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JULY 2020

On the Cover

6 FURRY (AND FEATHERED) PHOTOGRAPHY

Lubbock’s Julie Cordero has built her boutique photography business around pets.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JULIE CORDERO

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Features

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LET’S SPAY TOGETHER

Lubbock’s P.E.T.S. Clinic is a game-changer for the city’s pet overpopulation problem.

12 HAPPY AT HOME

A local pet expert explains how to make sure your pets feel safe and loved.

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14 GOING TO THE DOGS (AND CATS) Lubbock Meals on Wheels feeds the region’s homebound residents – and their pets.

17 FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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ven as the city has opened for business, we know many people are remaining cautious and staying home a good bit of the time, avoiding large groups and perhaps still working from home.

And many of us would have been terribly lonely without the comfort of our pets, unless you have a cat. I hear they wish we’d all leave and get back to the office where we belong.

My dog, Wilson, has never been happier.

He’s been my constant companion as I’ve worked from home, keeping close supervision over my every email and Zoom call. He sleeps atop our guest room bed, only leaving his perch to follow me around, hoping for his next snack or a good belly rub. I have enjoyed his company tremendously.

And so, as we’ve had to shift some of our plans for the July issue, a celebration of our faithful pets as a theme was a no-brainer.

We reached out to pet photographer Julie Cordero, who graciously allowed us to publish a few of her beautiful pet portraits in this issue. We had a terrible time choosing a favorite photo for the cover, because her work reveals the personality of each animal she photographs. While we settled on the charming Cricket as our cover model, there were plenty of other beautiful options. We share a few more of her photos beginning on page 6.

We also share a number of heartwarming stories this month, from the work of Meals on Wheels – which distributes 2,200 pounds of pet food to clients every month – to the new P.E.T.S. Clinic, the work of the Lubbock Animal Shelter, and an “Inspire” article about a “soul cat.”

During the month of July, watch our Facebook page for a chance to enter our Cutest Pet Contest. The winner will receive a sitting with the wonderful Julie Cordero, to create a beautiful portrait of a beloved pet.

Our pets are a constant source of joy and comfort, and we hope our Pet Issue brings much-needed encouragement during these trying times. Their unconditional love sustains us every day, but more so during our solitude.

Here’s to our most faithful companions,

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Contributors

JONATHAN BAKER

JASON BOYETT

JULIE CORDERO

Jonathan’s copywriting has appeared in Esquire, Men’s Journal, and Popular Mechanics. In his spare time, he writes crime novels.

Jason has written more than a dozen books and is the host and creator of “Hey Amarillo,” an interview podcast.

Visit heyamarillo.com and jasonboyett.com.

Julie uses an artistic eye and true love of animals to capture images of beloved creatures, creating the perfect photograph and printed art of your not-always-perfect pet. See her work at juliecordero.com or find her on Facebook and Instagram @juliecorderophotography.

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A Lubbock native and former state trooper, Sylvia has been a photographer for more than 30 years. Her work ranges from editorial to portraiture. Learn more at sjphotography-sylviajennings.com.

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COVER STORY

Cricket (shown on our cover) and Hannah

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FurryPhotography (and Feathered)

By Jason Boyett

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here’s an old truism in the photography industry: the hardest subjects to photograph are children and pets. Undaunted, Lubbock’s Julie Cordero has built her entire boutique photography business around half of that combination.

“I have an immense amount of patience photographing animals because I love animals so dearly,” she says. “That patience level helps a lot.”

Her business, Julie Cordero Photography, specializes in high-quality portraits of dogs, horses, and a variety of other pets. Her work appears on the cover of this issue. Though based in Lubbock, Cordero travels all over West Texas – even as far as Dallas – hauling a portable studio lighting set-up and backdrop to capture her subjects.

“A lot of my clients come to me because they feel a deep, immeasurable bond with their animals and they want that celebrated in photographs,” she explains. Sometimes the result is a portrait of a beloved dog to hang over the fireplace. Sometimes it’s a photo of the pet owner interacting with the pet.

And just like humans celebrate milestones – weddings, anniversaries and graduations – with fine-art photography, pet owners share a similar impulse. “Sadly, lots of animals have short lifespans,” she says. “When a dog is getting older and the owners don’t think he’ll be around much longer, they want some beautiful pictures of him while they still can. I encourage that. I’ll happily do end-of-life, senior portrait sessions.”

She also loves scheduling what she calls “puppy grow sessions,”

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which document the quickly changing first few months of a dog’s life.

Despite the popularity of her business, Cordero is relatively new to her role behind the camera, but not animal photography itself. She moved to Lubbock after a career in East Coast advertising agencies that specialized in animal health and veterinary marketing. She’s spent years working with images of animals for international corporations like Merck and Schering-Plough.

Cordero grew up around animals, too. A native of Virginia, she began riding horses at the age of 5, a passion which led her into the 4-H program. “I got involved in showing cattle and sheep. We drove out to the barn every night and boarded our horses, so I had to board my cow and my sheep, too, because we didn’t live on a farm – we lived in the city,” she says.

That agricultural background guided her into an animal sciences major in college. Her early advertising career blended her marketing expertise with her love for animals, as has this second stage of her career.

She arrived in Lubbock 20 years ago when her husband, a physician, took a job here. She spent time raising her kids, doing part-time work and volunteering with local nonprofits. As her children grew, she began to feel the itch to return to the business world. Cordero dabbled in photography to help her daughter learn the craft, and fell in love with it at the same time. In her words, she began to “live and breathe photography,” attending workshops and studying to become an expert

behind the lens. That’s when she knew her next venture would be a photography business.

“To me, it was a no-brainer,” she says of her eventual decision to focus entirely on pets. “I just knew I’d specialize in pet and equine photography.”

As a result, her skill set has evolved to become very different from traditional portrait photographers. “I’ve learned a number of tricks that people who don’t specialize in pet photography probably wouldn’t know – how to get the ears up on horses, how to get a dog to look at the camera for half a second. I’ve got lots of tricks,” she says.

And she doesn’t just photograph dogs or horses. All pets are acceptable, from tarantulas to snakes to rabbits. “I don’t have any natural fear of animals or any critter,” she says. After dogs and horses, however, her most frequent subject may be a surprising one: chickens.

“I love chicken photography,” says Cordero. “They’re fabulous.

Their colors, their differences, their body structure. They’re so much fun!”

She admits that adults can be easier to photograph than, for instance, a glamorous but unpredictable chicken. “An adult human will just stand there and smile. That’s easier than a dog that’s pinging off the walls. Photographing dogs and horses can be incredibly challenging and incredibly difficult. But I love the challenge.”

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Toby, Harley and Lilly, Julie's pets

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Julie Cordero Julie uses an artistic eye and true love of animals to capture images of beloved creatures, creating the perfect photograph and printed art of your not-always-perfect pet. See her work at juliecordero.com or find her on Facebook and Instagram @juliecorderophotography.

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FEATURE

Let’s Spay Together: Lubbock’s P.E.T.S. Clinic is a game-changer for the city’s pet overpopulation problem

By Jonathan Baker

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t’s no secret that Lubbock has a rampant stray pet population. But in recent years there have been few options for citizens who want to help spay and neuter local strays – short of paying hundreds of dollars out of their own pockets.

Last month, that all changed.

A new clinic has opened in Lubbock, and it’s revolutionizing the way South Plains residents spay and neuter their pets. The P.E.T.S. Clinic, located at 2207 34th St. (between University and Avenue Q) will provide low-cost spaying and neutering to pet owners of the Hub City, as well as vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, wellness exams and other vital services. The clinic’s aim is to diminish the area’s stray population, while lowering rates of intake and euthanasia at local shelters. Indeed, this commitment is even hidden in the name: P.E.T.S. stands for Preventing Euthanasia Through Sterilization.

Pet-Owners’ Prayers Answered

The Lubbock location held its grand opening on Monday, June 1, but the local clinic is actually the fourth such operation in West Texas. To date, the three other P.E.T.S. Clinics (in Wichita Falls, Amarillo and Graham) have made more than 62,000 spay and neuter procedures possible.

Angie Skinner, the Lubbock clinic’s executive director, says that, as of opening week, the clinic’s dog-spaying calendar was already full through the middle of August. “People can probably get cats in a little sooner,” she adds, “but as for female dogs, we’re pretty booked up.’”

And no wonder. There was a definite long-term need for the clinic. “I was in rescue for a long time [here in Lubbock.] The overpopulation issue was really bad. Several people here wanted a change.” The opening of the P.E.T.S. Clinic has answered a lot of local prayers – and the operation has the expertise necessary to make a serious dent in the stray problem.

