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Contents Pets and their people 09 Bella, Willa, U.S. Rep. Betsy

Markey, & Jim Kelly

11 Bo, GOP Congressional

candidate Tom Lucero, & family

21 Roos Chopper & Ruben, & owner Chris Havekost

23 Doctor & Fort Collins Brewery

Brewer John Swanson

29 Angelyne the Amazing Deaf

Cattle Dog & owner Eric Melvin

31 Eddie, Sydney, Cheyenne,

Joey, & NCBR Ad Sales Manager Sandy Powell

39 Duke, Tucker, Nestle, Oliver, Lego, Milo, Piper Sue, Ember Lee, Larimer Humane’s Cary Rentola, & Peak Engineering & Automation Lead Machinist Jeremy Rentola 43 “My Dog’s Got Talent” winner

Addie & owners Shelley Bayard de Volo & Scott Molinari

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13 OUR COVER FEATURE SARDOC: Your hope for rescue on four paws

25 Meet Angelyne

Deaf cattle dog deals in education, inspiration

33 Animal lovers’ maps Find the fur-friendly destinations in Fort Collins, Loveland, & Greeley

45 Pet products we like ... A roundup of the latest & greatest products – most made in CO – for your furry friends

Furry photo features

Our “pup-parazzi” and contributing photographers visit the area’s top animal events with cameras in tow to bring you the scenes from:

65 LHS Top Cats & Tails Gala 67 Howl-o-ween 68 Bark in the Dark 49 Paw Pages directory listings Find whatever it is that you (and your critters) have been snifﬁng around for – we’ve got Northern Colorado’s best pet products and services covered here.

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A message from the publisher it’s time to spend your hard-earned money on your furry friends. The response to our Northern Colorado edition has been such a positive one that we will be adding one Boulder and two Denver editions for the Fall/Winter of 2010. Through feedback from you, our readers, we’ve also worked very hard to improve our “on line” presence with a complete redesign of our website. In an effort to further provide you with the most up-to-date pet products and services information and local pet events we’ve also added a monthly e-mail newsletter. Be sure to visit our newly updated website and sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. We’d like to thank our contributors and feature subject - of the two, four and sometimes three legged varieties. It was truly a pleasure working with you. Many thanks to you all for contributing your time and efforts to our young and growing publication. Lastly, we hope that you all enjoy this, the third of many editions of the Paw Pages. We’re looking forward to doing all that we can to serve our local pet-loving community, and to working with and for you for many years to come. Thanks again for your interest in our third edition, and keep those tails waggin’!

Greetings from the team here at the Northern Colorado Paw Pages. Many thanks for picking up our magazine! With your help and input, we’ve worked very hard to make this, our third edition, even better than our first two. We hope that you enjoy reading the magazine as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together. Spring has sprung! It’s been one year since we began distributing our first edition of the Northern Colorado Paw Pages and to say that the positive response to our publication has been above and beyond our wildest expectations – would be a gross understatement. We’d like to thank you – the pet lovers of Northern Colorado. Without you, our publication would not be possible. We will continue to ensure that the contents of the Paw Pages are created with an eye toward enriching, enhancing, and extending the lives of our pets in much the same way that pets enrich our lives beyond measure. If we can succeed at all in this area, we’ll consider our work a success. We’d also like to thank all those who helped make our third edition happen. Most importantly we’d like to thank our advertisers, who have recognized the value in speaking directly to you – the large and loyal pet-loving community of Northern Colorado. Not only do these folks offer some great products and services, but, they’re generally the kind of friendly people we like to do business with. Please continue to support these fine folks when

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The owners

Congresswoman Betsy Markey, U.S. Representative, CO District 4 Jim Kelly, CEO, Syscom Services What is the inspiration behind Bella’s name? My mother-in-law, who is Italian, was visiting at the time we brought Bella home. She kept calling her Bella, Italian for beautiful, and the name just stuck. Do you also have nicknames for Bella and Willa? If so, what are they? We call Bella “Bella Boo,” and Willa “Willa G” because her middle name is “Gozilla.” How long have you been a pet owner? And when did your love for animals begin? Growing up, my family and I always had dogs, so as long as I can remember I have had a deep admiration and love for animals. What are Bella’s favorite activities? Running, fetching, she loves to play tug-of-war with my daughter’s dog, Willa. Bella enjoys having her belly scratched, and she’s always ready for a swim in the Poudre River. What are Bella’s most annoying habits? Most endearing habits? Bella enjoys lounging on the living room couch, however, she knows that is not her spot. Whenever I catch her on the couch, she gives me this guilty, sad look.

never any extensive damage. That was a phase she quickly grew out of.

What is Bella’s single worst deed ever? As a puppy, she was very interested in my husband’s shoes, but fortunately there was

Name one way that you think pets are superior to humans. I’ve learned as a pet owner that animals love unconditionally and have the ability to forgive

and forget. This one may take a little consideration: What politician, past or present, does Bella most remind you of, and why? George Washington. Bella has a face that could never tell a lie.

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SARDOC: Your hope for rescue on four paws By Jill Reynolds You move gracefully up toward an unnamed saddle in the Rawah Wilderness under a clear blue sky when your sleek, athletic Golden Retriever, Scout, races back with something on his mind. He barks twice with urgency. “What is it, boy? Tell me!” Scout barks again; you nod your head knowingly. “What? My God, Scout! A 12-year-old tuba player named Ralph from Minnesota is trapped in a rock slide 1.3 miles from here on the north side of Camp Lake?” Scout barks an affirmative. “OK, Scout,” you say, taking charge. “Go back and cover him with a blanket, give him a drink of water, bring me his cell phone. And hey – don’t forget to take his blood pressure this time!” Scout dutifully barks once and disappears over the mountain back to the injured boy. Is this a true story of K9 search and rescue? Nah! Dude, you’ve been watching too many repeats of “Lassie” on cable! The truth about search and rescue dogs is much less exciting, filled with long hours of training for years at a time and, after certification, may result in 5-8 years of searches without ever having a “find.” This is the real (and unglamorous) world of search dogs, and an organization called Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado (SARDOC) has been out there since 1980 in rain, snow, and freezing winds looking for folks in

the backcountry who are in pretty big trouble. Just who are these guys? Prior to 1980, anyone could show up at a search with their Pomeranian, claim to be trained, and be fielded on a mission. Thankfully, the Colorado Search and Rescue Board recognized this as a problem, and asked several skilled canine handlers with Larimer County Search and Rescue to conduct research on dog teams across the country and come up with some agreed-upon performance standards for search dog teams here in Colorado. The result of their work was SARDOC. Today, Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado is often called out of state to assist with missions, and their training standards far exceed those of most national groups such as the National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR). SARDOC typically has about 40 dog teams at a

SAR teams can be air-scent wilderness dogs or, as seen in Weimeraner Brie here, trailing dogs who sniff the ground to follow where the victim walked.

time spread throughout the state. About half of these teams are certified and half are in training. Teams can be air-scent wilderness dogs (sniffing the air to find the current location of the victim) or trailing dogs who sniff the ground to follow where the victim walked. After teams have completed their wilderness certification, they can begin specialized training in water searches (yes, they can pick up scent from under the water), avalanche detection, and human remains detection. Unfortunately, statistics from SARDOC indicate that requests for human remains detection have been rising consistently every year in Colorado. All SARDOC handlers are volunteers who pay membership dues, use their own vehicles at their own expense, buy their own gear, take unpaid time off of work for missions, and put in close to 1,200 hours to train their dog. They’re required to pass many competency tests, including following trails up to 36 hours old and passing night tests in unfamiliar mountain terrain. Dog handlers must understand scent dynamics or how terrain, temperature, humidity, and time of day can impact the way scent moves in the mountains. If a handler cannot place dogs where they can acquire scent, the dogs have no hope of locating a victim. Clearly, the dog and handler must work together, utilizing their individual strengths to locate a lost person. It is estimated that, if properly trained and used effectively, a K9 SAR team can clear an area that would take 50 searchers to cover. K9 Search and Rescue teams certainly don’t exist in a vacuum. Handlers must train in many disciplines basic to search and rescue. Before beginning dog training, they are required to join their local SAR county team (for Northern Colorado, Larimer County Search and Rescue). They must master map and compass skills, navigation, wilderness survival, fitness tests, and understand basic search strategies. They contribute equal time to their county team through advanced training classes, committee

meetings, fund raising, and doing public education programs. OK, so we get the dedication and duty thing – now what about the dogs? What about those dogs? Typical SAR dogs come from the working and sporting breeds – German Shepherds, Labradors, Goldens, Border Collies, and, of course, perhaps the finest SAR dogs on the planet (extreme bias freely admitted), Aussies! You’ll also find Weimeraners, Bloodhounds, Malinois, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Setters, as well as mixed breeds. The dogs are the family dogs of the handlers who work with them. What makes a good search dog? More than anything else, it is all about motivation. The first thing that little SAR pups need to develop is drive! Some call it “play drive” or even “prey drive,” but motivation is the element consistently needed to develop a good search dog. Throughout the dog’s life, motivational exercises are done – whether the dog is 10 months or 10 years old. Do dogs have an innate sense to “go find” the victim because it might be someone in trouble? Hardly! Under classic operant conditioning, dogs have the drive and determination to get to the victim because that is when they will get to play. (Reward!) Early on, handlers are encouraged to find the most exciting reward for their dog. This reward is only used during search and rescue training exercises. It could be tugging a special toy, playing ball, chasing a Frisbee, or getting a delicious Culver’s hamburger patty. Everything about the dog’s future training revolves around motivation and reward. This combined with the canine’s innate and uncanny ability to scent helps these dogs mature into specialized search and rescue dogs. When the pager goes off at 2 a.m. on a blustery January night, what makes the K9 team get up and into the field? Part of it is the time and effort that went into certifying their dogs. Handlers love nothing better than to put the skills they’ve developed into

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Seen here just after being “rescued” by a Bloodhound during a SARDOC training session, Purvis has been an SAR dog handler for more than 20 years – plently long enough to become well aware of the hard work and dedication exhibited by SARDOC handlers. “These

people are all volunteers. They’ll get up at 2 a.m. when the pager goes off to help wherever needed. They pay for their own gear, transportation costs, lodging, and meals – not to mention the 1,000 hours or so it takes to get a dog certified,” she said.

