6th annul dog days ofmcdoungh 2015

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HERITAGE PARK 05.09.15

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6TH ANNUAL DOG DAYS 01= MCDONOUGH TOP DOG SPONSOR: WOODLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL

The host of this event, ABC Montessori School, celebrates the role of animals in our life in the most positive ways. We started this event 6 years ago to allow people to showcase their pets and give a rescue the chance to offer dogs for adoption. We have now grown so much over the years, and now we host over 8 rescues and 40 vendors - with entertainment 1risbee shows, contests, food, and more! We encourage you to spend the day at Heritage Park enjoying the festival and the park - and just make a day of having fun. Support the rescues that attend by visiting the ADOPTIONS sections of the festival and seeing their beautiful themed booths. Don'tforget to votefor the

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Sponors & Partners Woodland Animal Hospital.........................................................6 Rodan & Fields......................................................................................9 ABC Montessori..................................................................................14 Class Glass ..........................................................................................16 ABC Camps...........................................................................................22 Pet Pages Atlanta................................................................................26 Major Sponsors & Media Partners.................................................30 In-kind sponsors / Other Thank Yous............................................31 Dog Days of McDonough Event Info Event Map............................................................................................7 Vendor List.............................................................................................8 Rescues List.........................................................................................10 Dog Gone Amazing Booth Contest 2014 Winner.......................12 The Raffle .............................................................................................13 Dog Days Contests.............................................................................28 Dog Days Schedule of Events...................................................29 Dog Resources in Henry County Spotlight on the Henry County Dog Parks.....................................4 Animal Hospitals Henry County......................................................18 Dog Resources in Henry County ....................................................18 Great Online Shopping for Dogs....................................................20 Articles In This Issue Why You Should Scoop.......................................................................5 Henry County Humane Society.......................................................12 When Time is of the Essence What to do in Case of a Pet Emergency.......................................17 Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treat...........................................23 Service Dog Etiquette........................................................................24 Why Goats are Good for Our School............................................. 27 Event MC’d by Jerry Parker of Invisible Fence

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DGGGIE DAY OUT DGGGIE DAY OUT HENRY COUNTY DOG PARKS HENRY COUNTY DOG PARKS Outdoor locations you and your pooch can hang out Outdoor locations youother and your and meet dogpooch lovers.can hang out and meet other dog lovers.

Alexander Park 300Atlanta 300AtlantaStreet StreetMcDonough, McDonough,GAGA Alexander Bark Bark Park

Paw-markecDogWalkingTrail DogWalkingTrail Small SmallDogArea DogArea Paw-markec Agility ObstacleCourse CourseItems Items Large LargeDog DogArea Area Agility && Obstacle Fencec LeashFree Free Areas WaterFountain Fountain Fencec Leash Areas Water

Wash WashStation Station Trash TrashBins Bins Poop PoopBags Bags

NorthMtMtcaramel caramelBark BarkPark Park307 307 North North Mt Mt Caramel Caramel Road North Road Hampton Hampton Fencec Off-LeashAreas Fencec Off-LeashAreas Small DogArea (Under 25 lbs) Small Dog Large DogArea Area (Under (Over 2525 lbs)lbs) Large Dog Area (Over 25 lbs) Agility & Obstacle Couse Items Agility Obstacle Couse Items Water&Fountains Water Fountains Benches Benches Wash Station Wash Station Tash Bins Tash PoopBins Bags Poop Bags

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Why You Should Scoop Picking up after your pet is never a pleasant task. Dog poop is unsightly and if not disposed of properly you run the risk of stepping in it at the park or in your own yard. Besides the fact that dog poop is unsightly, there appears to be a lot of recent research that suggest that pet waste is a major contributor to water pollution. According to the 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey done by the American Pet Products Manufacturing Association (APPMA) there are a total of 46.3 million homes in America that own dogs and there is a total of 78.2 million dogs. Those numbers add up to a lot of kibble. That wouldn't matter if all dog owners also owned a pooper-scooper or hired a service to do the work for them. But several studies have found that roughly 40% of Americans don't pick up their dogs' feces We all know that dog poo is just plain gross. However, scientists are studying pet waste in order to find out more about environmental issues and pathogens. Recently, scientists developed lab techniques to determine the origin of fecal bacteria and how it contaminates water. One of the new lab techniques is a variant of DNA sequencing. Scientists can actually identify many of the actual antibiotic resistance microbes. Pet waste may also impact the recreational enjoyment of our lakes and streams. Managing dog waste properly is something that we can all do to make a difference in the quality of our watersheds. What we do today will impact the quality and improvement for the future. The nitrogen and phosphorus contained in dog waste can degrade water quality, as the waste decays the process of breaking down the organic matter in the waste uses up dissolved oxygen and releases ammonia into the water. Low oxygen levels, increased ammonia and warm summer water temperatures can kill fish and plants while increasing the growth of algae. Storm runoff in the Atlanta metropolitan area