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“We have an awesome team that’s invested in spay and neuter, and reducing the population. We have a really great team. We got pretty lucky to be able to open a clinic, so hopefully we’ll see a change in the overpopulation issue.”

Making Sterilization Affordable

The program runs on a pretty simple mission: The P.E.T.S. Clinic does not treat injured or ailing animals; it simply offers basic services, at affordable prices. In fact, at the new clinic you could easily acquire all the major vaccinations, get microchipping and get your animal spayed or neutered for around a hundred bucks – or even less. Aside from spaying and neutering, and offering vaccinations, the clinic does microchipping, flea and tick prevention, heartworm prevention, deworming and free nail trims.

So how is the P.E.T.S. Clinic able to offer lower rates? “We don’t have the office fee like other vets do,” says Skinner. “Whenever you go in, you usually have to pay, I would say $30 to $40 for an office exam fee. We don’t require any of that here. So a spay and neuter for a dog is $60, a male cat is $35 and a female cat is $45.” Meanwhile, the cost for sterilizing either a male or female dog is a flat sixty bucks.

“A microchip is $15,” continues Skinner. “And then if you need rabies and parvo distemper vaccine for a dog, that’s $25 if you do a set.” A rabies vaccine is only $10, says Skinner, if you’re getting your pet spayed or neutered.

In fact, costs are so low that the P.E.T.S. Clinic doesn’t make money on spay and neuter procedures. “Our wellness services sustain us,” says Skinner. “We make sure to be able to make just a little bit off of wellness, and since we’re high volume, hopefully we will be able to get up to enough wellness services per day that it will sustain our clinic.”

How You Can Help

The clinic also thrives, of course, on donations. “We’re a nonprofit organization, so fundraising, donations and wellness … To start out, we had a big fundraising dinner in February and that got us quite a bit of money.” Skinner says every donation is a happy surprise, and the clinic needs all the help it can get. “But our wellness services are going to sustain us, hopefully, for the future.” She adds that the local clinic couldn’t have gotten off the ground without generous donations from the Community Foundation of West Texas and the ASPCA. Besides donations, the P.E.T.S. Clinic relies heavily on volunteers.

“They help us a lot,” says Skinner. “We have some wonderful volunteers that have helped with recovery areas, keeping up with cleaning and laundry and sterilization areas, which is a huge help.”

The operation also boasts a regular staff of nine paid employees and three vets – local professionals who take time out of their busy schedules to help at the clinic. “We have one vet that works Monday, another one that works Tuesday, and then the shelter vet from Lubbock Animal Services does Wednesdays and Thursdays.” (The clinic is not open to the public on Friday; that day is reserved for upkeep and allowing everyone to catch their breath.)

Skinner says the Lubbock P.E.T.S. Clinic is always looking for volunteers. “That would be great!” she laughs. “I mean, we have a lot of areas in our clinic that people can fit into and volunteer. We really need help answering phones and emails right now; that’s a huge need.

But also in the recovery area and helping outside in the parking lot to direct traffic. There’s just a lot of different areas.”

For those who don’t have the time to volunteer but still want to help out, donations are gratefully accepted. You can find more information about the new Lubbock P.E.T.S. Clinic – and learn how to donate – at petsclinic.org. L

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FEATURE

H A P P Y AT H O M E

A local pet expert explains how to make sure your pets feel safe and loved

By Jonathan Baker

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he Coronavirus crisis hasn’t brought a lot of good news, but one group that has benefitted in some ways has been the animals of the South Plains. As the crisis deepened, many Lubbockites found themselves homebound and feeling a bit lonesome – and so they went in search of some furry companionship. However, the dark cloud attached to this silver lining is that, as the restrictions have eased, some locals who’ve adopted pets at the beginning of the COVID crisis have found themselves returning those same pets as things returned to normal.

This happened for a number of reasons – some financial, some health related. But the main reason is actually fairly understandable.

These pets grew accustomed to having someone home at all times during the epidemic and as people returned to work, the animals found themselves trapped alone in empty houses for days on end. So when their owners came home, they often found their carpets ruined and their belongings torn to shreds. To prevent more animals from being returned to local shelters, we talked with Megan Schroll, assistant director at Lubbock Animal Services. Schroll insists that, when an animal acts destructive, it’s not because the pet is fundamentally flawed. Instead, the dog or cat just needs a bit of training, a little patience, and some tender loving care.

HOW COVID AFFECTED LOCAL SHELTERS

Megan Schroll says there was definitely an issue, after COVID hit, with locals who “wanted to look for a dog for temporary entertainment, essentially.” For this reason, she says Lubbock Animal Services got “probably about 10 to 15% of the dogs that we adopted out during the COVID time back.”

As mentioned, one major issue was that “there were some people who were spending too much time with the animal, and that animal got used to all that attention – and not being on a routine. So when COVID was over and people had to start going back to work, the dog would be destructive or needy in a way that people weren’t able to handle. A lot of people would say ‘They destroyed my couch,’ or ‘They dug up my

garden in the backyard while we were gone.’ And these are all things that can be trained out of the dog if you just give them a routine.”

To help new pet parents understand the sometimes erratic or destructive behavior of their new family members, Schroll advocates a philosophy called “three days, three weeks, three months.”

The first period lasts for the initial 72 hours after the animal has entered the home. “Within the first three days, they’re a little fearful,” Schroll explains. “They don’t really show their personality.”

Then, as the animal’s fears begin to settle, and it senses that it may be in a safe place, that’s when the testing phase begins. “Three weeks,” says Schroll. “That’s when they start seeing where your limits are – and that’s where a lot of people make mistakes in terms of countering those behaviors with reinforcement, like positive reinforcement and also negative reinforcement.”

Often, this three-week period is when new ownerss start to have second thoughts – or even attempt to return the animal to the shelter.

“After the three weeks they’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, I can’t handle this.’

When really, they just really needed to know how to handle the dog and the situation they were in instead of giving up and returning [the animal].”

The third period consists of the first three months of ownership. “At the three-month mark, the dog or cat is settling into a routine. They’re getting along with your other pets. They’re becoming more acclimated to your lifestyle. Some of the dogs that have come into the shelter have been on the streets since they were puppies. It really does take months, maybe even more than three months for them to get acclimated to a home environment, because they’ve never been exposed to that before.

So that’s when we can usually tell if it’s going to be a forever fit, if the dog is thriving in your home.”

Acclimation often goes even more slowly when dealing with a rescue animal. “It’s a very interesting process,” says Schroll. “Rescues are much different from if you buy a dog, in good ways and bad. I think that rescue dogs need this chance to be able to show their true personality – and get the correction they need to be successful at a home.” L

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M E G A N ’ S T I P S TO H E L P Y O U K N O W I F Y O U ’ R E R E A DY F O R D O G O W N E R S H I P Q: How do I know if I’m ready for a dog? What kind of dog should I get?

A: If you’re an experienced dog owner, you can go with more challenging dogs. But if you’re a beginner dog owner, I would suggest getting something that either the shelter or rescue suggests for you. Staying away from certain breeds that are high energy is usually a good idea [if you’re new to dog ownership]. The quote-unquote “pretty” breeds, like huskies, shepherds, that people always want, they’re high energy and they need an experienced owner to make sure they live a happy life. So it’s just really about finding a dog that fits your lifestyle. Instead of looking at the dog for how it looks. You really want that dog to fit your home and your kids and your other pets as well.

Q: Should I get a puppy or a fully grown dog?

A: I think whenever people come to the shelter and they see a cute puppy, that’s their first downfall. Because puppies, they have no prior training, and you have to start literally from the ground up. So I always suggest to people whenever they come in to go and look at the older dogs. Puppies don’t know any verbal cues, or any physical cues, whereas older dogs have more of a chance to be acclimated to [a new home]. So whenever people come in, I really try to push the large dogs and the older dogs onto their plate.

Q: Should I get a rescue dog?

A: I think it’s great, if people are prepared. With a rescue dog, they have issues at the beginning, because like I said, these dogs don’t know how to live in a healthy, happy environment. They’ve been living on the streets, or they’ve got abandonment issues, so you really need to give them time and patience and training. I think if you’re ready for that commitment, then you’re ready to adopt a shelter dog.

Q: What should I expect from a shelter dog when I bring the animal home?

A: Most rescues, when they come to the shelter, they’re totally shut down the first few days that they’re here. And a lot of times, that’s when people put applications in on them. And so this new dog, when they leave here, they’re completely shut down. They don’t know what just happened.

