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y black appaloosa mare turned 17 this year in the broad daylight of a cloudless spring day—the first she's had in her own pasture on her own farm, my backyard.

I try not to be morbid, ever, but sometimes I follow my mind to a dark place where all the what-ifs and inevitables bustle and carelessly frolic—curse this place. I begin to imagine that faraway day when I sit on my back porch and don't see her in the pasture. I worry that it'll ruin the life I've made here and I feel sorry for myself, the mountains, and this valley for the day that we'll all witness her transition from this life to the next. And I cry. For something that hasn't even happened yet. I steady myself for the tornado of grief that will likely uproot my entire existence because this has happened before, this tornado. We all wear the patch-job of loss and grief and we get on with it, changed but a survivor.

I force myself to keep thinking about it because surely there is a silver-lining, right?

And, like the buoy I need, a thought comes to mind: Grief is the souvenir of love. I recently read that, and here it is, saving me. I start to reward myself for having a heart that could love this uncontrollably, relentlessly. It is what saves us. Our fearless, all-knowing hearts will save us.

With this singular beautiful thought my mind returns to this dreamlike place, my backyard. The Bitterroot Mountains are tall and proud and my mare is glistening and strong—breathless beauty. The stream, the crickets, the birds, the swishing of her tail— all suddenly heard with my being present. God has given this to me, this present day where life is but a dream. And He's offered Himself and my own capable heart to me for when nothing else will be quite enough. I swell with tears thanking Him and this day for existing so she and I can be together. Always together because of this love.

This issue is brimming with love for our pets. It's like love on steroids, the concentrated love that we wish we could dole out by the bottle. Here, take this, drink it down to the last drop. These stories are about celebration—of love and life and all the good that we and our animals have shared.

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Departments

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Inspired By

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Giving Back

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Animal Kingdom

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

14 Out to Pasture

Two Las Vegas police horses find retirement in the Bitterroot Valley.

19 A Century of Business

Office City and Missoula Textile Services celebrate their

100th anniversaries.

24 Companions to Our Furry Friends

Volunteers at the Humane Society share their experiences working

at the animal shelter.

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4 Reasons to Sell your Home this Summer!

As the temperature rises, buyers are coming out, more than ready to purchase their dream home! The summer is a fantastic time to take advantage of this opportunity and list your home for sale. Here are four reasons why:

The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the NAR (National Association of Realtors) shows buyer demand continues to be extremely strong throughout the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase... and are in the market right now!

Housing supply throughout the nation, is still under the 6-month supply that is required for a steady housing market. Meaning,, in most areas, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices. However, additional inventory is about to come to market. So now is the time before the competition picks up!

Fannie Mae just announced that they anticipate an acceleration in home sales that will surpass 2007's pace by late summer. As the market heats up, banks will be inundated with loan inquiries causing closing-time lines to lengthen. Selling now will make the process quicker & simpler.

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Good Times

Hog Heaven

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

A CLASSIC EVENT FOR YOU AND YOUR CANINE

A pre-application workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at the Jack Reidy Conference Room, 140 W. Pine St. Applicants are strongly advised to attend as the grants are awarded on a competitive basis. The workshop will cover the following: • Get ideas for projects.

• Read through successful applications.

• Identify the committee review process and use of funds.

• Answer questions about your application.

• Gain technical assistance for grant writing.

ABER DAY RETURNS TO PHILIPSBURG

Traverse the pristine trails at The Resort at Paws Up with your

In 1979, the last Aber Day Kegger was held—that is, until last

love pup(s) for the eighth annual Canine Classic, a fundraiser for the

year when the Philipsburg Rotary Club resurrected the celebrated

Humane Society of Western Montana, on Sunday, September 25.