receives NO treatment. Pet waste is not fertilizer for your lawn and certainly not for your vegetables. Pet waste cannot be safely composted in a backyard compost pile either as smaller, single family piles do not generate enough heat to kill pathogens. Flies and other pest insects increase when dog waste is not removed and disposed of properly, becoming a nuisance and adding another way for disease to be transmitted. There are actions pet owners can take to help keep our water clean and our families healthy: Pick up pet waste from your yard. It is NOT a fertilizer. Carry disposable bags while walking your dog to pick up and dispose of waste properly. If you dispose of pet waste in the trash, wrap it carefully to avoid spillage during collection. Flush your pet’s waste down the toilet, so it can be treated at a sewage treatment plant. Communities are encouraged to provide pet waste disposal bags at local parks, along trails, and in public places where people frequently walk their dogs. The problem of dog waste disposal is a real one; our health and water quality are negatively impacted by the pollutant when it is not removed. Improper dog waste management is something that can be easily corrected by simply picking up after your dog when he goes. If the idea of picking up dog poop grosses you out then hire a poop scooping service. Waste left to decay in the yard will become a problem. Picking up your yard on a regular basis minimizes your family’s, especially your children’s, exposure to diseases and parasites found in dog feces.

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Bouncy House edge and of arena Obstacle covering Slide Course

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EVENT VENDORS Vendor

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5 Tall Tails

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Invisible Fence

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ABC Montessori School

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Jamberry

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Adogable Life

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JHS Band Boosters

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A Lady’s Dane

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Kona Ice

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Best Friends Creations

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Minnie’s Sweetie Paws

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Bobbing For Cheese

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Natural Enclosures Fence Company

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PaintedExpressions Face Paint & Henna

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Classic Glass 30

Party Fowl BBQ

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Country Dog Creative Mutt

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Pet Pages Atlanta 16

Dog Paw Prints

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Pink Zebra

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Dog Wash

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Posh Pets by Patricia

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BZ Pet Delights Carefridge

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The Dog House Mobile Grooming 55

Rodan & Fields 53

Ele Squeaks, LLC

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SCBTV

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Elegantly Centered

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Sharon Warshaw

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Everbands

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Shay Lattee Coffee

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The Funnel Cake Guys

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Spectacular Sparkle

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Georgia Dachshund Racing

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Guardian of the Night K9

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Sweet Hart’ s Treats Tender Touch Pet Grooming

Green Seal Products Co.

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The Therapeutic Wellness Group 61

Happy Tailwaggers

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Woodland Animal Hospital

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ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS Booth 190

Ahimsa House Year Founded: 2004 Mission: Ahimsa House is dedicated to addressing the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty. We offer services and assistance to victims of domestic violence with pets in Georgia and work to raise awareness of this connection in communities throughout the state. Admin Phone: 404-496-4038; Crisis Line: 404-452-6248 www.ahimsahouse.org

Booth 160

Angels Among Us Pet Rescue

Booth 220

Atlanta Pet Partners

Booth 110

Dublin Laurens Humane Society

Booth 120

Henry County Humane Society Year Founded: Date of incorporation was January 9, 1980 Mission Statement: "Henry County Humane Society exists to prevent cruelty to animals, relieve suffering among animals, find homes for homeless pets, and extend humane education to our county and beyond". Phone Number: 770-914-1272 www.henryhumane.com

