event August 12th where your little one can get a sneak peak at the new setup. It's where all the A-list pups will go to see and be seen, so make sure to break out the swarovski leash and give them a spritz of Oh My Dog [see Fashion page 16]. The result is well worth the wait. Piedmont Park Conservancy went bigger and bolder by carving out a nearly 3-acre dog run with new trails and landscaping. But the park's perks aren't just for Fido. There are more benches, new watering features and, for the first time ever, a concessions area and restrooms! As always, there are separate enclosures for both large and small dogs so there's a slice of doggie heaven for everyone from dachshunds to great danes. They thought of everything short of a redwood-sized fire hydrant. So make it a (play)date and see what the commotion is all about at the new dog park at Piedmont Park. And a little hint: the muscle-bound guy carrying the teacup yorkie? He's family.
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LOUNGE + BARK or two, who says you can't bring Bruiser along? You just need a gay-friendly and dog-friendly destination, so Fenuxe pinpoints your path!
There’s a dog menu for the hungry hound and a dog-themed cocktail list for thirsty parents. Fenuxe recommends the Tropical Terrier—pineapple vodka with a splash of pineapple juice and Sprite.
Midtown is packed with options for you and your pooch to knock one back. Hotel Indigo sets aside Tuesday nights especially for the dogs. They're allowed on the patio from 6 to 9PM, water bowls and dog treats are provided and there's even a special dog menu if you want to order up some eats.
You can pull a pup-themed pub crawl with all the pet-friendly finds in Decatur. Matador and Universal Joint don't allow them on the patio but you can tie the leash on the fence, while Mojo's Pizza and Steinbeck's allow all-access while you're drinking outdoors.
You can top off a trip to Piedmont Park's new dog park [see Events page 18] with a drink in almost every direction. Quattro on the north side, Park Tavern on the southeast side and Joe's on Juniper on the southwest side all allow dogs right on the patio.
If you're movin' on up to the Eastside, trendy cantina Dakota Blue provides the water bowls so you can both imbibe, while Brewhouse Cafe in Little 5 lets you linger with your four-legged friend by your side.
Buckhead’s Thirsty Dog Tavern is becoming the “Cheers” of dog-friendly watering holes. Their lower patio has a grassy area for play and dog bowls are provided.
So no matter the area of town, there's always a place for you and your buddy to kick back and enjoy the city's nightlife with treats for the both of you!
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10,000 dogs and cats have found stable homes thanks to Atlanta Pet Rescue. The non-profit Midtown shelter is open 7 days a week and takes in about 40 dogs and 10 cats a day. www.atlantapetrescue.org The non-profit Decatur shelter PAWS Atlanta has rescued and adopted out over 30,000 cats and dogs since opening in December 2002. They continue to host gay-friendly events like the Canine Fashion event at the artmore. www.pawsatlanta.org Back in 2002, samantha shelton was frustrated with finding a home for a stray cat and her kittens so she started FurKids. it is now one of the top charities in the country, with over 5,000 cats and dogs being rescued and adopted through her work.
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aTlaNTa'S aNIMal SHelTeRS help pets in the same way CHRIS Kids helps homeless LGBT youth—treat them and help them find loving homes. There are a variety of animal shelters throughout the city doing noble work. They not only need homes for the pets but they need financial assistance to continue their work. Fenuxe shines the spotlight on five fighting the good fight. The atlanta Humane society has rescued an immeasurable amount of animals since opening their doors in 1873. To give you an idea of their impact, they found homes for over 8,300 cats and dogs last year alone. www.atlantahumane.org
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summer Poor rocky—He's Gotta Stay Home Those wet puppy dog eyes or soulful wails of our dear felines tug at our heartstrings as we prepare for a trip, but sometimes our beloved children simply cannot go along. Many leave the 'children’ at home and have trusted friends or family members stop by and take care of them. That’s fine if you’ve got a yard for the pups and plenty of room to roam for the kitties, but what if the children are a bit more exotic? This is where professional pet-sitters or accommodations are necessary. Fortunately, the Atlanta metro area is host to many various short/longterm pet hotels and they all vary on levels of amenities. What if Rocky can’t travel due to airline restrictions? Airlines consider short-nosed dogs to be an increased liability with respect to air transport. Also when air temperatures reach above 85F (33C), animals are not to be transported in cargo areas of aircraft. Research and consider these limitations when you decide to take your pet along for the ride.
