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We wish you and your companion animals a joyful holiday season. If you’re thinking about a new companion animal addition to your family, please consider rescuing first. A pet from a shelter or rescue group is not only a gift to the family, but you also provide the gift of life and a forever family. Our Holiday Issue is a special tribute to one rescue dog and local celebrity named “Stetson”.

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From all of us, happy holidays!

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With the holiday season, we give thanks, rejoice in our blessings (which includes our companion animals), and look forward to another year. We thank you for your incredible support this past year. We’re well into our second year of publishing Pet in the City magazine and excited about the future. Each issue, as we explore topics, we aim to provide interesting stories, insightful articles, and entertainment, knowing it’s a privilege to share our passion with you.

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• • • December Calendar of Events • • • Utah Animal Adoption Center Home For The Holidays - Senior Cats 7+ Adoption Fees Waved from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31

Sam Weller Book Store in Trolley Square Dec. 7 1pm - 3pm - Book Signing - Stetson, the Street Dog of Park City - “Stetson” & Jeannine Heil

Humane Society of Utah - Hope For The Holidays Telathon with Fox 13 Now Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11am - 2pm

Humane Society of Utah - Picture Your Pet With Santa 26th Annual Fundraiser - 4242 S. 300 W. Dec. 7, 8, 14, & 15 - More info on pg. 9

Posh Paws - 801-671-6020 - Dec. 12 5pm-7pm Book Signing - Stetson, the Street Dog of Park City - with “Stetson” & Author Jeannine Heil

Pupcracker - Dec. 26 & 27 at 7:30pm Dec. 28 & 29 at 2:30pm - Rose Wagner Black Box Theater - www.therapyanimals.org

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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Chris Dickinson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Genevieve Campbell

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MANAGING EDITOR Deborah Myers COPY EDITORS Chanté McCoy Jennafer Martin Tina Brunetti Mumford WEBMASTER / SOCIAL MEDIA Jennafer Martin

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STAFF WRITERS / MARKETING Chanté McCoy Elizabeth Cornwall Heidi Gertsch James Maughan Jennafer Martin Megan Waller CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Aaron P. Barney, DVM Lynn McCarron, DVM RonaLeigh Wheelwright Tonya Landon

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GUEST WRITERS Bobby Pyron Jessica McKay Lance Weeks Mona Mistric Patti Rushton

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READER SUBMISSION Lisa Martinez

BOOKSMARTS ACCOUNTING Jenny Groberg Lindsay Kirby GRAPHIC DESIGNER Michelle Bellinger All illustrations created by Michelle Bellinger. Copyrighted 2013.

SALES & ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Deborah Myers CONTACT US: EMAIL: debbiepetsinthecitymagazine@gmail.com PHONE: Debbie 801.702.1171

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LETTER FROM THE STAFF CALENDAR OF EVENTS STRAY TO MOVIE STAR - Tonya Landon RESCUE ME EXPERT ADVICE Canine Parvovirus - Dr. Aaron Barney Arthritis Management for Dogs and Cats - Dr. Lynn McCarron PET PEEVES - To Kill or Not to Kill? A Question of Ethics and Economics - Chanté McCoy SAVING LIVES - Best Friends to the End Reader Submission - Lisa Martinez ASK STETSON Q & A - Tonya Landon TOP ANIMAL ADVOCATES IN THE U.S. National People Making a Difference in The Animal Community - Jessica McKay LITTERING THE ROADSIDE; CATS TOSSED OUT OF A MOVING TRUCK ON I-15 - Chanté McCoy WINTER PET HAZARDS - How to Keep Your Companion Animals Safe - Megan Waller HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Shop Local! Support Our PICM Advertisers!

HOLISTIC HEALTH FOR PET BIRDS Prevent Illnesses in Your Pet Bird - RonaLeigh Wheelwright ARC, SAVING DOGS BY THE HUNDREDS - Patti Rushton SAYING GOODBYE CAT LOVERS FESTIVAL - Mona Mistric FRESHWATER FISH - CATCH & RELEASE - Lance Weeks FAMILY FUN Holiday Coloring and Best Caption Contest!

Book Reviews - Bobbie Pyron YOUR PETS IN THE CITY PHOTOS

A RESCUE PLEA Pets In The City Magazine is dedicated to and encourages rescuing companion animals of all types. There are thousands of animals in Utah and across our nation needing a forever home. If you are interested in rescuing a companion animal, there are over 100 animal rescues in Utah. A good resource is petfinder.com, a nationwide database for companion animals of all types. A rescued animal can be rewarding and lead to a forever grateful love.

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Please consult a professional and make wise personal decisions regarding health and safety issues of pets and family.

Stray to Movie Star

Tony Landon

The scared little white and tan Terrier lay in the corner of the cage and growled as people walked by. He had been there for sixteen days, no owner had come forward to claim him, and no one wanted to adopt the anti-social, aggressive little dog. His time was quickly running out.

Fortunately, Tonya Landon (a dog behavioral counselor with Diamonds in the Ruff Dog Services) was contacted by Nancy Ogden, a movie producer.

She was looking for a special dog to play the lead role in a children’s film based on the storybook, Stetson, Street Dog of Park City, written by local author Jeannine Heil. Everyone involved wanted to follow the storyline of the book and adopt a dog that played the lead character, but not purchase a dog from a breeder.

After a year of extensive training, Stetson went on to play the lead in the movie. The year of hard work (and it was hard) had paid off tenfold. Today, Stetson is a new dog. He learned to put his past behind him and trust in the future. He has learned to love men and children and loves being the center of attention. He has a new job as a doggy ambassador for humane education.

He visits classrooms and nonprofit groups to teach children and adults how to properly care for animals. One of his hobbies is lure coursing, where he loves to run fast. Last year he had the opportunity to play the Grinch’s dog, (Max) in the live play “You’re a Mean One! A Christmas Spectacular!” produced by Batz Entertainment. Stetson is a great testament to how patience, love, direction, and training can turn around a mistrustful dog. Stetson’s motto is for everyone that has ever felt lost, alone or defeated, “Keep on believing in your dreams.”

