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veryone loves kids and pets, right? I'm sure most of you have either one or both in your home. As for my family, we have two tiny humans and one adorably curmudgeonly schnoodle in our household. Baxter is 13 years old but our young, highly energetic daughters sure know how to keep him on his toes!

Our children and "fur-ever" friends are what completes our homes, so we decided to devote our entire issue to them.

Inside, you'll read stories that run the gamut. We're featuring a new cooking school that's offering kids' cooking classes and parties. We're highlighting AZ Goat Yoga, a super trendy workout that's all the rage right now. We're honoring two local teens who are fighting global injustices by doing their part to help make the world a better place. We're hoping you'll love Snacky Dogs, a new Chandler-based business that's making homemade dog treats and delivering them right to your house. And don't forget to check out our rundown of local eateries that cater to kids and families. Another great story is the feature on youth volunteer programs at the Arizona Animal Welfare League. This heartwarming opportunity allows children to give their time, love and affection to much-deserving shelter animals. For instance, did you know they can sit and read to the dogs? Swoon!

There's something in this issue for everyone. Happy reading!

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Good Times

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular

The city of Chandler held a fun-filled, family event to celebrate America's birthday. Residents came out to Tumbleweed Park for a night of activities, music and dancing, which ended with a traditional fireworks show.

Chandler Horizon Rotary Club’s Thank You Breakfast

The Chandler Horizon Rotary Club held their Thank You Breakfast at Grill 60 at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort Pro Shop. This annual event serves as a celebration to award funds to charitable organizations, along with thanking their sponsors, volunteers and winners.

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Good Times

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

The Summer Reading Program Kick-Off event was held on June 3 at Chandler Hamilton Library with community partners Chandler Museum and SRP, as well as Chandler Police and Fire departments.

Our Stories: A Brief History on the Gila River Community

The Chandler Museum, Chandler Public Library, Chandler Historical Society and the Friends of the Chandler Public Library presented A Brief History of the Gila River Indian Community. Billy Allen told the story of how his O’odham people have endured as the world around them changed.

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Chandler Compadres Distribute Over $800,000 to Local Charities

The Chandler Compadres held an event to distribute over $800,000 in funds to local nonprofit organizations. The Compadres were established in 1980 with the sole mission of providing support for East Valley families in need. The group works to raise funds through their annual events and tax credit campaign.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

A SUMMER LOVE STORY

Salt River, Verde River, Central Arizona Project (Colorado River) and city wells. Results can be found in the water quality report posted online at ChandlerAZ.gov/WaterQuality.

ICAN HONORS HENRY SALINAS SOCIETY HEROES ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth in Chandler recently honored their Henry Salinas Society Heroes for 2017. The Henry Salinas Society Heroes award is named for ICAN’s founder, Henry Salinas. Henry founded ICAN in 1991—he was a concerned citizen who wanted a safe place for kids to go after school to prevent the gang violence that was becoming rampant

Young love was in the air when Karen

in the downtown area. This award recognizes outstanding members of

Wamback Trezza posted on Facebook with a

HSS who have passionately devoted their time, talent and/or treasure

rather odd request. Her son, Gabe, was head-

to improve the lives of children and their families over the past year.

over-heels for his classmate named Reagan

Nominations for the award are accepted from the membership and

and wanted to invite her to his birthday party,

are reviewed by a blind panel to determine the winners each year. This

but Wamback didn’t know how to find the

year’s honorees include: Individual Honoree: Brandon Bagley, Owner

girl. Facebook came to the rescue when she

of AlphaGraphics Chandler/Gilbert/Scottsdale; Business Co-Honoree:

posted a request looking for the girl with a

Chandler Police Department; and Business Co-Honoree: Intel.

“cute smile and crooked tooth.” It only took minutes before Courtney Erickson saw the post and replied, “REAGAN IS MY DAUGHTER!!!!!!”

With the help of their moms, the two young lovebirds were reunited soon after and, yes, Reagan attended Gabe’s birthday party in July!

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WATER QUALITY REPORT CONFIRMS SAFETY AND QUALITY OF CHANDLER WATER

CRITICAL RED CROSS BLOOD SHORTAGE PROMPTS EMERGENCY CALL FOR DONATIONS

The results of Chandler’s annual drinking water quality report con-

The American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is

firm that the city continues to supply its residents and businesses with

issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all

drinking water that meets or exceeds all state and federal water-quality

blood types to give now and help save lives. Blood donations have

standards including low levels of lead and copper. Since 1999, water

fallen short of expectations for the past two months, resulting in about

suppliers have been required to provide Consumer Confidence Reports

61,000 fewer donations than needed and causing a significant draw

(water quality reports) on an annual basis. The report details where

down of the Red Cross blood supply. To schedule an appointment to

Chandler’s water comes from, what it contains and how the city’s water

donate, use the free Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or

quality compares to regulatory standards. Chandler supplies more than

call 1.800.RED.CROSS (1.800.733.2767). Donation appointments and

55 million gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to residential,

completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are

business and industrial customers. The city receives its water from the

encouraged to help reduce the time it takes to donate.

