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In This Issue

Dog Fighting Who is the Real Victim - front cover

The Defi nitive Guide to Saving your Couch from your Cat - page 5

Lost Birds - page 7

Pet 10 Commandments - page 8

Twenty Nine Dollars - page 9

Snickers the Miniature Therapy Horse - page 13

Pet Wellness Expo - page 14

Dog fi ghting dates back to 240 AD. This “blood sport” has been illegal since the 1830’s. When it was outlawed, it drove many underground for their so called “sport activity.” The underground illegal rings still exist today.

Many dog fi ghts last for two hours or longer until one dog can not go any fur-ther. Many times both dogs suffer such extensive injuries that they will be killed or they will die soon after the fi ght. Many times these dogs are referred to as weak because will not fi ght like the handler wants them to. So they are electrocuted, strangled, drowned or even shot.

It still amazes me this illegal activity has not been stopped completely. It also amazes me at how people are not seeing who the real victim is.

“Pit Bulls” are such amazing dogs! They are no different than any other dog. Except their heads are bigger and they have a big loving heart. They want to please their owners more than anything, and this makes them the best in my eyes. Until someone has found their “Pit Bull” they will never understand. I have found Pit Bulls to be the easiest to train. Yes, there have been a few for which I have had to fi nd their drive. Many just love treats for their training. But sometimes I come across that one dog that makes me search out their drive.

The dog fi ghting that dogs are trained for is very bloody and you’d be amazed at what they have to go through before the fi ght even starts. Many of these dogs are starved so they will become aggressive. They are beaten by the human handler to become tough. Heavy chains are used for building muscle mass. These dogs endure hours of strenuous activities on treadmills. Now who is the real victim?

Many times these dog fi ghters will try to fi nd strays or free dogs to use as “bait dogs.” These “bait dogs” can endure such pain. If the dog fi ghter wants to, they will break the back legs on the dogs. Now, who is the victim?

Dog Fighting, Who is the Real Victim

by Mecca Stanley, Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue

Natural & Holistic Options for your Pets - page 4

Ask Scrappy! - page 5

Ask the Alpha Dog - page 7

Ask the Vet - page 8

Grooming your Pet - page 15

FEATURE STORIES

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Table of Contents 1 - Dog Fighting Who is the Real Victim by M. Stanley

3 - About our Cover Model Publishers Notes

4 - Natural & Holistic Options for your Pets Hosted by S. Jarquart A book Review by J. Gollhart

5 - Ask Scrappy Q & A Hosted by Scrappy the Pit Bull The Defi nitive Guide to Saving your Couch from your Cat from Cats International.org

6 - Calendar of Events

7 - Lost Birds by L. Drew Ask the Alpha Dog Hosted by T. Pool

8 - Pet 10 Commandments Ask the Vet Hosted by Dr. Dell and Staff

9 - Twenty Nine Dollars by J. Gollhart

9 Pet Adoption Section

10 - Pictures from: Sheboygan County 4-H Household Cat Show Lincoln Park Zoo

11 - Two Left Paws Pet Walk Available Adoptees

12 - Photos of your Pets

13 - Snickers the Miniature Therapy Horse by B. Techel

14 - Pet Wellness Expo 2011 by L. Ledbeter Find Pet Journal

15 - Grooming your Pet hosted by D. Diel Coming in June

16 - Classifi ed Ads

17 - Event Posters

18 - Pet Journal Word Search

Th ere are 4 diff erent choices you can make when choosing what your pet eats.

• Raw• Grain Free• Dry• Wet

Raw food is the most controversial. I have spoken with the owner of a raw food producer to get the facts. It is very im-portant that you research the producer for quality. I have, and still do at times, feed raw food to my pets and have had no prob-lems. In fact, I have seen vast improvements in their health. If you choose to make your own raw food, use high quality meats. You can fi nd recipes on the internet or purchase books on making raw foods.

Grain Free is a great alternative if you prefer not to feed raw food. With the ever increasing cases of allergies in pets, usually due to grains, you may want to consider grain free food and treats. You can have your pet tested to determine what they are allergic to. I have received many of these reports from pet owners. Having these tests done is expensive. You will receive one page on what your pet is allergic to and 10 pages of suggestions. Th e suggestions resemble advertizing more than they do suggestions. Be aware that you have more choices than the ones they list. On the other hand, al-lergy tests can be valuable if your pet is not showing any improvements from switching their diet.

