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Tales&Treats A Guide for Loving and Caring for Your Animal Family Volume 1 • 2020
Meet Zu: Our Loyal Mascot!
Fast, Fresh, and Healthy Dog Recipes
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Older Dogs, Deeper Love
By Jane Klobel Klonsky
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Scout’s Legacy:
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Tales&Treats
A Guide for Loving and Caring for Your Animal Family
“Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what’s missing in our lives and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are and to the purpose of why we’re here.” ~ Trisha McCagh, Stories from the Animal Whisperer: What Your Pet Is Thinking and Trying to Tell You
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We know how much you love your animals . . . and we do too! Humans have lived and worked closely with animals for centuries. From companion cats in ancient Egypt to messenger pigeons in the 19th century to therapy and service dogs and horses, we have long needed and wanted animals in our lives. Most humans, by nature, possess an instinct to protect the well-being of animals both domestic and wild. Studies have shown that affection for animals goes hand-in-hand with concern for the natural world. It is also possible that deep in our psyches, there is a simple and profound recognition of our similarities: that we all see, hear, touch, smell, eat, rest, play, mate, raise young, and die. These are experiences shared by all living beings on earth. Tales & Treats was created to bring you stories that will help you understand and love your animals even more. From our creative team, Woof! Woof!! Meoowwww! Squeak! Quack! Chirp! Chirp! Ribbit! Bleat! Mooo! Oink! Oink! Baaaa! Cluck! Cluck! Hee-Haw! Coo!
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30 TALES: Feature Stories
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Healthy Dogs are Happy Dogs! A Look Inside Pet Foods
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A Man’s Best Friend: The Power of Social Media
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Comfort Zone
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Unconditional Love: Older Dogs, Deeper Love By Jane Klobel Klonsky
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Part 1: Scout: A Story of Love and Courage
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Remi’s Toy Box: Products from Around the World
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Silver in Their Furr, Gold in Their Hearts: Senior Adoptions
Once Upon A Time . . .The Photography of Harry Frees
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Morgan’s Organic Sweet Potato and Carrot Cookies Bacon and Pumpkin Dog Cookies Peanut Butter, Pumpkin, and Oat Dog Treats Doggie Birthday Beef Cake
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Meet Zu:
Our Loyal Mascot!
Hello . . . my name is Zu and I am proud to be the brand ambassador for Tales & Treats, a special magazine dedicated to the animal kingdom. I have many friends around around the world that I can’t wait for you to meet! As a German Shepherd, I am fiercely loyal, courageous, determined, and intelligent. I also have very high standards and I am the official “taste tester” in my mom’s kitchen. Thanks for joining us and please, share with your family and friends.
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From Morgan’s Kitchen Recipe by Morgan Rhodes
Bacon and Pumpkin Dog Cookies
EXPLORING THE WORLD WITH THEIR NOSE! You’ll find evidence of their very thorough sniffing everywhere – walls, doors, windows, and more. All dogs have a better sense of smell than humans – 10,000 to 100,000 times better in fact thanks to having millions more scent receptors. But compared to other breeds, the German Shepherd ranks near the top in scenting ability. It’s no wonder they make such great police and detection dogs. Among many other jobs, they are known for their bomb and drug sniffing work, tracking, and search and rescue.
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Ingredients ½ or 1 slice of bacon, finely chopped ½ cup pumpkin puree 2 large eggs ½ cup old fashioned oats 1 ¾ cups oat flour • Use organic ingredients when possible Method Preheat oven to 350˚F/177°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. Finely chop already cooked bacon, or heat a large skillet and fry bacon until crisp. Drain, cool and pat bacon with paper towels to remove some of the grease. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, 1 egg, oats, and oat flour. Add chopped bacon, mix until combined. Lightly flour work surface and roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes, place on baking sheet. Mix up last egg and wash over each cookie with a pastry brush. Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack completely before feeding to dog. Notes: This recipe made 23 cookies with the pig cookie cutter. There will be more, or less, depending on the cookie cutter you choose. Adjust baking time according to your oven.
We know your pup will love to eat bacon; however, since it is high in fat and salt, only give your pup very small amounts. This recipe calls for just one slice finely chopped. Just enough to give the treats that tasty bacon flavor.
