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The Leader of the Pack Howls Business Spotlight: Tito’s Handmade Vodka Dog Adoptions K9: Desert Dog K9 Trials 2019 Celebrities and Pets: Bill Gates MC Board of Supervisors Dogs That Help: Pet Partners of Phoenix Local Chapter Volunteer Tales: Poverty’s Pets Trainer Tips: Raising the Perfect Puppy Critter Corner: Where did all the buzzing go? Take a Hike!: Baldwin Loop, Sedona Adoptable Hiking Dogs Kitty Korner: Arizona Wildcats Horsin’ Around: Western Youth Equine Sports and Programs Rescue News: One Love Pit Bull Foundation Kids and Animals: 4H and the Road to Westminster Celebration of Life: Celebration-Maile and Kylie
Special Features: The Scoop on Poop The Arizona Pet Project 16th Annual HERO Awards
Important Information 6 Calendar of Events 22 Dog Park Listings 26 Market Place 34 Animal Rescue & Adoption Groups 35 Pet Directory: Pet Related Services 37 Pet Emergency Resource Information 43 Advertisers Index
On our cover: This is a Monument Valley dog from the early days of the Rez Dog Biographies.
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The Leader of the Pack howls! This issue begins the fourth year for the Phoenix Dog Magazine, we are so excited to be a part of the pet community! As the seasons morph and change, the depth of caring people that we see and write about seems to expand. Many of us focus on travel once the Valley heat begins. Our cover story looks at the dogs on the Arizona reservations through the eyes of a local photo-biographer. If your travels take you to or through reservations, perhaps you will see dogs begging for food or resting in the shade of a building. There is a network of people who help these dogs. Many Native American residents and businesses get involved with the rescues that offer spay/neuter clinics, and transport the dogs who are in need of new homes. Rescues in the Four-Corners area funnel the dogs to fosters, adopters or other rescues to find the dogs forever homes, often in the Phoenix area. The Desert Dog K9 Trials results are in! Did one of your local K9 teams take a top spot for 2019?! As you seek cooler hiking spots with your dog, keep the featured Sedona hike in mind. It is a beautiful loop that shows some of the great views in the Red Rock area! The are lots of dog friendly places in Sedona to make a cool day, or weekend trip out of it! Lots of caring people volunteer with One Love Pit Bull Foundation, and their work is featured in the Rescue News story this issue. They have developed a unique program with MCACC and the community that has a big impact on this often-misunderstood breed. The program works so well, other communities want to learn how to do it! Congratulations One Love!!
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Volunteerism makes up much of the rescue community. Whether working with a large group or small, a big impact can be made. Poverty’s Pets graces our Volunteer story. Actively working in one particular section of town, their work has a high value.
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CALENDAR The PDM Facebook Events Page has the expanded social calendar! Ongoing Adoptions Arizona Small Dog Rescue Every Sat, 10:30-3:30pm PetCo at Tatum & Bell Rd 602-944-2440 azsmalldog.org AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sat, 11-3pm PetSmart Tatum and Bell 11-3pm 602 944 2440 azsmalldog.org AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sun, 11-3pm PetSmart Bell and Grand in Surprise 11:00-3:00 602 944 2440 azsmalldog.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat, 9-2pm Momma’s Organic market 9744 W Northern Peoria 602-703-7154 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 1st Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Gilbert 2530 S Val Vista Dr Gilbert 480-507-9000 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every Sat (Dogs), 1-5pm Every Sun (Cats), 11-3pm Pet Club W Gilbert 835 W Warner Rd Ste 111 Gilbert 480-507-9000 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 4th Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Glendale 17204 N 67 Ave 623-979-8100 amazingaussies.org
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Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat Pet Club Phoenix 4001 E Thomas Rd Phoenix 602-957-2906 amazingaussies.org
One Dog Arizona Rescue Every other Sun, 11am-4pm Choice Pet Market Chandler 2915 W Ray Rd Chandler 480-821-450 onedogarizona.rescueme.org
Purchase Tickets www.azhumane.org Pups in the Park Arizona Science Center Two Pups Wellness Fun Sat May 18 Tickets: www.twopups.org
AZ Happy Trails Every Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Dobson 2000 W Ray Rd Chandler 480-426-7590 happytailsaz.org
Paw Town Angels Every Sun, 10-3pm Choice Pet Market Biltmore 4719 N 20th St Phoenix 623-937-4444 pawtownangels.org
La Gattara’s Two Year Anniversary Gala! Sat May 18, 6-10 pm 1301 E University Dr Tempe www.lagattaracatcafe.com/ reservations
AZ Happy Tails Every Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Tempe 6350 S McClintock Dr Ste 101 Tempe 480-775-2868 happytailsaz.org
America’s Freedom Paws Every Sat 10-1pm PetSmart 9960 N 91st Ave Peoria 623-486-8700 americasfreedompaws.com
AZK9 Adoptions Every Sun, 12–3pm Choice Pet Market Glendale 20028 N 67th Ave Glendale 623-937-4444 azk9.org
Pathways Home Rescue Every Sun, 11-2pm Pet Club Scottsdale 93rd St & Shea Blvd Scottsdale 480-473-0207
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary Every 3rd Thurs Pet Club Cave Creek 4725 E Carefree Hwy Cave Creek 480-437-9144 foreverlovedpets.org Greyhound Pets of AZ Every 2nd Sat, 10-12pm Pet Food Depot 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 602-493-7639 gpa-az.com Maynm Animal Rescue Every other Sun Pet Club Ahwatukee 4206 E Chandler Blvd Phoenix 480-706-0100
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The Pet Knot Every Sat, 10-3pm Pet Club Paradise Valley 13637 N Tatum Blvd thepetknot.com
Adoption Events Woofstock June 8, 10-3pm Theater on the Green 7501 Civic Center Cir Prescott Valley
Social/Fun Events/Raffles Arizona Humane Society Toyota Car Raffle Win a RAv4 XLE! Drawing Aug 5 via FacebookLive
Sports Dogs 4 Vets Holes 4 Heroes Golf Tournament Sat May 4 Ocotillo Golf Resort 3751 S Club House Dr Chandler 85248 dogs4vets.org holesforheroesaz.com Dogs 4 Vets Tap that Grass Charity Golf Tournament Sun May 5 The Wigwam 300 E Wigwam Blvd Litchfield Park theofficialmombomb.com East Side Elves Sandy Tennyson Golf Social Sat Jun 1, 6:30-2:30 pm Kokopelli Golf Club 1800 W Guadalupe Rd Gilbert eastsideelves.org/info/events Bark + Bowl Forever Lover Pet Sanctuary Sun June 23, 1-3 pm Brunswick Zone Bowling 9027 W Via Linda Scottsdale Tickets foreverlovedpets.org
Health/Medical/ Workshops Arizona Humane Society Bottle Baby Training Workshop Sunnyslope Campus 1311 W Hatcher Rd Phoenix 85021 azhumane.org/foster Low Cost Vet Clinic Scottsdale Pet Food Depot Every Thu, 1-5pm 6989 North Hayden A-1 Scottsdale 85250 480-607-5228 Low Cost Vet Clinic Phoenix Pet Food Depot Every Sat, 2-5 pm 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 85032 602-493-7639 AAWL & SPCA Vaccine Clinics Third Sat of each month 25 N 40th St Phoenix 85034 602-273-6852 aawl.org
Save the Date Rescue Roundup Sat July 27, 9-3 pm Wheeler Park, Flagstaff rescueroundup.org Dog Days of Summer Golf Classic Canine Companions Fri Sept 20, 8-3 pm McCormick Ranch Golf Club Tickets ccigolf.golfeg.com
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Tito’s Handmade Vodka -Wet Noses in the Workplace! By Serena O’Sullivan
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On June 21, paw prints will make their marks on company floors across America for National Take Your Dog to Work Day. For some companies, like Tito’s Handmade Vodka, it will be just like any other day. The distillery has been close to dogs since its inception. In fact, when Tito was first starting his business, four-legged DogJo was one of his first helpers. She made sure that Tito wasn’t alone during his late nights at the distillery. DogJo’s paw prints helped mold the company’s culture. Her presence attracted local stray pups, or “distillery dogs,” who inspired Tito and program manager Beth Bellanti to create Vodka for Dog People. Although it started as an online store that benefitted local low-cost spay and neuter resources, it’s grown larger than Clifford himself, with fluffy tentacles stretching across the country to help 800+ pet-related nonprofits in the U.S. and beyond. Vodka for Dog People works as a helping hand, assisting shelters and nonprofits to save pets from disaster sites, promoting spay and neuter efforts and helping however else it can. Dogs are well-loved at Tito’s Handmade Vodka, whether they’re at charity events or in the workplace. In fact, Tito’s Handmade Vodka cites its pet-friendly offices as a fun way to make employees excited about coming to work. For 20 years, Tito’s employees have worked in pet-friendly spaces, which succeed through a friendly environment of respectful boundaries. Corgis love Tito’s too! Cooperation and communication make sure that furry friends don’t ruffle any feathers; animal behavior policies keep everyone on the same page; and each owner needs to be responsible for his or her own pet. Workplace environment is key, according to Tito’s. No roaming and having pet-friendly areas ensure that everyone’s comfortable, which leads to increased support between employees. When there are animals around, it’s easy to bond. After all, what makes for a better conversation starter between co-workers than a sweet, smiling, unassuming dog sitting between them? Having dogs around inspires Tito’s employees to share training tips, dog-sit one another’s pets, and even go out after work to yappy hours— events hosted in dog-friendly bars with menu items, including cocktails, that help contribute to worthy causes. Vodka for Dog People works across the country to help different animal charities. Locally, Tito’s appears Valley-wide at many dog events, and 10
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contributes to the festivities to help raise funds. They recently sponsored and helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Dine with Your Dog 2019, benefitting PetSmart Charities’ Paws Can Heal Animal-Assisted Therapy program, which provides therapy dogs to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and also at Wags & Bags 2019 benefiting Valley Dogs Rescue. In order to keep achieving on a big scale, Tito’s makes sure it’s thriving close to home, and its pet-friendly Photo shoot at the loading dock! offices help keep business running smoothly. For one, an environment with pets around provides peace. Employees take their dogs outside for walks, taking a break from work to clear their minds. They don’t need to worry about what their dogs are doing at home because their pets are lying down at their feet. Better yet, the Tito’s team cites plenty more benefits to having an office pet policy, like a deeper sense of family and a calming effect that takes place when pets are around. Whether a dog shows up in an office or a distillery, it’s sure to light up some faces. While dogs can be a beacon for joy no matter where they go, it’s important to see things from your pet’s perspective, too. Before incorporating pets into the office, Tito’s has some tips, such as making sure the office is safe for your dog by sweeping the surroundings for potential hazards. It’s also important to create safe food policies, like making sure everyone eats their food in a separate area from the animals and throwing trash away in closed containers. A little preparation goes a long way when it comes to transforming your office into a comfortable space for animals. Water, food, toys, and familiar items will help a dog adjust. Sometimes, if a dog doesn’t adjust, it wasn’t meant to be. Some dogs will be happier if Dine with Your Dog in action left at home. For those who are happy to stay with you, however, these precautions will help make their time in the office happy and healthy. Time is likely to fly when dogs are around. After all, it’d be hard to feel glum when there’s a furry friend beside you. Read more at www.titosvodka.com/dogs
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Sweet and loving, she is a typical 5-month-old Boxer mix pup. Energetic and full of character, she would make a great hiking or running buddy.
