Always Free September 2012 | Issue 2
In This Issue: Diamond is This Girl’s Best Friend with Heidi Gertsch and Diamond
The Experts’ Dish On Health, Safety, and Support for Companion Animals Rescued, Adopted and Special Needs Animals ESA Animal? Dog Breeds in Review Sporting Dogs
Pets in the City
Photos of Our Readers’ Pets
The World of Birds Cages–Prison or Sanctuary?
Saying Goodbye
Readers’ Tributes to Their Companion Animals
Animal Tails!
Narrative Short Stories
Kids’ Nook
Mazes, Crosswords, and Fun
The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of Man. –Charles Darwin
Family Fun
“Mom, I Want a Dog!”
Pets In The City Magazine is dedicated to all companion animals & their guardians
AA Callister AA Callister’s Story In the spring of 1952 Arthur A. Callister Sr. and Arthur A. Callister Jr. (Art) opened a little store on 3615 South Redwood Road in Granger, Utah (now called West Valley). In this store the father and son started buying, selling and trading wool. Art soon built up a good clientele. A.A. Callister Sr. retired after a short time, and Art became the sole owner of the new founded company.
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The customers became Art’s friends and asked for more livestock products. Art began to supply more items to meet the needs of the people. A lot of the customers came into the store just to talk to Art. That is what A.A. Callister has built their business on and is what we are about today— “Caring about our customers and helping them find great products, great service and great price”. The store grew in size. There were three additions made to the West Valley store by the year 1995. In 1999 a large addition was completed, making A.A. Callister 42,000 square feet of horse lover’s paradise. This store has many different departments: Hats, Boots, Jewelry, Buckles, Clothing and Accessories for Men, Women, & Children, Gifts & Toys, Home Décor, Books/Videos/Magazines, English Clothing & Tack, Rodeo Equipment, Western Tack, Animal Health, Farrier and Feed. Art included his family in the business and five out of six of his children worked for Callisters at one time or another. Ned Callister and Mary Ann Callister-Day became major players in the operation and direction of the store and eventually became the owners when Art retired; Ned and Mary Ann believe people like to do business with those they know, like and trust. The staff at A.A. Callister is known for their personal, down home service. They want you to feel like part of their family, because you are! At AA Callister, one will find a premium line of Purina feeds not available at your usual pet stores. Plus a “Buy 7, get the 8th Bag FREE” frequent feed customer card that surpasses the big box stores. Also available are vaccines and wormers for cats & kittens, dogs & puppies, and horses. And, your furry friends are always welcome!
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Pets In The City Magazine Contents
September 2012 Publisher PICM Publishing, LLC
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On the Cover Photograph by Zane Gertsch
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Staff Writers / marketing Elizabeth Cornwall Heidi Gertsch James Maughan Megan Waller
Diamond is This Girl’s Best Friend Heidi and Diamond, the golden Palomino.
6 The Experts’ Dish on Pet Health, Safety, and Support
Jessica Almeida of HSU: OK, I Adopted-Now What? Jess Anderson, DVM: Stem Cell Therapy Julie Hooker Talks ESAs
Contributing writers
11 Charlie’s Corner
Jessica Almeida Julie Hooker Janice Thompson
12 Soren, the Horse with No Tail
Guest Writers Dr. Jess Anderson RonaLeigh Wheelwright
Circulation Douglas Cox Shane Myers
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A Rescue Plea Pets in the City magazine is dedicated to and encourages rescuing companion animals of all types. There are thousands of animals in Utah and across our nation needing a forever home. If you are interested in rescuing a companion animal, there are over 100 animal rescues in Utah. A good resource is petfinder.com, a nationwide database for companion animals of all types. A rescued animal can be rewarding and lead to a forever grateful love. September 2012 Pets in the City 4
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13 Your Pet’s Past, Present, & Future!
Madame Tabu • Dear Labby
14 Cages–Prison or Sanctuary?
Ronaleigh Wheelwright
16 Our Pets in the City Photos
Local pet owners share their photos
18 Dog Breeds in Review
Contact us
Charlie Cooks!
James Maughan: Sporting Dogs
20 Saying Goodbye
Obituaries & Memorials
23 Rebound Rescue
Megan Waller
24 Animal Tails
Short stories
28 Family Fun
Horsin’ Around: Crossword Puzzle and Maze Heidi Gertsch: A Cute Little Bundle of Trouble Elizabeth Cornwall: Mom, I Want a Dog!
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Diamond is this girl’s best friend named Diamond, a grown-up girl’s dream come true. “Is he mine?” was my first question, followed immediately by, “Where will we keep him?”
Heidi Gertsch
On my fifth birthday, my wildest little girl dreams came true. My As a young adult living in a city townhouse, I had thought owning a horse of my own beloved grandfather presented me with my very own spirited little was impossible. Horse property seemed like a faraway dream. Still, every time someone Shetland pony. It was love at first sight. I named her after the other asked what I wanted for Christmas or my birthday, my predictable answer had been, “a love of all five-year-olds, horse.” I soon found a variety of boarding options around the valley. Our perfect fit was “Candy.” The daughter of a rancher, I had always a small barn near the foot of Rose Canyon with open outdoor been around horses and space to ride. ridden with my older brother and sister. Now I This was an entirely new wrapped my arms around experience; as a small child, the neck of a stocky my parents fed, groomed, little pony of my own. I and saddled the horses. I was remember climbing onto only allowed to ride the most the shiny black saddle experienced and trusted and giving her a little horses on the ranch. Diamond kick. Nothing happened? hadn’t been ridden in a while, I gently tried to coax and like me, was a bit rusty. I her on for our first ride, brushed up with riding lessons but she wouldn’t budge. and training books. We Glancing back for help, embarked on our journey of building a relationship. I saw my grandpa give I have taught Diamond a thing or two, but he has taught me far more. her a pat on the hind quarters. Off we went My relationship with Zane has been strengthened as we’ve celebrated each new success galloping across the and milestone together with Diamond. Spending time outside exercising with Diamond yard, past the barn, and through the block with Dad and Grandpa has been incredibly healing. His noble, honest presence, his ever steady gate, and the anxiously chasing behind. I held on tightly, and although a bit scary, loyalty and trust we work to maintain create something magical. Spending time with this it was a memorable first solo ride. My parents worried I’d be too powerful yet gentle friend makes health problems and other cares seem distant. shaken to ride again by myself, but I was hooked. I am now seven months pregnant with a little girl of my own. Zane Nothing could stop me from getting back on my s he mine?” was my and I couldn’t be happier, and we love dreaming of our future together beautiful pony. My brother trained Candy to pull first question, followed with our baby girl and Diamond. I am in full momma nesting mode, our pony cart, and the three of us spent countless immediately by, “Where and we recently had a conversation about the essential items we’ll happy days trotting around our small town together. will we keep him?” need for our small baby nursery: “…a crib, diaper pail, changing table, My mom even rigged up a fitted sheet to make the rocking horse…” I began the list. cart look like a covered wagon, and we rode in the 24th of July Parade every year with Candy proudly leading the way. “Rocking horse?” Zane questioned. “She won’t need one of those for a few years, will she?” Candy was my first equine companion, and she was the beginning of something that would prove to be meaningful, fun, and therapeutic “In a few years, she’ll have her own pony,” I protested. “The rocking horse is a must.” for me. We eventually lost our ranch, and my opportunities to ride dwindled. My love for horses however, did not.
