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his month we’ll sit down at family tables, or a Vegan Thanksgiving Fundraiser for Ching Farm and Animal Sanctuary – or both! – to celebrate family, and the things we’re thankful for. I’m thankful for the 11 years I had with my Doberman, Cassie. We had a wonderful time with her in her senior years.

November is also Adopt a Senior Pet month. If you’re considering a pet, take the time to consider an older dog. So often when we think pet adoption we immediately think puppy! They’re so cute, and full of energy, and… destructive, and constantly needing to go outside, and… Well, you get the idea. As much as I love puppies, and I really do, I also see the benefits of getting an older dog.

For the first half of her life, Cassie took me on the daily drag. The first mile of our walk was always her half-dragging me down the street. Could I rein her in? Of course. But why? She had all that energy, so letting her take the lead gave both of us a good workout. After the first mile, she’d settle down and we could work on better leash behavior. (Right now, Tonya Landon is shaking her head, thinking of the bad behavior I was teaching my dog.)

During the second half of her life, those walks were much calmer from the beginning. Play time in the house was balanced with a fair amount of cuddle by the fire time. She knew how to behave, had stopped destroying walls/doormats/blankets… but not her “indestructible” chew toys… in short, she’d grown into a wonderful dog. For more reasons why a senior might be for you, check out Temma Martin’s article.

There are plenty of wonderful dogs out there, looking for home. As your family comes together, please consider fostering one for the holidays, or better yet, giving one a forever home! And from all of us here at Pets in the City Magazine, may your Thanksgiving be full of love, mashed potatoes, football, and furry friends.

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National Adopt A Senior Pet Month

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Osteosarcoma

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Vegan Thanksgiving Allows Turkeys to Live at Ching Farm By Jode Littlefoot

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Bonnie – The California Pizza Kitchen Dog By Jode Littlefoot

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A Whole New World… In Pet Health By Sarah Tyler

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Preparing A Healthy Feast For Your Rabbit

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Adelaide Female/ 9 Years Old / Shepherd Mix I am a total sweetheart! I’m a darling senior looking for a loving home to live out my golden years. I love going on long walks, curling up on a nice comfy bed, and spending time with people. I may be older, but I’m a puppy at heart.

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Holiday Fostering: A Little Time Makes a Big Difference for Homeless Animals

By April Northstrom

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he holidays are a magical time filled with warmth, reflection and hopes for a new year. Many animal lovers are inspired during this time to bring a new pet into their home. However, not every pet lover has the capacity to permanently care for an animal companion. So, what does this mean for the hundreds and thousands of animals who are desperately waiting for their forever home and the people willing and able to care for them? According to some rescue groups, holiday fostering is the perfect marriage between lonely pets and loving care takers.

Holiday fostering is designed to take the strain off local rescue agencies and provide foster families with companionship and love during the holiday season. During the cold winter months, there is extra strain for shelters and rescue agencies – too many animals, animals abandoned as unwanted gifts, not enough room and holiday hours at local facilities all add stress to an already busy time of year. Regular volunteers and foster families may also be on vacation or unable to keep regular fostering commitments during the holiday season.

Rescue agencies know adoption is not always for everyone and even the most dedicated pet lovers may have restrictions when it comes to keeping an animal full-time (work, new baby, budget, small living arrangements). If you’ve always wanted to welcome a pet into your family, but haven’t had the chance, filling in during the holidays could be the opportunity for you.

How do you get started? You can consult PetFinder.com and their handy pet fostering tools. However, contacting local organizations regarding volunteering and fostering opportunities is truly the best place to start.

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Best Friends Animal Society in Utah: bestfriends.org The mission of Best Friends Animal Society is to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. They do this by helping end the killing in America’s animal shelters through building community programs and partnerships across the nation.

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Utah Animal Adoption Center: utahanimals.org The Utah Animal Adoption Center (UAAC) is a non-euthanizing animal shelter that rescues and finds homes for an average of 1,000 dogs and cats each year.

Pack ‘N Pounce Animal Rescue: packnpounce.org Pack ‘N Pounce is a non-profit animal rescue. They are dedicated to rescuing and re-homing adoptable pets. Their goal is to find each furbaby a loving furever home.

They work with the public, other rescues and shelters to help find homes and prevent needless euthanasia.

