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83% of Seniors Did You KNOW?(adults 50+) have pets. This section is dedicated to them and the love they give!
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ALZHEIMER CAREGIVER’S STORY
WRITTEN FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF CHARLIE THE DOG written by Opal Ashenbrenner (The Missus) Plus "Charlie" & edited by Dawna Blue smiled lovingly. She never complained or was short or impatient with him. As the The Beginning , Missus always said, “We have a loving January 5, 2005 God looking over us that is bigger than As soon as they came home from the any ol’ Alzheimer’s.” doctor’s office, I could tell it was The Rest of the Story, not good news. I heard the Missus on February 7, 2007 the phone saying Mr. Don had just been One day it became obvious the Alzheimer’s diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She was progressing. With many tears and a told me she was going to need my help in broken heart the Missus placed caring for Mr. Don. him in a Memory Care facility. Soon after that I noticed Mr. Don We thanked God for the place He was no longer able to play with provided and for the wonderful me and frequently struggled for people. words. I often let the Missus know The Missus took me to see Mr. when Mr. Don wasn’t where he Don often. I don’t think Mr. Don ought to be. Mr. Don was not the remembered my name anymore, same person he used to be, but but he was always so excited to he still had feelings and was still see me. I loved seeing him. The capable of giving and receiving a Charlie with Missus still cried a lot, and I did lot of love. Mr. Don & Opal a lot of tear-licking. However, I Ashenbrenner knew God was in control. I think the hardest times for the ("the Missus") Missus was when Mr. Don was The End of the depressed and just sat and cried. I don’t Story, January 24, 2008 know for sure, but I think he knew what was happening and knew there was nothing Mr. Don is gone now. The Missus tells anyone could do. They sometimes sat and me that he is not hurting anymore. Now held each other as they cried together for that Mr. Don is walking the streets of gold the life they were losing. I stayed pretty and swimming in the crystal sea (lucky close to him, because just petting me made guy), my job is to take care of the Missus. him happy. The Missus and I look forward to heaven where we will see our beloved Mr. Don started staring more often than Mr. Don whole again. not. There were a few times when he seemed to recognize the Missus and
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“Vic’s fantastic Handymen built a beautiful custom iron gate & installed a stockade fence at our new home in Lincoln Terrace. They made sure our three Big Baby Dogs were safe & secure during the fence fabrication, then installed it perfectly! Now our home looks beautiful, complete & secure, while our dogs have a stylishly protected yard all thanks to Vic & his amazing craftsmen. It has been our pleasure to work with them, & we highly recommend their handy-work!” —Maggie Howell, Owner of Aunt Pittypat’s Catering
Read other customer reviews at our web site www.handymanokc.com. Here’s what Linda Edmondson (wife of our former Attorney General) had to say: “My husband Drew and I have used Handymen ‘R’ Us for more than fifteen years. Their work is professional and long-lasting. They provide an estimate before the work is started, and it doesn’t change. Payment is not expected until the task is completed satisfactorily. I’ve never hesitated to let the workmen in my house, even when I was gone.” — Linda Edmondson
By being able to do all your home remodeling and repairs, Handymen R’ Us becomes your “One Source” for all your needs. Vic, a recent graduate of the 24-hour Angie's List CAPS (Certified Aging In Place Super Service Specialist) course jointly developed by Award Winner AARP and the National Homebuilders 2009, 2010, Association is one of only a few, to date, & 2011 earning the designation. Vic says “We help our seniors stay in their own homes by making them safe, secure, and beautiful.”
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Bonnie with her people, Brent & Trisha Clark
It was only a few years ago that Brent & Trisha Clark had never considered reading an ingredient list on a bag of dog food. Even if they had, they would not have known if it was good or bad. When their young Pug, Bonnie, began licking her paws and chewing her feet, they decided to go one simple step beyond the common practice of frequent shots at the vet. They did their homework and found there was a ton of information available; it just never occurred to them to look for it. What they ultimately discovered was that Bonnie had a severe allergy to grain. Grains like corn & wheat are in just about every brand of dog food at grocery stores and big box stores. With a little research they located a good food and in a couple of weeks all of Bonnie’s symptoms disappeared. Brent and Trisha's experience inspired them to open A1 Pet Emporium at May & Britton Road in NW OKC and will be celebrating their third year in business in February 2013 at their new larger location!
Brent & Trisha work closely with local Pet Rescues, and they have spent countless hours learning about pet nutrition. Their primary mission is to help consumers learn about good food choices for dogs and cats. None of their food brands contain any corn, wheat, by-products, or artificial colors. Some consumers have come to consider A1 Pet Emporium to be “Oklahoma’s Authority on Healthy Nutrition for Dogs and Cats”. They have an extensive selection of brands and types of foods that cannot be found at your local grocer. A1 is a specialty store, but that does not mean that they are expensive. They have high quality foods, treats and other items at very reasonable prices. They also offer a “Rewards Program” and free food samples. If your furry friend is suffering from food related allergies, or even if it's just finicky, visit A1 Pet Emporium today!
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Loving Pet Care At Your Door!
For over 24 years, Dr. Sharon Cary has provided caring veterinary services to pets and their owners. Dr. Cary now specializes in mobile veterinary services to provide care at your home. Whether you have transportation difficulties or just want convenience, Veterinary Home Healthcare can help.
Call 820-6647 or visit www.petvetonwheels.com to learn more about our services and discounts.
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15220 North Western Ave Suite E2 Edmond, OK 73013 (NE Corner of 33rd and Western)
(405) 348-MUTT All Natural Dog & Cat Food All Natural Treats Bedding Organic Spa Products Toys Leashes Collars Bowls 50% Off
Self-Serve Dog Wash Only $7.50 Must Present Coupon Not Valid With Any Other Offer
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$60 Purchase
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