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contents Issue 2: Volume 9

EVENT CALENDAR 6 March 2015

THE SCOOP 7

Canine News and Happenings

BODY & SOUL 12

How Pets Can Improve Your Health

SPECIAL FEATURE 16

The Rainbow Bridge & a Glass of Water

PET HEALTH 20

Pet Waste at the Dog Park Can Make Your Dog Sick

ADOPTION 24

South Texas Aussie Rescue

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CANINE CALENDAR

MARCH 7-8

march MARCH 22

Texas Paw Party

This family and pet friendly event in Old

Houston Humane Society’s 34th Annual K-9 Fun Run & Walk at Sam Houston Park in

Town Spring will offer Heart TX Dock Dogs,

Downtown Houston, 1100 Bagby St. 8:00

Soames and costume contests. Bring the

race participants, and it includes vendor

weiner dog races, pet psychic Petrene

family, both two legged and four legged, out

and support local rescues, service groups and local vendors.

a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The party is open to all

booths, food & drinks, doggy costume contest, HHS alumni parade, dog themed

demonstrations, music, and more! To register, visit www.houstonhumane.org.

MARCH 14

We Don’t Do Phaux Paws Event

MARCH 27

way fashion show featuring Houston area

2405 Eaglerock Drive, 77080. Support

Petopia Events is hosting its first annual runboutiques. J.W. Marriott Hotel, 806 Main St. 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. All silent auction items

benefit S.A.V.E. Rescue. Tickets are available at www.petopiatx.com and includes cock-

tails, runway show, shopping and silent auc-

Houston Beagle Rescue’s Spring Garage Sale Houston Beagle Rescue by finding a treasure at a great price. Donations are being accepted. For more information, email fundraising@houstonbeaglerescue.org.

tion.

MARCH 29

MARCH 14

Join Mix 96.5 for a fun day in the park with

Pet-A-Palooza at Discovery Green

DREAM Dachshund Rescue Adoption Event

At Doggy in Wonderland, 100 Houston St. in

Tomball. Doggy in Wonderland will donate a portion of proceeds for the day to DREAM Dachshund Rescue. 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

your furry friend from 11am-1pm. Shop for

latest pet items, watch live pet demonstrations,

participate in contests, have your pet groomed, and even adopt more furry friends! For more

information, visit www.mix965houston.cbslocal.com/pet-a-palooza-2015.

THE SCOOP

Houston Business Partner to Bring Awareness to Pet Adoption

are asking you to join in the fight by getting social and spreading the word.

To learn more about the campaign, visit

www.goingbaretomakeyouaware.com.

Harris County Residents Got Lucky on Friday the 13th

A Texas-based businesses is “RISQUIing it all” to bring awareness to pet adoption. The "going

Proving Friday the 13th is lucky, there is now an

is led by S.A.V.E Rescue Coalition in partnership

their Harris County owners. The Harris County

bare to make you aware" social media campaign, with the creative boutique agency, Suite2a. Both

S.A.V.E and Suite2a are Houston, Texas based businesses.

innovative, free app that reunites lost pets with Animal Shelter has unveiled PiP My Pet, a facial recognition app for animals.

PiP My Pet will make it easier and quicker for

According to the Humane Society, 2.7 million

Harris County residents to find their lost pets.

year in the United States simply because too

be injured. People living in Harris County can

adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized each

many people give up their pets, and too few people adopt from shelters.

Because there is limited space at shelters, staff

members sometimes need to make very hard decisions to euthanize animals who haven't been

adopted. "It's a bold way to save an animal. But

The quicker a pet is found, the less likely it is to register their pets, including photos, on the free app. If their pet gets lost, they can activate the

app which automatically searches for a match.

Photos of all animals coming into the Harris County Animal Shelter will be sent to PiP.

