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Hurricane Katrina Survivor Discovers Wisconsin by Colleen Bertram, Pet Journal Staff Writer We all know people we consider to be heroes, and we know many of them go un-noticed, not that they are expecting to be noticed at all. Doug and Karen Weiss, are just that - true heroes. Doug and Karen have always loved animals, and rescue animals that may not have had a chance of being a part of a loving home and a family to love them unconditionally. This is a story of a big yellow lab named Bart, and I am truly honored, humbled and blessed to bring this story of love to you. Bart is a survivor of Hurricane Katrina. After the hurricane a man from Wisconsin went to Louisiana to help rebuild some of the devastation the hurricane left behind. Unfortunately, we do not know the man’s name, but he is also a hero. The construction worker lived in a tent while working to rebuild whatever needed to be done. While there, he lived alongside a man who had been left homeless after the hurricane. This man had a big yellow lab named Bart. After living side by side for a while the two men got to know each other and an everlasting friendship began. When it was time for the construction worker to return to Wisconsin, Bart’s owner unselfishly told the man that it was not only hard on him to be living in a tent,
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Dear Readers,
Thank you for reading the November issue of Pet Journal. This month we are featuring pets adopted from Rescues and Shelters, like Cuddles our cover model. See more adopted pets on page 13 and if you are looking to adopt a new pet see the Adoption section on page 9.
Our November cover model is Timmy is a playful, energetic 2 year old Sheltie who is looking for a home through Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue. See more about Timmy and the other shelties available at wisheltierescue.com. Photo courtesy of Portraits By Design, Kaukauna, WI. See other pets available for adoption in our Adoption Section on page 9. And see other family pets who have found there Forever Homes from Shelter and Rescues in a special photo spread on page 11.
We would like to welcome Kim Diedrich, Chief Naturalist of the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary who will be writing the Eco News column each month. In coming months look for contributions from other staff members of the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. Our coulunists would love to hear your questions. Contact information is found at the end of their respective columns! Please feel free to send us your story ideas and photos. We want to be the publication you look forward to reading each and every month. Are you interested in Advertising in Pet Journal? For more information on advertising in this edition of Pet Journal email lakeshoreadvertising@petjournalmidwest.com. If you would like to have pet journal delivered to your busi-
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Table of Contents
10 - Heartbreak at Home:
4 - Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets
11 - Photos of Pets Adopted from Rescues and Shelters Through Their Eyes a Dog’s View of a Rescue
by C. Bertram
Keeping your Pets Safe During the Holidays: Thanksgiving Edition by Pet Journal Editors
5 - Ask Scrappy Q & A
Hosted by Scrappy the Pit Bull
Eco News:
Preparing for Winter by K. Diedrich
6 - Calendar of Events 7 - The Truth to Easily Maintaining a Fresh Water Aquarium by P. and M. Verner
Ask the Alpha Dog Hosted by T. Pool
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Holistic & Natural Options for Your Pets by Cheryl Larson, Down to Earth Nutrition holistic-and-natural@petjournalmidwest.com to the stomach. The pancreas also proThe What’s and Why’s duces insulin to use or neutralize sugar, of Pet Enzymes and burn fat. As our pet’s age or their Enzymes are found in all living cells, health declines, the extra burden on the both animals and vegetable. Enzymes pancreas can cause pancreatitis or inare biologically active proteins necessary flammation and other damage. This in for life. Metabolic enzymes catalyze and turn will cause the animal to have an regulate all biochemical reactions with in even greater reduction of enzymes. This the body. Digestive enzymes turn food further reduction of available nutrients into energy preparing it for use in the makes it very difficult for the body to rebody. Our bodies produce both diges- gain its health. Therefore, enzymes are tive and metabolic enzymes as needed. very helpful with many health challenges including irritable bowel syndrome, Food enzymes are introduced allergies, arthritis,vomiting, kidney and through the raw feeds we eat or sup- liver problems, obesity, infection, supplemental enzyme products. Raw food pressed immune system and poor coat. produces enough enzymes to digest that particular food. Cooking and processing destroys all enzymes a food may contain. When the foods we eat do not have enough enzymes, our bodies must produce them causing added burden to the pancreas. Pets that eat cooked food do not have the normal assortment of enzymes, and have more difficulty extracting the vitamins from their food than a wild animal eating raw prey. Pets that are ill and older will also not be able to produce standard amounts of enzymes. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and then sends them
Enzyme supplements for pets are available in powdered form and have no taste so they are readily accepted by your pet. In the case of pancreatic problems (pancreatitis and diabetes) the enzymes should be given with everything that goes in your pet’s mouth. An added bonus is that enzymes also control tarter on teeth for animals eating raw food! Enzymes are available in spray, gel or powder form to keep teeth clean. Systemic enzyme formulas have been used for over 200 years to heal wounds or inflamed tissues. This group of enzymes is taken on an empty stomach, so that the can move to the necessary part of the body to control chronic inflammation and enhance tissue repair by eliminating foreign proteins (scarring, fibroids, and cancer cells). Systemic enzymes have shown positive effects similar to NSAIDs without the complications for pain relief. They are useful for joint pain, arthritis, sports trauma including sprains, and hematomas, bronchitis, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, pancreatitis, as well as recovery from surgery and burns. A young German Sheppard we treated with systemic oral enzymes had suddenly decided not to stand up. His family carried him to the vet but x-rays revealed nothing. The family suspected he may have slipped on ice. After he completely refused to stand up for a couple of days, we began the enzyme therapy. The following day, the dog was up and walking. The difference was amazing. When you pet is dealing with a chronic or acute health issue, consider enzymes as an addition to your supplement protocol.
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Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holidays by the Editors of Pet Journal Editors Note: Keeping your pet safe column will appear in months where there is a holiday that could have items that are potentiality dangerous to your pets. Pets and Thanksgiving This month we tackle the issues concerning the holiday of Thanksgiving and your pets. Fortunately, much of the food we consume for the holidays is good and nutritious for our four legged friends. Turkey is a staple in many pet foods on the market. Though there are a few cautions to cover when letting them share in our holiday. As mentioned last month’s issue regarding Halloween, try to keep decorations up and away from our curious friends. I know with cats, this is nearly impossible. They seem to get up and into the most amazing places at times. Small decorations can cause choking hazards and can be painted with or contain materials poisonous to pets. Power cords for decorations and strings of lights have a strong appeal for pets to chew on and should be kept up and out of the way and unplugged while unattended for extended periods. This also goes for the cord used to tie down portions of the turkey, especially after cooking when their covered in yummy turkey juice. With all the baking going on for the holidays, it is extremely important to keep chocolate away from pets, especially the bakers or dark chocolate varieties. Even small amounts can be harmful to pets. So, when using chocolate, try to keep an eye on it. Never leave it unattended on a counter or anywhere our little friends can get access to it. Avoid those yummy high fat treats like turkey skin, turkey juice used for stuffing, gravy, butter and so on.
