Paws on The Promenade by Loveland Reporter Herald

CONTENTS Curb the Shedding Page 3

Attend the 6th annual Paws on the Promenade When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 21

Pet Licensing

Too Hot for Spot

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A RE YOU

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Make sure you are ready for a new pet Page 7

Healing Touch: Pet Massage

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Where: The Promenade Shops at Centerra — northeast corner of I-25 and Highway 34, Loveland What: Paws on the Promenade is a signature event that features a large variety of vendors, demonstrations, a silent auction for custom-built dog houses and more. Enjoy snacks for both you and your dogs during Yappy hour from 2-3 p.m. Pet adoptions will be available throughout the event. There will also be pet contests, scheduled as follows: • 11 a.m.: Best dog trick • Noon: Best dressed dog • 1 p.m.: Smallest and largest dog

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Tips to curb canine shedding JENNIFER LEHMAN SPECIAL SECTIONS REPORTER

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• Brush before or after they get in the tub — or both. Dogs should be ogs shed all year round, but dry when brushed, Weeks said. when they start losing their • Wash with a good shampoo and summer coats for winter or conditioner. Conditioner is especially shedding winter for summer, it can be helpful with bringing up loose hair, a hairy mess. Weeks said, and she recommends Cassandra Weeks, owner of Sweetmassaging it in all over the pup’s heart Pet Grooming in Loveland, body. offers some tips on how to keep up with those special canine locks.

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• Whether at home or at the groomer, dogs should be groomed every four-to-eight weeks, Weeks said. Even on this schedule some breeds will benefit from additional brushing with a de-shedder a couple times a week for maintenance. The front porch is a good spot to keep the hair outside.

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Just as people do, pets need access to a lot of fresh water during the summer months. Whether indoors or outdoors, make sure you are replenishing your pet’s water bowl several times a day. If venturing out, don’t forget to bring plenty of water for your adventure.

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PROTECT YOUR PET FROM SUNBURN Believe it or not, your pet is just as vulnerable to sunburn as you are, even with all that fur. Sunburn can cause similar ailments in dogs, including pain, peeling and skin cancer. If possible, keep your pet out of the sun for an extended period of time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If outside, apply a layer of pet-safe sun block to unprotected areas, including the tips of ears, the belly area, any shaved areas, exposed skin around lips, and the tip of the nose.

KEEP YOUR PET WELL GROOMED

SPOT Story by Samantha Johnstone • Larimer Humane Society Volunteer

Tips to keep pets healthy and safe during the dog-days of summer

he “dog days” of summer are quickly approaching, and it’s time to think about what those high temperatures mean for your furry friends. Here are some tips on how to keep your pet cool, calm and out of harm’s way this summer.

BE CAUTIOUS OF WHAT YOUR PET EATS OR DRINKS Although puddles in the street may look refreshing for your pet on a hot day, the water may actually contain dangerous toxins like antifreeze and oil. Pesticides and lawn care products can run off lawns and gardens and are also potentially toxic to pets. Try to store these products where pets do not have access to them. Additionally, restrict pets from treated lawns until exposure danger has passed.

LOCATE VETERINARY CARE WHEN YOU TRAVEL

Before taking your pet on vacation with you, check out the local veterinary clinics or hospitals in the area to which you are traveling. In the event of an emergency, NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET IN THE CAR you will be knowledgeable and prepared to take quick acEvery year, countless dogs suffer from heatstroke, tion. brain damage or death after being locked inside a car, If you see a dog in a hot car that appears to be in diseven for a short amount of time. A vehicle acts like a greenhouse, trapping the sun’s heat and raising tempera- tress, call Larimer Humane Society’s Animal Protection tures quickly. In fact, temperatures inside a vehicle on an and Control department immediately by calling 970-226-3647 ext. 5 and you will be connected with one 85-degree day — with the windows slightly open — can of the Animal Protection & Control dispatchers. Signs of reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 20 minutes, even when parked in a shady area, temperatures inside a an animal in distress include excessive panting or drooling, vomiting, increased heart rate, trouble breathing, car can soar to a scorching 120 degrees. disorientation, difficulty walking, collapse or loss of conAside from the health risks, leaving your dog in a hot sciousness. If possible, try to locate the dog’s owner. car is against the law. The City of Loveland ordinance While the rising barometer brings many opportunities states the following: “No person shall confine any animal within a parked, enclosed vehicle if the external ambient to enjoy your pet, don’t forget to keep summer safety in temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.” mind. Your pet will thank you.