union of charity and revelry at the Aber Day Reunion Concert. It's

This event is a run/hike for people and their canine companions, and

back for 2016. The second Aber Day Reunion Concert is a sin-

participants can choose from a chip-timed half marathon or five-mile

gle-day music festival that benefits the Philipsburg Public Library

course, or take in the scenery during a five-mile hike or two-mile fun

as well as other community projects. This year's event—slated for

run. Dogs are welcome and encouraged to participate off-leash in

Saturday, August 20 from noon to 5 p.m.—will feature performances

any/all of the courses on the trap-free lands at Paws Up. After the

by the Official Mission Mountain Wood Band, the Lil' Smokies, and

race, participants can enjoy a gourmet barbecue lunch and musical

the Big Sky Mudflaps. So pack a blanket or two, some lawn chairs,

entertainment as well as win great prizes. Thanks to the generosity

and an umbrella and pop a squat at Philipsburg's outdoor amphi-

of Dave and Nadine Lipson and the staff at Paws Up, all proceeds

theater, a terraced hillside with plenty of room for dancing and good

from this event benefit the Humane Society of Western Montana's

old-fashioned fun. The Philipsburg Rotary Club has partnered with

mission of saving every animal every time. Register at RunSignUp.

the University of Montana Alumni Association and Missoula Liquid

com/canineclassic. The Resort at Paws Up is located in Greenough,

Assets Corporation, the Keggers' original organizers, to host the

about 35 miles east of Missoula.

family-friendly event. Tickets cost $35 for adults and $15 for 7- to

SUBMIT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT IDEAS Each year, the Missoula City Council allocates funding for Neighborhood Project Funds, and now is the time to be thinking of community projects. Funds are available for large and small grants.

12-year-olds, and children 6 and younger are free and can be purchased at GrizAlum.org. The Aber Day Kegger was originally conceived as a fundraiser for the University of Montana library when its accreditation was threatened.

BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST ITEM

The allocation is usually $20,000 per year, with $18,000 targeted for

Pencils, check. Paper, check. Lunch pail, check. The back-to-school

the large grants with individual grants up to $3,000 each, and $2,000

list goes on and on, doesn't it? Since the Centers for Disease Control

allocated for the small grant program with individual grants up to

recommends that our children sneeze or cough into their elbows to

$500. The Community Forum will review and approve the small

help prevent the spread of germs, The Sneeve should probably take

project grant applications on an ongoing basis at their monthly

top billing as we ready our youngsters for the classroom. Worn over

meetings, which are held on the fourth Thursday of each month.

their arms, The Sneeve is a stretchy, microbial sleeve that absorbs

Small project grants can be used for individual projects or combined

phlegm, mucus, and anything else yucky that might cling to our

with other matching funds/grants. Applicants must work with the

healthy children. It kills 99.9% of viruses and bacteria on contact and

Neighborhoods Coordinator on marketing or giving recognition

it can be worn comfortably on children ages 3-8 years old. Get yours

to the Neighborhood Councils and/or Community Forum in some

at TheSneeve.com. Happy back-to-school shopping!

way, and small projects must be located within the city limits and/ or benefit city residents. Large project grant are available for projects

THE FRINGE IS BACK

that enhance the quality of life in our community, and neighborhood

This year's Zootown Fringe Festival is Missoula's fourth annual

organizations, neighborhood councils, non-profit groups, and other

performance art smorgasbord. Continuing the Fringe legacy that

individuals may apply. Applications for large project grants must be

began in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1947, the Zootown Fringe Festival

received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 25. If you have any questions,

will celebrate and honor alternative theater and visual art in various

contact Neighborhood Coordinator Jane Kelly for more information at

venues throughout Missoula and surrounding areas and acts as a

406.552.6081 or JKelly@CI.Missoula.MT.US.

platform for self-produced, non-juried, uncensored performances. It

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is an avenue for performers to showcase bold, fresh, and original live works that explore the edges of performance while providing audiences the opportunity to experience the outer-limits of performing arts. The festival will be held August 18-23. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit ZootownFringe.org.