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Tonya scoured the local shelters and animal rescue groups for weeks. There were plenty of dogs to choose from, but not the “right one.” After exhaustingly looking for what seemed forever, the trainer drove to a local animal shelter to meet a possible candidate. The dog was skinny, matted, stunk, and did not care for people. He came into the shelter with a sweater so small that it had grown into his fur and had to be cut off with scissors, making him sensitive to being touched on his back. His eyes showed fear, confusion and mistrust. He growled whenever someone approached him, but there was something in his soul that made the trainer say, “He’s the one!”

Tonya adopted him through the animal rescue group, Second Chance for Homeless Pets, and named the little Terrier mix “Stetson” after the dog in the storybook.

Finding the right dog was hard, but making this fear aggressive, anti-social dog a movie star would prove to be even harder. Stetson had no social skills and no obedience training. He wasn’t housebroken and was more than happy to run away when given the slightest opportunity. He was quick to bite and fearful of children and men. He had an issue with bonding and trusting people. After two months of behavior modification, socializing, bonding,

and obedience training, he began his first film shoot.

The film shoot didn’t go very well. Stetson bit the movie producer on the face, ignored commands, and ran off the set when given a chance. Even though he had improved tremendously in the two months of preparation, he wasn’t ready for the stress of filming a movie. After talking with the movie producer, we decided to postpone the filming for another year to give Stetson more time.

Rescue Me NIGEL

is a 3 year old Miniature Australian Shepherd. 25 pounds. Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, crate trained and housebroken.

Gets along with other dogs and cats. Sweet and loving boy looking for a home with women. Scared of men and children.

More Info: Second Chance for Homeless Pets in Salt Lake City 200 East Gordon Lane, SLC, Utah 84107 • www.UtahPetAdoptions.org 801-590-8999

SWEETHEART

is a 2 year old Aussie/Border Collie. Current on vaccinations, spayed & microchipped. Sweet, sensitive girl that takes time to warm up to people. Good with other dogs.

More Info: Second Chance for Homeless Pets in Salt Lake City 200 East Gordon Lane, SLC, Utah 84107 www.UtahPetAdoptions.org • 801-590-8999

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DUGGY is an 8 year old black Labrador. He is in

playgroups at the shelter, likes other dogs. Loves bum scratches. Sweet dog, he wouldn’t need a whole lot of exercise or training to become a successful pet for someone. Would make a great dog for an older person or a family with kids. He does pull hard on a leash but he is willing to learn. Come and meet him at Salt Lake County Animal Services or call 385-GOT-PETS for more information.

RUPERT is a happy go lucky, 4 year old, neutered

male Pit Bull Terrier like dog. He LOVES to play fetch and loves to play with toys! He is very gentle with his humans and will take treats from you ever so nicely. Rupert would love to find a fur-ever home of his own and would prefer to be the king of his own castle as he doesn’t like to share his affections with other animals. If you’re looking for someone to play with, go on a nice walk with, and then cuddle on the couch with while you watch a movie – this is your guy! Contact the SLCo Pit Crew for more information on Rupert at pitcrew@slco.org, send us a message on the SLCo Pit Crew Facebook page, or call 385-232-4063.

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EXPERT ADVICE Aaron P. Barney DVM

Canine parvovirus, otherwise known as parvo, is a fast

acting, very contagious disease and the most widespread lethal viral infection dogs can get. The virus attacks fast growing cells which usually end up being the ones in the gastrointestinal tract. It is more common in puppies than adults due to their rapid development. Black and tan breeds, such as Dobermans and Rottweilers, seem to be more susceptible.

Parvovirus is transmitted through fecal material of an infected or carrier dog. Sometimes, the carrier shows no symptoms of the disease. The virus can stay viable in the environment for up to five months. Dog owners can even track the virus from contaminated areas into their homes. After infection occurs, the virus starts showing symptoms within five to seven days.

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Initial symptoms of the disease include depression, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. A fever will develop along with a painful abdomen. As the digestive tract is unable to absorb fluids, extreme dehydration develops rapidly. No cure for parvo exists once a dog contracts the virus. The treatment is aggressive prevention of dehydration with intravenous fluids, controlling fevers, and broad range antibiotics. In extreme cases, septicemia will develop and blood transfusions may be needed.

The best way to avoid this disease is to

follow your veterinarian’s recommended immunization schedule. Immunization

typically starts at six to eight weeks of age, and vaccines continue up to five months of age. With each vaccine, the chances of your dog contracting the virus is greatly decreased.

It is best to isolate your puppy until he has received multiple vaccines. Consult with your veterinarian as to when to start socializing your puppy as it goes through the immunization series, and how often to booster the vaccine as an adult.

If your dog contracts the disease,

its age and immune status will determine how severe the virus affects them. With good, quick veterinary care, many puppies can recover from the virus without complications.

Remember, parvovirus can be completely avoided with a simple vaccine!

Dr. Aaron Barney, a Utah native, is a veterinarian at Willow Creek Pet Center. He enjoys the outdoors, sports, and gardening, but spends most of his free time with his two children and menagerie of critters, including his beloved English Bulldogs. He specializes in the health concerns of dogs with “short snouts”.

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EXPERT ADVICE

Arthritis Management for Dogs and Cats

Lynn A. McCarron, DVM, Diplomate ABVP

Tramadol – A narcotic like pain medication, which can be used along with an NSAID to control pain. It is very safe, but may cause sedation or dysphoria (uneasiness). It can be used long-term safely.

Just like people, dogs and cats can be afflicted with arthritis, a chronic condition of inflamed and painful joints. Arthritis cannot be cured.

However, scientific breakthroughs now allow veterinarians to reduce pain Adequan – An injectible form of a glycosaminoglycan that is usually and discomfort, and potentially slow the progression of arthritis through the given as a series of injections, 1-2 times weekly, for a total of eight injections. use of a variety of medications and nutritional supplements.

Adequan can be effective for cats in particular, as well as dogs.