Extremely high fat treats can contribute to pancreatitis and too much food, eaten too fast can cause a potentially life threatening gastrointestinal problem called bloat. The rule here is, if you decide to give you little buddy a treat, do so in moderation. A nice method I and many others have used to give treats is to put them in a Kong type chew toy. The Kong is a heavy gauge rubber chew toy that is hollow with an opening in one end large enough for a dog’s tongue to get into to lick the treat out. This will keep a dog busy for the entire meal. Kitties on the other hand will be quite happy with a very small portion in their dish. Most importantly, never use human food to replace the carefully balanced food designed for your pet. Not even for one meal on a holiday. Never leave food unattended or uncovered on the dinner table or in the kitchen. Make sure when it time to clean up to put any food waste in a covered sealed trash container. It is extremely important that turkey bones are disposed of in a manner to prevent pets getting access to them. When turkey, or any bird for that matter, is cooked it leaves the bones hollow, dry, and brittle. This will cause them to splinter when chewed, which can cause choking and internal damage from the sharp fragments. There are those that say that raw bones are safe for dogs, but I prefer to err on the side of caution and avoid them altogether. Using common sense and keeping any eye on your little friends, can make this a great holiday experience for the whole family and avoid an unnecessary emergency trip to the veterinary office.
Editors Note: Please join us next month when we talk about the dangers involving Christmas.
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by Scrappy, the Lovable Pit Bull askscrappy@petjournalmidwest.com
Enough complaining about my vengeful house mate and on to my review. This month I get to put a new (to me, at least) product through its paces. It’s called Fur-Zoff. My human friend, Lee, brought it home when he attended the Fox River Valley Cat Club’s annual cat show. It basically looks like a hard, porous, lava rock, but is actually made of earth friendly 90% post-consumer recycled materials. It’s hypoallergenic, odor free, extremely easy to use, and will last you a lot longer than those sticky tape roller thingys. Gently sweep it over the fabric you wish to clean and voila, the hair clumps up in a little pile, leaving your fabric nice and clean. It even removes the hair that gets intertwined into fabric and seems impossible to remove. It removed all the fur I left in my human friend’s truck, thus guaranteeing me future truck adventures. That alone makes it a winner to me. Even though it may look it would ruin your fabric, it won’t. It’s even gentle enough to use on us and believe me, if anything rubs me the wrong way, you’ll know about it. It took off my loose fur and left me looking smooth, like a big otter (you’d have to see me in person to completely understand that statement). When you’re done cleaning up hair, just rub your hand over the Fur-Zoff and the hair balls up for easy removal. It also comes with a terrific unconditional life time guarantee! If you try it and don’t like it, send it back and they’ll even pay for return postage. Don’t you wish there were more products out there that would make that kind of offer? Check out their website at www.furzoff.net for more information or to order.
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ECO NEWS
ASK SCRAPPY!
Greetings to all my friends! Hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween. I was really looking forward to going out, but couldn’t get anyone else interested in the idea. I’m not the least bit interested in the candy, besides candy is a major no-no for us pets. It’s the candy collection process I was looking forward to. You know, meeting new people, playing with all the kids, getting to wear cool costumes, and getting loads of attention. I mentioned this to Misty, my on again off again kitty friend and co-author, and she seemed wholly disinterested. Cats, they have so sense of fun. Well, at least not dog kind of fun. Though, when it comes to scratching up furniture, being aloof, and getting dogs in trouble, they’re on board with that. Guess I should stop now before I get myself in further trouble. I have to sleep sometime and that’s when the attack usually happens.
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by Kim Diedrich, Chief Naturalist, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary econews@petjournalmidwest.coml So far we have enjoyed a beautiful fall. Hard to believe we had a record number of 80+ degree days in early October! I know many people who wished that weather would continue on for months. Not me! My favorite weather is what I like to call “jeans and sweatshirt” days. There is nothing more comfortable than an old pair of worn, comfortable jeans and a big baggy sweatshirt; perfect attire to go for a walk in the woods, watch a football game or play with the dog. I hope everyone is getting outside and enjoying all this great sweatshirt weather before it turns into the frozen winter wonderland. I know it’s pretty and all, but I can enjoy it just fine from the kitchen window. If you think I complain too much about the impending winter, just imagine that every time you need to use the facilities, you had to trudge through snow up to your tail to do so. Case closed. Usually at this point, Misty the cat likes to remind me that her litter box is inside the nice warm house and she has humans that take care of the mess she makes. Cats, I can’t live with them and some people can’t live without them. It’s a strange world. Lastly, this month I want to remind everyone to have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t eat too much and make absolutely sure we don’t either. I know we can put on a great show of looking like we’re starved to death for all the yummy holiday food, but it’s up to you to make sure that it stays on your plate and not on ours. I know that’ll make me quite a few four legged enemies, but this way they’ll be here next month to send me hate mail.from a dog’s perspective. Remember to keep all those yummy treats out of our reach. Some of my friends are prone to eating whatever they find and asking questions later.
Take Care
Scrappy Editors Note: Scrappy love to get mail and questions from his readers; please email him at askscrappy@petjournalmidwest.com or by mail: Pet Journal, Attn: Ask Scrappy! 3120 S. Business Dr. Suite 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524
Makes me wonder what the animals think. Most of us probably grew up learning that animals migrated or hibernated in the fall because of the arrival of cooler temperatures. With the warm fall we’re having are the animals confused and staying put longer? What is it that actually triggers animals to move or prepare for the change in seasons? Temperature change is just one of the factors. Misty, Assistant writer of Ask Scrappy!
One of my favorite poses!
The squirrels are busy gathering nuts; chipmunks are scurrying around, filling their cheeks and spending more time underground. Some say you can predict how cold and snowy the winter is going to be by looking at how bushy a squirrel’s tail is and how high up in a tree they make their leafy nest. I’ve seen some nests 10-12 feet up in the trees! One chipmunk can hold 20-30 sunflower seeds in their cheek pouches at a time. They store these in their underground tunnels and may periodically wake up and eat some of them throughout the winter months. Many other Wisconsin mammals are also “dormant” and not true hibernators. Our most famous hibernator is probably the woodchuck or groundhog. They will certainly be burrowing underground in the next few weeks. Their heart rate drops from 80 beats a minute to 4-5 beats a minute and their body temperature drops to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. It will be March or April before we see them outside moving around again. Turtles and frogs will burrow down in the mud and get the oxygen they need from the air trapped with them. Some snakes will gather together as a large group in a hole, cave or hollow log in a “hibernaculum” until spring. Some animals just put on a heavier winter coat and extra fat to keep them warm through the winter. A fox will even use its tail like a scarf to cover their nose and face when they’re sleeping. Birds will spend more time hiding in evergreen trees, puffing out their feathers to trap warm air against their bodies.
