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Get going to the GoPro Mountain Games! By Cassie Swift - Team Hawaiian Chaos GoPro Mountain Games Vail, Colorado June 6th-9th, 2019 This huge 4-day event held in Vail, Colorado. An entire weekend full of adventure sports, arts, music and best of all so many dog-friendly events. GoPro games are a free event that the public is encouraged to attend. Now, if you are going to compete in any of the events 2 or 4 legged types, there are fees depending on which one you are doing. Do you want to take the whole family you can do that as well since this event is not only dog-friendly but also kid friendly with so many activities for both. The Mountain Games are an event for all outdoor lovers and should be attended at least once. Most people get hooked once they go for the first time and go back every year. Every day at the Mountain Games has different events going on and free nightly concerts. Sunday everything starts to wind down with all the finals for each of the competitions. Great Places to Stay in Vail •
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Photo Courtesy of Tracy Burlingame Do you and your pooch want to try out DockDogs competitions? On Thursday evening they will have a DockDogs competition for those who have never done it before. Both the DockDogs and Dueling Dogs pools will be in the Go RV’ing Dog Town, which is full of vendors of dog related items and services. One great part of the events is the dogs do not have to stay in Dog Town. Leash up your dog and head up to the gear town to see the other events and vendors that will be in Vail. This event is so dog-friendly that along the way you will find water stations for you and your dogs. You can even meet Team Hawaiian Chaos from Utah, they along with some friends will be at Go Pro again this year.
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As you walk through the town of Vail, you will run across many of the GoPro team who might stop you for photos of your dog you never know where you might see your photos. If you enjoy taking photos make sure to take as many as you can and enter their photo competition. This event really has something for everyone. In town, there are also some patios that allow the dogs to join you for lunch or dinner just ask before you do it. Things for Dogs to do • Rocky Dog Trail Run • DockDogs • Dueling Dogs • Visiting the 2 and 4 legged vendors Do you plan on taking your dog around town with you? It is always a good idea to pack water for you and your dog as it often gets hotter than you realize, and you may be between watering stations. Remember, when it is hot, that meets the pavement is hot too, you need to protect your dogs’ paws. If you are worried about your dog's paws, bring those doggy boots with you. The elevation is also quite high. If your dog has any eye conditions or is really light sensitive, then pack those Rex Specs to protect their eyes. Also. don’t forget the poop bags, Vail requires you to pick up after your pup. Vail Valley opens their doors each year to our dogs, and we want to keep coming to a friendly dog town in the future, so please pick up after your dogs. This event is one to look forward to every year, you do not want to miss it! Be prepared to be in love with this beautiful town that is only a short drive from Utah. Start off the summer right with a trip to the GoPro Mountain Games with the whole family.
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In what states are people allowed to break a window to save a dog from a hot car? By Elizabeth Holtz, Animal Legal Defense Fund
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they can’t pant as effectively as other kinds of dogs. So, running a quick errand while your dog is in the car could be deadly. Dogs can suffer brain damage or even die in a matter of minutes. As of 2018, 30 states and the District of Columbia have laws addressing the issue of dogs left unattended in hot cars. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that people are empowered to break into cars to rescue animals in distress in all these states. Some states merely make it a crime to leave a companion animal in a vehicle in certain temperatures. Other states only allow law enforcement or animal control officers to rescue an animal in imminent danger. However, just because a state doesn’t have a specific hot car law doesn’t mean that leaving an animal in a vehicle is legal. Endangering an animal’s life could still be prosecuted under the state’s animal cruelty laws. Laws that allow people to break into cars, under certain conditions, to rescue a companion animal are called “Good Samaritan” laws. These laws grant civil immunity (meaning you cannot be sued for damage to the vehicle) to people who break into a car to rescue an animal. Some laws require Good Samaritans first need to contact law enforcement and check to see if the vehicle is unlocked. The following states have Good Samaritan laws: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, and Wisconsin. If you don’t live in a state with a Good Samaritan law, you can still take action if you see an animal in distress! Doing nothing could be fatal. First, call 911. Quickly document the vehicle by taking a photo (don’t forget the license plate). Ask nearby businesses to page the owner of the vehicle. Wait at the car until law enforcement arrives or the owner returns. Do not merely hope that someone else will intervene. A car can turn into an oven quickly. You are likely the animal’s only hope. You can also help spread the word about this issue by downloading and printing our hot cars flyer at aldf.org/hotcars. If you’re not satisfied with your state’s laws on animals in hot cars, take action! Contact your state legislators and ask them to sponsor a “dogs in hot cars” bill. Awareness about animals dying in hot cars is growing – three Good Samaritan laws were enacted in 2018 alone. Thank you for standing up for these animals, whether in the statehouse or in a parking lot!