Harris County is the first public shelter in the

drastic times do call for drastic measures. At the

country to integrate its data with this PiP’s pet

ily, and colleagues know that they can play a big

ing of animals in our facility.

end of the day, we want to let our friends, fampart in decreasing the number of avoidable ani-

mals deaths, if they adopted." says Suite2a coowner Antoinette Cheek. S.A.V.E. and Suite2a

recognition system to enable automated match“Many of the animals in our shelter are lost

pets. This new technology means some will be reunited with their owners without ever having

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to come to the shelter. The lost pets that do

come in will now automatically be flagged when

there is a match and reunited much more quick-

Magic on March 17th or Rockets vs. Kings on

April 1st at Toyota Center.

ly with their owners. We urge all Harris County residents to register their pets on this free app to

protect them,” said Veterinary Public Health Director, Dr. Michael White, DVM.

Good Samaritans who find a lost pet can also

use PiP My Pet to find its owner by posting a picture of the animal to the app. If the data matches, the PiP Client Care staff contacts both

the pet owner and the person who found their animal.

“PiP represents the evolution of my profes-

sion and passion, which is animal care. Pets are

family and when a pet is lost, it’s traumatic. To partner with the Harris County Animal Shelter,

Registration will end on March 31st at 12 p.m.

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gratifying. My goal is for other shelters to share their data and increase the numbers of animals

returned as quickly as possible to their loving homes,” said PiP’s CEO Philip Rooyakkers.

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BODY & SOUL

HOW PETS CAN IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

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PAUL MANN, FETCH! PET CARE

et ownership runs far deeper than simply

caring for a possession. Yes, the sheer

responsibility of caring for a pet has notable

benefits in and of itself. But, pets also become

bona fide family members with which we estab-

lish genuine relationships—incomparable emotional bonds that can have extraordinarily posi-

and dopamine, which calm and relax.

- Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels (indicators of heart disease) than those without pets.

- While people with dogs often experience the

greatest health benefits, a pet doesn’t necessarily

have to be a dog or a cat. Even watching fish

tive physical and psychological impacts on

in an aquarium can help reduce muscle tension

In fact, there are many well-proven therapeutic

For children, pets provide many emotional and

humans.

and health benefits of pets, including this list below as reported by www.HelpGuide.org:

• The average domestic pet, such as a dog,

cat—even a goldfish—can offer many thera-

peutic and health benefits. Pets can ease loneliness, reduce stress, promote social interaction, encourage exercise and playfulness, and give

unconditional love and affection. Caring for a pet may even help you live longer.

• The American Heart Association has linked the

ownership of pets, especially dogs, with a reduced risk for heart disease and greater longevity.

• Studies have also found that: - Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets.

- People with pets have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without pets.

- Playing with a pet can elevate levels of serotonin

and lower pulse rate.

physical benefits, including: • Children who grow up with pets not only have less risk of allergies and asthma.

• Many also learn responsibility, compassion, and empathy from having pets.

• The mere presence of pets at home can help

provide a sense of security in children. Having an ever-present dog or cat, such as, can help ease separation anxiety in children when mom and dad aren’t around.

• Studies have also shown that pets can help

calm hyperactive or overly aggressive kids.

• Playing with a pet can even be a doorway to

learning for a child. It can stimulate a child’s imagination and curiosity. The rewards of training a dog to do a new trick, for

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example, can teach kids the importance of perseverance.

For older people, pets can play an important

increase your energy. “With such a vast amount of benefits associated with pet ownership, how wonderful it would

role in healthy aging by:

be for every home in America to have a domestic

• Helping you find meaning and joy in life. As

loved by,” notes Mann. “While schedules can

you age, you’ll lose things that before

occupied your time and gave your life purpose. You may retire from your career or your chil-

dren may move far away. Caring for a pet can

bring pleasure and help boost your morale and optimism. Taking care of an animal can also provide a sense of self-worth. Choosing to

adopt an animal from a shelter, especially an

older dog or cat, can add to the sense of ful-

fillment, knowing that you’ve provided a home to a pet that may otherwise have been euthanized.

• Staying connected. Maintaining a social net work isn’t always easy as you grow older.

Retirement, illness, death, and moves can take away close friends and family members. And

making new friends can get harder. Dogs especially are a great way for seniors to spark up conversations and meet new people.

