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TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Story 20 The State of Local Animal Welfare

Special Features Best Cars for Dogs Pet Food Donations Valentine’s Day Pet Safety

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6 Calendar 24 Market Place 32 Animal Rescue & Adoption Groups 33 Pet Directory: Pet Related Services 36 Dog Parks 37 Pet Emergency Resource Information 39 Advertisers Index

Boudicca graces our cover in support of the AZ Mastiff Rescue and Arizona Animal Rescue Mission.

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The Leader of the Pack Howls K9 Beat: ASU Police K9 Unit Veterans: The Maricopa County Veterans StandDown 2020 Business Spotlight: Scottish Festival Celebrity Spotlight: Jan D’Atri Trainer Tips: Connect With Your Dog Volunteer Tales: “Tails” of the Shelter, Part 2 Take a Hike!: Badger Springs Wash Trail Adoptable Hiking Dogs Kitty Korner: Five Ways to Become Closer to Your Cat Cat Adoptions Horsin’ Around: Arizona Draft Horse and Mule Association Health: Simple Tips to Support Senior Dogs Celebration of Life: Shag

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Kitty Korner: Five Ways to Become Closer to Your Cat

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The Leader of the Pack howls!

Happy New Year! 2020 is full of changes and we are happy to bring our new name, Pets & People magazine, to you. The name reflects the essence of the magazine, the bond that can exist between humans and animals. The format is the same -- local stories of the wonderous bond, sharing the good work of animal nonprofits, and serving as a community resource for most things dog and pet related. We’ve also changed to a nonprofit status and are working with the Animals and Humans in Disaster Organization to help us grow and make even more of an impact in the community.

PPM dwells in the positive side of pet ownership. In response to the often-shocking animal news stories seen locally, our cover story highlights two areas being worked on that can help to build solid ground to improve animal welfare in our community.

If the car shows this season start you thinking about a new car, we’ve consulted with a local car guru, Cathy Droz of HERcertified. com, for things to consider and recommendations to suit you and your dog!

Did you know Arizona State University has dedicated K9s? The ASU Police Department has three talented and skilled dogs. We are excited to share their story with you!

We can help our pets feel better as they age, and Dr. Julie Mayer has suggestions and practical advice on how to do that in a natural way. Her methods helped PPM pup Max the Beagle as he aged and kept his appetite strong to his last day.

Welcome new Advertisers!!!

For the last two years, PPM has donated two covers per year to nonprofits to auction off at their large fundraising events. This cover is one of them. English Mastiff Boudicca makes a perfect cover dog!

Roxie wants to makes sure everyone is aware to protect their pets around holiday commotion, décor and foods, so you’ll find tips on Valentine’s Day pet safety, too.

She also wants to introduce her new brother, the newest PPM pup Odie, recently adopted from Cool Cats Rescue!

• Canine Companions for Independence • Eyecare for Animals • Phoenix Scottish Games

PPM wishes you and your family, including the critters, a wonderful 2020!

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CALENDAR The PDM Facebook Events Page has the expanded social calendar!

Ongoing Adoptions AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sat, 10:30-3:30 pm PetCo at Tatum & Bell Phoenix azsmalldog.org AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sat, 11-3 pm PetSmart at Tatum & Shea Phoenix azsmalldog.org AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sun, 11-3 pm PetSmart at Bell & Grand Surprise azsmalldog.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat, 9-2 pm Momma’s Organic Market 9744 W Northern Peoria amazingaussies.org AZK9 Adoptions Every Sun, 12-3 pm Choice Pet Market 20028 N 67th Ave Glendale azk9.org Greyhound Pets of AZ Every 2nd Sat, 10-12 pm Pet Food Depot 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix gpa-az.com One Dog Arizona Rescue Every other Sun, 11-4 pm Choice Pet Market 2915 W Ray Rd Chandler onedogarizona.rescue me.org Pathways Home Rescue Every Sun, 11 - 2pm PetSmart 10030 N 90th St Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Paw Town Angels Every Sun, 10-3 pm Choice Pet Market Biltmore 4719 N 20th St Phoenix pawtownangels.org 6

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Adoption/Fun/ Social PACC911 & All Saints’ Episcopal Church Sat, Nov 2, 10-3 pm 6300 N Central Ave Phoenix PACC911 Adoptathon Sat, Nov 23, 10-3 pm PetSmart at 90th St & Shea Scottsdale PACC911 Adoptathon Sat, Dec 7, 10-3 pm Aviano Community Center Phoenix Pet Adoption Event Phoenix Metro Chamber of Commerce Sat, Dec 14, 10-4 pm Floor & Decor 5880 W Bell Rd, Glendale phxmcf.org/calendar PACC911 Adoptathon Sat, Jan 25, 10-3 pm 60 rescues, Lure Course Anthem Community Park 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy Anthem Doggie Street Festival Sat, Jan 25, 10-4 pm Steele Indian School Park 300 E Indian School Rd Phoenix doggiestreetfestival.org

Sahuaro State Kennel Club Dog Show Jan 31-Feb 2 Arizona State Fairgrounds 1901 N 19th Ave Phoenix sahuarostatekennelclub.com

Health/Medical/ Workshops

Dine With Your Dog, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Sat, Feb 8, 10:30-1:30 pm Monterra at WestWorld 16601 N Pima Rd Scottsdale phoenixchildrensfoundation. ejoinme.org/registerdwyd

Arizona Humane Society Bottle Baby Training Workshop Sunnyslope Campus 1311 W Hatcher Rd Phoenix azhumane.org/foster

PACC911 Adoptathon Sat, Feb 29, 10-3 pm PetSmart 2860 E. Germann Road Chandler Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) DogFest Celebration Sat, Feb 29, 10-2 pm Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Fountain Stage 7380 East Second Street Scottsdale cci.org/dogfestphoenix 17th Annual HERO Awards Sat, Feb 29, 5:30-9:30 pm Omni Montelucia Resort & Spa Alhambra Ballroom 4949 E Lincoln Dr Scottsdale azpetproject.org/hero

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Bark in the Park Sat, Jan 25, 9-12 pm Laguna Park 2455 W Laguna Azul Mesa

5th Annual Boxer Luv 5K & Dog Walk Sat, Jan 25, 9-12 pm Kiwanis Park, Mill Avenue and All America Way Tempe boxerluvrun.com

Copper Classic Dog Show Jan 24-26 Mark Coronado Park (Formerly 8-Acre Park) 15850 N Bullard Ave Surprise

Dobie Dash 2020 Sat, Feb 22, 8:20 am 5700 W Union Hills Dr Glendale runsignup.com/Race/AZ/ Glendale/DobieDash

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Arizona Humane Society Dog & Cat Vaccinations AHS Public Vet Clinics Azhumane.org

Low Cost Vet Clinic Every Thurs, 1-5 pm Pet Food Depot 6989 N Hayden, Ste A-1 Scottsdale 480-607-5228 Low Cost Vet Clinic Every Sat, 2-5 pm Pet Food Depot 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 602-493-7639 AAWL & SPCA Vaccine Clinics 3rd Sat of each month 25 N 40th St Phoenix 602-273-6852 aawl.org

Save the Date

Arizona Animal Welfare League’s Mutt Gala Sat, March 7, 6 pm Omni Montelucia Resort & Spa 4949 E Lincoln Dr Scottsdale EveningToPaws.org

Dog Days of Buckeye Sat, Mar 7, 9-2 pm Sundance Park 22865 W Lower Buckeye Rd Buckeye www.buckeyeaz.gov/ residents/events-in-buckeye/ dog-days-of-buckeye Phoenix Scottish Games-Dog Kilt Contest Sat, Mar 7, 9-7 pm; Sun, Mar 8, 9-5 pm Steele Indian School Park 300 E Indian School Rd Phoenix Tickets: www.ArizonaScots. com PACC911 Adoptathon Sat, March 21, 10 - 3 pm 12925 N Saguaro Blvd Fountain Hills AHS Compassion with Fashion 2020 Sun, March 29, 11-2 pm JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa 5402 E Lincoln Dr Scottsdale Pawsitive Friendships Exceptional Prom Sat, Apr 4, 6-10 pm Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West 860 N Riverview Mesa exceptionalprom.com

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K9 BEAT Meet the Dedicated and Hard-working Dogs of the ASU Police K9 Unit

By Jennifer Marshall Photos ASU Police K9 Unit From crime and acts of terrorism to medical emergencies, fires and natural disasters, we depend on our first responders to keep us safe and healthy. While the presence of those in uniform has always provided us with a measure of security and comfort, it’s important to know there is another partner standing by to help us out -- their four-legged partners, the police dog.

K9 units are present at all levels of law enforcement, so it should come as no surprise that the Arizona State University Police Zeke is trained as a dual purpose K9 Department also uses these working dogs. With a total enrollment in excess of 50,000 students at the Tempe campus alone, ASU is like a small city in itself.

“Currently, we work with three dogs and patrol four campuses,” said Sgt. Jason Latella with the ASU Police Department. “Zeke, a German Shepherd, is a dual-purpose bomb and protection dog. Dutch, an English Lab, is training to become a trauma K9, and Nala, a German Shorthaired Pointer, is exclusively a bombdetecting dog.”