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Like her other dogs, Thunder certified in two years. Thunder is 6 years old now and is regularly called out when people get into trouble in Larimer County’s many wilderness areas. SARDOC also allows their dogs to field in other counties when called upon, and Estelle and Thunder have even fielded for out-of-state missions. Twenty years later, Estelle still loves working with her canine partners. “I know we haven’t reached our full potential,” she says. “I want to always learn how to become a better search team. I love seeing SARDOC get better and get really excited about the new handlers coming up. When you’re able to help someone in trouble, or help families find their loved ones, it makes all those hours of training in the wind, cold, rain, and snow worth it.” Purvis now is one of the veteran handlers on the SARDOC team and has served as the organization’s president and training director. Younger handlers frequently seek her out with questions or guidance on problems they are having in training. She is frequently on testing teams to make sure SARDOC dogs and handlers in the field are up to the required standards. Not surprisingly, she has a clear educational philosophy. “The effectiveness of dogs as an SAR tool is directly related to the degree of training of the dog and the skill and knowledge of the SAR dog handler,” Purvis said. “If you’ve got a great dog and a handler without search strategy that is carefully crafted and based on the weather conditions and land features of your search area, you’ll go nowhere.” Many organizations across the country have adopted SARDOC’s standards for their teams, and Estelle is proud to be a member of the state’s oldest and largest K9 search and rescue team. Estelle says, “These people are all volunteers. They’ll get up at 2 a.m. when the pager goes off to help wherever needed. They pay for their own gear, transportation costs, lodging, and meals – not to mention the 1,000 hours or so it takes to get a dog certified. This group and this work have given me a wonderful life!” For Estelle Purvis, Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado was worth the move!

Continued from previous page Estelle and her first German Shepherd, Heidi, arrived in a big way. Heidi was 9 years old when she started training with SARDOC. Most dogs begin training at 1 or 2 years old, as it takes anywhere from two to four years to certify a dog. Estelle worked 12 hours a week for two years to get Heidi certified, and Heidi, at 11, became the oldest dog in SARDOC history to become operational. Despite her age, Heidi worked with Estelle on many missions. Estelle’s dream was coming true. With her second German Shepherd, Echo, Estelle’s education in SARDOC grew to deeper levels. Estelle traveled to other regions of the state where dog teams were working toward the same standards that she was. She not only trained her dog, but learned more intricate search strategies and, for the first time, became aware of how dog and handler could develop a very unique, special partnership. “Dogs communicate extensively through their body language,” Purvis said. “Echo had a very systematic way of searching, and the more I learned to read her body language, the more information I got from her about where the missing person was. It takes communication and trust in each other to work well. Echo knew I listened to her and believed in her ability to find people. We knew each other so well. Echo was my dream dog.” Echo was certified at age 2, but when she was just 6 years old, Estelle’s heart was broken. Echo was diagnosed with a brain tumor and had to be put down. “At that point, I didn’t think I could continue,” said Estelle. “I wondered if search and rescue would still be a part of my life.” A breeder in Wyoming who specializes in search dogs saved the day. She invited Estelle to drive up and watch her puppies’ temperament tests. Estelle was very uncertain about getting another dog, but the innate abilities of the puppies became perfectly clear to her. A special little girl crawled up on Estelle’s lap and promptly fell asleep. Thunder had arrived!

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Where did you get Ruben and Chopper? Ruben I got from a breeder in Spokane, Wash., believe it or not. And Chopper came from Texas. Both arrived in a small backpack hanging in a dog crate. Do Ruben and Chopper get along well with other animals? With new people? My cat used to tease Ruben as a joey, so he hates cats. They have a strange fear of dogs. So, really, I don’t think they want much a part of any other animals. Chopper gets along with everyone! Ruben is very picky about who he allows to be his friend.

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When Windsor man Eric Melvin decided to take in a new pup just over four years ago, he was looking for a faithful fourlegged companion. But when he brought home Angelyne, his Australian Cattle Dog (also known as a Blue Heeler), little did he know that he was also taking on a new purpose in life – that of an educator and, along with Angelyne, an inspiration. At first, all seemed normal. Angelyne was a healthy puppy, full of energy. But as the two went through puppy obedience class together, Melvin began to notice that Angelyne was a special case. “She was around 13 weeks old when I realized there was an issue. Our teacher suspected Angelyne may have a (hearing) problem due to her inability to focus on me and respond to voice commands, loud noises, and recall exercises,” Melvin said. At this point, Melvin faced a decision that might be tough for most – should he take on the formidable task of training a deaf dog, or should he return Angelyne to the breeder? But for Melvin, the decision was an easy one. “By the time our vet confirmed that Angelyne is deaf, I was already bonding with her,” Melvin said. “When I got Angelyne, I wanted a companion dog and an exercise partner. I was also thinking of getting her involved in agility competition. When I learned of Angelyne’s deafness, I never even considered returning her to the breeder. ... I was told and read a lot about typical things that happen to deaf dogs, including euthanasia, foster homes, shelters, and a life of misunderstanding, abuse, and neglect. None of those realities agreed with who I am or my values.” “Somehow I had the ability from within to see the situation as a positive challenge, make the commitment, and keep go-

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Right: Angelyne and Eric, with the help of a pair of young assistants, demonstrate one of her many talents at a local animal event. Bottom right: As a puppy, Angelyne seemed like a normal dog. But as time passed, Eric learned that she was deaf.

Continuing with the puppy obedience class, Eric and Angelyne saw fast success. “When we finished puppy kindergarten class, we had progressed more in the remaining four weeks than I thought possible,” Eric said. “We were awarded the most improved team at the end of the class. Once the basics of getting and keeping Angelyne’s attention were routine, I felt confident we could do anything. I also had to start thinking like a dog to fully understand her motivations. I had to assume with confidence that I was the pack leader and she was one of the pack, and devise a non-verbal communication strategy that would exemplify that.” After the class was done, Eric and Angelyne pressed on. Eric began to learn American Sign Language (ASL), and adapted a few of the signs for Angelyne’s commands. Other commands are variations on signals that Eric learned in the puppy obedience class, while still others are entirely unique signals that Eric developed on his own. Fast-forward four years. After years of training with Eric, Angelyne now responds to over 40 different hand signals and non-verbal commands. Angelyne boasts a new nickname (“Angelyne the Amazing Deaf Cattle Dog”), a collection of incredible tricks, and the pair serve as educators and entertainers at area schools and events. Among their many accomplishments, Eric and Angelyne have won top honors in numerous Colorado talent competitions, have showcased their talents at a collection of area animal events and fund-raisers, and, perhaps most importantly, have inspired hundreds of Colorado kids by taking their presentation to state schools. The pair have donated countless hours to local non-profit organizations, and have been called on by groups such as the Larimer Humane Society, the Humane Society of Weld County, the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Colorado Puppy Rescue, and more.

“My mission and work with Angelyne is to travel everywhere and anywhere I can to share with people, make them smile, and ... inspire them with our message,” Eric said. “I would also like to start a national foundation that would provide education, resources, connections, opportunities, and recognition for special needs kids/adults and special needs animals for their amazing abilities and contributions to society.” Eric considers a December 2009 presentation at Golden’s Rocky Mountain Deaf School, surely an inspiration to all of the students and teachers in attendance, to be among the pair’s crowning achievements. But he’s looking forward to much more inspirational work with Angelyne in the future. “I would not trade my experiences with Angelyne for anything,” he said. “Everything we have done, every place we’ve gone, and everyone we’ve met has been more than worth it. The wonderful way people react to us and our message is why we do what we do, and that’s why Angelyne and I are just getting started!” To learn more about Angelyne and Eric, visit their Web site at www.amazingangelyne.com.

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The pets

Eddie, male Yellow Lab, born 6/8/06 Sydney, female Border Collie, age 7 Cheyenne, Appaloosa/Quarter Horse mare, age 11 Joey, Appaloosa/POA gelding (he is blind), age 17 Not pictured: Thelma, Guinea Pig, around 2 years old Louise, Guinea Pig, around 2 years old

The owner

Sandy Powell, Advertising Sales Manager, Northern Colorado Business Report How long have you been a pet owner? And when did your love for animals begin? (Additionally, when did your love for horses in particular begin?) My mother’s family raised Boston Bull Terriers. She raised me as an animal lover. We lived on a farm on Harmony Road when I was growing up, so I always had dogs and cats. Like many little girls, I wanted a horse! Even though we were on a farm, my parents were not inclined to invest in a horse when they had tractors and farm machinery. Later, I lost interest in riding until I turned 28. A neighbor took me on a trail ride and that’s all it took. Been hooked ever since. What are your pets’ favorite activities? Horses and pigs: eating. Dogs: being with me, eating, sleeping, and scouring the hills for small, furry things. They love our walks and look forward to a chewy in the evening. What’s the single worst deed that any of your pets has ever committed? Dear friends, Jeremy and Tiffanie, helped me with projects at my house this past summer … mowing, trimming trees, and fixing stuff. Eddie has a crush on Jeremy. He adores him with

absolute Labrador abandonment. Jeremy was kneeling over a broken leaf blower while Eddie danced around trying to get his attention. Suddenly, Eddie stopped and threw up on Jeremy’s

