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y r a u n a J 2016 Vol. 6, No. 8

special features… 44 Charlee’s Journey - Part 2

48 SAFE ON ALL BASES

46 My Dog is Missing, What Should I Do?

It’s been a great five and a half years publishing our magazine. We see more attention given to the importance to spay/neuter, implementation of anti-tethering legislation, new programs created in our schools and communities to inform and educate children concerning responsible pet ownership and a common goal of making this a better place for our animal friends. Let’s all strive for more progress, more giving and more caring in the future.

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in this issue. . . 11 The Vet’s Corner

40 T raining Tips

Carolina Air Canine LLC Puppies, Puppies, Puppies!

Greensboro Veterinary Hospital Arthritis in Veterinary Medicine: Does your pet seem to be slowing down?

12 Biscuitville’s Cover Model Winner

50 C alendar of Events

Upcoming January Events

Jake’s Story

17 The Vet’s Corner Adams Farm Animal Hospital Feline Inappropriate Urination

Defined as urination outside the litter box

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To Advertise Jennifer - jennifer@triadhappytails.com 336.456.1959 Deb - deb@triadhappytails.com 336.580.3964 Triad Happy Tails Magazine is a monthly publication & is published by Beverly Beck & Associates, Inc. We can not guarantee any products or services seen in this magazine, nor can we guarantee the health or temperament of any animal featured in this magazine. Call individual shelters & rescue organizations to check on availability of a specific animal & to learn about their adoption process.

ANIMAL SHELTERS & RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS 18 AARF (Winston-Salem)

30 The Animal Rescue & Foster Program

20 Forsyth County Animal Control

32 Guilford County Animal Shelter

22 Forsyth Humane Society

34 Loving Pet Inn Adoptions

24 Rockingham County Animal Shelter

36 Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network

26 Burlington Animal Services

38 SPCA of the Triad

28 Humane Society of Alamance County

42 Ruff Love Rescue

Our Mission Statement: Triad Happy Tails Magazine is focused on the plight of homeless animals & is dedicated to promoting adoptions from local animal shelters & rescue groups. We provide a pictorial & informational directory of animals that are ready to adopt from the shelters & rescue organizations in the greater Triad area. Beverly Beck & Associates, Inc. reserves the right to deny advertisements. ©2016 Beverly Beck & Associates, Inc all rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole without written consent is strictly prohibited.

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Vet’s Corner Catherine Smith, DVM Greensboro Veterinary Hospital 336-299-5431 Born and raised in Greensboro, NC, Dr. Catherine Smith received her BS in Biology from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and continued to go south to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in Alabama in 2015. After graduation, Dr. Smith was thrilled to return to Greensboro to start her veterinary career. She currently shares her home with her rescued fur babies, a Shepherd/Husky mix, Marley and a Golden mix, Charley who love to have play dates with her parents’ Lab/ Great Dane mix, Haley. Dr. Smith has been involved with several rescue organizations, including Animal Rescue and Foster Program and hopes to get involved in the community more as time allows through her church and rescue groups. Dr. Smith is also a member of Christian Veterinary Missions and has had the opportunity to participate in veterinary mission trips to Mexico and Mongolia. Dr. Smith enjoys being active and loves to travel whether it is to the beach or across the world to Australia. Professionally, her interests vary across the field of veterinary medicine but she really enjoys the relational aspect of general practice. Dr. Smith feels blessed to practice veterinary medicine and is excited to fulfill a calling she has had since she was in elementary school. To be entrusted with a pet’s well-being is a great honor and privilege.

ARTHRITIS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE:

Does your pet seem to be slowing down? What Is Arthritis? Osteoarthritis, more commonly referred to as “Arthritis”, is estimated to be present in one out of five adult dogs. Arthritis can occur in any joint but it most commonly affects the hip, elbow, shoulder, knee/ stifle, wrist/carpus, ankle/hock, or the intervertebral joints that make up the spine. This happens when the cartilage that makes up a joint deteriorates from either trauma/injury, congenital abnormality or more commonly through wear and tear during the aging process. In a healthy joint, the cartilage acts as a shock absorber as force is exerted between bones and the joint. With deterioration, there is a decrease in shock absorption causing our pets to suffer from inflammation and joint pain.

a change in lifestyle, joint supplements, and anti-inflammatory medications. A very important and often forgotten feature of this therapy is maintaining an ideal weight for your pet. A pet that has arthritis and is overweight experiences an excess amount of force through their damaged joint. This alone can generate a significant amount of pain and start an inflammatory process in the body. At an ideal weight, pain can be significantly decreased and life expectancy can be increased. A great diet for a pet with arthritis is one that consists of high levels of omega-3 fatty acids. This ingredient decreases inflammation and slows the breakdown of cartilage. Daily exercise that consists of low-impact movements such as swimming is extremely beneficial in alleviating pain due to arthritis. Additional therapies for arthritis include daily supplements such as glucosamine chondroitin, and fatty acids, as well as, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). Often with a good diet, supplementation and maintaining an ideal weight, the use of antiinflammatories may not be indicated. However, in many cases these medications are needed to decrease the clinical signs of arthritis. When NSAIDS are indicated it is also very important to ensure the liver and the kidneys can properly metabolize this medication. This is accomplished by checking your pet’s blood work every six months. An important reminder is that human NSAIDS are not a substitute for treating your pet’s arthritis as this can cause renal failure.

Alternative Therapies That Aid in Alleviating Pain There are several alternative therapies that can be added to your pet’s arthritis treatment regimen. These include acupuncture and cold laser therapy. Acupuncture is a specific therapy that should be completed by a licensed veterinary acupuncturist that understands the pathophysiology of your pet’s disease as well as their anatomy. Cold laser therapy is a modern and effective approach in alleviating arthritis pain. Cold laser therapy decreases inflammation and promotes tissue healing. These alternative therapies are not sufficient by themselves and should always be used in conjunction with a standard treatment plan.