Police K9 Unit. Whenever a large-scale function is hosted on campus, these canines patrol and protect.

Before ASU Police acquired these dogs, they relied on local police departments, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to come out and do sweeps at their events.

“Now, we have our own Dutch is a trauma K9 dogs to help,” Latella said.

“Despite the quality of our K9 unit, three dogs still aren’t sufficient, so we continue to depend on the Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa police as well as the FBI and the ATF. And when we’re not busy with our events, we send our dogs out to help them.”

Latella is Dutch’s handler. The dogs each have their own handler who cares for them, even taking them home in the evening.

While Dutch is special for many reasons, as a trauma dog he is part of a collegiate K9 unit; the ASU Police Department is only the second university police force in the country to utilize trauma animals.

ASU Police are on target to receive a fourth dog hopefully before the start of the 2020 school year. At this time, the breed is unknown, but he or she will be a bombsniffing canine.

The primary purpose of the ASU Police K9 Unit is to police and secure sporting events and other large functions that are held on campus.

“Dutch’s job is to sit with a victim while they’re talking with the detectives,” Latella said. “When a victim pets Dutch, their blood pressure and heart rate remain stabilized at a normal level. Many physiological reactions encompass a trauma, but Dutch keeps them calm as they talk, and we get better information this way.”

Dutch and Latella also participate in various campus activities, which includes promoting the ASU Victims Services team.

“This group of victim advocates isn’t a normal service for a university to offer; we have taken the lead on that one,” Latella said.

“Sun Devil Stadium, which is home to ASU’s football team, is frequently rented out for concerts and other events,” Latella Nala is the ASU explosive detection K9 said. “Given the amount of people here on So, next time we gather to cheer on our campus at one time, we need bomb-sniffing dogs.” team, let’s remember the dedication shown from both our two-legged and four-legged members of law enforcement.

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SPECIAL FEATURE The Maricopa County Veterans StandDown 2020 Since 2001, The Maricopa County StandDown, organized by The Arizona Housing Coalition, has grown into Arizona’s largest event targeting homeless or at-risk veterans. The 2020 StandDown will be held January 23 through 24, at the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, in partnership with Arizona State Fairgrounds. An annual event, it is named after the military term ‘Stand The essence of the Veterinary Down’ which refers to time given Services at the StandDown to a soldier to leave active combat in order to rest and regain strength. Aptly named, the event sheds light on the issue of high-risk veterans, its mission is to help vulnerable and homeless veterans access the resources they need to regain their independence. StandDown events are held in 12 Arizona counties connecting over 3100 veterans each year to the much-needed services.

The Maricopa County StandDown assists veterans of all ages, genders, and ethnicities, from various branches of the military. This year, as every year, volunteer guides will greet the veterans and help them navigate the service areas. Veteran attendees will be provided with food, shelter and compassion. Cots are available onsite and provide veterans overnight shelter, and access to meals, showers, and clothing. Housing services will be available to help get a veteran off the streets and into their own housing.

Veterinary Technician (CVT). They were very pleased because the veterinarian who was supposed to provide services did not make it.

This had been an ongoing issue year after year. That first year, Julie saw about ten veterans and four pets.

“When I saw the need that existed for pet care at the StandDown, I decided to make it my mission. I formed Vets for Vets’ Pets, and we have been providing all veterinary services at the StandDown for the last 12 years,” Carlson told Pets & People Magazine. Veterinary Services has grown into a full-scale program and served 530 pets in 2019. For many animals, this is their only chance for veterinary care until the next year’s StandDown.

Vets for Vets’ Pets coordinates about 200 volunteers to provide all veterinary services, boarding, grooming, surgery, and mobile units.

The Animals (and Humans) in Disaster, Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry coordinated the pet food and supplies, as they do at each StandDown throughout Arizona. CJ Anderson of EBPFP collects donations yearround, working to prevent pet owners having to make the choice between feeding a pet or having to surrender that pet.

To be able to convey that the people of Arizona say, ‘thank you for your service,’ by giving this to you,” she said as she surveyed the donations of leashes & collars, toys, beds, bowls, and pet food. “You see veterans’ shoulders relax – as they notice all the people offering services, waiting to show them honor and respect.” This is the essence of the StandDown.

The Maricopa County StandDown is not possible without the generosity of the donors, partner agencies, Veterans can receive medical services, ranging from and volunteers. The event has a huge impact on the physical examinations to vision services and ultrasounds. community with thousands of volunteers, yet most of the Full service dental care will be provided by Central Each dog has a team to community is unaware of its existence. With continuing Arizona Dental Society’s Mission of Mercy for the provide veterinary care help from the community and service providers the second year, including the gift of brand-new smiles with Veteran’s StandDown will be smaller each year due to lessened same day dentures. demand. There should be no such thing as a homeless veteran or a veteran in need. Until that day, the At risk veterans with pets often forego personal services because Maricopa StandDown will continue they have no safe place to leave their treasured animals. During the and Veterinary Services will help StandDown, veterans check in, and proceed to Veterinary Services veterans’ pets. where they register their pets and are paired with a Vets for Vets’ Pets Guide. That person guides the veteran around the Veterinary If you would like to volunteer with Services area and ensures that their pets receive all the pet-related Veterinary Services at the next services needed. This includes seeing the veterinarian, being spayed/ Maricopa StandDown, contact neutered, getting groomed, and being boarded, so the veteran Vets for Vets’ Pets facebook.com/ can move throughout the Coliseum and receive services from other vetsforvetspets. providers. When the veterans finish their rounds, they retrieve their pets, and chose from a variety of pet food and supplies before leaving For more information about the the StandDown.

Maricopa County StandDown, how you or your business can get In 2007 Julie Carlson volunteered at the StandDown along with her Discussing post involved or to donate, visit www. mother, who worked at the VA Hospital. The StandDown staff asked procedure care arizonastanddown.org.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 56th Annual Phoenix Scottish Games

By Cathy Davila

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A Sheaf Toss competitor prepares for her throw

Athletes from all over America come to compete in the traditional Highland Games.

Men and women compete in many games, including the Caber Toss, where they carry and throw a log that’s similar to a telephone pole, the Sheaf Toss that has competitors using a pitchfork to hurl a 16-pound block of straw, and Putting the Stone, the precursor to the Olympic shot put. Be sure to cheer them on, the winners qualify for the World Amateur Highland Games Championship!

If the kids want to try their hand at some of these fun events, there will be a “Wee Ones” children’s area sponsored by the Knights of St. Andrew’s featuring a mini Highland Games with their very own Caber Toss and Hammer Throw as well as Highland costumes to try on. Special guest Nessie the Loch Ness Monster will be in the Wee Ones area for selfie shots!

The two-day event hosts the Highland Dance Championship and the Desert Southwest Pipe Band Championship and multiple other musicians perform traditional Scottish folk and bluegrass music. Many other local entertainers will bring a diverse range of Scottish music. There will be something for everyone!

the whisky-making process.

Stay hydrated with Kilt Lifter beer offered at four beer gardens spread around the event. There also will be Pepsi products available throughout the grounds.

If you are curious about your heritage, stop in the Genealogy tent located in the Clan Village. Arizona has over 175,000 Scots, you could be one of them! Deep ties between Arizona and Scotland are seen around the state.

Douglas, Arizona, was named for a Canadian-Scotsman, and the Rose Tree Museum in Tombstone, Arizona, features a rose tree grown from a cutting shipped to a young Scottish bride from her family in Scotland in 1885.

The Caber Toss is a challenging as it looks!

Bring your dog! The Dogs in Kilts Contest will be Saturday at 3 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm.

The Phoenix Scottish Games run from 9 am to 7 pm on Saturday, March 7, and from 9 am to 5 pm on Sunday, March 8, at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix.

Kilt contests are a crowd favorite. Children and adults can join in the fun. This year, a dog kilt contest will add to the fun!

Everyone will enjoy the Celtic Village. Traditional Scottish foods will be offered, including highland meat pies, haggis, Bagpipes at the ready fish & chips and traditional shortbread cookies and more. Celtic merchants will have clothing, musical instruments, jewelry and baked goods to explore.

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Vote for your favorite in the British Car Show Single-day tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance at ArizonaScots.com.

Discounted pricing is available for seniors, members of the military and children.

See the website for detailed pricing information. Parking will be free at the Park Central Mall with a free shuttle to the Games.

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT Jan D’Atri, an Awesome Arizonan!

By Steve Pawlowski

Photos Jan D’Atri If you’ve spent any time in the Valley over the past 43 years, you’ve no doubt seen Emmy Award winner Jan D’Atri on TV. You may know the Arizona Broadcast Hall of Famer as an accomplished host, brand ambassador, producer, author, anchor or columnist.

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You may even know her as a successful Scottsdale restaurateur, once owning and operating D’Atri’s Cinema Paradiso, a casual eatery named one of Arizona’s Top 100 Restaurants, and D’Atri’s at the Scottsdale Airport, where the homemade panini sandwiches were named “Best in Phoenix.”

who said she would be good on television, she found her calling.

