Pet issue 2016

The Pet Issue Independent News | August 11, 2016 | Volume 17 | Number 33 | inweekly.net | Cover Dog: Dr. Neil / Photo by Greg Riegler

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The Pet Issue

Our decision to do an issue about pets five years ago was a pretty selfish one. We just wanted an excuse to run cute photos of our pets and ask our vet questions without paying for a visit. But we had a feeling we weren't the only obsessed pet owners out there. And were we right.

Not only does The Pet Issue garner more "likes" and page views than most of our other issues, it also receives more reader submissions and positive feedback than pretty much anything we do all year besides Best of the Coast.

All these things prove that you guys are as in love with your pets as we are with ours, and you have no idea how happy this makes us. So back by popular demand, here's the fifth annual Inweekly Pet Issue.

Lacey Berry and Dr. Neil Photo by Greg Riegler August 11, 2016

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Shop Pets

By Francis Dean

Andre 3000 at Volume One / Courtesy Photo

Coco at Time and Time Again / Courtesy Photo

“Our customers are greeted with a wagging tail and a happy face.�

Lacey Berry

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WINE & SWINE SUNDAY | AUGUST 21 4-7 p.m. BBQ and Wine Pairing

Louis at Urban Objects / Courtesy Photo ing in the window of Urban Objects. Louis, the toy poodle, has come to work with owner Sarah Gillette every day since the very first day she adopted him two and a half years ago.

When can we find Louis in the shop?

Every day I'm in the shop. He's been here since I got him at 5 months old.

What does he typically do while he's there? He sleeps, but he also greets customers. He barks at the UPS and FedEx guys when he wants them to play. He also lays on the platform in the window sometimes and watches people. He's had lots and lots of photos taken with customers.

People just love him.

Why do you think having a shop pet is a positive element to a store? Most people love dogs, and Louis is very cute and lovable. I think having him there gives you something to talk about and makes people feel more comfortable.

Are other pets allowed in the shop? Yes, we have customers who bring their dogs frequently.

Urban Objects, 128 S. Palafox urbanobjectslighting.com {in}

More in-store pets to be on the lookout for the next time you’re out and about shopping local (which we hope you do often): •Captain and Cocoa The yellow and chocolate labs at Duh on N. 9th Avenue •Jojo The blue and gray Macaw at Blues Angel Music on N. Pace Boulevard •Hey Now A sweet golden lab pup at The Bottle Shop on S. Baylin Street

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Shop for Pets Don't be fooled by the lack of non-chain pet stores around town.

Pensacola has plenty of places that cater to pets and their owners, even though it might not be the sole thing the shop is known for. Here are some of our favorite places to shop local for our pets (and ourselves).

WOERNER LANDSCAPE SOURCE & PET SUPPLY 1332 Creighton Road facebook.com/WoernerLandscape

7 Delicious Wines to Taste/Drink/Enjoy BBQ Ribs/Smoked Butt/ House Sausage/Grilled Loin ALL THE FIXINS! 850.607.6320 | unionfl.com

It might be a little smaller than their former Palafox location, but we love that The Spotted Dog has taken up residence inside Duh. In addition to the great pet items they've always carried like collars, harnesses, and toys, they have lots of great stuff for pet owners too—like coffee table books and wall art.

MY FAVORITE THINGS 2813 E. Cervantes St. facebook.com/MyFavoriteThingsPensacola This eclectic local shop carries something for just about everybody—including pets. In addition to functional basics like leashes and bowls, they also have tons of fun stuff—like toys by one of our all-time favorite pet brands Harry Barker.

Eat and drink to your heart’s content!

$50 In Advance $60 Day of Limited Availability Tickets can be purchased at UPH or over the phone by credit card.

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The Pet Supply side of Woerner is pretty much a one-stop shop for everything you need to keep your dog well fed, groomed and healthy. They carry tons of organic and grain free food options and grooming products for just about everything you can think of—from tear stains to dry skin. They also host regular events and rotate monthly specials, so make sure you like them on Facebook to stay up to date.