Some people mistakenly believe that dogs are somehow better able to handle extreme temperatures than humans. This isn’t the case. If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your dog. A dog’s fur coat doesn’t keep her warm when it’s twenty degrees, and the wind is blowing. And if you wouldn’t be comfortable sitting in a parked car on a warm day, neither would your dog. Another issue is that many people are not aware of how quickly a car heats up even on mild days. When it’s a comfortable 70 degrees outside, the temperature in a car can soar to 90 degrees in as little as ten minutes. On a warmer day, the temperature can hit 114 degrees in the same amount of time. Leaving a window open does nothing to reduce the temperature. Dogs are particularly susceptible to high temperatures because they don’t cool themselves as efficiently as humans. Dogs don’t really sweat (though they do have a few sweat glands, mostly in their paws). Instead, they cool themselves through panting. Dogs with flat faces (like pugs and French bulldogs) are in even greater danger in high temperatures because 8 | PETS IN THE CITY
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Unleashed Dog Attacks Horses in Dimple Dell On April 18, three unleashed dogs attacked three horses in Dimple Dell Regional Park. One rider was thrown, and one horse seriously injured from bites on its legs and flanks. The dog’s owner is accepting responsibility. All Salt Lake County Parks, including Dimple Dell, require dogs to be on a leash except in designated off-leash areas. This incident is a reminder of why leash regulations are in place in multi-use areas.
Utah Horses at Risk of Equine Herpes Viruses With outbreaks in the four surrounding states and confirmed exposures from equestrian competitions, Utah horses are at high risk of the Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV-1), as well as a mutated, highly virulent strain called Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM). In recent months, multiple events have been canceled on account of local horses being exposed in out-of-state competitions and to keep exposed 10 | PETS IN THE CITY
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Best Friends Animal Society 'No-Kill Utah’ Report Card Highlights Status of Pet Lifesaving Across State By Temma Martin – Best Friends Animal Society
Report Card Shows Areas with Most Lifesaving, and Where Most Pets Are Killed Outlines How People Can Help End the Killing of Pets in Shelters Best Friends Animal Society has produced a report card to offer a detailed look at progress and areas of focus for the statewide No-Kill Utah (NKUT) initiative. A coalition of 57 municipal shelters and animal welfare organizations joined together in 2014 to form the NKUT initiative, led by Best Friends Animal Society, to work together with passionate individuals to end the killing of dogs and cats in Utah shelters, with the goal of making Utah a no-kill state. Achieving no-kill status for Utah means that at least 90% of the animals entering Utah shelters leave alive, either through adoption, being taken in by another animal group, or being returned to their owners. (The remaining 10%, or less, typically are euthanized for severe, untreatable medical or behavioral issues.)
