Paradise Pets Magazine, Ketchikan, AK Volume 2 Issue 4 Oct-Nov-Dec 2017 by Publish in Paradise

How Well Do You Know Your Cat?

Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Pets

Volume 2 Issue 4 | Oct-Nov-Dec 2017

Paradise Pets Magazine is published by Publish In Paradise for the purpose of uniting and supporting our pet communities. A portion of all advertising revenue is donated to local animal rescue organizations. ÂŠ 2017 Publish in Paradise For advertising inquiries, please visit us online or email ads@publishinparadise.com

Paradise Pets Magazine ParadisePetsMag.com Publisher: Angela J. Willard publisher@publishinparadise.com Contributors: Bev Davies Angela J. Willard On the Cover: Bev Davies with her cat, Cupcake. Bev has a passion for cats and volunteers her time to rescue, nurse and care for feral /abandoned cats/kittens and finds them loving homes in Ketchikan, Alaska and Perth, Western Australia. Photo by Angela J. Willard. Used with permission.

Do you have a special needs fur baby? I would to share your story! Email it to the editor at paradisepets@publishinparadise.com

I hope you all enjoyed a fun-filled summer with your fur babies. I sure did! And not only that, I now have another fur baby, Jax. I have had Jax (formerly called Jax Jackson) for about a month now. He is a three-month-old special needs puppy, who needed someone to care for him, so I took him in. He had pneumonia when I first got him, which is all cleared up now. Jax has Megaesophagus (ME) and needs to be on a special diet and feeding schedule. I am learning all I can about ME and Jax, and if there is one thing I have learned, is that his needs are truly individualized, as with any pet or person with disabilities. There is no "cookie-cutter" way to help him, there are only guidelines. The best way to help is to find what works best for the pet and do that. I will be doing a story on ME in a future issue to help spread awareness. It has been a learning experience and I have had a lot of sleepless nights. But boy, what a joy he is! He is sure a little bouncy ball of blessings, and we all adore him. Chloe (my 5-year-old Chihuahua) has even got used to Jax and they play daily. Jax has brought Chloe's youth out and it has been amazing to watch her enjoy her new playmate. I am looking forward to many years to come with Chloe and Jax at my side. Now that summer is over, it is time to get prepared for winter. We have some articles in this issue to help you prepare your dogs for the winter too. Enjoy what is left of the fall season before the snow flies.

Features 7

Rescue Tails: Peanut and Lucy: Love Triumphs Fear

9 Alone, But Not Broken 11 Bev Davies, Cat Rescuer

Departments Pet Parents 4

How Well Do You Know Your Cat?

5 5 Tips to Solve Separation Anxiety in Your Pet

17 Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Pets 18 Bev's Kitties Up for Adoption

Pet Health 13 Prep Your Pup for Winter 14

My Experience with Dog Flu: A Dog's Point of View

19 Resource Guide Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connect on Facebook Instagram & Twitter @ParadisePetsMag PARADISE PETS MAGAZINE DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational and interest purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Veterinarians cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make medical recommendations for your pet without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Your pet's medical protocol should be given by your local holistic veterinarian.

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How Well Do You Know Your Cat?

s a cat owner, you do your best to take care of your pet. But there may be some things you don't know about cats that could affect its health and happiness. For example, a survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Purina ONE found that only 3 percent of respondents thought that playfulness is a sign of a healthy cat. Here are eight other cat facts that can help you keep your kitty thriving.

● Cats require more protein than dogs. Dietary protein is digested and broken down into individual amino acids. While dogs require 10 essential amino acids, cats require the same 10 plus one more: taurine. ● Cats need physical activity to maintain their muscle tone, alleviate stress and burn off excess energy. Yet 76 percent of cat owners say their cats spend less than half of their time being

active. Consider taking your cat out for a walk on a leash - it keeps them active, gives them a chance to explore and is a great sensory experience. ● Nearly half of cat owners (45 percent) think their cats may be overweight. Remember, an ideal body condition is important for your cat's overall health. To determine this, you want to be able to feel its ribs with gentle pressure. If you can't, it might be overeating. If you can see its ribs, it might be too skinny. Also, with the cat in a standing position, you want to see a waist behind its ribs when looking down at the back, and a minimal amount of abdominal fat when viewing from the side. ● Cats enjoy a variety of tastes and textures, so wet and dry foods work well together. Dry kibble helps keep teeth clean. Wet food has a protein and moisture content that's close to a wild cat's natural diet. (Continued on page 10)

