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Our cover models for December are from left to right: Garfield, Teddy, Ewok, Tigger, Martini, Siren, Sterling, and Beezer. Siren was given to us at 2 days old from a farm. Teddy, Sterling, Garfield and Ewok are litter mates that we have had from 2 weeks old, from the Eastshore Humane Association. Originally planned to be fosters, but we couldn’t give them up. Tigger was found on the highway at 2 months old. Beezer came to us as an inheritance from a family member, and is our old man. Martini is a 9 year old chihuahua/shih tzu mix who spends her day thinking she is a cat too! All of our fur family lives a happy, healthy and very spoiled life with Laura and Corey in Brillion. We feel blessed to be able to provide shelter and love to these amazing pets. ADOPT/RESCUE a furry baby from your shelters today!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - NOVEMBER 2013

COLUMNS ASK SCRAPPY!

by Scrappy

ASK THE VET

Pet Insurance

by K. Everson

AVIAN CORNER

A Mouse in Your House: Are Rodent Poisons Safe by R. Wiess

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HOLISTIC & NATURAL PRODUCT REVIEWS REPTILE CORNER ZOO NEWS

Sharing your Holiday Feast under the Table by C. Larson

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by S. Minaker Russian Tortoises

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RECYLING INFORMATION

Yes, Virginia, You can reduce waste and save money this Holiday Season from WI DNR

LOCAL NEWS (PRESS RELEASES) Success Beckons Success from Manitowoic Zoological Society

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27 ABOUT THE COVER AREA SHELTER & RESCUE NEEDS 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 21 EDITORS NOTES 19 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS LAST MONTHS WORD SEARCH ANSWERS 14 PET ADOPTIONS SECTION PET JOURNAL WORD SEARCH 20 READERS PETS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

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ASK SCRAPPY!

by Scrappy, Pet Journal Columnist and Mascot askcrappy@petjournalmidwest.com with a bat. I don’t care for clowns all the much anyhow, but especially not when they come armed). I know it’s freezing outside, but at least when I come inside, I’m instantly warm and not covered in snow. It’s like going out into the cold and then bringing a frozen souvenir in with you that slowly melts all over the floor and that’s when the screaming starts. You’d think a velociraptor had followed me into the house for a snack. Geez, it’s just a little water. It’s the same stuff you humans drag into the house every time you come in from the snow. Maybe you could keep a warm, fluffy towel by the door and you could dry me off As I’m dictating this column to my when I come in. Problem solved. slave human, there is no snow on Moving right along… the ground. I realize it could start at Remember last month’s column any time and bury the entire city of Sheboygan, but as of right now, I’m with all the reminders about safety lovin’ it (I hope none of you are go- around your furry little bundles ing to rat me out to Ronald McDon- of joy (no, I’m not talking about a ald for that one. Last thing I want is furry baby or maybe I am)? Well, that clown showing up at my door all those rules still apply for the next Happy Holidays to all my friends.

I hope you had safe and fun Thanksgiving and that you all survived the Black Friday insanity. Really, I’m a good sized dog with teeth, claws, and the whole nine yards and I wouldn’t brave one of the early morning cattle runs. Besides, I’m pretty sure the moment I walked into any store someone would scream “killer pit bull” or “he’s gonna eat my baby” or some such other nonsense and I would be, less than politely, escorted from the building.

That’s ok; I really wouldn’t want to go to one of your stores, anyhow.

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SCRAPPY couple of holidays. That means no treats or holiday food and keep us away from all the decorations. Actually, it’s best to keep us in another room while you decorate. This is especially true for cats. Your cute kitty can turn into a predatory wild cat at the first sign of any dangling decoration and it happens so fast you won’t even have time to react.

So, to save your decorations and your family, keep kitty in another room. Can I say again, no holiday treats. Period! This especially applies to any alcohol on New Years.

I know, to some, this may sound like fun, but trust me, the fun won’t last long and soon you’ll be on your way to the emergency room. Sadly, I’m sure you won’t be the only one there. People get so caught up in the idea of bringing us into all the fun, they forget we’re not human.

Our bodies simply won’t metabolize many of the yummy treats you eat every day and some of them are flat out toxic to us. It’s up to you to protect us from ourselves. We can’t tell the difference between a yummy treat and a yummy treat that’s potentially poisonous. We view pretty much everything as edible or at the very least, something to chew on.

If you have a dog, check around your house for signs of gentle or not so gentle nibblings. Cat’s, on the other hand, are quite adept at hiding their destructive tendencies and you’ll only find their stash of mauled belongings only when you move. If you happen to come across their booty, you’ll get a chance to see one the cat’s most useful abilities.

I’m talking about their ability to vanish into thin air. You blink and their

MISTY, ASSISTANT WRITER OF ASK SCRAPPY! gone. Just try and find them. When dogs are caught they will just stand there with a look like “what? The cat has literally shredded everything in the house with their wicked talons and I chew on ONE shoe and it’s the apocalypse”. Wow, I’ve gone completely off topic. Though, I think you got the point and I don’t have to belabor the subject.

Well, that’s about it for this month.

I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday and a wonderful New Year.

Take Care and See You Next Month Scrappy

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HOLISTIC & NATURAL SHARING YOUR HOLIDAY FEAST UNDER THE TABLE

by Cheryl Larson, Pet Journal Columist clarson@petjournalmidwest.com We have been taught that sharing ‘people’ food with our pets is dangerous, and many people proudly state that their pets never eat ‘table scraps’ or ‘people food’.

Unfortunately, this often leaves our friends with a dry, bland diet with a lack of nutrient diversity. The good news is sharing healthy, real food is healthy for all animals; dogs, cats, and humans! Please share skinless turkey meat, giblets (in moderation), plain sweet potato, green beans, apples, canned pumpkin and pureed spinach.

Try a turkey vegetable frittata (courtesy of Whole Dog Journal): • 2 Cups cooked cubed turkey • 1 Cup steamed broccoli • 1 cup steamed cauliflower • 4 eggs • ¼ Cup plain yogurt Beat eggs and yogurt together.

Mix turkey and vegetables in a glass pie plate.

Pour egg mixture over the top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and share!

