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GUIDE Dogs may be man’s best friend, but in this issue, the Daily Beacon shows cats, snakes, any pet really can be a human’s most beloved companion. Dive into this pet guide to figure out how to hide pets when you aren’t actually supposed to have one, ways to work with animals without needing to go to vet school and spotlights on some of our favorite fuzzy friends, among all our other tips and tricks.

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Dear Reader, I have had three pets in my life (not including that pet rock I was really attached to in the third grade), and each one has stuck with me.

When I was born, my parents had two, fatter-than-life cats, Sammy and Smokey. Smokey was gray, long-haired and fluffy, and Sammy was dark gray, short-haired and soft. I wouldn’t say we were “friends,” but until I was in middle school, I didn’t know life without them.

They were just always there, a comforting, welcome presence—especially in my family’s move from Wisconsin to Tennessee when I was young. There’s an old photo my mom has in a shoebox somewhere of them, together, sticking their faces through the heart cutouts in the frame of my childhood bed, and when I think of them, that’s the picture that comes to find. Sure, I’d cry when Sammy mangled one of my Skipper doll’s hand when I left my door open, and Smokey liked to throw up under my bed when he ate too much, but I really did love those two.

I had known them for as long as I had known my parents.

During a routine trip to the vet when I was in the sixth grade though, Sammy, the oldest and fattest (he could hide a whole welcome mat under his body when he laid down), couldn’t handle the stress of being put in his crate—something neither of the cats ever did obediently— screeched a sound I don’t know any ani-

mal could make and flopped on the floor, his tongue hanging out of his mouth and eyes wide open but unmoving. When my dad came home from the vet, we found out that Sammy had had a heart attack and died. For the rest of the day, all I could see was his face as he died.

Nearly a year later, Smokey’s kidney became infected, and he was literally wasting away. For the first time in my life, I could actually pick one of my cats up and carry him around like a baby.

After plenty of medicine and treatments though, we had to take him to the vet to put him down. I remember staring out the window in my room, bawling because it didn’t make sense that they could both be gone. After many tearful goodbyes, stalling and blurry pictures though, we put Smokey down. Again, we have pictures to remember this day, my whole family red-eyed and blurry with a cat barely bigger than a glass in our arms.

In the middle of all that loss though, a trip to “just look” at new puppies my mom’s friend had ended with my mom, brother and me coming home with a basset, labrador, etc. mutt named Rocky.

We hadn’t told my dad we were bringing a puppy home, and my mom was pacing back and forth, convinced my dad was going to take our new puppy back. While annoyed, by the weekend, my dad happily let Rocky sleep in his lap.

Now, ten years later, I’m left with an

old but sweet and loving dog with too short legs and nothing but fond memories surrounding my childhood pets.

The point of these stories, reader, is to prove to you the weight of pets in our lives. I’ll never forget the look on Sammy’s face when he had that heart attack in the kitchen, but I’ll also never forget seeing Rocky hiding under a bench, chewing on rocks at my mom’s friend’s house or the way she nearly gallops through the house to slide across the hardwood floors when I come home for a weekend. The good, the bad, the hilarious, the cringe-worthy. Whatever it is, each memory with a beloved pet affects you and stays with you forever.

In this Daily Beacon special pet guide, we’re celebrating your furry friends with tips, tricks and some fun facts. In this issue, you’ll read about unexpected careers to help you work with animals for the rest of your life, how UT’s veterinary school reaches out to the community, what to do if you feel like you have to return a pet to the shelter, and most importantly to the VFL in all of us, the many Smokeys through the ages.

Whether your best non-human friend is covered in scales, feathers, fur or gills, the Daily Beacon’s here to celebrate all the pets. Our goal is to make owning a pet a little more entertaining when you read this issue and to help you learn how to be a better dog/cat/hamster parent along the way.

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Pet professions you didn’t know you were missing out on Written by Presley Smith, Opinions Editor • Incomes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics webiste Not all animal lovers aspire to go into veterinary medicine.

Although job outlook and availability for veterinarians is expected to jump 9 percent by the year 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not everyone is cut out to deal with the ins and outs of the job — or the emotions.

And if you’re worried about the money, working with pets has become pretty profitable. According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent $45.5 billion on their pets in 2009, with $3.36 billion of that specifically going to pet related services.

Because of this spending trend, the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects jobs in the pet sector to grow 21 percent from 2008 to 2018.