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Ask the Alpha Dog by Alpha Dog - Tamara Pool, 4-Paws Private Training, Sheboygan, WI alpha-dog@petjournalmidwest.com Barking, despite popular belief, is not your dog attempting to communicate. Dog communication is all nonverbal. They bark for several reasons. They may bark to drive someone away or make them come closer. They may bark to get attention. Or, they may bark to herd a “flock.” Diagnosing a barking problem is sometimes problematic in itself. A trainer or behaviorist would usually have to see the cause and the barking in order to properly ascertain why a dog is barking. However, you need not know why your dog is barking in order to stop it. If you have a herding breed, the last one is most likely the case. If your dog sees something they would like to herd, he may bark at it in order to intimidate it into moving a certain direction. Some dogs see their people as their “flock.” Others see birds or small animals outside as their “flock.” In any case, the best way to deal with this behavior is to correct it. This means using a short, sharp noise called a “correction” such as “eh” or “tssht” to break their focus and get them to focus on you and then rewarding the lack of barking. Be careful not to attempt to “out bark” your dog. The louder you attempt to get, the louder they will try to be and it turns into a game.
THE TRUTH TO EASILY MAINTAINING A FRESH WATER AQUARIUM Patrick and Melissa Verner, The Betta Boutique, LLC, Appleton, WI Companies want to make it more difficult than it needs to be to sell you more stuff. We have first hand experience with taking care of freshwater aquariums. We know for a fact that you do not need any fancy or expensive equipment to be able to maintain your aquarium. However you need the basics to be able to maintain your aquarium. Never use soap or any kinds of cleaners in your aquarium. First and foremost you need a good water conditioner as it makes tap water safe for fish. Water conditioner is important to use every time you add water to your tank, whether it is from evaporation or during your weekly water changes. Almost all city tap water contains chlorine, when you use a water conditioner it neutralizes chlorine and chloramines typically found in tap water making it safe for your fish. Lets not forget that using a water conditioner also detoxifies heavy metals, ammonia, and other elements released from fish waste. Water conditioner also aids in restoring the natural slime coat to the skin and gills of fish. Secondly you need a good gravel vac. If you are new to the hobby you may be wondering what a gravel vac is, well, we will tell you. A gravel vac consists of a clear, wide, rigid, plastic tube, typically about 2” in diameter,
attached to a narrow, flexible, siphon tube, typically about 1/2” in diameter. A gravel vacuum uses the action of the water flowing through the siphon (and through the gravel to get into the siphon) to loosen debris from the gravel and remove that debris and solid waste from your fish tank. If you watch the water flow through the siphon you keep siphoning the same spot until the water is clear, then you move the gravel vac to the next spot until you have gone over every inch of your aquarium. Using a gravel vac is an important part of your routine aquarium maintenance as it removes the decaying debris from the tank. Last you need to have some filter media cartridges on hand for your filter. Let’s talk about starting a good maintenance schedule for your aquarium to keep it healthy. You will be going in four week cycles from the time you set-up your aquarium. In the beginning you may do more water changes until your tank is established, which we will talk about in another article. Another good thing to keep in mind before we go over the maintenance schedule, is that fish do not need bright lights. Lights from the house during the day is enough light for them.
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If your dog is barking to get attention, you are stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place. If you try to correct this behavior, they get the attention they seek. If you ignore it, chances are you will become frustrated with your dog. The best thing to do is to exercise your dog twice a day for 45 minutes each time. Remember that your dog will drain more energy if they are concentrating on walking next to you rather than yanking you down the street. Also, getting a dog into train-
ing will provide a bond between you and your dog in order to put them into a working position with you which will give him meaning. When your dog barks at the postal carrier, they want this intruder to go away. This is a vicious cycle due to the fact that the postal worker goes away and the dog is, therein, rewarded. Introducing your dog to the postal worker is one way to go. Also, teaching your dog that it isn’t their house to protect. Daily training practice and working with a trainer is a great way to show your dog that you are in charge and they don’t have to keep a watchful eye. Bark collars are mostly ineffective. They can teach a dog to fear what they are barking at instead of teaching them not to bark. This could perpetuate the problem. Take the time to work with them so they build the bond with you. A bond of trust can go a long way in creating the “Alpha/pack” relationship in your house. If you aren’t going to take the time to work with your dog to train them properly, you should rethink having a dog at all. Whatever you do, never hit your dog for barking, and don’t get frustrated. Alpha Dogs never get mad...they demonstrate their authority. Be the Alpha Dog.
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Living with Arthritis
rubbing against each other. As the condition progresses, the friction can wear The signs of arthritis in our pets often down and damage the bones themcreep up so slowly we may find it hard to selves. spot them at first. We often contribute Treating Osteoarthritis it to our pet “just getting older”. Maybe Although there is no cure for osteoyour dog takes longer to get going in the morning, or your cat just doesn’t jump arthritis, it can be well managed with appropriate medical treatment, envionto higher places like she used to. ronmental changes, diet and exercise. Options for treatment can depend on Diagnosing Arthritis The first step is to correctly diagnose the severity of the arthritis and which your pet’s condition. Finding out where joint(s) are involved. the arthritis is located and how severe 1. Change the environment: the problem is becomes the first step · Changing the environment can toward an appropriate treatment plan. help an animal deal with their This requires at least a physical examiphysical challenges easier. nation and X-rays by your veterinarian. · Keep litter boxes, food and water dishes at a comfortable Osteoarthritis, also called degeneraheight and easily accessible tive joint disease, can affect any joint in on a non-slip surface. the body-it is most common in weight · Supply a padded surface to bearing joints such as the shoulders, cushion your pet’s joints while hips, elbows, knees and ankles. Arthritis he sits or sleeps. Place the can also affect their back/spine creating bedding in a warm, draft-free discomfort. location. · Make slippery surfaces like Common Symptoms wood or linoleum floors safer Animals can’t readily communicate with non-skid runners. their pain to us in our language. We · Ramps can help animals make have to interpret their behavior and it up and down stairs or off their response to pain. Animals with the porch or car. arthritis might avoid the activities that they used to enjoy such as jumping on 2. Exercise can go a long way toward furniture or into the car. They may have a harder time moving around or getting making your pet more comfortable. comfortable. They might have trouble Light activity can strengthen muscles, getting up from a laying position or they keep ligaments and tendons flexible, may limp on one or more legs. They prevent obesity and helps blood circumay walk or run with an altered gait, of- late to stiff joints. Do not overdo with ten resisting movements that require full strenuous exercise or you can cause extension or flexion of their legs. Other more damage to their joints. symptoms may be more vague, such as 3. Diet: Obesity makes arthritis hard being upset when touched or they become depressed. They may have less of to manage. It increases the stress on their joints and makes it harder for them an appetite or just seem grumpy. to move. Who is Affected? 4. Medical Treatments are helpful to Middle-age to geriatric, large breed dogs are most commonly affected with keep your pet comfortable in their goldosteoarthritis. It is most easily seen in en years. · NSAID’s (non-steroidal antilarge breed dogs because of the weight inflammatory drugs) include their frame carries, but cats and smaller Aspirin, Metacam or Deradogs are often affected as well. In fact, maxx. They can reduce pain almost all elderly dogs and cats suffer and inflammation in your from degenerative joint disease to some pet’s joints, allowing them to degree. be more comfortable. · Adequan is a PSGAG that helps What happens? to increase joint fluid and Over time, the cartilage that cushions repair cartilage in damaged joints wears down and the bones start
joints. This method can be very effective for managing arthritis. · Integrative therapies such as acupuncture and animal chiropractic can help reduce your pet’s pain and help the body heal. · Nutritional supplements such as Glucosamine, MSM, Chondroitin sulfate etc. can help your pet’s joints. There are many products available and the right one will vary with each individual pet’s condition. 5. Surgery is an option for some cases of arthritis. The joint may be replaced or reconstructed to give more stability or to remove chipped or damaged bone.
