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Welcome!
In this issue of Pet Enthusiast we had fun focusing on how we are able to interact with our pets from “Tailgating” to providing jobs for dogs, horses and cats. Above all, the underlying current seems to be living a happy life with your pets while adding some spice to theirs. DIG IN to the articles and let us know what you think by connecting with us on FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Sincerely,
My family loves football. I grew up going to Hawkeye games every fall and played “snow football” with our dogs on the frozen lake in Minnesota every winter. The theme of this issue, “Tailgating” is dear to my heart; and as a lifelong Big Ten fan, I welcome the University of Nebraska to our conference. It is sure to be a fun and fierce rivalry! Enjoy the issue and we’ll see you at the Great Iowa Pet Expo October 16-17! All my best,
Holly Hartling
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13 Cover Photo: Mojo - Photograph by Sarah Zemunski. See her work at www.sarahzphoto.com Editor-In-Chief: Dawn M. Pieke Iowa Director: Holly Hartling Publisher: Pet Enthusiast Publications, Inc. Senior Editor: Nancy Casper Design Contributors: Dawn Pieke Holly Hartling Printco
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Jeff Casper Melinda Brink Denise Maryanski Eryn Wisdom Dr. Melissa L. Harrer, D.V.M. Megan Tiernan Jacquie Holm-Smith Maggie Marton Jill Janke - Novak Zach McKenna
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Meet Stella and her pet parent, Jill Janke-Novak – Gallery/Gift Shop Owner, Photographer, Artist, Teacher, Animal Lover, and new pet parent of a Tiger, named Amazing Grace. What made you decide to bring your dogs to work with you? “I have been an animal lover and caretaker all my life and have wanted a gallery/boutique as long as I can remember. So, about a year ago, I decided to quit teaching and open a gallery. And, I thought it would be wonderful if Stella, my bulldog, could be there everyday with me. My labs, Bella and Avery, occasionally visit the shop, but their happy tails seem to come a bit too close to the fragile merchandise in the store. I planned to get Stella first as a pup and train her so that she could help me once I opened the Gallery. “ How have the customers responded to Stella? “Customers come just to see Stella! There are really no drawbacks to having her here except that she walks a lot slower than I do so when I take her out to potty, I use that time to walk a bit slower and clear my head. There are a few customers that do not care for dogs or who have children that are afraid of them. When this happens, I put Stella in the back room until they have finished their visit.” Tell us about your work with animal organizations and your new tiger, Amazing Grace. “I work with many different animal organizations including helping with several events for the Humane Society, giving monthly donations to animal shelters, working with my church to host a Praise with Your Pets Sunday, and even have fostered animals in the past. Recently I adopted a tiger that I was able to name Amazing Grace, who is permanently located at G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park in Wynnewood, OK. They are a nonprofit organization that offers animal lovers the chance to adopt an exotic animal. I am glad I opened my shop because I can feel the warmth of my Dad with me everyday and I know he is up in heaven smiling down on his little girl.” PE
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DOG-GONE, GREAT SNACK IDEAS FOR YOUR POOCH by Maggie Marton
With football season upon us, let’s fire up that grill, crack open an ice-cold beverage, and let the tailgating begin! This year why not include your dog in the fun by whipping up some football-friendly, dog-approved snacks?
Karen Friesecke is the creative mastermind behind Doggie Stylish (www.doggiestylish. com). In addition to crafty pet projects, Friesecke offers up simple recipes for healthy dog snacks. She says the easiest way to accommodate your dog is to include him or her in your food plans. “If you are going to do a tailgate and you’re taking your dog, just make more of what you’re eating,” she said. Several dog-friendly options include sausages and hotdogs, though Friesecke warns that it’s best to avoid garlic-infused meat. Throw the extra meat on the grill and cook it to the same specifications that you prefer – this is all about easy
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– though you should allow it to cool before chopping it into bite-sized pieces for your dog to enjoy. If you’re grilling steaks, Friesecke suggests purchasing a steak slightly larger than what you’d normally buy and sharing cooked bits with your dog. However, avoid giving your dog fat trimmings because they can cause stomach upset or even pancreatitis. Another option is to prepare side dishes with your dog in mind. Macaroni and cheese or cooked rice are two dogfriendly sides. Believe it or not, dogs tend to prefer foods that are on the healthier side, so fruits and veggies make great tailgating snacks. Watermelon and apples (without the seeds) provide fresh, crunchy treats that will also help keep your dog hydrated. Slices of cucumbers are a crisp, simple snack, too. Friesecke suggests bringing along baby carrots. “They’re tiny, they’re crunchy, they’re really sweet, and they don’t put on calories,” she said. For an added treat, you can even dip your dog’s carrots in a tiny dollop of salad dressing.
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EVENTS
Ongoing Third Thursday of the Month Paws & Prayers Worship Service Underwood Hills Church 851 N 74th St – Omaha, NE 402.397.4318
First and Third Fridays of the Month 1:30pm – 5:00pm Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter PetSmart Adoption Events PetSmart in Council Bluffs, IA
Sunday, August 8 1:00pm – 3:00pm Car Wash for The Pet Project Midwest Best Western/Bennigans by the Airport Des Moines, IA www.petprojectmidwest.com Monday, August 9 5:35pm – 10:00pm Dog Days of Summer Iowa Cubs www.arl-iowa.org Wednesday, August 11 Tom Cat Neuter Day Jewell Animal Hospital 548 Main St – Jewell, IA www.JewellVetOnline.com
Saturdays and Sundays Noon – 3:00pm Feline Adoptions PetCo, 3271 Marketplace Dr, Council Bluffs, IA
Saturday, August 14 11:30am – 2:30pm Yappy Hour – International Homeless Pets Day Fundraiser Camp Bow Wow 11819 Stonegate Drive – Omaha, NE www.campbowwow.com/omaha
3rd Saturdays of Each Month Noon – 4:00pm Meet and Greet – Nebraska Border Collie Rescue Shadowlake PetSmart 7903 Towne Center Prkwy – Papillion, NE www.nebraskabordercollierescue.com
Sunday, August 15 5:00pm – 7:00pm Doggie Dip for Nebraska Humane Society Gallagher Pool 52 & NW Radial Highway – Omaha, NE www.nehumanesociety.org
Saturdays 10:30a – 12:30p Yappytime – Playtime for Dogs Ralston Vet Clinic – Ralston, NE
Saturday, August 21 1:00pm – 2:00pm Blessing of the Animals and Dedication of Bailey’s Bark Park Bailey’s Park – Des Moines, IA www.arl-iowa.org
2nd Sunday of Each Month 2:00pm Basic Exotic Bird Workshop Boy Scouts - 120 & Maple – Omaha http://beaknwings.org
AUGUST Friday, August 6 – Sunday, August 8 8:30am Southeastern Iowa Kennel & Burlington Kennel Club Show Southeastern Community College/Des Moines County Fairgrounds 1500 West Agency Road Burlington, IA www.onofrio.com Friday, August 6 7:30 pm Dreams of Horses Benefit Show Zoo Bar 136 N 14 – Lincoln, NE 402.435.8754 Saturday, August 7 10:00am – 1:00pm Low Cost Cat “chip” Clinic Nebraska Humane Society 90th & Fort – Omaha, NE www.nehumanesociety.org Saturday, August 7 10:00am – 4:00pm Dogfest with Platte Valley Kennel Club of Fremont Christensen Field – Exhibition Hall 1710 W 16th St – Fremont, NE Mharper74@msn.com Saturday, August 7 Noon – 3:00pm Soggy Dogz Charity Dog Wash Bone-a-Patreat 2701 Beaver Avenue – Des Moines, IA www.arl-iowa.org Saturday, August 7 5:00pm Dreams of Horses Benefit Show Louis Bar and Grill 5702 NW Radial Hwy – Omaha, NE 402.551.5993
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Sunday, August 22 Noon – 5:00pm Yappy Pack Dog Wash/Nail Trim/ Canine Bake Sale Nebraska Humane Society 90 & Fort – Omaha, NE www.nebraskahumanesociety.org Monday, August 23 Call for Time Dog Paddle Altoona Aquatics Park 1200 Venbury Dr – Altoona, IA www.altoona-iowa.com 515-967-6988 Saturday, August 28 Sunday, August 29 Ponies of America North Iowa Fair www.northiowafair.org Saturday, August 28 11:00am Ride your Hogs for the Dog for AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport Iowa www.aheinz57.com Saturday, August 28 11:30am – 1:30pm MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue Birthday Bash Seymour Smith Park 72 & Washington – Omaha, NE www.adoptaboston.com Saturday, August 28 9:00am – 4:00pm 26th Annual CFA Cat Show Salvation Army/Kroc Community Center 2825 Y Street – Omaha, NE http://cfashows.net/mcf