The public is key in reducing the number of animals killed in shelters. Best Friends through the years has stressed the importance of personal responsibility in multiple areas of pet ownership: adopting from shelters or rescue groups (rather than buying from pet stores, breeders or online retailers), spaying and neutering, microchipping and licensing, fostering or volunteering for a shelter or rescue group, donating and spreading the word as a community advocate. Because of the decision to raise the bar to make every shelter and community no-kill by 2020, there is far greater focus and urgency in the areas of the state where the most dogs and cats are being killed. With thorough research, Best Friends has identified the counties and specific shelters that have the largest lifesaving gap. While the good news is that 30 shelters in Utah are operating at or above a save rate of 90%, unfortunately, five counties killed 200 or more animals last year, with Utah County showing the largest lifesaving gap of 1,290 pets killed in 2018. “Approximately 63% of the pets killed in Utah shelters are felines. For Utah to reach our no-kill goal, we must focus on saving more cats and kittens,” said Lydia LaSalle, Executive Director, Utah Program, Best Friends Animal Society. “Community cats, aka stray and free-roaming, are some of the most at-risk pets in Utah’s shelters. We encourage people to support initiatives that save the lives of community cats, volunteer to help with trap-neuterreturn programs or help care for a community cat colony.” “Utah County has the largest lifesaving gap in the state,” LaSalle continued, “largely because it is the only county along the Wasatch Front without Return-To-Field (RTF) programs, where shelter clinics spay/neuter, vaccinate and ear tip feral cats that enter shelters as strays, then officers release them back where they were found. This program is one of the most important lifesaving policies for a no-kill community, as the catch-andkill method of handling community cats has proven over decades to be ineffective. Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties all have successful RTF programs, but Utah County remains the only urban county not to adopt the practice which is becoming the national norm. Best Friends is dedicated to closing that gap and will support Utah County in implementing a return to field program with our own funds and staff.”
At the end of 2018, Utah’s save rate stood at just above 85%. There were an estimated 3,490 pets killed in Utah shelters last year, simply because they didn’t have safe places to call home. While that number may seem daunting, it represents just ten additional families or individuals each day over the next year choosing to save a life by adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue group. (too long to highlight and pop out but can we bold this?)
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“Bottom line, since the state passed the Community Cat Act, in 2011, cities and counties across the state have been utilizing this method of managing community cats for years to great success,” LaSalle said. “We have laid out a clear pathway to success in Utah County, and it’s now up to the community to hold elected officials, the special service districts, and shelters accountable to this plan that will save the lives of hundreds of cats in Utah County.”
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Jager has been a working dog now for 5 years in public. It’s a huge help to Cheryl, but it does come with some unnecessary frustration. “People judge a book by its cover [in respect to me]. I don’t look disabled.” This, coupled with his small size, causes people to misinterpret Jager’s role. He’s not perceived as a service animal. “He ignores everyone when working and focuses on his job [but] people just don’t sometimes understand not to call him. That was a big problem when we were in Orlando because there were tons of people.” Now, Cheryl makes use of a wheelchair on particularly bad days, and he walks beside her. She doesn’t often run into issues on those days. However, that doesn’t stop misinformed people from causing trouble. She’s been asked to leave restaurants because other customers had issues with her dog being inside, so she has made it a habit to call first before going places for her own ease of life so that she doesn’t have an issue upon arrival. Cheryl has made it her goal to spread awareness about MS, EDS, and service animals. Jager is even a bit of a celebrity at Sea World where her husband worked. The Dolphins all-new Jager and would try to interact with him, but just like a good working dog, he ignores them too. Sea World has even featured Cheryl and Jager’s story on their social media. Spreading awareness is such an important issue, as the needs of people with disabilities are often overlooked. And in terms of service animals, there has been a lot of pushback on people using small animals for service, claiming that this is just a person’s attempt to bring their pet into stores with them. Jager’s duties paint a very clear picture that this is not the case and that no matter the size, a service animal has a very specific and important job to do. Follow Cheryl and Jager on Facebook:
