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kay, I admit it. I live with slobs. And, they’ve converted me into one of them. At any given moment, there are dirty dishes in the family room, clothes scattered up and down the stairs, piles of papers all over the kitchen table and beds with blankets askew. You know what I mean. I work, I’m a mom, I walk our beloved Daisy three times a day and I’m busy. I have no time to straighten up the house each and every day, but that doesn’t mean I have let our home go to the dogs! Quite the contrary. My home cleans up in a snap, with every surface and seat looking new and clean….if I have the time and I rarely do, doggone it. To keep my sanity and protect my home investment, I followed my own time-tested design rules, choosing finishes and furnishings that are suitable for a dog house, but I used them in my house. Whether it’s cats, mice, canines, kids or, in my case, a very sloppy spouse, my design tips will keep your home from going to the dogs too. So relax. Let sleeping dogs lay (or is it lie?). If your home is slobproofed, it’s dog-proofed. Let’s start with the floor, which in a single day can collect enough twigs, leaves and grass to landscape a city garden. An area rug or carpeted room adds softness, luxury and warmth to your home, but won’t last long if you don’t go shopping with your dog in mind. Long nails, shedding, drooling, even play time can easily pull fibers and make new carpets and rugs look old and dull. Here’s how to make the right choice for all the paws in your home: 1. Stay away from hooked area rugs and carpets. These are made by pulling yarns through the carpet backing, creating a looped effect. Wear and tear from dog nails will quickly pull the fibers out from the backing, ruining your flooring. 2. If your dog “Twinkle” is prone to indoor tinkle, have anti-bacterial, waterproof padding placed under your wall-to-wall carpet and area rugs, to prevent damage and odors.
3. Match the color of your carpet fibers to your dog’s shedding hair. Who has the time to vacuum every day? Choose rugs that camouflage shedding hair and preserve your sanity. 4. Consider synthetic fiber materials, like nylon, acrylic and polypropylene, over wool. These fibers clean up from accidents in a snap, don’t retain odors and don’t attract insects, such as moths and ants. Not every room has carpet and not everyone wants carpet, but what are the best choices for a harder flooring surface? Kind to feet and paws, my Fido-friendly floor tips take the worry out of accidents, scratches or drool. 1. Tile floors: Almost any stone, ceramic or porcelain tile is a safe and durable choice- it’s the grout (a mixture of sand, cement and water) that shows stains and mold without proper care or unless you choose a very dark color. Use epoxy grout instead. Made of resin and hardeners with no water, epoxy grout stays cleanno matter what happens to it. A bit more expensive, but a lot more peace of mind. 2. Resilient floors: Softer than stone or ceramic tile, today’s vinyl, linoleum and cork offer affordability and hard-wearing performance with little care. But not every choice is suitable for dogs. You need to do your own scratch-test, knowing the more you spend, the deeper the top layer of color, which will hold up longer with active dogs. Check out “Dura-Ceramic” from Congoleum. 3. Hardwood: It’s the hardness rating and the finish that determine wood’s dog-durability. The higher the hardness rating (Brazilian Cherry ranks a 2820 while American cherry gets a 950), the less likely it is to be marred with scratches and dings. Hand-scraped flooring, which has an irregular surface, comes predistressed, making it another great choice for a dog house. See “Carriage House” hardwood floors.
