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WOLVES AND DOGS: MEET THE FAMILY! by Alen Eisenberg Pet Journal Contributor Wolves are fascinating creatures. Many dogs resemble them, but most of them do not. They are all related, believe it or not. Wolves are NOT dogs and vice-versa. There have amazing similarities. The best way for you to get your head around all of this is by visiting Wisconsin’s Timber Wolf Preservation Society at 6669 South 76th Street in Franklin, Wisconsin. There are five wolves living there in large, outdoor, steel cages, not kennels. You can see them at a distance of about 3 feet if they come over to look at YOU (They will!). The viewing is far superior to any zoo on the planet. One named Comet serves as the logo for the famous radio station, Wolf 920 AM, in Milwaukee. There are also two Siberian Malamutes that live in their separate cages at the same location. They are gorgeous! They provide an amazing contrast to the wolves. Tiny dogs like the Chihuahuas are also related along with all other dogs. Wolves have been around for millions of years; dogs have been around for many thousands of years.
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Merry Christmas from the animals of Keshena Animal Help and Rescue! We are all rescues and are now happily in our forever homes but our friends still need your help. Keshena Animal Help and Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all volunteer rescue that is devoted to improving the quality of life and health of the animals living on the Menominee Reservation. This is the most economically depressed county in the state. We offer support and work with the owners to offer preventive healthcare and assistance to as many animals as possible. Many of these animals might not otherwise receive care. Animals that are owner surrendered, strays after the proper holding time for owner retrieval, and tribal seizures are transferred to local humane societies and other rescues in the Fox Valley area or placed for adoption by KAHR. When they are ill or in need of surgery they are fostered back to health. Donations and grants keep us operating and able to offer this assistance. We receive no federal funding and little local funding. Any help is appreciated and volunteers are always needed. Please call Cathy at 920-209-0385, or visit our website: kahrwi.org. Donations can be mailed to: Keshena Animal Help and Rescue, 129 E. Division St., Shawano, WI 54166 Photo by Dawn Lemerond, Portraits By Design, Kaukauna, WI.
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For more information or to order your calendar call 920-686-8899 or 920-758Thank you for reading the December 3373. issue of Pet Journal. As this year comes to a close, I would like to personally The Staff of Pet Journal thanks Dr. thank a number of people that help each Strickfaden for her work the last year as month with Pet Journal. First there are our ‘Ask the Vet’ columnist. She recently the volunteers that help with delivery, comunicated to us that she is unable to proofreading, and social media each and contiue writing for us. Fourtunatly, Dr. every month. Secondly without the sup- Kim Everson of St. Barnard Vetinary in port of our columnists, contributors, res- Van Dyne, WI and the Practical Pet Vet cues, shelters, advertisers and distribu- Blog will be taking over this column in tion locations without which there would January. Welcome Dr. Everson! Also, be no content or locations to pick up Pet coming in the next couple months are Journal. Third, I would like to thank our more articles on Reptiles from the Dane printer and his crew for the wonderful Area Herpetological Society. Work conwork they do, most of the time on short tiues on writers for our book reviews, notice or with delays, you guys are won- ecology news, aquatic life, and our upderful! And, lastly, I want to thank all coming farm section. If you would like of our readers, you are the reason that more information, please email me. Pet Journal is success, not only by read- Our columnists would love to hear your ing each month, but by patronizing our questions. Contact information is found advertisers, submitting pictures of your at the end of their respective columns! pets, and writing questions to our columnists. Thank you to all! Pet Journal is looking for volunteers to assist in the delivery of Pet Journal each As a reminder, look for the 2013 Roam- month. Time commitment is minimal at er calendar which features either adopt- a few hours per month, to visit locations able or adopted Free Roamers, its cost is in your area. $12.95 from Free Roaming Felines.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - Wolves and Dogs: Meet the Family
13 - Sand Exploration done improperly threatens Groundwater
5 - About our Cover Model Editors Notes
14 - Packerland Kennel Club K-9 Walk Photo Photos from the Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary’s Fall/Winter Open House Coming in January
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6 - Holistic & Natural Options for You & Your Pets hosted by C. Larson hosted by K. Hoelzel
7 - How to get Your Cat to Love Your new “Love” from catsinternational.org
8 - November Calendar 9 - Ask Scrappy!
hosted by Scrappy the Pit Bull Help for the Holidays by K. Ahrens
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HOLISTIC AND NATURAL OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR PETS SHARING YOUR HOLIDAY FEAST UNDER THE TABLE
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We have been taught that sharing ‘people’ food with our pets is dangerous, and many people proudly state that their pets never eat ‘table scraps’ or ‘people food’. Unfortunately, this often leaves our friends with a dry, bland diet with a lack of nutrient diversity. The good news is sharing healthy, real food is healthy for all animals; dogs, cats, and humans! Please share skinless turkey meat, giblets (in moderation), plain sweet potato, green beans, apples, canned pumpkin and pureed spinach.
The bell on my shop door rings, anAn I.D. tag is one of those little things other customer, I smile… an unfamiliar that we have the best of intentions to face, but a look I’ve seen more often do, but somehow the time it takes to than I care to. have one made or ordered seems to slip by unnoticed in its importance until sudA photo laid on the counter and the denly the moment comes when that call face of an obviously well-loved pup to your pet goes unanswered and the stares back at me… ”I was wondering if yard is empty and your heart is in your you might have seen our dog, he’s been throat… the silence is deafening. missing for three days now.” How many of us haven’t had a similar experience? Before the toys, before the fancy leash, before the new collar… the I.D. A piece of my heart breaks as I shake tag, always the I.D. tag. Ask anyone my head no. “I’m sorry” I say, as the of- who’s lost a pet. fer is made to post the information for all to see, and a promise to pass the word It’s 4:30pm now, a cold drizzle has and be vigilant lest a sighting be made. started, and that purplish, pink cast of a fall-winter sky makes the day seem He had no collar on, no I.D. tag, and shorter than I am used to. no micro-chip. Christmas is coming… the season of It gets dark earlier now, and the days wishes and miracles. are shorter and the nights longer and Maybe, just maybe if we all take the soon enough the temperature will be a time to wish this missing pup home… I comfort to no one. need to believe anything is possible. “Maybe someone has picked him up This Christmas, the pet you love needs and has him”, little comfort to a family missing their pet, but a better alterna- an I.D. tag, a new collar to put it on, a tive than what I’m sure we were both hug, and a warm place to lay. thinking. The I.D. tags and copper bells are This wasn’t the article I had planned available at my place and many other for the December issue, but it had to be locations near you. Believe… written.
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Foods and treats that would be fun and beneficial for your furry friend this holiday season: For Dogs: • EOS Turkey with sweet potato or pumpkin or pumpkin with ginger or cinnamon apples and spinach • Stella & Chewy’s Duck, Duck, Goose raw or freeze dried dinners • Bravo venison liver treats • Sam’s Yams Sweet Potato Chews (made in Wisconsin)
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FEAST from page 6 • Chocolate: This favorite holiday treat contains caffeine and theobromine, both of which can overstimulate a dog’s central nervous system and cause life-threatening problems. • Spoiled or Moldy Food: Spoiled leftovers are never an acceptable pet food. • Cooked Bones: Avoid all cooked bones, poultry or otherwise. They easily splinter and snap and may cause serious internal problems if swallowed. • Gravy and Sauces or High Fat Foods: Most are too rich for a dog or cat and may contain fat, seasonings, sugar and/or cream that can upset your companion’s digestion. Ice cream, bacon, cooking grease/drippings and turkey or chicken skin and butter can lead to pancreatitis.
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WOLVES from page 1 Genetic studies reaffirm that the gray wolf is the ancestor of the domestic dog. A number of other Canis lupus subspecies have been identified, though the actual number of subspecies is still open to discussion. In areas where human cultures and wolves both occur, wolves are frequently featured in the folklore and mythology of those cultures, both positively and negatively (Booo for Werewolves) Keeping wolves as pets has grown in popularity. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 80,000-2 million privately owned wolves. Tame wolves tend to be less predictable and manageable than dogs. While dogs typically alter their behaviors to accommodate their handlers, the opposite is true for tame wolves. While dog pups still have the ability to be socialized at up to ten weeks of age, nineteen days may be too long to wait to begin socializing a wolf pup. Because wolf milk contains more arginine than can be found in puppy milk substitutes, an arginine supplement is needed when feeding pups below the weaning age. Failure to do so can result in the pups developing cataracts. Wolves lack any alteration of their predatory behavior, and can thus not be fully trusted in situations where their prey drive can be given adequate stimulation. In contrast to dogs, which are usually accepting of strangers, treating them almost as an extension of their pack, wolves become increasingly xenophobic and intolerant of strangers not part of their immediate pack as they age. While dogs readily and actively form social bonds with humans, wolves can only do so in the absence of adult conspecifics. Pups under one year of age are generally not aggressive toward strangers, though their aggression increases with age, particularly during the mating season.
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from catsinternational.org Let’s suppose that your are a woman (if you are a man, just reverse the pronouns) who has lived alone with her beloved cat for several years. You have recently met the love of your life and now have plans to consolidate households. There’s only one small (and furry) obstacle to happily-ever-altering--Fluffy hates Prince Charming. First of all, try to see the situation from Fluffy’s point of view. Once the apple of your eye and the recipient of nearly all of your attention while at home, now Fluffy has to wait for the Prince to leave before she gets a pat on the head. What’s more, this two-legged competitor is larger, has a deeper voice than “Mom”, and smells different (all very threatening to a housebound kitty).
The enemy has even taken over some of Fluffy’s favorite resting places (the last straw!). It’s no wonder that she exhibits her stress by urinating on his jacket and hissing and growling whenever he makes an appearance.