THE SPOTTED DOG INSIDE DUH 501 9th Ave. facebook.com/duhpensacola

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Squirt’s Story

By Jennifer Leigh

Adoption Options It should go without saying, but just in case, here it is: Inweekly is on team “adopt don’t shop” when it comes to pets of any breed. So if you happen to be in the market for a new furry friend, here’s a round up of local and nearby rescue groups and shelters.

Hotel For Dogs & Cats 4110 Creighton Road h4dc.org Junior Humane Society juniorhumanesociety.com SouthBARK southbarkanimalrescue.org Phoenix Rising Rescue (Pit Bull Rescue) 40 W. Nine Mile Road phoenixrisingrescue.com

Squirt / Photo Courtesy of Pensacola Humane Society

Norhtwest Florida Great Dane Rescue nwflgdr.com Redfox’s Rescue (Cat Rescue) redfoxsrescue.rescueme.org The Southern Dog thesoutherndog.com Save Underdogs Rescue saveunderdogs.com Alaqua Animal Refuge (Multiple Animal Rescue) 914 Whitfield Road (Freeport, FL) alaquaanimalrefuge.org

“I definitely feel lucky to be a part of an organization that can do this.”

Panhandle Animal Welfare Society 752 Lovejoy Road (Fort Walton Beach) paws-shelter.com SOCKS (Save Our Cats & Kittens) 498 Carmel Dr. (Fort Walton Beach) saveourcatsandkittens.com

Sarah Humlie PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY

WHERE: 5 N. Q St. DETAILS: To donate, sign up to volunteer or for more information, visit pensacolahumane.org

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Escambia County Animal Shelter 200 W. Fairfield Dr. myescambia.com/community/adoptableanimals Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter 4451 Pine Forest Road (Milton) santarosa.fl .gov/animals

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Reader Pet Pics Albee B. Renneyson

Aslan Wayne Epley

Bailee Jamie & Bryan Crowell

Bailey Bill Kemp

Beau Lenny & Marsha Boda

Bella Madison Schill

Bella Vicki Hawkens

Bella & Thor Jesse Waldron & Jason Wright

Ben Chuck & Jan Irwin

Bentley Sheri McCurdy & Barb Bacon

Bill Alli Cofer

Breeze Toni Rohlke

Bruno Jean Lillard

Bucky Cindy Thomas

Buddy Rumbley LB Zayszly

Chantilly Sheri McCurdy & Barb Bacon

Clouseau Charlotte Gordon

Clover Ashley Holladay

Cosmo Sarah Harwell

Cushta Paula Chmura

Daisy Ashley Holladay

Deucey Kam Lau

Edgar Tristessa Osborne

Edward Paula Chmura

Ellie Asa Lyvers & Chip Chism

Ellie Cindy Thomas

Ellie Brittany Carroll & Matt Hampton

Ellie Mae Garrett & Brenna Delezen

Elvis Presley Rose Cantu-Presley

Emmi Kristi Renfroe & Jim Rodriguez

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Every summer when we start planning The Pet Issue, we wonder, "will get enough new reader submissions?" And every year, we're excited to find out the answer to that question is "yes."

The cuteness and diversity of our local pet community has no limit apparently.

Ernie & Edlebrock Sam & Dan Eckiss

Fay Maura Murphy & David Pruett

From dogs on the beach to cats in boxes, this year's batch of submissions did not disappoint and because of that we are once again publishing more photos than ever before—96 to be exact. Still, some didn't make the cut, and we promise it wasn't personal. It was just a photo quality issue (too small, too dark, too blurry). So

if you sent a photo and don't see it, please try again next year (with a better photo, of course).

Thank you to everyone who cared enough to email us a photo (or photos in most cases). They say pet lovers are the best type of people, and we love knowing that our readers prove that's true, year after year.

