Freedom
liberated by Rescue Angel Anna Armstrong!
Wags and Waves Water fun for furry friends
Click and Treat: Mouthwatering pet recipes
Pet Tattoos:
Some pets leave a permanent mark on their owners Cat-talk about town with the Metroplex Meow
Wrap-up!
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he temperatures are starting to get back to where a dog doesn’t mind hanging outside on a patio, his people eating dinner or having a beverage of some kind. Of course, the temperature dropping a bit also means that Fall is here, and will be gone in a blink of an eye, when winter sets in. But, the semi-moderate days and nights means there are going to be plenty of chance to get out and about with your dog. In fact, if you look through this issue, you might get an idea of a few great gatherings to attend. If you want to see the whole month at a glance, turn to our events calendar on pages 22 and 23. There are events to participate in and events to watch, and things to go see and do. That means there are plenty of Howl-o-ween theme events all month long, so don’t think your limited to only month end trick or treating! Get out there, put on your best costume, and enter your favorite contest. Then, when you are ready for trick or treating on your own, turn to page 24 for some mouthwatering treats you can make at home. I had to make a few copies of the story, because all of the recipes sounded so good, I ate the page they were written on. I don’t recommend you do that, so take this magazine to the kitchen and make up a big batch of your favorite treat. And, just in case the calendar changing to October has made you think of all of the Fall things you want to do, and you have already forgotten what summer was like, turn to page 10 to see what went on at the end of summer bash, Wags and Waves. Lots of tail wagging fun happened at the Metroplex Animal Coalition’s annual party at Hawaiian Falls in Garland. And dogs and their people enjoying the water wasn’t the only end of summer tradition. The end of summer usually means the Extreme Mustang Makeover and the Extreme Mutt Makeover are taking place at Will Rogers in Fort Worth. Flip to page 12 to find out the results from the competition and how these great shelter dogs did with eight weeks of training. {October 2011}
And, sometimes a pet can leave a permanent mark on their owner — in more ways than one. If you have a special pet you have ever thought about getting a tattoo of, you’ll want to check out Inked, starting on page 16. After you see some of the work done by some talented artists, you may want to go out and get your own. What would the month of October, and Howlo-ween, be without a little talk about cats, especially black ones? Well, our new monthly cat column doesn’t specifically talk about black cats, but it is full of information about caring for your kitty. This one has something for everyone! And, I want you to help me help rescue animals. Let me know of stories that need to be told, send me your events, and advertise your business. You can also follow my daily adventures on facebook at www.facebook.com/TuggBullTerrier . When you are out there going door to door, remember to always be safe.
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26 16 6 Metroplex Meow Cat care 101.
8 Know the Law What pet owners need to know about Texas law.
10 Wags and Waves When you mix pets, their owners, a wave pool and lazy river, this is the result. 4
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12 Extreme Mutt Makeover The wrap-up.
14 Shelter Spotlight Crowley gets a new stateof-the-art shelter.
16 Inked Some pets leave a permanent mark on their owners.
Tugg’s Texas Dogs & Cats — Fort Worth/Dallas Vol. I Number 2 October 2011 Publisher Kim Ovard kim@texasdogsandcats.com Editorial Director Blake Ovard blake@texasdogsandcats.com Ad Sales 817.658.8490
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10 26 Rescue Angel
AKC recognizes our local Meet Anna Armstrong of super hero. Rescued Friends.
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28 Rescue Resource
What’s going on — and where it’s happening.
Find a rescue or a shelter, help a pet in need.
24 Click & Treat Your mouth will water for these recipes. {October 2011}
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Cat Care 101
o you have a new cat or kitten, or are you thinking about adding a furry feline to your family? Do you know what you need to do to keep your kitty happy and healthy? These are the basic elements of proper cat care. We’ll expand on all these and more in future columns, but this should get you started. • Spay/Neuter If you’re adopting a cat from a shelter or rescue group, chances are it’s already spayed or neutered. If not, it’s important you get that done as soon as possible. Spaying or neutering will help keep your new kitty happy and healthy, and help you avoid a long list of nuisance behaviors commonly associated with unaltered cats. A female cat in heat can be disturbingly vocal, attract male cats and demonstrate all kind of annoying behaviors. Males may develop unacceptable marking behaviors if left intact as they near adulthood. Most vets recommend spaying or neutering cats around four months of age — some earlier — so check with your vet about when to take your cat in, or call one of the local spay/neuter clinics for advice. You’ll be doing yourself a favor and doing your part to reduce the huge number of unwanted pets in our community. Tip: For a list of low-cost spay/neuter options, see page 9. • Vaccinations If you’re getting an adult cat from a shelter or rescue group, chances are it’s already been vaccinated. If not, or if you’re adopting a kitten, it’s important that your new cat see a veterinarian right away. All cats need rabies vaccinations and FVRCP vaccinations, which protect against rhinotracheitis, calicivirus and panleukopenia, also known as feline distemper. There are other vaccinations available as well, so consult your veterinarian to find out which are appropriate for your cat and your situation. Tip: If you’re concerned about the cost, check out the low-cost vaccination programs available at spay/ neuter and wellness clinics like those listed on page 9. • Cat Carrier By now you probably realize that your cat is going to need to see a vet at least once a year, so you’ll need to be sure you have a safe way to get him there. Never hand-carry a cat into a vet’s office, or let one ride loose in your car. Even the bravest cat can be startled by a loud noise and bolt, so a good, plastic pet carrier with a secure door is a must. It’ll probably last for the life of your cat, so it’s well worth the investment, and you’ll get the invaluable peace of mind of knowing your cat is traveling safely. Tip: If your cat can’t be easily coaxed into a pet carrier, turn the carrier up on end and try lowering your cat gently into the carrier. Sometimes it’s easier if they don’t see what’s coming.
