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TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Story

The Leader of the Pack Howls Health: Summer Pet Safety Celebrity Spotlight – Lyndsey Fry: Do You Believe in Miracles?

Rescue News: Barb’s Rescue Adoptable Hiking Dogs Take a Hike!: Devil Dog Loop Cat Adoptions Kitty Korner: Could Your Cat Become a Therapy Cat? Veterans: Lost Our Home Pet Rescue Helps Veterans Trainer Tips: Pets & Families During COVID-19 Horsin’ Around: American Saddlebred Association of Arizona K9: Female Working Dogs in Arizona Critter: How to Adopt an Arizona Desert Tortoise Celebration of Life: Max the Beagle

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COVID-19 Recovery Phase: Prepare Your Dog Too! Loss in the Rescue Community – Remembering Ann Watson Falling in Love Is Easy, for a Dog

Important Information 24 Market Place 31 Pet Emergency Resource Information 32 Animal Rescue & Adoption Groups 33 Pet Directory: Pet Related Services 35 Dog Parks 35 Advertisers Index

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The Leader of the Pack howls!

Welcome to Summer! In this challenging time, sometimes our pets are the best therapy! In light of the challenges, this issue will be our Summer issue, and the next will be the September/October issue.

The rescue community has seen multiple changes recently. Heidi’s Village is one of them. This new facility offers animals in the rescue system a safe and comfortable place to land while they await a foster home or space at their rescue. This and much more. Read about Heidi’s Village in the cover story!

The pandemic, shelter changes and social challenges all happened during puppy and kitten season! The need to get animals out of the shelters, and off the streets creates a big need for foster homes and adopters to help the rescues maximize their efforts. The community of fosters, volunteers and adopters continue to step up to help rescues, and make a big impact on the lives of animals in need.

The pandemic has changed daily schedules for many pet parents.

Trainer Tips has practical information on how to integrate your stay at home family with your stay at home dogs. As more people plan to return to the workplace, and kids to camp or school, our pets need help to transition also. The Special Feature on Preparing your Dog for the Change can make the process easier for all.

Summer heat is here, the Health article highlights the many ways Summer weather and activities can put your pet in danger. Escaping the Valley heat often means heading up North. If you’re looking for a cool summer escape with your dog, the Take a Hike article has a good option. The online story archive has more cool hiking ideas!

The news of the transport accident in Idaho was shocking. The loss of Ann Watson, Chris Kracht, and the many dogs who perished may be a stimulus to the community to further develop transport guidelines. Ann and Chris helped many dogs to find new homes and will be missed. PPM wishes the family, and the surviving dogs, a stable and loving future.

PPM pups Roxie and Odie want to remind everyone to be aware of the effect of summer heat on your dogs.

Asphalt and concrete get hot enough to burn paw pads even at temperatures under 100 degrees. Be aware of the signs of heat stroke, never leave dogs in the car, and be careful with shortsnouted dogs as they can overheat quickly!

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Keep an eye out for Max as you read, you’ll find him in unlikely places! Kids 12 and under can send us a note of where you find him along with your name, age, and phone number. We will choose one name each issue and the winner’s name will be posted in the Where’s Max section of the next Pets & People Magazine! The winner will get a prize that your dog will love!

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HEALTH Summer Pet Safety – Keeping Pets Healthy This Summer

By Gretchen Pahia

Illustrations Sean Hoy during the summer. Bees, wasps, fire ants, scorpions and other biting and stinging bugs can make your pets’ lives miserable. Some pets may become fascinated with flying insects, unknowingly putting themselves in danger.

If you see your pet trying to chase a bug or aggravating certain creatures, it is best to get them out of harm’s way. If you are concerned your pet was bitten by something, it can often be treated with a cold compress or antihistamines. However, if those aren’t working, you should reach out to your veterinarian immediately.

The summer months mean it’s time to hang out at the pool, but for our furry loved ones, the Valley heat can be dangerous!

During this time veterinarians often see an increase in injuries, skin ailments, ear infections and heat stroke. Pets & People magazine turned to Dr. Darius Starks from the Companion Animal Clinic at the Midwestern University Animal Health Institute for tips to keep your animals safe this summer.

“Most pets can only cool by panting,” Starks said. “Some of our most popular breeds like French Bulldogs, Shih Tzu and Persian cats are brachycephalic, meaning they have shortened muzzles.

Arizona summers are synonymous with swimming pools, but should we be taking our pets in the water with us? “Swimming can provide an excellent high-intensity, low-impact physical activity for dogs,” Starks said. “However, there are some precautions people should consider. Although it may seem an innate response, some dogs cannot swim or are not experienced swimmers.”

“Being brachycephalic may make for a very cute pet, but it physically makes it more challenging for many of these animals to cool and breathe,” Starks continued. “Brachycephalic pets should be monitored closely for any signs of overheating or difficulty breathing.”

Starks also warns that homeowners should protect pools with a gate or physical barrier and just like our children, monitor pets that may be at risk for drowning, especially those that have mobility issues, short legs, are elderly or young.

Starks went on to add that sun exposure can also pose a threat for breeds that have light-colored skin and short coats. They are at risk of being sunburned, so those pets should stay inside or in shaded areas at all times.

For dogs with skin diseases or ear diseases, Starks said you should always consult with their veterinarian, as the chlorine and excessive moisture within the ears can exacerbate existing disease.

Our pets do not sweat in the same way that humans do and they can quickly become overheated.

Heat and heat exposure aren’t the only concerns for pet owners during the summer months. They also need to worry about outdoor cookout dangers and insects.

When it comes to outdoor cookouts, pet owners need to be very careful with things like charcoal, open flames and insect repellant. All of these items can be very dangerous for our pets.

The other big concern is the insects and bugs that are prevalent

If you’re wondering whether you should let your cat go for a swim, “I do not recommend introducing your cat to swimming,” Starks said.

The summer can be a great time to spend with our four-legged friends, so taking trips up north to cooler temperatures is a great option for families looking to get their pets outdoors for some exercise.

Just make sure you are always on the lookout for dangers that could pose a risk to your pet’s health and safety.

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT – LYNDSEY FRY Do You Believe in Miracles?

By Steve Pawlowski

Photos Lyndsey Fry scruffy and had no chip or tags. After cleaning him up and trying, with no luck, to find his owner, the couple added the appropriately named, Dasher, to their family. They’ve been in love with him ever since.

It all started in Chandler, Arizona, with “The Mighty Ducks.”

At the age of 4, Lyndsey Fry fell in the love with the popular Disney movie. At 5, she started playing roller hockey, followed by ice hockey the next year.

Fry and her family quickly realized that if she wanted to play competitive collegiate hockey, she needed to play on a girls high school team. She commuted to Colorado and played four years at Colorado Select, followed by Division I college hockey at Harvard University. Yes, THAT Harvard!

Before traveling cross-country to play hockey, Fry’s family home included four American Eskimo dogs – Skittles, Snickers, Rolo and Twix. Are you sensing a theme here?

Skittles was the first to join the family.

“I remember I was super young when we went and looked at the litter,” Fry said. “She was the runt and getting picked on by her brothers and sisters. I told my parents I wanted to protect her. She lived an amazing 17 years with us.”

Fast-forward to 2014. Fry took a leave of absence from Harvard to play on the U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team where she and Team USA brought home the silver medal!

“What a lot of people don’t realize is that it’s a never-ending tryout,” Fry said. “I didn’t even get invited to a camp my sophomore year. I changed everything I did, from my diet to my training to my mental focus.

“It all paid off when I was invited back in 2012 for the 4 Nations Cup and then made the World Championship team in 2013,” she continued. “That summer, I was fortunate enough to make the Olympic roster.”

Fry was the very first hockey player from Arizona to make an Olympic team. She took great pride in the fact that not only was she representing her country, but her state as well. Her family attended every game throughout the tournament.