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Denice is a super sweet little girl. Quiet, never heard to bark. She is potty and crate trained, leash trained, great with kids, dogs and cats
SPECIAL FEATURE Desert Dog K9 Trials 2019 By Cathy Davila
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Talented and respected K9 Officer teams protect our communities every day. The best teams in the southwest recently gathered in Arizona to compete for Top Dog Honors. The 17th Annual Desert Dog K9 Trials were held April 6 & 7 at Scottsdale Stadium. The event showcases the highly trained teams so the public can see the athleticism and drive of these very special dogs. Six events were judged, three were conducted at the stadium: Agility Obstacle Course, Handler Protection, and Tough Dog Hardest Hit. The Building, Narcotics and Explosives Searches took place in a controlled environment, conducted in the days prior to the stadium trial. We are thrilled to bring you the winners of the 2019 K9 Trials! Top Dog This team achieved the highest average score of the six events. Goodyear Police Department Officer Ben Armstead K9 “Azzer” 2 ½ year old Belgian Malinois Partners for just over a year
Tough Dog This is a contest to find the dog that has the most impact when chasing and apprehending a suspect. The dogs were scored on the hardest hit, or impact. Phoenix Police Department Officer Dan Bill K9 “Lumpi” 2 year old Belgian Malinois
Explosives Search First Place: Christopher Villa and K9 Kylo Phoenix PD Judges place an unknown number of explosive Judges place an unknown number of explosive substances in a building and among several vehicles; distractions are placed in the area. Teams were judged on proficiency in finding the substances and the handler’s ability to read the dog. Explosives Search-Officer Chris Villa and K9 Kylo Phoenix PD
Obedience and Agility First Place: Charles Guilkers and K9 Tarzan, MCSO The handler must maintain control over the K9 while performing different jobs. K9s must get through, over, or around obstacles to locate a suspect or contraband. Teams were judged on control of their K9s and ability to negotiate the obstacle course. Obedience-Deputy Gulikers and K9 Tarzan MCSO 12
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Narcotics Search First Place: Cameron McFadden and K9 Rango Luke AFB Judges place an unknown number of narcotic substances in a building and among several vehicles, and distractions are placed in the area. The teams were judged on their proficiency in finding the substances and the handler’s ability to read the dog. Narcotics Search-SSgt Sean C McFadden and K9 Rango USAF
Tactical Challenge First Place: Dan Russell and K9 Mirko MCSO Police dogs must be able to jump over walls, go through tunnels, walk on unsteady platforms, and be lifted or lowered to where they are needed. The handler must be able to follow anywhere the dog goes. Teams negotiated obstacles while a suspect (in a Bite Suit) was visible to the dog. At specific times, the dog was sent to apprehend the suspect. Teams were judged on how well the dog negotiated Tactical Challenge-Depthe obstacles, the handler’s tactics, and the uty Dan Russell and K9 handler’s ability to keep the dog under control Mirco MCSO during very stressful situations.
Building Search-Officer Joey Smith and Quinzee Peoria PD
Handler Protection-Brent Patterson and Kai Scottsdale PD
Building Search First Place: Joey Smith and Quinzee Peoria PD This is one of the most dangerous tasks a K9 team performs, yet they do it nearly every shift. The dog is sent into a dark building and disappears. When the dog alerts that he has found someone, the handler enters the building to apprehend the suspect. The team was judged on handler tactics, the dog’s ability to search and alert on a suspect, and how well the team took the suspect into custody. Handler Protection First Place: Brent Patterson and Kai Scottsdale PD This scenario: a dangerous suspect, who could give up, run away, or attack the handler. Teams were judged on hander tactics, ability to control and redirect he dog, the ability to call off the dog, and the dog’s ability and courage to engage the suspect(s).
Area Search-Building Search-Officer Josh White and K9 Rudy Goodyear PD
Area Search First Place: Josh White and K9 Rudy Goodyear PD This scenario: search for an armed suspect in an area. The teams moved from various positions of cover while trying to approach the suspect, undetected. Teams were judged on handler’s tactics, how quietly the team advanced, and the dog’s ability to take the suspect into custody.
Thanks to the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (A.L.E.C.A.) in partnership with Scottsdale P.D. for hosting the 17th Annual Desert Dog Police K9 Trials!
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CELEBRITIES AND PETS Chairman Gates By Steve Pawlowski
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Bill Gates, the Phoenix version, is Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. He’s also the patriarch of a family that includes his wife, two daughters and two wellloved dogs.
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Sugar is a Bichon Frise who enjoys doing the “Bichon blitz” (a sudden burst of energy) around the house. Pickles is a rescued Shih Tzu mix who brought pure joy to the Gates’ household, especially Sugar, when she joined their family in 2008.
Bill says Pickles is a wonderful dog, but thinks she may have been raised by cats. She exhibits cat-like behaviors, including perching up high on furniture, surveying her subjects! His childhood dog was a rescue, adopted at the height of the disco craze, so naturally, her was named Boogie. Being an only child, Boogie became more of a kid sister than his pet. Bill graduated from Deer Valley High School and holds a B.A. in economics and political science from Drake University and a Juris Doctorate from Harvard University.
of Maricopa County, but pet owners must also understand their responsibilities. While many pets are treated like members of their families, we know that animal abuse is also a concern. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors partners with Sheriff Paul Penzone and County Attorney Bill Montgomery to hold people who abuse pets accountable. Every year, pet owners in our county abandon thousands of pets. Maricopa County Animal Care & Control takes care of those animals and helps them find new homes. One of the main goals for MCACC is to get owned and lost pets back to their homes. There is an interactive lost and found map on which people can post about their lost pet or if they’ve found a stray. This enables real-time searches and betters the chances of a reunion. Bill shared the system’s continuing success with PDM: “The idea to include the second largest shelter within Maricopa County, the Arizona Humane Society, was an obvious decision. We’re able to integrate them into the mapping system, allowing people who have lost their animals to check just one map rather than having to search through two systems.” MCACC is also launching a “Pet Help” program for people who can’t afford to properly care for their pets. “Unfortunately, some of those animals end up homeless or surrendered into shelters. Pet Help is a “boots on the ground” mission where we go door-todoor in low-income areas and offer pet owners support, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, food, and other resources.”
In 2009, he was appointed District 3 member of the Phoenix City Council to serve out a partial term after Maria Baier resigned to become the Arizona State Land Commissioner. PDM wouldn’t think of ending our interview Commissionor Gates with Sugar and Pickles He was elected to a full term in 2011, and with Bill without asking him about the other served until 2016, when he ran for the Maricopa County Board of somewhat more famous man of the same name. Supervisors. Gates also was vice-mayor of Phoenix from 2013-2014. “With the name Bill Gates, people He currently serves on the board of the Foundation for Blind Children, comment almost every day. Years and previously served on the board of Disabled Sports USA. ago, I booked a room for our wedding anniversary at the Four In his role as Chairman, Bill works to make Maricopa County a ‘smart’ Seasons Scottsdale. Around that government. As the nation’s fastest-growing county (!) - between 2016 time, the other Bill Gates had just and 2017, 74,000 new residents moved into Maricopa county - Bill become an owner of the chain. strives to make it the most forward-thinking as well. When someone saw my name on the guest list, they put my wife and Gates explains to PDM, “By using technology once unimaginable, me in the presidential suite! leveraging big data once thought incomprehensible, and changing processes once thought immutable, we can position Maricopa County It could be a lot worse, I suppose.” Commissionor Gates with Pickles as a leader in citizen-centered service.” For more information on MCACC’s lost and found map, please visit: Bill knows first-hand how pets can bring joy to the lives of the residents www.maricopa.gov/162/Lost-Found-Pet www.phoenixdog.net
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DOGS THAT HELP Welcome Pet Partners of Phoenix Local Chapter By Brittany Pomales
Photos Pet Partners Pet Partners is the leading therapy animal organization in the United States and they have now activated a chapter in Phoenix. With over 80 local, active volunteers, Phoenix is part of a 5-chapter expansion in 2019, in order to offer additional resources beyond the headquarters in Bellevue, WA.
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Pet Partners has been promoting a mission to improve human health and well-being through the human-animal bond for over 40 years. The term “human-animal bond” is attributed to Pet Partners. It is widely credited to Leo K. Bustad, DVM, Ph.D. who was the organization President in 1981.
Most local facilities that utilize therapy dogs require them to have their training and behavior certified by a nationally recognized group. Organizations such as Gabriel’s Angels, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and the Mayo Clinic accept Pet Partners certification. Therapy animals can provide physical, psychological, and emotional benefits to those they interact with. They specialize in helping people in different ways: visiting a sick child in the hospital, comforting a person after a disaster, or interacting with people with intellectual disabilities. Phoenix has an active pet therapy community, and having a local Pet Partners chapter will offer additional support for local Pet Partners Certified Teams. New and continued team training and dog socializing are a few of the benefits of a local chapter.