Arthritis can be caused by injury, poor joint formation from birth (congenital origin), or wear and tear from age and/or obesity. Keeping our pets comfortable and moving well is our obligation, and significantly improves their quality of life, as well as their duration of life. If arthritic animals’ pain is not managed, they become less willing to move and can develop muscle weakness and atrophy. The combination of pain and weakness can eventually result in pets being unable to get outside as needed or make it to the litter box.

When pain is significant, addressing pain management with multiple approaches allows for better control and comfort. This is known as multimodal pain management. Veterinarians have a multitude of therapeutic options available, which include anti-inflammatory medication, narcotics, glucosamine, Adequan®, therapeutic laser treatments, acupuncture, stem cell therapy, and physical therapy.

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Regardless of which pain management approaches your veterinarian recommends, perhaps the most important thing a pet owner can do with their arthritic pet is to keep him or her at a healthy weight. Obesity is the biggest contributor to arthritis, as not only does excess body weight place more strain on joints, but body fat actually produces inflammatory chemicals which adversely affect joints.

Nutraceuticals – A class of naturally occurring chemicals that make up the building blocks of cartilage. Supplementation of these has been suggested to improve the health of joints, especially when used early in the disease process. Their presence also helps decrease the enzymes that create ongoing cartilage destruction. Many products are available, but poor regulation of nutritional supplements means than many formulations may not be effective or safe. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation.

Antioxidants – Organic substances capable of counteracting the damaging effects of oxidation in tissue. While not yet confirmed, antioxidants, such as fish oil capsules and Vitamin E, are being studied to evaluate their effectiveness. There is reason to believe they may be beneficial.

Acupuncture – A complimentary medicine shown to be very effective in the management of chronically painful conditions, such as arthritis. Most animals are very tolerant of treatment and may be weaned to infrequent treatments.

Laser Therapy – Photo (light) energy that is typically performed a number of times over a short period, then can be used intermittently as needed. Laser therapy has been shown to benefit many patients with painful joints.

Stem Cell Therapy – Surgically removing fat tissue from a pet, sending the fat to a laboratory, and extracting the stem cells from the fat, and then injecting the stem cells into the arthritic joint(s) of the pet. For many pets, stem cells reduce inflammation in affected joints and provide dramatic relief.

As you might expect, each of these treatments have advantages and disadvantages and not all pets will respond to all approaches. Don’t forget NSAIDs – Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications which can to ask your veterinarian about weight management and other ways to bring some relief from arthritis pain by reducing inflammation. Two familiar address arthritis and their potential benefits to your pet. Your pet will NSAIDs are aspirin and ibuprofen, which are not considered safe for pets. thank you for it!

However, several new NSAIDs are intended for pets, but as every animal’s physiology is different, one may be more effective for your pet than another.

Because dogs and cats are very sensitive to the side effects of NSAIDs that Dr. Lynn McCarron is the owner of University Veterinary Hospital and may include stomach and intestinal ulcers, liver or kidney disease (much Diagnostic Center in Salt Lake City. She is Board certified in the veterinary more so than in humans), it is recommended that routine blood tests be care of canines and felines, and a member of the American Association performed prior to NSAID use, to prevent exacerbation of underlying of Feline Practitioners. Originally from Ohio, Dr. McCarron has problems, and at least once yearly to monitor for side effects. These petbeen practicing in Utah for more than twenty years. specific medications include Rimadyl, Deramaxx, Metacam, and Previcox.

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Weight loss programs for pets are easier than they may seem. You would be doing your furry friend a big favor by discussing his or her weight management with your veterinarian and following their tips on how to keep your pet at a healthy weight. Let’s look further at some of the arthritis pain management approaches available for your pet.

PET PEEVES TO KILL OR NOT TO KILL? A QUESTION OF ETHICS AND ECONOMICS POP QUIZ

Chanté McCoy

Get your pencils out: 1) True or False: Killing animals in shelters is necessary.

2) True or False: It costs more to save animals in shelters than kill them.

3) True or False: Animals are better off dead than living feral.

Did you answer “true” to any of these? I did. The mantras have been repeated for so long, we’ve come to accept them as gospel truths. Yet, while evidence abounds to the contrary, these falsehoods continue to justify Kill shelters, including 58 in Utah alone.

For example, Washoe County, Nevada (Reno area) has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country and, as a result, the Washoe County Regional Animal Services, the Nevada Humane Society, and the SPCA of Northern Nevadatake in one of the highest rates of animals per capita.

At one point, they were filling 15 barrels with dead animals a day. Now, by implementing the comprehensive approach above, they are lowering impounds, increasing adoptions, connecting lost animals with owners, and returning neutered feral cats to their habitats. They have a 94% save rate.

Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) in Marquette, Michigan also illustrates the point. Less than a decade ago, UPAWS had a kill rate of 64% and was on the verge of bankruptcy. After adopting the No Kill philosophy and strategies, it now reports a 98% save rate and a revenue increase of 61%.

ACCORDING TO REVA LAUTURI, THE BOARD CHAIR OF UPAWS:

…while the cost-per-animal rose 8%, we also saw an increase in donations of 43% and a net increase in fundraising efforts of 294% for an overall increase in revenue of 61%. …Obviously, the increased revenue more than makes up for We’ve become inured to the “necessity” of the wholesale slaughter of millions the cost-per animals, and has allowed us to implement more services, become of animals every year in our country’s shelters. But, glory be, there is a new pro-active and plan for the future (including plans for a new shelter). word on the streets, a new message to heed.

Don’t take my word for it. Over 500 communities across the country have gone “No Kill” with “save rates” of over 90%, including in areas that are economically depressed. Their shelters are saving their animals, including those with special needs, and they did so within a matter of months.In the process, many have generated more revenue while saving lives.

LARGEST KILLER OF HEALTHY ANIMALS: SHELTERS

On average, 8 million animals enter shelters and only half walk out, although there are approximately 23 million people who will get an animal during a year, and that number is growing. By doing simple math, it’s easy to see that the demand exceeds the supply, even accounting for those buying from breeders or commercial sources. There are homes available.

