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SEPTEMBER 2011
MAGAZINE
SPOKANE | COEUR D’ALENE | SPOKANE VALLEY | SANDPOINT | DEER PARK
Strength, Durability, Research & Development
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Dogs of Fall
Pets with Purpose
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20 Pet Advice Advice 20 Pet13
9 Pets & Family
Pet Picks
WHAT’S INSIDE Community
Locally Produced
USA Team Trial
2 Dog Leather
Pet Spotlight Macaw Sweet Treats Foods to share Look... I’m Famous! Directory
Community Pet Photos
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PUBLISHER ZOLT Publishing EDITOR Emily Olson CREATIVE DIRECTOR Laura Olson ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Emily Olson | Laura Olson CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Emily Olson | Laura Olson | Catheresa Stewart EDITORIAL INQUIRIES OR SUBMISSIONS Northwest Pet Magazine welcomes editorial inquiries and suggestions. Please contact Emily at emily@northwestpetmagazine.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES WASHINGTON: Please contact Emily at (509) 979-2028 or emily@northwestpetmagazine.com IDAHO: Please contact Laura at (208) 262-1234 or laura@northwestpetmagazine.com
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Every pet deserves to be loved!
Blackjack
(Jack Russell Terrier) Blackjack is a 4 1/2 year old wirehair Jack Russell Terrier. He is smart, spunky, and a fun loving boy! He loves treats and will do tricks for them. Blackjack has been neutered and is up-to-date on his vaccinations. Blackjack has been at the resort for a few months now and is looking forward to his "forever" home, where he will be part of the family. For more information on Blackjack or other dogs available please contact: Dawn @ Paradise Pet Resort Small Animal Adoptions Phone: 509-290-6024
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september activity guide
2011 Spokane County Interstate Fair September 9-18, 2011 Spokane Fairgrounds The 60th Annual Spokane Interstate Fair will be held September 9-18, 2011. Please join us as we celebrate not only our 60th Anniversary of the Fair but also the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 and the 25th Anniversary of our PRCA Rodeo. Free to Children Six Years of Age and Under $7.00 Youth Ages 7 to 13 $7.00 Seniors 65 and Over, $10.00 Adults For more information visit: http://www.spokanecounty.org/fair/sif/
CDA Dog Fanciers Regional September 10th 10am - 3pm Downtown Park (6th & Sherman) Regionals and CDA Dog Fanciers will be offering CGC course. For more information visit www.cdadogfanciers.org
Petco National Adoption Weekend September 10-11th 11am - 3pm Spokane Area Petco's The Spokane Humane Society will have animals available for adoption during Petco's National Adoption Weekend from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We'll be at two Petco locations in Spokane: Petco at 6302 N. Division St. and Petco at 2805 E. 29th Ave. on the South Hill. Please stop by one of these Petco locations and choose a new furry family member! Adopted is our Favorite Breed and you might just find that adopted is your favorite breed too!
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Inland Northwest Championship Ferrett Show September 10th Inland Northwest Wildlife Council Building Spokane Inland Northwest Ferret Association will be holding the Championship show at the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council Building. 208-773-1684 or visit www.inwfa.org
Inland NW Paint Horse Show September 23-25 Spokane Fair & Expo The INPHC presents their annual horse show. It offers a fullslate of APHA approved point earning events for youth, novice youth & novice amateur. For more information call Shannon O'Dell (509) 951-8053
Animal Talk Rescue Auction September 24th 6pm - 10pm
Animal Talk Rescue's auction, Eat, Drink & Be Meowy! For more information visit www.animaltalkrescue.org/auction.html
Schutzhund Pacific Northwest Regionals September 24-25 Please visit www.pnwschutzhund.com for more details on location and times. SV Frank Mensing
2011 AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day September 25th 10:30am - 4pm Valleyfest 2011, Mirabeau Point Park The AKC and the Spokane Kennel Club are committed to helping dog owners raise happy, healthy dogs that can be kept for the pet’s entire lifetime. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about your dog and celebrate the humancanine relationship with AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day! For more information, contact Jacquie Witham. Free admission! • Meet many different AKC breeds. • Your dog can become an AKC Canine Good Citizen! Take the 10-step test to certify your dog for just $5. • Demonstrations: Agility, Flyball, Obedience, and more.
