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2 | We rise by lifting others / Robert Ingersoll

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GUEST EDITOR So ... let me address the Great Dane in the room first ... I’m not “like other dogs.” My back legs don’t technically “work” (it’s a long story, which you can read about in the RESOLUTE issue, issuu.com/unleashjax—I was on the cover!). So when they asked me to be the guest editor for this issue, I was all like, Me? Meh. What do I have to offer? They told me that I am a very special boy and I maybe have a cool outlook on the world. I know I don’t compare to George (we sure miss him) when it comes to writing. I can’t really offer sage advice because I’m still a young pup—but I’ll give ‘er a go, because I do seem to be a cheery lil’ fella. I’m psyched that Unleash is doing a Sunny issue! I loooove the sun—it makes me happy. I like to lay in the dirt and the sun warms up my back and it feels so good! Then I like to come inside and let ‘er rip on the kitchen floor. This doesn’t make my foster mama happy, but she understands that when you’re like me, sometimes you end up making a doodoo in the house. I don’t have the time to doodoo when I’m basking in the sweet Florida sun! There’s just too much to do! I have to play with my foster sisters, bark at the dogs next door, run over flowers with my cart, and get those darn squeakers out of the toys—I’m a very busy guy. Sunny doesn’t always have to mean, like, the sun shining on your furry little back—you can also BE sunny. For example—I can’t walk. Even though it sucks, I’m still a really happy pup! I still do all kinds of pup stuff—like bark at the mailman to let him know this is MY house, not his; try to cuddle with anyone who comes through the door (yah, I know I’m a complicated guy); play tug ‘o war; and eat cucumbers in a really cute way—and remain ‘sunny,’ even though things can be more difficult for me! I don’t let anything get me down, and I just try to make everyone around me smile. Sometimes my foster sister, Barklie, gets annoyed with me when I try to play with her, though. I think she’s the only one who doesn’t love my sunny attitude.

s The SUNNY Issue s COVER STUFF GORGEOUS MODELS: Lauren + Too Wyckoff

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SUMMER FUN Reader submitted photos. Send us yours! unleashjax.com/magazine/submit

The happiest beach bunch! Submitted by Lori Gallagher

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Summer on her ﬁrst camping trip! We took her to Keowee-Toxaway State Park in Sunset, SC. Submitted by Samantha Nekolny

I hear a lot of people complain how how hot it is here, but try to get out an appreciate the sun today. Don’t you think it sprinkles a little magic into every day, just like someone with a great smile or fresh bag of treats does?

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I don’t always wear a superman bow tie, but when I do ... I rock it, man. Bark & Brews @ Brewhound beneﬁting FUR

If you whispered to yourself, “Surely that can’t be a dog.“ You are correct and deserve some kind of chocolatey treat. This is, in fact, a cat. Sidewalk encounter

We’re not that funny. This lil guy will laugh at just about anything. Bark & Brews @Brewhound beneﬁting FUR

Cuddles from an adoptable puppy? Yes please! Slow motion nose punch or nice lady giving out free Beer Mutts treats? We’ll never know. Ales for Tails @ Veterans Craft United Brewery beneﬁting FOJA

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It’s really hard to tell who’s handling their beer best here. Brewz Sunday Funday beneﬁting Dogs on Deployment

It was like a snaggle-tooth convention of cuties. Ales for Tails @ Veterans Craft United Brewery beneﬁting FOJA

Moose wanted to treat his It’s always a super sexy parents to some Titos! time when Marlin is around. St. Augustine Pup Crawl, Bark & Brews @ Hyperion Brewing beneﬁting Swamp Haven

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6 | Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows. / Helen Keller

HERE ARE A FEW THINGS FOR YOU TO DO • AUGUST | 2018 •

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• SEPTEMBER | 2018 •

Meander over to unleashjax.com for more events & dog-friendly places

Aug 26 @ 11 am - 3 pm BREWHOUND’S NATIONAL DOG DAY FEST

Sept 7 @ 10 am - Sept 9 @ 5 pm JACKSONVILLE MEGA ADOPTION

Dogwood Park| 7407 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville Benefits Friends of Jacksonville Animals! Food trucks, doggie ice cream, pools for pups & the beer and other drink options. Join us for the festivities celebrating DOGS!

fcnmhp.org Jax Fairgrounds | 510 Fairgrounds Pl, Jacksonville More than ten groups bring their adoptable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens in hopes that each one will find forever homes.

Aug 26 @ 12 PM - 10 PM HYPERION & CHILL | NATIONAL DOG DAY

Sept 22 @ 5 pm - 9 pm WOOFSTOCK

hyperionbrewing.com 1740 North Main Street | Jacksonville To celebrate National Dog Day we’ve transformed into the ultimate dog experience. BARK ON PARK on-site grooming, Noon - 5pm Hottie Dawgs Noon - 5pm Live Music with the Irish Jam Band 2:30pm - 5:30pm

safeanimalshelter.com - Tickets Thrasher-Horne Center | 283 College Dr., Orange Park See page 28 for info!