Her TV career began in Reno, Nevada. In 1979, D’Atri arrived in Phoenix to co-host “PM Magazine” at KTVK Channel 3, where she remained for the next 27 years. She later moved to Channel 12 where she’s been for the last 18 years.

She holds the honor of being on air longer than any other female in Arizona. D’Atri says, “I’ve always loved and appreciated my relationship with the Arizona audience and am grateful they have let me be a part of their lives and family for so many years. Thank you, Arizona, for letting me grow up and grow old with you!”

With parallel 40-year careers in media and in food, it’s animals that keep her grounded.

Many years ago, she produced and hosted a documentary about the Arizona Humane Society. It changed her life. D’Atri said it was the most difficult and heartbreaking story she’s ever had to tell.

With that resume, it’s hard to imagine having any downtime, but when those opportunities do arise, D’Atri loves flyfishing and piloting airplanes – one of her greatest accomplishments, considering her tremendous fear of flying!

For the purpose of this story, however, those endeavors all take a back seat to her lesser-known role – proud parent of 24 farm animals (correction 33 – she just added nine baby chicks to the menagerie).

She wanted to highlight the great work that AHS does but also made the decision to show in graphic detail what actually happens to hundreds of pets each day that are deemed unadoptable. “I remember crying my heart out for days through the edit session,” D’Atri said.

She even got into a disagreement with her editor because he wanted to show much more of the euthanasia process, but D’Atri felt that it would be too heartbreaking. In the end, they decided to show it because it’s real, it’s painful, and they felt that people should see what happens as a result of our neglect for pets.

Together, D‘Atri and her husband, John, Jan’s Buddy care for 13 chickens, two Nigerian dairy goats, a burro, a giant horse, tortoises, two dogs, two cats and four parakeets. Just don’t tell any of them that her dog, Buddy, is Recognized as Humanitarian of the Year by the Arizona Humane her favorite!

Society and Woman of the Year by the Arizona Veterans of Foreign Wars, D’Atri has Not long after giving Jan “the talk” about not rescuing any more also been named one of pets, John called to tell her about an abandoned dog at Scottsdale 25 Awesome Arizonans. A Livestock. Before he could change his mind, Jan was on her way. title that Buddy and the rest “Well, that dog was Buddy, the most precious, wise, sweet soulmate of the D’Atri critters surely a girl could ask for,” Jan said. “He’s part coyote and part saint support! (mostly saint). He sleeps with my shoes, and on particularly stressful days, he gathers five or six shoes and tucks them all around him. Catch D’Atri co-hosting the He’s never too far from me ... follows me from room to room all “Arizona Midday” show, 1-2 day long. If I could be more like Buddy, I would die a happy girl.” p.m. weekdays, on KPNX Channel 12, and catch her D’Atri’s remarkable career began in a very unexpected way. She new radio show on KTAR studied at the San Francisco and British Columbia Conservatories 92.3FM called “Dishin’ It Up Buddy finds comfort of Music with aspirations of becoming a concert pianist. But after with Jan D’Atri, Saturdays in Jan’s shoes taking a few journalism classes, and at the urging of a teacher from 2-3.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Best Cars for Dogs

By Brandy Aguilar When it comes to buying a vehicle, there are many things consumers look at, from how reliable it is, to its technology, warranty length and safety features.

there are enough for whatever harness you choose for your dog.”

Here are Droz’s top five choices.

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The safety features are especially important for families with kids, both human and four-legged.

PPM enlisted the help of Cathy Droz, , automotive journalist and founder of HERcertified.com to give her opinion on a few vehicles that are best for your dogs.

“What I’ve noticed of the boomer generation, when the children are off and grown, and maybe their grandchildren have moved away, their dogs are their companions,” Droz said. “Even our millennials are big dog lovers.”

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Droz created a list of some of the most important things to look for when buying a pet-friendly vehicle, but before making a decision, she said people must consider the size of their dog, size of the crate or kennel and if the dog sheds.

Other items to look for, according to Droz, are ventilation for your pet, and is the vehicle low to the ground? When dogs get older, they will not be able to jump very high. Also consider if the third row of seating will lie down flat and pay attention to latch hooks for a safety harness.

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“The most important thing for dogs in particular is to not be roaming around or sticking their head out of the window unless they’re latched in,” Droz said. “The same latch that is used for kids’ car seats, you want to make sure

Chrysler Pacifica – Mini Van With wide sliding doors, large rear hatches and low floors they are easy for most dogs to get in and out of. The cargo space is huge compared to even the largest SUV. You can fit more than one crate in there and still have passengers.

It’s known for its second and third-row seats to both lie flat. The number one reason I like this vehicle is the built-in vacuum and stow and go seating. The mini van stigma is no longer for soccer moms. It’s for people who like to travel with their kids and dogs.

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Subaru – Outback and Subaru Ascent Subaru has dedicated millions of dollars to their Labrador Retriever commercials and their “Share the Love Events.” They have supported the rescue of nearly 50,000 dogs by the ASPCA. With this as the background these two vehicles rank high in form and function for pets. The Subaru Outback has a spacious cabin for your small or large dog. It comes standard with all-wheel-drive to go off the grid with Rover and the family. It is low to the ground and cloth seats come standard, but you can upgrade. Keeping your dog in mind, the Subaru Outback has standard reverse automatic braking system in case Fido runs behind you while in reverse. The Ascent is Subaru’s newest and largest SUV. The 8-passenger vehicle has plenty of room for large size dogs.

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Land Rover Discovery Many SUV’s and trucks wind up getting the rear bumper scratched from the dog’s nails and other obtrusive elements. The Land Rover Discovery features a flap that covers the top of the bumper, protecting it from damage. Air suspension is also available on the Discovery, allowing you to lower the rear of the vehicle for your dog’s leg length or age. The rear seats fold nearly flat and the cargo area has near-vertical sides making it easy to fit dog crates inside. The square interior makes installing a pet barrier behind the second row a breeze. The Land Rover just came out with Pet Packs, which are great accessories for pet safety and convenience.

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VW Atlas This is an all-new model for Volkswagen that is quite conducive to dog lovers. It has a truly spacious cargo area and three rows of seating. The third row is a 50/50 split so you can install a dog crate while retaining one of the rear seats for a passenger. One

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of the Atlas upgrades is tri-zone automatic temperature control, so pets in second and third rows can get plenty of heating or cooling and air flow. One of the trims comes with synthetic leather upholstery which is durable and easy to clean.

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RAM 1500 Truck The new edition crew cab is four inches longer than the last edition which gives its back seat enough space to fit large dog crates (never put your dogs in the bed of the pickup). When the rear seat is folded up, the floor is completely flat, with enough room for a comfy dog bed to fit behind the front seats. If you are using a harness, there are two complete sets of LATCH hardware built into the rear seats. One trim level features air suspension, which can lower the cab height for easy entry and factory installed running boards. Inside each rear door is a storage container built in the floor, perfect for holding leashes, treats and collars. If you need to power a fan for your pet, you’ll get up to two rear 110-volt AC outlets to keep you puppy cool.

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If a new car is part of your New Year’s plan, be sure to keep your doggo in mind while shopping.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Pet Food Donations Some pet owners need assistance to keep their pet fed. Multiple local pet food banks collect and distribute pet food to help fill this need, and many are listed below. Most accept unopened canned and bagged pet food, while some will take opened and resealed dry food. Gift cards are also another option to purchase food.

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New River - Foothills Food Bank Drop off: Limited hours for drop off and distribution, please call.

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MAIN STORY The State of Local Animal Welfare

By Anne Thomas To further improve animal welfare across Maricopa County and central Arizona, two initiatives on the horizon may be foundational steps to set the stage for future improvements. One is the creation of an animal-specific court for Maricopa County and the other is the development of best practices for rescue groups.

Animal Welfare Court Local dog trainer and behaviorist Dave Namesnik has experienced firsthand the frustration with animal abuse cases in Maricopa County. With 40 years of training and animal behavior experience, Namesnik has often been called upon to serve as an expert witness in dog-related cases involving dog bites, neglect and abuse. “I had been frustrated by case after case of canine-related news reports and court cases,” said Namesnik, owner of NononsenseK9 Training and Behavioral Services. About three years ago he began with a goal to create a certification process for dog trainers, boarding facilities and rescues. Namesnik consulted with a consumer advocacy expert, and then a prominent local attorney he’d often worked with on legal cases, who referred him to state Senator Kate Brophy McGee as someone who may be willing to work on changing the status quo and champion the process.

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“It is imperative to catch animal abuse early,” McGee said. “If you have a young child that is harming animals, you can get them help to change that part of their lives.” With the creation of a dedicated animal court in Maricopa County, there is the potential to address these and other needs related to animal abuse.

In Pima County, an animal-specific court already exists and can serve as a potential model for McGee and others to use. In 2012, Justice of the Peace Maria Felix worked with the County Attorney’s Office, Justice Court staff, Pima Animal Care Center officers, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and defense attorneys to create the country’s first Animal Welfare Court, which includes judges and prosecutors familiar with animal law, and courtmandated counseling for offenders to acknowledge accountability for their behavior. Data from 2016 shows the recidivism rate of AWC at less than 1%.