If my Daisy isn’t by my side, she’s at a window watching the world go by. I didn’t sacrifice stylish window wear because my best friend (yes, she is) sheds on the hanging drapery fabric or jumps up at the window and drools! I chose all the window coverings with Daisy in mind. 1. Whether it’s your spouse, kids or your dog, choose shades and blinds that go up and down on your window frame, rather than draperies that hang along the side to the floor. Shades and blinds stay up and out of harm’s way until you pull them down for privacy. I keep mine up all day, so Daisy has a clear view and my expensive shades stay clean and dry. 2. If strings and cords are too irresistible to keep from chewing, most window shades come with a remote control option. With a hidden battery-operated motor in the head rail, they eliminate the need for any hanging hardware, making a safe and trouble-free window covering that will last longer and look better than a traditional shade or blind. 3. Don’t limit yourself to wooden blinds, cellular shades, and aluminum or plastic mini-blinds. Today’s “Roman” shades, made of soft folds of fabric, provide privacy, insulation and come in an infinite variety of fabrics and styles. Immortalize your best friend by using window shade designs that attach with rods, rings and decorative dog head finials! Choose fabrics with dog prints on them. The choices for covering your windows are endless but the goal is the sameprivacy and light control that’s trouble free and free
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Treatment Options for Arthritis in Dogs and Cats Joint pain in companion animals is often caused by arthritis: inflammation of the joint structures. I most commonly see arthritis in older, larger breed dogs but it can be diagnosed in any dog or cat. Large-breed dogs are often affected with arthritis in the hip joint while smaller dogs are commonly affected in the knee joint. Cats may be affected too. It is important to recognize early signs of arthritis in animals because treatment is more effective in the early stages. There are also preventative measures that may be taken. Arthritis may be caused by traumatic or degenerative reasons, or animals may be born with a high probability of developing arthritis later in life. In the early stages, signs may be subtle or even unrecognizable. That is why you should always describe any abnormalities in the way your pet is acting to your veterinarian right away. In dogs you may see only a slight increase in exercise intolerance or a reluctance to climb stairs. Sometimes a dog may pant more than usual. Cats may not use the litter box appropriately due to difficulty lifting their legs over the side of the box. Signs of advanced arthritis are usually not subtle and may include limping, loss of appetite, or aggressive behavior towards other animals or humans. These signs may be worse in colder weather. Traditionally, the first choice of treatment of arthritis has been anti-inflammatory medication. Just as a human would take aspirin or acetaminophen, drugs in this class may be useful in companion animals.
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However, it is important to NEVER medicate your pet with any human anti-inflammatory medication without checking with your vet first. In advanced cases, medications called opiod agonists can “disconnect� the pain response and allow your pet to function without as much discomfort. Regular blood testing is important to ensure that these medications are safe for your pet. More recently, many veterinarians have begun to think outside of the box regarding arthritis treatment. Glucosamine and chondroitin, available in a wide variety of forms, may improve soft tissue health and delay degenerative changes in the joint in early stage arthritis. Acupuncture is widely accepted among veterinarians as a safe and effective treatment for many types of pain. It can also be used in addition to some of the aforementioned treatments. Our clinic will soon have a certified acupuncturist available on certain days. Specialty clinics may use a water treadmill in dogs to improve muscle mass and joint range. It is important to remember that arthritis, in any stage, should be addressed promptly and appropriately. With so many safe and effective treatment modalities available, no animal deserves to live in pain. If your pet is acting abnormally and you suspect arthritis, go to your vet right away and describe the changes you are seeing. Any practicing veterinarian should have a thorough knowledge of all of the different treatments available and should be open-minded in his or her recommendations.