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By Ernesto Francisco As Summer 2010 crosses its mid-point it’s time to think of our dearest companions and how our travels affect them. There are times when it really isn’t practical to take Sheba or Fido with you, so leaving them in the care of others will be necessary. What’s a loving mommy/daddy to do?
Does the hotel project a ‘pet-friendly’ image because it truly is, or is the ulterior motive solely to court the pink dollar? How can one tell? Consider the amenities offered: is there an adequate relief area? Are beds and other equipment offered for their littlest guests? Do employees seem receptive to the pets' presence? Some establishments will even offer doggie/kitty day-care! A traumatic airplane ride or an interminably long car ride can leave your pet totally shell-shocked. A dog used to the trails of Vinings or Candler Park will be on heightened alert taking a walk in New York City with all the smells, sounds, and other sensory stimuli. You may very well end up with an exhausted, worn out, and temporarily neurotic pet. If your pet is used to either an urban or rural atmosphere, then a trip with them to a similar locale may not be too stressful to bear.
Useful Tidbits air Travel AirTran Airways charges only $69 each way for a pet to travel in the cabin in an FAA-approved pet carrier. www. airtran.com Pet accommodation Atlanta has many pet accomodations to choose from. Piedmont Bark is a reputable, gay-friendly option. Staying at home Don't hesitate to hire a pet sitter. References and instincts are best – remember, you're also entrusting this person to enter your home while you’re away!
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Pharr Road in Buckhead lies a charming bungalow serving fine dishes of the French variety. The dining room is bustling but it's the tree-shaded patio we're headed to with a special dinner companion in tow. Anis Cafe & Bistro isn't just a familiar stop for the gays, it's the only fine dining eatery in the city that allows friendly pooches to accompany you on your evening on the patio. The drink order for your little friend is precise (“a water, neat, in a pail s'il vous plait”), but yours is easier thanks to the charming young waitstaff. They'll parse through 50 different wines in style, making the choice seem obvious in the end. A nice Provence rosé will do the trick, with a visit to Anis feeling like a lazy summer night on the Rhone.
1 thick-cut, 1 lb., well-marbled Strip Steak 2 tbsp. Mixed Whole Peppercorns 1 tsp. Vegetable Oil 1 tbsp. Butter 2 tbsp. Minced Shallots 2 tbsp. Cognac 1/2 cup Dark Stock 1 tbsp. Unsalted Butter salt to taste
Trim steak of fat and cartilage. Cut into 2 pieces and crush peppercorns. Sprinkle salt on top and bottom of steaks, then press each side into cracked peppercorns. Grill steaks to desired temperature. Pan sauce: Heat oil and butter in heavy saute pan over high heat. Add shallots and saute. Pour cognac in. Tilt edge of pan slightly over burner flame to ignite alcohol. Cognac will flame as alcohol burns off. Cook for a few moments more and add stock. Bring liquid back to boil and cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add soft butter, swirling the pan until it melts. Pour the sauce over the steaks.
The mussels are a treat, but if you're feeling frisky for your first taste, sample the coquilles St. Jacques. Roasted Maine scallops, sweet corn, truffle honey, and vidalia onions give this dish a sweet Southern twist. The next step on your stop is to queue up the joue de veau braisé. These braised veal cheeks are served over orchiette pasta with fava beans, grape tomatoes, and garlic jus. After a gentle pet, distract your doggy from the sensuous smells with a milkbone or two. The crème brulée is tempting but it's the apple tart that always calls our name. A flaky puff pastry surrounds it, creating a sweet, soft dance with the gooey tart inside. A final sip of the rosé swishes down, completing the culinary expedition just as night falls. You head back across the patio with your pooch diligently by your side as the summer wind rustles the trees. It feels like France yet you know you're home. It's Anis Cafe & Bistro.