Let’s Not Forget About Our Feline Friends

There are a number of symptoms that are attributed to arthritis that may be misinterpreted as signs of simple aging in our pets. Changes in your adult pet’s behavior due to arthritis could be indicated by stiffness that is most commonly present in the morning, difficulty getting up from a restful position, difficulty going up or down stairs, acting more withdrawn from the family, obsessively licking at a single joint, or vocalizing when you touch a sore area.

Cats are very good about hiding their ailments, especially when they are suffering from arthritis. Your cat may have arthritis if he is no longer willing to jump up onto items, or when jumping down, he is not willing to jump directly onto the floor. If your cat suffers from arthritis, you may want to evaluate your cat’s litter box. A litter box that contains elevated sides may make it difficult for your cat to enter and exit the box thus causing them to urinate or defecate outside of their litter box. Unfortunately, there are no FDA approved medications for chronic pain in cats as there are for dogs, but there are other options that can be discussed with your veterinarian. Furthermore, the same principles of prevention and maintenance apply to cats with respect to maintaining an ideal body weight, and changing their diet to include essential fatty acids and glucosamine chondroitin to decrease pain associated with the presence of arthritis.

What Can You Do to Help Alleviate Your Pet’s Arthritis?

Slowing Down and Your Pet’s Quality of Life

Unfortunately, once the process of cartilage deterioration occurs in a joint there is very little that can be done to repair the damaged tissue. However, there are a number of things that can be done to alleviate the pain and inflammation that is associated with osteoarthritis. Ultimately, the most effective treatment includes a combination therapy involving

Ultimately, arthritis is a very common disease that occurs in a large percentage of our senior pets to some degree. It is important to be mindful of our pet’s aging process and their overall quality of life. If you find your pet slowing down, please consult a veterinarian to discuss if arthritis may be present.

What Are the Clinical Signs of Arthritis?

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Cover Story

Jakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Story By: Heather Garner

I was very afraid to come out of y name is my kennel, but the lady and her Jake and I daughter were very gentle and am blind. took me outside to spend time I am alive with me. She called the director today at the Humane Society and made because someone rescued me arrangements for me to leave the from the shelter. I was picked shelter. I got to go to a wonderful up by Animal Control after I foster home with eight kids. I have was found roaming the streets. never been so loved in my life and Everyone noticed right away that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care that I am blind! I had trouble seeing. A My foster family, the Garner nice person took pictures of me family, fell in love with me and and posted them on Facebook. decided to keep me. Five days My black brindle fur was matted after I was rescued from the and dirty. I was put in a kennel shelter, I was officially in my and I could hear lots forever home. I am well-fed, and lots of other dogs there. loved, and get to go on outings The shelter was overfull. The Garners with Jake to the park. I have lots of fur Unknown to me, my file had been siblings too, as my family has marked unadoptable because I other dogs and cats (all of which am blind. Once my 72-hour stray were rescues or strays). My rescue hold was up, I was due to be 2015 Cover Model Contest Winner - Canine Category changed my life, because without euthanized. it, I would not be here. I love my forever family! A volunteer from the local Humane Society saw my picture on Facebook and came to see me. I had only been at the shelter one day.

My rescue changed my life, because without it, I would not be here. I love my forever family! All Photos courtesy of Laurie Merritt Photography

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Mariah is a pretty tortie stubby Manx girl. The vet estimates she was born sometime in 2013, maybe around October. Mariah isn’t fond of being picked up and held, but will climb into your lap for a snuggle on her own as soon as you sit down, she also likes to sleep snuggled against her foster mom at night. She loves to be petted and rubbed until she’s had enough, then she has had enough. :-) Mariah Tailless Cat Rescue is vaccinated, vetted, wormed, spayed, microchipped and is FeLV/FIV negative. For more information please visit www.taillesscatrescue.com or email taillesscatrescue@hotmail.com.lesscatrescue@hotmail.com. n