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Jager quickly fell into step with Cheryl, and soon she noticed his attempts at keeping busy and carrying things around the house and bringing them to Cheryl. That gave her the idea to train him to be even more of a helper. When he turned 2, she decided to make him her formal service animal. At first, Cheryl trained him herself to help her with basic things, pick things up off the floor, help her to grab groceries off the bottom shelves in the store, bring in the mail from the mailbox and other small tasks. As her condition progressed, so did her needs. Soon she turned to professional help for some of his trickier tasks. “I had my trainer friend teach him because we know we are asking him to take a tag that says, ‘owner is choking call 911’, to the first person he sees. He knows the universal sign for choking… or I can signal him under the table.” Jager also helps with getting the laundry out of the dryer, brings in the groceries, and carries her bags. This is particularly important as her skin has been extremely delicate and tears under minimal pressure due to complications with her bones. Interestingly enough, Jager acts as a buffer to keep her from bumping into things. “If I start to walk into something, he will nudge my leg with his nose to signal me to stop.” 14 | PETS IN THE CITY
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ummer is here! Besides extra sunshine and long walks, it also means muddy paws, dirty fur, and a few extra baths for your favorite pooch. Frequent trips to a groomer can add up and aren’t always practical after a big hike or unexpected roll in the mud. Luckily, self-service dog washing is now at nearly every respectable groomer or boarding/day-care facility. Self-service dog washing has all the elements of a professional bath, but you are the groomer! Most self-service grooming businesses offer fullsize bathing tubs for all sizes of dogs. This means there are usually stairs for the dogs to walk up, and the tub is placed at waist height for human companions. In addition to the use of professional tubs, a self-service dog wash will typically provide sprayers, shampoo, and conditioner, towels, aprons for humans, professional dryers and brushes. However, the best part is perhaps that the facility will handle the cleanup. That means no dirty towels to clog your washing machine or hours spent cleaning and mopping the floors of the bathroom. The cost for self-service washing is comparable at several northern Utah facilities—ranging from $10-$20 for all sizes of dogs. This is a fraction of many full-grooming experiences that can cost $60-$100. Once you get your canine companion to the washing tub, it is good to know exactly how to wash your dog. Baths can be scary for dogs even if their beloved human is the one scrubbing behind their ears. Here are a few tips to make a self-washing experience enjoyable for everyone:
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Trim long nails before you take your dog to the self-wash. Long nails make it difficult for a dog to balance on a slippery surface. 16 | PETS IN THE CITY
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Don’t rub dry. Place a towel over your dog and pat dry. A dog’s natural reaction is to shake when wet—so be prepared!
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Brush after drying. Gently brush and finish drying the dog’s fur to avoid matting and knots.
9. Reward! Be sure to give your pooch a treat for being a great dog in the bath. Using a self-service dog wash is an easy way to save money on grooming and to bond with your dog. Ask your regular groomer if they provide self-washing services or ask your dog friends if they have a favorite local self-washing facility.
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our fur baby will forever be a puppy in your eyes, but are you starting to notice your dog is slowing down? Maybe they are less energetic, or they have gained a few extra pounds (haven’t we all?), and instead of leaping to her feet when you say walk, she ponderously stretches and slowly walks towards the door, though still with an incorrigible smile. As your fur baby gets older, what can you do to ensure the best quality of life possible? How are their nutritional needs changing? What can you do to keep his/her joints and mind active? The first thing to know is that if your dog is starting to slow down, it may not be old age at all - it may be their food. That reality is part of my store’s origin story. I wanted a job where I could take my senior dog Baxter to work with me because I felt guilty, leaving him alone all day in his old age. So, I got a job at a raw pet food company, and when I switched my dog to their healthy food, it turned out I had been completely wrong - he hadn’t been old at all. Instead, he was struggling with inflammation and digestive issues. He was six when I considered him a senior dog, and he is 12 now and acts nowhere near as old as he did back then. This truth was why I ended up opening my store - I saw the difference diet had made for my dog and genuinely believed it doubled his life expectancy, and I wanted to share that with others. So, my first piece of advice for my customers is to make nutritional changes and feed your dog as healthy a diet as possible to delay old age and stay as spry as RBG. Add in raw - even a little bit every meal - to help improve digestion and give essential digestive enzymes.
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Healthy Proteins My next piece of advice is going to go in all caps, so be prepared: YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOWER PROTEIN INTAKE IN YOUR SENIOR PET!!!! This is a myth unless you have a specific health diagnosis that indicates doing so. The logic behind this myth is that protein is difficult on the kidneys, but the quality of the protein is much more important for kidney health than the quantity. Quality protein, along with the amount of moisture and digestive enzymes in the food, is needed to help the kidneys function properly. In fact, evidence suggests that reducing protein for your senior dog can lead to a host of health issues because they will begin pulling protein from their own muscles to function. If you would like more information and my sourcing for this (lower protein for seniors is such an entrenched belief I don’t blame you for needing more information), you can email me at desertrawholistic@gmail. com, and I would be happy to send you some links.