So, overpopulation is not the issue at hand, although bantering about the term may be political cover to continue the status quo. It’s about cultural change. It’s a matter of the shelters changing attitudes, overcoming lethargy, and implementing strategies that can turn save rates from 50% to 99%.

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What are some of the successful strategies that No Kill shelters are using?

• High volume, low cost spay & neuter programs • Offsite adoptions • Pet retention programs to reduce impounds • Medical and behavioral rehabilitation programs • Foster care programs for neonatal puppies and kittens • Partnering with rescue groups • Placing animals in foster care until adopted • Trapping, neutering, and returning ferals to their habitats • Increased public relations and outreach to advertise available animals

The ethical option is obvious. And the economic considerations back it up.

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STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE

Going from Kill to No Kill can be done. We don’t have to continue hand wringing and lamenting over the myth of overpopulation. It’s a matter of choice: preaching death or rejecting killing.

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“Shelter” means to provide protection or a safe haven. However, a healthy animal entering an average shelter has a 50% chance of being killed. In some cases, it’s 99% fatal. The cat or dog is allotted a handful number of days to be reunited with owners or otherwise rescued, then its number is up, even if space is available to continue accommodating them or, in some cases, even if a rescue group is willing to take it. The animals are mostly killed out of habit and convenience, so staff no longer has to feed or clean up after them, NOT because of pet overpopulation.

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Best Friends to the End

Lisa Martinez - Reader Submission This is a true story about the love between one cat, a dog, and two humans who were brought together by the cosmos. They were the most unlikely of all families!

WHEN I BEGAN dating my husband York, we both had our own pets. I was a cat person, but he was a dog person, because he had such severe allergies to cats. My husband’s dog was named Loki. He was a big Akita that he purchased on the side of the road one day using his rent money.

There was one problem: Akitas are not usually fond of cats.

I RESCUED MY CAT, Mamakitters, from the local shelter. Mamakitters had been severely abused, set on fire, and swung around by her tail, breaking it so badly that she needed surgery. After rushing her to the veterinarian, I was told that she wouldn’t live a very long life because of her injuries. She was a beautiful Abyssinian kitty that would have most likely been put down to spare her the suffering she had endured on that horrible day, had I not stepped into her life.

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FROM THAT DAY ON, I did everything I could to help her recover from the terror she had experienced. She knew I was her forever friend, so she stuck to me like glue. I considered Mamakitters my very best friend; she would sleep curled up next to my belly under the covers every day. We became inseparable friends to the end, so much, that I would not consider a new home for her, even at my new husband’s request. Therefore, York reluctantly agreed to combine our families.

YORK AND I didn’t have the slightest idea how we were going to work out this arrangement, but after a rough introduction, Mamakitters eventually realized that Loki was not going to eat her. Soon, they became best friends. I would catch them napping together and exploring the beautiful cedar forest where we lived in Washington. They would find spots where the sun broke through the trees and would sunbathe for hours. We watched them hunt mice, birds, and eat together. Loki even saved Mamakitters from being attacked by an enormous squirrel! They ruled the woods side by side and brought us unbelievable joy.

SADLY, one day on our way home, Loki jumped out of the jeep and ran straight into the woods to a stump where his kitty friend loved to lay down. His crying howls started to alarm us, so we quickly ran to find him. Mamakitters was curled up at the bottom of the stump. She had passed away.

FROM THAT DAY ON, Loki found comfort lying at the bottom of the stump where he found his lifeless feline friend. They were truly an odd couple, but they were best friends until the end.

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Tonya Landon

This year for the holidays, my family and I would like to help an animal rescue or animal shelter. We don’t have room to adopt but would still like to help. - Ruth

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The first thing you need to do is decide which animal rescue/shelter you would like to help.

You can find these rescue groups by asking veterinarians, dog groomers, and trainers or by looking online at petfinder.com. Once you have decided on one, call them and ask them if you can assist them in any way. Listed are some ways to help these groups.

• Donate money and your time. All nonprofits need money to run their organizations, and most run on volunteers.

• Donate animal items such as a crate, x-pen, bowls, scratching posts, cat litter, food, beds, treats, toys, leashes, or collars.

• Donate a gift certificate to a pet store, department store, for gas, or a car wash.

• Donate cleaning supplies such as laundry soap, toilet paper, paper towels, or sponges.

• Donate office supplies such as printer cartridges, paper, envelopes, or stamps.

• Donate blankets, towels, sheets, or newspaper.

• Donate your professional services such as animal training, grooming, accounting, web design, plumbing, yard work, etc.

• Drive an animal to another rescue, new home in another state, to the veterinarian, or groomer.

• Sponsor an animal and pay for its food, medical costs, and boarding until it is adopted.

• Pay the cost to take a dog to an obedience class, and take the dog to those classes.

• Pay for a newspaper ad or print flyers about the animals needing to find homes and hand them out.

• Host links to homeless information and pet photos on your website or social networking site.

• Help organize and run a fundraising event such as a yard sale, picnic, or dog walk.

• If you are a breeder, donate a percentage from each sale of every animal you bred to a shelter/rescue or foster the type of animal you breed until if finds a home.

• Make a bequest in your Will towards an animal shelter/rescue.

• Help at adoption events, social events, fundraisers, or at an animal facility.

• For your birthday, instead of receiving gifts for yourself, have your friends and family purchase needed items for a shelter or rescue group.

• Foster an animal until it is adopted.

• Use your imagination. The possibilities are endless regarding ways you can help homeless animals!

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TOP 12 ANIMAL ADVOCATES IN THE U.S. National People Making a Difference in The Animal Community

There are so many amazing animal advocates and charities in the U.S. that really epitomize the important role that animals play in our lives. Following are 12 of the countless advocates to watch for in 2014.