They’re far away from their [original] owner, they’re lost, they’re feeling abandoned or neglected. And a lot of people don’t see that until they get them outside the shelter. So it’s just something you really have to be prepared for … because, yeah, they might destroy your couch one day. But then a year later they’re going to be the most well-behaved dog you’ve ever owned.

Q: How should I prepare my home before the dog comes?

A: I think having a kennel, and putting it somewhere that’s quiet, would be great. You’re going to need kibble, good food – we feed Science Diet here, and that seems to do really well for our pets. Lots of water. Exercise too, even if that’s just toys. Kongs are really good toys for animals to get enrichment and to use their mind, because there’s food in there and the goal is to get the food. It really takes a lot of concentration on their part, so it takes their concentration off destructive behavior.

Q: What should I do when the dog arrives at my home?

A: You don’t want to lock the dog up. You don’t want to force the dog to do anything they don’t want to do the first couple of weeks they’re there.

I see a lot of foster parents, they let the dog do their own thing and let the dog come up to people when it’s ready. Because if the dog’s not ready for that interaction, then it’s going to shut down or be destructive. And then also, if you have other animals in your home, you want to introduce them in a neutral place that’s not your home. It’s really important for them to meet in a neutral area, like a park. A dog park would be great too, so they can get to know each other on neutral terms.

Q: What’s the most important thing I can do for my new family member?

A: Other than vaccines, microchipping is the most important thing that you can do for your pet. People say, ‘My dog will never get loose, will never be away from my house,’ but that’s the person that won’t have a microchipped animal and they can’t get reunited if the [dog goes missing.]

So microchipping is the No. 1 thing to show legal ownership of the animal and to get your animal back home to you. And, of course, vaccinating your animals is probably the No. 1 priority. And the new P.E.T.S. Clinic (also featured in this issue) offers all those services. You can get that done all in one day, which I think is really cool. I think they’re going to help a lot with the stray population in Lubbock.

LU B B O C K- A R E A R E S C U E A N D A N I M A L S H E LT E R S A group of passionate volunteers look after as many of the city’s lost, abandoned or abused animals as they can find. Some of these entities have brick-and-mortar locations, while others offer their services on social media. Before you buy your family’s next furry companion, research these sites and save a life.

4 LEGGED FRIENDS RESCUE

This no-kill nonprofit shelter focuses on finding unwanted dogs the best home.

4leggedfriendslbk.com

A PLACE FOR US GREYHOUNDS

Retired racing greyhounds are rescued and placed in appropriate homes. The agency uses volunteers to expedite out-of-town adoptions.

P O Box 94681, 787.8530, aplaceforusgreyhounds.org

LUBBOCK ANIMAL ADOPTIONS

This Facebook group allows members to post photos of found animals available for adoption.

LUBBOCK ANIMAL RESCUE

This nonprofit utilizes a Facebook page to post adoptable pets in the Lubbock area, with a focus on elderly and low-income pet owners.

300.5229, facebook.com/ lubbockanimalrescue

LUBBOCK ANIMAL SHELTER CIMARRON RESCUE & RECOVERY, INC. & ADOPTION CENTER This nonprofit saves at-risk canines and horses.

5903 CR 7700, 438.8994, cimarronrescueandrecovery.com

DUSTY PUDDLES DACHSHUND RESCUE Foster and adoption services for dachshunds that have been rescued and rehabilitated.

2503 County Road 7820, 863.4602, dustypuddles.org

EASY R EQUINE RESCUE

Adopt or foster horses that have been abused, neglected or displaced.

3531 152nd St., 928.1403, easyrequinerescue.org

FURRY GODMOTHERS ORPHAN KITTEN RESCUE

Furry Godmothers specializes in rescuing kittens and preparing them for foster and adoption.

3007 68th St., 317.8609, facebook.com/ furrygodmothersrescue

GINGERED BLESSINGS

This nonprofit rescue focuses on rescuing kittens and helping to reduce over population in the Lubbock area. facebook.com/gingeredblessings

GYPSY HEART HORSE RESCUE

Gypsy Heart rescues and rehabilitates neglected horses, rehoming them after recovery.

FM2641, 445.6328

THE HAVEN ANIMAL CARE CENTER A no-kill, nonprofit animal shelter for cats and dogs.

4501 FM 1729, 763.0092, havenacs.org

THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF WEST TEXAS The nonprofit, no-kill rescue group focuses on finding immediate fosters for unwanted animals, where they will live until being adopted. Adoption events are held on weekends.

P O Box 94788, 799.PETS, humanesocietyofwesttexas.weebly.com

LONG STAY, SENIOR, MEDICAL ANIMALS AT LUBBOCK ANIMAL SERVICES

Overseen by the City of Lubbock, the center offers foster and adoption services for cats and dogs.

3323 SE Loop 289, 775.2057, ci.lubbock.tx.us

LUBBOCK LOST AND FOUND PETS

A public Facebook group, its members work to find homes for unclaimed animals in Lubbock.

M&M RESCUE

This rescue’s focus is lost, abandoned or abused dogs in the Lubbock area. Its facility houses up to 45 dogs, which are cared for until a permanent home can be found.

5911 FM 2378, 885.1117; 724.4386, facebook.com/benhamauto

MORRIS SAFE HOUSE

The nonprofit, no-kill Morris Safe House provides “owner care” to dogs until they’re adopted.

3240 Nightingale Road, 239.0156

PETSMART

The national chain retailer offers weekly adoption events.

6801 Slide Road, 798.0717, petsmart.com

RESCUE ANIMALS SECOND CHANCE RASC is a nonprofit that is dedicated to rescuing horses that would go to kill pens.

370.0641, rasclubbock.weebly.com

SAVING GRACE PIT BULL RESCUE

Saving Grace serves as a last resort for abandoned and abused pit bulls, offering recovery services until the dogs can be rehomed. savinggracepitbullrescue.org

SOUTH PLAINS SPCA

The nonprofit SPCA rescues and rehomes cats and dogs, also promoting animal welfare and education for pet owners.

8901 US87, Building 119, 445.6317, southplainsspca.org

Did we miss your rescue agency? Please email details to mmcaffrey@lubbockonline.com to be included in our digital edition.

As assistance to Lubbock’s animal shelter, this Facebook page helps find appropriate homes for senior and special needs animals.

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FEATURE

Going to the Dogs (and Cats) Lubbock Meals on Wheels feeds the region’s homebound residents – and their pets

By Jonathan Baker

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very weekday in Lubbock, a small army of volunteers drives around the Hub City delivering hot meals to folks who are confined to their homes. We all know about Meals on Wheels.

But did you know that the local organization also feeds the pets of those clients? And not only does it feed those pets, it also offers treats, occasionally pays for boarding – and even pays for veterinary care. It’s just part of the mission of service that has been the hallmark of Lubbock’s Meals on Wheels chapter since it was founded in Lubbock nearly 50 years ago.

A PET PROJECT

Meals on Wheels started its pet program in 1999 after finding that, not only were clients having difficulty obtaining food for themselves – they were also having difficulty getting food for their animals. “We learned that they were feeding a portion of the meal we were sending them to their pets,” recalls Lisa Gilliland, who has been the Executive Director of Lubbock’s Meals on Wheels program for 22 years – since before the pets program was instituted. “That was not the point of our program!

And that was not healthy for the animals.”

Gilliland, who has herself been long involved with animal rescue operations, saw an opportunity. “Those animals obviously provide a great deal of companionship to people that are elderly and homebound,” she says, “so we wanted to help in that area.” So she, her staff and volunteers started offering pet food to clients with dogs and cats.

Over the intervening years, the program has continued to grow. Today,

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Lubbock Meals on Wheels serves 256 dogs and 101 cats – a total of 357 animals – every week. “We go through about 2,200 pounds of kibble a month!” says Gilliland with amazement.

Besides providing kibble, Lubbock Meals on Wheels provides a number of other pet-related services. “We’re very pet-friendly,” says Gilliland. “We also offer some veterinary assistance because, obviously, for a lot of our clients it’s difficult for them to have the funds available to take care of the veterinary needs. Sometimes it’s difficult for them to get the animal to the veterinarian. So we have veterinarians that will do home visits when that’s necessary, and we’re really hoping, now that the new low-cost spay and neuter clinic has opened up down the street from us, that we can partner with them. That will make it much more affordable for a lot of our clients to do some basic spray and neuter, preventative care, things like that.”