Foods and treats that would be fun and beneficial for your furry friend this holiday season:

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For Dogs: • EOS Turkey with sweet potato or pumpkin or pumpkin with ginger or cinnamon apples and spinach • Stella & Chewy’s Duck, Duck, Goose raw or freeze dried dinners • Bravo venison liver treats • Sam’s Yams Sweet Potato Chews (made in Wisconsin) • Fruitables Treats made with pumpkin, apple, cranberry or pecans • Pioneer Naturals Pilgrims Feast with turkey, pumpkin, blueberries, and sweet potato or Irish Lamb Stew with lamb, liver, blueberries and yams • SweetSpots sweet potato and molasses frozen yogurt for dogs

Grapes and Raisins: Contain potent kidney toxins for dogs.

Salty Foods: Hotdogs, tinned soups, deli meats, etc., contain far too much sodium for a cat or dog’s body to process.

Alcohol: Cats and dogs are highly susceptible to alcohol’s toxic effects.

Sweet Desserts: Cats and dogs are poorly equipped to handle sugary foods, and are uniquely prone to developing diabetes.

Onions: This common veggie, often used in turkey stuffing, can destroy a dog’s red blood cells.

Chocolate: This favorite holiday treat contains caffeine and theobromine, both of which can over-stimulate a dog’s central nervous system and cause life-threatening problems.

For Cats: Spoiled or Moldy Food: Spoiled • Evangers turkey and butternut leftovers are never an acceptable squash and pheasant dinners pet food.

• Weruva pumpkin and chicken Cooked Bones: Avoid all cooked and pumpkin and fish bones, poultry or otherwise. They • Nature’s Logic duck with salmon easily splinter and snap and may • Stella & Chewy’s freeze-dried cause serious internal problems if turkey, chicken or duck/goose swallowed. varieties Gravy and Sauces or High Fat Foods: Most are too rich for a dog or cat Foods to Avoid Completely: and may contain fat, seasonings, Tea and Coffee: Cats and dogs are sugar and/or cream that can upset very sensitive to caffeine. your companion’s digestion. Ice

cream, bacon, cooking grease/ drippings and turkey or chicken skin and butter can lead to pancreatitis.

Editors Note: Cheryl Larson is the Holistic Pet Care Consultant at Down to Earth located in Howard.

Stop in and check out their large assortment of supplements, organic grocery and pet supplies.

Submit Your Questions to our Holistic and Natural Columists!

If you have a question for one of our Holistic and Natural Columnists, Cherly Larson (clarson@petjournalmidwest.com) or Karey Hozel (khozel@petjournalmidwest.com), please email them at the email address above or can mail your letter to the Pet Journal mailbox: Pet Journal Attn: [Insert Columists name} 3120 S Business Dr #270 Sheboygan WI 53081-6524

PRODUCT REVIEWS

by Seth Minaker, Pet Journal Columist sminaker@petjournalmidwest.com Happy Holidays everybody! By now I imagine most of you are doing your Holiday shopping, or at least making your lists. Finding the right gifts for people can be difficult; you want to get them something that is not only useful, but thoughtful too.

If there is a pet owner on your list, you would hope to get something for them and their pet to enjoy, but finding that right gift can be difficult.

So for this month, I have assembled some products that I think will make fantastic gifts for the pet owners on your list:

BowWowMeow Design Leash or Collar: This is a fun gift for children with pets in the family! These kid friendly kits include an adjustable nylon collar or nylon leash, 4 permanent makers, and instructions.

Kids will love making a design and drawing it permanently on the collar or leash for their dog. Guaranteed to be a creative project! Collars available in small, medium, or large.: $7.99 to $9.99. Leash, one size: $14.99 OllyDog Mt. Tam Belt and Leash: A fantastic gift for the active dog owner on your list. OllyDog is a hands free leash and belt system made with jogging in mind. The 1.5� elastic belt allows for a comfortable and secure fit, and the center pack with mesh pockets has plenty of space to hold valuables.

Quick clip loop makes attaching to the included leash easy. The fully adjustable leash features an elastic shock-absorbing section, to minimize the effects of your dog pulling on the leash. Reflective handle for safety, adjusts 5’ to 8’ feet. Belt and Leash: $45.99

BarkBox: A gift that keeps on giving, each month! BarkBox is a box full of treats, toys, and other goodies delivered each month. The dog of your choosing will receive the box tailored to his size, monthly around the 19th. There is no hassle for you, no strings attached, just a subscription as low as $19.99 a month, making it a terrific thing to give as a gift. You can feel good cans, keeping pets food fresher too, knowing that BarkBox gives and sealing in odors. Available in 10% towards rescue groups, and a paw shape, and 4 bright neon regularly helps shelter dogs. For colors. 2 per pack: $3.99 more information, and to sign up, go to www.barkbox.com or call: PopWare KlipScoop: A neat 973-532-BARK (2275). BarkBox, Top Paw Can Covers: Simple but multipurpose scoop that I’m as low as $19.99 a month. very useful for owners who feed convinced most pet owners will their pets canned food. No more find handy.

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ZOO NEWS

NEW ZOO’S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BENEFITS FROM RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL BUSINESS

by Angela Kalwaski -Kroening, Pet Journal Contributor The NEW Zoo’s Education Department has recently benefitted from developing relationships with local businesses, for which we are very grateful! Earlier this year, we worked with representatives from our local Sam’s Club. Their primary interest was in offering Sam’s Club discounts to our Zoo Pass Members, but through our discussions with them, we were able to learn that they offer annual grants to local community-based organizations.

They felt that the NEW Zoo would have a great chance of receiving one of these grants if we could really focus in on a particular project that would have a definitive effect on our guests.

After discussions with the Zoo Director, we decided to request funding to help us purchase a technology package to provide a digital “Message Board” in our Education & Conservation Center Exhibit Hallway. The goal of the message board is to allow us to get important information to our visitors – and to allow us to be able to easily update and change the board to reflect any important updates and changes in our programming. We currently use paper signage – tacked onto the windows or glass doors of the building – or occasionally a large dry-erase message board that can be placed outside when needed.

The current system, as you can imagine, is not very user-friendly, nor does it add any appeal to our beautiful building. Digital signage would look much more professional – and would be something that we

can update as needed and utilize fundraiser for the month of October.

