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Life with my dogs.

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y mother likes to tell the story of my first experience with a dog. My brother brought home a stray, which the family named Rastus. I was just a toddler and Rastus tried to lick my face. This upset me. My mother told me that Rastus was being friendly and "just giving me kisses."

According to my mom, my demeanor immediately changed.

With a smile I said, “Thank you, doggie!" My love of dogs likely began at that moment.

Is there anything more loyal than a dog? They're there when we're happy, and beside us when we're weak. They'll wait when we're late and be just as happy that their master is home. Pets are our friends that don't judge, criticize or leave us for someone else. To them, the grass is never greener. Their love can take a miserable day and turn it into a smile. Their need for us, can give us a reason to be.

My dogs, Mike and Sasha Suzie are full of their own personalities. Both were abused as pups, and I "saved" them from the pound, but I believe it's also true that they pick us.

My old boy Mike is in his golden years. He can no longer jump up into the car, and frequently needs help getting up to his sleeping place on the couch. I'll know when the day comes for him to go to heaven, but I will repay his loyalty to me as long as I can.

In the Boise Valley, we love our pets. I hope you enjoy this edition dedicated to pets as you meet some folks from all walks of life committed to their furry and feathered friends. I'll close with a quote from Dean Koontz, "Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished."

SEPTEMBER 2015 publisher Rebecca Shoaf | RShoaf@LifestylePubs.com

editor Sara Westbrook | SWestbrook@LifestylePubs.com

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ON THE COVER The colorful pitbull painting is currently on display at Broadway Veterinary Hospital.

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Departments 8

Good Times

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Around Town

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Sold Properties

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Family Feature

20 Giving Back 28

Locally Owned

30 Home Matters

16 You Can Come Home Again Local family shares why they call Boise home.

20 Idaho Humane Society: Making a Difference

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Artist’s Palette

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Animal Tracks

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Real Wives

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Lifestyle Calendar

42 Parting Thoughts

Animals helped in a myriad of ways.

24 Animal Magnetism Area personalities love their pets.

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Good Times

Animal Lovers Unite

We sent out the call to our Facebook friends to send us their best pictures of having fun with their favorite animals, and our fans delivered. So many wonderful photos were submitted. We wish we had room for them all.

Aela Ibarra seeks comfort from her sweet little bird.

Travis Kiser with his puppy Reggie

Dinah Mohr and Courtney Stattner

Chelsey Hughey and Charlotte the Canadian goose Digger and Kara

Sandy Hall enjoys a respite with her dog Griff.

Emma Anthony loves cuddling with Lucky and Chai.

Ian Hutchinson and Zomzow's award winning Frisbee dog, Pepper

Pumpkin and Rocky are contented to have Owen and Kate Howell as their people.

Kim and Bruce DeGrew smiling with their rescue, Harper.

Jaryn and Ruger are ready to root on the team!

Natalie Munn gives some extra love to her pet chicken Stacey.

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Molly Edwards welcomes her new dog Ringo.

Annie, Spencer and Sophie Jones enjoy hiking with their dog Lucy in the Idaho back country.

Bailey Keith relaxes with her sweet dog Bella.

Chris and Thayne Thurston can't get enough of their dog Biscuit.

Good Times

Clean Critters

The Broadway Veterinary Hospital recently hosted a Dog Wash Fundraiser. The furry critters were soaped and scrubbed until they shined. Proceeds from the event were donated to Fuzzy Pawz Rescue and the Idaho Food Bank.

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The menu includes the old-time favorites that have been offered since the 1950s. Even some of the former waitresses have returned.

Located at 3132 Chinden Blvd, The Stagecoach is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 4-11 p.m. on Saturday.

ANDRUS CENTER OFFERS THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP There's a reason women–and men–from all over the Pacific Northwest are talking about this conference. The speakers come from a wide variety of disciplines, and this year's allnew lineup is the best yet. Hear from female leaders in applied mathematics, armed forces, aviation, biomedical research, education, engineering, film, finance, gender studies, natural resource management, nonprofit services, opera, philanthropy and technology.

Located at BSU Student Union Building, the conference includes eight speakers, two panels, two skills-building workshops and two networking sessions. The addition of skills-building sessions provides the perfect hands-on experience to complement the remarkable speakers. The conference runs from September 9-11. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Opening Remarks begin at noon.

GYM RAISES OVER $33,000 FOR MAKE-A-WISH IDAHO Axiom Fitness presented Make-A-Wish Idaho with a check for $13,826 towards granting the wishes of Idaho children with life-threatening medical conditions. This donation is in addition to the $20,000 Axiom raised for the Walk-For-Wishes in June. Their record-breaking fundraising efforts largely contributed to the success of Idaho’s first Walk for Wishes event, which raised $80,000 surpassing the organization’s goal originally set for $40,000.

“We’ve seen firsthand the impact granted wishes have on the wish children and their families,” says JP Green, president of Axiom.

“Knowing we helped create a worry- and stress-free moment is extremely rewarding.”

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future. Glade and Danny will continue playing a key role in providing and implementing high-quality solutions for our clients.”

VITANOVU CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY

KOMEN BIG WIGS Have you seen some local Big Wigs around town wearing pink wigs? Well you will soon. Susan G. Komen Idaho Montana has announced their 1st annual Komen Big Wig Campaign. A Big Wig is a community leader who has a passion for helping the under-insured women in our community receive access to breast health care. These Big Wigs will be wearing pink wigs and hosting fundraising events in an effort to increase awareness about breast cancer and raise money for Susan G. Komen Idaho Montana.