Options like the new P.E.T.S. Clinic are a sign of brighter days ahead for Lubbock’s animals – and especially for the pet owners that Meals on Wheels takes care of. “Veterinary care is extremely expensive,” notes Gilliland, “and although we have some veterinarians that give us discounts, which we are grateful for, it’s still expensive to do surgeries and different things our clients may need. We can’t do all of it, but when we can help, we absolutely do. Funds donated to that pet program help us out as well.”

Furthermore, Meals on Wheels has occasionally paid to board animals when a client goes into the hospital. This has sometimes become a necessity, as otherwise some clients won’t seek medical care

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if there isn’t going to be anyone home to take care of their animals.

In addition to food, vet care and boarding services, Lubbock Meals on Wheels has helped place animals after a client passes away and the family doesn’t know what to do with the pet. “Several of our volunteers have ended up with a new family member over time,” says Gilliland with a smile. “That’s just part of it.

And finally, Lubbock Meals on Wheels does pet memorials and pet tributes. “If someone loses a pet,” says Gilliland, “if someone sends in a donation in memory of that pet, then the person will get a little card that says the donation was made, a special little pet card, in memory of Fluffy, your beloved dog … Some people just do it as a tribute to their pet, on their pet’s birthday or whatever it is. That raises quite a bit of funds for the pet program as well.”

It may come as a surprise that Meals on Wheels provides so many pet services for their clients – but it’s a sign of the generous and compassionate sensibility at the heart of the organization. But as Gilliland rightly observes, veterinary care isn’t cheap. And that’s one of the many reasons Meals on Wheels relies so heavily on volunteers and donations – and other forms of unexpected help from the South Plains community.

“If you can imagine,” says Gilliland, “2,200 pounds of dog and cat food a month is a lot. There’s people who do collections of pet food for us. There’s kids that, in lieu of birthday gifts, they’ll ask for pet food for our pet program, and they’ll bring it to us. There’s groups that, their office will do a pet food drive and bring it to us.”

To give just one example, for the past couple of years, Three Dog Bakery (see page 17) has done a huge pet food drive every summer in support of Meals on Wheels’ pet program. This year, the event has been pushed to the fall due to the coronavirus outbreak. But last year, the bakery raised an amazing 7,000 pounds of pet food for Meals on Wheels. “That was almost four months’ worth of food for our program,” raves Gilliland.

A WIDE-RANGING MISSION

Each of the animals fed by Meals on Wheels serves as a companion to someone who is also being fed by the organization. “The only way to be on our pet program is to be one of our clients,” explains Gilliland.

“We have over 800 clients.” This begs the question: Who exactly are Meals on Wheels’ clients? “The criteria is that you’re basically homebound,” says Gilliland. “You’re not really able to get out or drive. You don’t have anyone to prepare the lunchtime meal for you, and you’re unable to prepare a nutritious meal for yourself.”

There’s no age requirement to be a client. “You could be 25 years old and have MS, or maybe you’ve had a head injury from a car accident,” Gilliland explains. “We have people from their early twenties to over 100 years old in our program. The bulk of our clients are seniors, obviously.”

But of course, as almost anyone who’s familiar with Meals on Wheels knows, it’s as much about the community as it is about the food. “The hot, nutritious meal, obviously, is very important to their health and

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H O W YO U C A N H E L P If you want to help out with Meals on Wheels’ pet program – or just lend your general support to the nonprofit’s mission to feed the homebound in the Lubbock community – there are two ways you can do it: volunteer or donate.

Signing up to volunteer couldn’t be easier. “All of the forms are on our website,” explains Gilliland . “It’s really simple. You can apply online, and the form immediately gets sent to us so that we can respond and let you know when the next orientation training is.”

After a quick background check, the new volunteer does an hour-long training session.

Of course, during the coronavirus epidemic, Meals on Wheels moved to Zoom trainings rather than in-person training, but the organization has recently re-opened their in-person training sessions. During these sessions, volunteers learn how everything works, the history of the Meals on Wheels organization and food handling guidelines.

And that’s it! From there, the new volunteer can deliver as often or as little as they’re able.

And, if pets are your jam, you can even request a route with more animals – though Gilliland says any route you choose is going to have some pet involvement. But the route options are basically endless. “There’s some people that want to do the same route the same day every week,” Gilliland says. “There’s other people that are just substitutes, and they’ll do whatever route is available. Other people, we might just see once a month. It’s very flexible, as far as their schedule goes. Once they’ve been through training and passed their background check, they can deliver as their schedule allows.”

And the benefits are endless, too. “The volunteers get to know the clients, but they also get to know the pets. I know a lot of the volunteers bring treats along with them. Some of them have taken their pets with them when they deliver. Even during the drive-thru, we’ve seen people come through with their dogs in the car – so not only do we hand the cookie to the volunteer, we hand a treat to the pet as they’re heading out on their route.”

The other way you can help is, obviously, to give money – and if you’d like, you can give specifically to Meals on Wheels’ pet program. “Just like anything else we do,” explains Gilliland, “we’re not government-funded. We’re not a United Way-funded agency, so these are all funds that we’re raising locally. We have a specific line item in our budget for the pet program, and people donate specifically to that, whether they’re donating food for the pet program or they’re donating funds for the pet program. Then those funds are used to purchase food or help with veterinary care.”

If you want to help out, there are a variety of ways to donate. You can give online through the website ( lubbockmealsonwheels.org). You can even do memorials – human or pet – through the site. “So,” says Gilliland, “if you’re sitting at home at night and just learned that somebody you know passed away and you want to do a memorial, you can do it right then and there.” You can also mail in donations, or bring them by the local office, whatever is convenient. You can even, like with most charities, set up a monthly bank draft – so your giving becomes automatic. Gilliland says she even has one couple who calls and pays by credit card every month, to make sure they can obtain airline miles for their donation.

Regardless of how people give, Meals on Wheels has been a comfort to many people across the South Plains during these last trying months. And that comfort, and small ways and large, is available to the pets of the plains as well.

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well-being. But for many of our clients, the volunteer is the only person they’re going to see that day – so that daily human contact, someone just to come by and visit for a minute, make sure they’re OK, is equally important to their health and well-being.”

And Lubbock Meals on Wheels doesn’t stop at pet food and hot lunches, either. “We do a lot of extras. We have different bakeries in town that provide a little miniature birthday cake, so on your birthday, you get a card and a cake, something simple like that. Many of our clients tell us, ‘No one’s remembered my birthday in years.’ So, for them, it’s a big deal.” The organization sends out fresh flowers on Fridays, provided by a local wholesale florist.

And, while Meals on Wheels only delivers Monday through Friday, the local chapter sends out weekend meals as well. Explains Gilliland, “We have about 325 clients who, every Friday, will get a stack with extra food in it to get them through the weekend when we’re not in service.” In addition, the Lubbock Meals on Wheels provides holiday gifts, as well as magazines and books. And, of course, there’s that popular pet program.

HANDLING COVID-19

The director of the local Meals on Wheels says there was no way her operation was going to stop working because of the pandemic. After all, Gilliland says, “it’s a lot more than just the meal. There’s a whole program around it – even during this difficult time.”

To that end, she and her staff worked extra hard to maintain the safety of their clients – and their clients’ pets – while keeping everyone fed and happy. “We’ve had to social distance and keep our volunteers safe and keep our clients safe, of course. But we’ve still been able to do our daily deliveries. Rather than just sending out a week or two’s worth of frozen meals, our volunteers have stepped up. We’ve gotten new volunteers, and they’ve still gone every single day and done that hot meal delivery.”

With that said, things have changed at Meals on Wheels, like they have in nearly every other facet of life on the South Plains. “It’s a little different now; you’re just maybe poking your head in, checking and making sure they’re there and OK and leaving the meal and leaving. But it’s still some sense of normalcy for the client to have someone check on them to get that meal, and it’s been a sense of normalcy for the volunteers to still be able to help and do something worthwhile during a really difficult time. We’ve been here, working every single day, keeping it going.

We’ve been really fortunate we’ve been able to carry on our mission, despite many, many challenges.” L

FEATURE OWNER ANGIE CASTILLO

PHOTO BY MARK MCCALL

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

By Jason Boyett

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ngie Castillo thinks about her dog, Scratchy, all the time.

When she was a teenager growing up in Post, Texas, Scratchy lived to the ripe old canine age of 18.

When Castillo first began the process of opening the Lubbock franchise of Three Dog Bakery, now located near 98th and Slide, she took a deep dive into the grade and quality of dry dog foods.

She kept hearing from dog food representatives who touted their high-quality dog foods or organic dog foods or whole raw foods, all formulated by nutritional scientists. But Castillo knew Scratchy had survived nearly two decades on a standard kibble – the cheap, oldschool stuff. “Why were they telling me that brand was no good?”

