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We all know the massive problem that the Homeless, Neglected and abused animals are in Utah. You hear about it all the time from news stories, countless facebook posts, shared videos and of course articles in publications such as this.

I know it outrages many of us, just as I know that most of us are responsible pet owners. We would never neglect our beloved pets, and we never let our pets roam unattended.

Let me ask though, what are you doing to help solve these issues of other homeless and neglected pets. Like most of us, I bet your answer is not much or not enough. Many of you may not know how.

So, what can you do? Well here are a few suggestions: Get involved – Best Friends Animal Society, Humane Society of Utah, S.L. County Animal Services, and many other organizations are always looking for volunteers to help care for the animals in their shelters. Utah is making great strides toward becoming a no-kill state. However, caring for these animals takes resources and volunteers. Try to donate a few hours of your time to help these adorable animals.

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Never abandon your pets – Circumstances in life change and things happen. Sometimes caring for your pet becomes a burden you can no longer handle. It is understandable, but never just abandon your pet. Many organizations in Utah will work with you to help re-home your pet. Two great resources are the Humane Society of Utah and S.L. County Animal Services. Both organizations have programs to help you re-home your pet. The Humane Society will even work with you to find solutions so you can keep your pet.

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Say something – Many cases of animal abuse go unreported until it is too late. Report animal neglect or abuse to your local Police, call 911. Animal abuse and sometimes neglect is against the law in Utah and need to be reported like any other crime. You can also report abuse to your city’s animal control department, or If you are in the jurisdiction of Salt Lake County Animal Services, you can call (801) 743-7045. A great additional resource is the Humane Society of Utah investigators at (801) 261-2919 ext.210

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What to do with the Canine Flu

By Lynn A. McCarron, DVM University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center

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his time of year, as we all huddle indoors, there is an increase in human influenza infections. The same problem can occur in our canine companions, as they spend more time indoors and at boarding kennels for the holidays. The past few years, there has been a lot of media coverage on canine flu which has caused worry and confusion for many dog owners. However, where did it come from? How is it transmitted and what dogs are actually at risk? If they get the flu, how sick do they become and what are the treatments? Do you need to vaccinate your dog for influenza? Let’s try to clear up some confusion.

As you may know, there are many strains of the influenza virus. You hear them on the news: “Swine Flu,” “Bird Flu,” H1N1, and etcetera. In dogs, there are currently two strains which are known to infect them: H3N2 and H3N8. H3N8 was the original virus. It was first identified in greyhounds in and around Florida in 2003 and 2005. H3N2 is a newer influenza virus in dogs and was first seen in the Midwest in 2015. These strains pose a very low risk of transmission to other animals or people.

virus can allow bacteria to cause pneumonia, as well. These dogs are much sicker and often have a moist cough, significant fever, trouble breathing, and anorexia. This is thought to happen in 10-20% of the dogs that get exposed to flu.

If your dog has a cough which lasts for more than five days, you should schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. This is because there are other causes of cough in dogs, such as heart disease, chronic bronchitis, or allergic bronchitis. These should be considered in any dog that is coughing.

If it is thought they have flu, treatment is determined by how sick your dog is. Unfortunately, there is no specific anti-viral medication being used to treat influenza. In dogs that are mildly infected, sometimes only rest and avoidance of other dogs are all that is done. If it is suspected that your dog has a secondary bacterial infection, antibiotics are usually prescribed. The 10-20% of dogs that get very sick may need aggressive treatment, including hospitalization, IV fluids and antibiotics, oxygen support and nutritional support. It is also important to keep your dog away from other dogs while they are being treated. The virus can shed from dogs for up to 21 days.

There is a vaccination available for canine influenza. The vaccination provides protection for both strains of the virus known to infect dogs.

Like the vaccination for people, it is not 100% protective. In other words, dogs that get the vaccination may still get the flu. However, they will not get as sick as those that did not have the vaccination. However, not every dog needs to be vaccinated, because not every dog is at risk. It is up to you and your veterinarian to decide if your dog is at risk for contracting the virus. So far, in Utah, canine influenza does not seem to be a significant problem. However, some dog day cares, and kennels are now requiring the vaccination.

So, if your dog starts hacking or coughing after recently being around other dogs, influenza could be playing a role. It is important to take him or her to your veterinarian to determine the most appropriate care which, sometimes, is to do nothing and monitor your dog closely. Your veterinarian can also help you decide if the vaccination is right for your dog.

Canine flu is transmitted through microscopic respiratory droplets which are sneezed or coughed from infected dogs. These respiratory droplets travel through the air and are inhaled by non-infected dogs. The virus can also spread through direct contact (touching) or through items that are shared between dogs such as toys, medical devices or clothing.

Transmission is most common in high-population or overcrowded environments, such as kennels, shelters, dog shows, grooming facilities, dog parks, and veterinary hospitals.

