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CONTENTS
bird & exotic
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A Pet Parrot Isn’t for Everyone
Parrots: the Joke’s Always on Them
cat
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How to Find that Cat Pee Smell The Benefit of Music for Cats
dog
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10 Dog Personalities to Relate To
Five Couples Who Met Because of Their Pets
57 pet rescue listings
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ello and welcome to this issue of Pet Junction! We have an awesome issue for you with some great advertisers and lots of valuable information. We’ve changed our format a bit as we make our way with our new media platform. As you may know, print is not all we do. Our website is overloaded with great information, past articles and advice as well exclusive content. We also produce a mobile phone app that is amazing at helping you with all your pets needs. We’ve developed all of these tools for one reason, the health of the animals you keep. We know access to information is hugely important for keeping well kept and happy pets. Happy pets make happy homes, and happy homes keep their pets. How can you help us keep doing what we are doing? Use the advertisers included throughout our platform as they help to pay for all of the things you love most about Pet Junction. Let them know that YOU appreciate their support and that you saw them in Pet Junction. We have never been more commited to our community and the health and wellbeing of the pets in it. We hope you will pass this book around as well as our website and download our mobile phone app. Thank you for your support, enjoy the issue and check us out online! Wishing you and your pets health and happiness in 2017! Sincerely...Shelly and Jackie
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BIRD AND EXOTIC BOARDING (Bird)
Bird and Exotic Hospital 6147 Lake Worth Road Greenacres 561 - 964 - 2121 www.BirdExoticVet.com Ad on page 22
Fins, Furs N Feathers 1975 N Federal Highway Boca Raton 561 - 391 - 5858 Ad on page 46
GROOMING (Bird& Exotic) Bird and Exotic Hospital 6147 Lake Worth Road Greenacres 561 - 964 - 2121 www.BirdExoticVet.com Ad on page 22
SANCTUARIES - (Bird & Exotic) Tropical Rainforest Preserve www.TropicalRainforestPreserve.com Palm Beach County 561 - 686 - 1634 Ad on page 23
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VETERINARIANS (Bird & Exotic) Bird and Exotic Hospital 6147 Lake Worth Road Greenacres 561 - 964 - 2121 www.BirdExoticVet.com Ad on page 22
Fort Lauderdale Vet Center 1493 SE 17th St Fort Lauderdale 954 - 463 - 1616 www.FtLVetCenter.com Oakland Park Animal Hospital 2200 W Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park 954 - 731 - 4228 www.OaklandParkAnimalHospital.com Ad on page 37
CAT ADOPTIONS (Cat)
Feline Friends 954 - 596 - 0848 www.FelineFriendsFL.com Ad on page 26
GROOMING (Cat)
All Aboard Animal Hospital 1413 S Dixie Hwy Pompano Beach, 33060 954 - 785 - 7780 www.AllAboardAnimal.com
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Shampoodles 4570 Lyons Rd Pompano Beach 954 - 582 - 5610 www.ShampoodlesPetGrooming.com Ad on page 29
DOG BOARDING (Dog) Bed & Biscuit Pet Inn and Salon 4730 NW 74th Place Coconut Creek 954 - 426 - 3508 www.BedandBiscuitPetInn.com Ad on page 4
Oakland Park Animal Hospital 2200 W Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park 954 - 731 - 4228 www.OaklandParkAnimalHospital.com Ad on page 37
DAY CARE (Dog) Bed & Biscuit Pet Inn and Salon 4730 NW 74th Place Coconut Creek 954 - 426 - 3508 www.BedandBiscuitPetInn.com Ad on page 4
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Angie’s Pet Spa & Boutique 9003 Taft Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 954 - 367 - 6325 www.AngiesPetSpa.com
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GROOMING (Dog) Alexandria’s Grooming 2032 E Oakland Park Blvd Fort Lauderdale 954 - 564 - 4141 www.AlexandriasGrooming.com Ad on page 26
All Aboard Animal Hospital 1413 S Dixie Highway Pompano Beach, 33060 954 - 785 - 7780 www.AllAboardAnimal.com Ad on page 39
Angie’s Pet Spa & Boutique 9003 Taft Street Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 954 - 367 - 6325 www.AngiesPetSpa.com Ad on page 27
Bed & Biscuit Pet Inn and Salon 4730 NW 74th Place Coconut Creek 954 - 426 - 3508 www.BedandBiscuitPetInn.com Ad on page 4