Consult with your veterinarian for the best option(s) for your pet’s specific condition. Editors Note: Dr. Strickfaden welcomes your questions on general pet health topics, please email her at askthe-vet@petjournalmidwest.com or by mail at: Pet Journal Attn: Ask the Vet 3120 S Business Dr Suite 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524
Keeping the lights on for long hours creates an ugly, brown algae building up on your tank’s glass, gravel and decorations. Turn the tank light on only when you want to view the fish. If you have a planted tank then is beyond the scope of this article and we will have more information on planted tank maintenance in future articles. This is the best way to start and keep your aquarium maintenance cycle. Week 1: Ten percent water change, wipe down inside of tank with soft cloth Week 2: Gravel vac while doing a ten percent water change, it is okay if you do a little more. Remember to take out all of your decorations before gravel vacuuming and clean them as well. Week 3: Ten percent water change, wipe down inside of tank with soft cloth Week 4: Replace filter cartridge as well as a ten percent water change By doing the four week cycle that we have laid out for you,will help you have a healthy, clean tank.
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Katrina from page 1. but was also very difficult on Bart and asked the man to please take Bart with him to Wisconsin and find him a loving home. The construction worker brought Bart back with him. Unable to keep Bart himself, he took him to the Tri-County Humane Society in Green Lake, Wisconsin. After Doug and Karen had lost 2 beloved pets, they ventured to the humane society in search of a pet that needed to be adopted. Doug always wanted a sweet, big, lovable lab. They came across Bart sitting in a cage. They learned of his story and fell instantly in love with Bart. Bart was wearing a green collar and was a yellow lab. Doug knew he was destined to be a Packer fan. Bart became part of a loving family. No one knows for sure how old Bart is, but they figure he is about 11 years old. Bart discovered snow and loves to romp and jump and play in it. Bart also loves sticks and has a very specific way of playing. You throw the stick and Bart brings it back to you, but he has to lay it across both feet in just the right way. This takes a little bit, but I didn’t care because it was so amazing and fun. I truly fell in love with Bart myself; he is a beautiful, gentle giant.
Thanks to Doug and Karen Weiss for letting me be a part of telling their story. I am blessed with new friends. Look forward to hearing more stories with Doug and Karen in future issues. More amazing stories are waiting to be told and shared.
Editors Note: In the coming months we will bring you more on Doug and Karen and their pets: Bart, Tri-Pod, and Mishka. Photo: from left to right: Karen, Bart, and Doug Photo Credit: Colleen Bertram
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Using Therapeutic Grade Oils for Your Pets and Yourself. by Linda Ledbeter, Animal Connections Early in my training, I was introduced to the importance of the oils with the animals. I was skeptical since I had spent money on products that were less than beneficial for the purpose purchased, and ultimately my checkbook. In short, I was leaning towards the term “Snake Oil.” Since I was already practicing Healing Touch for people and expanding my training in Healing Touch for Animals, who was I to place Young Living Essential Oils in these category without knowing more about the product. Money was short, my husband unemployed, and I was struggling to justify my career choice; I bit the bullet and became a distributor. The founder of Healing Touch for Animals taught the proper use of YL Oils in the advanced classes when applying to the different species, including the human animal. I needed to trust, but more importantly, I need to experience the miraculous results outside of class. As the weeks turned into months, I became a true believer. I watched how the animals responded to the oils before my eyes, whether it was an illness, injury or behavior. Now I travel with my oils as an essential tool of my trade.
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Baja is considered a “special needs” kitty because he is FIV positive. He was brought to Eastshore on September 3, 2009. Baja gets along with all of the cats. In fact, he would prefer to be with another FIV positive “Friend”. He also seems very calm around the dogs. Baja loves people and loves to be help. He dose like to cuddle and to wrap his paws around your neck then rub his face against you while you hold him. He is very playful and active. If you want a special kitty, he is the one for you! Because Baja is FIV positive, his fee has been waved. He would have to be “the only cat” or he could be adopted with another FIV positive cat. Please come to see Baja and the other Eastshore feline residents at www.eastshoreha.org.
