TEXASDOGMAGAZINE SUM M ER 2019 / VOL. 2/ ISSUE 2
VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE
LEARN HOW TO TAKE PAW-FECT PET PHOTOS
QUIZ: WHAT BREED IS BEST FOR YOU?
Meet Th eodore th e Crag Dog
TEXAS DOG MAGAZINE THE DOG M AGAZINE FOR TEXANS
SPRING 2019 / VOL. 2/ ISSUE 1
Editor's Note Throughout the summer we get to enjoy slowing down a bit and spend more time outdoors and at home. This is also a time that many college students start seriously considering adoption. Even my sister, who attends Texas Tech, has started considering adoption. After meeting several dogs at her local animal shelter she gave me a call to ask about what adoption and pet ownership entails. She asked me questions about how much time a pet takes, the financial obligation of a pet, boarding her pet for her travels and how pet ownership would affect her post-college plans.
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I adopted my dog through college, so I was happy to tell her how things have changed for the two of us now in my adulthood and even during the semester when I was still in school.
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When summer is over free time gets few and far between ? homework, work, social obligations and more can fill your time. These things don?t always seem important to take into account when considering adopting a dog, but they truly are.
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Another thing that matters is where you adopt your dog from. I saved Ruekah from a five dollar Craiglist listing for fear that she would be put in a dangerous situation, and I was able to get her puppy vet care handled at the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection. My sister is adopting from her local shelter, so her dog?s initial vetting will be covered. Other things to consider include pet insurance, vet and grooming visits, as well as pet deposits and restrictions on future places you will live. Unfortunately, some people don?t consider all of these factors and the beginning of fall semester is a time that shelters can see an increase in pet surrenders. Always think through your adoption and your commitment to your pet as they will be yours for their whole life, which would be up to 18 or so years depending on your breed!
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TABLE OF BREED FOCUS
PAGE 11
COVER FEATURE
PAGE 20
CRAG DOGS
PAGE 32
Advocates ... pg 6
Puppy Training ... pg 13
Pet's Perspective ... pg 7
Top Pet Toxins ... pg 13
Who's Top Dog? ... pg 8
Taking Paw-fect Pet Pics ... pg 14
Emergency Preparedness ... pg 8
Area SPCA's Purple Heart ... pg 16
Breaking the Bank ... pg 10
Stubby Salutes ... pg 16
Breed Focus ... pg 11 Stamps Honor Military Dogs ... pg 16 Veterinary Acupuncture ... pg 12
Netlfix and Chill ... pg 17
CONTENTS PHOTO STORY
PAGE 14
INSTADOGSS
PAGE 30
TEXAS TOP DOG
PAGE 31
Sealon Cover Feature ... pg 20
Instadogs ... pg 30
Dog Retailers We Love ... pg 22
Texas Top Dog ... pg 31
Quiz: Best Dog Breed for You ... pg 24
Theodore the Crag Dog ... pg 32
Furever Weddings ... pg 25
Puptown Dog Events ... pg 34
National Microchip Month ... pg 25
K9 Classifieds ... pg 35
Bank Account for Pet Parents ... pg 29 Tail-Wagging Pup and Dog Tales ... pg 29
From the cover: Scuttles, the official mascot of Dallas' Mermaid Sealon, takes it easy on the pink couch that rests in the middle of the hair ?sealon.?Scuttles is instafamous with more than 10k followers. Photo by Alana Holt.
ADVOCATES
TEXAS GREAT PYRENEES RESCUE TXDM has selected the Great Pyrenees as its breed focus this edition so the staff decided to call attention to a rescue organization that provides support for this breed when they are in need. Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit
organization
dedicated
to
the
protection and rescue of Great Pyrenees in Texas and the surrounding areas.
ANI M AL I NVESTI GATI ON AND
TGPR helps Great Pyrenees that are considered
RESPONSE
at-risk for physical or mental injury, cruelty, abandonment, or are subject to euthanasia and inhumane treatment. To learn more, or to donate, please visit txpyrs.org.
On May 9, 2019, Animal Investigation Response (AIR) provided assistance to Rowdy Girl Sanctuary in evacuating 133 of their animals to protect them from flood waters. Through the efforts of AIR and several other rescue organizations cattle, chickens, ducks, pigs, lamb and other farm animals were evacuated and moved to safety. President and co-founder Monica Ailey reached out to us at TXDM following this incident to inform the staff of the organization?s mission. AIR aids not only dogs but all animals, and because of this story, TXDM has decided to feature two rescue organizations in this edition. This Texas-based 501(c)(3) animal protection organization
assists law
enforcement, animal
control agencies and communities with animal abuse related issues such as puppy mills and animal hoarding, as well as disaster relief. To learn more, to get involved or to donate, please visit animalinvestigationand response.org.
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PET'S PERSPECTIVE
S umme r sp la sh on a hot d a y WOOHOO! I get to go outside with mahm! Oh no?
It?s?
so.... Hot?
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MAHM!
MAHM! MOOOOM!? Does mahm not know how hot it is? ?Waaaaater maaaahm. Water!? Oh? Mahm picked me up. Thanks mahm. Where are we going? A car ride! Hooray! This isn?t the vet? I hope? I don?t think it is? This is the wrong way for the vet. ?Grrrrr? I don?t trust this drive mahm? ? Mahm is petting me to make me feel okay? Oh! We?re here! It?s the park! Mahm never lets me in the wet stuff, but it?s so hot? ?Please mahm? Please can I get in the wet stuff? Look! I?m wagging my tail! I?m so cute!?
