Howliday/New Year issue 2018/19

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the modern pet culture magazine for ri & ma

2018

Stocking

Stuffer Ideas!

Simon Goodbye to

Holiday 2018/2019

FREE volume 13; issue 3

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'm sorry to share the news that we recently lost the tiniest member of our

Animal Print family. I had to say goodbye

Editor:

to Simon, the sweetest little man I have ever

Stephanie Georgia

known. Simon has been a constant presence

Assistant Editors: Harvey R.I.P. Simon R.I.P. Caprica 6 Bodhi (permanent foster asst. editor)

in my life since being rescued 11 years ago from an animal hoarder at the age of three.

Graphic Design

He never met a stranger and would cuddle

Stephanie Georgia

with anyone who allowed him. Some

Writers/Contributors (in this issue):

of his other favorite activities included kayaking, stealing food off the table and

Simon and I on our final outing. :(

rolling around in the foulest locations he could find. Most days however, he could be found at home, curled up nearby, while always keeping me in sight. As I write this, it’s hard to imagine never finding him tucked away in the blanket next to me again.

While I have been preparing for this day for over a year, what I discovered while walking into the emergency vet, is that I was in no way prepared.

Simon was diagnosed with advanced heart failure and had been under the wonderful care of Dr. Hassinger at Wolf Rock Animal Health Center but last week with the discovery of a severe trachea collapse, the decision had to be quickly made to say goodbye. While is was clear that he was suffering, I feel incredibly lucky that the vet and techs at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists were able to make him comfortable enough for me to take him on one last outing that afternoon. We sat by the water in East Greenwich, I told him I was sorry and how much I loved him and after my last stop to watch him enjoy some steak tips, chicken and pizza (yes these are some of his favorite things), we went back to the vet and said our final good-byes.

I will miss my sweet little fluffer-nugget more than I can describe and my life will not be the same without him. I've dedicated this issue's cover to my littlest assistant editor-in-fur and have shared a few of my favorite photos in the memorial section on page 24. RIP Simon.

Thank you, Stephanie Georgia editor

Karen Kalunian Perky Danforth Chris Callan

Photography: Georgia Blue Photography

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Did You Know?

• Did you know that a cat’s collarbone is not connected to any other bones, which makes it possible for cats to squeeze into tight spaces? A cat will also use its whiskers to gauge whether it can fit through an opening.

• Did you know that dogs have a sense of smell that is 1,000 times better than a human’s? This is because they have more than 220 million scent receptors, compared to humans, who only have 5 million.

• Did you know that the longest dog jump ever recorded was a 30 foot leap made by a greyhound in England?

• Do you know how to tell if your pet is dehydrated? Look at her gums. If they seems paler than normal, push your finger on it. If the color comes back immediately after you do this, your pet is fine. However, if it takes a few seconds for the color to return, this is an indicator that she is dehydrated.

{6little bites}

Locally and around the globe…

Yes, Your Pet Can Tell Time New study finds 'timing cells' in the brain may underlie an animal's inner clock Courtesy of www.sciencedaily.com

A new study from Northwestern University has found some of the clearest evidence yet that animals can judge time. By examining the brain's medial entorhinal cortex, the researchers discovered a previously unknown set of neurons that turn on like a clock when an animal is waiting.

"Does your dog know that it took you twice as long to get its food as it took yesterday? There wasn't a good answer for that before," said Daniel Dombeck, who led the study. "This is one of the most convincing experiments to show that animals really do have an explicit representation of time in their brains when they are challenged to measure a time interval."

Great News: New Law Allows Pets to be Buried Next to Their Human Owners in Cemeteries

When planning the study, Dombeck's team focused on the medial entorhinal cortex, an area located in the brain's temporal lobe that is associated with memory and navigation. Because that part of the brain encodes spatial information in episodic memories, Dombeck hypothesized that the area could also be responsible for encoding time.