5 Tips to Solve Separation Anxiety in Your Pet With good weather and flexible work schedules, summer time is the best season for spending some extra time with your pet. However, once fall comes, the kids aren't the only ones in the family that experience the back-to-school blues. Separation anxiety can happen for many reasons among pets, but with the changing routine and lack of attention due to busy schedules, back-to-school is a common time when pet owners may start noticing changes in their dog or cat's behavior. To support them during this time Dr. Kurt Venator, Purina's Chief Veterinary Officer offers five tips to address separation anxiety in pets. 1. Get your pet into a routine. Pets love routines because it makes them feel

secure. During the summer, kids are always around to make things entertaining and exciting. When they suddenly disappear, some cats and dogs will feel sad and confused while others may experience real separation anxiety. It's important to get your pet acclimated to the change by replacing their old schedule with a new one. This new schedule should include allocating time to play after work and keeping a consistent schedule when coming and going from the house. 2. Burn off some energy. Some pets deal with separation anxiety by engaging in negative or destructive behaviors, such as howling, excessive barking or chewing on inappropriate objects. A

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great way to keep your dog from doing this is to take them on a walk in the morning before you leave the house to help burn off some of that extra energy. For cats, consider playing with them at night as well - whether it's making them chase a feather wand or play with a ball. 3. Create an interactive environment. Back-to-school season is a great time to buy your pet a new, interactive toy to play with. This will help mentally stimulate them and keep them occupied during the day when children are away at school. For dogs, chew toys are a way for them to relieve their anxiety, frustration and boredom. For cats, creating a play area - including scratching posts and cat furniture - can keep them entertained even when you're not home.

5. Spend time with your pet. It's important to remember that while you may have had a long day, your pet may have been sitting at home feeling lonely, waiting for you to come home. Spending some quality time with your pet at the end of the day is critical to helping keep them active and mentally sharp. It may be tough to fit into a busy work schedule, but be sure to build some interactive time - whether it's a walk or cuddle session -to benefit both you and your pet.

For more information on helping your pet deal with separation anxiety, check out this article on Purina.com.

Source: BPT

4. Turn up the tunes and start with baby steps. Try leaving some soothing music on at your home while everyone is out of the house. The music will help drown out distracting noises that your dog may mistakenly associate with their family coming home. Some animal shelters have even found that playing calming music helps animals in their facilities relax. Additionally, help your pets adjust to a new routine by providing them with clear cues. For example, jingling your car keys prior to leaving for work each day can provide your pet with an important audible cue and ultimately, help with the transition to a new family schedule.

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Peanut and Lucy: Love Triumphs Fear By Bev Davies for Paradise Pets Magazine

Lucy is a rich, vibrant tortoise colored spayed female with white feet and chest. She is available for adoption.

orn under a building on tide flats, life was a constant world of fear for the kittens and their mom cat. If they weren’t taught to be fearful they wouldn’t have survived. They couldn’t play out in the open for fear an eagle would swoop down and get them, as there are many eagles perching on the pilings, intently watching for their next meal. Daytime was particularly scary with busy car and people

Peanut is a soft, muted tortoise colored spayed female with white feet and chest. She is available for adoption.

traffic, very loud floatplanes, and random dogs sniffing around. It was best to hunker down in the dark under a container, ignoring the rumbling of an empty belly, and wait for the quiet of night to come. Fortunately, the kind people at SeaWind Aviation had noticed these babies scampering over the rocks at the water’s edge and left them food, protected, under the container. They also called me to see if I could devise a plan to rescue them. The problem was I was already immersed in the 24/7 care of two critically ill tiny kittens and was focused on saving their lives. With two, hour-long, trips per day to the clinic for life-saving subcutaneous fluids and round the clock nursing with carefully measured out various doses of medicine, there was no time left for trapping the others. However, the tiny kittens survived and flourished. (Continued on page 8)

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By mid-November, Sharon Stewart and I could start trapping the SeaWind kittens: Pumpkin, Angel, Peanut and Lucy. Within a day of each other, Pumpkin and Angel were trapped, whisked off to the vet to be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and flea/worm treated, all generously paid for by the Ketchikan Humane Society. With the now-healthy babies upstairs and the new arrivals downstairs plus another rescued cat there was no more room at my house to take on more. Two days before Christmas, the upstairs babies went to their loving forever home together, and on January 4, 2017, Angel and Pumpkin, happily together, went to theirs. Meanwhile, it was getting very cold and we worried about the remaining kittens. Hoping they were cuddling each other for warmth and, knowing too, they would be on their own now as the mothering duties of their mom would be done. On December 21, 2016, after five hours of watching the trap in the freezing cold, Lucy was rescued. Then, finally, after many hours each night, on January 3, 2017 we trapped Peanut and brought her home. The day after each was trapped they were spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and flea/worm treated all generously paid for by the Ketchikan Humane Society. The older the kitten, the harder it is for it to learn to trust people. Peanut and Lucy were just pretty much figuring out that these huge humans were going to fatten them up then eat them! They were terrified. We covered their cages with sheets to keep

