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FALL 2018 / VOL. 1/ ISSUE 3

Editor 's Note

t exasdogm agazin e.com PUBLISHER Bookshelf Builders Press publisher@bookshelfbuilderspress.com

EDITOR It is officially my favorite time of year! Autumn brings a few of my personal

favorite

human

holidays

like

Halloween

and

Thanksgiving.

My happiest Halloween memory includes dressing my American Pit Bull Terrier, Gannicus, in a dinosaur costume. He probably remembers that as one of his least favorite days, but I assume

Nealie Sanchez editor@texasdogmagazine.com

Adver t isin g Kaylee Harrell kayleeTXDM@gmail.com Krysten Kilgore krystenTXDM@gmail.com

that he wholeheartedly forgives me for the incident.

Last year, Ruekah was able to have her favorite cousin ? Riley the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ? over to our house for the made

STAFF Alana Holt alanaTXDM@gmail.com

up holiday of Friends-Give-Mas. While I don?t ever feed Ruekah table scraps, I believe she and Riley made a killing off ?people food? that year.

I wish you all a happy and safe fall season full of Texas football and puppy love!

Barks, Nealie E. Sanchez

Andrew Munford andrewTXDM@gmail.com Linda Kessler lindaTXDM@gmail.com Tiffany Ditto tiffanyTXDM@gmail.com 222 E. Ren f r o St ., St e. 108 Bu r leson , TX 76028 Š2018 All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF BREED FOCUS

COVER FEATURE

PAGE 24

PAGE 8

STAFF

RECIPE

PAGE 31

TXDM Advocates ... pg 7 The State of Pet Health ... pg 13 Back to School ... pg 14 Tex Column ... pg 16 Top Doggy Daycares ... pg 17 Fall Furbabies ... pg 18 Pet Safety 101 ... pg 20 Better Cities for Pets ... pg 21

CONTENTS HONORARY CANINE

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INSTA DOGS

TEXAS TOP DOG

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DIY Doggy Halloween Costume ... pg 22 All about Food ... pg 28 Chief Four-Legged Officer ... pg 29 Top Pup-kin Patches ... pg 30 Binge on Pups ... pg 32 The C Word ... pg 38 Pet Fashion ... pg 40 Puptown Dog Events ... pg 45

K9 Classifieds ... pg 46 FROM

THE COVER: Duke, the 3-year-old golden retriever, is always smiling and ready for a game of fetch. Photo by Alana Holt.

STAFF

ADVOCATES

TXDM ADVOCATES Sev e r a l m e m b e r s o f t h e TXD M t e a m a r e U n iv e r sit y o f N o r t h Tex a s a lu m n i, so , in h o n o r o f b a ck -t o -sch o o l se a so n , TXD M h a s m a d e a d o n a t io n t o t h e D e n t o n A n i m a l Su p p o r t Fo u n d a t i o n .

D ASF?s m issio n is t o sa v e m o r e D e n t o n -a r e a a n im a ls b y f u n d r a isin g t o su p p o r t t h e L i n d a M c N a t t A n i m a l Ca r e a n d A d o p t i o n Ce n t e r , p r o v id in g a n im a l w e lf a r e p r o g r a m s in t h e co m m u n it y a n d e d u ca t in g t h e p u b lic a b o u t p r o p e r p e t g u a r d ia n sh ip .

TXD M ?s d o n a t io n w ill co v e r t h e a d o p t io n f e e s o f a n a n im a l f r o m t h e Lin d a M cN a t t An im a l Ca r e a n d Ad o p t io n Ce n t e r .

To le a r n m o r e a b o u t D ASF, o r t o m a k e a d o n a t io n y o u r se lf , v isit d e n t o n a sf .co m .

Advocates Update:

North Texas Giving Day

In the Summer 2018 edition, TXDM sponsored Lucky Girl, a Labrador Retriever rescue pup with the Dallas For t Wor t h Labrador Ret r iever Rescue Club Inc. This sweet pup found her fur-ever family and was adopted on June 25 by a human named Hamp.

North Texas Giving Day, Sept. 20, is an 18-hour online giving event designed to empower every person to give back to their community by supporting local nonprofits and causes they care about in one easy-to-use platform.

Today she lives in Richardson, Texas where she goes by Lucy and has a yard and a couple human siblings.

According to her new owner Hamp, she loves to play keep-away with her KONG and rope toys!

The event, put on by Com m unit ies Foundat ion of Texas, has raised $195 million for North Texas nonprofits in the past nine years.

In honor of the 10 year anniversary, TXDM encourages readers to donate to their favorite North Texas nonprofit benefiting animals or our previously featured organizations including The Love Pit , Dallas For t Wor t h Labrador Ret r iever Rescue Club, Inc. and the Dent on Anim al Suppor t Foundat ion.

To donate for North northtexasgivingday.org.

Texas

Giving

Day

visit

Barks, TXDM Staff

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FOCUS

These little bundles of fur and attitude have a history that dates back to fourth century B.C. according to the American Kennel Club.

The Maltese gets its name from the island of Malta where the breed originated. It has always been known as a breed that symbolizes the beauty, elegance and pomp of the aristocracy.

Aristotle even referred to them as being ?perfectly proportioned.?

If you?ve ever had the joy of being a parent to a Maltese you?d know they agree on their perceived perfection.

ROM AN ROOTS Aristocrats in the Roman empire were known to have a Maltese with them seemingly all the time. It?s not actually a new idea to carry your pup around as a status symbol. Roman matrons were known to carry the Maltese around in their dresses and archaeologists have found many hand drawn pictures of the toy type pooches on commissioned paintings that would have been hanging in the halls of the finest dwellings in ancient Greece and Rome.

CHINESE CHANGES The Chinese can be credited with saving the breed. After the fall of Rome, Chinese breeders crossbred the Maltese with other toy breeds and returned a slightly more refined version of the breed to Europe. Thanks to those changes the Maltese has finer and more lush fur, as well as a temperament that makes them a perfect show dog.

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BREED FOCUS: MALTESE

BY A NDREW M UNFORD

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of personality. Average weight is under 6 pounds and they are generally small enough to fit into a hoodie pocket (in case you want to take your pup out during the Texas winter months).

Their fur is luxurious and silky, which means grooming should be regular and detailed. They may look like spoiled dogs, but they will play as hard as any dog twice their size. This can lead to headaches with fur matting and staining, so it?s a good idea to have regularly scheduled baths and combing sessions.