Fluffy Kristi Renfroe & Jim Rodriguez

Fozzi Rick Baldridge

Gunner Toria Clarke

Harley Ellen Holladay

Harry Wallace Indie Chad Wallace & Brandi Meriwether Kristi Renfroe & Jim Rodriguez

Jack and Luke Mark Lee and Gary Michaels

Jacky Chan Clara & David Reeves

Jake Brenda Rudolph

Jarvington Mrs. John T. Chism

Junie Moon, Puddles & Twiggy Jazzy Kristi Renfroe & Jim Rodriguez Stacey Green & Scott Batten

Katie Kristin Shenouda

Katty Broomhilda Asa Lyvers & Chip Chism

Kitty Lois Johnson

Kizzy Mary & Dave Hoxeng

Kooper Suzi & Rick Gordon

Lady Linda Reddoch

Leila Rey Rebecca Ring

Luna Kris Poore

Maggie Paula Chmura

Marla Wes Hammons

Max & Sasha James & Brenda Carraway

Max Kristin Shenouda

Maximillion Janet WatsonÂ

Murphy Hillary Marchman

Nox Ryan Knee & Brenna O'Neill

Obi Juan Kristi Renfroe & Jim Rodriguez

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Opie Lam Chu

Pandora Sheri McCurdy & Barb Bacon

Perry Zach Cates & Malerie Shelton

Pico Arleyne White

Pippin Larry Green

Pooter Rebecca Lazor & Jason Taylor

Princess Picklelina Asa Lyvers

Ralph Betty & Greg Hurd

Reef Chris, Trish, Saige and Piper Pharr

Remi Clementine Lauren Kirby

Rex Myra Hicks

Rocka Julee Rogers

Rocky Mike & Cindy Patterson

Rosie Jon Potrzeba

RZA Jarrod Burris & Lacey Berry

Saban Boo Sena Maddison

Sanchez Janet Watson

Sebi Jamie and Fran Welch

Sheldon Charlotte Gordon

Sophie Melissa Robertson

Sophie Chanel Kellie Hammons

Sophie Kristi Renfroe & Jim Rodriguez

Tatu & Smoochy

Ted Allison & Joe Mercer

Teemu Lois Johnson

Teller Paula Chmura

Teresa Patricia & Ella Bardin

Tink Ryan Knee & Brenna O'Neill

Tommy Ruth, Aggie, Annabelle, and Snowflake

Trixie Jenny Oehm

Trooper Gulf Coast Kid’s House

Vegas Darrin Land

Willow Sheri McCurdy & Barb Bacon

Wilson Ed & Vicky Wonders

Woodford Justin Lusko & Shannon Reynolds

Zeke Buddy & Alison Rogers

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Tim Brooks (Smoochy) & Donna Archer (Tatu)

Jim & Susan Reeves

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Plié For Pets

By Jennifer Leigh

PLIE FOR PETS

WHAT: Beyond Barre Pensacola is inviting members and non-members alike to come out and try a barre class.

WHEN: 12, 4:30 and 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 WHERE: Beyond Barre Pensacola, 5022 W. Fairfield Dr. Ste. A COST: Donation to Pensacola Humane Society DETAILS: beyondbarrepensacola.com {in}

More Pet-centric Events WOERNER LANDSCAPE & PET SUPPLY ADOPTION EVENTS

You can adopt a pup and pick up supplies at the same time when you visit Woerner Landscape & Pet Supply. Local rescues regularly hold adoption events at the store, located on Creighton Road. Keep up to date with other events by liking Woerner Landscape on Facebook.

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 13, (Amazing Grace Bully Rescue) and Aug. 27 (Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue) WHERE: Woerner Landscape & Pet Supply, 1332 Creighton Road DETAILS: facebook.com/WoernerLandscape

PET FOSTERING 101

Learn the basics of becoming a foster mom or dad to a shelter pet.

Fostering animals creates space at local shelters so they can have more animal intake. CARE of Santa Rosa County will discuss why fostering is important, how to make it work, how to let go when they're adopted and much more. Message caretomakeadifference@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug 14 WHERE: Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. COST: Free DETAILS: caretomakeadifference.com

WASH A PUP

Bring your own towel and pet and Pensacola Humane Society will do the rest to get your pup squeaky clean. Bath prices range from $7-$10, nail trims are also available for an additional $5.

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WHEN: 9 a..m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, Saturday Sept. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 15.

WHERE: Pensacola Humane Society, 5 North Q St. COST: $7-$19 DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT 2ND ANNUAL POKER RUN

Bikes, cars, trucks and jeeps are all invited. Make sure you like Dogs on Deployment Gulf Coast on Facebook for updates and details.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 WHERE: Harley-Davidson of Pensacola, 6385 Pensacola Blvd.