Booth 230

Noah’s Ark

Booth 130

The Humane Society of Morgan County Year Founded: April of 1994 Mission Statement: Our Mission is to save more animal lives by promoting adoptions of healthy, friendly companion animals obtained from the public and from overcrowded animal control and other rescue facilities. Phone Number: 706-343-9977 www.humanemorgan.org

Booth 140

Save Rocky The Great Dane Rescue & Rehab aka SRGDRR Inc. Year Founded: 2013 Mission: Save Rocky the Great Dane Rescue and Rehab is a national 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of Great Danes, Great Dane mixes, and other breeds that have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned. We are also dedicated to the education of pet guardians and citizens as to the needs of domesticated animals to maintain balanced healthy lives. www.saverockythegreatdane.com

Booth 180

SOS Club, Inc. d/b/a "Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen" Year Founded: 1997 Mission: To keep families and their pets together by providing free pet food and other assistance to low income inviduals. Phone Number: 404-345-6821 www.daffyspetsoupkitchen.org ‑ 10 ‑


Street Paws Year Founded: Dec 2012 but began operations in 2013 Mission Statement: Any animal we come across who finds themselves without a home will not go hungry or unloved. When funds and space allow, Street Paws will take the homeless animal under our wing, notify the proper authorities, network them and try to find them a new home. We will care for and provide comfort and aid to homeless pets in a variety of ways. If the animal is tame, we will network to find a home for them. If the animal is feral, we will feed and care for the animal in their own environment. Every action will be taken to provide the animal(s) with a proper diet and bedding. Spaying and neutering these ferals is of great importance to us. We will do what we can to ensure the feral population will be kept to a minimum. We also seek to educate pet owners about the importance of spaying and neutering, annual vaccinations and the importance of a true commitment to their pet as a family member to help ensure their pet does not become another homeless statistic as well. www.streetpaws.org

Booth 100

Booth 210

Team 4 Dawg Flite

Booth 200

TLC Pet Rescue Year Founded: 2013 Mission: To ensure the safety of animals in high kill shelters. Rescue, provide proper medical attention and give unconditional love until they find safe places to live out their lives. tlcpetrescue@gmail.com www.tlcpetrescue.com

Booth 170

Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter

Winging Cat Rescue Inc. Year Founded: 2007 Mission: Winging Cat Rescue is an internet-based organization and rescue with volunteers and fosters in counties near Atlanta Georgia. We have been existence since 2007 and incorporated since 2008 with 501c3 non-profit status. Our short term goals include saving cats and kittens, most of whom are on death row in county animal control facilities and placing them in foster homes.Tax deductible donations fund vetting and supportive care to ready them for adoption. Long term goals include a firm belief in proactive efforts to control the overpopulation crisis through Spay/Neuter. Our hope is that through educating the general public and sponsoring, low cost clinics that in the future euthanasia at pounds will decrease. To achieve this goal, we sponsor Project Catsnip monthly mobile clinics offering financial aid to enable residents in several Ga counties to fix the animals under their care in addition to sponsoring local TNR trap neuter release efforts. We also strive to provide assistance to protect and improve the health of the felines in the animal controls we rescue from by supplying necessary medical treatment along with preventive care including vaccinations and flea controls through our Shelter Wellness Program. We first provided this program for the cats and kittens at Spalding County Animal Control for many years and now supply it to Butts County Animal Control and hope to be able to help other animal controls in the future. Phone Number: 516- 909- 2817 / 678 -571-1910 www.wingingcatrescue.org

Booth 150

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DOG DOGDAYS DAYSRAFFLE RAFFLE

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WIN WIN FOR JUST A LITTLE FOR JUST A LITTLE

Here are a few Here are a fewofofthe thegreat greatitems itemsavailable available in the RAFFLE tent. Raffles all day in the RAFFLE tent. Raffles all day long! long!

