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COLUMNS ASK SCRAPPY!
by Scrappy
ASK THE VET
Unkempt Cats by K. Everson Wisconsin Farm Lore by J. Pitch Animals have Emotions too by C. Larson
BOOK REVIEW HOLISTIC & NATURAL PRODUCT REVIEWS REPTILE CORNER TRAINING
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ABOUT THE COVER AREA SHELTER & RESCUE NEEDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS COMING NEXT MONTH IN PET JOURNAL EDITORS NOTES INDEX TO ADVERTISERS LAST MONTHS WORD SEARCH ANSWERS PET ADOPTIONS SECTION PET JOURNAL WORD SEARCH READERS PETS GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Blossom End Rot by A. Joy & B. Hudelson Japanese hops impressive but undesirable Invasive Plant from WI DNR
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The Pack is Back! - Wonderful Wolves of the Wildlife Sanctuary! by L. Bankson
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Reki for ALL Animals - part 4 by A. Noyce
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ZOO NEWS Fall is a Great Time to Get Involved with Your NEW Zoo by A. Kawski-Kroening
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HOLISTIC & NATURAL ANIMALS HAVE EMOTIONS TOO by Cheryl Larson, Pet Journal Columist clarson@petjournalmidwest.com Bach Rescue Remedy has become very well known for alleviating stress and bringing a sense of calmness to people and pets. Easy to use prepare for travel in cars or airplanes, vet visits, or trips to the groomer. Bach flower remedies can also alleviate fear of loud noises, past shock, injury, boredom or the introduction of a new family member. Rescue Remedy is a combination of five flower essences for the nervous system. However, Bach also makes about 36 individual flower remedies that can be used individually or combined to treat more specific situations. Custom blends are very helpful for those individuals who need help beyond typical treatment. Behavior modification programs benefit from the use of custom blends. The following is a small sample of the type of questions we would ask when putting together a custom blend for your pet. Every animal including human, birds and reptiles can utilize the benefits of flower therapy.
Bach Flower Remedies Guide to a Happy Pet Indication
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Provides a sense of security and Vague or unaccountable fears. fearlessness so they may face Appearing agitated for no challenges and difficulties more apparent reason. easily. A loss of self-control, violently scratching itself.
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Overly concerned with A pet that does not need to be the companionship. Constant barking. center of attention. Jealousy of other animals or a An animal that is more new a new baby in the home. compassionate and willing to share Angry growling, hissing, barking, with other animals snapping or unprovoked attacks. For fears; afraid of lightning, visits Animals become more confident to the vet. May shake or shiver and courageous, can enjoy life when confronted. Shy and timid without fear. animals. Abused, mistreated in the past. Neutralizes the effects of shock or Trauma or shock. trauma. Enthusiastic, always want to be Assists animals to be more calm involved, high strung. and able to relax. Authoritative, dominant even over Allows animal to be determined not their owners. domineering. For any period of change.
Helps the animal ease into its new surroundings or situation.
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PRODUCT REVIEWS by Seth Minaker, Pet Journal Columist sminaker@petjournalmidwest.com So far this summer has been wonderful! Minimal bugs, great weather, and most of all comfortable temperatures throughout Northeastern Wisconsin. It’s been perfect for enjoying the outdoors with your pet. Many dogs (including my own) have been enjoying the luxury of swimming in the cool waters of Lake Michigan. Even when it gets colder next month as we head into Autumn, it opens up the possibilities of hiking the beaches and many trails. We’re able to do many more activities in Autumn that the Summer heat makes uncomfortable. That’s why for next month, I plan on reviewing a few active dog products I have in mind. However, this month I have a few random products I’ve wanted to review, but haven’t been able to set in a context. Here they are: Aikiou® Stimulo Feeding Station: Cats are natural hunters. They need something to “hunt” to satisfy their natural predatory urge but most don’t get the chance. Many cats also suffer from eating too quickly and then getting sick. Stimulo not only solves both those issues, but it also creates healthy activity -- often curing behavioral and weight problems too. Stimulo is an interactive feeding station specifically made for cats. Its 9 different openings and adjustable tubes that make a cat utilize his brain, using his sense of smell and problem solving to access his food. An amazing product, to say the least. Made of easy to clean foodgrade plastic. $24.99 Bissel® Stomp ‘n go pads: The simplest way to remove ANY pet stains! Bissell Stomp ‘n Go pads quickly and effectively remove pet stains -- whether fresh or set in. No more scrubbing or soaking.