SHE SAID YES! BEST. DAY. EVER! Barkz, Tex TEXAS DOG MAGAZINE | 7
NEW S
W h o 's t o p d o g ? It?s that time of year again folks! The annual American Kennel Club findings for which dogs reign supreme for both the U.S. as a whole, and for its various metro areas, have been released. Nationally ? and in both Dallas and San Antonio ? the Labrador Retriever remains No. 1, extending its winning streak to 28 years. But let?s compare the national results with those of Dallas and Houston, shall we? Top breeds nat ionwide for 2018: Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Golden Retriever French Bulldog Bulldog Dallas' t op 10 breeds for 2018: Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever Bulldog French Bulldog German Shepherd Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rottweiler Poodle Miniature Schnauzer German Shorthaired Pointer
Houst on's t op 10 breeds for 2018: French Bulldog Bulldog Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever German Shepherd Yorkshire Terrier Rottweiler Poodle Doberman Pinscher Cavalier King Charles Spaniel In all three top five?s we?ve got the same breeds. Where as Golden comes in second for Dallas, it?s third nationally and fourth for Houston; meanwhile Dallas? fifth place German Shepherd comes second across the country and fifth for Houston; and our Frenchie and Bulldogs have swapped spots for Dallas and nationally, but completely overtaken the board for Houston. One surprise addition to Dallas? top 10 is the German Shorthaired Pointer, which previously ranked 15th in 2017. "The German Shorthaired Pointer is a breed that is gaining in popularity across the country and it's easy to see why," said Gina DiNardo, AKC Executive Secretary. "It is a breed that thrives on plenty of exercise and stimulation. They are great for active owners."
Ar e you pr epar ed? June is national pet preparedness month. From extreme cold and heat, to flooding, earthquakes and more there are a lot of scenarios that could leave you and your pet vulnerable. It?s crucial to have some key items ready and a plan in place for the most likely disasters to afflict your area. Here?s a general checklist of essentials to have on hand to keep your pets safe during emergencies, courtesy of PetSmart: IDENTIFICATION Pet tags Vet contact info Current pet photo HEALTH Pet medications 8 | TEXASDOGMAGAZINE.COM
First-aid items Vaccine and medical records FOOD 1-week supply of food Bottled water and portable bowls Manual can opener Written feeding routine List of behavioral needs TRANSPORT Carrier or crate Blanket Collar with tag Non-retractable leash Sturdy harness PetSmart also has a handful of articles on their website available by searching pet preparedness on petsmart.com including;
For Houston we?ve seen a grow in popularity for both the Frenchie ? which rose from third in 2017 to No. 1 this year ? and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ? which broke the top 10 after placing 12th in 2017. "French Bulldogs have been slowly growing in popularity over the last 10 years, most recently breaking into the top 10 nationally," DiNardo said. "They're playful, alert and adaptable, which makes them perfect for city dwellers."
Fire Safety Tips for Pets: When a wildfire threatens, be ready Protect your pet from the extreme cold Pet Flood Safety & Preparedness: When floods threaten, be ready Natural Disaster Safety Tips for Pets: When natural disasters strike, be ready and Heat Safety Tips for Pets: When a heat wave rolls in, be ready
-TXDM Staff
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Brea king the b a n k If there?s one industry m illennials aren?t ?killing,? it ?d be pet products because the Am erican Pet Products Association (APPA) has released its annual spending study finding that Am ericans are spending m ore on their pets than ever before ? $72 billion.
m ore food is being sold, but rather price increases and higher-priced food being bought that ?s keeping this category top dog. APPA found that interest in natural, locally-sourced treats and chews is at an all-tim e high in the U.S.
According to the study, 2018 pet care spending reached a record-breaking $72.56 billion, a m ore than 4 percent increase on 2017?s $69.51 billion. That jaw-dropping num ber is com prised of pet spending on food, supplies/over-the-counter (OTC) m edications, veterinary care, live anim al purchases and other services.
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"Millennials continue to be the largest pet-owning dem ographic and this shows in the data," APPA President and CEO Bob Vetere said in a news release. "We know this generation is willing to pay m ore for quality products and services to im prove the health and well-being of their pets. Today m ore than ever, pet owners view their pets as irreplaceable m em bers of their fam ilies and lives, and it 's thanks to this that we continue to see such incredible growth within the pet care com m unity." At $29.07 billion, APPA?s study found that food continues to m ake up the m ajority of pet spending, with prem ium dog food being the m ost popular, followed by generic and natural food. However, APPA found, it ?s not that 10 | TEXASDOGMAGAZINE.COM
par t ner ship; if you t akecar eof your pet s' heal t h, t hey'r egoing t o t akecar eof your s." "In the com ing year, we anticipate steady growth in the pet food category thanks to opportunities that reside in specialized diets, targeting the aging pet population and pets with unique dietary needs," Vetere said in the release. "The availability of fresh food options and subscription delivery program s is also expected
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to increase spending in this category." Veterinary care follows in second place at $18.11 billion and experienced the highest annual growth at 6.1%. APPA estim ates that vet visits have increased thanks to lower prices and owners purchasing pet insurance. "Scientific research from the Hum an Anim al Bond Research Institute shows that the bond form ed between people and their pets yields valid health benefits to both pets and their owners," Vetere said. "It 's a partnership; if you take care of your pets' health, they're going to take care of yours." The supplies and OTC m edications category com es in third and represents purchases of beds, collars, leashes, toys, travel item s, clothing, food and water bowls, pet tech products and m ore. In at fourth com es ?other services? such as groom ing, boarding, walking, training,
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Finally, in last place is live anim al purchases ? adoptions ? which m akes up the sm allest piece of the pie. Dog adoption m ethod tends to vary by generation, APPA found, with m ore m illennials heading to shelters and rescues, and baby boom ers and Gen Xers heading m ore often to breeders.