Here are a few uncommon, yet profitable pet professions for animal lovers:

Humane Educator Income: $27,000-$35,000 Humane educators are instrumental in promoting humane interactions between humans and animals. They are known for promoting humane animal rights, animal welfare and information on animal behavior. These individuals may travel to schools, businesses, colleges or camps and teach people how to best interact with and treat animals, according to the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Pet Therapist Income: ~$173,000 Humans aren’t the only ones that can use a shoulder to cry on. Pet therapists observe and treat certain animal behaviors in order to help the animal develop normal behaviors. Pet therapists can also be those who train therapy dogs for use in hospitals and nursing homes. The types of pet therapists vary, but the career is rewarding either way.

Humane law enforcement Income: $25,000-$40,000 Humane law enforcement, often intertwined with animal control, is the profession of inspecting kennels, pet shops and many more places that are supposed to house and car for animals to make sure that the animal welfare rules are being followed.

Humane law enforcement officers also often inspect accusations of animal abuse and rescue animals from their situation if necessary and are also permitted to make arrests.

Animal Groomer Income: $26,799-$100,000 An animal groomer grooms pets of all shapes and sizes. From bath time to nail clipping, pet groomers are responsible for ensuring that your pet is as squeaky clean as possible. This can also include daily animal care, transportation and walking. The professions of pet sitters and groomers often overlap.

Pet Masseuse Income: $15,000-$60,000 Can you think of a better job than massaging animals all day every day? A pet masseuse is responsible not only for the stressedout furry friend, but also as a rehabilitative resource for chronic pain, aging and post-surgery or injury. Most pet massage specialists are licensed massage therapists.

Animal Nutritionist Income: $34,000-$117,000 An animal nutritionist works through a holistic view of ailing animals, and evaluates environmental factors that affect an animal’s well-being, making it lethargic, unproductive, nauseous, etc.

Then, once you figure out what’s affecting the animal, a nutritional plan is created that includes feeding schedules, how much they can eat and of course what to eat for the animal to feel better.

Pet Adoption Counselor Income: $16,000-$32,000 Pet adoption counselors’ main goal is to increase the number of adoptions at their facility by basically being a “matchmaker” between pets looking for homes and potential pet owners. Ideally, people and pets’ personalities lineup to create a quality, happy relationship based on lifestyles. These counselors also guide new pet owners through the adoption process, educates the new owner on their pet, then keeps in touch to to make sure the pet and person are settling in.

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Exotic pets, how you can have one legally Who hasn’t thought of ever owning an exotic or dangerous pet, like a kangaroo, piranha or even a tiger? While these pet options may not seem fit for a typical college student or a student budget, if you ever decide to own one, here are some of the more interesting state laws you might want to know: Written by Annie Tieu, Asst. News Editor

ALABAMA It is illegal to sell, import or possess various species of catfish, piranha, black carp, mongoose, coyote, fox, raccoon, skunk, wild rodent or wild turkey, among others. Interestingly, there are no licenses or permits required for ownership of exotic animals.

ARKANSAS Large carnivores, like lions, tigers and bears (oh my!), are illegal. Additionally, there is a limit of six animals per owner for some animals.

These are bobcats, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, quail, opossum, coyote, deer, red fox and gray fox.

MISSISSIPPI Small felines, such as ocelots and servals, are allowed without a permit. However, animals considered by the state as inherently dangerous animals need a permit and that permit is only good for one year.

MISSOURI Registration is required for ownership of any animal on the state’s dangerous wild animals list. Lions, tigers, wolves and poisonous reptiles are included in the list.

TENNESSEE Class I animals, like chimps, gorillas and cheetahs, are illegal to have as pets, but there are no laws over monkeys and small wild cats.

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Essentially, as long as the owner has the state’s wildlife breeder’s license, the owner can possess any native wildlife as a pet.

Non-native animals are illegal as pets.

However, owning these animals for educational and exhibitory reasons are allows as long as there is a license. Furthermore, anyone can keep primates as pets.

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Tips for sneaking your pet past housing officials College is a great time. For the first time in your life, you’re finally away from home and doing life on your own. But for those that live in a dorm or apartment, not everything is up to you.