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The pets

Duke, 10-year-old Golden Retriever and English Setter mix Tucker, 3-year-old Golden Retriever Lego, 9-year-old black and white Domestic Shorthaired Nestle, 8-year-old brown tabby Domestic Shorthaired Oliver, 7-year-old gray tabby Domestic Shorthaired Milo, 6-year-old white and orange Domestic Longhaired Piper Sue, 4-year-old seal point Siamese Domestic Shorthaired Ember Lee, 2-year-old lynx point Domestic Longhaired

The owners

Cary Rentola, Marketing and Volunteer Program Manager, Larimer Humane Society Jeremy Rentola, Lead Machinist, Peak Engineering & Automation, Loveland Editor’s note: All of the questions below have been answered by Cary. You mentioned that all of your animals are “special cases” you rescued. Could you give us a short background on each of their stories? Duke: Surrendered to breed rescue at 7 years old by a former owner who thought she was taking good care of him by feeding him “people food” such as nuts, ice cream, and potato chips and who let him wander around the small town unsupervised. Duke fractured his dew claws and had to have them removed. He then tested positive for heartworm and has gone through treatment, and is currently being monitored for a mass in his left lung. Tucker: Found tied up to a tree outside in December in Kansas. He was transferred to a breed rescue there who

contacted Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue in Denver. Due to high costs, they found a truck driver (there are many who do this) to donate his time and his truck to give Tucker a ride. But the truck driver, Tom, had to go to the East Coast first, and then come back through Denver with Tucker. Tucker suffered from a shattered left hip and underwent FHO (Femoral Head Ostectomy) surgery as well as recovering from gashes above and below one eye. Within a week of adopting him, he was in physical therapy and on up to seven oral and topical medications for round worm, ear infections, and giardia, along with antibiotics and pain medication. Lego: Adopted from a humane society in Minnesota, and shortly

after suffered a fractured back leg requiring hospitalization and a cast. Nestle: Adopted from a humane society in Minnesota and has multiple eye viruses, including pink eye. She is special because she became Lego’s best friend, as he was our only cat at the time. Oliver: Adopted from Larimer Humane Society with chronic nasal infections and, after a CAT scan and multiple treatments, was diagnosed with a nasal deformity that causes him to sneeze and build up nasal discharge regularly. Milo: Adopted from Larimer Humane Society after being found in a field in Fort Collins all by himself and surviving at 5-6 weeks of age. He is the smartest

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What are your pets’ most annoying habits? Most endearing habits? Hairballs have to be right up there for the cats. The dogs sometimes want to be with you a bit too much, but that is the golden trait. Tucker is very quiet while Duke barks at a lot of things. The cats also like to pick on one another and, of course, that brings us running depending on the volume of noise and length of the scuffle. One of my favorite things is that Ember is in LOVE with Tucker. When he lies down she throws herself on him and they cuddle. He sometimes licks her head, but it is tough to be gentle when you have such a big tongue. Their most endearing habit by far is that no matter what they have been through, they trust and love and never stay mad at anyone for long. What’s the single worst deed that any of the pets has ever committed? Sometimes the cats get themselves locked in the closet, and one day Nestle

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yet sassiest of the group, since he didn’t have other cats to learn from. Piper Sue: Adopted from Larimer Humane Society after being categorized as feral with her littermates. They were found by a Good Samaritan. She went to a behavior foster home and slowly learned to trust some people. She is still the shyest of the cats and doesn’t enjoy being held or petted too much. Ember Lee: Adopted from Larimer Humane Society after surviving a house fire in Fort Collins a few days before Thanksgiving. The family lost everything, and the firefighters found her and immediately gave her oxygen while transporting her to us for care. It was touch and go for a while, but as she recovered in foster care, we found out how feisty and playful she was. She is the least fearful of all of the cats and adores the two dogs, usually wanting to lie down and snuggle with them.

was locked in the pantry and got herself out while we were gone – but in the process left the door open for everyone else. When we got home, Tucker had helped himself to several Lara Bars and a dark chocolate bar. Some wrappers were left behind, while others were left for us to find later. Tucker was fine medically, but we did not enjoy finding food scattered, chewed bags, and lots of wrappers! Name one way that you think pets are superior to humans. That is easy – pets are kinder and more forgiving than we can be to one another. They want to please others, play, sleep, and enjoy every day as a brand new day. They don’t carry grudges, and the simplest of pleasures are their greatest joys: a new toy, a soft bed, time with their people, a walk, or a special

treat. Sometimes I think they know each day is a gift and not a given, so they enjoy it, as should we. If you had to pick one of your pets as “most likely to make an impression on new people,” which would it be and why? Tucker and Milo. Sorry, I have to pick two. Tucker is EXACTLY like the dog in the movie Up! He loves everyone he meets (in two seconds) until he is distracted by something shiny or a ball or a squirrel, but he will love you again in another two seconds. Milo is a charismatic and charming cat but uses his good looks to fool you into thinking he wants to be petted. Once you are close enough, he might give you one or two before he swats at you. Milo is also a thief, and any purses or bags left open are subject to his search and seizure.

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The pet

Sweet Addie Blue, female Australian Cattle Dog, born 12/28/05, winner of the Bones Du Jour “My Dog’s Got Talent” contest

The owners

Shelley Bayard de Volo, Ph.D., Wildlife Molecular Ecologist, CSU Scott Molinari, Wildland Firefighter, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (U.S. Forest Service) What is the inspiration behind Addie’s name? Both Scott and I have great grandmothers named Adeline. We liked the name Addie, and thought it sounded Australian. She was called “Blue” by the people who brought her to us, and because she is as sweet as can be, “Sweet Addie Blue” was a natural. You might say she named herself. Do you also have nicknames for Addie? Well, “princess” because she is sooo spoiled, and “sweetie” and “baby dog.” How long have you been a pet owner? And when did your love for animals begin? Shelley has been a pet lover and owner all of her life. She got her first dog at a year old, and has had dogs ever since. Scott had a dog as a kid for a short time and has had the joy of loving all of Shelley’s cattle dogs. We can’t imagine life without them. What are Addie’s favorite activities? Frisbee, going for walks, Frisbee, and going to grandma’s house. And oh – did I say Frisbee? She loves doing tricks for treats, and loves to catch sticks in the water during the summer. What are Addie’s most annoying habits? Most endearing habits? Most annoying – farting in bed, jumping on people, chasing our neighbor’s cats. Most endearing –

carrying her Frisbee on every walk. She takes it everywhere she goes. Clearly, Addie is a talented dog. Could you give us a rundown of all the tricks you’ve trained her to do? Play dead, sit up and beg, wave goodbye, roll over, shake, high five, retrieve anything (even the socks under the bed), tissue in response to “Ah-chew,” our taxes, and make counterfeit $100 bills. What made you decide to start training Addie to do all of these tricks? She demanded it – really, she loves to learn. She catches on very fast and is very food motivated. So, when we’re armed with a pocket of treats, she knows it’s time to learn something new. We have the book “101 Dog Tricks,” which teaches us how to teach her.

Name one way that you think pets are superior to humans. Dogs, of course, love you even when you find it hard to love yourself. And they are sooo forgiving. I love the saying – “I hope I am half the person my dog thinks I am.” It’s so true. They bring out the best in people.

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Featuring artwork by renowned photographer and dog lover William Wegman, Crypton Super Fabrics’ new line of pet beds can keep your pup both cozy and sleeping in style. Not only are these durable beds stain, odor, and microbe resistant, but a built-in moisture barrier further prevents accidents or drool from penetrating the fabric. Available in a variety of prints with fun names like “Doodle Dog” (seen above), “Polka Dog,” and “Dog Eared,” and in a range of fashionable colors – Kermit (green), Persimmon (orange), Twig (brown), and Pool (blue) among them – the beds are also machine washable and produced with eco-friendliness in mind.

More than a bed, the strength of the Sleepypod is found in its versatility. As a plush bed, its two available sizes can accommodate either a cat or a small dog. Add its zipper-removable dome top, and it quickly transforms into a comfy travel crate for pets on the go. The Sleepypod is available in six different colors and features a machine-wash-

able liner. Most importantly, by allowing your pet to travel in the comfort of his or her own bed, it can

go a long way toward eliminating the stress all too often associated with pet travel.

Port-A-Poo (www.portapoo.com) Almost every dog owner has encountered the problem – what to do with the poo while on a walk? The Port-APoo offers a con-

venient alternative to carrying used poo bags. Simply clip them onto Fido’s leash, and keep your hands free and clean.

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by Sherpa Pet Group (www.sherpapetgroup.com) We all want to make sure that we and our pups are visible when walking at night, and Sherpa Pet Group has created some great high-performance pet safety products with exactly that in mind. Lunabrite™ leads and collars are most visible when the light is low, and can glow for up to eight hours after as little as five to 30 minutes of charging in lamp light or sunlight. (And, thankfully, no batteries or electricity are required.)

