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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.

 In This Issue Ferret Toys - page 4

K&R Animal Sanctuary - page 4

Eco News: Aliens in Wisconsin - page 5

Diatomaceous Earth for Natural Flea Control - page 8

Wisconsins Hidden Gems

A Look at Wisconsin Community Zoos

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary - page 10

Pet Drinking Bowls - page 13

When it’s Time, You will Know - page 14

Pet Journal Wordsearch - page 18

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, 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.

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Upcoming Events Gaining Awareness to Overcoming Lifes Obstacles This one day adventure is set in a beautifully wooded and peaceful valley and will help you focus on deepening your natural connection with nature, while gaining clarity in your life to help you gain powerful tools to overcome “Life’s Obstacles.” This experiental workshop will allow you to recognize and develop a deeper capacity within yourself for intuitive awareness through meditation and guided exercises with the connection to our powerful friend, the horse.

No horse experience required.

Date: August 6 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Cost: $75

Summer Camp for Girls Leadership & Horses This all girls summer program has openings for 8 - 10 horse crazy girls!

Leadership is the theme. This program will get our child out into nature with horses and plenty of activities to keep them busy! Girls love horses and this one of a kind program offers leadership development and lifeskills through interacting with horses.

See poster on page 17 for more information.

Family Spiritual Development An Indigenous Based Program Energize your families speritual development through the wisdom of the land - environmental attunement - and the majic of the horse.

See poster on page 17 for more information.

For more information or to register coachhorse1@gmail.com 920-980-5326 www.coachhorse.com

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Our August cover model is Louie, a 12 year old, very friendly, Green Iguana (his array of color in the cover picture due to it being mating season). He lives at Pet Supply Port in Saukville, WI. His human companion is Debbie S. This Photo was part of the award winning collection produced by Trish Bruner of Legacy Studios, Sheboygan, WI in 2010.

Dear Readers,

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featured as our pet of the week!

Thank you for reading the August isWould you like to see your pets in Pet sue of Pet Journal. First off I want to Journal? Email a picture of your pet(s) welcome the Premier issue of the Green to petphotos@petjournalmidwest.com Bay/ Fox Cities Edition of Pet Journal. and we will feature them in our Pet Pictures Page. No email? No problem.

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Table of Contents 1 - Hurricane Katrina Survivor Discovers Wisconsin

by C. Bertram

3 - About our Cover Model Publishers Notes 4 - Ferret Toys

by S. Holme

K&R Animal Sanctuary

by K. Ahrena

5 - Ask Scrappy Q & A

Hosted by Scrappy the Pit Bull

Eco News: Aliens in Wisconsin - part 2

by R. Barton

6 - Calendar of Events 7 - Ask the Alpha Dog Hosted by T. Pool

8 - Diatomaceous Earth for Natural Flea Control

by V. Rabe

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9 - The Importance of a Good Introduction from CatsInternational.org

9 - Pet Adoption Section 10 - Gems In Wisconsin A Look at Wisconsin’s Community Zoos: Pt. 4 Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

11 - Pictures from:

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

12 - Photos of your Pets 13 - Pet Drinking Bowls

by S. Minaker

Play Therapy - The Cure for Playful Aggression from Cats International.org

14 - When it’s Time, You will Know

by L. Ledbeter

Find Pet Journal 15 - Grooming your Pet Hosted by D. Diehl

Coming in June 16 - Classified Ads 17 - Event Posters 18 - Pet Journal Word Search

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Entertaining your Ferret Another inexpensive adventure toy can be a simple cardboard box with a couple holes in the sides. Again, it is a cozy hiding place and another opportunity to play their hide and seek ferret games.

At Easter time this past year, we purchased a few sacks of Easter plastic eggs and put them in a low tub. The ferrets had a great time rummaging through them and hiding at the bottom only to leap out at the unsuspecting new ferret to the tub. As the eggs became separated, they also enjoyed chasing the egg halves around the kitchen floor.

They were very determined to catch the egg, but it kept scooting out of their reach.

Ferrets can find enjoyment in a wide variety of toys or items. A lot of this interest goes back to their instincts. Ferrets love to be in dark, close places. Tunnel-like toys, such as dryer vent hoses from the home improvement stores, duplicate the adventure of scurrying through a underground maze of tunnels. These tubes can be found in a clear version and it makes it equally fun for the owner because you can observe the antics going on inside the tube. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to keep a ferret happy.

Using an old pair of jeans or slacks can duplicate the same tube effect with the legs extended.

Ferrets love toys that jingle and make noise. Most ferrets are two year old children at heart. I have several ferrets that love the cage balls with the inner area holding several jingle bells. They can get the balls in their teeth, so they carry them around like little trophies. A few jingle bells tied in an old sock will make a wonderful toy also. Our ferrets are notorious for stashing socks. I have given up on matching our socks. We have lived with ferrets for 13 years and since then, most of the time our socks don’t match.

A simple paper bag can also be an inexpensive toy. There are manufactured sacks that have a crinkly inner lining. Ferrets enjoy the noise that the bags make. It is fun for the ferret to hide in the sack and even more fun for the ferret on the outside when he pounces on his unsuspecting ferret brother that is hiding out. Plastic bags have all the things ferrets love, noise and privacy, but they should be used only in a supervised play area. There is the potential of ingestion if the bags are left unattended.

K&R Small Animal Sanctuary

by Kristin Ahrens, K&R Small Animal Sanctuary

from Sue Holme, Ferret Underground If you share your home with a ferret or two, you have experienced how wonderfully entertaining they can be. Watching a group of ferrets frolic is a very enjoyable sight.

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Toys that are absolutely loved by ferrets, but can turn deadly, are the soft rubber puppy toys. Usually, these appealing little rubber toys have a squeaker in the center.

Ferrets love the squeaking noise and enjoy carrying them around and making noise.

The hazard with these toys is that the soft rubber can be chewed so easily and a small piece of this rubber can cause an intestinal or stomach blockage. Any toy or item that intrigues your ferret and they become obsessed with can cause trouble if they begin to chew on them. So please watch both their toys and cage bedding for these problems and remove them immediately. There can be serious physical consequences for your ferret and financial consequences for you if an emergency surgery is necessary.

With the summer months upon us, you can create a beach for your ferret too.

A bag of fragrant rice from Sam’s or Costco in a kiddy pool with a few toys thrown in makes a wonderful digging adventure. We have used the same pool and put a few inches of water in it and let the ferrets enjoy a pool party. You can do the same thing in the bathtub and save yourself the clean up.

Ferret enrichment and entertainment is as much fun for the owners as it is for the ferrets. A few inexpensive items can make your ferret’s playtime a fun daily event.