Until Fluffy has shown some signs of relaxing in his presence, he should try not to stare directly at her. Keep in mind the importance of the role of scent in the cat’s social life. Put a couple of the Prince’s unwashed undershirts next to Fluffy’s food dishes and favorite sleeping areas. You might consider donning one of his shirts or jackets when cuddling Fluffy. Make sure that the Prince’s after-shave or cologne does not contain animal products (e.g., musk).
The Prince has won you over, now it’s time for him to “court” Fluffy. (This can be difficult to convince the Prince if Fluffy has already demonstrated her feelings for him.) As food is always the fastest way to a cat’s heart, have only the Prince feed Fluffy. He should remain in the room while she is eating -- in the beThe Prince should never seek Fluffy ginning, the opposite side of the room. out, but should let her approach him To shorten his stature, he should sit on when she is ready. a chair, or better yet, on the floor. If he wants to talk to Fluffy, he should talk in see OVE on page 21 soft, high tones, avoiding “sss” sounds.
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ASK SCRAPPY! by Scrappy, Pet Journal Columnist and Mascot askscrappy@petjournalmidwest.com PJ.AskScrappy
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Anything that dangles down will drive your kitties nuts and they will not stop ‘til they have them on the floor and are batting them around. Unfortunately, many decorations are made of glass or plastic and are easily broken; this leaves sharp pieces which can lacerate paws or skin. They can also be ingested and cause injury to the mouth, as well as, internal damage which can be very painful and sometimes be fatal. So, the best rule of thumb is to keep any breakable ornaments up and out the rest of your curious four legged friends. This also means keeping pets out of the room while you’re decorating. I know this is a lot to ask and you’ll receive vocal protests from them, but it’s for their own good. Another hazard is electrical cords. They are nearly irresistible to cats and even some dogs. They, much like ornaments, should be kept up out of the range of snoopy noses. Cords leading to and from trees and displays can be easily covered. As mentioned last month, make sure all cords you intend to cover are in good shape without breaks or exposed wire. Just use common sense when decorating and you’ll have a great holiday without any unnecessary emergency trips to the veterinarian.
Merry Christmas Greetings to everyone!! I can’t believe Christmas is almost here. I’ve tried to be a good dog this year, but accidents do happen. This is especially true when the house is laden with booby traps designed to make a good dog look bad, while a certain kitty watches and snickers. I still hope Santa Dog will visit me this year (Yes, Santa is a dog. Not a cat, hamster or turtle and certainly not a human). I hope all my friends have been good as well. I know it’s been a rough year, but at least all those horrible campaign ads are done, for a while anyway. You people should be more like us dogs. None of this name calling, pestering for money, and boring the public to death with those endless debates. We pretty much know which one of us is the alpha dog and if we complain to him or her, we may get a snarl, growl, and a bite. Hey, maybe all the president needs to do is go on television, wait to make sure everyone is watching, and then growl at and bite a few people. Kinda gets the point across to anyone thinking about messing with America. A Oh my gosh, I almost forgot. I represident who bites is someone not to ceived a question in the mail. I was mess with. so excited, I chased my tail for a good half hour, unfortunately for me, I caught Though I really love Christmas, it’s it. Now, I’ve learned why chasing your the gift shopping I don’t care for. You tail isn’t the best idea, unless you have know, crowded stores, rude people (I a stubby Doberman tail, at which point, thought this was supposed to be the have at it. Well, enough about me, and season of good will. Well, good will until on to my dogtastic letter. It reads as your reaching for the same item I’m go- follows: ing for, then it’s total war.), no parking anywhere, and horrible selection. The Dear Scrappy, absolute worst is, when you’ve spent all day looking for that perfect chew toy I don’t think I inhaled too much cangift, you pick it up and realize that it’s dy! I hope not! (me too, you may very already been chew tested and possibly well need those teeth someday when not by another dog. Yuck! That aside, you become president. You know, bitwhat I really love is the part when the ing people to show them who the boss shopping ordeal has finally passed and is.) I think you are adorable. (Now I’m I’ve found the perfect gifts for everyone, blushing! Kinda hard to tell though with I can finally relax, look outside and enjoy all this dark fur, but it’s there.) I like anithe view of all the snow gently falling, mals of any kind, shape, size, and color. with a big mug of dog nog, all from my (Me too, though some can make your comfy dog bed. life very difficult. You know who you are Misty. Opps, did I mention her name.) Finally this month I want to remind ev- In my house we have lots of animals. 3 eryone about decorations. I mentioned cats, 2 dogs, 3 fish, 2 guinea pigs, and precautions concerning decorations last 1 bird. (Yes you do have many animals. month in my column, but thought it Wow, that sounds like fun. Like being at would be a good idea to remind every- a petting zoo everyday.) That keeps our one again. Decorations, though nice to hands full! (I was going to say that, but look at, usually don’t mix well with your you beat me to it). The question that I little buddies. Many of them look a lot wanted to ask you is, how do you get so like the toys we play with every day and cute? (see detailed answer below) will draw our attention.
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HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Kristin Ahrens, Pet Journal Contributor The holiday season is often difficult for shelters and rescues. At this time of year, volunteers are busy with planning their own holiday festivities, school plays/concerts, shopping, and travel. Often times they don’t realize that this is when we need them most!
Collect different items from your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers and drop them off at one of your local facilities. They always appreciate new supplies! You can also get out there and volunteer! Almost every rescue has a need for extra hands to help. There are cages to clean, dogs to walk, and kittens to cuddle. We are actually looking for a new volunteer to clean our critter pens at The Dog House once a week. If you have extra time please consider looking into the volunteer programs in your area.
The fuzzy critters we care for need our help all year. They don’t know that this is a busy time for the people. For bunnies in our area, the surrender rate has continued to go up, up, up! It seems that many people have outdoor rabbits they are no longer interested in caring for. Those bunnies will be lucky enough to come in from the cold for their first This is the time of year for giving. The time!! best gift you can give to one of our fourlegged friends is to adopt! If you have This year if you find you have extra an open spot in your home and heart time or love, we encourage you to con- consider adopting a new friend. They sider fostering for the holidays. This would all love to have a family for the would give us the few new foster homes holidays! that we need to get more bunnies safe from the harsh winter. It also gives your If you have rabbit questions, are interfamily a different way to give back this ested in adopting, or want to help please holiday season. You can spoil a rabbit contact us at kr_small_animal_sanctuwithout a home during the holidays and ary@yahoo.com. We look forward to show him/her what family is all about. talking to you soon! This short term commitment will let you (and your family) know if you are ready Editors Note: Kristin Ahrens is one of for a pet! We provide all the needed supplies-you supply the space, care, and the Co-Directors and the Education Director for K&R Small Animal Sanctuary cuddles! based in Appleton, WI. For more inforIf you can’t bring a needy critter home mation visit their website: www.krsmalfor the holidays, there are many other lanimalsanctuary.com or their facebook ways you can help. All the rescues and page: www.facebook.com/KRSmallAnishelters in the area have a Wish List malSanct that is never-ending. Often they need items you can find around your home; like towels, blankets, trash bags, paper BOARDING GROOMING towel, and copy paper. IRISH SETTLER RESCUE
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ASK THE ALPHA DOG by Tamara Pool, Pet Journal Columnist alpha-dog@petjournalmidwest.com
NO FLEAS PLEASE! from The Practical Pet Vet blog Most of the leaves have fallen from the trees. The last of our tomatoes have been harvested and sit ripening (I hope) on the kitchen counter. The fields surrounding our farmhouse lay brown and dry. Flocks of geese crisscross the sky on their southward hunt for food. As the natural world settles in for the long winter ahead, it is easy to become complacent about parasite protection in our pets. But just as box elder bugs dot the sunny sides of our houses looking for a way inside, fleas are also on high alert for a hiding spot. If you are as unlucky as several of my clients in this fall, these fleas might just hijack your dog or cat.
This is why I strongly urge my clients to apply flea and tick preventative to their pet before taking them to the kennel for boarding regardless of the quality of the kennel. However, the likelihood that this puppy caught several fleas during the brief time she spent alone in her stainless steel kennel awaiting surgery is quite low. In fact, it was later learned that her hunter owner had briefly brought a flea-ridden dead animal into the house. (Fleas flee dead animals quickly making it even more important for hunting dogs to remain on a preventative throughout hunting season!)
Many pet owners justify not using a flea product because they believe if fleas were present they would have been bitten themselves. Fleas dobite people if the opportunity arises. The owner of one of my flea-infested feline patients explained she sprayed insecticides around her bed every morning because she kept finding bites on her skin! Since The first two cases were canine house- treating all the cats in the home for fleas mates. While I examined the head of and doing environmental clean-up, the one of the dogs, the owner nonchalantly number of human bites are decreasing. asked what kind of tiny bug it was she just saw swim through the fur on the A diagnosis of fleas is relatively easy back end. Fleas can be tricky little bug- and satisfying to make. The treatment gers. They usually aren’t seen bouncing aftermath is something else entirely. off the pet as in cartoons. In fact, more often than find fleas, we will find “flea 1) Whenever we meet a pet with fleas, dirt” on the pet’s skin. the clinic is vacuumed thoroughly to remove any fleas or flea eggs. Flea dirt is the digested blood meal Then we close down that examitaken from the pet. Flea dirt is flea nation room and spray all surfaces poop. A special fine toothed comb is with an insect growth regulator used to brush through the pet’s fur and (IGR). Our IGR spray kills adult collect flea dirt (and sometimes fleas). fleas and halts reproductive develWhen wet, the flea dirt turns back into opment of immature fleas. blood making diagnosis grisly but firm. 2) The pet owner must undertake agBoth dogs in this family were covered in gressive cleaning at home as well. flea dirt, suggesting the infestation was This includes frequent vacuuming of all surfaces; laundering bedding fairly long standing. Yet neither dog was in hot water and high heat drying; itchy, missing any hair nor had any sores fogging, bombing or spraying with on their skin! an IGR; and treatment of ALL animals in contact with the affected The other surprising case involved a puppy presented for a spay. Several pet. fleas were found while her abdomen was 3) USE EXTREME CAUTION AND CONclipped for surgery. She did not have SULT YOUR VETERINARIAN if using any noticeable flea dirt, so we suspect an over-the-counter product not her infestation was quite recent. Much specifically prescribed for your situto our dismay, her disbelieving owner ation. Many products are deadly was certain she must have gotten fleas to cats, while another product very in the clinic. Indeed anywhere animals well tolerated by dogs and cats is congregate there is risk of fleas and othfatally toxic to rabbits! er infections being shared. The three flea cases we saw most recently were discovered during routine examination. The owners were taken completely by surprise by the discovery. It is very important to know that not all pets with fleas are itchy, just as not all itchy pets have fleas.
