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Gracie is a 2-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier who is a little shy and needs an adopter who will be patient, loving and kind. She has a docile personality, walks politely on her leash and takes treats ever so gently. Gracie is scared in her kennel, but does warm up when she goes out for walks. She would love to have a doggy companion.

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Contents 2 Dog Adoptables 4 A Very Special Feline Foster Parent Program 8 The Not-So-Secret Service Dog 12 Understanding Head Tilt in Rabbits 16 Summer Health Tips for Pets 18 Mighty Mites 20 Cat Adoptables 21 Low Cost Vaccination Clinics 22 Directory for All Things Pets

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Keeping your pets safe is at the heart of our summer issue of Pet Me! Magazine. We all know how deadly the heat can be—especially to animals. Writer Courtney Andrews from Valencia Veterinary Center shared some tips to make your animals comfortable and cool. She also reminds us about the threat of water toxicity and the need to keep our pets hydrated. Have you ever seen a bunny with his head cocked to one side or the other? It’s a condition called “sudden head tilt,” also called “wry neck,” that you may have never heard about. Dr. Amber Wheelbarger does a great job of explaining to us the symptoms and treatment options for these bunnies. But perhaps more importantly, they need our tender loving care—hand-feeding them and wrapping them in towels to ease their suffering. You’ve probably seen many service dogs in your lifetime.They are amazing animals, but they aren’t pets. Instead, they have a job to do, and writer Sara Kinder researched the controversy surrounding them, including which ones are legitimate therapy dogs trained to accompany disabled individuals when they travel, for instance. You will also meet a hero in this issue—Deanna Davis, who fosters special needs cats, because she knows there are few people who will. You’ll read about Cutie Pie, Gracie and Morris, all who have interesting survival stories. There are other survivors looking for forever homes. Consider taking home a dog or cat you see on our pages of adorable adoptables!

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ost people are aware of the dire need for more individuals to save abandoned and abused pets, some of them stuck in shelters with conditions that are worse than the homes that surrendered them. But how often do you hear about the animals with special needs that need adoption and foster care? Furever Purr Rescue is devoted to helping cats at the Lancaster shelter. Deanna Davis is one of the volunteers and devotes herself to the extra demands of everyone around her, including the responsibility of fostering cats with special needs. Since last fall, Davis has been taking in foster cats with such severe issues that she thought they would never find homes. She got “Cutie Pie” in September — her first experience fostering cats. The feline had serious allergies and had been returned to a shelter, with no name designated to her. This sweet tuxedo cat—identified only by an intake number— was returned to the Lancaster shelter in horrible condition five months after she was first adopted as a healthy cat. At this point, she had a skin allergy or what appeared to possibly be mange, and was dumped at the shelter without even a name. Animal owners get away with this kind of neglect, because there isn’t a better system in place. Because this kitty would require a tremendous amount of attention and medical care, volunteers handpicked Deanna Davis to take her on. “She is very high maintenance,” Davis says, adding that her 12-year-old son has bonded with Cutie Pie in the last six months. Cutie Pie still has flair-ups, but they give her Benadryl or prednisone, and she wears a cone when it’s necessary. Because the cat needs constant observation, Davis believes she really isn’t adoptable. “She was so ugly the vet was calling her “Cutie Pie,” Davis says. “I kept it because it was so fitting. She was an ugly mess — allergic to tons of food items and environmental — pollen, mold, certain cat litter, candle smells, etc.” Gracie, formally “Grayson,” was surrendered to the shelter still wearing her little pink collar and bell. As standard protocol, the shelter administered flea treatment, and the cat had a

reaction that resulted in a gaping wound on her neck. Because cats in this condition need to be moved into isolation and can no longer remain in the adoptable area, a foster family was needed—pronto. Deanna Davis stepped up immediately after seeing photos of Gracie.