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N. Reserve St. location in the same shopping center as Cold Stone Creamery, Ross, and TJ Maxx. Get your dog professionally groomed after all that river and lake swimming or take your furry friend for a stroll inside the store for tasty treats—they're more than welcome to come in! If your dog is more of a couch potato, don't worry, Go Fetch now delivers as well. Just call 406.728.BARK (2275) or visit them at GoFetchDog.com.

DOWNTOWN'S FINEST IN HOME DECOR There is no nook nor cranny that isn't perfectly placed in Copperopolis of Missoula, a new upscale local business located at 132 N. Higgins in Downtown Missoula. Home decor and furnishing are what they do best but if you look more closely, their copper products gleam from every direction. Their moscow mule mugs are the perfect rustic accent to a country kitchen and can also double as the classy, tasteful container for those dog-day refreshing beverages from the bar-top of a modern home. Whatever it is you're shopping for in your home, chances are you might find it here. Get a digital tour and catch a glimpse at some of their stellar products by visiting their Facebook page, Copperopolis of Missoula, or go say "hi" to Lisa in person Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA The last fireworks show at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field will be Friday, September 2 at 6:35 p.m. The Osprey will take on the Helena Brewers. Game tickets are available at the MSO Hub, online at MissoulaOsprey.com and by calling 406.543.3300. Batter up!

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Inspired By

Out to Pasture TWO LAS VEGAS POLICE HORSES FIND RETIREMENT IN THE BITTERROOT VALLEY

ARTICLE CHELSEA LYN DRAKE PHOTOGRAPHY PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH

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here's a special slice of land that hugs the feet of the Bitterroot Mountains in Hamilton. Its green gown leaves a train of kneehigh grass made taller each day by the warm, seemingly endless sun as we drift into the dog days of summer. There are projects underway, a ditch carrying the steady sound of bubbling mountain water and paddocks that provide room to roam and a cool place to lie beneath a glowing, velvet night sky. The swish and shake of manes and tails are in rhythm it seems to the pulse of this scene.

Two horses, Mr. T and Nokona, call this place home after a combined 33 years of service to the Las Vegas Mounted Police Unit. It's the place where they'll live out their days as they climb further into their 20s, never once longing to be back on the Strip putting in long hours on the brightly lit, busy asphalt streets. The clip-clap of their booted hooves is silenced now by the moist, fruitful earth beneath them. Their perked ears and kind eyes tell their story far better than what we can guess of them. We call this retirement, but to them heaven might as well be a green field and saddles gathering dust.

They were each brought to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Mounted Unit shortly after its establishment in 1998.

Mr. T, aka Mr. Terrible, was donated to the unit by the Terrible Herbst Corporation in Las Vegas, and Nokona was sold to the unit for $3,800 as a too-big rope horse and too-slow cow pusher. In other words, the unit had struck gold.

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and commands that would ultimately save, intimidate, and befriend a community. They would be rewired to choose fight over flight.

"Ninety percent of the time, their best avenue of escape is to run away from something, so we [had to] start slow and build. You don't just take a horse into real extensive stimuli and expect them to react happily. This is why both of these two horses are heroes because they were foundation horses," said Fred Szymanski, a former Las Vegas Mounted Patrol Officer and owner of Mr. T and Nokona. "Imagine a tunnel: black tarps, loud banging, music, firecrackers—anything that a normal horse would run away from. We would work these horses through it."

He rubs both his hands on either side of Mr. T's muzzle and Karen, his wife and former animal care specialist for the unit, runs a gentle touch along the curve of his back.

Their son Matthew offers Mr. T a handful of hay. Both he and Nokona are older— grayer—now than they were in the photos of their days of service. Each picture in a bulging album tells a different story of their bravery and duties.

We stopped and studied the photos of Mr. T and Nokona—large and proud— and imagined the boisterous hum of the crowds they kept their heads above.

"Did you ever see the movie War Horse?" Fred asked. "These guys are police examples of war horses. Las Vegas was the fastest-growing community in North America for 15 years. These horses were a part of that. I was part of that. I saw firsthand what they did. They were involved with everything from the Hells Angels shootout to the River Run Riot to breaking up riots at an MLK parade."