One by one, the food reps kept asking her about Scratchy’s home

environment. Where did Scratchy live? On a farm in Texas.

Did he spend a lot of time outdoors? Yes. He was a farm dog.

Did he ever hunt for rabbits or other animals? Well, sure. All the time.

That’s when the experts always raised their eyebrows or nodded their heads in acknowledgment. An occasional hunter, Scratchy was supplementing his diet on his own, following his natural instinct for raw meat.

“That was my ‘aha’ moment,” Castillo says. “A dog will not starve itself. Dogs will eat when they’re hungry. We just didn’t know much about dog nutrition. Scratchy was out there hunting all his life. He ate what was biologically appropriate to maximize his nutritional needs.”

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Bakery, a national franchise which Castillo brought to Lubbock 5½ years ago. In the past, the company’s founders had a Great Dane with several health issues.

Their vet recommended they experiment by preparing all-natural biscuits at home. The dog loved them, as did the family’s other two dogs. They ended up opening an all-natural bakery for dogs in St. Louis. Three Dog Bakery was born.

Castillo has spent most of her adult life in the retail business. During the 2008 recession, she noticed that the pet food industry was one of the only sectors of the economy that didn’t suffer enormous losses. Its sales continued to trend upward, even during a period of economic instability. Over the next few years, she kept her eye on the industry. She realized Lubbock didn’t have a specialty dog food store. Launching a local Three Dog Bakery franchise was Castillo’s response to that hole in the market.

“The Lubbock community has been really open to the franchise,” she says. “Of course, the attraction is the bakery itself.”

On a daily basis, Castillo and a half-dozen employees make all-natural, high-quality, wholesome treats for dogs.

“That’s what brings our customers into the store.”

Offering baked treats like turkey-leg “Pupcakes,” carob-chip “Dottie Spot” cookies and a lot more, the bakery sees a steady stream of pet owners looking for something special to celebrate a four-legged birthday.

“Celebrations are very important. We celebrate a lot of birthdays for our canine friends,” she says. “That’s one of the biggest drivers of our business.”

She classifies most of the baked goods as occasional treats for dogs. Just like adult humans shouldn’t eat three or four donuts every day, most dogs don’t need a “Boxer Brownie” for every meal. “But we do like to reward our pups with a nice treat,” she says.

Three Dog Bakery has prepared baked goods for all kinds of situations and milestones, including gender reveal cakes (for when the pet parents are adding to the family), wedding cakes (one for the bride, one for the groom, one for their dog), and birthday cakes for doggie day cares.

“We’ll also create treats for the passing of a dog,” Castillo says. “Sometimes we’ll have a customer come in

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for one last treat. We always accommodate them. We’re a community and we share those emotions with them.”

She explains that these dog treats use 100% natural ingredients which, though they lack salt or sugar and would taste bland to humans, are fully edible whether you have four paws or two legs. Regular ingredients include blueberries, carrots, chicken, white fish and peanut butter.

While cautious about coloring – Three Dog Bakery uses natural agents like beet powder or spinach powder for some of its more colorful treats – the products sometimes look appetizing to pet parents. “The first thing they always ask is ‘Are these really for dogs?’”

Beyond the treats, the bakery also sells the best traditional dog food Castillo can source. “What one needs to look at are foods that are biologically appropriate and formulated for the needs of their pet,” she says. “The basic natural diet for a dog or cat is live, warm prey. Think about the circle of life. What do dogs hunt for? They look for prey. They eat organ meat and ground bone. That’s why feral cats do well. They eat a natural diet.”

She says the best dog foods get as close as possible to this kind of natural diet. Some offer fresh, wholesome, raw food. Others create dry dog food out of freeze-dried or air-dried meat. Dogs can digest grains, so those foods that rely on grains should reflect the healthiest varieties, including oatmeal, barley and lentils.

While these specially formulated, nutrient-rich dog foods may be slightly more expensive, she says dogs are likely to eat less of it. “Higher-quality dog foods have a low glycemic index. It’s more of a slow burn. Your dog will feel fuller longer.”

Extremely picky about the brands she chooses to carry, Castillo has visited the production facilities of those brands. “They’re considered kitchens,” she says, as opposed to dog-food plants. “They undergo FDA inspections. They’re such clean facilities. It’s human-grade quality food.”

Dog food has come a long way from the olden days of Purina Dog Chow and Ken-L Ration. As the science and understanding of animal nutrition continues to advance, pets are enjoying better-balanced meals.

And sometimes, thanks to Three Dog Bakery, these good boys and girls are finishing things off with a special dessert. “Beg Nog Latté,” anyone? L

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INSPIRE

Soul Cat

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MELISSA IN FIFTH GRADE WITH HER SOUL CAT, WOO.

WOO EXPLORES A BAG OF CHIPS.

By Melissa Key Pierce

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nimals choose their human. No matter who brings home an animal, the pet will decide to whom it will give its affection.

Having a pet choose you and bestow their love on you, is a heart-opening experience. French poet Anatole France wrote “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” One special pet can make a grumpy man happy, a silent child speak, an anxious person at ease.

Throughout my life animals have come and gone. Rescued, fostered and either adopted out or kept as part of my menagerie. My mother and her best friend organized the first nonprofit animal rescue in Plainview.

Some of my earliest memories involve driving around Plainview in our mid-1970s, cream colored Buick, standing up in the front seat beside my mom, looking for a stray dog or cat someone had called about. I have had cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, fish and chickens – most loving and some who were absolute jerks. But they were my jerks. Some of us who have had the very best, a soul pet, consider ourselves fortunate.

My soul pet was a long-haired, black-and-white cat with a white stripe down her back. I met her when I was walking home from elementary school in the third grade and saw my neighbor, Bundy Bratcher, in a tree in his yard. He had climbed beyond the ladder and was buried amongst the bushy, green leaves. Bundy popped beneath the branches with a young, scrawny cat in his arms. Of course I took her, brought her home and told my mom I had found a lost cat. If you haven’t heard the term “foster fail” before, it is a person who fosters an animal so someone else can adopt it, and then the foster ends up falling in love and keeping it. That is how Angela Woo Key became my soul cat.

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Woo was my cat from the very beginning. She slept in my bed, laid with me on the couch – wherever I was, she was too. Before long, that scrawny cat was 18 pounds and had shiny, silky fur. I know animals aren’t supposed to be overfed, but to me a chunky cat has always been a sign of a loved, happy cat. Woo had the intelligence of a domestic turkey; in her eyes there was zero sign of neurons firing in her sweet little brain. But I loved her fiercely and the affection was returned immensely.

She comforted me in the most formative years of my life: a bad grade on a test, at 10 discovering robbers burglarizing our house and the trauma that ensued, not having the clothes the “cool” kids had, a breakup with a boyfriend, whatever consumed me as a teenager.

Our home had a pet door and through that door she brought me many unrequested gifts, but her favorite was giant moths that seemed to have fangs and glowing red eyes. Woo preferred to give me live gifts and her gifting time was typically in the middle of the night. In her mind, a live gift was much better than a dead one. I would have preferred no gifts. I would yell for my mom to come and save me. She would run in with a big science project insect-catching net and attempt to save the animal as I hid under the covers. To this day I am still afraid of those giant moths.

The years passed and Woo went with me to college, then to North Carolina, back to Plainview and finally to Lubbock. Everyone who knew me knew who Woo was and why she was famous. To make up for the blank expression on her face, I told everyone she was secretly an accountant. A cat that resembled a skunk, followed me like a dog, had no brain and was a secret accountant. It all makes sense if you

know me.

When I got a job in Lubbock that would bring me back to West Texas, I moved back to Plainview briefly and lived with my grandmother. By then Woo was 18 years old and her age was showing.

She was slower, no longer went outside, her fur was not as shiny and her skin hung from her old bones. I would take her downstairs at the beginning of each morning before work so Mimi and Woo could keep each other company. At the end of each day, I would take her back upstairs, lay her on the bed and she would stay there until the next day.

Woo moved with me to Lubbock, and a few months later I knew she was nearing the end. I held her in my arms and she was so frail, so skinny, and told her it was OK to leave me. As her breathing became labored and she struggled to stand, I took her to the vet and petted her as she was put to sleep. I cut off a tuft of her fur and took it with me. I never imagined a life without Woo. I sobbed for a week straight.