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They got Gracie on December 30 and the family members took a vote and decided she is staying with them. “She is a dog in a cat’s body,” Davis says. Another cat with serious physical problems came into the system: Morris, a 10-year-old orange tabby was surrendered to the shelter with what appeared to be chemical burns. It’s

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suspected that acid was poured on him and he was in pain. He went into foster care and became reclusive and was exhibiting feral traits, so the foster family was unable to handle him or treat him, and he was getting worse. That’s when miracle worker Deanna Davis came in. Without hesitancy, she said “yes.” Davis says the cat has pretty severe scar tissue on his skin. “He is in a cone until his skin gets stronger. One swipe of his paw and it cuts his skin wide open. It’s very hard to manage,” Davis says. “We are still working on his skin issues, and now his mouth issues.” While Deanna Davis is new to the foster care experience, she has owned other special needs pets, and knows the demanding nature of that kind of care. “It’s difficult to go out of town or be gone long time periods,” Davis explains. “Not everyone can do what I do, so it’s hard to leave and get away.” Because Davis is a substitute paraeducator for the Saugus Union School District, she has a flexible enough schedule to foster pets. “Things come up that are unexpected; and you just have to learn to adjust and roll with it,” she says. “It’s not all roses and rainbows. With the good comes also frustration and hard

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work. You’ve got to be strong emotionally, and dependable. I’ve shed a lot of tears, but it’s been worth it to see them thrive and grow and be happy.” Deanna Davis’ favorite aspect of the fostering experience involves the positive results she sees in the cats’ behavior. “Saving a life and seeing them thrive and enjoy life. The basics of being able to run and play and sun bathe,” she says. “Having high maintenance foster babies is very hard, but very rewarding. It’s hard to let them go.” Furever Purr Rescue relies solely on donations to cover vet care and daily maintenance for the cats in their care. The non-profit is always in need of foster parents. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to the cats in their care. Visit www.fureverpurrrescue.org.

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The Not-So-Secret

Service Dog By Sara Kinder

ho is that doggie in the window? The one When you examine the definition of the service animal, traveling free on an airplane, I mean. there are two items to note: First, the animal is trained. AcThere has been recent controversy re- cording to USA Service dogs, support dogs are trained not to: garding the practice of people deciding to use the bathroom anywhere except in a designated area; entake “Max” on the plane with them, calling them “service dogs” so they don’t have to pay. Although service dogs, originally called “therapy dogs,” have been assisting individuals as pets, companions, and in military roles for many years, it wasn’t until 1990 when the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, gave the service dog a definition. Before then, we had heard of “seeing eye dogs.” These were the guide dogs for the blind that have been around since 1929, but their job description had not been well defined. The ADA definition of a service dog is “any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal, individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.” The definition was revised in 2010 to determine that only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA. Many would agree that these animals, with their many hours of careful training, are professionals who work every day to support the independence of their clients, and ought to be allowed and respected in public places, including airplanes. 8 Pet Me! Magazine™

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gage with people or animals; react vocally or physically, or by sniffing; lose interest and “skip out on the job”; and never to pull the leash, lag behind, or circle his client. Between the ages of 8 weeks and 13-15 months, service puppies are carefully raised, usually by a person who commits to working with a trainer, being intentional and socializing the puppy in appropriate environments, without allowing distraction. A service animal will sit quietly at the feet of the client, and will remain out of the way of other people. At about 15 months, the dog will begin work with a trainer full-time for several months, and then be united with a client, with whom more training will take place for several more months. Service animals are not pets. The second important defining characteristic of the service dog is that he or she provides assistance to a person who is disabled. One of the biggest complaints of fellow travelers or others in public places who observe and “share space” with a dog and his client is that the person who has brought the animal on board is not disabled. We must acknowledge that we cannot always determine if someone is deaf, partially blind, or has any of a number of disabilities that would support their use of a service animal. A more recent member in this category of service animals is the Psychiatric Service Animal. This type is trained to perform or help perform a task, but it would be impossible to “see” the service the animal is performing. But again, this service animal is not a pet. It is trained, has a handler, and follows rules. So, what’s the problem? In 1986 the Air Carrier Access Act prohibited discrimination by airlines against individuals who qualify as having physical or mental impairments. This regulation has been interpreted to allow not just service ani-