Oh, for swizzle! We’d love for you to post your event on our dog-approved calendar:

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Sept 29 @ 8 am - 12 pm BEST FRIENDS STRUT YOUR MUTT SIGN UP! >>> Support.bestfriends.org Riverside Park | 753 Park St, Riverside

Sept 29 PAWS AND PINUPS hyperionbrewing.com 1740 North Main Street | Jacksonville Drink proceeds benefit Barkin’ Biscuits program at North Florida School of Special Education!

Sept 29 @ 5 pm - 9 pm COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE pitsisters.org/store - Tickets Kaluby’s Banquet Ballroom | 8221 Southside Blvd, Jax

• OCTOBER | 2018 • Oct 6 @ 11 am - 2 pm BARKS & BREWS Graffiti Junktion | 265 5th Avenue North, Jax Beach Benefiting Blue’s Miracle (facebook.com/blueisbadass)

Oct 21 @ 1 pm - 4 pm IT’S A DOG’S LIFE AFTERNOON Atlantic Beach Brewing Company | 725 Atlantic Blvd. An afternoon filled with pet professionals who support health and natural healing for our animals. Benefits The Shih Tzu and Furbaby Rescue.

Oct 13 @ 10 am - 2 pm FAMILY PET FAIR & BLESSING OF THE PETS Fletcher Park, 1652 Atlantic Boulevard, San Marco Whole family fun (including those with fur, scales or feathers). Vendors selling items for pets and people, Berry Good Farms Food Truck, a charity Laudromutt dog wash, + adoptable animals! Pet contest & blessing.

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I fostered her and she never left! She’s my sweet Sunni now. ~ Tammy P.

My Sunny lives in the moment, loves life, and just overall a happy-golucky fella. He loves to explore but will tell you it’s the journey, not the destination. ~ Josie N.

My Sunday is an amazing therapy dog! ~ Kristi L.

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I rescued sweet Sonny seven years ago. Each Christmas Day Sonny & I go to the VA home here in St. Augustine & hand out teddy bears & good cheer. It’s my favorite Christmas tradition. ~ Carrie G. Publisher’s note: We heard that Sonny is currently recovering from surgery to remove a 5-pound tumor from his spleen! He’s doing well and let’s all wish him a happy, speedy recovery!

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My Sonny is a goofball! ~ Susan B.

My Sunny is 8 years old. She’s the most patient, kind, and loving dog a human could ask for. She bring so much joy to my life that I cannot imagine it without her. She is a true lovebug! ~ Karen M.

BRING A LITTLE SUNSHINE INTO YOUR LIFE!

Adopt Sunni Bunni�

Sunni was returned to Animal Care and Protective Services because her owners were “traveling.” (Boo! Don’t get us started on how dogs are part of the family FOR LIFE.) She’s a 6-year-old sweet girl who puts on a shy act but has a silly, goofy side once she gets to know you! Sunni has shared living space with another dog and does well playing with others with proper introductions. Add Sunni to your life! Foster or Adopt! Go grab her from ACPS @ 2020 Forest Ave., Jacksonville Her # is A0942520 10 | Don’t bring me the stars from the sky,I’m planting sunshine in my backyard. / Sanhita Baruah

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SHANE PATTERSON The Genius Behind the Lens

at Sunshine Paws Photography

If you’re like most of us, you have a ton of photos of your dog—with all but one of them being blurry. Photographing dogs and cats {well} takes a special skill and loads of patience. Professional pet photographer Shane Patterson’s photos make us swoon! Yes, I said swoon. Let’s get to know him a little, shall we? Hey Shane. ‘Sup. Hi. Enough chitter chatter. When did you realize you had a passion for photography? My wife has been doing amazing newborn and family photography for about six years with our business, Sunshine Photography. I’ve been helping her with it from day one. I’ve always been creative and I am a technology enthusiast—as I got more involved with photography, I loved how it was such a great blend of artistry and technology.

Where did you meet your wife? We’re high school sweethearts and have been together for 13 years, married for 12! Are you from Jacksonville? I’ve lived in Jacksonville for most of my life. I moved here in high school, and apart for a brief move to Virginia after I was married, I have been here ever since. Why do you specialize in pets? As I got more involved in our photography business, I realized that I wanted a project of my own, but had no idea what I could do. Being around people and photographing them has always felt a bit awkward to me. Being around animals has always centered me in a way that nothing else does—it didn’t occur to me that I’d be able to combine my love for photography and animals until recently! I launched Sunshine Paws Photography earlier this year and the response and experience has been amazing so far.