VALUE: VALUE:$267.00 $267.00

22DISNEYWORLD PASSES DISNEYWORLD PARKHOPPER PARKHOPPER PASSES Provides a magical magicalexperience experience Providesadmission admission to a atatthe Park, Epcot®, Epcot®, theMagic MagicKingdom® Kingdom® Park, Disney's or Disney'sHollywood Hollywood Studios®, Studios®, or Disney's Animal Kingdom® for oneday. day. Disney's Animal Kingdom® for one

VALUE$300.00 $300.00 VALUE

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ADIRONDACKCHAIR CHAIR ADIRONDACK

E-COLLARS E-COLLARS(2) (2)

Adirondack Chair (nonrocker) rocker) Adirondack Chair (non and one sidetable table and one side

Sport Brand; Sport Brand;400S; 400S; 400yd range; 400yd range; 25ft 25ftwaterproof waterproof

VALUE$50.00 $50.00 VALUE

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CVS GIFTCARD CVS GIFTCARD

FREE PET FREE PETSITTING(3) SITTING(3)

$50.00 Giftcard to CVS $50.00 Giftcard to CVS

Three pet sitting visits. Not valid Three pet sitting visits.breaks. Not valid on holidays os school on holidays os school breaks.

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Pets are so much more than our trusty companions. They are members of the family for whom we’d do anything, right? From buying the best pet food and toys to scheduling routine wellness and vaccination appointments, pet parents do all they can to ensure their furry friends’ health and happiness. However, pet emergencies are often unforeseen events that are stressful and emotional for the pet and the pet parent. Because of this, we want to emphasize the importance of creating a plan of action in the event of a pet emergency. As animal lovers, all of us here at Woodland Animal Hospital don’t want there to be any question about what to do if or when a pet emergency happens on your watch. When Do Pets Require Emergency Care? Pet emergencies tend to happen when you least expect them, so it’s wise to expect the unexpected and have a plan in place just in case you ever find your pet in a critical situation. There are numerous causes of pet emergencies, but two of the most common stem from trauma caused by blunt force or car accident and poisoning from toxin ingestion. Other times to seek emergency care include times when your pet shows signs of choking, allergic reaction or heatstroke. What Are the Signs of an Emergency? Unfortunately, pets cannot come outright and tell us when something’s wrong, so it’s important for us to know what to look for. If your pet shows the following signs, be sure to seek emergency care as soon as possible: •Struggling to catch breath •Rapid or labored breathing •Bleeding from anywhere •Choking, non-stop gagging or coughing •.Major behavioral change (e.g., uncharacteristically aggressive) •Unconsciousness

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HENRY COUNTY PET RESOURCES

ANIMAL HOSPITALS

BOARDING/DAYCARE

East Lake Veterinary Hospital 86 Claire Ct, McDonough 770.914.0735

Dogs N Suds 1584 HWY 138 E, Stockbridge 770.990.4265

Henry County Veterinary Hospital 151 Hampton St, McDonough 770.954.1217

K-9 Vacation Destination 129 Plantation Rd, McDonough 855.346.8222

Hudson Bridge Animal Clinic 1795 Hudson Bridge Rd, Stockbridge 770.389.3400

The Griffindore Dog Retreat 25 McDonough Pkwy, McDonough 770.914.8777

DOG TRAINING

Lake Dow Animal Hospital 1938 GA-81, McDonough 770.957.4040

Advanced Canine Services 1200 Mt Carmel Rd, McDonough 770.480.9312

McDonough Animal Hospital 123 Jonesboro Rd, McDonough 770.957.3927

FENCES Invisibble Fence by Peachtree peachtree.invisiblefence.com 800.253.6843 770.924.8459

Woodland Animal Hospital 2675 GA.155 S, Locust Grove Open 24 Hours 770.467.3140

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Natural Enclosure www.georgia-fence-company.com 770.506.3222


GROOMING

PET FOOD & SUPPLIES

Cuts 4 Paws 080 Jodeco Rd W, McDonough 770.914.7651

Animal House 1371 Keys Ferry Rd, McDonough 770.914.2241

Dogs N Suds 1584 HWY 138 E, Stockbridge 770.990.4265

Jays Bully Supply 677 GA.81, McDonough 770.895.2930

Little Bones & Bows 132 Avalon Dr, McDonough 678. 492.1011

Pet Lovers Deals 155 Mill Rd, Ste A.17 McDonough 424.204.2346

M & M Doggie Spa 307 Olde Town Way, McDonough 770.957.4700

PetSmart McDonough 1950 Jonesboro Rd, Henry Town Center, McDonough 678.583.0287

Pet Kingdom Grooming Salon 892 Rock Quarry Rd, Stockbridge 770.474.4767

Holistic Pet Market 9 Pine Grove Rd, Locust Grove 770.957.0075

Shampoochie’s Pet Grooming 204 Carl Parker Rd, Hampton 770.473.0509

Tractor Supply Co. 1565 Highway 81 East, McDonough 770.914.2500

Tender Touch Pet Grooming Old Atlanta Hwy at the intersection with East McIntoch, Griffin 77.229.8766