• Food Entire books have been written about what and when to feed your cat and it seems everyone has a different opinion. Dry food or wet food? Budget-friendly or premium? Free feed or limit quantities? If you’ve just adopted from a shelter or rescue group, ask what they feed and start there. Talk to your veterinarian and see what they recommend. Make sure you’re feeding enough of whatever you choose — let the directions on the package be your guide — and feed at the same times every day whenever possible. Tip: If you feed your cat a meal or a snack before bedtime, you’re less likely to be disturbed by a hungry kitty in the middle of the night. • Water Most cats don’t drink as much water as they should, so for your kitty to remain healthy, it’s important that he always has access to fresh, clean water. Empty and refill water bowls twice daily. Or, invest in a specially designed water fountain for cats, like the ones from Drinkwell or Petmate. You can find them online, or at most of the larger pet supply stores. Tip: Most vets recommend a stainless steel or ceramic water bowl rather than plastic. Some cats are allergic to the plastic, and others develop an acne-like skin condition on their chins from using plastic water bowls. • Litter A clean, accessible litter box is a must. Cats
instinctively cover their waste, so by the time a cat is old enough to be adopted, very little actual training is needed. Just make sure your kitty knows where the box is, and be sure you scoop the waste out daily. When choosing a new litter box, the most important consideration is what your cat likes and is used to. If your cat is used to clumping litter and a covered box, that’s what you need. If your cat is used to clay litter and an uncovered box, that’s your best bet. Be sure your litter box is located in an a quiet, out-of-the way place where the cat can get to it easily 24/7, and where it’s unlikely the cat will be disturbed. Do not switch any of these without a good reason. Even a cat that is normally reliable when it comes to using the litter box may balk if the box isn’t where it is expected it to be, or is filled with a different type of litter. Tip: A laundry room in a busy household is not always the best place for a litter box — try a bathroom instead. • Scratching Post Scratching posts aren’t a luxury for cats, they’re a necessity. Domestic cats keep their claws from getting too long by using them. You’ll save a lot of time and frustration in the long run, if you put some time and effort into finding a scratching post your cat likes and will use. And once again, there are plenty of choices. Carpet, sisal or cardboard? Vertical or horizontal? Portable or stationery? Here again, it’s best to provide whatever type your cat likes and will use. Scratching posts should be placed as close to your cat’s sleeping spot as possible. Most cats, when they first wake up from a nap, will stretch out and sharpen their claws on the nearest suitable surface they see. It’s up to you to make sure your kitty has an acceptable alternative to your furniture or drapes. And, even if your cat is good about using his scratching post, it’s a good idea to either trim his nails periodically, or ask your vet to take care of that during a check-up. Tip: If you’re having trouble getting your cat to use a post, and have experimented with different types of posts with no luck, try sprinkling a little catnip inside the layers of a corrugated cardboard scratcher. • Identification Cats absolutely must have identification. A collar and ID tag with your name, address, and phone number are the best place to start, but collars can get lost, so most experts recommend microchipping as well. A microchip is tiny electronic chip implanted underneath
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your cat’s skin. Each chip is registered with the manufacturer, who maintains the owner’s contact information. Shelters and veterinarians routinely scan found pets for microchips. They then call the appropriate registry, and quickly reunite a lost with his owner. Please don’t be fooled into thinking you don’t need identification on your cat because he’s an indoor cat. Accidents happen. Cats slip out doors, knock out window screens, run from strangers or accidentally get loose when someone — a repairman, maintenance man, housekeeper, roommate or whomever — inadvertently leaves the door open. It happens every day. Don’t take a chance with your cat. It’s not worth the pain of losing a beloved companion. Tip: Be sure you update your contact information with the microchip registry if you move or get a new phone number. Microchips are only good as the contact information the registry has on file. • Brush Cats are generally quite capable of grooming themselves. Most will never need a bath, and short-haired cats may not even need to be brushed. Medium and longhaired cats, however, benefit greatly from frequent brushings, especially if they are older or overweight. Brushing will help keep the cat hair off your furniture and cut down on hairballs. Tip: The “Furrminator” is amazing and works as well on cats as it does on dogs. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth it, especially if you’ve adopted a long-haired cat. • Toys Toys are a must for cats. They allow them to practice innate behaviors like stalking, pouncing and pursuing. Small fake mice or foam balls are great entertainment for cats left alone while you’re at work, or consider an interactive “fishing pole” type toy and spend some quality time bonding with your new kitty. The sky’s the limit where toys are concerned, but be safe — only buy toys designed specifically for cats, and never leave your cat unattended with a string, ribbon, rubber band or “fishing pole” type toy that could fall apart and become a choking hazard. Have questions about your cat’s behavior or need suggestions for keeping your kitty happy and healthy? Email us at dfw@ texasdogsandcats. com with your questions and we’ll do our best to answer those in upcoming columns. But please, if you think your cat may be ill or have a medical issue, don’t wait for us, make an appointment with your local vet right away.
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{knowthelaw} BY KEANE E. MENEFEE
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his month I would like to discuss a recent news story concerning a wildlife trapper in Richardson who is being charged with animal cruelty for not picking a trapped animal up in a timely manner and an animal rehabilitator being charged with theft for taking the trappers trap to release the animal. Under Texas Penal Code 42.092, Cruelty to Non livestock Animals, a person would commit an offense concerning a wild living creature previously captured, by torturing the animal in a cruel manner, causing serious bodily injury to the animal, failing to provide food, water or shelter and confining the animal in a cruel manner. Considering that we just ended the hottest summer on record in North Texas, I think it’s easy to justify any of these charges against someone who leaves a wild animal in a trap for an extended period of time. The media coverage pitted the trapper against the rehabber, in a case of who is right and who is wrong. Unfortunately during all of the banter back and forth the true story was missed, and I think it’s an important one for any city that has a humane trapping program. The day the animal was trapped the property representative failed to report the trapped animal to the wildlife trapper. The property representative had signed a contract stating, when an animal was trapped the property representative would report it immediately. They didn’t, and the trapper is charged with cruelty. If you’re in a man-
agement position for a city, county or private shelter with a trapping program, this situation should make you very nervous. The city of Richardson much like many other cities across the state and country allows citizens to check out a wildlife trap for a period of time. Some cities require a deposit for the trap and some don’t, but all require a resident to fill out a trap agreement or contract stating the person checking out the trap will report a caught animal immediately. So, had the city of Richardson loaned the trap to this resident instead of a wildlife trapper and the resident didn’t report a trapped animal, would the city
of Richardson be charged with animal cruelty? The scenario could be debated all day, but when it’s all said and done, a shelter or municipality has one responsibility, and that is ensuring the health and welfare of the animals in its custody. Animal shelters are beyond capacity and overflowing with animals from irresponsible pet owners. If you work in an animal shelter or own a wildlife company you may find it hard to believe that many of the people we give traps to could be more responsible than they are in the care of their own pets. We expect animals to be properly cared for, both domestic and wild, and we have numerous laws to assist animal control officers and law enforcement in punishing those that fail to provide the necessary care. The responsible party at the end of this is everyone. The trapper had a responsibility to ensure the customer using his services had enough responsibility to report a caught animal, the city had a responsibility to investigate this thoroughly and look at their own trapping program to assess similar liability, the rehabber had a reThe following non-profit organizations provide free or low-cost spay/ neuter and wellness programs and services. Eligibility requirements vary from one to another, and prices and programs change from time to time, so please call or visit the websites listed for more information. Spay/Neuter: Metroplex Animal Coalition www.metroplexanimalcoalition.com 972-669-5000 Texas Coalition for Animal Protection www.texasforthem.org 940-566-5551 Kittico www.kittico.org
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sponsibility to rescue the animal, which he did, and lastly and most importantly, the property owner had a responsibility to report the caught animal immediately and should have been held responsible for not doing so. Like so many other situations we’re quick to blame the city shelter, humane society, animal control officer and wildlife trapper for lack of care of animals, but the majority of time irresponsible pet owners and property owners are the ones to blame for the cruelty, neglect and lack of care to the animals we encounter. Know the laws to protect our pets and residents, and if you operate a trap program or business, it’s time to re-evaluate the potential liability and possible cruelty such a program or business can present. Keane E. Menefee is a Texas Animal Control Association and Texas Animal Shelter Coalition past president, former Animal Care and Control Manager for the city of Fort Worth for 13 years and currently the Code Compliance Superintendent for the Code Compliance Department.