W EATHER W ISDOM While your Maltese may love it outside, they have a limited capacity to vent and cool themselves off in elevated heat. During the Texas summer, it?s best to limit their time outdoors and to make sure their paw pads are protected on pavement. They may be too stubborn to indicate to you that they?re struggling to cope with the heat if they?re in the middle of playing so it?s even more important to keep them hydrated. If they?re upset with you for cutting play time short you can always appease their bottomless tummies with plenty of treats.

FUN FACTS -

The Greeks erected tombs for their Maltese pups.

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A fine model of the Maltese was unearthed in the Fayum in Egypt, leading experts to believe the Maltese may have been worshiped by ancient Egyptians.

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The first known Maltese in the United States was listed as the ?Maltese Lion Dog? at a Westminster Kennel Club dog show in 1877.

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Many fashion designers have crafted dog carriers with the Maltese specifically in mind. Louis Vuitton made a line of carriers for a number of celebrities, which led to other designers jumping to do the same thing.

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Also, a fact known more to Maltese owners ? If you feed a Maltese dinner and a snack it will still act as if it?s been starved for weeks.

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HEALTH

THE STATE OF PET HEALTH VANCOUVER, Wash., May 2018 Banfield Pet Hospital?s 2018 State of Pet

Health

Report

explored

environm ental and food related pet allergies, fleas, and skin irritations.

Portland-based

pollen, dander, m olds and cleaning

infections,

solutions. Wisdom Health research

food-allergic dogs and cats found to

has found evidence that links genetics

have another allergic skin condition.

to the developm ent of environm ental

Additionally, Banfield notes dogs are

allergies

including

six tim es m ore likely to develop a

Labrador

bacterial skin infection, whereas cats

in

Golden

Banfield

Pet

dog

breeds

Retrievers,

Retrievers,

Germ an

Shepherds,

Hospital, est. 1955, is the world?s

Cocker

largest general-veterinary practice.

Bulldogs and West Highland White

"At Banfield, we're deeply invested in partnering with our clients to help

Spaniels,

Boxers,

French

Terriers.

that

includes getting to

the

bottom of signs to uncover accurate diagnoses,"

said

Dr.

Daniel

30

percent

of

are 15 tim es m ore likely.

The 2018 State of Pet Health Report utilizes data from the m ore than three m illion dogs and cats Banfield cared

Food Aller gies

keep pets happy and com fortable ? and

with

Banfield

notes

that

food-allergic

pets are also m ore prone to skin

for in 2017.

For

m ore

inform ation,

visit

StateofPetHealth.com / allergies.

Aja,

Banfield?s senior vice president and chief

m edical

officer.

" Wit h

t h ou san d s of it ch y p et s com in g t h r ou gh ou r d oor s each year , Ban f ield 's 2018 St at e

of

Pet

Healt h Rep or t aim s t o u n cover t h e com m on cau ses an d of f er p et ow n er s t h e t ools t h ey n eed t o h elp t h eir p et s f in d r elief ."

Key findings from the report include:

Flea Aller gies Banfield says fleas are the m ost com m on

external

parasite

on

its

patients. According to Banfield data, cats are twice as likely as dogs to be found with fleas. However, the report notes fleas exist

in

all types of

weather, on outdoor and indoor pets and in all 50 states ? all year long.

Therefore,

Banfield

year-round

recom m ends

prevention

with

vet-approved m edication.

En vir on m en t al Aller gies Pets? environm ental allergens vary by region and clim ate, but m any are found

within

the hom e, such

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INFLUENCER

BY: CA M ERO N D AV I S

BACKTO SCHOOL

DOGTRAININGBASICS My nam e is Cam eron I have been training dogs for alm ost nine years now. I have had the opportunity to apprentice with and work for som e of the m ost experienced trainers in the country. Those experiences uniquely prepared m e to help usher in new m odels of training owners, handlers and dogs.

My personal dogs have helped m e understand both the challenges and joys others face with high energy and high drive dogs, and allow m e to put a personal touch on all of the work I do with clients. In 2016 I started MC K9 Training. It's a unique dog training com pany, we offer clients advanced program s that are unlike any others.

Giving dog owners and handlers alike a unique experience that is set up to prepare them for anything ahead.

I would love to give you som e tips on having a m ore enjoyable life with your dog.

Let?s talk about how your dog responds to you.

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Does he listen or blow you off? Most people don?t know how to teach their dog to listen or engage with them .

Having a dog engaged with you or giving you attention is the foundation of training. You don?t want them worrying about anything else but you in any environm ent you?re in. How you do this is by taking your dog out and working with them in every environm ent you can think of. Hom e Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply, Petsm art, the park, etc. You would teach them m arkers, I like to use ?yes? and ?good.? ?Yes? m eans they are released from their behavior. For exam ple, if your dog is in a sit and you say ?yes? and m ove back he knows he can com e to you and get his reward. ?Good? m eans you like what your dog is doing so keep doing It. For exam ple, I tell m y dog ?down? and say ?good? and go to m y dog to give him his reward.

When your teaching this don?t ask your dog to perform any behaviors. Just wait him out to give you attention then say ?yes? and m ove back and give a reward or say ?good? and bring the reward to him . After you have the attention you want you can start teaching the behaviors you desire.

dog bed such as a Coolaroo or Kuranda. You lure the dog on with food and say ?good? and overload him with rewards. Then once your dog starts heading to the bed you start adding in the com m and, ?place.? (It doesn?t have to be ?place? is can be ?bed,? ?spot,? ?clim b,? etc.)

Once your dog is going on com m and, tim e to add in duration by using a leash and teaching him to stay, even if you don?t have food. Believe m e, if you teach your dog this before your next house party, your dog will be the talk of the party.

Final tip, dog training takes tim e. There is no such thing as overnight ? you have to be consistent and patient. If you're having a bad day, don?t train your dog.

And, always end the training on a good note and before your dog gets tired. I hope these tips help you enjoy your dog m ore and m ake him the dog of your dream s!

How is your dog inside the house? Is he calm or is he a wild pup? If he is wild or isn?t close to being calm the question to ask yourself is do you let him play inside? Whether that be throwing a ball inside playing tug of war or rough play. The trick to teaching your dog to be calm inside is to have only low-energy activity inside and high-energy activity outside.

So, inside don?t be really active.

Keep it calm and give your dog som ething to chew on like a bully stick, raw bone or a frozen stuffed KONG. If he starts to be pushy and wants you to play take him outside and play, put him in his crate, or tell him to ?place? (go to bed).