12 | A good laugh is sunshine in the house. / William Makepeace Thackeray

What is your favorite kind of photoshoot? One that perfectly captures a pet’s personality! Sometimes it’s with a custom setup made just for them, other times it can be just a simple solid backdrop where they can really shine. I guess what I am trying to say is—I love all my photoshoots because of the awesome animals they capture. Do you have pets of your own? Yes! I have two cats and three dogs. Our cats are Colby and Jack, and my dogs are Boone, Grover, and Bowie. I’m still working on getting all their photoshoots worked out in my head but they are all great models! Any advice for someone getting their pet photographed by a professional? Be patient and calm! Pets will do what they want to do, and if you try to force them to get a shot,

it won’t end well. It’s best to try to guide them to where you want and to capture the moment quickly before you lose your chance. Most importantly (for owners) during their session— stay calm. The animal will definitely pick up on it if you are anxious or upset and will become nervous themselves. Nervous and stressed animals are not good for photos, and no one wants their pet to have to go through that experience. Why should I get professional photos of my pet? I have a ton on my phone! Phone pictures are great! I love seeing everyone’s animals on Instagram but I think that pets are family and they deserve to be remembered for generations, not just a few brief moments online. Our animals deserve to have quality photographs as physical art that you can use to display in your home for >>>

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everyone to see. Who wouldn’t want to have their cute fur baby on the wall making them smile every day. Professional photographs will give your pets the place they deserve as part of your family. And finally—what brings you joy? Whenever I have a shoot scheduled it is the best part of my day. I just love seeing those furry faces in front of my camera. All the animals I photograph have such a fun energy and are amazing to spend time with on all my sessions. Take our advice! Book a session with Shane before the holidays—or put it on your want list! sunshinepawsphotography.com | 904.505.4577

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14 | What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity ... the good they do is inconceivable. / Joseph Addison

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MY Awes me Summer By me, ,Hank

My Dearest Houndy Hound Diary, This summer is definitely going down as one of the most badass summers of ALL TIME . There was always something popping up! Jacksonville is becoming such a dog-friendly city—heckyah, my kinda town . Woof!

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I got a chance to sniff so many butts at Dog Day Afternoon at SOUTHERN SWELLS and Dog Days of Summer at the Atlantic Beach BREWZ! Don’t get me started on the amount of sniffing and fun-having I did at Barks and Brews at HYPERION BREWING in Springfield and Ales for Tails at VETERANS UNITED CRAFT BREWERY in southside . I also got to hike my leg so-ooo many times and mark a lot of sand at that super cool beach clean up with KEEP JAX BEACH CLEAN . I took my awesome hooman with me to all these places, too, because she’s a good girl and behaves most of the time. Oh! Besides all the sweet dog-centered events, I also enjoyed some serious patio surfing . The restaurants around here are rolling out the red carpet for us canines . They should! We cute, we sweet, and we like to eat . Oh man, I like to eat . Thinkin’ about food right now, actually . Diary, it’s so hard for me to focus when I start thinking about food . It’s not my fault . . . baby, I was born this way. So what was I saying? Patio surfing! Yes! One of my absolute favorite patios is South Kitchen and Spirits . They have an exclusive menu just for me (I guess other dogs could try to order from it too—maybe give ‘um the “she-never-feeds-me-I’m-literally-starving-to-deathin-front-of-your-eyes-are-you-going-to-let-that-happen” look) . The South canine menu includes: The Annie Bowl—scrambled eggs with truffle oil, The Tank Bowl—6oz raw ground beef and egg, and The Riot Bowl—6oz pulled roasted chicken—yeeeeerm!

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I also enjoyed a lil’ Poe’s Tavern action . It’s super shaded— which is very important to me because I’m never seen in public without my fur coat—bowls of ice water were flowing, and my hooman says their veggie burgers are the best in town.

There’s a ton happening this fall, too! I sniff dogs all the time who are missing out on all this fun and I guess it makes me sad for them . I tell them to check the dog-approved unleashjax.com events page and dog-friendly listings to make sure we don’t miss a thing! Unleash also has discounted gift cards to many of my favorite places—which I don’t really care about, but my hooman likes to save money . I guess that means she can buy more treats . . so it does work out for me in the end . Alright Diary. This has been a real chore and I’m hungry. Until I have something else to say . . . peace out, Hank Hank is an official Unleash Jacksonville Fun Hound Correspondent. Follow him on instagram @hangin_wit_hank and peruse his blog posts on unleasjax.com!

16 | Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch. / Walt Whitman

>>> grab discount gift certificates for dog-friendly places @ unleashjax.com/store <<<

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with force-free training KATE GODFREY OWNER, COMPREHENSIVE CANINE TRAINING, LLC

Adult dogs have emotional and cognitive developments that are similar to human toddlers, that’s according to Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a renown Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB). Given this line of thought, I want you to really think about what the appropriate way would be to train a dog. If a dog is like a human toddler in terms of cognitive and emotional abilities/understanding, would it be acceptable to place a shock, prong, or choke collar on it in the name of training? Would it be appropriate to use force, fear, or pain on a toddler? These things simply are not necessary to train your dog. Some people have been told they need these tools to train their dog (or even to just have control), but if that’s the case, something has gone awry. Your dog then may not behave when not wearing these things, without you having to change your tone, and without you having to use intimidation. If you’re relying on aversive equipment and strategies to have your dog behave, I’m here to tell you there’s a better (more fun) way! Dogs are smart. Truly teach your dog what you’d like her to do instead. ENTER FORCE-FREE, POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TRAINING! This training is quick, simple, and effective— without doing any physical or psychological harm to the dog. It’s far easier to work with the animal than to fight it with a “do this or else” attitude. Obviously, dogs aren’t born trained, so it’s up to us to teach them how we would like them to behave.