214-826-6903 Spay Neuter Your Pet (SNYP) www.dfwsnyp.com 214-349-7697 Dallas Animal Services www.dallasanimalservices.org 214-670-8246 Humane Society of North Texas www.hsnt.org Spay/Neuter and Wellness: Kaufman County Animal Awareness www.spayneuternet.org 972-472-3500 SPCA of Texas www.spca.org 214-742-7722
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etroplex Animal Coalition’s Wags & Waves 2011 took place September 17th at Hawaiian Falls in Garland.
More than 800 guests and their canine companions surfed in the Wave Pool, played catch in the Fountain Pool, and floated along the Lazy River. Proceeds benefit MAC’s spay/neuter program and its member groups Animal Guardians of America, Feral Friends, Cat Matchers, Metroplex Mutts and DFW Rescue Me.
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he reputation of shelter dogs everywhere got a big boost recently when 15 formerly abandoned, unwanted, unadoptable shelter dogs competed in Extreme Mutt Makeover 2011. Hosted by the Humane Society of North Texas, the event, which was created by The Mustang Heritage Foundation as part of Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover, was held September 16-17 at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth. Back in July, 15 lucky shelter dogs, all with no formal training, deemed unadoptable and destined for euthanasia, were selected from overcrowded shelters throughout the Metroplex. They were paired with 15 trainers from across the country, each of whom spent the next eight weeks fostering, training and building a relationship with the dogs. All the training and hard work culminated in the third annual Extreme Mutt Makeover, which began with three preliminary rounds of competition. First, a basic obedience competition was held on Friday, in which each dog/trainer pair performed a set routine that included walking on a loose leash, turning in step, sit, down, stay and recall. On Saturday, the dogs and their trainers tackled a modified agility course designed to showcase
the bond of trust each dog had developed with his or her trainer. The agility course included an elevated plank, jumps, cones and a variety of common, and not so common, household obstacles. The final preliminary round was a freestyle competition in which each pair of competitors performed a routine intended to showcase their particular dog’s skills and strengths. The three preliminary rounds were scored by four judges — three experienced canine trainers and local celebrity, 95.9 The Ranch Radio’s Taylor Scott. The three dogs with the highest combined scores moved on to the Saturday night finals, where they performed a choreographed routine. The results of the final round of competition, and the winners of Extreme Mutt Makeover 2011 are: • Champion: Jasper, a 1 year-old male Pointer/Heeler cross from Plano Animal Services. According to Jasper’s trainer, Shannon Kiley of Allen, Jasper was surrendered to the shelter because he “jumped up on people, chewed up their things, and simply could not be trained.” • Reserve Champion: Abby, a 2 year-old female Corgi/Beagle mix, picked up as a stray by Weatherford/ Parker County Animal Control and later transferred to Parker Paws Rescue. Abby was trained by Susan Wilson of Kopperl, Texas. • Third Place: Hitch, a 2 yearold male American Pit Bull Terrier/ Staffordshire Terrier mix, from the SPCA of Solano County, California. Hitch was trained by Rachel Cope of Benbrook. • Fan Favorite Award: Bella Rose,
a 2 year-old female Border Terrier mix from Wichita County Humane Society, trained by Texas Dogs & Cats Magazine’s Editorial Director Blake Ovard, who garnered more than 1,600 Facebook fans during the competition. • Special Acknowledgment: Ranger, from the Humane Society of North Texas, and his trainer, Colin Wilson — who was the first ever youth trainer to participate in Extreme Mutt Makeover. “Being a judge at this year’s EMM 2011 was an amazing experience,” said Jean Paul Bonnelly, one of the professional canine trainers who judged the competition. “To see how far these dogs have come in roughly eight weeks was a joy to behold. I don’t think I ever stopped smiling. Jasper, this year’s winner, was returned to the Plano Animal Shelter because his owners said he was ‘un-trainable.’ Goes to show you that a little time and dedication can make all the difference in the world to a dog in need.” Debbie New, Senior Administrative Assistant at Plano Animal Services, added, “All of us at the Plano Animal Shelter are so proud of Jasper and his trainer, Shannon, for winning Extreme Mutt Makeover 2011. This proves that wonderful dogs can be found at animal shelters and clearly shows what
potential they have with dedication and training.” While most of the Extreme Mutt Makeover canines were adopted during the event, three were still looking for forever homes after the competition. They are: • Emmitt, a 1 year-old male Shepherd/Chow/Husky/ Catahoula mix, who was trained by Lezlie Albertson of Bedford, from Bedford Animal Control. • Maverick, a 1 year-old male Shepherd/Chow mix, trained by Carol Wilson of McKinney, is also from Bedford Animal Control. • Chloe, a 1 year-old female Heeler/Beagle/Hound mix from Wichita County Humane Society who was the alternate at this year’s event and was trained by members of the “pro team.” Extreme Mutt Makeover is sponsored by Time N Timber Ranch, Vetricyn and the ASPCA. The event is designed to help shelter dogs find new homes, prove the talents of the trainers and the intelligence of the 15 once-forgotten shelter mutts who participated and share the message that shelter dogs can shine. According to Sandy Grambort of the Humane Society of North Texas, “Shelters across the country are full of great dogs with amazing potential just waiting for loving homes, and we set out to prove that.” Congratulations to the Humane Society of North Texas and the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Mission accomplished.
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New Shelter Opens in Crowley Everyone is smiling as adoption rate soars
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ome of the natural gas drilling in the Barnett Shale has come with rumors of not-so-great side effects, but in Crowley, the financial positives far outweigh the rumored negatives — at least that’s what many of the animals at Crowley’s brand new animal shelter might tell you. But the animals aren’t the only ones who are happy in the new shelter. Crowley Animal Control Officer Sandy Mansfield, said she couldn’t be happier with the 6,500 square foot facility that opened May 2. The previous shelter had little room for caught and stray animals with only eight dog runs and five cat cages. The new, welllit and spotlessly clean shelter boasts 54 cats cages and 38 dog runs. Ten of the dog runs are indoor/outdoor runs. And, there are two “get to know you” adoption rooms and outdoor play areas and three additional outdoor play areas. But, being able to house more animals, doesn’t just mean they can hold animals longer. Having a larger shelter, with more runs and cages, along with potential adoption rooms and play runs, means there are more opportunities for pets to be adopted. In fact, the small-town shelter just south of Fort Worth is designed
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with adoptions in mind, unlike some larger city shelters to the north. The new facility also means new opportunities for volunteers to help with the animals. “We have about 45 volunteers,” Sandy said. “We didn’t have any at the old shelter. “We had 348 volunteer hours in the month of June,” Sandy said of the volunteer program that started at the shelter June 4. And residents all over town, both two-legged and fourlegged, are proud of the new
shelter, even if they don’t have the opportunity to volunteer there. “We saw we had a great need for a new shelter, and we are extremely pleased with how it has turned out,” said Crowley City Council member Jim Hirth. “It is really a jewel in the community. Plus look at all the lives we get to save.” Crowley City Council member Tina Pace agrees. “It’s a beautiful facility, I am so happy we have it now.” Because the old shelter was
in Crowley. To reach the shelter by phone, call: 817297-2201, ext. 3300, and by e-mail at: smansfield@ ci.crowley.tx.us The shelter is always in need of more volunteers, scoopable kitty litter, clay-based kitty litter, puppy food, kitten food and collars for dogs and cats. To donate any of the items, just stop by the shelter Monday-Friday 8 a.m-5 p.m., or call to set up an appointment. so small, an extremely high percentage of animals were euthanized, but since the new facility opened, that number has dropped dramatically. Which means adoptions have increased exponentially too. “It’s amazing,” Sandy said. “We’ve already had more than 50 adoptions, and we opened in May. We average about 4 adoptions a week now.” And, with the adoption rate going as it is, Sandy’s stated goal of not having to euthanize any healthy adoptable animal is a goal she has so far been meeting — something some larger cities can’t legitimately claim. “So far so good,” Sandy said smiling from ear-toear. “I have not had to euthanize a healthy adoptable animal since we opened.” You don’t have to be a Crowley resident to adopt from the Crowley Animal Shelter. Take a short drive and find your new best friend. You can find the Crowley Animal Shelter at 101 E. Hampton Road,
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t some point in time, one of your pets is going to mean more to you than the others. Sure, we all say that will never happen, because we love all of them equally. But everyone knows that deep down inside one pet connected with you on a level no other has done.
