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Inside Tasty Treats................................03 Hot Dogs Are Never Good Dogs....04 Did Boredom Strike?...................05 Safe Hiking................................06 If You Love Them.........................08 From The Mouths Of Dogs.............09 Barn Buddies..............................10 4 Ways To Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer........................12 Should You License You Pet?.........15

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Tasty Treats

By Katie Covey, Paws and Pals Contributor

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e like to know what’s in our food, so why don’t we do the same for our puppies? I prefer simple recipes that don’t require questioning pronunciations and Google searches about certain “by-product” ingredients, so check out this super easy and versatile recipe.

Feel free to experiment with consistencies, amounts and ingredients. I never usually measure, so this is based on consistency and what my dog likes. Don’t measure, go free rein and see what happens. And under most all circumstances, your dog will like it!

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Hot Dogs Are Never Good Dogs

By Katie Covey, Paws and Pals Contributor

deally you’ve never come across a dog stuck in a hot car. And if you have, what do you do? Do you break a window or do you call 911? Knowing the answers to these questions could help you in a time of need. Read on to learn more about correct (and legal) ways to save a dog’s life.

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Take the make, model, color and license plate of the car. So remember these rules and tell your friends. We are in If you are near a store, please bring this issue to the su- the dog days of summer, and it’s important to take the pervisor’s attention and try to find the owner. If the owner right steps to save a dog’s life. cannot be found or they are uncooperative, dial 911 immediately and stay near the car until the police arrive.

Let the police break the window and rescue the dog.

Within thirty minutes, a car can get up to 120 degrees on a 90 degree day. So if you see a dog in a hot car, don’t start breaking windows and overreacting. It’s important to stay calm and follow these steps according to the Humane Society of the United States.

In the State of Washington, a law was placed just last summer that will allow police officers to break into cars to rescue dogs in dangerous conditions without any repercussion. According to Animal Law Info, Washington passed this law: “An animal control officer or law enforcement officer who reasonably believes that an animal is suffering or is likely to suffer harm from exposure to excessive heat, cold, lack of ventilation, or lack of necessary water is authorized to enter a vehicle or enclosed space to remove an animal by any means reasonable under the circumstances if no other person is present in the immediate area who has access to the vehicle or enclosed space and who will immediately remove the animal”.

Leaving an animal in a car with dangerous conditions is classified as a class two civil infraction and according to examiner.com, can also result in a fine of $125.

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Did boredom strike?

By Katie Covey, Paws and Pals Contributor

Keep those furry companions busy with these suggestions.

Dogs:

Cats:

Birds:

Rabbits:

Nylabone or Kong Toys

Catnip

Wicker baskets

These chewy bones are great for dogs that like to chew. Kongs are a great choice because you can also hide broken up biscuits and treats inside to keep them busy.

Catnip is great for kitties that need some stimulation in their life.

Find toys that will help stimulate and encourage your bird to play. Textures and colors are important.

Colored Cubes

Toys that dispense food

Educational Toys

Chew blox

Small balls such as ping pong balls and small tennis balls.

Boxes (cardboard, wood).

Boxes

Swings

Don’t let your kitty play with string, ribbon or feathers unsupervised.

Stuffed toys If your dog likes to chew and destroy, avoid getting them a stuffed animal type toy. However, if they do like stuffed toys, find toys that are large enough that they cannot swallow anything bad for them.

Horses: Jolly Rubber balls

Rope Toys

Awesome choices for horses.

(Dogs too!)

Jolly Balls

Rock Salt

Avoid Rawhide bones! They are very bad for dogs.

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Safe Hiking

By Katie Covey, Paws and Pals Contributor

5 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe Out On the Trail

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bviously we love our furry companions. Heck, we would do just about anything for our four legged family members, so making sure they are safe and healthy tends to be a major priority.

I have a chocolate lab named Emma and she is about a year and a half old. She is the cutest, wiggliest, and most naive dog I have ever known. Since she tends to be on the naive, sweet side of things, she is apt to miss a lot of obvious signs of danger like a rattling sound or venomous “stick” laying in the trail.