Community Action Welfare Society (CAWS): caws.org/foster-a-pet Community Action Welfare Society (CAWS) is a no-kill, volunteer and foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is working with the community to help animals.

Nuzzles & Co.: nuzzlesandco.org Nuzzles & Co., is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) no-kill organization located in Summit County, Utah. In 1990, a group of volunteers founded our organization, originally known as Friends of Animals Utah, to find homes for animals in need.

Humane Society of Utah: utahhumane.org/ The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) is always in great need for foster homes. The HSU’s Foster Care staff and dedicated volunteer foster parents work with nearly 3,000 animals each year.

After you’ve contacted a reputable organization and have decided to lend a helping hand, it’s time to start getting your home ready for furry friends. Most agencies will ask you to fill out a foster application and will conduct an interview and training. Many provide crates, blankets, food, and supplies too. If you have small children, start making preparations for safety and cleanliness. If you have other animals, make sure their vaccinations are up-to-date. Foster pets need a space of their own, so don’t expect them to immediately acclimate to other animal beds, eating areas or play spaces. As you learn more about the fostering and volunteering process with different rescue groups, they PAGE 8

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will provide you with guidelines for a successful fostering experience.

Follow the rules properly to ensure the well-being of your foster animal and your family.

Fostering pets is a loving way to help homeless animals, especially during the holidays. Foster parents are an invaluable resource and make a big difference in the number of homeless animals euthanized each year. If you think you’re ready to make a difference in your community, contact a local agency to get started. You could be sharing furry snuggles by the fireplace, sooner than you think!

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NATIONAL ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH

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ovember is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month, so let’s talk about why an older pet just might be the best choice for your next furry friend.

To start with, the term “senior” covers a broad range of years in a pet’s life. Many local shelters and rescue groups have “Seniors for Seniors” programs, which means they waive the adoption fees for pets five years or older for people 55 years or older.

Mature pets are not only great for senior people, but they offer many advantages over puppies and kittens or otherwise very young pets for families and individuals of any age. And they definitely deserve a second look because they are some of the most likely pets to be overlooked in shelters.

Families with young children often believe it’s best to bring a puppy or kitten into the home, so the pet can “grow up with the children.” While this sounds good on paper, this combination often results in a frustrated and heartbroken family. Puppies and kittens can be wild and silly, and have no manners until they’re old enough to be trained, so their sharp teeth and claws often result in fearful children and rough handling, making for a strained relationship.

Many families discover that a better choice is to adopt an older animal with a known history of getting along well with children.

A benefit for anyone adopting an older dog is that they generally come with good manners and previous obedience training. Adult dogs have spent years living in a home and learning social skills, and they may already know obedience skills and commands. This makes the transition into your home smooth and easy.

Even if they’ve had some training in the past, an obedience class is always a good idea for a newly adopted dog, to help both the people and the pet learn how to communicate with one another. And don’t believe the old adage you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Older dogs are eager to learn, and have a much longer attention span than goofy puppies.

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Most adult dogs and cats are already house trained, and while it may take a few hours or days to adjust to the new home, it happens much more quickly than the process of house training a new puppy!

Senior pets are far less likely to be destructive to the belongings in your home. Puppies can be naughty and chew up shoes and furniture for years, but older pets are past that phase and just enjoy playing with their people and the toys that are designated for them.

A great benefit to adopting an older pet is that you know exactly what you’re getting. Their size, weight and personality are already developed, so you can choose them for what they are, rather than what you hope they’ll be when they grow up. If you’re looking for a cat that likes dogs, for example, or vice versa, you can search petfinder.com or talk with adoption specialists to find a pet with just the history you’re looking for.

Even if you’re looking for a purebred dog or cat, it’s easy to find older ones looking for new homes through shelters or breed rescue groups.

EXPERT’S ADVICE Senior pets are just easier in general to have around. They already know how to be a pet, and they aren’t as demanding as puppies and kittens. Older dogs still enjoy going for walks with their people, but they don’t have as much crazy energy as their younger counterparts.

Because the family dynamic is easier, the pets and people can better enjoy each other’s company, and there’s less frustration, destruction and cleanup.

Adopted senior pets are guaranteed to repay you for your kindness with a lifetime of unconditional love. They know they were given a second chance at life, and they’re grateful to be in a loving home. Many cats and smaller dogs can live 20 years or longer, so a “senior” pet who is 10 may still have half his or her life to spend with you!