While the Maricopa County court system is organized differently from the system in Pima County, McGee says she sees the need to ensure this type of court and counseling can also happen in Maricopa County.

“It’s not just the animals you’re affecting, it’s the families too,” she said.

With an already existing animal welfare court in place in Arizona, McGee said she, and others in favor of an animalspecific court, can use the data to look at how to implement a similar court system to benefit Maricopa County. According to the senator, it may be possible an animal court can be organized within the local court system without significant expense.

Fortunately, the cost of counseling in the Pima County AWC Court, done by a private entity, is paid for by fines in the animal court.

McGee grew up in a large family and it wasn’t until they got into standard Poodles that she said she began to appreciate and spend time with animals. Later in life, this appreciation for animals led her and her husband to adopt Mariah, a Meggie was Senator McGee’s most recent Standard Poodle standard Poodle being used for breeding that had just lost her last litter to drowning “We have made some good strides with during a driving rainstorm. “She raised all three of my boys,” McGee the state Legislature in the past several years regarding animal welfare,” said. “She taught them how to treat animals with respect. She was McGee said. It is her hope that with the addition of an animal welfare just a magnificent dog.” Her family went on, over the years, to adopt court in Maricopa County, animal welfare will continue to improve. another stray standard Poodle and another Poodle puppy. “I learned “It’s not about a thing; it’s an animal,” she said. “Some would say a so much from those dogs,” she said. “We’re just fortunate as they are person. I would say one degree higher than a person.” For McGee, our greatest gift. I pretty much love all dogs.” it’s ultimately about getting people, including judges and attorneys, to understand all the potential issues surrounding animal abuse. “Animals Based on the need identified by Namesnik and her passion for animal are part of the family and if you mistreat them, frequently the next step welfare, McGee held a meeting with local animal welfare stakeholders is children,” she said. to better understand the issues, needs and limitations of the current system. According to McGee, imperative to improving the conditions of Animal Rescue Best Practices animals’ lives is having a legal system that can handle and prosecute the animal cases specifically. She arranged a second meeting of In addition to a proposed animal welfare court, Phoenix Animal Care stakeholders and additionally invited a representative of the Pima Coalition (PACC911) has developed best practices for their 100 local 20

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Rescue Partners and Friends that will be implemented in 2020, aimed at setting the bar for animal rescue and optimal animal care in Maricopa County and central Arizona.

if rescue has been operating in an unacceptable way.”

Both of these programs set the stage for education and accountability for those involved with animals in our community and help create an environment for future improvements that can drastically improve the way pets live in Arizona.

Contact Dave Namesnik at nononsensek9@gmail or facebook.com/ NoKaOiDogTraining.

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Much like the driving force behind an animal-specific court, the need for these best practices was influenced by rescue groups being shut down by law enforcement over the last few years. “The viral news accounts of these can reflect on those rescues who are doing things right,” said Bari Mears, president and founder of PACC911. “We decided at this point that a set of guidelines should be written up to help new rescues upon start-up and to be a point of reference for existing rescues to be sure they are doing things up to a common standard.”

Specifically, these Best Practices put forth a care philosophy that includes Five Freedoms: • Freedom from Hunger and Thirst by constant access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor.

• Freedom from Discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.

• Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.

• Freedom to Express Normal Behavior by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and companionship.

• Freedom from Fear and Distress by ensuring conditions and treatment that avoid mental suffering.

According to Mears, most of the standards are common sense. “Care of the animals is foremost: vetting, cleanliness, not overcrowding, keeping a good ratio of volunteers to animals, access to indoors and outdoors as appropriate,” she said. This also includes running the rescue as a business with proper paperwork and documentation, follow-up with adopters and taking animals back that are returns.

As this is the first time that PACC911 and their partners have developed a comprehensive document of best practices, Mears said 2020 will be a time to get input from rescue groups. “We want input as to what is good for them and what might be changed or modified,” she said.

“This first year is for them to try it out and give us feedback.”

Once PACC911 has received the feedback at the end of 2020, they will make revisions and send it back out, said Mears. When they send the revised version out to their partners, it will be with the understanding that the guidelines will be adhered to. “We cannot police our partners so the only report cards they will get will be happy adopters,” Mears said. “Should there be complaints against any of our partners, the guidelines will be utilized. This could result in expulsion from PACC911

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TRAINER TIPS Training Takes Work

By Dave Namesnik Illustrations Sean Hoy

“Board and train” or “doggy boot camp” are expressions commonly used to describe a process where someone’s dog is placed in boarding with a trainer for behavior modification and obedience work. It is only the first phase of the process however and should NEVER be offered or sought as a total solution or system for a successful and happy dog ownership.

Personally, with over 40 years in practice, I highly recommend AGAINST such a program for most owners. I’ve done it for clients who travel and simply cannot put the time in themselves, but there HAS to be follow-up learning and WORK on the owner’s part. This is not like getting the car painted a different color, this is learning the personality and communications system of your dog and companion. Just like someone else cannot learn another language FOR you, no one can train your dog FOR you either.

If you want the close-knit relationship, the confidence in communication and control, and most importantly the understanding of your dog’s behavior, you have to take the time and do the work (most of it’s a BLAST by the way!) to get there. A trainer or behaviorist can GUIDE you, they can introduce concepts and principles for you and your dog and get him/her started on new functions, but they cannot step in and create the bond and personal knowledge and care for one another that develops in working with and “training” (I prefer “educating” it’s less subservient) your dog.

In our everyday lives, expedience for the human species is a top priority -- this cannot be applied in the animal world unless you’re working with cheetahs. Good things take time and ONLY through that process will you have the chance to really get to know and understand you dog, and I’ve never seen it fail to lead to greater appreciation and love for a pet.

understand it. Everyone’s quality of life goes up through learning and experience.

Basics on your own: 1. Take time to put your dog on a leash and spend time together on the basics. The down-stay under command is one of the measuring sticks used to assess basic obedience, begin with a short down-stay time and build on that. A down-stay of 30 to 60 minutes is a goal most trainers set, long enough for the handler to have a good visit or enjoy a meal. It can be the Swiss Army knife of dog training used in different ways and scenarios to raise confidence, lower dominance and promote focus and self-control. Advanced service dogs hold up to a five-hour down-stay in the line of duty and for their training certification. 2. Find competent help with the previous efforts if needed, don’t delegate! 3. Continue the principles and practices of basic obedience in everyday existence with your dog to keep the relationship in tune. Practice commands in varying levels of distraction and surroundings, and remember the MOST important elements of training: patience, understanding, consistency, love and praise, praise, praise!

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VOLUNTEER TALES “Tails” of the Shelter, Part 2 -- Pick Me!

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Size Matters. Aww, the sweetest thing just happened! Milly, a longtime volunteer, just adopted Lily, a longtime shelter dog!

That old-lady dog sure had the cards stacked against her -- besides being large, short-haired and as old as Methuselah, her mammaries were practically dragging on the ground! (Sorry!) So glad her new friend overlooked all that and is giving her a happy home.

Out of all the dog faces in the kennel, which one would you select? Our preferences for dogs have deep personal and evolutionary roots, but there are some documented generalities. Age, size, appearance and behavior all influence our choice. The young pups have it made in the shade.

They go flying off the shelves, I mean, out of their kennels! The little dogs, they are out of the shelter before you can say adopt don’t shop! Floppy ears, long hair and a friendly, wiggly smile help, too. Thankfully, more are stepping up for the senior dogs, in appreciation of their grace, calmness and gratitude.

Charismatic Megafauna.

Sometimes when I am out in my garden digging dirt or sowing seeds, my mind wanders. It seeks generalities and unifying principles.

Today, while crashing about in the brush, it wandered into the concepts of domesticated “nature,“ a term for our companion animals, and “charismatic megafauna,” those animals of the wild that we relate to most strongly. Turns out, we humans are as selective about saving endangered animals as we are about adopting pets!

The endangered animals that tug most strongly at our heartstrings

(and purse strings) are, like us, bilaterally symmetric (sorry, starfish!) and feature forward-facing eyes (sorry, spiders!). We not only want to protect the wild creatures that resemble us, we want to adopt the companion animals that look like us! Could we be any more self-centered, hahaha?

Stone-faced Lazuli. But, back to the shelter dogs ... first impressions are crucial.

Standing, pacing and facing away are behaviors that deter adopters. Sitting is OK, though. Even barking and jumping on the kennel gate are good. Those behaviors say, “I am happy to see you! Let’s go play!”

Smiling helps, too. I remember, fondly, a dog named Lazuli, and her flat, expressionless face. That’s partly why that 6-year-old girl waited such a VERY LONG time. We went for many walks and trots together, after which she would give me a great big smile and curl into me with her happy face. Oh, how I wished a potential adopter could see her authentic self. Smile and wiggle for the people, smile and wiggle! Yay, she finally did, and she finally was adopted!

Bottom Line. The dogs that we volunteers get to know best are the ones that are there the longest -- the ones with the physical traits and behaviors that make them least attractive to adopters.