As you may have seen us advertise for years to come. this fall, a portion of all proceeds I am happy to report that we DID from sales made at Zesty’s on every indeed receive a grant from the Wal- Wednesday during the month of Mart Foundation. I also recently had October was set aside to be donated conversations with representatives to our Education Department. Just from companies who provide the this week, we received the donation type of digital signage we require, check for $1,500! Those funds will and am awaiting their quotes before go directly towards our Education budget, helping we move forward with the purchase. Department But we are hoping to have the us reach our goals for the year digital signs installed by the end of and plan for future growth in the the year, or first thing next year, at programs we offer. the very latest. We’ll post updates We were excited to hear that on our Facebook and Twitter pages when they are in place – as you’ll Zesty’s plans to continue this have to stop by and see them “in relationship with us; they will be running the same fundraiser again action!” in both January AND March next Another “new” relationship this year – to help raise money for our year was developed with the owners Department AND, of course, to help and operators of Zesty’s Frozen bring people who support the zoo Custard & Grill. After conversations into their doors. We’re happy to with Ted and Janelle from Zesty’s, help spread the word that they are they offered to partner with us in a a business dedicated to supporting

local, family-friendly organizations such as our own NEW Zoo. We look forward to working with them in the future, and to hopefully seeing them out here (perhaps even with custard!!) during our special events.

So, as the 2013 year comes to a close, I’m happy to have so many things for which to be grateful.

It’s really wonderful to see our community come together and support the NEW Zoo. After all, WE are here FOR the community – and we strive to provide you always with the best possible experience that we can. I hope you all enjoy the holiday season. Don’t forget to consider stopping by on a sunny winter’s day.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS!

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The discovery, the first in an inland Midwestern stream, is spurring the state to begin rapid response procedures to try to contain the snail, and to call on waterfowl hunters, trappers anglers and hikers to take precautions to avoid accidentally spreading the species.

will be in Wisconsin, but we do know that there is no good way to eradicate the snails so we are focusing on containing them as first identified by the Aquatic quickly as we can and ask for Biomonitoring Lab at the University citizens’ help in doing that as well.” of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and then confirmed earlier this month by Dr. Wakeman says DNR has notified Kathryn Perez from UW-La Crosse, partners of the discovery, and will who identified all individuals in the work with citizens, the River Alliance samples as belonging to the “Clone of Wisconsin, Trout Unlimited, 1” population, previously found only University of Wisconsin-Extension, in the western states as far east as Wisconsin Sea Grant and Dane Colorado. A “Clone 2” population County to contain the species also exist in the Great Lakes, which through increasing awareness of arrived by ballast water. prevention steps among those who The New Zealand mud snail, the might inadvertently help spread the snail: hunters, anglers, trappers and size of a grain of sand, has a black and brown shell and is capable hikers. of reaching high densities – up to Signage, and wash stations along 500,000 per square meter. The the area where the invasive species snails outcompete native aquatic has been detected are among the insects that are food for fish and educational efforts likely to be used, other aquatic life but are not good food sources themselves.

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“This is why it’s so important to clean your equipment before leaving a lake or stream -- and ask your friends and guests to do the same,” Wakeman says. “We need everyone’s vigilance to help contain this invasive species.”

“This is a significant and disappointing find in Wisconsin,” says Bob Wakeman, who Take these prevention steps after coordinates the Department of leaving the water to keep Wisconsin Natural Resources aquatic invasive streams healthy: species efforts. “The New Zealand • Inspect and remove all mud mud snail can be extremely prolific, and debris that might harbor has altered the food chain and The snails are listed as a prohibited snails from your boots, waders, may be having an impact on fish The department’s discovered populations in Western streams.” the snails during routine stream species in Wisconsin, meaning see Snails on page 22 “We don’t know what the impact monitoring.

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Holiday decorations and parties “From recycling holiday lights to creatively reusing materials in • Have lights that no longer work? Many companies accept decorations and gift-wrapping, used light strings for recycling the holiday season offers plenty and may even offer a discount of opportunities to reduce waste, on new lights. Check with your help the environment and save local retailer or search online money,” says Elisabeth Olson, for details. Check with your waste reduction educator for the local recycling program, too – Department of Natural Resources. they may take string lights for recycling during the holiday Giving and sharing during the season. holiday season can add up to additional waste with extra gift • Replace old string lights with energy-efficient LED lights. wrap, extra packaging, disposable dishes, leftover food and more. • Using timers to automatically turn off holiday lights helps The U.S. Environmental Protection conserve energy.

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AVIAN CORNER A MOUSE IN YOUR HOUSE: ARE RODENT POISONS SAFE?

by Rebekah Weiss, Pet Journal Contributor For many of us the mere thought of sharing our space with a rat or mouse gives us the chills and sends us in panic mode to the nearest hardware or convenience store with visions of raging rodent warfare against the pesky creatures. But before you pack your cart with numerous brightly colored boxes of d-Con, Hot Shot, Generation, Talon, or Havoc, I would ask you to consider what makes these poisons so effective.

Both first- and second-generation rodenticides (or rodent poisons) prevent blood from clotting by inhibiting vitamin K. What makes second-generation rodenticides so deadly is that after a rodent breaks into the tasty pellets, it stumbles around for three to four days, displaying itself as an especially tempting meal not just for raptors but for mammalian predators, like fox, black bear, badger, bobcat, dogs, and house cats. Deer, waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, and children suffer lethal and sublethal poisoning from eating the bait directly.

In fact, a four-year survey (1999 to 2003) by the Environmental Protection Agency, found that at least 25,549 children under age six ingested enough rodenticide to suffer poisoning symptoms. Even if you place bait where children can’t get it, rodents are apt to distribute it around your house and property.

In California rodenticides showed up in 78 percent of mountain lions, 84 percent of San Joaquin kit foxes, and, in San Diego County, 92 percent of raptors. In New York rodenticides were found in 49 percent of 12 species of necropsied raptors. For great horned owls the figure was 81 percent.

As I flip though our wildlife hospitals records they show an ever increasing number of raptors arriving with their heads drooping, the linings of their mouths pale, and bleeding from their eyes, nose, lungs, or other organs. A Redtailed Hawk deceased as a result of severe internal bleeding.

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A female Great Horned Owl successfully treated and released back into an environment where she is likely to encounter yet more of the same poison that nearly ended her life. These predatory birds are on the front lines of helping control rodents in our environment. A single adult Red-tail Hawk may consume over 10,000 rodents in a lifetime, making raptors one of the best forms of free non-toxic rodent control.

Yet we continue to fill our homes, outbuildings and environments with known lethal poisons.

