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hen I got Cassie, my Doberman, I explained to my husband – repeatedly – that she was not an Australian Shepherd. She did not have a double coat. In his mind, it didn’t matter. She was a dog, she had fur. She should be warm outside, in the snow, in below zero temperatures.

For my dog, going outside in the winter was the equivalent of a person walking outside naked.

But she had fur. So my now ex-husband would let Cassie out in the morning, and immediately go back to bed or to take a 20 minute shower, leaving her outside.

I’d get up five minutes later and let in 95 pounds of shivering Doberman, now happier because she’d relieved herself, but freezing. She’d race back into the bedroom and curl into a tight ball and wait for me to cover her in blankets, only then warming up.

We’ve got a couple of stories this issue about animals

being out in the cold. Here’s the short version: I don’t care how warm their coats are. Everyone deserves a warm, safe shelter in the winter. Whether it’s a barn where a cat can curl up in loose hay, a kennel with deep wood shavings for a dog, or a bunny hutch with everything they need – including bunny friends – to stay warm, or the ability to come in the house, we owe it to our animal friends to keep them warm every winter.

You have no intention of wandering around outside without winter weather gear. Why would you expect the animals in your life to do the same? Why leave them in an unprotected area where their water will freeze, as well as ears and toes? Yes, each animal is different.

A Siberian Husky’s winter needs are different than a Doberman’s. But it’s up to us to provide what they need.

So please, with months to go before things warm up, make sure your outdoor animals are properly cared for this winter. We owe it to them.

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By Pamela Hart, Animal Legal Defense Fund Q: I’ve noticed neighbors leave their pets outside during the cold weather.

Is that legal? What can I do to make sure the pets in my neighborhood are safe during the colder months?

A: Great question, and thank you for looking out for the animals in your neighborhood. Although most guardians realize they need to bring their pets indoors during extreme temperatures, many animals still suffer and die after being left out in the heat or cold. This year brought a tremendous increase in social awareness about the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars, and with it a flurry of new laws protecting Good Samaritans who take action to rescue an animal from a closed vehicle. But what does the law say about companion animals left outside in cold weather?

As with many legal questions, the short answer is: it depends on where you live. Although there are currently few laws specific to animals left outside in the cold, each state has an animal cruelty statute under which an owner could potentially be charged for mistreatment. Visit the Animal Legal Defense Fund at aldf.org to look up your state’s cruelty laws.

Nationwide, outreach campaigns and media coverage about the dangers of leaving pets exposed to the cold has led to increased awareness and the passage of stronger laws.

For example, in August 2017, New Jersey passed a law that prohibits leaving animals tethered outside for longer than 30 minutes during “adverse environmental conditions” (defined as 32 degrees or below in winter); those in violation face fines and may have their animals removed by authorities.

That law was introduced following reports of multiple dogs freezing to death last winter.

And in October 2017, Washington D.C., enacted one of the strongest cold weather laws in the nation, spurred by the tragedy of a pit bull named Momma who was left outside in frigid temperatures for weeks. Although neighbors repeatedly complained to the city, the dog received no help.

Following an outpouring of public concern about Momma, the district significantly improved its animal protection laws with the Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017, which establishes the extreme weather conditions under which keeping animals outside constitutes criminal cruelty. Unfortunately, the law was not able to help Momma, 4 | PETS IN THE CITY

whose owner removed her from the premises after a local news station reported on her situation. But this new law will be able to help neglected animals like her in the future.

The district’s law is notable in that it mandates specific standards of care, including providing a detailed definition of “adequate shelter” in both cold and hot weather and specifying a maximum amount of time (15 minutes) an animal may be left outside unaccompanied in temperatures below 32 degrees. Such clarity is rare among similar laws, which are often vague.

This makes it difficult to determine what constitutes criminal cruelty or neglect, which in turn creates difficulties for law enforcement and can be an obstacle to actually using the law to help an animal. The clarity provided in this amendment provides a good model for other jurisdictions looking to improve their animal protection laws.

Something every citizen can do is contact their state and local representatives and encourage them to introduce or support legislation like the Washington, D.C. law. Lobbying for the passage of stronger animal protection laws in your community is a great strategy to create long-term change. But what can you do in the short term to help an animal who has been left outside in frigid weather?

Neglected animals depend on the involvement of caring community members. It may be worth trying to talk with the animal’s owner to offer resources or assistance. Some people who keep pets are intentionally negligent, while others are simply unaware of how to properly care for animals. If you see an animal in distress this winter, and approaching the owner has not worked or is not a feasible option, you should document the conditions the animal is in, preferably with photographs and/or video, and call your local law enforcement or animal control. If an animal’s life or safety is in immediate danger, call 911. Thank you for taking action!

Pamela Hart oversees the Animal Legal Defense Fund Animal Law Program, which supports the next generation of animal lawyers and fosters the growth of animal law in legal practice.

The program collaborates with students, faculty, and school administrations to develop animal law courses and assist in forming Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) chapters.