We can’t do much to modify their looks, other than shampooing, brushing, walking to get their weight down, and springing for breast reduction surgery - ha! - but we can influence their comportment.

Our actions and attention teach them that humans are good, kind and caring. We reduce their fear and anxiety so they can exhibit the types of behaviors that will help them be chosen. And we, in turn, are grateful to those who come to the shelter to adopt those longtimers who have wormed their way into our hearts.

P.S. Milly just adopted another long-timer! Actually, two: best buddies Jilly and Jelly are going home! (Two are harder to place than one.) Hurrah for Milly and her pack!

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TAKE A HIKE! Badger Springs Wash Trail - Agua Fria National Monument Story and photos Mare Cznar

With its trickling water, sandy shores and lots of cool, shady alcoves to explore, the Badger Springs Wash trail is a doggie paradise. Located a mile east of Interstate 17 only 40 miles north of Phoenix in the Agua Fria National Monument, the 71,000acre Bureau of Land Management supervised tract is rife with rolling hills, wind-swept grasslands, deep canyons, extinct volcanic features and hundreds of Native American cultural sites that date to between 1250 and 1450. Dogs of all ages and energy levels will have no trouble navigating this hike, which follows a willow-tangled riparian corridor for 1 mile to a scenic bend in the Agua Fria River.

Joining us on our dog-test hike was rescue dog Aurora. Back in 2012, Aurora suffered horrific burns when cruel humans doused her with battery acid. Medical teams from the Arizona Humane Society took her into their care where she spent months in treatment for the painful wounds. Once she was stabilized, Aurora needed additional recovery time in foster care. That’s when volunteer foster parent Brian Hill, of Goodyear, stepped up to help. The resilient young Brian Hill and Aurora take a break female mixed-breed dog soon won his heart and Hill experienced his first “foster failure,” deciding to give Aurora a forever home. Although the beautiful 9-year-old is still a little shy around new people and dogs, Aurora quickly immersed in the hike adventure, romping happily with other participants.

the river is safe to do only when water levels are low.

Do not attempt this hike during rainstorms as there is a high potential for deadly flooding. Also, during very wet periods, the route may be impassible.

The twisting course is a mix of soft sand, parched mud fields, acres of Rocco and Sand Roll boulders, drop pools, rivulets and islands of cottonwoods. Running water continually changes the landscape, so you’ll need to hunt-and-peck your way through the quagmire. Throughout the canyon trek, rusty relics of area mine operations rest crumpled in crevasses. Roughly 2 miles from the confluence, Perry Tank Canyon flows in from the east and, although not visible from the canyon floor, the ruins of Richinbar Mine sit on the lip of the canyon 700 feet above. Even though the hike to this point hasn’t been very long, the irregular route and constant scrambling will tax your stamina more than you think.

Highly skilled, properly outfitted trekkers can opt to continue slogging through either canyon, but for a day hike, this makes for a good turnaround point for you and your furry companion.

The dogs had a blast sniffing around sandbars where the footprints of racoons, deer, bobcats, skunks and even a mountain lion left lingering aromas that roused canine inner-wild instincts.

The official trail ends at the river’s edge where ancient petroglyphs decorate rock panels above the east shore. For dogs and humans who want to add length and challenge to the hike, just head right into the steep-walled river gorge. Hiking beyond the confluence of the wash and 26

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KITTY KORNER Five Ways to Become Closer to Your Cat Story and photo by Ann Marie Hoff Cats are having a renaissance right now. Stuff that you would never, ever think of cats doing, well, they are out there doing it! There are cats that ride surfboards, go whitewater rafting, go camping and become therapy pets.

Two years ago, I adopted a 3-weekold kitten with the idea of making him a therapy cat. Treating him more like a dog, but honoring his “catness.” Making him as predictable, loving and available as a dog. The result is my therapy cat, Samson.

Five ways to become closer to your cat:

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Wand toys & stopping boredom.

Many indoor cats are bored around the home.

Getting a few good wand toys is a must. Cats interact with humans in a myriad of ways. Most of us love when we have a purring cat next to us. But it is also great fun to play Samson playing with pole with them with interactive toys. To cats, many things can be toys. (My cats love to destroy rolls of paper towels.) Set a time that you can play with your cat, at least 15 minutes a day. When you see how intense they get with the wand toys, you realize that they aren’t getting enough exercise. Note: While many cats will play with laser toys, they aren’t as satisfying because the cat never gets to hold the toy.

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Use hand-fed treats. When traveling with Samson, I give him squeezable treats. They are like fish Go-Gurts for cats! My favorites are Inaba Churu pet treat, but Samson also likes Delectable Squeeze Ups. These come in multiple flavors. When you give your pets food by hand, you are bonding with them on a much more intimate plane than when you feed them dry kibble. This way your cat knows you are directly responsible for the deliciousness! You can also use the treats as a reward for good behavior or completing a command. The next step is to add in clicker training.

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Send them thought pictures. Cats are telepathic. They will know some words, but the best way to communicate is to send them mental pictures.

The way to start is focus on your cat, think of him by Samson in full color name and then send him a picture, with a feeling. If you want your cat to stay off the counter, send him a mind picture of him in the place he is supposed to be, and how you are happy to have him there. Then send another picture with your cat on the counter and how upset you feel when that happens.

Then tell him out loud to stay on the floor.

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Don’t spoil them, but respect them. The biggest adjustment I have had to make as someone who can communicate with my cats is to take their preferences into account. Samson wants to be treated like someone who is a real being; one that can make his own choices and has likes and dislikes. For example, I have ALWAYS held my cats like you would hold a baby. I like to hug on a cat. Samson DOESN’T like being held like that. Yet, I still hold him that way.

When I do this, he growls at me until I put him down. Then instead of running away, he sits calmly beside me.

His warning had nothing to do with being in my proximity, but about respecting him enough to treat him the way he wants to be treated.

I don’t have to tell Samson this is fairness. He knows that he has the right to be held properly. Just like I have negotiated with him to wear a hat if it doesn’t cover his ears. We come to solutions that are amenable to both of us.

5.

I like to take 15 minutes to connect with my cat. Scan over their body to see if they hurt anywhere and check their mood to see if they are happy. Think about a way you can please them. After all, these beings love us beyond measure.

In conclusion, set aside consistent time to be with your cats. I mentioned this in No. 1 because you need time to play with your cat uninterrupted. The most we can do is give them scraps of our time.

Focus on them. Your cats will be much happier with a new respect for you.

Ann Marie Hoff is an animal communicator, author and artist, visit AnnHoff.com

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CATS FOR ADOPTION All cats are available through Save The Cats AZ. For more information please email them at info@savethecatsaz.org All cats are litter box trained, spayed or neutered and vaccinated.

BEAR

LEON

At 8-years-old, this sweet, fluffy boy loves attention and gives head bumps. He has chronic upper respiratory congestion that does not cause him any discomfort, but his nose needs to be wiped once in a while. Bear likes other cats.

ZIGGY

A beauty with white fur and two different eye colors this 7-year-old is very sweet and enjoys human attention. She would do well in a quiet household as an only cat.

COCO

Coco is a lovely 9-year-old Maine Coon who loves human attention, petting and brushing. Coco gets along with other cats. She wants a quiet home where she gets all the attention and lap time.

Look at that face. This 1-year-old melts hearts with one look. He’s sweet, outgoing and playful.

PEUGEOT AND MAYA

Peugeot was a young mother of 5 months when her daughter Maya was born. These two have a special bond. They are sweet ladies looking for a forever home. Upon entering the rescue Peugeot had a full blood panel test. It was determined that she is diabetic and requires insulin shots.

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HORSIN’ AROUND Arizona Draft Horse and Mule Association

By Bridget Grobosky

In the Southwest where cowboy tradition makes stock horses among the most popular breeds, the Arizona Draft Horse and Mule Association (ADHMA) strives to demonstrate the unique value and versatility of these lesser-known breeds.

“It’s Quarter Horse and Arabian land here,” explained Lea Lindstrom, who is in charge of public relations outreach for the ADHMA. “That is basically why the Arizona Draft Horse and Mule Association was started — it’s for the underrepresented Equids.”

ADHMA board member Michael Lindstrom The club is comprised of draft, draft with Jill Price and her son, Neal Price, cross, mule and burro owners and of Priceless Ranch Photos by Katriona hosts events and an annual show in January. Its mission is to demonstrate these breeds with less exposure in the Southwest have value both as driving and riding horses.

“Everybody kind of has this thought process of a draft horse just being clunky and a land yacht,” Lindstrom said. “They’re not sports cars — they’re not Arabians. They’re not Quarter Horses, but I can tell you right now that I have an off-track Thoroughbred and my Percheron gelding can catch him.”

While draft horses are traditionally known for their ability to pull, the ADHMA aims to promote draft breeds and crosses for more diverse disciplines as well. As Lindstrom explained, people in Arizona have done everything from competing cross-country with a Gypsy Vanner, trained and shown dressage with a Spanish Norman (a Percheron and Andalusian Cross), to even using mules in mounted archery. “You can’t count out a horse just because of what you know it does,” she said. And some draft horses lend a little more to being ridden than driven based on their conformation.