Attending meetings allows you to help Pet Partners teams connect with facilities and organizations, provide Pet Partners teams with support, educate the community and professionals about the benefits of therapy animal programs, and promote the benefits of humananimal interaction. Put on Your Walking Shoes Last September Pet Partners held its first annual World’s Largest Pet Walk. Thousands of people and animals walked together not only at Hance Park in Phoenix, but all over the world. The next walk is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Mark your calendars! Take the Pet Partners Handler Course If you’re interested in becoming a therapy animal team, begin by taking the Pet Partners Handlers course. The course teaches you the responsibilities and expectations to successfully volunteer as a handler. This course can be done online or on a full weekend day. Then, it is the handler’s responsibility to do the training with his/her dog or seek a professional to help train the dog. When ready, the team does an in-person evaluation with a Pet Partners Team Evaluator. The training is done online, with an in-person evaluation of the dog/handler team. Become a Team Evaluator If you are interested in becoming a therapy animal team evaluator, Pet Partners will hold a one-day event on September 7, 2019, to train you.
Boots patiently waiting for his therapy tour to begin
If you are interested in getting involved with Pet Therapy, there are multiple ways to do so: Attend a Meeting The Phoenix chapter holds regular community meetings at the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and will hold them in the Phoenix Chapter office once it opens. They welcome anyone who wishes to support the human-animal bond, and no therapy animal is needed. This is a great way to get involved with the organization. The Phoenix chapter’s mission is “to support local animal-assisted interactions by promoting education, support, mentoring, and advocacy.”
Have a team visit your organization
If your organization can benefit from a therapy team coming to your site, please contact Pet Partners via the email listed below. For more information on the Pet Partners organization or to begin the Handlers Program, visit www.petpartners.org. Visit the Phoenix chapter on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ petpartnersofphoenix. To request therapy team visits or other communication, email them at petpartnersofphoenix@gmail.com.
Caymus and his handler make up one the the Phoenix Therapy teams
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VOLUNTEER TALES Poverty’s Pets By Brandy Aguilar
Photos Kate Sivolella “I’m known as the spay and neuter lady,” Kate Sivolella said to me.
so great about her. Neufeld has a core three or four people that are always there.”
Sivolella is not only known as the spay and neuter lady, she is also the founder and executive director of Poverty’s Pets.
Sivolella said she didn’t start counting how many animals have come through the clinic until last year, (that count was 546), “We need to work smarter and start sterilizing,” Sivolella said. “We can’t place all of these animals in loving homes.”
The nonprofit is on a mission to rescue abandoned, neglected, and abused animals, along with offering veterinary care services to low-income and underserved communities in the Phoenix area.
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“I know one of our biggest services is the spay and neuter clinics,” Sivolella said. You can find Sivolella and dedicated volunteers walking through neighborhoods in an individual Phoenix zip code, passing out fliers to bring people to the clinics. Poverty’s Pets has been hosting the free spay/neuter clinics every six seven weeks for the last 13 years. “Our clinic averages between 50 and 70 spay and neuter procedures, but we see a lot of medical needs on top of that, like ear infections, tick infestation, removing eyes, just everything that the animals are suffering from,” Sivolella explained to PDM. Sivolella also makes sure that Clinic Day when someone calls to book an appointment, he/she always talks to a real live person. “Some of these people show up to the clinics - they ride their bikes, they take buses - and they’re so grateful to be able to have their dog or cat sterilized,” Sivolella said. Poverty’s Pets works with many partners in the community to give people a chance to help their furry loved ones. Sivolella said The Arizona Pet Project funds the sterilizations. The procedures are done by Dr. Trina Neufeld with the Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital (MASH). A Chilly Clinic morning 18
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Sivolella does her best to give any animal that crosses her path a place to live, letting them stay at the Poverty’s Pets Columbus House until they find their forever homes.
“We usually have seven to eight dogs, sometimes more and sometimes less, and every single dog has our hand on his back,” Sivolella said. “They all have stories and the majority come in broken.” Poverty’s Pets was able to renovate the Phoenix rescue house to care for the animals they find on the street, thanks to a silent donor. Sivolella believes it’s very important that anyone who wants to adopt a dog from the Columbus House comes and checks out where it lives. “The first step is they come here and they meet the dog,” Sivolella said. “If they have another dog, the second step is we meet at a neutral place The Columbus House and they go for a walk; and then the third step is they take the dog into their home and it’s a foster to adopt.” More than 700 animals have been adopted through the nonprofit. Poverty’s Pets is changing the lives of animals not only by giving them a place to live, but by providing spay and neuter services for the community. “It’s intense,” Sivolella said. “I’m all about the dogs and, honestly, I’ve met some wonderful people doing it.”
Interested in helping out Poverty’s Pets? They’re always in need of donations of dog food and assistance with veterinary care services. Visit povertyspets.org for more information.
SPECIAL FEATURE The Scoop on Poop By Serena O’Sullivan
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Raising taboo topics can sometimes cause a stink—and no topic stinks more than that of dog droppings littering the landscape. Both the law and common petiquette require that animal owners pick up after their dogs - cleaning up waste is crucial to the well-being of every community. Plenty of people will let their dogs go anywhere and not pick up after them because they think waste is “natural.” In truth, leaving poo untouched is anything but. Picking up after your pets is actually a small responsibility that helps keep us all healthy. Little piles can create a huge unhealthy mess. Children and dogs can often be seen playing in a park retention pond after a rain. Well that may not be the best idea! AZSTORM, a local non-profit for stormwater outreach, advises that these retention basins accumulate all the pollutants from the surrounding area when it rains. This includes things like yard waste, trash, oil, and fecal matter. The biggest source of this fecal matter is often man’s best friend, our dogs. So that poop you left on the street may not seem like it’s hurting anybody, but the fact is that bacteria from it may soon be washed into our neighborhood parks where families play.
the meantime it’s a breeding ground for flies, who lay their eggs in it and then travel on, spreading the germs from the waste into households everywhere. Fortunately, many parks provide free dog waste bags to help owners pick up after their pets. Not only that, but there are local initiatives creating innovative ways to transform pet poop into something more productive. Some communities, like Gilbert, here in Metro Phoenix, are establishing anaerobic digesters for dog waste. These digesters are machines that help make parks greener by recycling pet waste into valuable resources, like bioenergy and compost. The town of Gilbert’s Cosmo OffLeash Park, which attracts 600,000 visitors a year and 200 dogs a day, is the site for one such experiment. In 2012, a team of ASU students from the College of Technology & Innovation partnered with Gilbert to install a methane digester, aptly named E-TURD, into which visitors can throw their biodegradable dog bags. People then turn a handle to mix the waste, which produces methane that powers a lamppost. It’s still active today—ASU students are improving the design to make E-TURD as efficient and effective as possible.
The bacteria problem travels farther than the There may be something rotten in the state parks. Tori Levitt from Doolittle’s Doghouse of public parks, but we can change that with says that leaving animal droppings on the diligence, creativity, and a handful of bags. ground “increases public health risks, as Picking up after your dog’s waste might not harmful bacteria and nutrients from the The proper way to dispose of pet waste be glamorous, but it’s your responsibility waste will wash into storm drains and local and a service to the community that keeps water systems. The Environmental Protection Agency reported in people healthy and landscapes looking clean! After all, it’s what 1993 that 95% of fecal E. coli bacteria found in urban storm water we—and our dogs—deserve. was non-human.” Another reason people will often leave their pet’s droppings around is the misguided belief that the waste will be a helpful fertilizer for the land. That couldn’t be further from the truth: animal waste is only useful as fertilizer when it’s been combined with compost and thoroughly broken down into something new and useful. On its own, poop takes a full year to completely decompose, and in
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MAIN STORY Dogs of the Reservations Story and photos Steven Sable
As you read these words, between 50,000 and 150,000 stray, feral, or abandoned dogs – commonly referred to as “Rez Dogs” - struggle to survive on Native American reservations throughout the Four Corners region. This seems like an unbelievable statistic unless you’ve gassed up near Monument Valley, stopped for coffee in Towaoc, UT, or taken a Sunday drive from Cameron, AZ, to Clovis, NM. Then, when you consider the Navajo Nation itself is the size of West Virginia, you realize that the math checks out and that the scale of the Rez Dog population is enormous. In 2005, writer/photographer Steven Sable pulled over to the side of Highway 89 south of Page, AZ, to make an “empty highway” picture. “I accidentally blew past two nice spots Steve and current before realizing I hadn’t slowed enough Rez Dog Chinle or in time. I’d accelerate again, only to mash the brakes as soon as another small pull-out appeared.” Fortunately for Steven, 150,000 Rez Dogs, and one very special dog he later named Page, he eventually did get it right. He stood on the warm pavement, awed by the colors and stillness of the high desert landscape. Then he did a double-take. “Was that a dog?”
she’d return and eat them down to the root. She returned to her ‘garden’ time and time again.” To Steven, this rescued dog was farming, and these behaviors began to answer a question that had nagged at him: How do Rez Dog survive? His Rez Dog fascinated him and would eventually lead him down a path that completely changed his life – for the better. Consulting the internet, he learned how culture, poverty, and geography had created a companion animal overpopulation on the Rez. A big one. Seeing so many dogs struggling to survive in the Arizona desert created in him both a need to learn more and the desire to do something about the situation. “I’d recently become interested in photography again, after a long lay-off. Given the world-class scenery on the Rez and my growing interest in Rez Dogs, I planned a trip to Monument Valley to make epic landscapes and to do a little Rez Dog research. When I returned to Phoenix, I realized that all I’d achieved were a few quick snaps of empty desert and dozens of starving dog pictures.” Rez Dog storytelling was one step closer to becoming a reality. Steven anointed himself marketing guy for Rez Dogs and the side-project that became the Rez Dog Biographies began to take shape. There were three simple goals: let the world know that Rez Dogs exist; that they’re amazingly adoptable; and raise money for the people/ nonprofits who work locally on the Rez. The Rez Dogs on Native reservations don’t get much press. A story that happens far away from population centers, is easy to miss, but the uniqueness of the Rez Dogs was inspiring, and he was compelled to tell their story.
Watching him from directly across the empty road, there she was. There’s no telling how long she’d waited for her rescuer to be in the right place at the right time. This first encounter with a Rez Dog gave Steven the idea that the Universe was reaching out to him – and the idea to create a photo biography for Rez Dogs was germinating.