This month, we are talking about When your dog barks at the postal carsomething that I discuss with my students at the first lesson. This issue is rier, they want this intruder to go away. the reason a lot of people call me to be- This is a vicious cycle due to the fact that the postal worker goes away and the gin with. The issue is barking… dog, therein, is rewarded. Introducing Barking, despite popular belief, is not your dog to the postal worker is one way your dog’s attempt at communication. to go. Also, teaching your dog that it They bark for several reasons. They may isn’t their house to protect. Daily trainbark to drive someone away or make ing practice and working with a trainer them come closer. They may bark to get is a great way to show your dog that attention. Or, they may bark to herd a you are in charge and they don’t have to “flock.” Diagnosing a barking problem is keep a watchful eye. The more training sometimes problematic in itself. A train- you do with your dog, the more at ease er or behaviorist would usually have to they will be with allowing you to be the see the cause and the barking in order “master” of the house. They will look to to properly ascertain why a dog is bark- you for guidance because this has being. However, you do not need to know come “the norm” in their daily life. They why a dog is barking to make it stop. It’s should always look to the leader for the correct way to respond to any situation. simply behavior modification. 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 “correction” such as “eh” or “tssht” to stop them 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.
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. Whatever you do, never hit your dog for barking, and don’t get frustrated. Hitting a dog will provide a whole new set of problems that will take a lot more to fix than any regular training class could provide. Remember that your energy directly relates to how your dog act and react. You are the Alpha Dog, and the Alpha Dog never loses their temper.
If your dog is barking to get attention, you are stuck between the proverbial rock and a hard place. If you try to corEditors Note: Alpha Dog, Tamara welrect this behavior, they get the attention comes your questions on pet training, they seek. If you ignore it, chances are please email her at the email above or you will become frustrated with your by mail: dog. The best thing to do is to exercise your dog twice a day for 45 minutes each Pet Journal time. Remember that your dog will drain Attn: Alpha Dog more energy if they are concentrating on 3120 S Business Dr. STE 270 walking next to you rather than yanking Sheboygan, WI 53081-4818 you down the street. Also, getting a dog into training 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.
4) When fleas persist it is not generally insecticide resistance but failure to use effective flea products as directed. Did you remember to treat your cousin’s beagle who hangs out at your place every few weeks? Did you remember to treat your own pets every month for at least 3 months? Certain stages of the flea cannot be killed so if you stop treating before these flea babies have matured and are susceptible to killing, you will have a perpetual flea problem. 5) Rabbits and rodents are notorious flea reservoirs. If you have a lot of rabbits in your yard, your pets are at high risk of wandering into the flea circus at some point. Removal of rabbits and their dens as well as outdoor insecticide treatments are helpful in the control of fleas on your pets.
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PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT AREA RESCUES AND SHELTERS Greetings! I’m Tinder! I’m an adorable little lady who was found as a stray near Bear Creek, WI, with my mom (Kindle) and my siblings. My brothers and sisters already found their forever homes, but Mom and I are still patiently waiting! If you have room in your home and your heart for a super-duper-snuggly little girl like me, then I hope that you will come visit me at HEA soon! Snuggles, Tinder I can be found at HEA’s Green Bay Adoption Center, 2065 Holmgren Way, open weekdays from 6-8 pm, and weekends from 11 am-4 pm.
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Hello, I’m Kindle! I’m a gorgeous, fun-loving young lady who was found as a stray with my three babies near Bear Creek, WI. Two of my babies have already found their forever homes, but my daughter,Tinder, and I are still looking for ours! If you have a soft spot for calicos, or for sweet and beautiful cats in general, then I hope that you will come to Happily Ever After soon to meet us! Love, Kindle. Kindle is currently located at HEA’s Green Bay Adoption Center, 2065 Holmgren Way, weekdays from 6-8 pm, and weekends from 11 am-4 pm.
S a s s a f ra s s , a petite little tortoise shell. Part of a group of cats that was dumped out in the middle of nowhere. She is the latest to show up looking for her previous owner. She’s a little under-weight, but has faired better than the previous arrivals. She has had kittens this past spring so she’s probably about 1 1/2 years old. VERY VERY affectionate. She will pet you the whole time you pet her, except she uses her nails. For an inside cat, declawing might be a healthy consideration. She has done ok outside though and would probably be a wonderful inside/outside pet, as long as she had a warm and dry home to turn to in foul weather. Sassafrass is being fostered at Pheasant Hill Animal Hospital in Chilton, 920-849-9025.
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Josie is a lovely and petite gal awaiting her dream family. Josie was found stray wearing a pink nylon collar with rhinestones, and is very eager to return to a home environment. This little lady is playful and loving, but can be shy at the beginning stages of getting to know new people. Please give this wonderful girl the chance at a happy ending, which Josie considers a forever home, with a loving family who will never let her go! Please contact the Dane County Hu-
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Moon is looking for a very special, experienced family. Moon came to us after a rough start to life. She was raised by a family with many kids. They kept poor Moon outdoors in a hutch with little protection from the elements, no food, rarely giving her water and nutrition. The children often poked at her thru the cage. Her foster family says that Moon has TONS of potential but she is very reserved. She needs a family that knows all about bunny behavior. Moon would like to shine some light on your life! If you are interested in meeting Moon please contact us today! Please contact K&R Small Animal Sanctuary at kr_small_animal_sanctuary@ yahoo.com
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Nitro is the perfect name for this playful and affectionate Norwegian Elkhound/ German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix. Highly intelligent and highly playful, Nitro loves to go on walks or play in the yard to get his energy out. An affectionate boy who loves people, he will happily seek attention whenever he can. Nitro needs a home with kids 12 and up and without any other animals. He may enjoy playing with dogs outside the home however. An outdoor-loving family would be a perfect fit for this boy as he will enjoy swimming, hiking, and running around. This great boy is always ready for pets, scratches, tummy rubs, and kisses! He is incredibly affectionate! If you need a little pep in your step and a little love in your life, look no farther than this fun-loving, sweet pie of a guy! Washington County Humane Society, www.washingtoncountyhumane.org
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ECO NEWS LANDOWNERS LIVE LEOPOLD’S LAND ETHIC AND NURTURE AT-RISK SPECIES Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov State incentive program boosts restoration of rare habitats CROSS PLAINS, Wis. -- A generation after Lee Swanson and his buddies bought 640 acres of land near Cross Plains for hunting, he seemingly takes as much pleasure in hunting for rare plants in the prairie they’ve painstakingly restored on the property. “In 2012 we’ve probably found 15 or 20 new plants in different places on the property where we hadn’t recorded them before,” says Swanson. “When you find pale purple coneflowers on your land in what The Prairie Enthusiasts say is the northernmost recorded stand of an endangered species and you have thousands of them, you come to the realization that you are the steward and there is a responsibility that goes with it.
LIP and its participating landowners are featured in the latest installment of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources year-long Web series celebrating the 40th anniversary of the state endangered species law. Go to dnr.wi.gov and search for ER 40 to find the feature; click on the numbers on the page’s top right corner to see previous months’ features. Swanson and his partners in the Swamplovers Foundation, in fact, are recognized as the “Comeback Champs” for their efforts to restore prairie and oak savanna on their land and encourage others to do the same, and for their commitment to allowing others to enjoy their results. In 2005, the Swamplovers permanently protected 433 acres of their property through a conservation easement with the Ice Age Trail Alliance and they host a wide array of public tours, walks and hunts.
Restoration work often involves multiple years of management activities like prescribed burns, cutting and clearing away brush and girdling trees to create open habitat. Such activities are expensive and labor intensive, with the average LIP landowner working on 5 to 10 Eighty-five percent of land in Wis- acres a year, Kind says. Many manageconsin is privately owned, a total that ment activities are required for the longclimbs as high as 97 percent in the Drift- term in order to maintain the habitat. less Area of southwestern Wisconsin, Since 2006, a total of 4,700 acres where the program focuses its efforts. That’s where the largest remnants of the have been restored by landowners and state’s tallgrass prairie and oak savannas benefitted more than 240 at-risk spereside; they share equal billing as the cies, everything from blue-winged warmost threatened plant community in the blers, bull snakes and pickerel frogs to Midwest and among the most threat- Hill’s thistle, prairie Indian plantain and the federally endangered eastern praiened in the world. rie fringed orchid, according to Dawn “Restoration is important both cultur- Hinebaugh, who coordinates the LIP ally and ecologically,” Kind says. “The program. private landowners we’re working with are trying to restore something that’s been drastically changed since pre-setsee URTURE on page 15 tlement times.” “Not only because private landowners control the vast majority of land in Wisconsin, but because of their commitment. The determination and dedication of the people working to restore their land amazes me the most.”
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NEW WETLAND GENERAL PERMIT FOR HIGHWAY, BRIDGE WORK NOW IN EFFECT Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov pale purple cone flower Photo by WDNR “You love the land. If you love the land, you begin to care more about the land than the value. That’s the transition all of us went through.” Swanson is among the dozens of private property owners who have participated in the state’s Landowner Incentive Program, LIP for short, since its start in 2006. Landowners meeting qualifications get one-on-one technical help and reimbursement from the state for activities to restore prairies, savannas and oak woodlands for rare or declining plant and wildlife species.