DETAILS: facebook.com/DoDGulfCoast

ALYSSA'S ADOPT A PET DAY

Do a little shopping and come home with a sweet cat or dog through CARE of Santa Rosa County.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 WHERE: Alyssa's Antique Depot, 4585 Chumuckla Highway DETAILS: caretomakeadifference.com, shopalyssas.com

BARKTOBER FEST

Dress up your pet in their best costume and head to Seville Square for fun, games and demonstrations in support of Pensacola Humane Society.

WHEN: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 WHERE: Seville Square, downtown Pensacola COST: Free to attend DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org/ barktoberfest

PAWS FOR VETERANS 5K Lace up your sneakers and make some laps for a good cause. The

run and/or walk event will be benefit Paws for Veterans, a nonprofit organization that rescues shelter dogs and trains them to rehabilitate veterans who experience PTSD. Proceeds will go directly to the dogs' training.

WHEN: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 WHERE: Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Highway COST: $30 DETAILS: runsignup.com/Race/ FL/Pensacola/PawsforVeterans5k

PAWS ON PALAFOX YAPPY HOUR

Make an event out of picking up your Paws on Palafox registration by heading to Old Hickory Whisky Bar for some special drinks and some socializing with the pups.

Maybe even do a trial walk down Palafox before the big event.

WHEN: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 WHERE: Old Hickory Whiskey Bar, 123 S. Palafox DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

PAWS ON PALAFOX

Get on your feet (or paws) and strut down Palafox in a dogfriendly walk. All ages are welcome in the nearly 2-mile walk. Enjoy cool down stations along the way with water bowls for your pups, fun photo ops and live music to celebrate the end of the walk. Registration fees benefit Pensacola Humane Society’s Barbara Grice Memorial Spay and Neuter Clinic.

All adults and children ages 6 and up will receive a t-shirt and dog bandana for registering.

WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 WHERE: Plaza de Luna, 900 S. Palafox COST: $10-$25

DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org/ paws-on-palafox

Regular Events JUNIOR HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION EVENTS

Find your best friend or favorite feline at Junior Humane Society Adoption events. Adoptions are held three times a month at PetSmart in Pensacola.

WHEN: Noon-4 p.m. on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Saturday of each month WHERE: PetSmart, 6251 N. Davis Highway DETAILS: juniorhumanesociety.com

PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION EVENTS

Meet the cats and dogs available for adoption at Pensacola Humane Society with their regular adoption events. Stay updated on events by visiting the Humane Society’s website. You never know when you’ll find the right partner in crime.

WHEN: 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug 25; 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 WHERE: Chapin’s Landing, 711 Underwood Ave; Petco, 1670 Airport Blvd #700 DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

FERAL CAT TRAINING

The Pensacola Humane Society’s Barbara Grice Memorial Spay and Neuter Clinic is partnering with EscaRosa Trap-Neuter-Return to provide free training and coaching in trap-neuter-release techniques of community cats. Rental traps are available for $10 cash and a $65 check deposit refundable when traps are returned. Free training and coaching will be provided. at the Barbara Grice

Memorial Spay and Neuter Clinic each Sunday at 2 p.m. (except for holidays). These trainings will help eliminate unwanted litters, reduce roaming and injuries to cats, and help decrease nuisance behaviors, such as howling, fighting and spraying.

WHEN: 2 p.m. Sundays WHERE: Barbara Grice Memorial Spay and Neuter Clinic, 5 North Q St. COST: Free DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

Group Dog Walks GULF BREEZE DOG ASSOCIATION GROUP WALK Join the Gulf Breeze Dog Association every Monday for a group dog walk. The group meets at Shoreline Bark Park, which is across from the Gulf Breeze Community Center on Shoreline Drive.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Mondays WHERE: Shoreline Bark Park, 800 Shoreline Dr. (across from Gulf Breeze Community Center) COST: Free DETAILS: facebook.com/GBDogLovers

STRUTT YOUR MUTT

Every Tuesday night join fellow dog owners for a 45-minute leisurely stroll in East Hill. Dogs in attendance must be leashed, well behaved, and owners should come prepared to pick up after their pets.