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How To Help
by Tony Evans
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f you have watched the television show The Biggest Loser, you can see that our society is fat. Wait! I think the politically correct word is “obese!” But what about our cats? When I recently took my slightly overweight cat Chloe to the vet, she surprised me with this statistic: over 80 percent of animals in vet hospitals are overweight. Yikes! That makes obesity the most common ailment for pets, which, in turn, may increase an incident of heart problems, orthopedic problems, and diabetes. And, just like us humans, obesity increases the risk of cancer even in pets. Some of you readers may be thinking: “Well, Evans, if you have a fat cat maybe she needs proper or less food and more exercise.” Okay, you’re right on target. But what should us cat lovers do when faced with overweight pets? Glad you asked. Vets say to stop thinking in terms of food; change to ounces of food. In my case, I used to leave the dish full of dry cat food out 24 hours a day. Now, it’s picked up by 9 pm, and put back down in the morning when I get up. Could this be your cat’s problem? Food available 24/7? Pet-people need to rethink how to properly care for their animals and it can start with less food and more exercise. Dry food works best because you can pour it in a 18
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bowl and forget it. And that dry food should provide your cat (or other pets) with a high percentage of protein, fat, and a low percentage of carbos. Actually, it may surprise you to know that cats do not require carbohydrates in their diets. So much for the confusion…. and surely those of you who have visited a pet store outlet lately have spotted so many food choices in the aisles you need to pack a lunch for all the time spent just looking at all the bags of stuff. One thing to know about dry cat foods is they have a higher level of flour and sugar than canned food. Most of us use dry food because it’s easier than opening a can of messy wet food. Plus, dry food won’t spoil before it’s eaten. One more thing, I used to think that rewarding my cats with some sort of treat was a good thing. Then I discovered that “cat treats” are specially flavored which is why they are so popular and cats love them. They won’t harm your pet, but you might think about finding something else to reward good behavior besides treats. So, here’s a tip from your friendly, neighborhood pet lover: To avoid having your cats look like the ones in the pictures, (even though they do look cute) don’t let your cat be fed “free-choice.” This means food is available whenever the cat wants to eat. Making just a few smart changes will add years to the health and well-being of your cats.
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TRAVEL TIPS FOR DOG FRIENDLY TRIPS by Tracy Nick of BARK BUSTERS
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hen traveling to visit family and friends for vacation or the holidays, more and more pet owners are taking Fido and Bowser along too. Whether you travel by car, truck, plane or train, help ensure a safe and pleasant journey by taking these safety precautions. GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS No matter what your mode of travel, the single best safe practice you can employ to keep your dog safe during the journey is to keep him restrained. $IÂż[ FXUUHQW LGHQWLÂżFDWLRQ WR \RXU GRJ (YHQ EHWter, have him microchipped, which provides a permanent form of I.D. to help ensure he is returned to
you if he becomes lost. Carry a recent photograph of your dog to make it easier for others to help you look for him if he gets lost during the trip. ,I \RXU GRJ LV SURQH WR DQ[LHW\ RU PRWLRQ VLFNQHVV consult with your veterinarian about using pet tranquilizers for your dog appropriate for the particular type of travel you will take. Feed your pet his usual meal one to two hours before travel. (If your dog is prone to motion sickness, feed him two to four hours before travel.) Do not give him food or water during travel as it may spill, forcing him to lie in a mess during the trip. Dogs can go 8 to 12 hours without food or water.
When stopping for a break and before you open the car door, attach a leash to your dog’s collar so he can’t escape. Even the most obedient pet can become disoriented when traveling. Always use a leash to walk your dog. On a long car ride, stop every four hours or so to allow your dog to relieve himself (be sure to clean up after him), stretch his legs, refresh himself with a small drink of water, and help him understand that he’s going to another environment. Watch for temperature extremes. Your car is like an oven under the blazing sun and a freezer in the bitter cold.
CARS AND TRUCKS No matter how long or short the journey, your dog should be restrained. An unrestrained dog is danJHURXV WR KLPVHOI DQG RWKHUV +H FDQ EHFRPH D À\ing projectile that can injure you, your passengers or himself. Secure your dog in the back seat (dogs riding in the front seat can be seriously hurt if the airbags deploy) with a pet travel safety harness or car seat, or in a pet carrier fastened to a seatbelt. If you drive an SUV, install a pet barrier to keep the dog in the back area of the vehicle as well as securing him in KLV KDUQHVV DQG DWWDFKLQJ LW WR WKH KRRNV LQ WKH ÀRRU If you must transport your dog in the bed of a pickup, use a crate or carrier secured to the truck bed WR SUHYHQW KLP IURP EHLQJ WKURZQ LQWR WUDI¿F DW D sudden stop. Do not allow your dog to ride with his head out the ZLQGRZ 5RDG GHEULV DQG RWKHU À\LQJ REMHFWV FDQ injure his eyes. Before you set out on your journey and after arriving at your destination, give your dog plenty of exercise. This will help him be more relaxed and able to acclimate to his new surroundings.