Simply place the pre-moistened pad directly on top of the stain, stomp on it to release the solution, and you’re done! Gently removes the stain while leaving carpet clean and smelling fresh. Almost perfect reviews online and firsthand experience shows these really do work. $4.99 for 5-pack. ThunderShirt®: The most effective anxiety solution as voted by veterinarians. ThunderShirt® is the simplest and safest calming aid for dogs or cats. ThunderShirts® Patent Pended design is a pressure “shirt” that provides a gentle and constant pressure on your pet’s torso. How does it work? It is commonly known that pressure (in the right spots) has a calming effect on animals and humans alike. ThunderShirt® simply provides that soothing pressure in the precise locations, relieving all kinds of anxiety -- stress, fear, separation and more. I was skeptical at first (the reason I haven’t reviewed this product sooner) but after reading countless exceptional reviews, and finally seeing it work first hand on a dog I was caring for, I had to fit it in this article. If your dog has any type of anxiety you
wish to resolve, ThunderShirt® is the first way to go. Available for dogs or cats in many sizes, colors, and designs. Around $35.00 I hope you enjoyed this month’s products! Remember, if you come across a product you think others would like to know about, contact me and I may feature it in my next article. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer!
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ASK SCRAPPY! by Scrappy, Pet Journal Columnist and Mascot askcrappy@petjournalmidwest.com Hello everyone and welcome to my September column. I hope everyone had a safe summer and didn’t miss a single opportunity to have fun. You may have noticed some changes in the current issue. The most obvious is, of course, our new size and look. I had been suggesting this for months, but who listens to a dog. Had the suggestion come from the whiskered, feline lips of Misty, everyone would have been tripping over each other to make it happen. Am I bitter? Well, maybe a little. I’m just glad it finally happened. I liked the newspaper, but felt our readers deserved something better. So I barked, growled, snapped, and went on a hunger strike to get my voice heard (ok, so I did sneak into the kitchen and eat like a pig late at night and then blame the missing food on the cat. Works every time!). The end result is the magazine you hold in your hands now and I hope you like the new look as much as I do.
This month I also welcome a new member to our staff. I must admit I have mixed emotions regarding this new member. First, I like the fact he’s a boy. I can use all the help I can get dealing with Misty. Though there is a but (trust me, it’s a big but!!), he’s a cat. I’ve heard he’s pretty frisky and friendly, but (there it is, again) he’s still a cat. I’ve also heard there is still heated debate regarding his name (he’s that new!). Several names have been suggested, but none have been agreed on. SnowMeow (You know, from Thundercats! Go find a nerd and I’m sure they’ll explain) is the frontrunner, but nothing is set in stone. I don’t know why there is so much time being spent on this, it’s not like a cat will pay any attention when called. Now when a dog is called, they’re up off that floor and will virtually fly across the room to see what you want. Cats, on the other hand, can hear you quite clearly, but refuse to lower them-
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MISTY, ASSISTANT WRITER OF ASK SCRAPPY! I hope everyone likes the new format change. It was a long time in coming, but I think it’s worth the wait. There are still a couple of details that will need to be worked out over time. Hardly anyone gets it right the first time. As always, we appreciate your input and suggestions on any aspect of the magazine. Something driving you crazy or something you think would improve Pet Journal, let us know and we’ll see what we can do. Take Care and Have a Great September Your Buddy Scrappy
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ECO NEWS BLOSSOM END ROT by Ann Joy and Brian Hudelson, U-W Madison Plant Pathology What is blossom end rot? Blossom end rot is a physiological disorder of tomato in which the tissue of the blossom end of the fruit (the portion of the fruit opposite the stem) breaks down and rots, thus reducing yield. Pepper, eggplant and squash (e.g., zucchini) fruits can also be affected. What does blossom end rot look like? Blossom end rot often occurs on the first fruits formed on plants. Initially, water-soaked spots (resembling small bruises) appear, most often on the blossom ends of fruits. On peppers these spots can resemble sunscald and can form on the sides of the fruits near the blossom end. Spots enlarge, becoming dark brown to black, sunken and leathery. Half the fruit may eventually be affected. Sometimes, when a fruit is cut, the exterior will be sound, but the interior will be discolored and shrunken. Often, bacteria and fungi invade the discolored areas, leading to tissue decay.