Sue Holme Director of Ferret Underground Ferret Shelter

K&R Small Animal Sanctuary is a rescue for “pocket pets” with special emphasis on rabbits. We are also equipped to take in guinea pigs and chinchillas. K&R is a no-kill, volunteerdriven sanctuary. We are applying for 501(c)(3) non-profit status and are currently run on donations. We are a network of foster homes throughout the Fox Valley working to better the lives of animals in need. We aim to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home as many pets as possible!

In 2009 Rebecca and Kristin decided to combine their resources to help the small animals of the Fox Valley who are all too often overlooked by shelters and rescue groups alike. It is Rebecca and Kristin’s hopes that one day K&R will be large enough to provide education and understanding about small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs, to more pet owners so that these animals do not continue to be “throw away” pets but rather as much a part of the family as Man’s best friend.

Our mission is to provide a safe refuge for rabbits of the Midwest. As a sanctuary, we will take in any unwanted rabbits that can no longer be properly cared for by their owners; whether it is for financial, medical, or any number of other reasons. We also work with several shelters throughout the state. As many shelters are not set up to care for rabbits or find them homes, we can take the burden off of them and give those bunnies a chance at life. We aim to provide a place for rabbits to spend as much time as they need in order to find the perfect home. We strive to make the rabbits in our care as comfortable as possible during their stay and give

them all of the benefits of “home!” If necessary, our bunnies are welcome to stay with us forever and will be treated like members of our own bunny family.

Many of our rabbits come to us from loving homes where they have become either too large of an expense, a medical problem (allergies) for a family member, or because their family has simply outgrown them. Often times these bunnies are replaced by “people children” and they are no longer welcomed as a part of the family. Those rabbits are usually the easiest to place and are the easy intakes for our foster homes. They often are already altered, litter trained, and socialized, making excellent rabbits for first time owners as well as owners who have similar living conditions to the previous home of the rabbit(s) (other pets, kids, etc.).

Even though we do get many spoiled bunnies, we also get about half of our rabbits from true “rescue” situations. Many of these rabbits have spent their entire lives in small, outdoor wire pens with no toys or stimulation and especially no companionship. They are usually either tragically overweight or so skinny that you can see every little bone in their body. Many have urine soaked fur, are covered in dirt, feces, and mats and have no idea what to do with the things other bunnies take for granted such as hay and veggies! These rabbits have often been used for breeding or were bred specifically for their meat and fur and for some reason just weren’t “good enough” for their owners. The true rescue bunnies are our passion.

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ASK SCRAPPY!

by Scrappy, the Lovable Pit Bull askscrappy@petjournalmidwest.com

Greetings and salutations to all my friends! First off, I want to give a big shout out to all of my new friends in the Green Bay/Fox Cities area as our new edition premieres this month. I’m looking forward to hearing from many of you. For those of you new to my column, I’m Scrappy, an American Staffordshire Terrier or Pit Bull. I’m a personal friend of one of the publishers, Lee Schneider and live in Sheboygan. I’ve been writing this column pretty much since the beginning , kinda adding a dogs perspective to the world around me.

If you’ve read my column before, you know what I’m going to go off about….the weather. I know that I spent the last several months complaining about the snow, the cold, the rain, the bunnies (I’m sorry, but it’s like a bunny convention in my neighborhood. It’s NUTS!!), but now it’s the heat. I don’t have to tell you about it, you already know. What I will do is remind you about a few precautions to take regarding all my four legged friends. If you can’t keep us indoors because were driving you crazy (or crazier, in some cases) and you put us outside, please remember to make sure we have plenty of fresh water. I, myself, prefer lightly flavoured (note the fancy Euro spelling) bottled water. Without it I would wilt like a dying rose. Many of my friends aren’t as picky, but they still need water. We dehydrate very quickly during warm weather. If you feel you must take us for a “survivor” style trek through the neighborhood or a Frisbee challenge to the death, bring two bottles of water, one for you and one for us. Remember how hot asphalt can get during the summer and you avoid it like the plague when you’re going shoeless, well, we’re shoeless all the time and it can burn our sensitive pads badly. Cats are lucky; they seem to disappear whenever their leash or harness comes out. I’ve actually seen my kitty friends vanish into thin air at the very sight of it. I have no idea where they go, but I’ve seen them later wearing party hats and snickering to one another. Cats are like that. If you have a bird bath, try to keep it filled with fresh water.

Look at it as insurance for your nice clean car or outdoor furniture, though there is that occasional rebel bird that likes to ruin it for everybody.

Never and I mean NEVER leave us alone in a vehicle during the summer! Temperatures can rise very quickly and cause us to experience fatal heat stroke. It makes no difference if you open the window for fresh

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air. If you don’t believe me, give it a try for yourself. While doing this, make sure we’re in the house with the air conditioner on, a bowl of treats available, and a window we can sit in and look at you smugly while you bake. After you return to the house and faint from the heat, (close the door before you faint because we’re not air conditioning the neighborhood you know!) I believe you’ll think twice about leaving use in the car. If all of that isn’t enough for you, in many areas it is illegal to leave us locked in a car in extreme weather.

You know how on the first warm day every human makes a pilgrimage to the shearing salon to get that comfortable, trendy do for summer, well, bring us along. Remember our hairdo covers our entire body and some of us have long flowing beautiful hair (that we know you’re secretly jealous of).

During the winter we develop a dense undercoat, this keeps us warm in the cold Wisconsin weather. Extra brushing in the spring and early summer helps remove this and reduces a lot of the issues with the heat we experience, but there are still some of us who have longer hair and a trim for the summer can make a world of difference to us when it comes to comfort and in some cases, save us from heat stroke. This goes for kitties too; especially those that like to play outside in the summer.

We love summer and all the fun that comes with it, especially all the yummy foods that are enjoyed during barbeques, picnics, and camping.

Though delicious to you, there are so many treats you enjoy that can be dangerous to us. Changes in our diet can have long and short term consequences. We depend on you to make these choices for us since, so please do so wisely.

Well, enough with all the seriousness. I hope everyone is having a great summer and enjoying it to their fullest. Just whatever you do, do it safely.

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!

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by Rick Barton, Pet Journal Staff Writer rbarton@petjournalmidwest.coml In the continuing coverage of invasive species, this month I’ll be focusing on invasive plants. First is the Common Buckthorn. The Buckthorn is shrub or small tree that reaches heights of between 10 to 25 feet. It has grayish brown bark with narrow white lines.