PET PHOTOGRAPHY Jessica Luce www.jessicaluce.com

Windy Hollow Pet Grooming 1488 Airline Rd, McDonough 770.957.0816

PET SITTER Critter Sitter www.critter-sitters.com 404.377.5475

MOBILE GROOMING The Dog House www.doghousemobilegrooming.com Locust Grove 404.427.3325

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ONLINE SHOPPING FOR PET LOVERS Find Great Pet Gear and Unique Gifts Online

A Lady’s Dane

Isabella’s Pet Shop

www.Isabellaspetshop.com

www.aladysdane.com

Flower Bows Extraordinary

A Chic & Luxurious dog boutique catering to your four-legged best friends.

Lose a Finger Dog Treats www.LoseaFinger.com

Bark Fifth Ave, LLC Atlanta

All Natural Dangerously Delicious Dog Treats

www.barkfifthave.com Fabulous Dogs Need Fabulous Things

LuvMyLeash

Country Dog Creative Mutt

www.luvMyLeash.com

www.Facebook.com/ CountryDogCollars

It’s Cushioned for Comfort

Pet Applause

Custom Dog Collars, Harnesses, Leashes & Fleeces

www.etsy.com/shop/ petapplause

Dogly Dog Unique Harnesses

Cards and Gifts by Pet Applause

www.doglydog.com

Posh Pets By Paricia

Many Unique Harness Designs

www.etsy.com/shop/ PoshPetsbyPatricia

Custome Made Creative Couture for Canines.

Ragg Dog Duds

www.raggdogduds.com Cool Pet Apparel

Shampoochie

www.shampoochie.com

Vegan and 100% biodegradable, all natural herbal shampoo soap for dogs.

Telia Fleming Hanks

www.Teliafleminghanks.com

Cards, Wearables, & License Plates

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KIDS EAT EAT FREE ON TUESDAYS KIDS TUESDAYS FreshTacos, Tacos,Fresh Fresh Salads, and Fresh and Fresh FreshIngredients. Ingredients.

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Ages 2 - 16

ABC Montessori School 483 Walker Dr. McDonough

STEM

American Creative Environment

125 Westridge Industrial Blvd, McDonough

CAMPS

1st Place GA Winners Zero Robotics Competition sponsored by NASA & MIT

Find the full schedule and register for the camps of your choice online! Reserve your spot now! www.abcmontessori.us/summer

Call for appointment We groom most house dogs. No yard dogs or Cockers. Find us on The Dog House Mobile Grooming is on Facebook.

Our services eliminate… • Your time to transport your dog • Your dog being caged • Grooming anxiety and trauma

Proverbs 12:10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.

Our services include… • Bathing and Dips • Clip and Scissor Style • Fluff Dry • Nail Clip and Ear Cleaning • Cologne • Bows and Bandanna

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Homemade Peanut Butter & Bacon Dog Treats Because your pup deserves some home baked goodies too!

Yield: depends on the size of your cookie cutter Prep time: 10 Minutes Total time: 45 Minutes, plus cooking Ingredients: · 1 cup (255g) natural creamy peanut butter ·

3/4 cup (180ml) nonfat milk

· 1 large egg (or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce) ·

2 cups (244g) whole wheat flour*

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1 Tablespoon baking powder

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1/3 cup (30g) oats (either whole-rolled or quick oats are fine)