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necdotal reports from many who have given their beloved pets products made from the cannabis plant have been circulating more and more in today’s climate. Even with the legalization of medical marijuana in 29 states, the question of how the 18 active properties of the plant can be of use in veterinary medicine is still unclear. Most available reports indicate a perceived effect on anxiety or fear, appetite, and inflammation from cancer, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and so on. The validity of such claims still needs to be investigated. It’s important to remember that claims from pet owners and manufacturers can contain bias. Available cannabis

products are also varied in forms and concentrations. The existing studies regarding cannabis use in pets have only focused on the toxicity of THC containing products and not the benefits of other compounds, such as CBD. Two studies conducted on CBD products were conducted as surveys and only asking the question of perceptions.

CBD is not THC

CBD and THC are two of 18 molecular compounds found in the cannabis plant that are said to be active in the body. While they come from the same plant, they have different properties. According to Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, and co-author of another 2016 study on consumer’s perceptions of hemp products for animals by researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University, “CBD is known to have a primary anti-inflammatory role and is relatively nontoxic from what we’ve seen so far. It’s the THC that veterinarians are concerned about.” THC is psychoactive, which leads to heightened stress responses, namely fear and anxiety and alteration in mood, disposition and overt distraction.

Ambiguous Legal Status Exploring the issues of dosage safety and effectiveness is complicated by government restrictions and long standing barriers surrounding the drug’s class. Marijuana is a schedule 1 controlled substance, making it illegal by government standards. FDA approval is necessary to prescribe it. There was a federal law passed in 2004 by the Ninth Circuit of Appeals stating that CBD derived from a mature stock is an exception to the definition of marijuana, because it does not contain psychoactive properties. This suggests that State Industrial Hemp Statutes must allow the trade to exist.

However, Utah holds a hard line with its laws clearly outlined in the 2014 general session regarding the cultivation and use of products containing hemp, Utah Code Ann. § 4-41-101 to 4-41-103 (2016). A close examination of these articles is strongly encouraged when having a discussion about legality of these products with your veterinarian.

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Veterinarian Recommendation The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Utah chapter (UVMA) have not come to a resolution on the topic of marijuana therapies in animals, although the topic was on the July 2017 AVMA Annual Session agenda. A statement from the UVMA was on the same trajectory. Only those states with local laws legalizing the research and development of both medical and recreational cannabis products have made official statements regarding their applications in pets. “The UVMA does not have an official position directed at cannabinoid product use,” said UVMA President Kerry A. Rood, MS, DVM. “Having said this, it is wise in practice to recommend treatments based on science and outcome. With alternative or unorthodox therapies, the science is a bit lacking. We see this with Eastern medicine therapies. The other issue is that prescribing the substance that is as controlled as CBD is requires more DEA and state oversight. I am not sure how to even prescribe it.”

Oregon Veterinary Medical Examiners Board emailed this message to licensed veterinarians including myself: Questions have been raised about veterinary use of cannabis; at present, Oregon does not have rules addressing this. For the time being, here is the Board’s advice: Veterinarians may discuss veterinary use of cannabis with clients, and are advised to inform clients about published data on toxicity in animals, as well as lack of scientific data on benefits. Please be aware that a client’s written consent is needed for any unorthodox treatment.

Lori Makinen, executive director of the board, said the statement was prompted by a legislative task force that recommended regulatory boards inform licensees of the board’s position on the subject. There currently is not enough initiative due to the current legislative status in Utah for such an endeavor.

Education is Key While the information needed to answer all of the questions surrounding CBD use in pets will require more than just anecdotal reports, there are enough of these that it is reasonable to believe there is validity in these statements. It is important pet owners feel comfortable that CBD can be discussed with their veterinarian and alternative therapies such as this may be considered applicable.

Dr. Taylor Howard attended Utah State University and graduated from Ross University with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He worked in mixed animal practice, emergency medicine, general practice, and dentistry in Oregon before moving back to Utah, where he joined University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center. His goals in practice are toward diversity in exploring medicine, communicating with his clients and being part of a major cornerstone in his community.

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Somebunny’s Cold

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ore and more people are learning that rabbits can be litter box trained, are clean, quiet and make good house pets. Living in the house makes it easier to interact with her, watch for any changes in her health, and gives you peace of mind she is safe from predators and extreme weather. However, if your rabbit lives outside, you should bring her inside, or into a garage or shed, for the winter. If she must stay outside, it’s important to prepare her home for cold, wet weather, and plan for adjustments to her diet.

it is in the summer. Without water, your rabbit will stop eating, causing illness, and possibly death. Water bottles can be problematic because the metal nozzle of the bottle 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 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 burning, electrocuting your rabbit, or fire.

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 as long as they stay dry. Most rabbits have thick insulating coats, but within minutes of water reaching her skin they cannot maintain correct body temperature. For a rabbit, being wet and cold may result in life-threatening consequences.

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

A few simple things can make the inside of a rabbit’s hutch warm.

Covering the whole hutch with a blanket/carpet and a clear tarp over it will 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, or use a cardboard box, filled with hay to keep them insulated.

Hutches should be off the ground to prevent the base from becoming damp.

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

During the winter months, outdoor rabbits can get lonely when they don’t get the interaction and exercise they do during the warmer months.

For this reason, having a bonded pair of rabbits helps with this, and as a bonus, keep each other warm as well. Two or more spayed/neutered rabbits are healthier and happier year-round.

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, Ziggy, Lucy, Cooper and Lily.

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Resolve to Help an Animal this Year what to know before you volunteer

By Foxi LeFierce

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nbelievable! It’s 2018 and with the new year come resolutions!