September Saturday, September 11 10:00am 1st Annual – Just Wag It Dog Walk Fundraiser for AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport Raccoon River Park at Coneflower Shelters 2500 Grand Ave – West Des Moines, IA www.aheinz57.com
Sunday, September 12 9:00am – 11:00am The Angie Anderson Memorial Dog Walk & Fido Fest Blank Park Zoo 7401 SW 9th St – Des Moines, IA www.arl-iowa.org
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Sunday, September 12 2:00pm – 5:00pm Wag ‘n Wine with Omaha Dog Park Corkscrew Wine & Cheese Rockbrook Villiage – Omaha, NE www.omahadogpark.org Wednesday, September 15 – Sunday, September 19 Midstates Horse Show North Iowa Fair www.northiowafair.org Thursday, September 16 11:30am – 6:00pm FORE! The Animals Golf Classic Echo Valley Country Club 3151 Echo Valley Drive – Norwalk, IA www.arl-iowa.org Saturday, September 18 7:00 am Midland Humane Society’s 1st Annual Dog’s Day Out Lake Manawa State Park 1100 South Shore Drive – Council Bluffs, IA www.midlandshumanesociety.org Sunday, September 19 2010 Tails ‘n Trails Pet Walk & Festival Haymarket Park 403 Line Drive Circle – Lincoln, NE www.capitalhumanesociety.org Saturday, September 25 Noon – 2:00pm Bunny Spa & Piggie Pampering Retreat ARL Main 5452 NE 22nd St – DesMoines, IA www.arl-iowa.org Saturday, September 25 8:00am HETRA’s 9th Annual Little Britches Horse Show Skyline Ranches Arena 20920 Roundup Road – Elkhorn, NE www.hetra.org Sunday, September 26 2010 Margre Durham Walk for the Animals Nebraska Humane Society 90th & Fort – Omaha, NE www.nehumanesociety.org
October Saturday, October 16 10:00am – 5:00pm Sunday, October 17 11:00am – 4:00pm Great Iowa Pet Expo 4H Building Iowa State Fairgrounds www.GreatIowaPetExpo.com Sunday, October 24 1:00pm – 3:00pm Boo in the Park with the Omaha Dog Park Hefflinger Dog Park – Omaha, NE www.omahadogpark.org Sunday, October 24 Noon – 5:00pm Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln Lancaster Event Center 84 & Havelock Avenue - Lincoln http://www.netpets.org/~ckc/ Monday, October 25 5:30pm – 7:30pm Purses 4 Paws Hosted by Friends Forever Marketbasket in Countryside Village 911 South 87th – Omaha, NE www.nehumanesociety.org
There are a few tailgating snacks that you should avoid like grapes, raisins, onions, mushroom, and alcoholic beverages. It’s also a good idea to limit salt and dairy intake. If your dog isn’t used to a varied diet, start feeding some tailgating snacks now in slow increments, introducing a different bite-sized morsel throughout football season. And always make sure your pooch has access to fresh, clean water. If you prefer not to share food with your dog, you can also whip up treats in advance to bring along in an airtight container. Check out Friesecke’s tasty tuna snack recipe in the sidebar or visit her website for a range of simple (microwavable!) healthy dog treats. There are also great pet-related retail stores that have baked treats for dogs such as Just Dogs Gourmet and Three Dog Bakery. Cheers to a great football with your pet! Happy Tailgating. PE
TASTY TUNA TREATS Some experts claim that garlic is unhealthy for dogs. If your dog is sensitive to garlic, you can omit this ingredient. INGREDIENTS 1 can of tuna in oil ¾ scant cup of plain flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon of garlic (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Put the tuna, garlic, and egg in a bowl. Mix with a spoon. 2. Add the flour gradually until it all sticks together (add more or less flour, as needed). 3. Pour the dough onto a microwaveable plate, and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes. 4. Place on to a wire rack to cool. 5. Once cool, cut to training-sized cubes to suit your dog. 6. Freeze any leftovers.
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CAUTIONS Don’t forget that a pet doesn’t have the intake capacity of an adult. A tiny puppy gets a tiny morsel or two. A larger dog gets more snacks, etc. Keep an eye on your pets so they don’t “graze” the Smorgasbord on their own. If pets eat too much, they could get seriously ill.
Noelle Buscher and Bob Buscher For organizing the models, setting up the scene, for the beautiful location and keeping everyone organized and well fed during the shoot!
Carla Chapman and Steve Walker For traveling from Lincoln, NE and bringing Mojo – the cover model. Carla, you are a great stage Mom. Thank you Steve, for your patience during the shoot!
Nancy Mills For bringing Snoopy and Beanie Baby. They were so fun to work with. Great idea to use green beans.
Sammy (Dog Kid of Julie Seibler) For being you.
Jeff Casper For bringing the pups and for being so patient when I drag you to work things!
Ashley Hauptman For being such a great sport in the shots!
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K-9 to 5 Pets with a Purpose By Eryn Wisdom
We love our pets for the simple things they do everyday, providing a soft coat to stroke and warming our laps and making us smile. But many times, pets, often dogs, rise above and beyond the basic duties of a household pet. Pets take on these jobs because their owners want them to stay happy and healthy or because the animal is needed by humans to improve their lives. There are many things your pet can do to stay active and enriched. Look for local organizations that offer classes and activities to keep Fido’s mind and body fit. Basic obedience classes can be a great starting point. “ When a trained dog has self control, owners get the behaviors they desire from their dog,” says Nicole Shumate, CEO of Canine Craze Performance Center in Des Moines, IA. “Working with your dog decreases the dog’s relationship with other things in the environment and increases your value.”
AGILITY For more fun, try a dog (or cat!) sport that fits your canine’s breed or personality, such as agility classes. Yes…there are agility classes for cats too! Agility allows owners to work closely with their pets as they lead them through an obstacle course. “This activity can be for anyone but is especially great for high-energy dogs and people,” says Renee Jetter, co-owner of Canine Craze. “Agility, pulling sports and obedience may be dominated by certain breeds, but don’t get hung up on that,” says Cam Bexten, CPDT-KA, trainer and co-owner of BonaFide Dog Academy LLC in Omaha, NE. Bexten uses her bulldog’s love of pull sports, which are often dominated by sled dog breeds. As an example, “She loves to go fast and pull. How’s that for thinking outside the box?”
POLICE ANIMALS Other pet jobs help make human lives better. Police use of dogs and horses is one example. Police dogs are intelligent and trained to work alongside officers to assist with tasks such as public order, illicit substance detection and tracking. Police horses are also rigorously trained for their jobs. These horses allow police officers to patrol crowded areas with the advantage of a good view.
SEARCH AND RESCUE
Search and rescue dogs are another working animal important in human assistance. These dogs are trained to find missing people often much more quickly than another human could. Dogs’ sensitive hearing, keen sense
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of smell, night vision and endurance are extremely helpful in search and rescue, according to the National Association for Search and Rescue’s Web site.
HELPING ON THE FARM Dogs can also have helpful jobs on the farm. Herding breeds can make farmers’ work easier by guiding his or her animals where they need to go or by fetching a lost animal. Some dogs are also used to protect livestock from predators. But dogs aren’t the only animals with duties on the farm. Horses can assist farmers with jobs like hauling, getting around the farm and moving livestock. Even cats are welcomed at many farms to provide pest control.
THERAPY PET So what kind of job can your pet do to keep busy and help people at the same time? If he has the right personality, perhaps he could train to be a therapy pet. Therapy pets and their owners visit various facilities such as hospitals and retirement homes to entertain and raise spirits among the patients or residents. “Outgoing, well-behaved dogs that stay relaxed in unfamiliar environments with new
people can make wonderful therapy pets,� says Jetter. “It is very important that your dog has good manners.� And, animal therapy isn’t just limited to dogs. Cats, rabbits, horses and llamas are just a sampling of creatures that can lend a paw (or hoof ), too.