He began to use his website and social media to get his message(s) out. One early Facebook post focused on where so many dogs came from: “When the US Government Survival moved the Navajo to what is now the Navajo Nation, they provided the new residents of He brought the newly named Page home to Phoenix and she began the high desert with sheep. Sheep represented a food source to demonstrate what an amazing dog she was! “Page would with economic benefits and this formed the foundation of a regularly make a meal of bees that frequented the gardenias.” Rez economy, avoiding mass starvation. With the sheep came But that wasn’t her only unique meal. “She would clear gravel working dogs. The Rez Dogs we see today are the result of from beneath a rosemary bush. Each time the weeds sprouted, generations of uncontrolled breeding. The main personality traits 20
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of those first working dogs run strong through today’s population: they are exceptionally smart, enormously adaptable and loyal beyond belief.” Sable also provides context for the Rez Dogs, helping underscore why there are so many of them and outlining challenges faced by all inhabitants of the Rez – human and animal, “The US Government holds Native Lands “in trust” the same way it holds National Park Lands “for public trust.” This means there is no real estate value for the locals. This means there is no collateral for a construction loan.” The dogs themselves remain his main focus. As Sable puts it, “I knew first-hand how adoptable Rez Dogs were and they’re certainly photogenic.” He combines pictures of a super-cute puppy and explains that Rez Dogs who survive long enough to be rescued, “…recognize that ‘cute’ is a valid survival strategy when begging for snacks at a gas station.” Steven’s intent is to draw attention and deliver a pertinent message. “Some folks hesitate to adopt a Rez Dog because they think their struggles on the Rez leave them damaged in some way, when the opposite is true.” Rez Dogs learn to socialize with other dogs to take advantage of the security in numbers. When you adopt a Rez Waiting for the next customer Dog, you’re adopting an animal with working-dog genetics and learned behaviors that just happen to create what most of us look for in a pet: a lovable, sociable, and loyal dog. Steven believes that the most important information he distributes is about supporting groups and individuals who rescue locally on the Rez. Rez rescue nonprofits typically offer transport, fostering, and adoption services. This means that when you adopt a Rez Dog, you’re most often adopting a dog who was transported from the Rez directly to a foster/volunteer’s home in a metropolitan area – Phoenix, Getting needed help at the rescue
Denver, Salt Lake City, etc. Once a rescued Rez Dog arrives at the foster’s house, it’s vaccinated, spay/neutered, and taught what love is all about before being made available for adoption. Rescue shelters are remarkable, but when you adopt a Rez Dog fostered at someone’s house, the foster parent can tell you all about that dog: whether it gets along with kids or cats, how it feels about other dogs or meeting strangers. Not only can you be confident that you’ll get the dog you expect, you’ll also be adopting an animal Clinic Day shots that’s already house-trained and won’t (or will, depending on your preference) bark at every full moon. Many Rez rescues also offer low/no cost spay/neuter/ vaccination clinics in various communities on the Rez to help lessen the need for rescue/adoption before it arises. The most crucial limiting factor in the number of Rez animals that can be saved is the number of foster homes that work with the Rez rescue groups. Fostering a single dog or a litter generally lasts two to four weeks depending on circumstances. A reputable rescue will train you, support you throughout the process, and cover all costs. There is deep satisfaction when Steven learns that the Rez Dog Biographies resulted in someone learning about and adopting a Rez Dog. Meeting Page led Steven down ‘the road less taken.’ Because he adopted a starving stray from the Navajo Reservation, he changed careers, rekindled an interest in a hobby that feeds his soul, and most importantly, he feels he’s doing something good Getting help at Soul Dog Rescue with his life. Clinic in Chinle
Volunteer with a Rez Dog rescue to spend a weekend cleaning cages or surgical tools at a spay/neuter clinic on the Rez. The drive is long and the accommodations may not always be spectacular, but the sense of accomplishment, the comradery you’ll feel with others, and the personal satisfaction from knowing you helped prevent hundreds of unwanted litters is well worth the drive! Find more information on the rez dogs at www.facebook.com/RezDogBiographies www.phoenixdog.net
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Valley-wide dog park listings are available at www.phoenixdog.net. Be sure to follow the individual dog park rules posted at each park!
West Valley Dog Parks Avondale
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Friendship Park 12325 W McDowell
Petsmart Dog Park at Glendale YWCA 8561 N 61st Avenue
Alta Vista Park 10631 W Williams Road
Surprise Community Park 15930 N Bullard Avenue
Pioneer Community Park 8755 N 83 Avenue
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Buckeye Sundance Park 22865 Lower Buckeye Road 2 fenced areas, one for large and one for small dogs.
El Mirage Gateway Park 10100 N El Mirage Road
Foothills Park 19021 N 57th Avenue Northern Horizon Park 7800 N 63rd Avenue Saguaro Ranch Park 9802 North 59th Avenue
Goodyear Roscoe Dog Park 15600 W Roeser Road
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Parkridge Park 9734 W Beardsley Road Scotland Yard Park 9251 W Scotland Avenue Sunnyslope Park 9280 N 71st Avenue
Citizen’s Dog Park of Youngtown 11300 W Alabama Avenue
Sun City Sun City West Dog Park East of RH Johnson Rec Center on Meeker Blvd
TRAINER TIPS Raising the Perfect Puppy By Roman Gottfried
Illustrations Sean Hoy
Your puppy’s been in your family for a few months, and you’ve mastered Puppy 101. Your little guy can understand basic commands, gets along with people and other animals in the home, and is learning the rules. Now it’s time to kick the training up a notch. Good leash manners, socialization outside the home, and excitement control are all important things to teach your dog at this stage. If dogs don’t have these skills, there will be problems when they get older Walking Nicely on Leash Dogs love to work. When your puppy understands the “job description” that you want him to have, he is more relaxed, confident, and willing to listen because he understands what you want from him. Good leash manners should be one of your dog’s jobs. Here is the best way to teach him how: Begin with the following items: • A collar with a good, snug fit or harness • Treat bag and treats • 6+ foot leash Follow these steps 1. Leash up your dog, then show him the treats. 2. Walk backward until he starts following - say “Come.” 3. When the dog catches up with you, turn in the opposite direction, say, “Let’s go,” and start walking. 4. Say, “Good” and reward with a treat as he walks next to you. 5. Repeat this a few times. 6. After the last round, say “Wait” and stop, while offering a treat. 7. Say nothing until your dog turns towards you, sees the treat, and returns. Repeat this until your dog understands what you want him to do. Because next to you is better than away from you. Meeting People Most puppies are social butterflies. They get overly excited and jump or bite when they meet new people. Teach them this routine: Have a family member stand 10 feet away, treat in hand, and leash your dog.
1. From a sit position next to you, say, “Let’s go!” 2. Walk him to about six feet from the person, then stop and say “Sit.” 3. Don’t move until the dog sits and looks at you for further instructions. 4. Say, “Good,” give a treat, then say, “Go meet.” 5. The person offers the treat with open palm. 6. Wait for the dog to take the treat, then say, “Come,” and ask him to sit. Reward and walk away with “let’s go.” 7. Repeat several times. 8. Keep session 10 minutes or under, and make it fun!. Excitement Control There’s nothing cuter than an excited puppy, until you get scratched in the face, bit, or knocked over. Excitement is a double-edged sword, as it can either promote a behavior you want, or make a dog too wild to concentrate and behave. This is particularly true in early puppyhood and when puppies are in groups. They feed off of each other’s excitement. Supervising engagement (interaction) and excitement, is the best way to teach balanced social behavior and help your puppy become a focused learner. It will also help him become a more balanced adult dog. General Strategies to Teach Your Puppy Self-Control It is important to select age-appropriate goals for dogs who are learning self-control. Try simple goals first, where success is expected, one goal at a time. Some general strategies that often help them learn appropriate self-control behaviors include: Timeout: Teach dogs to “take a break” or a “time out” from a situation when they are feeling overly excited or aroused. Teach and provide attention: Teach your dog to wait patiently for attention and affection, instead of giving it whenever they ask for it. Be sure to provide dogs with attention at appropriate times so that they don’t become addicted and inappropriately demand it. Use appropriate rewards at the right time: Dogs need consistent, positive feedback. Praise given at just the right time will help your dog understand what behavior you want. Typically, when the dog does the desired behavior, he’ll look at you. Be ready to reward immediately, have no more than a one second delay so your dog makes the positive association. Use specific activities designed to teach self-regulation: You can help teach even young puppies (ages 8-16 weeks) the skills that foster selfcontrol, using activities such as dealing with “wanting something I can’t have,” by teaching the task “Leave it.” Roman Gottfried is an internationally renowned holistic dog trainer and behavior expert. He teaches dog parents, fosters, and pet professionals the holistic philosophy of dog training, both in-person and online. For more information, visit his website holisticdogtraining.org, or 203-654-0350. www.phoenixdog.net
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CRITTER CORNER Where did all the buzzing go? By Serena O’Sullivan
Illustrations Sean Hoy Honey bees may be tiny, but they have an enormous impact on the environment. “Every five bites of food that we take is because of bees,” said Dan Punch, founder of the local Punch Honeybee Company, which provides humane bee removal services throughout the valley. “If we don’t have bees, then we don’t have long for this earth.”
That’s why Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is so concerning. CCD is a syndrome in which a colony has no longer adult bees and there are no dead bee bodies, but still has honey, immature bees and a live queen. Without worker bees to bring in food, and manage the hive so the immature bees develop, the hive fails. It’s a problem that’s plagued bees since 2006, and so far there isn’t a proven scientific reason behind it. On June 20, 2007, The Colony Collapse Disorder Action Plan by the CCD Steering Committee cited a few probable causes: chemical use in bee colonies, contaminants in the environment, including varroa mites and pathogens. ASU Professor Robert Page, an expert on honey bee genetics, said that honey bees won’t disappear completely. “They may become less abundant, affecting the price of food,” he told PDM in an email. “But for most people, they won’t notice it. Their vegetable gardens will still get pollinated, as well as any ornamental plants that need pollination.” Luckily, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, “The number of managed colonies that beekeepers have reported losing specifically from CCD has been waning since 2010.” However, it does remain the leading cause of colony collapse and the beekeeping industry continues to report losing a high percentage of their colonies each year to other causes as well. There are a few things people who care about honey bees can do at home that can help support the bee population.