They were originally introduced to North American from Eurasia in the mid-1800s as an ornamental shrub. They have the ability to grow in both full sunlight and dense shade. This allows the Buckthorn to invade and flourish in forests, prairies, pastures, and so on. Buckthorns have twigs which are tipped with small sharp thorns. The Buckthorn produces small black berries which contain three or more seeds. Birds are fond of berries, but because of the purgative nature of the berries, deposit them quickly after eating. They are mildly poisonous to humans, causing vomiting and should be avoided.

The Buckthorn is a problem due to its ability to out-compete native plants for nutrients, light, moisture, and changes the nitrogen content of soil. The Buckthorn soon dominates the area which is not conducive to the general health of the woodland. Buckthorns grow rapidly and re-sprout quickly after being cut.

They produce leaves early and maintain their leaves late in the season, which is especially destructive to foliage which grows beneath it. Though by retaining their leaves into late fall, they can be easily recognized and dealt with.

Control of the Buckthorn is difficult and requires early identification of the plant before seed production begins.

There are a number of methods which can be used to contain the Buckthorn.

Fire through controlled burns can be effective for killing small Buckthorns, but should only be used in fire-dependent ecosystems such as prairies. Herbicides are very effective, but require careful research and preparation so not to cause damage to yourself or other plants. Basal bark treatment is another extremely effective means of Buckthorn control. This method is performed in late fall, after vegetation has died back.

It requires a solution of 12-15% triclopyr (herbicide) in diesel fuel or kerosene to be sprayed on the lower trunk of the tree and each stem. This treatment will prevent the tree from leafing in the following season.

Next is the Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca Sativa), an aggressive Eurasian invader, which can be found in most areas of Wisconsin. There is some debate over the exact arrival of the Wild Parsnip in Wisconsin, though many believe it to be sometime in the late 1800’s.

The Wild Parsnip is a member of the Apiaceae or carrot family. In the first summer of its life it can be seen as a rosette of leaves close to the ground.

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Furry Bottoms Rescue at Pet Smart, 4013 Hwy 28 at Deer Trace, Sheboygan 9:30 AM – 11:30 T AM. 920-457-5422.

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Ask the Alpha Dog

by Alpha Dog - Tamara Pool, 4-Paws Private Training, Sheboygan, WI alpha-dog@petjournalmidwest.com This month we are talking about a problem that affects 25-50% of all dogs. Separation anxiety is an enormous problem in the canine world. One of the greatest joys of dog ownership is the tight bond we experience and encourage with our dogs. However, if your dog becomes too reliant or dependant on you, dog separation anxiety can develop. Somewhat ironically, it is one of the major causes for dogs ending up in animal shelters. I wish I could say dog separation anxiety is an easy fix, but the truth is it can be a very difficult and time consuming problem to turn around.

Let’s take a look at separation anxiety from your dog’s perspective. You are the most important thing in your dog’s life. Dogs are very sociable creatures and thrive on company for many reasons. If your dog had a choice he/she would spend every bit of his time with you. So it’s only natural that when you go out, your dog can experience varying degrees of distress and anxiety. He becomes confused, vulnerable, doesn’t know where you are going, why he can’t be with you and if you will be coming back to him. When you are separated, all he wants is to be reunited with his pack - which is you.

Step 1 Slowly teach them that they don’t always need to be close to you. Start out by ignoring the attention seeking behavior (jumping up, barking etc.) and then do some solid practice of the down stay. Little by little extend the time and distance you spend apart, until they are happy to be alone for up to 30 minutes.

Of course, you still need to spend lots of fun time together.

Step 2 The next step is to get them used to being outside when you are inside (recommended only with a fenced in yard.

Otherwise work with you being outside and the dog being inside). Again, start off with very small periods apart and gradually lengthen the time over a couple of weeks. If you try this Separation Anxiety treatment make sure that you don’t just leave your dog outside to get all worked up and stressed. The trick is to start out leaving your dog out for a few seconds, then going out and reuniting before he shows any signs of Separation Anxiety. Give your dog a treat or dog toy to keep his mind off missing you. Only initiate contact with your dog when he is calm and quiet. So it is imperative that you reunite before they too worked up.

Step 3 Eliminate the distress caused by getting ready to leave the house. Write a list of all the triggers that start the anxiWhy Do Dogs Suffer From Separation ety. Then set about desensitizing them Anxiety? There are many theories on to these triggers. Put your shoes on, this one. In some cases, the cause or and don’t go anywhere. Put your coat trigger can be pinpointed to a particular on, and then sit down to read the paevent, but often there appears to be no per. Pick up your car keys and just carry explanation for the Separation Anxiety them around with you, jingling them as to commence. What I can say is that you go about your business. After a few Separation Anxiety in dogs regularly oc- weeks, they will start seeing these trigcurs after a change in routine. Such as gers as normal occurrences. In addiyour work hours changing or a family tion, never say hello or goodbye to your member leaves home, if you have been dog. Coming and going should be toon vacation or unemployed for some tally boring happenings not an event to time and have been spending heaps of get worked up over. time with your dog, or after your dog experiences a traumatic event while on Step 4 his own.

When they are calm with every trigger you have found from step 3, it’s time Here are a few steps to get you back to leave the house. At first, just step on track with your dog. However, don’t outside, shut the door and came back forget regular exercise and daily train- inside within 20 seconds - before they ing. make a sound.

Keep in mind that punishment is never the answer to treating dog separation anxiety!

K&R from page 4.

Their adoptions to indoor, family oriented people give these rabbits the chance at a life they may have never had, without our assistance. While their training, socialization, and health problems make them a larger expense and effort on the part of the organization, the satisfaction involved in placing them in forever homes far outweighs their expense!

We also have bunnies with issues so great we expect to keep them forever. Our Sanctuary Bunnies are our pride and joy. Many of these bunnies were facing euthanasia due to non-lethal medical conditions. We gladly take these bunnies in and provide them with the best medical care we can provide for them. Our medical cages are in an isolated room away from the rest of the bunnies and kept quiet from the stressors of everyday life. These bunnies are offered their space for the remainder of their natural life if needed. While we actively seek out qualified homes for these bunnies, adopters must meet stringent extra requirements in order to qualify for their adoption. Every time one of these bunnies is adopted, we are able to save another high risk bunny that needs a little extra TLC. To qualify for one of these medical cages, rabbits must meet one of the following criteria: • Pregnant mothers • babies under 6 weeks of age • in need of daily medication regimens • in need of bandaging/splinting/ bracing

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disability such as blindness, deafness, or paralyzation in need of significant rehabilitation, surgical needs recovery

K&R always recommends researching a pet before bringing it into your family. There are so many unwanted pets, bringing home a rabbit without making sure it is the pet for you wouldn’t be good for anyone involved!

We look forward to helping more people bring rabbits into forever homes so they can be enjoyed as true members of the family.