SERVICE DOGS Service dogs, which are trained to assist people with various disabilities, are another important working animal. Although other creatures can train to become service animals, such as miniature horses or monkeys, dogs are the most common. Jetter is currently training a five-month-old yellow Labrador puppy named Velo to become a mobility service dog. When fully trained, Velo can help a person who is in a wheel chair or has trouble moving. Training a service pet is rewarding but hard work. “It takes two years and sometimes multiple handlers to train a dog like Velo,� says Jetter. When it comes to finding a job for your pet, the possibilities are endless. “Find something both you and your dog enjoy doing together,� says Jetter. She’s seen everything from a tiny toy poodle to a big, lumbering otterhound enjoy the sport of agility. There are no limits; so, get out there with your pet and go beyond sit, shake and stay! PE
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A youth program assists our theraputic sheep club, ‘A True Buddy’ An educational business in which kids design a variety of products for charitable purposes.
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By Dr. Melissa Harrer
A tranquilizer by definition is a drug to reduce mental disturbance. The term sedation may also be identified as inducing a relaxing, easy state. Tranquilizers and sedatives are used in dogs, cats, and horses to calm the animal for an array of different reasons. As with any medication or drug, there are pros and cons to using these types of medications. Tranquilizers are used in dogs to help with separation disorders, fear of noises, grooming, and to make travel more enjoyable. In cats, tranquilizers may be used to reduce urine marking, aggression, grooming, and travel. For horses, sedation may be needed to perform an oral exam and float their teeth, to aid in a lameness exam, or for wound management. An animal will relax and remain calm while handled or during a stressful event when a tranquilizer or sedative works correctly. Calm animals decrease the chance of injury to themselves or to their handler. The matted dog can now be groomed, the fearful cat can travel to grandma’s house, and the injured horse can have his or her leg bandaged after getting a laceration. Tranquilizers and sedatives do not always work; either no change is seen in the animal or the animal overcomes the medication. Animals that overcome the medication can become more aggressive and unpredictable. This could cause serious
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injury to the animal or people around the animal, including children who may not be able to read the signs that the animal wants to be left alone. Tranquilizers and sedatives are oral or injection medications available from your veterinarian. The medication is chosen based on the health status, age, and specific needs of your pet. Does your pet need a tranquilizer for extended periods of time for separation anxiety or for a short term due to fireworks and thunderstorms? Over the counter calming agents available at pet stores and internet pharmacies claim to have tranquilizing properties. The effectiveness of these supplements is unreliable, and they generally do not reach the same depth of sedation as medications available from your
veterinarian. These supplements are not regulated by the FDA, which means no testing has been done to determine if the medication is safe or if it actually works. Another alternative are pheromones, which are chemical substances used by animals to communicate and have been shown to have great calming and tranquilizing effects on dogs and cats with no side effects. Feliway® for cats and D.A.P® for dogs are the most notable and are available in electric plug-in diffusers and spray bottles for dogs and cats, and also collars for dogs. Tranquilizers, sedatives, supplements, and pheromones may not work the same in all cats, dogs and horses. Before you give any medication or supplement to your pet, always check with your veterinarian first. There may be other options or behavioral modifications you can pursue with your pet instead of medications to induce a relaxing, easy state. PE Dr. Melissa Harrer is a graduate from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and opened the Animal Clinic of Council Bluffs. Her philosophy on veterinary medicine is to provide high-quality care, thorough examination, and comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, especially internal medicine and surgery; predominately soft tissue, orthopedic and laser surgery. Dr. Harrer grew up in Larchwood, a small town in Northwest Iowa. She spent a lot of time on her grandparents' farm and was able to interact with many different animals. She and her husband have two cats, Mufasa and Roe, as well as a dog, Maggie.
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FiveDesMoinesResidentsCitedfor Leaving Dogs in Cars Owners May Face a Simple Misdemeanor with Fine Every summer, thousands of cats and dogs die needlessly after they are left inside cars. With the warm summer heat, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) receives several calls each day alerting us to dogs locked in cars. So far this summer, the ARL’s Animal Care and Control Officers have cited five people for leaving their dog(s) in a car; two of those citations were this week alone. Pets should never be left unattended in a car when the temperature is more than 70 degrees. When it is 85 degrees outside, the temperature inside a car can soar to 160 degrees in a matter of minutes, even with the windows cracked open. “Summer time heat can be brutal, especially for pets,” said Tom Colvin, Executive Director for the Animal Rescue League, “Not only is it dangerous to leave your pet in a warm car, the Animal Control Officers are taking a tough stance against this unnecessary crime with a citation to violators to appear in court.” Owners may face a simple misdemeanor and fine if found guilty. The ARL reminds people to act immediately if they see a distressed animal in an unattended car. In the city of Des Moines, residents can call ARL Animal Care & Control at (515) 283-4811. Residents outside of Des Moines can call their local law enforcement’s nonemergency phone number. A few other tips to keep pets happy & healthy this summer are: •
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About Animal Rescue League of Iowa: The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is a nonprofit organization founded in 1926. The ARL is the state’s largest animal shelter, serving over 18,000 animals each year from all corners of the state. The ARL is the greater DesMoines area’s only shelter that never turns away an animal in need. www.ARL-Iowa.org
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“Fun with your Dog Day” Saturday, October 9th, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM @ Companion Dog Club, located at 10800 North 72nd Street in Omaha will hold its first “Fun with You Dog Day” event. Directions: I-680 to 72 Street, then head north one mile. There will be vendors who would love to meet you and your dog as well as a wide variety of people to visit with you about everything from a new leash to in-home dog training, doggy day care, and dog food! Well, you’ll just have to come and look for yourself. Incidentally, there will also be people food available. Our members will demonstrate how their dogs have been trained in various activities. Companion Dog Club has been in Omaha for the past 50 years. The Club has its own training building and nearly 100 members. Members own a wide variety of dogs; and, yes, all dogs can be trained...and age doesn’t matter. It’s fun!!! We hold classes on everything from obedience to hunting and everything in between. Who knows? Maybe you and your dog can become members—we would love to answer any questions that you might have. We hope to see you on October 9! Please—NO flex-leads. Admission: $5.00 per person at the gate. 12 and under free • Dogs free People food and drink will be available. www.companiondogclub.com • Telephone: 402-572-7276
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Park patron’s submission is one of ten in the nation to be selected.
Sarah Bickerstaff and her dog Sadie submitted a video entry to the Beneful WagWorld Dream Dog Park contest and were named as one of the ten finalists in the nation! Internet voters will help determine the winning dog park by voting at the WagWorld website now through August 11, 2010. The grand prize is $500,000 to create a dream dog park at an existing dog park. It is a huge honor to be named as one of the finalists, and Sarah’s response to Sadie’s new star status was, “I hope it doesn’t get to Sadie’s head and I come home from work one day with her wearing ‘Hollywood’ sunglasses to disguise herself.” Sadie has already won a year’s supply of Beneful dog food, but hopes to bring home the grand prize, $500,000 for Omaha Dog Park. Sarah and Sadie’s video can be viewed at http://dreamdogpark.wagworld.com/ ViewIndividualEntry.aspx?contestantid=1068 Voting began July 15 and continues until August 11, 2010. The winning dog park will be announced in September 2010. The first 10,000 voters will receive a free dog toy from Beneful. Voters may cast one vote per day.
Midland’s Humane Society First Annual
Dog’s Day Out
Baked Food Now at Three Dog Bakery! Three Dog Bakery has dogs everywhere drooling in anticipation!