There are many wonderful, deserving animals out there waiting to be adopted who hope you know that age is just a number. If you’re able to look past a little gray hair and open your home and your heart, your new old friend will show you why a senior pet is a perfect pet.

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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steosarcoma is the most common bone tumor of dogs. Large breed dogs, such as Bernese Mountain Dogs and Great Danes are at an increased risk, but bone tumors can occur in any breed of middle to older ages. Osteosarcoma is very painful as it destroys the bone from the inside out.

Dogs will begin to limp and as the cancer progresses, swelling at the site of the tumor becomes evident. The bone is at risk of fracture as the tumorous bone is not as strong.

Diagnosis of osteosarcoma is based upon radiographs (x-rays) and biopsy. Radiographs have a very characteristic appearance that your veterinarian can accurately diagnose bone cancer by. All limping dogs should be x-rayed to rule out fractures and bone cancer. After radiographs indicate the presence of bone cancer, a biopsy will confirm the presence of cancer. Osteosarcoma is very aggressive and can spread or metastasis to the lungs quickly. At the time of diagnosis, x-rays of the lungs should be performed to check for lesions. Early metastasis to lungs may change the treatments recommended by your veterinarian.

Treatment is focused on pain management and delaying metastasis.

Due to the severity of pain, most dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma are euthanized. The majority of bone tumors affect the front or hind legs and therefore amputation is recommended to remove the source of pain. Palliative radiation is another option for pain management if amputation cannot be performed. Dogs that receive radiation typically walk well on the affected limb. Injections of a bisphosphonate drug (Pamidronate or Zoledronate) inhibit bone destruction and pain, and can be used in dogs that are not undergoing amputation. Oral pain medications are prescribed to help with pain and are prescribed despite treatment options. These include NSAIDs (Rimadyl or Piroxicam), narcotics (tramadol or hydrocodone), and adjunctive pain relievers (gabapentin or amantadine).

Amputation is the gold standard as it resolved pain 100%. Dogs do very well following amputation and will live an additional 3+ months pain free. Following amputation, chemotherapy is recommended to prevent metastasis and prolong survival time to 9 – 12 months after diagnosis.

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the cancerous part of the bone is removed and the limb is saved. These surgeries are being performed at select veterinary teaching hospitals or specialty centers. The cancerous section of bone is removed and replaced with a bone graft. The surgery is specific to dogs with lesions isolated to the radius, the lower forearm bone. Complications of limbsparing surgeries include infection, implant failure, tumor recurrence and fracture. Strict post-operative care is required and chemotherapy is performed.

The diagnosis of osteosarcoma is devastating. If metastasis is present or pain is not controlled, euthanasia should be discussed with your veterinarian. If it is not present, amputation, radiation, or limb-sparing surgeries should be considered to prevent pain and improve quality of life and time with your dog.

Dr. Zelnik Camp has been a practicing veterinarian in the Salt Lake valley since 2009. She practices at the University Veterinary Hospital and Diagnostic Center. She has received advanced training in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and pain management. She enjoys running and hiking with her dogs: Kami, a Boxer, and Jake, a Schnauzer mix.

Bonnie – The California Pizza Kitchen Dog “I’m kind of a big deal!”

by Jode Littlefoot

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annual Vegan Thanksgiving fundraiser is in its eighteenth year! With the help of volunteers and community partners, on November 11, she can offer a delicious and kind holiday dinner option, for those that are vegan and for those that just love wonderful food and want to help support the farm.

"Every year, we have attendees that are not vegan or even vegetarian," says Ching. "They come usually with someone that is familiar with Ching Farm and they end up loving the food!"

Ching Farm Vegan Thanksgiving is always well attended. Tickets go fast and it does sell out, so make sure you follow them at https:// www.facebook.com/chingsanctuary/. As of press time, tickets were

By Jode Littlefoot still available. Funds raised at the event help support the Sanctuary.

The event is held at Christ Lutheran Church, 240 East 5600 South, here are many animals giving "thanks" this holiday season, to Murray; tickets are $27 online (tickets@brownpapertickets.com), $30 Faith Ching and Ching Farm Rescue and Animal Sanctuary at the door, $15 for kids, toddlers are free. Doors open at 5 p.m., with because, "Turkey Day" is every day at Ching Farm!