Lap of Luxury Dog Spa 16850 Jog Road Delray Beach 561 - 637 - 3856 www.DogsJustKnow.com
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Oakland Park Animal Hospital 2200 W Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park 954 - 731 - 4228 www.OaklandParkAnimalHospital.com Ad on page 37
PetLife 6901 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach 561 - 790 - 6464 Ad on Back Cover
Pets Playgroud Grooming School 1296 N Federal Hwy Pompano Beach 954 - 782 - 4994 www.PetsPlayGround.com Ad on page 2
Shampoodles 4570 Lyons Rd Pompano Beach 954 - 582 - 5610 www.ShampoodlesPetGrooming.com Ad on page 29
PRODUCTS (Dog) Waglet Works Adventure Dog Gear www.Waglet.com Ad on page 63
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SUPPLIES (Dog)
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TRAINING (Dog)
BEREAVEMENT (Pet)
Professional Training by Kandi 954 - 600 - 0133 or 954 - 534 - 9202 www.DogsHappy.net
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PET ANIMAL HOSPITALS (Dog & Cat) All Aboard Animal Hospital 1413 S Dixie Hwy Pompano Beach 954 - 785 - 7780 www.AllAboardAnimal.com Ad on page 39
Oakland Park Animal Hospital 2200 W Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park 954 - 731 - 4228 www.OaklandParkAnimalHospital.com Ad on page 37
PetLife 6901 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach 561 - 790 - 6464 Ad on back cover
Wilton Manors Animal Hospital 2201 N Dixie Hwy Wilton Manors 954 - 541 - 2550 www.WiltonManorsAnimalHospital.com Ad on page 43
CREMATION/CEMETERY (Pet) A Rainbow Crossing 4868 NE 12th Ave Oakland Park 954 - 612 - 6003 Jen@RainbowPet.net www.RainbowPet.net Ad on page 5
Paws & Cherish Pet Cremations, LLC 4340 NW 19th Ave, Suite E Deerfield Beach 954 - 971 - 9966 www.PawsAndCherish.com Ad on page 11
Pet Heaven Memorial Park 10901 W Flagler St Miami 305 - 223 - 6515 www.ThePetlossCenter.com/Miami Ad on page 9
FOOD BANK (Dog & Cat) Kibblez of Love PO Box 542622 Greenacres 561 - 271 - 5890 www.KibblezOfLove.org Ad on page 36
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GROOMING SCHOOLS (Dog & Cat) Golden Paws 19030 West Dixie Hwy Miami 305 - 290 - 4245 www.GoldenPawsMiami.com Ad on page 38
Pets Playgroud Grooming School 1296 N Federal Hwy Pompano Beach 954 - 782 - 4994 www.PetsPlayGround.com Ad on page 2
MOBILE GROOMING (Dog & Cat) Pets Playgroud Grooming School 1296 N Federal Hwy Pompano Beach 954 - 782 - 4994 www.PetsPlayGround.com Ad on page 2
Shampoodles 4570 Lyons Rd Pompano Beach 954 - 582 - 5610 www.ShampoodlesPetGrooming.com Ad on page 29
STORES (Pet) Fins, Furs N Feathers 1975 N Federal Highway Boca Raton 561 - 391 - 5858 Ad on page 46
SITTERS (Pet) Pampered Pets Prof Pet Sitting Serv. 954 - 547 - 8400 Wilton Manors Ad on page 6
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SUPPLIES/ACCESSORIES (Pet) Fins, Furs N Feathers 1975 N Federal Highway Boca Raton 561 - 391 - 5858 Ad on page 46
PetLife 6901 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach 561 - 790 - 6612 Ad on Back Cover
petNmind 6578 N State Road 7 Coconut Creek FL 33073 954 - 420 - 1122 www.PetNMind.com Ad on page 22
Three Amigos Pet Supply 4613 University Drive, #238 Coral Springs 954 - 326 - 1002 www.ThreeAmigosPetSupply.com Ad on page 52
VETERINARIANS (Dog & Cat) All Aboard Animal Hospital 1413 S Dixie Hwy Pompano Beach, 33060 954 - 785 - 7780 www.AllAboardAnimal.com Ad on page 39
Oakland Park Animal Hospital 2200 W Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park 954 - 731 - 4228 www.OaklandParkAnimalHospital.com Ad on page 37
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PetLife 6901 Okeechobee Blvd West Palm Beach 561 - 790 - 6464 Ad on back cover
Wilton Manors Animal Hospital 2201 N Dixie Hwy Wilton Manors 954 - 541 - 2550 www.WiltonManorsAnimalHospital.com Ad on page 43
PET FRIENDLY AUTO ACCESSORIES Supreme Seat Covers 12105 SW 129th Court Miami FL 305 - 256 - 2986 www.SupremeSeatCovers.com Ad on page 42
INSURANCE ADJUSTERS All Florida Public Adjusters, Inc Kirt Schoenheit 954 - 444 - 7411 AdjusterKirt@gmail.com Ad on page 37
JEWELERS Jon Paul Jewelers
3355 Galt Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale 954 - 564 - 4221 www.JonPaulJewelers.com Ad on Page 47
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REALTORS Sherry Malinchak, P.A.