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BOOK REVIEW
BOOK REVIEW
The Awesome Book of Dog Humor
The Awesome Book of Cat Humor
Jonny Hawkins
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With summer upon us, vacations and road trips are just around the corner. Yet it’s sad but true, the joy of family togetherness can soon disintegrate when the newness of the journey wears off. Although many vehicles come equipped with televisions these days, and most kids keep a death grip on their expensive personal video games, isn’t the purpose of a family vacation to enjoy each other’s company and reunite as a family after a long hard year of school and work? In my experience, nothing brings a family–or any group of people¬– together better and more quickly than humor in general, and specifically, jokes, funny jokes, I hasten to add. And when dealing with children, funny things having to do with pets will always top their lists. The Awesome Book of Dog Humor needs to be part of any vacation plans. At just 4-1/4” by 7” it’s a convenient size for Mom’s purse or any backpack, but don’t let its small size fool you! Its 128 pages are crammed with dog-related humor that any age level can appreciate. No wonder author Bob Phillips has over 10 million of his dozens of books in print! In his first section, “Classic Quotes About Dogs,” author Phillips fluidly blends historical heavyweights such as Sigmund Freud, Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, and Shakespeare with great humorists Dave Barry, Robert Benchley, Lewis Grizzard and Phyllis Diller. This part reminded me of how important dogs have been to humans throughout history. Other sections are organized by groups of jokes, riddles, and lists (my favorite is “Unusual Dog Names”) that are sure to evoke smiles, groans, and bursts of laughter. Some could even be read out loud by two kids (unaware that they are practicing English on summer vacation!) to entertain the whole group, in a classic comedy duo style. Kids of all ages will enjoy the cartoons by the brilliant Jonny Hawkins, who is a master at depicting complicated concepts and a multitude of expressions and gestures while clearly setting the scene. Unlike so many cartoonists, he knows how to deliver the joke with the minimum of well-placed, expressive lines. No wonder his cartoons have livened up more than 100 books and 400 publications (including our very own PPM!).
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If you’re going to read this book while riding the bus or other public transportation, be careful, because you will giggle a lot. And while your fellow passengers may appreciate jokes, they may not have quite as deep an understanding for cat humor. For, as you probably know, not everyone has an equal tolerance for the small, furry masters of the universe we refer to as “cats.” The humor in this book embraces the peculiar personality of our feline friends. For example, have you ever attempted to medicate your cat, and then upon regaining consciousness wondered what possessed you to stick all your limbs into a blender? Then the section “How to Give a Pill to a Cat” is for you. My favorite section translates various kitty vocalizations into convenient English. Did you know that “mreeeow” means “Do you serve catnip with that?” I have since tried duplicating these sounds in order to speak in my cat’s language, but she tells me my accent is terrible. Of course, there are plenty of kitty jokes for everyone, including those not so inclined to attempt catspeak. Much of the book is comprised of classic question/ answer format jokes—don’t get me wrong, when I say “classic,” I don’t mean old or stale. There are a refreshing number of jokes in here I’d never heard before, and while I don’t often laugh out loud while reading, this book had me chuckling on quite a few occasions. There is even a chapter of cat-related quotations from famous figures past and present, for the enjoyment of all. The cartoons are fresh and funny and often had me carrying the book across the room to show to another human. My cat, however, was not as interested, probably because the book is made out of paper and not tuna (I, however, see this as an asset). The Awesome Book of Cat Humor has plenty for everyone, cat lover or otherwise, and it’s entirely clean and appropriate for all ages.