So many dog behaviors that we humans find rude and inappropriate are fine in the dog world. We’ve brought a different species to live in our homes and share our lives with us. We can make it fun and worth their while to do as we ask. This doesn’t mean that you’ll have to carry treats or other rewards around for the rest of your life—who needs a chubby, treat-dependent dog? You can teach the dog what you want utilizing rewards, then quickly fade the reward when the dog gets it and instead offer praise. Training should be about creating a line of communication between you and your dog. Think of it as giving your dog a language. GETTING STARTED With this type of training, you need to determine what it is that your dog finds rewarding. Some dogs find food to be the best reward, others prefer a game of tug or fetch, and still others love praise and physical affection. The dog determines what is rewarding—it’s up to you to find out what it is and use this to your advantage. Another important part of this type of training is to have a reward marker. A reward marker simply lets the dog know that it gave the correct response to a cue. Two good examples of a reward marker would be a verbal “Yes!” or a click from a clicker. You also want to use praise to let the dog know he did great job and to keep going with the behavior. Having a no-reward marker is just as important as a reward marker. A no-reward marker can be something like “Ah-Ah!” or whatever you will

18 | Take off your shoes-You’re on barefoot beach. Relax in the sunshine-Broken only by trees. / Giorge Leedy

consistently use to let the dog know that he did not get it right/did not make the right choice and to try again. You only give a no-reward marker if the dog does not perform a known cue or if he is about to make a bad choice when you have trained him to do otherwise. You should always follow up a noreward marker by asking the dog for something he knows and will be able to do in that situation. There are other important aspects of positive reinforcement training, but I am only going to address a few more—consistency, timing, and practice—each is of equal importance. You must be consistent with both your training and expectations for your dog’s behavior. The timing of when to give a cue, hand signal, reward marker, and reward needs to be very good. Your timing may lag when you start but you will get better at it! It’s like a muscle that just needs to be built up. Last, but certainly not least, is practice. You must practice with your dog if you want training to stick. You can stop a dog from doing virtually any behavior, but

taking the time to teach and reinforce the dog for the behavior that you do want will give you a way to “talk” with your dog. With positive reinforcement training, you’re taking an active part in the training process without doing any harm to the dog. Training that relies on corrections misses a major opportunity to learn from and bond with your dog, not to mention that it usually takes longer, has unintended consequences, and can be damaging physically and psychologically to the dog. Training should be fair and set the dog up to succeed. By making training fun, the dog becomes a willing partner. If you are having fun, your dog is going to have fun and vice versa. Our dog’s lives are too short, why not spend them training and maintaining behavior in a way that is fun and rewarding for both of you! Kate Godfrey, ABCDT-L1, owner of Comprehensive Canine Training, LLC, is an honors graduate of the Dog Obedience Instructor Program of Animal Behavior College. She is also an alumni of the University of North Florida, with bachelor’s degrees in English and Philosophy. She is a proud member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. comprehensivecaninetraining.com | (904) 236-3780

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Summer Smarts KAREN CAMERLENGO

As a husky mom (meaning I have

evening at the animal ER very quickly. Dogs can overheat easily when it’s hot and humid— and “overheating” can lead to death due to heat stroke. Heat stroke, which is defined in veterinary medicine as a body temperature above 103°F, is commonly seen in dogs in Florida. The higher the body temperature, the more life-threatening it is to your dog. As core body temperature approaches above 106°F, the sooner death can occur.

And you know what? I don’t want to see your dog out in the heat either.

SMART WALKS In addition to air temperature, you have to consider the surfaces that your dog must touch. If you step on the ground and say “ooh ooh ooh,” you’re pretty much torturing your dog if you ask him to walk on that same surface. The fact that our dogs want to be with us and please us, combined with the fact that they can’t talk or complain, can result in very painfully burnt paws. It’s simple—put the back of your hand on the pavement, and if you can’t keep it there for five to 10 seconds, it’s too hot for your pup’s feet. If it’s unpleasant for you, it’s too much for your dog.

multiple dogs of the husky breed, not that I’m a particularly burly woman), I’m sensitive about the topic of heat. People seem to feel bad for huskies who are “forced to live in Florida.” My crew can handle the heat; it’s not unusual to find them basking on the pavers in 95 degrees. You can also find them lounging on the couch or in the pool. But where you won’t find them on hot days is anywhere that you can see them.