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Vet’s Corner of glucosamine-chondroitin complex. On a positive note, recurrence of the acute symptoms of dysuria (difficult Education: 1982, BS in biology at St. Andrews College urination) declines with age in cats. 1988 DVM-VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Behavioral issues occur more frequently in multi-cat at Virginia Tech households and can be complicated to sort out. Cats do Co-founded the Carolina Veterinary Specialists-Animal Emergency & not by nature live in large groups and forcing them to do Trauma Center in Greensboro in April of 2001 with Dr. Wendi Wells. so can create a great deal of stress, the result of which can Dr. Clark has practiced small animal emergency and general medicine be urine marking, among other behaviors. Urine marking in North Carolina since 1988 and was pleased to join the team at is characterized by horizontal spraying: a male or female Adams Farm Animal Hospital part-time in March 2015. cat holds the tail vertically, twitches the tail, backs up to the object and sprays it horizontally. This posture is as apposed to vertical urination to empty the bladder. Behavioral house soiling can also occur from simply eliminating normally in places other Inappropriate urination is defined as urination outside the litter box than the litterbox. In order to help you improve your cat’s undesirable behavior, your About 55% of the time, this behavior is related to an underlying disease veterinarian will want to take a detailed history and may request that you in the cat. Therefore, it is vital to have any cat with this behavior examined make several changes in your household. The initial approach is to examine by a veterinarian and tested for metabolic diseases such as diabetes, organ the accessibility and desirability of the current litterbox(es). A normal cat system diseases such as kidney or liver disease, as well as for urinary tract spends about 60% of its time in the litterbox covering excrement, while diseases. Blood tests, a urinalysis, and abdominal radiographs (x-rays) can problem cats spend only about 30%. When the litterbox is unacceptable, the be done during the office visit and often determine the cause of the problem problem cat may not cover excrement, may rarely scratch after elimination, immediately. The remainder of time, inappropriate urination involves a may paw the air or the floor, or shake their paws instead. behavioral issue. Cats can associate pain and unpleasant experiences with location, so Urinary tract diseases in cats are often lumped into a catchall category avoidance of the litterbox can quickly ensue after a bad experience or a often called “Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease/FLUTD,” which actually series of negative occurrences. Examples might be fearful events such as encompasses multiple disorders that present with similar symptoms. Cats seeing a stray cat through a window while using the litterbox, raking after may strain inside or outside the litter box, vocalize when straining, lick a declaw, being pilled directly after elimination in the box, or a hearing their genitalia, pass bloody urine, or may become completely unable to a frightening noise while in the box. Older cats may avoid the litterbox urinate and develop nausea, vomiting and depression. Cats who develop because of chronic pain issues, and providing flatter pans or baking sheets complete urethral obstruction and cannot pass urine will develop acute may help. Cats are generally tactile and prefer particular litter substrates, kidney failure and die within 72 hours without emergency unblocking and and they are also very fastidious and often prefer that the box be scooped treatment. Diseases in this category include crystalluria (cats with crystals once or twice daily. If boxes are too infrequently changed, noxious odors in their urine), bladder stones, interstitial cystitis, bacterial infection in can build up (think of using a Port-o-potty at a hot summer event!). Scented the urinary tract, and, rarely, bladder cancer in geriatric cats. By far the litters may also be undesirable, and some cats may prefer clumping or most common maladies are crystals or stones in the urine, and they are clay litters over others. Ideally there should be one litterbox per cat plus potentially the most deadly, especially in male cats because the diameter of an extra one to ensure clean litter, privacy, and optimal locations for each the urethra is so tiny that obstruction can readily occur. cat. I have five cats and have two mortar mixing boxes of litter along with While no one clearly understands why these elements occur so three covered jumbo boxes in different locations in my basement. The frequently in cat urine, we have learned that increasing fluid intake by lower walled, larger boxes allow plenty of room for the older cats, and the feeding more canned food, feeding diets lower in magnesium content, covered ones provide privacy. Placing them in various locations prevents and decreasing stressful living conditions can greatly reduce the risks guarding of a box by a dominant cat. of recurrence. Obese cats, cats that eat only dry food, cats in multi-cat Veterinarians are highly trained and equipped to help solve the complex households and cats that are chronically stressed are predisposed to problem of inappropriate urination so that your cat can live a content and the development of FLUTD. Bacterial infections alone are not terribly healthy life in its human environment. common in young healthy animals, but can occur in geriatric cats or other Adams Farm Animal Hospital, P.A. cats with poorly functioning immune systems. 5502 Adams Farm Lane, Greensboro The final disease in this group is called interstitial cystitis/urethritis, Phone: 336-854-5980 • www.adamsfarmvet.com which is a chronic, painful inflammatory process, the cause of which is unknown. The protective layer (glycosaminoglycan/GAG layer) inside the bladder wall diminishes and apparently allows substances in the urine to pass into the bladder wall causing edema and inflammation. 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Wild Bill.

My foster mom found me in a dog’s mouth when I was a baby. I may have cat PTSD -- I’m afraid to be touched, but once you do touch me, I love to be picked up and loved on. I was born in early June of 2015. You can meet and visit with many of our cats at the AARF House (311 Harvey St, Winston Salem) during our adoption fair hours. Go to www.aarfanimals.org for information about our adoption fair hours and adoption process. n

Ted

is approximately 4 years old and has been declawed in front. He came to the AARF house when his owner passed away unexpectedly. He is a sweet, lovable, inquisitive and friendly boy looking for a loving permanent home. You can meet and visit with many of our cats at the AARF House (311 Harvey St, Winston Salem) during our adoption fair hours. Go to www.aarfanimals.org for information about our adoption fair hours and adoption process. n

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Tess

was found outside and brought to AARF. Tess was very frightened when she first came in, but with MUCH love and care she has finally turned the corner. She has become quite the love bug! She has a great personality and is much more confident now. Tess is a beautiful solid gray kitty and her coat just shines! She also gets along well with other cats. She was born in April of 2015. Visit the AARF house during adoption fair hours to meet and get to know Tess. n

Lori

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Aela

is a shy but very sweet and gentle tabby cat. She was abandoned on a porch with her littermates when she was a small kitten. She has been in foster care and is in need of a permanent home where she can get the love and attention she needs. DOB Feb 3, 2015. You can meet and visit with many of our cats at the AARF House (311 Harvey St, Winston Salem) during our adoption fair hours. Go to www.aarfanimals.org for information about our adoption fair hours and adoption process. n

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Binx. What a handsome boy I am! They say my soft fur feels like velvet and I have been told my eyes are mesmerizing. Oh well, I just want a good home and my life will be complete. I was born in March 2015 and am such a very loving boy! I love to roll over on my back and get belly rubs, love giving head butts to my humans. I get along great with other kitties, cat-friendly dogs and get along great with kids. Adoption fee $75. Sparkle Cat Rescue If you are interested in adopting me go to: www.sparklecatrescue.org. n

Achilles, as you’d expect from an ancient Greek hero, is brave and loyal. He is absolutely resolved to find a new best friend in 2016! He would love a friend who could share his interest in mythology and folklore. All this great fellow needs to make his new year complete is a great new home!

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Socks was found as a stray, heartworm positive, emaciated and homeless. A kind veterinarian and her family took him in, helped him get well, and kept him until a foster or forever home could be found for him. Socks is about 5 years old and is now happily settled in with his foster family which includes fur siblings and a child. He is very smart, and loves to go places and meet people! He walks decently on Merit Pit Bull a leash, and we are working on making him an expert. Socks loves people, and wants to hang out with you all the time. He is now healthier than ever and can’t wait to get belly rubs from his furever family. Please email info@mpbf.org or visit mpbf.org to fill out an application for Socks. n www.triadhappytails.com January 2016

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Hey, there! Got a lap you can spare? I’m a lap cat in training. If it was possible, I’d spend all day in somebody’s lap. But, I do have other duties. I have to play with my foster siblings and run around the room to work out the kitten crazies. When it’s all said and done, though, I’m more than happy to just curl up and purr while being petted. I was born in early October 2015 and am current on my shots for my age.

As soon as you sit down with Maybelle she instantly starts purring extremely loud. Maybelle IS definitely one of the most photogenic kittens we have, she seems to pose perfectly for pictures. Maybelle loves to play with brother Dimitri. Born in April of this year, Maybelle is ready for her forever home!

