Issue 10 - February/March 2010 Pet Enthusiast Magazine by Pet Enthusiast Publications, Inc.

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past year at events and functions around Nebraska and Iowa, we have met some incredible pet parents and their animals they love. We continually receive heartwarming emails (keep them coming!) where we are fortunate to learn more about the bond our readers share with their pets.

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10 Editor-In-Chief: Dawn M. Pieke Publisher: Pet Enthusiast Publications, Inc. Senior Editor: Nancy Casper Design Contributors: Dawn Pieke Melody Falcone Webmaster and Graphic Design: Cari Spencer Contributors: Jeff Casper Linda Witfoth Tess N. Sykes Melinda Brink

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Many were more than happy to tell us about how they pour affection on their furry and scaly critters. One woman told me that she shows affection by giving her pup the chance to share his love with others by being a therapy dog. Another that “Dane” massages to their group of Ourexplained “kids”, Izzy andthey Bear.give They are looking forward to more snow! Great Danes. One snake owner said they go out into nature together to enjoy the sun and foliage. A friend of mine talks with her cat, George, which brings about some very loud meowing…I get to hear their “conversation” while Debbie and I are talking on the phone. Their dialog is quite hilarious! I even met a gentleman in the parking lot at HyVee (I usually bring my pups with me when I leave home and he saw them and wanted to say hello.) He told me about a very special “cat” he helped rescue from a zoo in New England. It turns out he helped pay for the transport of this tiger to a new facility. He felt compelled to help this baby tiger get to his new home. During this experience, he grew very close to his new friend and had helped the tiger meet Sigrid and Roy during their short time together. He carries a picture of his adopted “cat” with him wherever he goes. If that isn’t love for animals, I don’t know what is! Jeff and I have a standing bedtime ritual to snuggle with each pup as we read. I find myself looking forward to those moments every night, and so do the pups! There is nothing more relaxing than cuddling with those two….and the trust and bond established is everlasting to all of us! In this issue’s Cover Story, we talk about the unique and beneficial pampering services for our pets that are offered in our area, that are designed to indulge, relax and cater to our companions. Soon to come is also a special place that will offer Doga and a Zen room for older dogs that need quiet time. This place is called Good Karma Dog Center. We look forward to checking this place out! We hope you enjoy this issue. Thank you for your comments and support during the past year. It has been our pleasure to be a part of your world and here’s to a happy, prosperous 2010 for you and ALL of your family.

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Horses, cats, animal love, lizards, snakes, big puppy hugs. They growl, bark, scamper and purr. They can be big and strong and covered in fur. They are the ones who will be held in your heart, even though your pet sometimes farts. You hold them and never let them go because they are the ones you love so. - Alexis Holohan, Age 11

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MY DOG

A Domesti-PUPS Benefit

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Make a date with your dog. Saturday l February 27, 2010 l 9-4pm

Lancaster Event Center l 4100 N 84th St. l Lincoln, Nebraska Admission $5 l Children under 12 FREE www.ilovemydogexpo.com This event is sponsored in part by Pet Enhusiast Magazine, Jacobson Veterinary Clinic, Merial, PetSmart and Nellie’s Pet Snacks. Addtional sponsors joining after the date of this publication can be found on the event website.

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Learn how you can “Save a Weenie”

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Horses Mirror Our Emotions

Featured Pet German Shortaired Pointer

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INSIDE

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Reader Spotlight

Meet the Johansens - Brad, Lori, Amanda, Mittens, Tessa and Peanut

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Johansens won the ChicExecs’ Pet Royalty Basket Giveaway (They are pictured above with their gift basket full of goodies!) Congratulations and thank you for subscribing! They chose the Nebraska Humane Society to receive the 10% subscription donation. Also, special thanks to ChicExcecs’ for providing these wonderful products! Check them out at www.chicexecs.com.

Brad, Lori and Amanda Johansen are Nebraska natives. Brad grew up in Osceola, Nebraska, and Lori grew up in Lincoln. They moved to Omaha in 1987; Brad is VP Business Development for Farris Engineering, and Lori is a Business Process Engineer for Physicians Mutual. Amanda was born in Omaha and is enrolled at Metropolitan Community College in the Interior Design program. They like to be outdoors, and the pets go right along. The first addition to the family was Bogey, the Basset Hound. He was acquired from a coworker of Lori’s who had a pair of Bassets with a litter of pups. He was a great first dog for Brad, who never had any pets prior to Bogey. Amanda came along next, and she and Bogey were fast friends. Bogey lived until he was 15, and his big velvet ears are missed by all. When Amanda was 7, Mittens, a brown tabby, now age 12, arrived as a Christmas gift. Mittens is the “Queen” of the house and always tries to appear regal. Tessa, age 7, is our black miniature Schnauzer. She’s the sweet, cuddly one who is always by Lori’s side. Peanut, age 2, a Pom-a-Poo was Amanda’s addition to the family. That’s what Mom gets for asking Amanda to take Tessa to the groomer when the groomer breeds Pom-a-Poos. Peanut has been a big hit with the whole family. Peanut is a “fetcher” who will bring the toys or balls

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back relentlessly until she’s exhausted and finally gives up. Tessa is a “tugger” who prefers tug-of-war with her toys. The two dogs often play tug-of-war, which is hilarious to watch as Tessa is 12 pounds to Peanuts 6 pounds. Mittens frequently cleans Peanut, and Peanut now washes her own face the way Mittens washes her face. Mittens doesn’t like to be seen playing with Peanut or Tessa, but it happens almost daily. The Johansens enjoy walks through the neighborhood and find the dogs are great ambassadors. They’ve met many of the neighbors, human and canine, on these walks. They’ve learned most of the dog’s names around the block and even returned one home this last Thanksgiving when he, from a block away, walked up to their door. The Johansens find they learn a great deal about people by how they feel about animals and how they treat their animals. “Our favorite part of Pet Enthusiast Magazine is the inspirational stories no matter how small. For example, the story about Tuff the horse from HETRA winning an award was a favorite. We have a niece and nephew in NYC that have special needs, and they ride for therapy. The difference animals can make in our lives is just amazing to watch.” states Lori, “We look forward to each and every issue.” PE

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COVER STORY by Tess N. Sykes

A pedicure. A massage. A special heart-shaped treat. A luxury bed in a cozy spot. These are not just the dreams of a spouse or significant other on Valentine’s Day, but the reality for many area well-loved pets. Feline friends might appreciate designer wear, a little bling around the neck or a new toy to chase.

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Toys and treats “Valentine’s Day is actually a really big holiday for us,” Sharon Dowell, owner of Just Dogs Gourmet at Westroads, said. “A lot of people like to get their dog a special treat to celebrate.” One popular item is the Doggy Kiss, a confection made with carob, peanut butter and yogurt. Doggy truffles and lollipops for dogs, which include a rawhide stick, are other popular choices. Krystal Fleming, owner of Three Dog Bakery at Village Pointe, agreed that treats for pets are always popular on the day for romance. Valentine-themed cookies and pupcakes in pink and red are big sellers as are themed accessories. Another good idea – a warm sweater to cover the heart. “It’s still cold out there in February,” she said. Feline friends might appreciate some designer wear, a little bling for around the neck, or a new toy to chase.

Staying overnight Of course, simple treats or toys, perhaps a chew toy for a dog or a new scratching post or palace for a cat, can be brought home at the last minute. Valentine’s Day planners might opt for a day out for their pooch – or maybe a night out for themselves. Several area kennels now offer suites for overnight guests. A deluxe suite at the Kenl Inn in Lincoln includes dutch doors, a closet for personal items, a ceiling to floor window, raised bed and quilt. Guests in these suites also receive a complimentary period of supervised play-time one on one with a staff member or with other dogs and a special treat. Other amenities for pampering include: a nature hike along a 30-minute trail or Gym and Swim, an opportunity to play in the gym/training building that includes a 3,600 square foot swimming pool. Dian Quist-Sulek, training and marketing director for Kenl-Inn, said daycare and overnight guests on Valentine’s Day will be treated to a special party with champagne – chicken broth and water – and specially made “paw” sandwiches. Of course, romantic music will play. Photo Courtesy of Camp Bow Wow

Feline Country Club in Omaha has a newly expanded facility for your feline to stay overnight. The Country Club also has many areas for your feline to roam and play freely throughout the day. Cottonwood Pet Resort in Waterloo offers five levels of overnight accommodations for dog owners, starting with standard Main Lodge kennels that range from 9 square feet for small dogs to 40 square foot runs for multiple pets or large breeds and moving up to Estate Suites, which encompass 64 square feet featuring a jungle-themed interior and individual TV sets tuned to Animal Planet. Here, again pets can enjoy individualized play sessions, time with other dogs, special treats and nature walks. Of course, daycare as well as an overnight stay requires some preplanning. An application may need to be filled out, vaccination records supplied and emergency contact information released. This helps keeps all animals and handlers safe. Exact forms and information required will vary from location to location.

