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Taffy Milkdud Baptiste Michelle Waller
“As every cat owner knows, NOBODY owns a cat.” ~ Ellen Perry
Takoda
Julie Fischer
Victoria
Steve & Ernie Hall
Trudy
Mary Helen Loroff
Worm
Jana Campbell
Tuffy
Mary Ann Wydra
Zoe
Genny & Cindy
Two pet groups of St. Joseph which are making a difference Man’s best friend, be it a dog or cat, or other animal, can always count on a helping hand from two St. Joseph groups. Friends of the Animal Shelter was founded in 2000 by Cathy Madsen. The group works hand in hand with Rick Smith, manager of the St. Joseph Animal Control & Rescue Shelter, 701 Lower Lake Road. Composed of 40 volunteers from all walks of life, with Lucinda Kerns as president, their common bond is having a genuine concern for animal welfare. The volunteer group is funded solely through private donations and fundraising events. Friends of the Shelter has many volunteer opportunities to work one-on-one with the animals at the St. Joseph Animal Shelter, such as walking, grooming, bathing and socializing with them. They also take animals to schools and nursing homes, have monthly sponsored Adoption Days and offer Pet Previews at public locations. Another watchdog group which is interested in the welfare of all animals is the Humane Society of St. Joseph and Buchanan County. This non-profit organization is dedicated to assisting the community in providing a better quality of life for animals through financial aid, education and advocacy. An event aimed at showcasing pets and their owners is the Canine Costume Contest held the first Saturday in October. They also are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that between three and four million cats and dogs are euthanized each year. That’s why the group promotes the Spay-Neuter Innocent Pets Partnership Program. According to the Friends of the Shelter, “Our mission is quite a mountain to climb in the goals we’ve set for our group – to have a 100 percent adoption rate and zero percent euthanasia rate of all animals that come through the Animal Shelter. As volunteers, we share many wonderful moments with the animals and their adoptive families. This keeps us focused and on task toward meeting our goals.”
harnesses (there are three sizes and these can be used for puppies too); inexpensive cat litter (non-clumping); leashes; toys; kennels for transporting pets; paper towels; liquid hand soap; fabric softener sheets; laundry detergent; air freshners and old bath towels. Adoption Tips: Animals can not go directly home when adopted. All animals must go to a local veterinarian for spay or neuter, and//or to get vaccinations following an adoption. Reservations are made at adoption time and you will be told when your pet can be picked up directly at the veterinarian’s office. If you are coming from out-of-town plan ahead for two trips. One exception is at the Friends of the Animal Shelter Saturday adoptions when appointments can’t be made until Monday morning. Adoptees are called Monday with dates to pick up pets at the vets. If you see an animal you are interested in on www.petforu.com web pages, please go to the Shelter as quickly as possible. Space is limited and animals have a very small window of time to be adopted. The day available for adoption is in some cases the animal’s last day, so if you would like to adopt, you should try to be at the Shelter at 1 p.m. on the date available for adoption. Once you arrive at the Shelter, it’s easy: 1. Let the Shelter attendant know which pet you want. 2. Fill out a little paper work and pay your fees. 3. Your new pet will go to the vet to be neutered and have its shots. 4. You’ll pick up the pet at the vet and then take it home to live happily ever after. Shelter Costs: The fees for a cat average around $65 and fees for a dog start around $80. This will include an adoption fee of $10, medical exam, surgery fee, vaccinations and city registration. A microchip is included with all adoptions.
Many animal lovers are unable to volunteer, but donations are always welcome for the shelter.
There are extra tests and services that are offered at the time of adoption, such as heartworm test and declawing, and these are discounted to the shelter animals by local veterinarians.
Among the most-needed items are puppy and kitten food, both canned and dry (no Ol’ Roy food); dog harnesses (especially small and medium); cat
When adopting a pet, Lucinda Kerns, says it’s important to remember to “get a pet that suits your personality. People also forget that a pet takes some care, and it’s an investment of time and money.”