Bogs for Dogs October 1st Spokane Humane Society south field 6607 N. Havana St. The Spokane Humane Society’s annual event is Spokane’s finest and fastest 4x4 mud slinging event that raises funds for the care and placement of companion animals at the Spokane Humane Society. Registration/Tech inspection 10 a.m., racing begins at 11 a.m. For more information call More information: (509) 209-0089
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Looking for a not-so-ordinary leather collar or leash? Jeff Puyleart of 2 Dogs Leather has been perfecting his leathersmith craft for over 30 years. Located downtown Coeur d'Alene, 2 Dogs Leather offers custom collars, leashes, harnesses, saddle bags and much more. If you have something in mind, Jeff is the go-to guy regarding leather works. He specializes in custom leather products and with the help of his apprentice Josh, they are sure to exceed your expectations! Whether you're looking for a braided long leash or an engraved collar, Two Dogs Leather is the place to go. Two Dogs Leather Co. 1113 Sherman Avenue • Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (208) 664-5213 twodogslea@aol.com
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northwest pet magazine | Pets & Family
National Memorial Pet Day Information provided by: Family Pet Memorial Gardens
Sunday, September 11th is the official National Pet Memorial Day, is a day set aside to remember our departed companions. Words cannot describe the sense of loss we feel when our faithful friend dies, as it is often one of life's most heart-wrenching experiences. There are many meaningful ways to memorialize your beloved pet. Here are a few: • Visit your pet’s gravesite where he is buried or where you scattered his ashes.
• Create a scrapbook or collage with photos and other reminders of your pet.
• Hold a private memorial service in your backyard, or in a place that was special to your animal companion.
• Donate to a charity or organization in honor of your late pet. Choose an organization based on your animal's breed or a particular cause that is close to your heart. Animal shelters or rescue groups would appreciate it.
• Create a living memorial by planting a tree, bush, or flowerbed. • Contact your local pet cemetery or community dog park to see if you can sponsor a bench or tree affixed with an acknowledgment plaque.
• Build a memorial space for your late pet on the Internet. There are free sites such as the one through the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine where you can post your pet's pictures and stories.
• Frame a photo of your pet and place it next to your pet’s urn or in a special place.
• When the time is right, adopt a new family member.
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Worl d Tr i a ls . . . Agility Dog
We love when our local residents make it onto the national scene and when they make it onto the international scene representing the USA in a World Competition… we couldn’t be prouder. October 7th - 9th we will be rooting for Newman Lake, WA resident Barb Davis and her dog companion “Skecher” who will be competing in the prestigious FCI World Agility Championships in Lievin, France. Barb is a 6 time AKC Agility World Team Member and has won 3 National Championships but this year she will head to France with a little extra wind in her sails as her dog, Skecher, has gained extra notoriety as one of the youngest dogs to ever qualify for the competition at only 3 years old. Since 1996, the AKC has been fielding a team of the best handlers and dogs from all over the country to represent the United States at the FCI World Agility Championships, held each fall in Europe. We wish Barb & Skecher all the best in their overseas adventure. For more information on the event visit www.usaagility.com
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og Fancy magazine just voted Coeur d'Alene the most dog-friendly city so it was a little shocking to learn that Idaho currently has no felony penalties against Animal Cruelty. Animal cruelty affects all animals from hamsters to cattle and a law such as this could protect our furry and feathered friends. A Felony Animal Cruelty Petition is available to sign, now through April 2012. The process is underway to collect signatures for a ballot initative that will put changes to the animal cruelty law in Idaho on the November 2012 ballot.
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CRACKING DOWN ON ANIMAL CRUELTY LAWS BACKGROUND: • There have been several failed attempts in Idaho to pass harsher animal cruelty laws through the state legislature. • Idaho is ONE OF ONLY THREE states left in the nation that does not have felony punishments for cruelty against animals.
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Pet Picks | northwest pet magazine
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Dogs
of Fall compiled by Laura Olson
Though some of us may be in denial, soon the leaves will be changing, the temperature will drop and a group of dogs will be joyful that Fall has arrived. Saying goodbye to Summer may be difficult for some of us but not for these working dogs. In our area many people and dogs stay active regardless of the season and so we thought it would be fun to highlight several dog breeds that look forward to this special time of year. These breeds are eager, no estatic that it's time to flush, point and retrieve. If you've ever witnessed a working dog instincually quarter a field or posture and point, there can be no doubt that is their mission in life. Not only are they able to burn off some of their never-ending energy, they also enjoy a day well spent with their owner.
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The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Males: 22 to 24 inches tall. Bitches: 20 to 22 inches tall. Weight: 55 to 75 pounds. Average life span: 10 to 12 years. Health concerns: Hip dysplasia. This is a particularly hardy breed.