They sacrificed so much for her to be there and Fry was thrilled to share those memories with them.

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“The ironic thing is we had just decided that we weren’t in a position to get a dog because we work full time and live in a house that we rent,” Fry told Pets & People magazine. “And then Dasher came along and now we can’t imagine life without him. He is absolutely family and he just makes life so much better.”

Fry now wears two hats with the Arizona Coyotes. She works in a marketing role where she strives to generate more fandom and excitement around the sport and the team. She’s also president of the Arizona Kachinas, an all-girls hockey program that has become a model for NHL franchises in Chicago, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Fry talks about Kachinas with pride.

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“The best things that come from sports are the friends and the memories you make that stay with you for a lifetime,” Fry said.

“Even the people you play against become part of your community. Sports bond you with people and that is one of the greatest gifts in life.”

Much like Al Michaels’ iconic call (“Do you believe in miracles?”) as the 1980 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team was about to defeat the mighty Russians, Fry lived her Olympic miracle in 2014.

As for Dasher, he continues to live his – ever since that fateful Christmas Eve in 2017!

For more information about Fry, the Arizona Coyotes or the Arizona Kachinas, please visit www.nhl.com/coyotes/.

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SPECIAL FEATURE COVID-19 Set Your Dog Up for Success Before You Go Back to Work

By Ida DeLeon

Illustrations Sean Hoy to live together on a full-time basis has its challenges in order to maintain harmony in the home.

Here are a few tips for owners with new dogs, or existing pets, for a successful quarantine life and eventual return to work/school: Have a daily routine with your dog and your family.

Get up early and go for a walk. Have different family members walk the dog and make sure they are doing it properly.

Occasionally wear a face covering around the house to get your dog accustomed to people with masks.

Train your dog. Take five minutes with your dog twice per day. Pick one task at a time and practice it a few times.

Engage your dog mentally. Play scent games or practice a few commands throughout the day.

COVID-19 has affected everyone all over the world. It has the economy turned upside down, our daily lives have changed and many families will never be the same. However, there are a few positive outcomes to these very challenging times. One of them is that dogs are enjoying extra time with their families and providing around-the-clock company, entertainment and playtime.

Another positive outcome has been the increased pet adoption rates. Many reports indicate that pet adoptions have dramatically increased during the last few months. Fox Business News reported that, “As of March 15, more than 1,500 people had completed online foster applications in New York City and Los Angeles, according to an ASPCA spokesperson – which is equivalent to an approximate 500 percent increase from “traditional application numbers.’”

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Give your dog some “kennel time” every day. It does not have to be long but make sure your dog has some quiet time alone. Eventually, members of the family will return to work and to school and your dog should be accustomed to spending time by themselves.

Be consistent. Do not let the dog engage in behaviors now that you would not allow later. For instance, if you let your dog jump on the couch with the kids to watch TV but you would not like to see that behavior later, then do not allow it now. Again, be consistent.

Breaking an undesirable behavior is more difficult than preventing one.

Remember a professional dog trainer can help you reach the goals you have set for your dog.

Ida DeLeon, CPDT-KA is a dog-training professional with AZ Dog Sports.

They offer many different classes, with options for indoor, outdoor or online classes 602-237-6775 or visit https://azdogsports. com.

Did You Know?

Canine Coronavirus Disease (CCoV) is a highly contagious intestinal infection that affects mostly puppies.

CCoV does not affect people and it is not related to COVID-19.

The World Organization for Animal Health states, “To date, there is no evidence that animals play an epidemiologically relevant role in spreading the human disease.�

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RESCUE NEWS Barb’s Dog Rescue

By Callie Monte

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It’s not uncommon to retreat to the solitude of the desert to rest and reflect, especially in times of uncertainty and sorrow. Nature can be restorative and healing as Barb Mumaugh found out. After losing her daughter in 2001, Mumaugh left Arizona behind and made her way to Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) for the sanctuary of the Sonoran Desert.

The desert provided respite as she processed her immense grief and Barb’s Rescue Front deliberated life’s intentions.

By coincidence, a new reason for being in Puerto Peñasco showed up outside Mumaugh’s door. Stray dogs scavenging for food began to approach her desert hideout. She graciously shared her refuge with the dogs and embraced her new purpose in life.

“The first year in Mexico I took in 10 dogs,” Mumaugh said. “That was really when Barb’s Dog Rescue (BDR) began.”

Searching for food for her new litter of pups one day, Mama became the victim of severe human cruelty that left her maimed and fearful of most people except for a few of the staff.

“There are dogs who come to us from hoarding situations, those who’ve endured horrible abuse, those who were living at the dump surviving on rotting food,” Mumaugh said. “All of them are welcome here.”

The “all dogs welcome” policy includes Frida disabled dogs like Frida. At 3 months old she was dropped off at the shelter with back legs that just didn’t work. After a veterinary examination it was decided her legs would never function. BDR added two ramps and a bigger doggy door so she can navigate independently; she goes down to the play area to socialize often. When she’s finished growing, she will be fitted with a special set of wheels to assist her.

“Her favorite activity is greeting shelter visitors,” Mumaugh said. “In fact, she’s so good at it that the shelter staff assigned her the title Director of Hospitality!”

Fast-forward almost two decades and BDR’s 10-dog rescue haven has become an impressive full-scale shelter operation.

The rescue is still in its original location, but now Mumaugh shares her home with up to 350 dogs at a time – thanks to expanded accommodations.

BDR’s popularity has grown over the years. The rescue’s reputation for welcoming dogs like Mama and Frida is widespread and people travel across the country to bring dogs other shelters can’t or won’t take. BDR is also known to Arizona vacationers who drop off dog food on their way home from Rocky Point and some even stop by and adopt a dog.

“The shelter has grown quickly, especially over the last few years,” Mumaugh said.

“We built an intake center for dogs who are recovering from illness and momma dogs with their young pups to stay.”

Barb’s Rescue Sky View In addition to the intake facility, there are also large playgrounds and communal areas for socialization. Experienced BDR staff and Unfortunately, the COVID-19 outbreak caused the borders to volunteers place dogs in groups suited to their temperaments. They love temporarily close. The flow of tourists stopped and the supply of the companionship. The dogs at BDR are happy and well-adjusted, dog food became scarce. Rescue groups could no longer transport not stuck in miserable, isolated cages. BDR’s model of rescue is an dogs from Mexico to the U.S. for adoption and monetary donations stopped coming in. BDR found themselves operating at max capacity, example other shelters look to replicate. low on food and funds.

While the healthy dogs romp and roam together awaiting adoption, there are “These dogs have nowhere else to go,” Mumaugh said. “We really some dogs that need a peaceful place need people to come by and adopt our dogs, bring dog food and to stay permanently. BDR has a special send money to help us with the overwhelming demand and lack of place for up to 50 dogs that are so usually available resources.” emotionally and physically traumatized it is unlikely they will ever recover While BDR staff members are doing the best that they can with limited enough to leave the rescue. Mama is resources, their dedication to saving dogs’ lives hasn’t wavered. If you’re interested in donating, visit www.barbsdogrescue.org. one of these lifers.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Loss in the Rescue Community–Remembering Ann Watson

By Anne Thomas

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On a monthly animal transport trip from Phoenix to Canada, tragedy struck. Who Saved Who Rescue founder Ann Watson and her husband, Christopher Kracht, were driving north on Interstate 15 on May 15 when their climate-controlled rental truck containing 48 crated dogs left the road, went into the median and hit an embankment.

Phoenix or transporting then to other states where they would be adopted.

As a member of PACC911, Who Saved Who Rescue played a vital role in the rescue community. “She was one of very few rescues willing to help the one breed that many will not touch: the Pit Bull,” said Bari Mears, president and founder of PACC911. “Ann would step up at times when no one else would. As we are trying to digest the impact of this tragic event, many who knew her realize the great loss we are suffering because she has been taken from our community and our lives.”