Maybe it was a beloved childhood companion. Maybe your pet saved your life. Maybe it was like the two of you were connected in a way you knew what each other were thinking. Maybe you are one of the lucky ones and shared that bond with more than one of your pets All of our pets leave marks, or paw prints, on our hearts, minds and souls, but some pets move some owners so much, the pet becomes a permanent mark on their body — via tattoo. Disc dogger Steve Teer got a tattoo of his then 13 and-a-half year-old red merle Aussie, Guinness Stout, because the two shared a special bond. “Guinness was my first dog, and we had an amazing bond. He taught me how to be a disc dog handler, a dog trainer and a patient, loving owner. He was my friend, my student and my teacher.” Steve said he wanted the permanent art to be a tribute instead of a memorial. “Guinness and I had such an amazing bond on and off the Frisbee field. I wanted to always be able to remember him, but I did not want the
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tattoo to be a memorial after he had passed. I wanted to be able to celebrate this tattoo and his life while he was still here. He was a very special dog. An amazing athlete, who would go on to be a great therapy dog and reading education assistance dog. He never stopped giving!” Tom Bishop, co-owner with his wife Barbara, of the winningest bull terrier in AKC history, Rufus, said he got a tattoo of Rufus because of the bond the two share, but also to mark the mile-
living pet, or a memorial to one that has passed, the one thing pet owners who get tattoos of their pets have in common is the bond they shared. “He has changed my life by introducing me to disc dogging and taught me about unconditional love, “ Ron A. King said of Monty, his 15-year-old Rottweiler/Lab mix. “He was the first pet I really connected with. He is my companion, confidant and teammate.” “My dogs are my life, and what better way to memorialize stone Rufus accomplished at them than with a tat?” Karen Westminster. It “was done as a memorial of Cole asked. “I could go on and his Westminster Best In Show,” on about my dogs. They are all Tom said. But Rufus isn’t the rescues, and most of them on only tattoo Tom has of a pet. “I my right leg have passed.” Regardless of the reason for have two tattoos of bull terriers. One is of our first two BT’s, Ros- getting a tattoo of a pet, and coe and Daisey, and the second whether the human part of the pairing has more than one tatis of Rufus.” And Tom is not the only too, the artwork depicting a family member in the Bishop beloved friend and companion household sporting ink of cher- pet is usually the favorite on the ished pets. Barbara also has a tattoo of her dog Emily, Windfalls the Divine Miss Em. But, unlike Tom’s Rufus tattoo, Barbara’s tattoo is a memorial of a friend who has passed on. “I do not like tattoos of living pets, so I got it after she went over the bridge. I had an appointment for a tattoo, but was not sure what to get. The day before the appointment she went over the bridge,” Barbara said. “I miss her so much. The timing of her passing seemed to be a message.” Whether it is a tribute to a {October 2011}
body — even if it was the first tattoo ever gotten. “It is my favorite,” Barbara said. “It is a wonderful piece by a fantastic tattoo artist, Paul Booth and brings back memories of Emily every time I look at it.” “There is nothing I don’t like about (the tattoos of my dogs),” Karen said. “Each one has a special meaning and represents a special time in my life,” Tom said. “I am very glad I got this tattoo! I think it is one of the best dog portrait tattoos I have ever seen, and now he will always be with me in more ways than one,” Steve said. “It was the first but it won’t be the last,” Ron said. Tattoo artists Tyson Meyer, Justin Petty and Eric Cantu of Lost Highway Tattoos in Crowley said when a patron gets a tattoo, it is always special, but that pet portraits and memori-
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als, like portraits of people in memorial, are an even more special. As a result, a tattoo of a loved pet is not as common as other things. “I’ve been tattooing for 13 years, and I’ve only done a few hundred,” Justin said. “I’ve done a lot of pet names with paws, but I’ve only done a few of the portraits,” Tyson said. And, like the pet, a good tattoo artist can make the difference between just having a tattoo, and having a great piece of art to remember your pet by. Plus a good tattoo can also start conversations. “I think the artwork is incredible,” Steve said. “I am still amazed at how much the tattoo looks like the photographs.” “The best (thing about my tattoos), besides always having my art with me, is that I have met the most interesting people because of our tattoos,”
Tom said. “I like best that it shows how much I respect and love Monty. I also like when people ask about the tattoo because it allows me to share stories about Monty with them,” Ron said. Tattoo artists, much like the person getting the tattoo, want the best possible results and want everyone to be happy with
the work done. “A good artist will talk with you and ask questions so that you get exactly what you want,” Justin said. “When you go into
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“I think it’s great when peo- for another tattoo. ple ask questions,” Tyson said. “I guarantee once you get “It means they are really want- one, you’re going to want more,” ing great art. The more they are Tyson said smiling. into it, the more I’m going to be “Tattoos are very addicting. I into it.” can’t wait to get more,” Barbara But, be warned, you may have said. intentions of just kustom tattoos, piercings, autoclave steralization, clothing, kustom tattoos, piercings, autoclave steralization, getting that one tattoo of your favorite pet, but somehow, once you are inked, you always look down the road
clothing, kustom tattoos, piercings, autoclave steralization, clothing, kustom tattoos, piercings, autoclave steralization, clothing, Kustom
a shop, look around, find some one whose art style you like, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. We like to answer questions about the tattoo, because it shows you are really interested in getting quality work done.” “How much they look like my dogs is what I like the best,” Karen said. Are you ready to remember that one special pet in your life, by having them permanently a part of you? Pick out some of your favorite photos of your pet, and visit a few tattoo shops. Many are open during normal business hours and offer a family friendly environment. Go in, and ask any questions you might have of the process.