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Daycare or a spa treatment: Colder temperatures, snow, ice and mud can do a number on a pet’s coat, making a trip to the groomer a potential winner for dog and owner. Nicholle Reisdorff, owner of Dogtopia in Omaha, suggests adding a deep-conditioning treatment as part of grooming. “At Dogtopia, we offer two types of conditioning treatments, a deep conditioning and a micro-bead conditioning,” she said. Groomers can help determine which one works best for a particular breed and coat style.

“I think dog daycare is just the bomb,” Bark Avenue Grooming and Daycare owner, Suzanne Wilke said, “for dogs cooped up all day not doing anything but sleeping and eating. Then, their owners get home and the dog is all wound up and ready to play when the owner just wants to relax-it’s so great.” At daycare, the dogs generally stay and play all day. Dogs at Bark Avenue, located in West Omaha, are divided by size and play style. They have play time indoors, trips outside, and all play is supervised. Bark Avenue also offers professional grooming services.

hair style, brush out and foot soak. Staying In: Pampering a pet at home can be just as effective. Abbey Olsen treats her cockapoo, Aspen, to a long walk and then freedom in a dog park. “He looks like he’s having so much fun,” she said. Home spa treatments and books about pet massage are also available for those wanting a more hands-on approach. Lots of extra love, an invitation to sit on the couch, a little extra playtime, or even something as simple as filling the cat’s water dish with filtered or bottled water can be a special gift.

Dogtopia also offers “The Happy Pup” package combining daycare fun with grooming services. This gives the dog something to get excited about and provides the owner with a clean, tired, fresh-smelling pet at the end of the day.

At Kenl Inn in Lincoln, pets can get as dirty or clean as their owners like. Nature trails, playtimes with puppy friends or individual sessions with a pet care attendant are all available. To clean off after all that fun, a Spa Package from the Groom Salon could include a relaxing shampoo, facial scrub, nail trim,

With all the options available, Valentine’s Day is a terrific time to think of someone else, but not a time to neglect the furrier family members. PE

Events

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Saturdays YAPPYTIME - Play Time for Dogs 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM All Dog Group Special Small Dog Group Play Time Dates February 20, March 20, April 17 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Ralston Vet Clinic - 6880 S 78th St - Omaha

Saturday, February 13 7:00 PM - Midnight TICKETS ON SALE! Cause for Paws Fashion Show & Valentine’s Dance Benefiting area animal agencies and rescues including Lincoln Animal Ambassadors and Capital Humane Society. Holiday Inn Downtown, 141 N. 9th St., Lincoln. More info at www.causeforpawslincoln.com.

2nd Sunday of each month BASIC EXOTIC BIRD WORKSHOP Hosted By: Beak n Wings. 2:00 PM Boy Scouts Headquarters – 120th & Maple - Omaha http://beaknwings.org

Saturday, February 27 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM I Love My Dog Expo - A Domesti-PUPS Event Family-style, dog-friendly event offering a vast array of dog-related products and services including live educational demonstrations. Various entertainment and numerous vendors. www.ilovemydogexpo.com.

Saturdays and Sundays NOON - 3:00 PM FELINE ADOPTIONS Petco, 3271 Marketplace Drive, Council Bluffs, IA 3rd Saturday of each month - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Meet and Greet - Nebraska Border Collie Rescue Shadowlake Petsmart 7903 Towne Center Pkwy - Papillion, NE www.nebraskabordercollierescue.com 3rd Sunday of each month Hearts United for Animals at The Bookworm - 87th & Pacific Call for more information at 402.392.2877 or visit www.bookwormomaha.com Saturdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Discount Vaccination Clinic - Omaha Sponsored by Caring For All Pets February 6 and March 6 - Christie Heights Rec Center 5105 S 37th St. - Omaha February 13, March 13, April 3 - Sherman Community Center 5701 N 16th St. - Omaha. No children under 10. Cash Only.

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Thursday, February 4 - 6:30 PM Lincoln Animal Ambassador Meeting St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2325 S. 24th Street, Lincoln. Please contact www.lincolnanimalambassadors.org. Thursday, February 11 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Mutt Match Maker Benefiting Nebraska Humane Society. Sponsored by Dogtopia and Three Dog Bakery. A great play date for dogs. At Dogtopia 13239 Portal Driave, Suite 103 LaVista. Call Three Dog Bakery at 402.614.3647 for more info. Friday-Sunday, February 12-14 TAKING RESERVATIONS! Midlands Humane Society’s Second Annual Wag-A-Gram event Valentine messages delivered by an adorable dog! Each Wag-A-Gram is $25 and includes dog delivery, personalized valentine, cookie, and rose. For more info, call Leslie: (712) 366-5709 or Terri: (712) 322-7022 or go to www.midlandshumanesociety.org. Saturday, February 13 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Love My Pet Portrait Fundraiser Get a photo of your pet with proceeds going to the Council Bluffs Animal Shelter and Midwest Dog Rescue. Call the Vatterot Vet Tech Dept. to set up your appointment 402.891.9411or come by Vatterott College - 11818 I Street - Omaha.

Saturday, February 27 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue Formal Dress Sale $20 cash and carry at the event. All sizes and styles. Dress donations still being accepted - For more info, call Jennifer at 402-510-1346. Armory National Guard building at 6929 Mercy St Omaha. For more info, go to www.adoptaboston.com.

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Saturday, March 6 7:00 PM Trivia Night with Wonder Weim Rescue and Nebraska Border Collie Rescue Tangier Shriver Center - 2823 S. 84th St - Omaha For more info on how to get involved, go to www. nebraskabordercollierescue.com or www.wonderwiemsrescue.com. Friday-Sunday, March 12-14 Nebraska Horse Expo Lancaster County Event Center - Lincoln www.nebraskahorsecouncil.org. Saturday, March 20 Time TBD Iowa Basset Rescue’s Lucky Day Walk to raise money for the medical needs of their adoptable Basset hounds. For information on how to participate, please phone 712.204.9807 or email iabassetrescue@yahoo.com.

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Wednesdays February 24 - March 17, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM Spirituality Class: What Can Animals Teach Us? REGISTER NOW! Led by Karen Clarke, First-Plymouth Animal Ministry Leader. Develop a better understanding of animals and communicate better with them while building mutual respect. Pre-registration required, call 476.7550 or email addie@firstplymouth.org.

Saturday, February 13 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Taylor Made Rescue Rally at the Nebraska Humane Society Area dog and cat rescues will showcase their adoptable animals and promote their organizations. Nebraska Humane Society - 8929 Fort Street - Omaha. For more info, call Pam Wiese at 402.905.3470 or www.nehumanesociety.org.

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Saturday, March 20 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Yappy First Birthday Maurice Benefiting Little White Dog Rescue and to wish Maurice a happy 1st birthday. Sponsored by Dogtopia and Three Dog Bakery. At Dogtopia 13239 Portal Drive, Suite 103 - LaVista. Call Three Dog Bakery at 402.614.3647 for more info. Saturday, March 20 9:00 PM - Close Bowling for Bowser Fundraiser for NE/IA Saint Bernard Rescue Help raise money for the medical needs of their Saints. Chops Bowling Alley - 2518 S. 13th Street - Omaha. Food, Door prizes, Silent Auction, Coins for special pins down. For more information, visit www.saintsrule.org. Saturday, March 27 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM TICKETS ON SALE! HETRA’s Blue Jeans and Dreams Benefit Dinner, Dance, Auction and Student Demonstration. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets, contact HETRA at www.hetra.org or 402-359-8830.

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Friday - Sunday, April 9 - 11 Iowa Horse Fair www.iowahorsecouncil.org

Saturday, February 13 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Taylor Made Rescue Rally at the Nebraska Humane Society Meet breed experts, get behavior advice. See some deserving animals who need a second chance at a great home. Dog and cat rescue groups will be there. More information at www.nebraskahumanesociety.org.

Saturday, April 17 6:00 PM - TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Black Tie and Tails - Bi-Annual Gala Hosted By Nebraska Humane Society Guild Group and Friends Forever Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, pet runway show, music to benefit abused, abandoned and neglected animals. Holiday Inn Convention Center 72nd and Grover. Gordon Krentz at 905-3483 or www.nehumanesociety.org.

Saturday, February 13 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Horse Lovers 4-H Club (ages 8-16) Bake & Craft Sale Benefiting Hooves & Paws Rescue. Baker’s Supermarket Store at 90th & Fort Street - Omaha. www. hoovespaws.org.

Saturday, April 24 NOON - 3:00 PM RESERVE YOUR SPACE! Spring Bark in the Park Benefiting the Omaha Dog Park. For more info, go to www.omahadogpark.org.

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Behavior IMPROV “LEAVE IT”

Keep Your Things Out of Your Pooch’s Chops by Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, Esq. CPDT - KA with Bonafide Dog Academy

ne of the most common challenges dog owners face is teaching their dogs to leave objects around the house alone. Puppy owners in particular often find themselves spending a considerable amount of time trying to recover stolen items from their furry little thieves. Fortunately, we can teach our pickpocketing pooches which items they are allowed to play with and which ones they should leave alone through a fairly simple process of environmental management and training.