Fort Lauderdale 954 - 632 - 6246 www.YourAgentSherry.com Ad on Page 35
PET FRIENDLY HURRICANE SHELTERS Most every animal hospital, boarding facility, and daycare in non evacuation zones provide shelter. There is one public shelter in Broward and one in Palm Beach. You must be a resident of the county and live in the evacuation zone. Space is limited so you must pre-register and you must stay at the shelter with your pet(s). Public Shelter in Broward County Millennium Middle School, 5800 NW 94th Avenue, Tamarac Pre-registration required 954 - 989 - 3977 Public Shelter in Palm Beach County West Boynton Recreation Center 6000 North Tree Boulevard in Lake Worth. Pre-registration required 561 - 233 - 1266. Hotels that will accept pets during a disaster: The Residence Inn Boca Raton 561-994-3222 Best Western Palm Beach Shores 561 - 844 - 0233
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A PET PARROT ISN’T FOR EVERYONE
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Good Pet Parrots Don’t Just Happen
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s a pet parrot right for everyone? Absolutely not! In the past years there have been newspaper articles and television programs proclaiming parrots as an easy-care pet. Whoever produced these articles and programs either never owned a parrot, or if they did, did not know how to take care of it. To have a well-behaved parrot that lives a long, healthy life requires a great deal of specialized knowledge. Although this knowledge is available, it may be difficult for the novice to find. I am not saying that parrots can’t make excellent pets because they can! I am saying that good pet parrots don’t just happen, they are created with a combination of good breeding and early socialization, proper feeding, good “parenting”, and the setting of rules with nurturing dominance.
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parrots and their care is inaccurate and based on pet industry “mythology”. Although there are quality pet shops that give out excellent information about birds, many still give out inaccurate information based on ignorance or the profit motive. Many of the books on the market today are quite out of date and full of terrible information about feeding, care, taming and training. Fortunately better books are being published but many are quite expensive for the novice bird owner. Bird related publications such as the Companion Parrot Quarlerly (aka -- Pet Bird Report) are a much better source of current knowledge about behavior, nutrition, care, taming and training. Buy From The Right Source
Once the prospective bird owner has chosen the species of parrot they want, they have many choices about where to The Right Information buy their pet. I believe that a domestic hand-fed baby will make a better pet than an imported bird. The new owner Before even considering buying a pet has a much better chance of shaping parrot, a person should thoroughly their parrot’s personality. Find out as research the different species and much as possible about the reputation their care. Everyone who sells parrots of the seller before you has their own “Before even considering buy. Often with illness and particular bias bills, a bargain depending on buying a pet parrot, a veterinary bird can end up costing the birds that they love, breed person should thoroughly more than a baby from quality source costs. A or sell. Many research the different anovice parrot owner with no people who sell birds are not species and their care.” hand-feeding experience should never buy an going to tell a unweaned baby unless they receive potential customer the disadvantages intensive instruction, and have a reliable of having a pet parrot. The prospective source to ask any questions. The myth parrot owner should talk to bird owners, that a parrot will not bond to its owner veterinarians and breeders about the unless they hand-fed it is nonsense traits and needs of each species. parrots are capable of forming strong Unfortunately, much of the information bonds throughout their entire life. readily available to the novice about