them calm, played soothing music and had a calming, Feliway diffuser plugged in and sat with them for hours a day gently talking to them and offering them delicious food from a spoon. Peanut was quick to let me pet her, she stayed very tense. We put their cages together so they could be close to each other. Lucy often hid behind her litter box. Both used their litter boxes immediately and both have always been gentle, very scared at first, but never aggressive. I had to leave for a few months so Peanut was graciously fostered by Jessica Weber for three months over the winter and Lucy went to live with Sharon. Both ladies spent endless hours gently teaching Peanut and Lucy to trust humans. In early May, Peanut was reunited with Lucy at Sharon’s lovely house and that’s where they both reside, patiently waiting for their own loving, forever home. Lucy was the first to come out of her shell and enjoy affection, head butting and seeking attention. Peanut was a bit more reticent but once she decided humans were okay she became the biggest lovebug, insatiable for her need of petting and expressions of love. They love to chase each other up and down the stairs and romp after their Jackson Galaxy rod toy— they have great fun when you play with them with that. Peanut will pounce on toes under the bedcovers and Lucy will wait for her human to wake up before asking for pets. They are ideal companions for each other and are full of so much love and pure joy. There is a waiting list of other adorable kittens that need rescuing so any help in finding Peanut and Lucy a wonderful, forever home is much appreciated.

By Kaelyn Korte Photos © Kaelyn Korte, professional soccer player and photojournalist/blogger at www.alongtheway.today

ith her tail between her legs, she scurried towards the nearest shelter she could find. Petrified by the loud thump of a soccer ball, I found her curled up behind the trees outlining our complex. Immediately she put her head on the cold, hard ground signaling that she did not want to fight. With a soothing tone in my voice, I carefully I inched closer. She did not flee, as I had expected, but lay rather motionless. Her eyes, reddened with fatigue, traced my every step. I reached down to gently stroke her ears. With a subtle twitch, I could sense her fear--for she was uncertain if pain was to soon follow. “It will be okay,” I promised, trusting she could feel my sincerity.

With the slightest touch, I caressed the dirt infused fur on her head. The outline of her skeleton poked visibly through her thin, matted coat. As secretively as I could, I snuck away and grabbed two slices of bread from our hotel cafeteria to offer to her. Despite heavy persistence, she would not eat. Eventually I left her alone in hope that the bread would be missing upon my return. To my relief, it was. Voices grew quieter as the complex began to empty. I once again continued to guide my hand along her spine in harmonious repetition. I do not know how long I sat there, but it felt like hours. (Continued on page 10)

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● Most cat owners (81 percent) know bright eyes are a key indicator of cat health. Another indicator? A shiny coat. And what you feed your cat can make a difference. Within three weeks of switching your cat to a food optimal in omega-6 fatty acids and essential vitamins and minerals, such as Purina ONE, you may notice brighter eyes and a shinier coat. ● Cats like to have a clear view of their surroundings in order to detect the approach of rivals or predators, so keep your cat's food dish out in the open or in a high spot to maximize sight lines. ● Cats can experience "whisker stress," an annoying sensation that's caused when their whiskers rub up against the sides of the bowl. To prevent this, try feeding your cat from a flat dish, large enough to hold a day's worth of food. ● Most cat owners (98 percent) consider their cats happy, but it may be difficult to read a cat's body language and non-verbal cues. When a cat's tail is pointing upward, with tip slightly bent or pointing forward, they are in the friendly mood. But, if the tail is in a similar position but with raised hair, a cat could be angry.

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Eventually she closed her eyes and rested her cheek against my thigh. My new friend and I did not know each other until that night but my heart already resonated with unfathomable adoration. I could tell this dog had been through a lot, quite frankly more than I could ever possibly imagine. She was shy, lost and fearful of the world around her—but she had not given up. The sky grew darker and I watched as passerbys turned their heads with perplexity--uncertain as to why I was sitting next to this vagrant creature. I could not help but wonder why it is that our eyes are so easily drawn to the dogs who are groomed, well fed and spoiled with attention. Yet we turn our cheeks at the ones riffling for scraps, stained from their dirt mattresses, and masked with fear from all the suffering they’ve endured. So often I get asked, "Why do you love animals so much—all animals?" My response: "We will all face different trials in life, some harder than others, but just because you do not have a home, a family, or life figured out does not necessarily mean that you are broken."