Low Fat Diet It does make sense to lower the fat content of your dog’s food because they aren’t burning as much energy, and their metabolism is slowing down, so it is a healthy way to reduce calories. If your senior dog is starting to gain weight, a higher protein, lower carb diet is the place to start healthy weight management. In fact, if you cut carbs and slightly cut fat, you may be able to regulate your dog’s weight without cutting the amount you feed them. Only after you have moved to a healthy, high protein diet for a few months without seeing the weight loss they need, would I be ready to advise feeding smaller portions. This weight loss can be extremely important for your dog to have healthy joints.
Dietary Supplements Step three is to look at for a healthy, happy pup are their supplements. Arthritis is, of course, not something you are ever going to be able to avoid completely. However, there is a lot you can do to support the joints and delay discomfort With my Baxter, he started complaining about going up the stairs and showed other signs of pain at about 9 years old. I began supplementing his food with green lipped mussels - one of the most bioavailable sources of glucosamine in the world. After I went through one bottle, he was back to racing up the stairs with his puppy sister.
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Baxter’s signs of pain did not come back for over a year! This is why I recommend supplementing with green lipped mussels or a good mushroom supplement for joints long before the signs begin. It is important to note that most dry dog foods that tout glucosamine for senior dogs do not include enough to make any sort of difference - it is a marketing strategy. While there are tons of supplements out there, synthetic glucosamine is not going to be nearly as effective as the natural stuff found in the green lipped mussel, because it is getting to your dog in a way that is harder for your dog’s body to synthesize. As your dog gets along in age and glucosamine supplements aren’t enough anymore, you may want to consider other supplements. Locally made Healthy Hemp Pet PCR-Hemp oil will continue to help your dog stay comfortable, as it acts both as pain management and an anti-inflammatory. Also, a good turmeric supplement, digestive enzymes, and a probiotic are helpful, especially if you are feeding your dog dry food. You may also want to consider an MCT oil, bone broth, and DHA for brain health. These are all wonderful ways to support your senior dog’s health and mental awareness. It is sad to watch the aging process happen in seemingly the blink of an eye for our pets. But with the right tools in your toolbox, you can help extend your senior dog’s quality of life for literally years, giving you both more quality time together. Aspen Anderson is the owner of Desert Raw Holistic Pet. Her mission is to improve the lives and health of pets through nutrition. Find her at desertraw.com.
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ummer is here, and your rabbit can die from heat-related stress, and it’s important to know how to protect them. Rabbits are different than other animals and cannot sweat or pant to regulate their body temperature. Their natural internal body temperature is higher than humans, and their dense fur is designed to retain heat during cool weather. These two combined, means heat cannot easily escape a rabbit’s body. If temperatures are 85 degrees or higher, a rabbit is susceptible to heat stroke, paralysis or other conditions with fatal results. The best way to keep your rabbit cool is to have them living indoors. If you can’t keep your rabbit indoors all the time, consider putting your rabbit in a bathroom, or another uncarpeted room during the hotter part of the day. If your rabbit is spayed or neutered, she is likely to use a litter box even if they haven’t used one in the past. Use recycled paper litter, newspaper, or hay in the litter box. Make sure the room is “rabbit safe” by protecting cords and other “chewable’s,” and free of poisonous plants If your rabbit must live outside, his/her house needs to be well ventilated and shaded throughout the entire day. There are other things you can do to help keep your rabbit cool, and you should be aware of the signs of heat stroke so you can take the necessary steps to save your rabbit. Filling plastic milk, soda, or water bottle and freezing them overnight is an excellent way to keep a rabbit cool. Put the bottle in your rabbit’s house for them to lay against during the day. Freezing and thawing plastic bottles will cause them to crack and leak. You can put a towel or carpet piece underneath (as long as your rabbit doesn’t chew and ingest it) to avoid having puddles of water and have extra bottles on hand to replace those that are unusable. Another easy way of keeping your outdoor rabbit comfortable is to place a Ceramic tile or two in your rabbit’s house for them to stretch out on. Tile is naturally cool, but you can make sure it is even cooler by placing it in the refrigerator overnight. Be careful not to leave tile in the sun because it can also get extremely hot.