So as the mice and rats decide that your home offers a better option to the cold outside, consider safer alternatives like sealing cracks and crevices, eliminating food sources, providing habitat for natural predators, and using traps that don’t involve these highly toxic chemicals. After all, we need our wild predatory partners in the fight against the rodent invasion.

Editors note: Rebekah Weiss is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and naturalist for Aves Wildlife Alliance a non-profit wildlife outreach and rehabilitation center.

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PICTURES FROM THE 2013 FANCY FELINE FAIR Winners announced from Household Cat Show Manitowoc, WI (November 12, 2013) The 5th annual Fancy Feline Fair & Adoption event was held October 12 at the Two Rivers City Hall. The cat show was sponsored by the local non-profit organization the Free Roaming Feline Program.

The show was an open show for non-pedigreed cats, referred to as Household Pets (HHP). Household Pets are cats of random or unknown breeding. HHP’s are judged on overall condition, health, grooming, personality, and beauty. Many of the HHP’s entered in the show were rescued from the streets, adopted from shelters or are in a foster home awaiting adoption.

There were 33 cats in attendance; six kittens, 11 longhair adults and 16 shorthair adult cats. The show was judged in two rings by Debbie Wich (top center photo) and Cindy Bednarski. Wich is an American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) specialty judge from Harshaw, WI and participates in show across the United States. Bednarski, from Wausau, Wisconsin, judges felines at 4-H fairs throughout the state.

The top winners were: • Best Kitten: Jig, owner Seth Luedtke, Reedsville, WI -- Upper Left photo • Best Longhair Adult: Catalina, owner Amy Entringer, Appleton, WI -- Upper Right photo • Best Shorthair Adult: Larry, available for adoption, fostered

by Monica Strong, Manitowoc, WI -- Lower Left photo • Spectator’s Choice Award: Christmas; owner Evan Luedtke, Reedsville, WI -- Lower Right photo There were various vendors available for entrants and spectators to shop. Photos of the winners can be viewed on the organizations website freeroamingfelineprogram.com The 6th annual Fancy Feline Fair & Adoption event is scheduled for the fall of 2014. For those interested in participating or being a vendor at the show, send contact information to Kathy Beer at parzival@lsol.net or call 920.686.8899 to be added to the mailing list.

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PRACTICAL PETVET BLOG WHEN THE TAIL WAGS THE DOG

by Dr. Kim Everson, Pet Journal Contributor petvet1.blogspot.com It is known by a number of names: the descriptive “limber tail,” “swimmer’s tail,” “cold water tail,” “dead tail,” or the more nerdy but precise “acute caudal myopathy.”

What is it? By any name, it is a limp, dangling tail with varying degrees of noticeable pain experienced by the dog.

It is a common complaint, especially amongst active hunting dogs. In my veterinary practice, most calls concern Labrador Retrievers although it can happen to any dog, most recently Springer Spaniel Trixie of thorn-in-foot fame.

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A typically happy pet dog suddenly won’t wag his tail. It dangles limply between his legs almost as if he is ashamed of some “bad dog” act.

He may not eat (an über-odd change in most of these dogs), and he might be hesitant about defecating or urinating. He may be unwilling to jump onto the bed or couch, yet wants nothing more than to sleep all day. The hair on his lower back--his hackles--may be raised. And if you touch or lift his tail...? Whoa boy!

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LOCAL NEWS Success Beckons Success submitted by Manitowoc Zoological Society When the Manitowoc Zoological Society decided to invest in the long term fundraiser Lights in Lincoln Park last year, they knew they were tackling a big project. “Getting something of this magnitude off the ground the first year takes a lot of time and hard work,” said Betsy Winga, Zoological Society President. Community support, volunteers and dedicated society members made Lights in Lincoln Park 2012 a great success. Over 2,500 vehicles, approximately 9,000 people, enjoyed the light show last year. 96 volunteers logged over 1,000 volunteer hours, and 52 dozen cookies were donated and eaten! Over 300 people enjoyed Santa’s single visit to cabin 1 after enjoying the light show on opening night. Sponsorships, donations and a grant paid for 100% of the light displays, and $500 was donated from one resident as a thank you for creating a new holiday tradition

for her family. “Even with the initial infrastructure and investment costs, we made money the first year.

That’s a very big success, ” stated Joe DiRaimondo, Society Treasurer.

This past summer free weekly programs, an interactive vegetable garden, movie night and improved landscaping were all made possible from funds generated by Lights in Lincoln Park, 2012. The increased smiles over the summer were precious and can be seen at manitowoczoologicalsociety. org. The zoological Society has been planning Lights in Lincoln Park 2013 since January and anticipates family, community and holiday joy to expand along with the lights.

Second Annual Light Show Open November 29 – December 28, 2013 The Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoological Society invites you to celebrate the season by attending Lights in Lincoln Park, a drive-

thru light show open nightly from November 29 to December 28, 5:00 to 8:30 in Manitowoc’s Lincoln Park. Expanded to three times the lights and twice as long as 2012, show attendees will experience over 40 large light sculptures, animations and thousands of lights. Admission is $5 per vehicle and will support the snow leopard and cougar exhibit upgrades scheduled for installation in spring of 2014. Lincoln Park is located at 1215 North 8th Street in Manitowoc, and the entrance is located off Waldo Blvd, just east of 8th Street.

Santa visits have expanded to include every Fridays before Christmas in Cabin 2.

Friday, November 29th, December 6th, 13th and 20th Santa will be in cabin 2 from 5 to 8:30. Enjoy Lights in Lincoln Park then bring the kids to see Santa! Cookies and drinks are available. Sponsored by Bank First National.

New in 2013 is Walk-Thru Wednesdays. Enjoy a stroll through the light show on Wednesdays, December 4th, 11th and 18th.

After your walk, visit cabin 2 for music, games, food, drinks and fun.

Light Show to Benefit Cat Exhibit Proceeds from Lights in Lincoln Park 2013 will support the snow leopard and cougar exhibit upgrade, scheduled for installation in spring of 2014. “Improving the living conditions for the cats is our main focus,” stated Betsy Winga, Board President. “However, visitors will also enjoy the upgrade. The snow leopard and cougar will be happier and more active, and a “viewing log” will be installed for a fun, interactive experience for visitors.”

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upgrade which includes the removal of the top 6-8 inches of soil.

Regrading the exhibit will improve rainwater drainage, which currently is directed into the cat building.