To see the differences a healthy diet can make, try switching your cat's food for just 28 days. Check out the Purina ONE 28 Day Challenge at www.purinaone.com/onesmartchange and receive a coupon to help you get started. Sources: Family Features | Purina ONE

Bev Davies Cat Rescuer By Angela J. Willard

ev Davies is one of our cat rescuers in Ketchikan, Alaska. She was born in Perth, Western Australia, and moved to Ketchikan in January, 1973. In September of that same year, she met her would-be husband, Jack Davies. They married in 1983. Bev received an AA degree from the UAS, Ketchikan Campus in 1974 and worked in a variety of fields. She has been a State of Alaska real estate licensee/associate broker since 1984. Bev and Jack’s fur babies are all spayed/neutered rescued cats: Elevenyear-old Tommie, who was found in the woods next to a dead sibling, still with her umbilical cord attached; four-year-old brother and sister, Cupcake and Brownie, whom she describes as, “a bonded pair who were ‘foster fails’ from when they were found on Creek Street at about three weeks old.”

Bev Davies, local cat rescuer in Ketchikan, holding her cat, Cupcake.

In 2010 Bev helped submit proposals to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, to restrict bear hunting in bear viewing areas around Ketchikan, and testified at the ADF&G meeting held in Ketchikan in November, 2010. “We were successful in getting a quarter mile on both sides of the Margaret Creek from the bear viewing platform to Margeurite Bay in Traitor’s Cove, closed to bear hunting,” Bev proclaims. In 2011 she was elected to the ADF&G Ketchikan Advisory Committee. In 2013, Bev decided to volunteer her time at a local non-profit. “I had not been

very active with volunteering in our community, as I had focused on work, so … I chose the animal shelter to volunteer in.” Bev was saddened by the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable pets and decided to study shelter management. She visited many animal shelters in Alaska, Washington and Perth, Western Australia. “I met with the Ketchikan Gateway Borough manager, assistant manager and shelter director in October, 2013. I submitted two pages of recommended improvements at that initial meeting, most of which they have since adopted.” According to Bev, the shelter’s euthanasia went from fifty percent down to twelve percent.

“Being involved in rescue requires a team effort…”

the Ketchikan Humane Society and all the people who donate and actively attend their garage sales and annual auction.” She also spends time in Australia every year where she is also active in cat rescue. “In Perth, last year, I was involved in helping a gentleman go from 24 cats/kittens to 3, and in Ketchikan, a lady go from 34 cats/kittens to 5. They were each left with spayed/neutered pets and all the others received vet care, and went into rescue where the sick ones were nursed back to health and all were spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, flea/worm treated and adopted out.” Currently, Bev has four cats available for adoption. If you know Bev personally, you may contact her directly to see about adopting one or more of the cats. You can learn more about these cats on page 18.

Currently, Bev volunteers her time to trap and foster kittens and cats as well as nurse sick kittens in her home in the Ketchikan area, and works with various rescue organizations. She is also an admin for three different Facebook groups: Perth Animal Foster Carers, Cat Enclosure IdeasWestern Australia, and a secret group rescuing “free” kittens to make sure they are sterilized and adopted to good homes to end the cycle of unwanted cats/kittens. “Being involved in rescue requires a team effort. In Ketchikan, all those spay/neuters wouldn’t be possible without

Bev Davies with her cat, Brownie.

he colder months are approaching, and it's not uncommon to lessen focus on diet and exercise, and the same goes for furry friends during the cooler seasons. To keep your pup healthy this winter, it's important to establish proper nutrition habits - which start by feeding your pet the right type of food. "Whether it's the increase in holiday parties or the decrease in temperature, healthy eating routines typically fall to the wayside during winter - for humans and pets," said Dr. Jeff Weber, veterinarian and IAMS(tm) spokesperson. "In addition, it's common for pet owners to stay indoors and out of the cold weather, which can negatively affect the daily activity and exercise required for dogs." Despite all the distractions and temptations of the season, it's important to

keep your dog on a steady diet that includes high-quality ingredients, each serving a purpose in his or her overall health. "I recommend looking for a dog food with high-quality ingredients," Dr. Werber said. "I like IAMS(tm) dog food because it offers quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals for your furry friend to stay healthy and active during the winter months."