Dry food provides you with many choices. Th e more choices you have, the more complicated your choice will be. Al-ways check to see that the food you choose is made in the USA and that the manufac-turer specializes in pet food. Most pet food manufactures will have their website listed on the packaging.

Wet Food is a great treat for your pet when mixed with dry. Wet food comes as a whole meal or as a mix for dry. Th is is important to know so you are providing the right amount of nutrition for your pet. If your pet can eat dry, mixing wet with it is the best. Th is will provide your pet the crunch they need for their teeth. If this sounds like a mixed message with the alter-native of raw, it isn’t. Raw foods have the enzymes needed for the teeth and contain small pieces of bone mixed in with it.

I could go on page aft er page on the benefi ts and concerns of pet food, includ-ing recalls. Th e best suggestion I can give you is to educate yourself on the right food for your pet.

Shellie L JacquartBark, Bath & Beyond

Editors Note: Shellie welcomes your questions on Holistic and Natural op-tions please email her at [email protected] or by mail:

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For Christmas last year a dear friend and fellow Furry Bottoms Rescue volunteer gave me the book A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cam-eron. While I love to read, at the time I had a pile of books I was working on and had little free time available, so I set it aside for a quiet day.

It was March by the time I fi nal-ly got around to reading it. With-out even checking to see what it was about, I picked it up and was imme-diately engrossed in one of the most engaging, heartfelt stories I had read in a long time.

Spoiler Alert: Th e main char-acter in the story dies…repeat-edly. Th e book follows the journey of a dog’s soul, as it is reincarnated through several lifetimes as diff er-ent dogs in diff erent circumstances. In each lifetime the dog thinks it may have found what a dog’s pur-pose is only to fi nd itself reborn in the next life with the question still unanswered.

Cameron, best-selling author of 8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teen-age Daughter, has a writing style

that will keep you captive. At times humorous, at times poignant, and always insightful; this book delves into what it is to be a dog as only a dog could explain. Whether or not you believe in reincarnation, by the end of the book you are convinced that if it is possible, W. Bruce Cam-eron had to have been a dog in a past life.

You don’t have to have a dog to read this book. You don’t even have to like dogs to read this book (though I can’t imagine you not lov-ing them by the time you fi nish the book.). Th e message is universal and timeless: Every creature on the planet has a purpose.

A Dog’s Purpose is available at bookstores, online retailers and lo-cal libraries everywhere. It can also be purchased online through a part-nership with Life Is Better Rescue, run by Georgia Lee Cameron, the author’s daughter, with a portion of each sale supporting their rescue ef-forts. Th e website is www.LifeisBet-terRescue.org.

What food is right for your pet?

Th at seems to be the big question these days. With so many to choose from and recalls happening every month, how would you know? Every company that sells dog/cat food markets how great their brand is and their marketing is targeted at you!

I have been working on this article since last month. I wanted to make sure I was being unbiased. Just like you, I have strong opinions on this topic. Allergies in pets and death from food choices are ever increasing. Th ere are many who suggest this is due to foods, treats and over medi-cating for allergies. I am surprised every day by the amount of pets that suff er from allergies, fatty tumors and cancer.

Where should you start? Here are few basic rules to follow:

• Th e fi rst ingredient should not be a meat meal or vegetable meal

• Pet food should not be any other color than brown

• Don’t be fooled by the pictures on the bag

Th e 3 basic rules listed above are just the tip of the iceberg. If you are feeding your pet a food that has any of the above, do the research. Th e internet is a friend in times of choice. Over the past few years companies that provide food for human consumption have seen the pet market growing. It’s a great opportunity for them, bad for your pet. Th e majority of compa-nies that have ventured into this area did so for profi t and less waste. Profi t is not a bad thing, every company that wants to succeed needs a profi t margin. What they don’t want you to know is the scraps they used to throw out are now used in their pet food. Regulation in the pet industry is sorely lacking. Large box stores that sell many brands should be able to answer your questions on all of the food they are selling. Don’t worry about asking, they should be knowledgeable on every brand they sell.