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FUNDRAISING & FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES ... 55 GIFTS .......................................................................55 GREEN/EARTH-FRIENDLY .....................................55 GRIEF COUNSELING ..............................................55 GROOMING & GROOMING (MOBILE) .............. 55-56 HOTELS & LODGING (PET-FRIENDLY) ............ 56-57 HUMANE SOCIETIES ..............................................56 JEWELRY.................................................................56 LASER SURGERY ...................................................56 LOST, FOUND OR STOLEN PETS..........................57 MARKETING ............................................................57 MASSAGE ................................................................57 MEDICAL SERVICES (MICROCHIP, DNA TEST) ..57 NON-PROFITS & NON-PROFIT PARTNER ............57 PAIN MANAGEMENT...............................................57 PET ACCESSORIES ................................................57 PET BAKERY & PET FOOD ....................................57 PET BOARDING ......................................................57 PET BOUTIQUE .......................................................57 PET-FRIENDLY SHOPPING/RETAIL .......................58 PET PHOTOGRAPHY ..............................................58 PET PORTRAITS .....................................................58 PET REMEMBRANCE ITEMS .................................58 PET SAFETY............................................................58 PET-SITTING SERVICES ........................................58 PET TRANSPORTATION .........................................58 PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION ................58 PUPPIES/KITTENS ..................................................58 RADIO ......................................................................58 RECORDS MANAGEMENT & SHREDDING ...........58 RESTAURANTS .......................................................59 REHABILITATION PETS ..........................................59 REHABILITATION WILDLIFE ...................................59 SEARCH & RESCUE ...............................................59 SELF-SERVICE GROOMING ..................................59 SEO (SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION) ..............59 SPAY & NEUTER .....................................................59 SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNING ................................59 SPECIALISTS - BOARD CERTIFIED ......................59 SPORTS YOGA........................................................59 SUCCESSION & EXIT STRATEGIES ......................59 TEACH ANIMAL EDUCATION CLASSES ................59 TRAINING/HOLISTIC SERVICES/MASSAGE .........59 VACATION RENTALS (PET-FRIENDLY) ............59-60 VACCINATIONS .......................................................60 VEGGIE AND FRUIT SHARES ................................60 VETERINARIANS......................................................60, 62 VETERINARIANS - DVM SURGEONS & HOSPITALS .. 62 VOLUNTEERING .......................................................... 62 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES .............................62 WEB DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT ..............................62 WELLNESS ..............................................................62 WORK BOOTS .........................................................62

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Agility Training Canine Massage of the Rockies www.k9massagerockies.com................. 970-498-0060

ALL NATURAL/HOLISTIC PRODUCTS Poudre Pet & Feed Supply, Inc. (North) Huge selection of natural pet foods & supplements! 622 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-482-2741 Poudre Pet & Feed Supply, Inc. (South) Huge selection of natural pet foods & supplements! 6204 S. College Ave, Fort Collins........... 970-225-1255 Wagz of Colorado (See our ad on page 67) Fort Collins’ Premier Pet Bowtique & Barkery 132 N. College Ave., Fort Collins...........970-482-9249

ANIMAL HOSPITALS Aspen Grove Veterinary Care (See our ad on pg 60) Healthy For Life, Loved Forever. www.AspenGroveVet.com...................... 970-416-0232 The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management www.downingcenter.com, (See our ad on page 2) 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-674-0434 Windsor Veterinary Clinic P.C. (See our ad on page 24) www.windsorvet.com 415 Main St., Windsor............................970-686-9664 Worthington Animal Clinic Comprehensive Care for Small Animals 4212 Garfield Ave., Loveland................. 970-667-2422

ANIMAL PORTRAITS

The Humane Society of Weld County www.weldcountyhumane.org, (See our ad on page 37) 1620 42nd St., Evans............................. 970-506-9550 K-9 Bed & Biscuit No-Kill Pet Rescue - Pets listed @ Petfinder.com www.K9BandB.org................................. 970-352-5330 Larimer Humane Society www.larimerhumane.org 6317 Kyle Ave., Fort Collins................... 970-226-3647 Rocky Mountain Raptor Program www.rmrp.org 720 East Vine Drive, Fort Collins............ 970-484-7756 Second Chance Rescue www.scrco.org........................................ 970-371-6897 Western Border Collie Rescue www.wbcrescue.org............................... 307-436-5458

BARS The Steakout Saloon Dog lover’s choice for food and drinks 152 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins........ 970-416-5989

Heidi Muller Photography (See our ad on page 8) www.heidimuller.net................................ 970-282-8408

Chipper’s Lanes 2 Fort Collins locations, Broomfield & Estes Park www.chipperslanes.com

ANIMAL PROTECTION & CONTROL SERVICES

Mo Jeaux’s Bar and Grill www.mojeauxsfortcollins.com 820 City Park Ave., Fort Collins...970-484-RIBS(7427)

Larimer Humane Society www.larimerhumane.org 6317 Kyle Ave., Fort Collins................... 970-226-3647

ANIMAL RESCUE, SHELTERS & ADOPTION Animal Rescue Connection www.animalrescueconnection.org.......... 970-381-5573 Animal House Rescue & Grooming, Inc. Grooming shop/ Non-profit shelter. www.animalhousehelp.org 1104 W. Vine Drive, Fort Collins...970-224-DOGS(3647) Apso Rescue — C olorado ApsoRescueColorado.org...................... 970-663-5910

BAR-B-QUE Mo Jeaux’s Bar and Grill www.mojeauxsfortcollins.com 820 City Park Ave., Fort Collins...970-484-RIBS(7427)

BEER Mo Jeaux’s Bar and Grill www.mojeauxsfortcollins.com 820 City Park Ave., Fort Collins...970-484-RIBS(7427) Odell Brewing Company odellbrewing.com 800 East Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins......... 970-498-9070

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION - BOWLING

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

Happy Tails at Happy Trails www.happytrailspetspa.com................... 970-663-7297

Good Dogs Forever (See our ad on page 30) In-home training with “Aunt Elizabeth.” www.gooddogsforever.com.................... 970-461-9247

Mountain Vista Dog Daycare and Boarding We’re right on the way to DIA! 12680 WCR 28, Platteville..................... 970-785-2134

Invisible Fence North Colorado www.invisiblefence.com www.invisiblefence.com......................... 970-223-8354

Progressive School for Dogs, LLC Come, stay & play. (Please our ad on page 42 www.progressiveschoolfordogs.com...... 970-686-6782

Off Leash Dog Training.com Happy, Obedient, and Balanced Dogs! Visit us on: Facebook, YouTube & Twitter....888-811-DOGS

Rover’s Ranch Budget-minded boarding for your best friend 4837 N. Highway 1, Fort Collins............. 970-493-5970

BICYCLE ADVOCACY

Wellington Veterinary Clinic, P.C. www.wellingtonvets.com 7837 6th Street, Wellington.................... 970-568-7387

Bike Fort Collins Making Fort Collins a better place to ride a bicycle www.bikefortcollins.org

BICYCLE TRAILERS CycleTote Bicycle Trailers Take your pet along safely and comfortably behind your bike www.cycletote.com/doggy_tote.html...... 800-747-2407

BIRD FEEDING – WILD BIRDS Wild Birds Unlimited (www.wbu.com/fortcollins) Finest in Bird Feeding Supplies & Nature Gifts 3636 S. College Ave., Fort Collins.......... 970-225-2557

BOARDING/DAYCARE/KENNELS Aspen Grove Veterinary Care (See our ad on page 60) Healthy For Life, Loved Forever. www.AspenGroveVet.com...................... 970-416-0232 The Cat House Floor to ceiling rooms, each with a window www.thecathouse.info............................ 970-663-1103 Come-Play-Stay! at South Mesa Boarding options to fit every need! www.comeplaystay.com......................970-226-6526x1 Happy Trails Pet Spa and Resort

BOWLING Chipper’s Lanes 2 Fort Collins locations, Broomfield & Estes Park www.chipperslanes.com

BUILDING MATERIALS - COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE

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BUILDING MATERIALS

CAT PORTRAITS

ReSource Reclaimed Building Materials www.ReSourceYard.org 1501 N. College Ave., Fort Collins.......... 970-498-9663

Heidi Muller Photography (See our ad on page 8) www.heidimuller.net................................ 970-282-8408

CEMETERIES Precious Memories Pet Cemetery & Crematory Inc. Celebrating 20 Years of Service in Northern Colo. Preciousmemoriespetcemetery@yahoo.com…970-482-7557

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS KRFC 88.9fm Community Public Radio for the Front Range krfcfm.org................................................ 970-221-5075 Larimer Animal People Partnership (LAPP) Is your animal therapeutic? Join us! www.colapp.org

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE Grant Family Farms CSA Locally grown organic fruits, veggies, eggs, meat, bread & flowers www.grantfarms.com.............................. 970-568-7654

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Technology Vision In Action Solutions That Work for Your Business! www.techvisioninaction.com................... 847-909-5704

BUSINESS NETWORK Be Local Northern Colorado Supporting local-unique independent businesses www.BeLocalNC.org.............................. 970-219-3382

BUSINESS SERVICES Ramplify Print Brokering www.Ramplify.Biz................................... 970-227-5449

CANINE REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES South Mesa Veterinary Hospital www.southmesa.com..........................970-226-6526x0

CAR WASH Breeze Thru Carwash breezethrucarwash.com 1171 E. Mulberry St., Fort Collins........... 970-484-8893

CATERERS Hundley’s Gourmet Catering www.hundleysgourmetcatering.com 1000 W. Horsetooth Rd. #D7, Fort Collins…970-206-1196

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COMPUTERS - DOG DAYCARE

COMPUTERS – NEW

DOG ART

The Mac Shack New & used Macintosh computers 157 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-472-6227

Cooper and Cooper Fine Jewelers Locally owned and operated. (See our ad inside front cover) 23 Old Town Square, Fort Collins........... 970-221-0303

COMPUTERS – USED

DOG BEHAVIOR

The Mac Shack New & used Macintosh computers 157 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-472-6227

Good Dogs Forever (See our ad on page 30) In-home training with “Aunt Elizabeth.” www.gooddogsforever.com.................... 970-461-9247

COMPUTERS – SERVICE

Off Leash Dog Training.com Enhancing the Bond with you and your DOG! One on One/Group Classes ................ 888-811-DOGS

The Mac Shack New & used Macintosh computers 157 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-472-6227

DOG & CAT FENCING Invisible Fence North Colorado www.invisiblefence.com www.invisiblefence.com…970-223-8354

COMPLEMENTARY & ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (CAM) The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management www.downingcenter.com (See our ad on page 2) 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-674-0434