“The ADHMA was started because draft horses have some specific care requirements. Mules and burros are very unique as far as how you feed them,” Lindstrom said. “There are a lot of different things you have to address, such as finding tack, and propensities to certain types of disorders, so the ADHMA is also educational and it created a community of everyone hanging out and learning from one another.”

The club holds an annual show in January. This year it’s at Arizona Horse Lover’s Park and will also have open classes for non-draft breeds in both riding and driving divisions. Competitors will participate in classes ranging from in-hand obstacle to barrel racing.

Draft horses or draft crosses also provide bigger-bodied riders a well-suited mount.

“Some of our handlers are a little bit heavier, which is where a lot of the draft horses and draft crosses are finding their niche in the horse world,” Lindstrom said. “Dude ranches and riding strings are buying more and more drafts and draft crosses. Our typical member varies quite a bit, ranging from someone who has either come back into the horse world after some time off, or somebody who is just getting into it fresh, to people who have been into these breeds of equine their entire lives.”

Lindstrom herself got involved with draft ADHMA and ADCS member Kevin Fetherston horses out of a need to find the right horse driving his Draft Cross for her husband. “My husband is 6 foot 4 (Percheron x Thoroughbred) and needs what they used to call a ‘John mare, Diamond Hit Wayne horse’,” she said. “We put him on my 15.3 hand Appaloosa and his feet are coming below the elbow. But you put him on his big ol’ Percheron and he looks like a normal guy on a normal horse.”

Adorable mini mule Scooter with his owner and trainer, Cherryl Jackson Photos by Katriona

Draft horse breeds are well-known for their history of pulling for agricultural purposes and driving in big hitches. Noticeable on many competitively driven horses today are their unique braids. “It’s part of the pageantry,” Lindstrom said.

“It’s one of those things that drafts do that nobody else does, and if you’ve ever seen a braided draft horse pulling a cart, it’s really beautiful.”

The ADHMA has offered braiding clinics to teach members braiding techniques for the draft horse mane and tail in order to preserve the tradition. The goal is to introduce new riders or those new to the draft horse or mule world. “We welcome everybody,” Lindstrom said. “You don’t even have to have a draft, mule or burro to be a part of our group. You are welcome to come hang out, have fun, and learn.” The ADHMA has an amazing 5-year plan to do much more for the equine community in Arizona. As a 501(c)(3) organization, they offer many opportunities for sponsorship of their mission.

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Breed Specific Rescues & Shelters

DOGS Akita Akita Advocates Relocation Team Arizona AkitaAdvocates.org American Brittany American Brittany Rescue americanbrittanyrescue.org Australian Cattle Dogs/ Blue Heelers/Red Heelers/ Queensland Heelers Heeling Heelers Hearts heelingheelersheartsdog rescue.com azblueheeler.com Australian Shepherds Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of Arizona amazingaussies.com Aussie & Friends aussiefriendsrescue.com Basset Hound AZ Basset Hound Rescue azbassetrescue.com Beagle AZ Beagle Rescue azbeaglerescue.com

Listing rotates Breed-specific and Non-Breed-Specific each issue. See the website for both lists!

Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue soazbeaglerescue.com Bernese Mountain Dogs Arizona Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue arizonabernesemountain dogrescue.com Border Collie Arizona Border Collie Rescue azbcr.org Boston Terrier Boston Terrier Rescue azbtrescue.org Boxer Boxer Luv Rescue boxerluv.org Bull Terriers Saguaro State Bull Terrier Rescue saguarostatebullterrierclub.com/ rescue Chihuahua AZ Chihuahua Rescue azchihuahuarescue.org Cocker Spaniel Cast Off Cockers castoffcockers.org Collie Southwest Collie Rescue nmcollierescue.com

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Dachshunds Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue happytailsdr.org

Jack Russell Terrier AZ Jack Russell Rescue, Inc. jackrussell.rescueme.org/Arizona

Weimaraner AZ Weimaraner Rescue arizonaweimaranerrescue.com

Dalmatian Lucky Dog Rescue (Dalmations & other dogs) luckydogrescue.org

Labrador Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue dlrrphoenix.org

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Rescue yorkiefriendsrescue.com

Newfoundland Mesquite Newfoundland Club Rescue mesquitenewfclub.net

MIXED BREEDS

Doberman Pinscher Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue of Arizona azdoberescue.org English Bulldog Love A Bull Bulldog Rescue Loveabull.weebly.com English Springer Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Rescue springerrescue.org German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois Saving Paws Rescue AZ savingpawsrescueaz.com German Shorthair Pointer Cooper’s Chance (GSP & other dogs) cooperschance.org Giant Schnauzer Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue vsgiantschnauzerrescue.org Golden Retriever AZ Golden Rescue arizonagoldenrescue.org Rescue a Golden of Arizona golden-retriever.org Great Dane Great Dane Rescue of AZ Alliance greatdanerescueofazalliance.com Dane Haven, Inc. danehaveninc.com

Pitbull & Bully Breeds Big Bully Rescue bigbullyrescue.com May Day Pit Bull Rescue maydaypitbullrescue.org One Love Pit Bull Foundation oneloveaz.org

Animal Loving Friends ALF.petfinder.com

Pittie Me Rescue pittiemerescue.org

Cool Cats Rescue coolcatsrescue-az.org

Poodle Arizona Poodle Rescue arizonapoodlerescue.org

Fearless Kitty Rescue-Fountain Hills fearlesskittyrescue.org

Pug Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue Network arizonapugrescue.com

Hope for Cats-Chandler hopeforcats.org

Rottweiler Rotten Rottie Rescue rottenrottie.com Saint Bernard Greater Southwest Saint Bernard Rescue greaterswsaintbernardrescue.com Schnauzer Miniature Schnauzer Rescue azschnauzer.org

AZ Adopt A Greyhound arizonaadoptagreyhound.org

Shetland Sheepdog Mid-AZ Shetland Sheepdog Rescue sheltierescueaz.com

Greyhound Pets of America - AZ gpa-az.com

AZ Sheltie Rescue azsheltierescue.com

Racing Home Greyhound Adoption racinghome.info

Siberian Husky Arizona Siberian Husky Rescue and Adoption ashra.org

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AJ’s Best Friends Purebred Cat Rescue ajsbestfriends.org

Cherished Tails Sanctuary-Marana cherishedtails.weebly.com

Shar Pei Pei People peipeople.com

Greyhound AZ Greyhound Rescue azgreyhoundrescue.org

CATS

Pit Bull Rescue valleyofthesundogrescue.com

Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue vsgiantschnauserrescue.org

Great Pyrenees Arizona Great Pyrenees Association facebook.com/azpyrs

Puggle Arizona Puggle Rescue azpuggle.org

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AZ Maine Coon Cat Rescue azmccr.org Rescue League-Phoenix FB/rescueleaguephoenix

RABBITS

DOMESTIC RABBITS Tranquility Trail Rescue and Sanctuary tranquilitytrail.org Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue-Phoenix bhrabbitrescue.org

SMALL PETS RATS-DOMESTIC Any Rat Rescue-Scottsdale anyratrescue.org REPTILES AZ Herpetological Can’t take Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas (large tortoise) 480-894-1625 Phoenix Herpetological Society Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas ONLY 480-513-4377

SUGAR GLIDER/ HEDGEHOG AZ Sugar Glider Rescue Azsugargliderrescue.com

WILDLIFE AND LIVESTOCK RESCUES

BIRDS East Valley Wildlife Pigeons, doves, song birds, water fowl, rabbits, squirrels drop off only 480-814-9339 Herons-Liberty Wildlife Based in Scottsdale 480-998-5550 Adobe Mountain Hawks, owls, eagles, raccoons, skunk, javelina 623-582-9806

LIVESTOCK AZ Llama Rescue 602-339-2485 azllamarescue.org AZ Dept. of Agriculture 602-542-0872

PIGS POTBELLIED PIGS Ironwood Pig Sanctuary ironwoodpigs.org

WILD ANIMALS/ NATIVE/ PROTECTED Adobe Mountain 623-582-9806 AZ Game and Fish – Coyotes 623-236-7201 Liberty Wildlife 480-998-5550 Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center 480-471-9109

Veterinarians

Eyecare for Animals Four valley locations eyecareforaniamls.com Eyeshine Veterinary 20950 N 29th Ave Ste 100 Phoenix 85027 888-393-8385 eyeshinevet.com

Pet Trainer AZ Dog Sports 12639 N 48th St Phoenix 85032 602-237-6775 azdogsports.com Fusion K9 Solutions West, Central, North Valley 602-206-3067 Fusionk9solutions.com

Ingleside Veterinary Hospital 4855 E Thomas Rd 602-840-3446 Phoenix 85018

Heavenly Gates East Valley 602-390-6715

Integrative MedicineDr. Julie Mayer, DVM integrativeveterinarian.com 480-826-7867

Ironspoon Ranch Training Center 7040 W Baseline Rd Laveen 85339 602-373-9054 or 602-237-4607