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Decking Your Halls and Keeping Your Ferret Safe by Sue Holme, Ferret Underground Rescue and Adoption Center The holidays are approaching in the usual fast and furious manner. Most people are dressing their homes with wonderfully sparkly and shimmering decorations and bringing the outdoors in with every variety of pine imaginable. If you are a ferret owner, sharing your home for the holidays with these perpetual two-year olds can and is a real challenge. All things that catch the light also catch the eye of our furry little friends. Nothing brings out the Indiana Jones in your ferret more than a challenge of adventure. Whether it is climbing a pitch-filled, tinsel and light bedecked tree or scrambling under that strategically placed tree skirt, both of these adventures can lead to some big problems. Your Christmas tree itself makes your home smell of the pine essence, but when your ferret breathes in those intense aromas for an extended period of time, it can irritate those small, sensitive lungs. With a real pine, this also brings the problem of the sticky pitch. We have all experienced the difficulty of getting pine pitch off our skin. Getting it off of the fur of any small animal is a potential nightmare. Using peanut butter or mayonnaise to help loosen the pitch can be of help, but it is still quite a mess. Along with the tree, whether it is an artificial or real comes an abundance of light strings and extension cords. If you have a ferret that has a habit of chewing on his bedding or toys, these string and cords can be another potential hazard. The cords not only carry deadly electricity, but the outer rubber covering can hold toxic lead and these bits of rubber, if ingested, can accumulate in the stomach or intestines and cause a blockage. In my house we try so hard to conceal these cords behind furniture and tree skirts and keep them tucked away out of sight. As most ferret owners know, out of sight, dark quiet places are right up their alley. All the ornaments, tinsel, and garland that we pile on our tree can also bring more potential for stomach or bowel obstruction. These tiny bit of sparkle and glitz can make a serious mess of your ferret’s digestive tract. Their stomachs are the size of a child’s pinky finger and their intestines are smaller than a pencil in diameter. Wrapping gifts is also an enticement for ferrets. They love boxes, tissue paper, and wrapping paper. Beware again of ingestion; the ribbon and metallic papers can be harmful if they are eaten. There have been many a story about a ferret crawling into a dark cozy box and being inadvertently wrapped up along with the intended gift. Watch these little guys; they are on high alert when new things are added to their daily routines. And are persistent and tenacious on their quest to explore. With the holidays also come open houses, family and friend visits, and more potential for chaos. With the door opening and closing more frequently, keep in mind where your ferrets are.
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The best solution is to keep them in a room away from the festivities or put them safely in their cage. It takes only a few seconds for your ferret to be out on the street. We all enjoy the extra treats and beverages that are part of our parties. Ferrets are attracted to liquors and beers, chocolate and other sweets. Watch out for that random glass left sitting around or tray of treats. Sweets or any kind are not good for your ferret, and the even a small amount of alcohol can lead to a poisoning. Candles create a wonderful atmosphere during the holiday season with the play of light and the fragrances they emit. Please be cautious of those open flames and dripping wax. As with all open flames and pets, extra caution is always a good idea. Gift opening is another chaotic event. Ferrets love to hide and conceal small bits of treasure. Nothing would be more frustrating as you are putting together that much anticipated toy and you are missing the crucial small package of screws or connectors. Ferrets are notorious little thieves. They have earned their little masks. There are several plants that are associated with the holidays. Amaryllis, paper white narcissus and poinsettia plants are beautiful, but can cause some serious stomach problems, neurological symptoms, and a whole variety of nasty side effects if ingested. It could be a lot of fun for a ferret to dig around in those pots and come up with the elusive bulbs. These are just another group of potential hazards to add to the list of things to keep out of sight and away from your ferret. I can’t stress enough the importance of being vigilant in watching and protecting your ferret or any small animal that shares your home. The holiday chaos brings a potential for disaster around every corner. Keeping your ferret confined to an area that doesn’t include all these added risks take away the temptations. Your ferret’s safety and security can be the best holiday gift of all. An extra hour or two of one on one attention away from all the hubbub is a wonderful way of saying happy holidays. You are their best toy ever! Sue Holme Director, Ferret Underground Rescue and Adoption Center
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Heartbreak at Home: The ‘Tail’ of Lucy Lu by Tamara Pool, 4-Paws Private Training The healing power of a dog is one of the best medicines you could ever ask for. What happens when that is ripped from you? In Sheboygan, there is a family that has experienced the worst pain imaginable. They lost a child in May 2009. In the midst of this pain, they had a little West Highland White Terrier puppy (Westie) named Lucy. Lucy was just a few months old when Jake died. However, they had bonded immediately and were inseparable. Little Lucy Lu, as we affectionately refer to her, was a light in the dark for this family. She helped bring them through their pain and back to a feeling of happiness. This happiness continued with the addition of Phoenix, a Cairn Terrier from the same breeder as Lucy in McHenry Co., IL. Lucy was under contract to the breeder, Carol, to produce a litter of puppies for her before she was spayed. The Graff family went down to Illinois several times to attempt to breed Lucy. The final time it worked and the little 2 year old Lucy was finally pregnant.
The pictures never showed up in Deb’s email. She then said she wouldn’t send pictures because Lucy and her puppies were “dirty” and she didn’t want to take pictures of them like that. On Sunday, October 2, the Graffs were planning on going to Illinois to see Lucy and her pups. Before they were able to make it down there, Deb got an email from the breeder accusing her of stealing Lucy and her puppies. The email came nearly 24 hours after Lucy and her pups went missing and it was 48 hours before the breeder called the police. Suspicion instantly grew inside the broken hearts of Lucy’s parents. They were now suspects in the abduction of Lucy and the pups. After a visit from the Sheboygan Co. Sheriffs Department, the Graffs were cleared of any connection to the case and began a case of their own.
After 3 weeks in the hands of the McHenry Co. IL Patrol division, and having no breaks in the case, it is now in the hands of Detective David Mullen with the McHenry Co. IL Sheriffs Department. He is now, 3 weeks after the abOn September 15 of this year Deb duction, the first to look into the breeder and Dan Graff took their little Lucy down as being involved with the crime. to Illinois so Lucy could have her pupLucy Lu and her puppies are still pies. They dropped her off in the supposedly capable hands of her breeder. missing. If you have any information This faith in the breeder would, however, regarding this case, please call Det. Mulbe short-lived. The puppies were born len at 815-334-4756. There is a cash the following Sunday night. A litter of 8 reward for the safe return of Lucy and puppies, including 3 males and 4 females her puppies. and 1 male that didn’t make it. Carol Photo: Lucy Lu called Deb and said she’d send pictures Photo courtesy of the Graff’s of the puppies right away for Deb to see.
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Photos of your Pets Adopted from Rescues and Shelters
L to R: Buddy, Kealy, Buttons, and Piggy. Buddy was found on the side of a road in Alabama. Kealy was a Human Society adoption after abandonment. Buttons came from Lakeshore Human Society and chose her owners. Piggy was found in a dumpster as a kitten. Holly H., Two Rivers, Wis.
Honey was adopted from the Washington Co. Humane Society. She is sitting here looking regal, but most of time like rolling on her back wanting a tummy rub. John A., Grafton, Wis.
Pumpkin (left) and Harley (above). Pumpkin was adopted 11 -12 years ago and Harley was adopted 1.5 years ago from the Fond Du Lac Human Society. Pumpkin feels right at home this time of year with all of his pumpkins and is ready for the trick or treaters. Harley is a sweet Bombay with perfect table manners and loves corn on the cob. Therese G., Kewaskum, Wis.