What causes blossom end rot? Blossom end rot is caused by a lack of calcium in the fruit. This lack of calcium may be due to low calcium levels in the soil. More often, there is plenty of calcium in the soil, but its availability for uptake and transport to fruits is impaired. Drought stress, alternating soil moisture extremes, and damage to a plant’s roots all can inhibit calcium uptake, as can waterlogged or cold soils, and high concentrations of ammonium (NH4+), potassium (K+), and magnesium (Mg++) cations in soil. Movement of calcium within plants depends on active transpiration (i.e., loss of water through aboveground plant parts). Because leaves transpire more than fruits, calcium moves more easily into leaves where it remains. Calcium is not later redistributed from leaves to fruits. This preferential distribution of calcium to leaves can be made worse by over-fertilizing with nitrogen which promotes excessive production of leaves. In addition,
Blossom end rot of Tomato high relative humidity, OR low cultivars that are tolerant of calcium relative humidity in combination deficiencies and less likely to show with hot, windy weather can limit blossom end rot symptoms. transpiration, thus preventing For more information on blossem calcium from reaching fruits. end rot: See UW-Extention bulletin How can I control blossom end rot? A3798 or contact your county Avoid conditions of too much or extention. too little water. Irrigate evenly and mulch the soil to retain moisture Pet Journal during dry periods. Avoid practices that would damage roots (e.g., is looking for cultivating too near plants thereby Volunteers for Distribution. cutting roots). Use nitrate (NO3) rather than ammonium (NH4+) forms of nitrogen fertilizer. DO NOT over-fertilize. Have your soil tested periodically to determine if there is sufficient calcium in the soil. If not, add calcium (e.g., lime, bonemeal, eggshells). Check the soil pH on a Intrested? regular basis, particularly if you use Contact us at: lime as a calcium source. A pH of 920 393-4818 or about 6.5 is ideal for growing most delivery@petjournalmidwest.com vegetables. Finally, grow vegetable
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INVASIVE PLANT from WI DNR, reprinted with permission MADISON – The plant Japanese hops might sound like another great variety for brewing beer or adding as a new ornamental to quickly spruce up the garden, state invasive plant experts say. But don’t be fooled. “While Japanese hops is impressive looking, it’s not at all desirable for brewing or landscaping, and it’s especially not desirable for our forests or stream-banks,” says Kelly Kearns, a conservation biologist with the Department of Natural Resources and an invasive plant expert. Not to be confused with its more “brewable” relatives, Japanese hops cannot be used for home brewing because it lacks the oily resins that give hops their unique flavor and aroma, Kearns says. And while its vine-like growth appeals to many people as an ornamental plant, this species’ uncontrollable nature and irritating hairs make it a highly invasive plant across the Eastern United States, and Wisconsin’s forests are severely threatened by its introduction.
monocultures of tangled vines up to several feet deep,” Kearns says. “They twist up and topple trees, crowd-out desirable species, and inhibit forest regeneration.” The first record of Japanese hops (Humulus japonicus) in Wisconsin was from Crawford County, but Kearns says the species is rapidly spreading across the Wisconsin Driftless area with heavy infestations in Grant, Crawford, Vernon and Lafayette counties. New reports also are being received in neighboring counties as well as in other parts of the state. Kearns notes that some Japanese hops plants are reported to grow over 35 feet in one year! Plants reproduce by seeds, which mature and disperse in early fall, providing a seed bank for germination the following spring. Seeds can remain viable in the soil for over three years.
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REIKI FOR ALL ANIMALS ~ PART 4 ~ by Ann Noyce, Pet Journal Contributor “All beings seek for happiness; so let your compassion extend itself to all.” ~ Mahavamsa This four-part series has illustrated the many ways that Reiki can be “extended” to ALL animals regardless of their situation. We have explored how Reiki is ideal for animals that may be fearful; how Reiki can be offered to more than one animal at the same time; and how we don’t need to know what issues an animal has faced to assist him. This month, I will finish the series by focusing on how Reiki allows us to assist wild or dangerous animals.
When I completed my Animal Reiki Teacher training, I had the honor of offering Reiki to many different wild animals at the C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka, Florida. I worked with bears, tigers, a cougar, monkeys, a black leopard, red foxes, an alligator, a tortoise, macaws and cockatoos, pigeons and some barnyard animals. Needless to say, my classmates and I were not able to touch any of these animals; in fact, there was a fence between us and the animals during each Reiki session. We worked with each of these animals from the outside of their enclosures, and they still benefited. Some would lean into the fence to get as close to us as possible. Even though these sweet creatures are in a good place and well cared for, they experience stresses just like any animal that may be living in a sanctuary environment. By offering them Reiki from a few feet away, we were able to assist these wild and often dangerous animals with these stresses; and we didn’t have to put ourselves in harm’s way.
Reiki is often viewed as a handson modality, which it is in many situations. In working with animals, we are often faced with situations where we are not able to touch an animal because it is not safe for us. We may wish to work with wild animals that are aggressive to humans or even the animals and birds that we see in our backyard. The good news, as we explored last month, Reiki does not require physical touch; it is just as effective If we think about it, animals are if offered from a few feet away. This true gifts in our lives. Reiki is a gift opens up many possibilities to offer of compassion we can give back Reiki to any animal. to ALL animals regardless of their
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THINGS TO REMEMBER: TEACHING & LIVING WITH YOUR DOG by Kim Waugus, Pet Journal Columnist kwaugus@petjournalmidwest.com Positive Reinforcement training: It RULES. Use the least aversive method to teach your dog. Why inflict pain on a dog when offering a piece of hot dog gets the same result? Having problems? There are different positive methods to use. Contact a professional positive reinforcement trainer for assistance.
words as commands. “Down� and “Off� are different. Pick a word (and hand signal) and stick with it. Humans tend to talk too much and often teach dogs not to listen. One command at a time and be spot on with your praise. Be precise, consistent and patient.