The good news is that not every dog that inhales the virus particles gets sick. The number of virus particles inhaled, the age and immune system of the dog and previous immunity or vaccination to the virus all determine if your dog gets sick. In those that do get sick, flu causes a dry and hacking cough (often called a "goose-honk" a cough), decreased appetite, lethargy, fever, sneezing, and a clear-colored nasal discharge. This occurs in about 80-90% of dogs that are exposed to the virus. Inflammation caused by the 6 | PETS IN THE CITY

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SICK PUPPIES, SNAPPING TURTLES, AND THE DEFINITION OF CRUELTY

By Chanté McCoy

What is Cruelty?

You’d think “cruelty” is a universally understood concept. According to the Law Dictionary, cruelty is “The Intentional and malicious infliction of physical suffering upon living creatures… abusive treatment; inhumanity; outrage.” Sound reasonable?

That’s the abstract definition. Now, here’s a case study to see if it applies: Would feeding a sick puppy, (a “living creature”) to a turtle qualify as cruel?

Hold on to your answer…

How is “Animal” Legally Defined?

When it comes to the law and animals, the federal government and states limit not only the definition of “animal” to define which creatures have legal protections from cruelty but also what constitutes cruelty toward them. For example, in Utah’s statutes, animal cruelty is thus described: “Animal" is defined as a live, nonhuman vertebrate creature, but animals raised for agricultural purposes and wildlife are excluded from the definition. A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if the person intentionally…or with criminal negligence fails to provide necessary food, care, or shelter for an animal in his custody, abandons an animal…transports or confines an animal in a cruel manner, injures an animal, or causes any animal to fight with another animal for amusement or gain. Aggravated cruelty (i.e., torturing, poisoning, or intentionally killing an animal) and dogfighting incur stiffer penalties.”

In other words, animals used for food (such as cattle, pigs, chickens, fish and whatever else is domestically bred for human consumption), wildlife (including deer, moose, bear, and birds), and animals without spines (such as lobsters and octopus), receive no anti-cruelty protections under the law.

The Animal Welfare Act, a federal law, further removes protections from animals used in research.

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Cruelty Without Legal Ramifications Without legal protection, many animals are routinely subjected to torture. You can do the following without fear of legal reprisals: •

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• Beat, electrocute, drag, and crowd pigs that are living in filthy conditions.

• Dissect a dog alive in a laboratory when deemed "scientifically necessary" (a term which is not defined in the relevant Animal Welfare Act).

Cats and Dogs are Protected, Right?

Theoretically, when it comes to the torture of companion animals, the news is filled with stories of tormented and dead animals. Just in midJanuary, the news reported a man beating a puppy to death, 21 horses and a dog dying from thirst on an abandoned lot, two teenagers beating a cat with a baseball bat, a small dog being dragged behind a scooter, and a couple facing 37 misdemeanors and four felony counts of animal cruelty for 50 horses in their care.

What then? Won’t these perpetrators go to jail? Usually not. These animals get further shorted when it comes to the courthouse if the cases get that far. On the judicial level, the punishments rarely are more than a slap on the wrist, if not straight-up acquittal.

In January, a Preston, ID teacher was acquitted for dropping a crying, sick puppy into an aquarium to be eaten by an illegally owned snapping turtle*. The turtle dragged the puppy into the water, drowned it, then tore it to pieces. A handful of students stood witness. The teacher said, ”it was a humane way to kill the puppy.” The jury in this small town apparently agreed.

Do you?

What’s the Point of Legal Protections?

What is the point of legal protections if they’re not going to be followed through? No one is scared of a mild punishment, whether it be a fine or a short stay in jail. Will Mr. Crosland do differently if he comes across another sick puppy? Apparently not; it was the second one he’s fed to a turtle.

I’m now wondering who’s the true “sick puppy” here. I don’t think it was the dog. *The turtle, deemed an invasive species by the Idaho Department of Agriculture, was later removed and euthanized.

*The turtle, deemed an invasive species by the Idaho Department of Agriculture, was later removed and euthanized.

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nimal cruelty is a jarring issue for people from all spectrums of life. From farmers to animal advocates and private citizens to celebrities, the way humans treat other living beings is an emotionally charged subject matter.

In November 2018, a group of concerned citizens and animal activists gathered at Utah’s State Capitol to protest the treatment of piglets at Smithfield Foods' Circle Four Farms in Milford, Utah. The farm each year raises and markets 1.2 million hogs. This is roughly 185 times larger than Beaver County's human population. Circle Four is a division of the North Carolina-based Murphy-Brown LLC, which in turn is the livestock production subsidiary of Smithfield Foods.

Circle Four Farms has had a long history of complaints against its business practices, including uncontrollable odors and a variety of other health concerns.

Protesters in November were asking for two things from lawmakers.

First, that legal action is taken in response to alleged animal cruelty at Circle Four Farms. Second, they also asked for charges to be dropped against activists accused of taking two sick piglets from Circle Four in 2017.

The defendants were all affiliated with the California-based group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE)—the group leading November’s protest.