If you would like more information about what great house pets rabbits can be or more information on K&R Small Animal Sanctuary please visit our website krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb. com.

As always thank you for thinking ADOPTION!

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Alpha on page 8.

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Diatomaceous Earth for Natural Flea Control

by Vicki Rabe Harrison, Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center Diatomaceous earth is sometimes called fossil shell flour or diatomite. It is soft siliceous solid composed of skeletons of small single-celled prehistoric aquatic plants known as diatoms. It has many uses, including natural pest control for pets, pest control for home, garden and farming. In its natural form it is organic, non-toxic and safe to use.

Diatomaceous earth can help kill fleas, ticks, lice and other pests on dogs, cats and other animals. It is known as a mechanical insecticide. All natural, it kills by physical action, not chemical, by puncturing the insect’s exoskeleton and absorbing the moisture in their bodies.

It causes the bugs to dehydrate and die and can be very effective. Safe forms of diatomaceous earth, such as the food grade diatomaceous earth that we sell, can be used on pet’s coat, in their bedding, in rugs and other surfaces where fleas and ticks may come in contact.

Once they do, the powder will begin to kill the insects.

Diatomaceous earth is also used in gardens to help control aphids, white flies, beetles, loopers, mites, leaf hoppers, and other pests. In these types of uses the powder is best applied with a duster or flour sifter when the leaves are moist. After a rain, the powder may need to be re-applied.

In addition to killing fleas and ticks on your pets and in your home, diatomaceous earth can also help kill other pests and is a natural form of chemicalfree pest control to kill roaches, silverfish, ants, bedbugs, flies, fleas, box elder bugs, scorpions, crickets, and many other insects.

If you have diatomaceous earth for use with your swimming pool, avoid breathing it and do not use it on your pets and in your home. That form of DE or diatomite is chemically treated with flux and heated. It also contains large amounts of crystalline silica which is

hazardous to breathe. Diatomaceous earth that you use in your home should contain less than 1% crystalline silica.

The quality of diatomaceous earth that we sell is food grade but not all forms of diatomaceous earth are safe to use. The flux-calcined form of diatomite contains a highly crystalline form of silica which results in sharp edges.

The sharpness of this version of the material makes it dangerous to breathe.

You will not want your pets to breathe this form of diatomite, a dust mask is recommended when working with it in other uses.

The type of hazard posed by inhalation depends on the form of the silica.

Crystalline silica poses a serious inhalation hazard because it can cause silicosis. Amorphous silica can cause dusty lungs, but does not carry the same degree of risk as crystalline silica. Natural or dried diatomite, such as the type we sell, generally contains very low percentages of crystalline silica. You should never use diatomaceous earth or diatomite that you may have around your home for use in your pool filter for any other purpose, including flea control.

Diatomaceous earth or diatomite that is produced for pool filters is treated with high heat (calcining) and a fluxing agent, causing the formerly amorphous silicon dioxide to assume its crystalline form, which should not be breathed.

Diatomaceous earth can be an affordable, safe and effective tool for combating fleas and ticks on your pet and in your home. Other safe and natural tools for a holistic and chemical-free battle against these pests can include: organic Neem spray, safe neem soaps, herbal sprays, garlic tablets to repel insects, fish oil to help promote good health and homeopathic remedies. More information on this product is available from Victoria’s Pet Nutrition Center, Fond du Lac. WI. 54935, phone 920-923-1991, or visit www.allnaturalpethealth.com.

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Upcoming County Fairs and Wisconsin State Fair August and September play host to numerous local county fairs and the Wisconsin State Fair. This list is for both the Lakeshore and Green Bay/Fox Cities Editions areas.

August 2 -7: • Winnebago County Fair Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E Sunnyview Rd., Oshkosh, WI www.winnebagocountyfaironline.org August 3 - 7 • Door County Fair John Miles County Park 812 N 14th St, Sturgeon Bay, WI www.doorcounty.org/fair • Ozaukee County Fair Ozaukee County Fair Grounds W67 N866 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI www.ozaukeecountyfair.com THIS FAIR IS A FREE FAIR August 4 - 14 • Wisconsin Sate Fair Wisconsin State Fair Grounds, West Allis, WI www.wistatefair.com August 17 - 21 • Brown County Fair Brown County Fair Grounds 1500 Fort Howard Ave, DePere, WI www.browncountyfair.com see

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Again this is a slow process, similar to step 2. Very gradually extend the time until he doesn’t even know you’re gone.

Whichever method you choose to treat dog separation anxiety, be sure to stick with it and don’t expect any immediate results. This process will take about a month to 5 weeks when done T correctly. Be patient and calm and remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

I always welcome questions from readers. If you wonder why your dog is doing something or you need a little guidance with training, please email me at alphadog@petjournalmidwest.com.

Editors Note: Alpha Dog, Tamara welcomes your questions on pet training, please email her at the email above or by mail: Pet Journal Attn: Alpha Dog 3120 S. Business Dr. Suite 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

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The Importance of a Good Introduction

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.

from CatsInternational.org Planning to add a cat to your household? The introduction process is all-important. First impressions can be lasting impressions for felines. In the wild cats take great care to prevent chance encounters with other cats through scent-marking behaviors. By “reading” the marked areas, cats can tell who was there last and at what time he visited the spot. The territory can then be used by different cats at different times of the day--the feline version of timesharing. In order to get your cat used to the idea of sharing the home turf with another feline, a gradual introduction is essential.

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.

Time and patience are the keys to successfully introducing a new cat into the household. The new cat should have a room of his own for a few days.

Exchange the new cat’s bedding with that of the resident cat so that they can become acquainted with each other through the all-important sense of smell before they have the opportunity to see each other. Next, rotate rooms. Let the new cat explore the rest of the house while the resident cat spends some time in the new cat’s room. When they are relaxed about this step, crack the door of the new cat’s room so that they can see each other, but can’t push the door open. Give the cats treats on both sides of the door. Two small toys joined with a several inches of string and slipped under the door will encourage parallel play. When the cats are calm in each other’s presence, it is time to let the new cat out for a few minutes. The length of the visits can be increased gradually each day. This process may take a few days or a few months depending on the personalities of the cats. Usually it takes less time when one of the cats is under four months of age.

Pictured Karen and Doug Weiss with Bart, photo courtesy of Colleen Bertram.

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Throughout the introduction process, speak quietly and calmly to the cats. Praise them generously when they are tolerant of each other’s presence.

Never scold or use harsh tones when they are together or they will associate unpleasantness with being near each other. Give special attention to the resident cat as it is this cat’s territory that is being invaded and it is this old friend who is likely to need the most reassurance. Until they become friends, give the new cat loving attention only when the resident cat is not around.