{tuggtales} BY BLAKE OVARD
still managed to answer the call on my own. On the other end of the line was a representative from the American Kennel Club (AKC), in their New York office. Not that a call from the AKC is ordinary, but we do also own two Briards who are finished show champions, so at first I just thought the call was about them. But, it wasn’t. It was about Tugg. The caller was pleasant on the other end of the phone, and inquired as to if he had the correct household of Tugg the bull terrier. I informed him that, indeed, he had reached the correct household. At this point I glanced over at Tugg, who was sitting calmly at my feet waiting for me to tell him what the call was about. The caller continued, asking if I remembered that Tugg had been one of the 149 dogs nominated for the AKC’s Award of Canine Excellence (ACE). Certainly I had remembered that, as such a nomination is like being nominated for an Oscar. My mind was also racing, thinking that if the AKC were calling, he must have gotten an honorable mention, or that the AKC wanted to have a program locally where a nominee might go and represent dogs everywhere. ven though my super hero dog, Tugg, is Dog“I am calling with what I think is good news,” In-Chief of the magazine you now hold in your paws, he’s sat on the star on the 50-yard the caller said over the airwaves. I could almost line at Cowboys Stadium, he’s saved the world from see him smiling on the other end of the line, and I was thrilled that Tugg had probably gotten that numerous stick monster invasions and comforted honorable mention. many elderly and young people, sometimes he and I “Tugg has won in the category of Exemplary still get news that makes his tail wag uncontrollably. Companion Dog.” “Thank you very much, it is such an honor. Early last month we got the kind of news that was both humbling and made Tugg’s tail wag for Wait,” I said and paused as the news sank in to my thick noggin. “Did you say, he won!?” three days straight. No, the news was not that “Indeed. You have an amazing dog there,” the the evil stick monsters and porch-swing cushion monsters were surrendering for good. No it was caller said. There was more to the conversation after that, not that Tugg won a lifetime supply of bones, or but to be honest, I really don’t remember much that his dinner bowl would always be full — it of it. Something about dates and getting to go was bigger news than that. to the AKC/Eukanuba National Dog Show in Our phone rang, and though Tugg tried to Orlando in December to receive the award, and get to it first — in case there was an emergency that required the only living super hero dog ever a few other details. I’m pretty sure I asked more than once the inducted into the Super Hero Hall of Fame at question I wanted to make sure I had the correct the Super Hero Museum in Elkhart, Indiana — I answer too — “He did it? He really won?! This
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isn’t a practical joke is it?” The caller humored me and answered , “Yes he did” each time I repeated the question, and was happy along with us as I expressed great joy for everyone here each time he assured me Tugg did win and this was no practical joke. So, to Tugg’s growing list of achievements, I can now add 2011 AKC ACE winner. And, this one goes above just about everything else. When I said that being nominated is like being nominated for an Oscar, that is fairly accurate. Winning the award, however, is more than winning an Oscar. Winning the award is more like a person winning the Congressional Medal of Honor. When I hung up the phone, I looked down at Tugg, and over at my wife, who was smiling from ear-to-ear because I seem to have the volume on my cell phone loud enough for even the people down the street to hear, and I just shook my head in almost disbelief. “Did you hear what your dog just did?” I asked. “I know,” she answered. “Who should we call first?!” Tugg stood up, and put his front feet in my lap, and I gave him a big pet and told him how proud we were of everything he has done, from helping kids to helping shelter animals. He walked over to his mommy and repeated the same thing he had just done to me, in a way that almost mirrored the phone conversation where I had been asking the pleasant and helpful man from the AKC, “He really won?” I then opened Tugg’s e-mail to see what other surprises might lay in store for the award winner. There in his e-mail was a message from the Dallas Cowboys. I read through the message, and I smiled big again. Tugg looked at me. My wife looked at me. The Cowboys were asking if Tugg would be available for six appearances this season between now and Christmas Day. Are you kidding!? Of course he is available. So I answered back almost immediately. Tugg decided the moment was right and took off through the house doing one of the things bull terriers are know for, their excited run/dance/spin thing known around the globe as a “hucklebutt.” After bouncing off the walls, couches, beds and chairs, Tugg calmed down and trotted back into the office where we were each calling family members to tell them the {October 2011}
good news about the ACE award. I’m sure most of our family now thinks both my wife and I are completely crazy. I looked down, and Tugg was again at my feet, this time holding his leash in his mouth, which usually indicates he wants to go for a walk. “OK,” I said. “But let me grab a dollar out of my wallet. With the kind of day you’re having, I want to walk by the store and buy a lottery ticket...” Blake Ovard is an award winning dog trainer, writer, editor, photojournalist and artist. When he’s not busy with those things, he also handles Tugg’s fan mail. You can follow Tugg’s adventures daily on facebook! www. facebook.com/TuggBullTerrier
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OCTOBER Denton Humane Society Barktoberfest North Lakes Park 1658 W. Windsor In Denton 11a.m.- 2p.m. DJ/Music, Speakers, Contests, Pet Pics, Nail Clipping, Food, Shopping And More!
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Hillside Village Fall Festival Benefitting The White Rock Dog Park Hillside Village Shopping Center 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
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Greater Collin Kennel Club AKC Agility Trial Myers Parks & Event Center 7117 County Road 166, McKinney
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Dallas / Fort Worth English Springer Spaniel Assoc. AKC Agility Trial Myers Park & Event Center 7117 County Road 166, McKinney
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Dallas Dog & Disc Play Day (Public Welcome) Starts At 9 a.m. Walnut Hill Park, Dallas Heart Of Texas Australian Shepherd Club ASCA Agility Trial Rendon Indoor Arena 7230 Stephenson-Levy Road, Rendon
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Rock-A-Bully Fundraiser With Pit Boss Stars Shorty Rossi & Hercules Lee Harvey’s 3-10 p.m. 1807 Gould Street, Dallas
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All Proceeds Will Benefit Dog Star Pit Bull Rescue And Animal Rescue Of Texas. Animal Angels 20th Anniversary Celebration 6 - 8 p.m. Sambuca 360 7200 Bishop Road, Plano Metroplex Mutts Dogtoberfest Gingerman, 2718 Boll Street, Dallas, 6 - 9 p.m. Doggie Costume Contest Will Feature Two Categories - Big Dog And Small Dog. $10 Donation At The Door Gets You A Commemorative Beer Stein, A Goodie Bag With Doggie Treats And A Chance To Win A Surprise Raffle Item.
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Best Trick And Cutest Dog. Entry Into The Costume Contest Is $10 Per Category And All Proceeds Benefit The Joshua Animal Shelter.
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Fall In Love Fur-Ever 24-Hour Adopt-A-Thon The Village At Fairview Grand Commons Stage Ne Corner Of Us75 & Stacy Rd. Featuring Adorable Dogs & Cats From: Human Animal Rescue Team (Hart), Humane Society Of North Texas (HSNT), North Texas Cat Rescue (NTCR), Moka’s Dog Rescue, Seagoville Animal Services, Limestone Animal Rescue Adoption Shelter (LARAS). Reduced Adoption Fees! Family Fun & Games, Live Music, Local Vendors, LowCost Vaccines & Microchips.
Mochas & Mutts 2011 The Pearl Cup, 1900 N. Henderson Avenue, Dallas 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Get Your Coffee On And Hang Out On The Puppy Patio!