The state of New York has come up with a revolutionary law aiming to recognize and respect

To test their hypothesis, Dombeck and Heys set up an experiment called the virtual "door stop" task. In the experiment, a mouse runs on a physical treadmill in a virtual reality environment. The mouse learns to run down a hallway to a door that is located about halfway down the track. After six seconds, the door opens, allowing the mouse to continue down the hallway to receive its reward.

law allows people to bury a wide range of animals that they have already considered as a

After running several training sessions, researchers made the door invisible in the virtual reality scene. In the new scenario, the mouse still knew where the now-invisible "door" was located based on the floor's changing textures. And it still waited six seconds at the "door" before abruptly racing down the track to collect its reward.

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the strong bond between humans and animals. You can now legally bury pets alongside their owners across the state.

What makes this law even more awesome is that it is not limited to cats and dogs. The cherished family.

Cemeteries can now approve requests for animals or pets to be buried next to their owners.

However, the law exempts religious and particular cemeteries. Despite this, it is undeniable the legislation allowing pets to be buried on human cemeteries is already a big accomplishment.

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Holiday Pet Food Drive

The Providence Animal Rescue League has enlisted the help of several local businesses to help keep their Community Pet Food Pantry stocked this holiday season.

Donations of unopened cat or dog food can be dropped off at any of the locations listed through 2018!

• A Dog’s Life • Bayberry Beer Hall • Brown University at South Street Landing • Camp Bow Wow • Eastside Marketplace

• Fox Point Library • No Risk Crossfit • Paws in the Ville • Revival Brewing Company • Viriditas Skin Therapy

Interested in becoming a collection site?

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1. Christmas Tree Dog Toy (scented)

Planet Dog’s Christmas Tree is scented with Evergreen! 100% satisfaction guarantee. Available at Jack’s Snacks, a dog bakery 158 Greenwich Ave., Warwick RI. www.jackssnacks.com $14.95

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Self-Serve Dog Wash Gift Certificate Send your favorite pooch the gift that makes everyone happy - a wash!

Available at The Cheeky Hound 727 Hope St., Providence, RI www.thecheekyhound.com 3 for $30 or 6 for $50

3. Mini Photoshoot

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Bocce’s Bakery Lumps of Coal Dog Treats-$5.99 Available at Fetch RI 91 Kingstown Rd, Richmond, RI. www.fetchri.com

2. Holiday Collars by

Creative Works Available at Jack’s Snacks, a dog bakery 158 Greenwich Ave., Warwick RI. www.jackssnacks. com $20.00

3. Gnomes

(for the human that loves animal gnomes.) Handmade locally by Ya Ya’s Critter Shop.

Available at Fetch RI 91 Kingstown Rd, Richmond, RI. www.fetchri.com $27.00

More Stocking Stuffers

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1. Double Carob

Christmas Pie Serve up something special for your dog this Christmas and order your pie from Jack’s Snacks! Available December 21st and 22nd for pick up.158 Greenwich Ave., Warwick RI. www.jackssnacks. com • 401-633-5522. Available by advanced order only.

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2. Cat Jeans, Cat Toy

Matisse's Jeans cat toys are locally made in Warren, RI with 100% of the proceeds going to The Friends of The Bristol Animal Shelter! Available at 31 Bradford St, Bristol, RI www.woofwoofboutique.com $7.50

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3. Save One Soul Koozies

$2 and pint glass koozies (not shown) $5 to help support homeless dogs at Save One Soul.

Purchases of the above can be made by emailing info@sosarl.org.

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4. Corky’s Reflective

Overcollars™ Collars are weatherproof and are made from MiraFab™, a Fleece-like material that is fast drying, repels water and is machine washable. Available at the Cheeky Hound 727 Hope St., Providence, RI www.thecheekyhound.com$17.99–$21.99

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Give the Gift of Dog Training!

Get your pup off the naughty list with the gift of training for the new year new pooch!

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Give the Gift of Nutrition!