Bad habits develop easily Set rules and keep them. Dogs thrive To each, their own. when there is a solid routine and Each dog is different and learns firm rules. (WOW – just like kids!) at its own pace. Some dogs learn quickly, some a bit slower. A lot Never call a dog to you.... depends on the human who is doing To punish him, even if you’ve been the training. Don’t forget, dogs chasing him for an hour. He will have bad days too. think twice about coming the next time. Always reward him for coming to Different breeds for different needs. you and be happy! Breeds were developed for different reasons or purposes. Know Never punish a dog‌ what inherent traits your dog has. For something he did in the past. What was your dog bred to do? Dogs live in the present; we can’t explain to them what they did wrong Chose your words carefully. yesterday. Everyone that works with your dog should know/use the same
Be a benevolent, but firm leader of your pack. (Thank you Dr. Patricia McConnell!) Reinforce your role as leader throughout the day. Ask your dog to look at you often, train him to wait for food, teach your dog a solid sit, which translates to “please� in human terms. (He’ll learn to auto-sit when he wants something.) Guide your dog through life and continue to teach him. Your reward will be a wonderful companion.
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ON THE COVER THE PACK IS PACK! WONDERFUL WOLVES OF THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY! by Lori Bankson, Pet Journal Contributor Curator of Animals, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary At the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay, wolves are celebrated members of our Animal Ambassador family. We have had many distinct packs live at the Wildlife Sanctuary, teaching many people about the beauty of wolves. Wonderfully, on July 19, 2013, we introduced 5 wolf pups that will call the newly renovated wolf yard their home. Our 2 older girls were able to be out in the yard during the day a bit sooner than our 3 younger pups who were a bit too small. Well, as youngsters do, these pups have grown quickly into beautiful young adult wolves and are now able to be seen as a pack together at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. Allowing these beautiful creatures to grow with our community allows all of us to learn a bit more about wolves and their impact within our environment. Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) are a unique and necessary animal for
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Wisconsin. As a keystone species, wolves are depended upon by other species in an ecosystem for survival. Wolves prey upon many animals, including beavers, elk, snowshoe hares, white tailed deer, muskrats, opossums, eastern cottontails, and even mice and snakes. When these prey animals are not predated upon, the prey animals’ populations can outgrow the habitat they are in, leading to a starving, ill, weak, suffering population. The elimination of some prey animals that eat small trees allow forests to thrive and provide habitat for birds, squirrels, and other forest dwellers. The leftovers from carcasses that wolves have eaten from and left behind are a necessary food source for other species, especially scavengers like eagles, bear, ravens, crows, coyotes, opossums, and fox. Without this food source, these animals would suffer. The removal of wolves, or any other keystone species from an environment, changes an ecosystem drastically.
So what happened that recovery efforts were made necessary? Before statehood, Wisconsin had an abundance of forests and wild spaces, including wide ranging habitat fit for the 20 to 80 square miles or territory necessary for wolf packs. By 1900, wolves were unaccounted for in the southern half of Wisconsin and the population was shrinking in the northern half. In 1960, the Wisconsin state government declared wolves eradicated from Wisconsin. Many factors came into play for this outcome to be reached: deforestation, overharvesting of prey, and hunting. As settlers began a new life in the wilderness of Wisconsin, forests became farmland, eliminating some of the far reaching territory for wolves to hunt in. As fur trappers and hunters took some prey animals away from wolves, wolves needed to look for a new food source, which unfortunately led them to hunt farm animals. Wolves became a real nuisance in some areas, causing the Wisconsin government to offer money for wolf pelts to help save the farm animals. When the government stopped this practice in 1957, the wolf population was already crashing, leading to its demise.
wolf became a protected species under the Endangered Species Act in 1974. Efforts in research and tracking wolves, along with habitat restoration, relocation, and rehabilitation of wolves became a priority in the management plan to bring populations back up. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officially removed the endangered/threatened label from Gray Wolves and listed the species as a protected wild animal in 2004. On January 27, 2012, the Gray Wolf was federally delisted, meaning breeding pairs and pack populations, and the number of individual packs were at a stable number for the state of Wisconsin.
There are many reasons to be fascinated by wolves. Wolves are truly unique in their pack structure; they are one of the few true hierarchal mammals, having an alpha male and female that rule the pack with other members falling in an order within the pack. This hierarchy and natural behavior rules everything the pack does. It dictates when and what a pack member eats from a kill, to dens, mating, and even play time. With an average weight for males at 75 pounds and for females at 60 pounds, fighting for the food and spots in the pack can be a true battle -- the better your spot in the pack, the better the arrangements Recognizing the importance of you have for food, sleeping, mating, wolves in our environment, the gray and overall survival. Wolves are a
able to grow and get used to WLS before being introduced in a timely manner to the others, in order to form a young pack. With the help of Dr. Tracy Gilbert and the staff at Gentle Vet Animal Hospital, Green Bay, and special funding from the Oneida Nation, the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary staff welcomed our next wolf pack in May and June.
powerful hunter with the ability to take down prey larger than they are, yet are loyal to the pack, killing a prey animal so the whole pack may eat. The beauty of the different wolf colors are striking as they gallop in the snow or among the trees. Coat colors can range from almost white, to buffy, to light gray, to almost black. Besides their size, wolves are recognized by their tail posture, which can be straight out from their bodies or held straight down. Their tails can exceed 18 inches in length! Their powerful legs are made for fast running in the summer and trekking through snowstorms in the winter. Wolf jaws are very, very strong. They are made to snap bones and remove food from carcasses for themselves or young wolves needing nourishment.