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Dallas Obedience Train ing Club AKC Agility, Obedience & Rally Trials Myers Park & Event Center 7117 County Road 166, McKinney
Feral Friends Annual Silent Auction/Dinner Fundraiser Artists’ Showplace Gallery, 15615 Coit Rd., Suite 230, Dallas 6-9 p.m. Tickets Are $22 Through October 15 And $25 At The Door. Reserved Seat Tickets Are $30. The Event Will Feature Delicious Food And Lots Of Fun Items To Bid On In The Silent Auction.
Chihuahua Rescue & Transport’s 11th Annual Chi-Esta Bear Creek Park In Keller From 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. All Proceeds Benefit Chihuahua Rescue & Transport, Inc. Raffles, Food, Photos, Vendors, Demos, Cake Walk, Doggy Costume Contest And More!
Joshua Fall Festival Dog Show Joshua High School Stadium, 12 Noon Categories Include Best Costume,
Bull-O-Ween Benefiting Lone Star Bulldog Club Rescue Praiseworthy Pups, 5970 Park Vista Circle, Suite 100, Keller 6 -
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CALENDAR 8:30 p.m. Trick-Or-Treating, With Themed Tables For Your Kids/Bullies To Visit For Sweet Freebies, Kids Games, A Cupcake Walk, Bully Agility Fun, A Silent Auction And A Best Costume Contest Are Some Of The Many Fun Things To Do At Bull-O-Ween. Bad To The Bone 2011 14918 Lake Forest Drive, Dallas 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Humans Only Operation Kindness Is Hosting Its First Annual “Bad To The Bone” Fundraiser And Silent Auction In Appreciation Of Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN). $75.00 Admission Includes All You Can Drink Bar, Americana-Themed CuisinE, DJ, A “Doggie” Bar And More.
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CPE Agility Trial Gold Medal Dog Training Center 18588 Jerry Joy Road, Justin
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Lost Paws Howl-O Ween Lee Harvey’s 1807 Gould Street Dallas 3-6 p.m. Halloween Themed Event With A Pet Costume Contest, Raffle, Bobbing For Hot Dogs And Other Fun Games! $5 Entry Fee Into Costume Contest, Which Includes Categories Of: Funniest, Best Couple, Best Homemade, Overall. Proceeds Benefits Lost Paws Rescue Of Texas. {October 2011}
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6th Annual Howl O-Ween Benefiting Operation Kindness Blackfinn American Saloon, 4440 Beltline Rd., Addison 12 - 3 p.m. Costume Contests Include: Cutest, Scariest, And Most Original. $10 Admission Includes A Pizza Buffet From Noon-1pm, Cake For The Humans, And A Fun Toy For Your Pooch From Our Event Sponsors, Frankenpup!
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Dallas Dog Sports USDAA Agility Trial Myers Park & Event Center 7117 County Road 166, McKinney Patios, Paws & Pilsners Multiple Locations On SMU Boulevard – Dallas 1 - 5 p.m. Pub Crawl Benefits The Lone Star Bernese Mt. Dog Rescue. Donation Of $25.00 Includes The Crawl, Poker Run, T-Shirt, Drink Specials At All The Stops (For Humans), Furry Freeze Frozen Yogurt (For Your Dog), A Goodie Bag For Your Dog, Pet Costume Contest, And Raffle Prizes. Crawl Includes: Twisted Root, The Barley House, Across The Street Bar And The Ice House.
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Dogs4Dystonia Dog Walk River Legacy Park - Legacy Pavilion 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard Arlington 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dystonia Is A Rare Neurological Disorder That Affects 300,000 Men, Women And Children In Several Forms. $30 For Participant With Dog (Includes Registration For The Dog Costume Contest) $25 For Participant Without A Dog. To have your event listed in our events calendar, please send us the name of the event, time, date, place of the event and any other relevant information to: dfw@ texasdogsandcats.com.
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appy Howl-o-ween! It’s time for Trick or Treat! Really? At our house it’s Trick and Treat everyday! I don’t know of any dog that won’t work for food. Cats expect treats, just as they expect to curl up in your lap every time you sit down to do something. You can teach both old and young dogs new tricks when you reward them with yummy treats. While there are many boxes and bags of pet snacks on the grocery/pet store aisles from which to choose, you can easily whip up healthy goodies at home that are more economical and free of preservatives. People are now choosing to eat more whole-grains, organic, low-fat, and fresh foods. Guess what! Your pets will benefit from the same healthy food choices. When you whip up a batch of banana or pumpkin muffins for breakfast, make some for your dog too. Treats make everyone happy. We splurge every now and then, and our pets enjoy a treat too. In our town I can go to our local bakery which features freshly baked dog treats. Barb always has wonderful breads and sweets for humans, but she has her dog counter too. In the Metroplex, there are bakeries specifically for pets. Lots of ice cream shops offer ‘pup cups’ - vanilla ice cream topped with a bone shaped treat. There is dog-specific ice cream available in your grocers’ freezer, but you can also make pupsicles at home that will cool off your hot dog. Whether you are cooking for your dogs or sharing your plate (OK, admit it — you can’t resist those baby browns staring at you while you finish your dinner.) there are some ingredients your dog should never eat! The ASPCA lists the following foods that are dangerous for dogs: • Any alcoholic drink • Avocado • Chocolate - in any form! Carob is safe • Coffee - in any form! • Fatty foods • Macadamia nuts • Moldy or spoiled foods - if you buy dry dog food in bulk, check the bottom of the bag. • Onions, onion powder, shallots or scallions • Raisins or grapes • Tomato leaves or unripe tomatoes
• Xylitol (artificial sweetener) • Yeast dough Ready to try a few recipes? The recipes below have received the “BB the Briard & Molly Monster” paw prints of approval. They take their job as food critics seriously. BB asked to wear sunglasses when we visited our local bakery and ice cream shops — she didn’t want to be recognized while she was “working.” • PUMPKIN PUPKIN MUFFINS (Makes12 muffins) 1½ c. whole wheat flour 1c. uncooked oatmeal (not instant) ½ c. firmly packed brown sugar 2T instant dry milk 1T baking powder 1½ t cinnamon ½ t baking soda ½ t Kosher salt 1c. canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix!) ¾ c. water 1/3c. olive oil 1large egg Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin pan with non-stick spray. Combine flour, oatmeal, sugar, dry milk, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the pumpkin, water, oil, and egg. Stir to combine. Fill muffin pan with about 1/3 of batter in each cup. Bake for about 20 minutes. Cool in the pan and serve at room temperature. Muffins can be frozen. • PUMPKIN BROWNIES (Makes36 bars) 2½ c. white flour 2½ t baking powder 2t cinnamon ¼t salt 1½ packed brown sugar 1½ sticks of softened butter 1t pure vanilla extract 2large eggs 1c. canned pumpkin (not pie mix!) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 15x10 jellyroll pan. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl beat together the sugar, butter, and vanilla using a mixer at medium speed.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in pumpkin. Gradually add the flour mixture, beating well until fully mixed. Spread the batter in the pan, and bake about 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clear. Cool in the pan and slice into bars. Store in a airtight tin. • CHILLED TO THE BONES 32oz Vanilla yogurt 1 ripe banana 2T peanut (or soy) butter, smooth 2T honey Combine all ingredients in food processor bowl and process until smooth. Pour mix into small cups - fill about ¾ full. Place the cups on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer until frozen solid. Once frozen, pop treats out of the cups and place in a zip-lock bag. • LOVE THIS LIVER (Makes about 4 dozen treats) 2T extra-virgin Olive oil 1lb Beef Liver 1c. whole-wheat flour ½c. ground cornmeal 2T. dried garlic 2T. dried parsley Preheat oven to 350. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Place all ingredients in food processor and puree. With oiled hands, press mixture flat and then score into squares (size according to the size of the Woof). Bake for about 20 minutes or until brown. Cool on a rack and break into individual pieces. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three weeks, or freeze for up to six months. • DEM BONES, DEM BONES… 2c. whole wheat flour 1c. cornmeal Smidge of salt 1large egg 3T canola oil 1t. parsley flakes or 2 T chopped fresh parsley ¾c. beef or chicken broth Preheat oven to 400F. Combine dry ingredients in medium size bowl. In a large bowl beat the egg, oil, parsely and broth. Add the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough is formed. Knead the dough and roll out to ½” thickness. Cut with cookie cutter - bones, kitties, etc. Bake for 15 minutes and cool before serving. • • • For the Kitties • • • • LOVE THEM MOUSIES… ¼lb ground meat (beef will do… ) 2T oatmeal (not instant) 1 large egg Dried catnip - not too much Knead all ingredients thoroughly and form into a flat oval. Broil in the oven for 5-7minutes, turning