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2-3 strips bacon, chopped

Directions: Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside. In a large bowl, gently mix the peanut butter, milk, and egg together with a large spoon or spatula. Switch to a whisk to make sure no lumps remain. Add the flour and baking powder. You may need to turn the dough out onto the counter and use your hands to work in the flour. Mix in the oats and chopped bacon. The dough is extremely thick and heavy. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out into 1/4” thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters or a knife. Arrange on the baking sheets. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until very lightly browned on the bottom. Remove from the oven, and flip the treats to bake the other side for 10-12 more minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving to your pup. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Treats freeze well, up to 2 months. Additional Notes: *Unbleached all-purpose flour is safe for dogs, but whole wheat was more highly recommended by our vet because of its added health benefits. Again, please consult with your vet about any allergies your dog may have. ‑ 23 ‑


Service Dog Etiquette by: Corey Fox Owner of Guardian of the Night K9 Service Dog director for Warriors 4 Heroes (501 c 3) Service dogs are becoming more common to come across in your daily life. Service dogs are trained to aid in many different forms of disabilities. Some of the disabilities they are trained to aid in are, but not limited to is blindness, hearing disabilities, mobility issues, diabetes, seizures, autism and PTSD. There is no one set breed or size requirement for a service dog. Each dog is tested individually for the job that it will be trained to do. For example you wouldn’t pick a small dog to aid in mobility but it could work as a medical alert or hearing dog. Size is not the only factor in picking a service dog many things go in to testing and picking just the right dog for the job.

Service dogs are classified as medical equipment because they aid a person with a disability to have a better quality of life. They are NOT considered pets. That does not mean that these animals aren’t loved or allowed to play. It is quit the opposite these animals are highly valued and love by their handler and handler’s family. They are also

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given down time and allowed to relax and be a dog, but every task they perform for their handler is a game to them and they are rewarded for it. Hundreds of hours goes in to training a service dog to aid in the handler’s disability.

Service Dog Etiquette The most often asked question is, So why are all service dogs marked with “Do Not Pet” signs? Service dogs are patched with do not pet and handlers ask you not to pet the service dog because when you pet them it takes them away from focusing on their job. These dogs have been through extensive training to be in crowded environments and continue to ignore others and focus on their handler. By you petting them it breaks that training and rewards them for breaking focus. So as tempting as it is to want to pet the very pretty well behaved dog in the checkout line next to you, please refrain. Service dogs are allowed to accompany their handlers anywhere the public population is allowed to go. There are only two areas that a service dog cannot go a sterile environment (anywhere street clothes are not allowed i.e. Operating room, burn center etc.) and a commercial kitchen (anywhere food is being prepared for the public) As tempting as it is to point out the service dog , make kissy noises or ask questions about the service dog the best thing you can do for the team is to ignore the service dog. Speak to the handler and never the dog if you do happen to have a question. Handlers at times feel they are the invisible part of the leash as the dog begins to attract so much attention.

If you are interested learning more about service dogs and what their possibilities are Guardian of the Night K9 is always open to free educational demos for schools, businesses, churches and local charity groups. You can always visit www.guardianofthenightk9.com or www.ada.gov for further information.

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Why Goats are Good for Our School

By: Hannah Smith of them all by ourself Goats are a wonderful now, we even wear our thing at our school. farming boots to do it. They may look weird or So far we have learned do strange things we are how to walk a goat, how not use to but students they have babies, how to get a chance to learn milk a goat, how to feed a a lot about animals by goat, how to brush a goat having these goats. You and now we are watching know we learn love the babies grow up. If from goats? By caring you really think about it for them and learning having a goat really hands about them and we also on learning, hands on love learn to love. By love and hands on farming. I mean we learn how to form relationships See so all schools need a goat. with animals, you know they need us? By learning to take care of them we learn how to take care of other things like pets, plants and ourself. Also they can be our friends too! On a bad day or sad day a goat is a great thing to hug on. Did you know goats help us save money? You know Mr. Larry does have to pay to get his grass mowed he has our goats to do that. Also the students in Upper Elementary feed the goats our left over food. This helps cut down on trash cost and helps put nutrients back into the soil naturally. You know people pay big bucks forgoat poop? It is a great thing to make soil fertile and we get it for free! Another thing our goats help us do is learn about farming from Mr. Larry. We watch him take care of them and we learn about how to too! Our class is allowed to take care

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28. Dog Days Contests (Full Page)

DOG DAYS CONTESTS DOG DAYS CONTESTS REGISTER AT LEAST 30 MINS REGISTER AT LEAST 30 MINSPRIOR PRIORTO TOEVENT EVENTTIME TIME PETPARADE PARADE PET

PETCOSTUME COSTUME PET

Take a stroll around arena, parade-style! Take a stroll around thethe arena, parade-style! Allow guests ooh and ahh your Allow all all thethe guests to to ooh and ahh at at your latest canine fashion. 1 Dog Per Entrant. latest canine fashion. 1 Dog Per Entrant.