MWU Clinics 5715 W Utopia Rd Glendale 85308 623-806-7387 mwuanimalhealth.com

Roman’s Holistic Dog Training 203-654-0350 holisticdogtraining.org

Healthy Paws Market Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue 446 N Higley Rd #102 Mesa 85205 480- 807-0085 healthypawsmarket.org Luv-to-Save Gift Shop 1221 E Northern Ave Phoenix 85020 602-997-1263 Rescued Treasures PACC911 Store 3841 E Thunderbird Rd #C-103 602-923-1720 pacc911.org Rusty’s Resale Boutique 42407 N Vision Way, Suite 107 Anthem 85086 623-742-7118 rustysangelssanctuary.org

Pet Lifestyle/ Events Ann Hoff Animal Communicator and Artist 520-349-3909 Annhoff.com

Twisted Events 602-292-3200 twistedevents.org

Pet Directory & Pet Friendly Businesses

Arizona Humane Society Campus for Compassion 1521 W Dobbins Rd Phoenix 85041 602-997-7585

HeartStrings 930 E Riggs Rd Chandler 85249 480-895-4683 HeartStringsPetResort.com

Pet Friendly Advertisers 1100KFNX 602-277-1100 1100kfnx.com AllState Insurance Aaron Hjerpe 9364 E Raintree Dr Suite 107 Scottsdale 85260 480-531-1600 Farm Bureau Financial Services 6554 E Cave Creek Rd Ste 4 480-575-0710 agentlesliejensen.com Spirit Pools AZ 602-327-1626 spiritpoolsaz.com

Food and Drink Life Boat Coffee 536 E Dunlap Ave Ste 7 Phoenix 85020 602-315-2498

TonoPaws K9 Swim Center & Dock Diving Facility 227 S 348th Ave Tonopah 85354 623-258-5202 tonopaws.com

Desert Lab Rescue dlrrphoenix.org

Medmetrics Compounding Pharmacy 4995 S Alma School Rd Ste 4 Chandler 85248 480-883-3800

Service Animals

Hoylarious Studios 480-227-4662 Hoylarious.com

Barret Financial Group-Mark Field 2168 E Williams Field Rd #245 Gilbert 85295 602-241-2500

Nature’s Way Botanicals 710 W Happy Valley Rd Suite 20 Peoria 85383 800-376-1057 natureswaybotanicals.com

AZ Dog Sports 12639 N 48th St Phoenix 85032 602-237-6775 azdogsports.com

Mutts on a Mission 844-387-4847 muttsonamission.org

Realtor to the Rescue 480-295-2619 RealtortotheRescueAZ.com

The Pottio Box 480-616-2211 thepottiobox.com

Vehicle Service and Sales

Zona’s Essential Oils 4705 E Carefree Hwy 112 Cave Creek 85331 480-575-9662 Shopzonas.com

Canine Companions for Independence cci.org

TonoPaws K9 Swim Center & Dock Diving Facility 227 S 348th Ave Tonopah 85354 623-258-5202 tonopaws.com

Sun Devil Auto 19 Valley Locations Sundevilauto.com

Boarding/Kennel/ DayCare

Animals in Disaster Thrift Store 5036 E Van Buren Phoenix 602-918-7373

Pet Health/Medical Canine Colostrum 800-834-7656 livingstreamhealth.com

Circle Mountain Pet Sitting New River/Circle Mountain 623-810-7630 Happy Pets Palace and Playground 1918 E McKellips Rd 480-207-1852 happypetspalace.com

American Service Animal Society 480-802-9339 Dogs4Vets.org

Shop for Rescues

Flash and Hound Pet Photography 602-903-8903 flashandhound.com

Real Estate

Chuck’s Auto Service 4545 N 7th St Phoenix 85014 602-433-0518

The Arizona Humane Society 1110 W Southern Ave 602-997-7585 Ext. 4300 Cave Creek Thrift Store Arizona Humane Society 13401 N Cave Creek Rd 602-761-2971 www.phoenixdog.net

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SPECIAL FEATURE Valentine’s Day Dangers for Your Dog By: Gretchen Pahia Valentine’s Day is filled with love, hearts and delicious treats. While these treats are all good for humans, the same can’t be said for our dogs. Here is a list of items to keep away from your four-legged friends.

Chocolate: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and many veterinarians warn everyone to keep chocolate away from pets -- all chocolate. This includes milk chocolate, dark chocolate and chocolate baked goods.

There are other foods that can cause a problem for dogs. According to Animal Poison Control, your furry loved ones need to stay away from macadamia nuts, coffee beans, grapes and raisins. Xylitol is also on the list. The natural sweetener is highly toxic for dogs and can be found in sugar-free candies and sugar-free chocolate.

Toxic Flowers: Flowers are beautiful to look at, smell and enjoy, but many flower bouquets, especially lilies, can be very dangerous for dogs. Animal Poison Control states that lily poisoning can cause kidney failure among other potentially fatal issues. Other flowers can also cause a problem, as well.

puppy or kitten may seem a fitting gift, it isn’t the most romantic thing when that pet has to be returned. A great alternative is to get a gift certificate to let your loved one pick out a pet of their own.

If you would like to show your dogs some love of their own this Valentine’s Day, we suggest you look at dog-specific treats, toys, a new bed or pet food as a nice gift.

Alcohol: Experts warn that even a little spilled wine can be dangerous. Dog owners need to make sure to keep their dogs away from alcoholic drinks this Valentine’s Day. Alcohol is very toxic to our pets and can cause lifelong issues.

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Watch the website for updates on the 2020 Cover Dog Contest and to shop the Dog is Good store!

HEALTH Simple Tips to Support Senior Dogs Story and photos Megan Commito As we watch our beloved dogs get older, we often wonder what we can do to help ease the pains and strains of aging for our dear, furry companions. Dr. Julie Mayer is just the integrative, holistic veterinarian to ask. It’s easy to see why Mayer is so beloved by her patient clientele. Her practice is warm and inviting for both humans and their furry family members. From the casual front office to the patient rooms, which are tailored to meet and support specific patient goals, it is obvious that this is a veterinary practice created around a deep desire to help support and heal patients.

Many of Mayer’s clients are older pets that benefit greatly from holistic supports such as acupuncture, chiropractic, ultraviolet light therapy to help repair cells, cognition support, water therapy, herbal supplements and dietary changes. “I see a lot of senior animals because typically as animals age, they tend to have more health-related issues,” Mayer said.

One common issue that comes up a lot with her clients is arthritis or stiff joints. “This can in turn affect other parts of the body because animals who stop moving around as much tend to gain more weight, become bored and may have cognitive decline,” Mayer said. Instead of a focus on medication, Mayer will often use physical therapy and include “homework” so that a pet client’s human companion can learn simple exercises at home that can help their furry loved one become more comfortable and agile.

This may often be in combination with supplements like glucosamine, as well as homeopathic remedies that may allow a decrease or complete discharge of more traditional medications.

Wolfgang loves the treadmill

canned food can be a good way to meet the unique dietary needs of senior dogs. This can also include eggs and a specific whey protein isolate, which she states is “highly bioavailable to the body.” Mayer also reports that the FDA has linked grain-free diets to heart disease and this can be more specific to certain dog breeds. “If an animal seems to do better with a grain-free food, one easy fix is to add on additional quality protein,” Mayer said.

She spoke about the importance of supporting brain health by keeping our dogs’ minds engaged as they get older. Mayer encourages playing games like hide and seek, helping them search out a treat or toy, and generally keeping them active with walks and activity.

While visiting her office, I also met Wolfgang, the famous Wolfgang carries his toy the entire Beagle. Wolfgang, whose time he is at Dr. Julie Mayer’s office age is estimated to be around 8 years old, has taken part in his fair share of press from “The Today Show” to “Inside Edition,” and he has quite a social media following.

You can follow his weight-loss journey at facebook.com/wolfgangthebeagle.

Wolfgang works on specific therapies with Mayer to help him get healthy and lose all of the excess weight. Wolfgang started his journey at 90 pounds when he was adopted from a local Phoenix shelter and it is quite evident that he loves his time with Mayer and her staff. He works every week to walk off his extra pounds in the specially designed water treadmill, which is low impact and high resistance.

Mayer’s tips helped provide me with Another key health component for ideas to support my own beloved rescue senior dogs that Mayer shared focuses senior dog, Sampson, who thankfully is specifically around diet and supplements.

Sampson, a beloved 12-year-old rescue dog going strong at age 12. These are just She is big on quality protein, including some examples of simple modifications that can be used to help salmon, mackerel or sardines as they are also highly antikeep our furry friends feeling healthy and youthful for years to come. inflammatory. “For senior dogs, it’s important to also pay attention to calories as just like us humans, animals may develop thyroid Interested in learning more from Dr. Julie Mayer, visit www. issues and put on weight more quickly as they grow older,” Mayer integrativeveterinarian.com or call 480-826-7867. said. She also explained that adding on to traditional bagged or www.phoenixdog.net

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Dog Parks

Valley-wide dog park listings are available at www.phoenixdog.net.

Be sure to follow the individual dog park rules posted at each park!