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mals (see the definition above), but another category of animals access to airlines as well: Emotional Support Animals. These are employed to enable someone to function normally on a day-to-day basis, and they do NOT need to be trained to perform a disability-specific task. The National Service Animal Registry states that “All domesticated animals (dogs, cats,

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birds, reptiles, hedgehogs, rodents, mini-pigs, etc.) may serve as an ESA.” These animals have limited protections, including no rights to public access, but are allowed to fly with their emotionally or psychologically disabled handler in the cabin of an aircraft and they qualify for no-pet housing. This is the reason a woman traveling from Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport to Washington was allowed to bring her emotional support pig on board a flight on the day before Thanksgiving in 2014. Unfortunately, the pig had not had enough training to use the lavatory, and they were kicked off before takeoff for being “disruptive” and making a mess. Currently, in the case of service animals, the U. S Department of Justice allows only two questions to be asked when it is not obvious what service an animal provides. They may inquire if the animal is required because of a disability, and they may ask what work or task the animal has been trained to perform. They cannot ask about the disability, ask that the dog perform a task, or require any special documentation. “Credible Verbal Assurance” and a service dog ID, vest, or certificate

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(or none of the above) is all you would need to bring little Max almost anywhere, as long as he behaves and will sit at your feet. It’s free to bring a necessary animal with you in the cabin, and many airports now offer “pet relief rooms” postsecurity to accommodate this new phenomenon. For Emotional Support Animals, the rules are a bit different. Because they are not service animals, airlines may require (although they don’t always) a letter from your therapist, psychiatrist, or other licensed mental health professional that endorses you to have this animal to ameliorate the symptoms of your disability. And guess what? If you don’t have, need, or want a therapist, you can go online and quickly obtain an Emotional Support Animal Registration Kit and a “prescription from a licensed mental health professional.” So, what are we to do? The number one reason for folks traveling with Max in the cabin on an airplane is that we don’t want to pay “childcare” for them and leave them at home. The cost of putting them in cargo on an airline begins at $125, and boarding pets is more expensive than the trip itself. According to the Office of Civil Rights of the FAA, the rules for the entities allowing service animals makes an exception if the animal is a direct threat, out of control, or not housebroken. If you are seated near someone whose ESA or service pet is breaking any of the above before take-off, report to flight service that little Max is breaking the rules, and you are con-

cerned about the flight. Otherwise, yes, we all need to be ready to see more of “man’s best friend” in public places. Related sites: https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/30/travel/emotional-support-pig-bootedflight/ https://www.nsarco.com/therapy-animal-info.html http://www.anythingpawsable.com/thats-service-dog-working-dog/#.WKY8irYrK7w https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/acr/eeo_training/ past_conferences/airport_civil_rights_training_seventh_national_2016_conference/media/ada/adcp_faa_service_animals_and_airports.pdf

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Understanding Head Tilt in Rabbits

By Amber Wheelbarger, DVM t was a day like any other. I woke up, listened for the dog next door, and thought about looking for a bite to eat. Suddenly, I discovered I could not move my head correctly and I had a horrible headache. The world was sideways. And the more I tried to look around, the more the world started to spin. I couldn’t make it stop. I tried to move, but couldn’t, so I just sat there, as still as I could, and closed my eyes hoping that would fix it, but it didn’t. I wanted to eat, but just getting to my food was impossible and the idea of eating made me feel sick. I needed help!