The defendants of the 2017 incident at Circle Four claim that piglets were rotting to death in piles of their own mother’s feces and that they need to be rescued. After an investigation by the FBI and others, the piglets were found in rescue facilities outside of Utah. No charges were filed against Circle Four.

One of the notable protestors at the rally was actor James Cromwell, best known by families and children for his leading role in the movie, “Babe.” Most significant about his appearance wasn’t his celebrity status, but rather the fact that he was swaddling a dead piglet while he spoke.

The piglet was one of 11 brought into the capitol building—a symbolic and all-to-real representation of the cruelty DxE accuses Circle Four of committing. It's not known where the dead piglets came from, but the group made it clear that the appalling slaughterhouse practices were not isolated to Utah.

Cromwell shared the message that pigs and other animals must be treated with respect and as intelligent beings and are capable of feeling fear and pain. “If we don’t deal with this appropriately, we’re not going to deal with each other appropriately,” he said.

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Following the interaction with Mower and after several uniting speeches in the rotunda, members of the group then left the Capitol to head for Milford, where they planned to demand that Circle Four management open its doors to allow activists to inspect conditions and provide care to animals in need. According to media reports, Circle Four management would not open their doors to the activists, and police officers were on hand to control the situation.

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A New Day for cruelty-free Cosmetics

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hen you’re at the store, purchasing your night cream or that perfect shade of lipstick, what causes you to buy one product over another? Is it price? Are you influenced by the packaging? How often have you considered animal rights when shopping for your cosmetics?

Animal testing has had a long, and controversial history. It may surprise you that evidence shows physicians living as far back as 2nd century Rome, participated in animal testing. These animals were used for testing purposes to gain a better understanding of medicines, surgery techniques, and physiological responses. Animal testing for cosmetics began in the 1940s in the United States. This was due to some severe reactions occurring from new makeup products.

Using dangerous chemicals in cosmetics didn’t start in the ’40s, this is just when it came to light. The use of these dangerous chemicals began much earlier in history. In ancient Egypt, eyeliner was made using kohl powder which is made up of toxic lead salts. In England during the 16th century, women used lead makeup to whiten their faces and cover up blemishes. Later during the 19th century, in the United States, arsenic complexion wafers hit the market to help remove freckles, pimples and other unwanted facial markings.

Makeup wasn’t as accessible hundreds of years ago, as it is now.

Historically, makeup was only for the rich or certain professionals such as theater actors. However, as time progressed, cosmetics became commonplace, even the expectation for women. With this increased usage, came increased visibility and a new demand for safety standards.

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Currently, in the U.S., the FDA is responsible for consumer safety in the cosmetic industry. Safety regulations do not require the use of animals in testing cosmetics. The agency only advises that the manufacturers employ whatever testing is necessary to guarantee the safety of their products. Due to this, most manufacturers still use animal testing.

Many people advocate that animal testing is completely unnecessary and fight on the side of animal rights and stand against this testing. Others illustrate that it’s a necessary means to an end. That testing helps progress and improve the lives and safety of humans.

As our culture has progressed, the outrage over animal testing has grown, and it’s creating a shift in the cosmetic industry.

The European Union (EU) was one of the first to make provisions against animal testing in cosmetics.

The EU contributed a whopping €238 million into researching alternatives to animal testing. After finding some viable solutions, in 2013 the EU issued a full ban on animal testing for cosmetic reasons.

America has not been as quick to follow, but many companies have taken on this initiative of their own fruition. With consumers becoming more mindful of how these products are being made; there is a market demand for animal testing to end.

Coty is one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world, and owner of brands like Sally Hansen, Max Factor, Philosophy and CoverGirl. Recently, Coty has partnered with “Cruelty Free International,” an international organization working to end animal experimentation worldwide. Their first project was to get the “Leaping Bunny” certification for CoverGirl, making CoverGirl the largest cosmetics brand to have ever achieved this accomplishment.

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Coty means to certify another of its brands by 2020. “Consumers expect brands to be leaders for positive change, so today CoverGirl is taking a stand about making cruelty free cosmetics a mainstream reality,” said Ukonwa Ojo, Chief Marketing Officer at Coty Beauty. “We know we are not alone in wanting a beauty industry that is free from animal cruelty and, working with “Cruelty Free International,” invites others to join us in turning these conversations into action.”

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By Elizabeth Holtz, Animal Legal Defense Fund

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y roommate and I adopted a dog together. The friendship went south, and now we are no longer living together.

Who gets to keep the dog?

Now, you are not necessarily facing a drawn-out fight in court but simply that our legal system is beginning to recognize animals are family members — living beings with unique personalities and feelings.

Accordingly, some courts will consider additional factors beyond who officially adopted the dog (i.e., who signed the paperwork at the animal shelter, who paid the adoption fee). Instead, a judge may consider which roommate provides daily care (such as walking and feeding) and who is better equipped to provide the dog with the best quality of life.

Now is the time to organize evidence demonstrating that you are the dog’s primary caregiver. Gather veterinary bills that you’ve paid and receipts for dog food or toys. If you’ve arranged for a dog walker or sitter or even purchased health insurance, you’ll also want to document it.

