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Articles 5 Pet Friendly Homes — Buying and Selling 8
Picking a New Dog
10 Hooked on Fish Oils — The Reel Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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14 Breed of the Month
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16 Children & Pets — Recognizing and Intervening when Rough is Too Rough 18 Unleashed Pet Rescue & Adoption 22 The Adventures of Chip 24 Pawzzle 26 Dog Waste Removal: Our Responsibility to the Environment
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28 Towser 30 The Simple Life 32 Pet Services Directory 34 Howl-o-ween Tricking Treats
Fall Has Arrived! The calendar says it, the trees say it and our pets are now saying it. What do we do now? Go explore — take our pets outside, sniff the air, go for a walk, have some fun. Why? Because it is a great time to get out and about with our furry friends. What to do? Where to go? What to see? Well there are dog parks to discover, two news ones have opened in the last 30 days. There are events with local pet groups, dog adoption events, and Dogtoberfest! There are also some great events with our advertisers. Come out and play and bring your well-behaved animals, ready to be polite and social. And, don’t miss the Howl-O-Ween tricking treat recipe on page 34. October is also the month where humans celebrate Halloween. While this might be fun for some dogs and cats, others simply aren’t interested. So understand your pet’s personality and let him/her choose the right level of participation — follow his/her lead. This is also the month we need to protect our pets from pranksters, and even worse, intended harm. Keep your pets safe and inside this month.
Publisher Barbara Riedel barbara@metropetmag.com Editor/Production Manager Dan O’Leary editor@metropetmag.com Magazine Layout ROI Marketing 816.942.1600 • roi@kc.rr.com
This month, we are pleased to feature the second place winner from our Facebook Contest — Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption. This group has done an amazing job finding forever homes for thousands of pets. Also check out the educational article about tips for buying or selling a home for pet parents on page 5. The Hooked on Fish Oils article on page 10 is great reading. Take a minute and read the very informative article about Children and Pets – Recognizing and Intervening when Rough is Too Rough on page 16. This educational article can help you talk about a whole range of human emotions. Don’t miss the Dog Waste Removal article on page 26. As a pet parent, it is our responsibility to pick up dog waste. Dog waste is not fertilizer and it has a negative impact if left to wash into our wastewater. Finally, be sure to read the great article about Towser — the rescue dog, who overcame many odds to be a winner! Enjoy this issue, and as always, please tell our advertisers that you saw their ad in MetroPet magazine.
Happy Fall!
Barbara
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Contributing Authors Teresa Bradley Bays, DVM Mike Deathe Sarah E. Estlund Pat Hennessy Pawlene Journe Heddie Leger Jeff Scheetz Pamela S. Smith, DVM, CVA Martin Taggart Suzie Savage-Taggart
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Pet Friendly Homes Buying and Selling! by Suzie Savage-Taggart and Martin Taggart
Buying a home that is pet-friendly and selling a home with a pet present can be challenging. Here are our top tips for pet parents to make your experience a pleasant one!
6 Tips for Buying a Home with a Pet Home-buyers with pets have specific requirements, just like home-buyers with kiddos consider the school district when shopping for a home! 1. Check Restrictions — check county, city and homeowner association restrictions. Many restrict the number, types, sizes, breed, and yes, even noises, of pets allowed! 2. C onsider Features — consider home features like carpet, wood, tile, window coverings and exterior faucets. Consider layout like stairs for aging pets, www.metropetmag.com | October 2014
closets and private places for pet supplies and litter boxes. Make a list of what a good pet parent would want and need in a new home. Then ask yourself, “Do the homes I am considering make sense for how our pet (or pets) lives in our current home.” 3. Pet Friendly Neighborhood — is the neighborhood pet friendly? Look for neighbors walking their dogs, pet waste receptacles and a nearby dog park. Street traffic can freak out even the most well-behaved pet, so you may consider passing on a home near a busy street. 4. Previous Pets — were there pets in the home? Check for pet damage behind doors and under rugs. Pets mark their territory. If the previous damage was not properly cleaned and deodorized, it may need to be cleaned or it may cause a problem for your pet. It is also wise to ask about flea treatments.
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5. L ocal Pet Services — look for local pet services that you will require like pet food and supplies, a veterinary clinic, a pet sitter and groomer, and/or daycare. 6. P et Friendly Play Area — Do you require a safe play area for your dog? If so, is the yard already fenced in or will you need to build your own? If a fence already exists, is there a gate and does it latch, is it high enough so your dog can’t jump over it, is the gap at the bottom small enough that Fido can’t crawl underneath, are there loose boards that need to be replaced?
6 Tips for Selling a Home with a Pet Most people love pets, unless the pets belong to someone else! Home sellers who love their pets have a hard time imagining how someone else might feel negatively about their beloved furry friend!
Pets in the house can be a deal-breaker for buyers, and the seller may lose money. After all, it is a seller’s objective to make buyers feel as comfortable as possible during the showing. Buyers don’t care how much you
love your pets and they certainly aren’t interested in seeing or smelling them. Consider these tips to minimize the impact of your pets and maximize interest from potential buyers. 1. Relocate Your Pets During Showings — The single best thing you can do to ensure top dollar for your home is to relocate your pets while your home is on the market. If that is not an option, at least remove the pet while showing your home. Pets can make buyers feel uncomfortable and even afraid, running them off before they have a chance to fall in love with your home. 2. R emove Smells — nothing turns people off like bad odors. One of the biggest reasons people will or won’t buy a house is odor. Pet odors and air fresheners are the worst. The number one thing a buyer thinks when they see or smell an air freshener is “What odor is the seller trying to mask?”
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3. Minimize Pet Items — minimize all other negative associations with pets; litter boxes and potty pads, carpet and floor stains. (Yes, Hire a professional to get rid of them!) 4. R emove Pet Items — remove everything in the house that says animal. Vacuum regularly, put away food and water bowls when not in use, pick up toys, pack up the beds and put away the cat tree. Don’t forget to take down pet photos and magnets. It’s simple, don’t market your pet — market your house.
For more information on how to buy a pet-friendly home and/or how to sell a home if you are a pet owner, call Team REALExperience! Martin Taggart, Suzie Taggart & Team REALExperience are pet-friendly real estate professionals helping pet-friendly people! Together with their rescue dog, Sherman a Shih Tzu, this team of full-time experienced agents understand that selling a home with a pet and buying a home that is pet-friendly can be challenging. Contact Team REALExperience: Suzie Savage at 913-219-7580 or Martin Taggart 913-568-3219 or by email at teamrealexperience@gmail.com
5. I n-home Kennels — if you must kennel your pet in your home during showings, please leave showing instructions that indicate the presence of a pet and request the pet not be disturbed. 6. N o Bark Zone — dogs are always distracting because buyers tend to focus on the dog instead of the house. And barkers are the worst! Barking is your dog’s method of delivering a warning. How can you possibly focus on the features and benefits of the home, and visualize yourself living there with all that racket? A growling or barking dog may frighten children of buyers along for the showing. So plan ahead — eliminate the distraction by removing your barking dog during showings.