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A License is Your Pet’s

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abling their safe return home, but it also helps to protect animals and people in our community from rabies, a potentially fatal disease. In order to obtain a license tag for a pet, the owner must provide proof that the animal is up-to-date on their rabies vaccination. Story by Molly Ward, Larimer Humane Society Community Relations Coordinator Given the importance of licensing for & Samantha Johnstone, Larimer Humane Society Volunteer both human and animal safety, all dogs four months of age and older are required o you recall a time in your childowners, and many of these reunions are to have a license in Larimer County. The hood when you were lost in the made possible by a small silver tag on the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, and grocery store or separated from animal’s collar known as a license. The Wellington also require that cats age four your loved ones? Have you ever become six-digit number on a license tag is linked months of age and older be licensed. disoriented while taking a hike in the to critical information about where the Larimer Humane Society encourages woods? Imagine the fear and anxiety asso- pet lives and the owner’s contact informa- licensing of cats in Larimer County as ciated with being lost, and now imagine tion. Using this information, a field-going well. how frightening the experience must be Animal Protection and Control officer can A license may be your pet’s ticket for a pet that is lost or separated from literally bring a pet right back to their home, but it can also give animals in need their family and home. home, sparing the animal the stress and a ticket to a better life. Fees generated potential danger of roaming around lost, Every year, nearly 4,700 stray animals from licensing are used to provide critical facing hazards, or being brought to the are rescued and brought to Larimer Hucare and treatment for approximately Larimer Humane Society shelter. mane Society. Nearly half of all of these 12,000 animals that come through Larimer Humane Society’s doors each animals are fortunately returned to their A license can save your pet’s life by en-

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year. Services include 24-hour rescue and care of stray, injured, abused, and neglected animals, community protection from aggressive animals, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Licenses are available for purchase online at www.larimerhumane.org, via phone at 970-226-3647, ext. 201, or in person at Larimer Humane Society’s administrative offices. A license costs only $10 per year if your pet is spayed or neutered, or $27 if your pet is intact. Larimer Humane Society’s licensing department processes nearly 50,000 licenses annually. In addition to selling licenses directly from our shelter and administrative offices, the majority of local veterinarians also sell licenses at their clinics. That small silver tag on your pet’s collar can make a big difference for your pet’s safety and increase the chances that you will be reunited with your best friend. Give your pet a ticket home — purchase or renew your pet’s license today.

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Make sure you are really ready for that new pet

uying a new car requires much more than a simple test drive. It usually begins with researching the type of car that is best suited for your lifestyle, investigating safety ratings, and figuring out what you can afford. In many ways, the decision to bring a new pet into your home is a similar process, requiring careful consideration, patience, and an understanding of what makes a good match between a pet and an owner. There are many things to think about when you are considering adopting a new pet.

AM I ACTING ON IMPULSE, OR AM I READY FOR THE COMMITMENT? The thrill and exhilaration of a new pet will eventually wane, but the daily commitment of caring for a pet will continue for the duration of the pet’s life. Pets depend on their people to fulfill their needs, and being aware of and prepared for this level of commitment and responsibility will help to avoid stress for both you and your new animal companion.

HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE? New pets, especially puppies and kittens, require a significant amount of your time to develop a trusting relationship with you, which is built through exercise, training, consistency, and affection. If you’re considering adopting a dog, ask yourself, “Will my dog be left indoors or outdoors while I am at work? If left indoors, how will my dog relieve himself during the day? If left outdoors, is my yard secure? Do I have time for my pet to get regular exercise and socialization?” If you’re interested in a cat, small mammal, bird, or reptile, think about whether you have a space for a litter box, cage or terrarium and the resources and time involved in keeping animal areas clean and comfortable. It is recommended that all members of the household help to develop a consistent, routine way of interacting with

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DO MY CURRENT LIVING ARRANGEMENTS ALLOW FOR A NEW PET? If you are a renter, it is important to make sure that you are allowed to house a pet on the property. Additionally, many landlords and some homeowner’s associations have restrictions on the type and number of pets per household. By researching these guidelines in advance, you can make sure that your pet is a welcome resident. Depending on the type of pet you choose, it is also important to make sure that you have adequate space — both indoor and out — for your pet to exercise and stretch out. Before bringing an animal home, consider any “pet proofing” and other

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• Preventative medications (heartworm, flea/tick) • Food, bowls • Toys IS EVERYONE READY • Comfortable bed/sleep area FOR A NEW PET? • Carrier Adding a new pet to your family will be • Obedience classes an adjustment for everyone. Make sure you • Emergency medical costs are aware of any fears, concerns or allerAll dogs age four months and older in gies before bringing a furry friend into Larimer County are required to be licensed your home. Discuss what a “day in the life” annually and wear the license tag on their would look like with a new pet. Who will collar. All cats age four months and older walk the dog? Who is responsible for must be licensed within in the city limits of changing the cat litter? Do we have the Loveland, Fort Collins and Wellington. time and money for food, supplies, training Larimer Humane Society encourages liand vet care? The answers to these quescensing of cats in Larimer County as well. tions will help you determine if everyone in The annual license fee is $10 if a pet is your household is ready for a new pet. spayed or neutered and $27 if the pet is intact.

CAN I AFFORD A NEW PET?

The full cost of a new pet will vary depending on the animal. Here are a few things to keep in mind: • Adoption fee • Spaying/Neutering (included when you adopt from Larimer Humane Society) • Vaccinations/Treatment for internal parasites (initial vaccinations and internal parasite treatment included when you adopt from Larimer Humane Society) • Ongoing veterinary costs • Safety collar and leash (collar included when you adopt from Larimer Humane Society) • License

WHAT PET IS THE BEST MATCH FOR ME? After determining that everyone in your household is ready for a new pet, it’s time to start looking “under the hood” to find a pet that compliments your personality and lifestyle. LHS has implemented a program to help you do just that. The Meet Your Match Adoption Program is a fun personality assessment used to evaluate the friendliness, playfulness, energy level, and motivation of adoptable dogs, cats and puppies. Through this personality assessment, animals are placed into one of nine color-coded categories. You may have

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seen the purple, orange or green cards on the kennel doors at the shelter with names like “Couch Potato,” “Private Investigator” and “Busy Bee” emblazoned on the front. These cards mark the personality types in the MYM Program; it is the responsibility of LHS Evaluation and Enrichment Coordinators to assess the animals’ behavior and interests in this regard so adopters can take home an animal they really click with. In order to find the perfect match for your family and lifestyle, potential adopters are asked to fill out a quick survey to de-

termine if their household is most compatible with a purple, orange or green pet. Are you ready to make a lasting connection with a new pet? LHS is full of loving, eager and wonderful animals awaiting compassionate homes. To view adoptable animals or learn more, visit www.larimerhumane.org or stop by the LHS shelter at 6317 Kyle Ave. in south Fort Collins between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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by’s need for Rymadil, an anti-inflammatory drug for dogs. Abby is young and DeGuelle wants to avoid giving her the medicine every day for the rest of Abby’s life because the medication can be hard on the organs, she said. “I’ll actually use massage when I know she’s been out playing a lot,” DeGuelle said, “I might choose to massage her instead of giving her Rymadil that night.”

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PET MASSAGE AT HOME There are some simple ways pet owners can bring home the benefits of pet massage. Compared to petting which can be relatively absentminded, massage needs to be focused, intentional and coming from someone who themselves is calm and relaxed, DeGuelle said.