Sod will be laid throughout each cat exhibit to provide more comfort and prevent mud formation in the spring.

The upgraded exhibits will increase exercise and stimulation for the animals. A natural rock outcropping, measuring 5’ x 30’ for the cougar exhibit and 5’ x 20’ for the snow leopard exhibit, will provide climbing opportunities and allow visitors to see the animals in a more natural, active setting. Animal enrichment activities will increase because “enrichment rocks”, with cavities to hide toys and food, are included in the design. Each exhibit will also have a hot-rock to increase animal comfort and draw the cats into the viewing area during the colder months.

An interactive look at the cougar will be made possible through a viewing rock. Visitors crawl into a manufactured hollow log to see the cat, creating the impression one is actually inside the exhibit. “It’s a really fun feature that kids will love!”, stated Winga.

Although a private donation, grant and proceeds from Lights in Lincoln Park 2013 will pay for over half of the upgrade, additional funds are needed.

Donations can be made online at manitowoczoologicalsociety.org, mailed to PO Box 321, Manitowoc, WI 54221-321 or donated at Lights in Lincoln Park.

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Catnip - Fun or Dangerous from catsinternational.org, reprinted with permission Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) is an herb belonging to the mint family which has been used by man since the days of Ancient Egypt and by cats for even longer. It has a remarkable effect on many cats, stimulating them and relaxing them at the same time. The plant is a perennial, common throughout Europe and Asia, as well as in North America where it was introduced many years ago.

Its feline appeal lies in a chemical called nepetalactone which is present in its stem and leaves. Although the plant exudes its characteristic odor all the time, it is much more attractive to cats when the shoots are damaged or withered.

every individual reacts to it. The deciding factor is genetic. Fifty to sixty percent of adult cats show a reaction to catnip. For the first two months of life kittens are repelled by catnip. The positive or neutral response does not appear until they are three months old.

Nepetalactone is an unsaturated lactone that does for some cats what marijuana does for some people.

Cats take off on a ten minute “trip” during which they appear to be in a state of ecstasy, rubbing and rolling on the plant. All species of cats react in this way, even lions, but not

While cat owners may have reservations about offering their cats loose catnip, they will find that catnip stuffed in toys heightens the cat’s interest in stationary toys that would otherwise be considered “dead prey”, lifeless and boring. Toys that have pouches for catnip offer an ad-

Scientists have not determined how or why the chemical substance in catnip affects cats. They assert that it does no lasting damage and that after the catnip “trip” the cat is back to normal with no ill effects. Valerian and Canadian Honeysuckle are plants that produce similar behaviors in cats.

vantage in that they can be emptied and refilled with fresh catnip. SmartCat has designed several of these toys. A new alternative to loose catnip, which can be messy, is catnipinfused plastic discs. These discs give off the smell of catnip for up to three months. Catnip toys should be stored in an airtight container with a pinch of catnip and brought out for twenty minutes play at a time. Like any herb, it looses its essential oils if left exposed to the air.

Editors Note: Cats International was founded by Betsy Libscomb, a cat behavioral expert. If you would like more information on Cats International or for cat behavioral assistance, please visit the Cats International website, www.catsinternational.org.

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boats and other gear with a stiff or cat. The KlipScoop eliminates brush. If possible, rinse with tap both those troubles! KlipScoop is water before leaving the water. a kibble scoop that doubles as a clip to seal the bag when you’re • If possible, let your gear freeze for 6-8 hours or completely dry finished feeding. When it’s time for five days as the mudsnails to feed your pet again, KlipScoop can live out of water in a damp is right there keeping the food environment for five days. fresh. It’s even collapsible to save space. I encourage you to take a • Drain water from boat, motor, bilge, decoys and other water look at PopWares complete line of containing devices before smart products. Dishwasher safe, leaving water access (before available in 3 colors, and 3 sizes launching, after loading and for portion control: $6.99 - $9.99 before transporting on a public I hope a gift in this article makes highway). it on your list, or at least gives you some ideas. Enjoy your Holiday • Consder having a second pair of waders or boots if it may season and I’ll see you next year! not be practical to clean your waders when moving from one stream to another.

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ASK THE VET PET INSURANCE

by Dr. Kim Everson, Pet Journal Columnist ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com Q: Should I have pet health more easily select the type of care insurance for my pet? they wish for their pet.

A: With the Affordable Care Act Just like in the human health care (a.k.a. “ObamaCare”) on the tip arena, there are numerous pet of everyone’s tongue nowadays, insurance companies with even we veterinarians are getting more more types of available plans. and more questions about health There are two main categories of insurance for pets. The short answer pet health insurance: 1) that which to your question is a resounding covers preventative care as well “Yes!” Having pet insurance can as accidents or illness, and 2) that take a lot of stress off of pet owners which is primarily to assist with when faced with the prospect of unexpected expenses in emergency paying for emergency or specialty care. No one likes to admit it, but situations. pet health care decisions often boil Coverage for preventative care down to the financial constraints of generally includes annual or semithe owner. Insurance removes this annual physical examinations, barrier to care allowing owners to

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Many pet owners start In human hospitals, you show proof investigating pet health insurance of insurance before receiving the after out-of-pocketing an unexpected necessary care. The hospital then and costly accident and illness. collects payment directly from the Certainly this is not the ideal time insurance company and sends you a to consider purchasing catastrophic bill for the remainder. In veterinary coverage for your pet’s care! In medicine, the most common scenario fact, most pet insurance companies is as follows: the pet receives the have a waiting period before necessary care; the owner pays the coverage begins to make sure there clinic in full directly, then submits a are no pre-existing conditions. Even claim to the pet insurance company so, quality affordable insurance for reimbursement. Some insurance plans are available for older pets; companies require the veterinarian the insurance company may request to fill out brief paperwork verifying a copy of the complete medical the care provided. records before providing coverage.

Because there are so many options Premiums may vary according to available for pet health insurance, the age and breed of the pet. Just it is impossible to recommend a as with people, the cost of care single “best” company or plan generally increases with age, so too that is suitable for every pet and do pet insurance premiums. Some every family situation. An excellent breeds are known to generally have resource for guiding interested more medical problems, so there owners through the process of may be a surcharge for certain selecting pet health insurance is the breeds. The risk of some diseases book Your Guide to Understanding is reduced or eliminated in spayed Pet Health Insurance by Dr. Doug or neutered pets, so discounts may Kenney. be available for sterilized animals.