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Picking a New Dog by Mike Deathe
I got a text from a friend describing four dogs
A Beagle mix A Dalmatian mix A Boxer mix A Shepherd Mix
And a simple question, “As a trainer, which one would you pick?” I understand what and why she was texting me. She wants to make sure she is getting the right dog for her family. Which, by the way, is a combined family of six kids and two adults with one dog already, a little male Shih Tzu. As we texted back and forth, I decided to start taking notes, thinking this information would be great for an article, and, well, here it is. In most cases shelters give the best educated guess as to the breed of the dog, but in the end it is just that, a guess, and many times they are not that accurate in guessing the breed. Let’s face it, in some cases mutts are so much a mutt that breed characteristics don’t really even show up. However, that being said: • Beagles can be barkers and love to sniff so they get a rap for not paying attention • Dalmatians can be quirky dogs (lots of white dogs are) the recessive gene to get white coloration, but others can be sweet as can be • Boxers can have insane energy and be a little over the top • And, yes, shepherds are bred to be guard dogs (she asked if GSDs can be aggressive) but like I told her this breed gets miss categorized a lot and again some GSDs are wonderfully loving. This doesn’t even begin to discuss the characteristics of the other breeds in the mix you cannot see outwardly. And that is the problem with guessing at the breed (the shelters have to do it), but in many cases it just muddles people’s thoughts with pre-conceived notions of the dog that may or may not be true. 8
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Specific suggestions I gave her:
• I recommended that she see each dog eat out of a bowl and watch someone interact with the dog. This is really important especially if there are six kids in the family! • I suggested taking their dog with them to see if the dogs got along. •P lay with the dog’s feet, face, teeth and tail; these are typical hot spots that some dogs do not like being touched. Again, we want to know this up front with six kids at home. •T ake some toys, or ask for toys to play with the dog. See how the dog plays, how the dog does reacts to toys and games. Watch how the game starts and ends. •T ake the kids and allow them to play and run around. Are there any issues with chasing or getting out of control? I also suggested that the visit with the kids occur after the all of the other suggested ideas had been tested. I suggested the following day. I really believe that allowing yourself several days to pick your new dog is important and eliminates the snap decisions. Last thing I suggested is somewhat controversial. Ask for and insist on a weekend test drive with the dog. Most shelters are not going to like the idea, but they should understand that it is in everyone’s of best interests to get a great fit so that there are no returns. With kids and dogs at home there is no way to know via a half-hour visit in the shelter how the dog is going to settle in at your home.
I tell my clients to offer to pay the fee but to let the shelter know up front that you will call them on Monday and make your final decision. Good and reputable shelters should actually respect you for being an advocate, not only for your family, but for the dog as well. I also offered to go and observe the dog with the kids and dog and give my opinion. Many trainers offer this service, and it is rarely taken advantage of. Which is really frustrating to me and other trainers because we can be impartial in helping pick a dog that fits your family and lifestyle. The last tip I gave, was to keep in mind the reason that many dogs are in a shelter is problem behaviors, and you might have to look hard to these issues. But, better to do your homework up front, and not later. Also, there is no coincidence that most dogs in shelters fall in the age range of six months to two years old. It is the juvenile developmental period and that in itself is tough to handle. So expect there to be some challenges. Be ready to set rules and routines and warn everyone there is hard work on the horizon! But, if done right, the opportunity is there to have a new wonderful family member for years to come. www.metropetmag.com | October 2014
Mike Deathe is an avid pet lover who found his passion as a dog trainer. Since 2008 he has trained hundreds of pet parents on how to live with their companion animals. He writes the Keep It Simple Stupid dog blog (K.I.S.S). Deathe authored The Book of Pee and Poop, and Forever Home — Dog 101 and How to be a Better Shelter Volunteer. Follow Deathe’s blog at @http://muttzmembers.blogspot.com/ or the website @ www.kissdogtraining.com.
A word of clarification on a concept that all dogs in shelters are there because of problem behaviors. This topic is controversial. I think many dogs, not all dogs, are in shelters because of problem behaviors. The reality — it is usually a lack of training from the human that creates the problems! (In other words not the dog’s fault). Yes, there are exceptions, but for the most part frustration with potty training, barking, pulling on leash, jumping up on people, anxiety or aggression are at the root of why owners give up on dogs. When a dog is returned to a shelter, many of the volunteers and fosters work hard to help the returned animal be ready for a new home. I believe there is a special place in heaven just for them because of all they do. But, potential adoptors must realize that adopting a dog from a shelter comes with work. They must be ready for, and educated about, how to train away these behaviors so the adoption can be successful. The only goal of this article is to help people choose the right pet for them, and find more dogs forever homes! Mike Deathe
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The “Reel” Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
by Pamela S. Smith DVM CVA “Doctor, you recommended that “Itchy” take a fish oil supplement to increase his intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids to help with his skin problems. But I remember when you recommended that “Gimpy” take it to help with his arthritis, and before that you recommended it to help “Chubbs” lose weight! What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and how can one supplement help with such different health issues?” These questions can only be partially answered as they are still being researched in both human and veterinary medicine. For over 40 years scientific observational and clinical studies have investigated the effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (0-3FA’s), from both a deficiency and 10
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therapeutic supplementation point of view. Technically, fish oil, essential fatty acids, and Omega-3 fatty acids are not the same thing, even though people tend to use the terms interchangeably when discussing supplements. Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s) are considered essential because our body cannot build them from scratch, and a lack of them results in classic signs of deficiency. The 0-3FA’s I will be referring to are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), and both are EFA’s and therefore must be included in our diet, as well as our dogs’. EPA and DHA can be found naturally in foods either as EPA or DHA, or as their precursor alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which can be broken down by the body to
form EPA and DHA. ALA is present in leafy green vegetables, nuts, and vegetable oils such as canola and soy. EPA and DHA are both present in high amounts in fish, shellfish, and organ meats. 0-3FA’s are formed by marine plants, especially algae, which accounts for their transfer throughout the food chain and accumulation in large amounts in certain fish oils. However, the actual amount of 0-3 FA’s can vary up to three-fold in fish oil depending on the type of fish, season caught, and location of the catch. So when you are reading labels to determine what a supplement is truly providing, you will want to know the actual milligrams (mg.) of EPA and DHA, not just the total milligrams of fish oil.