Jessica McKay

MIDGE GRINSTEAD

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The Humane Society of the United States – Kansas State Director http://www.humanesociety.org/

NATHAN RUNKLE

Mercy for Animals – Founder and Executive Director http://www.mercyforanimals.org/

Grinstead’s main focus is “working together to confront all types of animal cruelty and neglect”. This process “not only helps animals, but is an essential step in protecting the community as well”. She was also a key contributor to helping pass the felony animal cruelty law in Kansas.

Runkle is a leader in farm animal advocacy and has been honored with several awards, including becoming the “youngest person ever inducted into the US Animal Rights Hall of Fame”. He strives to give farm animals the voice that they have been missing for so long.

MARJI BEACH

KITTY JONES

Beach has been involved in many animal rescues, including a chartered flight for over 1000 chickens to fly from the west coast to the east coast in order to escape being euthanized. Beach is also a photographer of the amazing animals that she loves.

Filmmaker O.W. Tuthill was so inspired

by Jones’ passion for animal advocacy that he decided to create a documentary titled “The Girl Who Loved Animals: Kitty Jones and the Fight for Animal Rights”. Jones has won multiple awards and was the president and founder of her high school animal advocacy group. She is currently a student at U.C. Berkley and with her dedication to the humane treatment of animals, she is already a leader in the pursuit of a cruelty-free world for animals.

Animal Place – Education Director http://animalplace.org/

Animal Activist

TAMI AUGUSTYN

Buck Needs Bucks for His Buckshot Injuries https://www.facebook.com/Buckneedsbucks

Augustyn rescued Buck almost a year ago when he was found with hundreds of buckshot pellets shot into him. He was found savagely tossed into a garbage bag and tied to a fence post. Buck is now blind and requires more surgeries. Augustyn created a Facebook page for donations and updates in regards to Buck’s miraculous recovery. She hopes to do more amazing things in 2014 for animal advocacy.

ANDREW PUCCETTI

Live Life Humane – Founder/President http://www.livelifehumane.org/

Puccetti has been an animal advocate from a very young age and was inspired to create the Live Life Humane organization in order to educate other young individuals about animal advocacy. He is also an active participant in the fight against puppy mills.

The Live Life Humane organization is fairly new, but with the compassion of its founder, will no doubt be a positive contributor to the lives of animals.

TOP 12 ANIMAL ADVOCATES IN THE U.S. Watch for the Top 12 Local Advocates in our January New Year Issue!

JAMES CROMWELL Actor/Activist

In addition to being a famous actor, Cromwell is a dedicated animal advocate. Recently, he has taken on the pork industry and the inhumane treatment of pigs. Cromwell has protested at Walmart for using a pork supplier known for animal cruelty. He also participated in a video, which was presented

by Mercy for Animals, using a hidden camera to uncover the brutality the pigs suffered.

We Animals http://www.weanimals.org/ http://www.theghostsinourmachine.com/

LOU WEGNER

Lund is an experienced dog trainer and is passionate about supporting our wounded warriors. Unlike traditional service dogs, Hero Dogs are trained to handle more than helping with physical activities. They can help veterans who suffer from psychiatric issues, such as post-traumatic stress syndrome, by easing anxiety and other skills. Veterans who are able to get a Hero Dog are not charged for the dog or any associated training.

THERESA STRADER

National Mill Dog Rescue – Founder http://www.milldogrescue.org/

Teen actor, Lou Wegner, founded the organization Kids Against Animal Cruelty when he was 14. Wegner turns to social media to encourage people to adopt at high-kill animal shelters. There are already organization chapters in several states and he hopes to have one in every state across the country.

Strader rescued several dogs from a puppy mill that was going out of business, and one, a greyhound named Lily, found her forever home. In honor of Lily, Strader created the National Mill Dog Rescue in order to rescue abandoned breeding dogs.

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Kids Against Animal Cruelty - Founder http://www.kidsagainstanimalcruelty.org/

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Award-winning photojournalist on a journey to document the life of animals across the world. McArthur’s book, We Animals, documents animal life through photos. The documentary, “The Ghosts In Our Machine” featuring McArthur delves into the question of whether or not “animals [are] property to be owned and used, or are they sentient beings deserving of rights”.

Arms first joined the fight against animal cruelty in the 1960s when he rushed to the scene to help a dog who was hit by a car and suffered a broken back. Three men attempted to stop the rescue by beating up Arms because they had a bet going on when the dog would die. The broken and battered dog attempted to save his rescuer and it was then that Arms began his crusade to save animals.

JENNIFER LUND

Hero Dogs: Service Dogs for America’s Heroes – President and Founder http://www.hero-dogs.org/

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LITTERING THE ROADSIDE; CATS TOSSED OUT OF MOVING TRUCK ON I-15 Chanté McCoy

vaccinated the cats, and Community Animal Welfare Society (CAWS) is currently fostering them until they are adopted by a family that wants them.

On October 30, five cats – a mother and her four kittens – were In addition to the mystery of the truck passengers’ identities is the bigger tossed out the window of a maroon F-150 truck traveling at question of why they opted to throw away the cats like garbage. A multitude about 60 mph. The mother and two kittens died on impact. The other two of other options were available if they didn’t want the cats: landed on bushes which broke their fall and presumably saved their lives.

1) Find homes for them with friends or neighbors 2) Advertise their availability in free classifieds, such as on KSL.com Who did it? The truck got away unidentified. Unfortunately, Natalie 3) Take them to a shelter or a rescue group Clements, who witnessed the act on I-15 in Kaysville as she drove behind the According to Tracy Roddom, assistant director at Davis County Animal truck, was unable to make out the license plate. Fortunately, she realized that the two bags contained living beings. “I started to freak out,” she told KSL. ”It Shelter, “None of those animals needed to die that day. The incident made me almost instantly sick.” happened only ten minutes away from the shelter.”

She looped back on the freeway and searched for the cats. Clements found the two surviving kittens huddling against each other, covered in weeds.

Estimated to be eight and twelve weeks old, the black and orange long-haired kittens fit in the palm of her hand.