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Monet.

Hooch.

Are you ready to play? Monet is! You might not be able to tell it just from looking, but I’m a world class toy catcher. Top ranked in both catching toys thrown over my head and the game of fetch, I’m getting ready to go pro! And that doesn’t even begin to cover my skills in tail-chasing. That’s a tough one, I tell you. But, if you want to be great, you have to work at it. And I work so hard that when the training day’s over, I fall asleep in the nearest lap. Those post workout massages get me every time. I’ve been training since April 2015. I don’t use performance enhancing substances, but I am neutered and current on all my vaccines.

This baby boy is our Hooch! He is one of 7 precious babies that were rescued from a North Carolina shelter. Watching Hooch and his siblings run through the grass frolicking is about as special as it gets, especially knowing they were living in a concrete jail on death row. Come by and meet Hooch and the gang!

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Walter.

This guy is one of the most unusual colored puppies we have ever had. He is a very light color of brindle and a great mix of Lab and Shar Pei! Walter has a great little disposition and enjoys playing with other pups. He was born around 9/5/2015 and is going to make someone a great pet! Call ARFP at 574-9600 for more information. n

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Emma.

I’m 6 years old and 13 pounds of pure love and devotion I’m smart, loyal and sweet to my people. My favorite things in life are the person I take care of, the yard I run, play and protect, and food, glorious food, treats and more treats. I am very food motivated. I need a quiet environment, not too much company, I prefer women to men and I am NOT good with children. I take my time getting to know people, and I really don’t like very many people. I can be too protective so must be kept on halter leash when company comes or in my crate. I am WELL house-trained and crate-trained, and sit and come when called. When not outside making sure the world is safe and squirrel free, I love to nap on the couch, snuggle and be petted. I play well with my 2 foster dog siblings and am OK with cats. Call ARFP at 574-9600 for more information. n

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is an 11 month old Chinese Shar-Pei mix. Maestro’s hectic holiday schedule included performing in musicals all around the world. He especially enjoyed participating in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas production. He was the star of the musical and now he wants to be the star in your life.

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Meet Maestro at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ask for him by Animal ID A29402868. n

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is an amazing girl who is super friendly to strangers and well-trained. She knows sit, shake, down, rollover, etc. Our vet said she is a Dobi/Hound mix. Zoe is great in the car, as well as playful and fit.

(pictured) and his friend Otto are two adorable Shih Tzu seniors who are both blind and already house-trained. A charming duo. Twister takes care of his friend Otto. Please see full listing on our website, www.lovingpetinnadoptions.org.

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is a handsome, confident 2 year old who is very friendly with people. He cherishes your touch and does not mind being picked up and carried. He is sweet natured, though prefers to be an only cat.

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Tinkerbell is a spunky 7 pound Pomeranian Chihuahua who loves life and people. She is people-oriented and is athletic and active so she needs a home with a fenced yard. Tinkerbell is 2 years old, housetrained, leash-trained and crate-trained. Tinkerbell is spayed, current on all shots and microchipped.

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Puddin Pop

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found as stray and limping. He is a very sweet pig who gets along great with Lil’ Buddy, his younger foster pig brother. They both get along well and would like to be adopted together

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previous owner could no longer care for him. Geronimo is absolutely awesome and has been doing very well with his training. He is smart, sweet, fun and willing. This horse is not your typical 3 year old. He used to be lazy and it was challenging to get him to move to learn to walk/trot and canter under saddle but once he understood what his trainer was asking he responded perfectly. Geronimo does not have a mean bone in his body, just tons of fun and entertainment. We think with a bit of training he can do anything from jumping, to barrel racing, trail riding, anything. He loves attention and is willing to try anything I ask of him!

who came to us when his owners could no longer afford his care. He had to have an eye removed due to a mass but has now healed and looks great. Horses generally do just fine after losing one eye. Sulli is doing well under saddle at a walk. He is wearing only a halter and lead rope and would probably be happiest as a trail horse. He loves to be groomed. We think he’d be great for someone that wants a pet or a horse to give pony rides on. Our trainer thinks that Sulli would be happiest with an adopter who enjoys natural horsemanship, as he seems to respond well to that type of training.

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Ryder is a stocky Terrier mix

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around 1 year old. He is up-to-date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped. His coat is coarse and shiny black except for a few white hairs on his chest. His face is full of personality with perky, pointed ears that will make you chuckle. His look and his size make him seem a bit like a caricature and he often has such an intent look on his face, you find yourself wondering, “What is Ryder thinking?” Ryder is quiet and strong and would do best with someone who likes outdoor activities. A fenced in yard would be great too, so he can have room to run and play. Ryder needs to be an only dog and in a home with no cats. He is smart and would do well with training.

neighborhood, hungry and desperate for food. He is a 1 year old Chihuahua/Min Pin mix who is upto-date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped. Kelly is a happy little guy who is eager to please and gets along well with other dogs and loves people. He would fit in about any home but especially one where someone is home a lot. Kelly is very smart and should pick up training quickly. He enjoys walks and likes to play. His favorite thing is to spend time with his human(s). He would like a calm, relaxing place to call his own, along with a human who will give him a chance to stretch his legs and then snuggle with him. Most importantly, Kelly is looking for someone to love who will love him back with the same intensity. He’s a a true gem and a good companion dog.

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Martin

is a Chihuahua/Dachshund mix around 2 years old. He is up-to-date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped. Martin is one big personality in one little body. With one ear up and one ear down, along with his “who me?” look, Martin will melt any heart. He is shy and backs away if he doesn’t know you, or is unsure, but a little patience and love quickly turns this shy guy into a love muffin. He has a sweet face, a great personality and is the best at cuddles. When he is comfortable and confident he may come on strong with a warning growl or big bark to warn anyone that he is no pushover and tell you it’s his turf - but it’s all for show! A soft voice and some patience soon has Martin in your lap and a treat will make him your best friend. Martin is smart, loyal, protective and loves companionship.

