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We all dreamed of it as kids, you wake up on Christmas morning to find Santa brought you an adorable new puppy for Christmas. As parents, we try to accommodate our own kids' dreams and bring them that same puppy that you dreamed of. Often that dream quickly becomes a nightmare for the parents.

Potty training, Crate training, overnight crying and yelping, a 4-legged tornado that chews on everything and makes a constant mess. Too often, these Christmas puppies that cost you hundreds even thousands of dollars end up being dropped off at a local shelter soon after the new year.

There is a great alternative instead of living through the nightmare of a new puppy. Go to your local shelter and adopt a homeless dog or cat. Many of these pets have already been through the puppy phase and are mature and sometimes even potty-trained animals.

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Jingle Bells and Other Winter Hazards for Pets Dr. Jeff Simmons DVM. MS, DAVCECC and Kristen Gull.

Mtn West Veterinary Specialists December is here! With all the fun family parties, holiday traditions, and cold snowy weather, the last thing you want to do is take a trip to your veterinarian or emergency clinic because of an illness or injury to your pet.

So, here are a few tips to help keep your pets safe, and your holidays jolly!

Pet-proof your decorations. Beautiful lights and decorations can be found in almost every home this time of year. With all these sparkling and shimmering new objects, our pets often look at them as new toys.

Tinsel, ribbons, and other such items can quickly and easily be ingested by a playful dog or cat. Cats, in particular, are often drawn to tinsel. Once ingested, they can pass through the GI tract and potentially pose an issue if they become stuck and unable to pass. If you notice that your pet has ingested an object or foreign material, please contact your veterinarian or an emergency facility right away. Rapid intervention allows more options for treatment and can potentially save you and your pet the stress of surgery. Lights are another hazard we see with pets this time of year. Many curious puppies have chewed on a string of lights only to find themselves being shocked. This can cause painful burns in the mouth as well as severe injury to the lungs and other organs. Though most cases have a positive outcome with treatment, electric shock can be deadly and avoiding these accidents is the absolute best. Keep cords and lights out of reach at all times. If necessary, a baby gate or other barricade can help keep your decorations safe and looking festive.

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Avoid feeding table scraps to your pet. Although it is hard to say “No” to those adorable little creatures at your feet when you sit down to dinner, human food poses many risks to our furry family members.

Fatty foods, such as ham and other meats, can cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract and the pancreas. Mild cases may result in vomiting, inappetence, and/or diarrhea. More severe cases may result in a lifethreatening case of pancreatitis. Another reason to avoid feeding your pet from the table is many foods can have toxic effects on our pets. Onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, grapes/raisins, chocolate and xylitol (an artificial sweetener) are just a few examples of foods that can land your pet in the veterinary clinic if ingested. Dogs can also smell through wrapping paper and can be tempted to break into a present early if it contains chocolate.

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EXPERT ADVICE Continued from page [6] Dropping temperatures and winter weather can be deadly for our pets.

Even though animals are much better suited for the outdoors and changes to weather than we are, freezing temperatures and inclement weather can compromise their ability to survive outside. Make sure that if your pet is an indoor, or mostly indoor pet that they remain inside when temperatures are dropping, or the weather is bad. Their bodies have not adjusted to the winter conditions as they are used to being warm and cozy inside most of the time. Pets that are typically outdoors still need protection from the elements and insulation to help keep them warm. Providing covered shelter - with a roof and walls, as well as soft insulation such as hay can help protect them from the chill of winter. During especially cold times or severe winter weather, bringing your pet inside or in a garage with an appropriate bed/insulation from the cold concrete is recommended. A dog’s coat may be like a winter parka for us, but it doesn’t make them invincible to the cold.

Keep those cold and flu medications away and secured. Another common emergency this time of year is accidental medication ingestion.

In veterinary medicine, many of the medicines we use for pets are human medications. With that being said, that does not mean that every human medication is safe to give. Animals metabolize medications very differently than humans, which means that even everyday medications for us can be toxic for our pets. Medications such as ibuprofen and Tylenol are excellent examples of medicines that are very routine for people but are potentially deadly to pets, even at lower doses. Unfortunately, the internet is filled with good intentions and inaccurate information. So, before you google or ask a friend if it is safe to give your pet a human medication, please ask your veterinarian. If your pet accidentally ingests medication, please call your veterinarian or local emergency veterinarian immediately. Depending on the medication ingested, contacting a pet poison control may be advised.

Make sure your contact information for your pet's ID tags and/or microchip is up to date. With holiday travel, visiting guests, and just the overall hectic nature of the season please make sure to take the time to update your information for your pet in the event that he or she is lost.

Microchips are a wonderful thing and have been incredibly useful in rapidly returning pets back to their homes if they become lost. Microchips are implanted under the skin of your pet (between the shoulders) and can be scanned at any shelter or veterinary clinic to get a unique ID number assigned to your pet. By contacting the microchip company with this number, the shelter or clinic can be given your information and help get your pet back to you quickly. However, this system is only effective if your information is correct in the database. Please remember it is your responsibility to register the microchip for your pet and to make sure that the microchip company has all your most up to date contact information.

We hope that you and your pets have a wonderful and safe holiday season and that you enjoy the beautiful winter season that is beginning.