Ozzie was adopted from the Door County Humane Society in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. This is his spooky look due to his blue eyes. Dan & Sue M., Forestville, Wis.
Charlie (left) and Sophie (above) were both adopted from Deb’s Kitten Rescue in Omro, Wis. Charlie is their ‘old man’ and is very shy, well-mannered, and likes to cuddle on his own terms. Sophie has been a very sick kitty and takes daily vitamin supplements to keep her from getting infections. Sophie like to play the piano or pluck guitar strings in the morning to let her owners know she is hungry. Megan K., Location Unknown.
Daisy Mae was adopted from a pet rescue in Wautoma, Wis. three years ago. She came from an abusive home and was terrified of people, but that did not stop her from jumping into the arms of her new owners. Debbie F., Location Unknown.
Sadie “Sadie McGee” was adopted from the Sheb. Co. Humane Society. She greeted her owners with a hug and a lick. She love yogurt, sunning herself, and watching rabbits, birds and squirrels. Janet & Eric V., Plymouth, Wis.
Through their Eyes: A Dog’s View of a Rescue by Joel Gallard, Furry Bottoms Rescue Every day has been the same since I arrived here. Time passes not in minutes and hours, but in a pattern of events: I wake up; I am fed and let out to relieve myself. Throughout the day people come in, but most pass me by. I am too old or too young; too hyper or too lazy; too big or too small. The reason changes from person to person, but the result is always the same: I am not the dog for them.
Suddenly there is a whirlwind of activity. I am taken from cage and walked out to meet someone in front of the building. I’m handed over and walked to a car where the person helps me climb into a crate. There are other crates with other dogs inside the vehicle. We come from different places and different backgrounds. We are different breeds and different ages, but we have our fear and uncertainty in common.
I am fed again and the day ends. The people leave, but I remain; alone except for the unseen others like me. We are lonely shadows silently sharing our existence.
The person driving is kind, though. She speaks to us quietly as she drives. There is mellow music playing and the sound of the tires slowly lulls us to sleep.
I don’t understand time, but I know what it means when my time is up. My cage is marked with a deadline: seven days. I have seven days to find a home or I will be put to sleep. The countdown begins: seven, six, five… and no one comes for me. Four, three, two… still I am here.
After some time we stop in a parking lot. I am brought out to use the bathroom and then handed off to another person. It is a man this time. He bends down to scratch my head and then lifts me into the crate in his vehicle. There are different dogs, but the pattern is the same – the gentle speaking; the lull of the tires.
And then there is one: one day left to live for one unwanted dog. There is hope, though. I am one of the lucky few that will be given a second chance. A rescue group has an opening in their foster program and has agreed to take me in.
Again we stop and this time I am handed over to a woman with no other dogs. I take a short ride with her to the last stop on my journey for the day. I have arrived at my foster home.
For two weeks I get used to my new surroundings. Slowly I come to trust my new family and the hurt of the past begins to be erased. I become more confident and self-assured. I am given medical care, and though it isn’t fun, I feel better than I have in longer than I can remember. Best of all, I am given a name. I am no longer just a meaningless number. Time continues to pass and I continue to settle in to my new surroundings. Through hard work and positive reinforcement I learn my manners. I appreciate the affection I am shown and return it tenfold. My shell cracks and the dog I was always mean to be shines through.
The boy asks permission from his mother and then sits on the floor next to me. Never before have I felt such love from the hands of a human. He strokes my fur and scratches behind my ears in just the right spot. He smiles and in that moment my heart becomes his. His parents sign some papers while I sit with him on the floor. Soon I say my bittersweet goodbyes to the family that showed me how much more there was to life than I had known. I am given a new collar and leash. As we walk out the door I glance back, hoping they know I am grateful, then, head held high I trot off with my new family, knowing now what it is to have life, to have hope and to have love.
Still, though, something is missing. I am a rescue dog. I may not unWhile my foster family loves and cares derstand time the way that you do, but I for me, it is not the same as the love know I am grateful for the time you have they share with their own pets. I am given me. a part of something wonderful, but it is only temporary. I still need to find a forever home of my own. Then one day it happens. My foster family brings another family in to meet me. There is a man, a woman and a little boy. It takes only minutes for me to know that this is what I have been waiting for.
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Lily-Bear, who just passed her last assessment to be a Therapy Dog, Mary Ellen S., Sheboygan Falls, Wis.
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Girlfriend, Former rescue from OHS, that passed away this past summer, John A., Grafton, Wis.
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Your Cat’s Tail, Ear, and Eye Signals from Cats International.org Tails When the tail is erect for its full length, it is used as a greeting to another cat or to a friendly human and is an invitation for contact rubbing. This can also be a request for food. The tail flicks of a seated cat often indicates irritation. Tail wagging can range from small irritated flicks which may express indecision--wavering between two possible courses of action--or in its most pronounced form, it can be the prelude to a fight between two male cats and undoubtedly accompanied by growling. A tail that is held down with an elevated rump belongs to an aggressive cat that is standing sideways near another cat. A fluffed-up, arched tail is seen when a cat stands with its back arched (the “Halloween cat”) and it is torn between being aggressive or defensive. A fluffed tail that is positioned straight out or down, is seen when the decision moves toward aggression. (All of these tail positions can be observed when two kittens engage in play fighting.) The tail that is wrapped against the cat’s body may mean that the cat is contented or for a nervous cat, it is a defensive posture.
Ears If the tail alone doesn’t give you enough information about what the cat is thinking, take a look at the ears. Cats involved in a standoff will make threatening sounds, but to really understand what is happening, check the ear position. The defender’s ears will lie down flat against the head for protection. The cat whose ears are lying flat, but with a twist, so that the tips of the back of the ear can be seen from the front, is the aggressor. Forward-pointing ears are used by confident, curious, cats to listen for sounds in front of them. A cat that is hunting prey (or playing) will also keep its ears forward to collect as much auditory information as possible in order to execute a successful pounce.
Eyes In a standoff situation the defending cat’s pupils will be dilated to provide the cat with wider peripheral vision, an advantage in anticipating an attack. The aggressor’s pupils narrow to give him better depth perception, an advantage in judging where to attack. While dilated pupils can indicate fear, they are also indicative of the light conditions. In dim light the pupils expand to allow as much light to enter the eye as possible. Perhaps one of the most wonderful of feline body signals, but one that is most often missed by even the most observant of cat owners, is the slow eye blink. According to Roger Tabor, in his interesting and informative book,Cat Behavior, a Complete Guide to Understanding How Your Cat Works,
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“Blinking is a very powerful communication as a reassurance signal and is commonly used between cats when they are sitting or lying in a hunchedup, sphinx-like position. I have used the blink to relax house cats, feral cats, and even tigers in the wild... It is important to put them at their ease by allowing them to read the signals that tell them you are not a threat.” (It is also a great way to say “I love you” to your favorite feline companion.) A continuous stare has the opposite effect on cats. It is threatening and unsettling and is used effectively by cats in maintaining territorial distance. This explains why a cat that enters a room of strangers, all of whom are cat lovers except for one, will choose to approach the non-cat lover, the only one who is not staring at him.