Environmental Management Before we look at the process, let’s consider the difference between management and training as it applies to changing dog behavior. Environmental management involves preventing your dog from doing unwanted behaviors in the first place. Your dog is a passive participant in this process; he doesn’t have to think about how to behave. You control his environment in such a way that he isn’t interested in performing the unwanted behavior or he is actually prevented from performing it, even if he tries. Management usually takes less time than training, but your dog doesn’t really learn what is expected of him. Your dog will act appropriately as long as you continue to manage his environment. If you stop managing his environment, he may start behaving inappropriately again. Training Training is a long-term solution to changing unwanted behaviors. When you train your dog to behave in a certain way, your dog is an active participant in the process; he has to think about how to behave. He learns to make correct behavioral choices through a systematic progression of training exercises. Training new behaviors takes time and effort, but, in the end, your dog understands how you want him to behave in certain situations. He does not rely on environmental management to behave appropriately; he understands how to behave appropriately. Management and Training Working Together Management and training go hand-in-hand in any successful behavioral modification plan. You need to teach your dog the appropriate behaviors you expect from him while simultaneously preventing him from performing unwanted behaviors. We’ll look at several management and training ideas to teach dogs to leave things alone. While your dog is learning what he should leave 12

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alone, you need to keep him from getting possession of those forbidden items. As your dog learns the rules through training, you will manage your dog less and rely more on the training you’ve done with him to keep inappropriate items out of his mouth. Puppy-Proof Rooms Puppies are notorious for being thieves while they are growing up. Any object within a puppy’s reach is fair game to be picked up, carried off, chewed on, swallowed, thrown up or otherwise destroyed. Although it can certainly be frustrating at times to deal with this type of behavior, it is perfectly normal for puppies to behave this way. Puppies are naturally very inquisitive, and they often explore the world with their mouths. Puppies are babies who simply don’t understand the rules of the house. Very few of us would expect a two-year-old child to play in a room full of interesting things that don’t belong to her and to leave those things alone without being told to do so; yet, we often expect puppies to play in a room full of interesting things and to leave all of them alone without ever actually teaching the puppies how to behave that way. Your puppy must be taught what he can and can’t play with; from his perspective, everything he can reach is a potential chew toy until he is taught otherwise. Your first line of defense against puppy raids is to manage his environment so he can’t steal forbidden objects in the first place. Keep items you don’t want your puppy to have out of his reach. Of course this is often easier said than done, particularly if you have children in the house; but the simplest way to keep your puppy from taking items that don’t belong to him is to keep those items out of his reach. Anything your puppy can reach may end up in his mouth. Objects that smell like his family, such as socks, underwear,

Staying Calm while Puppy Is In Training shoes and children’s toys are often very interesting and will likely It is also important to remain calm when you exchange items with end up being grabbed if your puppy can reach them. Keep doors your puppy; if you chase him or yell at him, he will probably try to closed to rooms with trash cans or use trash cans with foot-pedal run away from you and may even try to swallow smaller items. Be operated lids that can’t be easily pushed open to keep him from patient – your puppy isn’t trying to be naughty! He just doesn’t grabbing goodies out of the trash. And don’t forget that motion will know all the house rules yet. Calmly call your puppy to you while attract your puppy’s attention as well; swinging scarves, showing him the toy you have and teasing him a little with it. floppy hats, and loose clothing are all likely targets for He may drop the item he has to come get the toy you have; your puppy to try to grab if he sees them moving. Teaching if he does, praise him and let him play with his toy (and Ask family and friends to take off coats, hats and your puppy to immediately put the item he dropped up out of his reach). scarves before playing with your puppy. By swap items with you limiting your puppy’s access primarily to those is an easy way to teach If he runs away from you when you call, calmly walk after rooms that you can keep puppy-proofed, it will be your puppy what him until you get close enough to gently take the item easier for you to manage your puppy’s behavior items he is allowed from him. Then immediately give him his toy and praise and will make your training more effective and to play with. him for taking it. If he won’t let go of the item you want to efficient. swap, gently grab the item and twist it up and toward you, being careful not to hurt potentially sore puppy teeth. Once he Supervise Your Puppy lets go, immediately give him his toy and praise him for taking it. Keeping an eye on your puppy will help you teach him many of Be sure to keep the toy at eye level to your puppy and give it to him the house rules and prevent unwanted behaviors. An unsupervised quickly when you swap so he isn’t accidently encouraged to jump up puppy can get into trouble quite quickly. Limit his access to ..... Continue on page 14 to grab for it. unsupervised areas by closing doors (this is an easy way to keep him from stealing things out of bedrooms where forbidden objects may be on the floor), putting him in his crate with a tasty chew toy if you can’t watch him, or tethering him to you with a leash so he follows you from room to room as you go about your daily routine. It will be far more difficult for your puppy to pilfer something he shouldn’t have if you are right there with him. Chew Toys for Puppy Training Appropriate chew toys are also vital to managing your puppy’s behavior. There are a wide variety of toys designed specifically for chewing and many of them can be stuffed with treats to make them more interesting. When you purchase chew toys, be sure the toys are the appropriate size for your puppy and that they are meant for active chewing; plush toys and soft rubber toys aren’t meant to be actual chew toys. Kong®, Nylabone® , Premier® and other companies make hard chew toys that can be left with your puppy to give him something safe to chew on. Some of them are made to hold food that the puppy must work to get out of the toy. You can put a portion of his meal in this type of toy to keep him interested in playing with the toy instead of raiding other items around the house. Teething often causes an increase in inappropriate chewing behavior. Puppies chew to help relieve mental and physical stress, the discomfort of teething and to help their adult teeth come in correctly. Having a selection of appropriate chew toys on hand will make life easier for you and your puppy. Your puppy will learn that these are safe items for him to carry around and chew on. Although puppy-proofing your home can be a hassle, it is only temporary and is important for your puppy’s safety (and your sanity!). If your puppy isn’t allowed to chew on socks, steal toys or grab scarves when he is young, chances are good he won’t start doing those things as an adult. Combining environmental management with training will help your puppy learn more quickly how to leave things that aren’t his alone. Swap Technique Teaching your puppy to swap items with you is an easy way to teach your puppy what items he is allowed to play with. Before approaching your puppy to take a forbidden object away from him, grab a chew toy that he is allowed to have so you are prepared to immediately trade the item he has for the even better one you have. The item you have must be more interesting to the puppy than the item he found on his own or he won’t want to trade you his item for yours; a small smear of peanut butter or squeeze cheese on a chew toy will make it interesting and will increase the odds you will have a successful swap experience.

BehaviorIMPROV ..... Continued from page 13 Mother, May I? Verbal Command Teaching your dog to ask permission to pick up strange objects You can also pair a verbal command with the swap so your off the floor will also help minimize him taking things that don’t puppy learns to drop objects he is holding on command. Tell belong to him. A fun way to teach this type of self control is him “drop it” or ask him “Can I have that?” in a pleasant tone by teaching him to play a canine version of “Mother, May I?.” of voice as you offer him the toy you have. With repetition Start teaching this behavior with your dog on leash so you can and consistency, your puppy will learn which toys around physically control him. the house are his and which aren’t. He will also learn to drop things on command in anticipation of you providing something Place your dog in a sit, then put a small treat or a toy on the even better for him to chew on; combined with good floor in front of your dog while gently restraining him environmental management of the rooms your It’S NOT with the leash so he can’t grab the item. Initially your puppy plays in, you will soon have your puppy TOO LATE. dog will probably try to scoop up the cookie or toy. focusing more on his toys than on other items in If you didn’t teach Remain silent but restrain him from taking the object your house. your dog the swap from the floor. As soon as your dog stops straining game as a puppy, you against the leash, praise, pick up the treat or toy Out of the Puppy Stage should teach him to and give it to him. It is VERY important that you do As your puppy matures, some of his desire to swap now. NOT let the dog take the treat or toy from the floor pick things up and chew on them will naturally himself. We are teaching him to wait for you to deliver diminish. But even adult dogs will still occasionally the object to him; if he is allowed to scoop it off the floor try to take things that don’t belong to them. In on his own, you are defeating this learning. You will find that particular, certain dog breeds that were developed to your dog will start relaxing and possibly even looking at you as carry things around in their mouths, such as retrievers, spaniels he figures out that the quickest way to get the toy or cookie is to and pointers tend to have strong natural instincts to put things wait for you to give it to him. With consistency and repetition, in their mouths their entire lives and will latch on to anything your dog will learn to wait for you to give him interesting items handy if they aren’t taught to behave differently. This instinct off the floor instead of grabbing them without your permission. often pops up when the dog is excited or nervous. Dogs that are taught this type of self control have an easier time leaving things that don’t belong to them alone. If you own a dog which tends to get mouthy when he is excited, keep a stock of acceptable toys on hand to offer your dog to help It takes time and effort to teach your dog how you expect him him calm down. For example, if your dog gets excited when to behave in your home, but the rewards of a lifetime of good his family comes home, keep a stash of toys by the door; family dog manners are well worth the investment. Teaching your dog members can give the dog a toy immediately when they come how to leave things alone that aren’t his will make your years in the door to help redirect his behavior so he doesn’t try to grab together much more enjoyable! PE clothing, backpacks or other inappropriate items when they come inside. If there are objects your adult dog really enjoys stealing, be sure to continue managing his environment so his access to those items is limited. If your dog loves to chew up socks, it will be more difficult for him to do that if dirty socks are put in a hamper instead of left on the floor. Environmental management can always be used as a quick fix to stop unwanted behavior quickly, but remember, you aren’t actually teaching your dog how to behave; you are merely taking away his opportunity to engage in unwanted behavior in the first place. There are many different ways to teach your dog to leave things alone that aren’t his. If you didn’t teach your dog the swap game as a puppy, you should teach him to swap now. Be patient and consistent as he learns the new rules.