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At age 17, I was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. I later found out I had fibromyalgia as well. Over the years I’ve navigated my way through flares and remissions and learned a great deal along the way. Illness has been a source of struggle and strength for me. My sweet husband Zane has seen me through it all, and for my 30th birthday he decided to give me the surprise of my life. It was the biggest Diamond I had ever seen, 16 hands to be exact. Over dinner at the top of the Seattle Space Needle, my beloved husband presented me with a picture of a gorgeous Palomino quarter horse
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The Experts’ Dish on Companion WHAT are STEM CELLS?
Veterinary Stem Cell Therapy
Most cells in the body have already decided what to be and cannot change. For example, a skin cell will always be a skin cell and can never become a muscle cell or a liver cell. If a skin cell divides, it can only produce another skin cell.
Jess Anderson, DVM
Before discussing stem cell Stem cells are unique in that they haven’t yet decided what to be; they have therapy in pets, I want to clear the ability to become many different cell types. When a stem cell divides, the up a common misunderstanding result can either be two stem cells, or a stem cell about it. Most people and some other type of cell. have heard about the tem cell therapy controversy over stem cells. Stem cells can be put into one of two general That controversy is over the in pets uses categories: embryonic stem cells and adult use of human embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cells come from an stem cells. Embryonic stem adult pet stem cells. embryo—a small group of cells that is the very cells come from a human beginning stage of an animal developing in the embryo, and there are womb. In a tiny embryo, embryonic stem cells eventually give rise to all the many ethical concerns about the cells, tissues, and organs that make up the body. harvesting and use of this type Adult stem cells are found throughout the body from birth until death. These of stem cell. Stem cell therapy in cells play a special role in healing and renewing tissues and organs. They are pets uses adult stem cells. These part of the complex process that allows the body to repair the damage that stem cells are taken from an occurs daily as a part of life. Adult stem cells can give rise to a wide variety of adult pet, and then re-injected cell and tissue types, but a given adult stem cell must stay within the cell types into that same pet in order to that are part of its ‘family’ of cell types. It is this type of stem cell that is used harness the healing power of those cells. Because stem cell therapy in pets during stem cell therapy. uses adult stem cells from the same pet that will benefit from them, there are absolutely no ethical concerns about their use. WHAT is STEM CELL Therapy?
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Stem cell therapy involves removing stem cells from one area of the body and putting them into another in order to harness their healing properties. It is used to help repair damaged tissues. While someday stem cell therapy may be used to cure diseases like diabetes, heart disease, asthma, traumatic spinal cord injuries, and many other conditions, the clinical use of stem cell therapy today is more limited. Stem cell therapy in pets is most commonly used to treat chronic arthritis and tendon and ligament injuries. Adult stem cells can become cartilage, bone, and muscle cells where they are needed, and can also support the healing and regeneration of other tissues.
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HOW is a STEM CELL Therapy Procedure Performed? All of the clinical stem cell therapy procedures routinely performed in veterinary medicine utilize adipose derived stem cells. These stem cells are called adipose derived because they are found in the fat—the adipose tissue.
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To get the stem cells, first a small amount of fat is harvested. This is a safe and simple procedure, and even very lean animals have some fat stores that can be safely harvested. The stem cells are then separated from the fat using mechanical and enzymatic processes. While the predominant cell types in the fat are fat cells and connective tissue cells, there are millions of stem cells in even a small collection of fat. After these stem cells are isolated from the fat, they are suspended in a solution containing important growth factors and nutrients that support them and keep them alive. This suspension can then be injected into an area of tissue damage or degeneration such as an
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arthritic hip or elbow. There are several companies that provide equipment and supportive services for the trained veterinarians who perform the procedure. Some of the companies process the fat in a laboratory and then ship the isolated cells back to the veterinarian, while some companies provide equipment to process the fat on site at the veterinarian’s hospital so that they can be immediately administered to the pet. Is STEM CELL Therapy Safe? As long as a pet is in good overall health and can undergo brief general anesthesia, stem cell therapy is a very safe procedure. The surgery to harvest the small amount of fat needed is a quick and simple procedure. Since the stem cells are autologous, that is to say given back to the same pet from whom they were taken, there is no risk of rejection or allergic reaction. the small amount of fat needed is a quick and simple procedure. Since the stem cells are autologous, that is to say given back to the same pet from whom they were taken, there is no risk of rejection or allergic reaction.
managed conservatively with weight and exercise management, antiinflammatory pain medication, and joint supplements. I especially recommend stem cell therapy when these measures do no alleviate the joint pain enough to provide pets with good quality of life. Stem cell therapy is relatively non-invasive and carries very low risk. And while not every pet that receives stem cell therapy shows marked improvement, it has been my experience that most pets suffering from painful arthritis benefit greatly from the procedure. —Dr. Jess Anderson lives in Salt Lake City with his two dogs, one cat, wife, and daughter. He is a small animal veterinarian at Cottonwood Animal Hospital.
Would My Pet Benefit from STEM CELL Therapy? While, in theory, many conditions may benefit from stem cell therapy, this is an area of ongoing research. I recommend stem cell therapy mainly for pets suffering from chronic arthritis. Conditions such as hip and elbow arthritis, for example, are generally
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In last month’s issue I wrote about the dangers of purchasing animals online and some of the benefits of adopting from a shelter or rescue group. You rushed right out and adopted a pet, right? You were likely given TONS of information before departing with your little (or big) bundle of joy…and it may have gone in one ear and right out the other. You tried to pay attention, you really did, but you were smitten. Your new pal was gazing at you adoringly with those big, soft eyes. It was a bit distracting. So, first things first: if you have questions, don’t hesitate strong relationship to call the organization you your new companion is based on respect, got from. They will be glad to hear from you. As a trust & understanding… Humane Society employee, I can tell you that we LOVE hearing from new adopters! We know the animals who have been in our care and we are anxious to hear how things are going. We have a vested interest in your success. We are happy to answer your questions.