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. Reprinted with permission.
MILWAUKEE – It’s soon to be the time of year Wisconsinites have come to know and love – bitter cold temperatures along with snowy and icy streets. The Wisconsin Humane Society would like to remind people who care for animals that this time of year may pose threats to their furry friends, and suggest the following tips to avoid cold weather perils and help keep their animals safe:
• Always keep your dog leashed on snow and ice. Despite their powerful noses dogs often lose their scent in the snow and ice, and can easily become lost.
• Keep your animals inside. Even Northern Breed dogs like Malamutes and Chow Chows need heated, comfortable shelter away from bitter cold temperatures and high winds to stay safe. Only take your dogs outside long enough to relieve him/herself and keep cats indoors at all times.
• When your dog comes in out of the rain, snow or ice, thoroughly wipe off his or her legs, feet and stomach. Salt and antifreeze can kill dogs, so it is very important that these harmful substances are wiped off before your dog has a chance to lick them off his or her own paws. The Wisconsin Humane Society sells booties that can be worn by dogs to help prevent salt and antifreeze from sticking to paw pads. Also, pay special attention to your canine’s paw pads. Snow and ice caught between the pads can make them bleed.
• If you see spilled antifreeze, clean it up. The sweet taste of this lethal poison actually attracts animals. Use more animal-friendly formulations of products if possible, such as propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
• Never leave your companion animal alone in the car, especially in cold weather. The car can quickly become a refrigerator and your beloved animal can freeze to death.
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Black Beauties by Kristin Ahrens, K&R Small Animal Sanctuary Everyone has a different opinion about what makes a rabbit the perfect pet for them but admittedly looks do factor into the decision. Unfortunately some rabbits are often overlooked solely based upon color. The most commonly passed over rabbits are solid black. Animal shelters have actually dubbed the problem as “black dog syndrome”. As we all know most of these animals have great personality but these tend to be the last pets adopted. There are several possibilities to this growing problem. One possible reason these bunnies are passed over is because they do not photograph as well as lighter-colored rabbits. Since so many people skip a visit to the local animal shelter and start their pet search online these animals have less of a chance. A black animal is harder to see in a photo. Often it is difficult to visualize their expression or see the sparkle in their eyes. Another possibility is that since the color is so uniform they may appear plain or lacking character. People are looking for a face to fall in love with and when they can’t see the spirit of the black colored rabbit, their eye is caught by a lighter-colored bunny. People are often drawn to a lighter or brighter colored rabbit. In a group of animals the majority of people will be drawn to the lighter colored animal in the bunch. Even with people at a fancy party; many will be dressed in muted or dark tones and the one that wears “flashy” colors will be the talk of the room. Superstitions may also be a factor for some people. Often black dogs are seen as aggressive and black cats are seen as bad luck. Unfortunately these beliefs may have spilled over into the rabbit world. We have seen the “black dog syndrome” to be true in our sanctuary as well. Since K&R Small Animal Sanctuary does not have an adoption center we rely on Pet Finder and Facebook for most of our adoptions. Our adopters do not get to watch all the rabbits interact before they make their decision. They have to narrow down their choices based on pictures and the biographies written by our foster parents. We do
our best to take great pictures and write awesome bios but even then the black colored ones are the rabbits we hold onto the longest. In truth I find them quite appealing. All the black rabbits I know have wonderful personalities! They are quite cute and the solid black is very flashy. Some of them even have a sheen to their coat you won’t find in other colors. And when they shed on my clothes I don’t even notice!! The next time you are looking to adopt a rabbit (or a dog or cat) take personality into account. Talk to the shelter volunteers or the workers at the rescue group, and make an informed decision. When an adopter skips over the black colored bunny and meets another bunny they might find cute based solely on a picture, the black colored rabbit again loses a chance at a forever home. These rabbits have great qualities, just like their flashier counterparts. Please won’t you give these black beauties a chance!! Editors note: Kristin Ahrens is cofounder of the K&R Small Animal Sanctuary a rescue specializing in small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals. To find out more about K&R Small Animal Sanctuary or to see their adoptable pets go to: krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb.com
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With Thanksgiving behind us and fall is on its way out; the holiday shopping has started and Christmas is just ahead. Look for the longer than the guidelines below, the December issue of Pet Journal at one of our many distribution locaprocess becomes longer and more dif- tions. Coming in the December issue we will be bringing to you the ficult and your dog will hate visiting the following: groomer. ● Every 4 - 6 weeks for long coats ● Every 8 - 10 weeks for short coats
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Manifestations of Stress from Catsinternational.org When a friendly, extroverted cat sudCommon manifestations of stress in denly becomes nervous and reactive, it cats: is generally obvious to the owners that • Inappropriate elimination (litterbox the cat is stressed. Stress may not be problems) as easily detected in the shy, introverted • Territorial marking behaviors, incat who may be manifesting stress by cluding spraying sitting in a fixed posture, immobile for • Excessive grooming and self-mutilalong periods of time. Cats handle stress tion in different ways depending on their • Immobility (depression) and hiding personalities. Eysenck (1960) who did • Redirected aggression (toward peoresearch on the human manifestations ple or other pets) of stress, suggested that the position of • Excessive vocalization neurotic individuals on the introversion/ • Loss of appetite extroversion scale determined the type • Restlessness of the neurotic behaviors they exhibited. All of these behaviors can also be He found that introverts tend to suffer symptoms of illness, so it is important to from phobias or obsessional symptoms, take the cat to the veterinarian as soon while extroverts are more likely to en- as possible to rule out health problems gage in hysterical, antisocial, or self-de- as being the cause for the aberrant bestructive behavior. The same may apply havior. to cats. Stress-related Housesoiling Problems One of the most common feline responses to stress is inappropriate elimination. The bladder is the cat’s stress target. If the source of stress is the litter or the litterbox itself (too dirty, too perfumed, too confining) then the stool or urine is often deposited right next to the litterbox. (See our recommendations for “The Prevention and Solution of Litter-
box Problems”.) If the cat is experiencing territorial anxiety over the sight of cats, dogs, or wildlife outside, then the cat may spray windows, doors, drapes or prominent objects in the room where the windows are located. Blocking the cat’s view of the outside may help to eliminate these marking problems.
severely stressed by something in the environment. If he selects a particular person’s clothing or bedding for his toilet area, it generally means that this person is the source of his anxiety. It can be a positive or negative message. Most likely, the cat is exhibiting separation anxiety, or a status conflict. Having this person give the cat food treats as well as extra attention may solve the problem. It is also necessary to keep clothes and other previous targets away from the cat for awhile.