Many college students must sign agreements to follow certain criteria and that usually includes no pets. But how can you be expected to live without your childhood best friend? Or you may just feel that now seems like the perfect time to adopt a cute rescue animal. Regardless of your reasoning, here are five ways to effectively hide a pet:

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Look for pets that are small, quiet and potty-trained. This is one of the most crucial steps to concealing your pet. Not only does this make it easier to sneak the animal in, but it also helps keep your secret hidden. After all, a barking Great Dane would be difficult to hide from cleaning services and your neighbors.

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Don’t move your pet in immediately. Instead, wait to move your pet in after the first couple months.

This gap will give you time to become adjusted to room check times from a RA or apartment manager.

Additionally, you should plan on how you will take care of your pet during this time.

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SERVICE ANIMALS

If you have ever struggled with a disorder, have been diagnosed with certain disabilities or feel that a pet would improve your functionality, look into getting a service animal.

Often, you can register your pet online as an emotional support animal or service animal in just a few. minutes.

However, in some cases, you may need a doctor’s approval for housing.

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DENY, DENY, DENY

If your pet plan goes haywire, your best option is to just deny. Deny your understanding of the pet policy, the time you hid your pet, and if you’re feeling really bold, that you even have a pet. Then, if your clueless persona still doesn’t work, graciously take the consequences since you should have been aware of them before smuggling in your pet contraband.

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Blue Smokey (1953-1954)

Smokey II (1955-1963)

During halftime of the Mississippi State game that season, the mascot

Son of the original Smokey, this mascot replaced his father at the age of three months. Soon after he started his position, he was dognapped by students from the University of Kentucky for eight days, being dressed in a blue and white blanket with a large “K” and strutting him around at a Wildcats pep rally. Two years later, Smokey got into a tussle with the mascot of Baylor University, a bear named Judge. In the end, Smokey was a bit shaken up, but went on doing his job for several more years.

favorite dog. Blue Smokey was the last introduced, and when his name was called, he barked, making the students cheer. This made Smokey throw his head back and howl again, going back and forth until entire stadium was in an uproar. UT had found its mascot.

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This Smokey led the Vols for more than record of 105-39-5, attending ten bowl g two SEC championships during

Smokey IV (197 This rendition of Smokey only lasted for

he died, ending the direc

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history of smokey The history of the University of Tennessee’s beloved mascot began back in 1953, when the Pep Club held a contest to select a Tennessee-born coonhound to serve as UT’s live mascot. The announcement for the contests had a single requirement: “This can’t be an ordinary hound. He must be a ‘Houn’ Dog’ in the best sense of the word.” In the 64 years that Smokey has been mascot at UT, plenty of things have happened to the dogs that have taken on the mantle of the most famous dog in Tennes-

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Smokey VII (1992-1994)

Smokey VIII (1995-2003)

This Smokey had one of the shorter reigns as mascot, but also proved to be one of the more rebellious of the mascots. He was guilty of

The most successful Smokey since the live mascot was introduced, he watched the Vols get a record of 91-22, claim two SEC titles and win the 1998 National Championship. He ended his tenure after being diagnosed with a nasal tumor in December 2003, and his last game was the 2004 Peach Bowl in Atlanta. During the 1998 Fiesta Bowl, he almost missed the game due to eating a hotel washcloth. However, the vet gave Smokey the all clear to do his duties at the game, and Smokey howled the Vols to victory, having the washcloth removed after the game.

a tuba player in the Pride of the Southland band both times. As a result, he was forced into early retirement.

78-1979)

Smokey V (1980-1983)

one season, dying of cancer Smokey. He started his position when he was only 12 weeks old.

ct bloodline. one season. Unfortunately, he was hit by a car, ending his reign as mascot.

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Smokey IX (2004-2012) Just like Smokey VII, IX had a tendency to bite; however, he had much better taste, with his victim being an Alabama player during pregame warm-ups in the 2006 game. According to ESPN, the player fell on IX when attempting to catch a pass. Alabama fans say the dog bit the player while UT maintains the dog only nipped the player.

Smokey X (2013-present) in Tennessee. He is already siring the next generation of mascots with his mate, Goodnight Gracie.

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UT veterinary college seeks to make difference with outreach Hannah Moulton Copy Chief

Situated on the agriculture campus, UT’s College of Veterinary Medicine has been tasked with educating the next generation of veterinarians while also providing animal care to Knoxville and the surrounding communities through the UT Veterinary Medical Center.