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This land near Cross Plains restored by private property owners is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and animals, 68 of which have atrisk status. Photo by WDNR The key to enhancing Wisconsin’s landscape and its at-risk species “Landowners like Lee and his partners are the key to enhancing Wisconsin’s landscape and sustaining our at-risk species,” says Darcy Kind, a DNR prairie and savanna biologist who works with private landowners.
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MADISON -- A new waterway and wetland general permit that streamlines the permitting process for local governments to construct, reconstruct or maintain highways, bridges, and culverts is now in effect, state officials say. This statewide general permit -- or “GP” -- combines DNR wetland and waterway regulations into a simpler permit review process for municipalities for small highway and bridge projects. Projects involving unavoidable wetland fill of up to 10,000 square feet of wetland -just under one-quarter of an acre – receive coverage under the general permit if the project meets the standards and conditions in the general permit, according to Maureen Millmann, Department of Natural Resources Transportation Liaison.
“Our goal is to have a permit process that recognizes the unique nature of these public projects.” Each general permit identifies the location, design, and construction standards and other conditions any project must meet to qualify for the general permit, and to ensure that minimal environmental effects occur. The general permit is valid statewide for five years. When property owners apply for coverage under the general permit, DNR is required to issue a decision within 30 days.
Projects that involve more than 10,000 square feet of wetland fill or do not meet the GP standards and conditions continue to require an individual permit, which has a longer process time, greater level of environmental review, and requires wetland mitigation to offset the impacts “This general permit simplifies the pro- of the wetland fill. cess for municipalities and assures they’ll get an answer within 30 days on whethA copy of the statewide wetland gener their permit meets the standards and eral permit, application materials and has been approved,” Millmann says. instructions on how to apply are available by searching the DNR website for Dave Siebert, director of DNR’s Bureau keyword transportation and clicking on of Environmental Analysis, says the new the “permit” tab. general permit is the second of what will eventually be several general permits Information on the value and imDNR will issue as a result of changes to portance of wetlands can be found by state wetland laws effective July 1, and searching the DNR website for keyword waterway laws effective Aug. 1. “wetland.” FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: The general permit sets forth the specific standards and steps that local gov- Maureen Millmann (414)263-8613 or ernment must address in designing small Dave Siebert (608) 264-6048 highway and bridge projects to protect the environment while meeting public transportation needs, Siebert says.
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IMPLANTED TAGS GIVING BIOLOGISTS INFORMATION ON WHERE STOCKED CHINOOK ORIGINATED Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov STURGEON BAY, Wis. – Stainless In more recent decades, natural reprosteel tags smaller than a pencil lead and duction has come on strong in Michigan the “Dr. Seussian” machine that can im- tributaries and a study started in 2006 plant them in 8,000 fish per hour are and continuing in 2012 suggests that on unlocking the secrets of chinook in Lake average 55 percent of the 1-year-old fish Michigan, the biggest predator on the in the lake were naturally reproduced. big pond. “The key to a healthy fishery in Lake Loaded with information about where Michigan, which has a pretty disrupted and when each fish was hatched, the ecosystem, is balancing predator fish tags are already showing that chinook like chinook with prey fish,” Legler says. caught by anglers in Wisconsin waters “If more fish are being naturally reproof Lake Michigan were just as likely to duced, we need to take that into account come from Michigan as from Wisconsin. when we stock.” The states and Michigan tribes with management responsibilities on Lake Michigan recently agreed to adjust stocking starting in 2013 to offset the increased number of naturally reproduced chinook and low levels of prey fish. More of these tag returns and the information they provide are expected in coming years because the tagging machines, brought to Lake Michigan hatcheries by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service starting a few years ago, will continue to mark all hatchery-raised chinook salmon.
A new fish tagging project is showing that stocked chinook swim all over Lake Michigan and those caught in Wisconsin waters are just as likely to have originated in Michigan hatcheries. Photo by WDNR Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologists recovered hundreds of coded wire tags from angler-caught chinook from Wisconsin ports during the summer of 2012.
Those fish are now becoming big enough where they can be caught by anglers or are making their spawning runs up the tributaries where DNR and other states collect eggs. Legler says that tags from chinook making their spawning runs up Lake Michigan streams will enable DNR and partners to know whether most of the fish stocked in Wisconsin return to the water in which they were stocked, or whether they stray from that site. This winter, DNR and USFWS biologists also will be analyzing tag returns in chinook processed at DNR’s Strawberry Creek egg collecting facility. More than 800 chinook heads were collected for analysis at that facility, as well as at DNR egg collection facilities in Kewaunee and Racine.
“Our preliminary analysis indicates that about 41 percent of these stocked and tagged chinook originated from Wisconsin stocking sites and 34 percent originated from Michigan DNR stocking sites on Lake Michigan,” says to Nick Legler, the lead DNR fisheries biologist “The tags that we collect from our working on the project. spawning facilities during the fall will allow us to learn more about straying “Another 9 percent originated from rates,” Legler says. “They also can alMichigan DNR’s Lake Huron stocking low us to determine the exact age of a sites, 11 percent originated from Illinois, marked fish, and we can then compare and 5 percent originated from Indiana,” each fish’s age to its weight to evaluate Legler says. “These tag returns will give growth rates, ecosystem predator-prey us a much better understanding of how balance, etc. “In the future, Legler exmuch of that mixing is occurring.” pects DNR will ask anglers who harvest chinook in the fall during the salmon Legler cautions that it’s important to runs on the tributaries to donate chinook remember that the information biolo- heads to DNR for analysis of the tags in gists have so far is based on a few years’ the fish. tag returns. “We expect much better information once we have four to five “By collecting heads from anglers duryear-classes tagged and those returns ing the fall, we hope that we’ll be able analyzed.” to acquire data that will help us to determine when and where mature salmon Importantly, the tags will also eventu- begin staging, before the fall spawning ally help better document just how many event.” fish are naturally reproduced and how many come from hatcheries. That’s a FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: key question because in the 1960s, when Nick Legler, 920-746-5112 Wisconsin and other states first began stocking chinook to control alewives, an exotic fish, 100 percent of the chinook caught in the lake by anglers were from hatcheries, Legler says.
SAND EXPLORATION, DONE IMPROPERLY, THREATENS GROUNDWATER Reprint from Wisconsin Natural Resources Website, dnr.wi.gov MADISON – The boom in Wisconsin abandonment could result in enforcefrac sand mining is driving additional de- ment action. mand for exploratory drilling around the While the code specifies that a bore state, and this is elevating the potential for serious groundwater contamination. hole be properly abandoned within three days of its use being discontinued, DNR Groundwater and enforcement spe- encourages drillers to close exploration cialists with the state Department of boreholes immediately to avoid the poNatural Resources are aware of several tential for soils collapse and bridging to cases in which boreholes drilled by land- occur in the hole. owners and others have not been sealed “Most drinking water wells, with very or sealed properly. This creates a direct pathway for potential contaminants to few exceptions, are recharged locally,” said DNR drinking and groundwater sureach groundwater resources. pervisor Mike Blodgett. “Failure to fill “There are landowners and drillers these boreholes properly can have a out there who take the time to under- very direct impact on local drinking wastand state law and do the work prop- ter supplies.” erly,” said DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp. Rules for properly abandoning drill “Our concern is with a smaller number of irresponsible parties who threaten our holes are in NR 141.25, Wisconsin Adgroundwater resources. We need indi- ministrative Code. Leaving holes open viduals searching for sand deposits to do can create a direct conduit for entry of contaminants to waters of the state and it responsibly.” is a violation of Chapter 281, Wisconsin If a landowner authorizes drilling, Statutes. Stepp said, the landowner should ask the driller to properly seal the bore hole. • State law defines a borehole as “a circular hole deeper than it is wide, constructed in earth material for the The DNR is reminding individuals purpose of either installing a well or involved in sand drilling that state law requires the proper abandonment of all obtaining geologic or groundwater boreholes or drill holes exceeding 10 feet related data.” Boreholes are also in depth or any borehole that intersects referred to as drill holes. groundwater. • • State code NR 141 addresses sealThis message is affirmed by the ing requirements for boreholes and newly formed Wisconsin Industrial Sand groundwater monitoring wells. It states, among other requirements, Association – whose members include that “boreholes and groundwater U.S. Silica, Unimin, the Wisconsin Inmonitoring wells shall be abandustrial Sand Company, a subsidiary of doned by complete filling with neat Fairmount Minerals, and Badger Mining cement grout, bentonite-cement Corporation. WISA promotes safe and grout, sand-cement grout, concrete environmentally responsible mining and or bentonite-sand slurry.” has established a code of conduct for members to follow. A link to NR 141.25 can be found on “The members of the Wisconsin In- the Silica sand mining pages of the DNR dustrial Sand Association adhere to very website along with a form to be submithigh environmental and safety stan- ted to the local DNR office after abandards, and we applaud the DNR’s efforts donment. Information on WISA is at wisto ensure all operators do, as well,” said consinsand.org. Rich Budinger, president of WISA. “Sand mining offers significant economic benFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: efits for Wisconsin when done responsi- Tom Woletz, DNR natural resources bly. We support this effort by the DNR.” manager, 715-839-3756; Ed Culhane, DNR communications, Eau Claire, 715State law requires drillers to file a 781-1683; Andrew Savagian, DNR comreport upon abandonment. Improper munications, Madison 608-261-6422
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Packerland Kennel Club held its annual dog walk September 8 at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay. Dogs and their friends enjoyed the camaraderie of walking the trails and around the park on a bright sunny morning to benefit cancer patients in Northeast Wisconsin. The donations went to help patients while they are going through treatments in Bellin Cancer Treatment Center. Keith Rosin, Packerland Kennel Club president, presented a check to Jill Winther, a cancer team leader at Bellin while Loma Gaulke, Chairperson of the walk attended. Photo submitted by Packerland Kennel Club
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THE BENEFITS OF T-N-R by Lynneha Sherman, Pet Journal Columnist lsherman@petjournalmidwest.com Every day cats are abandoned, or are born outdoors with little to no human interaction. Causing these cats to roam the wilderness, and continue to breed feral cats. However, there is a big difference between feral cats and stray cats. A feral cat is a cat that is born outdoors, growing up in a colony with little to no human interaction in the most crucial time in a cat’s life. A stray cat is a cat that was once domesticated, and then abandoned or strayed from home.