Let?s teach your dog a ?place? com m and, or go to bed. This com m and can help you with a lot of unwanted behaviors you m ay be having with your dog. Teaching ?place? can prevent your dog from jum ping on guests, counter surfing and begging at the table. How you teach it is by getting an elevated TEXAS DOG MAGAZINE | 15

COLUMN

From A Pups Perspective: Tex Makes A Mess and dream of treats and rolling in the dirt. Just gotta streeeetch my legs out. Ohhh yeah, that's the spot! ?Buzzzzz"

By Tex, TXDM pup columnist Ahhhhhh. My favorite time of day. I finally got the humans out of the house this morning. I kept barking at them, but those fools think I'm trying to get them to stay.

Weirdos...

Now I get to lay in the sun

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Hey! I'm trying to sleep here! ?Buzzzzz" Ok. Now you've done it!

The chase is on, and this fly is going to pay for ruining my sleep. I was just about to grab the treat jar from the top of BellyScratch Mountain.

Ah. He's on the table.

Easy prey. Just a jump

here and ? oh darn that didn't sound good.

been chasing bugger?!

Oh now he's on the trashcan. Even better now he can go right in when I'm done with him.

They'll be so happy I vanquished that fly.

?BANG!!?

Missed again! Now you're gonna pay for it bucko!

AHA! Up against the window. He'll never see it coming! ?WHAM!!?

Well, now my snoofer is broken and I can't see him. Maybe I got him.

Wait! I think that's the car door. How long have I

this

?Tex! Wh at did you do?

Th e livin g r oom is a m ess?Oh Lor d, Tex, t h e en t ir e t r ash can ? Look , t h er e's a gian t f ace pr in t in t h e glass door .?

I spent my day fighting a fly for you, and this is the thanks I get? Humans never appreciate the hard days a dog goes through to keep them safe.

LIST

Top Doggy Daycares By: Nealie Sanchez

The following is a non-comprehensive list of the top rated doggy daycares/ hotels according to Google reviews.

Header Two Howl N Woof

Austin This South Austin pet resort is in a home-like setting with over an acre of fenced land. Here, when pups aren?t running or stretching their legs, they can relax in comfortable, quiet indoor areas.

Additionally, playgroups are supervised by trained staff that actively ensure healthy play.

For policies, hours and more see the official website.

Daisy's Dog House Houston This cage-free pet resort is located at a converted house with a large yard. All staff is certified in pet CPR and first-aid from Pet Tech to assure your pet is safe and sound during their stay.

The company believes in ?wagging tails, cold noses, and the sound of happy play.?

For policies, hours and more, see the official website.

Bones & Bacon Pet Resor t Dallas This pet resort serves the West Dallas/Oak Cliff area.

The facility is home to ?all day play? for pups in its indoor and outdoor play spaces. Raised bedding and 24/7 soothing sound assure your dog will have a peaceful snooze while you?re away.

For policies, hours and more, see the official website.

Addr ess: 712 Fairview St., Houston

Addr ess: 911 Commerce St., Dallas

Websit e: howlnwoof.com

Websit e: daisysdoghouse.com

Websit e: bonesandbacon-

Ph on e: (512) 282-9663

Ph on e: (713) 521-7877

Addr ess: 10010 Manchaca Road, Suite C, Austin

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PHOTO STORY

Fall Furbabies By: Alana Holt Th e lo n g, h o t d ays o f Texas su m m er are slow ly b u t su rely b egin n in g t o sh o r t en . So o n t o fo llow are green leaves t u r n in g go ld b efo re fallin g t o t h e gro u n d w h ere t h ey?ll give a sat isfyin g cr u n ch as d o gs an d t h eir ow n er s w alk over t h em in d o g p ar ks an d o n co o ler sid ew alks. Ou t sid e d o gs are ab le t o escap e t h e co o l in sid e ? w eat h er ?

w h ere t h ey w ere fo rced t o ret reat t o by 100-d egree

an d en joy t h e o u t d o o r s w h ere t h ey can p lay fet ch w it h t h eir favo r it e t en n is b all

w it h o u t w o r r y o f over h eat in g. Even fast er t h an t h e co o ler w eat h er , Hallow een is ap p ro ach in g, an d so m e d o g ow n er s are m o re eager t o d ress u p t h eir d o gs t h an t h em selves.

Wh et h er h e is read y t o r u n aro u n d an d feel t h e fresh au t u m n b reeze flow in g t h ro u gh h is lo n g, t h ick co at , o r sh e is read y t o w ear a cap e o r b eco m e a ch aract er fro m It ? d o gs acro ss Texas, fro m Co r sican a t o Weat h er fo rd t o Den t o n , are all fin ally read y t o say, ?Hello , Fall.?

Willow (right), 3, was adopted from Texas Husky Rescue and Tolkien, 2, was adopted from SPCA in Dallas. They live in Flower Mound now.

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Duke is a 3-year-old golden retriever, son of Bailey and Lane Scruggs.

He's always smiling and ready for a game of fetch. He loves Sonic's hamburger patties and impresses people by walking on his hind legs in pools if he can reach.

Clyde is an 8-year-old Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd mix who lives in Weatherford with his brother Bert and sister Bonnie. He was adopted to protect his humans' goats. He has typical aches and pains for an aging big dog, so his dad, Blake, gives him joint and anti-inflammatory pills encapsulated in peanut butter and refrigerated in ice-cube trays.

Despite his old age, he is very protective of his humans and can usually be found resting in front of their feet (typically in the way) or in front of their bedroom door.

Cupcake is a 9-year-old White Shih Tzu. She lives in Denton, but was found wandering the streets of Aubrey when she was just a puppy. Her human, Maris, put up 'Found Dog' signs, but when no one claimed her, Maris decided to keep her. Cupcake likes any toy that squeaks, loves popcorn, and hates thunderstorms. She's also an escape artist.

Both Willow and Tolkien love bacon, chicken, and cheese ? really anything that isn't dog food. Tolkien enjoys a good game of tug-of-war and can howl and whisper on command. Willow's hobbies include destroying anything fluffy and sleeping, which is why her humans call her Willow Pillow.

Bonnie is a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd mix who lives in Weatherford with her two brothers Clyde and Bert, 8, lives in Weatherford with his brother and Bert. Her brother, Clyde, is getting old so her sister Bonnie and Clyde. His humans found the humans decided to adopt another dog to Basset Hound/Catahoula mix when they went to protect the goats and they found her on an buy some goats and adopt his brother Clyde. He is adoption website. Her favorite food is considered the butler of the trio. He is sure to anything that she shouldn't eat including take care of Bonnie and Clyde and makes sure books, spices, plastic cups from Fuzzy's and they have been fed before he eats his food. cushions, which all happen to be her favorite toys as well.