Three Dog Bakery®, the original bakery for dogs, has launched their Bakery Blend Oven Baked food under the name Bake to Nature Oven Baked Food for Dogs this past July. Our overachieving and continuing mission at Three Dog Bakery is to provide the healthiest and best-tasting food and treats for your beloved pet(s). To that end, we’ve been working for more than a year to further improve our already premium dry-kibble dog food, formerly called “Bakery Blend.” I’m delighted to announce today that our new, ultra-premium food, called “Bake to Nature,” is ready and available for your dogs! We’ve reformulated our food to contain no wheat, corn or soy. At the same time, we’ve increased the meat protein sources so that they are now the number 1 ingredient by volume in each offering. Importantly, we’ve add more flavors and formulas for every stage of your dog’s life. Now Baking: • Chicken (Puppy, Adult, Healthy Weight & Senior formulas) • Fish & Sweet Potato (adult formula for dogs with meat allergies) • Lamb & Rice (adult formula)
As the Bake to Nature name implies, unlike nearly all mass-produced dog food, or food is still oven baked (not extruded/pressure cooked) in small batches to retain the great taste and nutrient-rich, all-natural quality you expect from our products. For those who have been feeding our Bakery Blend food, I suggest using the last of your supply to mix with the new Bake to Nature, gradually reducing the amount fed of the old while increasing the new. For those who aren’t feeding our food, I invite you to visit us soon for an economical trial-size, one-pound bag. You’ll see the difference and your dog will taste the difference. As always, everyone at the bakery is eager to see you (and your dog) and answer and questions. Krystal Fleming, Owner 17151 Davenport Street, Suite 105 Omaha, NE 68118 • (402) 614-3647
Microchip Your Cat! The Nebraska Humane Society is holding a low cost cat microchipping day on August 7 from 10am to 1pm. They will offer the microchips at NHS’ cost which is $10—no appointment necessary and people can simply bring a cat in a carrier to the shelter and they’ll get them chipped. The Nebraska Humane Society only returns 3% of their stray cats to their owners! When a cat is microchipped, he has a 50% chance of going home.
Midland’s Humane Society’s First Annual Dog’s Day Out will be held Saturday September 18 at Lake Manawa State Park in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Registration starts at 7:00 a.m., and the Dog Walk starts at 8:15 a.m. The cost is $25.00 per entry and $10.00 for each additional dog. The walk is just over a mile and there will be vendors and food-a-plenty. Walking teams and individuals are welcome!!! All funds raised will go to the Midland’s Humane Society Building Fund. To register, go to: www.midlandshumanesociety.org.
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Sheep Show & 1st Annual Livestock Olympics Come on out to the Sarpy County Fair and show your support to the True Buddies, in this heart touching show! The Show is on August 7th at 4pm at Sarpy County Fair Livestock Arena and is sponsored in-part by Luv A Lamb. At Luv A Lamb, they raise sheep and have built a unique children’s program around this operation. It is a “Sheep School of Self-Esteem and Success”, in which their goals are to assist kids of all walks of life and abilities in being the best they can be now and in their futures. www.luvalamb.com
Bissel Reveals 2010 MVPs Each year, the BISSELL Most Valuable Pet (MVP) photo contest invites pet lovers to enter their furry friends in the search for America’s most photogenic pet. In 2010, nearly 50,000 pet hopefuls competed for the grand prize – the opportunity to be featured on a BISSELL package and a $10,000 donation to the pet charity of the winner’s choice. Congratulations to Gracey, the 2010 Winner! To check out the runner’s up, go to www.bissell.com and click on Contests.
1st Place: Gracey Pet Parent: Joanne McGonagle Prizes: • Photo on a future BISSELL box • $10,000 Donation: PurrEver Ranch Sanctuary • BISSELL Lift-Off® MultiCyclonic Pet Vacuum • $500 “Perfect For You and Your Pet” Shopping Spree www.PE-magazine.com
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Hoof Beat
Take Time to Toss by Denise Maryanski Denise with Cowboy, “Oh, come on Cowboy, the trail is just as much fun as the rail”
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uilding a relationship with our horses is not unlike building relationships with our friends; it takes something very precious… time. The investment of our time can bring awesome rewards, the connection we are looking for with our horses, the mutual trust and respect. Ground exercises help build confidence in both the horse and ourselves. Desensitization, basically teaching the horse to think before reacting, helps the horse learn to relax to solve a problem. A relaxed horse is a safer horse. There are many, many desensitizing methods available. One basic exercise uses a simple lead rope. First of all be safe! Use a well-fitted halter and wellmade 10- or 12-foot lead rope. If your horse is young or green, you can use a stick and string combination (sold online and in most tack shops) to give you more personal/safety space. The string in this instance becomes the lead rope, part of the exercise. Work in an enclosed area with good footing. Don’t wrap the line around any body part, including your hand. A note here: when doing ground exercises, watch not only the horse’s body language but your own; center yourself both mentally and physically. If you cannot “read” your horse, spend some quiet time (I like to sit on a mounting block in the center or corner of my arena and watch while my boys are at liberty) and get to know how he reacts to external stimuli. Watch his body, feet, eyes, ears, and he will tell you when he is concerned with something and his level of tolerance. Again, as I have said many times, be proactive, not reactive, in your training. Stand in the position of authority facing him with shoulders and toes squared. Keep your body movements relaxed but consistent. Exhale and give the horse a nurturing rub at the front of the withers. You can even use the looped rope as a massage tool at the withers--yummy. Let the horse “acknowledge” the lead rope by eyeing and smelling. Horses should not fear our equipment, and their curiosity should be encouraged, not stifled. A wonderful trainer once told me that we do not want to “knock the curiosity out of our horses” because if we do not teach them to use the thinking side of their brain, they do not become problem solvers. They learn to tolerate situations only
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to a certain level before blowing up in frustration! By giving them the time and tools necessary, they can learn that the solution to future problems is…RELAX. Horses like rhythmic movement, so begin by tossing the rope off to the side away from him and bringing it back along the ground. Repeat at least five or six times without making any contact on the horse. If he backs up, move with him and toss again when he stops. If he pushes forward, block him with pressure on the halter by raising your hand. If he acts out violently and you feel unsafe at any time during the exercise, it is time to go back to the round pen and work on basic respect techniques. The next step is to toss the rope over the horse’s back. Using a wide, again rhythmic, movement, let the line gently land over the center of the back; then pull it away sending it to the ground off to the side. Make sure your movements are steady, consistent, and coordinated. The rope will pass through his blind spot, so be careful of negative reactions. Watch and reward any signs of relaxation with a rest and a rub. Remember to move with him if he moves, do not stop when he is reacting, and stop only when he is NOT reacting. The relaxing rest is the reward and the lesson learned. Repeat all steps on the offside. Start at the beginning since you will be introducing the exercise to “the other channel” in the horse’s brain. It is always interesting to see just how differently a horse can react to something taught just minutes before to the near side! Are there two horses inside that big silly head? Enjoy the time you spend with your true friend…your horse. It is worth the investment! PE Denise Maryanski knows what it takes to achieve your goals! An already successful business woman, she added horsemanship clinician to her resume after she blew out 50 candles on her cake! Her equine line is Quiet Control Products featuring Quiet Control Reins and Quiet Control Relax. In Harmony With Your Horse Clinics, private lessons, and the PEAGASUS On Board Leadership Program are presented at her arena in Papillion, NE, and stables throughout the area. Denise strives to make her programs and lessons the most unique and inspirational experience you will have with a horse. Visit her website at www.pegasusempoweringwomen.com for more information.
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Handling horses on the ground and under saddle poses potentially serious risks of injury to participants. Any application of the techniques, ideas and suggestions from Denise Maryanaksi is at the reader’s sole discretion and risk.
Black is Beautiful! Have a dog with 50% or more black fur? Enroll them in the ARL’s Black Dog Club! Deb gives Lady a reassuring rub at the shoulder.
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RESCUE ME
by Eryn Wisdom
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hen Lisa Hindle Deppe opened her veterinary practice in Jewell, IA, she soon realized her job would become much more than simply providing care for residents’ pets. “When my practice opened, we would get the occasional stray,” she says. “If it was not claimed, we would provide it veterinary care and housing and TLC until we found it a home. I quickly realized that the entire county I lived in and worked in has no humane option for animals in need of homes. I quickly became that option.” Dr. Deppe then founded the South Hamilton Animal Alliance. She discovered PetFinder. com, and her clinic began posting its adoptable pets online. Dr. Deppe found the new outlet “gave our animals an opportunity to be seen by thousands of people outside of our tiny town of 1,200 people. People come from hundreds of miles away to meet and adopt our pets,” she says. This is when Dr. Deppe was struck by her desire to rescue animals. “I suddenly realized that this is what I was meant to do,” she says. “This is where my heart is. I have seen the degree to which other rescue volunteers make the same sacrifice in their own lives, and I am proud to consider myself one of them. I have been fortunate to find a staff that feels the same way.” Dr. Deppe is challenged each day as a parent with two young children and as a veterinarian. She says the greatest challenge she faces is dealing with animal welfare issues. “It is getting the right people to fight on an animal’s behalf. There are often people willing to take that first step and start the ball rolling by reporting a situation, but that ball always seems to hit a wall somewhere.”