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Stray cats can be adopted and brought into homes and kept as pets. Stray cats have been socialized before. Stray cats can be brought to the Humane Society and checked for a microchip. There are other things a person could do as well. Start by asking the neighbors, look in the newspaper and check on a bulletin board at the vet or pet stores for missing cats.
Almost always, landowners in LIP participate in other government or nonprofit programs to help restore different parts of their land. Such programs include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources Conservation Service conservation programs. They also partner with nonprofits like The Prairie Enthusiasts and the Wisconsin Wetland Association to restore prairies and wetlands on One man has gone above and beyond their properties. to better the lives of these cats. Starting back in April of 2005, Tazon (not his real “The Landowner Incentive Program name) would have cats that would come fits importantly with other programs around his home out in the country. His of the same nature,” Kind says. “Landfather used to put food out for the cats owners recognize the program and that that would come around. Tazon heard it has a history and can play a role in this meowing coming from under his helping them care for their land and our work desk in the garage, and when he natural heritage.” looked he found this kitten in very poor shape. The kitten took on the name Bruce and Lynn Peterson tried to get Smokey, and Smokey was very thin and LIP grants for several years before qualiunderweight. Tazon took Smokey to the fying for consecutive grants to help them vet, bought him a litter box and some carry out their vision to assemble small, food, and gave Smokey a wonderful degraded plots together into a 180-block home. Now you would never guess that and restore prairie and oak savanna on Smokey was once an underweight, lost the property. The property is a stone’s kitten. throw from the 1870’s 40-acre prairie homestead of Bruce Peterson’s great grandfather and next to the Tiffany State Wildlife Area, according to their “restoration story” submitted as part of reporting requirements.
There are many things a person can do to help save the lives of many of these stray or feral cats. Depending on which type of cat you are dealing with, there are different steps to take. Feral cats are never going to enjoy being a house cat. The best way to handle a feral cat is T-N-R (Trap-Neuter-Return). This process is the most cost efficient and humane way to keep feral cat colonies under control and stabilized. The first part of this process is to humanely trap the feral cat. Once that is done, bring the feral cat to a veterinarian and have the cat spayed/neutered, and vaccinated. Another part of T-N-R is the left ear should be tipped. That way, other people working on this cause will recognize the ear, and will return the cat right Ever since Smokey, Tazon has been away, because someone already used T- helping out a number of kittens and cats. N-R. Lastly, return the feral cat to its original colony. see on page 20
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SCRAPPY from page 9 Thank You, Your Fan Jennifer K. (gotta keep you somewhat
anonymous or you’ll have that amazing annoying Justin Bieber pestering you for awesome fan mail like mine. I know I’m just a dog but, really what is his appeal?) Well, thank you very much for your letter and question, Jennifer. I would like to add that it came on very nice matching note paper and envelope. Well, to gain that certain cute puppy look isn’t as easy as some would think. It’s takes many hours in front of the mirror, pedicures, ear styling, fur fluffing, a regular bark adjustment, and tail straightening. All this done every single day, that’s a lot of work to stay adorable. Okay, just kidding. I really don’t do too much to look like I do. Wake up, morning exercise chasing the bunnies around the yard, breakfast, play with my various toys, and snooze most of the day. I really don’t think I’m all that cute, but if you think so, that’s all that matters to me. Your letter is the best Christmas present I could ask for and I, again, thank you very much. (though a fresh chew toy would come in a close second. That’s a hint!)
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I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday this year and the New Year brings you every happiness you hope for. I want to extend this wish to all of my friends who kindly read my loopy column every month. I look forward to bringing you another year of my thoughts on life around me from a dog’s perspective.
“People drive out and sit by the roadside to listen to the songs of the meadow larks, older residents comment on how the restored land reminds them of the area when they grew up and who knows, great grandfather might even see a familiar sight if he looked east, over the prairie, toward the Chippewa River at the oak savanna on the horizon,” they wrote. Swanson says the LIP program has been important to the Swamplovers successful restoration in several ways. “Darcy has been a great asset,” Swanson says, and ticks off a list of other DNR, federal and nonprofit conservation staff who have played important roles in their process. “When people who have spent their professional lives restoring land began to recognize what you’ve done, it just gives you a warm feeling that it’s the right thing to do,” Swanson says. “It reinforces and makes you understand how precious that 1 percent of the prairie is, and gives us the satisfaction of having something so unique and having others enjoy it.” More information is available by searching the DNR website for Landowner Incentive Program.
They are using the grants they received to open a wide effective corriFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: dor, providing valuable access from the Darcy Kind (608) 267-9789; Dawn HineChippewa River bottoms to the scattered baugh (608) 266-5243 remnants, open areas and corridors west of the Lower Chippewa River State Natural Area. The LIP grants allowed them to pay an experienced land management contractor to help with the most difficult and steepest of the areas to be cleared.
THE SCOOP ON LITTER from catsinternational.org
Before the advent of kitty litter, cat boxes were filled with newspapers. Entrepreneur George Plitt came up with the idea of packaging ashes from burned wood for cats to use. The cat litter Take care and be kind to those around industry had its birth one day in 1947 when one of Edward Lowe’s neighbors you (it’s much easier than you think!) who was tired of dealing with sooty paw prints, asked for some sand. Edward’s father owned an industrial absorbents company in Cassopolis, Michigan so instead of sand, Lowe suggested using Editors note: Scrappy loves to get absorbent clay. The neighbor loved the mail form his fans. You can either email product and soon returned for more. him at the email address above, leave a Realizing that he was on to a good message for him on his facebook page, thing, Lowe filled 10 small bags with or via postal mail: ground clay, called it Kitty Litter and approached a local pet store. The shop Pet Journal owner was skeptical because sand was Attn: Ask Scrappy available for next-to-nothing and he 3120 S Business Dr STE 270 doubted that anyone would pay 65 cents Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 for a five-pound bag of Kitty Litter. “So give it away,” Ed told him.
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The grants, combined with cashing in of a 401k fund to buy a skid steer and forestry attachments, made reclaiming the degraded oak savanna areas possible, the Petersons say. They delight in the results they and others see and hear.
Soon customers were asking for more and were willing to pay for it. Lowe visited cat shows and traveled to pet stores across the country selling Kitty Litter from the back of his 1943 Chevy Coupe. By 1990, Edward Lowe Industries, Inc. was the nation’s largest producer of cat box filler with retail sales of more than $210 million annually. The next major advance in cat box filler came in 1984 when Thomas Nelson, Ph.D., an enterprising biochemist, developed the first clumping litter. While studying organic chemistry, he investigated the molecular structure of clay. He discovered that some types of clay trapped urea through hydrogen bonding and prevented it from breaking down. Consequently, there was no offensive ammonia odor.
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Stella, having fun at the Winegamie Dog Club Open House, Kelly, Appleton, Wis.
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PHOTOS OF OUR FRIENDS WHO ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN It was raining on the day we brought you home. And you made a little 11 year old girl very happy, to have a new kitten. And even though life would part us. I never forgot that day. For 20 years you brightened my parents and my lives. As you got old and sick; we knew that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to say goodbye soon. We had you in our lives for far longer than we could have hoped. And we still miss you every day. Sadly missed by Mom, Dad and Julia. In Loving Memory of Tigger. 05/1991-10/2011
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HOW TO KEEP KITTY OUT OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE ASK THE VET
from catsinternational.org The arrival of the Christmas tree is a The following is a list of tips that Cats big event for Kitty. Life was bordering International has collected to keep Kitty on “ho hum” before you brought this from spoiling the season’s atmosphere wonderful piece of the great outdoors of peace and good will inside. From the feline point of view this is definitely one of the most thoughtful • Spray an indoor cat repellent such gifts you have bestowed on your wellas B’Have, KeepAway or Boundary deserving companion. And if the tree on the tree before decorating it. wasn’t enough, you so thoughtfully addThis is most effective with artificial ed all those sparkly and dangly toys from trees. its branches! Now… how do you break the news to Kitty that the tree is really • Remember that cats can launch not for him? an attack on the tree from chairs, tables and other furniture pieces, First of all, this is the time to presso keep these potential launching ent Kitty with all the gifts that you were pads far from the tree. planning to save for December 25th. Of course, if one of those just happens to be • Hang lemon or pine scented air a floor-to-ceiling cat tree, your troubles fresheners from several of the low are over. Let’s face it, part of being a cat branches (most cats find perfumes includes the drive to be up high. It gives repelling). Kitty a feeling of security and domination that is so essential to the feline psyche. • Sound deterrents are highly effective with some cats. A mini-moA few well-made catnip toys and some tion detector with an alarm chime interactive play with a new fishing pole sold at Radio Shack works well to toy will also help to compensate Kitty for keep cats from forbidden areas. what he is not getting. Be sure that your cat has a tall, sturdy, sisal scratching post to which he can direct his instinc- • SSSCAT is an aerosol can with a motion detector on it. A blast of tive scratching behaviors. air is highly effective at persuading Kitty to look elsewhere for fun. For the safety of the cat, the ornamultivet-inter.com ments, and your household, be sure the tree is stable and cannot be tipped. A heavy tree stand will help but it is also • Contech, the maker of the Scat Mat, offers mats that can circle wise to screw a hook into the ceiling the Christmas tree. The mats emit and attach a string from the hook to safe, electrostatic pulses that are the tree top in case Kitty makes a leap uncomfortable to pets. The mats for the tree when you are not looking. can be ordered by calling 800The ornaments on the bottom branch767-58. es should be tied on, not hung (green twist ties work well) and they should be Of course, the obvious solution to unbreakable. Remember that pets love to drink the water out of the tree stand, keeping Kitty out of the Christmas tree so don’t so don’t add any preservatives is to put the tree in a room that can that could be harmful to your furry fam- be closed off but then that would spoil the fun of trying to outmaneuver Kitty, ily members. wouldn’t it? In order to maintain that holiday spirit of peace and goodwill it is important to see REE on page 20 devise remote corrections to keep Kitty out of trouble. This means that the environment, not you, tells Kitty to stay away from the tree. Direct corrections (yelling or squirting with a water bottle) only teach the cat “owner absent” behavior. These methods can be confusing and frightening to the cat and the added stress may result in other behavioral problems such as housesoiling.