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Clements took the kittens to the Davis County Animal Shelter. Other than being frightened, the shelter staff determined that there was no internal bleeding and the young cats were in good physical condition. The shelter

What these people opted to do was criminal. Not only is it common consensus that what they did was intentionally brutal, but Utah law also prescribes their actions as “cruelty” (see text box below). Clements would add the term “cowardly.”

Davis County Animal Control is conducting an investigation into the incident and asks that anyone with information to contact them at 801-4442200. The local and national Humane Society are also offering a combined $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest of the suspects. If found and convicted, the suspects face a possible five-year prison sentence and $5,000 fine.

“I hope they get caught,” Clements said in an interview with Fox 13 News. “And I hope that karma comes back and bites them, because they’re terrible people.”

Picture provided courtesy of the Davis County Animal Shelter

Applicable Excerpts from Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-3-1. Cruelty to animals.

(2) “…a person is guilty of cruelty to an animal if the person…. intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence: (b) abandons an animal in the person’s custody; (c) injures an animal…

(4) A persona is guilty of aggravated cruelty to an animal if the person: (a) tortures an animal; (c) kills an animal or causes an animal to be killed without having a legal privilege* to do so.

(6) A person is guilty of a third degree felony if the person intentionally or knowingly tortures a companion animal *e.g., a veterinarian or shelter employee

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Winter Pet Hazards:

How to Keep Your

Companion Animals Safe

Megan Waller

The leaves have changed color and fallen, snow is frosting our mountain peaks, and chimneys warmly exhale smoke from log fires. Winter is upon us in Utah, and we eagerly await our first chance to hit the slopes. Holiday shopping, feasting, celebrating, winter sports, and year-end wrap-up demands a lot of time, but we can’t forget our companion animals’ needs during this busy time. The holiday season and cold weather present many potential hazards for companion animals and their families.

To help keep your stress level down during the holidays, plan ahead to avoid a poisoned or injured pet. Start by pet-proofing your home.

Cold Weather Toxins & Hazards

• Antifreeze • Fire Starting Logs/Fire Starters (fibers not digestible) • Ice Melting Products and Rock Salt (pet friendly options available) • Liquid Potpourri • Rat and Mouse Bait

The Truth about Poinsettias The poinsettia has traditionally been the poster plant for dangerous holiday toxins. However, this is a myth dating back to the late 1910’s after a young child passed away from supposedly consuming poinsettia leaves. After an autopsy was performed, the plant was found to play no part in the child’s unfortunate death, but the damage to the plant’s reputation was already done. Studies done on the poinsettia’s toxicity level have revealed they are only mildly toxic if consumed and will maybe result in only an upset tummy.

The holiday season is a fun and festive time to spend with your loved ones.

Pets in the City Magazine strongly encourages you to keep your companion animals safe by acting ahead of time. If you think your pet has been poisoned or harmed, contact your veterinarian immediately. Please have a wonderful holiday season, and don’t forget to say, “Thanks,” to your pet for being your constant companion.

Winter Tip:

It’s just as dangerous to leave your pets in the car in the winter as the summer. The blazing winter sun can heat the car up or the freezing temperatures can turn your car into an ice box.

Winter Holiday Toxins & Hazards • Fruitcakes Containing Raisins, Grapes, & Currants • Glass Ornaments •Holly • Lilies • Mistletoe • Snow Globes • Sugarless Candies & Gums • Tinsel (A cat favorite)

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• Alcohol • Batteries • Bubble Lights • Christmas Tree Water (may contain fertilizers and bacteria) • Chocolate • Electrical Cords

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Holistic Health for Pet Birds Prevent illnesses in your pet bird with a holistic approach to her health.

RonaLeigh Wheelwright It’s not just human beings who can benefit from a holistic health approach— your pet bird can, too. A holistic approach to health looks at all aspects of your bird’s life, including her environment, exercise and diet to help assess her physical, emotional, and mental health. It takes into account preventative health measures to keep your bird healthy, rather than only treating your bird when she’s sick or injured. Follow these tips to keep your bird physically healthy through diet and probiotics, mentally stimulated with activities, and environmentally safe from toxins for a holistic health approach.

Physical Health Keeping your bird’s diet balanced is the best way to prevent diet-related illnesses. As a supplement to a healthy diet, try giving your bird probiotics to help her better digest the healthy food you give her. This is especially helpful for birds you rescue or adopt, when you aren’t sure what their diet has been previous to coming to your family. When Kiwi came to me in 2011, probiotics and supplements made a huge difference in her recovery from malnutrition. (You can read Kiwi’s story in the November/December 2012 issue of Pets in the City Magazine.) And I recently saw a small bird come through a bacterial infection with the help of supplements. Make sure you get high-quality supplements made especially for birds. In my store, we use Avitech products with a lot of success.

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Taking a holistic approach to your pet bird’s health will prevent many illnesses to keep her happy and healthy.

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Prevent illnesses in your pet bird by keeping her cage and the air she breathes clean. Being in close proximity to their droppings can make birds prone to illness, so clean the cage lining, perches and bars regularly to keep your pet healthy. Because birds have sensitive respiratory systems, many household cleaners are toxic to them, so keep cleaners, air fresheners, etc. out of your bird’s air. (Read “Keep Your Bird Toxin Free” in the November 2013 issue of Pets in the City Magazine for more tips about environmental toxins.)

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Keep your bird’s mind active to help her from becoming bored. When birds are bored they are more likely to act out by getting loud or destructive and sometimes plucking their feathers. Supply your bird with foraging toys, and spend time training her and teaching her tricks to keep her mind active and healthy. Switch out toys to keep the mental stimulation fresh.

ARC, Saving Dogs by the Hundreds!

Patti Rushton

Over the last year, Scotlund Haisley, founder of ARC, and his team of volunteers has saved literally hundreds of dogs, cats, horses and other critters and placed them with numerous rescues throughout the country. ARC specializes in “puppy mill” rescues and with the aid of local law enforcement the team seizes dogs from horrible situations where they are neglected, starved and are living in unacceptable conditions.