READY TO START A RESCUE? Follow the rules. 1. Make sure you get licensed and obtain and maintain all the legal paperwork that goes along with rescue work. 2. Gain experience with several other rescue groups prior to opening your own rescue. This will help you decide what procedures work for you and which do not.
3. Be confident in your understanding of animal rescue. Be confident in all the things that go along with rescue such as animal care and handling, legislation, safety, animal transport, fundraising, legal issues and local laws, volunteer support, team maintenance, screening of adopters and volunteers, effective communications, etc. 4. Your group must have its own rules that you and your volunteers must agree to follow. 5. Have a veterinarian you will work with, that will also support your goals. 6. Treat your volunteers well, as they are difficult to come by.
Veterinarians are often unaware of how important they can be in abuse situations,” says Dr. Deppe. “The wall, no matter where in the investigation it lies, is the same challenge, the same struggle, the same fight that we face over and over again everywhere,” she says. “Legislation for animal welfare is very important,” says Dr. Deppe. She actively supported the Iowa Puppy Mill Bill which was signed in March this year. “We, as rescuers, tend to get tunnel vision while focusing on what we do: rescue. We need to remember that if legislation comes that could change our struggle in a positive way, then we need to assign someone in our group to monitor the situation and make sure we support it in any way we can.” For budding animal rescuers, Dr. Deppe recommends working with other pet rescues before trying to start their own. “This will help you decide what procedures work for you and which do not. You must be confident in all respects of animal rescue, such as handling the animals, legislation, safety concerns and local laws,” Dr. Deppe says. If you want to become a veterinarian, “keep your mind, your eyes, and your heart wide open,” Dr. Deppe says. “As you travel down this career path, your destination may change. It is a wide and varied field with many opportunities for growth and success. Keep your definition of success close to your heart.” PE
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The Ankeny Dog Park initiative began in November, 2007 with a group of dedicated dog owners. Since then, our membership has branched beyond our city limits. Now, hundreds of metro-area dog lovers attend our events and follow us online via social media (website, Facebook, Twitter). In addition, many area businesses support our efforts through sponsorships and promotional opportunities. Our primary purpose is to raise awareness and support and to raise funds for an off-leash Dog Park in Ankeny. Our broader mission is to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners and promote a more dog-friendly community through education and events. This is our third consecutive year of fundraising. Our annual events occur from spring to fall – Art for the Dog Park in April, Bark & Brew in June, Paw Spa in July and Barktoberfest in October. This year we’ll be adding a Grand Opening Celebration in August or September. Annual Dog Park passes are on sale now via the Ankeny Parks & Recreation Office – they are $25 for Ankeny residents and $35 for nonresidents (valid through December, 2011); dogs must be licensed with their city of residence and have current rabies vaccination. The benefits of Dog Parks are numerous – they promote exercise, socialization and responsible pet ownership. Through education and training, dogs become welcomed,
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well-adjusted members of our community – and everybody wins! To start a Dog Park in your community, organize a group of like-minded individuals, talk with local leaders and area businesses to gather feedback and support, research other dog parks and your community’s demographics to make a case for a public-private partnership. Once you have community buy-in, develop a strategic plan for fundraising – a website and social media are critical! To volunteer, donate, become a sponsor, or subscribe to our newsgroup, visit: www.AnkenyDogPark.org or contact ADP President Jacquie Holm-Smith at Jacquie@AnkenyDogPark. org or (515) 419-3148. PE
A Look at Nebraska Kennel Club A great time was had by all viewing the dog show, agility, meeting dog breeds, vendors and more! NKC SHOW in July John McKeone Award NKC 2010 By Jenni Toebben, NKC The John McKeone Memorial Hero Award is awarded to a purebred dog or dogs that either unselfishly endangers its life for the life of someone, or offers great service to a human. This year, NKC is lucky to have two award winners, one of each category. Our first award winner this year is Jake, a black Labrador Retriever. In June 2008, Tony Bailey was in the Platte River when he was suddenly pulled underwater by the current. He shouted for help, and his family’s dog, Jake, jumped into the water, swam downstream of Tony, then paddled upstream and pulled him to safety. Jake was also honored as a runner-up for the Humane Society of the United State’s Valor Dog of the Year. Diane, Tony’s mother and Jake’s owner, told me that Jake is normally not that well behaved, and it was such a surprise when he went in the water to rescue Tony. Our second award winner this year is Jobe, a Vizla. Jobe was found dirty and homeless by the side of the road in 2007 by Dominic Wiederin. His family already had dogs as pets and did not think they needed another dog, but they fell in love with Jobe, and he stayed. Dominic was diagnosed with severe food allergies about six months after Jobe came to live with them. He has been to the hospital over 100 times with allergic reactions. One night after a hospital stay, Jobe started howling, and Mark and Teresa Wiederin came in the living room to find Dominic in trouble with another reaction. This has happened time and time again-- with no special training, Jobe, in his attachment to Dominic, has become his therapy/rescue dog. They have saved each other. PE
The Nebraska Kennel Club held its Annual Meeting and Awards Night on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. The following award was presented to two dogs in the Omaha community:
Jan Calame’ Award NKC 2010 By Sandy Crawford The Jan Calame’ Lifetime Achievement Award is given by NKC to a senior, lifetime member of the Nebraska Kennel Club who has given significant contributions to the Club and the world of purebred dogs. This year’s award winner is Jane Larsen. Jane has been a NKC member since 1970. Before joining NKC Jane was active as Secretary for the fledgling Basenji Club of America. For many years, she was a part of the Blue Ribbon Dog Breeders’ Association, both on the Board, and helping people find breeders, information about breeds, and purebred dogs in general. Jane has always promoted a dual-champion dog and been very active in obedience and conformation. She put CD titles on five Basenjis (no easy task!), and also worked with Dobermans and German Shepherds, before moving on to Dachshunds. Although she has not bred many litters, Jane has bred for quality-- she has achieved dualchampionships on a number of her dogs, ROMs and coveted VC (versatility awards) from the Dachshund Club of America. Tracking is another interest of Jane’s, and she has also titled dogs in that venue, as well as helping with the NKC tracking tests, and with the Bellevue Obedience Dog Club. The Dachshund Club of America, as well as regional Dachshund clubs in Des Moines, Denver and Minnesota have benefited from Jane’s membership and participation. She has served as Obedience Chair for the DCA. The Nebraska Kennel Club honors Jane Larsen with this year’s Jan Calame’ Award for her devotion and work with not only NKC, but for her work for purebred dogs. PE www.PE-magazine.com
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Protecting Your
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ur pets give us so much love and attention — their unconditional dedication enriches our lives each and every day. For most of us they are members of our family, and it’s only reasonable to want to take steps to keep them safe regardless of what happens to ourselves. So, even when we pass on or if we become severely ill, steps can be taken ahead of time to keep our pets protected and their well being secured. A Pet Trust is an excellent way to insure your pets’ well being after you are no longer able to provide that secure home. “A Pet Trust is similar to arranging a guardian for your child,” states attorney Brad Boyum of Boyum Law Office in Omaha. “It is wise to ask the guardian ahead of time if they are willing to be appointed as caretakers (or responsible party) for your pet should something happen to you.” “The cost for setting up a Pet Trust, or including one in a person’s estate plan, depends on the complexity of the request,” states Mr. Boyum. “A few of the typical requests include daily routines, food and diet, toys, socialization, medical care, grooming and disposition.” Nebraska and Iowa are included in the approximately 40 states that have statutory provisions allowing Pet Trusts. For those who live in states that do not, there are alternatives to statutory Pet Trusts – Conditional Bequests and Bequeathing your pet to a specific person along with money to care for the pet. If a guardian is not available for your pet, search local animal shelters or animal fostering groups. If sufficient funds are allocated for the continued care of the pet, some of these locations will accept pets that are donated through Trusts and care for them until a new home can be found for them.
How do I start planning for my pet? • Who do I want to care for my pet? (Also have an alternate in mind.) • What instructions do I want included in the Pet Trust regarding the care of my pet? • How much property will it take to pay for the care of my pet?