I picked up her ashes and could not bring myself to scatter them for at least 15 years. To this day I have had other very special animals, but Woo was my soul cat and left paw prints on my heart. L

MELISSA KEY PIERCE Melissa is a Plainview native and Texas Tech graduate. Her career in advertising and public relations has led her to North Carolina and Lubbock. In 2013 she was named TTU Graduate of Distinction in Agricultural Communications, and in 2009 she was named Association for Women in Communications – AWC Communicator of the Year. She is a development officer for Lubbock Entertainment & Performing Arts Association and has served on many local nonprofit boards and committees.

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2020 LUBBOCK MAGAZINE CUTEST PET CONTEST

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ho’s been there for us as we stayed home over the past few months? Who’s loyal to a fault (some might call it needy)? Who listens to us as we ramble incessantly, no matter what we’re rambling about? That’s right – we’re referring to our faithful pets, whether they’re furry, feathered, scaly or hairless. What would our daily lives have looked like without their companionship when we self-isolated?

In the midst of the pandemic, we decided to celebrate the city’s pets, and bestow the honor of “cutest” upon one little (or big) darling. From July 8 to Aug. 5, submit a photo of your precious pet. We’ll choose a winner and feature them in an upcoming issue. Plus, they’ll receive a free sitting with this month’s featured pet photographer, Julie Cordero.

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C OYOT E C A N D LE C O. Company history: In 2001, we started as a little candle store. Our customers began to ask us for accessories and then furniture. After nearly 20 years of filling customer requests, Coyote Candle has become what it is today.

Business philosophy: Go Big or Go Home.

Our legacy: Our vast selection of garden pots, furniture, and home decor make us a destination spot not only for Lubbock, but all of West Texas, Eastern New Mexico and beyond.

What is the secret to your business’ success?

You have to buy right in order to sell right. We work extremely hard to negotiate the absolute best value we can, which allows us to have the best prices in town for our customers.

What makes your company stand out? We are a one-stop shopping experience for all indoor and outdoor furniture, home decor and accessories at the best price.

Our core values: We want our customers to be happy and satisfied with their purchases. From our delivery guys to our salespeople to our office help, we care about our customers and it shows!

Plans for the future: As America continues to be the great nation it has become, we see a promising future of expanding our business and creating more jobs.

How we give back: We support numerous local charities.

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T E XA S STAR I CEH O USE

Company history: Texas Star Icehouse is a family-owned company founded in 2006 in Lubbock by Gail Wilcoxson, Jim Stewart and Frances Taylor. We worked with Ice House America to bring their ice vending machines to Lubbock. We started with one machine in 2006 and the response was incredible, so we have expanded to 10 locations in the Lubbock, Wolfforth, Slaton and Shallowater areas. Our ice and water products are the highest quality found in West Texas. Ice is purchased in a 16-pound bag or 20 pounds into a cooler in 8 seconds.

Business philosophy: Provide a quality product with our ice and water at a great ‘Twice the Ice’ value for the consumer. Customers are getting twice as much ice for the same price purchased elsewhere.

Our legacy: Texas Star Ice Vending strives to serve Lubbock and the surrounding areas with homegrown West Texas values, making sure the customer is getting the best, safest ice and water.

What is the secret to Texas Star’s success? Our business is driven by convenience and price point for the consumer. In order to provide this, we continually invest in our equipment and processes to maintain the highest quality product available. The customer experience of using the machine is fast, easy and fun.

What makes your company stand out? Our ice and water products are exceptional because of our purification system. Ice is sold fresh, never touched by human hands.

The consumer makes the selection to purchase a bag or ice for a cooler; the ice is processed by the machine itself. The group services and cleans the front of the ice machines daily for the safety of the consumer. We want customers to know they are using a sterilized machine with each trip.

Our core values: Customer support, quality product, exceptional value, and convenience.

Plans for the future: To continue to serve Lubbock and the surrounding communities with a great product. We are looking to add more Twice the Ice Vending machines, an Ice Vending Kiosk, and Ice Merchant in the Lubbock area in the next year.

How we give back: We have partnered with organizations that promote youth and education, such as Texas Tech Red Raider Meats and several youth sports groups.

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KI N G N U R S ER Y Company history: King Nursery’s vision began in 2002 with a tree farm and growing operation in Stephenville, Texas, and a passion for plants. After 12 years of growing trees and plants and as a landscape contractor in Lubbock, King Nursery came to fruition as a small wholesale business in conjunction with K&R Tree Farm. Over the past six years, it has evolved into both wholesale and retail operations. King Nursery now serves its customers in Lubbock as well as other markets throughout the State of Texas.

Business philosophy: To be at the top of our game!

Our legacy: To prepare the way for the next generation for continued leadership in the “green industry.”

What is the secret to King Nursery’s success? Hard work, dedication and a passion for what we do!

What makes your company stand out? Quality plant material, expertise in the industry and customer service.

Our core values: Passion for perfection!

Plans for the future: Continued growth, the acquisition of additional acreage for further expansion and there are even a couple of top-secret projects in the early stages of development.

How we give back: Donations of our products and materials to nonprofit organizations and fundraisers.

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RO B I NS O N AN D H A M B L EN D EN T IST R Y Company history: Dr. Hamblen started our dental practice in Lubbock in 1985, then daughter Kelly joined in 1993 and purchased the practice in 2000 – becoming Robinson and Hamblen Dentistry “Dentistry with a Smile!”

Business philosophy: We provide comprehensive dental care with integrity and compassion.

Our legacy: Dr. Hamblen’s father was a dentist in Snyder, Texas, so Dr. Robinson is a third-generation Hamblen dentist. Those practices were based on love, care, compassion and excellence. We’ve built on that foundation to carry on the business.

What is the secret to your success? Quality and consistent patient care – our patients are our family and our team treats patients as they would like to be treated.

What makes your company stand out? Complete health comprehensive dentistry. We strive to help patients have a healthier mouth and body.

Our core values: Honesty, integrity and compassion Plans for the future: We are proud to announce Dr. Jake Malone. He is excited to continue the Robinson Hamblen legacy. He and his wife, Alysa, have recently moved to Lubbock. Alysa is from Lubbock and attended Trinity.

Both Alysa and Jake graduated from Texas A&M, then Jake attended and graduated from UT Dental School in San Antonio. They have one daughter, Millie, and are expecting a second child soon. Both Dr. Robinson and Dr. Malone look forward to carrying on our practice philosophy and goals of providing our patients with outstanding comprehensive dental care.

How we give back: Our team has participated in multiple local charitable events in Lubbock, including raising money for the American Diabetes Association, Hope Mommies, Lubbock Impact and being involved in the TDA sponsored Give Kids a Smile Day – which includes donated dentistry for children. Dr. Robinson and Dr. Malone and several team members have also taken mission trips to perform dentistry to underserved populations.

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BURKLEE HILL BISTRO & TASTING ROOM

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s part of the city’s downtown revitalization efforts, the historic Kress building on Broadway Street has been renovated and now houses the Burklee Hill Bistro & Tasting Room.

Open for lunch and dinner service, the Burklee Hill Bistro serves as the Burklee Hill Vineyards’ Lubbock tasting room while also offering a food menu designed for wine pairings and a lovely event room.

The hand-crafted menu offers shareable small plates, hot panini sandwiches, salads, and 10-inch pizzettes. In the coming months, expect a growing number of live music, events, and wine tastings.

PROVIDED PHOTOS

1109 Broadway St. 993.1195 burkleehillvineyards.com/Lubbock Open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

PRICING GUIDE $ most entrees less than $10 $$ most entrees $11 to $20 $$$ most entrees more than $21

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RESTAURANT GUIDE ALL AMERICAN EATERY & CATERING CO. Housed in the former Hwy. 87 Lunch Diner, All American offers sandwiches, salads, fresh pie, and a hot entree buffet special of the day. Our curiosity has been peaked by the bacon-wrapped brat on a pretzel bun and the homemade pimento cheese sandwich. 8901 Hwy. 87, 368.6304, allamericaneatery.com $ ATOMIC LOUNGE & PIZZA KITCHEN Atomic specializes in fire roasted pizzas. Feast on favorites like The Roni, extra-large slices of pepperoni atop melted mozzarella and smoky tomato sauce. Atomic’s ovens cook a pizza in 2 ½ minutes so your hunger pangs are quickly satisfied. 2420 Broadway Ave. Suite A, 407.3221 $$ BIERHAUS LUBBOCK This patio bar on Broadway specializes in beer and pub grub. With plentiful outdoor seating on its pet-friendly patio it’s a casual place to enjoy good weather with man’s best friend.