Many of us make resolutions to help others and look for volunteer opportunities. If you’re a pet lover, you just may be thinking of volunteering in 2018 with an animal shelter or rescue. Here are some tips from a seasoned veteran on how to make your volunteering experience a happy – and helpful – one. Remember, every rescue and shelter is different and can serve different types of animals. Dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, breed specific, seniors…

You name it, there’s probably a rescue group for it. Fostering an animal, fundraising/event support, supply drives and community education are all ways to get involved. Which is best for you? Ask yourself a few questions:

lives in the home onboard for fostering? These two questions are basic yet critical to becoming a new foster.

If you decide to become a foster pet parent, ask for advice from a current foster of the organization. Fostering is a lifestyle, as you are now responsible for the love, care and sometimes training of the foster pet. Don’t expect perfection of your potential future foster. They are often coming from a shelter environment and are scared and confused. They usually need a refresher course on potty training, house rules and leash walking. Patience and understanding are critical requirements when becoming a foster with any organization. Being a foster can be harder than it looks but it can be a wonderful experience!

Youth Volunteering – I often hear from parents that they are frustrated because they cannot find a place for their child to have direct volunteer contact with rescue animals. Live animals can be unpredictable so safety is paramount to rescues and shelters. It is because of this that most have age restrictions. It’s great that children want to help animals, but they often must contribute differently than an adult. Food and litter drives, toy drives, and making toys and blankets are all things children can do in their neighborhood or with their places of worship. They’re super easy and super fun. They can always contact the rescue or shelter and deliver their donations as a group to a representative of the organization, and set up a tour to see how the organization helps animals and how their donations will be used. Every rescue and shelter cherishes these efforts by children!

Remember, each rescue and shelter has their own rules and policies.

Do your research on your local shelter and rescues. Almost all have wonderful Facebook pages, even if they don’t have websites Ask friends, family or co-workers who are active in rescue to learn more about it. Once you have selected your animal advocacy organization, be prepared to attend volunteer training and events. If you are open to the requirements and trainings offered by your organization of choice, it will help make your experience a wonderful learning experience!

So, whether you are fostering, fundraising or doing a kitty litter drive, you are making a huge impact. Rescue could not continue without continued community support from compassionate people just like you!

• What skills can you offer to rescue organization?

Want to Volunteer?

• Where would you be most productive?

• What would you like to learn from this experience?

• What would you most enjoy doing? After all, volunteering is giving of your time. You want to make sure that while you’re helping, you’re also enjoying the work you’re doing.

Shelters and Rescues – A shelter is usually run by the city it is in, and isn’t necessarily a non-profit. Shelters have a small staff and can have a volunteer program. Rescues are primarily non-profit organizations.

Although some may or may not have a staff, rescues are usually volunteer driven. Most rescues do not have a local facility, but actually house each rescue in a foster home until she’s adopted. Shelters have their own facilities and can utilize fosters especially for medical, pregnant or special needs animals.

Fostering – What about fostering? Fostering offers great rewards when the animal finds her forever home, but is also a labor of love by the human foster. If you’re considering fostering, there are specific things you need to consider. Do you have the ability to foster, i.e. do you have a fenced yard for a dog? The ability to keep a cat indoors at all times? Also, is everyone who 10 | PETS IN THE CITY

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Cat Cafe Comes to Salt Lake

Tinker’s Cat Cafe offers kitty time and cat-puccino

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y cat, Billy Madison, is hard to impress. Usually, food and treats are the things she looks forward to. She and I have waited impatiently for Tinker’s Cat Cafe in Salt Lake City to open! After all, what could be better than a cafe where you can spend time with cats?

After waiting for over two years, I finally walked into Tinker’s Cat Cafe last month. I met the owner, Lisa Boone, over a year ago, at a cat adoption event. She shared her vision with me, and like the folks who helped raise the capital for the café (in part through a crowdfunding campaign), I was fascinated, and couldn’t wait to see the cafe open.

After watching a television program that featured a Japanese cat cafe, Boone was hooked. There are over 150 cat cafes in Japan.

There, the cats are able to wander the cafe while people enjoy the cafe’s treats. She started the ground work for what would turn into her SLC location. It took a while to make this dream come true. Japan doesn’t have the same food service regulations we have in the United States, which has led to one major difference at American cat cafes: 12 | PETS IN THE CITY

here the cats have to be in a separate room from the food and beverages.

But that doesn’t take away from the experience.

How’s it work? The cafe side features coffee and tea from Rimini, and local traditional, vegan and gluten-free pastries and goodies from City Cakes, Les Madeleines and Ditta. All the food is prepared offsite. Then, after (or before) visitors can spend an hour in the Cat Lounge. Yes, you can go relax and interact with kitties and cats that are also available for adoption. Partnered with SLC Animal Services, Lisa brings the opportunity to get in your pet therapy at the same place you enjoy your favorite beverage.

“My vision for the cafe is to have consistent adoption rates over the years.” Boone does this while offering a more than traditional cafe experience. “We have already had twelve adoptions since we opened our doors. This was a pleasant surprise!” Hopefully she can keep up that adoption rate or grow it over the years.

Although you can walk in during business hours, Boone advises you go online and make a reservation during their busy/weekend hours as there is a wait and only a limited numer of people can be in the cat lounge at any one time. All those visitors are good news for the kitties waiting for a forever home!