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Why the Love of Pets is Strongest in the LGBT Community It's practically an unspoken rule that once you move to Midtown, your brand new pet isn't far behind. Non-profit pet organizations like PAWS and PALS Atlanta have a huge presence in the LGBT community. The Piedmont Park Conservancy just put an additional $1.5 million into renovating the dog park, quite likely the gayest dog park in the nation. These aren't coincidences. Harris Interactive conducted a poll on pet ownership and found that while 63% of straight respondents were pet owners, the number jumped to 71% for LGBTs. So pets are an important part of our lives, more so than other groups. But what about our background makes us more likely to fawn over our pets? What situations affecting our community inevitably make us more likely to take in a cat or dog who needs a home? Are we creating our own type of family unit or is it something more?
We Stand Corrected The LGBT community's exposure to homophobia from a young age may have something to do with our love of pets. “People that are gay grew up and were marginalized and didn't have acceptance from other people,” says Brett Rozen, a psychotherapist who specializes in LGBT issues. “Pets are a wonderful way to get the care they didn't get growing up.” It's a situation known in the psychological community as a corrective experience. When one grows up being denied love or acceptance, they either shut down emotionally or seek out new sources of that long-denied acceptance. “Pet's don't cast judgments on us or our lifestyles,” says Rozen. “They provide a corrective experience in that they demonstrate unconditional acceptance and love.”
Pursuit of Happiness A gentle cat or dog could be added right alongside popular pharmaceutical drugs like Lexapro and Zoloft in aiding the treatment of depression. Since
studies show greater incidents of depression in the LGBT community, the need becomes greater for a little companion. That need for companionship and love goes into overdrive for those living with HIV/AIDS, who typically experience even greater levels of depression than most. The UCLA School of Public Health conducted a study examining the health benefits of pet ownership among people with HIV/AIDS. Those with AIDS who didn't own a pet were three times more likely to experience depression than men who didn't have AIDS. And men with AIDS who had a pet were only 50 percent more likely to experience depression compared to men without AIDS. Basically, pet owners with AIDS show significantly lower rates of depression than those without pets. And aside from the love and companionship provided inside the home, some pets force those dealing with depression to get outside and socialize. “Pets, such as dogs, get people out of the house, which is normally the last thing someone with depression or anxiety wants to do,” Rozen says. “While outside, people with pets become more approachable and give others a reason to stop and talk.” [ Article continued on page 26]
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The Family That Plays Together... Ultimately, the big gay embrace of pets could be traced back to the simple search for family.
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The “traditional” avenues of having children are not so traditional in the LGBT community. Surrogates, adoption, artificial insemination— when it comes down to difficult choices like these and the expense involved, many gay people turn to a pet to complete their family. When looking back on the love we share and who we share it with, we (hopefully) give it to those who will love us unconditionally, without judgment or spite. When that love is delivered in all furry fours or on a perch, who are we to deny it?
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TORTOISE A tortoise is not for the commitment-phobes—they can live up to 100 years. But these rugged reptiles return the investment with their friendly nature and submissive attitude. And they've perfected the emerging “grumpy cute” look.
KISSING GOURAMI Male varieties of the kissing gourami fish will lock lips with each other during a fight, creating your very own aquatic version of “Oz.” But they’re mostly peaceful creatures and like our grandmother always told us, nothing's more soothing than an aquarium full of bi-curious fish.
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LOVEBIRD Lovebirds have all the qualities of a great partner: intelligent, great personality, affectionate. They're gorgeous too, which will either make you adore them or spread spiteful rumors about them at Burkhart's. Either way, lovebirds are quite the catch.
TARANTULA A tarantula is perfect if you want something low maintenance and have a fear of intimacy—this ain't your cuddle bug. Plus it's a great date test. Show it to your butch, baseball-cap wearing stud and watch him scream like Ross from “Chelsea Lately” at a JoBros concert.
GUINEA PIG If you're going to have a rodent as a pet, make sure it's a cute rodent. Guinea pigs are docile, low maintenance and they groom themselves. And you and your guinea pig will bond instantly over your similarities: same-sex guinea pigs mount one another to show dominance. FERRET Do you know any dogs that do a clumsy, spastic series of joyous sideways and backwards hops after playtime called a “weasel war dance”? Didn't think so. But a ferret does. And in-between the war dances and the cuteness, they sleep for about 16 hours a day.