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NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR MAYOR’S NEIGHBORHOOD EXCELLENCE AWARDS The

Neighborhood

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in partnership with the Chandler Police Crime Prevention Unit, encourages active block watch groups that participated in last year’s G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) events, to submit a nomination for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence Awards. The awards recognize neighborhoods for their dedication to creating community through events, increasing neighborhood involvement and developing the next generation of leadership. There are two categories available this year: Mayor’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award. Nomination forms are available at ChandlerAZ.gov/Connect. Entries must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., August 18.

ARIZONA HELPING HANDS FULFILLS 12-YEAR-OLD'S BIRTHDAY DREAM

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Me e t e r ick.

Ma v Maverick is a 10 year old German Shepherd who was rescued by David and Ginnie Rowe when he was a very strong-willed 8 month old puppy - hence the name!

Living in AZ with a thick fur coat is no fun, so he loves going on adventures with his parents to cooler climates and swimming in the pool!

Maverick has been a patient of Dr. Stickland for three years, who helps him with allergies and arthritis issues.

A 12-year-old newly placed foster child received her very first birthday celebration thanks to Arizona Helping Hands, a nonprofit organization providing assistance to foster families in the Valley. As You Wish Chandler donated the facility, NYPD Pizza donated the food and Piece of Cake Desserts created a custom cake. To make a great day even better, the young girl received a birthday bicycle and other gifts, in addition to spending time with her two teenage sisters for the day.

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Culinary Creations

GATHER ‘ROUND THE KITCHEN TABLE MIX COOKING SCHOOL OFFERS A CREATIVE CULINARY EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES

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arcy Makoviecki combined her passion for food and community to create Mix Cooking School. Foodies of all ages can come together to learn new skills and great recipes and then enjoy a dining experience at the end of class.

“I live in Chandler, just minutes from Mix, and I love the community feeling we have in this town. It has a big-city vibe with a small-town heart,” says Makoviecki. “And to top it off, it's a family-oriented town. As a parent, I think it's a great life skill to have our kids learn the basics of good ingredients, nutrition and cooking.”

Mix will provide a wide variety of classes and workshops, but Makoviecki, who has more than 15 years of experience in the food industry, is particularly excited about the family friendly options. Kids can partake in a basic cooking boot camp, weekend cooking classes or celebrate birthdays with a private cooking party.

“I love the great sense of accomplishment kids feel when they successfully crack an egg and can eventually make a whole meal themselves. Kids don't have the fear of failure that adults have— they just dive in and get cooking,” says Makoviecki.

Mix will also offer baby food making classes, date-night classes, and cake and cookie decorating classes. Makoviecki, whose passion and expertise is in baking, will offer workshops on how to make French macarons, scones and breads.

“Mix provides a place for people to come together and enjoy a fun, collaborative, educational food experience,” says Makoviecki.

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FRESH SPRING ROLLS Spring rolls are easy for kids to assemble and require virtually no cooking by using pre-cooked shrimp. It’s easy to substitute store-bought chicken, cooked pork or even tofu for the shrimp. Use whatever’s on-hand.

Ingredients: - 8 large rice paper circles, found in the Asian section at the grocer - 4 oz. of softened rice noodles - 1 pound cold cooked shrimp - Fresh cilantro leaves - Fresh Thai basil - 2 carrots sliced into strips - Lettuce leaves Soften the rice noodles for 10 minutes in very hot water until tender, then drain. Take each rice paper circle and dip into a large bowl of hot water for a few seconds until soft and pliable. Place the softened circle flat onto a large plate. Arrange the cold shrimp in a line directly down the middle of the rice circle and follow with rows of carrot strips, basil and cilantro leaves. Top with a handful of softened rice noodles, leaving an inch edge uncovered around the entire circle.

Fold the sides of the circle over the shrimp and veggies, and then fold from the bottom to top to create a sealed roll. The rice circle will neatly adhere to itself, forming a pretty, see-through roll. Arrange them on a serving tray with a favorite dipping sauce, such as hot or sweet chili sauce or spicy peanut sauce.

JERKY TREATS FOR DOGS (AND HUMANS!) Most dogs love jerky but much of the storebought jerky is around $20 a pound and often treated with chemicals, flavorings and preservatives. Making your own jerky is super simple and inexpensive. It’s delicious for both dogs and humans when using quality fresh chicken.

Freeze one pound of boneless chicken thighs or boneless breasts for 30-40 minutes until just firm.

Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken into three-inch pieces, each about ¼-inch thick. Place the slices on parchment paper-lined cookie sheets. Bake at 225 degrees for two to three hours or until chicken is dry and firm. Store for up to two weeks in an airtight container in the fridge, or freeze for months.