The cat lounge has an $8/hour cover charge, and Tinker’s Cat Cafe is so worth the fee. This charge helps sustain the feline residents and supports the rescue efforts. The reservations also help keep the lounge area a controlled environment for the cats. Lisa takes every measure to make sure the cats aren’t scared or overwhelmed by the patrons and foot traffic.

After hearing about all of the wonderful things going on there, rescue kitty Billy Madison and I give Tinker’s Cat Cafe 5 Mice – the highest of kitty reviews. The cafe, located at 302 E 900 S, is open Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. They’re closed on Mondays.

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Utah Animal Adoption Center a rescue like no other

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he Utah Animal Adoption Center is a shelter like no other.

Being a no-kill shelter already sets them apart from more traditional, or government facilities, but they bring more to the table than just saving lives and getting animals adopted. They want the animals to feel at home, comfortable, and loved. And what better way to do this, than to give them freedom, lots of playtime and attention?

For an organization that places an average of 1,000 cats and dogs in Utah homes annually, they are surprisingly able to give lots of attention to their rescues. Animals come from other local shelters. These animals tend to be ready for adoption, but were booted out due to space or overstaying their allowed occupancy time. They do not take drop-offs, with the exception of animals who were originally adopted from the UAAC. The pets come with a lifetime warranty, so that means if at any point the owner needs to return the animal for whatever reason (new baby that’s severely allergic, having to downsize into a small apartment that is not animal friendly, cannot provide for the animal’s care appropriately), the UAAC will accept them back with open arms.

make sure things are going well. We also offer help with any training issues to help the animals stay in their new homes.”

This is a crucial final step in the adoption process that most facilities ignore. Many people with big hearts and open homes take in pets that they find themselves incapable of managing, and they end up back in shelters.

But the UAAC is different. Not only do they help you to manage issues that arise after adoption, but they help you to choose the right animal on the front end.

“We will walk you through the process and help you find the best dog or cat for your lifestyle. There’s no pressure; we want you to be happy with the dog or cat that you choose as your family member.”

And right now, the UAAC is offering a program they call “Senior for a Senior,” which places senior cats over 10 years of age, with senior citizens at no charge. Plus, at the time of the adoption, they provide any medical procedure performed in-house before adoption, as well as vaccinations and micro-chipping, completely free, with a bonus take home of a litter box, litter box scoop, bag of cat food, and food and water dishes.

One of Oulson’s favorite stories from UAAC centers is of a dog who hasn’t been adopted yet. He’s currently in foster care. “We took in this little dog, not knowing how disabled he was. He cannot walk; he can roll around.

He is the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. He is going to hydrotherapy massage and getting physical therapy in hopes that he can walk with the help of a wheelchair/cart. We were told by two vets to euthanize him, but we said no.

He is in foster [care] and happy, not walking yet, but there is hope.”

It’s this type of mentality and heartfelt appreciation for animal life that separates the UAAC out from other facilities. They operate completely off of donations, volunteers, and adoption fees. They are, at their heart, a charity and a rescue. “If you are looking for your next best friend, stop by our rescue and talk to us!”

The UAAC facilities are unique, with lots of indoor and outdoor space to play on their 3.5-acre sanctuary. The cats have a fully fenced-in exterior pen they can lounge around in during warmer weather, and live communally inside in a large room. The dogs have indoor and outdoor kennels, and three large playpen areas outside.

“We have a lot of green space for the dogs to run outside and play. We set up play groups for them so they have another dog or two to play with and keep them happy and exercised,” says Lila Oulson, the shelter manager.

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Meet Kai. He is about 18 months Oulson has been with UAAC since 2012 as a volunteer, and old, and he’s a UAAC favorite, but stepped into her staff role in 2016 as the shelter manager. “I he’s looking for his home. He’s very originally came to volunteer. A friend told me this was the best place to do that. I’ve never left, I love this place.” The UAAC has sweet and likes people, but is unsure a general attitude of love and a homey feel. “All of our animals are around other cats. This beautiful cared for as if they were our own cats and dogs. Staff make sure they boy has been at UAAC since are comfortable, we work with them, and we follow up after adoptions to August.

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Compassion Campaign local credit union partners with HSU

By Foxi LeFierce Pets in the City Magazine celebrates companies giving back to the pet community. When we find these stories, we want to highlight the good works Utah businesses are doing and how you can support their efforts with your compassionate consumerism. This month, we want to share the philanthropic efforts of Mountain America Credit Union.

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here are things that just go together. Chocolate and peanut butter. Puppies and kittens. And sometimes credit unions and rescue organizations. Yes, you read that right. You may not know it, but Mountain America Credit Union (MACU) is an active supporter of animal rescue and a community partner of the Humane Society of Utah (HSU). Their collaboration has developed into a wonderfully supportive and productive community partnership. MACU has raised literally thousands of dollars for HSU, resulting in saving the lives of hundreds of pets.

At its core, a credit union is a community of people, with many interests.

Mountain America Credit Union chief marketing officer, Sharon Cook explained how the partnership come about. She was inspired by the MACU baby photo contest. A pet parent herself, she thought why not expand the kid picture contest Facebook campaign to fur kids? Her idea produced a strong following from the public and the MACU member base.