Start your pups new year off on the right paw with a nutritional consult. Off The Leash will evaluate your pups nutritional needs, preferences and digestive issues to get your best bud feeling their best. Available at 508-223-1600 40 Walton St, Attleboro, MA www.offtheleashddc.com Special holiday rate: $25.

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Jack’s Snacks handmade Linzer Cookies Each cookie has a dog themed shape in the center. Flavors come in carob and peanut butter. Available at Jack’s Snacks, a dog bakery 158 Greenwich Ave., Warwick RI. www.jackssnacks.com $7.00

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Yields: 15-18 cupcakes or two 4-inch round cakes.

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Ingredients ∙ 2 cups quick oats ∙ 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter ∙ 1/4 cup coconut oil (try CocoTherapy’s, cocotherapy.com) or olive oil ∙ 1 mashed banana (preferably overly ripe) ∙ 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce ∙ 1 egg ∙ 2 tsp baking soda ∙ 1 tsp baking powder ∙ 1 Tbsp honey Frosting: ∙ 2 cups smooth natural peanut butter ∙ 1-2 tbs water

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°.

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6. Spoon into cupcake cups or pan until 2/3 full.

7. Bake cupcakes for 18 minutes, and cakes for 28 minutes.

8. While cupcakes bake, make frosting: using

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9. Once cakes cool, spread or pipe on frosting.

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These pup-cakes can last up to a week in an airtight container, or you can freeze them and keep them longer.

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1. Foster Dog Gift Bag!

Sponsor a foster dog at Save One Soul and they will recieve a chew toy, chew treat, bag o' treats and an interactive toy delivered to them for the holiday.

Purchases can be made by emailing info@sosarl.org. $20

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Your beloved pet will be placed into a completely private crematory chamber. We have designed and pioneered the most technically advanced, environmentally friendly equipment that allows for 100% private cremation while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint.

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Rescue Dogs of the World Have Their Own Westminster!

The American Rescue Dog Show will air on the Hallmark Channel on February 19th at 8pm.

Photo: facebook/hallmark

These dogs are not judged on their breed, but rather their personality.

Dogs do not have to be purebred to compete, and mutts are our favorites. The only requirement is that the dogs all be rescues.

This dog show will be showcasing the dogs’ best traits out of 10 categories. Rebecca Romijn and Rich Eisen are the hosts, and the program features some celebrities as the judges.

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The top ten dogs, the winner of each group, will face off for the ultimate title, Best in Rescue. The Petco Foundation is providing $75,000 in non-profit grants to the winners.

We cannot wait to see who wins in each category. Regardless, each category will be filled with wagging tails and adorable faces. The goal of the show is to raise awareness of rescue dogs and help find homes for all the homeless pets.

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December Now thru 2018

Holiday Pet Food Drive The Providence Animal Rescue League has enlisted the help of several local businesses to help keep their Community Pet Food Pantry stocked this holiday season. Donations of unopened cat or dog food can be dropped off at designated locations. See page 7 for a listing or visit www.parl.org

Wednesday, December 19th Pizza for a Cause!

Stop by and eat at Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza 220 Hillside Rd. Cranston, RI, on Wednesday, December 19th from 11am-9pm and the East Greenwich Animal Protection League will receive 20% of your meal total. Get your Christmas shopping done and grab a bite with us while helping the animals. This is an extremely easy and DELICIOUS way to help the rescue. Please invite your friends and family and help us make this Group Raise event a huge success. For more info visit www.egapl.com

Saturday, December 22nd Photos with Santa!

Bring your pet to the Potter League for Animals to sit, stay and pose for a photo with Santa! “We invite you to make a memory and get a picture of your pet with or without you and Santa for a donation of $10!” You

will receive a printed photo in a frame photo card.

The proceeds benefit saving homeless animals at the Potter League and greatly appreciated. This is the perfect opportunity to include your dogs, cats, puppies and kittens in the family Christmas card!