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often. The outside should be very crisp. Cool and then cut into bitesize bits, store in the refrigerator. • SOMETHING FISHY KITTY COOKIES 1tin of sardines, mashed ¼c. nonfat dry milk ½c. wheat germ Preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients by hand until blended. Roll into small balls and place on greased cookie sheet, flatten each with a fork. Bake until brown, cool before serving. Store in refrigerator. The cat will not let them linger for long! • TUNA POPS This is too simple. When you open a can of tuna in water, drain the tuna and freeze the liquid in ice cube trays (small ones work best - get one just for the cat. You won’t want to confuse their ice with yours. Trust me, a gin & tonic with tuna cubes just isn’t fit for consumption.) Try any of the recipes and your furry friends will be so happy! Remember that treats are not a substitute for regular meals and that too many treats aren’t good for anyone — woofs, kitties or humans. But this year, why not invite your dog’s friends over for their own Howl-o-Weenie party? Dogs love to dress up, so this is great fun for them and for their humans. Bone-themed treat bags are available, so make some treats for your furry friends to take home. You will be the most popular house on the block.
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{rescueangel} BY BLAKE OVARD
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nna Armstrong has rescued animals for more than a decade. That might not sound like much for some people, but for the 22 year-old, it is more than half of her life so far. “I’ve always volunteered at shelters, I would adopt dogs and re-home them,” Anna said. Sometimes always trying to help an animal in need didn’t sit well with her parents — but they seemed to understand, and were usually supportive. “Since I was 10, I would bring animals home. My parents would gripe at me, but they would never stop me.” And Anna, knowing that cute, ready-to-be-adopted-now animals didn’t need her help as much as the ones who were sick, injured or on a shelter’s euthanasia list, specialized in those cases no one else seemed to be ready to help. “I would volunteer at shelters and I would pay for the dogs with the biggest medical issues, because I felt like those are the ones who would never have a chance.” When she got the chance to work with Rescued Friends Inc., Anna saw the good she could do on a larger scale. Since the rescue mostly rescued cats, Anna took up the dog side of the operation and is now the vice president of the organization. And, in a way, it was her parents’ support that made her go forward to join the group a little more than two years ago. “When I finally decided to do Rescued Friends, my dad had cancer and passed away the day after Christmas. I had a very hard time dealing with it.
One day, my mom said, ‘What would your dad tell you to do right now?’” Anna paused. “To go save the lives of the animals. And she said, ‘That’s exactly what he would say, so why aren’t you doing that?’” The thought of her dad being proud of her for the work she does and the lives she saves is part of the driving force that keeps her going — and she still mostly rescues those that are sick,, injured or are on a shelter’s euthanasia list. “I don’t see any point in taking a dog out of adoptions that can be adopted or I feel might have a better chance than some others,” she said. “It’s not always a beautiful experience and today may be hard, but tomorrow I can always keep going.” Rescued Friends, like most rescue groups, relies heavily on foster homes and donations. The number of available foster homes varies, but the group consistently has 15-20 foster homes ready to take on the animals in need of care. Anna,
along with fostering 3-5 animals in her own home at any given time, coordinates the pulling of animals from the shelter, foster homes, adoption events, donations and all other aspects of running the organization. And, if all of that didn’t keep her busy enough, she also manages to fit in a full-time job with an oil and gas company. “The biggest need we have is always foster homes. We cannot save one dog without a foster home. Unless I have a foster home, I can’t save a dog.” Other things that are always needed include cash donations for the on-going vet bills — especially since the group specializes in those animals that might need extra care — puppy food, old blankets, towels, dog kennels, bowls and toys. At any given time about 25 percent of the dogs in foster homes are undergoing heartworm treatment. Anna also made the decision that the group will also treat any puppy that shows positive for Parvo. “We recently had a litter of 10 puppies that had Parvo. We were able to save eight if them.” And, since July of 2010 Anna and Rescued Friends have pulled and placed more than 400 dogs in the Metroplex. As of the publication date, that averages to slightly less than one life per day saved — and many
of those lives are in foster care for six weeks or more. What keeps her going? “When one gets adopted, we saved one and we get to save another one.” Are you looking to adopt your new best friend? Rescued Friends holds two-three adoption events per month at the Burlseon Petsmart, Ridgemar Petsmart and at the Cedar Hill Petco. Want to help with a donation or want more information? Contact Rescued Friends at: PO Box 623, Arlington, TX 76004; 682-777-0757; e-mail: dogs.rescuedfriends@yahoo.com; rescuedfriends.weebly.com or search petfinder. com, adoptapet.com and facebook.com
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AREA SHELTER AND {allpet} Animal Rescue of Texas (ART) 4447 N Central Expressway, Suite #110, PMB116 • Dallas TX • 75205 (214) 276-7802
Rescued Friends, Inc. 682-777-0757 http://rescuedfriends.weebly.com/ www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX632.htm
City Pet Rescue PO Box 595187 • Dallas TX • 75359
DFW Rescue Me P.O. Box 802846 • Dallas TX • 75380 940-465-4688
Education and Animal Rescue Society (EARS) P.O. Box 190473 • Dallas TX • 75219 214-559-2817 (voice mail)
Paws in the City 3506 Cedar Springs • Dallas TX • 75219 214-522-5112
Rickles Ranch of Rescued Rovers Lone Oak TX • 75402 • 214-729-7555
Tails of Hope Pet Rescue P.O. Box 132 • Waxahacie TX • 76041 972-937 -1000
Lost Paws Rescue of Texas PO Box 116256 • Carrollton TX • 75011 972-394-9373 • 972-692-7672
Animal Guardians Of America, Inc 7000 Independence Pkwy., Ste 160 PMB 169 • Plano TX • 75025 972-398-2123 www.animalguardians.com
Curly Canines Rescue 940-841-1062 www.curlycanines.petfinder.com
Border Collie Rescue of Texas P.O. Box 1338 • La Porte, TX • 77572 www.bcrescuetexas.org
Dallas Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Rescue
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PMB 352 3100 Independence Pkwy. #311 Plano TX • 75075 • 972-881-5544
Great Dane Rescue of North Texas
Lone Star Labrador Retriever Rescue P.O. Box 2286 • Coppell TX • 75019 214-855-1515
{bullterrier} Texas Gulf Coast Bull Terrier Club gulfcoastbtc@earthlink.net www.texasbullterrier.org/rescue_info. html
Bull Terrier Rescue of Virginia P.O. Box 323 • Lovettsville, VA • 20180 202-643-9325 http://www.btrva.org/
Bull Terrier Rescue Inc. P.O. Box 320253 • San Francisco CA • 94132 • 1-800-282-8911 www.bullterrierrescue.org/
{miniaturesnauzer} Miniature Schnauzer Rescue of North Texas PO Box 112341• Carrollton TX • 75011 206-333-0156
PO Box 118725 • Carrollton Texas • 75011 817-651-2336
{greyhound} Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. PO Box 680 • Addison Texas • 750010680 972-503-4258
IGCA Rescue (Italian Greyhounds) www.igrescuetexas.org igletsunderfoot@gmail.com
{scottishterrier} Scottie Kingdom Rescue, Inc. PO Box 551265 • Dallas TX • 75355 e-mail: Rescue@scottiekingdom.com Website: www.scottiekingdom.com
{pomeranian} Recycled Pomeranians and Schipperkes www.RecycledPomeranians.com 214-778-7758 e-mail: ruffdogpictures@yahoo.com
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4925 Greenville Ave. #200 Dallas TX • 75206 www.metroplexmutts.org www.facebook.com/metroplexmutts
Dallas-Fort Worth Dachshund Rescue
Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas
Petite Paws Pet Advocates Inc.