Massage benefits four-legged companions

Passive massage is something everyone can do, DeGuelle said, to warm up the muscles and increase blood flow to a tense or sore area. Set your hands on a muscle or area of the body that appears tight or sore or keep hands just above the body’s surface. Especially along the back there may be a muscle that bumps up, a sign of a tight muscle, DeGuelle said. A couple of minutes can make a huge difference, De Guelle said, and sometimes you can almost feel the muscle relax beneath your hands. Highly energetic kittens and puppies can benefit from this, DeGuelle said, because it can help to calm them and focus their energy and emotions inward. Resulting endorphins can also provide relief to aches from constant bone and muscle growth.

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aybe it’s time to share something with dog and cat that humans have delighted in for thousands of years — massage therapy. Including animals in massage isn’t new, said Teresa DeGuelle, Certified Therapeutic Canine Massage Therapist at Essential Balance Pet Massage located at Hank’s Pet Food Market in Loveland. Equine massage — horse massage, especially for racing horses, has been around a long time and human massage therapists and pet owners who realized the four-legged could benefit from the same muscle stimulation transferred their skills to dogs and cats, DeGuelle said. With specific schools and certifications for canine massage therapy developing in recent years, the field is on the upswing, DeGuelle said, something she credits to the prevalence of physical therapy for pets, referring to the multiple physical therapy locations in the Loveland area. Pet massage is achieved by using arms and hands to manipulate muscles and relax them, DeGuelle said, just as with human massage therapy. Benefits of massage include increasing blood flow and nutrients to muscles, maintaining nimble limbs in arthritic dogs and behavior management in animals including those suffering from anxiety. Massage works the lymphatic system which is linked to the immune system, DeGuelle said. In older pets that are less active, the increased circulation from massage helps to prevent atrophy and the endorphins released can provide pain relief for all ages. The effects of the massage fully sink in three-to-four days after the massage, DeGuelle said, and that’s when pet owners may notice a difference in their pet’s energy level, ability to relax or be more physically active than

RH Photo/Jennifer Lehman Teresa DeGuelle, owner of Essential Balance Pet Gently kneading the limbs is a technique that stimuMassage located at Hank’s Pet Food Market in Lovelates the lymphatic system. land, massages a leg of her three-year-old dog, Abby. “It’s almost like what you would do with dough, only you do it really lightly,” DeGuelle said. The light kneading and squeezing motion down the usual, such as the ability to go on a longer walk. limbs moves the lymphatics, a superficial system of the Bringing a dog or cat to their own massage therapist body close to the skin, warming the muscles, especially may seem a bit “foofy” to some, DeGuelle said, but can be an important element of treatment when used in con- helpful for older dogs. junction with regular veterinary care, she said. Face massage: The face is prime massage territory Pet massage therapy is most beneficial when used with with one of the hardest working muscles located at the traditional medicine. “I think the most important thing with massage is that base of the jaw for chewing. Sit there and rub that musit needs to be done as a team,” said DeGuelle, who is also cle and most dogs will be putty in your hands after that, DeGuelle said. a Certified Veterinary Tech, with the insights of the priDogs with wrinkled faces, like pugs, often have a hardmary veterinarian and any specialists involved in the care er time breathing and benefit from having fingers run of the animal. When used with the insights of a veterinarian, pet mas- over their wrinkles to help open up breathing passages, DeGuelle said. sage can expand on medical treatments including pain management, DeGuelle said, because of the endorphins All those cartoons of silly-happy dogs getting their ears released. scratched are right on: the back of a dog’s ear at the base is a major pressure point for relaxation, DeGuelle said. DeGuelle’s three-year-old dog, Abby, has hip dysplasia on both sides and DeGuelle uses massage to lessen AbRub it with fingers or a thumb.

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t’s time to break in your sneakers and leash up your furry friend — Larimer Humane Society’s 21st annual Fire Hydrant 5K Walk/Run and Pet Expo is just around the corner. The pledge walk and run, which benefits the nearly 12,000 lost, stray, orphaned and injured domestic and wild animals entrusted to Larimer Humane Society each year, will be held Saturday, June 11 at Edora Park in Fort Collins, and is presented by the Wags & Menace Make a Difference Foundation. Race day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. The Fire Hydrant 5 Walk/Run will commence at 8:30 a.m. Come for the 5K as a participant or to cheer on your friends and family, and enjoy all the benefits of our fabulous Pet Expo featuring fun

for the whole family including Fido photos, paw painting, pet and family-friendly vendor booths, breed rescue groups, and more. Paul Wosniak from Tri 102.5 and Kama McDonald from 99.9 the Point will be on hand to help emcee the event and present “Paul & Kama’s Dog Show Mix-Up.” Participants can enter the competition and compete for prizes in a multitude of categories including best pet/person lookalike, best pet trick, best singing duo, best doggy kiss and more. General pre-registration for the event is $30 until June 9; race day registration is $35. All registered race participants will receive a limited-edition 2011 Fire Hydrant 5 T-shirt.

