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by Sammi

FFDTC members with their pups / Photo by Sarah Joy Leak

Have you ever wondered about your dog's genetic background? Like which specific breeds are in their history and how August 3, 2017

those breeds contribute to their looks, traits and health? If you have a mixed breed or even

a purebred dog, the answer to that question is probably yes. Wanting to know more, and then even more, is the hallmark of a good pet owner after all. Thanks to an Austin-based company called Embark you can now get more answers about your dog's genes than ever before just by swabbing their cheek. Embark is the only comprehensive doggie DNA test on the market and has tested tens of thousands of dogs since it launched, said Embark Co-founder and Chief Science Officer Dr. Adam Boyko. Why might someone want to DNA test his or her dog? Well, according to Boyko, with DNA testing you are helping to maximize your dog's health, while also contributing to Embark's mission of ending preventable disease in dogs. The test provides results for over 150 genetic health conditions your dog could have. He said, that results include a detailed report to help you and your veterinarian plan the best care for your dog. "We strive to make sure your dog is able

to go for long walks, play fetch and roll in their favorite puddle for as long as possible," Boyko said. The company tests for over 175 breeds and is highly accurate, he said. But the precise level of accuracy depends on the dog. For dogs that are recent mixes of two or three breeds, the company almost always get it spot on, but for dogs that are a mix of many breeds over generations, he said, Embark strives to identify the main breeds that contribute your dog's ancestry. Of course, finding out all these precious details about your pup isn't cheap. The test costs $199 and takes six to eight weeks for results. But you can save money if you have more than one pup by using the coupon code MULTIPACK. With that code two kits receive a 10 percent discount, three receive a 15 percent discount and four or more dogs receive a 20 percent discount. {in} For more information about Embark visit embarkvet.com. 13

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Reader submissions are our favorite part of making The Pet Issue, and based on how many of you email us every summer, we think it's safe to assume it's your favorite part too. That's why we're dedicating three full pages to your pets once again. From a picture perfect pug (yeah, we're talking about

you, Gus) to a hedgehog with the best name ever (Queso!), this year's collection of photos might just be our best yet. It's for sure got way more cats than we normally see, so shout out to all you cat owners who stepped up and showed off your feline friends. We wish we could print all the photos we get, but we just

can't. We promise that deciding who gets in and who doesn't isn't personal though and is in no way a reflection of your pets' cuteness. It just comes down to photo quality and we can't print images that are too small, too blurry or too dark. So if you emailed us a photo and don't see it, please try again next year (with a better picture, of course). {in}

Achilles Toni Sisko

Addie Bailee Green

Alice Hillary Fox

Apollo Grant Tyson & Mary Hartsorn

Ash Heather Lee

Bella, Lulu & Gigi Karen Dupree

Bella Sharon Collins

Ben Jan Irwin

Bernadette Samuel & Brittany Medley

Biscuit Maya Enfinger

Boots Trish Briggs

Breeze Toni Rohlke

Brutus Sydney Gable

Buddy Rumbley LB Zayszly

Byrd Grant Tyson & Mary Hartsorn

Candy Shelly Umaguing

Capo Joan & David Glendinning

Charlie Norman Edwards

Charlie The Hahn Family

Cheri Alan Bint

Chickadee Kiley & Bill Manning

Chloe Teresa Sweatt

Daisy Candy Carlisle

Dixie Kate, Holton, Peyton, Genia & Kevin Jones

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Doodle Heather Lee

Edlebrock Sam & Dan Eckiss

Elle Woods Kirstin Norris & Debbie Cross

Ernie Sam & Dan Eckiss

Eugene Keli Patterson

Gidget The Malaise Family

Ginny Julie Goldberg

Google Sarah Jane

Gronk Brian & Belinda Veroneau

Gus Brandi Gomez

Hutch and Tux J.R. Whitehead

Izzie Jay Eberhardt

Kara Marshall Corzette

Kuro Heather Lee

Legend Selina Bryant

Leo Toni Sisko

Lily Nicholas Fury & Tasha Bronson

Mack Sydney Gable

Marlo Cat & Greg Mabry

Moseley Brooke Policicchio

Mr. Pee Wee Geno Hawthorne

Kahlua Jeff & Jessica Matthews

Little One Alexa Reed

Jenny Diamond & LindsayWhidden

Lucy & Juno Marie

Luna Alex Gartner

Luna Cat & Greg Mabry

Maverick Shelley Fragale & Barry Cagan

Maximillion Janet Watson

Mocha Claire H.