• Boosting vitality. You can overcome many of the physical challenges associated with aging

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animal to take care of and love…and to be

make it difficult for some to bear the responsibility of a pet, resources such as professional inhome pet walkers and sitters are available to

make sure Fido and Felix not only receive food, water and outdoor time, but also love, affection and even physical fitness when the owner is

away for extended periods. Such services make it

possible for people and families to own pets,

and enjoy the copious physical and emotional benefits related thereto, when they otherwise could not.”

Paul Mann is the Founder the CEO of Fetch! Pet Care—the nation’s largest and most trusted franchiser for professional pet sitting, dog walking, and pet fitness/exercise services—

serving thousands of pets and pet parents throughout the United States from coast to coast. He may be reached online at: www.FetchPetCare.com.

SPECIAL FEATURE

The Rainbow Bridge & a Glass of Water

HEATHER MERRILL, CT, NEW ENGLAND PET HOSPICE & HOME CARE

ome time ago, I was on a pet loss bulletin board and someone posed this dilemma:

“Here’s the problem I have with the Rainbow

Bridge thing – what if my husband dies first? Does my dog go with him to heaven? So when I get there, no one I waiting for me? Or does he wait for me to get there and my husband has to

be without him until I get there? And what about my childhood dog? Is he with my parents

But release the water from the glass and what

happens? It transforms. It is still the same water, but can be many places at once. It can be many

forms, from tiny droplets to giant puddles. It flows, separates and reconnects. It is here, but

also there. It is many things while still being the same thing. And I believe the same is true of

our spirit when it is released from the confinements of our physical body.

– or waiting for me and my sister?”

So if you ask me, do I think you will be reunit-

If you have no idea what the Rainbow Bridge is,

from this life? I will say yes. They are waiting for

the thumbnail sketch: some believe, literally or figuratively, when an animal passes, it waits in a

big field by a rainbow bridge for its human to pass away. When the human dies, human and animal are reunited in this “pre-heaven” and cross the rainbow bridge to the afterlife togeth-

ed with your beloved animals when you pass you – and also for every one else who touched

their life and whose life they touched. They will go with you and they will wait for the others - at

the very same time. They don’t have to choose and no one has to make that journey alone.

er. It’s a lovely poem by an unknown author

At least, that’s what I think. There are many

bridge.com.

the truth is, none of us really knows. It’s not

that can be read in its entirety at www.rainbows-

I thought about this person’s comment (and the many similar ones that were posted as follow up messages) for a long time.

I think of it this way: our bodies and those of

our animals are merely containers for our essence/ soul/ spirit/ energy/ love/ whatever

ideas about what, if anything, comes next and

about finding the one truth, but about finding our own truth.

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you want to call it. Like water in a glass, when we

are stuck in the container, we can only be in one place at a time and only in one very rigid form.

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PET HEALTH Pet Waste At Dog Parks Can Make Your Pet Sick

isiting a dog park or other community area is a great way to give your pet the

medical care.

exercise and socialization she needs to be happy

Symptoms: Rapid dehydration, vomiting, diar-

become contaminated with deadly microorgan-

lethargy and/or muscle weakness, loss of

and healthy. Unfortunately these places can isms found in dog waste and other bodily fluids. These are the facts about 4 common diseases spread in contaminated pet feces.

rhea, abdominal pain, high or low temperature, appetite, pale mucous membranes in mouth.

Infected animals become sick 3 to 7 days after exposure.

Parvovirus

How It Spreads: Parvovirus is primarily spread

Since then it has spread around the globe and is

avoid it. However other bodily fluids including

Background: Parvovirus appeared in the 1970s. considered ubiquitous (potentially everywhere) in the environment. This virusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapid prolifera-

tion was due in part to its hardy nature. Parvo is

often fatal so any dog that has symptoms that

suggest infection should receive immediate

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through infected dog feces so be careful to

urine, saliva and vomit can also spread

Parvovirus. Once this pathogen gets into soil it can remain active for months and freezing tem-

peratures donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kill it. Parvovirus survives best in

shady, cool, moist areas so the dirt near things

like trees, bushes or playground equipment are

growth, dull coat and hair loss.

