THE PET ISSUE
Woodford (Owners—Justin Lusko & Shannon Reynolds) August 6, 2015
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Dog nose prints are as unique as human finger prints and can be used to identify them.
SUPPORT A MILITARY PET Dogs have been bravely serving in the military since the early 1940s. They're trained to be guards, attackers, messengers, give silent warnings, finding wounded soldiers and drowned soldiers and transport loads of up to 40 pounds. You can support those four-legged soldiers
DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT By Jennifer Leigh
The United States War Dog Association, Inc.
Care packages are sent year-round from The United States War Dog Association, Inc. to dogs and their handlers. You can support the organization by donating items needed or making a monetary donation. DETAILS: uswardogs.org
Operation K-9 Care Package
Since 2010, Operation K-9 Care Package supports the dogs serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world. Look for a list of items needed on their Facebook page.
Support Military Working Dogs
Another organization working to support military dogs aims to outfit each canine with a cooling vest. The organization's founder, Lt. Colonel Parker Frawley, said the military provides for the soldiers well, but the dogs have different needs. DETAILS: supportmilitaryworkingdogs.org And to support the dogs at home...
Barkbox
Order a Barkbox for your dog and use the code DODBBX1 at check out and receive 20 percent off. Not only that, but Barkbox will donate $15 to Dogs on Deployment. DETAILS: barkbox.com
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DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT DETAILS: dogsondeployment.org
UPCOMING EVENTS: DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT POKER RUN
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday Oct. 3 WHERE: Start at Harley Davidson of Pensacola, 6385 Pensacola Blvd. COST: $10 DETAILS: Contact Jacqui Mikolaczyk at fl-pensacola@dogsondeployment.org
BEER, DOGS AND VETS
WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 7 WHERE: Casino Beach Bar & Grille, 41 Fort Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach DETAILS: Contact Jacqui Mikolaczyk at fl-pensacola@dogsondeployment.org
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The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.”
EM-BARK Tips for Traveling with Your Pet By Emily Richey
WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORRY One thing nobody tells you about becoming a dog owner is how much you’re going to worry about your furry friend. August 6, 2015
Are they eating enough? Exercising enough? Sleeping too much? Thankfully, there are tons of devices and apps out that can help you ease those worries. One company that we’re fans of is called Whistle. They have an activity tracker, which allows you to track your dog’s daily activity and long-term health trends through a lightweight device and app. You can also set
daily goals based on your dog’s age, breed and weight. And if your pup is the roaming type, they also offering a device called Tagg GPS Pet Tracker—which is just what sounds like—a GPS tracker for your pup. Details: whistle.com 11
Eighteen muscles or more can move a dog’s ear.
TAKE A WALK By Jennifer Leigh
PAWS ON PALAFOX 3K
“Two things we know about Pensacola—we love our dogs and we love our downtown.”
Sarah Humlie
MORE PET-CENTRIC EVENTS
Whether you’re looking to find your future best friend or hang out with your current one, here are some more pet friendly events worth checking out.
IN-STORE ADOPTION EVENTS
Both the Pensacola Humane Society and Junior Humane Society regularly host community adoption events at area pet stores.
Pensacola Humane Society
The next Pensacola Humane Society adoption event will be Sunday, Aug. 9 at Petco on Airport Boulevard from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. In addition to adoptable cats and dogs, they’ll also have giveaways, goodies and information on volunteering. For future adoption event details, visit pensacolahumane.org.
Junior Humane Society
The Junior Humane Society hosts adoption events every Saturday at Petsmart on Davis Highway. These adoption events are held from 12-4 p.m. For more information, visit juniorhumanesociety.com. 212 1
YAPPY HOUR
Tijuana Flats hosts regular “Yappy Hour” events benefiting different pet nonprofits and organizations.
Yappy Hour Benefiting Amazing Grace Bully Rescue
5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 Tacos, dogs and doing some good—it doesn’t get better than that. Enjoy “Yappy Hour” at Tijuana Flats (4970 Bayou Blvd.) and feel good knowing the restaurant will donate 10 percent of sales during the specified time to the Amazing Grace Bully Rescue group.
GROUP DOG WALKS
Enjoy active, social time alongside your own pup, and maybe make some new friends while you’re at it.
Strutt Your Mutt
6:45 p.m. Tuesdays Every Tuesday night join fellow dog owners for a 45-minute leisurely stroll in East Hill. Dogs in attendance must be leashed and well-behaved. Owners should come prepared to pick up after their pets. Meet at the
entrance of Bayview Dog Park (20th Ave. and E. Lloyd St.).
Gulf Breeze Dog Association Group Walk 6 p.m. Mondays Join the Gulf Breeze Dog Association every Monday for a group dog walk. The group meets at Shoreline Bark Park, which is across from the Gulf Breeze Community Center on Shoreline Drive. Visit facebook.com/GBDogLovers for more information.
PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The Pensacola Humane Society is a local nokill shelter that works relentlessly to provide new homes for homeless pets and to improve the quality of life for animals in our community in general. They host tons of events, so getting involved and helping with their mission is super easy.
Bathe-Ins
9 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17 All you need to bring is a towel—and your pet
WHEN: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 WHERE: Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. COST:$20 per person, $10 children 6-12, free for children under 5; add $6 for a Bark in the Park ticket DETAILS: blabtv.com/paws-on-palafox
BARK IN THE PARK
WHEN: Gates open at 4 p.m., dog parade around the field at 4:30, first pitch at 5 p.m., Sunday Aug. 9 WHERE: Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. COST:$4.65 plus fees (for the standing room only/Hill-Kelly Hill section) DETAILS: bluewahoos.com
of course—and the Pensacola Humane Society staff and volunteers will do the rest. Bath and dip prices range from $7-$10 depending on the size of your pet. Nail trims are also available for $5. All bathe-ins are held at the Pensacola Humane Society (5 N. Q St.).
Artel Keeps Going to the Dogs
5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2 Artel Gallery is once again teaming up with the Pensacola Humane Society for a night of “fur-raising” and fun. There will be food, drinks, entertainment and a live art auction. To buy tickets, call 791-8070 or email info@ artelgallery.org.
Barktoberfest
9 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 Planning for Barktoberfest 2015 is already under way, which means you better start planning too. Those dog costumes don’t make themselves after all. This signature fundraiser includes contests, demonstrations, vendors, games and of course, dogs, dogs and more dogs. For more details on any of the events, visit pensacolahumane.org. inweekly.net
Cats have around 473 taste buds, while dogs have about 1,700.
READER PET PICS
Alabama “Bama” Tiffany Bates
Andre Hurst Butts
Anna Jamie Johnson
Aubrey Grace Donna Gail Spencer
Audrey Caroline & Marc Huff
Axle Kim Rainer
Barratt & Tucker Brittany Sherwood
Bella Bryan, Kyna & Kaelyn Nobles
Ben Chuck Irwin
Biko Michael & Jennifer Paquette
Blackbearry Cynthia Hall
Bruiser Becky Harger
Buddy Boy Mark Turner
Buddy Rumbley LB Zayszly
Butters Angela Nguyen
Caersares Bob & Gretta Wise)
Chloe Carolyn & Gideon Fussner
Clouseau Charlotte Gordon
Clover Ashley Holladay
Cookie Caroline Mugarian
Cookie Shay Rosecrans, Allee McDonald & Jerry Enad
Cooper Carolyn & Alton Roberts
Curtis Jon Marek & Erika Smith-Marek
Daisy Ashley Holladay
Doctor Sweets Cynthia Hall
Doozer Jon Pytynia
Edlebrock Sam & Dan Eckiss
Ellie Don & Wendy Manderson
Finny Bear Lezli Hammon
Fletcher Dawn Johnson
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Dogs have lived with humans for over 14,000 years, cats only 7,000.
They say the third time is a charm. But in the case of our annual Pet Issue, it’s actually the fourth time around that’s taking that honor. You guys out did yourselves—in terms of quantity and cuteness—with pet photo submissions for this year’s issue. From dogs taking baths to cats with killer smiles, this year’s batch of photos
has it all. We try and not play favorites, but it’s hard when you see a puppy as perfectly photogenic as Woodford (a.k.a. this year’s cover dog—picked directly from an email submission). As a result of your submissions, we are publishing more photos this year than ever before. Of course, some didn’t make the cut. So if you sent a photo and don't see it, it's because something
was a little off with the quality (too small, too dark, too blurry). Please try again next year—with a better photo, of course. Thank you to everyone who cared enough to take time out of your day to email a photo (or photos in most cases) of your pet to us. Your enthusiasm is why we love making this issue every year.
Frida Kahlico Amanda Clonts & Sarah Everhart
Gary Aaron Orbik
Genevieve Alisha Wilson
Gizmo Jonathan Hoffmann
Gus & Daphne Amanda Davis
Huck (as in Huckleberry) Jason & Mikel Traffanstead
Hunter Summer & Andrew Rasnick
Izzie Jay Eberhardt
Jackson Dinah Wells
Jake Chuck Irwin
Kitty Jennifer & Joe Passeretti
Lacey Consumer Credit Counseling Service of West Florida, Inc.
Lady Luck Clay & April
Lola & Linus Jamie Bradley
Lola & Ursa Bridget, Dale, Allie & Seth Norse
Lucy Jenny Diamond
Luna Mollie Taylor & Alex Johnson
Maggie, Jackson & Tucker Karen & Tod Sindel
Maizey Riannon & Justin Boven
Marla Wes Hammons
Max Tammy Dover
Meatball Marjorie, Seth & Roman
Moose Chuck & Kathleen Brown
Mossi Amanda Nowlin & Desiree Bowker
Murphy Joshua Jones & Wes Shoemaker
Oliver Ricky Robbins
Oscar Kiley & Bill Manning
Parker Lois Johnson
Pickleilly Sue Asa Lyvers
Pluto Alex O'Neill & Ashley Fontannaz
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Those born under the sign of the dog in Chinese astrology are considered to be loyal and slightly temperamental.