Witnesses such as friends, neighbors, and family who can speak to your role in the dog’s care may also be helpful. In addition to establishing yourself as the dog’s caretaker, you’ll want to provide evidence that you are best equipped to provide for the dog’s physical and mental well-being in the future.

You should also be aware that it’s possible a judge could determine an alternative custody plan is best. For example, you might be awarded visitation or partial custody of the dog, as in the case of Elario in Florida.

It’s not unheard of for divorced couples to have joint custody of a companion animal. The animal travels back and forth between houses on a set schedule, much like children.

First, thank you for opening your home to a dog in need! I’m sorry that your relationship soured, and you must sort out where the dog will live. As anyone who was ever involved in a lawsuit will tell you, it’s preferable to resolve disputes through mediation than it is in a courtroom. However, if you anticipate a legal battle, I hope this column will give you a sense of how it might play out.

Before it rises to the level of a courtroom, you should look into mediation — where an impartial third party helps parties settle disputes.

You may even be able to find a community mediation center that provides mediation for free or at a discounted rate by searching for “community mediation” and your state online. If you can’t resolve the issue in mediation or by yourselves, I strongly encourage you to seek the advice of a local attorney who can walk you through your state’s laws.

Historically, courts awarded custody by determining the dog’s legal owner — who purchased or adopted the animal.

However, that’s changing. In 2016, Alaska became the first state to enact a law instructing courts to consider the animal’s interests in divorce proceedings.

Illinois and California have passed similar laws since then. Though our legal system largely classifies animals as property, these new laws recognize that animals are different from a car or chair.

Good luck as you navigate this process! Though it might feel difficult right now, this dog is so lucky to have not one, but two people, who care about her deeply.

Courts’ changing perspectives can be seen in recent custody cases. Two Florida neighbors were in a similar situation to you just last year. Like you, the neighbors were initially good friends and shared responsibility for caring for a dog named Elario. When the relationship became acrimonious, the former friends ended up in a courtroom. Ultimately, the judge split custody between the neighbors, recognizing that both parties had invested time and resources in caring for Elario.

Another high-profile custody case concerned a pointer-greyhound mix named Gigi. The divorcing couple ultimately spent roughly $150,000 in legal fees in a custody battle that spanned two years. The court ordered a “bonding study,” and one of the attorneys submitted a video, highlighting Gigi’s routine and going on walks, demonstrating the close bond Gigi had with her client. The tactic was successful – her client was awarded full custody.

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Oh. Now the bad news… As sincerely as we try, relationships can be rough. Dating is getting more and more complicated by the swipe, and nearly half of all marriages end in divorce or separation.

However, don’t fret, if you don’t want to have to keep up with terms like “ghosting,” “kittenfishing” and “curving” -- ditch the dating and adopt a pet.

When looking for love, you’re more likely to find the real deal at an animal shelter or rescue group than at your local bar, or on Tinder, Zoosk or Match, for that matter. Just for starters, about 81 percent of people on dating sites and apps lie about height, weight or age in their profiles (according to a University of Wisconsin-Madison study). However, dogs and cats don’t lie about tail length or being housebroken, what you see is what you get.

Cezar Instead of roses this year, here are a dozen reasons why you the unconditional love you seek should include the adoption option.

1. Hanging with a pet will give pleasant new meaning to “Netflix and chill.”

2. Your pet’s lasting love will make you never fear being “zombied” again.

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Adopting a pet will help you overcome that fear of commitment.

4. You’ll always have someone there to kiss you good morning, even before you brush your teeth.

5. Walking a cat on a harness and leash is a guaranteed attentiongetter.

6. Chances are your pet will love to spoon and snuggle as much as you do, if not more.

7. Your new canine companion will give you a valid reason to hang out and meet people at the dog park.

8. More than 63 percent of people consider pets to be members of the family (according to the AVMA). So, no matter what the configuration of a family unit, pets are a perfect source of love and companionship.

9. If you’re not finding true love on an app, adopting a pet may be your answer.

10. A pet will help you get accustomed to 24/7 adoration and unconditional love.

11. An adopted pet can help you become less self-centered, as you learn to put another’s needs before your own.

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12. If you’re looking for love, but are freaked out by forever, check with a local shelter or rescue to find out about fostering.

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If you’re wondering where you might find dozens of adorable, adoptable pets all looking for love in one location, Best Friends is excited to announce the Give Love Adoption Event at The Gateway Saturday, February 9 from 11 am to 3 pm. On the second Saturday of each month, we take over two indoor spaces mid-block on Rio Grande between 100 S. and 50 S. at The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City to help homeless dogs and cats from several of our partner groups find their new families.

Best Friends also will have an adoption promotion at the Lifesaving Center in Sugar House called, “Follow Your Heart,” where all pets four months and older are just $14 to adopt, February 11-16. Lots of loving pets are ready to go home with their new people.

Who knows, having a pet might even help you meet that special someone if you haven’t already. Relationships come and go, but adoption can—and should-- last a lifetime.