TO SWEAT IS HUMAN Florida people sweat a lot. Kinda gross, right? But ... sweat isn’t just created to make sunblock unpleasant—it serves a purpose as body’s natural cooling process. Dogs have a small amount of sweat glands (which are prominently in their paw pads), but they mostly use them to release pheromones and to tell all the other neighborhood dogs that they exist. So to cool off, they pant and use the process of vasodilation, i.e., dilating of blood vessels. Vasodilation helps bring hot blood directly to the surface of the skin, allowing for the blood to cool before returning back to the heart. These things—combined with very limited actual sweating—are not nearly as efficient as our body’s sweat cooling system. This means that your day at the beach could turn into an

SMART EXERCISE Most pet owners are smart enough to know that they shouldn’t be exercising with their pet when it’s 90°F—although I still see it happening! How nuts-o do you have to be? Surprisingly, the most dangerous temperature to exercise in is

22 | Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat. / Laura Ingalls Wilder

where people have sat in cars to prove when it’s a 80-85°F blue, sunny day, signs ... get to a e s ve the point? Those are interesting, but according to Dr. Justine A. Lee, e t th what’s being forgotten is what DVM, DACVECC. “People e was discussed first—dogs often feel this is a ‘safer’ cannot cool their bodies like temperature, when in we can. That hot car is far actuality, it’s more worse for them, and even dangerous. My little a short time in there can tip? If the humidity + result in serious injury or temperature added death. together is greater than 150, it’s too hot. SMART COATS For example: 80°F + One final cool tip from 80% humidity = 160. a husky mom—if you’re Too hot to run! Want to fortunate enough to share torture yourself and run your life with a double-coated outside? Fine! But please leave dog (double coats have a top coat, your dog at home!” made of stiff hairs to help repel water and shield from dirt, and an undercoat to serve as SMART CARS insulation) please don’t shave them. Not only Of course, no article about heat would be do you destroy their natural cooling system, but complete without discussing cars—seems silly you open them up to sunburn, skin cancer, and that we need to, but tragedy still happens every ruining their coats when they grow back. Brush day. Don’t leave your dog in the car for any length them, help them blow out their undercoats, and of time without the air conditioning blowing. keep them cool—fur intact. Have you seen the nifty chart showing how hot a car gets within 10 minutes? Have you seen videos Be smart and stay cool everyone! •

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Vote YES On 13 For the greyhounds JESSIE MILLER FOUNDER, EPIC OUTREACH

What do you think when you see a greyhound? Happy, regal, swift, sleek, quick, and graceful are words that come to mind! They’re truly a breed that exude peace, love, and happiness. They’re willing and always looking to please. Deep down these dogs are low key and most people that know the breed say they are one of the best apartment pets around, because they are big couch potatoes. What most don’t know is that many greyhounds live in a shadow, and not the one created by the sun. These dogs are still used for racing at Florida tracks all across the state. They spend hours inside a cage confined and limited in life. The only time they see the sun is when they get out to run on the track for a few minutes. Thousands of greyhounds Orange Park

“are kept in warehouse-style kennel compounds, in rows of stacked metal cages, for 20 to 23 hours each day. The cages are barely large enough for dogs to stand up or turn around, and carpet remnants or shredded paper is used as bedding” (The Committee To Protect Greyhounds, 2018). Is this anyway to treat a dog? This November, Florida voters have the opportunity to change all this and brighten the lives of greyhounds in the Sunshine State! By Voting YES on 13 we’ll end greyhound racing in Florida—ending the loss of life every three days. Every three days a greyhound dies on a track in Florida, “nearly 500 deaths have been reported since the state began tracking greyhound deaths in 2013. Florida is one of only two states that does not publicly report greyhound injuries,” (The Committee To Protect Greyhounds, 2018). Let’s not forget the amount of funding that is wasted on lives being lost. “Greyhound racing is a dying industry and is illegal in 40 states. Since 1990, the amount wagered on greyhound racing in the Sunshine State has declined by 74% and tax revenue from dog racing has dropped by 98%. A state dog racing mandate forces racetracks to offer live racing as a “loss leader” for more viable forms of betting. This comes at a significant cost to taxpayers and the tracks themselves. In 2016, Florida dog tracks lost a combined $34.8 million on racing. According to a study commissioned by the legislature, the state is losing between $1 million and $3.3 million annually because regulatory costs exceed revenues.” Amendment 13 is aimed to phase out greyhound racing by 2020. If you’re not registered to vote please register. If you don’t ordinarily vote, please plan to vote this November, for the greyhounds. Let’s protect dogs and end greyhound racing in Florida by voting Yes On 13. The sun will shine brighter for these dogs when they no longer have to race for their life! •

Sanford Orlando 24 | I’ll be your sun, I’ll shine on you.. I’ll make you happy; I’ll smile to you. / Nouf Alfadl

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Lucy.