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WORMS & MORE WORMS by Dr. Karen M. Strickfaden, Ask the Vet Columnist ask-the-vet@petjournalmidwest.com There are many different internal That is why preventative measures and parasites (‘worms’) that can live inside frequent fecal examinations are imporyour pet. Prevention of these creatures tant. is important for your pet’s health, and in PREVENTION some instances for your family’s health Preventative medicine is the founas well. dation to helping our pets live happier and healthier lives. Strategic parasite Intestinal Worms/Parasites There are many types of worms that prevention is an important part of precan live in your pet’s intestinal tract and ventative health care for your dog or cat. There are several different products some can cause serious illnesses. Hookworms - are very small and live available to prevent and control different in the small intestine. They suck blood types of parasites: heartworms, intesand can cause anemia and/or vomiting, tinal worms, fleas, ticks, ear mites, etc. weight loss, stunted growth, etc. Pup- Talk to your veterinarian about which pies/kittens are especially prone to this product(s) best suit your individual animal’s needs and lifestyle. type of worm. Roundworms - resemble pieces of Other guidelines for parasite prevenspaghetti. These are also very common in puppies/kittens. These are the worms tion: that can give your pet a pot-bellied ap- • Don’t let your pet play in areas heavily frequented by other dogs. pearance. Whipworms - live in the large intes- • Keep environment free of fleas since they can harbor tapeworm tine and cause anemia, weight loss, and eggs. sometimes bloody diarrhea. They are • Keep children away from dog play difficult to detect on a fecal exam. areas and feces. Make sure to folTapeworms - are first eaten by an inlow good hygiene practices, such termediate host such as a rabbit or flea! as washing hands. The pet then ingests the flea/rabbit and the developing tapeworms mature inside • Change your pet’s bedding frequently and wash it during hot your pet. Tapeworm infections are ofweather. ten easy to spot because of the white, rice-like segments in your pet’s stool or • Clean up dog stools before they break down in the soil. attached to hair near their tail. Most intestinal worms pass their eggs • Have a complete physical, heartworm test and fecal flotation exam through your pet’s feces into the soil. done by your veterinarian at least Some of these parasites also pose a huonce a year man health risk because they can be transmitted to you from your pet or infected soil. Editors Note: Our New Vet columnist, Fecal Examinations Dr. Everson welcomes your questions on A fecal exam is recommended at least general pet health topics, please email once a year to screen for parasite infec- using the email address above or by tions. Eggs of different types of worms mail: are passed with the feces. The presence Pet Journal and type of worms can be determined Attn: Ask the Vet with an examination under a microscope. 3120 S Business Dr. STE 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 Unfortunately, a fecal exam can sometimes be negative even if worms are present. The eggs must be currently shedding in the feces in order to find them with a fecal exam.
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ZOO NEWS THE FIRST “P” IN HIPPO by Angela Kawski, NEW Zoo Everyone knows what “pollution” is – we have been taught to not litter, and to recycle and reuse products, ever since many of us were small children. Pollution is easy to recognize when we see it on the sidewalk or along the roadside as we drive on the highway. But not all pollution is “litter” on the ground. Some of it is much harder to see, yet can be even more dangerous to animals and the environment. Chemicals, such as pesticides and herbicides, and even fertilizers, can become toxic pollution when released into the environment. Some chemical solutions are used in agriculture, to protect crops, while others are used to control disease-carrying insects, like mosquitos. Although chemical controls can be very effective in reducing unwanted insect populations, they can have a serious impact on the health of the environment. One example of a chemical that initially seemed to be a “miracle cure” to protect crops and kill mosquitos when first used is dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, or “DDT,” as it is commonly called. It worked so well, in fact, that the chemist Paul Hermann Müller was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1948 “for his discovery of the high efficiency of DDT as a contact poison against several arthropods.”
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Once in the birds’ bodies, the DDT didn’t kill the birds outright, but it interfered with the biological mechanisms that determine the shell thickness of the eggs laid by the females. The shells became too thin: so thin, in fact, that the eggs would crack when the parents sat on them to incubate. This essentially halted the reproduction of many bird species, especially those at the top of their food chains, like eagles, hawks, and pelicans, who had the most DDT in their bodies. The old birds continued to die of old age, but no new, young birds were being born to “replace” them, and so their population numbers plummeted. In the 1970’s, bald eagles were listed as an endangered species. The listing gave the birds strong protection, and those protections, along with the discontinuation of DDT use in our country, has led to an increase in the eagle population. Bald eagles were removed from the federal endangered species list in 2007. The bald eagles provicde an example of a successful campaign to reinvigorate a suffering population, but for this one success, there are many more efforts that are not seeing as positive results. For example, California Condors were also negatively impacted by DDT use, but unlike the bald eagles, they have not made a successful recovery and are still one of the most endangered species in our country today. All surviving individuals were brought into captivity in the 1980’s for captive breeding. Condors were affected by other pollutants in their environment as well – including poisons, lead, and other chemicals that end up in the bodies of the carrion on which they feed.
However, its widespread use soon contributed to the decline of many species of animals, mostly birds, although it took people quite a long time to realize what was occurring. In fact, it wasn’t until 1972 that DDT was banned in the United States. Unfortunately, it is a very persistent chemical and can still be found in the environment today. Even over 30 years after being banned, there are still risks associated with DDT in fish within many waterways in the United States, including our own Great Lakes. There are still many countries around This is due to what is known as the bio- the world that permit the use of DDT, accumulation of the chemical in animals. and even though DDT has been banned for many years now in the United States, DDT is a “fat-loving chemical,” mean- there are still many other damaging ing that it will essentially “attach” itself chemicals and pesticides being released to the fat cells within the animal, be- into the environment every day. These coming a permanent part of the animal’s chemicals put wildlife, their habitats, body. Although DDT was mainly spread and people in danger. The best way to on crops, rainwater washed the DDT into prevent potential damage from chemiour water supply, where it eventually cals pollutants, whose effects on the ended up invading the bodies of fish and environment may take years to fully unother organisms that lived in the water. derstand, is to simply avoid using the Then, whenever an organism, like a fish, chemicals. We urge you to be cautious carrying DDT is consumed by another, with the use of chemicals in your houselarger organism, the chemical is passed holds, your yards, and even businesses. on to the larger organism, where is “ac- A little caution can go a long way – and cumulates” in the fat stores in its body. there are many “natural” remedies that This effect is multiplied each time one can be very effective at keeping away animal eats another that has DDT in its the unwanted critters that try to creep body. Therefore, larger animals, or ani- into our lives. Check out the NEW Zoo’s mals at the top of their food chains, will Blog on our website for more informausually have rather high levels of chemi- tion about natural repellants, and help cals like DDT stored in their bodies. keep your home chemical-free. It’s one way we can help ensure that nature, and The use of DDT had a negative im- humanity, is protected and healthy for pact on large birds like bald eagles and the years to come. pelicans. As DDT became more concentrated in the environment, it affected the waterways and the fish that these birds ate.
Here in Animal Care at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, we have some very special residents the community has come to know well -- our White-Tail Deer! Currently, we have 4 ladies that have come to us with many different stories to become the friendly ambassadors we know today. “Laura” is the friendliest of the 4 does. She came to WLS in 2006 as a fawn. Our goal with her, as with all wildlife, was to be released back into the wild. As she developed, we observed she had problems with her hind legs — she had an injury that caused her to be unsteady and not able to run as well as she should. The decision was made that she would not be successful out in the wild where running and protecting with hooves is essential to a white-tail’s survival. She has done well with WLS, maneuvering on the rocky areas to greet people coming into the Deer Habitat! In 2009, Animal Care received a call that someone had a fawn and needed to get her into a rehab program. Much to our surprise, the little fawn we were expecting ended up being “Little LuLu” — a yearling doe! She is the tallest of our little herd and still leery of people. Unfortunately, being raised illegally by humans the first year of her life has left her unable to survive on her own, but also not as trusting to people. She comes up to the staff and public, but is always a few steps behind. Lu is a great example that when a young fawn is found, the best thing to do is to call a wildlife rehabber — Mom may be near watching the youngster. Natural mothers always do the best job caring for young and keeping them in the wild where they belong.