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“This is swarming season; bees are on the move and they’re going to be perfectly gentle—even the most aggressive Africanized honeybees,” Punch said. If you’re outside and you see a huge group of bees, just leave them alone. “They have no pollen and they don’t have any honey or young to be protective about.” Punch says that a swarm of bees should be gone in 48 hours. “They’ll relocate as quickly as they appear and I mean that wholeheartedly. My five-year-old son and I would take a swarm of bees off of branches into cardboard boxes just wearing shorts and T-shirts.” Punch also says that if you find a beehive on your house, don’t go straight to the exterminator. “Call us or call somebody like us. We will relocate them alive and, at least at my company, we guarantee our work. It’s important to us to relocate the colony and make it so that the bees do not ever return there again. Bees will always come back if given a chance,” he said. If you’d like to help local bees find food, Punch says there are local plants you can put in your garden. One specific plant bees love is rosemary. “The bees will go nuts on that,” he said. “Bees will have a better chance of going into the spring if they’re able to develop and build up their workforce earlier, so that helps.” You can also take preventative measures to make sure you’re not contributing to the problems honeybee colonies face. “One big source of bee kills is the use of garden insecticides,” said Professor Page. “Minimize their use. Also, don’t use herbicides to clear weeds. Honey bees, like our native species, thrive best when there is a diversity of food sources—pollen and nectar—to feed on.” These tactics can help local honey bees thrive. “Bees are very fascinating creatures,” Punch said. “One bee in her entire life only brings in one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey. It takes three million flowers to produce one pint of honey!” Dan can be contacted at http:// azhoneybz.com/ or 480-298-7983
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TAKE A HIKE! Baldwin Loop, Sedona Story and Photos By Mare Czinar
Few things set trails wagging Once done exploring like a hike that involves water. the watery harbor (and Making a scenic swoop around taking dozens of silly weticonic Cathedral Rock, the dog photos), return to the Baldwin Trail augments a splashy junction, head right on the excursion with plenty of sights Templeton Trail and walk 0.2to keep canine noses engaged mile through an airy, yuccaand human companions studded grassland to a rustic entertained. The classic route gate and the beginning of is located near the banks of the Baldwin Trail loop. Here, Oak Creek in southeast Sedona the route enters a high desert Oscar and his pals were visiting from Peoria where diverse ecosystems and cypress-pinion woodland, epic vistas combine for a short climbing easily on rough-cut sandstone. The trail pops in-and-out of tree but thoroughly enjoyable trek. cover as it ascends to dramatic highpoints and convenient spots for The canine-friendly adventure water stops with great views of Sedona’s Capitol Butte (a.k.a. Thunder Rocco, a goofy Pit Bull from Phoenix poses before Cathedral Roc kicks off with a mild 0.3-mile Mountain) and the flat-top form of descent to the floodplains of the creek where the fun begins with a left Wilson Mountain. The downward turn at the Crescent Moon junction sign. leg of the loop swings around the This shady cliff-hugging segment dodges south face of a prominent butte, among boulders, brambles and abundant showcasing views of the distant greenery. The slim path can be a little Bradshaw Mountains and the sketchy, but as long as you stay close to serpentine course of Oak Creek the cliffs above the backwaters it’s not too flowing through the valley below. tough to follow. At roughly the 0.3-mile Flush with ocotillo, blooming point, head right, cross the floodplain shrubs, and carpets of wildflowers, and pick up the path heading toward the the sunny home stretch ties up the Rocco tests the waters in Oak Creek creek. This beautiful riparian corridor is trek with a slick-rock descent and smothered in gigantic Arizona sycamore a burst of color. trees and other water-loving trees. Pay attention here because the sound and GETTING THERE: smell of rushing water will have even the best-behaved dogs tugging at the leash. LENGTH: 2.1-mile loop RATING: easy-moderate
The side trip culminates at a ragged bend in the creek where the contorted spires of Cathedral Rock reflect in rapids and Rocco leads the way on the Templeton Trail quiet pools. Shifting river rocks and flood debris constantly alter the terrain and the informal access paths that lead to the water. Finding your way through is part of the fun.
ELEVATION: 4020’ – 4150’ FEE: a Red Rock Pass is required. $5 daily fee per vehicle. There’s a pay station and restrooms at the trailhead.
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GETTING THERE: From Phoenix, travel north on Interstate 17 to Sedona exit 298 for State Route 179. Turn left (west) and continue 6 miles to the Verde Valley School Road traffic circle. Veer left and drive 5 miles to the Baldwin Trailhead. Last few miles are rough dirt, but passable by sedan.
ADOPT US!
We Are Ready to Hike with You Ghost Town Rescue • 3640 E Main St • Mesa, Arizona 85205 • Ghosttowndogrescue.com Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, 30-day Health Guarantee, microchip, County licensing for one year, all first year’s necessary vaccinations including rabies. All adult dogs are tested for Heartworm, Lyme disease and 2 types of Tick Fever.
TASHA
Very sweet young pup, loves kids, potty, leash, and crate trained, loving, affectionate, good with other dogs. One-year-old and 25lbs, the Bull Dog/Am Staff mix is ready to roll!
CERESA
Sweet and well-mannered, this young girl is very social, great with kids, and good with other dogs. She is crate, leash, and potty trained, affectionate and ready for her new home!
HANNA
This puppy is sweet and affectionate. Medium-sized, loves everyone, very social. Loves children and other dogs however is food motivated and food aggressive with other dogs only. Training will help that.
KOSNER
At five months, this medium-sized Lab mix will make a great hiking partner. Good with kids, cats, and dogs, he’ll make you laugh with his happy style.
MEGHAN
This mama had been shot. She is fully recovered and extremely loving, gentle, easy going, potty trained, crate trained, incredible with tiny children and good with all dogs. She deserves the very best.
EMILY
Two-year-old Cattle Dog mix, very sweet and gentle. She is very social, loves everyone she meets, crate, leash, and potty trained, but will need a refresher. Loves kids and likes all dogs. www.phoenixdog.net
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KITTY KORNER Arizona Wildcats By Callie Monte
The wildcat is found in multiple forms in Arizona. A quick internet search for Arizona Wildcats will most likely lead you to Wilbur and Wilma, the University of Arizona mascots that entertain and rile up the crowds in the Tucson college sports scene. It’s not only costumed Bobcats that roam the Arizona landscape; we are also home to up to five large predatory, furry, wild cats. Pumas, Bobcats, Jaguars and Ocelots roam the AZ desert wilderness and occasionally even a Jaguarundi will make a rare appearance. The Bobcat and the Puma (also known as a cougar or mountain lion) are prevalent throughout Arizona and are the most common among big cat sightings. While they can be seen in the wild areas of the Sonoran Desert, they are also pretty regularly spotted closer to residential areas, even prompting calls from concerned citizens to Arizona Game and Fish. Bobcats are often seen searching for food in neighborhoods close to golf courses and parks, where an abundance of rabbit, quail, and other small prey are found. The fast-growing trend of urban chicken keeping also presents a draw for the hungry feline! The Bobcat is a symbol of agility and grace. It roams the desert in Arizona, and its predatory nature and strength make it a perfect fit for a university Mascot. Being smaller than Mountain Lions, Bobcats can weigh 30 pounds and amazingly, can jump up to 12 feet high!
Jaguars range from South America to southern Arizona (including Tucson), but sightings of them are more elusive. Because they are built to hunt from trees and shrub cover, they are shorter and stockier than Pumas. This also contributes to the Jaguar’s needing to stop its prey before it can run off, so Jaguars have the strongest bite of any cat on earth! Their unique spotted coat is effective camouflage among the shadows of the Sonoran Desert or forests of South America. Jaguarundi have a similar range. These smaller but sturdy cats weigh as little as seven pounds, and up to 20 pounds. They are most closely related to the Puma. Not only is the Jaguarundi unique in appearance, it also communicates with chirps and whistles, unlike most big wildcats. It is rare that they come into Arizona, but they are more common in Florida or southwest Texas.
Pumas or Mountain Lions are big cats weighing in at around 150 to 230 pounds and they reach speeds of up to 30 miles/hour. Arizona Game and Fish estimate that some 2,000-2,700 Pumas live in Arizona, mostly in wilderness areas. Some of these cats have been spotted among rural and semi-rural residential dwellings. They will prey on large desert animals, like deer and javelina, but will often dine on mice, squirrels, and rabbits.
The Ocelot is a medium-sized cat with dark stripes marking its coat. It weighs 15-34 pounds. Recent sightings of Ocelots have created a stir in the big cat loving community and probably for some Phish music fans as well; the 2009 Trey Anastasio and Tom Marshall song “Ocelot” playfully asks “Ocelot, Ocelot, where have you gone?”. The answer: The Huachuca Mountains on the Arizona/ Mexico border! That’s where Conservation Catalyst spotted and recorded an Ocelot recently. Affectionately named “lil Jefe” the “boss-elot” can be seen in trail camera video on the Conservation Catalyst website https:// www.conservationcatalyst.com/, roaming and drinking from a stream.
Both Bobcats and Pumas shy away from people, but they do pose a risk to small domestic animals. They mostly prey on small wild game but small animals like dogs and cats are fair game to predatory wildcats. Be cautious if you are in a wildcat area, which includes rural and semi-rural areas.
Conservation Catalyst is a great resource for learning more about our Wildcat population. Head on over to their site and learn more about Arizona Wildcats and consider volunteering or donating. And next time you see a Wildcat Mascot, impress your friends with your knowledge of the real Wildcats of Arizona!
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SAVE THE DATE Grimaldi’s Pizza for Pets
PACC911’s Chuck Waggin’ Pet Food Pantry
assists low income families and the elderly with food for their pets, thus assuring that pets can stay in the home rather than be relinquished.
Shop with Style at Thrift Store Prices!
Thursday, Nov 14
Imagine finding delightful items for your home or exciting clothing — and have every penny of the purchase go to save the life of an animal in need. That’s precisely what happens each time you shop PACC911’s Rescued Treasures. When you shop Rescued Treasures, every purchase you make directly supports our vital Medical Funds that save the lives of dogs and cats in need. Visit PACC911.org to see the miracles our coalition partners have achieved with the aid of our funds.