Komen Idaho Montana will use those funds to provide screening mammograms, diagnostic services and patient assistance for uninsured and under-insured men and women in Idaho and Montana. If you see a Big Wig around town, tell them thank you for supporting a great cause, and give to their fundraising efforts. Donations can also be made online at KomenIdahoMontana.org/Big-Wigs.

LOCAL LANDSCAPE COMPANY EXPANDS Locally owned and operated 44-year-old company, Franz Witte Landscape Contracting, Inc. (Franz Witte) recently announced two additions to their ownership team.

Glade Burlingame and Danny Turner are now stockholders in the Landscape Construction, Maintenance and Nursery Company ensuring company longevity for generations.

Seneca Hull, president of Franz Witte, says, “Both Glade and Danny’s wealth of experience and industry knowledge have already made them a key addition to the Franz Witte family. We view their partnership as a sign of our commitment to being the “coolest” landscape company…EVER! We are very fortunate to secure partners of such caliber that fit with our values and our plans for the

VitaNovu would like to thank the community for a fabulous first year by inviting everyone to join them at their open house on September 25th from 3 to 6 p.m. A variety of vendors will be there. VitaNovu will also offer 20 percent off of every service.

In addition, VitaNovu will raffle a large aesthetic package valued at four thousand dollars. This great event is not to be missed. The first 50 people will recieve a free gift bag filled with special products.

HAVE A STAYCATION AT THE GARDEN Enjoy the Idaho Botanical Garden on Friday September 25th at the Grow the Garden Party, a playful fundraiser in the Garden featuring spectacular local food and cocktails, silent and live auctions and music. Table reservations are available for Garden members! All proceeds will support the Garden's latest project, an indoor education facility. IdahoBotanicalGarden.org

12TH ANNUAL CHANGE YOUR WORLD CELEBRATION The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights presents Eva Kor as keynote speaker and honoree this year. Kor was 10 years old when her family was sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Her story of CONTINUED >

Sold Properties

Recently SOLD Boise Properties subdivision

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4922 E. Sawmill Dr, Boise

$324,500.00

$316,500.00

97.53%

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$459,900.00

$459,900.00

100.00%

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175 W. Retford, Boise

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$655,000.00

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8427 S. Danskin Ln, Meridian

$429,900.00

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85 S. Vandries Ave, Eagle

$449,987.00

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2726 E. Table Rock Rd, Boise

$615,000.00

$615,000.00

100.00%

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1202 N. 17th St, Boise

$474,900.00

$474,900.00

100.00%

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$1,195,000.00

$1,100,000.00

92.05%

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2294 E. Handel St, Meridian

933 W. Parkhill Ct, Boise

$425,000.00

$420,000.00

98.82%

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2517 W. Davis St, Boise

$299,900.00

$314,000.00

104.70%

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1111 N. Harrison Blvd, Boise

$825,000.00

$853,500.00

103.45%

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2105 N. 19th St, Boise

$539,900.00

$529,000.00

97.98%

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2900 N. Sheffield Ct, Boise

$675,000.00

$650,000.00

96.30%

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5968 N. Teekem Falls Way, Meridian

$369,900.00

$363,500.00

98.27%

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1404 S. Island Glenn Way, Eagle

$414,000.00

$397,000.00

95.89%

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1301 N. 18th St, Boise

$679,900.00

$670,000.00

98.54%

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4453 N. Villa Ridge Way, Boise

$538,700.00

$525,000.00

97.46%

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5391 Quartersawn Ct, Boise

$564,900.00

$564,900.00

100.00%

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823 E. Hearthstone Dr, Boise

$589,000.00

$567,500.00

96.35%

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2837 S. Honeycomb Way, Boise

$419,900.00

$410,500.00

97.76%

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3.5

$1,250,000.00

$1,100,000.00

88.00%

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1601 W. Garfield St, Boise

$675,000.00

$651,000.00

96.44%

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3.5

2009 N. Harrison Blvd, Boise

$599,900.00

$575,000.00

95.85%

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3

731 E. Nature View Ct, Boise

$939,000.00

$895,000.00

95.31%

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2747 S. Perrault Way, Boise

$359,900.00

$355,000.00

98.64%

3

2.5

480 Laguna Shore Ln, Eagle

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survival and forgiveness has been featured in both print and on screen. Eva will share her incredible story with our community as we mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

The evening includes a BoDo”nate” drawing, silent art auction, and live event package auction, dinner, music, program honoring the Center’s 2015 Idaho Human Rights Educator of the Year, presentation of the 2015 Anne Frank Change the World Award, and keynote. Tickets: $75 (open seating); $1,000 Table Sponsor (reserved seating for ten) WassmuthCenter.org

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Boise Art Museum’s Art in the Park is widely recognized as one of the premiere cultural events in the Northwest. This annual open-air festival provides visitors of all ages and interests with the opportunity to meet more than 200 artists and purchase their works. During the threeday event, Boise Art Museum presents a variety of contemporary arts and crafts along with an exceptional array of live entertainment, park performances, wonderful food and hands-on activities for children. Join the fun September 11-13 at Julia Davis Park. BoiseArtMuseum.org

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Family Feature

You Can Come Home Again WHY THE WEST FAMILY LOVES TO CALL BOISE HOME

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They were married there, and in 1997 they moved to Boise so Jeff could finish his undergraduate studies at Boise State. Kirstin worked as a clinical assistant in the Transitional Care Unit at St. Luke’s, which is where their first son, Johnathan, was born.

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hen Kirstin West’s husband, Jeff, told her they were leaving Boise so he could attend law school at the University of Idaho, she told him, “We have got to come back here.”