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By Tess N. Sykes Photos by Carla Chapman and Sara and Jessica Plummer

December 1, 2009, the Nebraska Dachshund Rescue had rescued nearly doubled the number of dogs they had a year earlier – 213 up from 113 – and their largest rescue was still on the horizon. Just five days later, 30 volunteers came together to help rescue 27 dachshunds in 24 hours. “Twenty-five dogs came from a single breeder in Iowa who closed up shop,” said NDR Vice President Julie Siebler. Two others were rescued from other situations. The dachshunds ranged from one to five years old and included long-hair, shorthair and wired-hair types in a range of colors. “These dogs were not the worst we have seen; however they all required pretty elaborate vet care as they had never been vetted,” Siebler said. “They all needed baths. One gave birth to a single puppy. Overall,” Siebler said, “they were more socially well-adjusted than many the group has rescued. After a general assessment, bathing, grooming, nail-clipping, ear cleaning and lots of cuddles by humans, they were all transported to foster homes in Omaha and Lincoln the same day.” Almost half were adopted at the end of the first week. “Of course,” Siebler said, “foster and adoptive families are always needed .” The Nebraska Dachshund Rescue is a nonprofit started in the fall of 2007. They have helped rescue animals around the region, including Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Colorado. Their priority intakes include animals from puppy mills, breeder releases and those facing euthanasia . “Our organization has grown like wildfire,” Siebler said. “NDR has worked hard to build

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Nebraska Dachshund Rescue Board of Directors Back Row - L to R Tina Durgin - Volunteer Director Julie Siebler - Vice President/Co-Treasurer/Media Director Leah Droge - Foster Director Mary Alberts - Co-Foster Director / Co-Events Director Front Row - L to R Rhonda Brown - Intake Director Robert Buscher Jr - President/Co-Treasurer (pictured with Bella, Tina Durgin’s pup) Noelle Buscher - Creative Director Not pictured Shayne Ortmeier - Events Director Dr. Carrie Frey DVM - General Board Member

awareness across the region, networking with other organizations and animal advocate groups, conducting fundraisers and helping to educate the public. The more volunteers and homes we have, the more we can save,” she said.

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Rescued dogs are examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated and spayed or neutered prior to adoption. The group also takes care of veterinarian bills for dogs in foster situations. Applications for families interested in fostering or adoption are available on the group’s website: www.nebraskadachshundrescue.org . “A minimum of three references is required,” Siebler said. Home visits to prospective adoptive families are conducted. Also on their website is a retail store that has unique gifts for the Dachshund lover. The site provides excellent information about the breed and also upcoming events where you can meet some of the pups available for adoption. The group is constantly in need of donations of dog-related items such as: beds, blankets, collars, harnesses, leashes, food and treats. Office supplies, including stamps and envelopes, are also needed. Monetary donations are necessary to the success of the organization. All of the above can be used as a tax deduction. For more information on the incredible Nebraska Dachshund Rescue, please contact Julie Siebler by going to www.nebraskadachshundrescue.org. PE

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early two decades ago, I went on my weekly trek to my local pet shop to buy crickets. That’s when I saw the Veiled Chameleons. For years I wanted a true chameleon, but they weren’t on the market. I instantly fell in love and bought them even though the shop owner told me, “I don’t know anything about them. You’ll have to do your own research.” I called herpetologists across the country at zoos and universities. Whenever I heard the same advice twice, I followed it.

On recommendation, we built a six-foot tall terrarium that was three and one-half feet square. It had live plants, running water drips, special lighting, and differing temperatures in the cage. Our chameleons, Sir Looks-A-Lot and Calliope, thrived. One day we noticed Calliope’s belly swollen with a clutch of eggs. My son was eight, and I thought this would be a wonderful experience. I did more research and made an incubator. After Calliope laid the eggs, we carefully put all 48 inside and waited. When the first clutch hatched ten months later we had 50 more eggs in the incubator, and Calliope was gravid (pregnant) again. Cute? Sure. But we were not prepared! We quickly borrowed five, 10-gallon tanks to house them. We overnighted 5,000 pinhead crickets to our house every week! It was a $*&%!* HUGE OPERATION! The cricket supplier wouldn’t ship during extremely hot or cold weather, so we had to plan ahead. After two months, they were ready for new homes, but where? We sold them to pet stores and provided a four-page, detailed care sheet to be given to each new pet owner. I felt pretty good about it.

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Once the pet stores were saturated, we attended reptile shows. My attitude about breeding abruptly changed. I was now selling directly to pet owners and saw many were not going to provide the same level of care. One little girl said, “Daddy, I want one.” Daddy didn’t care about the animal. He just wanted to make her happy and replied, “Okay, Princess .” I refused the sale, but realized I had no control over the quality of any of their lives once sold. It broke my heart, and our breeding days were over. But out of 214 babies from five clutches, we still had a few lizards left. Eventually, we found homes for all of them except a couple that were mildly deformed. They could eat and climb, but no one would buy them. We already had two adults and no room to properly house more. As a last resort, we had them put to sleep. It was hard and I’m not convinced it was the right decision, but we had to do something. In the beginning I believed we were doing a good thing but learned that having good intentions is never enough. I thought it would be a great experience for my son, but there was a price to his education. That price was many of these beautiful creatures falling into uncaring hands and meeting their untimely demise. To this day, the positive aspects will never outweigh the ultimate heartbreak involved. In my opinion, before breeding you should be able to honestly answer the following questions: Are you doing it just for money? Do you have the resources to house and feed them? Where will you get food? Who will purchase them? Can you keep and care for the ones that don’t sell? And the final question: Are the negatives worth the experience? Chances are, probably not, especially if you are only in it for a profit. But that is for you to answer. PE Linda Witfoth has been a reptile lover for over 35 years. She has experience caring for iguanas, geckos, skinks, frogs, newts and turtles, and is an avid self educator on how to best care for veiled chameleons.

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Part 2 - Keeping Pets Out of Shelters

a beautiful winter morning and you let “Buffy”, your Cocker Spaniel outdoors into your fenced-in yard for her morning duties. Ten minutes later you call for her but no answer. Frantically, you grab your boots and coat and hustle out the door to find your beloved dog. The paw prints in the snow lead down the deck stairs and out your open gate! Buffy probably left the yard as soon as you let her out, so she has a ten minute head start on you.

After your initial search, call any other humane organizations in your area and your pet’s microchip company (if they are microchipped). Make up fliers with a color photo of your pet and distribute them to grocery and convenient stores, vet clinics, groomers and animal shelters. If you don’t have an animal shelter in your area, call the local law enforcement non-emergency number and ask for assistance. They may even keep a lost and found list. Some radio stations advertise lost and found pets too.

When you examine the gate, it appears a heavy drift of snow is to blame for pushing the gate open. When leaving to look for a lost pet, remember to take your cell phone, leash, treats and a phone book. Don’t delay, bad things can happen quickly. If you’re looking for a cat, you may want to take a blanket or pet carrier. Indoor cats usually stay within a five house radius and after their bolt to freedom, prefer to hide. If you don’t find your pet during an initial search, use the phone book and call all area animal shelters / humane societies to file a missing report. Some humane societies require you to actually walk through the shelter’s stray kennel to look for your pet. They must do this because of the volume of animals and people they serve.

Once you are reunited with your furry loved one, call the animal shelters and microchip company so they can remove your pet from their missing lists. Also, make sure to take down all your posters and thank those who assisted in the search. PE Melinda is a NACA Certified Animal Control Officer and is certified in shelter volunteer managment, FEMA Animals in Disaster, Emergency Shelteringand Pet First Aid. Melinda has trained horses and is also a certified horse judge in Iowa for 4-H and open shows. Melinda has two dogs, two cats, two chickens and one horse (and one husband of seven years.)

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Bugs Behaving Badly by Dr. Monte Pauli

The nasty, drug-resistant bacteria known as MRSA (affecting humans) may have a new carrier: the family pet.

recently attended an online web seminar that dealt with Emerging Antimicrobial Resistance to MRSA and MRSP.