Two of the main roles of 0-3FA’s in the mammalian cells are as an energy source and as components of all cell membranes. The cell membrane is what allows the transport of energy sources into and metabolic wastes out of the individual cells, a major limiting factor in cellular metabolism. It has been shown that altering the type of fatty acids in the diet changes the composition and “fluidity’’ of the cell membrane, thereby altering its ability to function. For example it has been shown that decreasing the 0-3FA’s in the cell membrane of lymphoctyes and monocytes (both are types of white blood cells) reduces their activity in the immune system. 0-3FA’s are involved in the body’s immune response to illness and inflammatory and injury, which are like many other systems, complex and self-regulating. For example, the immediate response to an injury like a torn ligament in a knee joint has to be pro-inflammatory, including pain, swelling, and increased blood flow to the area. These effects are caused by pro-inflammatory mediators like arachidonic acid (another EFA) and result in increased vascular permeability to allow increased access to the injured tissues to protect them from further damage. Eventually the pro-inflammatory response starts to inhibit the healing process, so the body sends in the anti-inflammatory mediators formed by EPA, to switch from damage control to starting the healing phase, including decreasing swelling, pain, and repairing damaged tissues. The skin, under attack by allergens, bacteria or other invaders reacts similarly, starting with a proinflammatory response of redness, swelling, and the resulting itchiness. Then as the body clears the area of the offending invaders, and anti-inflammatory mediators should take over and start the healing phase resulting in decreased inflammation and itchiness. It has been shown that EPA decreases the production of pro-inflammatory mediators. It makes sense that if there is not enough EPA (an 0-3FA) from the diet, there will be too many proinflammatory and not enough anti-inflammatory mediators formed to stop the inflammation. Uncontrolled inflammation in the skin inhibits its ability to stop bacteria and yeast over-growth, causing even more itchiness, scratching, and “hot spots”, as the “scratch-itch” cycle continues.
0-3FA’s are involved in the well-being of all types of cells. Imagine all the cells that incur damage on a daily basis from both external and internal factors such as the musculoskeletal system due to arthritis, the skin due to allergies and infections, brain cells from a stroke, damaged heart tissue from cardiovascular disease, delicate tubular structures in the kidneys from chronic renal disease, abnormal fat metabolism from excessive fat accumulation (obesity), and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract due to invasion of viruses and overgrowth of toxic bacteria, just to name a few! Now
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imagine that the body’s ability to respond to all these calamities is affected by the amount of 0-3 FA’s available to the body! For example, 0-3FA’s are incorporated into the skin’s barrier layer like mortar between bricks (skin cells) preventing loss of water and preventing bacteria from settling into microscopic cracks and crevices. In addition, lack of 0-3FA’s as a cellular energy source causes a “sluggish cell metabolism” and cause seborrhea, abnormal shedding and matting of hair, and increased susceptibility to ear and skin infections. EPA is also further metabolized to produce hormone-like compounds which regulate cell division and growth, blood clotting, muscle activity, and secretion of digestive juices and enzymes. DHA is important for normal brain development and function, signal transmission along neurons, and help resolve inflammation in the brain. Both human and veterinary studies have shown that 0-3FA’s were found to protect against heart abnormalities, specifically arrhythmias, or abnormal heart beats. In a rheumatoid arthritis study, 0-3FA’s significantly reduced the pain in joints and the reduced the amount of anti-inflammatory given to human patients. In one study, 0-3FA’s were found to significantly decrease dementia in non-Aizheimer’s patients. Which brings us to another question, why are our pets
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deficient in 0-3FA’s? The answer is....because we love them! We invited dogs into our caves first as protectors, then onto our farms, and factories as working dogs, and now into our homes as beloved members of our family. We thought it was a good thing by feeding them a “proper” dog food on a regular basis formulated by companies. And it was, at first. But eventually the formulations got further and further away from a dog’s “natural” diet as they started using grains instead of meat for protein sources. So if anti-inflammatory fatty acids (or their precursors) like EPA and DHA are found in abundance in organ meats, fish and veggies, and pro inflammatory fatty acids (the precursor to arachidonic acid for example) are found more in grains and their oils, it’s not hard to figure out what happened! Like us, our pets are what they eat! Now that we know how essential 0-3 FA’s are to our body, what happens when we are deficient in them, and how therapeutic supplementation can help with skin problems and many inflammatory conditions, how do we get them back into our pets? What does “Itchy” need, how much, and how often? Unfortunately there is no diet or rate of supplementation that is perfect for every dog. That’s why “Itchy” needs to see his other best friend, his Veterinarian! There are too many variables involved in skin conditions to be evaluated before a diagnosis can be made and a treatment protocol recommended, which may include supplemental 0-3FA’s. Some of the factors to be considered are age, sex, breed, previous and current diet, medications and supplements, exposure to allergens in the food, home and outdoors, pre-existing diseases such as parasitic, bacterial or fungal skin infections, endocrine imbalances, genetic or autoimmune diseases, and the list goes on! When you take “Itchy” to be evaluated, more than likely these and other questions will probably be on a detailed questionnaire, plus he will be given a “nose-to-tail” examination, and most likely there
will be skin, blood, and possibly other tests. Also, skin diseases are not static, and over time the signs change as the body adapts, gets better or worse in response to changing internal and external factors, so treatments may change too. Omega-3 Fatty Acid supplementation is just one of the many tools that Veterinarians may use to help make “Itchy’s” life better, but it’s a “reel” good one, and he may just get “hooked” on it! Sources: 1) S mall Animal Clinical Nutrition 4th Ed - M.S.Hand DVM PhD, C.D.Thatcher DVM MS PhD, R.L Remillard PhD DVM, P. Roudebush DVM 2) National Institute of Health (www.nih.gov) Omega-3 fatty acid and Health 3) Tufts.edu/vet/nutrition - Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation Beneficial effects of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease Freeman, L.M., J Small Animal Practice 2010;51:462-470
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Pamela S. Smith, DVM, CVA, joined the practice at Arbor Creek Animal Hospital. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984 and has been a practicing veterinarian ever since. She has been involved in many aspects of veterinary medicine and surgery over the years, and has enjoyed learning from patients, clients, colleagues, and respected mentors. She became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist in 2011, at Colorado State University, and has seen the benefits of adding acupuncture to her pain management protocol. She is especially interested in relieving chronic pain in older pets using a combination of medication (both traditional and herbal), acupuncture, laser therapy, supplements, and diets. Dr. Pamela Smith, Dr. Mike Tarrant and the staff at Arbor Creek Animal Hospital offer the perfect blend of traditional and alternative veterinary practice. We work together as a team to come up with a plan to help your pet live longer, healthier and painfree lives.