Jeff was surprised. When they first met in his native Rexburg, at what was then Ricks College, all his southern California sweetheart could talk about was how much she hated the harsh eastern Idaho weather and that she would never, ever live in Idaho.

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“I fell in love with Boise,” says Kirstin. “Everything we could want for our family is right here."

Lincoln, their second boy, was born in Moscow, and when Jeff graduated in 2000, he decided to serve his country.

“I joined the Air Force,” Jeff explains. “As soon as I passed the bar we went to Alabama for training. We were transferred to Washington, D.C., just one week after 9/11. It was a tense time.”

They spent the next three years there, with Jeff serving as an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, and had two more kids, Annahlise and Chase. Then, in 2004, Kirstin got her wish–they were reassigned to Mountain Home. They purchased a home in Boise and immediately began acquainting the whole family, which now included two more boys, Brigham and Spencer, with Boise’s vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Family hikes soon became backpacking expeditions exploring Idaho’s hidden mountain lakes.

“It’s just a great family activity,” says Jeff.

“It really brings everyone together, and I don’t think there’s any place more beautiful.”

Jeff served another three years of active duty before transferring to the reserves, where he still serves in the Judge Advocate General’s office in Mountain Home Air Force Base. It was 2007 when he first hung out his own shingle, opening a law office in downtown Boise’s Alaska Building. Next door to him was another attorney, Lois Fletcher. They became good friends, and a CONTINUED >

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few months later announced their partnership in the new firm of Fletcher & West, handling cases in family law as well as criminal and military law, among others.

With Jeff working full-time at the law firm, you might think Kirstin had no time for anything except the six children. But you would be wrong. She went back work at St. Luke’s, this time in the ER, and took some classes at Boise State with an eye toward a graphic design business. She ran her own commercial sign company out of her home for a few years before deciding that her true calling was medicine, so back to school she went.

By this time, Johnathan was ready to graduate from Borah High. The penchant for the outdoors fostered by his parents has turned him into an avid rock climber. That led to a job supervising the rock climbing wall at a local YMCA. “Lincoln started out in the Optimist football program,” Kirstin says. “He was also playing lacrosse, but now that he’s starting at Borah, I think football is going to become a priority.”

“A future Bronco,” Jeff chimes in with a grin. They are both huge Bronco fans.

Annahlise spends her free time at Idaho Ice World working on her figure skating, and all three of their younger boys will all be in the Optimist football program this year.

Through it all, Jeff and Kirstin still manage to find a little time for themselves.

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“We do a date night every week,” says Kirstin with a grin. “It helps keep us sane.”

“We both like Big Jud’s hamburgers,” Jeff says. “But my favorite lately has become the Harrison Hollow Brewpub.”

“I really like Bonefish Grill” adds Kirstin, “and Moon’s.”

Their choice of restaurants hasn’t always been so prolific. Kirstin suffers from celiac disease, which requires her to maintain a strictly gluten-free diet.

“That’s another thing I love about Boise,” she enthuses. “So many restaurants in our community have really stepped up with excellent gluten-free menus. It makes our date nights so much more pleasant.”

With Johnathan about to start college, and the youngest, Spencer, now in school full-time, both Jeff and Kirstin can stop and smell the roses a little more often, and truly enjoy the community they love. But, rest assured, they won’t be sitting still for very long.

Jeff’s law firm is busier than ever. Kirstin’s medical classes paid off at the end of last year, and she landed a new job at St. Luke’s as the Clinical Quality Reviewer.

“It’s a dream job for me,” Kirstin says. “The flexibility they allow me makes it great for the kids, too."

Oh yeah, and she just ran her first Iron Man 70.3 mile triathlon in Boise this spring. I wonder who takes the lead on their backpacking trips?

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Idaho Humane Society: Making a Difference HELPING ANIMALS LIVE HEALTHY, HAPPY LIVES ARTICLE HANNAH PARPART | PHOTOGRAPHY HOWARD SMITH

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s the Treasure Valley hums through summer enjoying all the incredible events and limitless outdoor activities the area has to offer, the Idaho Humane Society is also running on all engines with the influx of homeless pets that summer brings to the shelter.

From a tiny orange kitten found abandoned and alone, to a large, goofy Labrador mix found as a stray with a broken leg, dozens of animals stream through the shelter's doors each day. Many of these pets have special needs that require extra attention and time to prepare them for a life in a new home.

The tiny kitten will be whisked off to a home of an exceptional type of volunteer, a pet foster parent. Idaho Humane Society 20

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foster homes save the lives of animals by expanding the walls of the shelter. For kittens, the extra bit of care needed is mostly time, raising them to eight weeks of age when they're old enough to go to a new home of their own.

Ill and injured pets that enter animal shelters across the country often have journeys that are perilous with sad outcomes. Luckily, at the Idaho Humane Society the shelter has a full-service veterinary medical center that works tirelessly to provide lifesaving medical care to homeless pets that must have their wounds treated, broken bones repaired or illnesses fought before seeking new homes.

Sometimes dogs arrive at the shelter with behavior challenges. For the last decade,

the Idaho Humane Society's Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho (IDAPI) program has taken these deserving dogs with special behavioral needs and paired them with inmate trainers for two months of intensive training and socialization. The transformation seen in these once thrown-away dogs is incredible. Adopters give rave reviews of their IDAPI trained dogs and the participating prisons report their own incredible transformation in inmates that learn lifelong lessons about compassion from their canine charges.