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Inspired By

(CON TI N U ED)

Crowd control had been their stage, and New Year's Eve was a grand opening to each new year. They'd gone to football games, tracked the vast desert in search and rescue operations, rode invisible paths through downtown Las Vegas, and— once—chased a man through a crowded casino and been hit by a moving vehicle.

Fred had always known he'd take Mr. T and Nokona when their retirement came around.

"The [police department] had no plan other than to find somebody who'd be willing to take care of them," he said. "I worked 26 1/2 years as a law enforcement officer, [and] I have a great pension…but I'm their pension. I'm taking care of them.

I'm not going to let anything happen to them."

We laughed about the new stimuli Mr. T and Nokona have encountered throughout their first few months as Montanans: swaying grass and trees, pheasants shooting off into the cloudless sky. This new world has become a new life for them, cradled here in the mountains, in the good hands of love.

"The cost of feeding and shoes—that's on me and that's okay. They're up here and they're in paradise," Fred said.

We couldn't agree more.

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A Century of Business in Missoula Office City and Missoula Textile Services celebrate their 100th anniversaries ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY MARIAH ORE

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e don't often think about what life was like for the townsfolk who took up this very space in the early 1900s. Their existenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perhaps riding down these streets in their horse-drawn carriages, bustling down the sidewalks, working labor-intensive mill, farming, or mining jobsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;seems as inconsequential to our lives today as the details from an old novel you enjoy, then place face-down on the coffee table.

But this year, as two downtown businesses celebrate their 100th anniversary, the past doesn't seem so far off. Both Office City (formerly Office Supply Co.) and Missoula Textile Services are still in full operation. Better yet? They're flourishing. Their continued success connects us to a distant way of life, highlights the practical changes of our culture, and is a testament to their own adaptability.

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A CENTURY OF BUSINESS (CON TI N U ED)

OFFICE CITY: STILL SUPPLYING OFFICES

Founded in 1916 by Joseph M. Dixon, a former governor of Montana, Office City's original function was as a book supplier to Montana State University, Missoula's local university at the time. They were quick to diversify their inventory by offering paper, writing instruments, ink, and other paraphernalia, which customers could conveniently pick up at the downtown store.

These days, Richard Hughes, whose grandfather Claude Elder purchased the store from Dixon in 1920, now operates the store along with his wife, JoAnn, and their son and daughter, Brian and Shannon, at the same 115 W. Broadway location. Although their business model has changed somewhat—they now feature a well-developed online ordering system and same-day delivery, are an authorized dealer for major office furniture supplier Steelcase, and work with one of the largest buying groups in the country to bring low-priced supplies to Missoula—in large part, Office City still offers the same staple supplies: pen, paper, and ink.

Simple office instruments are a staple, without which we would lose our ability to conduct business and connect with one another—and it's been this way since long before Office City first opened its doors. In some ways, Office City's continued success is an indicator of the value of written communication over the last century. When the Depression hit in the late 1920s, Office City actually flourished: Migrant workers who headed West in search of fortune afforded the small expense of correspondence materials for the very important purpose of writing letters to loved ones back home. Afterward, pen and paper facilitated the creation of new business deals that would rejuvenate the economy. In the 1940s, letters again connected families separated by World War II. The last 40 years or so—or even the last 10 years—have indeed produced new developments in the field of office technology, but offices aren't going anywhere. In fact, Richard noted, people actually spend more time in an office now than ever before. Office City has had to change with the times, but they've found plenty of ways to be successful. Their website has upward of 40,000 products, including cameras, printers, and scanners. They also focus heavily on customer service, offering same-or next-day delivery within Missoula, prices that often beat big box stores like Staples, and the friendly greetings they've been known for since the beginning.

"People are the constant that keep us going. Businesses don't survive without good people," said Richard, referring both to the 18 employees who hold a combined 300 years of experience and the local customers who have remained loyal throughout the years. Their plans for the future are to continue to serve Missoula through the next century and beyond.