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REPTILE CORNER RUSSIAN TORTOISES

by Dr. Michael Wenninger, Pet Journal Contributor Russian tortoises can be found from Eastern Europe to China.

They inhabit dry regions and can withstand large variations in temperature. They burrow to avoid extreme heat or cold. Russian tortoises eat a variety of vegetation.

They rang in size from 5 - 9 inches and relatively flattened in appearance.

Their color varies from a tan/yellow brown.

Traditionally nearly all available tortoises were wild-caught but captive produced babies are becoming more regularly available.

Russian tortoises make excellent pets. They are outgoing and more active than many other tortoises.

Although they can be stressed by overhandling or poor husbandry, they generally thrive in given adequate care. Adults require cages of at least 3’ by 2’ in ground space but larger cages are preferable.

Ambient temperatures of 70 - 80 degrees with a basking area of 90 - 95 degrees provides ranges within their optimum temperature zone.

A diet comprised of dark greens

and grasses will give necessary nutrition. A substrate comprised of artificial turf, newspaper, paper towels, or pellets can be provided with fluorescent, mercury vapor, or new halogen bulbs specifically designed for reptiles. It is important to supplement calcium and multivitamins especially when they are housed indoors for the majority of the year. When temperatures are adequate, outdoor pens allow exposure to natural light.

exam including fecal evaluation is recommended. If given proper care, Russian tortoises make excellent, long-lived, and outgoing pets!

Editors Note: Dr. Michael Most problems we encounter are Wenninger is an Associate related to inadequate husbandry. Veterinarian at Spartian Animal Problems with overgrown Hospital in McFarland, WI. mouths, dermatologic conditions, hypocalcemia, pneumonia, endoparasitism, liver disease, renal disease, and ocular diseases are relatively frequently seen.

“Emerging” infectious diseases such as herpesvirus and intranuclear coccidiosis are being found in other tortoises with more frequently and will likely affect Russian tortoises as well. Because most Russian tortoises are still wild-caught, an initial

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‘SLOW-MOVING, KILLER’ OAK DISEASE FOUND NEAR IN STATE FOREST from WI DNR, reprinted with permission Using only locally produced step in protecting your oaks is to get firewood one way to stop Oak your wood locally. The nearer the Wilt spread wood was cut to where you plan to use it, the less likely it is to be carrying pests WOODRUFF, Wis. -- A deadly or diseases new to your area that can tree disease known as oak wilt was emerge to attack your trees, including discovered for the first time on the oak wilt.”

Northern Highland American Legion State Forest near Woodruff in October, The second step you can take to prompting state forestry officials to take protect your oaks is to be sure the immediate action to stop its spread in spores do not have a way into your the north. trees. Oak wilt spores need a fresh wound in spring to summer to infect an Brian Schwingle, Department of oak. “Too often, we provide an entry Natural Resources forest health specialist, for the oak wilt spores when we prune says staff cut down the diseased tree oaks, nail ornaments, insert screws and oaks around it, ripping their stumps or bump our vehicles into oaks when out of the ground with a bulldozer opening up the cabin,” Schwingle says. and burning all diseased wood. The “This is the other reason new oak wilt area will be monitored next summer to infections are so often found in lake determine if these efforts were successful shore developments and other vacation in eradicating oak wilt at this isolated areas.” site.

Also, he says, avoid causing even “Such drastic action is necessary to small wounds to your oaks from April prevent oak wilt from spreading from 15 to July 15 when spores commonly tree to tree through connected roots in infect fresh wounds. If you accidentally the oak-dominated stands on the state damage an oak or have to prune off a forest,” Schwingle said. “Once oak wilt branch broken in a storm, paint or spray gets established in an oak stand, it’s like the wound with a tree dressing or paint a slow moving fire, killing all oaks in its to prevent infection. path.”

For more information on recognizing, Schwingle says oak wilt is not native preventing, and controlling oak wilt, to northern forests and has been moving search the DNR website dnr.wi.gov, for northwards in recent years with the keyword “oak wilt.” If you suspect oak inadvertent help of people. Spores of wilt is killing oaks north of Highway 64 the disease are most frequently brought between Sawyer and Forest counties, to new areas in firewood from oaks contact Brian Schwingle at the Merrill killed the previous summer. office of the DNR. “New oak wilt infestations are frequently found around vacation homes or campgrounds where people bring wood from southern and central Wisconsin where the disease is common.” Schwingle says. “The first

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Area Shelter & Rescue Needs Pet Journal offers this area as a free service to the Local Humane Societies/Shelters and Rescues to post their needs list. Need lists may be submitted to classifieds@petjournalmidwest.com. Due to space contstraints, please limit your list to the 10 most needed items, by the 20th of the month for inclusion into the next edition. Please contact the respective group listed if you have questions or would like to donate and item or two.

Humane Societies/ Animal Shelters Needs Bay Area Humane Society of Green Bay, WI is looking for: • Clay Cat Litter (non-clumping) • Rawhides • Kongs • Dog Toys • Canned Cat Food • Small Litter Boxes • Cat Toys • Chew Blocks & Treats for Small Animals • Carefresh Bedding (no pine or cedar) • Leashes To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Bay Area Humane Society at: 920.469.3110 or visit their website: www. bayareahumanesociety.com.

Dane County Humane Society of Madison, WI is looking for: • Doggie Delights • Canned dog and puppy food • Soft, small training treats (no hard biscuits) • Feline Fancies • Canned, ground cat and kitten food • Clay litter (unscented and non-clumping) • Cat toys, glitter balls, etc.

• Critter Cravings • Timothy Hay • Rabbit Diet • Wildlife Wants • Finch & Supreme Mix wild bird seed • Rodent chow pellots • Bird feeders and baths To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Dane County Humane Society at:

608.838.0413 or visit their website: www. giveshelter.org.

Door County Humane Society of Sturgeon Bay, WI is looking for: • Animal Supplies • Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Dog Chow (green bag) • Purina Beneful • Dog Toys • Rawhide bones • Cat Litter (scoopable, any brand) • Office Supplies • Copy Paper • Postage Stamps • HP Ink Cartridge #60 for HP printer model# F4280 To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Door County Humane Society at: 920.746.1111, by email at: nail@dooranimals.com or you may visit their website: www.doorcountyhumanesociety.org.