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For a rabbit, this sudden loss of control must be terrifying and confusing. Unfortunately, it is a very real condition and one of the more common medical conditions we see in our pet rabbit veterinary practice. Rabbits are popular pets today, partly because they work well indoors and can live in smaller environments often found in the suburbs and cities. They are small in size, can be littertrained and are full of fun antics. However, one of the more common health conditions we treat them for is “sudden head tilt,” also called wry neck or Labyrinthine Torticollis. Rabbits with wry neck will suddenly have a dramatic cock of the head that they cannot correct, and sometimes they have rapid eye movements from side to side. At times they twist so much that they spin around and around, seemingly unable to stop. Head tilt can have many possible causes and should be seen by a veterinarian skilled in rabbit care as soon as possible. Sometimes an early diagnosis and treatment can dramatically improve the outcome for your rabbit friend. There are many possible causes of this type of neurological disease, but it’s usually an infection of the inner ear or a brain infection from a parasite called Encephalitozoon Cuniculi. A rabbit can contract sudden head tilt from brain cancer or trauma to the head or vertebral column, though it is less likely.

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continued from page 13 When examining a rabbit that has exposure to the outdoors, we consider overheating, heavy metal toxin exposure, or even larva migration through the brain of either the cuterebra fly or roundworms. These are rare causes, but depending on the rabbit’s lifestyle, they may need to be considered, especially if the other possibilities are eliminated by testing. For a veterinarian, every case is like a mystery. We work to find out which of the possible disease suspects is causing the odd behavior, starting with the rabbit’s life story – where it is housed and other animals sharing its environment. Next, we do an exam and look for signs of an ear infection or other symptoms that may point us in one of the above diagnostic directions. However, sometimes there are no outward signs to assist our diagnosis, so we have to recommend tests. An X-ray is a good place to start. It is a means to note changes to the skull or help detect spine trauma or disease. An X-ray of the skull also looks at the bone structure of the inner ear for signs of an infection, the number one cause of head tilt. In larger specialty hospitals, MRI or CT scans can also be used for this and can identify earlier or subtler changes than a standard X-ray. As part of the workup for a sick patient we usually also recommend general blood and urine testing.

This looks at white and red blood cell counts and blood chemistries to assess organ disease and changes in electrolytes. This can help identify systemic diseases that may be involved, as well as provide a more accurate prognosis. In addition, a few specific tests can be run to further help us narrow down the list of possible suspects. An Encephaloitzoon cuniculi infection is a widespread, but often hidden, parasitic brain disease in pet rabbits. By some estimates, it affects 50-75 percent of rabbit colonies, but does not always cause noticeable disease. It is a single cell protozoan parasite. Rabbits are usually infected by their mothers, but can remain symptom-free for years. We can check for it with a blood test where we look for elevated antibody levels. If positive, we can attempt to eliminate it with medications, but success is variable, because sometimes the parasite has already caused damage to the brain and the main symptoms may be the result of the secondary inflammation that the parasites cause. Other tests that are often recommended are cultures of a suspicious ear infection or nasal infection that might have spread to the brain. This test will tell us not only what the possible cause of the head tilt is, but what antibiotics will work best to treat it. Other blood antibody tests may be run as well. Finding a diagnosis is only part of the process in treating a pet rabbit for head tilt. Part of caring for a rabbit with this

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condition is medication aimed at the probable or diagnosed cause. The other part is tender loving care. Wrapping these bunnies in towels to prevent them from spinning and hurting themselves further is often necessary. Also, if the rabbit is too wobbly to get to its food, it may be necessary to help them eat. This sometimes means hand-feeding them pureed food and water by syringe. They may need medications to help improve their appetite or treat seizures caused by the brain disease. It can take days to weeks of intensive care to help a bunny during this type of crisis. It can be done at home if the rabbit’s owner has time to commit to it, or these rabbits may be hospitalized for nursing care. Unfortunately, not all rabbits with the condition respond to medication. When rabbits with severe symptoms do not improve despite intensive care, euthanasia may be recommended to ease their suffering. It is a sad fact of this condition; however, the majority of these cases do at least show a halting in the progression of symptoms if we treat them soon enough; and many will show a complete recovery with proper treatment.