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Cook says the MACU members include many animal lovers.

The proof can be found in the

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MACU analytics. That data shows MACU members love their pets and animals, and have played a part in sustaining the momentum of the MACU partnership with HSU. Maybe you followed the HSU #PuppyPledgeLive Facebook campaign on Giving Tuesday. As the matching sponsor of Giving Tuesday on November 28, Mountain America matched donations up to a $20,000 donation. With their matching donation, the Humane Society of Utah raised over $57,000 on Giving Tuesday. Whether it was the “puppy post” contest or the Visa cat-focused campaign, every pet-centric campaign has been a success. Such campaigns have produced donations that exceed tens of thousands of dollars.

Most recently, you may have seen MACU present a $20,000 Giving Tuesday matching check to the Humane Society of Utah during the Hope for the Holidays Telethon on Sunday, December 17, 2017.

“Mountain America is proud to support the Humane Society of Utah with their mission of saving animals,” says Cook. “Mountain America is also pleased to support Pet of the Week and HERO Camp programs which allow animals to find their forever homes and teaches children the financial responsibility of owning a pet.”

“We couldn’t save as many animals as we do each year without support from our community and charitable sponsors like Mountain America Credit Union,” says Jenny Castro-Conde, Humane Society of Utah corporate sponsorship manager. “On behalf of the thousands of animals we help each year, we thank Mountain America for their valuable partnership with HSU.” Mountain America Credit Union realizes it has the ability to positively impact the community it serves. Pets in the City Magazine applauds MACU and its mission to cultivate compassion for all beings and for serving those in our community – both two and four legged!

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THE AARF HOUSE: A VERY GOOD DOG’S FAVORITE PLACE TO GO WHEN HIS HUMANS ARE OUT OF TOWN I used to feel really sick (like I ate too much grass) when my humans would get their suitcases out, because I knew that meant I was going to dog jail. I didn’t think I did anything wrong and so I didn’t know why they would make me go there, and I hated it. It smelled gross, there was nothing fun to do, and lots of times someone would get in a really bad fight. There was a TV there and stuff but I don’t get why people look at those things for hours.

Boring! But now I love it when they get their suitcases out, because I know it means they’re taking me to MY FAVORITE PLACE: AARF HOUSE! I love it there. There is a big tree to pee on and a big space all around it with grass and they have the best big balls to chase around.

There’s always a nice human there, sometimes a bunch of them, and they all think I’m A REALLY GOOD DOG because they tell me that all the time. There’s a hole in the door with a flap thing that I can go through so that I don’t have to wait for anyone to open the door. So I go outside whenever I want, then back in, then back out, then back in. It’s the coolest. Sometimes one of my other friends who I see there all the time, the really big guy, has a hard time and almost gets stuck in the thing, but he usually figures it out or one of the nice humans comes to help.

They’re always just right there if you need anything. So cool.

There’s only a few other dogs there whenever I’m there and almost no one ever gets in a tangle, or if they do it’s over in two seconds and then we all go back to playing with our balls. I don’t really get it how all the other dogs there all seem so happy, but they always are.

It’s probably because it’s so nice there, why wouldn’t we be happy? Some of the dogs are

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old, and maybe in pain a little too, ‘cause they just lay around on the beds in the house or out on the grass in the sun.

The nice people there help them get up to go outside, and they are always petting them and bringing them things and talking really sweet to them, and it’s okay if some of them don’t want to play.

I can always get one of the younger ones to play with me, and we jump around and see how fast we can chase each

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other around the grass and then we lay down and laugh so hard! When I went there the first time, I couldn’t even believe that at night they didn’t make any of us get in the wire box. I didn’t even ever see one when I was there! And when it got dark one of the nice humans who is always there went into another room I didn’t even know about and laid down on a flat thing like my humans have. She let me and two other guys get on there with her just like I do at home and we stayed there all warm for the whole night.

It’s not as good as being at home with my humans, but it’s close. So we are all pretty happy when we are there and couldn’t ask for a better

time.

But the best part is the thing we all live for: FREEDOM! It happens after they take about five of us from AARF HOUSE for a car ride.

They take us to FREEDOM and off we go! They make us wear our leashes for a few minutes but then they let us go, and woohoo! First, we all pee and poop a lot, and the humans clean all that up, and then we start to run and sniff and play! There are about a gazillion trees and so many great sticks to chew, and big hills and mountains to climb around on, and there’s a lot of water, and sometimes there’s SNOW! A LOT OF IT! Man, you think we have fun in the summer but you just wait until you see how crazy a bunch of us can get in the snow! I can never decide if I love laying in the sun or playing in the snow the most.

Anyway, we get to go to FREEDOM every single day when we are at AARF HOUSE. Everyone gets so excited when they tell us it’s time to go. I feel really bad for those older guys and those little teeny guys who sometimes don’t get to go, but the nice humans are so sweet to them they don’t want to leave anyway.

And I feel really bad for my friends who don’t get to go to AARF HOUSE and have to go to one of those stinky places and sit in the wire cages in the dark. Ugh! I think it’s a special place just for me and a few other guys. It never gets crowded and scary like at the place they used to make me go, and It’s always so quiet instead of loud and annoying. Sometimes they even play. So now whenever my humans get their suitcases out, I jump around and get pretty excited! ‘Cause it means I get to see some of my best friends, and those cool humans who love me so much, but mostly because of the FREEDOM!