Eastshore Humane Association of Chilton, WI is looking for: • Non-scoopable Cat Litter • Purina Cat Chow -or• Purina Complete • Purina Dog Chow • Laundry Detergent To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Eastshore Humane Association at: 920.849.2390, by email at: ehashelter@ gmail.com or you may visit their website: www.eastshoreha.org.

Fond Du Lac Humane Society of Fond Du Lac, WI is looking for: • Dog Needs • Dog toys • Peanut butter • Cheese whiz • Cat Needs • Kitty Litter (non-clumping) • Purina Cat and Kitten Chow • Chicken or Turkey baby food (human) • Toys and Cat trees • Small Animal Needs • Pellet rabbit food • Timothy Hay • Bedding & Litter (no pine or cedar please) To donate any items on this list

or if you have any questions, please contact the Fond Du Lac Humane Society at: 920.922.8873 or visit their website: www. fonddulachumanesociety.org.

Fox Valley Humane Association of Appleton, WI is looking for: • Pet Supplies • Purina or Iams cat food and dog food • Purina Kitten Chow • Purina Puppy Chow • Canned cat, kitten and dog food • Pine or aspen shavings • Timothy hay • Cash sponsorships • One months’s supply of pain medication for cats and kittens after surgery - $40/ per mo.

• One month’s supply of pain medication for dog s and puppies after surgery $75/per mo.

• Surgical packs, 12 needed - $850 each • Sponsorship to spay or neuter a cat, 800 needed - $18.50 each • Sponsorship to spay or neuter a dog, 650 needed - $30.50 each To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fox Valley Humane Association at: 920.733.1717, by email at: shelter@ foxvalleypets.org or visit their website: www. foxvalleypets.org.

Green Lake Area Animal Shelter of Green Lake, WI is looking for: • Cat Litter, any type • Dog and Cat treats • Disinfecting Wipes, any brand • Large Garbage Bags • White Copy Paper • HP-60 Black Ink To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter at: 920.294.3042, by email at: adopt@glass. org or visit their website: www.glaas.org.

Lakeshore Humane Society of Manitowoc, WI is looking for: • Purina Dry Dog and Cat Food • Dog and Cat Treats (especially dog biscuits) • Clay Cat Litter • Hard to destroy Dog Toys • Cat Toys • Creamy Peanut Butter • Small Animal Bedding • Small Animal Water Bottles

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Small Animal Supplies (Hay, Feed, Treats and Toys) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Lakeshore Humane Society at: 920.684.5401 or visit their website at: www.lakeshorehumae.com.

Neenah Animal Shelter of Neenah, WI is looking for: Most Needed items: • Pig Ears/Rawhides • Dog Treats/Biscuits • Stamps • Dry Kitten Food • Wand Type Cat Toys • Pet Same Ice Melt • Pooper Scooper with Raket Always Needed items: • Scoopable Unscented Litter such as: Tidy Cat, PetCo Brand, ScoopAway or Fresh Step • Purina Original Dry Cat Food • Cat Scratchers (www.stretchandscrach. com) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 Country Rd G, Neenah, WI. Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter, Inc. of Oconto, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.)

• Stamps • Printer Cartridges - HP 950 & HP 951 • Copy Paper • Cash Donations To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter at: 920.835.1738 or visit their website: www.ocontohumane.org.

Oshkosh Area Humane Society of Oshkosh, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.)

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Stamps Printer Cartridges - HP 901 Copy Paper Gift Cards to Menards, Fleet Farm, PetSmart, PetCo, or Shopko To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oshkosh Area Humane Society at: 920.424.2128 or visit their website: www. oahs.org.

Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for: • Small Dog Training Treats • Postage stamps • Aspen Bedding • Cat-nail clippers (scissor type) • Cat toys • Dog toys (Nylabones, squeaky toys, ropes, hard rubber balls, ect.)

• Lingerie bags (for washing small toys) • Rabbit pellets (no fruit or seed mix) • Soft Dog Toys • Timothy hay To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Ozaukee Humane Society at: 262.377.7580, by email at: info@ozaukeehumane.org or you may visit their website: www.ozaukeehumane.org.

The Sheboygan County Humane Society of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Cat toys • Canned cat food • Kitty litter (non-clumping) • Litter pans • Litter scoops • Rawhide chews for dogs • Dog toys and tennis balls • Science diet pet foods • Office supplies To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Sheboygan County Humane Society at: 920.458.2012 or visit their website at: www.mySCHS.com.

Washington County Humane Society of Slinger, WI is looking for: • Dog Needs • Easy Cheese • Puppy Pads • Cat Needs • Non-scoopable cat litter • Grain Free Dry Cat Food • Disposable Litterboxes • Small Animal Needs

• Reptile Sand • Lovebird Food • Vita drop • Shelter Needs • Water Softener Salt • Feliway Spay (not diffusers) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Washington County Humane Society at: 262.677.0388, by email at: wchs@washingtoncountyhumane.org or visit there website at: www.washingtoncountyhumane.org.

The Waupun Area Animal Shelter, Inc. is looking for: • Paper Towels • Bleach • HP Ink Cartridges 940 XL (Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta) • Large and Small Garbage Bags • Postage Stamps • Paper Cutter • Volunteers for Cleaning • Monetary Donations To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Waupon Area Animal Shelter, Inc. at: 920.324.3200 or visit their website: www. waupunareaanimalshelter.org or by email: admin@waupunareaanimalshelter.org.

Rescue Needs All Animal Rescue Center of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • Reptile Cage Thermostats • Storage Space • Livestock Trailers • Kennel Fencing • Animal Control Equipment • Office Furniture • Gift Cards for Hardware or Home Improvment Stores • Lumber and 3/4” Plywood • Cash Donations To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the AARC at: 920.207.5642, by email at: info@allanimalresourcecenter.com or visit their website: www.allanimalrescuecenter. com.

Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary of Elkhart Lake, WI is looking for: • Pole building for indoor arena • Hay elevator.

• Good condition wheelbarrows • Plastic pitchforks

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Strongid/Quest/Safeguard wormers Round bale feeder Heavy duty skidsteer with points for moving large round hay bales • Three (3) horse ramp trailer • Rope halters To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary at: 262.627.0582, or visit their website: www. rescuehorses.com.