"Today mor et han ev er , pet owner s v iew t heir pet s as ir r epl aceabl e member s of t heir famil ies and l iv es" Overall, the study found that owners are interested in paying m ore and m ore often for quality food, services, supplies, vet visits and m ore in order to ensure longer, healthier lives for pets.
-TXDM Staff
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FOCUS INTERESTING FACTS Great Pyrenees are considered nocturnal Great Pyrenees have been found fossilized
THE GREAT PYRENEES
BREED SPECIFICATIONS (This information was gathered via the American Kennel Club) Temperament: Smart, Patient, Calm AKC Breed Popularity: Ranks 66 of 193 Height: 27-32 inches (male), 25-29 inches (female) Weight: 100 pounds & up (male), 85 pounds & up (female) Life Expectancy: 10-12 years Group: Working Group
----------------------------------------------------------By: NEALIE SANCHEZ Editor In Chief ----------------------------------------------------------The Great Pyrenees, also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog outside of North America, is a working breed that originated in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. The breed could be considered ancient with fossils dating back to 3000 B.C., according to the Great Pyrenees Club of America. There are several conflicting reports of who founded the fluffy breed in the U.S., Mary Crane is recognized as the founder of the breed in America circa 1931 with her husband Francis in Needham, Mass., while others believe that the Marquis de Lafayette brought them stateside in 1824. WORKING The Great Pyrenees is specifically considered a territorial guard, which makes them the ideal breed to guard flocks. Because of their territorial nature they get along best with, or are considered most tolerant of, other flock guard dogs and small dogs. Pyrenees can have one of two roles ? ranch dogs, in which they are still considered pets, or livestock guardian dogs, in which their sole purpose is to guard livestock in large pastures. GROOM ING The Great Pyrenees coat needs to be brushed two to three times per week. Nails should be clipped regularly to avoid damage. Teeth and ears should be cleaned regularly to prevent infection.
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Q&A
VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE
Where conventional and holistic medicine meet -------------------------------------BY: TIFFANY DITTO Staff Writer -------------------------------------Acupuncture is a growing trend in veterinary medicine, with an increasing number of owners turning to its broad spectrum healing powers to treat their fur baby?s ailments. Texas Dog Magazine had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Elizabeth O?Connor Black, DVM, CVA, about the benefits of acupuncture on your pet?s health.
1. How did you get into veterinary acupuncture, and how did you become certified todo acupuncture? ?I was introduced to acupuncture very briefly during veterinary school. When I graduated, the clinic I went to work for encouraged each veterinarian to specialize in something that wasn?t being done at the clinic, or in the area, and acupuncture fit that description. I became certified through the international veterinary acupuncture society.
had to then submit 10 case reports, and 1 larger case study in order to obtain the final certification. Veterinarians certified in acupuncture are called certified veterinary acupuncturist and have the letters CVA behind their DVM. ?
2. What are the benefits of acupuncture? ?Acupuncture has a lot of benefits. It works on many different disease processes and has little to no side effects. Acupuncture can be used in addition to medications or other therapies that are being used, or can be used alone. ?
3. How long have you been doing acupuncture? ?I have been doing acupuncture for about 4 years.?
4. What patients are good candidates for acupuncture?
?Pets with arthritis are great candidates for acupuncture. Acupuncture can help to modulate pain and decrease inflammation. Young dogs with dysplastic elbows and hips respond well and it can help decrease or eliminate the I spent 1 week a month for 5 months amount of medications they are taking. learning the principles of acupuncture The same goes for older dogs with and practicing the hands on techniques. arthritis as well. Dogs with back injuries At the end of the course there was an such as bulging discs can benefit greatly exam. After you passed the exam you from acupuncture as well, and acupuncture can sometimes be an alternative to surgery. Acupuncture can be used to help with gastrointestinal diseases, kidney disease, respiratory disease, and palliative care for cancer patients. Acupuncture is Dr. Elizabeth O?Connor Black performs acupuncture on her Labrador also helpful for Retriever, Bear. Photo courtesy of North Texas Veterinary Acupuncture healing post and Darby Kate Photography. operatively, 12 | TEXASDOGMAGAZINE.COM
especially from orthopedic procedures. Acupuncture helps the body?s ability to heal itself, which is why it works well after surgery.?
5. Do you only do acupuncture on companion animals, or do you also do large animals like horses? ?Horses are actually excellent candidates for acupuncture and respond very well. You can do acupuncture on any animal. I have heard of people doing it on birds, cattle and aquatic mammals.?
6. Is it painful for the animal when the needle is inserted? ?Most of the time needed insertion is not painful. However, every animal is different and some animals tolerate it better than others, or tolerate certain points on the body better than others. In the case of dogs with acute back injuries, sometimes the muscles are in spasm and it can be sensitive when a needle is inserted, but the needle placement can really facilitate the muscle relaxing. ?