When word of the accident hit Facebook, the outpouring of love and devastation was palatable. Posts poured in from those who knew her well, those in the rescue community who had worked with her and the rescue, and those who had adopted their furry family members.

“The world lost a huge animal advocate, one of the kindest, most genuine people I know,” said Jolie Hess, an active member of the Phoenix-area rescue community. “I learned so much from her. Ann was one of a kind. I hope that she knows just how many people and pups she touched and what a difference she made in the world.”

A memorial to honor Ann Watson, Christopher Kracht and the dogs that perished was erected

“I met Ann when we were working with another transport rescue a few years ago and she was just one of those people you can’t, and don’t want to, get out of your heart,” said Karin Lathin, founder and president of Bottle Baby Kittens.

Lathin continued, “She loved the animals she saved, her children, her family and her friends with everything she had. Her perseverance and compassion, despite any trials she faced, never failed. As her rescue partner in Canada said, ‘This world will be a worse place without her, not only for the dogs, but for those of us who will miss out on her as a person.’ She was unconditional love for anyone who was lucky enough to be part of her world and will be missed for the rest of our lives.”

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Of the 48 dogs being transported, nearly half were killed as a result of the accident. The rest of the dogs are being cared for by Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue, located in Blackfoot, Idaho, about 5 miles from the crash site. “We have an amazing team and once we got the call, we just all did what we had to do and got everything taken care of,” said Executive Director Amanda Cevering. “This is a huge loss to all the rescue community. I’m just glad that we could help and care for these babies until they make their final trip.”

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Watson and her husband leave behind six children, including two young girls.

According to a local news report, her son, Nathan Watson, will be taking over the rescue in memory of his parents, continuing the vital rescue work his mother dedicated her life to.

Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue is accepting donations to help care for the dogs that survived the crash.

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Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue, a Mesa-based rescue, had five dogs on the transport, only one of which survived the crash. “I speak for everyone at Follow Your Heart when I say we are absolutely devastated over the tragic accident in Idaho,” said founder Debbie Varner.

“Losing such precious souls, Ann, Chris and the dogs, has broken all of our hearts.

Moving forward, we will form an army in memory of Ann, dedicated to safely transporting at-risk dogs between Arizona

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He loves to be with his people, but needs a home with no kids or cats.

Hound lovers! This handsome 7-year-old Black & Tan hound needs an experienced owner who can provide training along with love. He gets along well with most dogs, even smaller dogs. No children. An ideal home would be a large property or ranchtype atmosphere.

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MAMMA GRACIE Leisurely walks are my style. I’m 9-11 years, and had little after litter until I aged out. Now I love to play with other nice dogs, and will make a great quiet companion.

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This 5-year-old yellow lab mix needs an experienced adopter. She wants to be loved, follows direction, likes other dogs but has awkward social skills. New experiences scare her, so she’ll be a “project” dog, needing help to conquer her fear. She craves attention and is willing to please.

TAKE A HIKE! Devil Dog Loop Story and photos Mare Czinar

Cool pine forests, a little bit of water and a wide, easy course are just a few of the dogfriendly attractions of the Devil Dog Loop. The easy-to-find yet lightly traveled route resides off Interstate 40 just a few miles west of the northern Arizona town of Williams. The 5-mile route, which is named for the World War I moniker for U.S. Marines, is made up of two decommissioned segments of Historic Route 66.

In its heyday from the 1920s to the 1960s, the 2,448mile byway that spanned western states from Chicago to Los Angeles was a major travel corridor for a country Walter plays catch-up on the on the brink of a new era of 1932 alignment of Historic Route 66 recreational motor travel and long-distance road trips. As the federal interstate highway system grew along with expanded railroad and air transportation options, the popular roadway underwent several realignments before gradually succumbing to its more efficient, faster rivals. A few crumbling sections of Route 66 that ran between Flagstaff and Williams have been salvaged and repurposed into recreational trails and the Devil Dog Loop is the crown jewel of the bunch.

Secluded among thick woodlands and sunny meadows, the 5-mile trail is as much a trip through history as it is a delightful canine hike destination. The route uses two narrow dirt tracks that had been the 1922 and 1932 alignments of what was dubbed the “Mother Road.” Bits of asphalt, concrete conglomerates and Depression-era structures like stonework culverts add points of interest along the way. The loop is marked by tiny sign posts with bike emblems, but they are easy to miss, so it’s important to

pay attention to stay on track. Let me tell you how.

From the trailhead kiosk, continue hiking south on Forest Road 108. At 0.4-mile, the road meets the grassy swale of Stump Tank.

Go left at the next junction, hike to the 0.7-mile point and veer right. At 0.9mile, the road meets the loop portion of the route, go right at the Hat Ranch sign (the left fork is the return route). After a short distance, a rough dirt road veers off to the Walter explores the weedy swale left -- this is the 1922 of Stump Tank alignment (aka Forest Road 45). Follow this road to the 2-mile point and go straight at the junction. At 2.4 miles, the trail loops back on the 1932 alignment (aka Forest Road 9217E) and is easy to follow. This shared-use trail is open to hikers, bikes, horses and motorized vehicles, so a short leash may be necessary.

LENGTH: 5-mile loop RATING: Easy ELEVATION: 6,236-6,800 feet GETTING THERE: From Interstate 40 in Williams, go 6 miles west to the Devil Dog exit # 157 for Forest Road 108. Follow FR 108 to the first “T” junction, go right then make a left at the next “T” and continue to the kiosk and parking loop on the right.

INFO: Kaibab National Forest www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/kaibab/recarea/?recid=32315 Depression-era structures like this 1922 culvert can be seen along the route www.phoenixdog.net

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MAIN STORY Heidi’s Village

By Anne Thomas

Photos Heidi’s Village

It all began as a vision, a passion project to help Phoenix-area animal rescue groups achieve even more than they are currently able.

“When I worked for PACC911, I saw so much passion and was amazed that the rescues do what they do out of their homes,” said Ginny Jontes, former PACC911 vice president. “And I thought, boy, there’s a real need here to help. I wanted a facility that would help them by having everything in one place.”

think animals in our community are at risk to be euthanized because they have treatable illnesses, but there is not space for them or there are no resources.”

Clark, who has been involved in animal welfare for more than 20 years, believes that more rescue organizations would be able to take animals off the street if they had temporary boarding for some of their animals. “Often they don’t have a foster or they don’t have the general resources to treat some Heidi’s Village is new community treasure animals,” Clark said. Heidi’s Jontes’ vision finally became a reality and Heidi’s Village was created – named for her Schnauzer Village will fill that need for rescue groups, allowing rescues a place who passed away two years ago at the age of 14. The facility is to house animals until a foster home becomes available or they are located in central Phoenix, on 40th Street south of Loop 202, north of adopted out by the rescue.

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“Our goal is to be a single place where the rescues can bring their At just under 50,000 square feet sitting on 5 acres of land, Heidi’s animals and get total care,” Jontes said. She likens it to a place like Village will ultimately serve two purposes: provide boarding and other Walmart, that is intended to be a one-stop shopping experience. on-site services to rescue groups in the state of Arizona, and provide “The priority right now is to develop relationships with the rescue low-cost veterinarian services to the public. groups and help them at least temporarily get animals off the streets,” The grand opening has been pushed to the fall, though the facility did Clark said. “We want to be able to help the rescues with medical and an unplanned soft opening in early April. They offered to take in dogs behavioral interventions until they’re able to come get them and take for the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control East shelter when them for adoption. it closed during the COVID-19 scare. The doors were opened “The plan is for Heidi’s for the rescues later in April.