Dr. Simmons is a Mississippi native, born and raised around Gulfport, MS. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with his BS in both Biology and English after which he attended Mississippi State University and earned his DVM degree. Following graduation, Dr. Simmons moved to Northern Alabama and worked in a mixed animal practice. Shortly after Dr. Simmons decided to further his training in emergency and critical care. He was accepted into the Auburn University’s resi-dency program for small animal emergency and critical care.

During his residency at Auburn Dr. Simmons also obtained a master’s degree in Biomedical Science. After completing school and his residency at Auburn, he remained there as a clinical instructor before accepting a position at Purdue University as a clinical instructor before moving to Salt Lake City.

During the last 8 years Dr. Simmons has practiced in Salt Lake City as a Critical Care Specialist con-sulting with clients and general practice veterinarians on complicated, hard to manage, conditions.

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It might feel intimidating to get involved in the legislative process, but it doesn’t have to be. “Lobbying” may sound like something paid professionals do in Washington, D.C., but lobbying is not just people in suits schmoozing with legislators. It can be as simple as telling your representatives that you support pro-animal legislation through emails and letters or making a few phone calls — and then asking your friends and family to do the same.

If there are positive animal protection bills being considered in your state legislature or city council, tell your representatives that you support them. An easy way to stay up to date on animal issues in your area is by joining the email lists of animal protection organizations and following them on social media. If there aren’t any pro-animal bills being considered right now, tell your lawmakers that you would like them to introduce one.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund has compiled a collection of model animal protection laws on our website — aldf.org — for your reference.

Next, reach out to groups who might be interested in supporting your idea. Coalitions are much stronger than individuals (you may also find out that there’s an organization already addressing your issue). To increase the chances that your bill will be successful, you’ll need many, many people to contact their legislators asking them to support it. Tapping into existing groups’ supporter bases is a good way to ensure that voters from across the state are telling their representatives that they want to see a specific bill become law.

Finally, consider helping animals at the state level by getting active at the local level. Change usually starts at the bottom, not at the top. For example, New York recently became the first state in the country to ban cat declawing. But this only happened after multiple cities — in California and Denver, Colorado — enacted their own declawing bans. And California passed the first retail pet sale ban — prohibiting pet stores from selling commercially-bred dogs, cats, and rabbits — after hundreds of cities and counties passed bans over the previous decade. You can “prime the pump” for future legislation at the state level by passing a law in your city or county first. The Animal Legal Defense Fund works with advocates on ordinances at the local level — learn more at aldf.org/advocacy.

Advocating at the state level requires a little bit of preparation, but anyone can use their voice to speak out for stronger protections for animals.

Good luck, I’m excited to see what you accomplish!

If you’re interested in working more closely with a state legislator on a specific bill, the first step is to educate yourself on the issue. You don’t need to be an expert, but you do need to do some research. You should also speak with people who have worked on similar campaigns. Your research may uncover whether other groups have tried to pass comparable laws in the past. Find out why those attempts failed, so you’re prepared to address potential pitfalls.

In addition to researching the issue, learn about the legislative process in your state. You might already know the basics — most of us have seen Schoolhouse Rock’s iconic “How a Bill Becomes a Law” video — but every legislative process is slightly different. Learn the steps that a bill must go through to become law in your state.

You’ll also want to establish a positive relationship with your legislator’s office — specifically, their support staff. Support staff are often more accessible than legislators and a great source of information. Keep all your communications brief and professional — always remember to thank them for their time and assistance. Treat everyone you encounter — even people who oppose your idea or perhaps even act rudely — with kindness. People will remember if you don’t, and you want to develop a reputation as a calm, level-headed advocate who deserves to be taken seriously.

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By Sarah Tyler Our pets are family. To many, they are as close to our hearts as our own children would be. They love us unconditionally, see us at our best and comfort us at our worst. There are very few things in this world as rewarding as parenting a pet. Animals are so deserving of our love and kindness. And what of the veterinarias that call them patient? These people walk beside us in caring for our pets, helping us in emergencies and guiding us through the years as our pets grow and age.

Being a Veterinarian can often be a thankless job. It’s tough on the best days- physically demanding, emotionally draining and leaves little to no time for personal care or even bathroom breaks. Long hours and huge student debts averaging $150,000 all add to the toll on a veterinarian’s quality of life. On January 1st, 2019, the CDC released a study on the mortality rates in veterinarians. The study showed alarming statistics in respect to suicide. Veterinarians are at an extremely increased risk of suicide than the average public. Male vets across the country are at a 2.1 times greater risk of suicide than their general public counterparts.

Women’s risk is even larger at 3.5 times. The numbers are staggering, but to the outsider, also very perplexing. How could someone who spends all their days with animals be suffering at such an increased risk?

If we take a look into the daily lives of vets, the picture becomes clearer. Veterinarians operate in the only field were assisted killing is allowed and seen as a mercy. Euthanasia is viewed as a means of ending suffering. But to be the angel of death for beloved pets, some of whom are being euthanized against vet recommendation, wears on a person. Add to that the access to these lethal drugs and the knowledge of appropriate dosage makes suicide much more accessable. The method “4-Eyes Saves Lives” encourages a two person protocol for managing lethal drugs. This would mimic protocols in hospitals for certain medications, where access is limited and monitored to prevent misuse.

ideas for online support communities grew. The most notable of which, Not One More Vet, has over 20,000 members worldwide. Other smaller ones like #thefightingbluesforamanda and Veterinary Medicine: Staying Alive, have been popping up. These communities give vets a place to go to talk with others going through similar situations, and offer resources for dealing with mental wellness and suicide prevention. The Ameican Veterinary Medical Association takes this epidemic very seriously and offers mental health support, suicide hotlines and free trainings to help identify at-risk colleagues. As social media and cyberbullying have taken the world by storm, vets are often at risk for targeted attacks. Shirley Koshi took her own life after being attacked in an online campaign back in 2014. As the prevalence of such online aggression has grown the AVMA improved their online support to include a Cyberbullying Response Assistance Hotline in 2016.