7. What is your favorite thing about doing acupuncture? ?I really like that acupuncture can provide relief to pets in situations where modern medicine can not. In some situations, patients have concurrent disease conditions, which prevent certain medications from being used. In those situations veterinarians and owners have to pick which disease they treat. Acupuncture can treat multiple diseases at once.? Dr. Elizabeth O?Connor Black is a Veterinarian and Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist at Argyle Veterinary Hospital in Argyle, Texas. She is also the owner of North Texas Veterinary Acupuncture ? an in home veterinary acupuncture practice. O?Connor-Black believes in a comprehensive approach to medicine combining both conventional and holistic medicinal approaches.
Twitter: @TiffanyDitto
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Puppy Tr aining in 7 Easy St eps If you?ve got a new furbaby in your life, or are planning to get one, Zoom Room CEO Mark Van Wye?s new book Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps might be just what you need. The definitive guide to raising a pup was officially released April 2 on Amazon and is available for $10.49. Zoom Room is an indoor dog gym concept that aims to train obedient and agile pups across the country. Wye?s step-by-step guide draws on the collective experience of Zoom Room trainers across the country and covers everything from puppy-proofing your Photo of book cover courtesy of Amazon.
Human OTC meds a top toxin for pets Each year the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) releases a list of the top 10 toxins for pets, and human over-the-counter (OTC) medications topped the list for 2019. The APCC call center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across 50 states and countries worldwide. The ASPCA?s data showed a significant rise in cases in 2018 for a total of 213,773 ? about 17,000 more than the 2017 case total, a news release detailed. "As pet owners it is our responsibility to protect our pets from potential toxins found around our homes," said Tina Wismer, ASPCA APCC Medical Director. "Remembering to do simple things like shutting cabinet doors and keeping medications and food items out of reach can ensure the safety of our furry companions." The top ten items on the Top Toxins of 2018 list included: OTC MEDS such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and cold and flu medicines can cause life-threatening medical issues including gastrointestinal ulcers and kidney failure in pets. PRESCRIPTION MEDS of which ADHD medication, antidepressants and
home to mastering basic commands. "This fool-proof training manual has really come to life from all the success we've enjoyed over the years with thousands of puppy training clients," Wye said. "Every stage and aspect of bringing a puppy into your life and home is covered in this book, complete with clear instructions and illustrations. We are absolutely passionate about helping dog owners create positive, lifelong relationships with their pets? and it all begins during puppyhood."
-TXDM Staff
heart medications make up the majority of calls. FOOD PRODUCTS such as grapes, raisins, onions, and xylitol ? a sugar substitute ? which can cause severe symptoms in pets and can be potentially fatal. CHOCOLATE of all kinds can become toxic depending on the amount a pet ingests, with dark and baker ?s chocolate the most potent. According to the release, the APCC receives an average of 60 cases per day of chocolate toxicity. VETERINARY
PRODUCTS
when in the form of chews can be mistaken by pets as a tasty treat. HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS
including cleaning products, fire logs, paint and spackle are extremely toxic for pets. RODENTICIDES AND INSECTICIDES can be deadly for our furry friends, and while insecticide exposure was down, rodenticide exposure increased in the last year to make up 6.3% of the APCC's calls. PLANTS AND GARDEN PRODUCTS can be
potentially
irresistible
for
our
four
legged friends. The APCC received 11,857 cases of household plant poisoning last year, the release detailed. For more information, visit aspca.org; and if you think your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible.
-TXDM Staff TEXAS DOG MAGAZINE | 13
PHOTO STORY
HOW TO TAKEPAW-FECT PET PHOTOS ---------------------------------------------BY: ALANA HOLT Staff Photographer ---------------------------------------------Since working for Texas Dog Magazine, I?ve shot 16 dogs and two cats* . And I have just as many bloopers as I have ?perfect? photos, if not more. I?ve gone through a few lint rollers, I always carry dog treats in my car, and I have a designated dog voice that I?ve accidentally used on humans once or twice. When trying to create the perfect pet photo for TXDM, I try to go in as prepared as I can with all the right equipment, an idea of the image I?m looking to master, and the patience to attempt it. Of all the dogs I?ve shot, very few went as smoothly as I had prepared, but really that just adds to the excitement. Sometimes I work with dogs who are incredibly well-behaved and could easily be a better model than myself. But even the dogs who have more trouble sitting still are so much fun to work with because they are challenging and simply just as loveable as any other fur ball. After having more dogs be the subject of my photography lately than humans or landscape, I?ve come up with a list of things you may need for attempting the perfect pet photo either of your own pet or someone else?s. EQUIPMENT -
Props? theme-based, clothes, a chair if you need to be on higher ground, etc. Fully charged camera, maybe an extra battery Memory card with plenty of space Tripod if you want to jump in the picture Tasty treats to bribe them to look your way
Sasha is a Yorkshire Terrier, born on Christmas Day in 2010 in Mexia, TX. She is small, but her bark is big and she thinks she?s bigger still.
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Time Patience Creative but flexible photograph idea Aesthetically nice background/environment, preferably somewhere the dog is comfortable Cooperative dog/owner to help pose their dog Or a friend to be your assistant for the day
Pro Tip: If you?re guaranteed to sneeze after being around animals or outside, pack some allergy medicine in your camera bag. Or if you have somewhere to be afterwards, pack a lint roller! * No dogs were injured in the shooting for our magazine.