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Heat Illness and Injury he hotter temperatures can lead to serious health issues for pets. Always make sure there is sufficient shade and cool, fresh water available for your pet. “The main reason hot weather is an issue for pets is because they are not able to cool off as efficiently,” says Tom Carpenter, DVM, AAHA president 2007-2008, and president of Newport Harbor Animal Hospital in Costa Mesa, Calif. “They don’t sweat and have to pant to release the heat.” Issues that arise from overheating can include dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn. Avoid exercise during the hottest part of the day, and keep your eye out for signs of heat illness, including pale gums, extreme panting, salivating, staggering and vomiting.

Swimming Safety Pools, oceans, lakes – all sound very appealing in the heat of the summer. But there are dangers for your pet and ensuring that you know the risks will keep you and your pet happy and healthy! It is crucial that your pet never swims without supervision, as they can panic

and exhaust themselves if they get caught in a current or can’t remember how to get out of the water. Potential toxicity is also an issue for pets – saltwater toxicity and chlorine from pools can cause serious health issues. Ensuring that the pet doesn’t drink too much pool, ocean or lake water is important. And always make sure they have access to clean, fresh water. Fireworks Make sure your pets get exercise early in the day of an anticipated fireworks event. Keep them in the house and play music or have the television on to dampen the fireworks noise. Make sure they have access to a safe place if they want to “hide”; maybe put a soft bed or blankets in a bathroom or a corner of a bedroom where they feel comfortable and safe. Always make sure your pet has a collar with tags with your contact information on it. And watch your dogs around open doors – lost pet reports shoot up over 30 percent during the 4th of July every year.

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Mighty Mites Treating Your Pet for Ear Mites

When you see your dog scratch and scratch and wonder what’s bugging him, it could be just that: a bug. Ear mites, or otodectes cynotis, can be the problem, and pet owners should be aware of them, says the American Kennel Club, or AKC. Latin for “ear beggar of the dog,” it describes what the tiny arachnid does, which is feed on wax and oils in the ear of the animal.

Symptoms

• The animal scratches its head repeatedly in the beginning stages. • There is a brown, crumbly discharge from the animal’s ears. • Secondary wounds from the animal’s excessive itching can occur, sometimes leading to ear infections. You may see a scab or abrasion at the base of the ear. • The ear mites, if the infestation is heavy, may invade other parts of the animal’s body. Ear mites are mostly seen in dogs and cats, but have been found in ferrets and foxes in the wild, according to the AKC.

Treatment

If you’ve got a pet with ear mites, treat all the household animals, says the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Sometimes, though rarely, they can even carry diseases to humans. Ear mites are most commonly found in outdoor cats, and can easily infect their doggy friends. They can be passed by casual contact. If you choose to treat your pet at home, keep a few things in mind, warns a PetMD.com blogger. Be sure about the condition you’re treating. If you misdiagnose the problem, the parasitacides you purchase may or may not work. It could be a different type of ear infection. One good option is to see your veterinarian, who will check your pet’s ear canal. Of course, the ear needs to be cleaned thoroughly, and your vet will likely use a product such as selamectin or moxidectin/imidacloprid, according to the AKC, and treat an infection if it has occurred. To prevent future ear mite infections, you may want to try products such as Revolution or Advantage-Multi. Revolution is applied to the neck—not the ears. The best prevention is to keep your dogs’ and cats’ ears clean. Other suggestions for parasitic control include cleaning up feces regularly, keeping your pet’s exposure to other animals at a minimum, and regular exams by your veterinarian.