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Diet, Mess and Expense Make sure your baby has been weaned to a nutritious diet. Seed alone is not a proper diet for any bird. It may seem convenient but a predominately seed diet will eventually cause health problems and a shortened life. It should only be a small part of a varied nutritious diet. It can be very difficult to convert any pet bird to a healthy diet if it has been weaned to seed only, instead of a variety containing a formulated diet, high vitamin A vegetables, fruit, seed, nuts and grains. Preparing the proper diet for parrots can be costly and time consuming. Parrots can be incredibly messy pets scattering food everywhere. In the wild, parrots co-evolved with the plants that provide them food - this messiness sows the seeds of future food sources. Although some owners can ‘potty train’ their birds, without that training most birds will go whenever the need occurs. Parrots can be expensive pets, besides the high initial cost of the bird; there are other considerations. A proper cage, quality toys and nutritious foods are essential to the physical and psychological well being of a pet bird. Veterinary costs can be expensive if a bird becomes sick. Any potential owner who is willing to sacrifice time for food preparation, clean up and behavioral interaction, as well as money for their pet’s care is heading in the right direction.
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social animals that need to be part of the family. They do not have a magic on/off button that allows owners to pay attention to their owners only when they have the time or are in the mood. Young birds that have been “produced” instead of parented as they are growing may have serious behavioral problems because of the lack of nurturing, handling and other early socialization. Parrots, even domestically raised babies, have no idea how to behave in captivity. For a pet parrot to be a good pet, its owner must teach it how to behave with rules and guidance. Owners must take responsibility for their parrot’s behavior and work to create the kind of bird that they want. People that are serious about having a parrot as a pet need to educate themselves about both the advantages and disadvantages. With a realistic acceptance of the work that is involved and knowledge about care, proper diet and behavior, the new parrot owner can have a wondertul lifelong companion. From my experience with my own parrots and hundreds of pet bird owners, I personally feel that the bond that a human can establish with an intelligent parrot is unlike that with any other pet - but, much of the success of that relationship depends on a responsible owner who understands and meets their parrot’s special physical and psychological needs.
Parrots Don’t Know How To Behave Taking the time to behaviorally train your parrot is essential to having a good pet. Parrots are intelligent and highly
By Sally Blanchard and the Companion Parrot Quarlerly. Find her work at www. CompanionParrotOnline.com
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HOW TO FIND THAT CAT PEE SMELL
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here is that cat pee smell coming from? Cats can pee in the most unlikely places. Locate the cat urine odor in your home with these top tips. No matter how much you love your feline friend, there is no denying that cleaning up after him isn’t the most pleasant job. Cats have a reputation for being fastidious, but they can cause some pretty funky odors, especially when they have accidents
outside the litter box. Cat pee smell isn’t something you want lingering in your home, that’s for sure! According to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, there are varied reasons why your cat might be thinking outside the box. Sometimes cats (especially ones who aren’t spayed or neutered) will spray in the house, or have the occasional accident due to sickness, like a urinary tract infection. Your cat might
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have a problem sharing a litter box with other cats or not like the kind of litter you use. Or maybe -- just because she is a cat, and cats do weird things -- she prefers hanging out in the litter box to actually using it.