For more information on adoptions through Best Friends Animal Society, head on over and check out their website at: https://bestfriends.org/

Best Friends Animal Society Suggests Adopting a Pet to Find Love That Lasts Temma Martin is a public relations specialist for Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. Best Friends runs the nation's largest nokill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as programs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters.

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Five - Week Puppy Syndrome

By Maryna Ozuna - Arizona Doggy Dude Ranch Originally Published in the IACP Safehands Journal, Winter 2009 Issue

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few years ago, I began receiving calls and observing troubling behavioral characteristics in puppies. The first few calls I got were all from owners who reported excessive biting and mouthing in the pups, to the point of feeling frightened of their 10 or 12-week old puppies. They would all say, "I know it sounds crazy, but you have to see this to believe it." I did, and they were right. Over the top, frantic mouthiness, and with those sharp, baby teeth, thoroughly capable of doing damage.

I began sharing this information with our national network of trainers, and other dog pros around the country. As we exchanged information over a three-year period of time, a very distinct profile began to emerge, which I dubbed Five \Week Puppy Syndrome, the reason being that all of the puppies who had characteristics of this developmental, behavioral syndrome had been removed from either contact with the dam, and/or the siblings, or both prior to 8 weeks of age. The closer to 5 weeks of age the removal or separation was, and the more complete the separation, the more acute the symptoms. Not all of the puppies exhibited all of the signs and symptoms, but all of them seemed to exhibit at least three of the characteristics. The better the genetics, the less impact the separation between 6-8 weeks, but if the separation happened before six weeks of age, genetics often wasn't enough to rescue the pup from developmental chaos.

There were also geographic pockets of these problems. States prohibiting the sale of puppies before eight weeks of age had markedly less of these problems. Some of our colleagues had never heard of these kinds of profiles. Others wrote in, "Oh my God, you're describing what I see exactly."

In addition, as we began doing an in-depth investigation of adult problem dogs, particularly adult aggressive problem dogs, (either people aggressive or dog aggressive), and finding out their histories, specifically information about litter separation information where possible, we found that these symptoms continued unabated into adult life. Even good, balanced training was often not enough to overcome these behavioral tendencies. Absent specific behavioral intervention and certain specific steps of rehabilitation, unwelcome and persistent behaviors clouded the behavioral profile and did not fade. On the bottom end of the scale, the more scrambled the genetic puzzle in the dog (particularly where there were multiple competing drive tendencies) the more scrambled the brain of the Five \Week Puppy syndrome dog. Finally, the more conformational and structural defects, the more distorted the behavioral profile became.

Conversely, dogs who managed to be pleasant, happy campers despite these developmental and genetic effects, where keepers, because their personalities emerged intact despite the early history. Such Five Week Syndrome successes were very rare, and most of them tended to be dogs from well-bred purebred working lines (whether small dog or large) no further away than one generation with strong, balanced conformation.

The closer to that MINIMUM magic developmental number of 8 weeks in the litter with both demand siblings, the less the developmental impact of separation. The distinct nature of the developmental characteristics from 5 weeks to 8 weeks, and the contribution that the dam and siblings play (leaving aside for the moment other dogs) is so significant that you can just about a date with eerie precision the age of separation of a pup by their behavioral profile.

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Five-Week Puppy Syndrome Profile The profile continues to emerge, but here is a rough characterization of what we have seen, with the commonality in all the behaviors being their persistent quality. A caveat: Not all dogs who exhibit these behaviors are "Five-week puppy syndrome" puppies or dogs, but ALL DOGS REMOVED FROM THE LITTER AT FIVE WEEKS OF AGE absent extraordinary intervention will experience behavioral problems. Nothing we can do will ever totally make up the lack of what nature does during those developmental weeks. We can bring these pups a long way. However, improvement will not happen with out specific attention to the deficits caused by early separation from the litter and the dam.

necessary ingredients for a pup to learn bite inhibition. This is nature doing her best work. The pups will literally learn how to pull their lips down so that they are sucking with their lips, not grabbing and biting with their teeth. Persistently biting pups will soon find themselves missing meals. Hunger is a great learning tool. Pups rapidly learn that if they want mother's milk, they had better lighten up their mouth. Pups who don't have the opportunity to be corrected by mom will lack the same level of bite inhibition as a "normal" pup. These are the pups with the mouth issues from frantic mouthiness to nipping to downright hard biting.

Similarly, sibling pups begin to teach each other in their play. As puppies grow, they begin to play and interact with each other in increasingly rough and boisterous ways. It is common to hear a litter of sixweek-old pups tumbling and growling and shrieking at each other if they get nipped too hard. Again, a pup that plays too hard learns that either they get attacked back and harder by the others, or that no one will play with them. Ostracism is the ultimate penalty for a dog. Puppies, in particular, Excessive mouthiness don't like to be ostracized, so will alter their behavior when playing with the sibling pack to be more successful in the pack group. Pups lacking sibling Lack of bite inhibition interactions can have issues with bite inhibition, sensory sensitivity, and Hard biting at extraordinarily young ages overall tolerance. Rigorous puppy interactions (within reason) teach pups Lack of tolerance to sensory stimulation: touch, to give and take, social organizing of the pack, tolerance to touch, and the noise, visual confusion ability to bounce back from an encounter.