Jim is the last of a trio of brothers looking to find a home. He is full of energy, curiosity and sweet, sleepy purrs. He loves to race about chasing and tackling other kittens or crawl up your pants leg if you don’t give him attention. Jim is up-to-date on all vaccines, neutered and microchipped. Like all kittens, Jim is cute but he must have some sort of magical attraction potion because one look and you will be so smitten with this kitten you will have to take him home! Jim does well with other cats and loves to play. He is spunky, curious and independent but at nap time he’s looking for a warm cuddle and some gentle petting. Call SPCA of the Triad at 375-3222 for more information. n

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Rose. Such a sweet little girl,

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Rose is about a year old, spayed, upto-date on vaccines and microchipped. She is what is referred to as a Tortoiseshell cat or Tortie for short. When she came to us, Rose was blind in one eye due to an infection. Luckily, with great vet care and love, Rose has regained almost all of her eye sight in that eye and through it all she has been a real trooper. Rose is playful, curious and very affectionate. She likes to play but always welcomes petting and will even follow you around hoping to get more attention. Rose is the perfect combination to fit into any family - playful and loving. All Rose is looking for is a gentle, loving human to call her own.

is shy and quiet but warms up to you as she gets to know you. She loves to be petted and has the loudest purr you’ve ever heard. She is a big girl with wide set baby blue eyes that melt your heart, a big nose, and just a little nub for a tail. This 9 year old tabby has a beautiful coat with striking markings and a beautiful personality to match. Baby also came to us declawed. She has been spayed, is up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped. She is sweet and calm and all she wants is a human and a home to call her own. She would fit best in a calm and relaxed home where she can hang out and get adjusted to being your new best friend.

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Ollie is an adorable, sweet 10 year young healthy male. He gets along well with other dogs, but he is used to eating solo and not used to sharing his food or treats. He is best with older children that know to leave him alone or no kids in the home. Ollie is a great Pug and would do best in a low key to moderate home where he can get lots of attention. He loves butt scratches and is a couch potato Pug. He is afraid to be picked up, we do not think he was ever picked up. Healthy, Ollie is up-to-date on routine shots, neutered, heartworm negative Pug Rescue of NC and microchipped. All Pugs must be indoor dogs, as they require air conditioning in the summer months. If you do not plan on keeping them as inside pets, then a Pug is not the dog for you. Please, before you consider adopting a Pug read about their needs. Adoption Fee $100. Fostered near Roanoke VA. If interested in adopting Ollie have an adoption application on file at: www.pugrescuenc.org. For more information contact Chris at 336-312-2983. n www.triadhappytails.com January 2016

Training Your Pet

Puppies, Puppies, Puppies! By: Carolina Air Canine LLC

ou know ‘em you love ‘em! Puppy days can be fun or frustrating. It all starts with the basics and addressing your dog’s need for speed! OK, maybe not speed, but an outlet for energy is required for a well-balanced, good mannered puppy. When working with puppies, always end commands with praise. All corrections end with praise and redirection to an acceptable behavior. Tell your dog “good job”, build them up for completing a command or properly redirecting to another acceptable behavior. Harsh correcting is a common mistake among puppy owners and can be counter productive. Understanding how dogs learn and reaching them on their level is what turns an average pup into a super pup! This may sound good in theory, but a good trainer will help you put theory into practical application. When you are raising a puppy, it is important to never use your dog’s name negatively in a corrective tone. This is another common human mistake. For example, if your pup puts his nose in the toilet, and you yell “Fido”. He then goes for the trashcan and again you yell “Fido”. You are conditioning your dog to become introverted when he hears his name in a corrective tone. This is the opposite of what you want, which is to come happily when called. With puppies, you need to establish pack order, so no “Free Love” (that went out in the 60’s)! Make your pup earn affection. Remember pack order and try not to praise your dog excessively for no reason. A short sit-stay or down-stay followed by praise will keep you in control and in the alpha position. Know your tones: Command, Correction, and Praise. Dogs do not carry the cognitive function of humans, as they are non-verbal communicators. Therefore your tones must be consistent and distinct. Remember your puppy has a short attention span. Don’t try to work them for long periods. Make your dog’s training part of your normal interaction, with three minutes here, five minutes there through out the day. Make your dog sit and stay at thresholds, then 40

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release once you’ve crossed and never let the pup walk ahead of you. A sit and wait at mealtime are great control exercises for a growing pup. Exercising puppies is critical. Retrieve, retrieve, retrieve is the best thing you can do with your puppy. The drop and fetch command are the key to releasing your puppy’s energy. Never play tug of war with a puppy! This conditions a dog to compete with you and not be obedient. Learn to play retrieve with your dog safely. Veterinarians see multiple injuries from retrieval games gone wrong! Learn to throw discs, balls and toys in a manner that is safe for your dog. If you think playing retrieve with your dog is work, wait until you have to rehab a puppy from a sprain or a break. There you have it—a few insights to the puppy experience. Have fun, be safe and enjoy your puppy days ‘cause in a blink of an eye they are grown and the puppy days are gone. Think of a puppy as a blank computer, what type of programing you put into your relationship will determine what type of adult dog you’ll have in the future. Carolina Air Canine LLC, opened in the early 1990’s as a canine disc club, and has morphed into an all around dog wonderland with many services and features. Carolina Air Canine now features a full service dog sports park offering agility, flyball and disc dog training, grooming, boarding, and daycare in a state of the art off leash dog park facility. Dedicated to the physical and emotional well being of dogs, this is—

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came to us after they suffered life threatening burns on their backs. Now they are all better and the only evidence is a small burn line down their backs. They can be separated but of course we would love for them to stay together since they have been through so much together already. Starsky is 5 years old and Roxy is 6 years old. They both weigh about 50 lbs. Adoption fee is $200, or $300 for both dogs to a wonderful home. All vetting is up-to-date; microchipped, neutered and on flea/tick and heartworm preventative.