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Meet the Breed October Pet of the Month
Basset Hound The Basset Hound was originally bred to hunt. Their nose rules everything in their lives. They were originally worked in packs and are a friendly, amiable breed. This is a very old breed that is a direct descendant of the Bloodhound. The name is derived from the French word “bas” meaning low. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885. They are skilled at hunting both in packs, or are happy hunting alone. It is used to hunt fox, hare, opossum and pheasant. While the dog’s reflexes are slow, it has an excellent sense of smell. The fact that it is relatively slow on its feet means it can be more convenient for hunters who are on foot. These dogs are relatively heavy for their size and height. Their head is large and well-proportioned with a rounded skull. Their soft brown eyes have a sad look to them. The skin hangs loose like elastic and falls in folds on the head. Their ears are velvety to the touch and set low. They are extremely long hanging toward the ground. They have a very deep chest and strong hindquarters which are full and well-muscled. Their paws are big considering the size of the dog. The coat is dense, short, hard and shiny. There are no rules concerning color, but it is usually black, tan, white, red, or white with chestnut or sand-colored marking. While the Basset Hound breed is considered to be a low maintenance type of dog, routine grooming is necessary to maintain excellent health. The Basset Hound is known to be sweet, gentle, devoted, peaceful and well-behaved. They make great family dogs. It has a wonderful friendly personality. Not known to be vicious, moody or harsh. This is not a timid breed. They are very affectionate with their master and generally friendly with children. This breed needs a firm confident, and consistent owner who displays natural 14
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leadership with the dog as they need to know the rules of the house. They have a deep musical bark. A trained, happy Basset is usually a pretty quiet dog. But of course like all dogs, Bassets do bark. The Basset has a loud, baying type of bark and he can also howl quite loudly. Unfortunately, for some reason, house-training can be difficult. However, they do well with positive reinforcement and patient, gentle training. With proper training, they are obedient, but when they pick up an interesting smell, it’s sometimes hard to get their attention, as they like to follow their noses and may not even hear you calling them back. Please remember not to overfeed because extra weight places a strain on the legs and spine. A problem area is possible lameness and eventual paralysis because of short legs and a heavy, long body. Two or three small meals will suffice, as they are prone to bloat, rather than one large meal. If they should happen to eat a large meal keep an eye on them for several hours for any signs of bloat.
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They will be quite happy in an apartment and are known to be inactive indoors, however outdoors they will run and play for hours. The Basset Hound is a healthy breed that should receive a good deal of exercise each day, including a long walk. This will discourage bad behaviors like jumping, barking and digging, it should be given plenty of exercise, including a long daily walk to keep the dog mentally stable, but discourage it from jumping and stressing the front legs. This breed will run and play by the hour when given the chance. Because of their keen noses they tend to roam when they pick up a scent. Take care when off lead that the dog is in a safe area. When they pick up a scent they may not even hear you calling them back as their complete focus will be on finding the critter. With advanced training, you can enjoy many activities with the Basset Hound including field trials, conformation, tracking, and obedience trials. Basset Hounds make wonderful therapy dogs.
Fact: Their height is usually: Males 12 - 15 inches; Females 11 - 14 inches and weight: Males 50 - 65 pounds; Females 45 - 60 pounds Fact: It is said that George Washington owned Basset Hounds that were given to him by Lafayette after the American Revolution.
DOGTOBER FEST 2014 and the
Tails for Trails Dog-Walk for Parks Sunday, October 19, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Kemper Outdoor Education Center Lake Jacomo/Fleming Park FOOD DRIVE: Benefits Jackson County Regional Animal Shelter and Lee’s Summit Animal Shelter GAMES: Sack Races • Bobbing for Biscuits • Musical Discs • Roll-over Races • Biscuit Toss CONTESTS: Best Biscuit Eater • Best Tail Wagger • Costume Contests • Dog/Owner Look-Alikes • Best Kisser • Best Trick • Oldest Dog • Youngest Dog DEMONSTRATIONS: Search & Rescue • Carting • Police Dogs • Service Dogs • Herding Dogs MATCHES/TESTS/WORKSHOPS: Agility • Obedience • Rally • Canine Good Citizen • Dock Diving • Weave Pole Races • Frisbee • Draft BOOTHS: Rescue Groups • Boarding • Adopt-A-Pet • Pet Supplies • Pet Sitters
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Children & Pets Recognizing and Intervening when Rough is Too Rough
by Teresa Bradley Bays You often hear the sayings “Boys will be boys!” or “Girls will be girls!” or “He’s too young to know any better.” When this applies to pets that are being mishandled, care should be taken to assess the situation to make sure that the pet is safe, that your children understand what proper handling looks like, and that adult supervision is available when pets are being handled by young children. Children learn empathy, the ability to understand how another being feels and that the person or animal has feelings and emotions like their own, at a young age. Babies experience empathy by the way parents respond to them when they are cranky, fussy or scared. Learning to be empathetic happens gradually between the ages of three and five, but is not fully developed until ages five or six. It is often modeled by parents and older siblings and can be reinforced by naming emotions as they occur and by allowing children to see your honest emotions instead of hiding them. If a two or a three year old toddler pulls a cat’s tail as it walks by, tugs on a dog’s ear, or grabs a bunch of skin and fur in an effort to stand themselves up, then this is a good 16
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opportunity to teach them that animals have feelings, too. Helping a child to see that animals have feelings can be done by asking questions and gently guiding them as they answer. “How do you feel when that happens to you?” “How do think the kitty may be feeling?” “How do you think you could help the kitty?” If, however, a five or six-year-old (or a child who is even older) is doing these things and being overly aggressive in other ways with pets, then counseling by a professional may be needed. For some children the development of empathy is challenged or stunted by early traumas such as abuse, neglect and/or the witnessing of abuse and violence. Children in violent homes may witness animal abuse as a means to coerce family members. Children affected by abuse and violence outside of their homes may also act out by hurting or abusing their own pets, other people’s pets, and/or wildlife as a means of acting out. Research has shown that, when not detected early, this can escalate to other forms of violence, including bullying, fire setting and violent crimes against people.
How can you help? •B ecome a gentle, kind and empathetic role model with pets, with people, and with all animals.