for love

I adopted Lucy on December 12, 2015, from Greyhounds as Pets of Northeast Florida. Every day of my life since has been better because of her. She’s the most perfect and beautiful dog that has ever walked this earth (am I bias?). The day I visited the adoption kennel, Lucy (racing name: Storm) let me know that I would be taking her home. You can see how skinny she is in the picture (lower left)–this was her first day at the adoption kennel; she had come just that morning from the racing kennels! You can also see her leaning into me, which absolutely melted my heart. The greyhound “lean” is their equivalent of a hug and it’s the best thing ever. I was smitten immediately. After choosing her as my forever love, I had to let her stay at the kennel for a week while they processed the adoption paperwork and she went through her medical check-ups, dental cleaning, and spay. I spent that week preparing my house for my first dog. One week later, I got to bring her home! The photo (lower right) is her first night at my house. She was my shy, bashful little deer. Personally, I will be voting Yes on 13 to end greyhound racing in Florida. I’ve been waiting for this moment for Florida to join the sane world and stop defending this industry! I also think it’s important to talk about it a lot because the more people are aware of the situation and the phase-out approach to ending racing, the more attention we’ll have on adopting retired racers, which will be CRITICAL to safely phasing racing out – there will be even more homeless greys for a while, but at least we won’t be perpetuating the problem forever. But, truly to me, the most important takeaway is that greyhounds make great pets and every dog lover should add one (or two!) to their family! I could go on and on about the benefits of adopting a retired racer! ~ Erica Morrison

In Memory of Nan.

Our family adopted Nan in January of 2010. She was almost 5 years old at the time. We just lost her this June at the age of 13, and we’re heartbroken. When you adopt a retired racing Greyhound, you are adopting a conversation piece! You will be stopped while on walks in public places—everyone wants to know more about these beautiful dogs. When we first got Nan, she loved to steal blankets, towels, and bath mats. She would gently pull them off the couch, bed, or floor (even if you were under it) and take them to her bed. Perhaps because during her racing years, nothing was truly “hers,” she wanted to possess these soft comfy things. Aside from stealing blankets, she stole our hearts. Pieces of my heart are scattered all over Rainbow Bridge. Personally, I am against racing and can’t imagine any animal (horses as well) being used for sport. The thought of any dog being treated as anything other than a member of a family is foreign to me. ~ Gina Mielech Sunny

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It’s totally okay to want to

sleep with the Concierge at Hotel Indigo

Ducati being a good host Imagine you’re out of town and have had a long day. You go to check into your hotel, and in the lobby you see a smiling dog at the front desk. Your stress washes away as you get kisses from the dog. If you happen to be staying at Hotel Indigo Deerwood Park, that’s exactly what will happen! The Canine Concierge Program is a partnership between Pit Sisters and Hotel Indigo, and is designed to help homeless dogs get more visibility. Hotel guests can interact with the Canine Concierge, take them for walks, and even have them spend the night in their hotel room. So far the program has been successful! Guests and staff are smiling more and enjoy interacting with the Caine Concierge. It also helps the dog to meet more people in a different environment. Each Canine Concierge stays for about 1-2 weeks in the hotel, and the hotel distributes flyers with information about the Canine Concierge, in hopes of finding a forever family. "We are extremely pleased with the results of Canine Concierge and cannot thank Hotel Indigo enough for their partnership in helping our dogs find homes,” says Jen Deane, Executive Director for Pit Sisters. "In order to find dogs homes, we have had to think outside of the box and leverage our relationships with local businesses.”

Good news! Ducati has left the building! He’s adopted!

Pit Sisters is hoping to expand the program to other local hotels thanks to the success of the program at Hotel Indigo. pitsisters.org | sisters@pitsisters.org ihg.com | info@hoteldeerwoodpark.com

26 | I love to see the sunshine on the wings of the Dragonflies ... there is magic in it. / Ama H. Vanniarachchy

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An Evening of Peace & Love for the Animals Saturday, September 22, 2018 | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Thrasher-Horne Conference Center Safe Animal Shelter recently announced the Klein family of Clay County will serve as Honorary Chairfamily for their upcoming dinner and auction to benefit homeless pets. The Kleins adopted their dog, Joel, from Safe Animal Shelter in February and began to use him as a support dog for their teenage son. Joel never leaves the teen's side and has a natural instinct to alert the teenager when he is about to have a seizure. "We selected the Kleins because their story is so unusual and touching," said Sherry Mansfield, the shelter's Executive Director. "We hope their story will inspire potential adopters

to see the possibility of greatness within every shelter pet. Guests at our annual dinner and auction will have the chance to hear the story of the Klein family and meet them, including Joel, our very own wonder dog." Please join Safe Animal Shelter on September 22 for music from the 60s, dinner, live and silent auctions! Senator Aaron Bean will keep the live auction fast-paced and entertaining. Hippie attire is encouraged. Tickets are $60 per person and are available at safeanimalshelter.com. Safe Animal Shelter is a nonprofit organization and Clay County's oldest no-kill animal shelter. During their 27 years, more than 16,000 homeless animals have been rescued and placed into their forever homes. For more information, safeanimalshelter.com.