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Grissom

is a smart guy who would love to lay around and watch CSI with you. We don’t know how such a sweet fellow ends up homeless but we sure are going to work hard to find him a forever family. He is a mild mannered dog who would easily blend into any family. He is about 7 years old and weighs 50 lbs. As a senior dog his adoption fee is $150 and we really want to get him out of the kennels. All vetting is up-to-date, microchipped and neutered and on flea/tick and heartworm preventative. Email www.ruffloverescue.com for an adoption application. n

Mona

is the epitome of sweetness. She has fur as soft as a rabbit’s and loves to lay on your lap. Mona is around a year old and would make a wonderful addition to your family! Mona is fully vetted and her adoption fee is $75. Email felinefriendsnc@gmail.com for an adoption application. n

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is a beautiful dog! He has recently completely heartworm treatment and is ready to gain some weight and gain a family! He is a fence climber of amazing skill so he will need to have a climb proof fence or be walked! He is smart, loving and very social. He is about 70lbs and 2 years old. He will likely be up to 95lbs so training is necessary for everyone to be happy! Titus is up-to-date on all vetting, neutered and microchipped. Adoption fee is $250. Email www.ruffloverescue.com for an adoption application. n

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Lillian is a 6 month old love bug that is a great mix of an energetic, playful kitten along with a snuggle bug! Lillian loves to lay in your lap but will also have fun playing with different kitty toys. You will never be bored with this little charmer around your home. She’s ready for her furever home so what are you waiting for? Lillian’s adoption fee is $75 which includes all vetting and spay. Email felinefriendsnc@gmail.com for an adoption application. n

I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY. by Janine Allen Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them. As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I rescued a human today.

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I can’t make Charlee be more interactive with new people. I can only continue to show him love and affection, and let him make his own choices. Building a bond between a dog and human takes time. Once Charlee drops his guard, he is the most loving dog. When he chooses to snuggle, or comes up to you and rests his head on your knee, it is absolutely heart warming.

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ost dogs that I train are already attached to people and living in (or actually running) a household. Charlee (probably) has never lived in a house. The whole idea of comfort, warmth, and companionship are foreign to him. The past couple of months, I have done the typical dog training things with Charlee like crate training, potty training, leash work, sit, stay, and place. However, the majority of our work has been showing Charlee how to trust and be confident. Charlee’s confidence was very low around other dogs. Whenever he was around other dogs, he was very anxious. He learned that being around other dogs is stressful and that being anti-social would keep him from having to interact. This behavior was amplified whenever toys, or a food/water bowl was in the mix. One-by-one, I introduced him to well socialized dogs in an open environment. This allowed him to be around other dogs, but gave him enough space to retreat when he felt overwhelmed. Over weeks of play sessions, Charlee learned to calm down and started to initiate contact with other dogs. He had a huge success one day, when he allowed another dog to approach a water bowl and share a drink of water with him. Eventually, I challenged him by taking him to the Dog Park. Typically, I avoid dog parks for a few reasons, but it was perfect to test Charlee’s progress. I slowly integrated him into the pack at the dog park, and he had a great time.

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Charlee still has some trust issues with new people. Whenever new people are around, he is aloof and not very interactive. When people interested in adopting a dog meet him, they don’t connect with him since he does not give them a lot of attention at first. It is funny, people pick the spunky, hyperactive dog over the laid back, mellow dogs. Then they seek out training help for their “overly-hyper and crazy” dog. People say “Charlee looks sad”, or “he isn’t very loving”. They couldn’t be more wrong. I can’t make Charlee be more interactive with new people. I can only continue to show him love and affection, and let him make his own choices. Building a bond between a dog and human takes time. Once Charlee drops his guard, he is the most loving dog. When he chooses to snuggle, or comes up to you and rests his head on your knee, it is absolutely heart warming. Charlee needs a loving home with a family that understands his history and personality. If someone is willing to give him a chance, they won’t find a more loving, loyal, and appreciative dog.

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Short of losing your dog due to death, discovering or believing your dog is missing is the worst thing that can happen to a dog owner. This article gives dog owners some tips on what to do if they believe their dog is missing.

My Dog Is Missing What Should I Do? FIRST & MOST IMPORTANT DON’T PANIC! Most dogs, if they are able, will come

home within eight hours or at their usual feeding time. So remain calm, don’t immediately go around the neighborhood screaming your dog’s name. A dog is like a little kid who has wandered out of its yard. Deep down it knows it has done something wrong. So when it sees or hears Mom/Dad yelling its name, it thinks it is in trouble.

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After all would you come if you thought Mom/Dad was mad and if you came to them you were going to be spanked? I am not suggesting you shouldn’t start looking for your dog. But just before you go, check inside the house or immediately around it, especially if it is a small dog. Many times we have found a “Missing Dog” in a closed closet, under a bed, in a basement, in a crawl space or in an out building. After you have searched all of those possibilities, do it again. OK, you have searched both inside, outside and around the house, now its time to search the neighborhood or woods around your house. As I mentioned earlier, don’t start running around screaming your dog’s name. This will only scare your dog and make it reluctant to come. Simply walk slowly, constantly searching. If you see him, stop, sit or kneel down and gently call its name. If your dog doesn’t come immediately don’t get discouraged, keep calling gently. Don’t try to chase it. Even a small dog can outrun you. All you will accomplish is frightening your dog, making it more difficult to catch. This may seem contrary to what you believe, but if you start screaming and chasing your dog you will only make yourself hoarse and scare your dog. If your dog does run from you, just watch

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to see which way it went and follow it. When you see it again, simply stop, sit or kneel down and gently call its name. Hopefully, you won’t have to repeat this many times, but be patient, eventually your dog should come to you. Many times people who have searched all day return home only to find their “Missing Dog” sitting on the front porch waiting for them.