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ecently, I got really sick. I had just spent a fun-filled week with all my friends at doggie daycare while my family was on vacation. Shortly after they brought me home, I started coughing a lot. It was really hard to breathe and I started vomiting. I didn't feel like eating anything and I was tired all of the time. I was miserable. One of my family members missed a couple days of work to try to nurse me back to health. One time we spent the whole night in the bathroom hoping the steam from the hot shower would help my nasty cough. I know it was hard for her as she has a busy job, but she was as scared as I was. When it was clear I wasn't getting any better, my family decided to take me to my veterinarian, who ran some tests and found that I had contracted H3N2, a new strain of canine influenza (CIV), also known as dog flu.

What We Learned About Dog Flu My family didn't know anything about H3N2, but my vet said she was happy that they brought me in to see her. My vet knew a lot about dog flu and was able to answer all of our questions. We were surprised to learn that even though a lot of people don't know about it, H3N2 has been spreading rapidly across the United States since the first case was reported in 2015. My vet also shared that:

● Social dogs like me, who go to doggie daycare, dog parks, groomers, or really anywhere that dogs, cats and humans come into contact with one another, are at the highest risk for exposure to and contracting dog flu. ● Because most dogs have no natural immunity to this highly contagious

disease, nearly every dog who comes across it will become infected. ● H3N8, a relatively less intense strain of dog flu, has been in the United States for more than 13 years, but it can also spread very quickly, like the H3N2 strain. ● In most dogs, dog flu manifests as some coughing, a runny nose and a slight decrease in appetite and energy. ● H3N2 can also cause respiratory problems and vomiting, and serious cases of either strain can lead to pneumonia and even death, in severe cases. ● The common kennel cough vaccine doesn't protect against dog flu.

Dogs Are Social Animals - That Puts Us At Risk One of my favorite things in the whole world is running around and playing with my friends at doggie daycare and at the dog park, as well as when I go get my bath, haircut and nails trimmed. My vet told us that this was probably how I got sick. Because we can have trouble letting our families know when we're not feeling well, people may accidentally take contagious dogs out and about, inadvertently causing CIV to spread between dogs that come into contact. Even drinking out of the same water bowl or chewing on community dog toys can expose us to the disease.

However, my vet told my family that because of how contagious the dog flu is and because it can be contagious for up to three weeks, it was important that I stay home from the dog park, groomer or doggie daycare for a while. She compared it to how my little family members stay home from school when they're sick, in order to keep their classmates healthy. I'm so glad my family listened to my vet-I certainly didn't want to get any of my friends sick!

Prevention Is the Best Approach When my vet gave us my diagnosis, she also said that there is no specific treatment or medicine for dog flu, so the best protection is vaccination. Most veterinarians recommend the dog flu vaccine. There is even a combination vaccine that helps to protect against both strains of dog flu, H3N2 and H3N8, which means one less shot for me!

If This Dog Could Talk: Tour to Prevent Dog Flu Before we left my vet, she told us about the If This Dog Could Talk: Tour to Prevent Dog Flu and we downloaded a copy of the new tour album, created in collaboration with Merck Animal Health and The Dogist photographer, Elias Weiss Friedman.

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To provide these benefits, Dr. Werber recommends an option like the IAMS™ diet, which can help you see the following visible differences in your dog:

The album contains hundreds of beautiful pictures of dogs and shares important information with pet parents about the dog flu.

● Healthy skin and coat: A rich source of omega-6 fatty acids from chicken fat promotes excellent skin and coat health.

My family and I had so much fun looking at all of the photos and sharing them with our friends–many of whom also had never heard of dog flu before. We all learned about dog flu the hard way, but hopefully you won't have to!

● Healthy energy: A customized protein and carb mix contributes to healthy energy levels. ● Healthy digestion: Beet pulp helps maintain intestinal health and aids his or her ability to absorb nutrients.

Heading into the colder months it's also important to sustain your active habits. Bundle up, head outside and let a highquality diet fuel both you and your dog to make the most of the colder months. For more tips and information on healthy habits for your pup, visit IAMS.com/VisibleDifference.

Source: Family Features | Iams

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Visit dogflu.com to download the free tour album for you and the dog you love to see some amazing doggie photos and learn how to keep your pup safe, happy and healthy!

Source: BPT

“All it takes is one infected dog, or one infected surface, for a Dog Flu outbreak to begin. The Best Treatment Approach to Dog Flu is Effective Prevention.”