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A Chat with
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Creator of Garfield The Lovable, Lasagna-eating Tabby by Arden Moore
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has become a feline empire with two movies, eleven TV specials, an ongoing cartoon show, website, DVDs and more. His newest roles: celebrity spokescat for Pet Sitters International and Professor Garfield at a children’s literary foundation run in cooperation with Jim’s alma America’s connection to Garfield, the cartoon cat who mater, Ball State University. puts the “C” in catitude, remains strong. We don’t adorn our car windows with suction-cupped toy Garfields any Garfield was a natural choice for PSI, whose memberlonger, but more than 263 million people worldwide ship of independent pet-sitting businesses numbers catch the antics of Garfield and his goofy canine side- nearly 8,000. In addition to his charm, humor and kick, Odie, each morning in their newspapers. It’s the cynicism, PSI was attracted to the cat’s pampered and No. 1 syndicated comic on the planet as confirmed by deserving attitude. The Guinness Book of World Records. “PSI is all about educating our members and our memThis Monday-hating, lasagna-loving crabby tabby is re- bers are all about pampering their clients’ pets,” said ally a teddy bear at heart when it comes to bettering the Terry Chance, PSI marketing director. “Garfield is defilives of pets (yes, dogs, too) and encouraging children to nitely an intellectual cat who wants the best treatment read. Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with possible. We are delighted about the opportunity to Jim Davis, creator of Garfield, who agreed to be a guest work with the Garfield characters. They are fun, loveon my weekly radio show, “Oh Behave!” that airs on Pet able and extremely well known among pet owners.” Life Radio (www.petliferadio.com). As for the literary foundation, Jim is happy that GarLanding an interview with Jim Davis proved to be as field’s antics have been translated into dozens of lanchallenging as convincing Garfield to do 10 pushups, guages worldwide. but the fact that we are both Hoosiers helped. Jim grew up in Marion and I grew up in Crown Point, the home “Readers have told me that their children have learned made infamous for John Dillinger escaping from our to read after years of struggle after starting to read Garescape-proof jail in the 1930s. I also alerted his publicity field’s comic strip and many people who have moved folks that I proudly possess an autographed 20th an- to the United States have said that they, too, learned niversary Garfield book from Jim’s appearance in 1998 English by reading Garfield,” says Jim. “I was very hapin Boca Raton at the now-closed International Museum py and honored to create the Professor Garfield Foundation (www.professorgarfield.org) with Ball State to of Cartoon Art. make reading fun.” “Garfield’s favorite activities are eating and sleeping,” describes Jim. “Garfield has the courage to say things Garfield headquarters is based at Paws, Inc. in Albany, that we wish we could. He’s like a human in a cat suit. IN where the key to success, according to Jim, is heeding the company’s business philosophy: “Take care of And he’s not perfect, but he is definitely cool.” the cat and the cat will take care of you. Family comes Since strutting onto the comic pages in 1978, Garfield first and most of all, have fun.” aise your hand if you cruised the highways back in the late 1980s with a goofy, orange tabby stuffed animal suction-cupped to your car window. It’s okay; I’m raising my hand, too.
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You can catch more about Jim Davis and Garfield by visiting www.garfield.com and tuning into Episode #108 of my “Oh Behave!” show on Pet Life Radio at www. petliferadio.com. Don’t forget your bowl of lasagna!
Test Your Garfield Knowledge! So, just how well do you think you know this famous orange tabby? Take this trivia test (answers below):
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1. Jim Davis first attempted to syndicate a comic strip featuring: A. Bugs B. Horses C. Rabbits 2. Garfield was named in honor of Jim’s: A. Son B. Uncle C. Grandfather 3. Name Garfield’s imaginary friend who he blames everything on:
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A. Alex B. Bobby C. Clive 4. Name Garfield’s favorite sport: A. Bowling B. Fishing C. Running 5. How many chins does Garfield have? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 (Answers: 1-A, 2-C, 3-C, 4-B, 5-B) Arden Moore, Founder of Four Legged Life.com, is an animal behavior consultant, editor, author and professional speaker. She happily shares her Oceanside, Calif. home with two dogs, two cats and one overworked vacuum cleaner. Tune in to her “Oh Behave!” show on www.PetLifeRadio.com and learn more by visiting www.fourleggedlife.com.