The Idaho Humane Society also has safety net programs to provide assistance to struggling families with pets to help keep those pets where they belong, with their loving owners.

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“See Spot Walk celebrates the human-animal bond that makes our animal companions so special to us and supports the cause of finding new homes for homeless pets.”

the Idaho Humane Society experienced a huge influx of pets surrendered by distraught owners due to economic hardship. Pets were surrendered because of their owners’ inability to feed or provide basic care.

The Pet Food Pantry was established to provide pet food for animals of struggling families to keep them in their original homes and out of the shelter. In addition to providing pet food distribution to these families, the Pantry also makes monthly deliveries to hundreds of pets belonging to homebound senior citizens across Ada County that are part of the Meals on Wheels program. Many of these pets are their seniors' only companionship and monthly deliveries of pet food make pet ownership possible.

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As summer slips into fall, the Idaho Humane Society prepares for one of the most beloved events for pet lovers in Idaho, See Spot Walk. See Spot Walk is the largest dog walk and festival in Idaho and also the biggest community fundraiser for the shelter each year. This fundraiser brings over 3,000 dogs and their people to Julia Davis Park on the first Saturday each October, (this year on October 3rd), for a 1-mile walk, games, contests, vendor booths, food and lots of fun. All funds raised directly benefit homeless animals the Idaho Humane Society cares for all year round.

“When I come home and I am greeted by my dog there is this overwhelming happiness that comes over both of us," says Lisa Jarussi-Smith, programs coordinator at the Idaho Humane Soci-

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The Idaho Humane Society staff and volunteers hope you'll sign-up to walk in See Spot Walk this year with your favorite canine companion. Even if you don't own a dog or don’t have one able to join you for the event, this fun, canine-centric event is a must-notmiss day. This year you can help even more by asking friends and family to join you in your commitment to helping homeless pets by asking them to sponsor your walk with a donation. See you on October 3rd!

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Area personalities love their furry friends.

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ith a name long hawir/Persian mix eight week old kitten. like mine I'm Heart's favorite activity with Dakota involves relaxation. practically obligated to “I watch TV and movies with him," says Heart. "Does this make have pets,” says Doug me the crazy cat lady? I think Frozen has been his favorite.”

Petcash, co-anchor of Dakota has a pet peeve that involves the ever important supper dish.

Today’s Morning News “I wake up at 3:30 a.m. to do the morning show on 103.5 KISS on KTVB. Petcash has FM, so Dakota's used to getting fed as I'm heading out the door," three cats: Lily, Daizy Heart explains. "Weekends? Different story. I want to sleep in, but (litter mates, domestic he'll walk in my bathroom and kick everything off the counter until short-hair) and Thistle I hear it and wake up to feed him.” (domestic long-hair).

Heart acknowledges her love for her kitty.

“My wife Tonia and I “He is the best cuddle buddy in the world. That cat has a sixth adopted Lily and Daizy sense for when I'm bummed out and will curl up with me if I lay from an animal shelter down anywhere. He gives great kitty versions of hugs!”

EAGLE MAYOR MAKES TIME FOR PETS in northern Michigan in Jim Reynolds has been mayor of Eagle, Ida2005. Thistle adopted ho, since October 2010. He met his two standard us about a year later. ” poodles Beaux (black) and Baleigh (apricot) in Over the years Petcash 2006 through a breeder in North Georgia. has discovered a few of Doug Petcash with Lily “Baleigh loves to fetch the ball endlessly, his pets' pet peeves. preferring my wife, Joanie to throw it,” says "Lily hates loud noises Left to right: Thist le, Doug Petcash, Daizy, Lily in back Reynolds.

“Beaux is the quieter of the two who and sometimes freaks out if she gets scared," ground drinking from birdbath tires of playing fetch other than occasionalexplains Petcash. "Daizy hates the vacuum ly getting into the game to steal it away from cleaner. Thistle hates an empty food dish."

MICHELLE HEART ADORES HER KITTY Baleigh. Beaux’s job is sentry. She watches for “When I was a little girl I wanted a cat more than anything else in intruders–the squirrel at the bird feeder, people walking their the world, but my parents were really anti-any pet with fur,” shares dogs down the street, and the yard men.” What Reynolds loves Michelle Heart, Morning Show Co-Host at 103.5 KISS FM. In Oc- most about his dogs are “their loving and calm personalities CONTINUED > tober 2011, one of the other DJs gave her Dakota, a male American and their love of people.”

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and marking the wall like he was competing in the Olympics as a ribbon-happy rhythmic gymnast. When we came home you would have thought it was Charlie who destroyed the house and decided to coat Tucker in ink and stamps — Charlie was in full ‘blink mode,’ while Tucker just smiled and tried to look innocent. Tucker was a complete mess, but he was absolutely adorable. Christine and I thought, ‘Nice try, Tucker, but this one is a no brainer.’”

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Boise Councilman Ben Quintana’s strongest supporters include his wife Christine and two German Shepherd mixes Charlie and Tucker. Charlie turned 12 years old last May and Tucker will turn six in November.

Quintana still vividly remembers how much training and physical activity Charlie required from the moment Christine brought Charlie home with her after adopting him 11 years ago from the Idaho Humane Society.

“Several years later we decided Charlie needed a friend. As luck would have it, we received an email from the Idaho Humane Society about a German Shepherd mix puppy. Tucker was only 1416 weeks old and was as cute as could be. When we brought him home, Charlie didn't know what to make of him, but Tucker was in awe of his magnificently cool big brother who could catch Frisbees, jump in the back of the SUV, and eat mounds of food in a matter of seconds. Today, they are the best of friends.” Charlie and Tucker love exploring new off-leash trails but are just as comfortable indoors. “They absolutely melt when we sit with them on the living room rug and hang out together as a family.”