If at any time the cats become fearful or hostile, return the newcomer to its room and close the door. A minor setback will not ruin the budding friendship, but a fiercely aggressive encounter will be remembered for a long time and should be avoided at all costs. Whenever you run into a problem, back up to a previous stage of the process and then move carefully forward again. Only you can determine the pace of the introduction process. The time you spend gradually habituating your cats will eventually be rewarded with years of harmonious feline companionship.

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.

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Precious is just that to the staff here - “precious”.

She is looking for a home where she can have time to adjust to her new surroundings. She doesn’t like to be picked up but does like to be brushed and has become a real lover girl to the people she knows and loves. She absolutely adores other cats, and needs to go home with another cat from the same playroom she is in. This will help her build confidence in her new home and give her the feline companionship she craves. Precious has been with WCHS for a year now and we just can’t figure out why! Please consider her for your next companion. Give her time to adjust and she will be your constant companion and lap lover!

Contact The Washington County Humane Society 262-677-4388 (Inspected & licensed by the Dept. of Animal Health – DATCP License #266935-DS)

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Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

by Rick Barton, Pet Journal Staff Writer

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The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is 75 years old this year and is celebrating this monumental event with “Soaring Forward with the Wildlife Sanctuary”. During its existence, it has enriched people’s lives by offering education and giving them a close-up, hand on experience like none other. It has fostered an appreciation of the world around us by giving us a glimpse of nature not found inside many urban areas.

essary supplies to further the project.

The small ponds that were initially dug with hands tools were enlarged with the assistance of NYA (National Youth Administrations) men supervised by Blake Posey. This NYA dug a small pond and stream, planted trees and shrubs, built a duck coop and a tool shed. As more waterfowl began to visit the Sanctuary, the group cared for sick and wounded animals.

This care continues to this day with over 2,500 patients annually.

It was 1935 when Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary began with the most humble of beginnings. Work on the area actually began 6 years earlier when the City of Green Bay purchased 200 plus acres for the development of a golf course and lagoon.

Fortunately for us, these plans never came to fruition. The sanctuary concept began when a local biology teacher, Chester Cole, saw a need for a protected area where water fowl could nest and breed. He brought together other local conservationists and in 1935 was granted permission from the City Park Board to develop an experimental area which became Bay Beach Marsh. Mr. Cole envisioned this as a wildlife sanctuary which would attract both waterfowl and other wildlife.

Though work on the project was initially slow, with the help of local businesses and organizations, and publicity campaigns, the Sanctuary began to take shape. In 1937 the Sanctuary was entered into a national competition, the “National Waterfowl Refuge Contest” where it placed fourth; receiving a silver trophy and $50.00 for their treasury.

Through the rest of the 30’s and into the 40’s, interest in the park ran high. In 1941, care and management were taken over by the city, since they could provide for the Sanctuary more effectively than the Club could.

At this point the Sanctuary became officially known as the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary.

In the years that followed, the Sanctuary underwent many changes and improvements. These changes include the beautiful Resch Waterfalls. The falls are not only a major

Work began in earnest in the fall of 1935 when Chester, his father C.F. Cole, Kyle Kingston, and Judge Henry Grass dug by hand a pond which, as hoped, did attract waterfowl. Further development was halted due to lack funds. It was soon decided 1936 to organize a club that would help promote and fund future expansion of the Sanctuary. This club was known as the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. whose 50¢ membership help raise the needed funds to continue work. Members began to canvas for donations and other nec-

over 6 miles of hiking and cross- ary. Open 365 days a year and with free admission (though donations country skiing trails. are very much appreciated), Bay Another popular section of the Beach Wildlife Sanctuary is a perfect Sanctuary is the Wildlife Habi-Trek. destination anytime. Call (920) 391Here you will get a chance to see 3671 for seasonal hours and program many different types of native Wis- schedule of events and activities. consin animals. The Wildlife HabiPhotos: Far Left Column Upper & Lower: Pictures of First Lagoon Inside Left Column Upper: Ducks on Path Inside Left Column Lower: Resch Waterfall

Trek has two areas, the Woodland Building and The Grassland Habitat.

The indoor portion of the Woodland Building houses Flying Squirrels, Mice, Eastern Chipmunk, Mink, Skunk, Eastern Cottontail, Screech Owl, various Turtles and snakes, and a Wolf viewing area. The outdoor exhibit includes Wolves, Bobcats, Fisher, Otters, and Red Fox. Further down the trail is the Grassland Habitat which includes exhibits of White-

Below: Boardwalk across Main Lagoon Bottom: Duck Shack on Main Lagoon

tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Cranes, Coyotes, Crows and Ravens, a great observation tower, and Eco-Learning stations.

There are very few places a family can visit that offer so many opportunities for fun, education, exercise, and help developing an appreciation and respect for nature and animals like the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctu-

draw for visitors, but perform an important task of helping sustain fresh water for both plants and animals.

The park also grew with the acquisition of 47 acres between Sanctuary Road and East Shore Drive and additional acreage east of Danz Avenue.

This brings the total acreage of the Sanctuary to 700 acres that include

Inside Right Column Upper: Habi-Treck Arch Inside Right Column Middle: Wild Turkeys on Trail Inside Right Column Lower: Nature Center Entrance

Photo Credits: This Page: Far Left Upper and Lower Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, WI All Others - Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Facing Page: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary & L. Schneider, Pet Journal Staff

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Above and Upper Left: Bocat Pair Right and Below Far Right: Coyote Below Right: Birds in the Deer enclosure Below Left and Lower Left: Turtles in the Woodland Building

Upper Left and Far Left: Otters at Play Upper Right: Otters Sleeping Upper Far Right: Otter Swimming Left: Pair of Deer in enclosure Right Striped Skunk looking for his dinner Below Left: Corn Snake Below Right: Eastern Fox Snake (front) & Black Rat Snake

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Play Therapy - The Cure for Playful Aggression from Cats International.org We can take the cat out of the jungle, but we can’t take the jungle out of the cat. There is a little tiger in every house cat, a solitary predator, that needs to exercise its hunting skills on a regular basis. We may have confined this little tiger within four walls, provided it with the finest of feline foods, but we can’t ignore its basic need to do that for which it was so perfectly designed--to hunt. Fortunately, it is not always necessary for the prey to be alive, but it must move.

Owners are often frightened by playfully aggressive cats and kittens because they look quite dangerous. They silently ambush feet and ankles as they pass by, surprising, upsetting, and sometimes, even hurting, the victim. In some cases the cat owners have inadvertently trained their cat to be a feline terrorist by playing with it as a kitten with their hands or feet. Now that the pet is bigger and stronger, those playful pounces and bites puncture the skin. The solution is to direct the cat’s playful, predatory, energies toward toys instead of body parts.