Although UT has been an education institution since 1794, a proposal for UT to look into starting a veterinary school did not come until 1967. In 1976, 40 students were admitted as the first class of UTCVM. Now, more than 40 years later, UTCVM accepts approximately 85 applicants into the college, which is divided into three academic departments.

Being just one of 30 veterinarian colleges in the United States, UTCVM prides itself on not

only educating students and serving patients, but also reaching out to serve the community through therapeutic and informational programs.

Whether it be by bringing H.A.B.I.T dogs into Hodges Library to calm students during Finals Week or driving around a mobile spay/neuter clinic, UTCVM works to serve its students as well as the community.

H.A.B.I.T

Standing for human-animal bond in Tennessee, the H.A.B.I.T program was started in 1986 with the goal to explore and promote the bond between human and animal. H.A.B.I.T, consisting of representatives from UTCVM, local volunteers and private veterinarians, sponsors programs that bring pets to places like nursing homes, rehab facilities and hospitals, among others. H.A.B.I.T also offers resources such as trained volunteers, medically and behaviorally screened animals and guidance regarding pet visitation, program development and evaluation. H.A.B.I.T has more than 400 members — more than 250 of these members are active volunteers — involved in the 70 different programs that H.A.B.I.T offers.

CAIT

CAIT, or Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee, strives to reduce the surplus of homeless cats and dogs in Tennessee through educa-

tion and preventative services. The newest of UTCVM’s programs, CAIT works to reduce feral cat populations, provide care for pets of the homeless and offer free or low-cost spay/neuter clinics.

The program also directly educates vet students on the realities of treating animals in shelters by developing a curriculum specifically for shelter medicine. In addition to educating vet students, CAIT also seeks to educate the community on responsible pet ownership. Each year, CAIT partners with the UT College of Law to update the “TN Animal Law Book,� a compiled list of laws pertaining to animals in Tennessee.

S.A.V.E.

After Dr. N. Paul Nolen lost his life as a result of suicide, Suicide Awareness in Veterinary Education, or S.A.V.E., was started in his memory.

The program seeks to educate veterinary professionals and students about mental health issues as well as how mental health issues might affect people in veterinary practice. S.A.V.E ensures that UTCVM’s faculty, staff and students have access to basic information about mental health as well as the knowledge of how to easily access help when needed. As the program develops and grows, UTCVM hopes to become the model for mental health education in veterinary schools across the country.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ The Daily Beacon

STR8TS Easy

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16 Foreign Legion hat 17 Famously unfinished 14th-century literary work, with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theâ&#x20AC;?

20 Hotel name synonymous with poshness 21 Org. whose motto is â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are their voiceâ&#x20AC;?

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ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 4 Movie that came out about the D A C A S K C L I O S same time as R C A R I A G L A N C E â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Bugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lifeâ&#x20AC;?

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PETGUIDE

The Daily Beacon • Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Essential pricing for

Shelter return policies give pets second chance Rob Harvey

Asst. Sports Editor When you hear stories from adoption and animal centers, they are normally about the sweet stories of a family adopting a pet. A family goes to the shelter, falls in love with an animal, goes home and lives happily ever after.

Pets are normally a fit for the family that adopts them; however, there are sometimes instances where the family and animal don’t fit well together. Whether it is an illness of the pet, a pet not adjusting well or becoming aggressive or something else, the family and pet don’t always work well together.

However, certain bad behaviors can be broken with a little bit of work, and if you’re really ready to care for an animal, be willing to invest the time and effort.

You might find that your once housetrained dog can’t seem to make it out the door before relieving itself or that it has a severe case of separation anxiety. Plenty of online forums are available to discuss these problems and share support and tricks, so take the time to do a little research and put the effort in before taking a pet back to the shelter.

However, with no “trial run” period, you might find that a shy, sweet cat at the shelter turns into a rambunctious couchscratcher at home that you weren’t prepared for or able to train. Being in a new environment can seriously affect animals’ behaviors, and sometimes, who they are in the real world is just more than you bargained for. You may also find an animal reacts with aggression that can’t be curbed.

A perfect case of this is with college students. At first they love the idea of getting a pet, then quickly realize the time commitment, expensive cost and just how hard it is to take care of a pet while also balancing class, jobs and a social life.

It is always a hard thing when one has to say bye to a pet — and feel a little shameful — but thankfully, in the Knoxville area, there are places that will happily accept returned pets after adoptions. If you just need to surrender your pet, they will accept them as well.