Recipes provided by Mix Cooking School 4995 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 6, Chandler 480.825.5293 MixCookingSchool.com

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Inspired By Riya (left) and Eshan Kalra

ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA

that provides new clothing and hygiene products to the Valley’s homeless.

For Cloud Covered Streets, Help Humanity Today collected toiletries, socks and other necessities that went into baskets that were delivered to the homeless.

This project is Riya’s favorite. She enthusiastically talks about delivering some of the items herself.

“Just seeing these people in our own city so excited and so appreciative, you realize they are regular people who are just in a bad situation. It was a very important experience for me,” says Riya, 18.

A drive that raised 1,500 books for UMOM New Day Centers, the state’s largest shelter dedicated to assisting homeless families, a couple of years ago is one that remains strong in Eshan’s heart to this day.

Like all of their projects, this was done primarily through Facebook, informing donors of various dropoff locations throughout the Valley.

“When we were getting all of these books, dropping them off and seeing them displayed on shelves, it was a really cool moment where we could see the difference we could make,” says Eshan.

The Kalras have been active volunteers since they could remember, LOCAL KIDS RAISE MONEY TO HELP FUND WORLDWIDE INITIATIVES thanks to their parents, Ruchi, a marketing director for an orthodontics hree weeks in 2015. That’s all it took to get Riya practice, and Vivek, a senior vice president for an enterand Eshan Kalra hooked. tainment ticket and sales distribution company. Early on, The socially conscious siblings learned about Ruchi and Vivek instilled in their children a passion to Syrian refugees in Belgium and felt the need to do give back that remains more powerful today. more than read and hear about their plights from the Riya and Eshan rely on national news sources like comfort of their Chandler home.

CNN and NPR to keep up with worldwide events.

“We were both very touched. We wanted to do everyDiscovery of a cause, local or otherwise, puts Help thing we could to make a difference,” recalls Eshan, 14.

Humanity Today in motion.

Their response: A GoFundMe account that raised “We see the people who are affected and get that $7,000 in that three-week span. They sent the money feeling of, ‘Oh my gosh, we want to put a bunch of to their aunt, who lives in Belgium and donated the energy into this!’” Riya says. funds first-hand, which paid for food and supplies.

Because Help Humanity Today functions in a The results from those 21 days sparked what can virtual space, the initiative will continue after Riya be described as an addiction of the generous kind for moves to Atlanta this fall, where she will attend Emory the duo behind Help Humanity Today, their grassUniversity to study economics. Eshan will continue his roots project-based initiative that has so far benefited studies at Brophy Preparatory Academy, where he will 10 causes in two years. be a sophomore this upcoming school year.

Recent drives have raised 484 pounds of food for Learn more about their initiatives at HelpHumanity.Today and Facebook.com/ Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank in Chandler and HelpHumanityToday. helped support Cloud Covered Streets, a nonprofit

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pril Gould and Sarah Williams have changed thousands of lives. They’re told that constantly, and they feel it.

In 2016, they made the off beat decision to meld Gould’s love of animals and Williams’ yoga talent into AZ Goat Yoga, a program they say encourages positivity, fun and healing.

“People always tell us that it’s the best day of their lives,” says the ever-enthusiastic Gould. “They’ve come from all over the U.S. If they’re sad or depressed, it just makes them so happy. It’s the cure for everything, honestly.”

Williams teaches several classes a month at Welcome Home Ranch, at East Hunt Highway and South Val Vista Road.

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Yogis work out among the animals, who always provide an experience, Williams explains.

“Sarah does yoga—all different kinds of yoga,” Gould adds.

“I have goats. I was on American Ninja Warrior for training with my goats. They named me the ‘Goat Whisperer.’ I would do parkour and work out with them. I put them on my back and would do pushups and squats with them.”

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he temperatures have been in the triple digits for weeks, the kids are bickering for hours on end and your patience has hit its limits. Welcome to summertime in the Valley of the Sun! While residents of the East Coast talk about being snowed in during the winter months, here in the East Valley, we have our own version: We are baked in.

Fortunately, Chandler and its surrounding cities offer a number of family-friendly places that get you out of the house with the kids for a treat or bite to eat in air-conditioned comfort.

PALETAS BETTY When the mercury is rising, paletas—a traditional Mexican fresh fruit and cream pop—are sure to hit the spot. Alvin Hong, owner and co-founder of Paletas Betty in downtown Chandler, says they offer a wide variety of seasonal flavors with something for everyone.

“We have kid-tested flavors like strawberries and cream, freshsqueezed orange vanilla cream and Mexican hot chocolate,” he says, adding that they have options for those with dietary restrictions.

“We have vegan, non-dairy, nut-free, and gluten-free options, in addition to our delgadas line of paletas which have no sugar added.”

Everything is made “obsessively from scratch.” Hong says they grind whole spices, juice the citrus and press their own nut milks.

96 W. Boston St., Suite 100, Chandler 480.779.8080 PaletasBetty.com

FLORIDINO’S PIZZA & PASTA

While most kids love pizza and pasta, hungry kiddos are not willing to wait long for their food to arrive. This is not a problem at Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta. General Manager Jason Stephens says they pride themselves in having short wait times.