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A typical seizure will start with law enforcement and ARC arriving at the residence or lot where the dogs are stored. Their surroundings cannot be considered traditional housing. Cages are typically wire and stacked 3 to 4 high, sometimes with a makeshift roof at the top. Some dogs are kept alone in very small cages while others are kept in a group cage, either way it is not a life well lived. Much of the time they go without food or get very little, they receive no medical attention; they are not groomed and rarely ever touched by a human. Many of them will have sores from standing on wire and will smell from what has come from above. They may be matted to the point of not being able to move and some so thin that every bone is showing and sores have developed from being in tight quarters. It is heartbreaking to say the least!

Amazing volunteers with face masks on to filter out the stench will go cage by cage to rescue and bring light to these little ones. They will, for the first time in their lives, feel human contact and warmth. They will feel grass and dirt, smell fresh air, have a decent meal, and get a bath. They will be taken, in most cases, to a large facility such as the fairgrounds in Nashville, TN, where they will receive medical attention and grooming. Once the courts release them they will be sent to various rescue groups throughout the country, but primarily in the southern states, and begin the adoption process into a real home.

Over the past year there have been many rescues performed by ARC and their efforts have not gone unnoticed. They have received awards and much attention from the local media.

It is with groups like ARC that we may someday see the end to “puppy mills” and the suffering of countless animals.

As a foster parent to 13+ “puppy mill” survivors and the Mom to the 2 that I adopted, I am grateful for the dedication and love that these folks have shown to so many. When you hold a dog in your arms that has given up and is too weak to stand, it breaks your heart beyond measure. You cry with their every struggling breath and try not to hold that frail body too tight. You look into those vacant eyes and hope for some light that they now know they are safe and loved. When the fight is won and they are physically healthy, they begin the journey of learning to trust and to be a dog. It took my boy Foster (yes I named him Foster, he was my first), months to learn what toys were and how to drink out of a bowl. Four years later he is finally letting people touch him. Molly, my youngest, has never recovered from the fear and it is an adventure every day.

It’s hard to imagine the countless hours that go into saving the life of an innocent animal. The folks at ARC have never faltered or been deterred from being there every time the need arises.

One of their largest and most horrific seizures was conducted on Valentine’s Day of 2013 and was dubbed the “Sweetheart Rescue” where over 100 dogs were found living in horrible conditions. It was a huge undertaking and required many volunteers (handlers, groomers, veterinarians) and vehicles to remove the dogs and transport them to the Nashville Fairgrounds.

Imagine handling that many dogs in one day! The amount of crates, food, water bowls, towels, blankets and medicine is hard to imagine and all these necessary items come from donations. Once at the fairgrounds they are examined by veterinarians and assessed for necessary medical needs. All will be spayed or neutered and some may require dental surgery and more.

They are then groomed and given a warm, clean place to rest, eat and breathe as free dogs. The next step in their new lives will be going to a rescue and hopefully into their forever home. Their lives were saved due to the efforts of this amazing group of volunteers!

Thank you ARC for all that you do with animal rescue!

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Tokimi

April 14, 2004 - October 25, 2013

When you passed away, our little family was left incomplete. We miss our kissy snuggle bunny! Kasha is going nuts without you. If a new feline family member enters our lives, he or she will have some seriously big fuzzy boots to fill! We love you so much, Toki. Everyday spent with you was a blessing.

We hope we gave you the best life.

Love, Mom, Dad, and Akasha

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Mona Mistric you like drama, comedy, romance, musicals, or animated features?

Do you like art? Are you a cat lover? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the “CatVidFest”, where cats on videos are the stars, is right for you.

For years we have posted our videos on YouTube and passed them around to one another, whooping and hollering and laughing out loud alone. Now there is a roving festival going from city to city where cat lovers can unite and share those special moments with each other in person.

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It all started when Scott Stulen, a curator at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, got the idea to string together a bunch of YouTube cat videos for an outdoor event. (He’s allergic to cats, but really enjoyed the videos.) He thought this would be a small event, but the news went viral and he received 5,000 videos the first week. The 2012 August Festival had over 10,000 people and many of them brought their cats.

The first Golden Kitty Award went to Henri and his trusted human friend, Will Braden from Seattle. Henri has made a fortune and his human friend is now his producer, traveling as special guests to the festivals.

In August of this year the festival was held at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds with new cat videos, appearances by celebrity cats, live music, art projects, and booths with nonprofit animal organizations. It was such a success (over 13,000 people) that they decided to go on a 20-city tour, including places like Honolulu, HI; Derry, Northern Ireland; and Montreal, Canada. The last CatVidFest this year is at the George Eastman House in Rochester, NY on December 1 at 2pm. They’re actually doing a dog and cat video festival. If that’s not good for you, set your sites on 2014.

March 2014: SXSW, Austin, TX Spring 2014: Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN May 2014: Great Wall of Oakland, Oakland, CA June 2014: Hollywood Theater, Portland, OR If you still can’t make it to the festival, then make some popcorn, invite your cat lover friends over, and go to http://www.walkerart.org/calendar/2013/ internet-cat-video-festival , scroll down to “Special Guests and Celebrities” and watch stars that performed at the 2013 “CatVidFest” in Minnesota.

Some people question whether or not these videos are art. What do you think?

Freshwater Fish Catch and release Lance Weeks

products and methods.

Establishing a new tank can be challenging and frustrating, but if you follow our simple rules and be patient, you will feel confident, and your aquarium will startup with fewer problems.

New Tank Syndrome (NTS) occurs when the Most new owners of aquariums water contains high dread learning about water levels of ammonia chemistry, but by knowing the basics, and nitrites. There are you can greatly improve your record no beneficial bacteria to of accomplishment in rearing healthy convert the nitrites to nitrates, and fish. Since the quality of water in that results in fish loss. Nitrates your tank has a direct impact on the are safe for fish. There are products health of your fish, it’s important for that we offer that contain species aquarium owners to understand the of ammonia and nitrite-oxidizing basic internal chemistry of their fish’s bacteria that prefer to live in the water in order to correctly and safely aquarium environment. These adjust it. Aquarium owners who do products will maintain ammonia and New Tank Setup Procedure: learn the basics of water chemistry nitrites below toxic concentrations find it much easier to maintain a and establish a fully functioning 1. Thoroughly rinse EVERYTHING healthy and safe environment for the biological filter in much less that will be going into your tank with fish in their tank. time than some other available hot water and no chemicals. This

includes gravel, dĂŠcor, filters, heater, etc.