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Look for Stains
Obviously, this will be more effective if your furniture and carpeting are made of lighter, more absorbent materials, but you should check for discoloration where it smells. Don’t Whatever the reason your cat has forget to check behind and under been going furniture and on walls. Sometimes cats outside of the Puddles are obvious signs box, you’ll (especially ones who a cat is peeing in a certain need to locate area, and there might be aren’t spayed or the places some older stains there, neutered) will spray in too. where she’s peeing to get the house, or have the You can also use a pet rid of the cat occasional accident due urine detector, a special urine odor. to sickness, like a urinary UV black light flashlight. Sniff It Out Turn off the lights and make sure the room is tract infection. fairly dark for best results. If you can Walk around the room sweeping the still smell cat urine after cleaning light over all surfaces the cat can the litter box, it’s likely your cat peed reach (and since we can never fully somewhere else. Sometimes finding demystify our feline friends or the where your cat peed is as easy -limits of their powers, check some and gross -- as sniffing it out. Try to places you assume they can’t). Go identify the room the smell is coming slowly and be thorough. If you see from and check in the most likely any glowing spots, it might be the places first. Planters are a favorite source of the smell. The lights only because of the soil in them.A cat work on dried pee, and other stains might also urinate in corners, on will show, too. carpets, on a sofa or on beds. It’s harder to find places where a cat sprays, however, since it can be a If you suspect the glowing spots small amount and on vertical surfaces you see are the source of your odor like walls and the backs of furniture. If problem, read How to Get Rid of Cat you can pin the odor down to a rug or Pee Smell for cleaning tips at www. sofa cushion, that should be enough. PetJunction.us. You’ll probably want to clean the Kit Arbuckle works as a freelance whole thing anyway, just to be safe. writer covering parenting, education, health and pet care topics.
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Have you ever stopped to think about your dog’s personality? Well, you should! Your pet has unique quirks and characteristics, just like you do. In fact, some canines can remind you quite a bit of the people you know and love.
HERE ARE 10 DOG PERSONALITIES THAT YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO RELATE TO: Labrador Retriever: The First Crush
be a cop, a fire fighter or maybe even a member of the bomb squad. While the Everyday Hero may be annoyingly stoic at times, you can count on her to be there when you get a flat tire in the middle of the night. Likes: Action movies. Dislikes: Not being in charge. Bulldog: The Gruff Grandpa
Labrador retrievers tend to be outgoing and friendly. As a person, a Lab would likely be the romantic comedy-esque Romeo who caught your eye. Even if you don’t stay together, you’re always happy to see him. Likes: Flirting. Dislikes: Not being your favorite. German Shepherd: The Everyday Hero If any dog were going to be able to fly or shoot laser beams from her eyes, it’d be the courageous German shepherd. As a person, she’d likely
A tough bulldog will reveal his soft underbelly after you exhibit some love and affection. If he were a person, he’d be the Grandpa who wants the kids to “quiet down already!” but also slips the little ones a candy bar or dollar bill when his wife isn’t looking. Likes: The people who are
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able to wear down his tough exterior. Dislikes: Running.
entrance. Likes: Hair accessories. Dislikes: Knots.
Beagle: The Go-With-the-Flow Friend
Poodle: The Popular Girl
A beagle is down for anything, whether you’re taking a nap, going for a car ride or eating a tasty snack. As a result, he’d likely be the friend in your group who prefers to leave it up to others to decide which restaurant to go to or which movie to see. Likes: Doing stuff you like! Dislikes: Nothing! Yorkshire Terrier: The Glamorous Goddess
Yorkies are known for their long, flowing hair and beautiful appearance. If your Yorkie was a person, she’d be the girl who heads to the bowling alley dressed like she’s going to meet the Queen. She just needs “one sec” to check her hair from the back. Although this routine can get a bit annoying, the Glamorous Goddess is worth the wait! She’s fun to be around and she sure can make an
Poodles tend to emit a certain sense of confidence and attitude when they strut their stuff down the sidewalk. If your poodle was a person, she’d be just as clever as she is put together. And though she might look like all she cares about is her designer handbag, she’s smart enough to back up her ego with sheer intelligence. Likes: Good hair days. Dislikes: Almost everyone at every party. Boxer: The Protector
Boxers are known for being good guard dogs. If this pet were to take on a human form, he’d be the guy you can count on to defend you and your friends. Though the Protector’s energetic nature may make him kind of exhausting to be around, you want him on your side. Likes: Marking his territory. Dislikes: People who are rude to his friends.
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Rottweiler: The Jock The first thing you may notice about a Rottweiler is his bulky appearance. In fact, some tend to be quite muscular! As a human, this breed would translate well to the Jock. You’ll typically find him at the gym, where he spends three to six hours a day working out. Likes: The smell of sweat. Dislikes: Pulling a hammy.
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fact that her ears look sort of funny today. But once she relaxes, she’s great to be around. Likes: Meeting new people. Dislikes: Meeting new people.