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Obviously, it is never easy to talk about situations as these, but the key is to think about the best scenario for your pets and work with an attorney who will listen to your needs when the time comes. For more information on Pet Trusts, there is a free report entitled “To My Dog Lucky, I Leave $10,000” available on the Boyum Law website (www.boyumlaw.com) or contact Mr. Boyum directly at (402) 991-5410. PE
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Nebraska Humane Society’s 1st Annual Cat Expo Gorgeous day at NHS where many cat lovers were able to visit with vendors, watch cat agility and meet felines up for adoption. Green Chiropractic’s Bandana Dog Days 2010 Bandana Dog Days was June 5th 2010. This is an annual event held by Green Chiropractic-Omaha to help find loving homes for abused, neglected, and surrendered dogs. This year they had over 120 dogs available for adoption from 37 different Dog rescue groups. Also, many Aeropostle of West Roads Mall in Omaha employees helped the day of the event!! Visit www. bandanadogdays.com for more information or ways you can help.
Dogtopia’s Fundraiser K9 Support Charity Dog Wash Doptopia washed 111 dogs and raised $2200 for the Omaha Police Department K9 Unit! Thank you Dogtopia!!
Bark-N-Brew for the Ankeny Dog Park Canines and their human companions were invited to bring their leashes and lawn chairs to Chips Restaurant for an outdoor dog party supporting the Ankeny Dog Park in Des Moines. There were agility demonstrations, retriever demonstrations, music, and fun for everyone.
Hearts United for Animals Pool Party HUA’s First Annual Poolside Buffet Pawty and Fundraiser held on July 23rd, was a smashing success! Hosted by Bruce Billesbach at his gorgeous home in Ponca Hills, the benefit raised over $12,000 for the 400 canine and feline residents at HUA. 28
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Critters on Campus
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By Eryn Wisdom
e could be the perfect college roommate. He never brings hoards of annoying friends over or plays loud music. He’s generally quiet and keeps to himself, unless you need a friend, and then he’s right there by your side. He’s fuzzy and adorable? Yes, he’s a cat--or a dog--or a rabbit. There is a growing trend among U.S. college students to having Fido or Fluffy as a college roommate. Media have recently been covering these furry phenomena. The New York Times listed some of the top pet-friendly universities in a June article, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Eckerd College in South Florida. But it doesn’t seem many local universities in Nebraska and Iowa are ready to roll out their welcome mats for our fourlegged friends quite yet. Most only allow fish, if any pets at all. Pets on campus may come with several advantages. College-bound people wouldn’t have to consider finding a new home for their pet or giving it to a shelter. Their buddy could just move with them. College is also a big step and can be nerve-racking and uncomfortable for new students. Having a familiar friend at their side can help the student relax and keep a piece of home with them. But do animals and academics always mix? College students are a busy bunch, often balancing classes, homework, work, extracurricular activities and a social life each day. They may not have the time and energy needed to devote to a pet as its sole caretaker. Jessica Moon, a student at University of Nebraska at Omaha, knows how no-pet policies can be tough. She temporarily hid her cat in her on-campus apartment (where only fish are allowed) for three months. Still, she believes pet-free dorms are a good idea. “Not everybody is responsible at that
age,” she says. “A lot of college kids want to get pets with their newfound freedom, and it turns out poorly, especially at a time when people’s funds are lower and their careers aren’t set.” Another issue with pets on campus comes with the environment. Although many on-campus living spaces are becoming more like apartments, plenty of dorms are still very small and may not be suited for larger pets like dogs and cats. There is also the issue of safety. “You can’t always choose who is in your dorm room at all times and how they might treat your pet,” Moon says. Allowing pets at school is an exciting yet debatable concept. Whether we see more dogs, cats, rabbits and rats in local dorm rooms will be up to the individual universities. Until then, college students will be out one less excuse for unfinished papers. Nope, there is no way your dog ate your homework. PE
Pet policies of select Nebraska and Iowa Universities: The University of Iowa, Iowa City—“For reasons of health, hygiene, and maintenance, pets are not permitted in the residence halls, with the exception of fish. Fish are allowed in tanks no larger than 20 gallons.”
Iowa State University, Ames—Pets, other than fish, are not allowed in residence halls. “Pets, including cats and dogs, are allowed in select University Village apartments.” University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls--“No animals, with the exception of fish and service animals, are allowed in
housing or dining facilities.”
The University of Nebraska at Omaha--No “pets (except fish, but no tanks over 10 gallons).” The University of Nebraska at Lincoln-- “With the exception of fish, no pets are allowed in University Apartments.” The University of Nebraska at Kearney—”Pets are not allowed.” www.PE-magazine.com
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id you know that secondhand smoke is not only dangerous to humans but that it can also harm your pet? Secondhand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, 69 of which are known to cause cancer. When you smoke around your furry friend, they inhale these toxic chemicals as well. According to a study done by the Department of Environmental Health at Colorado State University, dogs that live in a home with a smoker are 2.5 times more likely to develop nasal cancer than dogs living in smoke-free homes. Cats can develop lung diseases, irritated eyes, and depression as a result of secondhand smoke exposure. It’s not just dogs and cats that can be affected by secondhand smoke. Birds that sit on a smoker’s hand can experience dermatitis from the nicotine that remains on a smoker’s hand causing birds to pull out their feathers. Tobacco under your fingernails or nicotine stained fingers can pollute aquarium water, poisoning your fish. Ingestion of cigarette butts or any tobacco product by animals in the wild is usually fatal, and just two cigarette butts, if ingested by a puppy, could be fatal. There are many ways to protect
“There are many ways to protect your furry friend from the dangers of tobacco and secondhand smoke.”
your furry friend from the dangers of tobacco and secondhand smoke. Let your pet’s health motivate you to quit. Call Quitline
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Iowa at 800.QUIT.NOW and throw away all tobacco products. You can also visit www.TobaccoFreePartnership.com for more ways to quit and to pledge to stay smoke-free for your furry friend. Truthful Tails is a campaign through the Central Iowa Tobacco-Free Partnership (CITP) aimed at educating the community about the dangers of tobacco and secondhand smoke to animals. CITP works in Polk, Dallas, Warren, and Madison counties in Iowa. For more information on our Truthful Tails campaign please contact Megan Tiernan at 515.309.9507 ext. 229. PE
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Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus bicirrhis)
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he Glass Catfish is commonly known as the Asian glass catfish. Until 1989, it included its smaller relative, the Ghost Catfish, now known as K. minor.
One of the more unique species of fish for an aquarium, the glass catfish is simply amazing because it is just like its name describes. The body of this fish is clear, virtually transparent. You can actually see the viscera of the species crowded near the front of the body, the bones, and even the food the fish eats. This fish is a favorite for kids and adults alike to watch. The glass catfish, which grows to about four inches in length, is from the tropical regions around Southern Asia so you’ll need to keep your water a bit warmer than normal (72° to 82° Fahrenheit). Interestingly, this species likes to stay near or in front of plants in an aquarium so making sure you have some vegetation is primary in caring for this fish. This behavior might be for protection due to the body of this species having no scales. Also, the glass catfish is not a loner. They like to stay in “school.” Make sure if you decide to add these beautiful little fish to your aquarium that you buy a group (six or more). The glass catfish will be happier, be healthier, and live longer if it is in a group of its own. To really keep these fish happy and healthy, start feeding with flake food and then occasionally add in a few brine shrimp, bloodworms, live water insects, or insect larvae. Proper protein is most important to the glass catfish; so if the fish start to eat the plants in the tank, this is a key sign the fish needs more of the whole live foods and less of the flake food. Glass catfish do take a bit of effort to keep healthy; but with their unique body characteristics and desire to stay in school, this little fish can really add to any aquarium. www.PE-magazine.com
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Cooper - Katie L. Rosco - Katie L.
Rusty - Amanda E.
Diesel - Pat M.
Saidi - Laura N.
Edna & Maxine Nikki V. Lily & Cali Mark & Devany
Mali - Faith C.
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Kenya - Faith C.
Brady - Steve & Shelby
Molly - Brianne & Ryan
Ginger - Shelley W.
Bella - Faith C.
Nessa - Sandra N.
Egypt - Faith C.
Radar - Beth C.
Nigeria - Faith C.
Piper Michael P.
Oslo - Donna & Steve C.
Bella - Stacy W.