Sarah is a Cat’s Best friend local teen makes cats’ lives better with Best Friends

By Temma Martin

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hile many other teens spend their waking hours snapchatting, texting and taking selfies, Sarah Jones is saving lives. This extraordinary young woman uses her free time to cross-post pets for adoption, arrange foster homes, take care of orphaned baby kittens, build winter cat shelters, feed and maintain a cat colony, and Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) free-roaming community cats.

She also responsibly cares for her own pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles and fish. And on top of it all, she earns straight A’s in a home school program that allows her the flexibility to be the budding advocate that she is. Sarah just turned 14 years old.

In only a year, Sarah has trapped more than 70 free-roaming cats and rescued dozens of kittens. She has exceeded her original goal of helping 50 felines months ahead of her goal. She even raises her own money to pay to support the animals she helps.

“I usually get my money from people who donate to me in the community, family and friends, and even selling my own stuff,” Sarah said.

“I always find ways to make a little cash. I love Best Friends because they always appreciate what I do and are so low cost.”

Sarah was inspired to get involved in animal welfare by her cat Scarlet, who was found as a stray.

My cat is the one that inspired me to help cats; she was once a stray,” Sarah said. “And seeing posts around Facebook about TNR got me really interested in it. So I started researching TNR and gathering my resources.”

Sarah takes the cats she traps to the Best Friends Spay/Neuter Clinic in South Ogden for surgeries, vaccinations, and microchipping, and returns the cats back in their natural environment.

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TNR entails trapping, neutering, vaccinating, and returning community cats to their original outdoor locations. It is not only the most humane method of reducing the number of community cats and preventing cats from entering the shelter system, it’s the most effective.

Nearly three-quarters of cats who enter our nation’s animal shelters each year are killed. Most are free-roaming, stray or feral cats. Although some of these cats are adoptable, most are not.

TNR also ensures the cats’ health and welfare. Once these cats are sterilized and vaccinated, they can live healthy, happy lives in their communities, where caring residents look out 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.

Best Friends has information on TNR at utah.bestfriends.org.

Sarah Jones is an inspiration to other kids and adults who want to make a difference but aren’t sure how to help. She’s planning to start her own 501(c)3 so that she can become part of the No Kill Utah Coalition.

She’s been on local television twice, and has received national media attention for her efforts. She recently received a donated van to help her with transport of cats to and from the Best Friends Clinic.

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 no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as programs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters.

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Q. My family just rescued a four year-old dog that has never been inside the house. He is scared of everything from the television to the cat and me. How can we help him become more comfortable with his new home, but especially with me? Kim A. Congratulations on adding a new family member to your home and for making him an indoor dog! It sounds like your new family member wasn’t properly socialized when he was younger. Did you know that when I was adopted I also was terrified of people and new things and lived my first year of life outside? Here is how my mom helped me to be a brave, well trained and good dog.

Lucie Murphy starred in the December production of Annie at the Empress Theatre. Our own Stetson co-starred as Sandy, and Tonya Landon played the role of the dog catcher!

Let’s look at this situation from your dog’s point of view. He only knew that a certain number of humans existed in his world until he was adopted by you. After four years living in the world he knew (certain humans only existed and his environment didn’t change much), he was uprooted and transferred to a new world of new humans, new sounds, sights, noise, etc.

That is enough to overload any dog.

Understand that your new dog will need time to adjust to his new world.

As much as you may want to rush him into meeting new people and give him wonderful new experiences, it is best to take your time and to move on his terms, not yours.

Take time and spend a few weeks to a month bonding with him. He will need someone he can trust and rely on to help guide him through his fears. Some healthy ways to bond are to spend time with him and when he is ready, start to teach him new commands and tricks. The more English he understands, the less afraid he will become. You can use treats and food as a way to help him learn to trust certain family members. A negative way to bond with him is to shelter him from the world, baby him, use him as an emotional blanket for your own fears or issues, and never teach him how to cope in the human world. This can cause his fear to escalate or can cause him to exhibit fear aggression and become an unbalanced/unsafe dog.

The recipe to help him is time, bonding, proper training and socializing.

It will take work on your part to help him overcome his fears, but as you see him progress to a more confident dog, it will be worth it!

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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ANIMALS IN THE NEWS Super Adoption is Super Successful Best Friends Animal Society Utah’s first ever Holiday Mini Super Adoption at the Gateway was a huge success. We’re thrilled to share that 144 lives were saved in just one day in early December. Adopters took home 47 dogs and 56 cats, which made room for our NKUT partner no-kill rescues to take in an additional eight dogs and 33 cats.

This was also the first ever event featuring both dogs and cats, where more cats were adopted and rescued than dogs. Cats in Utah need extra help getting to no-kill status, so this was especially exciting for us. What a wonderful way to celebrate with so many animals going home for the holidays.

Dexter’s Christmas Gift: Life Lindsy Bray and her family got fantastic news on December 14, 2017. The family dog, who was scheduled to be euthanized by court order – and had been poisoned while the family fought for his life – will hopefully live a long and full life. The charges against Bray, and the order to euthanize Dexter, were all dropped following a settlement Bray reached with Santaquin City.

Dexter escaped the family’s yard a year ago. According to the police report, he allegedly bit a child, although the police report stated he didn’t “break any skin.”