IF YOUR INITIAL SEARCH IS NOT SUCCESSFUL DON’T BE DISCOURAGED All right, approximately 24 hours have

passed since you last saw your dog, now phase two in your search begins: • Call the Vets in your area, describe your dog and whether it is microchipped or tattooed. Rabies tags are very helpful. • Call the local Humane Society and Animal Shelter and give your dog’s information. If possible visit both and check to see if your dog is there. • Prepare a flyer and large sign describing you dog, include a picture and your contact number. (Unfortunately, if your dog has been outside for over 24 hours, it is not going to look like its picture.) • The sign should be big enough so that someone driving by can read it easily and should be placed at locations where there is heavy traffic. continue on next page

• Distribute copies of your flyer to your Mail Carrier, UPS and FED EX drivers, garbage collectors, school bus drivers, and anyone who travels around your area. Don’t forget Law Enforcement and Highway maintenance Personnel. NOW COMES THE HARDEST PART OF YOUR SEARCH Waiting for someone to call is nerve wracking. You will be

getting phone calls stating that your dog was seen at a location. Maybe it is your dog, maybe not. Remember, a lot of people don’t know the difference between a Beagle and a Foxhound, but you have to check it out anyway. When you do go someplace where your dog has reportedly been seen, plan on spending at least 45 minutes checking the area out. Don’t just give it a quick drive by look. Missing your dog and not knowing what has happened is beyond heartbreaking. Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen to good people. If it is any consolation, I know of several instances where a dog has turned up months after it first went missing.

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LOST CATS Mr. Wakefield is primarily a tracker of lost dogs. If you would like some information on how to find a lost cat, you can go online for tips. Simply type into your browser, “How to find a lost cat.” Petfinder.com also has a top ten list for finding lost cats. Mr. Wakefield is a Marine Corps Veteran having served from 1966 to 1972, at various duty stations around the world and was discharged as a Captain. He’s also a Retired Police Lt. and teaches “Concealed Carry Weapons Classes”. Of course this is in addition to his K-9 work assisting Law Enforcement, the Military, and Private Citizens finding missing persons, suspects, and pets. Mr. Wakefield has also worked with the Special Ops at Fort Bragg with their training regarding tracking with K-9s. He has umpired baseball for over 40 years, having called every thing from Little League, Middle School, High School, Junior College, College, Semi-Pro and Olympic games.

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Merrilee is 8 months old and was picked up as a stray. Rescue Angels flew quickly to her rescue and brought her swiftly to Elijah’s House where, after two serious baths (one just didn’t get it done) she is clean, sweet smelling, and Doberman Rescue of the Triad her beautiful black coat glistens. How she loved her first night inside, snuggled on a big comfy dog bed amongst fluffy blankets! And she’s just overjoyed at the opportunity to stretch out and run through the fields - likely her first opportunity ever to do so. Already she is wagging her tail and giving kisses. She’s ripe for a loving home and will quickly give her heart to the family that will love and care for and nurture her.

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SAFE ON ALL BASES

“Dogs rescued from the streets or the pound often repay this second-chance kindness with years of gratitude to their saviors. Our home was no exception...”

by James Colasanti Jr.

ogs rescued from the streets or the pound often repay this second-chance kindness with years of gratitude to their saviors. Our home was no exception as one memorable nighttime occurrence on Muirs Chapel Road proved. Kindness begat not only kindness, but fierce loyalty as well. The canine situation in our household was different from most. We had a very large pack of dogs (two of which were threelegged) who shared our home with us. All had been rescued from one place or another, and no dog in need of a home had ever been turned away. Each dog was very special in its own canine way. And yet, we were not hoarders. All of our dogs received excellent medical care and through our efforts, we had had several dogs live to be 20 years old. Most people driving on Muirs Chapel Road had no idea that a house even existed at our locale. Our home sat 1500 feet down a long, narrow gravel driveway, overgrown on both sides with thick dense brush, shrubs, and very tall pine trees. Only a battered orange mailbox revealed our homestead’s hidden existence.

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We lived deep in the woods surrounded by a 6-foot tall wooden plank fence with a gated-door at the patio entrance. It was the closest thing to country living while still residing in the heart of the city. On that fateful summer night, streaks of light crackled through the war sky like sparklers flashing throughout a major 4th of July celebration. Some of the dogs, always uneasy during electrical storms, paced restlessly inside the house while others ignored the storm and slept peacefully on. Outside, the raccoons and possums maintained their nightly ritual of food—foraging and nocturnal mischief. Being so far away from the actual street, our power, phone, and cable lines traversed the lot through the trees until they attached to the wooden utility pole adjacent to the house. At 2 am, the pack started barking to be let out to answer nature’s call, or so I thought. Being a light sleeper I arose to open the side door to the backyard. To my dismay, the patio gate was ajar—a fixture we always made sure was latched to prevent the dogs from escaping into the surrounding woods.

Then, to my absolute horror, I looked up and saw two men dressed in black standing in the backyard—both had large handguns drawn and aimed at the dogs. All of the dogs surrounded the strange men. Even the little ones joined the big dogs in the foray, keeping the intruders at bay. The dogs’ pack instinct kicked in to protect me, our property, and their own territory from these strangers. Shouting at the men, my voice pierced the night with its urgency, “Who are you? What do you want? Please don’t hurt the dogs!” I could hear nothing because of the incessant loud barking. The taller man came towards me with his gun lowered to the ground. As he approached me, I gave a sigh of relief. It was then I saw his hat, his nightstick, and his badge which glistened, reflecting in the moonlight. I knew he was one of Greensboro’s finest. The young police officer asked, “Are you all right?” I replied, “Yes, why shouldn’t I be?” The officer explained that they had received a 911 call from our phone with static on the line. When they tried to return the call, it rang busy. Since their patrol car was in our neighborhood, they were dispatched to investigate. First, they didn’t even realize that a house existed at the end of this long gravel drive. Second, when they arrived, they saw my old red Jeep with the banged-up back end and they thought the worst. Also, in the beams of their flashlights, the thing that probably set the dogs to barking, they could see that our screen door had been torn up. (With dogs versus screen doors, dogs always win.) At that point the two young officers agreed that this looked like trouble. After the dogs had gone in and relative calm was restored, I spoke to both officers and thanked them for remaining calm during the stampede. We later learned that a raccoon had probably bitten through our phone line causing a short which triggered the 911 call. At the time it was a very scary situation----the darkness, the men, the guns, and the potential for a disastrous outcome. But the next day, we all laughed about it and we knew that the policemen had a good story to tell too. For us, it was just further proof that dogs do protect what they love. They were my guardians as much as I was theirs, and with the policemen watching over us, we were that much more secure. We were truly safe on all bases.