We are truly fortunate at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary to have been given the opportunity to facilitate the care of five of these magnificent creatures! Our facility gives homes to animals that could not survive in the wild, whether it is due to an injury, illness, or habituation and imprinting onto humans. Our last pack began with a pair of adults we had acquired from a wolf sanctuary. They in turn mated and gave us 4 healthy boys. Our last living boy, Mowa-sa, passed away in April 2013 at the age of 17 years. As we searched for a new pack to fill our empty exhibit (and empty hearts), we wanted to be able to give a home to pups that needed a place to live and could form a young pack. Luckily, word came to us about 2 girls that were born at a wolf sanctuary called On the Wildside, in Ponce De Leon, Florida. These pups could not stay at this facility and needed to go to a place where they could live their entire lives and grow before the eyes of the public, teaching them about wolves. A few weeks later, we received another phone call about 3 young pups that also needed homes. They were residing at the DeYoung Family Zoo in Wallace, Michigan. At 6 weeks younger than our 2 girls, these 2 boys and 1 girl would be
Our entire staff has had a unique and memorable experience working with these pups to have them become the energetic young adults you would see today in the wolf yard. To have the pups get to know us, staff dedicated many days to feeding the wolves by hand. We have worked with the pups with targets, stations, and with recall techniques so that when they are larger wolves, we can examine them and stay close with them without having to sedate them. Many behind the scenes preparations took place, too. A construction company generously donated their time, machinery, and talents to renovate the wolf yard and reset rocks and bring in new dirt --- 17 years of lively boys digging can create a few unknown hiding spots! Our veterinarians at Gentle Vet have also helped us with exams, vaccinations, microchipping, and helping the wolves to grow big and strong. Our staff made the decision to not breed within this pack, so successful spay surgeries were also performed on the females. In addition to all these other tasks, our staff had the “excruciating” task of playing and howling with the wolves, becoming a pack member with them! Playing is a way for wolves to learn from older pack members. Young wolves learn how to pounce, how to hunt, and even learn teamwork by carrying toys
and sticks together. Howling is distinctive for wolves to announce territories, identify members of the pack, and reunite members that may be scattered around. By howling with wolves, our staff members established that we are all in a pack together, building a bond of trust that will help us care for these wolves for years to come. With 6 weeks of age between the two groups of pups, the pack
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ASK THE VET UNKEMPT CATS by Dr. Kim Everson, Pet Journal Columnist ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com Q: My cat used to have such a luxurious haircoat, but now that she is older she is matted and greasy looking. When I try to brush her, she acts like she is going to bite me and runs away. A: There are many reasons why some felines start to look a bit rumbled and unkempt as they age. The fact that you are noticing a change is a very good indication your kitty needs a thorough veterinary checkup. ILLNESS Feeling crummy from internal illness, such as kidney disease or diabetes, often manifests itself in decreased grooming as well as poor quality skin and haircoat. Laboratory tests are required to diagnose diseases of the internal organs. Medications, supplements, special diets and other management techniques may be prescribed to help your cat feel better and improve self-grooming habits. OBESITY A large number of pet cats become morbidly obese with time.
Inappropriate nutrition coupled with lack of exercise packs on the pounds. Heavy kitties have a harder time grooming themselves, especially along the lower back and under the tail. Obesity also contributes to development of Type-II diabetes in cats as well as uncomfortable joint and digestive ailments. If your kitty is chunky, work with your veterinarian wreak havoc on the haircoat of kitty. to develop a safe, gradual weight Itchiness leads to overgrooming which often leads to skin infection. loss plan for her. Signs of skin infection might include matting, greasy haircoat, foul ARTHRITIS A commonly overlooked aging odor, scabs and patchy hairloss. disease in felines is arthritis. Identification of the underlying Because cats spend a lot of their cause of the itchiness is necessary time napping, it is tough to pick for appropriate treatment. up on the subtle signs of arthritis. HYPERESTHESIA Changes in litter box habits, Most cat lovers have experienced unwillingness or hesitancy to jump onto high surfaces, and decreased an unexpected swat, growl or love grooming are more commonly seen nip from their kitty during petting than limping or crying. Managing followed by an abrupt departure. feline arthritis pain requires This response might occur if your veterinary guidance because most cat is painful from arthritis or feeling over-the-counter medications are yucky from internal illness, but even otherwise healthy cats sometimes toxic to felines. react bizarrely aggressive while being petted. If the petting had been SKIN DISEASE Allergies and external parasites rhythmic and steady, focused on the like fleas, mites or ringworm can lower back especially, your cat may
have experienced “hyperesthesia.” Hyperesthesia is incompletely understood, but it appears to be painful and may be triggered by overstimulating the nerve endings in the skin. Avoidance of repetitive petting and noticing your cat’s early cues that petting is no longer pleasurable is usually all that is necessary.