Faith Ching, founder and executive director of Ching Farm Animal dinner being served at 6 p.m.

Ching Farm Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is open to the public and Rescue and Sanctuary in Herriman, Utah, celebrates turkey day, daily, with her rescued turkeys and other rescued animals and livestock. needs volunteers; visit their website for more information on their These animals may not have received a presidential pardon, but they’ve participation policies. Ching believes in community education, so you will find information on volunteerism, as well as adult and youth been given a chance to live out their days at the sanctuary.

As you may imagine, Ching wanted to find an alternative way to education programming at http://chingsanctuary.org/.

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend! In the meantime, go celebrate the fall holiday. After all, as an animal sanctuary, Ching Farm ensures the care, love and life to every resident! The farm takes the visit and support Ching Farm Rescue and Animal Sanctuary, where Thanksgiving holiday as an opportunity to practice thanks, compassion EVERY day is Turkey Day! and fundraising! Ching hosts a fundraiser for the Sanctuary. Her

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i! I’m Bonnie. I am a terrier mix. I had a family before my family now. I don’t remember my first family too much. You see, I’m a rescue dog. My first family didn’t want me anymore. I don’t know why. I really tried to be a great dog. But, that’s okay; it all worked out for me. In fact, I am one lucky dog! You see, this guy Ryan Martin and his family are now my forever family!

They came and adopted me when no one else wanted me.

Oh, and I’m also kind of a big deal at the Puppy Patio at the California Pizza Kitchen at Fashion Place Mall... but, I’ll get to that in a minute.

So, back to my story. In the beginning, I wasn’t super nice to my new dad. I let him know, without question, that I didn’t like him at all. I really liked his wife, so I did “resource guarding” and would try to “bite” Ryan when he came close to her. I thought this was the best way to show him I didn’t want to share her with him! But this didn’t make Ryan give up on making friends with me.

The following week, Ryan and I spent the whole week alone together.

I learned he really is a good guy! He fed me, was nice to me and treated me like I was special. I had to rethink my opinion of him. I don’t resource guard anyone, anymore. All it took was time, patience and some restructuring to help me learn that resource guarding is what I did because I wasn’t a very confident dog and I was doing it out of fear.

I am so glad Ryan didn’t give up on me and that I don’t have anything to fear anymore. Now, I have a family that loves me!

So, why am I “kind of a big deal” at the Puppy Patio at CPK? Well, one of the best parts of being in the Martin family is that my dad is the general manager of California Pizza Kitchen at Fashion Place Mall in Murray. This summer the restaurant made their outdoor patio dog friendly! Woof! This is so great because I can get a table on the patio any time I wish because my dad is the manager!

I have met a lot of great four-legged friends at the CPK puppy patio. I’ve

also met a lot of other rescue dogs. I had no idea there are so many of us! For those of you who don’t know, a rescue dog usually comes from an animal shelter and needs a new forever home. There are many nonprofit animal rescues in Utah that help save both dogs and cats. Who knew?!!?

In fact, Ryan does a lot of fundraising at work to benefit local rescues.

Rescue Rovers recently had a fundraising and adoption event at California Pizza Kitchen. I got to meet other dogs looking for their forever homes. Rescue Rovers saves dogs from shelters in Utah, Arizona and New Mexico that are at risk of not finding homes and could lose their lives. The shelter dogs go into loving foster homes with volunteers until they find their forever family. You can learn more about them at www.facebook.com/RescueRoversAdoptions/.

These non-profits all need funding and fundraising to keep doing their life saving work. I am very proud of my dad and his company for helping other animals through fundraising at California Pizza Kitchen.

So, come on down and bring your best canine buddy! Also, please “like” the CPK Fashion Place Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ CPKfashionplace/) so that you can know when there is another fundraising event. I just may see you there! Tell ‘em Bonnie sent ya!

Woof!

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SAVING LIVES

Ellie’s Story

By Jeremy Beckham

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ast year, my partner and I adopted Ellie through the wonderful organization Beagle Freedom Project, which is a wonderful organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of animals who were formerly used in research. Ellie lived for nearly a decade in a laboratory cage. She came from a private testing facility, so not much is known about exactly what types of experiments occur there. We’ve had to do our best to piece together the mystery based on her behavior and other clues.