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NEW S

Photo courtesy of vitabone.com

PET SAFETY 101 OCTOBER I S NATI ONAL A NI MAL SAFETY AND PROTECTI ON M ONTH Vitabone and the American Red Cross teamed up in 2013 to build and launch a free Pet First Aid App so pet parents can keep their furry friends safe and sound.

SOME BASI C SAFETY TI PS Vitabone notes that since our pets can?t tell us what?s wrong it?s important to look for symptoms to tell us something might not be as it should, including abnormal breathing rate, dehydration and abnormal temperature.

According to Vitabone, normal breathing rates (not breed/size specific) are 10-30 breaths per minute and up to 200 pants (breathing with mouth open and tongue out) per minute.

Additionally a normal temperature should read between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees.

To tell if your dog is dehydrated, Vitabone says to pull on on the skin between the dogs shoulder blades. The skin should spring right back. However, Vitabone warns that if it stays tented it may be a sign of dehydration.

Also note, dogs can have allergic reactions including hives, redness, itching and licking at the site; swelling around the eyes; vomiting; difficulty breathing and collapsing, with severe reactions possibly leading to anaphylactic shock.

APP APP AND AWAY

To lear n more pet fir st aid, consider downloading the Pet Fir st Aid app through the Google Play or Apple I OS stores, or by texting ?GETPET? to 90999.

According to Vitabone?s website, the app includes information on how to maintain your pet?s health, what to do in emergencies, and how to include pets in your household?s emergency preparedness plans, as well as videos and images for more than 25 common first aid and emergency situations, pet behavior insight, travel advice and positive reinforcement dog training.

Other in-app features include: -

A pet profile including tag identification number, photos, list of medications and instructions.

A list of early warning signs to learn when to call the vet.

An ?animal hospital locator.?

A pet-friendly hotel locator.

Information on how to assemble a pet first aid kit and an emergency preparedness kit.

Interactive quizzes to earn badges to share on social media.

For more information, vitabone.com/red-cross-first-aid-pet-app.

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NEW S

Bet t er Cit ies f or Pet s Cities Across the U.S. have joined the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS m ovem ent in aim s to im prove the lives of local pets.

are lost or surrendered which alleviates stress on anim al welfare organizations.

According to M ars Petcare, 82 percent of U.S. m ayors agreed pets positively im pact their com m unities and cities are looking to im plem ent pet-friendly policies and program s.

" Th er e r eally isn 't an ot h er p r ogr am or r esou r ce p ool q u it e lik e t h e BETTER CITIES FOR PETS Gr an t Pr ogr am , an yw h er e else in t h e cou n t r y r igh t n ow ," USCM CEO an d Execu t ive Dir ect or Tom Coch r an said .

To support this effort, M ars Petcare and the U.S. Conference of M ayors (USCM ) announced in June the recipients of the first BETTER CITIES FOR PETS grants:

L ARGE CITY WIN N ER: FORT W ORTH , TEXAS ? $50,000 Fort Worth will im plem ent "Pets for Life," a national program that provides pet wellness resources to residents in com m unities without m ainstream veterinary care. The funds will provide free services such as vaccinations, spay/ neuter, m icro-chipping, responsible pet ownership education and other services, treating an estim ated 700 pets in the first year alone.

"That 's why we are so pleased to be able to m ake these three inaugural grants to Fort Worth, Richm ond and Hallandale Beach. Cities that are m ore pet-friendly are m ore walkable, and offer m ore recreational opportunities to the people who live there. I'm looking forward to this landm ark initiative im proving pet-friendly am enities in cities across the country and raising awareness about the benefits from City Hall to Capitol Hill, and beyond."

The grant program follows M ars Petcare and USCM 's partnership to raise awareness of the need for m ore pet-friendly policies. M ars Petcare surveyed USCM m ayors from across the country, and the results overwhelm ingly showed that cities across the board need m ore resources than they can currently provide.

"This is the first year of our grant program , and we are blown away by the response," said Jam Stewart, M ars Petcare vice president of corporate affairs. "We received nearly 50 applications from cities across the country ... We are hum bled by this response and wanted to find a way to support all of the applicant cities to join the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS m ovem ent. We are thrilled to announce that we will be m aking a $1 m illion NUTRO food donation to support them on their journey."

For m ore inform ation, BetterCitiesForPets.com .

visit

M EDIUM CITY WIN N ER: RICHM ON D , VIRGIN IA ? $30,000 The city has been working with national nonprofit Pet Partners, which aim s to im prove hum an health and wellness through pet therapy. The grant will support an effort to increase therapy anim al team s critical for im proving m ental health and well-being through program s like hospital visits and support for children's literacy.

SM ALL CITY WIN N ER: H ALLAN DALE B EACH , FLORIDA ? $20,000 Hallandale Beach will establish a Responsible Pet Ownership cam paign. According to M ars Petcare, studies show that education drives positive outcom es for health and safety of the pet, pet owners and the com m unity.

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DOGGY DIY

HOWTO: CREATEADIYPET COSTUMEFORLESSTHAN$10

BY TIFFANY DITTO

Dressing up your fur baby for Halloween isn?t a new trend, but it has became more prevalent with the rise of social media. But after buying yourself a costume sure to wow your friends, your Halloween budget may be stretched pretty thin. Stress no more! We?ve DIY-ed two easy costumes you can create for your pet for less than $10.

Fl ower W hat you?ll need: two different col ors of felt sheets ahot gl uegun gl uesticks apieceof el astic ribbon scissors 1. Fasten the elastic into a circular band that will fit around your dog?s neck. Be careful that your band isn?t tight, you wouldn?t want to choke out your furry friend while they?re wearing the costume.

2. Cut one color of the felt fabric into petal shapes, and the other color of the felt fabric into smaller petal shapes. (In order to make all the petals the same we recommend drawing one on the felt with a permanent marker, cutting it out, and then tracing it.)

3. Glue the tips of the petals to the elastic band leaving room in-between for the smaller petals.

4. Glue the smaller petals around the band in the spaces between the other petals.

5. Once dry, put it on your pet.

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Lion W hat you?ll need: orange, l ight brown, cream, and brownfelt sheets ahot gl uegun gl uesticks atoboggan scissors arul er or tapemeasure 1. Begin by cutting a hole in the front of your toboggan so that your dog?s head can poke through. Don?t cut the top of the toboggan off because it won?t give your dog the full mane effect.

2. Cut the felt sheets into six inch long strips and vary the width of the strips.

3. Once you have enough strips, begin gluing the tip of the strips to the toboggan making loops to look like hair. Make these loops overlap the loops beneath them? hiding the seam and the glue. Be sure to place the different colors and sizes of the strips in a random order.