28 | In the morning I drink a glass of sunshine to brighten my heart. I smile to spread the light of life. / Debasish Mridha

Citizens Answering the Call JANICE FRANK When a local program supporting ACPS came an end, a plea was made to the public to help reignite the dog house program. Once led by the Englewood high school wood shop class, dog houses were supplied to ACPS to distribute in the community to keep dogs with their owners and out of the shelter. Unfortunately, with the retirement of the shop teacher, the dog house program came to an end however the need did not. Luckily, a local man and his son answered the call! Dave Howard and son Luke Luke, a senior at Bishop Kenny, had been discussing potential opportunities for Luke to fulfill his schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community service requirements. As dog lovers and handy hobbyists, they thought this would be a fun way to spend time together while serving the community! With a need averaging four dog houses per week, Dave and Luke made a goal to build nine houses and relied on neighbors and friends for some quick fundraising to make it happen. Their request was responded to with great generosity (because our community is awesome), and the pair were able to build nine beautiful houses for dogs that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have shelter! They would love to continue the effort, but need community support. Materials for one house cost about $75, and the project welcomes both business and individual sponsors. See photos and find out how you can help! Visit The Major Dog House Project Facebook Page!

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PERSON IN IEST JAX AWARD a few tough questions for

Lauren Wyckoff

Lauren Wyckoff is one of the brilliant minds behind Brewhound, the Neptune Beach dog park & bar set to open early 2019. When she enters a room, you will feel a strange, instant warmth; you’ll turn to find out why ... you’ll spot Lauren and you think to yourself ... WHO is that woman’s dentist—shazam, what a smile! (You really need to stop saying shazam. No one says that anymore.) We had to get to the bottom of where Lauren’s sunshine-y disposition comes from. So we gave her a fake award and asked her some questions in order to get to the bottom of why she’s so darn great.

Are you really truly happy all the time or … what are you hiding, Lauren? I’m actually hiding a tiny unicorn in my pocket that makes me giggle—the laughter ensues, clouds part when I approach, and I also spit rainbows. Truly though, there’s so much to be happy and grateful for. What we seek we find. And what we put out we attract. That doesn’t mean there aren’t tough days, but we actually need those to

motivate us to grow and be brighter and lighter than we were before they arose. Appreciating those hard times for what they will teach us that’s the oh-so-challenging part. And it’s this constant reminder to myself that assists the ensuing laughter and crazy smiles. What brings you joy? Well dogs for one. I love the diversity of personality in our three girls and every single pup I meet. Their quirks, their ticks, their expressions. The pure joy they bring, their innocence and yes that sweet sweet unconditional love. Also yoga. What did you want to be when you grew up? Depends what age little Lauren you’re asking ... there were times I wanted to be a signer, a person with an Australian accent (and I actually asked for it for Christmas, but didn’t get it), a vet and an environmental scientist (which is my current day job). If you could do one thing for an entire week, what would it be? Go camping. I’d enjoy the great outdoors, breathe the fresh air, touch the green leaves, hug all the trees, watch the stars at night! What’s your vice? Currently, Gilmore Girls. How did I not watch this show when it came out?! (I was too busy dressing up for my LOTR fan club). Red or White? Red. Last time you went to the dentist? 3 weeks ago How many dogs are too many for you? Can I have an extra piece of paper? Sure, Lauren! Here you go, we’ll wait ...

30 | To someone you may be their only sunlight; so don’t dim the light. Keep shinning! / Bernard Kelvin Clive

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Ryan Dunaway is a Ponte Vedra native but has traveled all over the world, creating an expansive community of friends along the way. He recently decided to settle back into the beaches area, and felt a pull to start a non-profit that aligned with what brings him the most joy—the feeling of knowing he can be there for someone when they really need him. “I experienced some significant medical problems last year while living in Michigan—I was sort of at the end of my rope. The community came together to support me. They made sure I received the care that I needed and gave me the chance to get my life back together. I was blown away. I knew if I could give that feeling to just one other person, I could be an invaluable member of the community.” He came up with the idea for Good Nabr. “The mission of Good Nabr is to develop a sense of community at the beaches through acts of service. We do that by acting as a free resource for residents to call whenever they need a helping hand at home, just like a friendly neighbor would provide.”

personal care, or provide assistance with ongoing projects that lack a definite end date. However, if you’re in need of other assistance such as financial, housing, food, etc., they’re happy to help you find the right organization for your need!

Want to be a Good Nabr? Good Nabr runs solely on donations and corporate sponsorships, and welcomes volunteers with any amount of time and talent to lend to their fellow neighbor! Are you in need help? Please reach out. Good Nabr is here for you! Call (904) 853-7772, email Info@GoodNabrJax.com, or message on social media @GoodNabrJax. For more information about how to volunteer or to donate, please check out goodnabrjax.com.