No appointment necessary. 11am – 4pm at Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane Middletown, RI. For more info email karam@potterleague.org or call 401-846-8276.ext. 114.

Saturday, December 22nd Pet Loss Support Group

Meeting time is 3:15pm. Please RSVP by Thursday, December 20th. Group meets at the Potter League on the 2nd floor.

The Pet Loss Support Group meets monthly. Pre registration is required. This free program provides supportive help for those who have been touched by the loss of a pet anticipating the loss of a pet or dealing with the difficult decision of euthanasia.

For more information or for immediate support, please email JillH@PotterLeague.org or call Jill at 846-8276 ext. 122. Free and open to the public.

January

Tuesday, January 1st Happy New Year!

January 5th

Snuggle Time!” Adoption Event!

Meet some of our amazing dogs!

There will be a number of dogs from Save One Soul Animal Rescue League to meet and snuggle with! Be ready for some kisses, and lots of cuteness!

1-2pm for pre-screened adopters; 2-4pm for the public. For more info visit www.sosarl.org

Saturday, January 12th

Meet Your New Best Friend 10am–3pm – Meet Your New Best Friend Special Adoption Event at the RISPCA. They will have special featured dogs, cats, and small animals that you can meet and great. 186 Amaral St., East Providence, RI. www.rispca.com

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Submit your events to info@theanimalprint.com spend a Saturday night than with your Rhode Home Rescue family?? Cocktail hour begins at 6pm and open bar while it lasts – booze, soda, mocktails, etc. Dinner and program begins at 7pm. Board members speak, awards and raffles. $30 per adults, $10 for kids 12 and under and kids 5 and under are free. Ticket includes dinner and 1 raffle ticket. For more info visit www. rhodehomerescue.org

Saturday, January 19th Sunday, January 20th

Valentines Mini Photo Shoot with Your Dog.

Sunday, January 13th

Doggies N’ Drag: a Runway Competition Presented by Mr. Gay RI 2018 and the East Greenwich Animal Protection League on Sunday, January 13th from 6-9pm at the Colosseum in Providence, RI. $10 Entry fee at the door. All proceeds go to benefit the rescue and RI Pride.

For more information visit www.egapl.com

Saturday, January 19th Holiday After Paw-ty

The East Greenwich Animal Protection League will be having their “Holiday After “Paw-ty” on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at The East Greenwich Armory from 6-9:00pm. The evening will be filled with brilliantly talented musical guests, goodies, surprises and Puppies!! For more information visit www.egapl.com

Saturday, January 19th Dining for Dogs 2019

Hosted by Rhode Home Rescue Join RHR for their 3rd annual banquet! “As an organization that works so hard throughout the year, it’s important to stop and say thanks to our tireless volunteers and fosters, so this an opportunity to eat, drink, and recap the year.

There will be food, raffles, cash bar but the first few drinks are on us!” What better way to

$175 session includes: 20-30 minute session, 5 fully edited digital images and print release.

SPACE IS LIMITED *Location: seaside estate in Tiverton.

Reserve your spot by emailing sgeorgiablue@gmail.com

WEEKLY/ MONTHY Every Saturday

VSA on WJAR Channel 10 A volunteer with the Providence chapter of Volunteer Services for Animals (VSA) appears Saturday mornings on WJAR Channel 10 at approximately 9:15am with a cat or dog available for adoption and is currently residing at the Providence Animal Care and Control. facility. Through this segment, the Providence Chapter has had great success with finding many, many animals a forever home.

Every Saturday

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6:30am on 630WPRO listen to “PET CARE” live with Dr. Paradise

Saturday, January 26th Valentines Day Mini Photo Session

At The Cheeky Hound With Tracy Dupuis Photography Will Be Saturday January 26th From 11am –2pm (2+), edited & released digital downloads for $20.00. No appointment needed, walk ins only with a Pretty-n-Pink heart backdrop. The Cheeky Hound 727 Hope St., Providence, RI.