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Protect Your Pet With ESA Status
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Years ago when I traveled frequently and had just one dog, Booker T. Washington–an all-black Cockapoo, I researched Emotional Support Animals. Booker was just a few pounds too heavy to fit in an airline cabin-friendly carrier. Therefore, for him to travel with me, he needed to be an Emotional Support Animal (ESA). In 2006, some airlines stopped transporting animals as cargo. With proper documentation, a letter from a medical provider and/or documents obtained on the internet, any animal could fly in the cabin as an ESA. However, prior to establishing Booker as my ESA, I stopped traveling as much. My understanding of ESAs helped several of my friends, though. When my neighbor moved to Cabo San Lucas from Park City, her 120 lb. yellow Lab and her black cat flew in the cabin with her as her ESAs. Emotional Support Animals are meant for homes and, per the U.S. Department of Transportation, flights. ESAs do not require specialized training. Instinctively, animals calm people down, reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Petting an animal companion, watching animals play, and snuggling with an animal is therapeutic. Recognizing that pet companions instinctively nurture human beings, shouldn’t all animal companions be considered ESAs? In 2005, I had my first panic attack. My Samoyed–Gorbachev, and my Golden Retriever–Midas, stayed on the slate bathroom floor with me that night. My anxiety attacks make me feel like I’m having a heart attack. It’s scary. Visits to the gastroenterologist and cardiologist revealed, “You’re a very healthy young woman with anxiety.” Currently, my animal family includes Faith, a 4-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog; Booker T. Washington, a 6-year-old Cockapoo; and Gus, a puppy-mill rescue who is approximately 6 years old. Traditionally, ESAs serve as companions for human beings. But, Faith is actually an ESA for Gus. He takes his cues from her. Emotional support comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
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While I own my home and the county only requires a kennel license for 5 or more dogs, my Homeowners’ Association (HOA) guidelines state that owners can only have two pets. In addition, the covenants and by-laws state that tenants cannot have pets. I live in Park City. Some people call my town “Bark City.” We value animal companions. In fact, when I sat on the Planning Commission, we insisted that workforce housing allow pets. But, because it’s difficult and requires a vote, the covenants and by-laws of my HOA have not been changed. For my animal family to support each other and me, all three dogs have been prescribed as ESAs. That letter is on file with my property management company. My friend recently adopted a Golden Retriever puppy. She received a letter from her HOA in North Salt Lake explaining there was a 30 lb. limit on animals. Now her HOA has a letter explaining that her puppy is an ESA. To ensure your quality of life and the comfort of your animal companions, please consider registering them as Emotional Support Animals. You can find more information at emotionalsupportanimals.org. September 2012 Pets in the City 10
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Allergies–Signs & Treatments One of the most common and most frustrating problems in dogs and cats are allergies. I know, because I have them! My poor mom was beside herself not knowing what to do with me! Different shampoos didn’t really help. Numerous trips to the vet (I hate going to the vet! Those smells – ick!), only led to shots and pills. My itchiness cleared up for awhile, but not for long! Mom tried different foods, and it seemed that I am better when I don’t eat grains. So now she buys food for me without grains, and that is much better. I also get to eat raw veggies and some fruits. They are yummy! These are some of the signs of allergies in pets, most of which I had:
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Chronic itching and scratching, ear infections, hair loss, thickened black skin, bad skin odor, paw licking, anal licking, head shaking. (Symptoms taken from Dr. Andrew Jones, www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com – 8/4/2012)
Another thing that has helped me is a really good powder my mom puts on my food. It’s called “The Missing Link” and she buys it at our local pet store. It has lots of good vitamins and minerals, fish oil, and phyto (plant) nutrients. A recent study in people shows that probiotics can help with allergies. Probiotics help strengthen the immune system. We live in such a sterile environment now that babies (and puppies!) don’t develop the immunity to bacteria like we did in the “good ol’ days”. Probiotics may help! We can take human probiotics, just cut the amount down for us. Hope you enjoyed my information!
Risotto with Eggplant and Tomatoes
Janice Thompson If you’re going to share this with your furry friends, leave out the cheese, garlic and onion. It will be just as good! If you see this symbol don’t use that ingredient for Fido.
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1 Lb. Eggplant • 2 Tb. Extra virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. Tomatoes, SEEDED and chopped • 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves 1½ Cups arborio rice (use the REAL thing! The instant kind is not as good.) ½ C. dry white wine (the alcohol will be cooked out, so no worries for the “kids”) 6 C. vegetable stock • 1/3 Parmesan cheese
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Soren, The horse with no tail it’s harder to cuddle with a horse in your bed. With my rather cautionary blessing, she went with Brenda to where the horse was staying.
Jason Cosineau
My wife called me and said “how would you feel about getting a horse?” Of course my first thought was a horse won’t fit in the kitchen. My second was I hope the cat gets along better with the horse than she does with the dogs. But I knew my wife had wanted horses again. We had discussed it numerous times in the way that you do when you think “what if we won the lottery”. Knowing I needed to exert all my powers of diplomacy, I responded in a way that would let her know that this would be a tremendous responsibility and doing this would forever change our lives. “Uhm, sure?” She had been in contact with Brenda Gordon at the Pack N Pounce animal rescue in Ogden. When I say ‘in contact’ I mean that she had been volunteering there for several months. Because horses don’t fit into kitchens, adopting one from an animal rescue is a bit different than, say, adopting a cute little kitten. For one thing,
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The property owner had gotten a lot of animals at auction, so details of the horse’s past were sketchy at best. It was the middle of winter, the wind was howling off the mountains and across the partially frozen ground as they walked from cars to the muddy pen. Mud stuck to their shoes and pants and everything else it came into contact with, like etails of this my car. A cow and several horses horse’s past were in the pen, huddled together were sketchy at best. against the chill wind. In a corner stood a lone horse; a horse without a tail. He seemed to be healthy, in fact, downright beautiful with a shiny red coat and a muddy white blaze off-center on his face. Three muddy socks were hidden in the mud. All they knew was that he had been a roping horse and he lost his tail in a roping accident.
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Brenda and my wife asked the owner about the animals and were told that all the animals in the pen were being sent to slaughter. That was when my wife called me. My wife had always been a lover of horses. She had grown up with them and wanted our children to grow up with them, too. I asked about where we would keep it, our kitchen is pretty
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Brenda had been brought there by a friend who was a vet tech at a local veterinarian’s office. To be more exact, she had been brought across the street to see the horses there. These were not horses in need of rescue, just homes willing to ride, take care of and love them. While there, she looked across the street and saw pens of cows and in one, she saw what looked like a beautiful horse. She asked the owner who owned them and he promised to get them in touch with each other.