Living in Wenatchee for most of my life, hearing and seeing rattlesnakes out while I hike around is nothing new. It’s common sense that when you come across a rattler, you back away, you don’t go near it and don’t aggravate it. But what do you do if your dog is going near one? I didn’t know, so I did some research and this is what I found:

1. Avoid high brush and rocky areas while hiking Stay on an open trail and keep your dog near you.

Realistically, we all let our dogs go ahead of us and wander, but if you are in an area that rattlesnakes inhabit, keep your dog near you or choose to go another part of the day when rattlers aren’t sunbathing.

2. If you stay calm, your dog will stay calm Dogs pick up on your anxiety levels, so if you are panicking, then they will do the same which could lead to aggravating the rattlesnake. Be calm and back away slowly while ensuring that your dog does the same.

3. Rattlesnakes and the sun According to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, “In hot areas, look for snakes basking in the morning sun on asphalt, concrete, rocks, and wooden fences. In cooler regions, they can be seen

basking throughout the day. Snakes tend to bask on sun-warmed roads in the evening, a fact that often leads to them being run over.” Be cautious of the weather, knowledgeable about the trails and observant of your surroundings. If you hear or see a rattlesnake, it’s best to leave the premises since there is usually more than one.

4. If your dog does get bit Assume the bite is venomous. The younger the rattlesnake, the more potent it will be. If you are on the trail, try to carry your dog down the trail. The more your dog moves, the faster the venom will move through his bloodstream, so it’s important to restrict activity as much as possible. If you can’t carry your pup, move slow but steady down the trail making good time, but not increasing his heart rate. If the dog was not bitten on the face, don’t allow your pup to lick or touch the area that was bitten. Keep the area that was bitten below the heart if possible.

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Once you get down the hill, seek veterinary attention immediately. Time is crucial in these situations, so don’t lollygag.

DO NOT try to fix the wound yourself or suck out the venom. For your dog’s safety and your own, find a vet immediately.

5. Ticks Ticks are also a known annoyance that is in the area. After going out with your pet through high grass, wooded areas or even just down by the bird sanctuary, make sure to give them a clean sweep feeling for any unusual bumps. If you do find a tick, pull the tick out immediately and use a topical cream (vet advised) to help the area heal more quickly.

To protect your pet from any diseases that can come from a tick bite, check in with your vet about topical treatment and vaccines.

Source: Cox, S. (2012, July 11). Rattlesnake Bites the Dog. Retrieved June 19, 2016, from http://thebark.com/content/rattlesnake-bites-dog

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If You Love them...

By The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

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ell them. Many of the animals admitted to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society are not ready for adoption when they first arrive. In fact, many of them are too young to have immune systems able to withstand living in the shelter

Harry is looking for his forever home. This Labrador/German Shorthair Pointer mix is friendly with four legged comrades and adores humans. This gentle soul is waiting for you.

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Granita is a loving Kelpie/Heeler mix. She loves playing games and with toys as long as you want to play. Granita prefers women and no children because they seem to frighten her.

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Bouncer is quite the little gentleman. This Min-Pin mix is a delight to have around. He is looking for a quiet home to spend his “Golden Year”. He is great with other pets and children.

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environment. Others become sick and need to be removed from the shelter to avoid spreading the illness to the healthy animals. These animals are temporarily released to Foster Families who care for the animals until they are

ready to come back to the shelter to find their future home.

This critical program allows us to save more lives and give animals a chance that most other shelters aren’t able to provide. Our Foster Families have a special experience, too.

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This active Purebred German Shepherd is one smart fellow! Jager knows his commands and loves playing and learning games. He is a loyal and well-behaved companion who needs you.

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Remi is a real jewel! This Pointer mix is a beauty!

This precious gal is looking for a home that understands a shy dog nature. Remi is good with other dogs and like cats from afar.