Cadence & Oliver Buddy & Emma - Michelle M. Stacy D.
Bubba - Tori H.
Diego Cassidy C. Congo - Faith C.
Cody - Shelly W.
Laney Lu & Diego Cassidy C.
Karma - Barbara F.
Maggie & Elly - Maverick - Amy R. Cassidy C.
Zeke - Catherine F.
Will & Lizzy Rita L.
Cool Rudy - Beth C.
Hannah - Rose K.
Olivia - Kaity P.
Weasley & Lily Jane S.
Camo - Beth F.
Dakota & Jameson - Kendra B.
Greta - Barbara F.
Peanut - Maria
Walter Chillin’ Heather L.
Elsi & Lenny Howard Kala H.
Rider - Scott R.
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he draft horse is actually a type of horse, not a breed. This type consists of the largest of the horses, standing 15.2-20 hands tall at the withers (shoulders). A hand is four inches. They weigh 1600 pounds, or more, and can come in any color. These heavy horses were developed for pulling, drawing or carrying great weight. Their ancestors were bulky and hairy horses from harsh, northern climates. This is why draft horses are referred to as “cold blood breeds.” Their hindquarters are very powerful, and their backs short-perfectly designed for pulling heavy weight. Most draft breeds have long leg hairs called “feathers” and “roman” or convex heads when viewed from profile. We are fortunate these enormous creatures are also gentle giants. Draft breeds are calm, patient, docile and slower moving than light horses. They make wonderful companions and are frequently used in therapeutic riding programs because of their consistently gentle temperament. As far back as the middle ages, draft horses were used in war because the lighter horse breeds could not carry a heavy armored knight. They were, and still are, being used for carrying and pulling heavy weight. Today you can see draft horses on farms, being ridden at shows or pulling carriages in large cities. There are draft horse shows and pulling contests (like a horse tractor pull!). You can even see drafts being ridden in major competitive jumping events. Draft horses eat twice the amount of light horses, 25-50 pounds of hay each day. If they are being worked, add 5 pounds of a concentrated supplement to that hay ration. That’s a lot of food! They require more grooming than other horses, too. In the winter their coat can become very heavy with snow and ice. Bacteria from the soil can collect in the hair around their feet causing problems, and their hooves are prone to cracking under the stress of their great weight. PE
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Draft Horse Quick Facts: Life Expectancy: 20-30 years Temperament: calm, docile and patient Size: 1600 + pounds and 62-80 inches tall at the withers (shoulders)
Tabby Cat Fact: Tabby cat in Spanish: gato atigrado Fact: the “M” on the forehead can occur on any type of tabby
By Melinda Brink
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hat exactly is that gorgeous tabby cat you know? Is it a color or breed? No, it’s actually just a pattern. The gene for the tabby pattern is found in most cats and is not even related to color. Next time your black cat is sunbathing, look at his/her coat and see if you notice a faint spotting, striping or whorling. Many cat breed associations accept the tabby pattern in their pedigree cats. From manicured cats at shows to feral cats in alleys, you will see the tabby pattern quite frequently.
There are four main types of tabby pattern: Mackerel: This is the most common of the tabbies. They have stripes or broken stripes of color that run vertical down their sides. There are dark colored rings around their tails, legs and necks. If you look at their belly, you will see two stripes of dark spots running down the belly. Mackerel tabbies often have a pronounced “M” on their forehead and a “peppered” nose (black spots along the pink). Classic: This beautiful tabby has thicker stripes that whorl along the body. They have a “butterfly” pattern over their shoulders and a “bull’s-eye” on their sides. You also will see rings of color around the tail, legs and neck. Spotted: The classic or mackerel tabby pattern is broken into small or large spots. Many wild and hybrid cat breeds are spotted tabbies. The Bengal is an example of a spotted tabby. Ticked (Agouti): These tabbies have a shimmering or salt‘n-pepper appearance because there may be several colored bands down the length of each individual strand of hair. Many ticked tabbies have some faint “ghost striping” around their legs, face, belly and tail tip. The Abyssinian is an example of a ticked tabby. A fifth tabby pattern exists when patches of tabby are mixed in with another coat pattern like a solid color, calico or tortoiseshell (torbi). PE
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Animal Shelter & Rescue Group Directory E. Nebraska Animal Shelters Capital Humane Society 2320 Park Blvd Lincoln, NE 402.441.4488 www.capitalhumanesociety.org The Cat House 1935 Q Street Lincoln, NE 402.441.9593 www.thecathouse.org Central Nebraska Humane Society 1312 Sky Park Road Grand Island, NE 308.385.5305 centralnebraskahumanesociety.org Hearts United for Animals Auburn, NE 402.274.3679 www.hua.org
Loess Hills Humane Society Glenwood, IA 51534 www.arfsofiowa.org Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter Council Bluffs, IA 712.366.1143 pottcountypets.petfinder.com
Bird & Reptile Rescues IA/NE Beak n Wings Bird Rescue 402.493.5826 www.beaknwings.org
Midlands Humane Society 402.541.5125 or 712.310.8554 www.midlandshumanesociety.org
Iggy Iguana Rescue and Bird Sanctuary, Inc. 660.707.5472 www.iggysbirds.com
Plattsmouth Animal Shelter 336 Main St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048 sbaker@plattsmouth.org
Midwest Cichlid Association www.midwestcichlid.com
Nebraska Humane Society 8929 Fort Street Omaha, NE 402.444.7800 nehumanesociety.org Town and Country Humane Society 14110 S. 84th Street Papillion, NE 402.339.5355 townandcountryhumanesociety.org Friends of the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter 402.533.4540 www.blairanimalshelter.org
W. Iowa Animal Shelters Animal Rescue of Carroll, IA Carroll, IA 712.790.9116 animalrescue-carroll.tripod.com/ Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown Marshalltown, IA 641.753.9046 www.arlmarshalltown.com/ Cedar Valley Humane Society Cedar Rapids, IA 319.362.6288 www.cvhumane.org/ Council Bluffs Animal Shelter Council Bluffs, IA 712.328.4656 Volunteer Group: S.O.L.A.S. solas.networku.net Dubuque Regional Humane Society Dubuque, IA 563.582.6766 dbqhumane.org/ Humane Society of North Iowa Mason City, IA 641.423.6241 www.hsni.org/
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Nebraska Parrot Rescue Bellevue, NE 402.350.9923 www.nebraskaparrotrescue.org Pig Placement Network Omaha, NE 402.216.1583 www.pigplacementnetwork.com Rick’s Reptile Rescue Lincoln, NE 402.432.6878. www.ricksreptilerescue.org
Cat Organizations Cat Spay/Neuter Connection Omaha, NE 402.964.2287 www.catspayneuter.org Catnip and Tails Rescue, Inc. Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA http://www.catnipandtails.org 712.314.7669 Feline Friendz in NE Omaha, NE 402.778.1111 www.felinefriendz.org
Dog Breed Specific
Organizations Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption (ATRA) 402.780.5887 http://www.aire-rescue.com/ Nebraska Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog Rescue 402.805.8120 neheartbandits@windstream.net
Humane Society of Perry Perry, IA 515.240.6024 humanesocietyofperry@yahoo.com
Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland-KS Tel. 800.332.9416 bassetandbeagle.org
Johnson County Humane Society Iowa City, IA 319.338.3357 www.johnsoncountyhumane.org/
Hounds Haven Bassett Rescue Vail, IA 712.269.6127 www.houndshavenbassetrescue.org
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Iowa Bassethound Rescue 712.204.9807 http://www.iowabassetrescue.org/
Great Pyrenees Rescue of NE 402.488.8983 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE42. html
Western Missouri Basset Rescue 816-353-5643 wmbri.org
Nebraska Italian Greyhound Rescue 402.580.0686 http://nebraskaigs.petfinder.org
Big Red Boxer Rescue Kearney, NE boxerrescuer@charter.net
Jack Russell Terrier Rescue 402.963.9722 www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE35.html
Northern Plains Boxer Rescue 888.405.7560 everyboxercounts.com