Photo by Morgan Rhodes
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The Power of Social Media
Story and photos by Hannah Stonehouse Hudson
A Man’s Best Friend
John Unger would take Schoep, a rescue that he adopted when he was a puppy, into Lake Superior each day to help ease the aging dog’s arthritis. Here is testimony to the unconditional love and trust of a man and his best friend . . .
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“I never imagined the tender moment I captured here would eventually go viral and touch the hearts of hundreds of thousands.�
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By Jane Sobel Klonsky, Co-Founder, Project Unconditional
COMFORT ZONE How your Animals can Help During Challenging Times Covid-19 is affecting all of us, isolating us and unleashing emotions like fear, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, and boredom. How we can keep ourselves and our families safe? Will we be able to survive financially? Our dogs have no idea that we are in the midst of a pandemic, but they do pick up on our moods and feelings. Social isolation can take its toll on us. Our dogs can provide welcomed emotional support during self-quarantine periods. Our dogs, in particular, give us companionship and security and help brighten our days. They give us a reason to focus on positive energy, getting out in the fresh air and exercising (keeping in mind social distancing), and playing with our dog or maybe teaching our dog a new trick. These are all great stress reducers. Life is slower now. We have more time at home with our dogs. If we let them, our dogs can help us become stronger, more patient, and more compassionate individuals. And what if a dog owner gets ill with the virus? Who will care for the dog? It’s a time to help our local shelters and senior dog rescue organizations that have seen an influx of dogs in this crisis. Whether you have a dog, young or old, or are thinking about getting a dog, we all know that our dogs give us a tremendous amount of the unconditional love we so desperately need, especially now. Our relationship with dogs and other pets can help us find peace and comfort.
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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~ Anatole France
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PROJECT UNCONDITIONAL Older Dogs, Deeper Love By Jane Sobel Klonsky This article is dedicated to the memory of all of the precious dogs in our lives who have shared their love and lives with us. All the memories of our lives together still live strong. They have all left a piece of their souls with us and are watching us and helping guide us through what life brings our way.
“Project Unconditional is for all who appreciate
the connection, unconditional love, and bond that a canine companion provides. It’s for those who can’t imagine life without their beloved dog. It’s for all the people who have lost their dogs, who don’t want to get another because they just aren’t ready yet. It’s for the people who love dogs but haven’t yet had the chance to bring one home. Through stories, photographs and film, Project Unconditional has documented the relationships of more than 300 senior dogs and their human partners. It is a beautiful reminder–both wistful and vibrantly hopeful–to cherish our older animals and the rich moments we have with them, and to thank them for the love and friendship they unconditionally offer us.” ~ Jane Sobel Klonsky, Co-Founder, Project Unconditional
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“This story is also dedicated to my boy Charlie, whose unconditional love helped make everyday a better day and was with me and gave me encouragement and love to help navigate the waters through the creation of my “Project Unconditional” “When I started my project, my Goldendoodle Charlie was 5 years old, in the prime of his life. I never imagined Charlie getting older. He was the energizer bunny! He was ageless. Charlie was perpetually joyful and silly. He was an accomplished obedience dog (he heeled beautifully...when he wanted to), and made so many kids and hospital patients smile during his therapy dog visits. He was a happy boy dressed up in one of the silly costumes we would put him in - a lion’s mane or even a pink tutu!” RIP Charlie. 6/17/2007 - 10/23/2019 ~ Jane Sobel Klonsky, Charlie’s mom
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“Scout’s legacy will live on by the lives he touched with his enormous spirit and by bringing international attention to canine cancer. When Scout passed away, a little of all of us died with him. Scout started his life in Midway, Texas playing with all of his siblings on a farm. He died a hero. He was everyone’s sweet little baby puppy golden angel and will remain in our hearts forever.” ~ The MacNeil Family, via @wtscout/Instagram
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Pets make a difference in your life. You can make a difference in theirs. Gifts to the Pets Make A Difference Fund will be used to support clinical research at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine to better diagnose, treat and prevent cancer and for the purchase of specialized equipment that will aid clinicians and researchers in identifying new cancer-fighting drugs and treatments — discoveries that are shared with the world.
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