Mortimer Randy & Janelle Bricker

Muggsy Riley & Kaylee Swanson

Olivia Ingrid Singleton

Orion Carly Stone & Jordan Richards

Oscar Longshanks Kiley & Bill Manning

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Perry Malerie Shelton & Zach Cates

Pilot Ryan Donovan

Pluto & Kona Alex O'Neill

Precious Riley McPheeters

Princess Pickle Purrrita Asa Lyvers

Queso Stacey Kostevicki

Ralph Betty & Greg Hurd

Reagan Sheryl Wood

Reef Chris, Trish, Saige & Piper Pharr

Reilly Peggy Ward

Rocky Mike & Cindy Patterson

Roxy Patrice Bowen

Rusty Andrew Wendel

Rusty Carly Stone & Jordan Richards

RZA & Winnie Lacey Berry & Jarrod Burris

Sadie Heather Lee

Scooter Heather Lee

Sir Winston Lee Philip & Kathryn Switzer

Solo Heather Lee

Stanley Mary Adams

Steve Kristen Nellums & Eric Micali

Suki Bryan, Kyna & Kaelyn Nobles

Tini Suzi & Emma Joachim

Tyler Kim Fletcher

Vegas Darrin Land

Willow, Amerikiss & Chantilly Barb Bacon

Wolfgang von Tuckendorf Sasha Suey-Stoler

Woodford Justin Lusko & Shannon Reynolds

Xena Miriam Stallfort

Ziggy Mary Day

Chesapeake Michael Daw

Pocono Michael Daw

Toulouse Shelby & Ryan Nalepa

Ellie Brenna & Garrett Delezen

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Smudge Jennifer Lee & Quinton Williams

A round-up of upcoming events that are either pet-friendly, benefit pets or give you an opportunity to adopt a pet WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 WHERE: Woerner's Landscape and Pet Supply, 1332 Creighton Road COST: $10 DETAILS: woerner.com/ pensacola

LAZY CRAZY KITTY DAYS OF SUMMER

WOERNER'S LANDSCAPE AND PET SUPPLY ANNIVERSARY

Celebrate the second anniversary of Woerner's pet center with goodie bags, door prizes, a photo booth and more. Make sure you keep in touch with them for future pet events too, like ice cream socials and talent shows (yes, they really did that in July). WHEN: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 WHERE: Woerner's Landscape and Pet Supply, 1332 Creighton Road COST: Free DETAILS: woerner.com/pensacola

PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION EVENTS

If you’re in the market for a new partner in crime, you can meet the cats and dogs available for adoption at Pensacola Humane Society at the shelter or one of the adoption events they host around town. They currently have a few scheduled at Petco, but make sure you visit their website or Facebook page often since they’re always adding events and offering adoption specials. WHEN: 12-3 p.m. Aug. 5-6, Sept. 2-3 and Oct. 7-8 WHERE: Petco, 1670 Airport Blvd. DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org or facebook. com/pensacolahumane

ESCAMBIA HIGH SCHOOL DRUMLINE CHARITY DOG WASH

Get your dog clean and support the Escambia High School Drumline at the same time. The Diamonds will be washing pups for a $10 donation, which will go towards traveling to the state championship. Bring your own towel and cash. 818 1

All adoptable cats and kittens of CARE of Santa Rosa County will be making an appearance at Alyssa's Antique Depot so you can shop and adopt. Apply for adoption early to get pre-approved and take home some feline love straight from the event. The application is online at caretomakeadifference.com. Adoption fees are $150 and all cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped and up to date on shots. WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 WHERE: Alyssa's Antique Depot, 4586 Chumuckla Hwy., Pace DETAILS: facebook.com/careofsantarosacountyfl

PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY BATHE-INS

Looking to get your pup clean and support a good cause? Then you need to check out Pensacola Humane Society's Bathe-in events, which they’re hosting monthly through Oct. Bring your own towel and the Humane Society staff and volunteers will take care of the rest. Bath and dips are $7-$10 depending on size. Grooming is $20-$50 and nail trims are also available for an additional $5. WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, Saturday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 21 WHERE: Pensacola Humane Society, 5 N. Q St. COST: $5-50 DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org or facebook. com/pensacolahumane

DRESS UP FOR SOUTHBARK

This year's Pensacon “Dress Up or Dress Up Costume Ball” is benefiting SouthBARK Animal Rescue and Pensacola Little Theatre. Attendees are invited to come in their best cosplay, cocktail or formal wear. There will be live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, dancing and a silent and live art auction with pieces from regional artists and past Pensacon guests. Tickets are on sale now for at a special presale price. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26

WHERE: Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. Jefferson St. COST: $20 (pre-sale price) DETAILS: pensacolalittletheatre.com

DOGGIE BOWL

Raise money for the Pensacola Humane Society and work on your bowling game at the same time. The annual Doggie Bowl, held at Cordova Lanes, is limited to the first 144 bowlers or 24 teams that sign up. Individuals are welcomed, but teams of five or six are encouraged. Each bowler will bowl three games—the first is practice, the second is the championship round and the third is just for fun. All players receive a goodie bag regardless of their score. WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 WHERE: Cordova Lanes, 2111 Airport Blvd. COST: $20 DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org or facebook. com/pensacolahumane

ADOPT-A-PET DAY AT ALYSSA’S

Do a little shopping and come home with a sweet cat or dog. The team at Alyssa’s will be hosting multiple local rescue groups in their outfield area. Make sure you grab some grub from Carmelinas On The Go while you’re there too. WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 WHERE: Alyssa's Antique Depot, 4586 Chumuckla Hwy., Pace DETAILS: shopalyssas.com

DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT 3RD ANNUAL CHARITY RIDE

This non-profit gives military members some peace of mind by helping them find homes for their pets when they receive assignments overseas. Make sure you save the date for their annual charity ride in Oct. and keep up with them on Facebook for other event announcements. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7 (time TBA) WHERE: Harley Davidson of Pensacola, 6385 Pensacola Blvd. DETAILS: facebook.com/dodgulfcoast

BARKTOBER FEST

Fall will be here before you know it and that means the biggest dog-friendly event of year will too—Pensacola Humane Society's annual Barktober Fest. Bring your pet down to Seville Square and enjoy food, live entertainment, pet costume contests, demonstrations, adoptions and did we mention dogs in costume? WHEN: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 WHERE: Seville Square, at the corner of E. Government St. and S. Alcaniz St. DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org or facebook. com/pensacolahumane

PAWS FOR VETERANS 5K

Lace up your sneakers and make some laps

for a good cause. The run and/or walk event will benefit Paws for Veterans, a nonprofit organization that rescues shelter dogs and trains them to rehabilitate veterans who experience PTSD. Proceeds will go directly to the dogs' training. WHEN: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 WHERE: Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Hwy. COST: $25, plus a $2.50 sign up fee DETAILS: runsignup.com/Race/FL/Pensacola/ PawsforVeterans5k

REGULAR EVENTS BENEFIT B-I-N-G-O

Head over to South Market in Pace every first Tuesday of the month for bingo nights that help support SouthBARK Animal Rescue. It's just $10 to play all 10 games. WHEN: 7-9 p.m. first Tuesday of the month WHERE: South Market, 4495 Chumuckla Hwy., Pace COST: $10 DETAILS: southbarkanimalrescue.org

JUNIOR HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION EVENTS

Find your future best friend at a Junior Humane Society Adoption event, which are held three times a month at PetSmart in Pensacola. WHEN: Noon-4 p.m. on the first, third and fourth Saturday of each month WHERE: PetSmart, 6251 N. Davis Hwy. DETAILS: juniorhumanesociety.com