Prevention And Treatment: Puppies receive

the environment through the host’s feces and

lowed by a booster shot a few weeks later. Adult

These eggs have a tough outer shell and can

favored spots for this virus.

their first vaccination at 6 to 8 weeks of age fol-

dogs receive a yearly booster shot. Parvovirus can be killed with bleach on non-porous sur-

faces like plastic, metal or cement however it is not possible to completely disinfect porous sur-

faces like soil. If infection occurs veterinarians

can offer supportive care until the body is

strong enough to mount a successful response to clear the virus.

How It Spreads: Roundworm eggs are shed into

become infectious about 3 to 4 weeks later.

remain active in dirt or sand for years. If your dog or child ingests contaminated soil or sand infection can occur. In addition if your dog eats

a dead animal that is infected with Roundworms it can become infected. These parasites can also

be spread to puppies before they are born or through their mother’s milk during nursing.

Prevention And Treatment: There is no known

Roundworms

way

mon worm parasite that infects dogs. Adult

that treats Roundworm in puppies and adult

Background: Roundworms are the most comRoundworms live in the stomach and intestines

of a host and shed their eggs into the environ-

prevent

Roundworm

infection.

Veterinarians can prescribe worming medicine dogs.

ment through the host’s feces. These parasites are several inches long and look like thin, white

Whipworms

or light brown worms in feces. Nearly all dogs will become infected with Roundworms during

of parasitic worm that infects dogs. They are extremely small and difficult to detect in the

the course of their lives. Infestation in puppies

can lead to serious illness or even death. Dogs older than 6 months develop a natural resistance

to this parasite and usually don’t suffer from severe infestations or show symptoms of infec-

tion. Roundworms can infect humans and cause serious illness in children.

Symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, stunted

Background: Whipworm is a common species feces of infected dogs. Whipworms burrow into the walls of the large intestine and appendix,

suck blood and lay eggs that are shed in the dog’s feces.

Symptoms: Mild infection may not produce symptoms but severe infection can cause

abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea and in rare cases death. Symptoms may not begin for a Urban Paws Magazine 21

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month or more after exposure.

run their course in 1 to 3 weeks and this disease

How It Spreads: The only way to become infect-

tered. Humans are susceptible to this infection

ed with whipworms is to ingest a Whipworm egg. Unfortunately this is very easy for your pet

is rarely fatal if prompt medical care is adminisso care must be taken around dog waste.

to do. A dog can become infected if it eats con-

Symptoms: Mild to severe diarrhea, vomiting,

dog rolls in contaminated soil it can become

Symptoms start within 48 hours of exposure.

taminated feces, soil or grass. In addition if a infected when it cleans it’s fur and ingests the

abdominal pain, fever, lethargy, lack of appetite.

eggs. Whipworm eggs have a thick outer shell

How It Spreads: Campylobacter is not a hardy

vive for years in the environment. These eggs

temperature and can’t efficiently reproduce

that protects the core and allows them to sur-

are best adapted to cool, moist, well shaded soil and they can survive freezing temperatures. Sun

and heat can destroy Whipworm eggs by drying them out.

Prevention And Treatment: Like Roundworm there is no known way to prevent infection with

Whipworms. Veterinarians can prescribe worm-

germ. It can only survive for a few days at room

unless it’s inside a digestive tract. Unfortunately exposure to less than a thousand Campylobacter can trigger illness. At a park the major mode of

transmission for this bacterium is fresh dog waste. Campylobacter can also spread through infected food or water.

Prevention And Treatment: Antibiotics can

ing medicine for puppies and adult dogs.

treat this disease. A veterinarian may give other

Campylobacteriosis

Background: Campylobacteriosis is a common

When you visit a dog park or other community

tion. Up to half of all dogs carry the bacterium

to keep her away from strange dog feces. If your

gastrointestinal disease caused by bacterial infec-

that causes Campylobacteriosis but few show any symptoms. This disease is most dangerous

in puppies younger than 6 months of age and

adult dogs with compromised immune systems. Occasionally this disease is mistaken for Parvo because the symptoms can be similar. However

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supportive care as needed.

area the number one way to protect your pet is

community doesn’t clean up dog waste consider

having a pet waste removal company do the work. If you suspect that your pet has become

sick with any of these diseases take your dog to a veterinarian immediately. Be sure to keep your trips safe and fun!