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Caring for your rabbit during the warmer months by providing them with shade, an ice bottle and cool tile can be “topped off” by lightly misting their ears with water. Rabbits dissipate some heat from their ears and misting them will help keep them cool. Regardless if your rabbit is living in the house or outside, access to fresh water is essential. Rabbits tend to drink more water from bowls than water bottles, but either or both is fine. If using a bowl, make sure to use a heavy ceramic bowl or one that clips to the side of their house. Plastic or metal bowls are light, and your rabbit may toss them like a toy spilling the water. Clean the bowl often to prevent bacteria from building up. Adding ice cubes to her water is another way to keep your rabbit cool. Brushing your rabbit to remove excess fur helps keep her more comfortable even if they are indoors. Keep in mind, rabbits have thin, fragile skin so gently brushing with the proper brush or comb is important. Avoid wire slicker brushes with sharp ends and opt for brushes made for rabbits or one with rounded ends. Brushes and combs like the “Furminator” and the “Hairbuster” are good for rabbits and other animals. If you notice your rabbit is wet around the nose and/or mouth, breathing with their mouth open, does not seem like themselves, and/or is subdued, restless or cannot get comfortable, they may be suffering from heat stroke. Heat stroke can result in death for your rabbit, so you must act quickly. Wrap them up in a cool, wet towel, put a little cool water on their ears, and get him/her to a rabbit-knowledgeable vet immediately. Despite the dangers of warm weather, this can be a fun time to spend with your rabbit. Cool morning and evening temperatures are a great opportunity to take your rabbit to a safe outside play area to enjoy being outdoors. This summer make sure and take steps to keep your Rabbit cool as their life depends on it. Cynthia Alex has been a volunteer for several Utah pet volunteer organizations for the last 23 years as an advocate for ending pet overpopulation. During that time she developed a passion for Rabbits, adopting her first pair 22 years ago. Having Rabbits as pets for all these years has taught Cynthia a lot about the care of Rabbits, which she now loves sharing with the Readers of Pets in the City. Cynthia is married with two grown children and would be an empty nester, except for their precious house rabbits, Cooper and Lily. PETSINTHECITYMAGAZINE.COM
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This smart, attentive dog knows all his basic commands! Sit, shake, down and roll overcome easily to this loveable guy. Patrick likes other dogs and wants to play with them. An adult home or one with older children and no cats is ideal. Contact Best Friends in Utah at utahfoster@bestfriends.org.
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Male, 9 years old, Pit bull Terrier Mix Rocky is a lover who is looking for a home without other pets. This nine-year-old is a loyal and attentive dog whose main goal is to show affection and love for his best friends. He has a great balance of fun energy and calmness and will add a wonderful personality to your home.
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Male, 1 Year old, Husky Mix Raider has been off leash trained to fully enjoy the great outdoors. He also loves to snuggle on the couch with you. Raider is shy of new people and not a fan of kids. He craves attention and affection and loves to be told he's a good boy. Raider loves most other dogs but needs to be fed separately. He does well with cats. He will need a home with a securely fenced yard. Adopt me at CAWS. ORG
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Meet gentle Loki, a kind old soul who would love to be a part of your family. Loki doesn't ask for much, he'll do well in an apartment or house as long as he has his family to snuggle with on the couch. Loki loves walks (they're his favorite thing) and he does really well on a leash. This seven-year-old enjoys the company of other calm dogs and children. Come meet this nice old boy and fall in love with his gentle nature. Contact utahfoster@bestfriends.org for more information about this guy.
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Female, 4 Years old, Domestic Short Hair Svetlana is a shy girl who loves to play. This threeyear-old needs a quiet, calm home where she is the only pet so she can relax and give love rubs to her humans to her heart’s content. Contact Best Friends in Utah at utahfoster@bestfriends.org.
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Female, 9 years old, Buff Tabby 9-year-old buff tabby, female Like a fine wine, Clicquot is a chill and classy lady. She loves laps and enjoys the love of people, and is an independent girl who loves walking on her leash! This nine-year-old is young at heart and loves to play with toys and sit in her fruit tart bed. Clicquot loves scratching posts and would be a wonderful addition to your calm home. Come meet this lovely lady at our Lifesaving Center, 2005 S. 1100 E. in Sugar House. Contact utahadoptions@bestfriends.org.