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FALL IS A GREAT TIME TO GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR NEW ZOO by Angela Kawski-Kroening, Pet Journal Contributor Education & Volunteer Cordinator, NEW Zoo Every year at about this time, I think the same thing: I can’t believe it’s this time of year again! And by “this time of year,” I mean: “Zoo Boo time.” That’s right: I’ve already been in the pre-planning stages for this special event, along with other staff members. Zoo Boo is our largest and most-important fundraising event of the year. It’s never too early to start our preparations! I’ve already reached out to several corporate groups and we’ve got six “Decorating Days” on the calendar during the month of September. The Decorating Days are critical to getting the zoo ready for the event, and we’re excited to see groups returning from United Healthcare, RJ Reynolds, Schneider National, and Associated Bank. These organizations have been vital in helping us prepare and decorate in the past, and we are happy to see them come back year after year to work with us. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for great weather on each of these days!
I’m also excited to have Dustin Herrmann, our Seasonal Zoo Educator, with me this year. I’m certain he’ll play an important role in helping me coordinate these volunteer groups on Decorating Days, and I’m also looking forward to having the opportunity to actually book some classes and other zoo programs this fall. After all, Dustin can teach while I focus on Zoo Boo! And booking fall programs is something we’ve never had an opportunity to do before – so I’m hoping to reach out to teachers and other group leaders to bring them in and really take advantage of our classroom. If you’re interested in scheduled an educational program with us this fall, email me at education@newzoo.org, and I’ll be happy to discuss the options with you and get you on our Education Calendar.
volunteer assistance for the event, by the second week of September. If you are interested in being added to the email list, just send me a message at volunteer@newzoo.org and I’ll get you added, so you’ll be notified as soon as I’m ready to begin recruiting volunteers for the event. Believe it or not, it takes anywhere from about 800 to 1,000 volunteers for us to pull off this sixnight event every year! That means we need A LOT of assistance – and we’re always looking for new volunteers! In fact, we can even accept volunteers as young as age 8 to assist with adult supervision – so it’s a great way for families, scout groups, and more to become As for the Zoo Boo event itself, involved in a community event. we’re looking forward to having another great year. I’ll be emailing out Volunteer Invitations, requesting
So I’ll look forward to hearing from some of you who may be interested in volunteering. For the rest of you, mark your calendars for October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, and 26th – and consider joining us from 3pm-8pm for a fun and safe, family-friendly and affordable trickor-treating event! As always, thanks for your support of the NEW Zoo – and have a WILD day! ~Angela Kawski-Kroening~
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REPTILE CORNER WHITE’S TREE FROG by Dr. Michael Wenninger, Pet Journal Contributor Natural or artificial plants can be used as long as they are free of pesticides or residues. Temperatures should be maintained with a daytime gradient of 80-86 degrees and a night time drop to 72-78 degrees. Humidity should be maintained at 50-60%. This humidity range can be provided with daily misting with dechlorinated water. A water bowl large enough to soak should also be provided. A substrate consisting of large gravel, bark, or sphagnum moss can be used. UVB lighting is not considered necessary but Captive care of White’s tree frogs providing low output UVB irradiation is simple and they are considered is not harmful either. to be good pets for new amphibian Common problems encountered owners. They are docile and easily handled. Terrariums should be a in captive frogs include infections minimum of 25 gallons for a single (bacterial, fungal, viral), toxicities, diseases, nutritional adult frog and larger if groups are metabolic dehydration with being kept. Terrariums should be deficiencies, heavily planted to provide areas for subsequent kidney disease, and trauma. hiding and sleeping. White’s tree frogs are also known as dumpy tree frogs and originate from northern and eastern Australia and Indonesia. They have adapted to live in relatively hot and dry environments when compared to most amphibians. They are arboreal and drink from condensation on leaves. They are nocturnal. In nature, they feed on a variety of insects and will eat most things that they can overpower. They are large by tree frog standards and usually attain sizes of 4-6 inches.
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Overall, White’s tree frogs make interesting and easily maintained pets. Captive bred frogs are available at specialty pet stores and are relatively inexpensive.
Editors Note: Dr. Michael Wenninger is an Associate Veterinarian at Spartian Animal Hospital in McFarland, WI.