Learn more at DogFlu.com

Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Pets… Watch our blog for tried and true reviews of many of these products…. PoochieBoots are the boots dogs can walk and run in--and they STAY ON! PoochieBoots are meticulously sized and provide the ultimate fit and comfort while providing protection from snow, ice, salt, toxic melting chemicals, and hot pavements. Your dog will look super adorable all while keeping their paws warm, clean and protected. $2 from the sale of every set of boots sold online is donated to non-profit shelters and rescue organizations. PoochieBoots retails for $48.00 and is available online at www.poochieboots.com. Each set of (4) boots come in a storage pouch and include 2 sets of interchangeable straps, gingham and zebra as shown.

Puppy Love doggie shampoo retails for $10.95 and is available online at www.flowermoundsoapworks.com It is Flower Mound Soap Works' mission to instill the highest standards of excellence in their natural ingredients selection, environmental impact, and small batch product creation. We have tried this soap here at Paradise Pets Magazine on both Chloe and Jax and we all love it!

Mel's Workshop makes home accessories and gift items with dog and cat designs. Most of the products are created on unfinished wood. 10% of sales always go towards animal welfare organizations. Products from Mel's Workshop are available online at www.melsworkshop.com

Cat and Dog Coasters– $5

Cat and Dog Cards– $10 Our Favorite from Mel’s

Cardboard Mouse Toy w/Catnip

Wood LED Candle Box $15

Intricate cut on birch wood. Cards measure 5" x 6 1/2" 3" square wood LED candle boxes. Available in all breeds! Cat boxes also available.

Bevâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitties These lovely, playful kitties are available for adoption to loving homes in the Ketchikan area. For information on adoption, contact Bev Davies by sending a message through our page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/paradisepetsmag or email paradisepets@publishinparadise.com and we will get the messages to her. Cookie, a longhaired grey tabby, spayed female, is about 4-5 years old. She had her last litter of kittens 2 years ago then was trapped, spayed and eartipped. When her caregiver left town, she was trapped again a year ago and the process started to teach her to trust humans and to live inside for the first time. After 2 months she accepted petting and now loves to have her head, ears and chin scratched and loves to be brushed. She needs to be an indoor-only cat, she spends a lot of time sleeping and leads a peaceful life. She is not a lap cat and has never been picked up, is timid, and needs to live with an experienced cat person in a quiet home with no children. She currently lives harmoniously with two young kitties.

Ardi, a black, short-haired, spayed female, was trapped at Settler's Cove by a Good Samaritan last July when she was only 2-3 months old. When she is feeling confident she will purr loudly, then flop close by to receive affection. Initially terrified, very hissy/spitty, she now loves to play in her cat tree, bat her toys around, and has started to accept pets. She needs someone to continue her progress in learning to trust humans so she can feel confident enough to not occasionally lash out in fear. She has a beautiful soul, gorgeous front paws with a distinctive extra digit, and just needs time and patience to become a little lovebug.

2.5 To adopt, email us at paradisepets@publishinparadise.com Peanut (in foreground) and Lucy (in background) are available for adoption. Bev prefers they stay together, if possible. They are siblings, about a year old, both spayed females. Peanut is a soft, muted tortoise colored, with white feet and chest. She is very affectionate. Lucy is a rich, vibrant tortoise colored with white feet and chest. She is also affectionate but is a little timid. They both have soft, bushy fur, love to play and enjoy cuddling on the bed with their human. They are sweet and gentle natured. You can learn more about Peanut and Lucy in their story Peanut and Lucy: Love Triumphs Fear on page 7.

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Resource Guide KetchikanBARK Alaska Rescue Ketchikan No-kill animal rescue shelter 12034 N. Tongass Hwy. Ketchikan, AK 99901 907-225-3647 Ketchikan Humane Society 907-821-0274 www.ketchikanhumanesociety.org Southeast Alaska Organization for Animals 907-254-7632 - Ketchikan www.aksofa.org Ketchikan Gateway Borough Animal Protection 1111 Stedman St Ketchikan, Alaska 99901 907-228-6660 Ketchikan Dog Park www.ketchikandogpark.org

MetlakatlaMetlakatla Humane Society P.o. Box 9 Metlakatla, Alaska Facebook.com/MetlakatlaHumaneSociety

JuneauGastineau Humane Society 7705 Glacier Highway Juneau, Alaska 99801 907-789-0260 Southeast Alaska Organization for Animals 907-957-9059 - Juneau www.aksofa.org

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