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This girl can be fearful with new people and in new situations, but once she warms up she loves to play and go on walks. She prefers to be the only pet so she doesn't have to share your attention, and she would do best in a home with older children. Come and meet this adorable gal today! Call Nuzzles & Co (435-649-5441)
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Male, 11 year old, Gray and White Shorthair Grandpa Sharky is a wise, sweet, laid back guy who would love nothing more than some tasty food and a warm spot to sleep. This older gentleman does have special needs, so please contact utahfoster@bestfriends.org to learn more about how to care for this senior boy. 24 | PETS IN THE CITY
Gretchen is a friendly gal who enjoys being brushed and lounging in the sun. She doesn't mind the company of other cats and mild mannered dogs don't seem to bother her. She is in "Kitty Corner" at Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center. Call Nuzzles & Co (435-649-5441) PETSINTHECITYMAGAZINE.COM
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Females, 1 year old, Rabbits Mia and Letty are 1-year-old sweet girls, they are a little nervous. They need a family who will be patient and spend a lot of time with them so they can learn to be more trusting. They are a bonded pair and are litter box trained, so you get two great bunnies in exchange for a little love. Learn more at UTAHHUMANE.ORG
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Male, 3 and 1/2 years old Ricky loves to play and can make a toy out of any household object. He likes a good snuggle and loves to nap in the sun on his foster mom's bed. He enjoys playing with other cats but can be a bit aggressive, so he needs to live with another confident cat that will keep up with him. Adopt me at CAWS.ORG
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Redmond is a gentle, friendly & affectionate guy. He likes to spend the day laying around the house. He and Charlie must be adopted together. No dogs or children, other adult cats are ok. He is prone to having urinary struvite crystals but having a good diet formulated for urinary health takes care of that. He also likes a litter called Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract and has maintained good litter box habits. Adopt me at CAWS.ORG
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Layla is an a-MEOW-zing old cat who has been waiting over 60 days to find her match. Her adorable and frisky personality will make you say "awwww..." when you meet her. She is looking to be the queen of her domain as an only pet and would prefer a mature household. At her age, we think she's earned the right to be a little picky. If you can provide all that and more for Laya, visit her today in Kitty City at UTAHHUMANE.ORG
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Charlie is a funny & goofy cat that is very playful and loves feathery toys or small things. He will do best in a home where his owners are home most of the time. No dogs, but other cats are fine. Cat savvy children would be ok. He needs to be adopted with Redmond. He is prone to urinary struvite crystals, but a diet formulated for urinary health will keep that in check. He also prefers Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract litter and has maintained good litter box manners. Adopt me at CAWS.ORG
SHADOW
Sabrina is a passive girl who warms right up once she gets to know you and will be your best friend. She would love a quiet home that will help her come out of her shell and be her best self. Contact Best Friends in Utah at utahadoptions@ bestfriends.org .
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Male, 6 Months old, Rabbit Shadow is a good name for me because I would be an inseparable companion. When you approach me, I put my head down for pets and cuddle up to you when you hold me. Shadow is a beautiful 6-monthold girl with "Maybelline" eyes and is waiting at UTAHHUMANE.ORG to meet you.
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Meet Gavin! This handsome hunk is getting his second chance after transferring in from another local Utah shelter for a second chance at finding a home. At 7-years-old, this friendly fella has plenty of love to give. He uses his litter box with ease and gets along well his kitty roommates. Gavin has been waiting in our shelter for over 46 days, and even longer at his previous shelter. He's ready for a home to call his own! Visit him today at UTAHHUMANE.ORG.