The more creativeyou youare, are,the thebetter betteryour your The more creative chances winning- and - andextra extrapoints pointsfor for chances atatwinning matching owners!1 1Dog DogPer PerEntrant. Entrant. matching owners!

TIME: 11:30 AM PRICE: PRICE: FREE TIME: 11:30 AM FREE

TIME:12:00 12:00PM PM PRICE: PRICE:$5.00 $5.00 TIME:

AWARDS: 1:00 PM AWARDS: 1:00 PM

AWARDS:1:00 1:00PM PM AWARDS:

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Largest Dog Largest Dog Best Hairstyle Best Hairstyle Most Energetic Most Energetic Best Look-Alike Best Look-Alike

Smallest Dog Smallest Dog Funniest Walk Funniest Walk Absolute Cutest Absolute Cutest Most Unusual Most Unusual

1st Place: $50.00, Certificate, Trophy, Freezy Pups Kit 1st Place: $50.00, Certificate, Trophy, Freezy Pups Kit 2nd Place: $25.00, Certificate, Trophy, Dog Treats 2nd Place: $25.00, Certificate, Trophy, Dog Treats 3rd Place: Certificate, Trophy 3rd Place: Certificate, Trophy 4th Place: Honorable Mention 4th Place: Honorable Mention

PETTRICK TRICK PET

ARTCONTEST CONTEST ART Take a stroll around the arena, parade-style!

Showcase you best friend's talents and win (2) Showcase you friend's talents andon win (2) Tickets to thebest most MAGICAL places Tickets to the most MAGICAL places on each. Earth!!!!! 1 Dog Per Entrant. 3 mins Earth!!!!! 1 Dog Per Entrant. 3 mins each.

Take a all stroll arena, Allow thearound guests the to ooh andparade-style! ahh at your Allow allcanine the guests to ooh andPer ahhEntrant. at your latest fashion. 1 Dog latest canine fashion. 1 Dog Per Entrant.

TIME: 2:30 PM PRICE: $10.00 TIME: 2:30 PM PRICE: $10.00

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AWARDS: 3:00 PM AWARDS: 3:00 PM 1st Place: 2 DisneyWorld Park Hopper Passes,

AWARDS: 4:00 PM AWARDS: PM Elementary 4:00 School K - 4th

1stCertificate, Place: 2 DisneyWorld Park Hopper Passes, Trophy Certificate, Trophy 2nd Place: $25.00, Certificate, Trophy, Dog Treats 2nd3rd Place: $25.00, Certificate, Trophy, Dog Treats Place: Certificate, Trophy 3rd Place: Certificate, Trophy

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1:50 Dachshund Racing

11:30 Pet Parade 12:00 Pet Costume Contest

2:00 Flying Houndz Frisbee Show

12:30 Flying Houndz Frisbee Show

2:30 Pet Trick Contest 3:00 Pet Trick Contest Awards

12:45 Dachshund Racing

3:20 Dachshund Racing

1:00 Awards for Pet Costume & Pet Parade

3:30 Flying Houndz Frisbee Show

1:15 Guardian of the Knight Police Dog Demo

4:00 Main Raffle

1:30 Dock Jumping Demo by Team 3DawgFlite

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4:30 Awards for Dog Gone Amazing / Art Contest 5:00 Break Down

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Dog Wash Booth ($ donations) Pony Rides ($cost) Bobbing for Cheese ($ donations) Face Painting ($ cost) Paw Print Your Dog – Canvases! ($ cost) Petting Zoo (free) Caricature of YOU and your dog! ($ donations) Bounce House (free) Inflatable Giant Slide & Obstacle Course (free) Doggie Pool (free) Eurobungy ($cost) Dachshund Racing (little dogs under 30 lbs) ($ donations) ‑ 29 ‑


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