Pet Planet columnist Arden Moore (right), greets Garfield at the recent Pet Sitters International conference in San Diego where Arden served as keynote speaker.
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Adopt-A-Bull Rescue, Inc........................................... www.adoptabullrescue.com ........... 954 - 802 - 1442 Alaskan Malamute..............................561 - 241 - 2347 Australian Shepherd Rescue....................................... www.aussierescue.org ..................... 561 - 945 - 6363 Boston Terrier..................................... 561 - 495 - 4920 Boxer Friends Inc......................................................... www.boxerfriends.org Buddies thru Bullies........................... 305 - 666 - 8870 Chihuahua Rescue...................................................... www.chihuahua-rescue.com .......... 954 - 989 - 9766 Cocker Spaniel................................... 954 - 566 - 6634 Dalmation Rescue....................................................... www.dalmationrescue.com ............ 305 - 940 - 3320 Florida Doberman Rescue.................. 954 - 581 - 9198 www.fldobermanrescue.bizland.com English Bulldog Rescue...................... 561 - 964 - 6070 305 - 666 - 8870 Florida Keeshond Rescue................... 904 - 223 - 6591 French Bull Dog.......................................................... www.frenchbulldogrescue.org ....... 305 - 935 - 6106 Friends of Greyhounds Inc.................. 954 - 578 - 0072 Golden Retriever.................................561 - 715 - 0477 www.goldenrescuesouthflorida.com Great Dane.........................................954 - 389 - 5389 561 - 748 - 4017 Greyhound..........................................954 - 925 - 7758 Greyhound Adoption League..............561 - 615 - 0818 Greyhound Pets of America................ 561 - 737 -1941 K94U Rescue......................................954 - 349 - 5859 www.k94urescue.com Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida Inc............... www.labradorrescue.net Magnolia Setter Rescue.......................352 - 821 - 2155 Old English Sheep Dog........................954 - 434 - 4970 Pug Club..............................................954 - 785 - 2515 Pug Rescue (CPR - east coast).............305 - 653 - 6531 Planet Pugs Rescue............................. .561 - 963 - 4554 Rottweiler Rescue........................................................ www.ggarr.org ..................................954 - 815 - 6363 Sabbath Memorial Dog Rescue...........305-634-1212 Shih Tzu Rescue................................954-680-6456 South Florida Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc............... www.sibrescue.com ............................. 954-540-7373 Saint Bernard.................................... 561 - 689 - 1911 Sunshine Airedalers Club..................561 - 707 - 8028 Sunshine All Breed Rescue Inc..........954 - 612 - 0794 Yorkie Rescue....................................954 - 476 - 5918 Yorkie Friends Rescue........................239 - 574 -9253
Broward Ferret Rescue..................... 954 - 977 - 4583 www.browardferretrescue.org Ferrets in the Sun Club and Rescue.......................... Rescue@ferretsinthesun.com
Low cost spay & neuteR A.R.F.F...........................................954 - 615 - 2733 Discount Spay and Neuter.............954 - 989 - 9879 Humane Society of Broward......... 954 - 463 - Spay Spay Shuttle................................... 561 - 233 - 1200 Stray Aid and Rescue.................... 954 - 816 - 0799
otheR impoRtant numbeRs A Rescued Pet is Wonderful............954 - 566 - 5069 Abandoned Pet Rescue....................954 - 728 - 9010 Adopt A Pet.....................................305 - 257 - 2275 Adopt A Stray..................................954 - 258 - 5123 Animal Aid Inc................................954 - 730 - 8398 Best Friends Animal Sanctuary....... 435 - 644 - 2001 www.bestfriends.org (Kanub, Utah) Broward County Humane Society.. 954 - 989 - 3977 Broward County Lost and Found.... 954 - 359 - 1318 Brow. Sheriff ’s Animal Abuse Unit 954 - 321 - 4830 Born Free Pet Shelter..................... 305 - 361 - 5507 Companion Animal Rescue........... 305 - 895 - 8514 Find Lost Pets & Investigate Cruelty 800 - 877 - 8729 Friends Forever Rescue.................. 