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Delilah is a Pitbull mix who never runs out of energy. When I was trying to take pictures of her, she thought chasing a Billy goat would make for better material. It wasn?t until her owner caught her and carried her away that she quit chasing the goat that tried to chase back.
Duke was on the Fall 2018 TXDM cover. I had my friend stand on a chair to sprinkle leaves I?d bought from Hobby Lobby on Duke. You can?t always keep a perfect pose when leaves smack you in the face.
Milky was in the Winter edition? I?d managed to get just a few shots of her cooperating, but her sister Aurora, who you can see leaving the frame, wasn?t having it that day. Above Milky is the shadow of her owner?s hand trying to bribe them with a treat.
The most recent delight, Scuttles, takes a moment to readjust his pose. This was his silliest face that day, but there were a few times when he was over being a model and preferred to lay somewhere without paparazzi.
Bonnie was also in the Fall 2018 edition. While I was shooting one of her brothers, I looked over and caught her tearing up a leash showing a glimpse of her true colors: wild. TEXAS DOG MAGAZINE | 15
STUBBY SALUTES
Photo courtesy of Houston SPCA.
Houston SPCA Receives Purple Heart Honors
Photo by Jay Daniel and courtesy of the National Service Animals Monument.
Did you know there was a dog named Sgt. Stubby who served 18 months and in 17 battles in France in WWI? The official statue commemorating this military working dog and his service is moving to become a permanent exhibition at the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in New York City. The sculpture was unveiled May 23, 2019, and was created by Susan Bahary. If you would like to learn more about Sgt. Stubby and his service please visit museumofthedog.org or check out the film about this heroic pup ? Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero. Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history.
In Ap r il, t h e Ho u st o n ASPCA b ecam e t h e fir st an im al rescu e an d p ro t ect io n o r gan izat io n in t h e U.S. t o receive Pu r p le Hear t en t it y st at u s, a n ew s release an n o u n ced . Th e h o n o r w as b est ow ed o n t h e o r gan izat io n by t h e n at io n al M ilit ar y Ord er o f t h e Pu r p le Hear t d u r in g a sp ecial cerem o n y o n Ap r il 27. Th e Ho u st o n SPCA w as n o m in at ed by Er n ie Rivera, a Pu r p le Hear t recip ien t h im self, w h o w o r ks w it h Valo r M ed ical Ser vice Do gs. Th e release d et ailed t h at Rivera p revio u sly select ed Ho u st o n SPCA rescu e d o gs Em ily, Ch est er , Bear an d Rex as t h e fir st can in es t o b e t rain ed an d ser ve as m ed ical ser vice d o gs t h ro u gh t h e Win s Fo r War r io r s Ad o p t . Rescu e. Heal. p ro gram . Th e rescu e p u p s, p rovid ed at n o ch ar ge, w ere fo r m ally p resen t ed to Ho u st o n vet eran s w it h PTSD (p o st -t rau m at ic st ress d iso rd er ) in M arch . Th e d o gs are p rovid ed t o t h e vet eran at n o ch ar ge. Th e Ho u st o n SPCA's Pu r p le Hear t h o n o r is a fir st in t h e co u n t r y fo r an y an im al w elfare o r gan izat io n , acco rd in g t o M ich ael M at t h ew s, Co m m an d er fo r t h e M ilit ar y Ord er o f t h e Pu r p le Hear t Ho u st o n ch ap t er . Acco rd in g t o t h e release, t h e st at u s o f t h e Ho u st o n ASPCA as a Pu r p le Hear t en t it y sh ow s t h at t h e n o n p ro fit is seen as an in d u st r y lead er in su p p o r t in g co m b at -w o u n d ed vet eran s an d t h eir fam ilies.
-TXDM Staff
Starting Aug. 1, the USPS will be selling a booklet of Forever Stamps honoring four different breeds of common military working dogs ? German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherd. They will be on sale in person in Omaha, Nebraska, but feel free to visit USPS.com and order a booklet of 20 for all your upcoming mail! Photo courtesy of USPS.com.
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REVIEW
STAY COOL ALL SUMMER NETFLIX AND CHILL WITH THESE DOG TALES --------------------------------------------------------BY: TIFFANY DITTO Staff Writer ---------------------------------------------------------As the sum m er heats up, and everyone searches for a way to stay cool, Netflix prom ises a way to chill while taking in the one things we love ? dogs. The first of these binge worthy T.V. shows com es from the 2010 archives, but is still as relevant as the day it first aired.
salvages lim bs plagued by cancer and turns beloved pets ?bionic.? However, if watching m iraculous surgeries isn?t som ething you find pawsom e, Six Puppies and Us aim s to give viewers solace in knowing they?re not the only ones who experience growing pains after adding a new edition to the fam ily.