Village to provide veterinarian services, grooming services, “This is the only facility that I and behavioral training to know of anywhere that helps animals being boarded for the rescues in this way,” said rescue groups at rates that Jontes, Heidi’s Village founder are incredibly discounted,” and board president.

Clark continued.

The facility, which is comprised “Many times, rescues will pick of several buildings, has 264 up an animal from County or dog kennels and two buildings an animal that’s been in the that can house between 150 desert, so if we’re planning The dogs love to cool off and play in the splash pad and 175 cats. However, on boarding their animal, we unlike other shelters and boarding facilities in Arizona, Heidi’s Village want them to be clean and comfortable,” Clark said. To accomplish is focused on helping rescue groups, enabling these groups to help this, their facility has a fully equipped grooming area were rescue more animals in Maricopa County and across the state. groups can groom the animals themselves or have a groomer do it, both at a reduced fee.

“We want to create a partnership with animal welfare organizations in Phoenix to provide a temporary facility for animals that can be These low fees are possible because much of Heidi’s Village is adopted,” said Ellen Clark, Heidi’s Village chief executive officer. “I subsidized. “Ginny has made an incredibly generous offer of paying 18

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for the building and providing ongoing operational support,” Clark said. “And we are getting contributions from the community. Others are jumping on board with Ginny’s vision and making this a reality.”

The fee to board an animal is $13 a day and includes kennel cleaning.

“The buildings housing the animals each have a central area with a washer and dryer, food storage, and a workspace with four wings, called pods, going out from the central space where the dogs will be kenneled,” Clark said. “A rescue group can use an entire pod, several pods, or a single kennel, depending on their need.”

The smallest kennel is 25 square feet but can be opened up to double the space for larger dogs or a mother dog and her puppies. All kennels have similar-sized outdoor spaces attached.

“Each of the buildings that house dogs has four outdoor play yards that are shaded and have water misting systems, along with equipment that the dogs can use to climb and play on and canine grass that can be easily cleaned between uses,” Jontes said.

“To use the services that Heidi’s Village provides, a rescue group needs to sign up and they must be a formally set up 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization group,” Clark said.

First group of dogs heading out to foster

“It gets very complicated when you’re trying to do it for all the rescues and the public,” Jontes said. “It isn’t that we can’t, we just have to think through all options.” Ultimately, Heidi’s Village will be as much about learning and expanding services where they can, as it will be a facility geared toward helping animal rescue groups in Arizona.

“I can tell you with absolute certainty we have not thought of everything,” Clark said.

The play yards are inviting

Both Jontes and Clark believe Heidi’s Village is a unique approach that could be used in other states and countries that have similar needs.

“This is all new to everyone,” Clark said. It’s her guess that rescue group animals will stay an average of one to two weeks, which will require her and her staff to work with the groups well in advance to make sure that the animals that have scheduled space can be accommodated.

Although Heidi’s Village houses adoptable animals, currently there are no on-site adoptions of these animals because each group has its own protocols and pricing structure. “We’re invested in saving more animals’ lives just like the rescues are and it’s our rescue partners that are doing the brunt of the work in that they’re finding good homes for these animals,” Clark said. In addition, there is a neonate kitten nursery that has even more kennels.

When asked about additional services for the rescue groups and the public, both Jontes and Clark agree that right now what they are building is just the beginning. “This facility was built with growth and expansion in mind,” Clark said. “And to do everything on day one would just be a mess.”

A group of volunteers puts together Kuranda beds

“We’re going to learn as we go because this model is the first of its kind,” Jontes said.

In the future, Heidi’s Village will offer on-site adoptions, then they will be looking for volunteers to help provide care and interact with their animals. “We will be recruiting volunteers for a variety of activities like walking dogs, cat socializing, neonate bottle feeding, administrative, helping with events,” Clark said.

For more information about volunteering at Heidi’s Village, go to their website at www.heidisvillage.org or email volunteer@heidisvillage.org. www.phoenixdog.net

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CATS FOR ADOPTION These cats are available at Cool Cats Rescue AZ. They are current on vaccines, microchipped, spayed/neutered, dewormed and tested for FELV. www.coolcatsrescue-az.org

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15324660-C200012 This pretty girl has a little limp in her back leg, but that doesn’t slow her down. She loves playing and really likes to have her tummy rubbed. She can’t wait to meet her forever family.

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15675746-C200174 This sweetie looks a little like a bear cub since he has no tail. No worries, Pooh Bear was born this way. He loves to play with furry toys, and is a snuggler!

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15675349-C200173 This friendly tabby enjoys hanging out with people and lets you know when he needs some extra love. Cuddling is a must!

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EMMY

15660590-C200160 This sweet youngster can’t wait to find someone to love and spoil her. She wants all the attention and would prefer to be the only cat in the household.

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15449268-C200056 She has a purr-fect looking mustache. It will take a moment for this shy lady to warm up to you, but once she does, it’s nothing but pure joy.

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15395886-C200037 This 3-year-old sweetie is looking for her new best friend. She can’t wait to call somewhere home and be the best lap cat ever.

KITTY KORNER Could Your Cat Become a Therapy Cat? Story and photo Ann Marie Hoff Samson the tabby cat was envious of the therapy dog career that Lucie, my Bichon Frise, enjoyed. He wanted to be a therapy animal too. The first thing I did was talk to the pet therapy certification organizations and see which one we wanted to join. It was easy for us, since Lucie was already certified with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona.

There are several things an owner can do to prepare their cat for a career as a therapy animal. When Samson was 2 months old, he got his harness and started wearing it. He has had the same harness his whole life, and loves it. Make sure the harness fits well, is safe and is impossible to get off.

Decide how you want to transport your cat. If you plan to take him in and out of facilities, how will you do it? I took Samson to his first conference in a stroller that my Bichon had used. Some people like to carry their cat in a carrier – make sure it is one that you can get your cat in and out of easily. Samson has two different carriers that we use and they both open at the top so he can look out. I know another therapy cat that travels in a backpack that their human wears. Whatever carrier you decide on, make sure your cat feels comfortable, secure and protected. If your cat gets scared, you have to get him to recover. A safe place for your cat to be able to do that is essential in case they get unnerved.

Work with your cat about scratching. Since I had Samson as a kitten, scratching people wasn’t a habit he ever got into. If you can’t trust your cat to not scratch someone, you can simply attach nail covers to his nails.

Learn how your cat communicates with you. For example, if Samson doesn’t like something, he growls. If I ignore his message that he doesn’t like what I am doing with him, he growls louder.

If he needs a nuclear option and wants immediate relief, he spits at me.

Start by taking your cat to places you know dogs won’t be and where distractions will be controlled. You can do it in five- to 15-minute sessions. It’s also a good idea to take them to other places outside, friends’ homes and pet-friendly environments.

I trained Samson to go everywhere on the leash and that it was normal to be sitting next to me at the vet’s office instead of locked

Samson ready to work

away in a carrier. However, Samson really likes being in a stroller so that he doesn’t have to walk on the leash and can sit up off the floor away from the shuffle of feet and inquiring dogs.

Ideally, your cat shouldn’t spook easily. The worst thing with pet therapy is that you never know when a loud noise is going to happen. In the hospital, I hear the noises through watching Samson’s ears. He tenses up at the sound of walkers across the floor, IV stands screeching on the tile, floor polishers, women with high-pitched voices and a multitude of other noises. While in the beginning Samson would try to hide when he heard a horrendous noise, now he shrinks back into himself then recovers.

It’s very important to know how your cat will react when they are scared, how long it takes them to recover, and what responses you can do to calm them down. Keep a notebook on where your cat is the most comfortable, with what type of people, what type of places and what type of sounds.

These simple steps can help you decide if your cat is a good candidate to become a therapy cat.

Ann Marie Hoff is an Animal Communicator, author and artist.

Visit www.AnnHoff.com.

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SPECIAL FEATURE Falling in Love Is Easy, for a Dog

By Jenny Keeler

Your dog is crazy about you.