MUTT MUGS

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Such short little lives our pet have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.â&#x20AC;? - John Grogan, Marley and Me

ADOPTION South Texas Aussie Rescue www.southtexasaussierescue.org

South Texas Aussie Rescue, Inc. (STAR), located in Houston, TX, is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) adoption and referral service dedicated to placing homeless or abandoned Australian Shepherds in loving, permanent homes. All representatives and foster homes are volunteers - they receive no compensation and do it only for the love of the breed. All Aussies available for adoption have been temperament and health checked, spayed/neutered, heartworm checked and put on preventative (and treated if positive), and are current on their vaccinations. If a suitable dog is found for you to adopt, we do ask for a small adoption fee to help us cover any medical work we've done and to help us continue helping other Aussies in need. Your additional donations and assistance are greatly needed as well and are very much appreciated!

Remi is sweet and mellow 2 year old

red merle male. He enjoys lounging

Our cover dog, Remi!

around the house and cuddling with

his foster family. When he wants to stretch his legs, he gallops around

the house playing with toys or chomping on a bone. He also loves

to play with the other dogs in his

foster home. Remi has excellent

manners and knows how to sit, lay down, wait, stay, and go to bed. He is also house broken and walks well

on a leash. He is the perfect dog for any family with or without pets or

anyone looking for a low energy pal to share life with

Photo by Paw Prints Pet Photography by Jamie Fincher.

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Fiddler

I came to STAR when my previous owners let me get in trouble, chasing the neighbors chickens and cows. I'm a 46 lb. black, tri-colored male. As you can see, I have beautiful markings on my face. I love playing with toys and running and jumping with my foster brother and sisters. I know how to sit and I walk on a leash like a pro. I'm house and crate trained and I love to relax with my foster dad. I've never met a stranger and I am good with older children.

Merlin is a 66 lb. Red Tri-Colored male that came to us very sad, unsure and intimidated by loud sounds, quick movements and strange people. But that was weeks ago! He is blossoming each day into a happy, affectionate and playful Aussie. He loves to be by your side, is extremely smart and very easy to love!

Join us in helping our four-legged friends find loving homes. Adopt a dog today!

Addie

Merlin

Addie is a precious Australian Shepherd. She is weighs 48 lbs. and is 15 months old with a lot of puppy energy. She is very obedient and anxious to please. She loves her crate and all of her toys. She is initially shy when meeting new people but warms up quickly, especially when treats are involved. Addie needs to have a dog buddy to play with but can entertain herself with toys. She is definitely a velcro dog.

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VET DIRECTORY Veterinarians Clara Scott, DVM My Family Vet 20120 Kuykendahl Road Spring, Texas 77379 (p): 281.288.0500 (w): www.myfamilyvet.com Sunset Blvd Animal Clinic 2525 Sunset Blvd. Houston, Texas 77005 (p): 713.526.5881 (w): www.sunsetblvdanimalclinic.com Four Seasons Veterinary Hospital 3730 FM 2920, Suite 110 Spring, Texas 77388 (p): 281.825.4994 (w): www.fourseasonsvet.com

Veterinary Specialists Laurie Noaker, DVM, DACVIM VERGI 8921 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77024 (p): 713.932.9589 (w): www.vergi247.com Nicholas J. Millichamp, BVetMed, PhD, DVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS Eye Care for Animals 17395 Tomball Parkway #3-H Houston, Texas 77064 (p): 281.890.3937 (w): www.eyecareforanimals.com North Houston Vet Specialists 1646 Spring Cypress Road #100 Spring, Texas 77388 (p): 832.616.5000 (w): www.nhvetspecialists.com

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