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(Aug 23–Sept 22) Some vast changes in your community could take place, (Sept 23–October 23) the news should spread You might choose to befriend a will come your way this widely, & you could be child in need. This could make month; it could be a new addition to the cat room or hearing about it from you aware of a talent you all sides - local didn’t know you had. Lots of a new state-of-the-art newspapers, (Jun 22–Jul 22) love and litter box. Be sure to kisses will come (Oct 23–Nov 21) neighbors, Your intellectual your way. or show your appreciation You could feel This month is the time artistic interests could take to your human & & conversations very proud of yourself to learn a few new tricks, on the street. and decide on a new dimension, expanding more gifts will to do figuratively speaking. Your physical your horizons, such more with this energy, enthusiasm, and self-confidence are very as PAW come your way. printing or TAIL painting. Help your ability. high & a lot of praise will come your way. Your companion human see the artistic side energy will be contagious in the household & of you. your human companion may learn a few tricks, too! (May 21 – Jun 21) (Nov 22– Dec 21) Some work you have done in During the month of September the past helping special needs humans try to recapture your playful side & get to will be rewarded & will not go unnoticed. know your inner kitty. Even though you are Set an example for others in your pack & a small dog, you are too serious by nature. you may get to go inside restaurants Try to share your toys with the other with home cooking. critters. (Apr 20–May 20) (Dec 22–Jan19) This is the time to play ball with Expect a lot of activity a group. Some playmates may drop out but around you this month; a new playmate this will help you to determine others will come for a visit. You may get (Jan 20–Feb 18) extra treats & a tour around the who share your interest. Success (Mar 21–Apr 19) Pay attention comes to those who are to city in the car. Rewards will Snuggle your way & team come for good behavior. players. into your companion’s (Feb 19–Mar 20) your surroundings heart & the unconditional Luck is on your stay close to home. Sometimes too much love will be reciprocated side this month; the running & playing can lead ten-fold. This is no time to big dog is going on to getting lost! It is your play the aloof card, which is vacation! This will give nature to discover new humans, your nature. places, & things. Remember, you a little peace & quiet and a chance to there is no place like The above information is home! claim your space in for reading enjoyment only. your home. This article is fiction and not based on fact. PIC MAGAZINE ©2012
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Dear Labby, My humans go out every day, leaving me all alone for hours on end. I spend my days napping, chewing on the armchair, and watching re-runs of Flipper. This routine is growing rather dull. How do I convince my humans to take me along once in a while? Signed, Cat in Dullsville Dear Dullsville, Humans love attention from their owners just as much as the other way around. Purrhaps you can give your humans some extra special care that might spark interest in including your more into their routine. I suggest some additional rubbing of the legs, plaintive mewing, and a little less pawing of their faces while they are in their human-bed. Humans like treats, too, so bringing extra presents to them while you are out and about at night might help. Dear Labby, I still have nightmares from when I was in a dark, cold cage in an animal shelter. I finally found some wonderful humans who are very loving, but my fears sometimes wake me up with a start. Do you have any suggestions for what I can do to help me overcome my fears? Signed, No Nap Kitty Dear No Nap, You may find this hard to believe, but what you are going through is common among dogs, cats, humans, and other species. I suggest you learn to trust that your humans love you (which is why they accepted you into their home) and that you interact with them as much as possible. Give yourself time to become comfortable with your new family and your new surroundings. Cuddling in your kitty bed in a warm sunbeam as often as possible will go far to help your situation. Dear Labby is written by Labigail VonPooch. You can write Dear Labby at labbypicm@gmail.com. Entries chosen for publication may be edited. ©PICM Publishing
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Cages — Prison or Sanctuary? secure when all their basic needs are satisfied and they know their boundaries, both physically and behaviorally. Your bird should not feel threatened to be placed back into its cage, even if it is for a time-out to chill-out, if it is comfortable and secure in its cage.
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Many bird owners do not keep their bird in a cage because they believe that it is cruel to do so. Somehow they equate the bird’s cage to a prison. Cages should be set up as a sanctuary for the bird, a roomy safe haven and place for rest and independent entertainment. The type and set-up, general environment around the cage, and their own attitude determines whether or not this is true.
Birds who do not receive rules, structure, and guidance virtually rule the roost and do whatever they want, whenever they want to. Often these birds turn into biting, screaming, furniture chewing problems for their owners. It would be better for the bird to gradually get used to a spacious cage and the rules, structure, and guidance that goes along with it, than to be sent to a new home.
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In order to create a safe, secure, and stimulating environment for your bird try to anticipate your bird’s basic needs. Then try to think of the things that will make your bird happy to be in its cage. There are times that you cannot be there to supervise your bird and it should be content to play, eat, or sleep in its cage while you are away or otherwise occupied. Here are some things to think about: First of all, your bird’s cage should be as large as possible. (Make sure that the bar spacing is the correct size for your bird; its head should not fit through the bars). Larger is better. The location should be where the people in the house spend most of their time, whether it is in the living room, bedroom, office, den, etc.; birds like being “where the action is.”. (This does not mean that the bird is in an area that has such high traffic that it is constantly being threatened by strangers or unsupervised circumstances). Many birds also enjoy being near a window for the stimulation it provides. The perches should be various sizes, shapes, and materials so that the bird can exercise its feet. Having several perches is ideal because it encourages the bird to exercise its body by climbing to different locations in the cage. There are many types of perches available. Never use a dowel. Natural wood branches are my favorite, especially Ribbon wood because it is very hard wood. Manzanita is also hard wood, but is slippery. (It can be made less slippery if you sandpaper it). Fruit tree branches are fine, but make sure that they have not been chemically sprayed. Cement perches are okay as long as your bird does not spend the majority of its time on it. Some birds are okay with rope or sisal perches, but watch them for fraying and the length of your bird’s toenails. TOYS, TOYS, TOYS! A large cage allows for many toys to be included within the cage. (I’ve already written about the importance of toys in a previous newsletter). Many birds also enjoy swings. Three bowls inside the cage will hold dry foods (seed, pellets, etc.), water, and moist foods (cooked foods, September 2012 Pets in the City 14
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veggies, etc.). You can include a forth bowl for hand-held toys, if you wish. Never put moist foods on seed or pellets/extruded foods. Cage top playpens are okay for birds who receive behavioral guidance from their owners and who view their owners as “flock leader.” Some birds will display “cage top dominance” behavior while at a height above household human’s heads. This behavior is usually displayed by birds who have inconsistent guidance and are in control of their own lives. Avoid this behavior by having a separate play gym below shoulder height. The upper tray below the cage top play gym blocks out too much light, so I remove it. A quality powder-coated metal cage that is square or rectangular shaped and has horizontal and vertical bars is what I prefer for my companion and breeder parrots. More cage width versus cage height is desirable. Often vertical space is wasted space. Decorative scroll work on cages looks pretty, but it can trap a bird’s head or other body part. Watch for cages that have bar spacing that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom (e.g. round cages); the bird can get its head or other body part caught. It may be tempting to purchase a used cage, but be careful to inspect and test it first because some older cages may be coated with leaded paint. Acrylic cages are not recommended because they generally promote bacteria growth from lack of adequate ventilation and usually lack climbing bars. Some ground birds, like cockatoos and African grays, prefer to be able to forage on the bottom of their cages and do well without a bottom grate. In fact, they seem to prefer it.
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Full-spectrum lighting placed near the cage is a plus. Even if the bird’s room is light, the window glass blocks out parts of the light spectrum that are needed by the bird for its general health. Covering the cage at night is recommended not only to keep your bird warm at night, but also as a night time ritual that it can count on. The cage habitat is one of the most important things in our companion parrot’s life. Providing a safe and stimulating environment will help prevent many potential behavioral problems. Because our parrots are so active and we cannot always be there to supervise them, they need a cage environment where they can be quite active and where they can create their own safe entertainment. The cage should also provide all of the bird’s basic needs, such as food and water. The cage habitat should be a happy home within a home as long as you address your bird’s emotional and physical needs.