“Charlie's biggest pet peeve is how Tucker bites his ears, neck and back legs when he gets excited,” shares Quintana. “Tucker's pet peeve is being left behind. If Christine tries to take Charlie for a walk without him, Tucker will bark and whine so loud over this small injustice that you will have no choice but to take him too.”

“When all is quiet and they are lounging on their dog beds, we simply say ‘do a little one’ and they will both begin to howl quietly then gradually increase their pitch and pace. I can only imagine what that must sound like from outside our house,” laughs Quintana.

“Our favorite memory of Charlie was his first ocean experience on the Oregon Coast,” says Quintana. “Our favorite memory of Tucker is also close to our worst memory of him. As a puppy, he was a terror. One time we came home to find he had chewed half a roll of stamps and spread the sticky pieces all over his body and our living room. He also grabbed an ink pen and somehow must have held it in his mouth, while parading around the living room 26

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Marcia Franklin, producer/host at Idaho Public Television, says her pet adventure began in a classic way.

“It all started with a ‘How much is that doggie in the window?’ moment. Except it wasn’t a dog; it was a cat,” shares Franklin. “I was adopted by a very regal-looking tabby cat who was lounging in a cage in a pet store.

"My knowledge of cats was so limited that a friend had to help me buy the necessary items for him. And that first night, Marcia Franklin and Stuart I became alarmed at his photo by Aaron Kunz breathing. Turns out he just had a loud purr! Eighteen years later, when I had to say a tearful goodbye to my beloved Cricket, I definitely fell into the cat-egory of ‘cat person.’ I was overwhelmed with grief. Because of that, I didn’t want another cat. But a little over a year later, I saw a thin, tuxedo cat in a cold parking lot. I got out of the car and it ran towards me. She had no collar, so I took her home. I named her Nini.

“A few months later, it seemed like Nini needed a companion, so I adopted a kitten, a little gray whom I named Stuart. Stuart came home very ill, but even then, I could see a mischievous spirit that reminded me of Cricket.

“If you have a problem with a cat, try to find out who owns it, and talk to that perMarcia F her feli ranklin and C son,” Franklin advises. “If it’s n e co m r panion icket, for 18 y feral, find a rescue group to ears. trap it, and have it spayed or neutered. Don’t hurt or kill cats. My cats live indoors, but not every cat can be an indoor cat, especially if they’ve already lived outside. I tried keeping Cricket indoors and he went nuts, howling and scratching. Once outside, he became calm.

Most cats are loving if you get to know them and meet them on their own terms. That’s what makes them so interesting and unique, and perhaps serves as a lesson when we encounter humans as well.”

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ine years ago, Mia Paulus was a hardworking accountant with a revolutionary idea that she couldn’t get out of her mind.

“I started on my own back in 2006,” explains Paulus. “I had this business idea back then. I invested thousands of dollars in some software, but it just didn’t do what I wanted it to do. People weren’t ready for it.”

Then the Great Recession struck with a vengeance. Businesses were laying off employees left and right.

“I think that smart phones have made people less afraid of technology and less afraid to step out of the box,” says Paulus.” A lot of businesses downsized during 2008 and now they want to grow in a different way. The Millennial generation doesn’t want to have to worry about managing a bunch of employees. The software and internet speeds are finally there so they can outsource the admin they need.”

As Paulus watched the business world evolve, she dove back into her virtual administration business plan, and two years ago The Admin Center was created.

“We offer enterprise services for businesses of all sizes,” notes Paulus. “We are actually working with people who have franchises and with small businesses. We take the headache on.”

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Paulus works hard to ensure that The Admin Center is the very best company that it can be.

“I’m definitely the non-traditional CEO. I have six kids,” Paulus says with a laugh.

“We always fall short somewhere. Anyone who needs a more flexible situation would be a good fit. We feel like we can bless the lives of not only those who work for us, but also the businesses that we work with.”

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We love the diversity and friendliness of the people, the many places to shop, and mixture of rural areas surrounding, and within, the city. We love the mild climate that still gives us four seasons to enjoy. Having the mountains within one to two hours is also a great plus. The Treasure Valley is a great place for family fun with many parks and places to entertain our grandchildren.

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I bring beauty and healing to the world with my art and words.

I paint and I do cartooning. My painting has morphed over the years into what I call Abstract Realism. I mix my traditional art schooling with many bright colors and shapes. I use vibrant colors, taking a subject, and painting it in a completely unnatural color. I have a talent for blending colors to make my art unique.

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avid Ormond, D.V.M., the founder of Mobile Pet Medical Care, was a veterinarian at Boise’s first emergency clinic. His son, Robert, also in practice with his dad, remembers an event long ago that inspired the mobile practice.

“One Friday a dog came in after being hit by a car, and even though my dad had the skills to fix the broken bone of the dog, he was forced to just keep it on pain meds until Monday when the clinic’s primary doctor would do the surgery,” recalls David’s son, Robert Ormond, D.V.M. David quit that clinic and started a mobile practice modeled after one he discovered in Nebraska while training for the Air Force. In 1979, Ormond opened Mobile Pet Medical Care.

“I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I can remember,” reflects Robert. “Between 4th and 5th grade, after a summer of being with my dad working with animals, I told him I wanted to be his apprentice. As a teenager I answered phones and scheduled appointments. I graduated veterinary school in February 2011 and have practiced alongside my dad ever since.” Robert focuses on animal behavior, dermatology and dentistry.