“Eating out with kids means you always have a ticking time bomb.

You can usually get in and out quickly so everyone can eat before a meltdown ensues,” he says.

As a bonus, he says, the whole family can enjoy a nice meal at a budget-friendly price where everyone, even picky eaters, are sure to find something on the menu they like, such as cheese pizza and butter noodles.

As for specials, Stephens says kids meals are free per $8 adult purchase on Wednesdays between 4 and 9 p.m., dine-in only.

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MCMAHON’S ICE CREAM When it comes to a family-friendly place to enjoy a cool treat, nothing beats a scrumptious scoop—or two—of ice cream. Jim and Teresa McMahon, owners of McMahon’s Ice Cream, use only the finest ingredients to make their delicious ice cream in small batches, right on site.

“We offer cups, cones, sundaes, shakes, malts and ice cream pies,” Jim says.

While enjoying their sweet treats, families can play a board game like Trouble or Connect Four; each booth has a game set up and is ready to go.

“We know how a Chandler family wants to be treated because we’ve been a Chandler family since 1996,” Jim says. “We don’t just want to sell ice cream; we want to be part of your family’s ice cream memories.”

Customers who mention this article will receive a family special of two kid’s cups and two regular cups for $13.

960 E. Warner Rd., Suite 4, Chandler 480.292.7255 McMahonsIceCream.com

ORGAN STOP PIZZA With its quartet of frisky feline Organ Stop Dancing Cats, talented organists who play a variety of songs from a number of musical genres and, of course, plenty of tasty pizza and an ice cream counter, Organ Stop Pizza is a great place to get a bite to eat and be highly entertained. Co-Owner Jack Barz says Organ Stop Pizza is one of the oldest and largest restaurants in Mesa, with seating for over 700 people on two levels.

“Organ Stop is not only kid friendly, we are multi-generational friendly—meaning we are ideal for families from age 2 to 102,” says Barz, who, along with the other two co-owners, are Chandler residents who all worked at Organ Stop Pizza as teens. “We are very fortunate in that all ages are entertained by our talented organists and amazing Wurlitzer.”

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BRING THE KIDS! SIX PLACES TO EAT, PLAY, AND RELAX (CON TI N UED)

THE PERCH PUB & BREWERY

Parents and kids who are fascinated with birds are sure to enjoy The Perch Pub & Brewery. Service Manager Jessica Larson says the restaurant is home to over 100 rescue birds.

“Every single one has a different personality—some talk, sing and even dance,” she says. “You can even give the birds a nice mist with our hand fan misters.”

The Perch is also filled with family-friendly games such as corn hole, oversized Jenga and Connect Four.

“We also have two checker sets set up on old stumps around the restaurant. Kids can play while mom and dad can enjoy a beer or two,” Larson says, adding that parents can choose from over 30 beers on tap.

232 S. Wall St., Chandler 480.773.7688 PerchPubBrewery.com

WHERE KIDS EAT FREE (OR MOSTLY FREE)

Most require a paid adult entree and dine-in only

SUNDAY Arriba Mexican Grill Oskana Japanese Steakhouse NYPD Pizza Modern Market after 5 pm

MONDAY Rigatony's Rumbi Grill after 4 pm Hungry Monk Planet Sub on Germann Road Modern Market after 5 pm

WIMPY’S PARADISE

Kids who are looking for a serious summertime sugar rush will be in proverbial hog heaven at Wimpy’s Paradise, where they can fill up a bag of sweets from the restaurant’s candy wall.

Wimpy’s Paradise also serves burgers, hot dogs, grilled PB&J sandwiches and ice cream treats. Everything on the kid’s menu is always priced at $4.35, says Owner Randy Walters.

“Our business stands out because we welcome families and have a very old-fashioned, ice cream diner-type feel,” says Walters, who also owns Pittsburgh Willy’s.

In August, the diner is offering a Kid’s Fun Meal to all kiddos under age 10. For $3, it includes a hot dog, ice cream cone, Capri Sun and five pieces of candy from the candy wall.

48 S. San Marcos Pl., Chandler 480.821.3197 Facebook.com/WimpysParadise

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TUESDAY Chompie's Rumbi Grill after 4 pm Copper Still Moonshine Grill

WEDNESDAY NYPD Pizza Valle Luna $2.50 after 4 pm Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta 4-9 pm El Palacio

THURSDAY The Watershed Tempe Sidelines Bar & Grill

Monday-Saturday Pittsburgh Willy’s

EVERY DAY IHOP after 4 pm

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SATURDAY • 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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•SAVE THE DATE• Get your dog out of the house and over to Woofstock!

Whether your pooch prefers to ‘ruff it’ on a hiking adventure or sit in the lap of luxury at a pet spa, the variety of pet-related vendors and activities are sure to have him (and you) begging to come out and play.