Great Dane: The Homebody A Great Dane is the kind of dependable dog that just loves to snuggle up on the couch, which makes him the perfect fit for the Homebody persona. In human form, he might be the guy who prioritizes napping over basketball tryouts. And, though he’s super grown-up looking, he’s probably not too into the idea of getting a job or moving out of his mother’s house. Instead, he’s the kind of friend you love to hang out with when you’ve had a bad day and just want to sit back and order a pizza. Likes: Naps and Netflix binges. Dislikes: Alarm clocks. Dachshund: The Self-Conscious Friend A dachshund’s long torso and short legs may make her feel like a bit of an outcast among her fellow canines. As such, she’d likely be the friend in your group who’s always a bit self-conscious. No matter how much you remind her of her many good qualities, she tends to focus on the
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FIVE COUPLES WHO MET BECAUSE OF THEIR PETS
People meet in all sorts of ways, but these couples have their pets to thank for their love connection! Pet lovers meet in the most surprising ways. These stories of love, and how pets can bring people together, will truly warm your heart:
DOG PORTRAIT Dawn Maslar and her partner Ed Biggie of Davie, Florida have been together for nine years -- all because of Ed’s dog. Ed was out with his dog chatting with Dawn’s friend’s husband, so she stopped to join in the conversation. At the time, Dawn was painting pet portraits, so she gave Ed her card. “Well, he was interested -- not in the painting, but in me! We started
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GOATS PLAY CUPID
Kelly Hogan’s family raised pet dairy goats. When she was only 15, a neighbor petitioned the town to Pet lovers Abbie and Rick Rockwell force the family to get rid of the of Mill Valley, California will goats, so Kelly had to speak at a celebrate town meeting about “Abbie was trying out their fifth why she should keep wedding dog ownership for the them. “Embarrassingly anniversary weekend and had stopped enough, I ran out of in December meeting in tears at a coffee shop. A man the with their when I finished my two young was sitting alone drinking speech,” she says. daughters, After the meeting, Dan tea and admired the all thanks Kelly sitting on puppies, so they started found to two Shih the hood of her mom’s to chat.” Tzu puppies. car crying and said, “I Abbie was trying out dog hope you get to keep your pets.” ownership for the weekend and had stopped at a coffee shop. A They chatted a bit, took a walk man was sitting alone drinking tea and exchanged phone numbers. “I and admired the puppies, so they left a voice mail for him two days started to chat. later. He called me back and came over that night, and every single “I continued to download a list night after that for the next several of all my fears of having the dogs months. I absolutely would not to this guy I’d never met before,” have met him without the goats,” says Abbie. The man, Rick, said to she says. Dan and Kelly Hogan now Abbie, “It will be the best thing live in West Long Branch, New you ever do, keep them. They will Jersey, have been together for 24 change your life.” She kept the years and have two children. dogs and he was right. Turns out he had two Shih Tzu dogs himself! LOVE AT THE DOOR They ended up good friends and When Danielle Agabedis of had tea almost every morning for Sudbury, Massachusetts was single, eight months straight until Rick she had a Schipperke dog named asked Abbie to dinner.
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Chelsea whom she would walk along a very specific route. One day, a man named Jim was planting flowers when Danielle walked by with Chelsea, who ran and jumped up on him. Danielle apologized and pulled her back. She says, “He seemed a little annoyed and grumpy that afternoon. He’s a landscaper and had worked a long day and was tired.” Not a huge pet lover, Jim was busy establishing his company so he had no social life. His mother told him repeatedly that if he was ever going to get married, the girl would have to come right to the front door ... and she did! Jim started working for Danielle and eventually he asked her to dinner. Today they celebrate 19 years of marriage, all thanks to Chelsea! CAR LOT LOVE Dr. Dave Popple used to visit a large car lot after hours to let his Pomeranian dog Maxx run around while Dave checked out the cars. He mentioned this to a fellow student named Jody who lived nearby and she started joining him. “Maxx would be gone for 10 to 15 minutes and then run back to find me. This created an interesting rhythm for me and Jody to focus
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on getting to know each other,” Dave says. Four years later the car business closed and the lot was empty with weeds. Dave and Jody returned there for a walk. Dave says, “I secretly attached a wedding ring to Maxx’s collar and let him run. After reminiscing about the old days walking around the lot, I asked her to marry me. Maxx ran up to us at that moment with the ring in his collar and she said yes.” They’ve been married for 14 years. Looking for ways to introduce your dog to others (and maybe help him find love himself)? Look for, 11 Tips on How to Introduce Dogs to New People and Other Dogs, on www. PetJunction.us Want to chat with other pet lovers? Download our mobile phone app in your apple or android app store. It’s free and you’ll find all sorts of other goodies! Laura Richards is a Boston-based freelance writer and the mother of four boys including a set of identical twins and is also mom to three rescue pets: Scarlett, a 7-year-old beagle, and Edith and Ollie, 15-year-old identical twin black cats. She has written for numerous parenting publications and is the president of On Point Communications.