In an experiment Wynne conducted, a dog was left home by itself with no food for several hours. Finally, the owner arrives. At the same moment, a bowl of food is revealed. The dog has a choice to make – the food or its owner.

It’s easy to see from their enthusiastic tail wagging and genuine happy-to-see-you excitement, but it’s not just the happy-go-lucky nature of a dog -- it’s love.

“The dog always chooses its owner,” Wynne said.

“When we give dogs that choice, they go straight to the owner. Greeting the owner is so much more important.”

“That’s 100 percent true, your dog does love you,” said behavioral scientist and dog lover Dr. Clive Wynne.

Dogs can form strong bonds with other animal species, as well. In the book, Wynne documents his visit to goat ranches in northern Arizona.

He found that when puppies are put with goats within the first three months of the dogs’ lives, the dogs developed relationships with the goats and show similar affection to the goats as they would to their owners.

Wynne is the author of the new book “Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You.” He’s also a psychology professor and director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University in Tempe and the director of research at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana.

Wynne has always had an interest in animal minds and how other species think and understand the world. He began by studying pigeons. The birds, he said, are really smart. He soon felt drawn to study dogs. “No other animal has had a longer or richer relationship with people than dogs,” Wynne said. “I already loved them.”

With so much love to give, what can we give to our dogs in return? “What I think your dog needs from you is you,” Wynne said.

He began his research on dogs as a skeptic. He admits he didn’t think dogs really loved their people, they were just putting on a show for a treat. Turns out, Wynne was wrong.

“I gradually came to realize that they really do love us, not just for treats, they love us for who we are,” Wynne said.

Our four-legged friends really do have the ability to connect, to feel affection and to form strong emotional bonds. While dogs are known for their intelligence, it’s more than brain power that makes them capable of love, it’s their DNA. Using cutting-edge research, Wynne identified three particular gene mutations that allow dogs to fall in love so easily. Hormones also play a role.

“Researchers have studied the levels of oxytocin – the love hormone – in a dog’s brain and can see a spike when a dog and its owner look at each other,” Wynne said. “One of the great things about dogs is that they fall in love so easily. It’s magic.”

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Dogs are highly sociable animals and they’re often left home alone all day, which goes against their nature, he said. Dogs need company, whether from their owners, a dog walker, a doggy daycare or another dog.

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Summer 2020

Wynne has shifted his research out of the lab and into dog shelters.

He’s focusing on the psychology of adopting a dog, examining what people look for in a dog at a shelter and how to get more dogs adopted. One way is through foster care – a happy dog in a happy home is much more likely to get adopted.

“Shelters need help now more than ever,” Wynne said. “There are more dogs in shelters and fewer volunteers available.”

Find information on Dr. Wynne’s new book at www.clivewynne.com.

For information on how to help and foster care resources, visit Maddie’s Fund, www.maddiesfund.org/covid-19-emergency-fostercare-resources.htm.

VETERANS Lost Our Home Pet Rescue Helps Veterans

By Jennifer Marshall

Photo Lindsay Morgan

After all the sacrifices our veterans have made for us and our nation, they deserve all the love and support necessary to make their transition to civilian living a smooth one so they are able to live their best lives.

One way is by helping them keep their cats and dogs in times of need.

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, a nonprofit pet shelter in Tempe, Arizona, is leading the charge in serving veterans like Mark Digam.

Digam, a Marine who served between the Vietnam War and the Gulf War, had to sell his business when he fell ill.

“I was told that my PTSD started about a week after I was discharged,” Digam said. “Through the years, it got worse and worse, and I kept fighting through it. Then, after I retired, I had a lot of things going on and it really caught up with me—the war finally caught up with me.”

As if struggling with PTSD was not enough, the owner of the house Digam was living in decided to sell, so he started couch-surfing as he had nowhere else to go. “When I was homeless,” Digam said, “my two dogs, Wilbur and Hurley, were all that I had. At the time, I was pretty stressed out, which was part of my illness. Some nights, the three of us slept in my car.”

Digam, who is divorced, retained the two dogs since his former wife never expressed a desire to keep them. Wilbur, a Yorkipoo, which is a combination of a Yorkshire Terrier and a Poodle, and Hurley, who is a Chihuahua and Beagle mix, have been his constant companions.

“They made me feel comfortable to leave my pets there and they reassured me that I would get them back,” Digam added.

Lost Our Home Pet Rescue offers a Temporary Care Program, which allows pet parents to board their furry friends for full-time care up to 90 days. “Our goal is to reduce the barriers that keep people from getting the help they need,” Morgan said. “We also strive to also reduce the stress on the pet parent so they can concentrate on resolving their crisis, knowing their pets are being taken care of. We love to see the pets’ and owners’ reactions when they are able to reunite.”

The Temporary Care Program helps pet owners who are dealing with eviction, homelessness, domestic violence, medical treatment/rehabilitation, foreclosure, financial hardship and other crisis situations.

“Lindsay and her team have a real passion for animals,” Digam said. “Knowing they were taking care of my dogs helped me to feel more comfortable in my recovery.

“About two or three weeks after they accepted Wilbur and Hurley, I started feeling better, and each day I grew stronger and stronger,” he continued. “Because I didn’t have to worry about my guys, I was discharged from recovery weeks early.”

Owners who place their dogs or cats in the Temporary Care Program at Lost Our Home Pet Rescue are allowed to visit their pets whenever they want. Digam often took Wilbur and Hurley to Tempe Town Lake. He enrolled his dogs in the program back in One day, his doctor admitted him Mark Digam with Wilbur & Hurley January and after getting healthy to the hospital and the Veterans and securing a new place to live, he was able to take them home Administration subsequently wanted to move him into a recovery center in March. with other veterans. Without someone to care for Wilbur and Hurley, though, he would not be able to receive the care.

“When this COVID-19 crisis is over, I’m going to volunteer and help the organization that helped my dogs and me so much,” Digam said.

“My daughter wanted me to find a foster for my dogs, but I didn’t trust anyone to care for them until I met Lindsay Morgan, who is the Temporary If you’re eager to help people and their fur babies, check out Care coordinator with Lost Our Home Pet Rescue,” Digam said. “I toured www.lostourhome.org for the many needs and roles you can fulfill. their facilities. They were clean and the staff was really nice. www.phoenixdog.net

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We see the issues relating to the current pandemic and how much of a damper it is putting on the social calendar. This is a great time to fix pet issues and engage in both indoor and outdoor activities that can boost your mood, increase your immunity and help you get through these uncertain times.

Research shows that when we pet and play with our pups, there is an increased production of the feel-good chemical oxytocin being emitted in the brain. The release of oxytocin plays a role in social relationships between us and our pets in the same way as it does between our parents, children, friends and loved ones.

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Here are some ideas to nurture the bond between those stuck at home to foster relationships with our family members and our canine companions with fun make-you-feel-better activities.

5 Top Indoor Activities With Your Pet At the top of the list is nosework. Dogs love having a job to do and are naturally talented at using their noses. Nosework is simple to train and these games are fun and easy to learn!

1. Scavenger Hunt – Hide treats around the house to send your dog on a hunting adventure. You can get your dog to sit or put them outdoors or in another room. Then hide small pieces of their favorite treats all over the home. Walk with your dog through the house and help them discover all the treats!

2. Find It – If you have been online shopping like me, then you have some extra boxes lying around. Set up three boxes. Get your pup to sit and you can put him/her on a leash and distract them while a treat is hidden in one of the boxes. To get your pup to understand the rules of the game, you can bring the dog on a leash to explore the box with the treat and praise them for finding it. The next time start with an empty box first and increase the game until you and your dog are working together.

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tin cups and sneak one treat under several of the balls. When the pup gives it a poke, pick it up and let them have it. They love being successful, but love the reward of eating yum yums even more!