Southern ROOTS Rescue: Southern ROOTS offers a money back guarantee if you return your dog within the first 14 days. They specify that you wait 14 days because it sometimes takes longer for a dog to adjust to a new environment and home. A difference for them is that, in your contract when you adopt the dog, if you ever decide to return your dog, you must return it back to their rescue center.

Also, if your dog is to get sick within the first 14 days, then they will pay for all the expenses if you bring them a receipt from your veterinarian.

Young Williams Animal Center: Young Williams surrendering animals policy is a very simple policy. If you decide that you have to surrender your animal, then Young Williams will accept it. Young Williams will accept any animal. There is no fee for Knox County residents to relinquish a pet, however, Young Williams asked that you make a donation to them. If you bring a pet from outside of Knox County, then you have to pay a $20 fee.

City of Oak Ridge Animal Shelter: If you live in Oak Ridge and need to surrender a pet, then the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is your safest bet. The animal shelter will accept any pet as long as you have all the vet information and a $10 fee. They recommend that you exhaust all options before you surrender your pet to them as they don’t want to see someone have to give up their pet.

So, if you aren’t able to find the right fit with your pet or are forced to give them up, give someone else the opportunity to fall in love with it and bring your pet back to a center that will find your pet the perfect new home.

pet provisions Megan Patterson, Managing Editor

VETERINARY CARE UT students are lucky to have two veterinary clinics within walking distance of campus and the Fort.The UT Veterinary Medical Center is located on the university’s agriculture campus beside Neyland Drive.The center actually encompasses four different hospitals: John and Ann Tickle Small Animal Hospital, the Equine Hospital, the Farm Animal Hospital and the Avian, Exotics and Zoological Hospital. Staffed by UT veterinarians and veterinary students, the center provides a wide range of services for virtually any type of pet you may have.

The Central Veterinary Hospital is located right on Clinch Avenue, putting it within easy walking distance from any Fort apartment. While they don’t provide the same scope of services as the UT center, they offer lab work, surgery, dentistry and everything else you find at a standard veterinarian office.

FOOD/MERCH At Petsmart, you can browse a variety of brands and buy anything from Nature’s Recipe dry dog food for $9.99 to BLUE Wilderness grain-free, natural, dry food for $51.99.

Although Petsmart offers quantity, several smaller locations try to offer higher quality. CitiFid-O on Union Avenue boasts all U.S.-made products from either local merchants or Nutrisource or Wild Calling dog food, which range generally between $16 — $75, depending on the variety and bag size.They say that all of their products are also high quality, grain-free and made of natural ingredients.

GROOMING Whether you have a long-haired mutt or a purebred Poodle, your new puppy will need a fresh cut every now and then.

A plethora of local salons are available to groom your pet, and some of them, including Lucky Dog Mobile Grooming Spa, have even gone mobile.The standard “essential spa” treatment includes all the amenities of an average bath and grooming, but with additional luxuries such as a blueberry facial scrub and hydro-massage bath.The spa prices begin at $75 and may increase depending on the breed and size of your dog and if any additional services are requested.

Petsmart offers a standard grooming with a bath, haircut, ear cleaning and nail trimming for anywhere from $29 — $131, depending on the breed of dog and how many upgrades — such as aromatherapy — you choose.

Lauren Mayo • The Daily Beacon

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“I feel like he’d be a cinema studies major cause he loves to watch movies.

And by ‘watch’ I mean attack things on the screen.” - Hannah Moulton, senior in journalism and electronic media with her cat, Kovu.

Alex Holcomb • The Daily Beacon

“Clover’s current favorite activities are digging holes in her bed to fall asleep or chasing her brother, my other dog, around until he finds an effective place to hide. She also really enjoys chewing on fingers, escaping from her pen and giving kisses.” - Presley Smith, sophomore in sociology and English, with her Pomeranian, Clover. Presley Smith • The Daily Beacon

“She really loves riding in the car. Everytime we go somewhere she’ll like run up to the door, and if we don’t close the door fast enough, she’ll jump in.”

- Gabi Szymanowska, freshman in journalism & electronic media, with her yellow lab, Dottie. Laura Altawil • The Daily Beacon

“He talks a lot. He’s really good at communicating. I feel like we can actually have conversations, that I can speak cat. He loves running around at hyperspeed.” -Maddy Salton, junior in psychology, with her Maine Coon, Jasper.

Laura Altawil • The Daily Beacon

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