About the author: James Colasanti Jr. has been nominated five times by the Dog Writers Association of America and has received four Maxwell Medallions given for excellence in writing. A past president of the Animal Rescue & Foster Program of Greensboro, NC., James shares his home with his housemate, Sam, and seven rescue dogs. He is retired from Barnes & Noble Booksellers. His stories have appeared in Cesar’s Way, New York Dog, O.Henry Magazine, Triad Happy Tails and many others.

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Calendar of Events/January 2016

Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation (AARF, Winston-Salem) Adoption Fairs - Saturdays (dogs & cats) from 12-4pm; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays (cats only) from 12-6pm at 311 Harvey St., Winston-Salem. Also visit us online at www.aarfanimals.org.

boarding & grooming “Tender Loving Care When You’re Not There.”

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Animal Rescue & Foster Program (ARFP, Greensboro) Next Step Adoption Center, 711 Milner Dr., Greensboro. Open Saturdays 11am-3pm, Sundays 1-4pm, Wednesdays 5-8pm. Call 574-9600 for info or visit us online at www.arfpnc.com.

8am-6pm Mon.-Fri. • 8am-12pm Sat.

7903 Cramer Court (Hwy. 150 E. & Church St.)

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in our February 2016 Issue

Be sure to check out our local rescues, who they are, what they do and how to reach them.

Pet Therapy w/ARFP. Take your pet for a visit to meet residents in area facilities. Contact Happy at sephappy@triad.rr.com for details. Burlington Animal Services 221 Stone Quarry Rd, Haw River, NC. Phone: 336-578-0343. Central Spay, Neuter & Wellness Clinic Low cost, high quality spay/neuter surgeries for domestic & feral cats, & dogs. Clinic is located at 2780 W. Mountain St., Kernersville. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30-5pm, by appointment only, except no appointment necessary every 2nd & 4th Thursday, closed Fridays. Please visit www.centralspay.com for information. Feral Cat Assistance Program (FCAP) For info on monthly Spay Day Clinics, call 336-378-0878, Line 1. Forsyth County Animal Control 5570 Sturmer Park Cir, Winston-Salem. Phone: 336-703-3647.

These are 501(c)3 tax deductible nonprofits. Please support them in their efforts to make a difference in the lives of our animal friends who cannot speak for themselves.

Saturday, January 2, 3-4pm - New Volunteer Orientation Sunday, January 3, 1-4pm - Furever Friends Adoption Fair Saturday, January 9, 1-2pm - STP Cat Help Team Sunday, January 10, 1-4pm - Furever Friends Adoption Fair Sunday, January 10, 1-4pm - Hiking Hounds Tuesday, January 12, 6-7pm - STP Dog Help Team Sunday, January 17, 1-4pm - Furever Friends Adoption Fair Tuesday, January 19, 6-7pm - New Volunteer Orientation Thursday, January 21, 6pm - TBT - Advisory Board Meeting Sunday, January 24, 1-4pm - Furever Friends Adoption Fair Sunday, January 24, 1-4pm - Hiking Hounds Sunday, January 31, 1-4pm - Furever Friends Adoption Fair

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The Animal Hospital of Lewisville 336-946-3441

6260 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville Kitrina Journell, DVM • Chad Aderhold, DVM • John Stinson, DVM

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Saturday, January 30 from 12-3pm - Dog Adoption Fair at Petco in Kernersville. Pet Supplies & More See ad on page 31. Saturday, January 9 - Low-Cost Rabies Clinic - 11am-2pm.

“Would you like your dog to listen to you”? Contact me.

Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network January Events TBD, please visit www.reddogfarm.com or follow us on Facebook for more information. Rockingham County Animal Shelter (RCAS) 250 Cherokee Camp Rd in Reidsville. Phone: 336-394-0075. Community Spay/Neuter Clinic-Rockingham County Animal Shelter. Dogs-$75, cats-$65, by appointment only, call for date. Call 336-394-0075 for details.

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Ruff Love Rescue (RLR) Saturday, January 16, 11am-2pm, Adoption Fair at Petco, 4217 West Wendover Ave, Greensboro.

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Saturday, January 23, 11am-2pm, Adoption Fair at Natural Dog, 3708 Lawndale Ave, Greensboro.

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Sheets Pet Clinic Second and fourth Saturdays of every month - Cat adoption event at 809 Chimney Rock Ct, Greensboro, from 1-4pm. Meet many cats/kittens in a quiet, relaxed environment. Write petadoptions@sheetspetclinic.com for more details. Visit our Petfinder page at awos.petfinder.com/shelters/NC661.html to view adoptable cats/kittens. Get sneak previews of adoptables on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/SheetsPetClinic/?ref=hl SPCA of the Triad Saturdays - Pet Adoption Fair - 1-4pm at Pet Supermarket, 3316 Battleground Ave, Greensboro Sundays - Pet Adoption Fair - 1-4pm at Petco, 4217 W Wendover Ave, Greensboro.

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Meet Charlee! He is 4 years old and is currently training with Sitzen K9 Training! Charlee is a great dog and is so deserving of a loving home to call his own. Call Camp Bow Wow at 336-323-3133 if you are interested in meeting Charlee and giving him a place to call home. Read more about Charlee on page 44!

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Meet Billy, a 4-year old Shepherd mix that enjoys playing in the park. He is a lover boy who enjoys being petted and cuddled. Billy’s love for squeaky toys is never-ending, especially tennis balls, and he is great at playing fetch. Billy loves being around other dogs but does well with families and older children as well. Meet Billy at Camp Bow Wow today!

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Happy “Mew” Year 2016! —from the staff and rescued animals at Benessere Animal Hospital

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