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Precious little Kash is a real love-bug. This delightful Chihuahua is waiting to be someone’s loving lapdog in a quiet home. He has a million kisses to give his new best friend.

The Gilded Lily

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Dublin is a gorgeous Labrador mix who just wants to please. He is good with children of all ages. Dublin is waiting for his luck of a forever home.

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From the Mouths Of Dogs

By The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

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OST OF US FILL OUR DAYS meeting work deadlines, maneuvering in traffic and doing chores. What are the priorities among canines? Here are some ways in which dogs can tutor us on life:

• Run, romp and play daily.

• If you want what lies buried, dig until you find it.

• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body

Leaving your pet in a parked car can be a deadly mistake.

Even 10 minutes could be too long for a pet left in a car on a hot day. Temperatures inside the car could reach 160 degrees, that’s hot enough to cause heat stroke.

Of course your dog likes to go with you but when the weather turns warm you need to keep your pet home.

atcheehumane.org • 509-662-9577 You have to love this happy face! Chula is a beautiful Staffordshire mix. She loves to give kisses. Chula also knows several of her commands. This true lady is looking for her new best friend.

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3764 Airport Way 679-0768 They don’t come much sweeter than this little gal. Roo is a wellbehaved 5-month old Chihuahua. She loves to snuggle and be your best lap buddy. Roo wants to go home with her forever family soon.

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• When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience.

• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

• Take naps and stretch before rising.

Sven is one happy pup!

This social Labrador mix makes friends easily.

Sven is good with children and absolutely loves playing fetch with them. This big darling is waiting to be the love of your life.

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This gal has a contagious smile and is waiting to be your new life adventure! Babylon is an active Kelpie mix who loves the hiking lifestyle.

She is waiting to be your new best friend.

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Peg is a striking beauty!

This calico is one loving gal. She is the purr-fect cat for anyone who loves to just relax with a good book and a faithful cat.

Peg is waiting for you!

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Little Missy is a rather large little lady. This shy gal is looking for a quiet home with a patient friend. She is looking for a home with another feline. This shrinking violet needs you!

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Barn Buddies

By The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

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he Wenatchee Valley Humane Society’s Barn Buddy Program connects cat lovers who have a barn or other secure outdoor structure and are interested in adopting cats that are not suitable or are unhappy with an indoor life. Cat temperaments range from feral to friendly. This program is designed to find homes for cats that have traditionally been deemed un-adoptable through our “normal” adoption procedures. All cats that go through this program are spay/neutered, vaccinated and ear tipped so that

others know it is a cat that is cared for. This program has helped many cats escape the fate of being euthanized simply for not being “adoptable” and gives them a chance at life like never before, while providing “Rodent Technician Services” to their new homes. We have seen great success, not only at private homes with ample outdoor space, but also at businesses in town, orchards, breweries, etc. One such business is Thousand Trails in Leavenworth, WA, who currently employs 12 Rodent Technicians.

They have built Cat Cabins among their guest cabins so that the cats have somewhere safe to be, when needed. Thousand Trails has seen such an amazing reduction in the number of mice and rodents that they plan on taking another four cats under their wing, once the new cat cabin is ready for them.

For more information on our Barn Buddy program please contact Tamra at: thively@wenatcheehumane.org or visit wenatcheehumane.org/barn-buddy-program

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4 Ways To Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer

By Katie Covey, Paws and Pals Contributor

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t’s hot. You feel sweaty, sticky and irritable. And you just can’t get away from it.

too hot to walk your dog or be outside with them? “Go to the sidewalk or the asphalt and put your hand upside down onto it, and hold it for four seconds,” Allen Larsen Then add on a fur coat. How do you feel now? says. “Once it hits four, that is what your dog or cat feels instantly on their paws.” Also be mindful of sand, says Well, for our furry family members, imagine how they feel. Larsen.

They can’t just unzip their fur coats and hang them in the closet until winter. They have to sit and pant and rely on 2. Get up early us to give them options to cool down.