Of course, the easiest solution, and perhaps the best, is to get another cat or kitten of the same sex* and approximately the same age and activity level as a playmate for your pet. Although you will now have two mouths to feed, the wear and tear on you and your home will be greatly reduced, or eliminated. If getting another pet is not possible, then it will be your responsibility to provide your fractious feline with scheduled sessions of controlled aerobic exercise, ie. play therapy.

Interactive Play Schedule two or three (more, if necessary) interactive play sessions a day for times when Kitty is most rambunctious. (Cats love routine, so try not to deviate from these times.) Depending on how athletic Kitty is, the sessions may last 10-20 minutes each. A fishing pole-type toy enables the pet owner to be stationary while controlling the cat’s activity level with a wave of the arm.

(Some of the best commercially sold toys for this purpose are the Kitty Tease,

Da Bird, and the Cat Charmer.) The play sessions should not stop until the cat is exhausted, lying on his side and batting at the toy because he is too tired to chase after it.

During the session make the toy move as would prey--a little mouse or bird. Don’t dangle it in the cat’s face. It should hide behind objects in the house and occasionally jump into the air. Build up Kitty’s confidence and enthusiasm by allowing plenty of “captures”. Fishing pole toys should be carefully stored out of the cat’s reach after the play session as Kitty may continue to hunt for it long after you have left the room.

Solo Play Inevitably, there are times when Pet Drinking Bowls your cat may want to play when you are not available, and owners often leave by Seth Minaker, Pet Journal Staff Writer toys out for their cat to amuse itself. In SMinaker@petjournalmidwest.com these cases, it is important to have a Have you ever come home on a hot off battery power, but these types are variety of safe, interesting toys to keep day in summer to find your pet’s wa- hard to find. Depending on how much Kitty occupied. Be sure that the toys do ter bowl empty, warm, or floating with you want to spend, and the availability not have parts that can be torn off and kibbles? The fact is, dogs and cats en- in your area, there are many choices swallowed, or long strings that your cat joy cool, fresh water, which is hard to of fountains. Some fountains cool your might get tangled up in. The Peek-aprovide, especially if you are gone for pet’s water using the same technology Prize Toy Box, made by SmartCat is a hours on end. For active or outdoor as a water cooler, while most filter and safe, durable toy that keeps cats mendogs, this can be dangerous, leading to clean the water, keeping your pet’s bowl tally stimulated. Just like people, cats dehydration. free from contaminants. If you have a can get bored with the same toys, so be tap nearby, some fountains connect to sure to rotate the toys available every a water supply, providing endless water few days to keep Kitty interested. to your pet. There are also many different types of dispensers. Some look like * As kittens mature, the play pata conventional dog fountain you might terns of male and females diverge. The see at a park, shooting a small stream rough-and-tumble, pounce-and-play seof water a few inches in the air. Othquence of male play behavior may not ers may drip, pour, or run down a slide. be appreciated by the female when she The solution to this problem is a Most fountains for dogs have a small is older and may be greeted with hisspet water fountain. Pet water foun- bowl, where the water pools up, ideal and-spit tains provide fresh, cool, flowing wa- for dogs that like to lap. Cats always ter, stored in a reservoir and dispensed lap water, so make sure you buy a cat Editors Note: Cats International by an electric pump. When your pet fountain for your cat, providing a steady was founded by Betsy Libscomb, a cat is sensed next to it, it turns on, or in stream which runs down a slide into a behavioral expert. If you would like most models it just runs continually. In small pool of water, perfect for cats. more information on Cats International some cases, these fountains cure toilet or for cat behavioral assistance, please bowl drinkers, giving them the alternaA good visit the Cats International website, tive they want. Make sure you have a quality founwww.catsinternational.org. plug nearby, but if you don’t, some run tain (for a Reprinted with permission. very good price) is a PetMate Fresh Flow Fountain available for dogs or cats, for $24.99 at PetEdge.com. Fountains include two charcoal filters, replacement filters sell for $1.50 each. These fountains contain a slide, pool, 50-108 oz reservoir, an adjustable stream, and are powered by a wall outlet. They come in almond, black, and three sizes for dogs or cats. For those who dislike internet shopping, this fountain should be available at your local PETCO. Have a happy August and remember to stay hydrated!

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by Linda Ledbetter, Animal Conections “When it’s time, you’ll know”. How many times have I heard this phrase and how many times have I spoken it myself? How do we know we are making the correct decision at the correct time? Every pet owner will face the end of life decisions, for many owners multiple times.

Well loved pets lay to rest in the far corner of our property. Each one has a story and a history that has left precious foot prints on my soul. Animals will do that…walk in and steal your heart. If you are willing to see the world through their eyes, they will teach you about yourself and life. My pets, foster dogs, and wild animals alike, have taught me how to love without strings attached, to take control of my relationships and set healthy boundaries. They have taught me how to let go of unhealthy relationships, thoughts and behaviors, and have shown me which ones to hold on to. If I expect something from them, I had better be expecting the same from myself. Respect is a two-way street and if I don’t lead with dignity and respect, I will more than likely not receive my desired results.

Not all of the ten cats and dogs that lay to rest have passed from old age, and none have passed quietly in the night. I have a different view on life and death; life is to be enjoyed. When “trouble” comes a visiting, I take the golden nugget of opportunity to look for the insights that will give me a deeper awareness and understanding of the current situation. What comes to mind is the Serenity Prayer: “God Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” Often I need to up the ante, change my approach or simply accept what cannot be changed. Death is not the end; it is a graduation of sorts.

Time spent on earth is a classroom, when one has successfully fulfilled their requirements; we graduate to the next phase. For the average pet owner we have an emotional attachment called Love, which can cloud our decision making process.

Saying goodbye is difficult, staying with them and holding them while they cross is even more difficult for most.

In my practice I hear repeating

theories on and around euthanasia. For some the thought of assisting an animal is comparable to assisting a human. I believe we are more humane with the animals in the death process than we are with humans. I look for the quality of life rather than the quantity.

Another is the uncertainty of making the right choice at the right time.

This is a personal decision; there is no right or wrong answer. Some decide to euthanize the moment they receive a diagnosis, weighing the pros and cons of quality of life and the rising cost of medical care. For others the desire to treat the ailment is the only option. When your pet is in the final stages of life, you will begin to see the appearance of several changes. The eyes will appear to have a lack of life and vitality. The coat texture and coloring also loses its vitality. What is unmistakable is the subtle shift in body odor. There are other signs as well, ask your veterinarian for more information.

My Siberian husky, Angel Blue was a healthy thirteen year old when she passed away in the summer of 2009.

Over the years she received chiropractic care as a standard part of health care.