Ranger April Cullen
Reef Chris, Trish, Saige & Piper Pharr
Ritzy Jim, Jeanne & Reilly Turner
Rocco Eliza Opena & Ryan White
RZA Lacey Berry & Jarrod Burris
Saban Boo Sena Maddison
Sammy Sanderson Family
Samson The Watt Family
Samson & Bones Michael Jones
Sasha Adam & Christy Franklin
Scout Vikki Garrett
Sebastian Chalupa Batman Genevieve Harper
Shabu Meg & Alex Lewis
Sophie Kim Rainer
Sophie Zachery & Pamela Michael
Stella Jamie Johnson
Tanya & Anouk Steve & Gina Pearce
Ted Joe & Allison Mercer
Teddy Debbie Hulbert
Teemu Lois Johnson
ThunderCat Kristin Ruleau
Tucker & Baker Casandra Waller
Vegas Darrin Land
Walter & LeacyAnn Missy &Charlie Hoffman
Winston Michael & Stacy Fenimore
Wizard aka "Wizzy" Laura & David Levitan
Woodford Justin Lusko & Shannon Reynolds
XiaoHei Gabby Song
Zen Michael & Jennifer Paquette
Zoe Lisette French & George Ramos
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On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping.
TEAM UNDERDOGS By Hope Corrigan
ADOPTION OPTIONS Local Shelter & Rescue Group Directory Pensacola Humane Society 5 N. Q St. pensacolahumane.org Hotel For Dogs & Cats 4110 Creighton Road h4dc.org Emerald Coast Animal Allies PMB 112, 40 W. Nine Mile Road. #2 ecaafl.org
Ziggy—A current Save Underdogs foster who needs a forever home
Escambia County Animal Shelter 200 W. Fairfield Dr. myescambia.com/community/adoptableanimals Junior Humane Society juniorhumanesociety.com SouthBARK southbarkanimalrescue.org
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Petting dogs is proven to lower blood pressure of dog owners.
VET TALK WITH DR. TRACY MILLHOUSE By Hope Corrigan
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PET-FLIX By Joani Delezen & Ed Banacia
Half the fun of getting a new pet is picking out a name. But sometimes even the most clever pet owners can’t come up anything worth sticking with. Here are some suggestions on how to name your next pet. •What’s your favorite food? And don’t try to be healthy here—junk food and sweets tend to work better. “Nacho” is a much better name than “Salad” and you know it. •Take your middle name, plus the name of the street you grew up on…. Wait. That’s not right. That’s for something else. Our bad. •Beyonce. Bey Bey. Queen B. Sasha Fierce. Proof that superstars typically have super names and nicknames. Just make sure you pick someone who has staying power if you go this route. •Check out some baby name books. They don’t call them “fur babies” for nothing. •Are you a sports fanatic? Then you might have something to work with there. Favorite players, mascots and even some stadiums have good names (Fenway anybody?). This is not a smart suggestion for bandwagon fans though. •Take a page from the Taylor Swift playbook and name your pet after a beloved fictional character. Swift has two—Olivia Benson and Meredith Grey— named after TV characters, but if we were going to copy this strategy, we might take a literary angle, just to prove we’re smart and stuff.
PARK IT By Ali Rae Hunt
When you want to treat your pup to a mini adventure without the risk of getting in trouble, look to the local dog parks—and even beaches—for some fun, games and even socializing.
Bayview Park
2000 E. Lloyd St. (on the south/20th Avenue side of the park by the Bayview Recreation Center) More information: playpensacola.com
CITY OF GULF BREEZE
More information: gulfbreezerecreationcenter.com/5.html
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
The county also maintains several dog parks. All are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
PENSACOLA BEACH
Some people don’t know that Pensacola Beach has not one, but two, dog parks. Beach dog park hours are 7 a.m.-sunset during turtle nesting season, which ends Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, dogs can play from sunup to sunset. Dogs must remain on a leash and under your supervision at all times.
Beulah Regional Park
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.
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.
900 S. Old Corry Field Road
Located at the first parking lot past the last condos on the Gulf
Roger Scott Athletic Complex
Shoreline Bark Park
More information: myescambia.com/community/parks-and-centers
More information: visitpensacolabeach. com/things-to-do/dog-beach.php
CITY OF PENSACOLA
2130 Summit Blvd. (between the pool and the tennis center) 818 1
800 Shoreline Dr. (across from Gulf Breeze Community Center)
7820 Mobile Hwy.
Bill Dickson Park 3151 Fenceline Road
Lexington Terrace Dog Park
Pensacola Beach Dog Park East
Located at the first parking lot past Portofino
Pensacola Beach Dog Park West
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