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Sporting Dogs Sporting dogs, often referred to as hunting or gun dogs, can be wonderful family companions. They are friendly and love to play. Due to their need for vigorous exercise, sporting dogs may not adapt well to smaller apartment dwellings. They enjoy camping, hiking, and outdoor activities. They are excellent companions for both adults and children. Retrievers, spaniels, setters, and pointers comprise the sporting dog category. Flushers, commonly retrievers and Spaniels are usually trained to locate and provoke fowl into flight. Pointers/setters, are trained to corner or manipulate prey into hiding. Then, depending on the hunter’s wish, the pointer/setter remains in a crouched or pointed position, or will flush the prey into flight, on the hunter’s command. Retrievers are trained to locate downed prey. All sporting dogs can be trained to perform any of the roles, although some may be better than others.
The most popular sporting dog in Utah, as well as the nation, is the labrador retriever. They are black, chocolate, or yellow. Originally
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from Newfoundland, Labradors were used on shipping boats to retrieve downed birds in icy waters. They are incredibly friendly and love to play fetch – they will gleefully retrieve a tossed ball or Frisbee for hours. They are moderate shedders. Unfortunately, Labradors are also one of the most over-bred and euthanized breeds. They are often the victims of puppy-mills: raised in filthy stacked cages, then killed if not purchased. Many people purchase Labradors not realizing their constant need for exercise and play, and leave or abandon them. Or, malicious owners may use the good-natured dogs in dangerous hunting situations confronting large game, such as bears. Another popular sporting dog in Utah is the Golden Retriever, the result of yellow Flat-coated Retrievers bred to Tweed Water Spaniels, which have been extinct since the late 1800’s. Golden Retrievers are loveable, easily trained, and enjoy outdoor sports and activities. Their long, layered, waterrepellant coats must be brushed several times a week, and they do shed heavily. Sporting dogs require a lot of exercise. Lack of daily etrievers, spaniels, vigorous physical activity can result in discipline problems. setters, & pointers If you are an outdoors type of person, a sporting dog is comprise the sporting perfect for you. They will dog category. gladly accompany you on a walk, hike, run, or any other outdoor sport. Otherwise, make sure they have a yard to run and play in. Many also enjoy swimming. If you are raising a sporting dog from a pup, make sure you provide adequate training. If an inexperienced pup is tossed into water, it can cause emotional damage, resulting in an aversion to water for the rest of the dog’s life.
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When feeding a sporting dog, such as a labrador, make sure feedings take place in a low-traffic area of the house. Known to have pack-instincts, labs will often become protective of their food, or will gulp it down to insure that it is not taken away. They will usually throw it up later and re-ingest it (which is perfectly normal), but you can avoid anxiety by feeding your lab in a quiet place, during a quiet time of the day. An adult lab can handle either one large meal per day, or two smaller meals in the morning and evening. The amount you should feed your lab will depend on how much exercise he gets. Remember that labs are usually peppy and energetic. If they seem lethargic, or demonstrate other conditions such as a less-thanshiny coat, or protruding ribs and backbone, their diet may need to be adjusted. Sporting dogs with longer hair, such as golden retrievers, setters, and spaniels, have special grooming needs. The hair needs regular brushing Continued from page 12…
small and at that time housed a cat, two dogs and a fish. Solutions were found and we saved the horse and brought it to a pasture. That night, we told the kids we got a horse. My second oldest said our voices sounded fine and we clarified that the horse was at pasture. Naturally they wanted to see him. A short ride later and we were squinting in the dark across the pasture at the shadowy forms of the horses. In spite of pointing out the single horse without a tail, the kids wanted a closer look. That had to wait for the weekend and daylight. Saturday morning the horses were closer to the fence and the rest of us had our first look at the newest member of the family.
(every other day), to get rid of snarls and underbrush that may have collected. It’s also a good idea to brush right before a bath, to avoid clumps of hair that may store dirt and then shampoo. Sporting dogs with shorter hair, such as the Labrador, require less bathing and brushing. Generally speaking, over-bathing is not good for any dog, because the natural oils produced by their bodies, often to make hair water-repellant, will be stripped. Consult a local groomer for specific advice about your breed. Be aware that sporting dogs are at risk of hip dysphasia, eye disorders, arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. Be sure to follow all directions on food packages, and contact a veterinarian, other than for your dog’s annual exam, if you are concerned about your dog’s health. If you and your family enjoy outdoor activities coupled with a playful, loving companion, a sporting dog is perfect for you!
family. He’s a good guy, steady as a rock, easy to talk to and a good listener. I can’t say much for his advice but does have a good sense of humor. One of the other horses would press up against him, sort of the equine equivalent of nudging the back of someone’s knee. Soren’s
“Aw! He’s so cute!” chimed in the eldest. “I like him!” the third one opined. “What happened to his tail?” the second oldest asked. “I’m hungry.” Apparently ten year old boys haven’t changed since I was that age.
solution was to wait until the other horse’s weight was on him then he’d step away quickly, causing the horse to stumble.
“We should call him Soren. He looks like a Soren.” Our oldest loved the Guardians of Ga’hoole book series and she thought he resembled a horse version of the main character. None of us argued and the nameless horse without a tail became Soren.
It’s weird hearing a horse laugh.
Over the winter months, we brought hay to the pasture and helped to care not only for Soren but the other animals there. My wife and the kids were all waiting rather impatiently for the spring so they could ride him. Eventually it came and we found out that Soren was a calm horse and better at being ridden that we were at riding. He enjoyed the weight on his strong back and would shift his weight under the riders when they wouldn’t. His sense of balance was spot on and he clearly enjoyed the attention and the ride. Over the course of the winter we became accustomed to hearing requests to go to the pasture. Steady grooming had brought out the sheen in his coat and Soren comfortably became a big part of our
We’ve taken Soren with us to help raise money for Pack N Pounce by giving rides. He’s a calm guy, patiently waiting for the kids to either climb or be lifted onto his back and obediently walking on the lead line in the circuitous path. You get on his back and give him his head and that’s when he really starts to have fun, though. Not having a tail means he needs a bit of extra attention. It was attention his original owner didn’t have to spare apparently. We spray him with fly repellant as he has no tail to swat them with. We have noticed that he can move the nub of his tail and there’s hope that he can use a prosthetic. If nothing else, we could give him a toupee for his tail to preserve his fragile male ego. Perhaps we should call it a tailpée? —Jason Cosineau lives in Clearfield where he is involved as a foster rescue for Pack N Pounce Animal Rescue. September 2012 Pets in the City 19
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I was the very proud guardian of “Beagle”, a former research beagle. I met him in 2007 at an adoption event where I fell in love with his stoic but gentle good nature. He was always wary of other dogs and people, and was quick to try to hide at our heels whenever possible. For several years he accompanied me on my work trips and loved to ride in the car and find comfort wherever we happened to be lodging. We enjoy bike riding and for a time would leave him at home thinking it was too much for him. But, being the vocal dog that he was (a veritable singing Beagle) we finally understood that he wanted to join us. He became immensely fit while trotting behind us (often to the top of Park City Mountain Resort) and then we would place him in a backpack (he was only 23 lb) and carry him down the mountain. He loved his furry brothers and sister and he loved my husband and me. We loved him with all our hearts and miss him dearly. In our mind’s eye he is still trotting behind us with his white-tipped tail visible above the sage and grass. His loyalty to us was outstanding and beyond measure.