4. After the toboggan is dry place it on your dog?s head.

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COVER STORY

M ai n : Em Schulz and Christ ine Schiefer, t he duo behind t he podcast And That 's Why We Drink, sit wit h Christ ine's dog Gio. Sm al l : Gio's sibling, Juniper t he cat . Photos courtesy of the ATWWD

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A ND THAT' S W HY W E DRINK

BY NEALIE SANCHEZ Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer are the dynamic duo behind the paranormal/true crime podcast And That?s Why We Drink. The two hosts discuss the spooky, the creepy, the dark, the twisted and as an added bonus, Christine?s dog.

The first episode of ATWWD aired Feb. 9, 2017, with weekly stories featuring ghouls and gore only one month after the idea for the show originated.

About six months into ATWWD, the podcast was picked up by a network that landed the show on Spotify and iHeart Radio, earning them sponsors, live shows and the promise of an interesting new business for the two.

However, Em and Christine have been interested in the supernatural and wicked for far longer than the show?s existence. For example, Em had paranormal experiences since she was a toddler. ?I think I was just always really sensitive to ghosts and things around me. I always knew that there was someone watching me, I had my first experience with a ghost when I was 4. When I was 7 that was the first time I really became incredibly fascinated with them and my grandfather had just passed,? Em said. ?I remember after he passed, him coming to say goodbye to me and that was the first memory of me interacting with someone who had passed away.?

Christine?s fascination also began with personal experiences and from a young age. ?Growing up, my mom and my brother and I lived in kind of a less than stellar neighborhood and we had a lot of experiences like carjackings, break ins

while we were home, a lot of scary things happened,? Christine said. ?I feel like learning about true crime when I got older and realizing there?s a whole community where you can read about this and learn about this and talk to other people about this was kind of a way to process it. So, just even reading about the crazy serial killers is a way to safely look at true crime when you?re not in the scenario like I was when I was younger.?

The podcast has covered stories from Skinwalkers to the Golden State Killer and all the reasons one may want to drink (alcohol or otherwise) in between.

Despite the show?s dark themes, Em and Christine?s ability to keep things rather lighthearted with all the witty banter of Los Angeles transplants is further enhanced by the four-legged fun of Gio.

Ruff Beginnings Christine and Em attended the same graduate school on the East Coast but didn?t befriend one another until they each became West Coast transplants. ?Neither of us had friends out here so out of desperation I asked [Christine] to hang out with me,? Em said. ?When we decided to hang out for the first time she asked me about ghosts and true crime and podcasts, and I?m pretty sure in that time I said ?I don?t know what a podcast is.??

From there, a second hangout was planned. ?I literally invited Em to Gio?s first birthday, that was the first time we hung out at my house,?Christine said. ?He hated me the whole way. I brought him Chick-Fil-A fries and a bone, and he hated my guts,?Em said.

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M ai n : Gio the dog as a young pup. Sm al l : Juniper the cat in her younger years. Photos courtesy of the ATWWD team.

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?I think I wasjust alwaysreally sensitive to ghosts and thingsaround me," Em said. "I alwaysknew that there wassomeone watchingme."

Finally, Gio became accustomed to Em in what the duo describes at the day he likely ?just gave up.? ?One day [Gio] sat on the couch next to me and I couldn?t even breathe,? Em said.

Shepherd and Corgi mix.

When Christine?s curiosity got the best of her she did what any millennial would do and took to an internet DNA test to get to the bottom of her pup?s traits.

It was revealed that Gio was a German Shepherd, Shih Tzu, Chow Chow and Pitbull mix. The most shocking part of the results in Em?s opinion was that Gio?s genes were 50 percent Shih Tzu. ?Automatically people assume German Shepherd because of the coloring, but he actually has a Pitbull jaw, he had the Chow Chow tongue and tail but even though that?s a mix of all these giant dogs he?s so much smaller because he?s actually 50 percent Shih Tzu,?Em said.

According to Christine, she was completely unprepared for taking on the task of dog ownership, but she worked hard to be a good dog parent and has ultimately given him a wonderful life.

Since that day, listeners aren?t likely to hear an episode where Em isn?t baffled by how absolutely perfect and handsome one dog can be.

The two friends encourage those looking into dog ownership to consider adoption and especially the adoption of older dogs who are considered less likely to find their fur-ever homes.

A Lit t le Bit of This & A Lit t le Bit of That

In August 2018, Em and Christine were able to quit their day jobs and transition into a full-time career in their brand ATWWD alongside their faithful assistant Eva, as well as Gio and Juniper.

Gio is a 2.5-year-old pup that Christine adopted in January 2016 under the pretense that he was a German

For additional information about tour dates, merchandise and more visit andthatswhywedrink.com.

GIO THE DOGGO Bir t h day: Nov. 5, 2015 Zodiac Sign : Scorpio Br eed: Mutt ? German Shepherd, Shih Tzu, Chow Chow and Pitbull mix In st agr am : @Gio_Takes_LA Siblin gs: Juniper the Cat Hom e St at e: California Hon or ar y Hom e St at e: Texas

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FOOD

All about FOOD By: Tiffany Ditto Deciding what to feed your furbaby can be difficult. For a growing number of pet owners shifting to a more natural dog food approach is appealing, after all, we all want what?s best for our pets. But how natural is too natural?

RAW FOOD: A new trend is to feed your pet completely raw uncooked food. While dogs (and humans) can digest raw food diets usually without issue, there are some risks. According to the Food and Drug Administration some risks with ?throwing a raw chicken on the floor every couple of days? are disease-causing bacteria, such as Salmonella and Listeria. The FDA says that some pets can even carry Salmonella and Listeria without showing signs of being sick. If you do choose to feed your dog raw food, use caution when handling it and be sure your pet's meats aren?t exposed to improper temperatures for too long so that bacteria aren?t encouraged to grow. The USDA contends that raw meat should be refrigerated at 40 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours of being taken away from that temperature, and within one hour if the surrounding temperature is above 90 degrees.

Another issue surrounding raw food is being sure your pet?s diet is filled with the proper nutrients. Proponents of the raw food diet say to be sure to feed your dog a variety of meat such as livers, breast, bones, and muscle meat like hearts.

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nutrients the raw food would.

However, vets contend that just feeding your dog cooked meat will not provide all the nutrients they need and suggest adding in dog-safe fruits and vegetables to obtain these nutrients.