It takes a very special type of person to take the weight of caring for animals onto their shoulders, and they need extra help to achieve this.

It is now, more than ever, important to support your local veterinarians and offer them comfort and encouragement if we want to see these rates of suicide decline. We must be a force for good. As the holiday season approaches be sure to do your part to lessen their burdens through kindness and showing your appreciation.

We cannot let them suffer in the dark.

We must walk with them.

Other daily struggles for vets include insurmountable student debt. The schooling that they undergo rivals that of traditional doctors, but the payoff on a salary basis doesn’t line up. Average salaries for veterinarians range in the high 60,000s. Many vets take on second jobs and longer hours to be able to get up the money to start families, pay-off debts or buy homes. It doesn’t leave much time for a healthy work-life balance.

Compassion fatigue runs throughout the community, plaguing caring and passionate caretakers and weighing heavily on them. It is draining.

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Ronie’s is not a pet store or bird store, it is a rescue. That is what makes it particularly unique in the ever-growing pet shop world. Education is critical and the rescue “gives birds a chance for a new beginning, and their owners a chance to change a life.”

“We are 100% a bird and parrot rescue. There is no breeding,” says owner Denyce Brown.

Located in Sandy, Utah, Ronie's for the Love of Birds focuses on education, adoption, and bird care. Since June 2017, when the new owners, Denyce Brown and Dominic Briscoe, took over operations, Ronie’s team has successfully rehomed more than 150 birds. The process of owning a bird isn’t for the faint of heart and requires commitment on the part of the human, the bird, and Ronie’s team members.

Pet stores that sell birds are not overseen by any specific regulations regarding adoption. Denyce and Dominic share, “if you have money, you can buy a bird [at a pet store].”

The ease at which birds can be purchased as pets is a frightening situation for the captive bird population and can lead to horrifying circumstance for many. Depression, self-mutilation and aggressive behavior are all signs of neglectful care. Many birds end up in dire rescue situations because of neglectful ownership and lack of education by consumers.

Recently, Denyce and Dominic were able to rescue 15 birds that were kept in hoarding conditions. From lovebirds to macaws, Ronie’s team entered the home in hazmat suits and successfully rescued 15 of 21 birds in less than 19 minutes. This type of expertise is coordinated after weeks of visiting the birds for daily care and working closely with authorities to protect the birds as best as possible.

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The cost to provide veterinary care for each bird is approximately $1,500. In this case, Ronie’s has leased another space to quarantine and rehabilitate the rescued birds. This process takes 4-6 weeks and depends on the individual needs of the birds.

Birds have a long-life expectancy.

Canaries, for instance, can live 10 to 15 years, and adult blue and gold macaws can live between 30 and 35 years in the wild, and when captive as pets or cared for at zoos, macaw birds can live upwards of 50 years. This means that most birds have the potential to outlive their human. It is a real commitment to care for birds as pets. Long-term arrangements after illness or death are imperative to ensure the wellbeing of any bird.

The team at Ronie's for the Love of Birds prides themselves on being available for education, care, and all things birds. Whether it’s providing grooming assistance, boarding services, rescue care, or basic training, Ronie’s exists for the birds.

“We will always try to help someone keep their bird—if that is what they want. But, if you aren’t doing right by the bird, we hope you’ll surrender it to a rescue,” says co-owner Dominic Briscoe.

Co-owner, Denyce Brown noted that they recently took in an 8-yearold bird who had been on his ninth home. She reminds all potential bird owners and bird lovers that these lovable creatures are loud, noisy, and expensive. She urges potential bird owners to recognize the importance of the bond between bird and human. Before any adoption takes place, Ronie’s team members work to complete a detailed adoption assessment. This includes witnessing the interaction between the bird and the human.

“The bird needs to like the person. The birds choose their human,” says Brown.

Ronie's for the Love of Birds is a bird rescue and adoption center that survives on retails sales of supplies and the generosity of the community.

They are not currently registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means they cannot accept tax-deductible donations. However, they are always in need of donated supplies and money to support their rescue efforts. They are also generously supported by local veterinarians, including Dr. Harris at Wasatch Exotic Pet Care, who donate their time and talents.

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Solving Utah’s Cat Crises to Save Lives and Achieve No-Kill Utah By: Temma Martin Best Friends Animal Society – Public Relations Specialist

So, what can we do to save the lives of cats in Utah?

Community engagement and personal responsibility are vital to the effort to end the killing of pets in Utah and increasing the number of cats saved each year. First and foremost, cat owners should ensure their pets are spayed or neutered by four months of age before they give birth to--or father--even one litter. Best Friends Animal Society in Utah offers low-cost spay/neuter at our clinic in Orem, where cats can be spayed or neutered for $25-27, and there’s a family plan for cat mothers and all her kittens to be spayed/neutered for $75. Information is available at utah.bestfriends.org.