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SPREADING Joy Volunteer Kids Bring Comfort to Shelter Animals ARTICLE GEORGANN YARA

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volunteer veteran at the Arizona Animal Welfare League, Julia Strazz, 17, has seen all kinds of cute and cuddly adorableness—but one moment has been especially endearing, and it involves story hour of a slightly different nature.

Strazz works with 9- to- 12-year-olds attending the league’s summer camps at its main Phoenix location. Sometimes, their day includes reading to dogs. Some dogs, she noticed, appear to be listening and riveted. One dog was lulled to sleep.

However, there was one pooch that got some extra attention from his reader.

“He was hearing impaired, so one of the kids was showing him the pictures in the book. It was melting my heart a bit,” says Strazz, who graduated this spring from Perry High School.

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“FROM THE HUMAN SIDE, IT MAKES YOU FEEL REALLY GOOD YOU’RE HELPING THE DOG RELAX IN A SHELTER ENVIRONMENT.” Reading to dogs is one of the most popular children’s activities at the shelter. Plus, it benefits parties on both sides of the kennel fence, explains Education Director Heather Buck.

“Reading to animals can help boost the confidence of the reader and helps them relax. Parents and teachers say kids are relaxed a little bit more and able to read without being critical of themselves,” Buck says. “From the human side, it makes you feel really good you’re helping the dog relax in a shelter environment.”

Strazz has spent much of her Reading is among the activity options in the shelter’s Create Your Own Program more than 200 volunteer hours with Teen Tracks, a program for volunteers, which uniquely offers for ages 13 to 17 that is offered youths the chance to not only lend their time, but also craft how they do it. during the fall and spring Making toys and helping out with animal semesters and allows youth to keeper duties also rank high on kids’ vol- learn about a range of animals, how to care for them and other unteer wish lists. information that’s helpful to About 150 children ages 5 to 17 have an aspiring veterinarian like participated in the program since it launched. The program will return in Strazz. The cost to attend Teen Tracks is $200 per semester. full gear this month as kids return from In the fall, Strazz will summer break.

Montana State The cost is $120 for 90 minutes of activ- attend ity for a group of up to 10, accompanied by University and pursue a degree in animal science an adult chaperone. Kids can choose from with a pre-vet focus. She a list of activities or do a combo. If there’s an idea that’s not listed, it can be proposed. talks excitedly about not only “We wanted to be able to provide expe- gaining valuable experience, but also riences that kids wanted instead of them seeing younger kids embrace their own signing up for something they weren’t experiences and bond with each other over meeting a dog or working on tasks interested in,” Buck says. together like making adoption posters.

Girl and Boy Scout troops use the “This would be an awesome opportunity opportunity as badge work. Others for kids to learn about other careers besides want to be animal keepers or pursue an being a veterinarian,” says Strazz, who animal-related career. Some just want recalls one of the exotics she spent time to enjoy meeting the shelter’s exotics— snakes and chinchillas, for example— with, a possum named Otis. “I enjoyed holding him and socializing with him. that they wouldn’t otherwise get up close How many people get to say they did that?” and personal with.

25 N. 40th St., Phoenix As the state’s oldest and largest no-kill 602.273.6852 shelter, the Arizona Animal Welfare 602.781.3906 (Chandler Fashion League has a second location at the Center location) Chandler Fashion Center, where they AAWL.org have adopted out more than 5,000 pets.

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UNDERSTANDING OUR PETS VETERINARY PRACTICE OFFERS HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ANIMAL CARE ARTICLE MINDY HASKINS

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ecoming a veterinarian was not the obvious choice for Dr. Andrea Strickland.

“I’m not a typical vet,” she says. “I actually wanted to study human medicine.”

But she grew up with dozens of pets (“My mom kind of collected them”) and was good at handling and bathing and taking care of them. Fast forward to college and she found herself working at an animal clinic as an assistant vet tech.

“I did that for four years and really got to know the vets and the families, so I changed my mind at the very last minute,” she says.

Looking back, her decision to go from human to animal medicine made complete sense.

“We are into pain management and physical therapy for animals. They don’t talk. All you can do is read their body language.”

Dr. Andrea Strickland

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“I love dealing with people and their pets, but I also love studying medicine,” Strickland says.

She opened Animal Medical Center of Chandler in 2014 with a goal of providing pets and their owners a more intimate setting—a place where they can get educated about their companions in a comfortable environment.

“We provide wonderful education and customer service in a relaxed and friendly environment so people don’t feel like there is a bad or stupid question to ask,” says Strickland. “We use current technology and stay up-to-date on the latest research … anything to help in any way.”

One unique service the center provides is animal acupuncture.

Combined with laser therapy, these services have been used on several pets to help manage pain.

“Our biggest goal is pain control. There’s a good time for medicine and other times it’s not so great for the bodies so we wanted to provide other options,” Strickland says. “We did a lot of research and saw amazing results on the human side, so we took it on. We are into pain management and physical therapy for animals. They don’t talk.