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DFW Tzus and More Rescue
Feral Friends Community Cat Alliance
Metroplex Mutts
P.O. Box 1001 • Rowlett TX • 75030 E-mail: petitepawsadopt@sbcglobal.net http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX831.html
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P O Box 1892 • Colleyville TX • 76034 817-481-9272
Mazie’s Mission
P.O. Box 1519 • Euless TX • 76039 888-290-3335
P.O. Box 2651• Frisco TX • 75035 www.maziesmission.org
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4347 W. Northwest Hwy, Ste 120, Box 184 Dallas TX • 75220 • 972.994.3572
P.O. Box 832857 Richardson TX • 75083-2857 • 972-6710429
RESCUE RESOURCES http://www.feralfriends.org/
Saginaw Animal Shelter
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205 Brenda Lane • Saginaw TX • 76179 817-230-0460 or 817-230-0458 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX827.html
2222 W. Warrior Trail • Grand Prairie TX 75052 • 972-237-8575 • Fax 972-2378579 http://www.gptx.org/index. aspx?page=66
Garland Animal Services
Alvarado Animal Control
600 Tower • Garland TX • 75040 972-205-3570 option #2 http://www.ci.garland.tX.us/Home/ Departments/Community+Services/ Animal+Services/
817-239-4401
Richardson Animal Services 1330 Columbia Dr. • Richardson TX 75081 • 972-744-4480 • Fax: 972-7445817
500 Shady Brook • Grapevine TX • 76051 • 817-410-3370 http://www.grapevinetexas.gov/IndividualDepartments/AnimalControl.aspx
Crowley Animal Control
Hurst Animal Services
101 E. Hampton Rd. • Crowley TX 76036 817-297-2201 ext. 3300 smansfield@ci.crowley.tX.us http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX795.html
891 Cannon • Hurst TX • 76054 817-788-7216 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX320.html
Humane Society of Flower Mound (mailing address only) 1601 Arrowhead Dr. • Flower Mound TX • 75028 • 972-691-PETS www.hsfm.org
SPCA of Texas 2400 Lone Star Dr. • Dallas TX • 75212 214-742-SPCA (7722) • E-mail: spca@ spca.org
Dallas Animal Services 1818 N. Westmoreland at I-30 Dallas TX • 75212 • 214-671-0249 www.DallasAnimalServices.org
Plano Animal Services 4028 West Plano Parkway • Plano TX 75093 http://www.plano.gov/Animal/Pages/ default.aspx Euless Animal Services 1517 Westpark Way • Euless, TX • 76040 • 817-685-1594 http://www.eulesstx.gov/animal/
Arlington Animal Services 1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd. • Arlington TX • 76018 • 817-459-5898 http://www.arlingtontx.gov/animals/ index.html
Bedford Animal Control & Shelter 1809 Reliance Pkwy • Bedford TX • 76021 • 817-952-2191 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX272.html
Weatherford Animal Shelter 403 Hickory Lane • Weatherford TX • 76086 • 817-598-4111 http://www.ci.weatherford.tX.us/index.aspx?nid=15
Humane Society of North Texas 1840 East Lancaster Street Fort Worth TX • 817-332-5907 http://hsnt.org/
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Burleson Animal Services 775 SE John Jones Dr. • Burleson TX 76028 • 817-426-9283 • Fax: 817-4269372 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX682.html
Joshua Animal Care and Control 100 Santa Fe St. • Joshua TX • 76058 817-774-9450 • Fax: 817-202-9277 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX462.html
North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center 7200 B Dick Fisher Drive South • North Richland Hills TX • 76180 (817)427-6570
Keller Animal Shelter 330 Rufe Snow Drive • Keller TX • 76244 • 817 743 4516 or 817 743 4517 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX361.html
Grand Prairie Animal Services
Carrollton Animal Control 2727 Nimitz Ln. • Carrollton TX 972-466-3420
Grapevine Animal Control
City of Lewisville Animal Shelter 851 Treatment Plant Rd. • PO Box 299002 • Lewisville TX • 75029 972-219-3478 www.cityoflewisville.com, http:// www.petfinder.com/shelters/TX470. html
Rowlett Animal Shelter 4402 Industrial St. • Rowlett TX • 75088 972-412-6219 http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ TX69.html
Trophy Club Animal Control 100 Municipal Dr. • Trophy Club TX 76262 • 682.831.4650
Bowie Animal Shelter 1508 Wise • Bowie TX • 76230 940-872-BARK www.facebook.com/shelterheart To have your rescue, organization or shleter listed in our Rescue Resources, send all important information to: dfw@texasdogsandcats.com
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Shelterhearts is a volunteer group for the Bowie Animal Shelter. We have adoptions the first two weekends of the month. For information on our pets, or how you can help, contact us at the numbers below.
Saturday 8-3 Sunday 9:30-2 First 2 weekends of the month. 1508 Wise Bowie, TX 76230 Adoptapet.com 940-872-BARK
Bowie Animal Shelter Deniece Lindsey 940-781-4440 Melodye Massey 940-366-1207 www.facebook.com/shelterhearts
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