Phoenix Dog Parks Echo Mountain Off-Leash Arena (at Grovers Basin) 17447 N 20th St Located in Grovers Basin on 20th St at Cave Creek Rd & Grovers Phone: 602-262-6696 (for wet condition closure updates) (Margaret T.) Hance Park Dog Park Northwest section of Hance Park at 323 W Culver St (between 3rd & 5th Aves) Hours: Daily 6:30am – 9pm Paradise Valley Park Dog Park Paradise Valley Park 17642 N 40th St Located in the west end of the park, north of the softball fields.

PETsMART Dog Park at Washington Park 21st Ave, north of Maryland (between Bethany Home & Glendale Rds) Phone: 602-262-6971 Hours: Daily, approximately 6:30am - 10pm

PET ADOPTATHONS EVENTS:

Pinnacle Dog Park Black Mountain Blvd and Mayo Blvd 20900 N. Black Mountain Blvd Hours 5:30 am to 11 pm RJ Dog Park at Pecos Park 48th St & Pecos Pkwy (enter from 48th St via Chandler Blvd) Phone: 602-534-5252 Rose Mofford Sports Complex 9833 N 25th Ave (north of Dunlap) Phone: 602-261-8011.

Steele Indian School Park On the west side of 7th Street, just north of Indian School Rd, north of the parking lot Hours: 6am – 10pm daily Phone: 602-495-0739 (for dog park notices and closure information)

Scottsdale Dog Parks

Deem Hills Park Happy Valley x 51st Ave Hiking access from the park!

Horizon Dog Park 15444 N 100th St Scottsdale 85260 Phone: 480-312-2650 Horizon Dog Park will be closed June 6 - 27 for turf renovation.

Cesar Chavez Park 7858 S 35th Ave Laveen The newest dog park in Phoenix!

Chaparral Dog park SE corner of Hayden Rd & McDonald Dr Scottsdale 85250 Hotline: 480-312-WOOF (480-312-9663) Hours: Nov 1 - April 30: 6am – 10pm May 1 - Oct. 31: 5:30am – 10pm

Vista del Camino Dog Park 7700 E Roosevelt St Just north of the parking area off Pierce St, just north of McKellips Rd Scottsdale 85257 Phone: 480-312-2323 Hours: 5:30am – 10pm

SATURDAY JAN 25 10AM - 3PM

PACC911 & Anthem Community Park Sponsored by PetSmart Charities

SATURDAY FEB 29 10AM - 3PM

PACC911 & PetSmart Chandler Sponsored by Petsmart Charities

All pets spayed, neutered and immunized

Donate pet food and get a FREE RAFFLE TICKET!

Esteban Park 3345 E Roeser Rd 32nd St & Broadway Rd Phone: 602-495-5457, 602-2626111 (South Division).

Lighted baseball, basketball, softball, tennis courts, and sand volleyball; playground, soccer, rugby field, ramada and picnic area, grill, restrooms.

Hours: approximately 5:30am – 11pm

SATURDAY MAR 21 10AM - 3PM

Anthem Community Park 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem 85086

Crossroads Towne Center 2860 E. Germann Rd, Chandler 85286

PACC911 & Fountain Hills Sponsored by My Pet Market

Paws Around the Fountain 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills 85268

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Rescued Treasures 602-923-1720 10 AM to 5:30 PM 3841 East Thunderbird Road, Suite C103, Phoenix 85032 36

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RESOURCE INFORMATION

KNOW YOUR LOCAL RESCUES in case you need them.

If you lose a pet:

• Search your home and property - your pet could be injured or stuck somewhere.

• Check with your neighbors - speak with as many people as you can. Search the neighborhood • Get online. Post on websites. Some sites let you create your Lost Pet flyer, so have a picture of your pet and phone number ready. Other sites to post on are : Craigslist, Lost Dogs Arizona Facebook page, and/or Straydar Facebook page. Post your flyer on the County mapping website, other sites can then see it and help find your dog. www. maricopa.gov/Pets/lostpet. Post your flyer online and around the neighborhood.

• Contact your local rescues and report your missing dog.

• Visit the two County locations quickly and every 24-48 hours. By law, the shelters are only required to hold a lost or stray animal for 72 hours. After that, the animal becomes the county’s property. You can also call Maricopa County at 602.506.PETS or visit their website and utilize their interactive mapping tool to see if animals were picked up in your area and to post your flyer.

• Visit the Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope campus. Take a picture of your pet and his medical records. Ask to check the lost pets in the Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital and check their adoption floor. The 72-hour hold for strays applies here too.

If you find a stray with no tags:

• Ask around the neighborhood in case the dog lives nearby.

• Contact your local rescue. They will try to help and can often scan the pet for a microchip and may be able to find a foster to take the dog if you cannot host it. A veterinarian can also scan the dog for a microchip and check for a tattoo.

• Stray dogs that are sick, injured, or abused, and healthy puppies under three months old, can go to the Arizona Humane Society. You can bring them to the Sunnyslope campus or call their EAMT Dispatch Center at 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 from 8 to 6 PM daily.

• Try to list the dog online, there are many sites who will do this.

• You may also surrender a healthy stray dog to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Both shelters for lost/stray animals, adoption services, pet surrender, dog licensing, rabies vaccinations, and microchips.

West Valley Animal Care Center 2500 S 27th Ave (27th Ave, South of Durango) Phoenix 85009 602-506-7387 East Valley Animal Care Center 2630 W Rio Salado Pkwy (Loop 101/Rio Salado Pkwy) Mesa 85201 602-506‑7387

Important Information

Pet Emergency Arizona Humane Society Emergency Ambulance Service 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 8 – 6pm daily To report animal abuse: 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 (“0” after hours) or fill out our online form.

Services are free and available daily from 8 – 6pm Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope Lost/stray puppies, cats, injured strays, spay and neuter services, Microchipping 9226 N 13th Ave Phoenix 85021 Phone: 602-997-7585

24-HOUR EMERGENCY VETERINARIANS PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE/ CAVE CREEK 1st Pet Veterinary Centers 520 W Union Hills Dr Ste 105 Phoenix 1stpetvet.com 623-849-0700 Animal Medical & Surgical Center 17477 N 82nd St Scottsdale animalmedicalandsurgical.com 480-502-4400 BluePearl Veterinary Partners 3110 E Indian School Rd Phoenix eac-az.com 602-995-3757 Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency 4015 E Cactus Rd Phoenix phoenixvrec.com 602-765-3700

Vet Med 20610 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix vetmedaz.com 602-697-4694 BluePearl Veterinary Partners 22595 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 110 Scottsdale eac-az.com 480-949-8001

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Shag

By Donna Clark Goodrich “I want to get a dog,” I announced one day to my office co-workers.

“A small dog, but not a puppy.”

“I have one,” a friend offered.

“He’s a year old, part Terrier and part Chihuahua. My husband said if I get rid of it, I can get new furniture.”

Her comment should have been a warning to me, but it landed on deaf ears. I soon learned, however, why my friend’s husband agreed to buy new furniture after she gave Shag away: He liked to chew— furniture, toys, shoes, even pages out of my Bible on the dining room table.

Shag came to us with two possessions — his food dish and his tennis ball. The things he could do with that ball were amazing. If we threw one in the air, he leaped to catch it. If we rolled it to him, he rolled it back with his nose. And if we stood behind him, he hiked it between his legs, like a canine football player.

One day Shag was outside when a St. Bernard come into our driveway. “Oh, no!” I yelled to my husband. “He’ll make mincemeat of Shag.” But it was just the opposite. Shag began to bark and chase the huge dog. The St. Bernard ran down the street in terror, his tail between his legs. Shag came back to our yard and up to me, head held high, as though to say proudly, “There! I protected you!”

a rag doll. A neighbor grabbed a hose, shot water on the bigger dog, and it let Shag go. Dripping blood, he crawled into the house and under our bed. I dangled our car keys and he crept out. I wrapped him in a blanket and took him to a nearby vet.

“I’ll call you in the morning,” the doctor said. The next morning, I called the office. “He made it,” the receptionist said. “We thought we’d have to do kidney surgery, but we didn’t. You can pick him up.” We drove the few blocks and picked up the shaved, wrappedin-bandages, shaking, beloved pet.

But that was the beginning of the end. Now 11 years old, Shag developed arthritis and began to lose his eyesight. Soon he also began having accidents all over the house. Due to the pain, he was no longer the loving dog he once was — nipping at everyone who tried to pet him.

One day we realized the inevitable day had come. Driving him to the vet a last time, the assistant asked, “Do you want to come back with him?” “No,” I shook my head.

We waited a few minutes, then she returned — handing us a collar.

The name tag had a telephone number on it, with a one-word name underneath: SHAG

It’s a good thing we didn’t get Shag as a watchdog, for that he wasn’t. He was afraid of the slightest noise. One night someone threw a stick into our front door. Three seconds later Shag was on the back of the couch, wrapping himself around my shoulders.

One afternoon it began to storm.

Not just rain, but hail covered our front lawn. I opened the door to watch for our daughter coming home from school. At the same time our paper carrier came through the gate, followed by a German Shepherd. Shag slipped out the door and the attack was on. The large dog grabbed Shag in his mouth and shook him like 38

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