2009 Broadway St., 368.8324, bierhauslubbock.com $ BURKLEE HILL BISTRO & TASTING ROOM Open for lunch and dinner service, the Burklee Hill Bistro serves as the Burklee Hill Vineyards’ Lubbock tasting room while also offering a food menu and event room. Enjoy shareable small plates, hot panini sandwiches, salads, and 10-inch pizzettes.

1109 Broadway St., 993.1195, burkleehillvineyards.com/lubbock $$ NEW

CAPROCK CAFE A Lubbock favorite, CapRock is the perfect place to hang out and watch the game – with a burger in one hand and an ice-cold beer in the other, of course! 3405 34th St., 784.0300/5217 82nd St., Space 109, 771.2233, caprockcafe.com $-$$ DIMBA’S CHICKEN & SEAFOOD Can you ever have enough fried chicken or catfish?

We don’t think so. Especially when it’s fresh, cooked to order, and surrounded by french fries.

Good thing there’s an all-you-can-eat option for dine-in, and “mess-o-catfish” for drive-thru or carry-out. 5010 Quaker Ave., 799.0830/ 421 Frankford Ave., 281.1681 $ EL PHOENIX TAQUERIA El Phoenix specializes in Oaxacan-style cuisine and “Mexican comfort food.” Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, El Phoenix also offers daily specials and Happy Hour.

10007 Slide Road, 993.5011 $ NEW

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP Options are endless at Fuzzy’s with everything from a variety of Baja-style tacos to enchilada

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plates, over-sized salads, tamales, and breakfast all day, every day. 10101 Slide Road, 797.8226/ 2102 Broadway Ave., 740.8226, fuzzystacoshop.com $ GEORGE’S RESTAURANT Comfort food and burgers round out the menu at George’s. Customers love the all-day breakfast and cozy diner-style environment. 6914 82nd St., Suite A, 783.8500, georges82nd.business.site $ HILL BARBECUE Hill Barbecue originally opened its doors as Embers Barbecue in Levelland. After a move to downtown Lubbock’s Art District, Hill Barbecue serves its craftsmoked meats every Thursday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to sellout. Expect a line for this beloved barbecue joint, but it’s worth the wait.

1106 Fifth St., 632.3313, realtexasgrit.com $$ IKE’S WOODFIRE GRILLE Ike’s offers handcrafted steaks, seafood, woodfired pizzas, calzones, burgers and more. Save with Ike’s daily specials and enjoy daily Happy Hour Monday through Friday. 4414 82nd St., Suite 218, 368.8036, ikesgrill.com $$ JIMENEZ BAKERY & RESTAURANT Jimenez has offered traditional Mexican baked goods to the Lubbock area since 1969. Breakfast items lean toward Texas-style comfort food, while lunch and dinner focus on more traditional items.

Don’t leave without trying something from the bakery. 1217 Crickets Ave., 744.2685 $ KING STREET PUB Nestled in a strip mall on Indiana, King Street Pub’s stark exterior holds a surprisingly charming Victorian English tea room meets traditional pub-themed restaurant. Inventive cuisine and a cozy atmosphere will keep you going back for more. 8004 Indiana Ave., Suite B18, 993.1010, kingstreetpub.com $$ LITE BITE MEDITERRANEAN CAFE This simple Mediterranean diner also has a specialty market and deli on site. Customer favorites include the fresh gyros, baklava, and hummus. Order online for quick pickup or delivery. 3624 50th St., 788.0215, litebitemediterraneancafe.com $ LUBBOCK’S BREAKFAST HOUSE & GRILL Serving breakfast daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Breakfast House also serves lunch, and dinner until 10 p.m. A huge menu means you can go back again and again to discover a new taste treat.

7006 University Ave., Suite 17, 687.8912/ 3515 50th St., 308.0010/2422 19th St., 701.5351, lubbockbreakfasthouse.com $

MAMARITA’S BORDER CAFE MamaRita’s fast casual Tex-Mex is a regular Best of Lubbock winner. In business since 1989, locals love the salsa bar, margarita’s, and affordable daily specials. 6602 Slide Road, 794.4778, mamaritaslubbock.com $ NICK’S SPORTS GRILL & LOUNGE With two locations in town – one beside the Overton – Nick’s specializes in sports bar fare like burgers, nachos, wings and pizza. Don’t miss the expansive Happy Hour during the week from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 9806 Quaker Ave., 794.6425, nicksbarlbk.com $ ONE GUY FROM ITALY Fresh, hot, cheesy calzones are the star at One Guy, but the pizza, pasta, and garlic bread are also noteworthy. You’ll find traditional Sicilian recipes and great conversation when you dine in.

4320 50th St., 791.1210, oneguyfromitaly.com/ 1101 University Ave., 747.1226 $ PARMA ITALIANO RISTORANTE Offering cuisine inspired by Northern Italy, Parma serves lunch Monday through Friday, brunch on weekends, and dinner nightly. Feast on tender rib-eye au piovre, fresh seafood, and satisfying pasta entrees. Enjoy Happy Hour during the week and Daily Deals for students, military and seniors. 4646 50th St., 368.7055, parma-ristorante.com $$-$$$ PICOSO’S MEXICAN KITCHEN This much-anticipated restaurant was founded by members of the Leal’s family. The eatery serves rustic modern Mexican food with a focus on street-style tacos and classics like enchiladas, chile relleno, tacos and quesadillas. 7611 Milwaukee Ave., 445.9560, picososmexicankitchen.com $$ QUEEN OF TARTS BAKERY & CHEESE SHOP Handmade artisan baked goods are perfectly paired with a selection of gourmet cheeses. Put together a picnic basket-style takeaway for a romantic evening in. 8004 Indiana Ave., Suite B18, 993.1009, queenoftartslubbock.com $$ RASPADOS COLIMAS The photos on Raspados’ Facebook page will instantly draw you in and make your mouth water.

Huge fruit drinks, cheesy cups full of Mexican corn, and overflowing taco plates look particularly tempting. 2203 Clovis Road, 760.521.8574 $ ROYAL SEAFOOD SHACK From traditional Cajun seafood boils, to fried or grilled fish, to sandwiches and gumbo, the Royal Seafood Shack’s menu is brimming with fresh seafood, paired with down-home comfort food sides like corn on the cobb, cornbread, french

SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE Saltgrass has plenty of steaks to choose from and you can pair it with juicy Gulf shrimp or lump crab meat. Take our advice: Save room for the Two-Fork Cheesecake. Rich and creamy, it melts in your mouth. 6026 Marsha Sharp Fwy., 792.1004, saltgrass.com $$

TIKKA SHACK INDIAN GRUB This modern chain caters to Indian food connoisseurs and beginners alike. The simple, build-your-own menu takes the confusion out of ordering. Create kabobs, wraps and bowls to your liking and try a traditional sweet to end your meal.

6620 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, 771.0960/ 2407 Ninth St., Suite 500, 701.4837, tikkashack.com $

THE SILVER BULLET This smoky little dive’s main draw is karaoke and billiards, but there are a few appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and other pub grub offerings on the abbreviated menu. 5145 Aberdeen Ave., 795.4122, silverbulletlubbock.com $

UNCLE CHIEN’S CHINESE & THAI RESTAURANT This tiny drive-thru or dine-in restaurant serves affordable traditional Chinese and Thai food. Expect friendly service and standard fare. 3004 34th St., 795.1148, unclechiens.com $

SUGARBAKERS CAFE & BAKERY Open for breakfast and lunch, Sugarbakers offers light lunch fare, and can accommodate showers, birthday parties, and large groups.

Try the sawdust pie – you won’t regret it. 4601 S. Loop 289, Suite 1, 797.0794, sugarbakerscafe.com $

THE WEST TABLE KITCHEN AND BAR The West family’s hip eatery inside the Pioneer Condos building downtown serves outstanding, creative food. The menu changes daily to accommodate seasonal foods, but we enjoyed the crab hushpuppy starter, hearty burger, and roasted beet salad on our last visit. 1204 Broadway St., Suite 103, 993.9378, thewesttable.com $$

fries and coleslaw. 6012 82nd St., 368.8537, royalseafoodshack.com $$

TABLE 82 Table 82’s cuisine ranges from hearty Italian entrees to high-end steaks to an abundance of seafood to burgers and pizza. We’re impressed with the variety and outstanding ingredients. 4210 82nd St., Suite 240, 799.3408, table82.com $$-$$$ NEW

TECH CAFE The Tech Cafe serves breakfast all day and offers plenty of Texas-style comfort food for hungry diners. With prices that are easy on your wallet, the ample menu has something for everyone. 4006 130th St., 701.5855/ 1524 50th St., 744.5990/11703 University Ave., 748.1999/2611 Slaton Road, 771.5048/4631 50th St., 701.5002 $

WORLD OF BEER World of Beer features more than 500 global beers, craft beer on tap, and tavern-style food. Enjoy “Beerunch” on Sundays and lunch on lunch and dinner daily.

