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2-4 weeks 3-4 weeks 4-6 weeks 8 weeks 3.5 - 4 months 4-5 months
No noticeable tooth growth Deciduous (baby) canines coming in Deciduous (baby) incisors and premolars coming in All deciduous (baby) teeth are in No noticeable permanent tooth growth Permanent incisors coming in; some growth of premolars and molars Permanent canines, premolars, and molars coming in; all teeth in by 7 months Teeth white and clean Teeth may appear dull with some tarter build-up (yellowing) on back teeth Teeth show more tartar build-up (on all teeth) and some tooth wear Teeth show increased wear and disease
5-7 months 1 year 1-2 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10-15 years
Deciduous (baby) incisors coming in Deciduous (baby) canines coming in Deciduous (baby) premolars coming in on lower jaw All deciduous (baby) teeth are in Permanent incisors coming in Permanent canines, premolars, and molars coming in All permanent teeth in by 6 months Teeth white and clean Teeth may appear dull with some tarter build-up (yellowing) on back teeth Teeth show more tarter build-up (on all teeth) and some tooth wear Teeth show increased wear and disease; pigment visible on gums Teeth are worn and show heavy tartar build-up; some teeth may be missing
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Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph, INC. • 701 Lower Lake Road • St. Joseph, MO 64504 • www.petforu.com
LITTLE BIT (#20266) is a young male cat with a handsome set of long white whiskers.
RONNIE (#20265 ) is a darling, little Rat Terrier mix pup. He is cute and friendly and his good-pet potential is off the charts.
TIGER (#20305) & BUDDY (#20304) both came from the same home and are used to children.
STORM (#20276) is a tiny, 8 week old short SAMMY (#20219) is a 6 month old Doberhaired baby with a plush gray coat. She is one man mix girl pup who enjoys being held. of several kittens at the shelter this week.
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PYRO (#20241) is a really skinny Great Pyrenees mix female. She is between 1 and 2 years old,weighs 68 pounds and has a calm, sad demeanor that makes you want to cry.
EVENTS & INFO See adoptable pets at our pet previews on the 2nd Saturday of each month at different locations in town. ADOPT-A-DOG MONTH is October and Friends of the Animal Shelter will pay $10 of each dog adoption throughout the month. ADOPTION TIMES Volunteers from the Friends of the Animal Shelter will be happy to assist you in choosing a pet. SHELTER HOURS Mon., Tues., Thurs. 1-5:30 p.m. Wed. 1-6:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat.. 1-4:30 p.m.
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SMOKEY (#20057) is a short haired boy kitten whose black coat is tipped with chocolate smoke. He is a handsome little guy who is just big enough to be adopted.
ROBBIE (#20197) is a big, blue merle Aussie mix boy who is between 3 and 5 years old. Aussies are very intelligent, active dogs and need lots of exercise and interaction with their people.
The Western Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center, St. Joseph Animal Control, and Friends of the Animal Shelter in a joint venture started “Puppies for Parole” in July 2010. Items we could use for the program are: Pedigree Dog food, paper towels, disposable poop bags, and training dog treats. Please check the website www.petforu.com weekly to see what dogs have returned to the shelter to be adopted.
PUGSLEY (#20306) came into the shelter as a stray. He is about 6 months old and weighs 13 pounds so he will be a smallish to medium size dog when he grows up.
WWW.PETFORU.COM St. Joseph Animal Control and Rescue Shelter is city owned. Manager Rick Smith has 11 employees, one of which is a Humane Education Officer available with programs for our community. “Friends” is very grateful for the kindness these people show the animals in their care. Without their dedication and help, we could not succeed. CONTRIBUTE Donations can be monetary or in the form of animal care items. All funds are used for the benefit of shelter animals. Memorial donations are an excellent way to commemorate the life of a loved one or a cherished pet. Please return the completed form along with your donation.
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Think you’re an expert when it comes to pets? Like to wow your friends and family with cool facts and figures? Well, take a look at these: · Pet lovers are guardians to nearly 100 million dogs and nd d ccat ca cats atts in the United States, and spend about $35 billion on their furry friends ryy frie e each year. (Source: American Pet Product Manufacturers Association) · Studies show that people with pets live longer, hav have ave a e le lless es stress, and fewer health problems. (Source: American Pet Product Manufacturers ufacturre Association) uf u · 94% of pet owners say their animal pal makes them smile more than once a day. (Source: i-pets.com) · There are more than 9,000 species of birds. P Para Parakeets, ak canaries, finches, and parrots are the most popular to keep as pe pets. p (Source: Mississippi 4-H Pet Care Project)
· In Australia, England, and the U.S., Maxx w win wins ns as the most popular name for pooches. Other popular dog names the U.S. are Jake, Buddy, s in tth Maggie, Molly, and Bear. (Source: Bowwow.com.au) · 95% of cat owners admit they talk to their heir h he ir ca cats. (Source: i-pets.com) · In Belgium in 1879, 37 cats were “hired” d” to d o carry bundles of letters to villages. But the service didn’t last long because the mail cats just wouldn’t cooperate! perat pera at (Source: Best Friends Pet Care) · A cat will almost never meow at another otth the er ccat…that’s because cats only meow to get our attention. (Source: i-pets.com)
· A dog named Laikia became the world’s d’s first astronaut in 1957, when she was sent into space by the Russian government. (Source: Best Friends Pet Care) · Abraham Lincoln loved cats! In fact, he had ad d fo four our o of them while he lived in the White House. His favorite was named Tabby. (Source: i-pets.com) · Tests done by the University of Michigan proved that at cats have better memories than dogs. The study shows that while a dog’s memory lasts no more than 5 minutes, nu nut ute ute es, es, s a cat’s can last as long as 16 hours…and that’s more than even monkeys and orangutans! · Dogs can hear sounds that are too faint for us to hear. In fact, hearing is so good they probably rely ct, tth ct their h more on sound than sight. But the common belief that dogs are color l r blind blin is false. Dogs can see color, just not as well as we do. They can tell the difference between blue, yellow, and d ggray, but probably don’t see red and green. (Source: i-pets.com) St. Joseph News-Press September 25, 2011 11
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Most Popular Adoptable- CAT Names 1. Lucy 2. Midnight 3. Bella 4. Molly 5. Smokey 6. Tiger 7. Oreo 8. Max 9. Princess 10. Charlie
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In Memory
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In Memory of Chief Vance & Dana Plowman
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In Memory of Fuzzy Kitty
In Memory of Missy
In Memory of Precious
In Memory of Tessie
In Memory of Pinky
In Memory of Sallie
In Memory of Sammy
In Memory of Willy
Will Field
Carolyn Chilcote
Bev Myers
Gary & Vicki Worthwine
Steve & Sheila Brown
John & Cynthia Ensminger
Patricia Buckles
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Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; They each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, ying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend ďŹ nally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, So long gone from your life but never absent from your heart...
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