As she aged, her joints and spine began to weaken, no evidence of arthritis or other ailments were detected. On a late Tuesday afternoon, we heard a scream from her that sent chills down our backs.

After an assessment we could find nothing visibly wrong, just the screaming. In my gut I knew this was nerve pain, the worst pain imaginable. An emergency trip to the clinic confirmed what we had feared. After a week of treating her, I could see her eyes begging me to help her leave this body. I looked into her eyes and told her I would honor her request. The little stinker walked over to the car and waited for me to open the door. When we arrived at the clinic she walked straight to the room set aside for these transitions. She had never been in that room prior to that day. She was ready, and it was my job to honor a life without pain.

There seems to be an increase of dogs with behavioral issues that are not treatable. I have seen dogs that appeared to have split personalities. One moment they are happy go lucky, and see

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by Dede Diehl, Silde Kennels and Grooming groomingyourpet@petjournalmidwest.com

Editors Note: This column originally ran in the November 2010 issue of Pet Journal, reprinted for those pet owner who bathe their pets themselves during the summer. If you have a question for Dede our Grooming Columnist please email her at groomingyourpet@petjournalmidwest.com.

Bathing the Dog First you need to get a good quality dog shampoo and conditioner. The dog has a different ph balance than humans do, therefore dog shampoo, not human, is the one that works the best and does not dry out the coat or irritate the skin.

Do not use flea shampoo unless your dog has fleas. Fleas will be handled in another column.

Now you will need a source of water.

Either use a tub, shower, or a basement wash tub. My preference is an elevated table, but I know that is not possible for most of you, but a table with a hand held shower head is very efficient.

First brush the dog thoroughly, both short coats or long. All the long coats need to be brushed out. Make sure all the mats are be removed. If you cannot brush the mats out completely, do not bathe the dog. It will only tighten the mats. If you cannot brush the mats out on your own, have them either brushed out professionally or shaved off. It is easier to brush the dog on a regular basis than to de-knot the dog on the day of the bath.

Now that the dog is brushed, put him in the tub and wet him down starting at the head. After the dog is wet, place a small amount of shampoo on the dogs head and work it in, being careful not to get shampoo in the dog’s eyes or ears. Continue on down the neck and back working the shampoo in well. Work the shampoo on down the legs and onto the belly. Shampoo between the toes and under the pads.

Then shampoo the base of the tail and around the tail area.

Rinse starting at the head again and rinse thoroughly. Do not get water in the ears. If you do, dry them out very carefully. Continue to rinse ALL the shampoo out. It takes just as long, or longer, to rinse the dog than to sham-

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With the State Fair and Summer behind us and here comes Labor Day and the start of another school year. The Sheboygan County poo. Check that all the shampoo is re- Fair will be opening and the September issue of Pet Journal will be moved and then rinse again. available! Coming in the September issue we will be bringing to you Then apply a good quality condi- the following: tioner to the coat. Again, start at the head and massage well into the skin and coat. Then rinse with warm water.

Then towel dry the dog. In the short hair breeds, you can rub with a towel. With long hair breeds it is very important that you not rub the hair, as it will mat the coat. You can squeegee or strip the water out of the hair. You can then let the dog air dry. Though many long hair breeds will require more brushing and drying with a hair dryer on a low or air setting. If you have further grooming questions I would be more than happy to help.

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PET JOURNAL CLASSIFIED’S Pet Journal classifieds are a free service for our readers. Classifieds are for free or paid services offered by individuals or families, such as a teenager looking for a dog walking job over the summer. Classifieds are also available for our Local Humane Societies/Shelters and Animal Rescues to post their needs lists.

Please contact the respective Humane Society/ Shelter/Rescue if you have questions or would like to donate an item or two. Events from our advertisers and readers will also be printed as space allows.

To place your classified ad please email Pet Journal at: petjournal@petjournalmidwest. com. Please include the following when submitting your classified: Name, Phone, email, best time to call (in case there is a problem with your classified ad), what text you would like in your ad. Please limit to 25 words and keep your wording clean. Remember this is a family paper. How many months you would like the listing to be available for, and list in the subject of your email “PJ Classified”. If you would prefer to mail it to us, you may do so, with the same items as requested above. Mail it to: Pet Journal attn: PJ Classified’s 3120 S. Business Dr. STE 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 Please submit your classified no later than the 20th of the month to make the next edition.

Section 1: Individual/Family Classifieds Section 2: Humane Societies & Animal Rescues/Shelters Needs Lists Section 2.1: Humane Societies 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.

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!

Fond Du Lac Humane Society of Fond Du Lac, WI is looking for: • Dog Needs • Kong’s and kong rubber balls • Dog toys • Peanut butter • Cheese whiz • Plain yogurt • Dog Treats • Easy-walk Harnesses (all sizes) • Durable Leashes • Kuranda dog beds (check our website) • Any dog related items • new or used • Cat Needs • Kitty Litter (non-clumping) • Purina Cat and Kitten Chow • Chicken or Turkey baby food (human) • Toys and Cat trees • Kitten milk replacer • Any cat or kitten related items - new or used • Small Animal Needs • Pellet rabbit food • Timothy Hay • Bedding & Litter (no pine or cedar please) • Any small animal related items - new or used • Other Needs • Bleach • Q-tips • Band-aids • First Aid & Medical supplies • Rubbing Alcohol • Laundry Detergent • Garbage Bags (20 gal or larger) • Dawn dish soap • Mop heads (heavy duty) • Paper towels • Sandwich Bags (Ziploc or fold top) • Small paper plates & paper cups • Copy paper - white or color • Stamps To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fond Du Lac Humane Society at: 920.922.8873 or visit their website: www.fonddulachumanesociety.org.

Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for: • Digital Camera with rechargeable battery, at least 7 megapixel preferred • Dish Soap • Small Dog Training Treats • Laundry Detergent (for High Efficiency Washers) • Postage stamps • Kongs • Fabric - large, colorful solid material • 8 oz. - 12 oz. disposable cups • 45-gallon garbage bags • Aspen Bedding • Bleach • Bottle Brushes • Cardstock paper • Cat-nail clippers (scissor type) • Cat toys • Copy paper, white & color, 8.5” x 11” • Dog toys (Nylabones, squeaky toys, ropes, hard rubber balls, ect.)