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Don’t want to walk or run alone? Form a team by gathering six or more your closest friends, family members, co-workers, employees, fellow scouts, neighbors, church or community service club members … anyone who loves animals … to run or walk the event with you. Individuals interested in forming a race team will receive a generous race registration discount. Individual members of a race team can register for $20 each. Individuals and teams are encouraged to collect pledges prior to the event date. “Our online event registration and fundraising program makes it exceptionally easy for individuals and teams alike to register for the Fire Hydrant 5,” said Kara Pappas, development manager for Larimer

Humane Society. “Individuals can design their own fundraising page, and even email friends and family directly from the registration site to secure pledges.” A fun array of incentive prizes are rewarded to race participants for collecting varying denominations in pledges. The leading fundraiser will also earn the coveted “Fire Marshal” distinction and lead off the 22nd annual Fire Hydrant 5 in 2012. Participants are encouraged to register online at www.larimerhumane.org or in person at Larimer Humane Society’s administrative offices located at 5137 S. College Avenue in Fort Collins. For more information and to register by phone, call 970-530-2947.

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o you yearn for a big dog? Will a toy breed make you smile? Individual preferences in dog breeds are as varied as society itself. People have firm opinions on the different types of dogs out there, including misconceptions about certain breeds and what the size of a dog says about the animal. Many potential dog owners base their pooch-purchasing (or adoption) decisions on stereotypes about certain breeds without thoroughly researching the facts. They may end up with a certain dog for all the wrong reasons. Consider these common misconceptions about pooches — big and small — and see how the myths are debunked.

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No dog should be introduced into a family or trusted alone with a child until proper obedience has been established and the 7. BIG DOGS CAN’T LIVE animal’s disposition is well known. Any IN APARTMENTS breed has the ability to injure, regardless of Some big dogs can be quite content size, and larger dogs can be very affectionliving in an apartment setting or in the ate. city, provided they get the exercise they need. A few large breeds are content to 5. BIG DOGS REQUIRE sleep the day away, and this is achieved MORE GROOMING whether in a cozy apartment or big Size does not specifically indicate how home. much grooming will be necessary, but rather activity level, type of coat and 8. PEOPLE DON’T MIND environment. A small dog with a long SMALL DOGS JUMPING ON THEM coat may require much more grooming than a large dog with a short coat, and A dog should be trained not to jump up vice-versa. on a person whether the breed is large or small. Not everyone shares a pet owner’s 6. SMALL DOGS NEED LESS EXERCISE enthusiasm to be licked, rubbed against or jumped on. All dogs require exercise. A small dog

Every breed has specific character traits on which dog dispositions and behavior are loosely based. But owner handling, socialization, heredity and other factors also go into the personality of a dog. Size alone will not dictate a dog’s propensity to be dominant or submissive. And small dogs can bite just as well as larger breeds. Larger dogs just may have the power to inflict more damage bite per bite.

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Must present resent coupon at time of purchase, purchase Not good with any other offer. Expires 6/30/11 RH

Get 1 Case for $500 M Merrick Canned Dog Food (select flavors) Must presen present coupon at time of purchase, Not good with any other offer. Expires 6/30/11 RH

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225-1255

622 N. College Fort Collins

482-2741

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LOVELAND REPORTER-HERALD/Paws on the Promenade

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OPEN 7 DAYS www.PoudreFeed.com

3-way Grain

#50 Bag

PV-314096

Thursday

Dog & Cat Toys T

$1OFF

Large Bags

Dog & Cat Food

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May 19, 2011