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Olivia Have you heard the rumors about FEMALE Orange Tabbies? Well, they say that we are a bit rare or uncommon. Statistically speaking, only 20 percent of orange kitties are female, which means I’m “SPECIAL.” Some people say that we “Ginger Girls” are a bit DIVAESQUE too. Well, I’m here to set the record straight, at least where I’m concerned. I am only a bit of a DIVA when it comes to other kitties and I really do try to get along with other cats as long as they know I’m the boss. Of course, when you’re as rare as I am (ha-ha-ha-ha) I’ve earned the right to want all the attention to myself. I would love the chance to have a family to call my own and to soak up all of the attention. I have been known to take awhile to warm up to new people, but even while I’m getting to know you, I’ll rub up against things, arch my back and PURR ON. When I get to know you, I’d love to sit in your lap while you’re watching TV or I can even help when you have office work to do. I’m good at typing emails, although I’ve been told they don’t always make sense to humans, and I’m very good at holding down papers and keeping them from falling off the desk. When the other furry fosters are sleeping, I love to run up/down the hall and chase things that might or might not be there. I also love to chase my many toys and even the laser pointer toy.

Paris After living with her original family for four years, this sweetie was dumped at a HIGH KILL Shelter after a new family member moved in that didn’t want to be around cats. When a rescuer saw her at the shelter and saw how sweet she was, the plan was to find her a home. Unfortunately, Paris does not like other kitties so it was hard to find the right home for her, and when the rescuer herself had a change of living situation, Paris found herself back at the same HIGH KILL Shelter waiting for whatever was to come next. Paris is now safe and in a foster home that will love her until she finds that purrfect family that doesn’t have any other kitties and can give her the love she deserves. She does really well with people of all ages and she lights up when kids come to visit with her at adoption events. She’s playful, full of energy and she is always purring and ready to show you love. This very special and patient girl deserves an amazing family to call her own. IS IT YOU?

Buddy Buddy was adopted as a FLUFFY little kitten and he lived with his Dad for six years until the new girlfriend moved in. Sadly, they didn’t hit it off and she didn’t see the need to share her boyfriend with a “CAT,” so he got the boot. Even with his world turned upside down this boy couldn’t be sweeter, more trusting, loving and desiring attention. He’s used to sleeping with his dad and spending a lot of one-on-one time with his human. He loves to talk and tell you what’s on his mind and that’s especially true when it’s treat time or after you’ve been gone at work. He is in a foster home with other kitties and seems to enjoy the company of the cute little girl named Princess. He would also do great as an only kitty since he lived as an “only child” for the past six years and enjoyed being the king of his castle. He’s been around children, and even dogs, while with his original family and seemed to enjoy their company as well.

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Sadie Sadie is a spitfire! She’s got personality times 10 and she will most certainly keep you entertained. She loves her sunny spot at the top of her 6-foot cat tree, but she will always make time for her adult human friends if there is petting and LAP TIME involved. Her foster mom has recently discovered that she doesn’t like to play with toys by herself; that’s something that she enjoys with her human friends. A laser toy or feather toy are her favorites, or even a feather on the end of a string are great ways for her to exercise. She’s also up for a game of peek-a-boo from atop her condo where she can look down on her silly humans. Sadie was not treated very well by the small children in her previous home; they were allowed to pull on her tail and even chase her around the house so she has decided that she does not care for small children at all. She would love an adult home where she will be treated like a QUEEN and can spend quiet time on someone’s LAP. Growing up as an ONLY KITTY and never having another kitty friend, she does not care for other cats, not even a little bit, so she would need to be an only kitty in her new home.

Odin Odin was relinquished to a Los Angeles County shelter without a name and was getting sicker by the day. While recovering his health in a foster home he slowly started coming out of his shell! He is a perfect gentleman with his litter box and enjoys wet and dry food. At 16 years old Odin doesn’t need a lot of cat toys or a cat condo – he is content lying on a pillow or cat bed and especially loves soaking up the Santa Clarita sun. He ‘wags’ his tail and stands perfectly still while being petted – he has even learned to love getting ‘booped’ on the nose! Odin is curious about his dog and cat housemates, and would adjust to a home with animals that are already cat-friendly, but he would also enjoy being an only pet so he can dote on and love his human family.

Pet Me! Magazine™ SUMMER 2017

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