“We’re so relieved that this nightmare is over,” says Bray. “We’ve lived in fear of losing our family member for the past year and can finally relax knowing his life is no longer in danger.”

The Humane Society of Utah has submitted proposed changes to the Santaquin City ordinance based on other cities of the same size. The recommendation included updated definitions of several key phrases. The HSU has also offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for poisoning the family dog.

A Very Thankful Thanksgiving More than 170 Dogs Rescued in South Korea for HSU Rescues The Humane Society of Utah announced record-breaking results for pet adoptions during its Fall in Love fee-waived adoption event that ran Thanksgiving weekend.

A total of 338 animals went home over the four-day event, a record 184 on Black Friday alone. Adoption fees were waived for all animals pending approval through the regular adoption process.

“We were astonished to see a line of people waiting outside of our facility Friday morning,” said Deann Photo: Jolie Gordon Shepherd, HSU representative. “By the end of the event, every dog kennel was empty, which has never happened before. It made us tear up with joy to know that so many animals found new loving homes and could enjoy the holiday season with their new families.”

Over the four day period, 158 cats, 155 dogs and 25 other small animals were adopted. Many of the animals had been transferred to HSU from other smaller Utah shelters to give them the chance to find a home during the event.

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More than 170 dogs were saved from a dog meat farm in South Korea on December 6, 2017. The dogs, rescued by Humane Society International, included golden retrievers, spaniels, beagles, greyhounds, jindos and mastiffs, who have all been sent to shelters in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.

The dogs were living in wire cages, exposed to the elements, and received no veterinary care. Many had eye infections, sores and skin diseases.

This is the tenth dog farm HSI has closed since they began their work in South Korea three years ago. The organization works with farmers interested in changing careers or retiring. Their interest comes from growing opposition to eating dog in South Korea – most people there don’t regularly eat dog meat. With more people looking at the practice negatively, farmers are looking for other ways to earn their livlihoods, including vegetable farming and water delivery.

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Doggy DNA Testing what’s in the results?

By April Northstrom

H

ave you ever looked at your dog or cat and wondered, “Where did you come from”? Or, have people asked what breed your dog is and you simply answer, “Oh, she’s a rescue.” You actually don’t know what your dog is, but maybe a little bit of this and a little bit of that? Well, the newest wave of pet DNA testing has hit the market and it might be for you.

Dog DNA testing has been in the market for 10 years, but only recently became popular among home consumers. Wisdom Panel, the company that first introduced canine DNA testing claims to have sold more than 400,000 tests. The second largest company, DNA My Dog, hasn’t released their numbers, but has a substantial reputation for Wolf Tests (testing your dog for wolf breeds) and forensic animal testing related to abuse and violent crime. For less than $100, the home user can order a kit, collect a saliva sample and send it off for testing.

There are few things you should know before embarking down the doggy DNA road. In comparing DNA My Dog and Wisdom Panel, both tests required taking two samples of cells from the dog’s inner cheek on swabs, which are then air-dried, sealed, and mailed off to the lab. However, the analysis of the results may look different depending on the complexity of the kit you order or the panel you choose to receive. If you are looking to connect with long lost animal relatives like they do on Ancestory.com, then this isn’t it. If you want to identify common breed lines, these are the tests for you.

We chose to test one of our dogs after a scary health situation. We didn’t know her exact breed and as she gets older, we want to be sure we look for any health issues particular to her breed. After ordering the Wisdom Panel, completing the test and shipping it off, we received an email results link.

We weren’t particularly surprised by the dominant breed (German Shepherd), but she is so much a mutt, that the results were slightly unimpressive.

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What we did receive was our dog’s unique genetic signature. Her DNA coded to her exact breed – her genetic fingerprint. We also were given a pie chart that outlined her ancestry. This showed us that she was 25% German Shepherd, but also 25% mixed breed or “unknown.” This was determined by using the unique Widsom Panel computer algorithms that perform over 18 million – yes, million – calculations using 11 different models.

It’s impressive. We then saw a family tree based on these calculations. She shows a lineage with Bulldog, Chow Chow and Collie. These are all breeds we would have never guessed.

Finally, we were given a detailed description of the dominant breeds and key personality traits. We learned a lot and certainly could recognize some of the traits in our dog. Finally, the health section of our results was the most helpful or reassuring for us. They gave us background on common drug sensitivities, average weight, exercise expectation, nutrition and multidrug sensitivity. This information could be lifesaving for her if she has another scary health situation.

Overall, the value of dog DNA testing is relative to the user. If you need to research breeds for particular health issues, then it can be of great value.

It’s also an exciting way to research the background of your rescue dog.

Great for small talk and interesting dinner time conversations. However, what we learned is that it didn’t really change how we look at or treat our dog. It was fun to get her “family tree”, but we weren’t going to be planning canine family reunions anytime soon. If you want to have a dog DNA test done for your pooch, a little research will go a long way and sometimes the results could be lifesaving for your favorite canine companion.