Despite more technology and less traditional paper methodology in offices, Richard is doubtful that a paperless office will ever be mainstream or really fully achievable, especially for larger companies. But if that ever becomes the case, it's clear that Office City has already begun to gracefully adapt by building up an inventory of excellent technological supplies and ergonomic CONTINUED > furniture solutions.

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JoAnn and Richard Hughes operate the store today with their son, Brian, and daughter, Shannon (not pictured)

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A CENTURY OF BUSINESS (CON TI N U ED)

Missoula Textile Services Downtown Location: 111 E. Spruce St. 406.543.5171 Drive-Thru Service: 1201 Burlington Ave. 406.543.7798 MissoulaTextiles.com

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MISSOULA TEXTILE SERVICES: 101 YEARS OF LAUNDRY

Full disclosure: Missoula Textile Services is actually celebrating their 101st anniversary this year. In 1915, Joseph Hagan founded Missoula Laundry at 111 Spruce St., where the newest incarnation of the shop still stands. Since more formal dress styles of the early 20th century necessitated specialized and particular laundry routines, the original business focused on household laundry service.

At the time, it made sense for most people to outsource this work.

But as clothing textiles diversified, two things happened. First, technology improved, bringing us practices like dry cleaning as well as home washing machines. Second, increasingly more relaxed dress styles midway through the century spurred people to break with these laundry traditions. By then, Missoula Textile Services had already serviced hundreds of military uniforms during World War II, and so began the shift toward the capital that would sustain their business into the 21st century: commercial uniform and linen laundry.

Meanwhile, the business itself has stayed within the family. Joseph Hagan retired and sold his business to his nephews, Herman, Karl, and Larry Tropel, in 1947. Herman Tropel's grandson, John Becker, the managing partner of Missoula Textile Services since 2003, has worked at the laundry since 1987 and has seen his fair share of change.

Today, in addition their drop-off laundry service and dry cleaning for the average consumer, the company has switched to a model where they own the linens and uniforms they rent out to their commercial clients as well as laundering them. A service worker who needs a uniform can rent it from Missoula Textile Services and receive a freshly laundered set each week, handing over their soiled clothes to be washed and returned the following week. The practice enables much more efficiency on the business and delivery end of the service while keeping the service convenient to the customer.

You've probably walked past the Missoula Textile Services building hundreds of times, and yet you likely have no idea what lies behind those brick wallsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a factory of Willy Wonka-sized proportions. There are huge air-operated lifts, an overhead rail system transporting 250 pound bags of laundry hanging from the ceiling, folding machines, conveyors carrying freshly steamed clothing from one side of the building to the other, and so much more.

"We have been fortunate to work with tons of amazing businesses in town, and one of our biggest challenges has actually been space," said John. "We're dedicated to staying downtown, so we have had to get really creative to allow that to happen."

As with Office City, it all comes back around to the people who make the company glow. Missoula Textile Services employees between 55-60 employees, a significant portion of whom have worked there at least 15 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;some for nearly 50. When you support either one of these businesses, your dollars work to support individuals next door, sustain the economy, and keep the community vibrant.

"As people start to discover the beauty of Montana," said John, "we can expect to see more service businesses, which are really our main clients. We're looking forward to continuing to do a great job as a mainstay of the community and a strong part of Missoula's roots."

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Giving Back

Companions to Our Furry Friends ARTICLE CHELSEA LYN DRAKE PHOTOGRAPHY PAMELA DUNN-PARRISH

I

t's remarkable to know that our community has played an enormous role in the Humane Society of Western Montana's 98% adoption rate, isn't it? All across our city there are bellies being rubbed, dogs taking their new owners on hikes, and felines burrowing into the necks of their fur-ever family members.

It's a dutiful place of selfless, all-enduring love that we just needed to know more about so we asked volunteers, Jane Sparks and Allison Weston, a few questions about their experience volunteering at the Humane Society of Western Montana.