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an all-purpose walking-hunter’s gun dog. They are capable of pointing, tracking and retrieving under virtually any condition and over any terrain. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is even-tempered, highly trainable and tremendously eager to please. He makes a trusted family dog while retaining all of his hunting instincts. They enjoy hunting, are adept swimmers and make excellent water retrievers. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are held in high regard by hunters as sharp, polite, quiet, affectionate and playful. They are also alert watchdogs who will bark to let you know someone is approaching, far too docile to be guard dogs. They get along well with older children and can be trusted around family pets when they are all raised together. For active families, Griffons make an ideal companion. Wireharied Pointing Griffons are slightly difficult to train, as are all pointing breeds. They have minds of their own and don't like being told what to do. Socialization should begin early in a Griffon's life so that he understands that new people and new situations are nothing to fear. Though they are fearless and focused in the hunting field, they can be less self-assured at home or about town. Griffons need at least one hour of vigorous exercise every day in order to maintain health, happiness and an even temperament. As with many working dogs, a bored Griffon is a destructive Griffon. Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are prone to separation anxiety when left alone too often. This breed is not well suited for people who work long hours, and are better off on farms. The unique double coat on this breed is one of its most distinguishing features. The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an unkempt appearance, and requires little grooming. Weekly combing is necessary to remove any loose hair that is trapped in the wiry coat. Only bathe when necessary, as frequent shampooing can change the texture of the coat.
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Males: 22 to 24 inches tall. Bitches: 21 to 23 inches tall.
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The Vizsla
Weight: 45 to 65 pounds. Average life span: 11 to 15 years. Health concerns: Allergies,ectropion, entropion, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, immune-mediated thrombocytopenia,cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, sebaceous adenitis and von Willebrand disease.
Vizslas, also loving called “velcro” want to be with their people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the field, they tend to stay near the hunter, which creates a strong bonding experience. Vizslas are the perfect family dog if they have an active lifestyle. Hunters use them to track and point in the field, while at home Vizslas make superb companions. Being fairly easy to train and eager to please. Vizslas need at least one hour of vigorous activity every day in order to maintain health, happiness and an even temperament. Vizslas who do not get enough activity quickly become neurotic and destructive. Running the backyard is a good start, but these hunting dogs prefer to have a “job” to do, which can be anything from hiking, biking or jogging with their owners. Vizslas excel in organized activities such as agility, tracking, field work and advanced obedience. Not only are these activites along side their owner but this keen breed likes to think. Separation anxiety is very common among Vizslas. These tight bonded dogs need to be with people at all times or they can become anxious and depressed, which they express through destructive chewing and excessive howling or barking. Vizslas are verbal dogs. They bark, howl, grunt, whine, moan and make “talking” noises throughout the day. If you are looking for a silent dog, the Vizsla is not for you. Adult males should ideally stand from 22 to 24 inches at the shoulder and females should stand 21 to 23 inches. They can weigh from 45 to 65 pounds. Vizslas are very easy to groom. They do not emit a dog odor, which means baths are only required when absolutely necessary.
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The Stabyhoun Males: 23 inches tall. Bitches: 19 tall. Weight: 45 to 55 pounds. Average life span: 10 to 14 years.
Originating in a northern province in the Netherlands and known as Friesland until just before 1800, the Stabyhoun is a rare and amazing breed. Also called the Staby or Friesian Pointer, the Stabyhoun is a sturdy built pointer with a lengthy, smooth coat. The Stabyhoun is very friendly, extremely smart, peaceful, patient, but has a reputation of being very stubborn and vigilant. The Stabyhoun is tolerante toward children and other animals. The Stabyhoun is obedient and dedicated to its owner, making it easy to train. A versatile breed, Stabyhouns have been used through out history as a guard/watch dog for farms and homes. As a hunting dog it is sharp-eyed, smart, works fast, and is great hunting in watery areas. Staby´s need alot of exercise and activities, although they can be very laid back in your home environment. The Stabyhoun excels in agility, triathlon, fly-ball, locating, hunting, pointing, and frisbee. The Stabyhoun is both a soft-mouthed retriever and a pointer that is particularly useful for hunting ducks. It marks well and is easily controlled over greater distances. The Staby is a great swimmer that can handle cold water. This dog is a wonderful pet to have around the house and makes a good watchdog that is friendly and amiable. It is also a very powerful dog and larger ones can pull sleds in the winter. Due to its powerful retrieving instinct, it is very happy to spend all day every day playing fetch with its proprietor. The Stabyhoun excels in many different types of training including obedience and agility. The Stabyhoun doesn't require much grooming and their coat usually has a natural, clean smell. Brushing is a requirement with the Stabyhoun in order to keep hair free of tangles. They generally shed twice a year and bathing is something that rarely needs to be done. The population of the Stabyhoun today is about 3500 animals and only 40 in the USA. Therefore careful breeding is important.