Wolves from page 17 mentality that was built between the pups and the staff has helped with introducing them and bringing these pups together. As the pups grew, our staff knew they needed names. We brought in the community with a naming contest and through the process, picked names that fit each wolf perfectly. Our 2 older girls received the names Luna and Ember. Luna refers to the Latin name for moon. Our Luna is a strong female that is very gray and protects her sister Ember. Ember stands for the glow of the embers of a fire, the strength fire has, and for their changing color. Ember is unique that she has red and black streaks in her fur on her back. She is a curious female that enjoys exploration. For our 3 younger wolves, 2 male names and a female name were picked: Tundra, Yoon, and Owila. Tundra is the whitest of the young wolves and the fastest, like a winter wind. Yoon is a shortened name for the Oneida name for Wolf Clan, Othahyuni. Yoon is very tall and strong, but loves a good rumble with other wolves. Our smallest wolf is Owila, which is a term of endearment for a baby girl in the Oneida language. Owila is timid at first, hiding behind her
brothers, but she is crafty, knowing when they fight, she gets the good toy or bone! likely all of the other wolves will We have learned so much from come over to see the staff member, these wolves and hope our entire too. community can learn from them for How can you help wolves years to come. Just watching the in Wisconsin? The Wisconsin wolves play, you see their natural Department of Natural Resources movements and formations. The has a great volunteer program interactions show the loyalty of the for tracking wolves that started in wolf pack. To observe the natural 1995. This tracking program allows hierarchical structure, our staff brings in deer carcasses that have been biologists to study wolf population picked up from the side of the road and behavior with identified tracks. by the Department of Transportation. You can also support wildlife rescues, These deer carcasses, brought into sanctuaries, and rehabbers. These the exhibit Mondays, Wednesdays, organizations and volunteers work and Fridays at 1:30 pm, allow the to improve habitat and help animals wolves to not only get a natural diet, in need, keeping populations but to also establish their hierarchy for prey animals in balance for and have natural enrichment the wolves and other predators. options. It is just as important Observing and understanding the for our wolf pack to establish a natural history of wildlife also helps. hierarchy, even in captivity, as those One final way you can help in the wild. It helps with leadership, wildlife of Northeast Wisconsin is management, and communication by participating in our Walk for -- if the alpha wolf comes over to Wildlife program! In our 8th year, receive a heartworm-prevention pill we choose a special mascot each or to get the ears looked at, most year and this year it is the wolf! We have beautiful long sleeved wolf shirts and all proceeds go towards wildlife rehabilitation and to help get the over 5,000 orphaned, injured, and ill wild animals brought into the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary back
out into the wild, where they belong. For more information on the walk and our wolves, please visit our website at BayBeachWildlife.com, or call animal care at (920) 3913685. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary soon to celebrate Wolves and Wildlife!
Photo Credits: Page 16: top: Yoon and Owila at exibit pond, L. Schneider, Pet Journal bottom: Group in holding cages at second time outside, Pet Journal Page 17: upper left: Group playing in outdoor holding cages, Pet Jounal upper center: Owila, in Animal Care, shortly after arrival, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary (BBWS) upper right: Yoon, in Animal Care, shortly after arrival, BBWS lower: Tundra, in Animal Care, shortly after arrival, BBWS Page 20-: left: Owila, Tundra, and Yoon, resting in Animal Care, BBWS right: Luna and Ember out in the exibit, BBWS
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BOOK REVIEW WISCONSIN FARM LORE: KICKING COWS, GIANT PUMPKINS & OTHER TAILS FROM THE BACK FORTY book by Martin Hintz review by Joyce Pitsch, Pet Journal Columist jpitsch@petjournalmidwest.com Note: The information in this book is complete to the best of the author’s and The History Press (Publisher) knowledge and research, and is dedicated to the ancestors who were farmers, and to future generations. Also, the author wishes to acknowledge the many folks who provided assistance on this book located within the book…. too numerous to mention here.