What Good Nabr CAN Help With Good Nabr is currently focused specifically on the areas of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach, but hope to expand in the future. “We keep the services we offer pretty open. We’re willing to help with anything you would ask for help from a friendly neighbor. People’s needs are very different so it’s hard to give an exact list of services, but much of our time is spent helping our Nabrs with things like: packing and moving, cleaning and organizing, chores and errands, etc. If someone has a specific pet related need (i.e. I broke my foot and my dog is mad at me cause I can’t take him on a walk) we’re happy to help with that.” What Good Nabr CAN’T Do Good Nabr is completely service-based, so they don’t contribute anything other than a volunteer’s time (don’t ask ‘em to buy your lotto tickets, ya hear me?). Also, due to insurance limitations, Good Nabr can’t provide any transportation of people or Sunny

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Bakin’

BARKIN’ BISCUITS ELLEN HISER

Have you seen Barkin’ Biscuits being sold around town and wondered what the deal was? Turns out they’re much more than yummy, healthy treats for your pup! They’re also an important part of the curriculum at North Florida School of Special Education (NFSSE). Barkin’ Biscuits is one of NFSSE’s micro-enterprises, focusing on vocational training for young adults with intellectual differences—including Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injury. The Barkin’ Biscuits program which launched in 2014, is one of the most popular among several micro-enterprises at the school. The program has grown significantly in the last four years and the treats are in high demand! Another popular program, Berry Good Farms, supports Barkin’ Biscuits by providing organic rosemary, wheatgrass, moringa, carrots and sweet potato. Barkin’ Biscuits is overseen by two program managers who work alongside students in the training process. Students participate in every aspect of the production, from following recipes and mixing the ingredients to rolling and cutting dough, to finally baking, dehydrating and packaging. One of the benefits of the program is that it allows students with varying levels of abilities to work together to create the healthy treats. Some students may excel at mixing the ingredients or cutting the dog-bone-shaped biscuits, while others may prefer to weigh and package the final product into the custom created

boxes which feature actual students and dogs on their packaging. Barkin’ Biscuits now come in three varieties, Peanut Butter, Wheatgrass Herb and Carrot Sweet Potato. They can be found in and around the Jacksonville community in upscale pet stores, veterinarian offices, trendy boutiques, and also in five Pet Paradise locations. The students also package mini bags with a few treats and proudly put our label on each one. Pet Paradise uses them for marketing at their 30 locations across the U.S. —that’s 17,400 Barkin’ Biscuits that our team pumps out every month! Native Sun, a long time business partner sells Wheatgrass Herb and Carrot Sweet Potato biscuits at all three of its locations. They also sell wheatgrass grown by horticulture students. You can get one of these freebie treats if you drive through Chick-Fil-A at Marsh Landing with your pup! Barkin’ Biscuits offers NFSSE’s young adults an exciting and meaningful program in which they can achieve goals, learn valuable skills and become part of the enterprise. As the retail component has grown in the community, the program now offers several of our post graduates a paid position, and within the next six months the plan is to hire several more! This continues NFSSE’s quest to provide both applicable job skills training, as well as being a part of the solution for finding compensated jobs for young adults with intellectual diﬀerences. • For more information about North Florida School of Special Education or to volunteer with Barkin’ Biscuits, please contact Ellen Hiser, Director of Berry Good Farms, ehiser@northfloridaschool.org , or visit the school’s website, northfloridaschool.org.

34 | Who cares about the clouds when we’re together? Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather. / Dale Evans

We make all-natural dog treats in three ﬂavors: Carrot Sweet Potato, Peanut Butter, and Wheatgrass Herb. My favorite ﬂavor to make is the Peanut Butter because it makes the kitchen smell delicious! I like to mix the batter, roll out the dough and cut it into dog bones. When we are done with this step, we put the biscuits into the oven to bake. Once they are baked, we let them cool and then spread them onto trays to dehydrate. The dehydrator gives the treats a nice crunch that dogs love! Finally we package the dehydrated biscuits into boxes to sell. Isn’t it cool that we do all of these steps right here in the kitchen at our school?!

My name is Leigh Ann Gray. I have been coming to the North Florida School of Special Education for three years in the Berry Good Farms Culinary Arts and the Barkin’ Biscuits programs. This year I was hired as an employee of the Barkin’ Biscuits program!

I like Barkin’ Biscuits because I enjoy helping people. As one of the paid employees, I get to be a leader in the kitchen and help students who need extra assistance. It is very rewarding to earn a paycheck at the end of each week after doing something that I enjoy. We sell Barkin’ Biscuits to companies like Pet Paradise , ChickFil-A and Native Sun. There are many other locations around town that sell our treats, and we sell them right at our school! They are healthy and all-natural and we use ingredients from Berry Good Farms. I love being a part of Berry Good Farms and the North Florida School of Special Education. I am so happy to be working for Barkin’ Biscuits!

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36 | We rise by lifting others / Robert Ingersoll

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