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THE WHY OF IT Let's take a look at why these deficits happen in pups removed too early from the litter. A look at one of the breed registries’ informational pages on puppy teeth is illustrative.

“Puppies have 12 deciduous incisors which erupt between 2-4 weeks of age. Behind the incisors are four deciduous canine teeth that erupt at about the same time. Twelve deciduous premolars erupt when the pup is around six weeks and are positioned behind the canines. Full deciduous dentition is present in Berner puppies from 6-8 weeks.”

This means that around five weeks of age, pups have a mouthful of sharp teeth pressing down on Mom’s increasingly sore teats. If the pup bites too hard, Mom corrects the pup very swiftly. She may grab the pup by the nape of the neck, she may growl, she may stand up and dump the pup on his cute little bottom, she might even snap at a persistent pup. These are NOT signs of a bad mother. Quite the contrary. These are fundamental,

Tactile interactions with dam and siblings assist in proprioceptive mapping. The pup is learning the dimensions of his body and distances between himself and objects. Proprioception, roughly put, is the body’s ability to perceive where it is in space and reference to gravitational pull.

There are specialized receptors in all the joints that allow movement information to be processed and stored. Imagine lights on an old-fashioned telephone switchboard. The more lights that re-lit up on the switchboard, the more physical coordination the pup has, and the more learning capacity.

The more of these constant bumping, tumbling, wrestling movements the pup has, the more lights lit up on his proprioceptive switchboard. Which pup would you rather train and live with, one with many lights lit up on their switchboard, or very few? I’ll take the high proprioceptive pup any day.

Note from Alisson: If you are looking at adding a new puppy to your family and suspect the breeder has removed the puppies from their mother prior to 7 weeks, I urge you to continue your search. These puppies will more than likely have serious behavioral and social issues that even with excellent training may persist for a lifetime.

If you have already added one of these puppies to your family, please seek professional help as soon as possible. With proper training, you can help minimize the effects of having been removed from the mother too soon.

to go to sleep. If I had thought my brain fog was awful before, it became so much worse that first day, having everything stripped away. I was a total and complete shell of myself. I had nothing, and I was no one at that moment.

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The next day I was still out of it, and confined to a wheelchair, to boot, due to how weak I was. The Center tells you what to eat, whom to talk to, where to go, etc. It was a prison with friendlier staff. I still wasn’t participating in the groups, eating, or communicating—not out of spite, but shock. After lunch, which I didn’t eat we were moved again to another group, and I just was not listening.

Not to where we were going, not about who was leading the group, nothing.

As I was being wheeled into a group room by a Care Tech, I suddenly spotted a dog that I’m sure some of you know. I hadn’t been speaking much, but I gasped and put my hand to my heart like a Victorian royal.

Jinx was there waiting for us, and I don’t know if I’d ever seen such a big, floofy doggo like that in person before. I was totally starstruck.

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On April 23rd, 2018 I voluntarily checked myself into the Center for Change in Utah [Orem]. The original plan was to stay for 12 weeks, the maximum that the Family Medical Leave of Absence allows.

I’d been struggling for almost a year and was starting to experience organ failure.

Anorexia is a mental disease with physical consequences. My hair had been falling out for months, I was fainting left and right, and I could barely even walk myself into the Center on my admission date, I was so malnourished and weak. However, the worst symptom I was experiencing was a thing they unofficially call ‘brain fog.’ Starvation impacts every part of your body, but when I started to be unable to remember basic facts about myself like my address, my age, and even my name, I knew I needed help.

Jinx is a big, big boy, with a thick black coat, and he is about as tall as I am . . . and I’m 5’10”! He easily weighed more than another patient and me combined. He had a red ITA vest with his name sewn on it and was happily waiting for us to hang out with him. His coat was thicker than the heaviest winter coat I’ve ever owned. His dad warned us that he and his brother were known to drool, but I was so emotional that I just nodded.

I was clearly the most shaken patient, so Jinx’s dad, Brett, asked if I wanted to sit with them on the floor and just hang out.

At that moment, it was like my strings had been cut: Like a marionette, I practically collapsed on the floor and started crying all over Jinx.

Full, chest-wracking sobs poured out of me as I curled up into a ball on top of him. I soaked the part of his coat I was crying on, trying to hide my face so the humans in the room couldn’t see how emotionally devastated I was. The state of shock I was in snapped, and only the pain and the realization of where I was, remained. At that moment, the real me began to fight through the brain fog. I wanted to get healthy, I wanted to recover, I wanted to live, and with good company like Jinx, it was starting to feel possible.