10 Pet Paparazzi September 28, 2008
In Memory
of our beloved pets In Memory of Abner Delaney Gilmour
In Memory of Chipper Rebecca Stewart
In Memory of Boomer & Foxy In Memory of Buddy Pasley Vance & Dana Plowman
Angela Pasley
In Memory of Cinnamon
In Memory of CoCo-Jo
Tracy Smith
Mary Ann Wydra
In Memory of Bandit Newgard Mary Ann Newgard
In Memory of Cali Betty Dynes
In Memory of Dottie Pam Wall
Thank you for leaving your paw prints on my heart In Memory of Mizzou (Zouey) Vance & Dana Plowman
In Memory of Regan Tracy Smith
In Memory of Scooter Perkins Todd & Becky Perkins
St. Joseph News-Press September 28, 2008 11
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”Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot about little puppies.” Cash
Jacey and Brody Walker 2 Pet Paparazzi September 28, 2008
Chachi
John & Nadine
~Gene Hill
Charlie
John & Cynthia Ensminger
Chopper & Missy
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Helen Groenke
DJ
Judy Hines
Chester & Sadie
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Chubbs
Daisy & Wishbone
Lisa Westerberg & Andy Grable
Jamie Sanger
Daisy
Daphne & Zoumer
Dottie
Duke & Daisy
Judy Payne
Genny Wales
Vance & Dana Plowman
Jenny Steppe
Helen Groenke
Daphne
Vance & Dana Plowman
Eddie
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Elizabeth and Mr. Bumper
Gracie, Lady of Evergreen Elaine Ingle
Lauren Gilpin
Holli Mae
Holli Mae
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Hunter
Jake, Jesse, and Chief
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Steve & Ernie Hall
Renea Prather
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Renea Prather
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Rick and Pam Dunaway
Renea Prather
Patti and Mike Morrow
Lucky
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Harley
Renea Prather
Ron
Lucy Laipple
Wyatt & Lynn Laipple
Luke
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Pam Wall
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Max & Sha Na Na
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Alice Harless
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Vance & Dana Plowman
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*If pet guardians are financially able to afford the full cost for surgery, SNIPP urges them to please contact one of our local veterinarians to make an appointment so that those who are truly in need may benefit from our program.
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K.I.C., Inc. Keep It Clean
These Advertisers Support the Humane Society of St. Joseph’s SNIPP Program.
Give us a call or come on in!
Open 8:30am-7pm Tues. - Sat.
3 Master Sylists/3 Stylists • 2 Senior Nail Techs/1 Nail Tech Services: • Cut & Style • Style • Perms • Men’s Haircuts • Children’s Haircuts • Cap Highlights • Coloring • Foiling
Nail & Spa Services: • Gel • Silk • Acrylic • Pedicures • Manicures • Facials
Massage Therapy: • Reiki • Basic Swedish • Reflexology • Deep Tissue
P P I N S
ter u e N / y p) i h s r (Spa e artn P s t e P ocent
Inn
SNIPP is a low-cost spay/neuter program created to promote spay and neutering as a means to decrease the pet-overpopulation in the St. Joseph area and to promote better health and wellbeing for pets. SNIPP partners with All Creatures Animal Hospital, Countryside Veterinary Clinic, East Hills Animal Clinic, Green Hills Animal Hospital and Twin Pines Veterinary Clinic to provide low-cost fees to low-income pet guardians. All sterilization surgeries are performed during March, June, September and December. To be considered for the program we must receive applications by the following dates:
*For March: between January 1 & February 14. *For June: between April 1 & May 15. *For September: between July 1 & August 15. *For December: between October 1 & November 15.
CLIENT PAYS
Canine Spay 1-30# $25 31-50# $30 51-80# $35 81#+ $40 Canine Neuter 1-50# $25 50#+ $35 Canine 1 yr. rabies & Preventative Vaccines* $10
(*Dog preventative: distemper, parvo, hepatitis,
Parvo Test
$5
Feline Spay $25 Feline Neuter $15 Feline 1 yr. rabies & Preventative Vaccines* $10
Puddle Left By Your Pooch? Let us clean up the mess! • Comforters • Coats • Dry Cleaning • Shirt Laundering
(*Cat preventative: panleukopenia,
rhinotracheitis, calicivirus & Chlamydia)
Modern Cleaners Humane Society of St. Joseph and Buchanan County PO Box 6036, St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone/fax: 816-232-6955 www.humanestjoseph.org
*If pet guardians are financially able to afford the full cost for surgery, SNIPP urges them to please contact one of our local veterinarians to make an appointment so that those who are truly in need may benefit from our program.