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SAYING GOODBYE Otis

Charlie

2007 – 2017

January 28, 1975 – November 14, 2017

When a pet enters your life, the inevitability of their death often doesn’t hit you until after they pass. At the age of seven, my family arrived home with a new member of the family named Otis. Since the day we got him, we knew he was going to be a unique cat. At only a few months old, our new kitten appeared to be a mix of Siamese and another unknown breed. However, as time progressed Otis took on the appearance of a brown Tabby until his Siamese traits were hardly recognizable. In life, Otis was a spunky, lively cat who danced to the beat of his own drum.

In his lively and individualist nature, Otis was always a troublemaker.

Ripping at just about everything besides the expensive cat furniture we bought designed specifically for him to rip at. However, this always gave us more of a laugh than it did make us angry.

One morning in mid-July, Otis passed quietly and suddenly. Though unexpected, the nine years in which he lived his vibrant life mean more to me than the split second in which he died. Though sometimes I feel guilty, and worry whether or not he enjoyed his short time on Earth, I try to reassure myself with the years of wonderful memories Otis enjoyed with us. Though pets may not be in your life forever, the experiences and memories Otis and I had will last a lifetime.

A powerful, fearless horse; a strong, smart cow horse, a patient, loving therapy horse; a loyal, gentle companion; and a life-long lover of all Arabian mares.

Charlie’s 42 years on earth offer a perfect example of a life well lived. His two-legged and four-legged friends felt great sadness and loneliness when he left, but we are now privileged to remember wonderful “Charlie Stories” that bring smiles, laughter, and joy.

May he now run wild and free – with a never-ending supply of grain, carrots, peppermint candy, and his very own herd of Arabian mares!

We love you Mr. C!

FROST

Male / 1 Year Old / Domestic Shorthair I am a sweet and friendly guy looking for my forever family.

I have done well living with other feline friends but prefer a dog-free home. I love scratches on my neck and a cozy lap to snuggle in. If you are looking for new best friend, I’m the boy for you! Please email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org to meet me.

HESTER

PIPER

Female / 10 Years Old / Cattle Dog I’m a sweet and gentle older gal. I know how to sit and shake, and don’t jump up. I may do well with another dog with proper introduction and don’t seem to pay attention to cats. Call Nuzzles & Co, 435-649-5441, for more information.

NAUGHTY & NICE

Male / 1 Year Old / Bonded Pair

Male / 2 Years Old / Domestic Shorthair I’m a very sweet, sensitive guy who seems to adjust to new environments fairly easily. I’ve lived with other cats before and will do great as long as there is a proper introduction. I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and will need inexpensive medication (once a day) and careful monitoring by a veterinarian. Please email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org to meet me.

Hey, do you know why we have those names? I think everyone knows we are both very nice!

We’re litter box trained, and good with well-mannered cats, dogs and kids. Since we’re bonded, and enjoy hanging out together, we aren’t interested in being naughty. Call the Humane Society of Utah, 801-261-2919 ext. 295, for more information.

WOODY

Male / 4 Years Old / Domestic Short Hair

CARLOS

I’m a big boy with a big personality! I love people and do well with some other cats, but I’m not a fan of dogs. I’m a laid-back guy looking for an awesome forever family to love.

Call Nuzzles & Co, 435-649-5441, for more information.

Male / 3 Years Old / Pit Bull Terrier Mix I’m one happy guy! I’m highly energetic and like to jump up to give hugs. I walk nicely on a leash. I do well with other dogs but am unsure about cats. Call Nuzzles & Co, 435-649-5441, for more information.

APOLLO & OLLIE

Male / 7 Months Old / Bonded Pair

STEVIE

Male / 5 Years Old / Domestic Long Hair I’m a friendly and affectionate cat who loves to lounge and be near people. I’m gentle and easygoing, and get along well with other cats. Call Nuzzles & Co, 435-649-5441, for more information.

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We’ll keep you guessing about who’s who, but one thing you’ll know for sure is how much you’ll love us being a part of your family! We like to snuggle with each other, but would enjoy snuggling with you too. Even though we’re young, we know how to use the litter box. Call the Humane Society of Utah, 801-261-2919, ext. 295 for information.

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BOOGIE

Male / 4 Years Old / Boxer Corgi Mix I become very attached to my person and am very protective.

I would do best in a home with an active owner and older kids or no kids. I love tennis balls!

No cats – I will definitely chase them. For more information about me, visit Paws for Life at pflu.org.

LOLA

Female / 3 Years Old / Short Hair I’ll try to be humble, but when you are a beautiful, easy-going rabbit that likes to cuddle, it’s a bit hard. I even come with my own pillow which comes in handy when I’m lounging around the house. Don’t be concerned with my age. Rabbits can live 10-12 years, so I’m still a youngster. Call the Humane Society of Utah, 801-261-2919, ext. 296 for information.

CALI

Female / 2 Years Old / Mixed Breed I’m smart, playful and loving. My foster says I train quickly but still insist on mutual respect. If you have a rowdy and playful dog – I’d be a perfect addition. I foster with 6 other dogs and am always looking to play and chase and wrestle. For more information about me, visit Paws for Life at pflu.org.

KAI

Male / 18 Months Old / Domestic Long Hair I’m a UAAC favorite, but I’m looking for my forever home. I’m very sweet and like people, but am unsure around other cats, so a home where I’m the only pet might be good. For more information, contact UAAC at utahanimals. org.

AXEL

LIA

COCONUT

HARRY

MILKSHAKE

MAX & QUE PASA

CARTER & BENTLEY

MILO

REX

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