Fall Adoptathons All Saints Sat, Nov 2
PetSmart Sat, Nov 16 Aviano Sat, Dec 7
ISO: VOLUNTEERS
to help with Glimmer of Hope Event Committees! Make new friends and have fun! Contact Bari Mears at bari@pacc911.org
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HORSIN’ AROUND Western Youth Equine Sports and Programs By Bridget Grobosky
The benefits horses have on a child’s life are numerous and well documented. From being a great form of exercise to encouraging personal confidence and responsibility, horses teach our children valuable lessons they’ll carry throughout their lives. If you’re considering getting your child involved with horses, there are many disciplines to choose from—some of which may suit their personality and skill set better than others. In this issue, we’ll start with western disciplines. GYMKHANA Speed, technicality and high-thrill are the hallmarks of the gymkhana events, which include barrel racing, pole bending and other time-based events. Gymkhana events are commonly found at 4-H and open horse shows, and are very popular with youth.
calf breaks free from the rider’s saddle horn flagging their time. Team roping involves a pair of riders roping a full-grown steer. The header ropes the horns of the steer, while the heeler ropes its hind feet. RODEO Some gymkhana events like barrel racing are included at rodeos, in addition to events involving cattle or other livestock, like roping. HOW TO GET INVOLVED RIDING LESSONS Know any horse-owning friends? Word of mouth is a great place to get some recommendations for riding lessons. Certain instructors may choose to work with children specifically in their training program and some facilities may offer youth camps that are a great introduction to horseback riding.
REINING Sliding stops, precise circles, and highspeed spins make up the components of this class with predetermined patterns, demonstrating horse and rider’s communication and their athletic Gymkhana Pole Bending Event ability. Popular for riders of all levels, Courtesy PLS Photography the National Reining Horse Association offers short-stirrup and youth reining classes so even the littlest riders have a chance to show.
4-H The University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension office can direct you to local 4-H leaders and programs in Maricopa County. 4-H offers different projects and activities for children ages 8-18, culminating in the county and state fairs.
HORSE SHOW AND ALL AROUND EVENTS Many breed associations, such as the American Quarter Horse Association, offer a list of western classes that include those with predetermined patterns. These classes include horsemanship, trail, western riding, and western pleasure. Judges will either evaluate the horse’s movement and look, the rider’s equitation and performance, or a combination of the two. Ranch events have also become popular at these shows—where horses perform actions necessary to ranch work.
YOUTH RODEO The Arizona Junior Rodeo Association offers rodeo events for children ages 4-18. With different rodeo events with age-appropriate livestock— think goats and sheep for young kids—rodeo can be a lifelong activity. Youth rodeo associations often offer the opportunity to have family be involved—i.e. Team Roping partners can be parents.
CATTLE EVENTS These events all have origins in working cattle on ranches. Cutting involves separating a single cow from the herd and keeping it separated for a period of time. Meant to show the discipline and versatility of the cow horse, the reined cow horse consists of three parts all shown on the same horse: herd work, fence work, and rein work.
BREED ASSOCIATIONS Most breed associations in Arizona offer youth programs and classes. Riders must show a registered horse and pay an annual fee to the national organization and state. Many breed associations offer lease programs, or permit leased horses to be shown.
ROPING There are several different timed roping events, again with cowboy origins in sorting and branding cattle. In tie-down or calf roping, the rider ropes a calf and dismounts his horse to tie three of the calf’s legs together. His horse must pull back against the calf to prevent it breaking free. Breakaway roping begins the same way, but the
Youth Rodeo Mutton Busting Courtesy kansascity.com
Working a Trail course Courtesy horseforum.com
In a future Phoenix Dog Magazine issue, we’ll preview the English or hunt seat disciplines and some different avenues to get involved.
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Non-Breed Specific Rescues & Shelters
EastValley 2nd Chance Dog Rescue Queen Creek 2ndchance.rescuegroups.org 2DaRescue-Phoenix 2darescue.org Animal Doctors to the Rescue-Mesa animaldoctorstotherescue.org Animal Loving Friends (ALF) Tempe alf.petfinder.com Arizona Center for Animal Rescue & Education (AZ CARE) Queen Creek azcarerescue.org Benji’s Buddies - Gilbert benjisbuddies.petfinder.com Breeders Release Adoption Service-Chandler breederadoptions.org Desert Paws Rescue San Tan Valley desertpawsrescue.org Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary-Gilbert azfriends.org
Listing rotates Breed-specific and Non-Breed-Specific each issue. See the website for both lists!
Furever Friends Rescue-Gilbert fureverfriendsrescue.org Help A Dog Smile-Chandler helpadogsmile.org
Ohana Animal Rescue-Tempe ohanaanimalrescue.org
One Love Bully Rescue-Mesa onelovebullyrescue.org Panacea Animal Wellness Sanctuary-Higley pawsaz.org Pittie Me Rescue-Gilbert pittiemerescue.org Reservation Rewards Animal Rescue-Queen Creek reservationrewardsanimalrescue.org Standing Proud Pitbull Rescue Mesa standingproudpitbull.org Surrendered Souls-Tempe facebook.com/surrenderedsoulsrescue Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue Mesa valleyofthesundogrescue.com
West Valley “Lost Paws - Sterilization, Education & Rescue”-Peoria thelostpaws.org
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Phoenix/ Scottsdale Animals Benefit Club of Arizona(ABC)-Phoenix animalsbenefitclub.com Anthem Pets-North Phoenix anthempets.org Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL)-Phoenix aawl.org Arizona Humane SocietyCampus For Compassion Location-Phoenix azhumane.org Arizona Paws & Claws-Phoenix azpawsandclaws.com
The Dog Safe House-Phoenix Facebook.com/thedogsafehouseinc The Fetch Foundation-Scottsdale thefetchfoundation.com Valley Dogs Rescue-Scottsdale valleydogs.org
Small Dogs Arizona Small Dog Rescue www.azsmalldog.org R.A.I.N. www.azrain.org
W.O.W. Dog Rescue wowdogrescue.org
Senior Dogs
REPTILES AZ Herpetological 480-894-1625 Can’t take Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas (large tortoise) Phoenix Herpetological Society 480-513-4377 Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas ONLY SUGAR GLIDER/HEDGEHOG AZ Sugar Glider Rescue Azsugargliderrescue.com
Wildlife And Livestock Rescues
Cherished Tails Sanctuary-Marana cherishedtails.weebly.com
BIRDS
Big Bully Rescue-Phoenix bigbullyrescue.com
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary Scottsdale foreverlovedpets.org
East Valley Wildlife Pigeons, doves, song birds, water fowl, rabbits, squirrels - drop off only 480-814-9339
Caring for Canines-Phoenix caringforcanines.org
Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary Rustysangelssanctuary.org
Foothills Animal Rescue North Scottsdale foothillsanimal.org
Service Dogs
Boxer Luv Rescue www.boxerluv.org
Four Peaks-Scottsdale fourpeaksanimal.org HALO Animal Rescue-Phoenix halorescue.org Helping Orphaned Hounds Maricopa helpingorphanedhounds.org Home Fur Good-Phoenix homefurgood.org Hope Emergency Animal Rescue (HEAR)-Phoenix hear-az.org Humane Animal Rescue Trapping Team Facebook: AZHartt.org Lost Our Home Pet Foundation Phoenix lostourhome.org Lucky Dog-Scottsdale luckydogrescue.org Luv of Dogz Fund-Scottsdale luvofdogz.org
Canine Companions for Independence cci.org
CATS AJ’s Best Friends Purebred Cat Rescue www.ajsbestfriends.org Cool Cats Rescue coolcatrescue-az.org Fearless Kittie RescueFountain Hills www.fearlesskittyrescue.org Hope for Cats-Chandler hopeforcats.org AZ Maine Coon Cat Rescue www.azmccr.org Rescue League-Phoenix FB/rescueleaguephoenix
Rabbits Domestic Rabbits Tranquility Trail Rescue and Sanctuary www.tranquilitytrail.org
Herons-Liberty Wildlife Based in Scottsdale 480-998-5550 LIVESTOCK AZ Llama Rescue azllamarescue.org 602-339-2485 AZ Dept of Agriculture 602-542-0872 PIGS Pot Belly Pigs Ironwood Pig Sanctuary REPTILES AZ Herpetological 480-894-1625 Can’t take Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas (large tortoise) Phoenix Herpetological Society 480-513-4377 Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas ONLY
WILD ANIMALS/ NATIVE/ PROTECTED Adobe Mountain 623-582-9806
Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue-Phoenix bhrabbitrescue.org
AZ Fish and Game - Coyotes 623-236-7201
Medical Animals In Need (M.A.I.N.)-Phoenix medicalanimalsinneed.com
Small Pets
Liberty Wildlife 480-998-5550
Mini Mighty Mutts-Phoenix minimightymutts.com
Any Rat Rescue - Scottsdale anyratrescue.org
Safe Haven for Animals Scottsdale azshfa.org
GUINEA PIGS
MASH Unit-Phoenix mcso.org/mash
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RATS-DOMESTIC
Piggie Poo Rescue www.piggiepoo.org
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center 480-471-9109
Pet Supplies/Food/ Accessories Moe-Mys Real Dog Treats www.moemys.com 480-474-4721
Veterinarians VCA Animal Hospitals vcahospitals.co,
Arizona Humane Society Campus for Compassion 1521 W Dobbins Road Phoenix 85041 602- 997-7585 Eyeshine Veterinary 20950 N 29th Ave Ste 100 Phoenix 888-393-8385 www.eyeshinevet.com Ingleside Veterinary Hospital 4855 E Thomas Rd Phoenix 85018 602-840-3446 Integrative MedicineDr Julie Mayer, DVM 480-826-7867 integrativeveterinarian.com MWU Clinics 5715 W. Utopia Rd, Glendale 623-806-7387 mwuanimalhealth.com
Pet Health/Medical All About Restful Pets www.allaboutrestfulpets.com 602-826-9862 Canine Colostrum 800-834-7656 livingstreamhealth.com Don’t Leave Me www.dontleaveme.org LBC Bioscience www.lbcbioscienceinc.com 480-776-0281 Medmetrics Compounding Pharmacy 4995 S Alma School Rd, Ste 4 Chandler 85248 480-883-3800 Nature’s Way Botanicals 6120 W Bell Rd, Suite 150 Glendale, AZ 85308 and 710 W Happy Valley Rd Suite 20 Peoria, AZ 85383 www.natureswaybotanicals.com (800) 376-1057 Zona’s Essential Oils 4705 E Carefree Hwy 112 Cave Creek 85331 480-575-9662 Shopzonas.com
Canine Country Club & Feline Inn (602) 244-8171 2332 E. Washington St Phoenix 85034 caninecountryclubaz.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 HeartStrings 480-895-4683 930 E Riggs Rd Chandler 85249 HeartStringsPet Resort.com
Pet Trainer