If you had asked me if therapy animals were important before my hospital stay I would have said, “Sure!” I’m from Las Vegas; I’d heard how important therapy animals were to those impacted by our city’s shooting tragedy. However, if you ask me about therapy dogs now, I usually tear up and need to collect myself before I speak. I got to hang out with Jinx, his brother Jagger, and other very good doggos from Intermountain Therapy Animals every week and always left feeling lighter than when I’d gone in. It was like Jinx was taking the weight of the anorexia away from me.

Checking into a mental hospital is like walking into a prison and saying, “Sign me up for this!” They take everything from you except your clothes, and to be honest, they Jayne with her newly rescued dog, Wicket. She is took some of my clothing, too, for being too hoping they will be able to qualify to do It is an incredible honor for me to be able baggy. Care Techs are there to supervise you animal-assisted therapy volunteering together. to call attention to the work of Intermountain 24 hours a day, even during more intimate Therapy Animals and to say my thanks moments like bathroom breaks and showers.

Every hour of the day is structured and planned, and I couldn’t refuse to publicly. The work they are doing—it is saving lives. It saved my life. I am speak to my doctors or not go to groups without severe consequences. happy, I am healthy, and I am alive.

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So here is to the best day of my life. I will never forget that on April 23rd I checked into the Center for Change and that on April 24th, thanks to Jinx and his human, I started to heal.

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We are one of the oldest and largest groups of our kind in the United States, with more than 350 volunteer teams visiting at more than 150 hospitals, counseling centers, nursing facilities, detention homes, extended care centers, and schools. Chapters of ITA now thrive in Montana, Idaho, and Kentucky.

We are also the founders of Reading Education Assistance Dogs® (R.E.A.D.®), a literacy support program to foster in children the love of books and the reading environment. R.E.A.D. has spread throughout the United States and beyond since we launched it in 1999.

Intermountain Therapy Animals, a Utah 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been around for awhile: founded in September of 1993, we have just concluded our 25th-anniversary celebrations and are now looking forward to our next 25 years.

We are considered a human service organization, but our mission is to enhance the quality of life through the human/animal bond, and we absolutely apply that both ways. We provide ongoing education for humans to further their understanding of their animal partners, and we treat those partners as individual beings with needs, preferences, and intuitions that must be honored. They are never viewed as pieces of medical equipment, to be brought into action at merely the whims of humans.

At last count, about 68% of our animal partners had come from rescue situations—we have found that rescued animals clearly get it when they find wonderful forever homes and seem to give back even more love to those around them. Our volunteer teams (people and their own pets) make regular visits to those who are physically or developmentally disabled, emotionally or psychologically impaired, lonely or suffering from depression. All services are free of charge to clients.

If you would like more information about us and our work, please go to our website www.therapyanimals. org and click on the VOLUNTEER tab or call our office at 801-272-3439. We welcome all who want to lend a helping paw!

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I believe, as do many experts that all dogs and cats should wear collars and tags.

I hate the sound of jingling tags - There are many great options on the market such as, plastic tags, tag silencers, tag pockets and collars that are all great options for your contact info that lessen the noise of metal tags.

My cat/dog is indoors only - The shelters and lost, and found ads are filled with people looking for their dogs and cats which were “indoor only” that slipped out of the house not wearing any identification. You can never predict if the door will be left open by a guest or the gate will be left open by children, utility workers or strong wind. Also, you never know when a natural disaster could hit.

My dog/cat is microchipped - Microchipping is great, but not everyone knows about microchips. The only way to scan the microchip is to take the pet into the shelter or a veterinary clinic, which might not be open in the evenings or holidays.

Also, microchips can move in the body and get missed by the scanner. Many people forget to update the information on the microchip, which can lead to outdated information. A collar with a current tag on is the fastest way to get your dog or cat home if lost.

The best practice is to keep a collar and tags on all of your pets just in case. You never know when the unthinkable will happen, and you may need help finding your lost pet.

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Each rabbit has a different personality just like a dog, cat or human.

Some rabbits appear very shy, others bold and curious, but it’s the rabbit’s nature to be cautious and careful especially at first. They are prey animals in the wild, so their first instinct is to be wary if they are going to survive.

The essential key to a successful relationship is bonding with your rabbit. Establishing a relationship built on trust and respect takes time and effort. Gaining the trust of a shy rabbit, or one that’s been traumatized may take longer, but it is rewarding to see their personality emerge. Invest time with your rabbit, use a soft tone of voice and gentle touch. These are signs that your rabbit interprets that show you are someone who can be trusted and someone to look forward to spending time with. After you’ve bonded with your rabbit, you will recognize signs of happiness and affection.

Rabbits prefer to be on the ground, so start by sitting on the floor and let your rabbit approach you. You can offer them a small treat when they come close to you to disarm their anxious feelings. Make this a daily practice, so your rabbit gets used to your scent and being around you. This will help them realize you’re not a threat and helps them feel safe.

As you progress, start stroking your rabbit on their forehead and cheeks. Rabbits love this, and you may find them demanding head rubs by nudging your hands and demanding attention. If you listen closely while you’re petting your rabbit, you will hear them gently grind their teeth almost rhythmically. This is their way of telling you “I love you and your attention.”