All you can do is read their body language.”

The center offers acupuncture, laser therapy and physical therapy for all kinds of animals, even guinea pigs and horses.

One dog, Cassie, has been receiving acupuncture and laser therapy for her arthritis since January 2017. As a puppy, the black Labrador/golden retriever mix was abused and left outside in the hot Nevada heat, says her owner Diane Kottke, who rescued her.

Kottke drives from her West Chandler home to the clinic once a week for Cassie’s treatments.

“Acupuncture isn’t just an Eastern medicinal practice anymore,” says Dr. Carolyn Duregger, one of the clinic’s veterinarians who is also a certified pet acupuncturist. “There’s a cohort of vets looking at it from a neuron anatomical perspective.”

Once a week, Duregger kneels down beside Cassie and gently inserts the needles into her thick black fur. To become certified in animal acupuncture, Duregger took 100 hours of continuing education and attended a five-day clinical in Colorado.

After about 15 minutes, the needles come out and it’s on to laser therapy. Everyone in the room, including Cassie, wears safety glasses to protect their eyes from infrared lights during the procedure.

Dr. Carolyn Duregger and Cassie.

Photo credit Anna Rochelle Bader

“It’s not painful,” says Duregger, “it feels like a warm soothing blow.”

Kottke sits next to Cassie, her presence offering the dog some comfort and reassurance.

“If I could come every day, I would,” Kottke says.

“She loves it.”

Prices vary but acupuncture is around $79 per session and laser therapy is around $40-$80. A combination package is available for around $100. Both services are accepted by most pet insurances as long as there are no pre-existing conditions.

Photo credit Anna Rochelle Bader

Photo credit Anna Rochelle Bader

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ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO | PHOTOGRAPHY ELIJAH LECOMTE

KIBBLES AND NIBBLES HEALTHY HANDMADE DOG TREATS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

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t was time for Lisa LeComte to make a change from her stressful career in healthcare management to something that made her happy. One day, she turned to her fur buddy, Isis, and asked for advice. Isis said, “Arf!” Translation: “You like baking, you’re creative and you love me. Start a dog cookie company. You can keep me supplied and make other dogs happy, too.”

Kidding aside, LeComte was an empty nester who was ready for a change.

Earlier this year, she opened Snacky Dogs, an online Chandler-based business.

She creates handmade, healthy and flavorful dog treats baked with human grade, dog-safe ingredients. She mails her snacks to dog lovers all over the world.

“My dog is the love of my life so it was a natural answer to make dog snacks,” says LeComte. “I volunteer with Arizona Border Collie Rescue and Isis was my foster that stayed. She's smart and weird, ball-obsessed and crazy. And we're crazy about her.”

Before opening Snacky Dogs, LeComte did research on the legalities, stalked the competition and came up with a business plan. She then spent the next month deciding on a name. She worked on recipes, made a website and started making snacks.

“I liked buying specialty treats for my dog, but I didn’t like going shopping for them. I also worried about freshness and the quality of the ingredients. How long has that pretty cookie been sitting there? I try to avoid processed food, which is loaded with preservatives,” says LeComte.

Her business offers a monthly subscription, but there are some separate limited-edition snacks available on her website. She also accepts special orders; for example, she’s made sheep cookies for a herding clinic.

“I'm passionate about customer service. My customer’s happiness with my product and service is important to me,” she says.

The subscription box has a different theme every month. In July, LeComte went with a picnic theme so the pack contained big tennis ball cookies, tiny watermelon cookies, ice pop mixes and barbecue pork chop cookies.

“It allows me to be creative. I’m not a factory churning out the same treats day after day,” says LeComte. “It's such a great deal for the customer and a lot of fun for me, too.”

Order a box at SnackyDogs.com.

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Animal Kingdom

Don’t get bitten – know the laws for responsible pet ownership. The city of Chandler adheres to the laws and ordinances involving cats and dogs adopted by Maricopa County. For more information visit ChandlerAZ.gov.

#1 BUY RESPONSIBLY

That doggie in the window may be darling, but he might not be the right fit for your lifestyle or family. Fully inform yourself before you purchase a pet. Regardless of whether they’re indoor, outdoor, furry, feathered or finned—all pets have their own needs, some of which are specific to the breed. If there is a breed that interests you, read up on it (try the American Kennel Club at AKC.org, the American Cat Fanciers Association at ACFAcat.com, or the American Birding Association, at ABA.org), talk to owners and get to know someone else’s pet. #2 TRAIN

BEING A Responsible pet parent

Behavior problems are the No. 1 reason that dogs and cats end up in shelters. Whether you have your pet professionally trained or you buy a book and do it yourself, training and socializing your pet greatly reduce their chances of ending up homeless. Chandler Parks & Recreation offers a variety of obedience classes to keep your fourlegged pal healthy and well behaved. Pets thrive with a sense of order and you can help your pet stick with good behaviors by instilling rules. #3 LICENSE AND ID

Four Ways to Protect Your Pet, Yourself and Others

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he city of Chandler strives to ensure that pets, their owners and neighbors live together in safety and harmony. To achieve this, we advocate for responsible pet ownership and encourage pet owners to adhere to four principles of responsible pet ownership. Whether you’re acquiring a new puppy or kitten for your household or have been a pet parent for years, the following tips will help protect your pet, yourself and others.