Rupert, a three-year old Basset Hound, was well-known on the streets of Grantsville. He was surviving, in and out of the shelter and, over and over again on the streets, with a severely broken front leg; a year-old injury. Finally, Ruperts’ “owners” who never had attended to his severe injury, did not claim him, and he was rescued from the shelter by a local group. Rupert was taken to a local Veterinarian. who completed an immediate and necessary surgery on Ruperts’ frail body and, in an attempt to save his life. Ruperts’ front leg was so severely damaged it was, essentially, “dead’. Rupert did well during surgery, his vitals were good. But during his recovery time something went terribly wrong, and Rupert passed through Rainbow Bridge. The Vet was heartbroken as were Rupert’s rescuers. We all had such high hopes of helping Rupert, even with the challenges of a missing leg, to have a normal life. Rupert continues to be in our hearts and prayers, and forever will be a symbol of Hope for future Special Needs’ homeless animals. RIP RUPERT!
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Obituaries, continued…
Bow’s Poem I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying. You found it hard to sleep.
I was with you in your car today, when you took Chinnook for a ride. I want to re-assure you that I was by his side.
I know it’s very sad for you to see my bed and toys. Just remember how happy they have always made your boys.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear, “It’s me, I haven’t left you, I’m well, I’m fine, I’m here.”
I walked with you towards the house as you took Chinnook to pee. I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said “It’s me.”
I loved to open presents every holiday and birthday. You dressed us up, we looked so cute, as everyone would say.
I watched as you slowly walked for your morning news. I wished that I could pounce upon, retrieve it as I always do.
Always with your camera, we swam, we hiked, we played. Forever I am thankful for the memories that we made.
I had the best Grandma every dog would want. She spoiled me with toys and treats and even sent me cards.
I was close to you at breakfast. I watched you drink your milk. You were thinking of the many times your hands reached down to feel.
I think that I am special for all the things that you have done. Our Daddy bought a boat for us and together we had so much fun!
I loved my Daisy Doodle for she was my girlfriend you see. Together we loved and played, For now we have a legacy.
I was with you in the mountains ... hiking in the snow. I longed to make a paw print just so you would know.
I loved to hear it when you said, do you want to go for a ride! I ran around in circles with my bro, Chinnook, right by my side!
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I’ll rush across to greet you and we’ll stand, side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out... then come home to be with me.
The Loss of a friend the caretaker after the loss of a pet can easily distress the remaining companion animal(s). Animals can sense those emotional changes and will behave accordingly to those changes. They can grieve with you.
Megan Waller
Do Animals Grieve? “This soldier, I realized, must have had friends at home and in his regiment, yet he lay there deserted by all except his dog. I looked on, unmoved, at battles which decided the future of nations. Tearless, I had given orders which brought death to thousands. Yet here I was stirred, profoundly stirred, stirred to tears. And by what? By the grief of one dog.” (Napoleon Bonaparte, on finding a dog beside the body of his dead master, licking his face and howling, on a moonlit field after a battle. Napoleon was haunted by this scene until his own death.)
Signs of a Grieving Animal Animals grieve in a manner very similar to humans. In the case of my family’s dog and cat, they ate less, had a new anxious energy, and wandered the house at night. Our cat was often heard wailing in the night as well. But just as humans, there are many more ways (listed below) in which animals will express their grief: • Changes in eating patterns
• Changes in sleeping patterns Losing a family companion animal can be devastating for the • Restless or anxious energy entire family including the remaining animals. When I was a tenyear-old, my family’s Golden Retriever passed away. At the time, • Sighing we had two dogs and one cat. Because we considered each one of • Whimpering or wailing our companion animals as a family member, the pain we felt at • Looking for the deceased companion the loss of one of them was immense. I cried for countless nights, stayed in my room for hours on end moping around, and wrote in • Seeking more attention from their human companions a journal to express my grief. I had several methods at my disposal Helping an Animal through the Grieving Process to work through this loss, but our remaining animals did not. They could not cry. They could not talk about their Humans have many resources at their disposal to emotional pain. In fact, my whole family was nimals are creatures help them weather a loss. However, animals are so wrapped up in the grief, we almost didn’t of habit & need time at a distinct disadvantage because they cannot notice the subtle changes in our animals. As communicate their emotions and needs. It then we slowly became conscious of these changes, to adjust to alterations in becomes our responsibility to help them through we realized our remaining dog and cat were the process. The following are tips you can use to their lives. indeed suffering the loss with us. help your companion animals:
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• Maintain the animal’s regular routine as much as possible.
Animals feel and grieve the loss of other companion animals. They are keenly aware of any changes taking place in their environment including the absence of a companion. Animals will grieve the loss of one another, even if there are multiple animals living in the same home that appear to have little or no close relationship. Dogs and cats can grieve the loss of another dog, cat, and also humans. Even birds, rodents, and fish have shown awareness of the absence of a companion and react to the change in a grieving manner.
• Do not reinforce any behavior changes (Example: The animal is not eating, so you keep changing their food.)
Most believe the reason the loss of a companion animal is hard on the remaining pets is because their routine is changed dramatically and/or they had formed a strong attachment to the other animal. Like humans, animals can become attached to and rely on each other for companionship. Even if a strong bond was not formed between the animals, they still feel the stress of the loss due to the change in their environment. Animals are creatures of habit and need time to adjust to alterations in their lives. Another matter to consider is many companion animals internalize their caretaker’s feelings. Alterations in the emotional state of September 2012 Pets in the City 22
• Give the remaining animals more attention, but not to the point that it will create separation anxiety. • Create more opportunities for physical activity. • If there are multiple animals, allow them to work out the new hierarchy for the animals in the house. When to Consider a New Companion Some people immediately replace their companion animal. For some this works, but for most it does not. It is widely believed that replacing the deceased animal right away causes more problems than it fixes. The former animal cannot be duplicated, and grieving while assimilating a new animal into the family can be very stressful and possibly disappointing. It is best to heal and go through the grieving process first with your remaining companion animal(s). Make sure you are emotionally ready for the responsibilities of introducing a new animal
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into your family. When the time is right for a new animal, you will know.
of Merlot. He has brought companionship and love to both the ladies in his life. Milo has been the companion animal of Lisa for 16 years now and has plenty more to offer. He has always maintained the “scrappy” exterior he came with the day of his rescue, but it’s a welcome reminder of the love of the life taken and the love t just so happened of the life gained. Milo is the they got one black greatest rebound because he was the rescue that started as a rebound kitten brought in but became a lifelong love. that day.