When we first got Ellie, she didn’t yet have a name. Her only identity was a number tattooed in her ear, which indicates she was bred at Marshall Farms in upstate New York. Marshall is a facility that can only be described as a factory farm for research beagles. Our friend’s seven year-old daughter, Penny, was the one to name her Ellie.

One of Penny’s favorite shows is Stranger Things. When we described Ellie’s story to Penelope, she immediately thought of the character Eleven from that show, who also managed to escape a life inside a testing laboratory, where she was known only as a number. Now, Penny says that beagles are her favorite dogs.

We noticed whenever we picked up Ellie, her whole body would go completely limp. This is probably because for most of Ellie’s life, any time a human picked her up, it likely meant she was about to be used in an uncomfortable, painful, or frightening procedure. Shockingly, Utah’s cruelty-to-animals statute explicitly exempts animals used in laboratory experiments. Her strange reaction is likely one of “learned helplessness” that was conditioned in her from a life of pain inside a laboratory. She probably learned that it hurts less and goes smoother if she doesn’t struggle. Heartbreaking.

When we first got Ellie, she was not house trained, and we cleaned up accidents every day. She’s doing much better, but ten months later, she still has an occasional accident in the home. The messes are a small price to pay for having such a wonderful dog as a member of the family.

When we first adopted Ellie, she had great difficulty walking even short distances. Our veterinarian thinks her muscles likely atrophied from a life inside a laboratory cage. Over time, after many regular walks, Ellie has started to regain a lot of her normal muscle strength. But sometimes on walks, she hits a wall and can go no further. We used PAGE 18

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to carry her back home, but now we take a wagon with us on walks for when she gets tired. She treasures these walks, the opportunity to smell new things (even from inside the wagon), and she really loves the Whimzee vegetarian dog treats that await her when we get back home.

Ellie has an incredibly big heart. She gets along beautifully with our cats. Our neighbors love her, and she is a magnet for people when we take her on walks. Children and Ellie are especially draw to each other.

During the legislative session, we took Ellie up to the capitol, where several state legislators had the opportunity to meet with Ellie and learn about animal testing. We share Ellie’s story with as many people as we can. Hopefully, as more people learn about the reality of what happens to animals in laboratories, eventually this cruelty will become a thing of the past. We look forward to the day when there is no longer a need to rescue survivors like Ellie.

Ellie is a senior dog. It can be sad to think most of her life was one of deprivation, but at least her twilight years will be ones of freedom, thanks to Beagle Freedom Project. After nearly a decade of life inside a laboratory cage, Ellie is finally free to live like a dog should.

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but many people doubt it’s efficacy and write it off as outdated. However, it’s been trending in a big way in the pet community.

The general concept involves the application of needles into specific placements in the body to cause a physiological or biochemical response.

It is believed to directly aid in the body’s ability to heal by stimulating nerves and increasing circulation. Through nerve stimulation, various hormones can be released into the body with positive side effects. One such hormone is an endorphin. Endorphins are a key pain regulator for

By Sarah Tyler the body. Research into acupuncture as a treatment plan for arthritis has proven there is a definitive link between acupuncture and pain estern medicine has always been America’s go-to for treatment. It can be used to treat chronic conditions like arthritis, health, treatment plans, and illnesses. But, lately there’s as well as other, more short-term issues. It disrupts the pain signals been a shift. As Americans begin to value more natural and sent to the brain to help give some reprieve from constant aches and holistic approaches to our food, clothing and wellness, other avenues pains. Acupuncture can be great for spinal issues, metabolic concerns, are being explored. This doesn’t just relate to human care, but pet care neurological issues, musculoskeletal problems, allergies, feline asthma, as well. Gone are the days where there appear to be only a few treatment and both kidney and liver disease.

The issue for the general public, besides the belief that acupuncture plans for various issues. Now pet owners can look for acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic care, homeopathy and hydrotherapy on is a bit of hokum, has also been the whole having needles stabbed into your flesh. For many, they believe it will be painful. Others have a fear the list of services offered at many veterinary clinics.

Acupuncture is of interest as it is not a very common practice among of needles, called trypanophobia. Trypanophobia affects a staggering the U.S. There are practitioners and patients who swear by acupuncture, 20% of the population. However, the needles used in acupuncture

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treatments are so fine, they don’t really even look like needles and there is really no pain involved. In fact, most pets really enjoy their treatments as they feel improvements afterwards and often fall asleep during the process. Perhaps, over time, acupuncture will begin to trend more in the human community as well, with the growing success of animal acupuncture treatments.