“We do home visits to decrease the stress on pets and people,” shares Robert. “Ninety-eight percent of our work is with dogs and cats."

“One of our patients, a cat, was kicked out of his last veterinarian due to his bad behavior,” relates Robert. “As I walked in the front door, the cat greeted me, rubbed up on my legs and let me pet him. I examined him in the entry way and gave the vaccines. After getting poked by the needles, the cat turned around, looked at me as if to say ‘That was strange’ and sat in a chair about four feet away. The cat’s owners truly saw the difference that a home visit makes. That’s why I do what I do–to relieve the stress of the animal and also the stress of the people.

"We do treat some farm animals. Monday we were sewing up a sheep. We are the veterinarian for the Aquarium so we get our exotic fix that way. There is never a dull moment being a house call vet.”

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Their state-of-the-art, 26-foot clinic on wheels can do everything a regular clinic does, just at a patient's front door.

"We have x-ray, microscope, dental cleaning equipment, a surgery suite and full pharmacy," Robert says. "We have literally everything a ‘fixed facility’ has.”

Clients are surprised by their communication style.

“Many of my clients are surprised with the time I take explaining things," he says. "We make sure you know what the plan is to take care of your pet before we leave the patient.”

Veterinary medicine is challenging.

"Everything that comes through the door is not only a different case but potentially a different species," Robert explains. "This also is what makes it so enjoyable. Healing pets and keeping them healthy has a huge impact on people's well being.”

Robert has his own pet, too—a cat named Baxter—who he shares with his wife Katie and their five energetic children.

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Real Wives

Introducing Julie Hunt REAL WIVES OF ADA COUNTY

ARTICLE SARA WESTBROOK | PHOTOGRAPHY MANDIE ANDERSON WHO/WHAT LIVES IN YOUR HOUSE?

Me, my husband Chadwick, my daughters Morgan (5) and Mallorie (2.5) and son Spencer (9 weeks). Our family is rounded out by our yellow lab Darwin and our grey tabby with extra toes, Cleo.

WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME? IF SO, WHERE?

Sometimes! I work relief as a small animal veterinarian at the Critter Clinic on Ustick road in Boise.

BOISE/EAGLE NATIVE OR TRANSPLANTED TO THE AREA?

Transplant – I was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and attended college and vet school in Pullman, Washington.

WHAT’S ON THE FLOOR OF YOUR CAR RIGHT NOW?

A small cooler is in the back of the car – my husband and I operate Canine Blood Heroes, a blood bank for dogs, and we use the cooler occasionally to transport blood products to local veterinary clinics.

FAVORITE ‘PAMPER YOURSELF’

eat out, so we have eaten there a lot!

When we have the opportunity to eat elsewhere, we take it!

ORGANIZATION THAT GETS MOST OF YOUR VOLUNTEER TIME?

Church until now, though school will start to compete for time as my oldest starts kindergarten this fall.

BEST VACATION EVER?

There are several, though one of my favorites was a trip to New York City last May with my mom. I got to catch up with an old friend from college, share laughs with my mom, and watch her perform with a choir at Lincoln Center.

We stayed up late, got up early, walked until our feet hurt, ate too much, dressed our best and took in “Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway. Purchased two umbrellas in the pouring rain, and strengthened an already strong friendship.

WHAT DO YOU RECORD ON THE DVR?

Nothing, but if I had one I would record “Bones” or maybe “Madam Secretary.”

OR SPLURGE ITEM?

Pedicure

WHERE DO YOU WISH YOUR HUSBAND WOULD BUY YOUR NEXT GIFT?

GUILTIEST FOOD PLEASURE?

Oreos

The WSU Cougars Fan shop – our new-to-us car needs some Coug love.

TITLE OF A BOOK ON YOUR

FAVORITE GADGET OR GIZMO?

BEDSIDE TABLE?

At the moment – a binky (though it’s not technically a gadget…)

Book-Parenting with Love and Logic HOW WOULD YOUR BEST FRIEND

UNIQUE OR INTERESTING FACT ABOUT

DESCRIBE YOU?

YOURSELF OR YOUR

Honest and good at keeping in touch.

FAVORITE DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT?

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COLLEGE YEARS?

College is where I discovered my self confidence. Moving from Albuquerque to attend college in Pullman was one of the best things I have done for myself.

LOCAL LIVING CULINARY NEIGHBORHOOD ADVENTURES!

Kahootz Steak and Ale House 1603 N MAIN ST, MERIDIAN, ID 83642 (208) 895-9861 Opening in 2002, Kahootz began with a basic pub concept serving up burgers, wings, and traditional pub fare. It was a couple years later that owner John Forseberg partnered with Executive Chef Joe Anderson and this little pub has evolved into a local favorite gathering destination. The food is completely scratch cooking from home-made soups to their hand-cut steaks. And they are known for their seafood specials as they fly in fresh fish, including species direct from Honolulu.

More recently Kahootz added an additional Chef, Chris Bailey, who continues to add his creative twist to the menu.

The clientele is full of regulars that dine at Kahootz sometimes 2-3 times a week.

The Fresh Sheet menu is available Wed-Sat, and these regular diners are already asking for it early in the week to study what will be available. They are excited to plan what they will order off the Fresh Sheet. This is a loyal clientele, a group worth joining. Kahootz does not advertise. They have earned their success through “word-of-mouth” with quality food and service. The staff is a tight-knit group working together to give every diner satisfaction. Joe quips, “We are here to build relationships where every customer is a friend and the entrée is an interview.” No matter what you decide to eat, save space for the Bread Pudding, their signature dessert. To tantalize you on your first visit, consider the 8 oz. Ribeye on Monday and Tuesday nights for $13.50. Also join us for lunch on Taco Truck Mondays. Kahootz embraces the street vendor concept with creative Hispanic choices.