• If you lash out in anger in front of your children, apologize to them and explain to them that your emotions got out of hand. • If you are crying because you are sad, let your children know that you are sad and thank them for trying to help you feel better. • If you think your child is hurting your pets, don’t wait to see if they will outgrow it, instead talk to your family doctor about your child’s behavior - or consult with a licensed professional counselor. • If you suspect a child outside of your family is abusing animals, show empathy not anger towards that child and report him or her to the school guidance counselor, animal control officer or police so that he or she can get the help that they need. • If you are a licensed therapist consider seeking out training in the AnicareChild program that helps children who abuse animals or have witnessed animal abuse to recover and to learn to be more empathetic. A similar program is available for adults. • See what you can do locally to help to spread more information about this topic so, as a community, we can decrease violence and abuse of people and animals by intervening early. In the Kansas City area, for instance, there is a group called KCCAN (Caring For All Network), what can you do to help them? They need help setting up a website. They can give informational talks to interested groups. They can help therapists access specialized training and www.metropetmag.com | October 2014
parents to find licensed therapists who are trained in this area. Let them know how you can help them or if they can help you by contacting them at teresa@ animalsandsociety.org or midge@animalsandsociety. org. •L earn more about the Link between animal abuse and domestic violence (and other forms of interpersonal violence) at The National Link Coalition – The National Resource Center on The Link between Animal Abuse and Human Violence www. nationallinkcoalition.org Dr. Teresa Bradley Bays has been a veterinarian at Belton Animal Clinic & Exotic Care Center since 1993 and has been an owner in the practice since 1997. In addition to caring for the dogs and cats of Belton, she is an internationally-acclaimed author and lecturer on exotic pet species, and recently earned Board Certification as a specialist in Exotic Companion Mammals, a designation held by less than 20 veterinarians worldwide. She is also the owner of Bays at the Moon, a new specialized pet boarding and day care facility at 511 Main, Belton, Mo. For more information about this facility, call 816-256-3313 or visit https://www.facebook.com/baysatthemoon
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Connecting Animals with Loving Homes This article features the shelter and rescue group Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption who was the second place winner in the MetroPet Magazine Facebook Contest. Congratulations to the Unleashed and thank you for all the great work you do to rescue and save pets. Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption was founded in June, 2011. It was a foster home based program until March, 2012, when it acquired a building in Mission, KS. Since the rescue was founded, the organization has saved over 5,000 animals from local shelters across the Kansas City metro area. In the world of animal rescue and rehabilitation it is the little things that really matter. Unleashed not only does the little things, but makes a big difference in offering a one-of-a-kind perspective in the world of rescue. This is the world where funds are slim and the flow of income is unreliable because it is dependent soley on donations. Unleashed never charges a set fee for any animal. It is much like 18
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Unleashed is a licensed, non-profit animal shelter that works to save the lives of homeless pets and strives to improve the image of bully breeds in society. Unleashed also works daily with high kill shelters in the Kansas City area to pull unwanted pets to safety. It relies on fosters, adopters and donations to make it all happen! an honor system where the adoptive families are trusted to give what they can.
Donation Adoption Fees
“Donation adoption fees and sharing pets via social media has been a key to success for Unleashed,” said Melissa McMillin, Unleashed Vice President. “Offering trust to an adoptive family that falls in love with an animal enables the person to bring home that furry friend as a member of their family.” Since founded, staff, volunteers and foster homes have formed a safety net around animals in high kill city shelters when they are full. This safety net offers a safe place and second chance at adoption for these pets.
Most organizations have set adoption fees. These fees are set at a level to enable the group to recoup its costs. Sometimes these fees are too high for families, possibly eliminating wonderful adoptive families from the adoption process. The original vision for a donation based adoption organization came from Danielle Reno. She shared it with Melissa McMillin, friends and co-founders. Together, they have formed one of the most vibrant and viable organizations in the area. Danielle now serves as President of Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption.
schools and groups on a regular basis. They spread the message of the importance of spay/neuter, vacations, proper care and feeding of pets, and the TRAINING! The organization also has an active training and behavior modification program for adopted pets. The Outreach team focuses on the importance of spay and neuter and proper pet care in lower income areas of
Education Programs
In addition to adoptions, Unleashed offers several educational programs. Public education regarding responsible pet ownership is a key ingredient to successful pet rescue. Unleashed volunteers visit
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the Kansas City area. Unleashed responds to calls about neglect/abuse cases, and it provides education and assistance to pet owners (food, water, proper shelter, tie outs, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services.)
The Unleashed Outreach team currently has 75 dogs they’re actively helping on a daily, and weekly basis. If you see a pet in need please contact Unleashed via email at unleashedoutreach @gmail.com
Foster and Volunteer Support
Unleashed also has a comprehensive foster program! Fostering a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have (other than adopting). Fostering an animal enables the animal to adjust and prepare for adoption. If you are interested in adopting, contact unleashedfostercare@gmail.com for details. Don’t want to foster, but love to spend time with animals? Become a volunteer! Dog walking, socializing, fundraising/events, whatever your talents, we want you! Contact us at unleashedevents@gmail. com for information!
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Corporate Sponsor Program
Because adoptions are based on donations, Unleashed developed a corporate sponsor program. Corporate sponsors choose the level of support they can afford. In exchange, Unleashed recognizes the company’s support in multiple ways. Camp Bow Wow, Olathe, has done several fundraisers and supply drives to help Unleashed achieve its financial goals so it can continue to save the homeless pets in our community. The folks at Unleashed are grateful for each and every donation that they get as they try to save one pet at a time. If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor, please visit www.unleashedrescue.com.
Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption is located at 5918 Broadmoor, Mission, KS. You can find out more at www. unleashedrescue.com, by phone 913-831-PETS, or by email at uproutreach@gmail. com. Adoption hours: Mon - Fri 10-7 Sat - Sun 10-5
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Chip’s
NEXT ADVENTURE FLEXIBILITY
by Heddie Leger
Recap September 2014: The policewoman came in and talked with the children, which also helped them to be comfortable with the police. We all had lunch together. It was macaroni and cheese and tuna casserole. It was my favorite comfort food and the lunch ladies had a great recipe. If our car had not had a problem, we would not have been able to help the children in this way. It turned out better than we ever could have imagine. Stephanie and I were totally content with our day. I noticed something today. Throughout the year, all I was rudely awakened by the loud crashing sound. Not of our experiences had allowed me the chance to learn only that, I felt something dripping on my back and how to be more flexible. I had been so focused on what I jumped up to shake it off. When I shook it off, I saw it wanted, or wanted to do, that I had missed the fact that was red. Allen came rushing over screaming, “Chip, Chip, there is more than one way to get something done. There are you alright!” He sounded so scared and shook up, I is more than one road to get somewhere, and there is got scared too. The red water kept running down my back more than one idea that will work in solving a problem. and legs, I heard someone else yell, get a doctor. Since my MawMaw had left to live with our friends, I had I could hear sirens in the background, and my vision to learn more of these things on my own. I had no idea became fuzzy, then everything went black. I could hear how exhausting this would be and am feeling very tired a flurry of motion and excitement all around me, but I right now. I am going to look for someplace to lie down could not see or feel anything. I heard someone say, put and take a nap. I noticed a nice bench with a cushion on pressure on that, stop the bleeding. Bleeding !!!! I must it and decided to hop up and curl up in a little ball and be bleeding!!! That must be what the red water was that take a nap. was running down my legs before everything went black. I was sound asleep, when “crash”, “bang”, I heard I could hear someone say, doctor, over here! Another something so loud that it startled me out of my person, said “No, help the human first! Help the human wonderful dream. I had been first!” What was happening?? Then I dreaming that we were on a heard the doctor say, “I can help them FLEXIBILITY: characterized cruise ship, sitting on the deck both. You over there, give that one by a ready capability to adapt watching seagulls fly overhead. I CPR, until the EMTs arrive. I will take to new, different, or changing could feel the warm sun beating care of this little one.” I could feel the requirements down on me in my dream when doctor’s gentle touch as he tried to 22
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Be clear about your goal but be flexible about the process of achieving it. Brian Tracy An effective leader allows exceptions to the rule for exceptional
flex my legs, and move me. I was results or when circumstance demands. John Wooden shivering by this time. I heard him say, “He is going into shock, let’s Flexibility — In all aspects of life, the person with the most varied keep him warm.” Gently lifting responses “wins.” Kelly Perdew me, I could feel the rigid board go under my body, and the doctor’s kind voice once again, say, “Take him to my clinic, I HUMAN EDUCATION ACTIVITY will be right there.” Visit a fire station where Paramedics and Apparently, Stephanie and Robert were right there EMTs work. Learn what they do to prepare beside him, I could hear them telling the doctor for their day of helping people in distress or what a trooper I had been through so much and they during an emergency or accident. hoped he could help me. He said, “It just depends on the little guy and how much grit he has, also how well he can adjust to a new lifestyle.” Oh my!!! Heddie is a Certified What did that mean??? New lifestyle, adjust??? What Humane Educator was happening to me? Then I heard the kind police and member of woman that had taken us to school the other day. She APDT, APLB, APHE said, I am on flex-time, I will help any way I can. I and NHES sharing trusted her words, but did not know what was going a lifelong passion on. Then everything faded away in a haze and I felt of helping children like I was floating on air. I looked down and could and the elderly learn manners reinforcement with their pets through the see myself lying there and everyone running around PawZone In-Home PetSitting. You can reach her at to try to help. What was happening to me? 816.820.5829.