Dani did not do very well — she was always quite weak and did not grow as quickly, unfortunately limiting her ability for release. Our other 2009 fawn is appropriately named “Lucky” — and due to the quick thinking of some wildlife lovers, she ended up with a lucky outcome! Lucky was found in the Northwoods after a bear that was carrying her for a meal dropped her. Members of the public, Gerry and Shirley, were able to find Lucky and bring her to WLS. Lucky had a severe neck injury and was in a very critical state for 2 months, needing physical therapy and special feedings to help her hold her head up and stand once again. As we worked with Lucky, she became habituated on humans which made her an unsuccessful candidate for release, but a great fit for our little herd! You can meet our deer daily in the Deer Habitat by the Woodland Building. They live with cranes and turkeys and greet everyone that comes in! You may get to know them by feeding them corn from the Observation Building or deer pellets from dispensers in the Deer Habitat area. Meeting our “Dear Deer” is a great time and a memorable experience! We hope to see you soon as we wish 2012 farewell and welcome 2013 — and thank you all for your constant support of WLS and Animal Care! We are open daily, so stop by or give us a call at (920)391-3685 — and be sure to get out and enjoy the beauty of nature all around you! Cheers—Lori Bankson, Curator of Animals
In 2009, WLS was able to give homes Photo Credits: Pictures of two of the to 2 survivors that could not be released deer, taken by Bay Beach Wildlife Sancback into the wild. “Dani” is our smallest tuary Staff. doe. She was found very young with another youngster next to her and an adult doe nearby — the adult doe was killed by a car. The other fawn, what we considered a sibling to Dani, grew strong, thriving in rehab care.
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GROOMING YOUR PET by Diana Schmidt, Grooming Your Pet Columnist, groomingyourpet@petjournalmidwest.com Grooming for the Holidays This time of the year, grooming appointments fill up fast, so call now to get your time reserved to get your best friend looking his best. The upcoming holidays and preparation for them keeps everybody busy, but let’s not forget our four legged friends in all the hustle and bustle. Grooming is important during the fall and winter because the heat is turned on in our homes, which can cause more shedding and dry skin. Frequent grooming removes dead hair, which not only makes the dog look better but also controls shedding, helps reduce odors, and can also stimulate blood flow to help improve the skin and coat.
TREE from page 17 Keep the Holidays Safe — Be Alert to These Hazards • Some holiday plants are toxic to cats including amaryllis, Christmas rose, holly and mistletoe. Poinsettias can be orally irritating, but are not considered dangerous. If in doubt about a plant’s toxicity, contact your veterinarian . • Tinsel, foil, cellophane strands, string, ribbon and yarn can all be deadly to cats. Once in their mouths, the backward-pointing barbs on the tongue make it difficult to expel these items. If you see the end of a swallowed string, do not try to pull it out. Pulling the string may cause the swallowed portion of the string to cut the cat’s internal organs. Rush the cat immediately to the veterinarian. • Cat toys containing glued-on decorations, bells, strings or eyes made from tacks (commonly found on the popular real-fur mice) should be stripped from these hazards before giving them to your cat. • Dangling electrical cords can be an invitation to play—especially for a kitten. Tape the cords to the wall from the socket to the tree or purchase cord covers from Radio Shack. Unplug the lights when you plan to be away from home.
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When the dog is being groomed it also gives the groomer a chance to notice if there are any problems or changes. A pet that is groomed regularly looks healthy and well cared for, and they feel better. So make sure you get your best friend groomed before Christmas so he can enjoy the holidays too. Have a safe and happy holiday season.
Statistics show that up to 84% of Americans take their pets with them in the car, and over 50% take them with to do their holiday shopping, visiting, and get togethers. Much of that 50% involves a lot of time spent in the car, between driving and long waits during their owners’ activities. Even so, most pets enjoy car rides, so why not bring them along? Well there can be a few reasons, but let’s hope these following Editors Note: Diana welcomes your products solve them, so your pet can still questions on general on grooming, be along for the ride. please email using the email address Prestige Pet® Road Refresher: above or by mail: Smart, but simple product. Road RePet Journal fresher does just what its named for, Attn: Grooming You Pet refreshing your pets thirst on the road. 3120 S Business Dr. Suite 270 Road Refresher is a 3 piece product, conSheboygan, WI 53081-6524 sisting of base, inner section and lid. All you have to do is remove the anti-splash lid, lift out the floating inner cover, and fill. Replace the lid and cover, and the Road Refreshers design prevents any water from spilling out, no matter how • Candle flames are fascinating to bumpy the ride! Velcro attached to the many cats. While they are invesbowls bottom latches onto your cars tigating the flame, they may be carpeted floor, keeping the bowl secure singeing their fur or knocking over throughout the drive. Road Refresher the candle.. Put candles on unis available locally, and on many sites reachable shelves and just to be online. However, this product’s design safe, anchor them well. has been used by many other companies under different names, so wherever you • Don’t give the left-over turkey carlook, you should be able to find it. $9.99 cass to your pets. The meat is a nice treat but cooked bones are brittle and can cut your cat’s insides. When you throw away the bones, take them directly outside and place them in a covered trash can. The holidays can be fun for your cat but they can be stressful too. Provide a quiet place for Kitty with all his necessities for times when the household is too hectic. Plan to take a few minutes every so often to cuddle and stroke your cat. You both will be happier and more relaxed this holiday season.
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Restraints: When going on long car rides, or waits while you’re shopping, you probably don’t want your pet scampering around the car. Not only can it be annoying, but dangerous, taking your eyes off the road. Consider purchasing a type of restraint for your pet when you travel. This can range from something as simple as a crate, to something as silly sounding as a dog seat belt. Although both work well, they really do restrain your pet. For some dogs this may be okay, but others might not tolerate it. Considering that, one product design caught my eye. It’s essentially a doggy gate that fits in your car, separating the seats from the cargo area. This keeps your dog free to move around, but limited in his space. This prevents him from damaging your delicate seats, drinking your water (ew!), or any other destructive behavior he can get into. With the diverse amount of companies making them, you can find one to fit almost any car at a reasonable price.
Seat Covers: These are great for a family with an on the go pet. Pet seat covers are made to fit almost any car, in a variety of colors, sizes, materials and fashions. They don’t just keep pet hair off your seat, but they protect from sharp nails, and make accidents easy to clean. Covers are also very useful for trips to the beach, hiking, ect., as you Calming aids: Most dogs and cats get don’t have to worry about dirty dog either nervous or excited in the car, but prints staining your seats. Must have for in the case of going to new places, it the active family! can be both emotions. When you arFirst Aid kits: A lot of people keep rive at your destination, this can continue, turning your pet into a nuisance. first aid kits in their cars for emergenPet calming aids work very well in these cies... but what about your pets? It’s situations. Calming aids come in many very common for an active dog to injure varieties, including but not limited to: himself in one way or another when he’s pills, natural treats, sprays, collars, and on the go. Older pets are more at risk prescriptions-depending on your dog of needing emergency care. Pet first aid and the level at which he is stressed, kits are easily available, but it’s a good each can work equally well. Do some idea to just make your own, incorporatresearch and consider talking to your vet ing your pet’s specific needs into it as about which is best for your pet. These you build it. not only keep your pet manageable, but Even if your pet tolerates it, try not to keep him happier. leave him for extended periods of time in your car. Especially in hot or freezing weather when in-car temperatures can change rapidly. It’s a good idea to perifrom page 15 odically check your pets and let them out Tazon provides shelter outdoors for the for a breather if you’ll be gone a while. feral cats, and providing a home indoors A great way to fight boredom in the car for the stray cats and feral born kittens. is to bring your pets favorite toys, bones, Currently he has 9 cats, and does every and chews so he can occupy himself bit he can to help. Smokey was the in- when you’re gone. This also diminishspiration to continue to help out other es the chances of destructive behavior. cats and give them good homes, shelter, Speaking of “destructive behavior,” I better go check MY dog. food, water, and more. Tazon continues to shelter cats, and Hope that you and your pets travel has no plans of stopping any time soon. well this holiday season and throughout The world can use more people like the New Year! See you 2013! Tazon to better the lives of innocent animals and slowly help make the world a better place, one kitten at a time. Editors Note: Have a product you would like reviewed? Email Seth at the Photo credits: Submitted photos address above or by mail: Pet Journal Attn: Pet Product Reviews 3120 S Business Dr. Suite 270 Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524
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(Forcing her to confront him, will only increase her level of stress and convince her that he should be feared.) A favorite toy tied to a long pole (or a fishing poletype cat toy) will help the Prince interact positively with Fluffy from a distance. Once she sees him as the provider of wonderful things to eat and a potential source of entertainment, she can’t help but acknowledge his usefulness. And when you see how determined he is to make friends with your other “significant other”, then you will know that you have found your soul-mate.
He found that clays that were dried but not baked were very absorbent and would form a clump when the cat urinated on them. The clump could then be removed, thereby getting rid of the urine in the litter box and making the jobs of litter box cleaners everywhere much easier. Between the two men, a wildly competitive and every-growing industry was spawned that is expected to bring in an astounding $765 million by 2003.
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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.