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northwest pet magazine | Pet Advice
See Spot…Go Away! Getting pet stains to go away for good Compiled by Emily Olson
Follow these basic steps to rid your home of nuisance odors: • Find all soiled areas using your nose and eyes. A black-light bulb will usually show even old urine stains so, if you have one, turn out the lights and use it to identify soiled areas. • Clean the soiled areas appropriately to remove the odors (see sidebar for tips). • Make the soiled areas unattractive by either blocking them off or rearranging furniture to create greater visibility that way you can catch any mistakes as they happen. • Make the appropriate "bathroom" area attractive by transferring the scent of an accident back to the right spot, i.e. when you are blotting up a mess move the paper towels to the litter box or pick up poop and take it to the designated area. Let your pet see you moving their eliminations so they can further connect the dots. Berating your pet won’t solve the problem so stay calm and cool when performing these tasks. In order to guarantee success all of these tips should be applied simultaneous…failing to completely clean an area with nullify your other re-training efforts because so long as your pet can smell his scent he will continue to go to that spot. By far the most important task you will complete is removing the odor.
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Helpful Tips... To Clean Washable Items • Machine wash as usual, adding a one pound box of baking soda to your regular detergent. If you can still see the stain or smell the urine, machine wash the item again and add an enzymatic cleaning agent.
To Clean Carpeted Areas and Upholstery • You should avoid using steam cleaners to clean urine odors from carpet or upholstery. The heat will permanently set the odor and the stain by bonding the protein into any man-made fibers. • Soak up as much of the urine as possible with a combination of newspaper and paper towels. The more fresh urine you can remove before it dries, especially from carpet, the simpler it will be to remove the odor. Place a thick layer of paper towels on the wet spot and cover that with a thick layer of newspaper. Stand on this padding for about a minute. Remove the padding and repeat the process until the area is barely damp. • Rinse the "accident zone" thoroughly with clean, cool water. After rinsing, remove as much of the water as possible by blotting or by using a "wet-vac," "shop-vac" or "extractor." • If you’ve previously used cleaners or chemicals on an area any trace of a non-protein-based substance will weaken the effect of any enzymatic cleaner. The cleaner will use up its "energy" on the old cleaners instead of on the protein stains you want removed. • To remove all traces of old chemicals and clean old or heavy stains in carpeting, an extracting/wet-vac machine will do the best job of forcing clean water through your carpet and then forcing the dirty water back out again.
To Clean Floors and Walls If you notice that the wood on your furniture, walls, baseboard or floor are discolored, then varnish or paint will need to replaced. The re-training period may take a week or more. Remember, it took time to build the bad habit, and it will take time to replace that habit with a new, more acceptable behavior. Treat your pet with patience and give him a lot of encouragement!
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ORIGIN: Macaws are native to Mexico, Central America, South America and formerly, the Caribbean. LIFE SPAN: Macaws can live up to 60 years in the wild and when kept as a pet companion can often outlive their original owner.
PET SPOTLIGHT
the Macaw
SIZE: Adult size can range from 11.8 to 39.5 inches and weigh anywhere from 4.5 oz-3.75 lbs. TEMPERAMENT: Macaws are intelligent, social birds that prefer to gather in flocks. Macaws typically mate for life, breeding, grooming with and sharing food with their mates. Pet macaws thrive on frequent interaction, handling and love. They show a large amount of intelligence in their behavior and require constant intellectual stimulation to satisfy their innate curiosity. NUTRITION: Macaws eat a variety of foods including: fruits, palm fruits, nuts, seeds, leaves, flowers, and stems. As a general rule, any nutritious food items that you and your family eat, can and should be provided to your bird. Birds can be sensitive to certain foods so be sure to check a list of toxic foods before giving your bird anything. HOUSING: Macaws require a set-up that will allow for them to chew as much as they want, toys to keep them busy and an area that is easily cleaned and maintained. The minimum cage size for one macaw would be 36 by 48 by 60 inches, with a minimum bar spacing of 1 to 1.5 inches. A good flight size for macaws kept in a permanent outdoor aviary is at least 10 feet wide, 15 feet long and 8 feet tall. FUN FACT: Macaws, like most parrots, boast large, powerful beaks which easily crack nuts and seeds; however, a lesser known fact is that Macaws also have dry, scaly tongues which have a bone inside and makes an effective tool for tapping into fruits.