4. Do It Yourself – Make some dog toys with things around the house. You can stuff a water bottle inside of an old sock for a crunchy experience. You can braid up an old blanket, sheet or towel for a game of tug. It is amazing how much fun your puppers can have with you just tossing a clean empty milk jug down a hallway! Be creative and have fun.

5. My dog enjoys performing many tricks, if you have a trick in mind that you would love your smart underperforming pooch to do, then get on YouTube and find a video to learn how to get your pup to achieve it.

Outdoor Activities With Your Pet Be sure to get your daily dose of vitamin D from sun exposure by taking your dog for a walk or a hike, hanging out in the yard or just stretching out the daily potty break with an added game of catch or tug. You can get creative and set up an obstacle course to teach basic obedience commands or practice and increase existing skills that your pet may already have.

Be vigilant that the precautionary measures you take are similar to those you would take when going to the grocery store or picking up a takeout meal.

Remember, for the love of dog, this too shall pass. Follow the guidelines, stay safe and find the silver lining by taking the opportunity to use the extra time you are being given to nurture your bond and relationships with your two- and four-legged family members.

Belinda Ahearn is an in-home dog trainer working with all ages, stages and breeds of dogs. Her business, BNADOG, uses positive reinforcement dog training methods and is currently using the newly developed “COVID-19 SAFE” Training Protocol and an optional Skype-based one-to-one video session. Visit www.BNADOG.com, FB/IG @BNADOGS & Meetup.com/Trails~N~Tails or call 860304-1447.

HORSIN’ AROUND American Saddlebred Association of Arizona

By Bridget Grobosky

Photo Schatzberg Photography

High-stepping, flashy and elegant, the American Saddlebred has an origin with history that can still be seen in the show arena today.

The Saddlebred is known as the “peacock” of the show ring, according to Matthew Roberts, the American Saddlebred Association of Arizona (ASAA) president. “They’re usually big show horses that were bred for showing and they’re American-made,” he said.

Roberts also trains Saddlebreds and owns Matthew Roberts Stables.

Unique and somewhat unusual in the horse world, the American Saddlebred can be five-gaited. They walk, trot, canter, slow gait and rack.

The American Saddlebred is traditionally shown in a saddleseat English saddle or in driving events. There are four primary competition divisions: Five-Gaited, ThreeGaited, Fine Harness and Pleasure.

Certain show classes will judge the horse’s movement and conformation, and equitation classes will judge the ability and position of the rider.

“Our horse shows are similar to dog shows, but the horses are moving in the arena,” Roberts said. “They’re judged on their conformation and their quality and the overall picture.

“The Saddlebred is a true American breed. In the 1700s, crosses between imported Thoroughbreds and the gaited Narrangansett Pacer resulted in an allpurpose horse first known as the American Horse,” Roberts continued.

the Carousel Charity Horse Show, showcases different breeds in addition to the Saddlebred, including the Arabian, the Morgan, the Hackney and the Peruvian Horse. Next March will be the association’s 50th show.

In addition to their big, flashy looks, the Saddlebred is well-known for its temperament.

“The Saddlebred, specifically with their personality, just loves the human interaction,” Roberts said. “They’re such a kind animal and very easy to train. They’re one of my favorite horse breeds to train.”

For those looking to get involved riding and showing Saddlebreds, the state and national organizations offer an entry-level program called the Academy Program.

Specific Academy classes divided by age and skill level are offered at Saddlebred shows to offer this group an opportunity to show at a beginning level before progressing further.

“We have a great Academy Program that is set up specifically for someone who says, ‘I want to start riding,’” Roberts said. “We have horses that you come to try and they get you started.

“You can compete on one of my horses without buying a horse, and you’ll keep moving in the program. Then you may decide to buy a horse, but it’s not something you have to invest in right away,” Roberts continued.

There are Academy Programs hosted at different barns around the Valley, and after success in one, you may be Sandra Gallagher and WC CH I’m a Holiday Saddlebred mare in interested in purchasing your own horse the Gaited Amateur Stakes 2020 Carousel to continue showing. Another avenue to Later breeding with Arabians and Morgans produced horses known as Kentucky Saddlers. They get involved is to reach out to the association to connect with a were used as wartime horses in the 1800s and remained popular Saddlebred barn in your area. as saddle horses into the early 1900s. In 1891, the American Saddlebred Horse Association was founded in Louisville, Kentucky. Outside of the traditional show ring, Saddlebreds make good hunters or jumpers and are known as excellent trail horses.

With origins in Kentucky, a lot of the Saddlebred’s popularity is concentrated on the East Coast today. However, increased breeding “It’s just like anything else, not all of them are going to be show in California brought the Saddlebred in larger numbers out west. horses,” Roberts said. “So many of them go on to be trail horses and really good trail horses.”

This led to the establishment of Arizona’s very own association.

Today the ASAA hosts different shows throughout the year and members regularly attend shows in California. The largest show,

For more information about the American Saddlebred Association of Arizona or to get involved, visit www.arizonasaddlebreds.org. www.phoenixdog.net

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K9 Female Working Dogs in Arizona

By Brandy Aguilar

Just like their male counterparts, female K9s work in many different fields, ranging from service, therapy, police and even the military.

Regardless of gender, each dog is dedicated to helping others and they do it right alongside their handler. A special bond is formed between the two.

Here are a few of the talented, local female K9s.

Meet Luke Air Force Staff Sgt. Will Thompson and MWD Ffrida “She is loved by everyone,” said Luke Air Force 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler Staff Sgt. Will Thompson. “I take her around base and everybody knows her. She loves the attention.”

said. So, it’s not a typo. The two Fs help distinguish Ffrida and the other Lackland pups from other military working dogs.

This dynamic duo is currently serving their first deployment together. Thompson is glad she will be right next to him. “If you ever have any issues you can always talk to her. She will listen and she won’t reply back,” Thompson said laughing. “She will listen and you can get everything off your chest.”

Meet Mesa Police Officer Bryan Cochran and K9 Kira

Ffrida is an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois. She is the oldest military working dog and the only female at the Luke Air Force Base kennels. Thompson and Ffrida have been working together since August.

“When I get her out of the car she knows she has one job and she is really good at it,” said Mesa Police Officer Bryan Cochran.

Cochran is talking about his Mesa Police Officer Bryan Cochran & K9 Kira partner, K9 Kira.

The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois is a single-purpose narcotics detection dog.

“Literally every day, all day we’re training, whether it’s going out to the base training field to do obedience, or an obstacle course,” Thompson said. “We will go out and do a detection problem where we have our own training aids and plant them for her to find.

“She has more than 700 hours of narcotics detection training and that is an estimate,” Cochran said. “When she gets out of the car all she wants to do is work. She has thousands of real finds on the street, from hidden compartments to load vehicles.”

“When she finds it, the two of us have a big huge party and we play,” Thompson continued. “She loves it and it makes her want to go work more.” Thompson calls Ffrida a rock star.

Cochran has been working with Kira since she was 2 1/2 years old. She made her home with Mesa Police thanks to the help of Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. “She is probably our best narcotics dog that we have currently, part of that is because she is single-purpose,” Cochran said. “She only has one function and she is pretty good at it.”

Luke Air Force Staff Sgt. Will Thompson & MWD Ffrida

“She is a phenomenal dog and I think we work great together as a pair. I couldn’t see myself working with any other dog now,” Thompson said.

A unique fact about Ffrida that Thompson wanted PPM readers to know is she was born at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

She is part of the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Breeding Program.

Cochran and Kira also have another partner that joins them on a daily basis–K9 Basco. The 3-year-old male Belgian Malinois is a patrol and tactical dog. “If they call me for a drug stop or a drug search then I respond and use Kira,” Cochran said. “If it’s patrolrelated I will respond and use Basco.”