Poudre Pet & Feed Supply, Inc. We offer installation of our “invisible” fences! 622 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-482-2741

COUPONS

DOG DAYCARE

Be Local Northern Colorado New edition is in design. Call today to participate! www.BeLocalNC.org.............................. 970-443-9596

Come-Play-Stay! Innovative and Safe with Tones of Outdoor Space! www.comeplaystay.com......................970-226-6526x6

CREMATION SERVICES/BURIAL SUPPLIES Home to Heaven (See our ad page 53) Serving Northern Colorado 24/7 Fort Collins,www.hometoheaven.net...... 970-412-6212 The Humane Society of Weld County www.weldcountyhumane.org (See our ad on page 37) 1620 42nd St., Evans............................. 970-506-9550 Precious Memories Pet Cemetery & Crematory Inc. Celebrating 20 Years of Service in Northern Colo. Preciousmemoriespetcemetery@yahoo.com…970-482-7557 Rainbow Bridge Pet Crematorium Helping you say goodbye to your faithful companion www.rainbowbridgepetcrem.com........... 970-962-9200

CUSTOM JEWELRY Cooper and Cooper Fine Jewelers Locally owned and operated. (See our ad inside front cover) 23 Old Town Square, Fort Collins........... 970-221-0303

DENTISTRY Front Range Veterinary Clinic “Friends for Life” www.frontrangevetclinic.com 3200 E. Mulberry, Fort Collins................ 970-484-5667 South Mesa Veterinary Hospital www.southmesa.com..........................970-226-6526x0 Windsor Veterinary Clinic P.C. American Vet. Dental Soc., www.windsorvet.com 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-686-9664

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES Windsor Veterinary Clinic P.C. (See our ad on page 24) www.windsorvet.com 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-686-9664

DOG DAYCARE - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

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DOG DAYCARE (cont’d)

Spring Canyon Dog Park West end of Horsetooth Road.....................Fort Collins

The Dog Club of Fort Collins www.dogclubonline.com 2439 South College Ave., Fort Collins.... 970-416-1166

Fairgrounds Park 700 South Railroad Ave.................................. Loveland

Mountain Vista Dog Daycare and Boarding We’re right on the way to DIA! 12680 WCR 28, Platteville..................... 970-785-2134

DOG PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Muller Photography (See our ad on page 8) www.heidimuller.net................................ 970-282-8408

Pet Elite Taxi Daycare transportation is our specialty! www.PetEliteTaxi.com............................ 970-690-2097

DOG TRAINING

Progressive School for Dogs, LLC Come, stay & play. (See our ad on page 42) www.progressiveschoolfordogs.com...... 970-686-6782

Come-Play-Stay! Reward-based Training for the Real World! www.comeplaystay.com.....................970-226-6526x6 The Dog Club of Fort Collins www.dogclubonline.com 2439 South College Ave., Fort Collins.... 970-416-1166 Doggie Olympics 1)Train your dog. 2) Go to the Doggie Olympics! www.colapp.org Good Dogs Forever (See our ad on page 30) In-home training with “Aunt Elizabeth.” www.gooddogsforever.com.................... 970-461-9247 Off Leash Dog Training.com FREE Demo with your DOG! Trained dogs don’t need leashes.........888-811-DOGS Progressive School for Dogs, LLC (See our ad on page 42) www.progressiveschoolfordogs.com.....970-686-6782

DOG EVENTS

DOG WALKING

Bark for Life, A benefit for the American Cancer Society www.bringfido.com/event/2643/ April 24, 2010, Twin Rivers Park, Greeley

Hotel Monaco Denver - a Kimpton Hotel Let our Concierge arrange dog walking/pet sitting www.monaco-denver.com...................... 303-296-1717

Paws on the Promenade (See our ad on page 10) The Promenade Shops at Centerra....... 970-461-1285

TLC Services Pet & Plant Care While You’re Away Your Pet’s Well-Being Is Our Top Priority. www.tlcpetsitting-exercising.com............ 970-225-1864

Pooch Plunge Bring your pooch for a swim at the pool! August 15-16 2010, 5:30-7:00 pm, City Park Pool, Fort Collins

DOG WEIGHT MANAGEMENT/CONDITIONING The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management www.downingcenter.com (See our ad on page 2) 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-674-0434

DOG PARKS Fossil Creek Dog Park 5821 South Lemay Ave...............................Fort Collins

Windsor Veterinary Clinic P.C. (See our ad on page 24) www.windsorvet.com 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-686-9664

Freedom Dog Park 2095 42nd Street...................................................Evans

DOG WELLNESS/FITNESS

Island Grove Park 14th Ave. and D Street....................................... Greeley

The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management www.downingcenter.com (See our ad on page 2) 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-674-0434

Pooch Plunge Bring your pooch for a swim at the pool! August 15-16 2010, 5:30-7:00 pm, City Park Pool, Fort Collins

Good Life Physical Therapy for Animals www.goodlifepetpt.com (See our ad on page 58) 2355 Flora Drive, Loveland....................970-667-3957

Poudre Pooch Dog Park SW Corner of Poudre Nat. Park, 1050 Larch Dr....Windsor

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Rover Run Dog Park 5207 F Street.................................................... Greeley Soft Gold Dog Park 520 Hickory Street.................................Fort Collins

Argus Institute CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital......... 970-297-4143

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - GROOMING

Canine Massage of the Rockies Classes on canine massage offered www.k9massagerockies.com................. 970-498-0060 IDEA WILD www.IdeaWild.org 420 Riddle Drive, Fort Collins................. 970-482-6748 Larimer Humane Society www.larimerhumane.org 6317 Kyle Ave., Fort Collins................... 970-226-3647 Rocky Mountain Raptor Program www.rmrp.org 720 East Vine Drive, Fort Collins............ 970-484-7756

EMERGENCY NEEDS The Wags & Menace Foundation (Cindy Lee, Pres.) www.wagsandmenace.org PO Box 24986, Denver, CO 80222 VCA Veterinary Specialists of N. Colorado www.vcavsnc.com 201 W. 67th Ct., Loveland...................... 970-278-0668

EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE Home to Heaven (See our ad page 53) Serving Northern Colorado 24/7 Fort Collins, www.hometoheaven.net..... 970-412-6212

ENTERTAINMENT Chipper’s Lanes 2 Fort Collins locations, Broomfield & Estes Park www.chipperslanes.com

FOOTWEAR Red Wing Shoes Independently Owned & Operated 3645 South College Ave., Fort Collins.... 970-223-5660

FOSTER CARE The Wags & Menace Foundation (Cindy Lee, Pres.) www.wagsandmenace.org PO Box 24986, Denver, CO 80222

FRESH, ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGGIES Grant Family Farms CSA Locally grown organic fruits, veggies, eggs, meat, bread & flowers www.grantfarms.com.............................. 970-568-7654

FUNDRAISING The Wags & Menace Foundation (Cindy Lee, Pres.) www.wagsandmenace.org PO Box 24986, Denver, CO 80222

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES Bark for Life, A benefit for the American Cancer Society www.bringfido.com/event/2643/ April 24, 2010, Twin Rivers Park, Greeley Linnea Memorial Foundation www.LinneaMemorial.org linnea.memorial@comcast.net............... 970-214-5732

GIFTS

Odell Brewing Company odellbrewing.com 800 East Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins......... 970-498-9070 Mo Jeaux’s Bar and Grill www.mojeauxsfortcollins.com 820 City Park Ave., Fort Collins....970-484-RIBS(7427) Pooch Plunge Bring your pooch for a swim at the pool! August 15-16 2010, 5:30-7:00 pm, City Park Pool, Fort Collins Hundley’s Gourmet Catering www.hundleysgourmetcatering.com 1000 W. Horsetooth Rd. #D7, Fort Collins...970-206-1196

EXOTIC ANIMAL MEDICINE Laporte Animal Clinic Birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, Guinea pigs, pocket pets. 3333 CR 54G, Overland Tr. Shoppes, Laporte...970-490-1999

FENCING Invisible Fence North Colorado www.invisiblefence.com www.invisiblefence.com......................... 970-223-8354

FITNESS STUDIO Become Fit Personal. Fitness. Perfected. 1611 S. College Ave. Suite 2A, Fort Collins…970-482-3868

Cooper and Cooper Fine Jewelers Locally owned and operated. (See our ad inside front cover) 23 Old Town Square, Fort Collins........... 970-221-0303

GREEN/EARTH-FRIENDLY Odell Brewing Company odellbrewing.com 800 East Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins......... 970-498-9070

GRIEF COUNSELING Argus Institute CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital......... 970-297-1242

GROOMING Animal House Rescue & Grooming, Inc. Grooming shop/ Non-profit shelter. www.animalhousehelp.org 1104 W. Vine Drive, Fort Collins…970-224-DOGS(3647) Come-Play-Stay! at South Mesa (comeplaystay.com) Professional 12 Point Grooming System 3801 S. Mason St., Fort Collins..........970-226-6526x3 Happy Trails Pet Spa and Resort Happy Tails at Happy Trails 3590 Draft Horse Court, Loveland.......... 970-663-7297

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GROOMING (mobile) - LODGING (PET-FRIENDLY)

GROOMING (MOBILE)

Redstone Avalanche Ranch 12863 State Hwy 133, Redstone, CO.... 970-963-2846

Pet Elite Taxi Transportation to and from your favorite groomer! www.PetEliteTaxi.com…970-690-2097 Pooch Mobile Mobile Grooming We come to you and make your dog look & smell great! www.thepoochmobile.us......................... 970-310-3737

Snowmass Silver Tree Hotel 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass, CO........... 970-923-3520 Telluride Wyndham Peaks Resort 136 Country Club Dr., Telluride, CO....... 970-728-6800 Mountain Lodge at Telluride 457 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride...... 866-368-6867 Hotel Columbia Telluride 300 W. San Juan Ave., Telluride, CO,.... 970-728-0660 Beaver Village Lodge 79303 US Hwy 40, Winter Park, CO...... 970-726-5741