This 4-year-old handsome male is hopping with personality. You aren't going to believe what a perfect rabbit he is! He's friendly, loves to snuggle, and likes to run around and have fun. This blue-eyed boy is ready to spend years being your best bun. Come meet Charlie today at UTAHHUMANE.ORG
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SAYING GOODBYE Goodbye our Googly-eyed Boys
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e had to say goodbye to both of our sweet boys in March. They were our first kids before our little girl joined the family. We took them on vacations and spoiled them on Christmas and their birthdays. In the recent “senior years” we’ve taken them on walks in our little girl’s stroller because Oliver didn’t have the energy and Elliot’s heart couldn’t handle it. They’ve both had nine lives. We call them our million-dollar dogs because we’ve nearly spent that on all the emergency pet visits, medications, echocardiograms, hyperbaric treatments, etc... They were worth every penny, and we would do it all over again in a heartbeat. They truly were each other's best friends. Sometimes we wondered if Elliot thought Oliver was his mom. Oliver has been there for him since he first came home with us. Oliver passed first on Monday the 25th of March. They found a tumor on his heart that had been causing dizzy spells and unconscious episodes. We brought him home and spent the day outside in the sun, his favorite. He got to try some human foods he’d never had beforean ice cream cone and bacon, in addition to his favorites, steak, and strawberries. He got to be at home when he passed with his family, including Elliot, surrounding him. I’m grateful for that time we had, and it brings peace, that we could give him one last enjoyable afternoon. The following few days were spent giving Elliot extra special attention (which he loved). Although he seemed ok, we know he missed his brother. On the fourth day, Friday, March 29th, Elliot went into heart failure. We have been expecting Elliot to pass for quite some time now, but he stayed strong. Looking back now, it seems like it was Oliver that kept him going, and once we lost Oliver, little Elliot was ready to go too. Our family will never be the same, and we will never forget them. They both had such unique little personalities and so much intelligence. Elliot was always mommy’s baby and Oliver, our loyal best friend. Rest in Peace our googly-eyed boys
Oliver May 31, 2007-March 25, 2019 Elliot June 20, 2008-March 29, 2019
Q I have a 2-year-old small dog that I adopted from a shelter. She is
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When I was adopted from the shelter, I didn’t understand I shouldn’t use the bathroom in the house either. After all, my new mom used the bathroom in the house, so why shouldn’t I? With structure, patience, training, and time, I learned to use the bathroom outside. They Know Better. Your new dog doesn’t “know better.” If he/she is having accidents in the house, it is not because they are angry at you or getting back at you for leaving. It is more likely they have not been taught where to use the bathroom, how to “hold it,,” they have separation/fear issues, were not allowed outside to use the bathroom before you left for the day or they may have a medical issue. Proper Cleaning. Make sure to use a cleaner listed for stain and odor removal for pets. Products like Febreze and Lysol will not properly clean the accident area. For urine messes, pour (not spray) the cleaning solution on the carpet between 1 to 2 inches from where you can see the mess. As urine hits the carpet pad, it spreads out farther than you can see. If your dog pooped, spray the accident area even if it is solid. Poop has an oily substance on it that will attach to the carpet fibers. Freedom and Confinement. Limit their area by closing doors or using baby gates. Freedom must be earned. Too much freedom to soon will only set them up to fail. You should always know where they are, at all times. When you are away or can’t watch them, the use of a crate or small enclosed area can help your dog stay out of trouble and teach them to “hold” their need to use the bathroom. Supervision and Potty Words. You will need to accompany your dog outside when he/she needs to go potty to make sure they go. Otherwise, they may get distracted and not go potty while outside. When they start to use the bathroom outside, say a potty word such as “good potty,” do your business” or another word you want them to learn. As soon as they are done, verbally praise them and give him/her a small treat. Keeping a daily chart of when they eat, drink and potty can help you learn their housebreaking schedule. Tonya Landon is a professional dog trainer with Diamonds in the Ruff. She rescued and trained Stetson, a small terrier with aggression issues, to be cast in the title role of the 2012 Stetson, Street Dog of Park City, a short film adapted from the children’s book written by Jeanine Heil. If you have questions for Stetson, please email askstetson@gmail.com
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The loss of a family friend & companion is difficult. Knowing your beloved pet is being cared for by someone who is compassionate is comforting. 8720 S Monroe Street Sandy, UT | M-F 9am - 5pm by Appt.
www.FamilyAnimalServices.com
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(801) 561-3278
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