It took my family five years to replace our beloved Golden Retriever. We needed time to make sure the new paws coming into our family were not a replacement but a fully accepted new member of our family. We had to adjust and mourn along with our dog and cat. We had to be there for them in order for us all to heal. When the time was right, we knew our hearts were ready to rescue a new dog… and it was well worth the wait. “If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.” (James Herriot)
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Milo is a rebound cat . . . the kind of rebound you have after you lose something dear or go through a breakup. You suddenly have a void that needs filling, and nothing will cure that pain until you’ve filled it. Sometimes the rebound last and sometimes it’s temporary. Milo came to Lisa in this manner after a tragic situation called for a rebound. Lisa adopted two kittens from Friends of Animals in Park City, Utah. She had always loved cats and knew that she needed to rescue a pair to bring home as companion animals. She named them Annie and Merlot. Within two weeks, tragedy struck. While playing in their yard with Lisa and Annie, Merlot the kitten was viciously attacked by an unsupervised neighborhood dog. Merlot died in the arms of Lisa with Annie as witness to it all. Lisa could not bear the thought of Annie losing her sibling in this manner. She always intended to have two cats, so they could be companions to each other. In a moment of great sadness and pain, Lisa called Friends of Animals that very day and asked if they had any black kittens. It just so happened they got one black kitten brought in that day. While Merlot was leaving this world, Milo was being given a second chance. Friends of Animals was called that day by a concerned citizen stating a black kitten was tossed out of a car window while driving down a frontage road. Friends of Animals immediately went to the scene of the crime to find the kitten. Within a short amount of time, they found a black kitten off the side off the road miraculously with only a few cuts and scratches. The kitten was cleaned up and heading to his new foster family when Lisa called. Lisa picked him up with his cuts and scratches that day and named him Milo. Milo helped Lisa and his new sister Annie heal from the tragic loss September 2012 Pets in the City 23
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A Man and His Dog, Part 2 Okay! I said to myself, you can do this! I psyched myself up to make the mad dash to the corner. I had to get to the bus stop down the street, but if I could just make it to the corner, I would be okay. After surveying the barren street from the bay window, I took a deep breath, threw open the front door, and vaulted over the steps into the front yard, where I ate a mouthful of grass and banged my knee on the cement. Clumsily, I scrambled into a half-run, my backpack twisted on my elbow, and flailed my arms, trying to gain momentum, my Pro-Wings sliding on the grass. I tried to leap across the sidewalk, but miscalculated the width. My ankle twisted on the edge, and I crumbled to the street, landing hard on my right knee. Imagining horrific snarls, I panicked and rolled to my left, and limply sprinted toward the corner: if I made it to the corner, I would be safe. I could almost feel the snapping incisors of the ravenous Trixie as I plodded forward. Finally reaching the third fence post around the corner, I half-collapsed, clutching the wires, my heart pounding and my breath exploding from my lungs. Finally out of dangerous territory, I surveyed the situation. No sign of the dog. Where was she? Why hadn’t she chased me? Is she just messing with me? “I hate that dog!” I muttered under my breath, “What did I ever do to her?” I examined the bright red scrape on my knee, and smeared the blood, in an attempt to clean the damage. The school bus whooshed
by on my left as I stumbled to my feet. I tried to flag down the driver while trotting toward the stop, but the door closed and the bus zoomed off. “Great!” I thought. Mumbling curse words, I began the two-and-a-half-mile trek to school, feeling very sorry for myself. The next day my friend Troy from across the street showed me his new skateboard. “Check it out!” he exclaimed, “It’s a banana board.” And it was. The bright yellow, eye-shaped hunk of plastic certainly resembled a banana. It looked about as street-worthy as a banana as well. “Try it out,” he tempted. All right, I thought, why not? I walked it over to the inside curve of the culde-sac, set my right foot, and pushed off into a shaky glide over the pebbleridden asphalt. Almost immediately, Trixie flew from her backyard, intent on bringing me down.
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I wavered in my cruise and fearfully glanced back at her approach. The front wheels hit a chunk of gravel, the board launching me sideways through the air. I landed, once again, on my right knee, followed by my right elbow, and skidded to a halt. Mission accomplished, Trixie marched back to her yard, and I lay in the street, bleeding and ashamed.
Troy was doubled-over with laughter as I crawled home to apply more bandaids to my new and freshly-opened wounds. On the way home from school the next day, Troy asked me to come over and hang out at his house. “Look what my dad gave me,” he said as I followed him down to his room. “Is that all your parents do, is give you stuff?” I asked, jealously. I immediately felt bad. He was a latchkey kid. His mom and dad didn’t get home until after 7, and then they just berated him for bad grades and misbehavior. His head bowed, Troy just shrugged his shoulders and said, “Well, at least they’re thinking about me.”
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He then presented me with his dad’s old BB gun. “Awesome!” I said, pretending to shoot a poster on his wall. “Let’s go shoot it!” he suggested, tearing the gun from my hands. I hesitated. I didn’t think my dad would want me shooting a gun. But I followed him upstairs, curious. We passed through the kitchen and entered the dark garage. Troy tapped the garage door button, and the door lifted a foot and stopped. He chuckled menacingly and prostrated himself at the front of the garage with the tip of the gun slightly protruding into the sunlight. I nervously joined him, trying to figure out what he was looking at. And then I knew. “No way, man . . . she’s a dog!” “So? She took you down, yesterday! Don’t you want revenge?” He handed me the gun. For some reason, my hands were shaking, and I fumbled with the barrel. I knew how to shoot; that wasn’t a problem. But why would I shoot an innocent animal? “Let me do it,” Troy spat, as he cocked the gun with his right hand. I slowly arranged my body in the prone position, my sweat-greased fingers trembling. I could see Trixie, still licking herself on the doorstep, and I closed my left eye. I held, and a minute passed. A drop of sweat trickled down my left temple. I leaned and wiped it away. Why am I breathing so hard? I thought. I refocused on the tiny creature. “Come on, dude!” Troy whispered harshly. “She made you eat it, yesterday…”
Animal tails That’s true, I thought. She could have killed me! I stared down the barrel at the tiny ball of fur. Then she turned and looked straight at me. Oh, God! I thought, she knows I’m here! I panicked, but then realized that I controlled a much greater weapon than her puny teeth and claws. My heart was pounding out of my shirt. I began to reason: She’s just a dog. Why would she intentionally try to kill me? She always chases after anything with wheels. It’s not me she hates – it’s wheels! Why would I want to hurt another living being? I don’t want to hurt a person, so why would I hurt an innocent dog? “I don’t have to do this to get revenge,” I told him, half-convincing myself, “She only gets mad when I’m on wheels.” I laid down the gun and rolled to my feet. “I’ve got stuff to do,” I stated, and headed for the kitchen door. The next afternoon, I saddled up my dirt bike and prepared to head out and deliver papers. Still limping from the previous day’s skirmish, I stealthily wheeled my bike out the back garage door and through the backyard to the side gate. If you, the reader, have never had a paper route, let me explain the difficulty. Trying to pilot a dirt bike through grass with a hundred rolled-up newspapers strung over your shoulders is like trying to drag a three-story house through a weedy lot with a wheelbarrow. However, I had learned to quietly leave from the south side of the house so Trixie wouldn’t have enough time to smell me, let alone run me down! Gingerly, I perched atop the red Huffy, gripping fence posts. “One, two, three…” I whispered. Exerting all my strength, I pulled myself forward like a stone in a slingshot and slammed my right foot down on the pedal. The bike exploded into the side yard, but the handlebars flipped and the tread-less tires only churned in the grass. Frantically spinning, I tipped to the left and crushed a baby evergreen, surrounded by a cage. The cage was less-than-forgiving and tore my t-shirt and forearm as I thudded to the ground. Although somewhat dazed, I was not too incapacitated to realize that I was in tight spot. The newspapers had to be gathered, and I had to get away before Trixie figured out what was happening. I scrambled on my knees, staining them green, shoving the once-carefullyfolded papers into the canvas sack. I broke into a sweat, as a minute passed, struggling to gather the news. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a tiny yellow spot. Swiveling in my crouch, I recognized Trixie trotting down the sidewalk. Frozen, I clutched a paper and watched her, eyes wide. Her nails click-clacked as she sauntered past, her nose in the air, oblivious to my fear. How could she not see me? Why isn’t she attacking me? Convinced, I thought, She only hates rolling wheels! Soon, she rounded the neighbors’ house and disappeared. Feeling lucky, yet perplexed, I shoved the remainder of the papers into the sack, slung it over my handlebars, shakily mounted my bike, cruised over the grass, thumped through the gutter, and headed down the street. I guess Trixie isn’t my enemy after all. To be continued… Neither the author nor Pets in the City Magazine condone violence against animals. Unfortunately, children are often faced with such choices. They must learn to make the right choice, even when no one is around.