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THE BENEFIT OF MUSIC FOR CATS
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Here’s everything you need to know about music for cats!
oes your cat disapprove of your taste in music? There’s a reason for that! Research shows that cats are more likely to be interested in cat music than human music, says Charles T. Snowdon , a Hilldale Professor Emeritus in the department of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the lead author of the study, “Cats Prefer Species-Appropriate Music.”
for calming and enrichment,” says Dr. Susan Wagner , an integrative medicine doctor at MedVet Columbus and an adjunct assistant professor at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
How Can You Use Music With Your Cats?
Do you like to leave the radio on when you’re out of the house as a way to keep your cat company? If so, it’s important for you to choose the music that you play wisely, as it has the potential to do more harm than good. According to Snowdon, you must be sure to avoid any music that
Dr. Wagner, who specializes in music therapy for animals, recommends two types of music for cats: calming (to reduce stress) and enriching (to stimulate). “Calming music has lower Didn’t think that music for cats tones, slower tempos and minimal existed? Think again! Cats, with their instrumentation, while enriching acute sense of hearing, music is “Cats, with their acute just the instinctively prefer music that corresponds closely opposite,” sense of hearing, with the sounds they use instinctively prefer music she to communicate with each says. For that corresponds closely example, other, such as purring and meowing. So there’s no need with the sounds they a soothing to take it personally if your Chopin use to communicate cat snubs your favorite tune piano or leaves the room when you with each other, such as sonata cue up your stereo! It’s not purring and meowing.” calms because of her discerning your kitty taste -- she just may not be able to down, while a lively Bach flute sonata tolerate the tone and volume. encourages her to jump and play.
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may induce negative emotions in your furry companion. What Are the Benefits of Music for Cats? There are many benefits of introducing your cat to the world of music. According to Dr. Wagner, you should play calming music for at least an hour a day if your pet tends to be anxious or scared. And “enriching music is especially wonderful for indoor cats,” she adds. According to Dr. Wagner, music therapy can be used to help cats who are suffering from a variety of serious medical conditions. “I have recommended music for my feline patients who suffer from anxiety or disorders that are exacerbated by anxiety, such as Feline Interstitial Cystitis, Herpes or Inflammatory Bowel Disease,” she says. “I also have found it helpful in any chronic
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condition that creates stress, whether it is osteoarthritis, diabetes or cancer.” According to Snowdon, music also does wonders for feral cats. “One of the main benefits of the cat music may be to help animals that have previously been abused or neglected to develop confidence in their new human companions,” he says. For instance, this music may urge an unresponsive stray cat to approach and interact with a new owner. Ideally, you and your kitty can come to a mutual agreement on what type of music to play in your home. “There needs to be a balance between music for humans and for cats when both are together,” says Snowdon. Christine O’Brien is a writer and the mother of a daughter and two Russian Blue cats, who don’t seem to appreciate her taste for new wave music.
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Bigger isn’t always better. Every town has their “name brand” shelter – the one everybody recognizes. What people may not realize is that there are also dozens of small local rescues working just as hard if not harder to save the lives of animals. Many of these rescues are self-funded and are saving hundreds of animals a year. A large portion of rescues will take dogs on the euthanasia list from local shelters and foster them until they find a permanent home. Foster-based rescues also have the added benefit of the dog being socialized in a home versus picking up behavior issues and potentially aggression associated with long periods of time living in a kennel in a shelter.
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