Beyond the food, the bar has 43 beers on tap with some that rotate seasonally. All glassware is stored in a trough of crushed ice. This brings you a cold beer with flavor vs. a frosted mug melting a film into the beer. Also, inquire about the rotating cask beer on tap. Cask beers have no nitro (CO2) for carbonation; instead the sugars and yeast form a natural pressure acting like nitro. Cask beers are very unique if you have never tried one before.

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Lifestyle Calendar

SEPTEMBER 1

SEPTEMBER 19

SPORTS & NONSPORTS CARD SHOW

DINNER WITH THE STARS

BOISE HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER

THE STONEHOUSE

Join other hobby enthusiasts in exploring 30 tables overflowing with sports and entertainment cards and memorabilia. Discover the newest and hottest cards in the hobby, while also marveling at the vintage items available. This is the perfect event for all sports and entertainment fans. Admission is FREE.

The Western Heritage Festival 2015 presents a dinner with the stars from the original TV Westerns. Tickets include a pre-dinner mingle, dinner, a drink ticket, dessert and western entertainment.

Cost: $75 per ticket. Visit IdahoWesternHeritageFestival.com

SEPTEMBER 2

IDAHO JOB & CAREER FAIR RIVERSIDE HOTEL

Check out the jobs at the free Idaho Job & Career Fair. Positions include salaried, hourly, commission and own-your-own-business opportunities. Free workshops offered on resumes and interviews for job seekers.

SEPTEMBER 4-27 THE FANTASTICKS IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

At the heart of its breathtaking poetry and enchanting music is a purity and simplicity that transcends barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love, a tale both nostalgic and universal at once, a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl and the fathers who try to keep them apart. Visit IdahoShakespeare.org for ticketing information.

SEPTEMBER 13 STE. CHAPELLE CONCERT SERIES 40TH ANNIVERSARY STE. CHAPELLE WINERY

High Street Band helps Ste. Chapelle celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Join Ste. Chapelle on the Vineyard Park grounds for an afternoon of music, food and wine. Purchase a delicious lunch from an on-site caterers or pack a picnic basket. Wine and beer are available for purchase.

No outside alcohol permitted. Family friendly event. SteChapelle.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 15 & 16 THE SOUND OF MUSIC MORRISON CENTER

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A brand new production of The Sound of Music directed by three-time Tony Award winning Director Jack O’Brien. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history. Visit MC.BoiseState.Edu/Broadway for ticketing information.

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SEPTEMBER 19 ROCK THE GARDEN THE NATURE COMPANY

Come hang at the nursery, garden, patio, greenhouse or anywhere you can find a seat. Pellet grilled barbecue food and drinks along with live music will add a sense of fun to this family-friendly, free event. The Nature Company will be there to answer questions and offer expert advice, but this is not a sales event. it is a simple way to say thank you for your support.

SEPTEMBER 25 GROW THE GARDEN PARTY IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN

Grow the Garden Party is a playful fundraiser in the Garden featuring spectacular local food and cocktails, silent and live auctions and music. Table reservations are available for Garden members! All proceeds will support the Garden's latest project, an indoor education facility! IdahoBotanicalGarden.org

SEPTEMBER 25 ZOOBILEE ZOO BOISE

Join Zoo Boise for the premiere event of the year. At Zoobilee, guests will be treated to an unforgettable evening featuring extraordinary cuisine from local restaurants, live music, live and silent auctions and special zoo experiences.*Cocktail attire. 21 years of age and over.

SEPTEMBER 26 FITONE FAMILY 5K, 10K AND HALF MARATHON CAPITOL BLVD. & BANNOCK

FitOne is a picture postcard of Boise, the City of Trees. All three courses take runners and walkers from the steps of the State Capitol in the heart of the city, along historic avenues and the Boise River, to finish in Ann Morrison Park. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. FitOneBoise.Org

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Boise Book Fest 2015 is a place where authors, hopeful writers, cover designers, and book fanatics can come together to share their love for reading & fawn over their obsession with the characters they love so dearly. BoiseBookFest.com

SEPTEMBER 26 GEO TOUR: CASTLE ROCK-MYSTERIES OF THE PAST IDAHO MUSEUM MINING & GEOLOGY

Take a gentle hike to the hillside point near the Old Pen with Dr. Todd Shallat (BSU) to hear about Castle Rock's fascinating past.

Meet at the museum at 10:45 a.m. for an 11 a.m. departure. Free for IMMG members or $5 for non-members.