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PAWZZLE
by Pawlean Journe
Answers to this Pawzzle can be found in the Breed of the Month story on page 14.
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They can be used to work in ________________.
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They are very _______________ with children.
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With the Basset the __________ rules.
11. They are a direct descendant of the ___________________. 15. A sport the Basset Hound can compete in is _____________.
22. Please do not ______________ as this can lead to overweight which is not good for their health. 24. They can be happy in an __________________. 25. The Basset has a very deep ________________. 28. Acceptable color of eyes? 29. This can be difficult for this breed. 30. They also have strong _________________. 31. They are very __________________ towards their
17. They can also be happy hunting _____________.
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20. These dogs are relatively ___________ for their size.
September Pawzzle Answers
DOWN 2. Overweight can place a strain on their __________. 3. Their paws are considered to be ______________ for the size of their body. 4. Their bark sounds like a _____________. 6. The Basset is considered a low _______________ dog regarding care and grooming. 7. The ears are ___________ to the touch. 9. Their eyes have a __________ look to them. 10. Bassets can make wonderful ____________ dogs. 12. Ears are ___________ and set low. 13. Type of mammal the Basset is used to hunt? 14. Type of bird the Basset is used to hunt? 16. Training must be ______________ for this breed. 18. The Basset needs this every day. 19. A trial a Basset can compete in? 21. One word that describes a Basset would be? 23. Sometimes it is hard to keep their _____________, due to their desire to follow their nose. 26. The Basset was originally bred ❚ Materials to ____________. 27. One severe health issue is ___________.
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Dog Waste Removal: Our Responsibility to the Environment In the ever increasing world of environmental issues, we are learning that in order to help our ecosystem there is an increasing need to live like we have to; not like we want to. Deep routed in this mindset is an uncomfortable feeling of change for some people, while others embrace the opportunity to “give back” to the environment that has been available for us to enjoy.
How Dog Waste Affects our Environment
Every time your dog poops in your yard, it should be picked up and disposed of properly. If not, then every time it rains, thousands of pounds of pet waste wash down storm drains and into streams, rivers and lakes. The promotion of additional bacteria in our waterways harms the health of wildlife, fish, and humans. In addition, pet waste flows directly into nearby streams and creeks. It ends up in wastewater treatment facilities. The proper way to dispose of pet waste is in the trash.
How Dog Waste Affects our Health
Human contact with harmful bacteria and parasites normally occur with activities such as children playing outside, gardening and dogs walking in their own waste. The chance of coming in contact with harmful bacteria increases when excess dog waste contaminates our yards. The waste and bacteria from your dog’s daily routine can easily be transmitted from their paws onto you and your family. Most common of these bacterial infections promotes illnesses with symptoms very similar to the flu that includes fevers, muscle aches, headache, vomiting and diarrhea.
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it’s pollution. • Carry disposable bags while walking your dog to pick up and dispose of waste properly. When you dispose of pet waste in the trash, wrap it carefully to avoid spilling during collection. •B ury pet waste in your yard, at least 12 inches deep and cover with at least eight inches of soil to let it decompose slowly. •B ury the waste in several different locations and keep it away from vegetable gardens. •C ontact your local parks department to inquire about providing pet waste stations in area parks, along trails and in public places where people frequently walk their dogs. Unfortunately for the Kansas City Metropolitan area, most our local waterways do not meet state water quality bacteria standards for recreational use. These tests were performed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS is an organization whose mission is to serve the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to understand the earth; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. The source of this information is located at www.marc.org/water. Of the Kansas City region waterways that are impaired, many of them are impaired due to bacteria. Pet waste is a contributor to those bacteria levels. A devastating future of increased bacteria could kill fish and wildlife such as birds, dear, etc., that depend on streams and lakes for their natural survival.
City Ordinances and Homeowners Associations
National organizations, cities, and even Homeowner Associations are beginning to enforce rules and ordinances for dog owners to pick up after their pet. The majority of cities in the United States are implementing Ordinances that require regular cleaning of your yard or impose a fine anywhere from $50 - $600 for offenders. However, one city (Englewood, New Jersey) has a “Poop and Scoop Law” that requires homeowners to pick up pet waste immediately from all property or face a fine ranging from $250 to $1,000. (http://www.cityofenglewood.org/ content/1441/1468/2265/1487/1576/2853.aspx) Most individuals believe this would be hard to police, but authorities said they can use this new ordinance to deal with people who don’t pick up after their dog for months “or ever.” Most offenders are turned in by their neighbors who are tired of seeing and smelling the offensive waste by undependable pet owners.
What Can You Do to Help?