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One sign of affection that rabbits have in common with dogs and cats is licking. If your rabbit licks you, it is their way of saying, “I love you and have deep confidence in you.” Note, however, some rabbits just don’t lick.

If this is your rabbit, don’t interpret this as being a sign they don’t care about you.

A rabbit will suddenly flop over onto one side, looking like she’s just keeled over. It is alarming if you aren’t familiar with this action, but heartwarming when you know this is your rabbit’s way of showing you “I love you and the secure feeling you give me.”

Two entertaining ways rabbits relate “I’m overall pleased with you and my life,” are nicknamed the Bunny 500 and the Binky. The Bunny 500 is running through the house at top speed alone or with their rabbit buddy.

The Binky is when your rabbit jumps straight up in the air twisting and flicking their head and feet. Some rabbits exhibit these behaviors and some hardly at all, even if she is loved and treated well. All rabbits have their own temperament.

Passive ways your rabbit expresses “I couldn’t be happier, and love my life,” are called the Rabbit Loaf and Rabbit Rug. The Rabbit Loaf is when your rabbit’s front and back legs are tucked underneath her body. It looks like your rabbit could fit in a bread pan, and often sleeps this way. The Rabbit Rug is your rabbit lying on her stomach with rear legs stretched out behind, and front legs stretched out in front.

You may not “feel the love” from an unspayed or unneutered rabbit.

Rabbits with hormones intact have unwanted behaviors such as spraying and aggression. This procedure can be expensive, so consider adopting a rabbit from a shelter where they have already been spayed or neutered.

Then after you’ve taken the time to bond with your rabbit, you’ll be in love with their adorable and affectionate personalities.

Rabbits show their happiness and appreciation for the life you’ve given them with many subtle, and not so subtle behaviors. Learning to recognize these behaviors will help you understand what your rabbit is communicating.

Cynthia Alex has been a volunteer for the Humane Society of Utah for 23 years as an advocate for ending pet overpopulation. During that time she learned more, and became passionate about rabbits, adopting her first pair 22 years ago. She 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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Chanane is a happy, fun, active girl who will love you forever?

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DESERAE AND RASIA

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Female / 12 Years old Penelope is a mellow and sweet patch tabby. She’s about 12 years old but has lots of love and snuggles to share with her forever family. Penelope will be a loving companion! Call Nuzzles & Co (435-649-5441) for more information!

Desi: is house trained and crate trained! She is “All Kennel Snuggling Champion 2018” Desi likes to run around and play ball! She also loves kids and loves to play ball.

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Male / 10 Years old Maximus is a 10-year-old terrier mix who is shy but sweet. Once he feels safe, he loves to be held and cuddled. He also does well with cats and other small dogs. Call Nuzzles & Co (435-649-5441) for more information!

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Beethoven's just celebrated his 1st anniversary with his foster mom.

He's hoping someone sees how amazing he is - he's ready for a family of his own! Beethoven is looking for a home that can provide structure and training to keep him mentally relaxed He is good with Older kids (at least 8, preferably 12+) but he is not good with other pets!

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Emma is a beautiful 10-year-old cat with a shiny black coat. She’s gentle and friendly and is looking for a loving home where she can spend her golden years relaxing in style. Call Nuzzles & Co (435-649-5441) for more information!

Deserae and Rasia are a bonded pair who are looking for a home together.

Rasia: is house trained and crate trained! She also LOVES to snuggle! She loves short walks and naps in the sun or on the couch. Rasia wins Babysitter of the Year Award 2011-2018

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Male / 10 Years old My name is DASHER, and I am 10 years old. I enjoy "Senior Living"! I am looking for a friend and a home for my golden years. Someone to keep me safe and love me no matter what. I might be slowing down, but my love for you is strong enough to make you smile every day. Every senior deserves a warm and loving home for their retirement years. I Love Treats and am a very affectionate couch potato For information on adopting Dasher contact Salt Lake County Animal Services. kpacker@slco.org

Biscuit is an energetic 2-year-old cattle dog mix. He loves to run and play! Biscuit does well with other dogs but is too interested in cats to share a home with one. Call Nuzzles & Co (435-649-5441) for more information!

CARLY AND CHARLOTTE Pair Sisters

Hello, I am Melo, I am a 1 ½ yr. old "Shy Friend" looking for some patience and gentle guidance while I am working on building my confidence.

I know basic commands, love treats and needs to be treated gently while getting to know you. I am good with other dogs and love to go on walks; I’m even good on my leash. I need to build confidence in the shelter as I am a little kennel stressed.

Mello is available at Salt Lake County Animal Services. kpacker@slco.org

Carly and Charlotte. Charlotte and Carly.

These two Sisters are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. They enjoy bathing in the sun while sitting in the window. They love warm beds, grain free food, and soft blankets. Both are very social cats. They would like a low energy home with not a lot of chaos. If you like "Girl Power" then these two girls are your kitties! utahanimals.org

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