AZ Dog Sports 12639 N 48th St Phoenix 85032 602-237-6775 www.azdogsports.com Ironspoon Ranch Training Center 7040 W Baseline Rd Laveen 85339 602-373-9054 or 602-237-4607 Roman’s Holistic Dog Training holisticdogtraining.org 203- 654-0350 TonoPaws K9 Swim Center & Dock Diving Facility 227 S. 348th Ave. Tonopah, Arizona 85354 www.tonopaws.com 623- 258-5202
Service Animals
American Service Animal Society 480-802-9339 www.Dogs4Vets.org AZ Dog Sports 12639 N 48th St Phoenix 85032 602-237-6775 www.azdogsports.com Canine Companions for Independence www.cci.org
Shop for Rescues Animals in Disaster Thrift Store 5036 E Van Buren Phoenix 602-918-7373 Mesa Thrift Store
BH Rabbit Rescue Thrift Store 3851 E Thunderbird Rd, #111 Phoenix 602 482-3990 Cave Creek Thrift Store Arizona Humane Society 13401 N Cave Creek Rd 602-761-2971
AllState Insurance Aaron Hjerpe 9364 E Raintree Dr Suite 107 Scottsdale 85260 480-531-1600
Luv-to-Save Gift Shop 1221 E Northern Ave Phoenix 85020 (602) 997-1263
Farm Bureau Financial Services 6554 E. Cave Creek Rd, Ste 4 480-575-0710 www.agentlesliejensen.com
Rescued Treasures PACC911 Store 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd, #c-103 602-923-1820
Spirit Pools AZ www.spiritpoolsaz.com 602-327-1626
Pet Lifestyle/Events
Food and Drink
Ann Hoff Animal Communicator and Artist Annhoff.com 520-349-3909
Life Boat Coffee 536 E Dunlap Ave, Ste7 Phoenix 602- 315-2498
Dog TV www.dogtv.com Flash and Hound Pet Photography www.flashandhound.com 602-903-8903 Hoylarious Studios Hoylarious.com 480-227-4662 The Pottio Box www.thepottiobox.com 80-616-2211 TonoPaws K9 Swim Center & Dock Diving Facility 227 S. 348th Ave. Tonopah, Arizona 85354 www.tonopaws.com 623- 258-5202 Twisted Events 602-292-3200 www.twistedevents.org/ smashn
Tito’s Handmade Vodka www.titosvodka.com/dogs
Real Estate Barret Financial Group-Mark Field 2168 E Williams Field Rd, #245 Gilbert 85295 602-241-2500 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Marcie and Rob Reichstein Realtors 602-551-6314 Marcieandrobrealtors.com Key City Lending Enea Lako 480-808-5958 enea@keycitylending.com Realtor to the Rescue RealtortotheRescueAZ.com 480-295-2619
Vehicle Service and Sales
Friendly Advertisers
Sun Devil Auto 19 Valley Locations Sundevilauto.com
1100KFNX 602-277-1100 www.1100kfnx.com
Chuck’s Auto Service 4545 N 7th St Phoenix 85014 602-433-0518
Benikov Law Firm 3317 E. Bell Road Suite 101-271 Phoenix ayb@benikovlaw.com 602-253-6592
The Arizona Humane Society 1110 W Southern Ave 602-997-7585 Ext. 4300
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RESCUE NEWS One Love Pit Bull Foundation By Jennifer Marshall
Photos One Love
As co-founder and President of One Love Pit Bull Foundation, Lindsey Blazevich’s mission is to change the public’s negative opinion regarding the breed. Established in 2014, this 501(c)(3) charity is fully geared towards helping Pit Bull Terriers through a variety of mediums. In addition to their Shelter Dog Program, which is their flagship service, they also provide resources for spaying/ neutering and training. Blazevich designed and implemented the Shelter Dog Program in 2015. Based out of the Maricopa County Animal Lindsey playing Santa with treats Care and Control’s East and West Valley Shelters, the Shelter Dog Program is operated by a team of volunteers.
“We move a little over 100 dogs a year. There’s nothing wrong with them; they just need a little help getting noticed.” Because One Love desires to remain a continued resource for adoptive families, they stay in close contact with them. To help support this objective, they maintain a Facebook group for their family of adoptive families. Should an adoptive family find their dog isn’t the right fit, all One Love asks is for them to return the dog to the shelter so another home can be found. Due to the success of the Shelter Dog Program, Blazevich and her team of volunteers are taking the program national this year! “We’re offering grants to expand the program to shelters across the country,” Blazevich said. “In April, volunteers attended the Animal Care Expo in New Orleans to share the program and offer grants to those who want to start a program in their local shelter.” Dog sterilization is another key component to One Love’s overall mission.
“The Shelter Dog Program helps Pit Bulls who are long-term or who are at-risk residents of the shelter,” Blazevich said. “We pick about 5-10 dogs at a time to sponsor, and our volunteers do everything for these dogs the shelters cannot do. All of our services are provided at no charge to the shelter or the adoptive families.” A sponsored dog will receive training for “basic obedience” and “leash manners” once a week while they’re in the shelter. Volunteers regularly spend time bonding with the dogs through handson activities like bathing, walking, and playing. Fun and human companionship is also found outside the walls of the shelter when volunteers take the dogs on outings sometimes hikes, or sometimes volunteers simply bring them home to enjoy loving snuggles on the couch with their human friends.
“This year,” Blazevich said, “we’re launching an extensive spay/neuter program with four clinics per year in targeted zip codes in Maricopa County.” One Love is also teaming up with Poverty’s Pets and Arizona Pet Project to hold a massive spay/neuter clinic this October. The plan is to have four or five spay/neuter buses with staff available to sterilize at least 200 dogs and/or cats in one day.
For some dogs, One Love is their first experience of being loved
“We promote our dogs and see them through the adoption process,” Blazevich explained to PDM. “To help them stand out, we take professional photographs of them wearing ‘Adopt Me’ bandanas. Their photos are then posted on social media websites like Instagram.” After a Pit Bull has been adopted, the new ‘dog parents’ are offered One Love’s Adoption Package. This program includes Saturday training classes, called Mutt Manners, and a home visit from a trainer to share pointers and to aid in the dog’s acclimation. “Our process helps shelters move these dogs faster,” Blazevich said. 36
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“The Shelter Dog Program is truly a great way to help shelter dogs,” Blazevich explained, “because many people walk through the shelter every day to find a dog to adopt.” One Love Pit Bull Foundation can be reached via their website, www.oneloveaz.org
Evaluating dog’s behavior is critical info for new adoptors
Don’t Leave Me in the Car!
In Home Pet Comfort, Hospice and Euthanasia
Dignity and Compassion for Your Trusted Companion • •
It goes without saying that pets can be some of our best friends. They are an integral part of our lives, and it can be difficult to imagine your life without them. Having to cope with end of life decisions for your animal companion can be emotionally trying and often causes uncertainty navigating how to best handle your pet’s end-of-life experience. At All About Restful Pets, we specialize in providing in-home comfort, hospice, and euthanasia services for your pet, allowing you to make the best decisions possible for your pet.
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Never Leave Your Dog in a Parked Car Parked cars quickly trap the sun’s heat. Even on a day when it’s 70 degrees outside, the temperature inside a car with all the windows closed can hit 90 degrees in just 10 minutes. On a hot day, the temperature inside a closed car can shoot as high as 116 degrees in the same amount of time. Leaving the windows open a crack doesn’t eliminate the danger of heatstroke or death. Animals can sustain brain damage or even die from heatstroke in just 15 minutes.
IF YOU SEE A DOG IN A HOT CAR - DO THIS:
Stay with the dogs until help arrives Record information about the vehicle (make, model. Color and license plate number) Alert the management of the business Call 911
Ingleside Animal Hospital Pet Summer Safety If you see a pet in a hot car, call 911, notify the business/security and stay with the vehicle.
PET SUMMER SAFETY TIPS:
• Keep Hydrated – provide pets with access to cool water at all times whether indoors or out. • Free to Be – NEVER chain your pet up; if they get tangled up it will be difficult for them to access shade or water. • Street Smarts – do NOT exercise your pet during the sweltering afternoon heat (hot pavement will burn a dog’s paws; even hot dirt can do damage). If you are planning to walk your pet, do so in the very early morning hours or very late in the evening. • Outdoor activities – do NOT exercise your pet strenuously – avoid long walks, hikes or excessive play. They will not know when to slow down and will not be able to ask for help until it is too late. • No Parking Zone – NEVER leave your pet in a parked car; on a hot summer day a car’s interior temperature can reach 200 degrees in just minutes.
KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEATSTROKE :
• Heavy panting • Wobbly, uncoordinated or difficult gait or movement (ataxia)Muscle tremors • Excessive drooling (ptyalism) • Rapid heart rate or irregular heart beats • Vomiting blood (hematemesis) • Increased body temperature - above 103° F (39° C) • Red, grey, purple or bluish gums • Collapse or unconsciousness in which the dog cannot be stimulated to be awakened • Seizures • Small, pinpoint areas of bleeding or bruising • Passage of blood in the bowel movement or stool • Sudden breathing distress (tachypnea) • Changes in mental status
If you see these signs in your dog, stop what you are doing and take action to save your dog. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke which is manifested by failure of the body, which can result in disorientation, seizure, coma and sadly, death.
WHAT TO DO:
If your pet exhibits any signs of heat exhaustion, immediately call your veterinarian while attempting to cool them down. You can do so by: • placing them in a shaded area • apply small amounts of cool water to their body; especially head, feet and groin • give them very small amounts of water to drink. • Never submerge them in cold water as their body will likely go into shock. Pets rely on their owners to keep them comfortable and cool during the hotter months. We can do that by developing a summer pet routine that keeps everyone cool.
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SPECIAL FEATURE The Arizona Pet Project 16th Annual HERO Awards By Megan Conner
Photos The AZ Pet Project
Because not all heroes stand on two legs, the Arizona Pet Project recognized a group of local animal heroes in its 16th annual HERO Awards on March 9, 2019. Presented by Lulu’s Fund, The Arizona Pet Project honored five animal heroes who demonstrated incredible courage, while overcoming challenge and proving their unconditional love and loyalty.