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The Monkey and the Kitten by Emily Olson
The Incredible Mr. Pish... written by Emily Olson
Mr. Pish is a 14 year old Jack Russell Terrier who travels the continent with his equally explorative mom, K.S. “Kat” Brooks of Spokane Washington and creates a written log of his adventures. Throughout his travels Mr. Pish offers the reader information about pet friendly establishments, adventures perfect for your canine companion and empahsizes how much fun traveling can be. Author and Mr. Pish mom, Brooks has crafted her love for nature, adventure and writing into a format which helps bring kids to reading through Mr. Pish’s Outdoor Learning & Literacy message. Mr. Pish has posed with the Olympic Torch in Trail, BC, Canada; met tiny burrowing owls in Moose Jaw, Manitoba, Canada; stood at the starting line at the Talladega Super Speedway; explored Garnet Ghost Town in the mountains of Montana and was recently interviewed on KHQ for winning his place in FIDO Friendly’s prestigious 50 Best Dogs article. We agree that promoting and advocating reading programs, through his travel postcards and dog adventures, makes Mr. Pish a definitive pet with purpose.
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Sweet Treats | northwest pet magazine
GREAT Foods to share
1. Eggs: Eggs are easy to digest and are an excellent source of protein, containing all of the essential amino acids. Raw eggs should not be given to dogs, since bacterial contamination is a possibility. Raw eggs also contain a chemical that interferes with the absorption and use of the B vitamin, biotin. Biotin deficiency will affect a dog’s skin and coat health. If your dog has never eaten eggs before, give only small pieces at first to prevent digestive upset. 2. Peanut butter: Peanuts don't appear to cause allergies in dogs like they do in people and dogs love the taste. 3. Berries (fresh and frozen): Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, huckleberries or raspberries -- all are good for your furry friend for the same reason they're good for humans: free-radical-fighting antioxidants…added bonus, a lot of dogs prefer them frozen. 4. Cooked chicken: Whether boiled, baked, served rotisserie-style or grilled, this food is a healthy substitute. (Be sure to avoid adding onion or too much garlic). 5. Tuna Fish: An excellent source of protein, and is now being used as the base for many commercially-available dog foods. Canned fish is a good alternative to fresh; avoid fish with tiny bones since they can get stuck in your dog’s throat. Avoid serving fish canned in oil as excess oil may cause diarrhea. As with all new foods, introduce fish gradually into your dog’s diet to avoid digestive upset. 6. Bananas: All fruits have phytonutrients and dogs can’t seem to get enough of bananas. 7. Olive oil: Is often used as a nutritional supplement. Olive oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, good for skin and coat health and as a treatment for constipation. The amount of oil added depends upon the size of your dog, with maximum amounts given between 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon daily (ask your veterinarian for specific amounts for your pup). The addition of any oil will increase the number of calories your dog is eating. Too much oil can cause diarrhea. 8. Salmon: Another great source of protein for your dog is salmon. Make sure you cook the salmon completely! Raw salmon may have parasites, in the form of flukes, an organism which can cause severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and is usually fatal if untreated. Canned salmon is a good choice and it is safe for dogs to eat the bones in canned salmon.