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business directory ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Treasure Valley Image (208) 863-4425 treasurevalleyimage.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS Boise Smile Design (208) 906-0933 boisesmiledesign.com

EDUCATION

Huntington Learning Centers - Boise\East Boise (208) 331-9021 Boise_parkcenter.huntingtonhelps.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Smooth Avenue Band (208) 585-9180 facebook.com/SmoothAvenueBand

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING Allegis Retirement Group (208) 461-6800

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Cornerstone Design (208) 384-1422 cornerstoneinteriordesign.com Decorating Den Interiors - Marva Don Card (208) 514-0378 marvadon.decoratingden.com Dillabaugh’s Flooring America and Design (208) 287-2487 dillabaughsflooringamerica.com Ethan Allen (208) 377-1111 ethanallen.com Linda’s Loft Furniture Boutique (208) 514-4542 lindasloft-boise.com Model Home Furnishing (208) 939-2699 modelhomefurnishings.com

INSURANCE

Delta Dental of Idaho (208) 344-4546 deltadentalid.com

LEGAL SERVICES Fletcher & West, LLP (208) 331-9378 fletcherwest.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

Linder Veterinary and Mobile Clinic (208) 855-0400 meridianveterinarian.com Silk Touch Med Spa (208) 939-3110 silktouchmedspa.com Vita Novu (208) 344-8482 vitanovu.com

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Strategic Mobili (208) 640-1331 StrategicMobili.com

Eagle Home Mortgage - Jeanne Pagoaga (208) 955-0607 eaglehomemortgage.com/jeannepagoaga

HOME SERVICES

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS

Kinetico (208) 888-7655 kineticotv.com

The Tech Pros (208) 345-3999 techprosidaho.com

Living Green Solutions, Inc (208) 377-0181 livinggreensolutionsinc.com

PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE

Cutting Edge Kitchens (208) 514-1780 cuttingedge.kitchen

JDI Custom Remodeling (208) 353-5980 jdiremodeling.com Wood Windows Inc. (208) 376-2200 woodwindowsinc.com

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Franz Witte Landscape, Nursery, Maintenance (208) 853-0808 franzwitte.com

Top Shelve Home Services (208) 941-5335 topshelvehomeservices.com

Tap Snap Idaho (208) 901-2866 tapsnap1102.com

Amherst Madison - Legacy Real Estate (208) 391-2391 amherstmadisonlegacy.com Boise Idaho Property - Greg Winther (208) 250-2541 Boiseidproperty.com

Sower Real Estate (208) 761-5100 sower-realestate.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE 8 Feathers Distillery (208) 968-9988 8feathersdistillery.com

Chandler’s Prime Steaks and Fine Seafood (208) 383-4300 chandlersboise.com Kindness (208) 629-7444 kindnessboise.com Sysco - Idaho (208) 345-9500 syscoidaho.com

SALONS & SPAS

Foothills Med Spa (208) 286-2372 foothillsmedspaboise.com The Electric Chair Salon (208) 890-7673 facebook.com/electricchairsalon

SPECIALTY SHOPS Diamonds Fine Jewelry (208) 888-0069 diamondsfinejewelry.com

Sit Means Sit Dog Training (208) 888-7978 sitmeanssitboise.com

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Parting Thoughts

Welcome to My Menagerie WORDS DENISE SNODELL

D

og lovers, cat hoarders, bird feeders, snake keepers and friends of all furries, listen up. We have a fish. One lousy, tiny fish. And I resent it.

I don’t even know if it has a name.

This sounds cold, yes, but I’m being honest. Our perky little lone-surviving zebra has done nothing to offend me. He minds his own business. He just darts around his tank, to and fro, looking so zippy and purposeful 24/7. It’s kind of admirable, really.

The problem is what he represents: Compromise.

Years ago, when we learned cat fur and cat pelt (!) were kryptonite to our sons, we conveniently scratched the general idea of mammals as pets.

Sure, there are some allergy-free dogs out there, but I’ve casually observed many no-shed breeds seem a bit too adorably hyper for my taste.

Have I researched enough? No. Have I even tried? No again, because I’ve also noticed every pedigree or mix calls for an accessory that usually doesn’t go with my outfit.

It’s the little blue plastic bag.

I’m realistic. Employing the dog waste bag every single day would likely be left to me.

It’s a tough thing to visualize.

Plus, amazingly, the kids have never begged for a puppy. It might have to do with the doggie bag. What strategists.

I just high-fived myself for the millionth time over this streak of luck.

Now I sound even colder. You’re probably looking at your little woofer right now, aghast that another human is thrilled about never having to pronounce, “Dog is my copilot.” I briefly had a beagle mix as a child. I loved him dearly. So I understand your tsk-tsking.

Yet I just high-fived myself again. No drool on the sofa!

I do miss cats. In my former life, I’ve had hoards. Loved ‘em, too.

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I still swoon over felines. Nearly every day, I get sucked into the internet kitten video vortex. Part of me would love to find a basket of orphaned, wideeyed fur balls at my doorstep and let my sons sneeze themselves into the Guinness Book of World Records. But I just can’t.

You might ask, “What about a little sequestered tank of gerbils or hamsters?” Again, there’s fur involved, and I’m way too lazy to research whether or not gerbils or hamsters have that dander/pelt thing going on.

Plus, there was the terrible gerbil or hamster incident of years ago. When my oldest was in first grade, he volunteered to have our family babysit the class gerbils or hamsters over spring break, because, just like our pet inventory, our spring break plans are usually lame.

The gerbils or hamsters came in a plastic habitat, which was “sealed” with a tube contraption that screamed, “Honey, I shrunk the McDonald’s PlayPlace.”

At first, all went well, minus the nocturnal scratching noises. Then, by the fifth day, we discovered an empty cage. The little rodents broke free. Clawshank Redemption.

As I searched the house in a most horrified state, I found myself wishing I had photographed the gerbils or hamsters. I seriously considered purchasing body double replacements. There was no way I was going to break bad news to 20 happy 1st graders sporting post-vacation Mickey Mouse (or hamster) hats.

After a frantic morning, I found the critters partying under the piano. I cornered them and picked them up with my bare hands. One bit me on the finger. It bit me! I was bleeding. Bleeding!

There’s nothing like a flashback to make me reevaluate things. Secretly, maybe, I kind of like that toothless fish. I might name him Rufus.

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