2. Place your tank in a location that will not be in direct sunlight, preferably along an interior wall.

This will promote temperature stability and minimize algae growth.

3. Fill your tank with tap water or RO water. If using tap water, add chlorine and chloramine remover.

4. Add your rinsed gravel. (1# of gravel for each gallon of water volume, i.e., 10# gravel for a 10-gallon tank)

5. Add an appropriate heater and adjust the temperature setting for your specific type of fish.

Then let your tank reach the desired temperature. This may take several hours.

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6. One of the most important factors in keeping a successful aquarium is to have a healthy and active biological culture. So there are a couple of ways to do this: use a biological starter product or obtain some aquarium gravel that is already in use.

7. Start your Hang On the Back

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(HOB) filter or canister filter, and start to get the water cycling through your tank. Sizing a filter is a matter of deciding how often you want to clean the filter, or determining the flow required for your specific fish.

Typically, we like to recommend 5 cycles per hour. For example, if you have a 10-gallon tank, you want a filter rated at 50

gallons per hour. Some fish like additional flow, while others like less turbulence. You can get additional flow or turbulence by adding an internal multifunctional water pump, which pumps water around in your tank to simulate flow and turbulence. Your pet store should know which fish need low or high flow environments.

8. Continue to add the biological product at the prescribed rate.

After 3 days, go to the pet store and CATCH your fish. To begin, you can add 1 inch of fish per 2 gallons of water; this reduces the chance of a HUGE ammonia spike, which would kill all of your fish. Select fish that are inexpensive, because you will lose some fish. Then go home, acclimate the fish to your water temperature, and RELEASE them. Try to never put pet store water into your tank and vice versa. There are products available that will allow same day addition of fish to a freshly started aquarium, but do this with care.

9. Check your water quality with a good test kit or test strips everyday for the first two weeks. You WILL see elevated Ammonia and Nitrite levels. This is normal. As your biological system begins to develop and function, those levels will drop. That is when you can start to add additional fish, to the rate of 1 inch of fish per gallon of water, and continue to test your water weekly to ensure a healthy environment.

10. PATIENCE is the key to a successful aquarium startup and healthy fish.

Our goal is to get your aquarium stable and healthy without the addition of chemicals to treat parasites, water chemistry corrections, or bacterial infections.

Just like in the natural habitat of fish, chemicals do not exist, so let us assist you in setting up your aquarium with the appropriate items to create an aquatic wonderland in your home.

Now, after your tank is established and it comes time to clean the tank, it is IMPORTANT to NOT destroy the biological filtration system that you worked so hard to build. That means do not clean your filters and vacuum your gravel the same day. Get on a schedule where you are gravel cleaning a week or two before you clean your filtration system. The mechanical filtration will help remove the gunk you stirred up while scraping algae and vacuuming the gravel or sand. The biological filtration in the filter will help to keep your water quality within limits.

When you clean the substrate, you DO NOT want to thoroughly clean

it. You only want to clean the top 1inch of the surface (the part you see). The bottom 1 inch, you want to leave undisturbed, as there are beneficial aerobic bacteria that exist for converting nitrites to nitrates.

When you are ready to do a 20% water change (recommended at cleaning) use a de-chlorinator in the new water, or obtain Reverse Osmosis (RO) water from your pet store. This is the safest approach to maintaining a healthy water quality.

The number one reason fish die is due to OVERFEEDING. Food that is not eaten will sink to the bottom of the tank and begin to decay and release ammonia. High ammonia levels are one of the top reasons your fish will die.

Most people do not realize how relaxing it is to watch fish or maintain a tank. Fish do have personalities. They will recognize you and learn your feeding and cleaning habits, as long as you are regimented in your approach to maintenance and care.

When you are maintaining a healthy ecosystem for your fish, they will thrive. If you do things correctly, you will not have to add harsh chemicals to keep your fish healthy.

NOW, get yourself a new tank, and have a great time successfully creating a healthy environment for your fish. It can be a relaxing and entertaining hobby for you and your family.

Fa m i l y Fu n BOOK REVIEWS!

Holiday Coloring and Best Caption Contest!

Fill in your caption here

Stetson, Street Dog of Park City,

by Jeanine Heil, illustrated by Kristina Skarstedt

Another local author, Pyron, has created a new “classic” story of the unshakable love between a dog and a child. Think Lassie Come-Home and The Incredible Journey set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and you get the idea. Although Pyron’s award-winning novel is for grades 3 and up, it’s the perfect gift for dog lovers of all ages, and has been very popular as a family and classroom read-aloud.

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Park City author and illustrator, Corrine Humphrey, has truly created the perfect holiday gift for anyone, whether young or old, dog lover or not. With her bright, whimsical, and charming illustrations, Rudy (Humphrey’s rescue dog) teaches us to “Find a hero,” “Take the leap,” “Stretch yourself,” and “follow your guiding star,” to find happiness wherever you are.

A Dog’s Way Home,

by Bobbie Pyron

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Shoot for the Moon: Lessons on Life from a Dog Named Rudy,

by Corinne Humphrey

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Scan and email it to debbiepetsinthecitymagazine@gmail.com Or mail your finished picture to: PICM • 470 E. Mill Street • Bountiful, Utah 84010 We must receive all submissions by 12/10/13.

On a cold winter night, a little brown and white dog wanders the streets of Park City, Utah, looking for warmth, safety, and companionship. Local author Heil and illustrator Skarstedt take the reader from one well-know Park City place to another as he searches for his heart’s desire. Reading this lovely, heartwarming story of faith and friendship could become your family’s new holiday tradition!

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