786 - 229 - 9002 Hobo’s Wish....................................954 - 983 - 4769 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 561 - 686 - 3663 Pet Rescue Inc................................ 305 - 621 - 8354 Pets and Animals in Distress.......... 954 - 202 - 9991 Pets at Risk Rescue......................... 305 - 940 - 3320 Pets In Distress of Broward............954 - 472 - 8667 Pets in Distress of Miami / Dade 305 - 234 - 4536 Report Animal Cruelty................... 954 - 493 - TIPS SAD SAC Inc................................. 561 - 736 - 1313 Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary................................. (Ext. 2) 561 - 747 - 1598 South Florida Partners for Pets... 786 - 263 - 1709 The Florida Humane Society.......954 - 570 - 7678 The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation www.searchdogfoundation.org 888 - 459 - 4376
wiLDLiFe emeRgency numbeRs Broward County Health Dept....... 954 - 467 - 4804 Pelican Harbor (all native wildlife) 305 - 751 - 9840 Rascals Wildlife Care.....................954 - 779 - 0364 Wildlife Care Center......................954 - 524 - 4302 Wildlife Research Team................................................ www.wildlife-research-team.org www.petplanetmagazine.com
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Shawna A Good Samaritan found Shawna at her doorstep during a bad thunderstorm. Attempts to locate her owner were unsuccessful and she is now in the care of Buddies Thru Bullies Rescue. Shawna is a senior English bulldog with a wonderful temperament. She gets along with other dogs and even cats! Shawna is looking for an adoptive or foster home where she can be spoiled in her golden years. Shawna is waiting for your call! Buddies Thru Bullies # 305-666-8870 www.buddiesthrubullies.org
Hulk
Hulk certainly lives up to his name in stature; he’s 98 pounds! He’s a beast, but he is a real softie mush face inside! He has only known one family for his whole life, so this adjustment is big for him. Everyone fell in love with him instantly and now we see why it was so hard for his former family to give him up. He is just delish in every way and now that he’s neutered, we will begin his training and treat him for his mild case of heartworms. (Don’t worry, when his treatment is done, his disease is gone for good!). If you’re looking for a big lug to cuddle and play with, HULK is the one for the job! Rescue Rehab Home, info@rescuereehabhome.org www.rescuerehabhome.org/App.html
This is Kona, a female American Bulldog, 4-years old. She is 56 lbs and needs to be the only pet in your home. Kona has a great disposition, she is sweet, calm, gives hugs, is potty trained and crate trained. She loves walks and would make a great jogging buddy. Stray Aid & Rescue, Inc., mail@strayaid.org / 954-816-0799 www.strayaid.org
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Please help Milton and Sophie, their owner Ken, died a few weeks ago. They had a magical life, a yard to run and play in, went to work at the grooming shop where they socialized with dogs and people. Now they are bereft, and need someone to give them a new start. Milton is a 5-year old male Chihuahua-Rat Terrier mix who is very loving and sweet. He is neutered, housetrained and well socialized with all pets. Sophie is a 4-year old female Whippet-Lab mix with a supermodel body. She is very sweet and sensitive, as most Whippets are and she aims to please her owner. Sophie loves to go to the dog park and show off her speed! She is spayed, and housetrained as well. Both are rescue dogs as Ken would only have. Please contact Bobbi at 561-213-5773 or fill out app online. www.chesed-rescue.org Beagle/Pointer/Lab mix, 45 pound, spayed female. Got a sweet tooth? I’m Carmel, and I’m as sweet as my name and ready to be loved. I love people, other dogs, playing and kids. I had some puppies before I came here but now I’ve been spayed and I’m ready for some “me” time. I haven’t had much luck in my life recently, so I could really use some attention from you and I am anxious to return the love. Ask to meet me! Tri County Humane Society, 21287 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, FL www.tricountyhumane.org / 561-482-8110
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