DOG FOOD: Traditional, good-old-fashioned dog food is still a good option to feed your dog. These foods are often formulated to fit all of a dog?s typical nutritional needs, according to the American Kennel Club. But the AKC does warn that certain packaging tactics can be misleading. One such tactic is to see what the label says about the food.

The term ?beef ? means that beef must make up at least 70 percent of the product ? meaning it will be high in protein, according to the AKC. But terms like, ?beef dinner,? ?beef entrĂŠe,? or ?beef platter? are only required to have the product be 10 percent beef. While ?with beef ? is a term describing a product in which only 3 percent of the total is beef.

These labels can be confusing to the unsuspecting consumer who may have thought they were feeding their dog high-quality food before. The worst of these terms is ?beef flavor,? which only means that less than 3 percent of the product is beef.

Another tip for buying the best dog food possible is to look for the words, ?Complete and Balanced.? The Association of American Feed Control Officials regulates the phrase with strict regulations to make sure that the diet is actually what it claims to be.

Before st ar t ing any new diet for your pet , t alk t o your vet er inar ian about all your opt ions, and lear n all of t he dos and don?t s in prepar ing your pet s unique diet .

Dog saf e h u m an f oods: - Coconut - Milk - Honey - Peanut Butter - Pork - Fish - Ham (but it?s not very healthy) - Salmon - Yogurt (plain) - Pumpkin - Green Beans - Peas - Carrots - Blueberries - Apples (without the seeds and core)

NEW S

Pet m at e announces com pany's fir st " CFO" On Aug. 22, just before National Dog Day on Aug. 26, Arlington, Texas-based Petmate announced "Charlie" Chernick as the winner of the company's first-ever search for a CFO ? chief four-legged officer.

?Char lie m ay be a lit t le dog, but she is t ough and a real go-get t er , especially if a ball is t ossed her w ay,? a new s release said.

The company states that according to her "pawlifications doguments," Charlie is a 5-year-old Doodle rescue, with a passion for traveling with her "momager " and pet parent, Paige Chernick.

Paige rescued Charlie when she was just three months old from a puppy mill in Indiana, and Charlie has not taken a day for granted since, Petmate detailed.

"Rescuing Charlie from her unfortunate and upsetting situation has impacted my life tremendously," Paige Chernick says. "Foster Dogs NYC shares my passion for

providing a better, quality life to dogs in need and I know every dollar they receive in donations goes directly to the effective programs they work so hard to create."

resonated with our commitment to help build the bonds between pets and their families and we are happy and eager to welcome her aboard," Petmate CEO Alice Tillett said.

passionate, playful point of view, however close to the ground that is," she added.

Charlie's full story and bio can be found at petmate.com/cfo.

Or, for more about her, follow @puppynamedcharlie.

"We're looking forward to her

In her new role as chief four-legged officer, the release detailed that Charlie will help "lead the Petmate team in the development and testing of new toys and key products to enrich the special bond between pets and pet parents." Additionally, she will act as a chief representative of the Petmate brand.

The position comes with $5,000 in take-home pay, among other "bonefits," Petmate says.

Additionally, the company is providing donation of $5,000 to the new CFO's charity of choice: Foster Dogs NYC, a non-profit organization that connects rescue organizations, adopters, fosters and other partners together in a shared mission to help animals in need.

"We received thousands of submissions from four-legged friends across the country.

Charlie's personal story truly

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LIST

Pup-friendly Pumpkin Patches

Photo courtesy of Christy Miller.

Photo courtesy of OTCTF Facebook Page.

Photo courtesy of Mary Walls.

By: Nealie Sanchez

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Here are three dog friendly pup-kin patches you can attend to enjoy fall frolicking with your furry friend.

Love Creek Orchards Medina, TX Friendly pets are welcome on a leash as long as waste is picked up and dogs are not brought near the petting zoo area. The orchards also ask that dog owners refrain from allowing dogs to use the pumpkins as fire hydrants.

Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every

Saturday, Sunday and Monday in October. Admission price is $6 per person. For more information, visit the website.

Address: 13558 State Hwy 16 North, Medina Websit e: lovecreekorchards.com Phone: (830) 589-2202

Old Time Chr istmas Tree Far m Spring, TX Pets are welcome with the family to enjoy crafts, food and fall festivities as long as they are on a leash and picked up after.

person ages 2 and up. For more information, visit the website.

Open from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of October. Admission price is $5 per

Websit e: oldtimechristmastree.com

Address: 7632 Spring Cypress Road, Spring Phone: (281) 370-9141

Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch Flower Mound, TX Your pup can come along to enjoy all the free fall activities on a leash as long as they are picked up after, including any accidental pumpkin potties.

weekends. Buses are $1 per person, however all activities are free. For more information, visit the website.

Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from October 1-31. There is a charge for parking: $5 for weekdays and $10 for

Websit e: flowermoundpumpkinpatch.com

Address: 5100 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound

Phone: (817) 430-4536

RECIPE

LOLA?S PUM PKIN DOG BISCUITS "Gourmet dog biscuits, yes, dog treats! We didn't want to leave out your four-legged friends!" - A word from the cook.

INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS: 24

INSTRUCTIONS

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES

-2 EGGS

COOK TIME: 40 MINUTES

-½ CUP PUMPKIN PUREE

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES.

-2 TABLESPOONS DRY MILK

WHISK TOGETHER EGGS AND

-?

-½ TEASPOON DRIED PARSLEY

STIR IN DRY MILK, SEA SALT, AND PARSLEY.

-2 ½ CUPS RICE FLOUR (OR CORN FLOUR)*

GRADUALLY ADD FLOUR (CORN OR RICE) TO PUMPKIN

-1 PACKAGE (16 OZ) VANILLA CANDIQUIK® COATING

MIXTURE AND STIR UNTIL A

TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR

TEASPOON SEA SALT

PUMPKIN IN A MEDIUM BOWL.

STIFF, DRY MIXTURE IS FORMED.

ROLL OUT DOUGH ONTO A SMOOTH SURFACE, ¼ ? ½ INCH THICK. CUT INTO SHAPES WITH COOKIE CUTTER.

BAKE FOR 40 MINUTES, TURNING BISCUITS OVER HALFWAY THROUGH.

LET

COOL.

ONCE COMPLETELY COOLED, MELT VANILLA CANDIQUIK® IN M ELT AND M AKE M ICROWAVEABLE TRAY? , ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS. DIP DOG BISCUITS IN CANDIQUIK® AND PLACE OUR

MISS CANDIQUIK CREATED THIS 100% DOG SAFE, TAIL WAGGING GOOD RECIPE! BE SURE TO "LIKE" CANDIQUIK ON FACEBOOK AT WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ CANDIQUIK. FOLLOW @CANDIQUIK ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. FRIENDS AT

ON WAX OR PARCHMENT PAPER TO DRY.