“All the puppy program dogs have two first letters to identify that they were born and bred down at Lackland Air Force Base,” Thompson

Cochran, who trains all the other handlers who join the department, is one of the last Mesa Police handlers to have two dogs. “They’re

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with me 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” he said.

Cochran likes having two K9 partners and as for Kira holding her own against other male dogs in her unit, Cochran said, “She has been a pleasure and a great partner for a lot of years. She is right up there in the mix with all the other dogs all the time and there is no intimidation factor at all with her working in a field of mostly predominately big, ornery male dogs.”

Meet Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Bowes and K9 Millie “I didn’t picture going to K9, but the opportunity arose and the previous handler was going to retire,” Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Bowes said. “It was something new to learn and I ended up loving it.”

unit, is primarily used to track humans. “It’s literally adult human hideand-seek,” Bowes said. “You have one guy go out and he randomly walks through the desert, in neighborhoods, or businesses. They lay a scent trail and we will have some kind of article of clothing whether it’s a hat or sock, anything as small as a toothbrush.

“We train on all different types of items for that dog to grab your scent and they’re trained once you give them their command that is the only scent they’re looking for,” he continued.

Bowes said they get about 80 to 90 calls a year, which include searching for missing people or those who have run away.

Millie has her own unique story of calling the MCSO K9 unit her home. She was rescued in Colorado at 6 months old. “She was found and rescued off the side of the road with a litter of pups and the previous handler met the guy up in New Mexico and took Millie in and made her what she is today,” Bowes said. Bowes couldn’t imagine not having Millie by his side.

Bowes became part of the MCSO K9 Lake Patrol at Lake Pleasant in 2018. His partner is a 4-year-old Bloodhound named Millie.

MCSO Deputy Jacob Bowes & K9 Millie “She literally rode in the car with me and lived with me for about two months and then we started the process of training with each other,” Bowes said.

“She’s the best partner to have now. I wouldn’t trade her for anything.

She has become a best friend. I mean, I have been caught on my Millie, who happens to be the only female dog with the MCSO K9 body camera talking to her,” he said laughing.

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CRITTER How to Adopt an Arizona Desert Tortoise

By Megan Commito

Photos Tegan Wolf There are many unique and amazing opportunities that come with living in such a diverse state like Arizona.

You can take advantage of incredible hiking, making a trip to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and experiencing beautiful desert landscapes and sunsets.

We’re also known for the diversity of our wildlife.

One of the fascinating species is the desert tortoise. While it is illegal to remove desert tortoises from the wild, many Arizonans might not be aware of the opportunity to adopt a captive tortoise as a pet.

Desert tortoises have a natural habitat in the Arizona desert; however, captive desert tortoises can’t be released into the wild because they can transmit diseases to the wild population of tortoises.

This is where you can step in and help. Since there are many desert tortoises that require a safe place to live, Arizona residents have the chance to provide a home for these magnificent reptiles.

“Desert tortoises are low maintenance, tend to like attention and are fascinating to observe in their outdoor habitat,” said Tegan Wolf, Arizona Game and Fish Department Desert Tortoise Adoption Program coordinator. “Providing these tortoises with a safe place to grow and thrive is a wonderful and relatively easy way to support local wildlife.

“Desert tortoises are herbivores and typically eat grassy, leafy plants and flowers,” Wolf continued.

“Foods that should be avoided include most fruits, animal fats, dog and cat food, and oleander, which is a common flowering plant used in desert landscape.”

Besides knowing what to feed your new friend, what happens when a female desert tortoise lays her eggs?

“It’s called a ‘clutch’ and the eggs hatch on their own,” Wolf said. “In the wild, 1% of the clutch may survive, but in captivity, all of the clutch is much more likely to survive.

“Desert tortoises also can’t regulate their body temperature, so it’s absolutely pertinent that they have a thick-walled insulating shelter to protect them from temperatures that are too hot or too cold,” Wolf continued.

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Below is some key information to be aware of when considering adopting a desert tortoise from the Arizona Game and Fish Department: • • • • • • •

You must be an Arizona resident to adopt a desert tortoise.

Breeding captive desert tortoises is illegal and it’s also illegal to remove them from the wild.

Desert tortoises need shelter from the heat and a safe place to hibernate in the winter.

Active months are typically from April to October, where desert tortoises can build up extra fat by eating well, helping them survive hibernation.

Desert tortoises not only enjoy drinking water, but also sitting in a shallow dish with water in it.

Hatchlings require sunlight to develop a healthy shell and bones.

A desert tortoise that is properly cared for can live for upwards of 80 years!

Each year there are approximately 400 to 500 desert tortoises needing adoption statewide, including hundreds of hatchling tortoises bred in captivity.

If you are interested in adopting a desert tortoise, visit Arizona Game and Fish at www.azgfd.gov/tortoise.

RESOURCE INFORMATION

KNOW YOUR LOCAL RESCUES in case you need them.

If you lose a pet:

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

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

• Contact your local rescues and report your missing dog.

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

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

If you find a stray with no tags:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Important Information

Pet Emergency

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

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

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

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

The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic 7311 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale scottsdaleveterinaryclinic.com 480-945-8484 VCA Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Hospital paradise-valley-emergency 6969 E Shea Blvd Ste 150 Scottsdale vcaspecialtyvets.com 480-991-1845 VCA McCormick Ranch 10380 North Hayden Road Scottsdale 602-777-3597 vcahospitals.com/mccormick-ranch

EAST VALLEY 1st Pet Veterinary Centers 1233 W Warner Rd Chandler 1stpetvet.com 480-732-0018

Ironwood Animal Hospital 85 W Combs Rd, #116 Queen Creek ironwoodanimalhospital.com 480-888-2299 WEST VALLEY

BluePearl Veterinary Partners 86 W Juniper Ave Gilbert eac-az.com 480-497-0222

BluePearl Veterinary Partners 13034 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd Avondale eac-az.com 623-385-4555

1st Pet Veterinary Centers 1423 S Higley Rd, #102 Mesa 1stpetvet.com 480-924-1123

BluePearl Veterinary Partners 9875 W Peoria Ave Peoria eac-az.com 623-974-1520

VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona 1648 N Country Club Dr Mesa vcaspecialtyvets.com 480-898-0001

POISON HELP Pet Poison Helpline petpoisonhelpline.com 855-764-7661

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Breed Specific Rescues & Shelters

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

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

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

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Dachshunds Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue happytailsdr.org

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

Weimaraner AZ Weimaraner Rescue arizonaweimaranerrescue.com

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

Labrador Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue dlrrphoenix.org

Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Rescue yorkiefriendsrescue.com

Newfoundland Mesquite Newfoundland Club Rescue mesquitenewfclub.net

MIXED BREEDS

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

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

Animal Loving Friends ALF.petfinder.com

Pittie Me Rescue pittiemerescue.org

Cool Cats Rescue coolcatsrescue-az.org

Poodle Arizona Poodle Rescue arizonapoodlerescue.org

Fearless Kitty Rescue-Fountain Hills fearlesskittyrescue.org

Pug Arizona Pug Adoption and Rescue Network arizonapugrescue.com

Hope for Cats-Chandler hopeforcats.org

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

AZ Adopt A Greyhound arizonaadoptagreyhound.org

Shetland Sheepdog Mid-AZ Shetland Sheepdog Rescue sheltierescueaz.com

Greyhound Pets of America - AZ gpa-az.com

AZ Sheltie Rescue azsheltierescue.com

Racing Home Greyhound Adoption racinghome.info

Siberian Husky Arizona Siberian Husky Rescue and Adoption ashra.org

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AJ’s Best Friends Purebred Cat Rescue ajsbestfriends.org

Cherished Tails Sanctuary-Marana cherishedtails.weebly.com

Shar Pei Pei People peipeople.com

Greyhound AZ Greyhound Rescue azgreyhoundrescue.org

CATS

Pit Bull Rescue valleyofthesundogrescue.com

Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue vsgiantschnauserrescue.org