SIX PUPPIES AN D US
THE BION IC VET
The Bionic Vet is a BBC Docum entary Television series that centers on the work of veterinary surgeon, Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick. The six-episode series prem iered on the BBC in 2010, but the episodes rem ain tim eless as viewers continue to root for the healing of Fitzpatrick?s patients. In episode two, Fitzpatrick helps a Labrador Retriever with a cancerous tum or on his leg that is eating away at the bone. The doctor replaces the tum or with an im plant that fuses seam lessly with the bone ? thus m aking the dog a bionic pet. Episode four tugs at the heartstrings of dog lovers as the surgeon tries to help an airport sniffer dog regain his m obility after tearing a ligam ent in his knee, and treats a puppy who was tram pled by a horse. The puppy recovery proves problem atic as post-surgery infection sets into the pup?s foot. Fitzpatrick perform s com plex surgeries using cutting-edge technology that m any surgeons wouldn?t even attem pt. Throughout the series, Fitzpatrick perform s m inim ally invasive arthroscopic surgery,
This docuseries, another gift from the BBC, follows six British fam ilies as they adapt to their newly adopted fur fam ily m em bers. Throughout the first year of their lives the pups experience a num ber of challenges from behavioral issues to difficulty toilet training and phobias. Bingers will see a vast array of pup stories from Lola the Labradoodle, who aim s to give her owner m ore freedom as she works to becom e a perfect service dog. M eanwhile, Stewie the Yorkie-poo will steal viewers' hearts as he grows to be his fam ily?s spoiled son. Episode one also introduces viewers to Stan, a Rottweiler M astiff cross, and his owner who work to get over Stan?s phobia of the alley near his house. Border Collie, Jess, works with her owner to learn how to herd cattle, proving that there is nothing that can?t be learned through hard work. The two-episode season m akes it apparent to new pup owners that we?re all in this together.
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This Austin-based com pany is veteran owned-and-operated and supplies Texas dog owners with collars, leashes, bandanas and apparel that can fit the broad build of a frenchie perfectly. Hum ans can grab hats and shirts to m atch their pup as well.
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This Fort Worth-based com pany creates one-of-a-kind sets for hum ans to m atch their pet. TXDM ?s shop favorite includes the Texas ?Dog M om ? set. If you love to m atch your furry friend, this is the shop for you. 22 | TEXASDOGMAGAZINE.COM
This veteran owned-and -operated com pany offers custom K9 leashes and m atching custom -fit collars that are m ade in the USA. These paracord collars are sturdy enough for your favorite adventure dog, but jazzy enough for all of your downtown walks. amazon.com/handmade/texas-pet-crafts
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QUIZ
W hich d o g br eed siz e best 1. DO YOU ENJOY: A. Running B. Snuggles and a good movie C, Both, duh!
2. DO YOU LIVE IN: A. A house with a yard B. An apartment C. It depends on the year.
3. IT?S M ORE IM PORTANT TO YOU THAT YOUR DOG IS: A. Super athletic B. The cutest little thing ever C. Both, duh!
4. ARE YOU: A. A homebody B. Someone who travels often C. A mix of both
5. ARE YOU HOPING FOR A: A. Guard dog B. A cute like floof that distracts an intruder while you whack them. C. A loud enough bark to make intruders think twice
6. WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH: A. You stand your ground B. You think on your feet C. Hakuna matata, it?ll all work out.
7. YOU SPEND THE M OST TIM E WITH SOM EONE WHO IS:
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A. A small child B. Yourself C. Elderly M OSTLY A: Your lifestyle needs would be best suited by a large breed dog. Like a large dog, you?re athletic and love to participate in sports or other recreational activities. Your big buddy will be able to keep up with your active lifestyle and guard the homestead. They?ll provide you with years of nonstop energy and love. M OSTLY B: A small pup is more your speed. A small breed dog will not only fill your life with joy and comedic relief, but makes the perfect little pal to snuggle up in your lap. Because of their size, they?re easy to pack up and take on trips and are allowed in apartments with a weight restriction. Like you, small dogs are easily adaptable and just capable of making the best out of any situation. M OSTLY C: Consider a medium-sized breed dog as the best edition to your lifestyle. Medium breeds offer the best of both worlds, still small enough to cuddle up with you on the couch, but big enough to sound intimidating to the solicitors who knock on your door. These breeds are often small enough to not need a lot of exercise but still large enough to go for a jog with you if you wanted.
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F urever W eddings Pop culture tells us that every little girl dreams of planning her fairytale wedding ? but it might surprise you to find out more and more people are planning their fairyTAIL weddings! If you?re like us and you?re head-over-heels for your pet, you?ve no doubt heard of pet parents who have their furbabies tie the knot when they do. Furever weddings are increasing in popularity, with some celebrities and organizations having their pets ?wed? in grand ceremonies for charity (proceeds usually going to charity)! For example, the Humane Society in New York has held dog ?weddings? in the past to raise funds for their organization ? one such event in 2012 broke the June is National Microchip Month. According to the SPCA of Texas, each year more than 10 million pets are lost and more than half are not wearing collars or ID tags by the time they reach a shelter. This makes getting pets back to their home vastly more difficult if not impossible depending on how far they?ve ventured.
Guinness World Record for the most expensive pet wedding at $270,000 (and raised a whopping $50,000 for the Humane Society). Additionally, in 2015 John Legend recorded his dogs? wedding, where he was the entertainment, in an ?All of Me' parody for charity. Even just this year Whoopi Goldberg?s granddog was hitched back in January in the Big Apple. But don?t despair ? pet weddings aren?t just for the rich and famous! In fact, they?re becoming so popular that as an April Fools joke, PetCo launched a brand new service ? Furever Weddings by PetCo. The service was said to include pet-i-cures to ensure perfect paws; edible decor; formal wear fittings; custom wedding invitation design; petiquette training for the walk down the aisle; as well as fur facials and makeup sessions. Were you hoping this little prank was a reality? Well, if nothing else the website can give some
ideas and inspiration for your own furry ceremony ? and Pinterest, we?re sure, can help you figure out the rest! Also, don?t forget other people have been in your shoes and are here to help because if you Google ?how to throw a pet wedding? one of the first results is ?How to Host a Dog Wedding: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow.? What more could you need? However, if you?re going to be trying the knot soon, and simply want your four-legged friend to be a part of the festivities, there?s an industry ? Wedding Pet Attendants ? committed to helping make that happen as well; just head on over to thepetgal.com and under services you?ll see ?wedding pet attendant.? See PetCo?s joke Furever weddings page and accompanying video at petco.com.