Jane Sparks

JANE SPARKS

brother, Neko, which means "cat" in Japanese, as feral kittens when they were four weeks old and hand-raised them.

WHY DO YOU VOLUNTEER WITH ANIMALS?

IT'S SAID THAT PEOPLE LOOK (AND SOMETIMES ACT) LIKE

To honor the animals and to let them know they are "seen" for who they are. I have completed the three levels of Reiki, and this past winter was certified as a Teacher for Animal Reiki through SARA (Shelter Animal Reiki Association).

THEIR PETS. HOW DOES YOUR FURRY FRIEND RESEMBLE YOU?

OH, HOW INTERESTING! WHAT EXACTLY ARE THE BENEFITS

AT THE SHELTER?

OF REIKI?

Once, while working on one of the large mixed breed dogs, I was sitting on the floor with my legs outstretched. He decided that he wanted to sit in my lap and did so. He remained there for quite some time. This is not too unusual when sharing Reiki with animals.

I recently had a miniature donkey sit in my lap! It is just a little awkward at times depending on the animal's size!

Where to begin! It can maintain health and well-being on physical, mental, and emotional levels. It can induce deep relaxation and stress relief—of major importance for shelter animals!; accelerate healing and recovery, illness or injury; help reduce pain and inflammation; help reduce behavior problems and aggression; complement conventional and alternative therapies as well as training; and lessen the side effects of medical diagnoses or treatments.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS AT HOME? IF SO, TELL US ABOUT THEM.

I have one cat at this time, Genki, which means "happy" in Japanese who will be 9 this summer. I rescued her and her 24

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I don't think I look anything like her! However, personality wise, she and I are both very intuitive and are teachers.

WHAT'S THE FUNNIEST THING THAT'S EVER HAPPENED TO YOU

FOR SOMEONE CONSIDERING VOLUNTEERING AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTERN MONTANA, WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THEM?

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(CON TI N U ED)

ALLISON WESTON WHY DO YOU VOLUNTEER WITH ANIMALS?

Short answer: I like animals more than people! Animals don't have an agenda. They appreciate the simple things in life and don't ask for much in return. The companionship they provide far outweighs any financial or emotional cost.

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS AT HOME? IF SO, TELL US ABOUT THEM.

I have a dog, adopted from the HSWM in 2011. His name is Anakin. Yep, as in Anakin Skywalker. He's a 5-year-old Lab mix and my best buddy. He loves pretty much everything, with the exception of fireworks and thunder. Our favorite activities to do together, like most Western Montanans, are hiking, camping, and fishing.

IT'S SAID THAT PEOPLE LOOK (AND SOMETIMES ACT) LIKE THEIR PETS. HOW DOES YOUR DOG RESEMBLE YOU?

My first dog was an Australian Shepherd named Sydney. He and I were very much alike: both mellow and appreciated a larger than normal personal space. My current dog still is a little goofy at age 5, which I don't consider myself to be.

WHAT IS THE FUNNIEST THING THAT'S HAPPENED AT THE SHELTER?

Allison Weston

I was walking "Deke," a Lab/Chesapeake mix, one really hot day near a backwater slough by the river. To say he loves water is quite possibly the biggest understatement ever spoken. I was wearing Chaco's and willing to go in myself but didn't account for his zeal or quickness. I was waist deep before I knew it and had a very happy dog swimming circles around me.

YOU ARE AN ADVANCED EMT. IS THERE ANY CROSSOVER BETWEEN THESE TWO PARTS OF YOUR LIFE?

Thankfully, no, I haven't had to provide medical attention to any animals while working or volunteering. As far as any cross-over between my job and my free time, the more I "work" with people, the more I enjoy volunteering with animals.

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Animal Kingdom

ORION

Orion is a one-year-old male that is outgoing, friendly, and active. Science

Adoptable Pets

shows that cats enrich our lives in many ways by, among other things, improving our mood and boosting our self-esteem. Orion would like to help.

BARBIE

This green-eyed tabby is friendly and independent and likes to be brushed.