Chapter One: “The Land” Begins with describing the topographical aspect of Wisconsin from the glacial era to the gently rolling surfaces of that vast land for the purpose of the natural drainage which diversifies it from other practicalities i.e. moraines aka Kettle Moraine northwest of Milwaukee, that add to the beauty as well as productivity of that area. It was in this area where the new settlers from the east that Don’t let “Wisconsin Farm Lore” forced the movement of the native being a paperback dissuade you; it peoples of that and many other will amaze you with all of the facts areas as America grew. within it because it is loaded with documentation on all the aspects Chapter Two: “The People” The of the subject matters covered, and author covers “Native American there are many! You will also find Farmers”, “Black Farmers”, that it will keep your attention to the “Tough Row to Hoe”, “Norwegian very end of the book because it is so Émigrés”, to mention a few. This informative and well written. There chapter gives accounts in more detail is a bibliography of all the sources regarding the movement of both contained in the book including immigrants, as well as, relocations “About the Author”. of Native American Farmers, etc. This chapter details many other Martin Hintz is also the author aspects of life in Wisconsin from of “Tales of Wisconsin” and “A its conception and during and after Spirited History of Milwaukee Brews the Civil War era. Farming was of and Booze” with History Press, and the utmost importance and there are about one hundred other books many details on how it began and for various publishers. He and his its accomplishments in the quality wife, Pam Percy, operate Pampered of farm implements, crops, even Produce, a small farm in northern the beginning of Alice in Dairyland Milwaukee County. Members 1948. of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, Milwaukee Urban Gardens and the Chapter Three: “The Animals” Slow Food movement, they raise Founder of Hoard’s Dairyman, vegetables and chickens for eggs William D. Howard stressed the in a Community Shared Agriculture value of dairying and suggested (CSA) program, serving more than that farmers substitute the cow for twenty clients during the growing the plow.” This meant that a farmer season. should value the ‘bovine babies’ with a deep interest no matter which Each chapter gives a very brief breed they come from and gives the outline that follows: farmer the ability to discover a good
thoroughbred animal. Other descriptions of farm animals and their attributes in Chapter Three are: Cows Galore, Lots and Lots of Lactose, Ancestors Cows, Hoofing It, All It Takes for Cheese Is Cows, Rooting Around (pig raising), Beef and Hogs Talk It Up, Tossing Your Chips (a Wisconsin State festival held every year on Fridays and Saturdays, Labor Day weekends in Prairie du Sac, WI), plus many more for corporate teams and children. Many more accounts are given in this chapter regarding the raising and uses of animals, all very well written in Chapter Four: “The Crops…. farming is a way of living, as well as a way of making a living--1) Chris Christensen”, “What Place Has Culture in the Life of the Farmer?” A Centennial History was intriguing because of so much diversity to dairy farming. This meant understanding the need to use the land, irrigation, etc. to their advantage in order to feed their cattle for their meat supply as well to grow vegetables. They learned how to conserve the land which gave them much needed sustenance. Because they had no tools to work the land, they soon found out how dependent they were upon their own wisdom to make their own tools/equipment, whatever it took to do the plowing, digging, etc. In order to survive…. and they did. Chapter Four: “The Crops” The time to plant corn is when the buds on the hickory trees are as big as squirrel’s ears.” – Norwegian pioneer saying, West Salem, Wisconsin (1). Abraham Lincoln (1859) gave a speech to the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society in Milwaukee on the Marquette University campus: “….a great amount of locomotion is spared by thorough cultivation. Take fifty bushels of wheat ready for harvest…can be harvested in any of the known ways with less than half the labor….required if it were spread over five acres.” “And what I have said harvesting is true in a
greater or less degree of mowing, plowing, gathering in of crops generally and ….almost all farm work.” This chapter also expounds upon many areas of intervention to farming i.e. “War Causes Change”, “Hops on Board”, Wisconsin’s émigrés who sought raw materials that produced hops for Wisconsin’s beer production. By 1955 Wisconsin’s wheat crop reached an impressive 9 million bushels and that figure continued to grow to the point that it became necessary to find ways to harvest the grain crops. Many improvements of the present machines and production of newer machinery became more evident. Other lucrative crops indigenous to North America were and still are produced in Wisconsin: cranberries, tobacco, ginseng, forestry, and vegetables flourish from Wisconsin’s rich soils and/ or Growers’ intellectual methods of successful crops and/or gardens. One way gardening, for example, were the Wartime Victory Gardens and in a 1944 annual report Winnebago County, an agent gave an interesting account of this entity (pg. 108). The start of making Farmstead Cheese, primarily from goat milk became popular in time, also and a detailed account of how this was done is given on pg. 119.
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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 con-
tact 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
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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.
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.
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 bis-
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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.
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Area Shelter & Rescue Needs 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.) • 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.
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 • Hay • Nutrena Senior feed. • Strongid/Quest/Safeguard wormers • Round bale feeder • Heavy duty skidsteer with points for moving large round hay bales • Three (3) horse ramp trailer
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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.
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 • 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
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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 • Dog toys • Puppy food - moist and dry • Bowls • Leashes • Collars • Volunteers • Wisconsin Foster Homes To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue at: 920.627.6727, by email at: mecca@meccapitbullrescue. com or visit there website at: www.meccapitbullrescue.com.
Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (OARS) of Neenah is looking for: • Most Need Items • Scoopable Cat Litter
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Area Shelter & Rescue Needs • 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)
Farm from page 25 Chapter Five: “The Products” “Farming is a way of living, as well as a way of making a living” – Chris Christensen. I refer you to page 122 for breakdown of cheese factories as late as 1870, now fifty in all, just in Wisconsin. Also, this chapter outlines the various ways to make the farming industry successful besides cattle and/or other animals large or small. Cheese making, for example, owning or operating one of the many cheese factories in Wisconsin, Land sales, Forest Town Advocate, Diary Man, The Pinery, Potato and/or fruit producers and more.
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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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