WHEN: 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays WHERE: Bayview Park, 2000 E. Lloyd St. (on the south/20th Avenue side of the park by the Bayview Recreation Center) COST: Free {in} inweekly.net

Not Cool

By Peyton Banfell

A NEW 5 SECOND RULE Cars aren't the only hot topic for dogs; asphalt can be dangerous as well.

The temperature of the road or sidewalk isn't something we normally think of when leashing up our dogs for a stroll, but it should be. Asphalt can be as hot as 143 degrees on an 87-degree day, which can seriously burn your pup's paws and cause skin destruction.

One way to detect whether or not it's safe to walk your dog on pavement is by instituting a "5-second rule"—where you place your hand on the asphalt, and if you can leave it there for 5 seconds without getting burnt, then the dog should be all right too. The safest option is to walk your canine on the grass or dirt or later in the day all together. {in}

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Old Dogs, New Tricks

By Shelby Smithey

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AGE: HUMAN EQUIVALENTS FOR OLDER PETS Cat years

Human years

Dog years

Human years

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Small – Medium: 44-47 Large – Very large: 50-56

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Small – Medium: 56-60 Large – Very large: 66-78

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Small – Medium: 76-83 Large – Very large: 93-115

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Small – Medium: 96-105 Large: 120

(*dog size in pounds)

*Small: 0-20 pounds; Medium: 21-50 pounds; Large: 51-90 pounds; Very large: > 90 pounds *Source: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

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Benny Richard (& Hana)

Sophie and Toulouse Shelby

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Parks & Rec

Save The Date: October 29, 2016

Because the only thing better than a park is a dog park. From the beach to Bayview, here’s the scoop on all the best local parks for pups.

CITY OF PENSACOLA

In the city, dogs are welcome to explore all city parks when on a leash.

Dogs are allowed off leash at the dog parks within Bayview Park and Roger Scott Athletic Complex.

Roger Scott Athletic Complex 2130 Summit Blvd. (between the pool and the tennis center) Bayview Park 2000 E. Lloyd St. (on the south/20th Avenue side of the park by the Bayview Recreation Center) More information: playpensacola.com

Saturday, October 29 8 a.m. at Plaza De Luna Adults $25, Kids 6-12 $10, Kids 5 and under FREE

CITY OF GULF BREEZE

The only sanctioned dog park in Gulf Breeze is located close to the convergence of Pensacola Beach Parkway and Gulf Breeze Parkway. While dogs do not need to be on a leash to enjoy this park, there are some rules to keep in mind when visiting with your pup. Make sure to read the general park rules and signs before you enter with your pet.

Shoreline Bark Park 800 Shoreline Dr. (across from Gulf Breeze Community Center) More information: gulfbreezerecreationcenter.com/5.html

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

The county also maintains several dog parks. All are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Beulah Regional Park 7820 Mobile Highway Bill Dickson Park 3151 Fenceline Road Lexington Terrace Dog Park 900 S. Old Corry Field Road River Road Park 14484 River Road, Perdido Key (Dog beach behind Lost Key Golf Club) More information: myescambia.com/ community/parks-and-centers

PENSACOLA BEACH

Some people don’t know that Pensacola Beach has not one, but two dog parks.

Beach dog park hours are 7 a.m. to sunset during turtle nesting season, which ends Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, dogs can play from sunup to sunset. Dogs must remain on a leash and under your supervision at all times.

Pensacola Beach Dog Park East Located at the first parking lot past Portofino Pensacola Beach Dog Park West Located at the first parking lot past the last condos on the Gulf More information: visitpensacolabeach. com/things-to-do/dog-beach.php August 11, 2016

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Aligning Fido's Chakras

By Shelby Smithey

“Animals have free will and can't be forced to accept anything they don't choose to.”

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REIKI FOR PETS

WHAT: Reiki for pets on the lawn with Lee Corso WHEN: 5-6 p.m., Wednesdays (weather permitting) WHERE: Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. COST: Free DETAILS: everman.org

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