Side-effects tend to be minimal for animals receiving acupuncture treatments, but can include symptoms worsening for up to 48 hours. Treated animals could also be very sleepy or lethargic for anywhere between 24 and 48 hours. However, after 48 hours, drastic improvements should start to be visible for any animals that originally suffered side-effects.

As we continue to search for alternatives to medication, and new ways to treat ailments, the popularity of holistic medical approaches will continue to grow, and with that, the opportunity for new and interesting therapies that can drastically improve our pet’s quality of life.

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By Tonya Landon

Q. I want to adopt a pet from an animal shelter but I have heard many of them have issues and end up being returned or rehomed. – Amy A. Utah animal shelters euthanize over 22,000 unwanted dogs and cats each year. There are many wonderful animals waiting for homes at animal shelters.

Some of the animals adopted from a shelter will be returned for fixable reasons, most from no fault of their own. Relationships take time and work. The average life span of a dog is around 12 years and about 15 years for a cat. Your new pet has already committed to you and it is expecting and hoping you will commit to it. Listed below are some reasons why pets are returned to the shelter after adoption.

Not enough time – Many animals are returned because people don’t have time for them. Before adopting, consider how much time you really have to devote to an animal. If you are away from home more than you are at home, then you might want to reconsider adding a pet to your life at this moment.

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Didn’t get along with another pet – Pets can be returned because they didn’t get along with the resident pet. It is important to remember change is not easy on humans or animals. Many of these returns could have been prevented if the new owners took the time to properly introduce the animals.

Allergies – Many animals are returned because someone in the family has allergies to the pet. It is important to find out if anyone in your family has allergies before you adopt.

Landlord won’t allow pets – People return their adopted animal because their landlord has told them “no.” It is very important to find out the rules of owning an animal where you live. Hiding an animal from your landlord is not a smart idea as they usually find out.

Life changes/moving – People return pets to the shelter because of changes in life circumstances. It is important to look ahead in your life and try to see where your life is headed. Will your future plans allow you to have your pet?

Behavioral issues – Some pets are returned to the shelter because of behavioral issues. These can range from jumping up to separation anxiety or aggression. Most of these problems can be remedied by proper training, time and socializing.

Adopting an animal from a shelter is a wonderful idea and will save a life. The concerns you face with a rescue are the same concerns you’d face with any new pet, so take the time to consider what you want in a pet, and make sure it’s going to be a good fit for your family. As with any new pet, you’ll have to train a rescue. But in the process, you’ll make a life-long friend.

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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Preparing a Healthy Feast for Your Rabbit

By Cynthia Alex

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s we prepare for the holidays and meal planning, it’s a good time to make sure our pet rabbits are getting the essential foods and nutrients they need to live long, healthy lives.

A rabbit’s main course, 75 – 80% of their diet, should be unlimited fresh grass hay such as timothy, orchard, oat hay and brome. Try different kinds of hay, combine them, put it in their litter box, anything to make sure they are eating enough hay. Keep hay stored in a cool, dry location to keep it fresh. Hay is essential for maintaining healthy teeth and digestive systems and satisfies their need to chew.

Rabbits younger than seven months old need alfalfa hay and pellets because alfalfa is higher in the calcium and protein necessary for growing rabbits. They will love its sweet taste, so introducing grass hay at seven months will help them transition to grass hay and pellets only by the time they are a year old.

High fiber pellets (20% of more) such as timothy, provide essential vitamins and minerals, but should be given on a restricted basis.

Rabbits older than a year can have 1/4 – 1/2 cup per six pounds body weight daily. Pellets with seeds, nuts and colored cereals are considered unhealthy junk foods because they are high in sugar and carbohydrates.

Rabbits will prefer them over healthier foods so limit them severely.

A side dish of safe greens provides extra vitamins, minerals and fiber. Rabbits between seven weeks and seven months old can have a small amount of greens one at a time. Age seven months and older can have one cup per two pounds body weight once a day, or divided into different times of the day. Regardless the age, greens should be introduced slowly to see how they are tolerated.

Safe leafy greens include green, romaine, arugula and red lettuces, celery, green peppers, raspberry leaves, mint, basil, dill, cilantro, and sage. And, yes, a small amount of pumpkin is okay. Mix it up, and give a few different types daily, but never give a rabbit iceberg lettuce!