• Hand Sanitizer • Highlighters • Kitchen scrub brushes with handles • LaserJet mailing labels (Avery 5160) • Lingerie bags (for washing small toys) • Mailing envelopes, 9 x 12 or 10 x 13 • Manila folders (letter size only) • Paper towels • Peanut butter • Pens • Post-it-notes • Printer ink cartridges ◊ Canon (5PGBK, 8C, 8M, 8Y) ◊ HP (23, 45, 92, 94, 95) • Rabbit pellets (no fruit or seed mix) • Rechargeable AA batteries, with charger • Scissors • Soft Dog Toys

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Staples Steno notepads Stretch & “Scratch” cardboard scratching pads Swiffer Dusters Timothy hay Toilet paper Vinyl (non-latex) gloves Wild birdseed

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: • Monetary donations • Gift cards for gas • Gift cards for pet supplies • Gift cards from retail stores • Cat toys • Canned cat food • Kitty litter (non-clumping) • Litter pans • Litter scoops • Laundry soap • Non-clorox bleach • Dish detergent • Paper towel • Scotch scrubbing pads • Rawhide chews for dogs • Dog toys and tennis balls • Science diet pet foods • Copy paper • Office supplies • Foster Homes • Volunteers 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: Items marked with a * are priority needs.

• Animal Needs ◊ Dog Needs ● “Natures Variety Instinct” or Grain free Dog Food* (for dogs with special dietary needs) ● Purina Puppy chow ● Liver Sausage (to hide medication for dogs) ◊ Cat Needs ● Non-scoopable cat litter* (we always need litter) ● “Before Grain” dry food* (for cats with special dietary needs) ● Septic Swaps* (can get at Walgreens) ● Baby Food* ● Feliway Spray ◊ Small Animal Needs ● Hamster/Gerbil food* ● Aspen bedding* (can get at Fleet Farm - called Horse Cubes) ● Timothy Hay* ● Carefresh pet bedding* (any color) ● Vita drops* ● Ferret Vite* ● Guinea Pig food ● Toys/Treats ● Plastic Slinkys ● Rat pellets ● Ferret food • Shelter Needs ◊ Nurtical* ◊ Paper plates ◊ Toilet Paper ◊ Oster shaver blades - #40 ◊ Fabuloso floor cleaner ◊ Plastic clipboards - 9” x 12” ◊ 75 to 100 ft. Industrial strength hoses ◊ New or working Dehumidifiers

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New or working Chest Freezers Postage stamps Thick “Welding” leather gloves (should go to the elbow) ◊ Eraser board markers ◊ Heating Pads with temp adjustment ◊ Gift Cards (Walmart, Office Max, Fleet Farm, Menards, Gas Cards) ◊ Toner for printers: ● HP DeskJet 990cse #78 - color ● HP DeskJet 990cse #45 - black ● HP #28 - Tricolor ● HP #27 - Black ● HP LaserJet 2200d #96A - black 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.

Section 2.2: Animal Rescues & Shelters 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.

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.

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 • Towels • Paper towels • Disposable gloves • Kennels • Cages • Live traps for Small Animals • Fleet Farm gift cards To donate any items on this list or if yoou 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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August 23 - 28 • Manitowoc County Fair Manitowoc County Expo 4921 Expo Dr, Manitowoc, WI www.manitowoccountyexpo.com/ fair%20home.htm

the next…rage.

The question often arises, whether this is a behavior stemming from an emotional issue or a brain malfunction.

There are ways to evaluate these cases.

This has been the most difficult aspect of my work. Can this behavior be rehabilitated, or not? What lead to the behavior? Was it abuse, genetics or something else? Are people, (children) and other animals in danger? What are the circumstances and living arrangements of the family? When a dog is found to be untreatable, I will recommend euthanasia. These animals are not happy, they know their behavior is out of control and unable to change it. Or, they are altogether clueless of their behavior.

Either way, nobody is happy or safe.

September 1 - 5 • Sheboygan County Fair Sheboygan County Fair Grounds 229 Fairview Dr, Plymouth, WI www.shebcofair.com September 2 - 5 • Calumet County Fair Calumet County Fairgrounds Chesnut St & S Madision St, Chilton, WI www.calumetcountyfair.com

Come out and see the animals, exibI have been with both when they its, vendors, shows, and not to mention take their last breath, it is a sacred mothe different types of food available. ment. The grief for the life lived that no longer is, can feel over whelming.

Many are afraid to feel the deep emotion of death, and yet it is inevitable; feel it we must. For myself, I have come to realize that my grief generally stems from a sense of guilt. Did I do enough?

What did I miss? What more do I need to learn to avoid this outcome? I have cried bushel baskets of tears for those lying in the far corner of our property.

Those tears have turned into tell-all tales celebrating our life together. I have learned the art of living and letting go. Living in the fear of regrets diminishes the quality of their life and mine.

They are happy, they are free, and they are waiting for me.

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It is held in place by its large taproot.

By the second summer it develops a single stalk which is covered in hundreds of small yellow flowers. The flowers appear in a flat-topped umbrella like cluster called an umbel. At maturity, the plant can be from 2’to5’ tall. You’ve probably seen these plants many times growing on the roadside while driving during June and July, the plants most active months.

Though capable of spreading rapidly, its greatest threat is to people.

Exposure to sap from leaves or broken stems coupled with exposure to ultraviolet light causes phytophotodermatitis, this can cause rashes and burning of the skin which may become severe and extremely painful. The chemicals responsible for this are called furocoumarins. Absorbed into the skin, they become activated by ultraviolet light and breakdown cells and skin tissue. This process may take up to 48 hours to begin. After which, your skin will become red and painful blisters will appear. Fortunately, the pain usually subsides in a day or two. The area where the blisters appeared may become discolored.

This discoloration can last for years afterward. If you have the misfortune of coming into contact with this plant, there is little you can do to prevent a reaction, but there are some steps to

help relieve the symptoms. Cover affected area with a cool west cloth. Try not to rupture blisters. Avoid infection by keeping area clean.

Controlling the Wild Parsnip requires caution to avoid contact with your skin.

Gloves and long sleeved shirts are necessary to prevent exposure. Cutting the entire root below the ground with a shovel will prevent the plant from resprouting. If the ground is soft or wet, the entire plant may be removed by hand. Use of chemicals can be effective, but can be damaging to surrounding habitat. In some cases, as with the Buckthorn, professional help may be required if you aren’t unsure of the most effective method of removal of destructive and invasive plants.

Photos: Top: Composite image of Wild Parsnip including image of burns.

Middle Left: Wild Persnip Middle Right: Common Buckthorn Berries on branch Bottom: Common Buckthorn Leaves Photo Credits: Goggle Search

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The Following Humane Societies are in the Lakeshore Region: ● Eastshore Humane Association, Chilton, WI ● Fond Du Lac County Humane Society, Fond Du Lac, WI ● Lakeshore Humane Society, Manitowoc, WI ● Washington County Humane Society, Slinger, WI ● Wisconsin Humane Society - Ozaukee Campus, Saukville, WI