For more than five years, a coalition of 57 animal shelters, rescue groups and compassionate dividuals have been working together with Best Friends Animal Society on the statewide No-Kill Utah (NKUT) initiative. The NKUT effort is a final push to make Utah a state that no longer kills cats and dogs in shelters, with the goal of making Utah the second no-kill state in the nation.

Pet owners should keep their cats indoors and ensure they are microchipped and wear identification, so they don’t become lost and end up in a shelter. If cats do become lost, owners should check the shelters right away and continue checking every few days. Nationally, only about five percent of lost cats are reclaimed by their owners.

Making Utah no-kill means that all shelters will achieve a save rate of 90 percent or higher — that is, at least 90 percent of the animals entering the shelter system leave alive through adoption, rescue by another animal group, or being returned to their owners.

Finally, when it comes time to add a new feline friend to the family, it’s best to save a life by adopting a cat or kitten from a shelter or rescue group. Adopted pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and usually microchipped, so they won’t add more babies to our community, and their chip will help them get home right away if they become lost, preventing them from becoming a shelter statistic.

While Utah has been on track and is making progress toward that goal, the only reason, we have not already achieved it is the number of cats and kittens still being killed in our shelters.

This fall has been particularly hard on shelters and rescue groups across the state in terms of the numbers of cats and kittens in currently in need of help. Generally, by October and November, the spring and summer flood of kittens has diminished, and more efforts can be focused on getting adult cats adopted. This year, kittens continue to come into shelters at alarming rates, and rescues—already full of cats and kittens—are finding themselves less able to help ease pressure on the shelters.

Shelters that have been operating at or near no-kill status are facing difficult choices as the cats and kittens continue to pour into facilities that are already at capacity. Many have posted on social media about their desperate circumstances and have mentioned having to consider killing felines for space for the first time in years.

Approximately 63% of the pets killed in Utah shelters are cats and kittens. For Utah to reach our no-kill goal, we must focus on saving more cats and kittens.

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later, their cat save rate had climbed to an impressive 84.7, much higher than the statewide average.

Unfortunately, Utah County has the largest lifesaving gap in the state primarily because it is the only county along the Wasatch Front without an RTF program. Cats identified as feral are evaluated and killed because they are not socialized with people. Four out of 10 cats who enter Utah County shelters are killed.

Best Friends is dedicated to closing that lifesaving gap and has offered to support Utah County in implementing a return to field program with our own funds and staff.

How can we help cats entering shelters in Utah?

Kittens and community cats, aka stray and free-roaming cats are some of the most at-risk pets in Utah’s shelters.

Best Friends helps more than 1,200 newborn kittens each year by taking them from shelters and placing them into foster homes, where dedicated volunteers bottle feed and care for the babies 24 hours a day.

The kittens come to us from six partner shelters and receive care until they are two months or two pounds and old enough to be spayed/neutered and vaccinated and placed for adoption. Foster homes are always needed to take in these baby kittens, especially May through November.

For free-roaming, community cats, Best Friends supports humane trap/ neuter/return (TNR) programs. Trap/neuter/return is a comprehensive management plan in which healthy community cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and then returned to their outdoor communities.

TNR is not only the most humane method of preventing cats from entering the shelter system, but it’s also the most effective. Once these cats are sterilized and vaccinated, they can live a happy, healthy life in their communities where caring resident’s lookout for them. Sterilization and vaccination provide a public health benefit to the community, too, a vast improvement over the failed trap-and-kill approach that’s been used for generations.

Over the summer, the North Utah Valley Animal Shelter (NUVAS) created a committee to consider adopting a three-year Best Friends funded and supported community cat pilot program this month. Disappointingly, the committee recently recommended that NUVAS not adopt the pilot program. Residents who support lifesaving programs for community cats in Utah County should contact their city councils, mayor, and city manager, depending on which of the 11 cities they live in for NUVAS' jurisdiction.

More information is available at nkut.org.

We have laid out a clear pathway to success in Utah County, and it’s now up to the community to hold elected officials, the special service districts, and shelters accountable to this plan that will save the lives of hundreds of cats in Utah County.

Statewide, cats and kittens desperately need our help. We all need to work together to help make Utah no-kill, and we need to make good individual choices about our pets and find out how we can support our local shelters and encourage lifesaving programs for those that have not yet adopted them.

TNR saves tax dollars by reducing the number of animals entering government-operated shelters. In addition, a comprehensive TNR program helps minimize breeding-related nuisance behaviors, such as late-night howling, fighting, and urine spraying.

Many shelters humanely handle community cats with a program similar to TNR, known as Return-To-Field (RTF), where shelter clinics spay/neuter, vaccinate and ear tip feral cats that enter shelters as strays, then officers release them back where they were found. This program is one of the most important lifesaving policies for a no-kill community. Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties all have successful RTF programs.

Davis County Animal Care and Control had a save rate for cats of only 26.4 percent in 2012 before they began their RTF program. Only a few years

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Exposing a Risk and Saving a Life By:Aspen Anderson - Desert Raw Holistic Pet

Not all of us have the capability to be justice warriors. We may lack the time, the financial resources, or even the personality to get out there and take risks and fight for change in the world. For those of us who can’t, it is so nice to know that there are groups like Direct Action Everywhere, a nonprofit dedicated to doing just that.