Care (Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education) of Hubertus, WI is looking for: • Suede lacing for toy makeing (found at Michaels) 1/8”, beige or medium brown only • Zupreem or Lafeber pellets - all sizes • Gift Certificates to Michaels • 1/2” or 3/4” Plexiglass (10 4’ x 8’ panels) • 1cc syringes, vet wrap, 2x2’s, 4x4’s (veterinary supplies) • Cheerios, especially Honey Nut • Fresh Fruits and Veggies (no Avocados) • Frozen Mixed Vegetables • Mixed Nuts (Unsalted in Shells) • Ground Walnuts (found in the bakers section of your local grocery store) To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact CARE at: 262.628.3719 or by email at: cntrforavianrehab@sbcglobal.net.

Go Cheese Rescue Alliance of West Bend is looking for: Purina Kitty Chow Purina Cat Chow Canned Cat Food Scoopable Litter Puppy Pads Cat and Dog Toys Blankets Copy Paper Cash To donante any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Go Cheese Rescue Alliance at 262.388.8634 or by email at: gocheeserescuealliance-cats@ outlook.com.

Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. of Marion and Green Bay is looking for: • Purina Kitten Chow • Caned Cat Food (Friskie’s Plate) • Purina Cat Chow Original

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Large Ceramic Dog Food Dishes The Loops 2 Leashes (can be found at Fleetfarm or PetSmart) • Canned Dog Food (Lamb and Rice, cans with pop tops only, please) • Dog Toys • Tuffies Ultimate Dog Toys • The Almost Indestructible Ball • Air Kong Squeeker Dog Toys To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. at: 920-634-9701 or visit their website: www.happilyeverafterinfo.org.

Iveloharele Horse Retirement Sanctuary is looking for: • Hay, Grains, and Treats • Bedding - Eqine - Fresh • Mats - for horse stalls • Box fans • Grooming Supplies • Round Pen • Gates 14 - 16 ft • Supplements - MSM, Glucosumine, and U-Guard • Fly Spray, Fly Masks, and Fly Strips • Cash donation To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Iveloharele Hourse Sanctuary by email: iveloharele@frontier.com.

K&R Small Animal Sanctuary is looking for: • Baby Blankets • Fleece Blankets • Stuffed Animals • Hard Plastic Baby Toys or Rattles • Bunny/Guinea Pig Toys • PLAIN Rabbit Pellets (no seeds or treats mixed in!)

• Bagged Hay • 16oz or 32oz Water Bottles • Ceramic Dishes • Treats To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the K&R Animal Sanctuary by email: kr_small_animal_sanctuary@yahoo.com or visit their website at: www.krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb.com.

Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Paper towels • Lysol Spray

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Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (OARS) of Neenah is looking for: • Most Need Items • Scoopable Cat Litter • Canned Cat & Kitten Food (pate style; no store brands, please) • Postage Stamps (Forever & Postcard) • Febreeze Pet-Safe Fabric Refresher Spray • Monetary Donations towards OARS ‘Raise the Roof’ Capital Campaign (taxdedcutible) • Royal Canin Baby Cat Food • Always Needed Items • Cat Scratchers (www.strechandscratch. com) • Folders (Purple two-pocket) • Donate Your Time, become an OARS • Foster Home Volunteer • Craft-Making Volunteer (Large & Small Fleece Pet Beds, Cat Wands, Dog Toys, ect.)

To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Orphan Animal Rescue at info@orphananimalrescue.org. If you are interested

in volunteering with OARS, please email coordinator@orpananimalrescue.org or call 920.558.4430.

Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. of Appleton is looking for: • Cat Litter • Dry Cat Food (Please no Ol’Roy) • Dry Kitten Food (Please no Ol’Roy) • Canned Cat and Kitten Food • Dog Toys • Dog Rawhides/Chews/Bones • Metal or Ceramic Bowls • Styrofoam Bowls • Folders (Red and Blue) • Any Pet Supplies To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. at: (920) 209-PAWS (7297) or visit their website at: www.savingpaws.com.

Two Left Paws of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Dog/Cat food (Evo, Fromm, Wellnes, Feliade, Canide) • Canned wet food (any kind) • Clumping litter (any kind, non-sented) • Litter scoops • Puppy pads • Dog/Cat treats • Dog/Cat toys • Dog/Cat beds • Live traps for Small Animals • Fleet Farm gift cards To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Two Left Paws Animal Sanctuary at: 920.331.0100 or via their website at: www.twoleftpaws.org.

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Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery, LLC......................

Animal Foundation and Per Pantry of WI.....................

Autumglo Pet Lodge..............

Cathouses by Don................

Cats Cozy Inn......................

Cedar Ridge Crafts and Gifts.

Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education..

Charlie Wery Farms..............

Circle Kennel Club................

Clever K’9s..........................

Country Side Trees................

Critters Nutrition...................

Dodge County Caine............

Dog Lovers Canine Styling Dog Haus University.............

Down to Earth, LLC...............

Equine & K9 Therapy by Emily Falls Salon & Spa, LLC..........

For the Birds........................

Forever Friends....................

Fox Valley Animal Referal Center..............................

Free Raoming Felines - Calendar Promo..............

Great Lake Pet Expo.............

Happy Tails Pet Boarding and Grooming.........................

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Hilst Home Uthansia Service..

Holiday Motel......................

Irish Acres Pet Health............

Jax & Badgey’s Go Fetch Jill’s Pet Shoppe....................

Jo’s Exotic Birds....................

Knowels Chiropractic............

Liberty K9 Lodge..................

Lucky Dog! Luxemburg Pet Grooming......

Memorial Dr Veterinary Clinic NESCO/Open Country.........

NEW Pawsibilities................

Pet Rx Card.........................

Portraits by Design................

Pugs & Parrots in Leather.......

Pulaski Warehouse, Inc.........

Rita’s Paws-n-Claws Pet Grooming....................

Settles Run Kennel & Irish Settler Rescue.............

Silde Kennels & Grooming.....

Silver Lake Country Store.......

Spirit Horse Healing (formerly Heart-2-Heart Pet Massage) St. Bernard Animal Medical Center.................

Stary Beads.........................

Tammy’s Tack & Feed Tender Care In-Home Pet Sitting.........................

Terry Naturally.....................

The Poopie Purce.................

Traxler’s Kennel & Pet Shop...

Two Paws Up Bakery, LLC......

Veterinary Village.................

VIP Lube, Inc........................

Walgreen’s..........................

War Dogs...........................

WBAY Pet Expo Winnegamie Dog Club.........

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