Dane County Humane Society of Madison, WI is looking for: • Doggie Delights • Canned dog and puppy food • Soft, small training treats (no hard biscuits) • Collars & Chain Leashes • Metal hanging water bowls • Gentle Leader® Easy Walk™ harness (medium, M/L, large) • Gentle Leader® head collar (medium) • Fleece beds • KONG® toys (large) • Kong Stuff ‘N Easy Treat/Squeeze Cheese • Compressed rawhide or rawhide rolls • Pig Ears • Bully Sticks • Halti (size 2 & 3) • Natural Balance dog food rolls • Nylabone® chews (large) • Squeaky toys • Feline Fancies • Canned, ground cat and kitten food • Clay litter (unscented and non-clumping) • Dry kitten food • Cat toys, glitter balls, etc. • Soft E collars for cats • Slim Cat food dispensing toy • Cushiony cat beds (small) • KMR milk replacer & nurser bottles • Litter boxes (small and medium) • Royal Canin Baby Cat food • Critter Cravings • Timothy Hay • Rabbit Diet • Plastic dish pans • Marth wood fuel pellets • Bird seed (cockatiel, finch, parrot, parakeet) • Dove Food and grit • Reptile rock bowls • Rodent wooden houses • Ferret food • Wood chews • Wildlife Wants • Finch & Supreme Mix wild bird seed • Striped sunflower seeds • Rodent chow pellots • Rabbit pellots • Humidity and temperature gauges • Large hi-corner small animal (rabbit/ ferret sized) litterboxes • Flourescent UV bulbs • Dove & pigeon food • Bird feeders and baths • Tidying Tools • Heavy duty spray bottles • Bleach • Dish detergent • Large towels • Latex house gloves • Liquid laundry detergent • Shelter Supplies • Quality white copy paper • Pens, Staplers and Post-its • Kleenex tissues • Medium binder clips • Plastic storage bins with lids To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Dane County Humane Society at: 608.838.0413 or visit their website: www.giveshelter.org. Door County Humane Society of Sturgeon Bay, WI is looking for: • Animal Supplies • Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Pro Plan Kitten Chicken and Rice Formula • Purina Dog Chow (green bag) • Purina Beneful • Dog Toys • Rawhide bones • Cat Litter (scoopable, any brand)
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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 To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Eastshore Humane Association at: 920.849.2390, by email at: ehashelter@gmail.com or you may visit their website: www.eastshoreha.org. Fond Du Lac Humane Society of Fond Du Lac, WI is looking for: • Dog Needs • 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. 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
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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. Green Lake Area Animal Shelter of Green Lake, WI is looking for: • Cat Litter, any type • Dog and Cat treats • Disinfecting Wipes, any brand • Large Garbage Bags • White Copy Paper • HP-60 Black Ink To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter at: 920.294.3042, by email at: adopt@glass.org or visit their website: www.glaas.org. Lakeshore Humane Society of Manitowoc, WI is looking for: • Purina Dry Dog and Cat Food • Dog and Cat Treats (especially dog biscuits) • Clay Cat Litter • Hard to destroy Dog Toys • Cat Toys • Creamy Peanut Butter • Small Animal Bedding • Small Animal Water Bottles • Small Animal Supplies (Hay, Feed, Treats and Toys) • 8.5” x 11” Copy Paper • Post-It-Notes • Stamps (First Class and Pst Card) • Bleach • Tall Kitchen Bags & 39 Gallon Garbage Bags • Hand Sanitizer • Paper Towels • Toilet Paper • Dawn Dishwashing Soap To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Lakeshore Humane Society at: 920.684.5401 or visit their website at: www.lakeshorehumae.com. Neenah Animal Shelter of Neenah, WI is looking for: Most Needed items: • Pig Ears/Rawhides • Dog Treats/Biscuits • Stamps • Dry Kitten Food • Wand Type Cat Toys • Pet Same Ice Melt • Pooper Scooper with Rake • Resurfacing of our Parking lot Always Needed items: • Scoopable Unscented Litter such as: Tidy Cat, PetCo Brand, ScoopAway or Fresh Step • Purina Original Dry Cat Food • Degreaser (Jungle Jake or Simple Green ect.) • Small Paper Plates
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To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Neenah Animal Shelter, 951 Country Rd G, Neenah, WI. Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter, Inc. of Oconto, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.) • Liquid Laundry Soap • Bleach • Bounce Dryer Bars • Large Construction Garbage Bags • Mop Heads (Industrial) • Stamps • Printer Cartridges - HP 901 • Copy Paper • Gift Cards to Menards, Fleet Farm, PetSmart, PetCo, or Shopko • Single Stage Gas Snow Blower • Security System • Pressure Washer • Cash Donations To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oconto Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter at: 920.835.1738 or visit their website: www.ocontohumane.org. Oshkosh Area Humane Society of Oshkosh, WI is looking for: • Purina Dog/Puppy Chow • Pedigree Canned Dog Food • Purina Cat/Kitten Chow • Rawhides (Chews or Rolls) • Clay Cat Litter (Non-scooping) • Pet Toys (Stuffed Toys, Kongs, Tennis Balls, etc.) • Liquid Laundry Soap • Bleach • Bounce Dryer Bars • Large Construction Garbage Bags • Mop Heads (Industrial) • Stamps • Printer Cartridges - HP 901 • Copy Paper • Gift Cards to Menards, Fleet Farm, PetSmart, PetCo, or Shopko • Single Stage Gas Snow Blower • Security System • Pressure Washer • Cash Donations To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oshkosh Area Humane Society at: 920.424.2128 or visit their website: www.oahs.org. Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for: • 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”
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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 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 ● Empty Unwashed Peanut Butter Jars ● Large Rawhides ● Small Bites Food ● Easy Cheese * ● Hot Dogs ● Dog Leashes (non-retractable) ● Pig Ears ● Kuranda Pet Beds ● Puppy Pads * ◊ Cat Needs ● Non-scoopable cat litter * ● Grain Free Dry Cat Food * ● Caned Cat Food (loaf style only) ● Urinary Tract Prescription Cat Food ● Purina Cat Chow ● Tuna * ● Meat Flavored Baby Food ● Liquid Fish Oil ● Pate Canned Cat Food * ● EVO - 95% Beef or Lamb canned food *
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Section 2.2: Animal Rescues & Shelters
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. Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary of Elkhart Lake, WI is looking for: • Good used skid-steer for snow/manure removal and moving large hay bales. • Hay nets. • Large size halters. • Fleet Farm gift cards. • Bags of cracked corn. • Grocery store expired bags of apples or carrots • Wood shavings/wood pellet bedding or cross-cut only shredded paper. • Horse trailer - 3 or 4 horse with ramp load and preferably one that works with the pickup. • Bags of Senior feed
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To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Amazing Grace Equine Sanctuary at: 262.627.0582, or visit their website: www.rescuehorses.com. Care (Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education) of Hubertus, WI is looking for: • Suede lacing for toy makeing (found at Michaels) 1/8”, beige or medium brown only • Zupreem or Lafeber pellets - all sizes • Gift Certificates to Michaels • 1/2” or 3/4” Plexiglass (10 4’ x 8’ panels) • First Class Postage Stamps • Hefty 39 Gallon Garbage Bags • Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags • Gloves for cleaning, doing dishes, ect. • Large Rubbermaid or equivalent containers • Used towels, hand towels and wash cloths in good condition • 1cc syringes, vet wrap, 2x2’s, 4x4’s (veterinary supplies) • Cheerios, especially Honey Nut • Fresh Fruits and Veggies (no Avocados) • Frozen Mixed Vegetables • Mixed Nuts (Unsalted in Shells) • Ground Walnuts (found in the bakers section of your local grocery store) • Paper Towels, Kleenex, Toilet Paper • Laundry Detergent (free and clear of dyes and smells) • No. 10 Grip-seal Security Envelopes • Printer Paper • Gasoline Cards • Lexmark Pro901 ink cartridges ° 105 (Black Ink) ° 100 (Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta Ink) • Van (New or Used - needs to be reliable) • 100% Cotton Material and/or 100% Fleece Material • Gift Cards for WE Energy, Piggly Wiggly, Pick ‘N Save, Walmart, Menards, Home Depot, Sendiks, and Woodman’s • Cash Donations • Cash Donations for Vet bills - made payable to Brook-Falls Veterinary Hospital • Volunteers to help with cleaning and feeding - at least than 5 hours a month, mornings, afternoons and weekends • Pressure Washer Volunteer - to pressure wash cages in the Summer • Handyman Volunteer - for Maintenance projects at the Shelter, preferably Weekends To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact CARE at: 262.628.3719 or by email at: cntrforavianrehab@ sbcglobal.net. Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. of Marion and Green Bay is looking for: • 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
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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: 920634-9701 or visit their website: www.happilyeverafterinfo.org. Iveloharele Horse Retirement Sanctuary is looking for: • Hay, Grains, and Treats • Paint - White • Water hoses • Water and Grain Buckets • Bedding - Eqine - Fresh • Mats - for horse stalls • Box fans • Grooming Supplies • Round Pen • Gates 14 - 16 ft • Supplements - MSM, Glucosumine, and UGuard • Fly Spray, Fly Masks, and Fly Strips • Cash donation To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Iveloharele Hourse Sanctuary by email: iveloharele@ frontier.com. K&R • • • • • • • • • • • •
Small Animal Sanctuary is looking for: Baby Blankets Fleece Blankets Stuffed Animals Hard Plastic Baby Toys or Rattles Bunny/Guinea Pig Toys 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. 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.
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
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To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. at: (920) 209-PAWS (7297) or visit their website at: www.savingpaws. com. Two Left Paws of Sheboygan, WI is looking for: • Dog/Cat food (Evo, Fromm, Wellnes, Feliade, Canide) • Canned wet food (any kind) • Clumping litter (any kind, non-sented) • Litter scoops • Puppy pads • Dog/Cat treats • Dog/Cat toys • Dog/Cat beds • 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 you have any questions, please contact Two Left Paws Animal Sanctuary at: 920.331.0100 or via their website at: www.twoleftpaws.org.
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PRESS RELEASES TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN SUCCESS IN HOWARD AND SUAMICO Green Bay, WI – Cats Anonymous, Inc. helped the Villages of Howard and Suamico be more animal-friendly communities thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities®. The grant was made to provide residents of Howard and Suamico choices when it comes to cats living outside. The goals include reducing the overall population of feral cats and decreasing the numbers of kittens and feral adults being turned into local shelters. The grant funds covered the costs of rabies vaccines and surgical supplies for 300 cats. The program only applies to unsocialized cats living outdoors, not to pet cats. Also, 25 live traps were purchased to help ensure the group could capture entire colonies to reach 100% sterilization rates. Cats Anonymous continues to monitor the populations involved, and reports the total number of cats has decreased from 512 at the start in 2009 to just 330 cats as of August 2011.
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SEYMOUR FEED & PET SUPPLY We Have Great Gifts for Bird Watchers & Animal Lovers!
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