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be given sparingly, or avoided all together. Never give your rabbit starchy vegetables, or those in the onion family.

Rabbits love sugary foods, but too much sugar can lead to obesity and digestive upset which are both dangerous to a rabbit’s health. Fresh fruits, approximately 1 – 2 tablespoons per five pounds body weight daily, are preferable over dried, or store bought treats which have higher sugar content and should only be given for an occasional treat.

Fruit is a great way to train and bond with a rabbit. There are many fruits a rabbit can eat but apple, pear, peach, papaya, berries, melons and banana are favorites with rabbits. Never feed them cooked fruit, and discard stems and seeds if present. Pesticides are dangerous and possibly fatal to a rabbit, so whenever possible buy organic or wash greens and peel skinned fruits.

To top it off, fresh water is vital for a rabbit’s digestive system to function properly and should always be available.

Foods high in sugar and carbohydrates abound during the holidays, and like humans, rabbits love these, but they can cause serious illness.

Signs of digestive upset can be seen in the litter box. If you see small droppings, droppings strung together by fur, abnormal soft droppings or diarrhea reduce the amount of pellets, greens and fruits given and encourage hay consumption by offering different kinds of hay. Loose hay is best, but hay cubes are beneficial too. Bon appetit!

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, adoptiong 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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SHILOH

Male / 5 Years Old / Staffordshire Terrier I love people, am playful but also love to just lounge. I am not good with other animals. I would love a home with a big fenced yard. For more information about me, visit Paws for Life at pflu.org.

AKIKO

Female / 11 Years Old / Short Hair Hey there! I’m a calm, friendly cat looking for my forever home! I previously lived at the Best Friends Sanctuary with other cats. I seem to adjust well to new situations quickly and am pretty mellow. I am FIV+ and I need to live with other cat-friendly cats. I recently had a dental and am healthy and happy. Contact Best Friends Sanctuary at adoptions@bestfriends.org to schedule a time to meet me.

SATIN

Female / 8 Months Old/ Short Hair

DEGUS

Male / 2 Years Old / Labrador Mix I am very energetic and playful. I’m doing well with my training. I’m a big boy and would love an active family with a big yard. For more information about me, visit Paws for Life at pflu.org.

I’m a gentle girl who loves to hop around, but I love hugs and kisses too.

I’m a big girl, but also a wanna be lap bunny! Call the Humane Society of Utah (801-261-2919, ext. 295) for more information.

JAZZY

Female / 10 Years Old / Medium Hair

DIGGY & CLOVER

Males / 3 Years Old / Long Haired We’re a bonded pair and are good with kids, and housebroken. We’re sweet, easy going guys. We need be adopted together, not only because rabbits are healthier and happier with a buddy, but Clover has a cataract in one eye. He’ll eventually lose sight in that eye, so it’s good he has me for comfort. Call Humane Society of Utah (801-514-5383 ext. 295) for more information.

I’m happiest when I’m with you and I would do best in a home where there is usually someone around to spend time with me. Sometimes I can get a little anxious when I am home alone for too long. I love to cuddle and do okay with other cats, but I like to be the one in charge! Come meet me and see if I would be a good addition to your family! Contact Best Friends Sanctuary at adoptions@bestfriends.org to schedule a visit.

ONION

Male / 7 Years Old / Domestic Shorthair

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Male / 8 Months Old / Lionhead Mix I’m a handsome little guy who when first approached is feisty, and can be intimidating, but once I’m comfortable with you, I become a sweet thing who likes to be loved. I’m housebroken, but I’d be better with someone familiar with rabbit behavior. Call Humane Society of Utah (801-2612919, ext. 295) for more information.

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I’m a sweet, laid back guy looking for a nice family to call my own. I would like to live in a calm home where I can be the only furry companion. I would need to live in an adult-only home, since the little ones seem to be too much for me. I will be your BEST friend. I love to snuggle and be around you but sometimes I do need my space and will let you know. I am FIV+, but don’t let that deter you! FIV cats can live a completely normal and happy life! Please email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org to meet me.

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CALLI

DIRTBALL

LILA

LILYCORN

GOOD GIRL

LUCY

RAPHAEL

UTHER

SIMBA

JASPER

NALA

RIPLEY

TUX

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