Texas Dog Magazine | Fall 2021 by TexasDogMagazine

TEXAS DOG MAGAZINE fall 2021 | VOL. 4 | ISSUE 3

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table of contents Texas Top Dpg

Trick-or-Treats Baking

Fur Ball Gala

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Meet Max! A Texan pup who stole our hearts.

Bake up something sweet and pet safe with CANDIQUIK

Take a look inside the SPCA of Texas' biggest event

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Events

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Don't let your holiday cheer turn into a pet emergency

Kick off your howlidays with these puptown events

What dog breed is your zodiac sign? Find out now!

Editor's Note

by Nealie Sanchez

The fall season is full steam ahead here in Texas which means it's time for winter in the early morning, fall until noon, summer until the sun goes down and wash, rinse, repeat. Truly some things never change, like how the Texas weather never stops changing! I think we can all appreciate longer walks now that things are cooling down a bit though. Soon enough it will be time for bonfires and smores too, hopefully also with our pawsome pals. I can't express how exciting it is to be seeing some semblances of normalcy again and especially things like the state fair, college football with audiences, live music and smiling faces back at some of our favorite dog-friendly joints. Remember that Texas Dog Lovers are one big family and we're sending our love to you and yours! Barks, Nealie E. Sanchez Founder & Editor

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WHAT IS TEXAS DOG OF THE MONTH? One of the cool pups on the block. Our team selects one Texas Dog of the Month each month. Out of these dogs one is selected to be the Texas Top Dog in one of our quarterly magazines, just like the one you're reading now. At the end of the year our four Top Dogs compete to be Texas Dog of the Year in a social media showdown! This lucky pup receives prizes, social media slots and the first cover photo of the year! 2019 Texas Dog of the Year is Jackson the Dalmation

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Max Breed: Pitbull Age: 3 Favorite Treat: Chicken, peanut butter, carrots, frozen fruit, turkey, banana Favorite Toy: All toys. Balls, ropes, ESPECIALLY squeaky toys Bio: Fostered Dec. 23, 2018 Adopted Jan. 11, 2019 Birthday Sept. 2018 Houston, TX A momma and daddy’s boy who is spoiled but not rotten. He loves to sleep, play fetch and cuddle. Speaking of sleeping, he sleeps on the bed with mommy and daddy (because he will bark our ears off if we don’t put him on the bed to sleep at night). Max will greet you at the door and is a powerful tail wagger (don’t get too close, it hurts). He always chews through his toys, loves the attention and loves to eat!

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TXDM Staff Reports On the evening of Saturday, October 2, ladies and gentlemen gathered at the Hyatt Regency Dallas hotel for the SPCA of Texas’ grand Fur Ball gala. Guests arrived in their most fashionable attire, ready to celebrate for the animals at the SPCA of Texas. Beautiful white balloons illuminated three gleaming white cars from Sewell Automotive Companies welcomed guests to the hotel as they entered. Guests were greeted with dazzling purple everywhere, including gorgeous purple florals and columns sporting bright, cheerful photos and heartfelt stories about animals the SPCA of Texas has recently helped. Fur Ball Chairs Hiren and Dhruva Patel waltzed around the room, greeting old friends and making new ones as they thanked guests for attending. As guests poured in, they meandered through the room to view the stunning auction items put together by Auction Chairs, Amber and Anthony Sims,

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and the fabulous Auction Committee, including several travel packages, bedazzled dog beds, divine jewelry and more. Host Committee Chair, Rebecca Marabito, along with the Host Committee members, lit up the cocktail hour by thanking attendees for joining in the festive evening. Along the way, guests mingled as everyone enjoyed being together in person again and chatted while sipping on signature drinks, The Purple Pooch made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and The Pink Rabbit made with Mijenta Tequila. On the far end of the room, guests congregated to cuddle with adorable puppies and light up the photo booth, provided by Premiere Booth, with their friends before heading into the ballroom for the program. Guests were also able to have a custom Tito’s dog tag made for their best fourlegged friend, and folks had a blast posing in front of the Fur Ball step and repeat. Texas Dog Magazine | 13

The ballroom glittered with purple drapes, sparkling lights and stunning floral centerpieces thanks to Dr. Delphinium. During the program, guests nibbled on a salad of bibb lettuce, Lolla Rosa, Frisee, Belgian endives, citrus filet, feta cheese and sunflower seeds, drizzled with a cabernet vinaigrette and sipped on wine while listening to emcee Brian Curtis and auctioneer Grant Snyder kick things off. A video about the SPCA of Texas’ work during the COVID-19 pandemic showed guests the impact of the organization over the past year. Dinner continued with a duo of petite grilled sirloin steak and pesto roasted chicken breast, a cauliflower crusted potato cake and sautéed haricot verts. President and CEO for the SPCA of Texas, Karen Froehlich, spoke about the importance of Fur Ball and giving to the SPCA of Texas and how funds help North Texas animals and beyond. Later, Courtney Burns, Interim Vice President of Animal Welfare for the SPCA of Texas, told the story of Bob the dog, who now happens to be Karen’s beloved pet, came to the SPCA of Texas from a hurricane evacuation and is now loved and cared for thanks to generous donors.