Home sweet home
After being lost, Jasper had been taken in by another family that eventually moved to Houston, the Houston SPCA explains. Ultimately, the family he was with turned him over to their organization, at which time as a part of their admissions process he was scanned for a potential microchip. When the information from eight years ago was found, the SPCA contacted Jaspers long-lost family.
We at TXDM would like to ask our readers to consider microchipping their pets to make sure that if they ever get out, they get back to you safe and sound. Microchipping is a fast, non-surgical process where a microchip about the size of a grain of rice is injected between your pet?s shoulder blades. Each chip has a unique ID and can be scanned by animal shelters if a pet is turned in. The ID number is then relayed to a national database which can provide the shelter with the name, address and more information on the pet in question. This information can help lost pets be reunited with their families, just like Jasper the 12-year-old Australian The Hendry family is celebrating after the Houston SPCA reunited them with their dog, Jasper, after eight long years! The Houston Shepherd mix was this January. You see, Jasper went missing from his home in Monroe, Louisiana, eight years
ago before ultimately ending up 400 miles away at an SPCA in Houston, and thanks to his microchip he has finally been reunited with his family.
SPCA contacted the family from Monroe, Louisiana after checking his microchip. The contact information contained the family's correct information. Photo courtesy of the Houston SPCA.
"We thought he was dead until we got a phone call from the Houston SPCA saying they had Jasper in their care," said Tiffany Hendry, Jasper?s mom. "It's so great there is a place where animals can be taken in and have their microchipped scanned." So in light of this amazing tale of loss, reunion, and love, we would like to remind all pet owners to not only microchip their furbabies but to keep collars with updated tags on them as well.
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Savings account to help pet parents Scratchpay and Green Dot Bank have partnered to create a new kind of bank account in aims to help pet parents save for expensive veterinary care, a news release announced. Scratch Financial, Inc. (also known as Scratchpay) is a financial tech company known for offering payment plans to help pet parents pay off costly vet bills. But through the Green Dot Bank partnership the companies are launching a savings bank account called Scratchpay Savings. "Scratchpay's current offerings help pet parents manage the high cost of veterinary care with convenient and transparent payment plans," Scratchpay CEO John Keatley said in the release. "But we know that many of our customers want to be proactive and plan ahead for the next expensive trip to the veterinarian.
that," Keatley continued. "Set aside funds each month for their pet's healthcare while also earning benefits and incentives to reward them for good behavior." Benefits of the program are detailed online and include: ? Every dollar you save for your pet earns interest ? Earn cash back at Scratchpay partner locations ? Pay your pet?s Scratchpay payment plan with AutoPay and earn 1% ? No minimum balance required ? No monthly fee or usage restrictions ? Customized debit card allows you to easily access your funds, even in an emergencyCurrently there is a waitlist for the accounts as the companies work to finalize the program. For more information visit https://www.scratchpay.info/savings.
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"Our new Scratchpay Savings account will help them do just
dog and puppy t al es If you?re an avid reader of TXDM or you just love movies and books about dogs (or both!) you no doubt remember that earlier this year the film A Dog's Way Home made its way to theaters and we here at TXDM reviewed it and gave it ?two paws up.? Well, that movie was based on a book of the same title by Bruce Cameron. Cameron is a New York Times bestselling author and is well-known for his book, and 2017 film of the same title, A Dog?s Purpose. Another of Cameron?s books ? A Dog?s Journey ? has been made into a feature film that is lighting up theaters this summer following its May 17 release. The story is a sequel to A Dog?s Purpose and follows the elderly St. Bernard and Australian shepherd mix Bailey as he (according to IMDB) finds meaning in his life through the lives of the humans he meets. If you enjoy stories like these be sure to check out Cameron?s other novels The Dogs of Christmas and The Dog Master. And if Photo courtesy Cameron's website. you?ve got some young readers in your life they may enjoy one of Cameron?s six Puppy Tales ? the most recent of which was released last
month and follows Toby, a beagle pup, as he ?comforts the residents of a nursing home, discover[ing] that his purpose may be the most important of all? according to Cameron?s website. Other Puppy Tales include: ? Molly?s Story, which sees the poodle mix work hard to taking care of her girl, C.J. ? Shelby's Story, the fictionalized story of real life stray Shelby who was rescued from the streets before becoming the star of the film A Dog?s Way Home.
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? Ellie?s Story, which chronicles the German Shepherd pup?s journey to become a search-and-rescue dog. ? Max's Story, the tale of a little Yorkie pup who ?takes on the big city to help the girl he loves,? according to Cameron?s website. ? Bailey's Story, where a Golden Retriever puppy learns that his greatest purpose is protecting his boy. All Puppy Tale novels are recommended for readers age 8-11 (though any dog lover would enjoy) and come with free kid-friendly activity kits courtesy of Cameron?s website ? brucecameronbooks.com.