Barbie's favorite spot to sleep is on a pillow next to your head.

ZOEY

Zoey's life changed dramatically when her family moved overseas. She is ready for a comfortable home life as soon as possible. Shelter life is not for her.

Zoey has a great personality profile and has lived with a dog. She enjoys laser pointers and clean laundry, and at 7 years old, this long-hair beauty still has plenty of love to give and lots of years ahead of her.

SANTO

Santo is a sensitive and kind 7-year-old Pit Bull/Mastiff mix that has been at the Humane Society since February. He is truly a "people dog" and happiest around a human companion. Luckily for his future adopters, Santo enjoys many of the same activities Missoulians do in the summer: swimming, hiking, fishing, and road trips.

He would make the best companion for a person with similar interests.

These cats and pups are GINGER

Ginger would love a home with someone who will play with her and take her for car rides. This 4-year-old Pomeranian has beauty and brains. She's one smart pup!

Society of Western Montana, 5930 US 93 South, between 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 12 to 5 p.m. on about these pets and others,

BUDDY

At 8 years old, Buddy is a mature dog hikes, snuggle with him on the couch, and help him find his confidence. This Lab/Shepherd mix knows words like "sit" and "lay down." While Buddy can be shy at first, he'll be your best friend in no time with a few treats and some love.

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August AUGUST 2

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FRENCHTOWN POND STATE PARK

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This free Montana State Parks event,

AUGUST 13

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Parting Thoughts

Hearts Furry Ones

A PLACE IN OUR

FOR THE

WORDS ANNE POTTER RUSS

I

'm not claiming to be akin to the great dog whisperer Caesar Millan or anything.

It's just that I have this way of interpreting small snippets of "stuff" from my dogs. Lest you think I'm getting carried away or need to be carried away, it's not like my dog, Bandit, is walking up to me and saying, "Gee, Mom, that recent Hubble photo in the constellation of Canis Major is a bit ironic in its structure, don’t cha think?"

It's more like, "Gotta pee, NOW," that gets my attention...quickly. But there are subtleties in our lines of communication that fascinate me.

It started when I was about 12 years old, and a family friend showed up at our door with the most adorable black lab puppy I had ever laid eyes on. As luck would have it, my parents weren't home, and the friend was traveling through town, and she thought she remembered last summer when we were at the lake together that my mom and I had said something about wanting a puppy.

Fireworks went off in my naive little head,

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and I took the dog and closed the door, elated—for a moment.

My dad didn't like dogs. He had been bitten by a small Basenji that was guaranteed to be the perfect dog: no shedding, no barking. They didn't say anything about no biting. My mom, on the other hand, was as married to the canine species as she was to my dad. When my parents arrived back at their domestic domicile, our lives were forever changed.

Deals were struck that would make Bob Barker whimper. We kept the dog, and she and my mother developed a kind of language that I can only call precise and intuitive. Piccy (short for Piccadilly) would sit and listen to my mother tell her tasks. "Piccy, I want you to be home at 2 p.m., sharp. Do not leave the neighborhood." Out she'd go, tail high in the air, and at exactly 2 p.m., scratching on the door would ensue…day after day. We even spied on her to make sure she was still on our street when she went out for hours at a

time. She never strayed, and she NEVER missed a deadline. We forgot to tell Piccy not to eat things without reading the labels first, and one night she came home seriously ill, but on time. She lived to tell about it, but when we lost her finally, we all—even my dad—grieved beyond belief.

Since then, I have had many wonderful canine companions. Each is so different from the other. Every time I lose one, and think I can't possibly go through this again, another completely fresh face shows up and wins my heart again. They look through me with their eyes. They know when I'm sad.

They know when I need one—and only one—paw on my lap. And they know when I need the whole dog on which to sob. And I, in return, know when they need a little TLC, as opposed to a Snausage.

Just a few minutes ago, Bandit told me he was a little nervous about having his name in print, but I assured him there would be a tummy scratch in exchange for his indulgence.

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