While recent legislation has led to a 33% drop in antibiotic use (though this information is reported voluntarily, so who really knows?), veterinarians argue that all it would take to see a much more significant drop in the need for antibiotics in farm animals would be simply to improve their living conditions. More space, better air circulation, cleaner facilities these are things that the big corporations simply just don’t want to pay for.

Lauri is now happy and healthy on a free-range rescue farm, but the issues Direct Action Everywhere exposed continue for millions of suffering animals in our country. If, like me, you can’t be one of these amazing people who willingly risk arrest to infiltrate and expose in the name of animal rights, there are still things you can do. Fight for legislation that comes up before your state and local governing entities, create pressure to pass new laws protecting animals.

If you eat meat, sourced from farms that are certified to be humane, free-range if possible. The meat is better quality anyway. Giving up meat entirely is, of course, an option - and easier than you may think (as long as I don’t have to give up bread, I am happy!). You would be amazed how quickly meat starts to make you a little queasy after going without for a while. And of course, you can donate your money to groups like Direct Action Network to help them with the great work they do. Visit directactioneverywhere.com for more information.

Direct Action Everywhere is a San Francisco-based animal rights organization. Since its founding in 2013, it has grown to become an international network for activists looking to fight for better treatment of animals. Through direct action (hence the name), they raise awareness, rescue animals, and expose the abuses of the meat industry. They even have an arm that provides legal counsel to potential whistleblowers who want to expose the horrible conditions that farms subject vulnerable farm animals to.

Recently, Direct Action Everywhere raided a farm run by Smithfield, the largest supplier of pork in the country, and rescued an adorable little girl, Lauri. Their goal was to see if Smithfield was truly not using antibiotics on their pigs, which they claimed not to do. The overuse of antibiotics in farm animals is becoming a major crisis, leading to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that could have major health consequences on a global level. Yet farmers are not required by the government to provide any sort of documentation about what they are doing, how much they are giving, and federal inspectors are barred from making surprise visits to check the conditions of the facility and look for infection.

A group of activists went in the dead of night, shooting video of the inside of the facility, exposing crowded, unsanitary conditions. Lauri was under a year old, and already was suffering from a major infection on her nose. Testing revealed that she was suffering from an antibiotic-resistant staph infection.

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Mountain America Credit Union Saves Over 160 Pets at the Humane Society of Utah During Free Adoption Event By: Brittani Forbush

Recognizing the role pets play in the lives of many people, Mountain America presents annual pet photo contests for both employees and members. The credit union has also featured dogs and cats in several of their most successful marketing campaigns. The member’s and employee’s love for pets combined with the company’s philosophy of giving back has been a driver in the credit union’s partnership with the Humane Society of Utah.

As a long-standing supporter of the Humane Society of Utah, Mountain America is committed to saving as many animals as possible. Over the past several years, the credit union has saved hundreds of pets through their Pet of the Week program. With this program, Mountain America covers the adoption fees and provides television exposure on Fox 13 News for homeless pets, including pets that have a harder time getting adopted, such as senior pets and pets with disabilities.

In 2018, Mountain America asked the Humane Society how they could help save even more pets as an estimated 32,000 cats and dogs are homeless in Utah. As a result, Mountain America partnered with the Humane Society of Utah to present the 20 | PETS IN THE CITY

“Fall in Love” adoption event over Thanksgiving weekend. During the event, nearly all of the pets at the Humane Society of Utah were adopted, with 140 pets finding homes.

With the 2018 “Fall in Love” event being a huge success, Mountain America continued its support of the event for 2019. This year’s “Fall in Love” event was moved to the Saturday before Thanksgiving to help pets find homes before the holidays. During the one-day event on November 23, 2019, 163 pets were adopted. The available space allows the Humane Society of Utah to save hundreds more homeless pets by accepting additional owner-surrendered animals and animals from overcrowded shelters.

In response to the success of this year's "Fall in Love" event, Sharon Cook, chief marketing and public relations officer at Mountain America Credit Union, said, “Mountain America is pleased to have helped so many pets find homes ahead of the holiday season. We appreciate the overwhelming support from the community and look forward to continuing to save lives through our Pet of the Week program.”

Mountain America also supports the Humane Educators Reaching Out (H.E.R.O.) Camp held each summer at the Humane Society of Utah.

During the eight-week summer camp, the financial education team from Mountain America demonstrates basic money concepts by teaching hundreds of kids spanning first through sixth grade the responsibility of caring for a pet. During a typical day at the week-long H.E.R.O. Camp, children participate in age-appropriate humane education workshops, presentations, games, and more.

This past September, Mountain America launched a “Month of Caring” program where employees received paid service time. Nearly two hundred Mountain America employees used this opportunity to walk dogs at the Humane Society of Utah.

“We’re proud to partner with organizations like Mountain America Credit Union that place an emphasis on bringing pets and people together and share our interest in giving back to the community. Mountain America has a rich history of doing this for our homeless pets over the years, and this support has helped us to engage hearts, hands, and minds to raise awareness and revenue to help animals in need,” said Shannon Egan, Humane Society of Utah’s Corporate Giving Manager.

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More and more people are learning that spayed and neutered rabbits are smart, affectionate, quiet, clean, can be litter box trained, and are excellent house pets. When your rabbit lives inside, you’ll enjoy getting to know your rabbit and experience their fun, unique personalities. You will also notice changes in their health and have peace of mind that they are safe from predators and extreme weather. If your rabbit must live outside your home during the cold winter months, you should bring them into a garage or shed for the winter. If this isn’t possible, it’s important to prepare their home for cold, wet weather, and plan for adjustments to your rabbit's diet.