What are MRSA and MRSP? MRSA is an everyday staph infection that has manufactured immunity or lost its sensitivity to a family of our favorite antibiotics such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, cephalosporins and so forth. In humans, these bacteria, including MSSA (methicillin-sensitive S aureus), can cause pimples, abscesses/ boils, and superficial dermatitis. Extreme harmfulness of the bug is not a factor, and any S aureus can become MRSA. The bad news is these kinds of bugs can produce three groups of toxins--a real triple threat. Remember the news about this phenomena in the 1970’s? The name was Toxic Shock Syndrome. The place was New York City. The alarming news is that the organisms (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus pseudointermedius [more of a pet problem; both cause staph infections]) are becoming a growing problem globally. The seminar presenter, David Aucoin, DVM, DACVP, a tech-veterinarian with Veterinary Clinics of America, made the case for all of us working in the pet health arena, including pet owners, to realize the microbial ‘jihad’ (bad bug) we are now facing is a result of many factors involving 18

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antibiotic use and microbes on a mission that is largely not friendly to us. A part of the problem is not just the surfacing of a ‘super bug’ but also the issue of the medical community in effect losing antimicrobials (natural or synthetic drugs which inhibit or kill bacteria) from our arsenal to combat this potentially deadly enemy. Why is MRSA a ‘super bug’? The American Medical Association reported that in 2008 there were 90,000 cases of MRSA with a mortality of 19,000, more than many other causes of death. There have been local outbreaks of CA-MRSA (community associated, such as locker rooms) causing deaths rather than HA-MRSA (hospital associated). MSSA has changed for the worse to MRSA through a complicated process involving phases like integration and excision (they made it seem too easy for such a minute organism without a degree in biology or engineering). In the 1970-1980 decade MRSA became an emerging pathogen and accounted for up to 30% of all S aureus bacteria cultured. In 1990 there was an explosion of MRSA with increased numbers of up to 30-80% of all SA cultures. In the late 1990’s CA-MRSA began to emerge which was different than HA-MRSA. The number given for colonization in humans (presence on the skin or nostrils without clinical signs) was 25-30%.

What type of MRSA affects pets? This is indistinguishable from human isolates. It is termed USA 100 type SCC mec IV. It is found in pets in the USA and Canada. It could be called ‘reverse zoonosis.’ Considering the term zoonosis, we think of problems being spread from animals to humans. In this case, the pet gets exposed from the owner or other human contact (carrier), and the pet is invaded by the human strain. If health and hygiene measures are taken in the human, the microbe will usually disappear from the pet. Dr. Aucoin stated the number of these organisms is low in pets but is on the increase, somewhere around three percent of dogs and cats. Of all the Staph organisms cultured from pets, the predominant species is Staph, Pseudointermedius; and therefore, we need to be more concerned about MRSP in animals. What does all this mean? Prevention is the only strategy. When veterinarians and their technicians see suspicious wounds, pyodermas (skin disease) or ear infections, they need to respect them as dangerous until bacterial culture results are in and confirmed. 1. Alcohol-based hand cleaners should be used. 2. Use foams or gels consistently (Purell). 3. Hand washing before and after exams; take time and do it properly. 4. If a dermal infection looks like MRS, expect the veterinary clinician to culture every lesion. 5. Use of gloves is standard procedure, and hand washing is to be done following glove removal.

Antibiotics are not just a benign and safe drug that can be used just in case it might help.

How did this all happen? The pet MRS problem is likely from a gene change in the human organism. Anti-microbial use provides selective pressure allowing new MRS to become commensal organisms on the skin or nostrils. Any Staph organism can become MRS. In dogs 90% carry S. intermedius by the organisms colonizing. Four percent (4%) of dogs carry S. psuedintermedius this way. Inappropriate use of antimicrobials such as improper dosing of drug or duration of treatment has contributed to the problem. So, what do we need to do? We need to consider that antibiotics are not just a benign and safe drug that can be used just in case it might help. Just because they don’t have many side effects, should we use them indiscriminately? In other words antibiotics need to be used very judiciously in light of our previous discussion. We need to maximize our choice of antibiotics and give respect to the agents’ proper dosing and time of treatment. Antibiotics need to be used two to three days beyond complete clinical resolution of the problem. Clinicians need to culture more of these conditions. In summary, MRSA is a growing problem in humans, and there is an increasing incidence of pets being affected. Methicillin-resistant Staphs are rapidly becoming a common animal pathogen. In diagnosis and treatment, Staph species ID and toxin profile are becoming increasingly more important. Change is required in the veterinary profession if we are to contain this serious problem. We have our work cut out for us. (The seminar from which I quoted was sponsored by Bayer Animal Health). PE Dr. Monte Pauli earned a B.S. in Animal Nutrition at Colorado State University and went on to graduate from Iowa State University with a D.V.M. degree in 1971. He has worked in clinics in Wisconsin, as well as Lexington, NE. Dr. Pauli and his wife Connie reside in Wahoo, NE, where he has owned a veterinarian clinic for the past 28 years.

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LOCAL PET NEWS

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Bissell’s Annual MVP Contest Kicks Off - Fundraising Opportunity for Local Animal Organizations Pet hopefuls across America are crossing their paws that the third times a charm for BISSELL’s Annual Most Valuable Pet (MVP) Contest. Now in its third year, the 2010 BISSELL MVP Contest invites pet parents to submit photos of their furry friends for a chance at the title of Most Valuable Pet. Entries are open from January 1-March 25, 2010, with prizes to include the chance to feature on BISSELL pet product packaging, a $10,000 donation to the pet charity of choice and a “Perfect For You And Your Pet” $500 shopping spree, courtesy of BISSELL. The top-voted pet from each week of the contest will move on to the semi-finals from which the grand-prize and second through fifth prize winners will be selected. BISSELL will be announcing the weekly winners and offering exclusive contest news through Twitter and Facebook. More than 100,000 pets were entered into the contest over 2008 and 2009, gathering votes from fellow pet lovers, family and friends. To help pet

parents garner votes for their photogenic pets, BISSELL created a series of custom widgets that can be uploaded to blogs and social networks such as Facebook, helping to win votes and the hearts of the pet’s family and friends. The 2009 BISSELL MVP grand prize winner, golden retriever Norman, is a breeder for a Columbus, OH service dog program – 4 Paws for Ability. He and his owner, Tara Driscoll, used the $10,000 prize to obtain a seizure dog to assist two special needs children in their community. Tara, a substitute teacher in the local school system, taught the pair of brothers at their special needs preschool and has remained in touch with the family as they’ve grown. Now ages six and eight, the boys have been in need of a seizure dog for several years, but the cost of their medication has hindered them from obtaining one. Thanks to Tara and Norman, they now have an additional four paws to assist them!

All-Natural Deer Antler Chews a Treat Do you have a dog that likes to chew? I mean, REALLY likes to chew? Talon’s All Natural Deer Antlers are now available. Grown and shed by American White Tail Deer in Nebraska and Iowa, antlers withstand the most aggressive chewing. Deer antlers don’t splinter or chip; they have no odor or gooey residue and are rich in calcium, phosphorous and other trace minerals. Chewing action grinds antlers slowly providing long-lasting enjoyment while helping keep teeth & gums healthy. Talon’s All Natural Deer Antlers are available now at Long Dog Fat Cat at Village Pointe 168th & W Dodge Rd., Omaha, NE.

2009 BISSELL MVP grand prize winner, golden retriever Norman

Natura Pet Products Decreases Their Carbon Footprint

Fremont, Nebraska based Natura Pet Products became a more “green” company in 2009 by reducing its carbon emissions with their new facility in Davis, California. The location includes solar panels, low-emissivity windows, Energy Star equipment, motionsensing light switches and water conservation and runoff features. The company also uses video conferencing to save on air travel between the company’s California and Nebraska offices.

Good Karma Dog Center Opening in February Good Karma Dog Center, 8811 Frederick St in Omaha, will be opening early in 2010. The owner, Barbara Flick, says that she is looking forward to offering a special niche in doggie daycare and training for the Omaha area. Dog training with special behavior classes with instructors who are Animal Behavior College trained and certified in First-Aid, will specialize in positive reinforcement. The Center will also offer doggie daycare and a special “Zen”

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room for shy, older or special needs pets. The Center will be equipped with a special orthopedic floor to pamper her clients. “Especially with dogs living longer lives now, this floor will help decrease joint pain in our active and older clients,” says Barbara. If your vet has recommended a specific diet or exercise regimen for your dog, the team at Good Karma will institute those instructions for you while caring for your pet. Barbara also will provide “Doga” classes, a form of yoga and Reiki treatments for her clientele.

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MidAmerica Boston Terrier Rescue Hosting Unique Fundraiser The MidAmerican Boston Terrier Rescue will be hosting a unique fundraiser on Saturday, February 27 from 11 am - 4 pm in Omaha. The rescue group has been collecting donated gowns of all styles and sizes and offering the collection to the public for $20 each cash and carry at the event. They are continuing to collect Bridesmaid, Prom and Homecoming dresses for this event. For those that are interested in donating, there is no need to repair or clean the dresses. The dresses will be used to help raise money for their medical fund. They will coordinate picking up dresses for those that would like to donate. If you have a dress or two, please email Jennifer or call 402-510-1346. The formal wear event will be located at the Armory National Guard building at 6929 Mercy St - Omaha. For more information, go to www.adoptaboston.com.