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MOVIES

BINGE O N PU PS by: andrewmunford Did the heat this summer have you hiding from the sun with your canine companion?

We have some Netflix suggestions for you to curl up with next to your pup while you

escape

the

elements.

From

docum ent ar ies t hat t ake a scient if ic angle t o m ovies you can w at ch w it h t he f am ily, t his list provides som e great binge-w or t hy opt ions f or dog ent husiast s like us.

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS This movie is an animated tale that plays on the thought we've all had ? ?What if

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our pets had a secret life full of adventure while we're gone??

PRECIOUS PUPPIES Prepare to laugh, happy cry, and scream ?AWE" as these pups steal your heart. You'll follow the life of dogs of all kinds from their beginnings as puppies to the roles they take on as adults.

You'll even get to see how some dogs become media superstars.

THE CHAM PIONS The reality of dog fighting is that many innocent dogs are victimized and left for dead after fighting rings are broken up by police. This documentary follows the dogs left behind in the Michael Vick fighting ring.

A DOG'S LIFE As dog lovers, we've all wondered just how our dogs perceive life. This documentary takes a deep dive into the

science

behind

how

dogs

experience life. You'll never see your dog the same way after you finish this dog-umentary.

CATS & DOGS A tale as old as time. Cats (the evil genius overlords of

all household

animals) square off with dogs (the loyal, and sometimes adorably dumb animals

we

all

love)

in

this

family-friendly movie sure to make you laugh.

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Texas Dog M agazin e is a pr ou d spon sor of Jan sen Allen Racqu et ball #Team JA

Nam e: Cheese | Breed: Ball Python | Age: 6 mos | Cit y: Keller Why t hey should be an Honorar y Canine: Cheese is my ball python and she is the sweetest and chillest snake I?ve ever owned. She deserves to be an honorary dog because she just wants to be loved, just like any other dog. She also loves getting her cheeks petted.

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FEATURE

THE C WORD

ONE DOG?S HEROIC BATTLE WITH CANCER

BY: TIFFANY DITTO With his one blue and one brown eye staring right at his target ? the ball in his backyard ? Bronson charged ahead, slinging mud all over his body, and causing his mom to laugh and worry about how she would ever get all the mud off before he came back inside. He was a goofy and rambunctious child until the end whose favorite thing to do was charge his muscular 75-pound body through the backyard he called his own.

Paige Perkins first met Bronson when going with her parents to the SPCA of Texas in May 2013.

Bronson, only 1-year-old at the time, stole her heart with his striking two colored eyes. Thus, Perkins?parents got the dog she suggested. Two years later, her parents gifted her the pit-bull terrier mix.

"I would go visit home and see the family and they said that he always followed me around more than anyone else when I was there," Perkins said. "In June of 2015, Terry (Perkins? then boyfriend and now fiancĂŠ) and I brought Bronson to our house. My dad insisted that we take Bronson because we recently had a peeping tom in our backyard and he said we needed Bron for intimidation and to deter this person."

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But, after four years of loving and protecting his family inside and outside the home, Bronson was put to sleep following a long battle with Lymphoma. He was only 6 years old.

November is pet cancer awareness month. It may sound obscure, but cancer impacts more pets than one may realize.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Cancer Institute, six million dogs and six million cats are diagnosed with spontaneous, naturally occurring cancer every year. Because it can be hard to notice signs of certain cancers in pets, it can be difficult to catch the cancers at early stages.

Perkins first took Bronson to the vet after noticing he was limping for a few days, had swollen knots on his neck, and seemed to have lost weight.

"Bronson would always put his front paws on my tummy when I would get home to greet me, and I always rubbed his head and round his neck and jaw area to say, 'Hi,'" she said. "On a Friday, I noticed huge knots on his neck and jaw area and freaked out. He also started limping on his back right leg and even playing and running on mostly three legs."

The following Monday, Perkins took Bronson to their local Denton vet. After analyzing Bronson?s swollen lymph nodes in his neck and leg, she suggested sending off a cell sample for cancer testing.

"Our vet said that Pitts, Bulldogs and Boxers are frequently diagnosed with Lymphoma and unfortunately it does not only affect older dogs, so it was a high chance he could have it," Perkins said. "She went ahead and started Bronson on medicine that would help whether he was diagnosed with cancer or not because it was mainly a steroid for him. By the next weekend we got the call that he, in fact, had Lymphoma.?

The vet gave Bronson a month to live.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association treatment for pet cancers, like humans, include one of a combination of therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, cryosurgery (freezing), hyperthermia (heating) or immunotherapy. In Bronson?s case, he was treated with Prednisone, a synthetic version of a hormone naturally produced by the body?s adrenal glands to reduce inflammation. The idea behind this treatment is to hopefully cause the cancerous white blood cells to die.

With the help of the medicine, Bronson seemed like his old self again ? fetching balls and viscously tearing up ropes. He was running through the yard by day, and cuddling his mom at night.

"He loved to chase any animal, birds, squirrels, or opossums that would wonder into our backyard," Perkins said. "That was his yard, and he didn?t share it with anyone but his fur siblings."

In July, four months after first being diagnosed with cancer, Bronson couldn?t fight any longer. He was having trouble getting up and no longer wanted to eat. Perkins made the tough decision to take him to be euthanized. She said she and her fiancĂŠ were with him the whole time, and while Bronson loved both his parents dearly, he had a special bond with his mom.

"We just stared into each others eyes until he fell asleep, he wouldn?t stop looking at me," she said.

Bronson was later cremated and now sits on Perkins?mantle. His urn reminds her every day of the special bond the two had and though his death was tragic, his life brought happiness and love to those who knew him ? something he continues to do for his mom.

"One of [our] favorite memories of Bronson happened when we got home after midnight this past fall,? Perkins recalled. ?Bronson went outside to potty before bed and when Terry went to let him back inside for bed, Bronson ran towards Terry into the house, galloping, carrying a opossum that he had finally caught. Terry yelled at Bronson to drop it, he did and kept running toward his dad to come inside, but you could really tell he was proud to have caught his backyard intruder.?

WARNING SIGNS OF CANCER: -

Abnormal Swelling A sore that doesn?t heal Loss of appetite or dramatic weight loss Bleeding or discharge from any opening on the body Difficulty eating or swallowing Lameness or stiffness for extended periods Unpleasant or unusual odor Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating

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FASHION

M ax 's M om's Creations Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean your summer fashion has to be!