Another area I want to touch on is the marketing of food with an age description. I spend much of my time researching foods. Age is not the determiner of what your pet should eat. If you haven’t noticed, senior was 12 years and now it is 7. Breed and ac-tivity level should be what determines your choice. A less active or over weight pet should be eating a low calorie, high qual-ity food, whether your pet is 3 years old or 10. You do not need to spend the money on pre-packaged boxes of food. Weight prob-lems are usually due to the excess of treats fed in their diets. Just like people, fresh fruits and vegetables are a great alternative to low quality, high calorie treats. More recently large breed puppies are shown to have fewer problems when they grow to full size by switching them to adult formu-las around 4 months of age. Th ere are even some breeders that suggest adult from their fi rst feedings of dry food.

Th e main thing I have noticed in my research is that everyone has a diff erent opinion on what is good for your pet and what they shouldn’t eat. A great example is garlic. Half of the people say garlic is bad for your pet, and others say it is a great way to combat fl eas. Fear based marketing and information are never a good thing.

Holistic and Natural Options for your Petsby Shellie L. Jarquart of Bark, Bath & Beyond, Two [email protected]

A Book ReviewA Dog’s Purpose

by W. Bruce Cameron

by Joel Gollhardt, Furry Bottoms Rescue


ASK SCRAPPY!by Scrappy, the Lovable Pit [email protected]

Hurray!!!! Spring is fi nally here. No more snow (for now)! No more ice! No more frozen paws! I can deal with the mud and rain. Actually, I don’t really have to deal with the mud at all. I have humans for that and they love to clean, so I guess I’m doing them a favor by giving them more to clean up. I’m good like that.

Well, besides the great weather, I have my fi rst product review this month. It’s on Puplight™! Now, I want it known that I’m not normally a dog that goes for allot of adorn-ment. When I enter a room, I’m no-ticed and if I’m not, I’ll start barking until I am. Having said this, I must say that I love my Puplight™. Before I get to my feelings about the Pup-light, I feel a little description is in order for those not familiar with the Puplight.

The Puplight is a small (1.5” X 2”) lightweight (2.5 ounces) light that hangs down off of an adjustable col-lar that fi ts around a dog’s neck. The collar can easily be worn beneath an existing collar and has a release buckle for those dogs that aren’t fond of having collars slipped over their heads. It’s made of durable plastic and is water resistant. There’s even a rim above the 3 ultra-bright white LED’s to prevent the dog from being blinded. The collar clip also has a hinge to allow proper adjustment of the light. The LED’s illuminate up to 200 feet in front and 70 feet to the sides of the dog. This illumination allows a dog to be seen for 3 blocks to the front and nearly 2 blocks from behind and uses only 3 AAA batter-ies which last over 24 hours and are inexpensive to replace. That’s a lot of walking!

Now, on to my experiences with the Puplight. It’s great! It’s bright and allows me to be seen in my yard or when I’m out for a walk. The down side to this is I can’t sneak up on Lee anymore or hide from him. This is a small price to pay for be-ing able to see everything outside at night, especially all those sneaky bunnies hiding out all over the place or any other ferocious beasts that lurk around my yard. It lets me see where I’m walking. I can fi nd all the muddiest puddles and stomp right thru them or discover inter-esting stuff to show my two legged friends (though they’re usually not as excited as I am about my found treasures. Oh well, their loss!). It’s also a great conversation piece for when I meet up with friends (two and four legged) or any lovely lady dogs. I don’t have to worry anymore about cars when I’m out for a walk at night. Drivers can easily see me from blocks away. It’s lightweight, sits on

The Defi nitive Guide to Saving Your

Couch from Your Catby Betsy Lipscomb, Cats International

Saving your couch is not “rocket science” and yet I am continually sur-prised by the number of cat experts that have successfully kept kitty from urinating on the carpet, from biting the house guests, and cruising the coun-tertops, but when it comes to saving the couch, they go blank. On the con-trary, the behavior consultants at Cats International consider this to be the easiest behavior problem to solve.

Think about it… If you had just brought home a new puppy and the puppy was digging up your expensive landscaping, would your fi rst thought be to have your puppy’s toes surgically removed? I expect that you would naturally and intelligently engage in a training program.

Elective mutilation, also referred to as “declawing” is never a humane op-tion. While some cat owners feel that they are solving the scratching prob-lem with surgery, they may discover that this choice has pre-disposed their cat to avoid the litter box (painful paw syndrome) as well as other problems, such as shyness and biting problems. Take away one form of defense (the paw swipe) and the cat will use its teeth. This is only natural.