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Friday, 8/20 Atlanta City Sales Club, Petite Auberge, 12PM AGLCC 2010 Community Awards Dinner and Gala, The W Midtown, 6PM
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THE cultural AGENDA Thursday, 8/12 Creative Lives & Careers, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, 6:30PM Atlanta Queer Lit Festival benefit show, Eddie’s Attic, 7PM “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” Spring 4th Center, 8PM
Sunday, 8/15 Swimming & Water Polo with Atlanta Rainbow Trout, GA Tech Aquatic Center, 11AM Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic, PAWS Atlanta, 1PM
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Saturday, 8/14 Erykah Badu, Chastain Park, 8PM Hot Mess! party, Mary’s, 9PM TWIST Saturday, Bellissima, 9PM Girl Kraze Saturdays, My Sister’s Room, 10PM Jealouse’s Daring Divas, Blake’s, 11PM Saturday Night Fever, LeBuzz, 11PM The Mary Edith Pitts Show, Burkhart’s, 11:30PM
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Monday, 8/16 Margarita Mondays, LeBuzz, 5PM Texas Hold ‘Em, Woofs, 7:30PM Dragamaki, Nickiemoto’s, 8:30PM Superfraiche Pop Night, The Drunken Unicorn, 9PM Karaoke Idol, Burkhart’s, 9PM Drag on the Edge, Blake’s, 11PM
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Friday, 8/20 Friday Happy Hour, Bellissima, 6PM DJ Steve James, Amsterdam, 9PM Primal Urges, The Heretic, 10PM Kitty LeClaw’s Meow Mix, Blake’s, 11PM The Mary Edith Pitts Show, Burkhart’s, 11:30PM
Sunday, 8/22 Donna Summer, Chastain Park, 8PM The Armorettes, Blake’s, 8PM Mary Edith Pitts’ Sunday Spectacular, Burkhart’s, 9PM
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Tuesday, 8/24 My Big Fat Gay Bingo, Frogs, 7PM 2 For 1 Tuesdays, Nonna Mia, 7PM Family Poker Night and Dancing, 3-Legged Cowboy, 7:30PM Karaoke: Eagle Style, The Eagle, 10PM
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He Holds Up My Little World BY Maria Rivers Everyone who knows me knows Atlas. Atlas found me seven years ago when I first rolled up in Atlanta. I was literally moving my life into my one-bedroom apartment in Stone Mountain when I heard this faint “eh.” I turned around to find this buff-colored, emaciated little kitten. He couldn’t have been two months old. He struggled to follow me up the stairs so I picked him up and took him into my apartment. All I had in the fridge was half of a sandwich. I watched in disbelief as that little animal devoured the whole thing, lettuce and all. I had just moved to Atlanta. I didn’t need to take on the responsibility of an animal! At least that’s what I thought while trying to resist the inevitable. Knowing that I had already fallen in love with him, I scrounged up some change and got him a litter box, kitten food, and named him Atlas in honor of my favorite Greek mythological character. For those who may not know Greek Mythology, Atlas is the huge guy who holds up the world. At the time, I wasn’t aware that MY Atlas was going to grow into a healthy 25-pound cat like he did. Although, I did have a feeling he would end up holding up my whole little world. I love that fat cat.
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Dear Mary, I’m looking for ways to meet guys. A friend suggested I get a dog, so I did. But I’m not getting any attention when I go to the dog park and I don’t know how to break the ice. What can I do? Signed, Doggone Frustrated in Decatur If you’ve got a problem for mary to solve, e-mail her at mary@fenuxe.com. mary is in no way qualified to give advice to others, and that is why we love her.
Dear Doggone, Well…what kind of dog did you get? I read somewhere…or made up completely, I don’t remember…that our choice in dogs represents our lovemaking style. If you’ve bought a dachshund, people might question your physical prowess and abilities in the bedroom. On the other hand, if you bought a loveable mutt that tries to hump anything he can get his paws around, they might think this is indicative of your personality as well. Your dog is a statement about how you show intimacy, so choose wisely. Personally, Twinkles and I get the most attention when Twinkles is behaving very badly. Maybe train your dog to pee only on hot strangers’ shoes? While apologizing profusely, you can ask for their name and number so you can contact them to replace their soiled Cole Haans. Remember, dogs are really great accessories, so if the one you’ve chosen doesn’t work for you, exchange it for another. And if you really don’t have any luck, you could always adopt a kid and start hanging out at daycares. Good Luck!
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