PurinaCare Insurance Joins Forces with Subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

Pet Food Available at Food Pantry in Council Bluffs

Nestle Purina PetCare Co.’s PurinaCare Insurance Services Inc. out of St. Louis, Missouri, signed an underwriting deal with Central States Indemnity Co., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. out of Omaha, Nebraska this past October, 2009.

A Pet Food Pantry in Council Bluffs,Iowa is open for people who not only need food for themselves but they are now able to get food and supplies for their pets. In conjunction with Our Saviors Luthern Church, 300 Bluff Street, and the Iowa Bassethound Rescue, the pantry has fed over 196 family dogs and 198 cats since the beginning of August, 2009.

PurinaCare Pet Health insurance offers two, easy-tounderstand plans that are designed to help pet owners provide a lifetime of care for dogs and cats.

Iowa Bassethound Rescue Board member, Becka Gwinner and her church started the cause. The Rescue supplies the food with having donated over 3500 lbs of cat food and 3600 lbs of dog food to date. Dog, cat, bird, rabbit, ferret and fish food is still needed, along with any other supplies that pets use. For more information on how to donate, please contact 712.322.6655 or visit www.iowabassetrescue.org. The pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 pm - 2:30pm.

Midlands Humane Society Valentine’s Day Wags

The Midland Humane Society of Council Bluffs, IA will be offering again this year a unique Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one... Wag-a-Grams for Valentine’s Day to help raise funds for their organization. You will have a choice of which pup(s) will deliver your cookie, rose, a personalized Valentine. Last year’s event was a huge success. For more information on how to order your Valentine’s Day gift, go to www.midlandshumanesociety.org.

Invisible Fence of Omaha Affected by January Three-Alarm Fire After receiving a call that there was a fire at their office building, Brett and Shelly had a feeling they were in for a long night. Little did they know...they lost everything. After suffering a 100% loss during a January three-alarm fire which resulted in the destruction of their offices at 120th & Pacific, the Invisible Fence team is now running at full

“Nestlé Purina and Berkshire Hathaway are both longestablished, trusted companies which share corporate values of financial stability, superior customer service and offer high-quality products that enhance family health and well-being,” said Bill Broun, Director of Business Development for Nestlé Purina. “The partnership between PurinaCare and CSI is an extension of both corporations’ shared visions.”

SAY CHEESE! New Dental Option for Pets

Enter Superstar Smiles Photo Contest at Sergeants.com

Petrodex, the dental gel for pets that was created by an Omaha doctor, Dr. Frank Driscoll, initally for humans, is now available for purchase at Sergeants.com, an Omaha-based pet product company. Driscoll said the gel removes bacteria and plaque buildup that often leads to tooth decay and gum disease. This may be an easier way to clean your furry friend’s teeth instead of that hard-to-reach toothbrush. Go to www.sergeants.com to purchase the Petrodex line of products or enter Sentry’s Superstar Smiles contest for your dog’s chance to be a STAR!

capacity. They are now at a temporary location, 1320 S 119th St - Omaha, which is just across the street from their old offices. They plan on rebuilding stronger than ever with the help of their team members and their strong clientele. For more information on Invisible Fence, contact them by phone at 402.330.4000 or by email at heartland@invisiblefence. com or stop in and say hello. They plan on moving back to their original location once the building is constructed later this year. www.PE-magazine.com

Hoof Beat

NOTE: Handling horses on the ground and under saddle poses potentially serious risks of injury to participants. Any application of the techniques, ideas, and suggestions from Denise Maryanski is at the reader’s sole discretion and risk.

Horses Mirror Our Emotions by Denise Maryanski

elcome to Hoof Beat! Ground-training exercises are beneficial to all disciplines. When we understand the horse’s natural herd behavior and work “with” not against it, we achieve harmony and softness. We establish trust, the horse learns to relax, and we can indeed lead a wonderful dance! Exercises done well on the ground will be transferred to great responsiveness when done under saddle. In part one of the PEGASUS “on board” program we seek to discover our best personality assets. This self examination helps us understand how to better work with our horses. By asking some tough questions, as: Am I asking my horse for collection when I haven’t first collected myself? Am I expecting my horse to be calm while I am upset? If I do not trust my leadership, should my horse? It is difficult for horses…and humans, to learn under duress. Seeking a confident leader they can relax and learn. Ask yourself, “Am I the dance partner my horse wants me to be?” If not, maybe it is time to exhale, relax, and take time to discover just how your horse sees you.

Start by looking in the mirror every day and give yourself a “personality perk!” Instead of scoffing at the newly developing double chin, break out into a big smile and yell, “Wow! You look marvelous! Working with horses has taken YEARS off your life!” or something just as fun. You are responsible not only for the happiness of your horse but for your own happiness! Become your loudest cheerleader. Release those endorphins in your brain through positive personal reinforcement, and it will help you exhibit calmness and self confidence to your prey animal horse. You can’t sell yourself to your horse until you truly believe in YOU. That calm, confident, collected rider is in there, and your horse will mirror that back to you. We all want our horses to exhibit calmness, too. But since there is a cougar hiding behind every rock on the trail and equine eating monsters lurking in arena corners, a primal fear kicks in and the horse’s reaction can be to run in fright. It can’t be ours! Our horse should view us riding up there as a protector and not a predator clinging onto his back! Staying calm and confident in a scary

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situation transfers through to your horse. Remind yourself daily, “I am a confident leader, keeping control, showing compassion, being consistent and staying calm.” If you truly believe in yourself…so will your horse. We can release endorphins in our horse’s cute little heads, too. This release of endorphins helps to calm and reassure the horse. Although telling him or her that indeed they are the Best Darn Horse on the Planet, there are physical ways to get that precious Lick and Chew! Stand in the position of safety and authority at an angle facing your horse’s shoulder (not right in front please), your toes pointed to his front hoof with your horse fitted with a halter and lead rope. Stroke--no patting please--along the neck from ear to shoulder. As a baby, Mother Horse licked him along this line (although I dearly love my horses, I draw the line on licking!) to comfort him. Give a nice rub at the shoulder…awwwww. Scratch that hard to reach place under the jaw, your fingers are SO much kinder than that old fence post! There are six places on the horse’s head that research proves releases endorphins in the horse’s brain. Your horse will tell you his favorite place after a few tries. Each of my boys has his own special place!

Cowboy relaxes while Lucy uses her thumb to gently stroke above his eye.

A stroke under the eye, being careful not to touch the eye.

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Between the ears at the pole. Use downward strokes from back to front over the tendons between the ears using your thumb and forefinger. Along the edge of the ear. Using the BACK of your hand (because using the front of your hand may force air into the ear causing discomfort to the horse) gently stroke upward along the edge from base to tip. Above the eye. Roll your thumb gently in the indent over the eye being careful not to touch the eye itself. Below the eye. Stroke gently with your thumb from inner corner to outer corner under the eye being careful not to touch the eye itself.

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At top of jaw bone. Gently rub in a small circular motion at the top of the jaw. This can be found just above the halter buckle or knot. The muzzle. Gently massage between the nasal passages (we all know that special soft spot) keeping fingers safely out of the horse’s mouth! There are some brave souls out there that slide their fingers under the horse’s upper lip and massage along the upper line of teeth…but then again some run with scissors too! This practice is NOT suggested, only mentioned.

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Once you get the Lick and Chew, rest assured that that lovely blue juice (the color of endorphins when they show up on the test screens) is flowing and your horse is a happy camper! I suggest using an endorphin release during ground work exercises as a reward for a job well done. It is a perfect application to use during the “dwell” time, the time you give your horse for the lesson to sink in, since it takes him longer to process information than you may expect.

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Horses are a responsibility, a challenge, a learning experience, but most of all a gift. Cherish your time with your horse, discover a little something about yourself, and stay….In Harmony with Your Horse. The Boys of the Barn - The Cowboy, Cal Pine, and the newest member of the PEGASUS team, The Tiger Cub, join with me to wish you a wonderful New Year filled with health, happiness, and happy horse days. PE Denise Maryanski knows what it takes to achieve your goals! An already successful business woman, she added horsemanship clinician to her resume after she blew out 50 candles on her cake! Her equine line is Quiet Control Products featuring Quiet Control Reins and Quiet Control Relax. In Harmony with Your Horse Clinics, private lessons, and the PEGASUS On Board Leadership Program are presented at her arena in Papillion, NE, and stables throughout the area. Denise will host The Masters Series, featuring Stan Steyskal, an AQHA Top 5 All-Time Leading Breeder, who will start Summer ‘09 by presenting Starting Off Right! Denise strives to make her programs and lessons the most unique and inspirational experience you will have with a horse. Visit her website at www.pegasusempoweringwomen.com for more information.