A well-built hutch in good repair, with added protection against wind, rain, and snow, is paramount for keeping your rabbit healthy. Rabbits can handle low temperatures if they stay dry. Most rabbits have thick insulating coats, but within minutes of water reaching their skin, they cannot maintain correct body temperature. For a rabbit, being wet and cold may result in life-threatening consequences.

There are a few simple things you can do to make the inside of a rabbit’s hutch warm. Covering the whole hutch floor with a blanket/carpet and use a clear tarp to cover over it to allow light in and block weather out. Be sure to leave a small space for some fresh air. Line the floors/walls with newspaper and provide extra hay for bedding. If the hutch doesn’t have an enclosed area, build a nesting box with untreated wood and fill it with hay to create some insulation. Hutches should off the ground to prevent the base from becoming damp.

Water is as important for your rabbit in the winter as it is in the summer.

Without water, your rabbit will stop eating, causing illness, and possibly death. In cold temperatures, water bottles can be problematic because the metal nozzle freezes quickly, blocking the water even if the water isn’t frozen. There are a few alternatives to try, one being a black plastic crock bowl with a ping pong ball in the dish. Black attracts heat, and the ping 22 | PETS IN THE CITY

pong ball helps prevent ice from forming. Heated water bottles and crocks are good and can be bought at pet stores, farm supply stores and online. If using one of these, the attached cord must be out of your rabbit’s reach to prevent them from biting the cord and electrocuting your rabbit or causing a fire.

Outdoor rabbits may need more food during the winter months because they will use more energy keeping warm. Still, use caution not to overfeed your rabbit, which can cause obesity and always have fresh Timothy, or other grass hays, available.

Even in cold weather, your rabbit needs attention and exercise. Bring them inside to run around, or in a safe area cleared of snow. Make sure they are eating and drinking by checking their droppings and ensuring they are a normal size. If your rabbit gets wet and/or cold or seems to be sleepy or listless, take them inside, wrap them in a towel until they are dry, and their body temperature and behavior returns to normal. If your rabbit is still in distress, they should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Rabbits are very social and do best with a “bunny bud,” both spayed and neutered, of course. And as a bonus, a bonded pair keep each other warm when it’s cold, and are healthier and happier year-round.

Cynthia Alex has been a volunteer for several Utah pet volunteer organizations for the last 23 years as an advocate for ending pet overpopulation. During that time she developed a passion for Rabbits, adopting her first pair 22 years ago. Having Rabbits as pets for all these years has taught Cynthia a lot about the care of Rabbits, which she now loves sharing with the Readers of Pets in the City. Cynthia is married with two grown children and would be an empty nester, except for their precious house rabbits, Cooper and Lily.

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Freedom is your friend, so switch up any holiday traditions that are too confining this month. Break free of constraints for you and your pet to have a holly jolly season.

Usually outgoing, you may find yourself channeling your inner cat this month to rest for a bit of calm in the hustle and bustle of the holidays -- and celebrating National Cat Lover’s Month.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Cancer (Jun 22 – July 22)

The new moon in your sign on December 26 brings motivation for personal and pet projects that goes straight into 2020.

Enjoy the inspiration!

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18) Sometimes people accuse you of being impulsive, but that won’t be a bad thing this month!

Follow your impulsivity to a quick and fun getaway for you and your companion animal.

Pisces (Feb 19 – March 20) Standing up for yourself and your pet comes into focus this month. Speak up to be heard and get the fair treatment you both deserve.

Aries (March 21 – April 19) Make safety and watching where you step a priority this month, as you and your pet may be a bit more accident/fell-prone than usual.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) With National Mutt Day on December 2, you’ll find the theme of this month will be appreciating differences for you and your loved ones, whether they are human, canine, or something else.

Take your creativity to the next level by whipping up some homemade baked goods or holiday decorations to make the season festive for your human and furry family members.

Leo (July 23 – Aug 22) Take advantage of your social nature by planning a fabulous get together for the holidays with friends and their pets.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 22) With Neptune now direct, your dreams and plans for the New Year come into focus this month.

Start making resolutions for you and your pet now.

Libra (Sept 23 – Oct 22) With Venus, the planet of beauty, as your sign’s ruler, this month, your holiday decorating will be even more inspired to make your home lovely for you, your guests, and your animal companions.

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21) If you or your pet have been feeling scattered lately, you’ll find focus and self-discipline comes along with Jupiter entering Capricorn this month to move you towards your goals.

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Are Big Dogs Smarter?

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My friend says that small dogs are stupid, and big dogs are smart. Is this true? - Angela

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. I am a small dog, and I think I am pretty smart! One of the main reasons that many people think small dogs are stupid is because their owners do not teach them how to behave. Smaller dogs tend to be allowed to misbehave more than a larger dog because of their size. A 6-pound Chihuahua can’t do much damage when she jumps on you while a 150-pound Mastiff could hurt you if he jumped on you. Small dogs may be small, but they are full of smarts and spunk (just like me)! Small dogs love to learn to do tricks and to behave, just like larger breeds. It’s up to the owner to teach them how to behave.