Nikki Stewart, owner, designer and creator from Max's Mom's Creations on June 1 released an assortment of dog carriers and travel accessories in turquoise and navy blue, as well as black and silver.

Max's Mom's Creations aims to help pet parents feel comfortable and confident taking their pets along on outings.

Stewart?s fashion-forward dog carriers come from several cities? requirements for dogs to be in carriers on public transit.

"It makes me so happy when I hear back from pet parents who can finally take their pups with them," Nikki

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said. "Our dogs spend so much of their short lives just waiting for us to come home.

Anything I can do to help bring dogs and their parents together for a little more time ... that?s why I do what I do."

dispensers that coordinate with her shop?s bow ties, bandannas, and Mommy bracelets.

All dog carriers and travel accessories can be custom tailored to fit each pup at no

added charge. Additionally, the shop features many "Add-Ins" and "Add-Ons" to fit each pet parent's lifestyle and needs.

Collection items range in price from $8-$200.

Before releasing the collection, Stewart polled her followers to ask what changes or additions they would like to see in her product line. She then took their selections and elevated her favorite and most popular dog carriers and travel accessories.

The collection is titled Summer Days and Summer Nights and is sold exclusively online at Maxs Moms Creations dot com. The product line features dog carriers, collars, leashes, treat pouches, and waste bag

Pet Fashion

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T EXAS T OP DOG

Nam e: Suspense Breed: Border Collie Age: 3 years old Cit y: Waco, Texas Favor it e Treat : Bully sticks Favor it e Toy: Tugs Bio: Suspense is a fun, happy-go-lucky dog. He is happiest when he is exploring new places.

Whether those places are the Texas wilderness or our downtown farmer?s market, Suspense loves to discover new places and people! Together with his human, Suspense trains and eventually will compete in dock diving and agility. He has never found a toy he doesn?t like and will gladly play with you at any hour of the day! He loves being the center of attention and he most definitely knows how to work for the camera! His favorite tricks to perform are ?burpee?and ?sit pretty.? Be sure to follow Suspense?s adventures on his Instagram, @livingwithsuspense!

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PUPTOWN DOG EVENTS SEPTEMBER

Operation Kindness ? 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton

at Baylor Scott & White Health ? 7710 Las Colinas Ridge, Irving

Sat . Sept . 8

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Trophy Club Pet Fest

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Bring your furry friends, because you won't want to miss the biggest dog party in town! For 25 years, Dog Day Afternoon has been the most highly anticipated festival of the season.

Vendors, entertainment and treats for all. ?It's going to be a Paw-ty!?

See details at support dot operation kindness dot org.

This tail-waggin' good time event is family- and dog-friendly! Meet the volunteers and graduates from Texas, and enjoy a short walk'n roll, live music, food, fun and games, all while supporting the life-changing mission of Canine Companions for Independence.

See details on Facebook.

Sat . Sept . 29

Sat . Sept . 8

DogFest Walk?n Roll DFW

Dog Day Aft ernoon 2018

Canine Companions for Independence

Freedom Park ? Trophy Club, 2675 Trophy Park Drive, Roanoke

OCTOBER Sat . Oct . 20 Pet -Tober-Fest Phydeaux and Friends ? 7816 Burnet Road, Austin

festivities! Other events include a doggie costume contest, photo booths, multiple Yappy Hours, silent auction, and more. Join us as we kick off another year of helping local dog rescue organizations.

See details on Facebook dot com.

See details at cci dot org.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

A great time for all, including your four legged family members! This is an opportunity for you to come out and eat great food, as well as adopt a new furbaby. All Donations raised from this event will be put toward the goal of providing 100 service members and their families with a service animal free of charge.

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sat . Oct . 20

Beginning at 8 a.m. with a 1k dogtrot around the block, all 2- and 4-legged companions are invited to join in the

PawPalooza Tarrant Count y Zbonz Dog Park ? 6950 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth

See details at eventbrite dot com.

NOVEMBER

Warren introduce Downward Facing Dog, the first Dog Yoga class in Victoria! Space is limited, so schedule you and your pet for this exciting introduction. For more information and to RSVP contact The Pet Resort on Main at 361-570-PETS.

BlissWood Bed and Breakfast Ranch ?

13597 Frantz Road, Cat Spring

Sat . Nov. 3 Dog Yoga The Pet Resort on Main ? 2502 N Main St, Victoria 10 a.m.

The Pet Resort on Main and Certified Yoga Instructor Laurilyn

Sat . Nov. 10 The Bonfire Texas 2018: Music Fest ival Gone t o t he Dogs!

3 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Sheep herding, live music and dancing, BBQ, wine and beer garden, hayrides, shopping! Raising money for all Border Collie rescues and fosters of Blisswood.

See details at eventbrite dot com.

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K9 CLASSIFIEDS

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Fuzzy's Taco Shop -

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Kristy's Pampered Paws Mobile Pet Grooming -

4921 Barnett St, Fort Worth (817) 350-7297

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S Brand Pet Grooming -

108 S Saginaw Blvd # A, Saginaw (817) 232-8411

Happy K9 Self-Serve Dog Wash & Grooming -

9501 Clifford St, Fort Worth (817) 350-4872

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3100 W Arkansas Ln # N, Arlington (817) 277-4682

All American Dog Training Grooming and More

1623 Main Street Suite 106 Dallas 214-760-7299

Odyssey Pets -

14999 Preston Rd #400a, Dallas (972) 407-1166

Wag Canine Emporium -

Candy's Dog Grooming -

6121 West Park blvd # D101, Plano 972-203-0000

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315 N Bishop Ave, Dallas (214) 942-6042

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The Pooch Patio

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8320 Preston Center Plaza, Dallas 214-368-6000

Dallas Dogs LTD -

1308 Winding Hollow Lane, Plano 972-965-4981

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6411 Camp Bowie Blvd Suite C, Fort Worth (817) 735-9663

3811 Fairmount Street, Dallas 214-252-1550

Spa Paws Hotel -

251 Carroll Street 817-850-9000

PRO-PUP RESTAURANTS Woodshed Smokehouse -

3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth

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2500 Hwy 66, Rockwall (972) 772-5671

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PET STORES

2215 W Pipeline Rd, Euless (817) 283-7297

Pet Memories Cremation Services

PRO-PUP HOTELS/DAYCARE

407 Keller Pkwy, Keller (817) 753-6710

(817) 292-8226

Faithful Friends Pet Cemetery & Crematory

418 NE Wilshire Blvd, Burleson

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Worth (817) 207-9677

3455 Bluebonnet Cir, Fort

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