February

Saturday, February 9th

Meet Your New Best Friend Meet Your New Best Friend special adoption event at the RISPCA from 10am–3pm. They will have special featured dogs, cats, and small animals that you can meet and great. 186 Amaral St., East Providence, RI. www.rispca.com

Happy Holidays!

Magazine

INTERN WANTED The Animal Print is looking for a motivated intern to assist the editor in a variety of duties which include internet research, phone calls, marketing, data entry, errands/deliveries, proofing, event help and general office help with the magazine. We are looking for an easy going,

Tuesday, February 19th

First-Ever American Rescue Dog Show on Hallmark Channel on February 19 at 8pm.

self motivated and hard working person who is available at least 2 days a week.

Please send your resume and/or a short letter about yourself to info@theanimalprint.com

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Pets As Gifts:

Good Intentions,

Bad Idea

By Vicki Clinebell for Dogtime.com

A pet can make a wonderful addition to a home. However, living, breathing animals are more than just gift ideas for Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, Easter, or special occasions. Owning an animal comes with a commitment, often for a decade or more. Each animal deserves a pet parent who has time, energy, money, and interest to welcome them into their life. Still many people get puppies and kittens as gifts without much thought.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Compassionate Care Veterinary Cl inic + Wellness Care + Hospital Services + Surgical Services + Dental Services + Emergency Visits

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Thank you for voting us a Top Dog in 2015!

It’s tempting to surprise someone, especially children, with a fluffy puppy, bunny, hamster, or kitty complete with a bow. While you’re imagining the squeals of delight, consider how tragic the situation could become. Imagine if the time, money, and energy commitment you imposed on the family grows to more than they can manage.

A poor match could mean the animal ends up in a shelter, feels lonely, or even suffers abuse or neglect.

Think twice before getting a pet as a gift.

Certainly as a gift, a pet is “free” but there will be ongoing costs throughout the animal’s life including food, bedding and toys, veterinary care, grooming expenses, and a big investment of time to exercise, play with, and train the animal.

Anything less than a lifetime commitment is a betrayal of trust that pets deserve when we bring them home. This is not a commitment that you should make for someone else, no matter how good your intentions are.

Every pet needs–and deserves–plenty of time and attention as they adjust to their new FOREVER home. Most of us are especially busy during the holiday season with shopping and family meals, decorating the house and trimming the tree, hosting parties and overnight guests. We’re on the move more, visiting family and friends or attending seasonal festivities. It’s a busy and sometimes stressful season, and likely not the best time to adjust to and care for a new animal.

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21 Consider the holiday environment and how difficult it could be for a new puppy to adjust to the frantic activity and the additional hazards–lights, plants, and decorations–in the home. In most areas of the country, winter days are short and cold, but a puppy that requires house training will need to be taken outside often, even in the middle of the night, even when it’s cold or raining or snowing. This can be uncomfortable for both the dog and the caretaker.

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It’s a sad reality that, at holiday times like Christmas and Easter, puppy mills and backyard breeders make a profit from selling pets that are often unhealthy or have likely been neglected since they were born and bred in inhumane environments. The ASPCA urges shoppers to fight this cruelty by refusing to shop for animals from these types of businesses.

Pay The Adoption Fee, Instead Shelter animals are a better choice, so don’t shop–adopt! If you are still determined that a pet is the perfect gift, pay the shelter adoption fee in advance for the gift recipient. This allows the person or family to choose their own pet on their own timeline. They will be able to weigh the financial, A DOG SCHOOL emotional, and time concerns of pet ownership and make a decision. If they ultimately decide against adopting an animal, you will have made a • Pet Manners much-needed donation to the shelter in their name.