The obvious is to pick up pet waste from your yard on a regular basis. It’s not fertilizer, and the lawn mower
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doesn’t make it magically disappear. When you walk your dog, carry disposable bags and pick up after your pet. Dispose of pet waste in the trash by wrapping it carefully to avoid spilling during collection. Contact your local parks department to inquire about providing pet waste stations in area parks, along trails and in public places where people frequently walk their dogs. If you don’t have time for this task, search for a professional pooper scooper. Learn more ways to properly dispose of pet waste and improve water quality at www.marc.org/water. For more than 40 years, Mid-American Regional Council (MARC) has served the Greater Kansas City region, advancing regional progress through leadership, planning and action. As a metropolitan planning organization, we help the region anticipate and adapt to change as we work on a broad agenda that includes healthy people and families, efficient transportation systems, more effective local governments, a strong and competitive regional economy, safe and prepared communities, and a healthy environment. Together, we’re creating a more vibrant, connected and green region.
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Making a name for yourself in this world is hard enough even when you get a good start in life. But, if you find yourself abandoned at 8 weeks old, left to die in a locked cage in an empty building with your Mom, brother and sister, it is probably nearly impossible.
Towser
However, if you have grit, determination, willpower, and a knack for catching Frisbees, you just might find yourself on ESPN’s Sportscenter! That is exactly where Towser, the Aussie/Border Collie/ Sheltie rescue, found himself recently after winning the UFO North American Throw and Catch championship. Towser’s second shot at life started out when Jeff and Jackie Scheetz adopted him from Wayside Waifs when he was 8 weeks old. They were just looking to adopt a companion for an older dog they had, but had no idea what they were getting into. Towser proved to need much more activity than the normal dog, so at a young age they enrolled him in agility classes. While he loved that and still competes, his real breakout skill was catching a Frisbee! Although Jeff and Jackie had never had a dog involved in dog sports before, they soon were cramming to learn as much as they could to keep up with Towser. Traveling to disc dog competitions across the country, they soon found out that not only was Towser really good at this, but they loved it as well. They got in touch with a couple of people in the Kansas City area who also had disc dogs, and with them they rejuvenated the “Kansas City Disc Dogs” club which has now grown to over 60 members. The club hosts several disc dog competitions a year and monthly play dates where new people interested in the sport can come out and give it a try. Info can be found at www.kcdiscdogs.com
by Jeff Scheetz
Jeff and Jackie eventually adopted another young dog named Killian from MOKAN Border Collie rescue to add to the team. With Towser helping with the teaching Killian has blossomed into an awesome World Champion disc dog as well. While the “fun” of traveling, competing and bonding with their dogs has made it all worthwhile, they have also worked hard to become world-class competitors. Towser’s accomplishments, in addition to the recent North American championship, include several World Championship titles and World Records in distance competition. He has won KS, AR, and KY state
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championships, multiple ESPN appearances, is in a KCTV5 weather commercial, and was the first disc dog to be featured on the cover of DogSport magazine. Along with the Kansas City Disc Dogs, he and Killian have performed for sold out crowds at various sporting events, such as the KU Jayhawks, NE Cornhuskers, KC Royals, KC T-bones and more.
members. They love to swim, eat ice cream (only after competitions), go for walks, hog as much space in the bed at night as they can, and just enjoy life. They are happy to show the Having a sport dog requires a little more attention world that just than just having a companion dog. Towser gets monthly because you chiropractic treatments, lots of conditioning, practicing, have a rough and daily exercising of both the body and the mind. (Towser knows the names of many toys, lots of commands start in life, that shouldn’t keep you down for long. Taking and can spot a FedEx or UPS truck in a parking lot full of a dog from a rescue to a superstar, shows that we all can blossom if we get a little love! trucks). While Towser and Killian are world-class athletes, competing and performing around the country in disc and agility, they are first and foremost, loved family
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by Pat Hennessy Looking back to the pioneers who forged their way across this great land, they led a hard but simple life. They woke up each day to the sound of roosters crowing and livestock milling about. They started the day with a hearty meal to give them sustenance for the long hard-working hours ahead. A few decades later we had automobiles and television which gave us convenience, and information coming directly into our living rooms about what was going on in the world. At that time we still operated as a family unit in one spot, sharing meals and maintaining personal social circles. Fast forward to today and we are moving at lightning speed, sharing less face time, and have turned to technology for our social interaction and global communication. Maybe it is time we turn off or put down our media devices occasionally, and carve out some “family” time, which would include our furry family members as well. Stop and smell the roses; make time for real-time contact and in-person play. Our gadgets are fun and they bring with them great convenience, but they may also bring a sense of complacency and a lack of empathy for being able to really feel what is happening in the world. It is a great way to keep up with friends, family, and current events, but it can certainly lead to a loss of social skills. You’ve heard the saying, “use it or lose it”, and we humans do get lazy.
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The Simple Life One way to connect with the world and stay grounded is to get outside and explore nature. Try taking your dog for a walk on a different route or drive to a new location for a journey through a novel space. For your dog, it would almost be the equivalent of a trip to Hawaii for us. Take your phone along (so you have it for an emergency or a picture of Bailey doing something cute or amazing – you never know when you could win the $10k funniest video), but keep it in your pocket. Take this time to really enjoy the walk, take in the scenery, and observe your dog. Watching your dog can give you insight into his personality or even potential health issues. On the fun side - you might notice Roxy really following a trail, so maybe tracking or scent work would be a good exercise or job for her. You also may pass someone in your travels with an interesting story – someone you might have missed if you weren’t participating fully in the activity. On the health side - you see Duke eating grass or rubbing his hind end on the ground. That would be something to keep an eye on as it could mean he is dealing with a health issue (digestive, parasite, anal sac, etc.), or it could be nothing more than marking his scent – but you would never know unless you observed it. You would miss these clues if you were busy tweeting. And, you should certainly use caution if texting and walking, as you could end up face down on the sidewalk
or getting tangled up in a leash (and you wouldn’t want someone posting that video on YouTube!). We are no longer family units bound by close proximity and local demands. Our communities have moved beyond our residential boundaries, and that expansion was fostered through the internet and mobile devices. While that technology came with benefits, it is easy to lose sight of the simple things that actually nurture the human spirit and remind us that we are just one strand in the fiber that weaves us all together. We will unravel if we don’t maintain that bond. You don’t have to give up Angry Birds, keeping track of your cousin’s wedding plans on Facebook, or finding out who got kicked off of your favorite reality show, just remember to set aside some time for face-to-fur interaction (and face-to-face with 2-legged family and friends). Spending some time
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with hands on contact, observation, and getting to know your animal companion might bring a whole new perspective to your world. Gertrude Stein, author from the turn of the 20th century, once said, “Everybody gets so much information all day long, that they lose their common sense”, and that was long before 24hour news channels and the internet. If she were alive today, she might think our dogs and cats have outwitted us, and she might be right. Pat Hennessy is the founder of N2paws, LLC, an organization that provides a holistic approach to companion animal care through behavior education, energy work, and positive training methods. Pat is a Level 2 TTouch® practitioner, CPDT, ACDBC, and member of the IAABC, IAATH and AWA. You may contact N2Paws via email pat@n2paws.com, phone 816-522-7005, or visit the website www.n2paws.com.