Some stress-related behavior problems yield more readily to behavior modification strategies when the cat is treated with an anti-anxiety medication. A non-sedative drug, such as Buspirone, It may be that the cat is stressed by relaxes the cat, but unlike Valium, it enanother cat in the household. Perhaps ables the cat to continue learning so that he is ambushed on his way to the litter- retraining can steadily proceed. box or he is afraid to pass through the other cat’s territory to get to his litterbox. A systematic program of desensitiEditors Note: Cats International was zation and counterconditioning is essen- founded by Betsy Libscomb, a cat betial to reconcile the cats to each other. havioral expert. If you would like more information on Cats International or for When the cat urinates in front of the cat behavioral assistance, please visit owner or on beds, furniture, or clothing, the Cats International website, www. the message is clearly that the cat has catsinternational.org. a severe health problem, or that he is Reprinted with permission.
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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
Section 1: Individual/Family Classifieds Section 1.1: Puppies for Sale Shih-Yzu puppies for sale. They are ACA Registered. 2 Females - 8 months old, have all shots. 2 Females and 3 Males - 8 weeks old. $500 for the females and $400 for the males. Call 920-5889113. AKC Gordon Setter Pups Ready for forever home. Champion show blood lines. Vet checked, shots, wormed, dew claws removed. Both parents on site. 920-757-5699/920-213-7440
Section 2: Humane Societies & Animal Rescues/Shelters Needs Lists Section 2.1: Humane Societies Bay is • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Area Humane Society of Green Bay, WI looking for: Bleach Paper Towels 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) Liquid Laundry Detergent Powder-free Exam Gloves Scratching Posts, Towers or Cat Trees or consider these as a way to recycle: Blankets Bath Towels 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. Door County Humane Society of Sturgeon Bay, WI is looking for: • Animal Supplies • Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice Formula
EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION COLLECTS WEIGHT CIRCLES FROM PURINA CAT AND DOG FOOD PRODUCTS Please help out by sending us the weight circles. The Purina products include: Purina dog and cat food products such as Pro Plan, Purina One, Purina Cat Chow & Kitten Chow, Kit ‘N Kaboodle, Happy Cat, Purina Veterinary Diets. These weight circles enable Eastshore to earn points toward the purchase of Purina products for the shelter animals. As an added bonus, the weight circles from Purina dog food products can also be used to help Eastshore Humane pay the veterinarian bills! 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. 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 • Cleaning Supplies • Lemon Pine-sol • Dish Soap • Tall Kitchen Garbage bags • Febreeze air freshener • Bleach • Liquid laundry detergent • Garbage bags (33-gallon) • Miscellaneous • Gas gift cards to local gas stations • X-large wire and plastic crates • 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
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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. Oshkosh Area Humane Society of Oshkosh, WI is looking for: • Purina Kitten Chow • Purina Cat Chow • Purina Puppy Chow - regular flavor • Purina Dog Chow • Caned Cat Food - pate type only (please no shredded or sliced in gravy) • Canned dog food • Canned kitten food • Romaine Lettuce (for rabbits) • Rolled Raw Hide Chews - Larger sizes only, please • Soft Dog Treats • Scoopable cat litter • Bleach • Tall Kitchen garbage bags • Dryer Sheets • Paper Toweling • Swiffer Dry Mops • Small paper plates • Degreaser - like Jungle Jake • Micro Fiber Cloths • Cotton Swabs & Cotton Balls • Copy Paper 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.
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Small Animal Sanctuary is looking for: Baby Blankets Fleece Blankets Stuffed Animals Hard Plastic Baby Toys or Rattles Bunny/Guinea Pig Toys Natural Small & Large Wicker Baskets Natural Wicker Craft Wreaths 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. Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. of Marion and Green Bay is looking for: • Liquid Laundry Detergent • Anti-bacterial Liquid Dish Soap • Garbage Bags • Bleach • Anti-bacterial Hand Soap • Blankets (new or used) • Sheets (used) • Bath Towels (new or used) • White Multipurpose Printer Paper (8.5 x 11) • Purina Kitten Chow • Caned Cat Food (Friskie’s Plate) • Purina Cat Chow Original • Rubbermaid Pets High Sided Litter Pan (can be found at PetSmart) • Metal Litter Scoops (Durascoop Large Cat Litter Scoop, found at PetSmart) • Large Ceramic Dog Food Dishes • The Loops 2 Leashes (can be found at Fleetfarm or PetSmart)
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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. 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 • Bleach • Laundry Detergent • Paper Towels • Fly Traps • Any Cleaning Supplies • Bug Spay • 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. All Animal Rescue Center project of the Eastern Wisconsin Herpetological Society & Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • Reptile Cage Thermostats • Storage Space • Cargo Tailers • Livestock Trailers • Tow behind RV • Mini Van or Full Size Van • Kennel Fencing • Commercial/Large Capacity Washers/Dryers • Chest Freezers/Walk-in Coolers • 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 EWHSR at: 920.207.5642, by email at: info@allanimalresourcecenter.com or visit their website: www. allanimalrescuecenter.com. Furry Bottoms Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for: • 4 - 4-shelve storage units on wheels To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Furry Bottoms Rescue at: 920.449.5084, by email at: info@furrybottomsrescue.com or visit their website: www.furrybottomsrescue.com.
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People are like animals in many respects; some are “snowbirds” and head to warmer climates, some spend more time inside out of the elements and some of us even put on more weight or clothing to get us through the winter. No matter what you do, winter is inevitable in Wisconsin; hope you enjoy it however you can!
• Before you start your car, beep your horn several times. Cats often look for warm places to rest, and the hood of your car or even underneath the vehicle might be options for them. By honking your horn, cats will be alerted to run away.
Editors Note: The editors of Pet Journal would like to welcome Kim with and the staff of the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary that will be bringing Eco News to you each month. If you have a question for the staff that you would like to see in a future issue of Pet Journal please email her at: econews@petjournalmidwest.com.
• The cold weather typically means the furnace is cranked up. It’s dangerous for animals to rest under or near a radiator or other heating system. Consider placing an appropriate cover that is especially made for heating systems so animals can be safe from these areas. Also, find a warm place for your furry friend to sleep – away from heaters, but not near a cold draft. For more information about the Wisconsin Humane Society, or to view a comprehensive list of animals currently available for adoption, please visit www. wihumane.org.
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