HUMANE SOCIETIES Fort Collins Cat Rescue 2321 E. Mulberry St. #1, Fort Collins..... 970-484-8516 The Humane Society of Weld County www.weldcountyhumane.org (See our ad on page 37) 1620 42nd St., Evans............................. 970-506-9550 Larimer Humane Society www.larimerhumane.org 6317 Kyle Ave., Fort Collins................... 970-226-3647

Spa 4 Paws 328 S. Link Lane #2B............................. 970-484-7297

JEWELRY

HIKING BOOTS

Cooper and Cooper Fine Jewelers Locally owned and operated. (See our ad inside front cover) 23 Old Town Square, Fort Collins........... 970-221-0303

Red Wing Shoes Independently Owned & Operated 3645 South College Ave., Fort Collins.... 970-223-5660

LASER SURGERY

HOTELS (PET-FRIENDLY)

Windsor Veterinary Clinic P.C. (See our ad on pg 24) www.windsorvet.com 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-686-9664

Aspen The Little Nell 675 E. Durant Ave., Aspen, CO.............. 970-920-4600

LODGING (PET-FRIENDLY)

Denver Hotel Monaco Denver - a Kimpton Hotel Pet-friendly downtown Denver 4-Diamond Hotel www.monaco-denver.com...................... 303-296-1717

Holiday Inn Apex Vail www.apexvail.com 2211 N. Frontage Road, Vail..... 866-317-APEX(2739)

Durango Quality Inn—Durango 2930 N. Main Ave, Durango, CO............ 970-259-5373 Eagle Best Western Eagle Lodge 200 Loren Lane, Eagle, CO, . ................ 970-328-6316 Estes Park Castle Mountain Lodge 1520 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO... 970-586-3664 Glenwoods Springs Caravan Inn 1826 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs..... 970-945-7451 Gunnison Rodeway Inn 37760 W. US Hwy 50, Gunnison, CO.... 970-641-0500 Powderhorn Tomahawk Guest Ranch 2943 County Road 27, Powderhorn, CO....970-641-2104

LODGING (PET-FRIENDLY) - PET food

www.coloradopawpages.com The Lodge and Spa at Breckenridge www.thelodgeatbreak.com 112 Overlook Dr. Breckenridge, CO 80524.... 970-453-9300

Bike Fort Collins Making Fort Collins a better place to ride a bicycle www.bikefortcollins.org

Pioneer Ridge Steamboat’s Local Lodging Company, homes & condos. www.Steamboat-Springs.com................ 800-233-8102

IDEA WILD www.IdeaWild.org 420 Riddle Drive, Fort Collins................. 970-482-6748 Linnea Memorial Foundation www.LinneaMemorial.org linnea.memorial@comcast.net............... 970-214-5732

PAIN MANAGEMENT The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management Diplomate, American Academy Of Pain Management 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-674-0434

PET ACCESSORIES Doggie Dips & Chips (See our ad on page 48) www.doggiedipsandchips.com. 265C E. 29th St., Loveland.................... 970-461-1109

LOST, FOUND OR STOLEN PETS The Humane Society of Weld County www.weldcountyhumane.org (See our ad on pg 37) 1620 42nd St., Evans............................. 970-506-9550

Wagz of Colorado (See our ad on page 67) We offer unique dog clothes, accessories, gifts and more. 132 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-482-9249

MARKETING

PET BAKERY

CCSEO Make your website more effective. www.ccseo.com contact@ccseo.com............................... 970-670-0736

Doggie Dips & Chips (See our ad on page 48) www.doggiedipsandchips.com 265C E. 29th St., Loveland.................... 970-461-1109

Ramplify A la carte hard marketing www.Ramplify.Biz................................... 970-227-5449

Wagz of Colorado (See our ad on page 67) Fort Collins’ Premier Pet Bowtique & Barkery 132 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-482-9249

Technology Vision In Action Solutions That Work for Your Business! www.techvisioninaction.com................... 847-909-5704

PET BOARDING The Cat House Floor to ceiling rooms, each with a window www.thecathouse.info............................ 970-663-1103

MASSAGE The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management www.downingcenter.com 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-674-0434

PET BOUTIQUE Wagz of Colorado (See our ad on page 67) Fort Collins’ Premier Pet Bowtique & Barkery 132 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-482-9249

MEDICAL SERVICES (MICROCHIPPING, DNA TESTING) Loveland Veterinary Clinic Honest, Considerate Care 1403 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland............. 970-667-3252

PET FOOD Doggie Dips & Chips (See our ad on page 48) www.doggiedipsandchips.com 265C E. 29th St., Loveland.................... 970-461-1109

Windsor Veterinary Clinic P.C. (See our ad on pg 24) www.windsorvet.com 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-686-9664

Poudre Pet & Feed Supply, Inc. (North) Come talk to the pet nutrition experts! (See ad on page 4) 622 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-482-2741

NON-PROFIT BUSINESS PARTNER Cooper and Cooper Fine Jewelers Locally owned and operated. (See our ad inside front cover) 23 Old Town Square, Fort Collins........... 970-221-0303

Poudre Pet & Feed Supply, Inc. (South) Come talk to the pet nutrition experts! (See ad on page 4) 6204 S. College Ave., Fort Collins.......... 970-225-1255

NON-PROFITS

Rainbow Bridge Pet Crematorium Offering Canidae & Canine Caviar www.rainbowbridgepetcrem.com........... 970-962-9200

Animal House Rescue & Grooming, Inc. Grooming shop/ Non-profit shelter. www.animalhousehelp.org 1104 W. Vine Drive, Fort Collins.....970-224-DOGS(3647) Be Local Northern Colorado Dedicated to a Localized Living Economy www.BeLocalNC.org.............................. 970-219-3382

Wagz of Colorado (Visit www.wagzcolorado.com) Your Best Friend’s Supply Store – Free Food Delivery 132 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-482-9249

PET-FRIENDLY SHOPPING/RETAIL - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

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PET-FRIENDLY SHOPPING/RETAIL

PHYSICAL THERAPY

The Promenade Shops at Centerra Enjoy over 30 dog-friendly shops & restaurants! I-25 & Hwy 34, Loveland........................ 970-461-1285

VCA Veterinary Specialists of N. Colorado (See our ad on page 32) 201 W. 67th Ct., Loveland...................... 970-278-0668

PET PHOTOGRAPHY Heidi Muller Photography (See our ad on page 8) www.heidimuller.net................................ 970-282-8408 Spa 4 Paws 328 S. Link Lane #2B............................. 970-484-7297

PET PORTRAITS Heidi Muller Photography (See our ad on page 8) www.heidimuller.net................................ 970-282-8408

PET REMEMBRANCE ITEMS Rainbow Bridge Pet Crematorium Helping you say goodbye to your faithful companion www.rainbowbridgepetcrem.com........... 970-962-9200

PET SAFETY CycleTote Bicycle Trailers Take your pet along safely and comfortably behind your bike www.cycletote.com/doggy_tote.html...... 800-747-2407

PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION

PET-SITTING SERVICES

The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management www.downingcenter.com (See our ad on page 2) 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-674-0434

Hotel Monaco Denver - a Kimpton Hotel Let our Concierge arrange dog walking/pet sitting www.monaco-denver.com...................... 303-296-1717

Good Life Physical Therapy for Animals www.goodlifepetpt.com (See our ad on page 58) 2355 Flora Drive, Loveland.................... 970-667-3957

PETZcheckIN.com (See our ad on page 51) Pet safety for your pet sitting service! www.PETZcheckIN.com......................... 970-568-3176 TLC Services Pet & Plant Care While You’re Away Your Pet’s Well-Being Is Our Top Priority. www.tlcpetsitting-exercising.com............ 970-225-1864

PUPPIES/KITTENS Animal House Rescue & Grooming, Inc. Grooming shop/Non-profit shelter. www.animalhousehelp.org 1104 W. Vine Drive, Fort Collins…970-224-DOGS(3647) Fort Collins Cat Rescue 2321 E. Mulberry St. #1, Fort Collins..... 970-484-8516 The Humane Society of Weld County www.weldcountyhumane.org (See our ad on page 37) 1620 42nd St., Evans............................. 970-506-9550

RADIO KRFC 88.9fm Community Public Radio for the Front Range krfcfm.org................................................ 970-221-5075

PET TRANSPORTATION DoggyTote Bicycle Trailers by CycleTote (See our ad on page 18) www.cycletote.com/doggy_tote.html...... 970-482-6648

RECORDS MANAGEMENT Professional Document Management STORE • SCAN • SHRED • SECURE www.PDMSecure.com 1133 Riverside Ave. Fort Collins............. 970-493-2455

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RESTAURANTS - VACATION RENTALS (PET-FRIENDLY)

RESTAURANTS

SHREDDING

The Steakout Saloon Dog lover’s choice for food and drinks 152 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins........ 970-416-5989

Professional Document Management STORE • SCAN • SHRED • SECURE www.PDMSecure.com 1133 Riverside Ave. Fort Collins............. 970-493-2455

Chipper’s Lanes 2 Fort Collins locations, Broomfield & Estes Park www.chipperslanes.com

SPAY & NEUTER Elder Pet Care/Thomas Veterinary Service (Please see our ad on page 65) 909 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-493-2657

Mo Jeaux’s Bar and Grill www.mojeauxsfortcollins.com 820 City Park Ave., Fort Collins…970-484-RIBS(7427)

REHABILITATION

Fort Collins Spay/Neuter Clinic Low Cost Spay/Neuter & Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics 2321 E. Mulberry St. #9, Fort Collins..... 970-484-1861