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New Listings in Blue
Pet Services Directory Adoption
Boarding & Daycare, con't
Grooming
Great Plains SPCA (913) 742-7326
Pooches in Paradise 7200 Wyandotte Kansas City, MO 816-361-3388
Best Friends Pet 13008 State Line Road Leawood, KS • 913.498.1397 Peculiar, MO • 816.984.5481
www.greatplainsspca.org Great Plains SPCA’s mission is to save, protect and improve the lives of animals, while strengthening the relationship between pets and human companions. Locations in Merriam, KS, and Independence, MO, offer veterinary care, adoption, rescue and education programs. Wayside Waifs 816-761-8151
www.waysidewaifs.org Wayside Waifs is a charitable animal shelter whose purpose is to improve the quality of animal welfare in our community by providing humane treatment and advocating for companion animals. It offers rescue, adoption, education programs, and pet memorial services.
Boarding & Daycare Broadmore Kennels 20614 W 47th Street Shawnee, KS 913-441-5026
www.broadmorekennels.com Five star luxury for your furry family members. Deluxe accommodations provide the comforts and love of home in a country-like setting in Johnson County on 10 privately owned acres. We provide one of a kind care like no other! Camp Bow Wow, Lee’s Summit 1010 SE Hamblen Road Lee’s Summit, MO 816-246-7833
www.poochesparadise.com Pooches Paradise was created with your dogs needs in mind. We are dedicated to offering the finest in boarding, daycare, obedience training and spa treatments. Visit us at our mid-town location one block off Wornall, on 72nd Street. Tails R’ Waggin 6976 W 152nd Terrace Overland Park, KS 913-685-9246
www.bestfriendspet.us Best Friends Pet is a full service salon with professional, gentle, caring pet stylists. Call us today! Leawood: Tues open at 7:30 am, Wed-Sat open at 9:00. Peculiar: Sat 9-4 Broadmore Kennels 20614 W 47th Street Shawnee, KS 913-441-5026
www.tailsrwaggin.com Tails R’ Waggin provides the finest daycare, boarding, grooming and training for your pet found. We are your pet’s destination of choice to play, stay and be treated like one of the family. Come by for a tour today!
www.broadmorekennels.com Broadmore Kennels now offers grooming! Groomer Cynthia Resig has been grooming for over six years and has extensive experience with different breeds. Call her today for 20% off your first groom! Call for details!
Carpet Cleaning
In Home Pet Sitting
Bock’s Steam Star
913-438-7767 • www.steamstar.net
Call today for a Free pet odor removal consultation/inspection. Bock’s Steam Star and their IICRC trained team of cleaning experts specialize in carpet, upholstery, tile/grout, area rugs, hard surface cleaning and pet odor removal.
Environment Mid-America Regional Council 600 Broadway, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64105 816-474-4240
www.campbowwow.com/us/ mo/leessummit At Camp BowWow Lee’s Summit your pups http://www.marc.org/Environment reap the benefits of exercise and socialization while having lots of fun romping & For more than 40 years, MARC has served the Greater Kansas City region, advancing playing with their canine friends. regional progress through leadership, planning and action.
Paws and Relaxx In-Home Pet Sitting You no longer have to stress about what you are going to do with your pets when you go out of town. You can put your mind at ease knowing your pet is comfortable in their own home! There when you can’t be! 954-618-3648 • www.pawsandrelaxx.com paws.and.relaxx@gmail.com
Insurance
Scott & Sara Coffman
Auto Home Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency specializing in auto, home, business, workers compensation, life and health insurance. Our experienced staff members are always happy to help you with your insurance needs.
913.839.1478 • www.AutoHomeKC.com
Pet Friendly Car Dealership Lee’s Summit Subaru 2101 NE. Independence Ave Lee’s Summit, MO • 816-251-8600
Pet Scarves
Carol’s Dog Scarves Kansas City, MO • 816-728-2480
www.etsy.com/shop/CarolsDogScarves The best dog scarf your dog will ever wear! www.leessummitsubaru.com Can’t be pulled off, torn off, chewed off or This pet friendly dealership offers a wide rolled off. Stylish, chic or just plain cute selection of new and used Subaru’s at low — let your dog make its own fashion prices. Check out our service department. statement! Order online at our Etsy Shop.
Pet Food, Supplies, Grooming
Treats Unleashed 4209 West 119th St. Leawood, KS 913-451-2000
www.treats-unleashed.com Treats Unleashed is a gourmet pet specialty store with an in-store bakery. It also offers a full line of pet supplies & food, a selfserve bath area & grooming services.
Pet Food Distribution American Midwest Distributors 820 Atlantic Street North Kansas City, MO • 816-842-1905
www.americanmidwestkc.com A local distributor which supplies local stores with Earthborn Holistic and ProPac pet food, and many other products.
Real Estate Martin and Suzie Taggart Team REALExperience 913.667.9789
TeamREALExperience@gmail.com REALExperienceREALEstate.com
These full-time, pet-friendly real estate professionals (together with Sherman their rescue dog) enjoy helping pet-friendly people with their real estate experience! They understand selling a home with a pet & buying a home that is pet friendly can be challenging. Team REALExperience is here to help you & your pets with your move! Keller Williams Realty Legacy Partners, Inc.
Showcase your company in this directory — for details call 913-548-1433!
Veterinarians
Arbor Creek Animal Hospital 15971 S. Bradley Rd Olathe, KS • 913-764-9000
www.acanimalhospital.com We believe that every pet has a different set of healthcare needs. Utilizing a blend of traditional medicine and holistic veterinary gives everyone options! Aid Animal Hospital 8343 Wornall Rd Kansas City, MO 816-363-4922
www.aidanimalhospital.com For 37 years, Aid Animal Hospital has provided quality veterinary medical & surgical services to Waldo and entire Kansas City area. We pride ourselves on quality customer service. Cat Clinic of Johnson County 9421 Pflumm Road Lenexa, KS 913-541-0478
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Howl-o-ween Tricking Treats Makes 14 bewitching treats – perfect for gobblin’
2 ½ cups water ½ cup canned pumpkin 1/8 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 4 cups whole wheat flour ¼ cup chopped pecans 1 Tbsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. nutmeg ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ cup oats
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix water, pumpkin, vanilla and egg thoroughly. Combine flour, pecans, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon in a separate bowl, stirring well. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix well, making sure no dry mixture is left. Spoon into a greased muffin tin, filling each cup completely. Sprinkle the top of each muffin with oats and bake for 1 ¼ hours. Cool completely and store in a sealed container.