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Featured Pet

The German Shorthaired Pointer

hey are powerful and streamlined, intelligent, loyal and possess webbed feet? This certainly sounds like the description of a cartoon superhero, but in reality, it is the description of a tremendous canine athlete and hunter : the German Shorthaired Pointer. Also known as the GSP, they are descended from 17th century Spanish pointing dogs but likely descend from a wide variety of breeds, making this dog the hunter and companion we know today. These dogs have energy to spare and need to be exercised on a daily basis. It is said that this particular breed was bred to hunt and to have the stamina to keep up with their owners. A lack of exercise can result in some undesirable tendencies, such as escaping their enclosures and going on a solo hunt, or general rambunctiousness which could be dangerous if young children are nearby. Plenty of exercise and a little bit of training will go a long way towards channeling their energy and bringing out the many positive qualities of this great family dog. German Shorthaired Pointers tend to be balls of energy and many believe that this trait is due to the long lineage of helping their masters hunt for long hours, and they have been able to build up their stamina to be helpful to their masters on long hunting excursions.

German Shorthaired Pointers have powerful hindquarters built to run and turn on a dime. They have deep chest cavities for increased stamina – they can seemingly run forever! They have large, floppy ears and docked tails which stick straight out, especially when they are in full point. Those ears need to be cleaned and checked on a regular basis as they can be prone to ear infections. The GSP has a short, flat coat with a dense undercoat that is both warm, and waterproof, and with those webbed feet they are good in the water.

Snapshot Life expectancy: 12-16 Years Color: Brown (Liver) and Black with White Size: 23” to 25” at Shoulder Weight: 55 - 70 Pounds Temperament: High Energy. Great with Kids.

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They don’t need a lot of grooming , but an occasional brushing will keep their coat clean and shiny. They come in several colors including dark brown, also known as liver, black or a combination of those colors with white. Usually the head is solid colored with an increase in flecks or spots as you move towards the dog’s tail. Occasionally a dog will be solid brown or black in color. With a little training and daily exercise you will find that the German Shorthaired Pointer makes an excellent addition to the family. Smart, loyal, reliable and protective of family--what more could anyone want in a family dog that doubles as a superior hunting partner? If you are interested in learning how to adopt a German Shorthaired Pointer or would like more information on becoming a foster home, please contact the Great Plains Pointer Rescue at www.greatpointers.org. PE

Dogs Across America

BonaFide Dog Academy Charitable Foundation hosted the Third Annual Dogs Across America/BonaFide Fall Fun Run benefiting Papillion Police Department’s K-9 Unit. It was a perfect fall day where they showcased the traveling abilities of dogs. Many enjoyed the outdoors with their furry companions!

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Bounce and Rescue

Boingz! hosted an afternoon of bouncing on their play equipment while meeting adoptable pets from many of the area rescues. The weather was unusually warm...a wonderful day to meet area adoptables.

Nebraska Humane Society’s Holiday Open House

The Annual Holiday Open House is an event you won’t want to miss next year! Great eats, unique gift ideas, wreaths, garland, and of course, getting to meet some adoptable animals.

Pet Agent to the Stars by Tess N. Sykes

course most pet owners believe their pet is a star – at least at home. With the right training, the right agent, and a bit of luck, a few can take that star potential in front of the camera here in the Midwest.

Advertisers, marketers, film and TV producers, greeting card distributors and photographers all go in search of still or live action footage of pets – including dogs, cats and horses – from time to time. Usually, they have a “look” or a specific size in mind. And, unless they have a big budget, they often look for local talent first.

handlers to work with photographers. Dogs in film often must work some distance away from the handler, so having control of the animal while off-leash is essential. Animals represented by BonaFide are then photographed and a resume is completed and kept on file.

“Generally” Antoniak-Mitchell said, “representatives or talent scouts with another company will contract with BonaFide for Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell, of BonaFide Dog Academy in Omaha, talent in the region. BonaFide makes the arrangements, handles and her business partner, Cam Bexten, currently serve as talent contracts and payments and sets all the groundwork for the agents, or “wranglers,” as they’re sometimes called, for several shoot. Some work is paid, while others are not. Most people area dogs. She also leads a periodic training class aimed are so tickled, they don’t care whether they get paid or not, at pets and handlers interested in breaking into but we have a contract in place that outlines the talent, still photography and film work. Her own Jack BonaFide the hours to be worked, all the expectations just to Russell Terrier, Lizzie B., has been featured on makes the protect everybody.” around two dozen Hallmark cards and the 2008 arrangements, Hallmark Christmas promotional boards. handles contracts and Safety of the animals is paramount. “Our obligation payments and sets all is always to keep our clients safe,” Antoniak-Mitchell “Few people get rich doing this, but it’s lots of the groundwork said. “We reserve the right to pull our animals out of fun,” Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell said. “Everytime for the shoot. any unsafe conditions.” Sometimes, it’s just a matter I go into Wal-mart, I have to go through the card of knowing animals, which some photographers do not. section and say ‘That’s my dog.’ I get some strange For instance, a shoot was planned with Lizzie B. where she looks.” was supposed to grab a Peace Lily and tear it up. Peace Lilies are poisonous to dogs. The photographer didn’t know. AntoniakMost of the dogs represented by BonaFide come through the Mitchell did. “Tricks 101” class. “All have had basic obedience training. To be successful as a celebrity talent, an animal must be able to follow commands such as sit, come, stay and down ,” Antoniak-Mitchell “Placing an animal in film or still work is difficult,” she said. “You need someone with a foot in the door, someone who said. The animals must also be well-socialized. As part of being a is going to be your advocate. Someone who can maintain celebrity, they may be asked to wear certain clothes, sit in a box, objectivity and help you understand your legal rights.” hold a prop in their mouth or move toward a certain object. In Antoniak-Mitchell, a licensed attorney as well as an owner of the tricks class, participants learn skills like sit up, basic jumping BonaFide, a certified professional dog trainer and judge, said techniques and going to a predetermined mark to help prepare reading legal documents is something she understands. It isn’t them for the work. that way for everyone. “You really need to understand your rights and what you may be signing away,” she said. That’s In addition, the class exposes the participants to common where an agent for four-footed stars fits right in. PE equipment such as lights and cameras and helps trained www.PE-magazine.com

Animal Shelter & Rescue Group Directory ANIMAL Shelters Capital Humane Society 2320 Park Blvd Lincoln, NE 68502 Tel. 402.441.4488 www.capitalhumanesociety.org The Cat House 1935 Q Street Lincoln, NE 68503 Tel. 402.441.9593 info@thecathouse.org www.thecathouse.org Council Bluffs Animal Shelter 2821 S. 15th Street Council Bluffs, IA 51501 Tel. 712.328.4656 Volunteer Group: S.O.L.A.S. http://solas.networku.net Hearts United for Animals Auburn, NE Tel. 402.274.3679 hua@hua.org www.hua.org Loess Hills Humane Society Mills County, IA PO Box 571 Glenwood, IA 51534 www.arfsofiowa.org Midlands Humane Society Tel. 402.541.5125 or 712.310.8554 info@midlandshumanesociety.org www.midlandshumanesociety.org Plattsmouth Animal Shelter 336 Main St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048 sbaker@plattsmouth.org

Nebraska Humane Society 8929 Fort Street Omaha, NE 68134 Tel. 402.444.7800 nhs@nehumanesociety.org nehumanesociety.org Pottawattamie County Animal Shelter 18670 Applewood Rd Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Tel. 712.366.1143 shelterpets@pottcounty.com pottcountypets.petfinder.com Town and Country Humane Society 14110 S. 84th Street Papillion, NE 68046 Tel. 402.339.5355 townandcountryhumanesociety.org Friends of the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter Erin Schuerman, Secretary Tel. 402.533.4540 shelterinfo@blairanimalshelter.org www.blairanimalshelter.org

CAT Breed Rescues Cat Spay/Neuter Connection PO Box 27927 Omaha, NE 68127 Tel. 402.964.2287 info@catspayneuter.org www.catspayneuter.org Feline Friendz in NE PO Box 641818 Omaha, NE 68164 Tel. 402.778.1111 felinefriendz@yahoo.com

DOG Breed Rescues Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption (ATRA) Susan 402.896.5208 Pat 402.332.5806 http://www.aire-rescue.com/ Basset and Beagle Rescue of the Heartland Kansas Tel. 800.332.9416 bbrh@bassetandbeagle.org bassetandbeagle.org Iowa Basset Rescue Sioux City, IA Cindy Foxhoven Tel. 712.204.9807 iabassetrescue@yahoo.com Big Red Boxer Rescue Kearney, NE Dawn Lynch boxerrescuer@charter.net Border Collie Rescue Bellevue, NE Karen Battreall Tel. 402.292.5958 karenbattreall@cox.net nebraskabordercollierescue.com

Mid-America Bully Breed Rescue Kansas, Missouri mabbr@mabbr.org www.mabbr.org

Nebraska Italian Greyhound Rescue Scott B Tel. 402.580.0686 lincolnigs@yahoo.com http://nebraskaigs.petfinder.org

www.cbrrescue.org Clumbers In Need clumbersinneed@yahoo.com www.clumbersinneed.com

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Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue Lori Rice, President Tel. 303.552.0484 adoptadane@rmgreatdane.org www.rmgreatdane.org

Heartland Greyhound Adoption Iowa - Jody Evans 515.210.0459 davidjody2@g.com Nebraska - Ryan Thurber 402.517.6407 rthurber3@cox.net www.heartlandgreyhoundadoption.org

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FOSTER HOMES, CASH DONATIONS, PET SUPPLIES are also needed.. Contact any one of these animal shelters or rescues today for more information.