Canine Massage of the Rockies For geriatric dogs with twinges in the hinges! www.k9massagerockies.com................. 970-498-0060

The Humane Society of Weld County www.weldcountyhumane.org (See our ad on page 37) 1620 42nd St., Evans............................. 970-506-9550

The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management Cert. Canine Rehab. Pract., www.downingcenter.com 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-674-0434

Larimer Humane Society www.larimerhumane.org 6317 Kyle Ave., Fort Collins................... 970-226-3647

VCA Veterinary Specialists of N. Colorado www.vcavsnc.com 201 W. 67th Ct., Loveland...................... 970-278-0668

Loveland Veterinary Clinic Honest, Considerate Care 1403 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland............. 970-667-3252

REHABILITATION (WILDLIFE)

SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNING

Larimer Humane Society www.larimerhumane.org 6317 Kyle Ave., Fort Collins................... 970-226-3647

Chipper’s Lanes 2 Fort Collins locations, Broomfield & Estes Park www.chipperslanes.com

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program www.rmrp.org 720 East Vine Drive, Fort Collins............ 970-484-7756

SPECIALISTS - BOARD CERTIFIED

SEARCH & RESCUE

VCA Veterinary Specialists of N. Colorado (Please see our ad on page 32) 201 W. 67th Ct., Loveland...................... 970-278-0668

Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado jill@k9massagerockies.com................... 970-498-0060

SPORTS YOGA Become Fit Spinning and Sports Yoga info@becomefitfc.com............................ 970-482-3868

SELF-SERVICE GROOMING Doggie Dips & Chips (Please see our ad on page 48) www.doggiedipsandchips.com 265C E. 29th St., Loveland.................... 970-461-1109

SUCCESSION & EXIT STRATEGIES

SEO (SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION)

Technology Vision In Action Solutions That Work for Your Business! www.techvisioninaction.com................... 847-909-5704

CCSEO Make your website more effective. www.ccseo.com contact@ccseo.com............................... 970-670-0736

TEACH ANIMAL EDUCATION CLASSES The Wags & Menace Foundation (Cindy Lee, Pres.) www.wagsandmenace.org PO Box 24986, Denver, CO 80222

TRAINING/HOLISTIC SERVICES/MASSAGE Happy Trails Pet Spa and Resort Happy Tails at Happy Trails www.happytrailspetspa.com................... 970-663-7297

VACATION RENTALS (PET-FRIENDLY) Keystone Key To The Rockies Lodging Company, KeyToTheRockies.com 23024 US Hwy 6 #202, Keystone.......... 800-248-1942

VACCINATIONS - VETERINARIANS

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VACATION RENTALS (PET-FRIENDLY - contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) Vail Holiday Inn Apex Vail, www.apexvail.com 2211 N. Frontage Road, Vail.......866-317-APEX(2739)

VACCINATIONS Elder Pet Care/Thomas Veterinary Service Low-cost vaccines every Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon 909 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-493-2657 The Humane Society of Weld County 1620 42nd Street, Evans........................ 970-506-9550

VEGGIE AND FRUIT SHARES Grant Family Farms CSA Locally grown organic fruits, veggies, eggs, meat, bread & flowers www.grantfarms.com.............................. 970-568-7654

For The Love Of Cats Veterinary Clinic Cats are our only business www.fortheloveofcats.net....................... 970-669-0815

VETERINARIANS Aspen Grove Veterinary Care (See our ad on page 60) Healthy For Life, Loved Forever. www.AspenGroveVet.com...................... 970-416-0232

Front Range Veterinary Clinic www.frontrangevetclinic.com 3200 E. Mulberry, Fort Collins................ 970-484-5667

The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management Dr. Robin Downing, Internationally Known Pain Mgmt. Expert 415 Main St., Windsor....970-686-9664/970-674-0434

Home to Heaven In-Home Pet Euthanasia Services Serving Northern Colorado 24/7 (See our ad on page 53) Fort Collins, www.hometoheaven.net...970-412-6212

Elder Pet Care/Thomas Veterinary Service Discounts for the elderly, affordable prices for everyone 909 N. College Ave., Fort Collins............ 970-493-2657

Loveland Veterinary Clinic Honest, Considerate Care 1403 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland............. 970-667-3252

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Alternatives to de-clawing your cat abound Article by Heather St. Peters & Kelsey Kimble, courtesy of Weld Humane Society Before you make the decision to de-claw your cat, there are some important facts you should know. De-clawing is not like a manicure. It is serious surgery. Your cat’s claw is not a toenail. It is actually closely adhered to the bone; and, to remove the claw, the last bone of your cat’s claw has to be removed. De-clawing is more accurately described as an amputation of the last joint of your cat’s toes. It is a painful surgery, with a painful recovery period. And, remember, during the time of recuperation from the surgery, your cat would still have to use its feet to walk, jump, and scratch in its litter box regardless of the pain it is experiencing. If de-clawing is the option you decide to choose, following your veterinarian’s post-operative and home-care instructions is crucial to a good recovery with a minimal chance for complications. The cat is perfectly designed to give it the grace, agility, and beauty that is unique to felines. Its claws are an important part of this design. Amputating an important part of its anatomy that contains the claws drastically alters the conformation of the cat’s feet. The cat is also deprived of its primary means of defense, leaving it as prey to predators if it ever escapes to the outdoors. A de-clawed cat can never have access to the outdoors for the remainder of its life. In many countries, de-

clawing is termed “inhumane” and “unnecessary mutilation.” If you are concerned about keeping your household furnishings intact, there are many acceptable solutions and alternatives to de-clawing. You can teach your cat to use a scratching post, trim the front claws, apply Soft Paws, and/or employ aversion methods. Water bottles and canned air are great aversion and training aids. Trimming your cat’s claws Most cats don’t like having their claws trimmed. Nevertheless, trimming your cat’s claws can help prevent a lot of the damage associated with cat scratching behavior, and is also a good idea to protect yourself and the other members of your household from cat scratches. You can use a cat nail trimmer or even a human nail trimmer, but the trimmer will need to be sharp. Hold your cat on your lap. Squeeze the pads of his feet gently to make the claws come out. Cut the claws from top to bottom; one cut should suffice. Be careful not to cut into the quick – that’s the pink, opaque part of your cat’s claw. Offer plenty of scratching posts Most cats can be trained to use scratching posts instead of

furniture, though you may have to experiment a little to find out what type of post your cat likes best. Popular surfaces include cardboard, carpet, and natural tree bark. Don’t skimp on the number of posts; if you’re on a budget, you can build them yourself out of old scraps of wood, carpet, and tree branches. Most cats prefer to scratch in a variety of positions, so yours may like a combination of vertical, horizontal, and tilted posts. Offer a variety of surfaces and elevations to help hold your cat’s interest. Apply Soft Paws Soft Paws are extremely safe and non-toxic. They are applied to the cat’s nail using a non-toxic adhesive that comes in the Soft Paws kit. Each Soft Paws kit contains 40 nail caps, 2 tubes of adhesive, applicator tips, and easyto-follow instructions. One kit contains enough for four front paw applications. Each application lasts approximately 6-8 weeks, therefore each kit lasts approximately 6-8 months. A cat wearing Soft Paws should not be allowed to roam outdoors because he will not be able to utilize his claws as a defense against predators. For more information about de-clawing, alternatives to declawing, and other behavioral and training techniques, consult your primary care veterinarian. Informational resources from www.vetinfo.com and www.declawing.com.

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VETERINARIANS - WORK BOOTS

VETERINARIANS (cont’d)

Duncan’s Place, a cat sanctuary www.duncansplace.org.......................... 970-214-2233

South Mesa Veterinary Hospital www.southmesa.com.........................970-226-6526x0

Food Bank for Larimer County Providing hunger relief for those in need www.foodbanklarimer.org....................... 970-493-4477

Wellington Veterinary Clinic, P.C. www.wellingtonvets.com 7837 6th Street, Wellington..................... 970-568-7387

Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity www.fortcollinshabitat.org....................... 970-223-4522

Windsor Veterinary Clinic P.C. (Brent Morris, DVM, MS) www.windsorvet.com (Please see our ad on page 24) 415 Main St., Windsor............................ 970-686-9664

The Humane Society of Weld County www.weldcountyhumane.org, (See our ad on page 37) 1620 42nd St., Evans............................. 970-506-9550 IDEA WILD www.IdeaWild.org 420 Riddle Drive, Fort Collins................. 970-482-6748 K-9 Bed & Biscuit Volunteers needed - office, dog walking, cleaning www.K9BandB.org................................. 970-352-5330 KRFC 88.9fm Community public radio for the Front Range krfcfm.org................................................ 970-221-5075

Worthington Animal Clinic Comprehensive Care for Small Animals 4212 Garfield Ave., Loveland................. 970-667-2422

Larimer Humane Society www.larimerhumane.org 6317 Kyle Ave., Fort Collins................... 970-226-3647

VETERINARIANS – DVM SURGEONS

Linnea Memorial Foundation www.LinneaMemorial.org linnea.memorial@comcast.net............... 970-214-5732

Loveland Veterinary Clinic Honest, Considerate Care 1403 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland............. 970-667-3252

Pets Forever lori.kogan@colostate.edu....................... 970-491-7984

VCA Veterinary Specialists of N. Colorado (Please see our ad on page 32) 201 W. 67th Ct., Loveland...................... 970-278-0668

Realities for Children, Inc. 1610 S. College Ave., Fort Collins.......... 970-484-9090

VETERINARY HOSPITALS

ReSource Reclaimed Building Materials wwwReSourceYard.org 1501 N. College Ave., Fort Collins.......... 970-498-9663

Loveland Veterinary Clinic Honest, Considerate Care 1403 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland............. 970-667-3252