TRAP, NEUTER RELEASE CLASSES

Learn how to humanely and responsibly deal with community cats with the expert help of Pensacola Humane Society’s Barbara Grice Memorial Spay and Neuter Clinic. Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) programs help to decrease the cat population and protect the feral cats that live in the area. WHEN: 2 p.m. Sundays WHERE: Barbara Grice Memorial Spay and Neuter Clinic, 5 N. Q St. COST: Free DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org or facebook. com/pensacolahumane

STRUTT YOUR MUTT

Every Tuesday night join fellow dog owners for a 45-minute leisurely stroll in East Hill. Dogs in attendance must be leashed, well behaved, and owners should come prepared to pick up after their pets. Times and dates are subject to change and cancellation during the summer heat. WHEN: 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays WHERE: Bayview Park, 2000 E. Lloyd St. (on the south/20th Avenue side of the park by the Bayview Recreation Center) COST: Free inweekly.net

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If you're in the market for a new pet or just wanting to volunteer in some way, here's a directory of local and regional shelters, rescue groups and non-profits. Alaqua Animal Refuge 914 Whitfield Road (Freeport, FL) alaquaanimalrefuge.org Animal Allies Florida aaflorida.org Escambia County Animal Shelter 200 W. Fairfield Dr. myescambia.com/community/adoptableanimals Feline Friends of Destin felinefriendsofdestin.org Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter ecasfriends.com Hotel For Dogs & Cats 4110 Creighton Road h4dc.org

Legacy / Photo Courtesy of Pensacola Humane Society

Junior Humane Society juniorhumanesociety.com Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue nwflgdr.com PAWS (Panhandle Animal Welfare Society) 752 Lovejoy Road (Fort Walton Beach) paws-shelter.com Pensacola Humane Society 5 N. Q St. pensacolahumane.org Phoenix Rising Rescue (Pit Bull Rescue) 40 W. Nine Mile Road phoenixrisingrescue.com Redfox's Animal Rescue redfoxsrescue.rescueme.org Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter 4451 Pine Forest Road (Milton) santarosa.fl .gov/animals Save Underdogs Rescue (Perdido Key) saveunderdogs.com SOCKS (Save Our Cats & Kittens) 498 Carmel Dr. (Fort Walton Beach) saveourcatsandkittens.com SouthBARK southbarkanimalrescue.org The Southern Dog thesoutherndog.com

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by Jennifer

From the beach to Bayview, here’s the scoop on all the best local parks for pups.

CITY OF PENSACOLA

In the city, dogs are welcome to explore all city parks when on a leash. Dogs are allowed off leash at the dog parks within Bayview Park and Roger Scott Athletic Complex. Roger Scott Athletic Complex 2130 Summit Blvd. (between the pool and the tennis center) Bayview Park 2000 E. Lloyd St. (on the south/20th Avenue side of the park by the Bayview Recreation Center) More information: playpensacola.com

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CITY OF GULF BREEZE

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

More information: gulfbreezerecreationcenter.com/dog-park

More information: myescambia.com/community/parks-and-centers

Shoreline Bark Park, the only sanctioned dog park in Gulf Breeze, is located close to the convergence of Pensacola Beach Parkway and Gulf Breeze Parkway. While dogs do not need to be on a leash to enjoy this park, there are some rules to keep in mind when visiting with your pup. Make sure to read the general park rules and signs before you enter with your pet. Shoreline Bark Park 800 Shoreline Dr.

The county also maintains several dog parks. All are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Beulah Regional Park 7820 Mobile Hwy. Bill Dickson Park 3151 Fenceline Road Lexington Terrace Community Center 900 S. Old Corry Field Road River Road Park I 14484 River Road, Perdido Key (the dog beach is behind Lost Key Golf Club)

PENSACOLA BEACH

Pensacola Beach has not one, but two dog parks. The parks are open sunrise to sunset except during turtle season (May 1-Oct. 31). During that window they open at 7 a.m. Dogs must remain on a leash and under your supervision at all times. Pensacola Beach Dog Park East Located at Parking Lot 28.5, which is the first parking lot past Portofino. Pensacola Beach Dog Park West Located at Parking Lot 21.5, which is the first parking lot past the last condos on the Gulf. More information: visitpensacolabeach.com/ things-to-do/dog-beach.php

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