Golden Retriever Rescue in Nebraska (GRRIN) Judy Hartlieb, Board President Tel. 402.330.6680 info@grrin.org www.grrin.org

Nebraska Boston Terrier Rescue Omaha, NE Jennifer Spencer Tel. 402.691.0576 or 402.210.6540 Jenjen25@aol.com www.rescueaboston.com

Jan Riha - Bellevue contact

There are many animals that need a forever home.

Great Plains Pointer Rescue Janelle Ford Tel. 402.403.8259 ford16@cox.net www.greatpointers.org

Great Pyrenees Rescue of NE Lincoln, NE Sharon & Dave Hayes Tel. 402.488.8983 gpr_of_ne@radiks.net http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE42. html

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Member Missouri German Shepherd Group (MoGS) PO Box 30251 Kansas City, MO 64112 mogsadoptions@yahoo.com mogsrescue@yahoo.com or mogsrescue@ att.net

Mid-America Boston Terrier Rescue Omaha, NE Jennifer Misfeldt Tel. 402.510.1346 luckypawpals@aol.com www.adoptaboston.com

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rescue Christie Hill - Lincoln contact

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French Bulldog Rescue Network Lizzie Countryman Tel. 402.934.5664 lizzie23_@hotmail.com www.frenchbulldogrescue.org

Nebraska Dachshund Rescue Omaha, NE Tel. 402.850.1123 nebdoxrescue@hotmail.com nebraskadachshundrescue.org Doberman Rescue of Nebraska Omaha, NE Holli Sampson-President Tel. 402.614.4495 dron95@yahoo.com www.doberescue-ne.org English Springer Rescue America Lisa Holladay, Nebraska Coordinator Tel. 303.663.9019 lhdogsesra@hotmail.com www.springerrescue.org

Jack Russell Terrier Rescue Kerry Dahlheim Tel. 402.963.9722 flyingjrt@aol.com petfinder.com/shelters/NE35.html Mini-Aussie Rescue and Support (MARS) info@miniaussierescue.org http://www.miniaussierescue.org/ Heart of America Newfoundland NE, KS, MO, SW IA, OK Marty Swindell Tel. 816.690.3449 hancrescue@hanc.net www.hanc.net Papillon 911 Rescue and Adoption Erika Dey Tel. 402.214.7315 paprescue@mac.com www.pap911rescue.org Nebraska Poodle Rescue, Inc. Kate Hadenfeld PO Box 34375 Omaha, NE 68134 Tel. 402.943.6047 www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE27.html

Domesti-PUPS Lincoln, NE Tel. 866.515.PUPS info@domesti-pups.org www.domesti-pups.org

NE/IA Saint Bernard Rescue Donna Erickson dherickson@att.net Tel. 402.731.1730 www.saintsrule.org

Good Dog Rescue of NE Bev Sack Tel. 402.780.2144 dobiersqu@yahoo.com www.gooddogrescueofnebraska.com

Midwest Schipperke Rescue Mark Rossignol, Volunteer Tel. 402.466.5596 or 402.617.4150 schiprescue-ne@therossignols.net www.petfinder.com/shelters/ midwestschipperkerescue.html

Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) Valley, NE Tel. 402.359.8830 www.hetra.org

Sheltie Shack Rescue of Kansas Mark Rossignol, Volunteer Tel. 402.466.5596 or 402.617.4150 schiprescue-ne@therossignols.net www.sheltieshack.com New Beginnings Shih Tzu and Friends Rescue Jayne Samp - NE Coordinator irescuetzus@gmail.com www.nbstr.org Wonder Weims Rescue Heather Crossley, NE Coordinator Tel. 402.203.0668 neweimrsq@tconl.com www.wonderweimsrescue.com Midwest Wheaten Rescue Alma and Kent Knoll Tel. 402.850.9292 MidwestWheatenRescue@yahoo.com www.midwestwheatenrescue.org

Additional Rescues/ Animal Organizations Beak n Wings Bird Rescue Marilyn Tel. 402.493.5826 www.beaknwings.org Big Dogs Huge Paws, Inc. Lindsay Condon, CEO/President PO BOX 460699 Aurora, CO 80046 Tel. 303.322.4336 WeCare@BigDogsHugePaws.com www.BigDogsHugePaws.com Break Heart Ranch Horse Rescue John and Val Hinderlider 2141 “J” Rd Minden, NE 68959 Tel. 308.832.7212 breakheartranch@gtmc.net www.breakheartranch.com Coalition for Pet Protection PO Box 23165 Lincoln, NE 68542 Tel. 402.434.7922 http://petcoalition.tripod.com Dogs Deserve Better, Nebraska Gayla Hausman, Area Rep. 1607 No. 14 Street Beatrice, NE 68310 Tel. 402-239-5106 www.dogsdeservebetterne.org dogsdeservebetterne@hotmail.com

Helping Hand 4 Animals Debbie David Tel. 402.556.6327 ddavid666@cox.net www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE23.html

Homeward Bound in the Heartland Joni Cisney, Director/Coordinator/ Trainer. Tel. 402-706-7313 Anthonyandjoni@msn.com Tina Marconcini-Ainsworth, Director/ Feline Coordinator. Tel. 712-314-7669 Tainsworth5@hotmail.com www.petfinder.com/shelters/NE89. html Hooves & Paws Rescue, Inc. 27821 US Hwy 34 Glenwood, IA 51534 info@hoovespaws.org http://hoovespaws.org Iggy Iguana Rescue and Bird Sanctuary, Inc. Stephanie Barclay, Director Tel. 660.707.5472 questions@iggysbirds.com www.iggysbirds.com

No Pets Left Behind Cari Smith Tel. 402.614.5718 carimcsmith@yahoo.com www.nopetsleftbehind.com www.petfinder.com/ shelters/NE70.html

February/March 2010

Pig Placement Network Omaha, NE Lisa Zentz Tel. 402.216.1583 zentz@usa.net www.pigplacementnetwork.com Rick’s Reptile Rescue Lincoln, NE Tel. 402.432.6878. rickeyclanton@hotmail.com Second Chance Pups PO Box 204 Beatrice, NE 68310 Tel. 402.806.1012 info@secondchancepups.com www.secondchancepups.com

Wildlife Rescues Nebraska Wildlife Rehab PO Box 2412 Omaha, NE 68124 Tel. 402.341.8619 www.nebraskawildliferehab.org Wildlife Rescue Team PO Box 80127 Lincoln, NE 68501 Tel. 402.473.1951 http://www.lincolnne.com/ nonprofit/wrt/

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Pug Partners of Nebraska Jessica Kamish Tel. 402.669.0854 pugpartners@gmail.com www.pugpartners.com

K9 Kast-a-ways Dog Rescue and Adoption, Inc. 3323 - 250th Street Logan, IA 51546 Tel. 712.644.BARK (2275) k9kastaways@yahoo.com www.k9kastaways.petfinder.com Little White Dog Rescue Omaha, NE littlewhitedogrescue@yahoo.com www.littlewhitedogrescue.org Midwest Cichlid Association Jeff Alderman www.midwestcichlid.com Midwest Dog Rescue Network Rose Strasser Tel. 402.212.9807 www.midwestdogrescuenetwork.com Nebraska Animal Rescue boxerrescuer@charter.net Nebraska Kennel Club www.nebraskakennelclub.com Nebraska Parrot Rescue PO Box 1609 Bellevue, NE 68005-1609 Tel. 402.350.9923 roberta@nebraskaparrotrescue.org katy@nebraskaparrotrescue.org www.nebraskaparrotrescue.org

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ORGANIC LAWN CARE Northwest Feed & Grain and WashCo Feed & Supply

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PET-FRIENDLY HOUSING Old Mill Apartments

Super Pet Friendly, Great Location off 108th & Dodge. Prices from $475 per Month. No Size Restrictions for Dogs. Call Tona 402.498.0800.

PET LOSS Faithful Friends Animal Ministry

Provides prayers and comfort for people and their loving animal companions. Illness, loss, and memorial support. Contact Chaplain Clarke at kmc53@windstream.net

HOUSE FOR SALE by Owner - Lincoln, NE $199,500 5961 Billings Dr. Pet-Friendly, Custom-Built Home in S.E. Lincoln - One-Owner - Enormous Master Bedroom - Modern Decor Throughout - Hard Wood Floors in Kitchen - Ceramic Tile - Professionally Decorated and Landscaped - Open Floor Plan for Pets to Run - 6-Ft Fenced Yard - 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath - Approx. 2200 sq ft. - Huge Double Car Garage Call 402.672.6101 for a showing.

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Pet Cremation Services For Dogs, Cats & Exotic Pets Memorialization products and services from urns and memorials to photo albums, frames, jewelry and other keepsakes. Respectful and timely coordination of pet remains, including handling and crematory services. Phone: 402-932-0962 2660 Ed Babe Gomez Ave. - Omaha, NE www.pawsandremember.com