You want to exercise your animals before the heat sets in, which means getting To find more ways to help keep our pets cool, Jennifer up early is key. “The Wenatchee area has so many great and Allen Larsen, owners of the trendy Firehouse Pet parks.” So park your car, walk through the grass into a Shop in downtown Wenatchee provided a few tips. shaded area to play and exercise your dog, says Larsen.

With the walls covered in supplies, food and toys for our four-legged kiddos and the Larsen’s three-legged shop 3. If you have to leave your dog outside… cat Mr. Carmen roaming around, it feels as though you If you have to keep your dog outside during the hot days, just walked through a glass door into Candyland for our make sure to use a variety of ways to keep your pets hairy comrades. cool. Establish a place that has shade all day for your dogs, says Jennifer Larsen. Also, make sure they have The Larsens have contributed a few pieces of advice for fresh water all day long. Other options could be to have pet owners about how to keep our pets refreshed and an outdoor fan, misters and a kiddie pool. Larsen also exercised through this nasty summer heat. suggests providing toys that you can freeze peanut butter or greek yogurt inside. It provides entertainment for your 1. When is it too hot?

A question that some pet owners may have is when is it dog, as well as keeping them cool.

4. Fresh water, all of the time.

“Hydration is so critical,” states Allen Larsen. He suggests having plenty of fresh water all of the time, inside or outside. The Firehouse Pet Shop has plenty of drinking fountains for dogs and cats to ensure fresh water for your pets. “These fountains keep the water filtered and moving to keep it cooler and it airates the water to keep it tasty.” says Allen Larsen. “Dogs and cats have taste buds that are so much more mature than humans.” So make sure that your dogs and cats are hydrated to help them stay cool in the summer.

Other suggestions: cooling mats, vests, and booties that will protect your pets from the heat this summer. “It is just like us being out in the heat,” says Allen Larsen. “A lot of the same rules apply for our pets as they do for us.”

The Firehouse Pet Shop is a great place to take your pets to escape the sweltering heat and check out some of the items they suggested!

This story was originally published on wenatcheeworld.com on Aug. 13, 2015.

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IN MEMORY

A tribute to your pet’s life Sir Winston

“No longer by our side, but in our hearts forever.”

You were with us 13 years & loved very much! Miss you.

Love, Sharon & Joe Sackman Sharon Sackman 7-17 Pet tribute 1x2.5 Barbara JW proof to rep 0717.00017304.1x2.5.SirWinstonTribute.

Lacey Lanphere We loved you and you loved us for 13 years. You were a very good girl!

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Taffy

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent you are ever near Still missed, still loved, And ever dear.

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To My Precious Princess with Ashley,

Brandy

“Mom, would you take Brandy, he’s a good dog” – the plea from my terminally ill dear son that gave me the most precious gift from him – ever. The next eight years Brandy and I were inseparable – moving from Bellevue to our new home at Columbia Heights in Wenatchee to accommodate our “old age” needs, where Brandy was a friend to many and a dear companion to me.

Then, at age 18, my little faithful friend and I had to part, as I held him in my arms, both of us crying. The ache and the missing never goes away. I love you, Brandy.

Helene

Love You Always & Miss You Every Day.

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•Shredded Paper •Ink Cartridges •Pillows •Wood dog houses or cages that cannot be sanitized •Human Clothes

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Should You License Your pet?

By The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society

My dog/cat never leaves my property, why should I buy a license?

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control officers with the necessary information to reunite you and your pet. And, of course, because it is required by law!

Natural disasters, aberrant weather, and fireworks also often cause animals to become anxious and flee their property. A license identifies you as the pet’s owner and provides animal

Even if your dog is a total homebody, and never wanders off without you, if you’re ever stopped by an Animal Control Officer you can be fined for failing to comply with the law. For more information on pet licensing, please visit our website www.wenatcheehumane.org/licensing/

nimals are resourceful! Although many people believe that their pet will never leave their property, dogs have a way of getting out from a “secure” yard by digging, jumping over a fence, or exiting through an open gate.

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