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Keep proper identification on your pets at all times, even if they’re inside all day or go out periodically. If your pet escapes, the greatest chance they have of getting home safely to you is if they’re wearing a proper collar with current information on their ID tags. #4 EXERCISE AND SOCIALIZE

Pets have pent-up energy that needs to be unleashed through physical activity. Otherwise it will be channeled into barking, jumping or even hostile behavior. Chandler’s four dog parks offer a number of exciting ways for you and Fido to exercise and socialize. In addition, it’s important that you introduce your pets to adults, kids, animals and environments so they’ll take every novelty in stride.

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August AUGUST 5

AUGUST 13 BACK-2-SCHOOL FAMILY YOGA + INTENTION SETTING WORKSHOP OCOTILLO VILLAGE Set positive intentions as a whole family as we start the new school year! Join as we nourish the unique bond shared by families through the practice of yoga and meditation. Geared toward ages 8 and up.

Register by calling Ocotillo Village at 480.656.0045 or email JBoon-

VERANO SANO POOL SAFETY PARTY

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ARROWHEAD POOL

Attend a free pool party that will include music, refreshments and

AUGUST 13

prizes. Raffle drawings for prizes will be held for chances to win free

ON THE HOUSE FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES –

swimming classes, life vests, movie passes and more. Chandler Fire,

ROBBY ROBERSON BAND

Health & Medical will have a fire engine on site and provide CPR

CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

demonstrations. ChandlerAZ.gov/Aquatics

In this free concert, Robby Roberson brings original musical stories steeped

AUGUST 5 SANTAN BREWING'S JERRY DAY 2017 SANTAN BREWING COMPANY

in reality and imagination, happiness and sorrow, delivered through the musical strings of multiple instruments. His style is rich in American rootsy rhythms and flavors of rock, blues, gospel and jazz. ChandlerCenter.org

Join us for our Annual Jerry Day celebration at the brewpub! Enjoy

AUGUST 15

live music from Grateful Dead cover band, Monkey & the Engineer.

SUN DEVIL WELCOME

The Pit Pass offers full access to the private Brewers Reserve, close-

WELLS FARGO ARENA, TEMPE CAMPUS

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Experience Sun Devil pride at its finest. This high-energy, exciting

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AUGUST 5 NOCTURNAL NATURE HIKES

nual event is the perfect way to officially welcome the incoming Sun Devil Class of 2021 to Arizona State University. ASU.edu

VETERANS OASIS PARK

AUGUST 15

Go for a 60-minute hike of Veterans Oasis Park. Along the way, look

TRIVIA NIGHT WITH MARSHALL SHORE:

and listen for creatures that only come out after sunset as tempera-

TOP CHANDLER HEADLINES

tures begin to drop. For added fun, bring a UV flashlight and discover

THE OSTRICH

how scorpions can glow in the dark. ChandlerAZ.gov

Go head-to-head with other trivia teams as you test your knowledge

AUGUST 10

of the hot headlines in Chandler’s history. Cocktail in one hand and a pencil in the other, you’ll forget that it’s sweltering outside because

HOMESCHOOL DAYS AT THE EEC -

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

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Students will learn about the earth’s formation and composition and how the solar system influences our daily lives. The program is de-

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AUGUST 12 SAN FRANCISCO PEAKS EXCURSION

ilies to meet the teachers and tour their campus. For more information, call 480.248. 6125 or visit NWLAcademy.com.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

AUGUST 18 & 19

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PAYSON, ARIZONA

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Escape the heat and head up north! For 132 years, Payson has been

volcanic field and the walls of the Grand Canyon. Includes transpor-

celebrating the history and tradition of Pro-Rodeo. According to the Pro-

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fessional Rodeo Cowboys Association, which sanctions the event, it is considered the country's Best Small Rodeo. Fearless bull riders, steer

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wrestlers, bronc riders, specialty acts and colorful clowns will keep everyone entertained and shouting for more. PaysonRimCountry.com

AUGUST 18 YOUTH TALENT COMPETITION CHANDLER COMMUNITY CENTER If you are between 8 to 12 years old and sing, dance, rap, play an instrument or are in a band, then check this out! Cash prizes are awarded for first place in each category and the overall top performance will get to perform at the Teen Talent Show in January 2018 at the Chandler Center for Performing Arts! ChandlerAZ.gov

AUGUST 18 CHANDLER ART WALK 249 E. CHICAGO ST. Please join us for the indoor Chandler Art Walk at TechShop Chandler. There will be over 30 artists showing their work as well as live music. Free to attend. DowntownChandler.org