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Introducing

Hulk

Photo by Karen Kalunian

Have you ever thought about changing the life of a special needs animal? Well

the perfect loving forever home. A home where he can get the proper care that

now is your chance! Hulk’s story is truly amazing, he came to RI from Jordan after

he requires along with all of the love and attention he so deserves. Hulk will

being hit by a car and being left to die. A very special angel came to his rescue,

amaze you with his zest for life and his and his smile is contagious! To find out

got him the medical attention he needed and nurtured him back to health.

more about Hulk please contact Save One Soul Animal Rescue League at

Unfortunately for Hulk he couldn’t walk due to his injuries, so his special savior

401-206-0727 or email info@sosarl.org Hulk is so inspiring, he will change your

sought help. Hulk’s social media’s posts went viral and eventually brought him

view on life! Will you be the hero that Hulk is in search of, if yes contact them now!

here to RI. Since his arrival this handsome, special boy has touched the lives of

If you know of an animal in need please contact Karen directly at

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Introducing

Benny & Joon Benny and Joon are such a dynamic hound duo. They are totally

Joon please contact the Warwick Animal Shelter at 401-468-4377

in love and must be adopted together! This beautiful pair was

or email animal.shelter@warwickri.com. You should also go

found either abandoned or stray and they depend on each other

meet them in person to see how wonderful they really are. Please

for comfort. Joon is the smaller of the two and she is about six

spread the word about them so that they will get adopted soon!

years old. Benny is a big boy and he is the younger of the pair.

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He is about five years old. Both of these dogs are magnificent

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beauties and are very sweet. They are playful, love treats, and

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{In Memory}

Simon R.I. P.

Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. – Dr. Seuss

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Jett R.I. P.

I met my soulmate, soon to be my husband, Gary late in life. I was blessed to meet his long-time furry sidekick, Jett. Although a staunch cat person, I bonded immediately with this amazing, enthusiastic, friendly, furry, theatrical, lovable Jack Russell. As we embarked on our cross country adventure, Jett braved the tornadoes of the Midwest, enjoyed the rugged terrain of the Dakotas, remained happy despite the rain laden clouds of Seattle, ran the rolling hills of Napa Valley, experienced the cool desert air of the Grand Canyon, licked his chops feasting on big texan steaks and remained undaunted by the hurricanes that plagued the gulf coast of Florida. A few years later our exploits ended and we returned to RI for Jett to enjoy his favorite things: the Ocean State’s beaches, Newport Creamery ice cream, and Iggy’s doughboys and clam cakes. Jett passed in Gary’s arms.

He was 17. Our bundle of joy is now in a place where there’s cheeseburgers, lasagna, blueberries, and apples as far as his loving eyes can see.

Until we get to hold you and hug you at Rainbow Bridge....we miss you and we love you, little buddy.

Roxy

12/20/03 - 5/7/18 So this is where we part, my friend, And you’ll run on, around the bend.

Gone from sight, but not from mind, new pleasures there you’ll surely find.

I will go on, I’ll find the strength, Life measures quality, not its length.

One long embrace before you leave, Share one last look before I grieve.

There are others, that much is true, But they be

they, and they aren’t you.

And I, fair, impartial so I thought, Will remember well all you taught.

Your place I’ll hold, you will be missed, The fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.

And as you journey to your final rest, Take with you this.... I loved you the best!

(Jim Willis 2002)

Bo

R.I. P.

We’d like to remember our recently passed dog Bo. He was brought into our lives in 2010 and was the missing piece of our puzzle from day one. He was a rescue from the Cranston Shelter and found his forever home with us in Johnston, where he lived until he passed. Bo was a larger than life personality and as you can tell from the picture a very handsome boy. Over the years Bo

found friends everywhere he went, whether it was to the park, family homes or around the apartment complex where we lived most of his life. He had a strong will, but unfortunately succumbed to cancer after a recurrence of melanoma. He is remembered by his family, Daria and Mike and his friends near and far who will always remember him for the happy, playful and lovable pup that he was.

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Is there anything that embarrassed you?

Jenn: I just kinda roll with it.

Patrick: I threw up at a yard sale.

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Patrick: I wish I was taller.

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