2910 W. Loop 289, 785.1386, worldofbeer.com $ YELLOW HOUSE COFFEE On weekdays, Yellow House serves breakfast built on toast. Start your weekend with breakfast ingredients on fluffy buttermilk biscuits. And of course, there are plenty of specialty coffees to get that morning energy boost. 3017 34th St., 702.8997, yellowhousecoffee.com $

Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen serves great food while also serving their staff and families by re-investing their profits into bettering their lives outside the workplace. Making classes available on parenting, marriage, personal finance and healthy lifestyle has made a huge difference in their lives. Jeremy & Heather Waller want Picoso’s to be a light in a sometimes dark world.

7611 Milwaukee LB-16075310

Sun - Thurs 11AM - 10PM Fri & Sat 11AM - 11PM

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Calendar OF EVENTS Foo Fighters Tribute 7 p.m. The Garden, 1801 Buddy Holly Ave., 407.3636

Jesse Day & The Texas Knights 7 p.m.

Back 40 Grill, 5214 98th St., 853.8715

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS

Cody Bryan Band 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Hwy. 87, 893.2491

Aaron Watson 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Hwy. 87, 893.2491

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Fourth Annual Brooke Ashton Parker Memorial Golf Tournament 1-6 p.m. Reese Golf Center, 1406 Quitsna Ave., 885.1247

English Newsom Patio Nights: Robert Lopez 6-8 p.m. English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704

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Monarch 7 p.m. Teddy Jack’s Hub City Grill, 7205 Milwaukee Ave., 698.6997

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2020 TRC Chamber Golf Classic 6:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., morning and afternoon flights. The Rawls Course, 3720 Fourth St., 761.7000

July 23 LCS Benefit Dinner 2020 7-10 p.m. Featuring Vallie Collins. Overton Hotel & Conference Center, 2322 Mac Davis Lane, 776.7000

July 25 2020 Lubbock Cattle Baron’s Ball 5:30 p.m.

V8 Ranch, 6501 FM 835, 792.7128

MUSIC Wednesdays in July Chasing Ivy 6 p.m. Table 82, 4210 82nd St., Suite 240, 799.3408

July 2 Scotty Alexander 11 p.m. The Blue Light Live, 1806 Buddy Holly Ave., 762.1185

July 3 English Newsom Patio Nights: Robert Lopez 6-8 p.m. English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704

July 18 The City Limits 10 a.m. The Garden, 1801 Buddy Holly Ave., 407.3636 English Newsom Patio Nights: Joy Harris and Jerry Serrano 2:30-7 p.m. English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704 Monica’s Bidi Bidi Tribute 7 p.m. The Garden, 1801 Buddy Holly Ave., 407.3636

July 24 English Newsom Patio Nights: Sheena Flores 6-8 p.m. English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704 Jesse Day & The Texas Knights 7:30 p.m.

The Funky Door Bistro & Wine Bar, 6801 Milwaukee Ave., 687.0505 Monarch 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Hwy. 87, 893.2491

Luna Jazz 6-9 p.m. Table 82, 4210 82nd St., Suite 240, 799.3408 Chasing Ivy 6:30 p.m. Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen, 7611 Milwaukee Ave., 368.7789

Squared Circle Pro 6 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe & Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253

English Newsom Patio Nights: Bo Garza and Kenny Maines 2-6:30 p.m. English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704

July 10 Struggle Jennings 7 p.m. Jake’s Sports Cafe & Backroom, 5025 50th St., Suite A, 687.5253

July 11 English Newsom Patio Nights: Tatum Sheets and Jenni Dale Lord 2-8 p.m. English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704

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Lubbock Downtown Farmers Market 9 a.m.12 p.m. 19th Street and Buddy Holly Ave., 441.8564

July 4 Parade Down Broadway 9-11 a.m. Volunteer vehicle parade from Lubbock Memorial Civic Center to Mackenzie Park.

Wine and Freedom Festival 2-8 p.m. Event will include food from local vendors, live music local boutiques, and more. English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704 4th of July Bash 6 p.m. Event will feature William Clark Green, Coffee & Cars, swap meet, live music and fireworks. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Hwy. 87, 893.2491

July 9 Business After Hours 5:30-7 p.m. Hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Burklee Hill, 1109 Broadway St., 993.1195

July 17 The Peddler Show 12-6 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

July 18 July 25 English Newsom Patio Nights: Junior Vazques, Cary Banks and Steve Williams 2:30-7 p.m.

English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704

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Saturdays in July

Jesse Day & The Texas Knights 7 p.m. Burklee Hill, 1109 Broadway St., 993.1195 New Year’s Day: A Tribute to U2 8 p.m. The Garden, 1801 Buddy Holly Ave., 407.3636

The Peddler Show 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

July 19 The Peddler Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, 775.2242

July 23 Business After Hours 5:30-7 p.m. Hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. Stacked Breakfast & Lunch, 6015 82nd St., Suite 5, 317.1101

July 25 Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen 8 p.m. Cook’s Garage, 11002 Hwy. 87, 893.2491

Kidsfish 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Maxey Park, 2401 Quaker Ave., 252.2052

July 31

Texas Aviation Air Show 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 719.0003

English Newsom Patio Nights: Will and Lindsay Boreing 6-8 p.m. English Newsom Cellars, 408 E. Woodrow Road, 863.2704

Kelly B’s Chicago Station Market 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pop-up market will feature artisan goods. At’l Do Farms Corn Maize, 6323 FM 1294, 763.5594

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Chloe Birdinelli Owner: Craig Martin Chloe is an 11-year-old terrier mix and weighs about 10 lbs. I rescued her from a shelter when she was about 8 weeks old. Her favorite treats are broccoli and frosty-paws ice cream. She likes to carry toys around in her mouth when she’s nervous or excited, like when the doorbell rings. I think she was weaned too early and they act as a pacifier for her. People always think she wants to play with them but she doesn’t like to let go of her toys.

Adalei Adalei is a 3-year-old Weimaraner.

Satine Satine is a 10-year-old Dalmation Owner: Shoni Wiseman They are keeping a close eye on what my husband is doing as he’s working from home. They are either lounging on a bed or are always up for a little bit of company outside for a quick game of fetch or tug of war.

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Shalom Owner: Irene Lance Shalom is half Shih Tzu and half Pomeranian. She is as smart as can be. At 12 years young, she is happy that I have moved into our home office so that she can come in and visit throughout the day. Her name is means peace. I need to remind her of that when she sees other dogs, especially big ones.

Molly Aka “Molly Pop” or “Popadoole,” Molly is my baby. She is a 12-year-old miniature poodle. Since I have started working from home, she is pretty much with me 24/7. If I have to go into the office, she goes with me. She is the sweetest! I don’t know who will miss the other one more when we return to the office, me or her.

Lester Owner: Robin Morse Lester, an 11 year old mixed breed rescue dog, prefers working on the farm but is occasionally my home office companion.

Bella Bells is my grandpuppy. She is obsessed with me and loves having me home all day. She is a 4-year-old chi-weenie.

Rodey A 4-year-old mixed breed rescue dog, Rodey is very sweet and protective. He doesn’t pay much attention to me during the day, until I get on a Zoom call.

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CAP ROCK JERSEY FARM

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he South Plains has long been known for the dominance of cotton, but local agriculture was far more diversified in the region’s early days.

Across hundreds of thousands of local acres, farmers raised everything from wheat to sheep and chickens.

Dairies were also very common, including in Crosby County.

One of the most prominent businesses in the county in the 1920s was the Cap Rock Jersey Farm, owned by S.A. Guy of Crosbyton. Guy took pride in his Jersey cattle – which are known for their milk production – and proclaimed his Jersey stock among the best in the nation.

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This undated photo shows one of Guy’s prize bulls, described in the photo as “The world’s undefeated champion Jersey Bull” from “Guy Dairy, near Crosbyton, Texas.” (It’s unclear where the “World’s Champion” designation came from, but winning livestock at American World’s Fair exhibitions often received such a title. At 11 years old, it’s possible the bull was honored at the 1915 World’s Fair in San Francisco.)

According to the photo’s caption, this 11-year-old bull was valued at $50,000. Due to inflation, a $50,000 bull in 1920 would be worth more than $640,000 today. L

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