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Rubi Solano, the Director of Community Outreach for the SPCA of Texas, and Mark Romick, with Duck Team 6, next chatted about the critical work the two organizations do in the community to keep pets in homes and unchain dogs. Finally, guests learned the story of Princess Blueberry Hippo, also known as Blue, and the life-saving treatment she received while at the SPCA of Texas. Blue herself came up on stage to show off her amazing progress, and guests adored seeing the joyful dog and her new family. In between the interviews, the dynamic duo, Brian Curtis and Grant Snyder, auctioned off seven stunning packages. The zippy pair’s infectious enthusiasm and playful banter prompted the crowd to open up their hearts and their pocketbooks to raise critical funds via the annual Fur Ball gala auction. As a finale, an anonymous donor graciously challenged everyone at the event to give during the Pony Up for Paws raise the paddle fundraising portion of the evening, and they matched their gifts two to one, up to $50,000. The audience rose to the challenge and met the match!

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VET TALK: holiday foods by Tiffany Ditto

that are toxic to your pet

Xylitol: “This is a sweetener that is often used in “sugar-free” products, such as sugar-free gum, candies, some brands of peanut butter and baked goods, to name a few. If a pet eats it, their body cannot distinguish the xylitol from a large amount of glucose, so it stimulates a strong release of insulin. The insulin causes a large drop in the pet’s blood glucose, resulting in hypoglycemia. Clinically, this can look a lot like a person who has overdosed on insulin. The pet can act severely lethargic, ataxic (falling over), have seizures, vomiting, diarrhea or even death. If you suspect xylitol exposure, have your pet seen by a veterinarian immediately. It is important to bring the package of the xylitol-containing product so your veterinarian can calculate how much your pet may have ingested.” Chocolate: “Chocolate contains theobromines and caffeine, which are toxic to dogs. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, neurologic abnormalities or, in severe cases, death. The type of chocolate the pet ingests is important. For instance, milk chocolate contains the least amount of the toxic components, while dark chocolate and baking chocolate contain much higher quantities. Have your pet evaluated immediately by a veterinarian, taking the chocolate product packaging to your veterinarian as well.” Turkey/Chicken/Ham Bones: “Cooked bone products can splinter as your pet chews or gnaws on them. These splinters can be ingested and result in abdominal pain, damage to the gastrointestinal tract or, in severe cases, obstruction or perforation of the intestines. Do not make the pet throw up; this can result in further damage to the stomach or esophagus. Have the pet evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible.” Toxic fruits and vegetables: “Some fruits and vegetables are toxic to pets. The most common toxicities are from grapes, onions and garlic. Grapes can cause damage to kidneys; onions and garlic can cause anemia (loss of red blood cells). It is important to keep these food items out of reach of your pets. If you suspect ingestion, have your pet evaluated by a veterinarian.” Alcohol: “Pets can’t tolerate alcohol (ethanol) like humans, so they are susceptible to alcohol poisoning. They can act depressed, become uncoordinated, vomit or become unresponsive. Have your pet evaluated immediately by a veterinarian, and tell your guests to keep their beverages safely out of reach of pets.” Holiday plants: “Lilies are very toxic to cats; it causes acute renal failure (kidney disease). A cat can eat a very small amount or even ingest the water, and still develop kidney disease. Poinsettias are mildly toxic to pets; ingestion rarely requires veterinary care. Christmas tree water can result in a mild gastrointestinal upset in pets.” 16 | Texas Dog Magazine

DR. BEAU BLACK currently practices at Town and Country Animal Hospital in Aubrey, Texas. He has three dogs, two English Labrador Retrievers, Bear and Finn, and a Miniature Longhair Dachshund, Theodore.

puptown dog events Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Race & Costume Contest

Garland Animal Services Pet Market

PetTalk's Annual PAWliday Market

Southlake | 8/16 Get your wiener ready to visit Southlake Town Square 8:30 a.m. to noon. Learn more at southlakechamber.com

Garland | 11/3 Shop local and meet adoptables at the Garland Dog Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Houston | 12/3 Get your pawliday shopping on from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Powder Keg

Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween Spooktacular

BEYOND Studios + Mutts Canine Cantina Pop-Up Class

Arlington | 8/23 Admission is $10 per person and benefits Animal Services Center from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Dallas | 11/13 A dog-friendly fitness class at Mutts Canine Cantina with $3 mimosas

Holiday Dog Pawty at The Shops at Park Lane Dallas | 12/4 The Shops at Park Lane is hosting a Holiday Paw-ty from 10 a.m. to 2:00 pm.

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WHICH DOG BREED IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? By Tiffany Ditto ARIES: JACK RUSSELL TERRIER

LIBRA: LABRADOR RETRIEVER

TAURUS: GERMAN SHEPHERD

SCORPIO: SIBERIAN HUSKY

GEMINI: COCKER SPANIEL

SAGITTARIUS: CORGI

CANCER: ROTTWEILER

CAPRICORN: DOBERMAN

LEO: BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

AQUARIUS: POODLE

VIRGO: GOLDEN RETRIEVER

PISCES: PIT BULL TERRIER

Makes friends with everyone Eager to be the best at everything Competitive Strong and dependable Extremely smart Will always be your best friend Has trouble hiding emotions Really likes spaghetti Adapts to any situation

Sometimes drools while napping Protects good hoomans Lots of feelings Confident Will help you move heavy things Loves attention

Trustworthy Won't destroy your favorite toy Has the best hair

Social Always gives you love after treats Will compromise Rule breaker Brings the heat in the cold Street smart “The funny friend” Doesn't hog the bed Outgoing

Never cancels plans Independent Sometimes too serious The pretty one Leader on the leash Has a unique style

Eats snacks 24/7 Wants affection Unpredictable and goofy

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