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Camp K9 2179 W Seltice Way Post Falls, ID (208) 773-3203 campk9postfalls.com
Deer Park Animal Medical Center 31207 N Short Rd Deer Park, WA 99006 (509) 276-6016 deerparkanimalvet.com
Dog Day Care/Boarding Northwest Pet Resort 1717 Northwest Blvd Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 292-4394 northwestpetresort.com Paradise Pet Resort 11420 E Jackson Spokane Valley, WA (509) 290-6024 paradisepetresort.org Ruff ‘n It Dog Day Camp W 212 South Ave Deer Park, WA (509) 276-3339 ruffnitdogdaycamp.com
End of Life Care All Pets Cremation Services 12928 E Indiana, Suite 8 Spokane Valley, WA (509) 922-1285 allpetscremationservices.com Family Pet Memorial (509) 467-4248 familypetmemorial.com
Grooming Bark’R Boutique-The Cat’s Meow 15701 E Sprague Ave, Suite E Spokane Valley, WA (509) 340-2410 barkerboutique.com Bark & Snip LLC 626 W Garland Spokane, WA (509) 443-4746 barknsnip.com Grrs ‘n’ Purrs Grooming W 113 Crawford Deer Park, WA (509) 276-2799 Lil Bit O'Grooming Pet Salon 4422 N Wall St Spokane, WA (509) 290-6787 lilbitogrooming.biz Pooch Parlor 5602 N Wall St Spokane, WA (509) 489-2886 poochparlorspokane.com
Health Services A-1 Animal Clinic 101 N Argonne Rd Ste F Spokane, WA (509) 927-7367 a-1animalcare.com Animal Pain Management 11901 N Division Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 468-0443 animalpainmanagement.com
Health Services The Cat’s Meow Feline Veterinarian Clinic 1017 S Perry St Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 535-6369 catsmeowspokane.com Deer Park Animal Medical Center 31207 N Short Rd Deer Park, WA 99006 (509) 276-6016 deerparkanimalvet.com Fairwood Animal Hospital 317 W Hastings Rd Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 467-0566 FIDO Chiro Animal Chiropratic 12310 N Division Spokane, WA (509) 466-1117 www.fidochiro.com Hometown Animal Hospital 830 S Main St Deer Park, WA 99006 (509) 276-8387 hometownvet.com Kootenai Animal Hospital 1704 E Seltice Way Post Falls, ID (208) 773-6000
Wandermere Animal Hospital 12519 N SR395, Suite 1 Spokane, WA 99218 (509) 464-1414 wandermereanimalhospital.com
Mobile Health Services Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic Jerome I. Leise DVM Call for dates, times & places (509) 991-8629 jnjleise@integrity.com Pet Mobile Michelle Ward, DVM (888) 696-6258 Serving Ponderay & Bonner County
Pet Sitting Pet Sitting & Moore (208) 699-9255 petsittingandmoore.com The Pet Tech Pet Sitting in Post Falls 208-620-0175 the pettech.com
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Lake City Spay & Neuter Clinic 902 Lincoln Way Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 664-5629 lakecitypethospital.com
Dogtown Company 518 S Thor Spokane, WA (509) 534.4880 dogtownco.com
Northwoods Veterinary Hospital 30425 N Meadow St Athol, ID (208) 683-2708
Duncan’s 1302 N Government Way Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 667-0618
PetVet 510 S Sullivan Rd Spokane Valley, WA (509) 928-7387
EZYDOG www.ezydog.com
Dr. Tracy Ridgeway 920 N Spokane St Post Falls, ID (208) 819-6472 River City Animal Hospital 310 N Herborn Pl Post Falls, ID (208) 777-9178 SouthCare Animal Medical Center 2915 E Palouse Hwy Spokane, WA 99223 (509) 448-4480 southcarevet.com Veterinary Surgical Specialists, PS 21 E Mission Ave Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 324-0055 vssspokane.com
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GoodDog 3115 Government Way, #3 Coeur d’Alene, ID (208) 664-4364 gooddog-us.com Nature’s Pet Market 12208 N Division St, Suite B Spokane, WA (509) 464-3400 Northwest Seed & Pet, Inc. 2422 E Sprague Ave Spokane, WA (509) 534-0694 thegardenpet.com
Pampurred Pet Boutique 920 N Spokane St, #4 Post Falls, ID (208) 777-3190 pampurredpet.net Pet Vittles 919 N Argonne Spokane Valley, WA (509) 927-0675 petvittles.com Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile 2917 E Palouse Hwy Spokane, WA (509) 443-9663 prairiedogmercantile.com Spokane Tack Trunk 11515 E Trent Spokane Valley, WA (509) 927-5891 spokanetacktrunk.com Urban Canine 1220 S Grand Blvd Spokane, WA (509) 744-9663 theurbancanine.com Urban Canine 9222 N Newport Hwy Spokane, WA (509) 465-9663 theurbancanine.com Yuppy Puppy 9423 N Newport HWY Spokane, WA (509) 467-8221 yuppypuppyspokane.com
Pet Training All Breed K9 Academy Training Dogs... Teaching People (208) 755-4090 allbreedk9academy.com Canine Behavior Consulting Eric Hess CPDT~KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer 208-691-1720 ericsk9consulting.com Trails Inn Kennel - Dave Byer 2888 W Diagonal Rathdrum, ID (208) 687-7024
Waste Management Poo Police (800) DOG-POOP (208) 773-6824 poopolice.goods.officelive.com
Northwest Seed & Pet, Inc. 7302 N Divison Spokane, WA (509) 484-7387 the gardenpet.com
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