Famous Dogs. Small dogs have acted in the circus and played in television shows, commercials, and movies. I played in my own movie called “Stetson Street Dog of Park City.” Other small breeds that have played major roles in the media include a small mixed breed dog that played in all the Benji movies. A Chihuahua by the name of Gidgit played the leading role in numerous Taco Bell commercials. The dog that played Toto in the Wizard of Oz was a Cairn Terrier. The dog that played Eddie on the television show Frasier was a Jack Russell Terrier. A whole pack of Chihuahua’s played in the Beverly Hills Chihuahua movies. Even the cartoon, Snoopy is played by a Beagle.

Did you know that the Aztecs prized the Chihuahua’s for their size and intelligence? And a small 4-pound Yorkshire terrier named Smoky entertained the American troops on the battlefield during world war II and flew in a fighter plane. Smoky’s job was also to comfort wounded soldiers, making him the first therapy dog on record.

Training. All dog breeds need to be taught how to behave; this doesn’t come naturally. If owners of small dogs would take the time to train and teach them to behave, the misconception of “small dogs are stupid” would go away. Any size dog can be trained. A dog that is 2 pounds deserves to be trained as much as a 200-pound dog deserves to be trained. All dog breeds, no matter the size, benefit from regular training.

Tonya Landon is a professional dog trainer with Diamonds in the Ruff. She rescued and trained Stetson, a small terrier with aggression issues, to be cast in the title role of the 2012 Stetson, Street Dog of Park City, a short film adapted from the children’s book written by Jeanine Heil.

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TUCKER

Male, 8 years old Tucker is a happy, healthy, THRIVING little man. He is mostly blind from cataracts, but he gets around wonderfully. He’s on an eye drop once a day. Tucker loves to cuddle on the couch and sleep with his 2 legged and 4-legged people (nestled under a blanket), or he will sleep on the floor in a dog bed.

He is house and crate trained and uses a doggy door. Tucker gets along with all dogs. He needs to be in a child-free home, with a fenced back yard, no apartments or condos. Adopt me at CAWS.ORG

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FREIDA

Female,11 years old Freida has been waiting 74 days for a home. She is a sweet senior lady at 11 years of age. She is looking for a quiet, warm home where she can relax near her person and wouldn't mind sharing her space with other cats. She uses her litter box with ease, and her previous owner told us her only "bad habit" they could think of was curling up in clean laundry piles. At her age, she knows the coziest spots in the house! Name your own price to adopt Freida at the Humane Society of Utah. http://www.utahhumane.org/

GAVIN

Male, 3 and 1/2 years old

Meet Gavin! This handsome hunk is getting his second chance after transferring in from another local Utah shelter for a second chance at finding a home. At 7-years-old, this friendly fella has plenty of love to give. He uses his litter box with ease and gets along well his kitty roommates. Gavin has been waiting in our shelter for over 46 days, and even longer at his previous shelter. He's ready for a home to call his own! Visit him today at UTAHHUMANE.ORG.

Ricky loves to play and can make a toy out of any household object. He likes a good snuggle and loves to nap in the sun on his foster mom's bed. He enjoys playing with other cats but can be a bit aggressive, so he needs to live with another confident cat that will keep up with him. Adopt me at CAWS.ORG

JASPER

Male, 7 years old, 7.6 pounds This cutie loves to snuggle and get scratches. He gently paws at you to be held or pet. He does fine home alone (he goes potty outside and won't chew or scratch anything). He does fine with other dogs but may growl or nip if he feels threatened. He does great on a leash and loves warm walks. He needs a family who understands his chihuahua ways, will appreciate his funny personality and will give him time to adjust. Jasper does not mind children but would do best with older kids. Adopt - CAWS.ORG

BAMBI Male

Bambi needs active family who will help him to experience lots of new things. He loves to go to new places, rides perfectly in the car, and is a great hiking buddy! He isn’t too sure about strangers out and about, but is very curious and improving every day. He needs the safety of a crate and is learning through this that it's okay to be alone sometimes. He is good with cats but may be a little too playful for their liking. He loves kids and is very gentle with them. He is a super smart boy and picks up training very quickly Adopt - CAWS.ORG

BRAXTON

Male, 6 years old, Medium haired Red Tabby

Bright orange Braxton is about as loving as they come!

This super affectionate six-year-old red tabby is as warm and toasty as he looks. Braxton really enjoys spending time in laps receiving all the chin scratches he can get and cuddling with you while you relax. This boy also loves a good brushing through his gorgeous medium-length orange fur. Are you up for meeting someone that makes you feel all warm inside? Then Braxton is your guy! utahadoptions@bestfriends.org for details.

Male, 7 Years old

BOLT

Female, 1 Year old, 35-pound lab/heeler mix Bolt has a lot of energy and loves to be outside.

His perfect home would have a yard or outdoor space, or at least a chance to go on several walks each day. He needs an active family that will give him a lot of attention, and that has a strong understanding of heeler tendencies. He can get nippy, especially with men and with kids, so needs confident human parents and older, dog-savvy children. Other dogs are fine, no cats, please. Adopt me at CAWS.ORG

SNUGGLE AND WIGGLES 2 Year old

The names say it all! Snuggles and Wiggles are both neutered male 2-year-old black beauties!

These guys have cute personalities, so it's likely you may get a little "wiggle" from them. It's hard to tell which one is Snuggles, but they both like to snuggle. Come meet them at the Utah Humane Society today.