Great Pyrenees Arizona Great Pyrenees Association facebook.com/azpyrs

Puggle Arizona Puggle Rescue azpuggle.org

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

RABBITS

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

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

SUGAR GLIDER/ HEDGEHOG AZ Sugar Glider Rescue Azsugargliderrescue.com

WILDLIFE AND LIVESTOCK RESCUES

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

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

PIGS POTBELLIED PIGS Ironwood Pig Sanctuary ironwoodpigs.org

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

Veterinarians

Eyecare for Animals Four Valley locations eyecareforaniamls.com Eyeshine Veterinary 20950 N 29th Ave, Ste 100 Phoenix 888-393-8385 eyeshinevet.com Ingleside Veterinary Hospital 4855 E Thomas Rd 602-840-3446 Phoenix 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 Canine Colostrum 800-834-7656 livingstreamhealth.com Medmetrics Compounding Pharmacy 4995 S Alma School Rd, Ste 4 Chandler 480-883-3800 Nature’s Way Botanicals 710 W Happy Valley Rd, Suite 20 Peoria 800-376-1057 natureswaybotanicals.com Zona’s Essential Oils 4705 E Carefree Hwy, 112 Cave Creek 480-575-9662 Shopzonas.com

Boarding/Kennel/ Day Care 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

Healthy Paws Market Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue 446 N Higley Rd, #102 Mesa 480- 807-0085 healthypawsmarket.org

Pet Trainer

Luv-to-Save Gift Shop 1221 E Northern Ave Phoenix 602-997-1263

AZ Dog Sports 12639 N 48th St Phoenix 602-237-6775 azdogsports.com Fusion K9 Solutions West, Central, North Valley 602-206-3067 Fusionk9solutions.com Heavenly Gates East Valley 602-390-6715 Ironspoon Ranch Training Center 7040 W Baseline Rd Laveen 602-373-9054 or 602-237-4607 TonoPaws K9 Swim Center & Dock Diving Facility 227 S 348th Ave Tonopah 623-258-5202 tonopaws.com

Service Animals American Service Animal Society 480-802-9339 Dogs4Vets.org AZ Dog Sports 12639 N 48th St Phoenix 602-237-6775 azdogsports.com

Shop for Rescues Animals in Disaster Thrift Store 5036 E Van Buren St Phoenix 602-918-7373 The Arizona Humane Society 1110 W Southern Ave 602-997-7585, Ext. 4300 Cave Creek Thrift Store Arizona Humane Society 13401 N Cave Creek Rd 602-761-2971

Rescued Treasures PACC911 Store 3841 E Thunderbird Rd, #C-103 602-923-1720 pacc911.org Rusty’s Resale Boutique 42407 N Vision Way, Suite 107 Anthem 623-742-7118 rustysangelssanctuary.org

Pet Lifestyle/ Events Ann Hoff Animal Communicator and Artist 520-349-3909 Annhoff.com Hoylarious Studios 480-227-4662 Hoylarious.com Mutts on a Mission 844-387-4847 muttsonamission.org TonoPaws K9 Swim Center & Dock Diving Facility 227 S 348th Ave Tonopah 623-258-5202 tonopaws.com

AllState Insurance Aaron Hjerpe 9364 E Raintree Dr, Suite 107 Scottsdale 480-531-1600 Farm Bureau Financial Services 6554 E Cave Creek Rd, Ste 4 480-575-0710 agentlesliejensen.com

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

Real Estate Barret Financial Group-Mark Field 2168 E Williams Field Rd, #245 Gilbert 602-241-2500 Realtor to the Rescue 480-295-2619 RealtortotheRescueAZ.com

Vehicle Service and Sales Sun Devil Auto 19 Valley Locations Sundevilauto.com Chuck’s Auto Service 4545 N 7th St Phoenix 602-433-0518

Twisted Events 602-292-3200 twistedevents.org

Pet Cemetery & Crematory Sunland Pet Cemetery 623-933-0161

Pet Friendly Advertisers 1100KFNX 602-277-1100 1100kfnx.com

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Pet Directory & Pet Friendly Businesses

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

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

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Max the Beagle Story and photos Cathy Davila

Beagles are not for the faint of heart. Max was found running the streets of Mesa, Arizona. Luckily, my fiancé’s daughters found him and searched for his owner but to no avail. One of the daughters took him home in hopes he would fit into her pack. Max barked all day and howled at night.

My fiancé, Earl, refused the girls’ suggestions that he adopt the dog, and they had no choice but to take him to county. This was 2005, when the kill rates were very high. The girls teamed up and conference-called their dad as they left the shelter.

Thankfully, their heartbroken pleas worked and they won him over!

Max was sprung from the shelter the next morning and arrived at his new north Scottsdale home. My fiancé and I married a couple of months later and we all started a new chapter in life.

Max had a sense of humor. It was entertaining to watch Earl ask Max to sit. It took 10 to 12 repeats of the sit command before Max would sit. Max would shuffle his front paws, Earl would repeat command, shuffle front paws again, repeat command, shuffle all four paws, repeat command, back up, repeat command. This would go on and on. Eventually, Max sat and Earl would beam with pride. One evening I watched this routine, again, and Max stayed in with me while Earl went outside.

I called him over and did our sit routine to test him.

He sat on the first command, as usual. I couldn’t keep this from Earl anymore. When he came back inside, I asked him to watch. Max again sat on the first command. The look on Earl’s face was priceless as he realized he had been duped by the dog for all these months! Max sat on command for Earl after that!

Beagles are sturdy and agile too. Max would Max settled in easily. Turns out he was very come camping with us. One Saturday up on The talented; an expert detective who found every Rim, he came to breakfast at our friends’ campsite morsel of food on the floor; a professional Max, still adorable at age 14 where he of course finagled scraps. After the negotiator who could pick the most likely person at the table to feed him, then sit and stare nonstop into their eyes until meal, we saddled up the horses and Max stayed in the horse trailer they would weaken. One friend admitted the pressure was so intense, for safety while we rode. One of our friends stayed back at their camp. he would take a bite then give Max a bite, all the way through the Three hours later as we rode back to camp, my friend is walking over with a Beagle. She said Max showed up not too long after we rode holiday meal! out. She could not find how he had escaped and put him back in the He was quite the social dog. During parties he would jump onto the horse trailer. Max returned again, so she kept him at her site. The only middle stool of the kitchen island and watch the conversation around way Max could have escaped was to climb up on multiple plastic him as though he was fully engaged. The appetizers would be set out crates, squeeze through a 6-inch slat of the trailer, then drop/jump within reach, but he did not make a move at them – until the doorbell down 7 feet. rang and everyone’s attention shifted to the front entrance. Then, the career criminal Max would jump onto the island and inhale as much of Max was a special soul.

He was the only one home the food as he could before getting caught! with Earl as Earl took his final breath. Years later, at the ripe old age of 17, with a failing heart, failing joints and cancer, a chest X-ray revealed a BB pellet lodged in Max’s back! It must have been from his street days in Mesa, not surprising for Max! All About Restful Pets came to the house when Max’s time came, and in true form, Max ate treats up to Regardless of age, no crumbs on the floor the last minute.

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HeartStrings Pet Resort

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American Service Animal Society

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Heavenly Gates

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Ann Hoff Animal Communicator

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Hoylarious Studios

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Arizona Animal Welfare League

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Integrative Veterinarian

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Arizona Humane Society

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Ironspoon Ranch Training Center

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AZ Dog Sports

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La Cattera

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Barrett Financial Group

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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control

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Midwestern University

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Eyecare for Animals

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Mutts On A Mission

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Natural Paws

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Farm Bureau Financial Services

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Realtor for the Rescue

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