The Arizona Pet Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to reduce the number of dogs and cats entering Arizona shelters by providing the resources needed to keep pets and their families together. For more information visit www.azpetproject.org
The 2019 HERO Award winners are: Animal Hero: Tarzan – Tarzan, a 4-year-old K9 officer, has already proven himself a true hero several times over alongside his handler Deputy Charlie Gulikers with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. From taking down suspects, surviving a dog attack, and winning the Tough Dog Competition against 68 other teams, this brave pup is nothing short of resilient. Penelope the Pig
Tarzan and Deputy Gulikers
Charlie Chaplin
Animal Survivor: Charlie Chaplin – Found emaciated and gravely ill in a downtown alley, Charlie Chaplin learned the healing power of love when he was rescued by Melissa Pruitt, owner of La Gattarra Cat Lounge & Boutique. Charlie loves like it’s his job and has positively impacted countless lounge guests with his signature hug and soothing purrs. In turn, their affection gave him the will to survive. K9 Officer Bane
Loyal Companion: Sgt. Max– Sgt. Max and his dad Jerry, a two-tour combat veteran, share an incredibly strong bond. Max has changed Jerry’s life for the better and his companionship has greatly reduced Jerry’s PTSD symptoms. Jerry explained he previously felt unable to escape when night terrors began, but thanks to Max he is now able to sleep and life is worth living. Sgt Max
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Service to the Community: Penelope Pig – Adopted at 6 weeks old by a family whose son has Autism, this patient pig became a therapy pet and soon began volunteering through local organization, Pawsitive Friendships. Penelope provides support to children with special needs in schools and clinics each week and has become a true hero to countless families. Over the Rainbow Bridge: K9 Bane – K9 Bane bravely served and protected alongside his handler, Officer Howard of the Phoenix Police Department, apprehending numerous suspects while aiding in the arrest of countless others to keep our community safe. Tragically, he passed away in the line of duty, assisting police in the arrest of a dangerous suspect while protecting his fellow officers.
Human Heroes: Cheryl and Roger Naumann – Cheryl and Roger Naumann’s dedication to bettering the lives of pets has spanned decades, cities, and missions, proving their deep commitment to ending pet homelessness. Together, they opened Second Home Pet Resort in 2008, and recently celebrated their ten-year business Cheryl and Roger anniversary. In 2017, Cheryl founded Humane Animal Rescue and Trapping Team (aka, HARTT) to help dogs who cannot easily be handled or captured through ordinary means.
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The Phoenix Dog
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KIDS 4H and the Road to Westminster By Serena O’Sullivan
Photos Photos Denise Bismore 4-H dog project. He dabbled in some other projects along the way as well, particularly entrepreneurial, because he needed to earn money to support his dog and his dog’s expenses,” Denise said. “First he had Hunter, the family dog, and then he saved up enough money and bought an Australian Shepherd named Banadaro, which means awesome in Aborigine.”
Head over to any dog park and you’ll see just how much of a show-off a dog can be. My Chihuahua mix puffs out his chest and kicks the ground with all the macho pride of a peacocking fighter before the bell. Some dogs are a bit classier, like 16-year-old Kyle Bismore’s German Wirehaired Pointer, Goose, who competed in the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club’s 2019 Junior Showman Competition last February.
At 12, Kyle was competing in a 4-H dog show and met the Kyle and Hunter 2013 local obedience judge who was so impressed with his handling skills, she said, “‘Wow! You’re pretty good, but you need some polishing. I offer junior handler classes; why don’t you come check them out?’” Denise recalled. “So, he came, checked out the class and was hooked after the first class of doing showmanship.” Kyle and Goose napping at the 2018 National show
“The Westminster Kennel Club is really difficult to get in,” said Kyle’s mom, Denise Bismore. “To qualify for Westminster, he had to earn seven Best Junior Handler wins. Each win means he earned first place in his class at an AKC show, then competed against the winners of the other six classes at the show.” Even though college is a few years away, Kyle’s resumé is already full of animal-related extracurriculars. According to Denise, he competes in AKC agility events, and he’s also a part of the North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) as well as ASCA, the Australian Shepherd Club of America. It all started with 4-H, a national nonprofit network of youth groups. “4-H has many different projects,” said Denise, who is a volunteer leader in Maricopa County. Kyle’s group is Scottsdale Hot Diggity Dogs, a dog project club that trains and educates kids about dogs as well as teaches them about community service, leadership, and communication,skills. “There is currently a total of five 4-H dog clubs in the Maricopa County area,” she said. “I’m involved in just the dog project and am on that committee. I also have my own club in Scottsdale the Maricopa County 4H Dog Committee.” Some kids will go as far as entrepreneurial projects to help support funding their dog’s expenses. That was the case for Kyle, who was first introduced to dog shows through a 4-H obedience class. “When Kyle was nine, he joined the
What is it about dog shows that has kept Kyle hooked from ages nine to 16? Kyle says, “I’ve always loved dogs and working with them comes naturally, that helps me do so well at the shows. I also like being part of the Dog Show Family because I have a lot of fun with the people there.”
Kyle and Hunter celebrate at the Finals
For years, Kyle went through many competitions until he finally came across Goose. The cheerful and people-pleasing German Wirehaired Pointer has been with the family for two years. “Goose is super loving. He’s like a big ham for attention,” said Denise. “He’s a sporting dog, so he has a lot of energy. Loves to swim, oh my God. He’s like a frog!” Despite his amphibian-like tendencies, Goose’s skills were enough to breeze through competition after competition, charming audiences from Arizona to New York City, where the Westminster Kennel Club competition was held. In addition to everything else filling up his schedule, Kyle is still a member of 4-H’s Maricopa Dog Group. Although there’s no way to interview a dog, it’s fun to imagine how much Goose enjoys showing off his many skills in front of dog lovers all around the country! Want more information? Visit Maricopa County 4-H at www.extension. arizona.edu/4h/Maricopa or call 602-827-8222 www.phoenixdog.net
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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 www.1stpetvet.com 520 W Union Hills Dr Ste 105 Phoenix 85027 623-849-0700 Animal Medical & Surgical Center www.animalmedicalandsurgical.com 17477 N 82nd St Scottsdale 85255 480-502-4400 BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 3110 East Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-995-3757 Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency www.phoenixvrec.com 4015 E Cactus Rd Phoenix 85032 602-765-3700
Vet Med www.vetmedaz.com 20610 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 85024 602-697-4694 BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 22595 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 110 Scottsdale 85255 480-949-8001 The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic www.scottsdaleveterinaryclinic.com 7311 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale 85251 480-945-8484 VCA Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Hospital www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/ paradise-valley-emergency 6969 E Shea Blvd Ste 150 Scottsdale 85254 480-991-1845
EAST VALLEY 1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1233 W Warner Rd Chandler 85224 480-732-0018
Ironwood Animal Hospital www.ironwoodanimalhospital.com 85 W Combs Rd #116 Queen Creek 85142 480-888-2299 WEST VALLEY
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 86 W Juniper Ave Gilbert 85233 480-497-0222
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 13034 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd Avondale, 85392 623-385-4555
1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1423 S Higley Rd #102 Mesa 85206 480-924-1123
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 9875 W Peoria Ave Peoria 85345 623-974-1520
VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona www.vcaspecialtyvets.com 1648 N Country Club Dr Mesa 85201 480-898-0001
POISON HELP Pet Poison Helpline www.petpoisonhelpline.com 855-764-7661
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Celebration-Maile and Kylie Story and pictures Kimberly Smith exams she would have the techs and vets on the floor and she would be in their laps. They all said she should be a therapy dog.
Maile was a mini lemon Beagle, short and stout. When she sat, one leg would stick out like a kick stand. When she walked she wiggled. She quickly got the nickname “Smiley Maile” because she always looked like she was smiling. She was very active at the AZ Beagle Rescue BEAGLEFEST. The first time she attended she was crowned Queen of BEAGLEFEST. She won the costume contest for 9 years, Maile’s 16th Birthday celebration most famously as RAMBONE, which made the news. Her personality came out when she had a costume on - strutting with a big smile and bouncing on her back legs - which got everyone’s attention as they laughed and took pictures of her. At 3pm she let us know her Beagle belly clock was going off. She liked to jump into the empty bag of dog food so all you could see was her Beagle butt. Because of her advanced age and multiplying health problems, we created a bucket list. She went surfing, went to new dog parks, and had Pupaccinos at Starbucks. For her 16th Birthday she met a dolphin. They spent the afternoon going nose to bottlenose.
Maile checking off her bucket list
Kylie “The Sunshine Beagle” had a “ruff” life. She was found February 2017, running the streets with no one to claim her. AZ Pug Life Rescue took her in. She had double cherry eyes and had multiple surgeries, spending most of her time recovering in a cone. I fostered her through her surgeries, and adopted her in September 2017. We already had Maile, and they became buddies immediately, followed each other everywhere and slept side by side. Everywhere we went, people fell in love with Kylie. She brought smiles to their faces with her constantly wiggling butt, giving hugs by rubbing her head all over her newest friends. During her many The Phoenix Dog
Kylie posing for a Therapy pic
“She softened my husband’s heart and always seemed to reduce his stress level. I would most often find her lying across his feet or on his chest.”
When Maile started having health issues, Kylie would get me to check on her. She’d lie next to Maile and put her paw on her. June 2018, I lost my Maile. I could not quit crying. Kylie would make this whimpering noise and put her paw on my knee and keep looking at me like she was trying to tell me ‘it’s going to be ok.’ She would let me hug her for long stretches, and it helped me so much. Kylie did well with her therapy visits in the short time she had. She bonded with a blind woman at a senior living center and stole the heart of a Veteran she visited at the VA. The Veteran couldn’t move and wasn’t speaking. When Kylie rubbed her head all over his hand, he tried to speak her name. His nurse said that was the first time he’d spoken in two weeks. We learned she had mammary cancer, and chemo began on 9/1/2018.
Maile never lost that incredible happy spirit until she passed on last June. She has forever changed my life.
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After obedience training Kylie became registered with Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
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Even after her treatments began, she was still doing her visits, bringing smiles and mending hearts with a gentle paw and soft ear to touch. By November, her quality of life declined so quickly we had to let her go. She couldn’t walk, but she wagged her tail in the clinic with all the techs she loved. One by one they came in and said their goodbyes, even Face-Timed with one who couldn’t be there. Kylie was just four. Though I did not have her for very long, her impact was huge on me and on many others. We will forever miss her cuddles. Kylie’s Rainbow Bridge photo
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