Rocky Mountain Raptor Program www.rmrp.org 720 East Vine Drive, Fort Collins............ 970-484-7756

VOLUNTEERING The Wags & Menace Foundation (Cindy Lee, Pres.) www.wagsandmenace.org PO Box 24986, Denver, CO 80222

Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado jill@k9massagerockies.com................... 970-498-0060 Second Chance Rescue www.scrco.org........................................ 970-371-6897

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Animal House Rescue & Grooming, Inc. Grooming shop/Non-profit shelter. www.animalhousehelp.org 1104 W. Vine Drive, Fort Collins...970-224-DOGS(3647)

Western Border Collie Rescue www.wbcrescue.org…307-436-5458

WEB DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT

Apso Rescue - Colorado ApsoRescueColorado.org...................... 970-663-5910

CCSEO Building better websites. www.ccseo.com contact@ccseo.com............................... 970-670-0736

Bark for Life, A benefit for the American Cancer Society www.bringfido.com/event/2643/ April 24, 2010, Twin Rivers Park, Greeley

WELLNESS

Bike Fort Collins Making Fort Collins a better place to ride a bicycle www.bikefortcollins.org

Become Fit Personal. Fitness. Perfected. info@becomefitfc.com…970-482-3868

Colorado Aussie Rescue www.coloradoaussierescue.org.............. 303-993-8424

WORK BOOTS

Colorado Pug Rescue www.copugrescue.org............................ 303-659-9689 Doggie Olympics Want to help with the Doggie Olympics? www.colapp.org

Red Wing Shoes Independently Owned & Operated 3645 South College Ave., Fort Collins.... 970-223-5660

Bringing THE PERFECT GAME to Northern Colorado since 2003! Horsetooth Center

COLLEGE Center

217 W. Horsetooth Rd. Fort Collins 970.226.6327

830 North College Fort Collins 970.484.4777

BROOMFIELD Estes Park Center Center 100 Nickel St. Broomfield 303.466.9700

chipperslanes . c o m

555 South St. Estes Park 970.586.8625

Jerry, René, and Jim are seen atop Engineer Pass in the San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado. (Photo courtesy of Tripawds.)

3-legged dog inspires travels, support group Article courtesy of Tripawds

is featured in parts 2 and 5. Shortly after Jerry’s diagnosis, Jim and René frantically searched the Web for all they could find about canine cancer. They discovered lots of clinical information, but very little in terms of support. So they built a small Web site (http://tripawds.com) to keep a diary of Jerry’s treatment and to keep friends and family informed about his progress. When a vet tech referred to canine amputees as “tripod” dogs, Jim created the “Tripawds” Web site. Since installing discussion forums and implementing free member blogs, the site has grown into the leading online community of support for three-legged dogs and their people. The Tripawds mission is to maintain a community of support for those faced with a cancer diagnosis or amputation for their dogs, by providing resources and a platform for discussion. While Jerry didn’t make it to run on the land, Jim and René finally found the property called “Jerry’s Acres” just one hour from downtown Fort Collins. About the same time, a three-legged German Shepherd puppy was brought to their attention. He had been neglected, and left tangled up on a rope in an Oakland, Calif., backyard long enough to require amputation. But his people didn’t want a three-legged dog, and they told the vet to put him down. After sending these people on their way and removing the leg, the vet contacted the local GSD rescue group that included a Tripawds member who renamed Wyatt Ray Dawg in memory of Jerry. Wyatt now loves life in the mountains as the new Tripawds spokespup. This new pack will continue to travel during the winter months – spreading the word that it is better to hop on three legs than to limp on four – and return to Red Feather Lakes to enjoy the summer months in the Colorado mountains.

Jerry G. Dawg was the Chief Fun Officer of the graphics firm Jim Nelson and René Agredano operated from their home in Eureka, Calif. They ran on the beach together and often took long hiking trips deep into the mountains. In November of 2006, Jerry was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer. After proceeding with amputation to ease his pain, Jim and René learned Jerry had just a few months to live. In June 2007, Jerry had adapted well to life on three legs and was still healthy. After selling their business and nearly everything they owned, Jim and René hit the road in their new RV to travel the United States together as a pack, with the intention of living every last moment with Jerry to the fullest. Always wondering when his cancer might return, Jim and René made it to see Jerry splash in the Atlantic on the coast of Maine and swim in the Gulf of Mexico in Florida. Together, they visited Mt. Rushmore and Devil’s Tower, and crossed both the Continental Divide and Mississippi River multiple times. Throughout their cross-country adventure, Jim and René were searching for the perfect place to call their next permanent home. And twice during their two-year journey, they passed the sign on Highway 287 for the turnoff to Red Feather Lakes, Colo. Jerry spent his last months at a Lake City guest ranch high in the Colorado mountains. On Oct. 3, 2008, he was released from his broken body eight months after his cancer returned. The pack’s last days together were spent romping around the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park. In February of 2009, PBS featured Jim and René in Nature’s “Why We Love Cats and Dogs” to show the strength of the human/animal bond. The episode can be viewed online at (http://tinyurl.com/jerrypbs). Jerry’s story

More than 300 guests attended the 2009 Top Cat & Tails Gala held at the First National Bank building at The Ranch in Loveland. The event, which celebrated Larimer Humane Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th anniversary, included silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment, and a 40-year history video. Thanks to the generosity of businesses and individual supporters, more than 363 items were donated, which helped LHS raise more than $67,000 to support animal care and placement programs and shelter projects! Save the date: This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be held on Oct. 23, 2010.

All photos by Heidi Muller Photography, courtesy of Larimer Humane Society

an annual fundraiser for

The magic of Denali the therapy dog Photo courtesy of Mary Lois Knisley

By Mary Lois Knisely The first steel door clanked open. As usual, Denali’s tags set off the metal detector. A faint clicking came from the second door as it unlocked and we stepped into the lobby. We would go through two more locked doors before arriving at our destination. Soon, Denali, a Siberian Husky trained as an Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) dog, would assess how to complement the mood of his young “patient” and how he would attempt to meet her needs. Today, the youth is waiting on a bench with her head down, shoulders slumped. Her lips make a straight line across her face, any joy sucked out of her. Denali rushes to her and calmly puts his head in her lap, looking up into her face with his clear blue eyes full of unconditional love. She reaches down and wraps her arms around his neck, burying her face in his fur. At this point, the work – and the magic – begins. This young offender has been committed to Platte Valley Youth Service Center in Greeley, which is operated by the Colorado Division of Youth Corrections. Regan West, a therapist at Platte Valley, states, “Denali has touched many lives since starting his work at Platte Valley. Through his consistency and loving personality, Denali has helped children regain their ability to trust and love.” The youth served by Animal-Assisted Therapy at Platte Valley often struggle with interpersonal skills, mental health issues, substance abuse, family disruption, and, especially, attachment. When traditional approaches have failed, AAT offers an alternative therapy that has been amazingly effective. The students learn how to trust, how to better communicate, how to care. As Denali works with them, they start to reach out and connect to people, greatly enhancing their positive support systems and reducing their chances of recidivating. In 2005, two-year old Denali and I had just become certified with HABIC, Human Animal Bond in Colorado. Although we were rookies, we became one of the pilot teams in the AAT program at Platte Valley with Georgia and Ben Granger, co-directors of HABIC, and their Golden Retrievers. A work session involves the youth meeting some of Denali’s needs, such as water and brushing. This helps facilitate discussions about various concerns and issues. Next, the kid works with Denali on his commands, helping him learn new ones. The sense of pride and boost to selfesteem is visible on the youth’s face. Finally, we discuss the positive aspects of the session that the youth will take with them, reviewing goals and objectives.

The way students respond to Denali is like magic, but the true magic is how Denali knows what each kid needs in the way of emotional support, which aids in the bonding process. The connection they forge enables the youth to better bond with humans, and they develop skills to form trusting relationships with their peers and adults. Denali and I also have worked with students at Dos Rios Elementary School in Evans. These students need a little extra help due to interaction stress, deficiencies in social skills, behavioral issues, or lack of motivation. Molly Tappy, a fourth grade teacher, says, “It is truly a blessing to have Denali here at our school. The students I know who have been a part of Denali’s program have made great strides.” As a representative of HABIC, Denali and I participate in the PAWS TO READ program at Centennial Park Library and Farr Library in Greeley. Once a month, for an hour, children read to Denali. These are reluctant readers who rarely read aloud comfortably, but delight in reading to Denali. Denali is also certified with Therapy Dogs, Inc., which allows him to visit North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. People sometimes forget the simple things that make us feel better, and patients often miss the pets they have left at home. Research shows that patients, and staff, who interact with pets in a therapy program have reduced stress, lower blood pressure, and a decreased risk of heart disease. Focusing on Denali can help patients to relieve pain and feelings of isolation or depression, and also help stimulate patients into conversation. At NCMC, Denali gets lots of petting from patients and staff members, and gives smiles all around. Consider training with your dog to become part of a therapy team. After almost five years, Denali still gets excited every time he works. To him, it is a joy, as it is for me. Through working with Denali in AAT, I have developed a greater understanding of myself, and Denali and I have developed an even closer bond. Animal-Assisted Therapy is the most amazing volunteering I have ever done, and is made possible by Denali, my loving and caring Siberian Husky.

Scenes from Howl-o-ween

Photos by Craig Vollmer, craigvollmerphotography.com

Howl-o-ween is presented annually in Old Town Fort Collins by:

All photos by Hilary Lammon, Northern Colorado Paw Pages

A benefit for SARDOC (Search and Rescue Dogs of Colorado), the inaugural Bark in the Dark full-moon dog walk raised nearly $5,000 to help assure that you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be stranded if you ever get lost in the wilderness. The event, held in Fort Collinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Old Town Square on Jan. 30, also featured hot chocolate, treats, ice skating, and live drumming music after the walk.

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