Green Hills Animal Hospital Dr Wesley Darnell Dr. Lindsay Blevins
3111 N. Belt • (816) 232-4233 6 Pet Paparazzi September 28, 2008
PROCEDURE
leptospirosis, parainfluenza & corona)
3709 Mitchell Ave. • Mitchell Landing
2510 Frederick • 279-1461
Client fee scale is as follows : *
✊ Pet ✊ Paparazzi Contest ✊ 2008
Feline Leuk./Aids Test $10 Fecal Test $5 Heartworm Test $5
Commercial & All size containers Industrial available Remodeling Jobs
Locally owned and operated Since 1980
Ken Smith
We’ll get your car back in purrrrfect condition!
AUTOBODY, LLC
“Where Pride of Workmanship Comes First� Owners: Mike & Mary Brown
1611 Frederick
279-6406
SINCE 1958
Saltwater Freshwater
Aquarium Supplies
Barb Sten, Owner/Manager 507 S. Belt Hwy. St. Joseph, MO. 64506
Love
Because I want my picture taken at 724 Studio
Phone: 816-676-0905 Fax: 816-676-0906
Why are you looking at the wall?
Steve Archer Agency (816) 364-2311 1502 S. Belt Hwy. St. Joseph, MO 64507 sarcher@farmersagent.com
Tired of your pets pics looking like this? Then come see us at 724 Studio
We have moved from downtown Grand Re-Opening Nov. 1st! $BMM GPS BO BQQU
Mommy, when’s Nov. 1st?
St. Joseph News-Press September 28, 2008 7
HOW OLD IS YOUR DOG IN HUMAN YEARS? Generally, big dogs age faster than small ones. Use this chart to determine if your dog is in his/her adult prime ir geriatric. For example, a 6-year-old dog weighing less than 20 pounds is the equivalent of a 40-year-old person, but a 6-year old dog weighing more than 120 pounds is the equivalent of a 69-year old. William Fortney, DVM, a veterinarian specializing in geriatric medicine and director of community care at Kansas State University School of Veterinary Medicine devised this chart.
AGE IN ACTUAL YEARS
WEIGHT IN POUNDS
3 yrs. 4 yrs. 5 yrs. 6 yrs. 7 yrs. 8 yrs. 9 yrs. 10 yrs. 11 yrs. 12 yrs. 13 yrs. 14 yrs. 15 yrs. 16 yrs. 17 yrs. 18 yrs. 19 yrs. 20 yrs.
0-20 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96
21-50 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 79 84 89 94 -----
Monet
Walt & Betty Ann Dean
51-120 31 38 45 52 59 66 73 80 87 94 ---------
120+ 39 49 59 69 79 89 99 ------------
Mr. Bumper
Steve & Ernie Hall
Morgan
Gary & Ruth Costner
Ole Newgard
Mary Ann Newgard
HOW OLD IS YOUR CAT IN HUMAN YEARS? Use this chart below to determine your cat’s age in relation to a human’s.
Otis and Sam Helen J. Carlock
Cat’s Age:
6 months 8 months 10 months 1 year 18 months 2 years 4 years 6 years
Human’s Age:
Cat’s Age:
Human’s Age:
10 years 13 years 14 years 15 years 10 years 13 years 14 years 15 years
8 years 10 years 12 years 14 years 16 years 18 years 20 years 21 years
48 years 56 years 64 years 72 years 80 years 88 years 96 years 100 years
Peaches and Bella Rick and Pam Dunaway
8 Pet Paparazzi September 28, 2008
Pappy
Jennifer Davidson
Piper
Bo & Michelle Limle
Princess Atta Judy Payne
Sassy
Mary Ann Wydra
Sissy
Rambo and Roxanne David & Lora Perks
Schatzee
Jim & Paula Phillips
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” Billings
Bethany Rae Beckett
Spencer
Renea Prather
Sam I Am
Pam Wall
Schatzee
Shadow
Jim & Paula Phillips
Special & Scooter Todd & Becky Perkins
Stagger Lee Bill Leppert
Sandy
John & Cynthia Ensminger
Sylvester
Gregg and Mandy Ide
Tracy Smith
Special
Todd & Becky Perkins
Taco
Hannah Forbes St. Joseph News-Press September 28, 2008 9