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Introducing Your Companion Animal to Your New Baby “What’s a baby?” asks Lady in Disney’s classic Lady and the Tramp. “Just a cute little bundle…of trouble! Yeah, they scratch, pinch, pull ears…Aw, but shucks, any dog can take that. It’s what they do to your happy home...Homewreckers, that’s what they are!” cautions Tramp.
The Humane Society of the United States offers several suggestions to make your transition as smooth as possible: • Begin preparing your companion animal months in advance. • If possible, slowly get your companion animal used to spending less time with the mother-to-be, and work on building strong relationships with other members of the family. This way your companion animal will not feel the stress of a drastic decrease in attention when the baby comes home from the hospital.
Preparing for a new baby is a beautiful experience: painting the nursery, folding new tiny layettes and onesies, cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, and picturing that newborn child cradled in your arms. A million things to do, worry about, and dream about, but what about your pet? Your companion animal was, no doubt, your first “baby.” Will s/ he feel threatened by this new addition? Will s/he hurt the baby? These concerns are normal and important to address. The good news is there’s hope for you, your new baby, and your companion animal to stay together as a happy family.
• Take your companion animal to the veterinarian for a health exam, and make sure s/he has up-to-date vaccinations. Also ask any questions you might have pertaining to your companion animal and your new baby.
Brooke’s first “baby” was a protective little rescue Chihuahua named Niño. “Niño had been my “baby” for so long, my biggest worry was that he would resent the baby and be aggressive towards him,” Brooke expressed the concerns of so many pet owners and parents to be. Instead of despairing or simply waiting to see how the situation would unfold, Brooke began to research proper methods of introducing a companion animal to a new baby.
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“So right away, I made sure to give Niño a lot of attention for the nine months of my pregnancy. When we started putting together the baby’s bedding and equipment, I would let Niño see it and sniff it, and go in the nursery to get used to the new surroundings,” Brooke explained. Before the big introduction, Brooke sent one of the baby’s blankets from the hospital to Niño so he could get used to the baby’s scent. A “big rehearsed reveal” was Brooke’s plan on the day of introduction, but before she could act, Niño caught a glimpse of her with the baby occupying her lap. Tail between his legs, he slumped away leaving Brooke wondering what to do next. She decided to give him some space and orchestrated the introduction the following day. Holding the baby above Niño in an alpha position so the dog could get a good look and sniff, Brooke introduced the new baby as part of the family, someone Niño should respect, love, and protect. She continued this ritual daily for about a week, until she felt that Niño understood their new family dynamic. Brooke now describes the relationship between her child and companion animal as that of an adoring little boy with a protective, hairy big brother. “From my experience, animals like stability and routine; a new baby is anything but! So let your pet see you putting together the new baby swing and crib. Let him hear the musical toy, smell the baby lotion, and be there while you put the nursery together,” Brooke advises. Like Brooke, you may experience a few hiccups or bumps in the road. Hopefully with the right preparation and planning, you’ll be able to create a successful relationship between your companion animal and your new bundle of joy.
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• Spay or neuter your companion animal. This can make them less likely to show aggression. • Consult your pediatrician about any health concerns pertaining to your new baby and your companion animal. • Address any training and behavior issues you may have noticed in your companion animal. • Train your companion animal to wait calmly on the floor until being invited into your lap. • Provide opportunities for your companion animal to have supervised interactions with babies. • Introduce your companion animal to baby-related noises (mechanical swing, recording of a baby crying, rocking chair, etc.) while providing positive reinforcement. • Introduce your companion animal to baby-related smells (baby powder, oil, etc.) so s/he has time to get used to them. • Decide whether or not your companion animal will be allowed in the nursery, and if not install a stable barrier. • Rehearse routine baby activities with a doll to give your companion animal the opportunity to get used to them. • Talk to your companion animal about your new family member, using the baby’s name if you’ve chosen one. • Arrange ahead of time for your companion animal to have proper care while you are in the hospital. • Upon returning from the hospital, have someone else take the baby into another room so you can greet your companion animal. • Use positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior when introducing your companion animal to your baby. • Maintain normal routines as much as possible. • Make time to spend one-on-one with your companion animal. Source: The Humane Society of the United States. (2010, August 30). Introducing your pet and new baby. Retrieved from www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/pets_babies.html
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Mom, I Want a Dog! Elizabeth Cornwall
When is the right time to adopt a companion? As a mother of two little ones who absolutely adore animals, the subject of adopting a companion animal is a frequent topic, but knowing, “When is the right time?” is important. Here are some questions to help you in your decision: Do I have the financial resources to properly care for my companion? Unfortunately, your companion animal cannot solely survive on love and attention, but will also need the basic necessities. Remember, you will need to pay for food, grooming, toys, routine and emergency veterinarian visits, and depending on the animal, spay/neuter surgery. All of these expenses
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Although extremely rewarding, bringing a companion animal into a family is a long-term commitment and should be treated as such. Think of it as bringing a new life into the world. Before making a decision, it’s best to ask yourself these key questions to decide if you are ready to fully commit to a companion animal. Remember, the best decision to make is an informed decision. Resource: Best Friends Animal Society. (2012). Choosing the right pet for you. Retrieved from http://www.bestfriends.org/theanimals/pdfs/allpets/ choosingapet.pdf
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