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TEXAS TOP DOG Nam e: Zarah The Pig Bully Br eed: American Bulldog & Staffordshire Terrier Age: 3 Cit y: Fort Worth Favor it e Tr eat : Zuke?s Mini Peanut Butter Favor it e Toy: Anything Stuffed Bio: Zarah is one spoiled pup! She has been featured in a PSA for Dallas Pets Alive! and also a calendar to fundraise for a nonprofit organization. Zarah is super social with all doggos, nothing like a good zoomie. She has three other fur-siblings but she?s most definitely a momma?s girl. Zarah can out nap us all. She might be the laziest doggo ever. Check out her Instagram @zarahthepigbully to see her daily adventures.
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THEODORE THE GOLDEN CRAG DOG
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endurance, follow commands, and not get spooked easily or go off chasing wildlife.
?When you?re climbing, you need to trust that your dog is not going to get in the way or wander off,? Toews said.
Sarah Toews climbed some as a child, but really picked up bouldering about three years ago. Two years ago, she and her husband, Christian, decided they wanted a dog and fell in love with their golden retriever. When Sarah and Christian Toews adopted Teddy, also known as Theodore the Golden Boy, they drove all the way to Iowa to do it, with no regrets. His dad was a champion dog, his mom a house dog, and now he?s a crag dog. A crag is a mass of rock that may be suitable to climb, and ?a crag dog is just a dog that goes with you to the crags,? Toews said. ?So, you?ve got your climbing partner, someone to go climb with, but he?s your [climbing] buddy.? Not any dog is crag dog material. It?s important for a crag dog to be sociable, have 36 | TEXASDOGMAGAZINE.COM
Teddy, Sarah and a friend explored the crags at Palo Duro when he was a year and a half. Photo courtesy of Sarah Toews.
After his road trip back home to Texas, Teddy went on his first camping trip to Palo Duro Canyon Sate Park when he was about six months old. He took several hikes and went bouldering with Sarah and Christian. He easily maneuvered over and around rocks on the hike and when they were boulder hunting. But one night, back at the campsite, it was so windy that the gusts were caving in the sides of the tent and Teddy was terrified. So they all made their way to the car to seek sturdier, quieter cover from the wind to get some rest. Despite his experience with the wind, and being absolutely exhausted when they got home, Teddy did really well on that adventure, and they knew they adopted a great dog and climbing buddy. Whenever they go climbing or on any outdoor voyage, they pack all of Teddy?s equipment: water, water bowl, his black Kong bone, and poop bags because ?you pack it in, you pack it out.?
They carry a dog bed for the car ride and depending on whether it?s hot or cold they?ll bring him a towel or blanket, respectively. Teddy also has his own vest that holds his bowl and poop bags because ?he?s a working dog!? Since adopting Teddy, the Toews' have worked to train him well, especially considering that he is not only a crag dog but Sarah?s emotional support dog. He knows the basic sit, stay and lay commands, but they?ve also taught him ?leave it? and one they consider really important while climbing: ?your bed.? When he hears that, Teddy knows to go lay on whatever bedding they?ve laid out for him.
Teddy, 6 months, on his first camping and climbing trip at Palo Duro Canyon. Photo courtesy of Sarah Toews.
Teddy has been on all but one trip the pair have taken, from climbing to mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding and even just running errands. ?We?re those annoying people where when we go to our friend?s house, our dog comes,? Sarah laughed. Teddy's traveled with his family around Texas, to Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado and Tennessee. He's been to at least 10 different state and national parks so far, including Note: It is important to do research on the park rules Wichita Mountains Wildlife and hikes, as well as to Refuge in Oklahoma, one of check the weather to make Sarah's favorite places to sure you and your dog will climb; Eisenhower State Park be comfortable and safe. here in Texas; Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee; and Hobbs State Park in Arkansas. She says he?s great company to have at the campsite and to go boulder hunting with. For a list of Texas parks that allow dogs in the park and on hikes visit hikewithyourdog.com/texas.
?It was just really fun to be working on a boulder and then, when you?re resting and just bored and itching to climb again, but knowing you shouldn?t because you?re not ready, to have a dog to play fetch with or pet or just talk to,? Sarah said. Sarah's slowed down on the climbing a bit because she tweaked a pulley (a common finger injury in bouldering) while climbing a few months ago, but the injury has only put her climbing on pause. Teddy goes to watch her play in a soccer league and in April they went back to Palo Duro Canyon on a mountain biking trip.
Teddy and Sarah sit with his favorite Kong bone between them. Photo by Christian Toews.
She suggests for any climbers considering adopting a dog to journey with them to the crags, to look into which breeds are best for such adventures, do research on which parks allow dogs, and to just do it. Time was a factor that made her think twice about getting a dog. She had thought having a dog would slow her and her husband down because they are so busy ? but it hasn?t. ?I come home every day and I?m happier because I?m greeted by my dog,? Sarah said. Visit Teddy on his Instagram: @theodore_the_golden_boy.
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We are so excited to announce Texas Dog Magazine's initiative to share the stories of Texas rescues, nonprofits and other dog-related organizations, as well as the
On behalf of myself, Ruekah and my team thank you to our readers for your endless support, because of all of you we get to do what we love for the furry companions that we love.
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