Mini-Aussie Rescue and Support (MARS) www.miniaussierescue.org/
Border Collie Rescue Bellevue, NE 402.292.5958 nebraskabordercollierescue.com Mid-America Boston Terrier Rescue Omaha, NE 402.510.1346 www.adoptaboston.com Nebraska Boston Terrier Rescue 402.691.0576 or 402.210.6540 www.rescueaboston.com Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rescue
402.417.3465 or 402-616-5254
www.cbrrescue.org Crest-Care Inc, Chinese Crested Breed Rescue www.crest-care.net Clumbers In Need www.clumbersinneed.com Nebraska Dachshund Rescue Omaha, NE 402.960.5686 nebraskadachshundrescue.org Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Omaha, NE 402.614.4495 www.doberescue-ne.org Prairie States Doberman Rescue - Iowa 515.460.SPAY (7729) http://www. petfinder.com/shelters/IA159.html English Springer Rescue America 303.663.9019 www.springerrescue.org French Bulldog Rescue Network 402.934.5664 www.frenchbulldogrescue.org Member Missouri German Shepherd Group (MoGS) mogsadoptions@yahoo.com mogsrescue@yahoo.com or mogsrescue@att.net Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue 303.552.0484 www.rmgreatdane.org Great Plains Pointer Rescue 402.403.8259 www.greatpointers.org Heartland Greyhound Adoption Iowa -515.210.0459 Nebraska -402.517.6407 www.heartlandgreyhoundadoption.org Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska (GRRIN) 402.330.6680 www.grrin.org
Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption 402.214.7315 www.pap911rescue.org Nebraska Poodle Rescue, Inc. Omaha, NE 402.943.6047
www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE27.html
Heart of America Newfoundland NE, KS, MO, SW IA, OK 816.690.3449 www.hanc.net Pug Partners of Nebraska 402.669.0854 www.pugpartners.com Saint Bernard Rescue 402.731.1730 www.saintsrule.org Midwest Schipperke Rescue 402.466.5596 or 402.617.4150 www.petfinder.com/shelters/ midwestschipperkerescue.html Sheltie Shack Rescue of Kansas 402.466.5596 or 402.617.4150 www.sheltieshack.com New Beginnings Shih Tzu and Friends Rescue www.nbstr.org Wonder Weims Rescue 402.203.0668 www.wonderweimsrescue.com Midwest Wheaten Rescue 402.850.9292 www.midwestwheatenrescue.org
Horse Organizations Break Heart Ranch Horse Rescue Minden, NE 308.832.7212 www.breakheartranch.com Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) Valley, NE 402.359.8830 www.hetra.org
Wildlife Organizations Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Omaha, NE 402.341.8619 www.nebraskawildliferehab.org Wildlife Rescue Team Lincoln, NE 402.473.1951 http://wildliferescueteamincne.org/
Additional Rescues & Animal Organizations Animal Lifeline of Iowa, Inc. (ALI) Des Moines, IA 515.285.7387 www.animal-lifeline.com Animal Protection and Education Charity Carroll, IA 712.790.9116 animalrescue-carroll.tripod.com/ AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport Inc Adel, IA 515.834.2635 www.aheinz57.com/ Baxter’s Buddies Rescue/Foster Home Rescue Iowa City, IA www.baxtersbuddiesrescue.com/ Big Dogs Huge Paws, Inc. Aurora, CO 303.322.4336 www.BigDogsHugePaws.com Coalition for Pet Protection Lincoln, NE 402.434.7922 http://petcoalition.tripod.com Dogs Deserve Better, Nebraska 402-239-5106 www.dogsdeservebetterne.org Domesti-PUPS Lincoln, NE 866.515.PUPS www.domesti-pups.org FluffyButts Rescue Resort Des Moines, IA www.fluffybutts.com/content.htm Furry Friends Refuge Urbandale, IA 515.222.0009 www.furryfriendsrefuge.org Good Dog Rescue of NE 402.780.2144 www.gooddogrescueofnebraska.com Great Pyreness Rescue of Eastern Iowa Atkins, IA 319.446.6050 www.petfinder.com/petsearch?shelterid=IA164 H.E.A.R.T. Eldora, IA 641.939.2620 www.petfinder.com/shelters/IA145.html Helping Hand 4 Animals 402.556.6327
www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE23.html
Homeward Bound in the Heartland Director 402-706-7313 Feline Coord. 712-314-7669 www.petfinder. com/shelters/NE89.html Hooves & Paws Rescue Inc Glenwood, IA 712.527.3721 www.hoovespaws.org/ Iowa City/Coralville Animal Care & Adoption Iowa City, IA 319.356.5295 http://www.icanimalcenter.org/
Lincoln Animal Ambassadors Lincoln, NE www.lincolnanimalambassadors.org Little White Dog Rescue Omaha, NE www.littlewhitedogrescue.org Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue Kansas, Missouri www.mabbr.org Midwest Dog Rescue Network 402.212.9807 www.midwestdogrescuenetwork.com Mix ‘n Match Rescue Iowa City, IA 319.351.1230 www.petfinder.com/shelters/IA39.html Nebraska Animal Rescue boxerrescuer@charter.net No Pets Left Behind 402.614.5718 www.nopetsleftbehind.com
Kennel Clubs Central Iowa Kennel Club Newton, IA www.cikc.net Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, NE http://www.netpets.org/~ckc/ Grand Island Kennel Club Grand Island, NE www.gikennelclub.com Nebraska Kennel Club Omaha, NE www.nebraskakennelclub.com Platte Valley Kennel Club Fremont, NE http://www.onofrio.com/jodstwo/clubs/ ABCbystate/states/abcne/plat.html Seward County Kennel Club Seward, NE http://www.onofrio.com/jodstwo/clubs/ abcbystate/states/abcne/sewa.html
Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation Fairfield, IA 641.472.6080 www.noahsark.org/ PAWS of Greene County, Iowa Jefferson, IA 515.386.9814 www.pawsofgreenecounty.org/ Panora P.E.T.S. Panora, IA 641.431.1738 www.panora.org/pets/ Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary (RVAS) Des Moines, IA 515.577.1745 www.raccoonvalley.com/ Safe Haven of Iowa County 319.325. 0150 www.wesavepets.com
Scottsbluff Kennel Club Scottsbluff, NE http://www.onofrio.com/jodstwo/clubs/ abcbystate/states/abcne/scbl.html
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Second Chance Pups Beatrice, NE 402.806.1012 www.secondchancepups.com South Hamilton Animal Alliance Jewell, IA 515.827.5700 www.jewellvetonline.com The Pet Project Midwest Des Moines, IA 877.570.7387 www.thepetprojectmidwest.org Waverly Pet Rescue Waverly, IA 319.352.4430 www.petfinder.com/shelters/wpr.html
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CARPET CLEANING Barefoot Carpet Cleaning
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CAT-ONLY BOARDING Feline Boutique and Country Club The Ultimate Boarding Experience Where We Pamper the Pampered 16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza - Omaha Tel. 402.614.5657 www.felinecountryclub.org Adoptions Available. No Surrenders Please.
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PET LOSS Faithful Friends Animal Ministry
Provides prayers and comfort for people and their loving animal companions. Illness, loss, and memorial support. Contact Chaplain Clarke at kmc53@windstream.net
PET SITTING/WALKING Woody’s Pet Watch, LLC
The Best Care…When You’re Not There! Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Pet Taxi Professional, Bonded, Insured, BBB Member 402.517.7291 www.woodyspetwatch.com
PHOTOGRAPHY The Dancing Dog Co.
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Paw Prints
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A Lasting Tribute Sable Marie
From the day we brought you home, you stole our hearts. You were the most adorable puppy ever!! Well, until you chewed a hole in mom’s new carpet! Looking into your eyes, I had to forgive you, but that “spot” was always a reminder of how ornery you could be. The spot was fixed, and you grew up to be a beautiful girl, loving all the attention you could get, teaching your new sister your tricks, taking the neighbor Don for a walk while mom & dad were at work, and we can’t remember how many socks you tore up. As the years passed, we noticed you couldn’t jump up as quick as you used to, your toys laid in a pile and you didn’t want to run and play “Go get’m” anymore. But you were still the beautiful girl we fell in love with. Your body might have been showing it’s age, but you were always sharp and on alert. We never needed a doorbell, and everybody knew to give you attention first when they came over or you wouldn’t quit barking at them until they did! You let us know when you were to tired to go on, and of course, we tried to hold on a little longer. Now we will hold on to you forever, you will be in our hearts, just like you were the first day we brought you home. We miss you. Mom & Dad & Jessie Jo
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