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warm, friendly and a perfect listener! Our Read to a Dog program connects young readers with a registered therapy dog. Daisy can't wait to meet you! ChandlerLibrary.org

AUGUST 19 OUR STORIES: AND TIKO-TU? THE MIDCENTURY ARCHITECTURE OF THE GREATER PHOENIX'S EAST VALLEY CHANDLER LIBRARY – DOWNTOWN CAMPUS Architect Mark Vinson and local historic preservationist Christine Weiss will present their latest book, identifying and celebrating all types of buildings, structures, places and spaces from the mid-twentieth century in the East Valley. In addition, they will place a particular emphasis on Chandler's architecture history from this intriguing and inspired era. ChandlerLibrary.org

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business directory AUTOMOTIVE

Huffs Automotive (480) 726-8900 huffsautomotive.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS Chandler Parks & Recreation (480) 782-2900 chandleraz.gov/tumbleweed

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Chamberlain Orthodontics (480) 448-2480 smilestraight.com

Novelly Dentistry (480) 892-6868 drnovelly.com

DERMATOLOGISTS

Desert Sky Dermatology and Surgical Center (480) 855-0085 desertskyderm.com

East Valley Dermatology Center (480) 821-8888 evderm.com

Radiant Complexions Dermatology Clinic (480) 726-7546 radiantcomplexions.com

EDUCATION

East Valley School of Music (480) 895-0007 evsm.net

MASSAGE

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Hand and Stone Chandler (480) 665-5600 handandstonechandler.com

Pollack Investments (Pollack Tempe Cinemas) (480) 888-0888 pollacktempecinemas.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

FAITH

Cielo Aesthetics & Wellness (480) 494-5173 cieloaesthetics.com

New Heights Church (480) 747-7826 newheightsaz.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Desert Eyesthetics (480) 454-7130

Ocotillo Foot and Ankle (480) 895-0276 ocotillofootankle.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Animal Medical Center of Chandler (480) 339-0406 amcofc.com

HOME SERVICES

Anna Rochelle Imagery (480) 842-1322 annarochelleimagery.com

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Solis Mammography (469) 398-4150 solismammo.com

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Shamrock Roofing (480) 888-6648 shamrockroofingservices.com

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REAL ESTATE

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D'vine Gourmet (480) 275-5320 dvinegourmet.com

Meridiem Kitchen & Lounge (480) 696-1150

Modern Market Ahwatukee (316) 213-4980 modernmarket.com

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SALONS & SPAS Amazing Lash Katherine's Lashes (480) 467-4425 amazinglashstudio.com

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Parting Thoughts

HO W F O R CE - F R E E LED US TO OUR Photo credit: Jon D. Murray

ARTICLE JENNIFER BELL

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started working with dogs from an early age, teaching basic behaviors and tricks. It wasn’t until I started volunteering with a local foundation that I got into more serious training. I was asked to work with dogs that had various behaviors that made them unadoptable. But the one thing that remained consistent in my approach was that I was always force free.

Force-free training is a method that seeks to do no harm, either physical or emotional. It is a hands-free technique. No fear, no pain and no intimidation is the mantra for anyone seeking to train their dog this way. It’s a reward-based approach that focuses on creating a partnership based on trust and mutual respect between human and canine. Forcefree training builds strong bonds while teaching dogs how to navigate in this crazy human world. To be successful it takes time, patience, consistency and love.

When I first started working with dogs, I knew that to be successful I needed the dog to trust me. I needed the dog to want to be with me and to want to learn.

I understood that to get

and good behavior. We all need motivation—and what better thing is there for a dog, than chicken?

The first dog I was asked to help was a chow/schnauzer mix named Carter. He was difficult for the farm hands to handle and he was unadoptable due to his antisocial behaviors. I knew that in order to help Carter I needed him to trust me. I started with dog-led walks and car rides with French fries. No training. Just a getting-toknow-you period of fun. We then moved onto basic behaviors that I captured first, and then named. For example, when he sat, I said “sit” and rewarded him with a piece of chicken. After a while, he learned what sit meant after naturally doing the behavior, hearing the word and being rewarded. We moved onto harder behaviors such as wait, stay, down, leave it and back up. All behaviors that the farm hands needed him to understand so they could better handle him in his dog run. Behaviors that ultimately would help him be happier in the human-controlled world that he was living in.

Carter and I spent a few hours together every day. We became friends. After a month, the farm hands began to notice a difference in him. They said it was easier to get him out of his dog run, to feed and clean up after him. He was no longer lunging, growling and trying to bite. He learned what was expected of him. He was hap-

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I knew that to be successful I needed the dog to trust me. I needed the dog to want to be with me and to want to learn.

them invested in training, I needed to find something to reward them with, for their cooperation

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pier, too. Carter knew that people weren’t there to mistreat him.

They were there to help him. About a month after his training success my family decided that he needed to be ours—because we would all miss him if he were to be adopted by anyone else. He had truly become the best dog ever!

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