PATRICK

Male, 3 Years old,Pitbull Terrier Mix This smart, attentive dog knows all his basic commands and then some! Sit, shake, down and roll overcome easily to this loveable guy. Patrick likes other dogs and wants to play with them. An adult home with other dogs is ideal, as Patrick loves doggie friends. Contact Best Friends in Utah at utahadoptions@bestfriends.org.

CUTESY

GEORGIA

Female, 14 years old

Female, 10 years old, Mini Dachshund Is our lovely 14-year-old spayed lady. Her favorite pastimes when she’s not serving up delicious meals are laying in a sunny spot and reading her favorite books. She is a fantastic baker and makes some mean biscuits. Come meet her at Kitty City at the Humane Society of Utah today!

ROCKY

Male, 9 years old, Pit bull Terrier Mix Rocky is a lover who is looking for a home without other pets. This nine-year-old is a loyal and attentive dog whose main goal is to show affection and love for his best friends. He has a great balance of fun energy and calmness and will add a wonderful personality to your home.

RAIDER

Male, 1 Year old, Husky Mix Raider has been off leash trained to fully enjoy the great outdoors. He also loves to snuggle on the couch with you. Raider is shy of new people and not a fan of kids. He craves attention and affection and loves to be told he's a good boy. Raider loves most other dogs but needs to be fed separately. He does well with cats. He will need a home with a securely fenced yard. Adopt me at CAWS. ORG

Contact Best Friends in Utah at utahfoster@bestfriends.org.

JODI

Female, 2.5 years old, Long Haired Tortoiseshell

This dazzling beauty is named Jodi, and she's a beautiful girl - inside and out!

Besides her stunning good looks, Jodi's a big sweetheart and has the purr-fect personality.

This long-haired Tortie loves adults and older kids and would love to be the only fur friend in your home.

Come meet this cuddly, playful girl - she's all the love you need! Visit us at 2005 S. 1100 E. or email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org.

FROG MAN

Male, 1.5 Years old, American Pit Bull Terrier Mix

BRAXTON

PRISCILLA

This happy smile belongs to Frog Man, and he’s as sweet as they come! Frog Man wears special booties on his hind legs to give him a little extra traction as he was born with a slight neurological disorder, but that does not stop this loveable boy. Playing in the tub? Yes, please. Vegetables?

They’re all yummy!

Email utahfoster@bestfriends.org to learn more about Frog Man and to set up a meet and greet.

Male, 6 Year old, Medium haired Red Tabby

Female, 14 years old Queen of the desert! This 14-year-old spayed gal enjoys watching Catnip TV in Kitty City and perching up high on her cat tree. Like all former beauty queens, she likes keeping up appearances and maintaining her light, fluffy-tipped fur. Priscilla also prefers an extra-large litter box to maintain her house-training. If you can provide this splendid senior with a fabulous retirement home, visit her today at the Utah Humane Society.

GRANDPA SHARKY

Male, 11 year old, Gray and White Shorthair Grandpa Sharky is a wise, sweet, laid back guy who would love nothing more than some tasty food and a warm spot to sleep. This older gentleman does have special needs, so please contact utahfoster@bestfriends.org to learn more about how to care for this senior boy.

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Georgia may be a bit shy at first, but she has the sweetest demeanor and is the definition of a "Velcro dog" and "lap dog." While she may be in her senior years, she still has plenty of energy to roam around the yard, hunt for critters, and go on walks. She is house trained, crate trained, gets along with dogs and cats, and overall is the perfect pup.

No children,please. She does have dry eye and will require eye drops for the remainder of her life, but she doesn't mind them. Adopt me at CAWS.ORG

PRIMROSE

Bright orange Braxton is about as loving as they come!

This super affectionate six-year-old red tabby is as warm and toasty as he looks. Braxton really enjoys spending time in laps receiving all the chin scratches he can get and cuddling with you while you relax. This boy also loves a good brushing through his gorgeous mediumlength orange fur. Are you up for meeting someone that makes you feel all warm inside? Then Braxton is your guy! Come meet this boy at our Lifesaving Center, 2005 S. 1100 E. Email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org

Male, 10-week old , Heeler Mix Hi! I’m Primrose, and I’m a 10-week old heeler mix.

Like the character I’m named after I am sweet and a little reserved at first. But don’t let my angelic face fool you! I’m a “ruff” and ready heeler! I love to wrestle with my sister (Kat), and play hide and seek with my foster brothers and sisters, de-stuff toys and run, run, run! I’m crate trained, working on my potty training, and up-to-date on my vaccinations. If you are interested in meeting me or my sister Kat please contact my rescuers Herding Haven PETSINTHECITYMAGAZINE.COM (kathie@herdinghaven.org)

SAYING GOODBYE Frank S Stein 2006 - September 24, 2019

Frank was a sweet, happy soul, even during the last days of his life, struggling with a debilitating cancer.

Always loving, always friendly, ready to receive pets and give kisses, with just a little bit of Frank sass. For 11.5 years, Frank filled my heart and life with joy and laughter. Without ever a growl or whimper, he tolerated a vast array of sweaters, coats, snowsuits, Halloween costumes, and birthday hats.

I miss him every day; the way he yipped in excitement; the way he snored; the way he would look at me when I was being too loud when he was trying to sleep; and, the way he would appear from nowhere when he smelled food.

He was a "rescue dog," who rescued me too. Frank gave me a greater sense of what is important. I am truly grateful that he was part of my life and now, forever, part of my heart.

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