Cats can be trained as well as dogs. It is just a different approach.

It’s really very easy: praise and reward the good behavior (positive reinforcement) and discourage the un-desirable behavior with the use of hu-mane deterrents (negative reinforce-ment). See page 3.

Does this scenario sound familiar?

Kitty starts tearing at the couch or your favorite chair…

You and other family members, run from all parts of the house to chase kitty away from the scratch-ing target. From kitty’s standpoint, this event rates as high as a favorite party game. One little scratch and the family is at his feet! Now, if the fam-ily chooses to yell and chase the cat around the house, this kitty game has now become a favorite pastime. Cats love attention!

Now how can we undo the damage we’ve done?

• Let’s start with an understand-ing that scratching serves many useful and healthy pur-poses for cats.

• Cats need to stretch and exer-cise and condition their nails.

• Every cat household should have at least two cat-appeal-ing scratching posts in high-traffi c areas to allow for ter-ritorial satisfaction.

• The post should be at least 32” high.

• It should be sturdy and unable to be tipped.

• Sisal material or rope are the preferred scratching materials (don’t use carpeting!)

top of my fur (great for long haired breeds) and doesn’t bother me at all. It comes in four stylish colors; silver, blue, red and black. I have the black one, which matches my fur and blends well. It gives a heads up to anyone approaching me that I’m in the area. They may want to stop for any autograph or ask which designer collar I’m sporting. You know…. ce-lebrity stuff. I think I’m going to start pestering for blue version for sum-mer evening wear. It’s also a great benefi t for Lee, allowing him to see ahead of us for holes, ice, or other not so friendly animals.

My friend and personal photog-rapher, Trish Brunner of Legacy Stu-dios, has one for her dog Lexi who occasionally needs a little extra help seeing at night. Trish had this to say about the Puplight™:

“I purchased the Puplight for my 15 year old Bearded Collie because her eyesight is starting to fail. It lights the way for her at night when she is outside. It has given her a sense of security to see more clearly in the dark. I believe it has given her back her confi dence. I would recom-mend the Puplight for anyone whose dog is aging or timid in the dark.”

Well, there you have it, my re-view of the Puplight. I hope I was able to express what a great prod-uct it is and how fun and safe it can make a night time romp. I hope ev-eryone is enjoying spring, as much as, I am. Summer is just around the corner and I can’t wait. Be sure to keep your questions coming.

Until next month

Scrappy

Editors Note: Scrappy love to get mail and questions from his readers; please email him at [email protected] or by mail:Pet JournalAttn: Ask Scrappy!3120 S. Business Dr. Suite 270Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

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9 13 14Central Bark Pet Spe-cial,Central Bark, Manito-woc, WIFor more information please see the Legacy Stu-dios ad on the back cover.

8 Mother’s Day

Horse-A-RamaManitowoc County Expo, Manitowoc, WI8:00 am - 4:00 pmFor more information please see the event poster on page 17.

4Wearable Art and Wearable Arf exhibit Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts, Cedarburg, WIWednesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 3:00 pmSunday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmTh ru July 3. For more information see the event poster on page 11

5 Cinco de Mayo 6 7Horse-A-RamaManitowoc County Expo, Manitowoc, WI8:00 am - 6:00 pmFor more information please see the event poster on page 17.

32Lincoln Park Zoo OpenManitowoc, WIMonday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pmSundays 11:00 am - 3:00 pmTh ese hours valid till Memorial Day weekend. See zoo ad on page 13 and pictures on page 10.

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18171615Th e 7th Annual Mil-waukee Pug Fest.Milwaukee County In-door Sports Complex, Franklin, WI10:00 am - 4:00 pmFor more information please see the event poster on page 17.

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21Furry Bottoms RescueMeet & GreetPet Smart, Sheb. Falls10:00 am - noonCome meet wonderful dogs/puppies looking for their forever families. More info at www.furry-bottomsrescue.com or call 920.457.5422

Th erapy Dog ClassOzaukee Humane Soci-ety, Saukville, WI11:15 amFor more information see the dog training list on page 17

2524 26 27Memorial Weekend SaleFringe Benefi ts,Sheboygan & Fond Du Lac, WI10:00 am - 5:00 pmFor more information please see the event poster on page 17.

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3130 Memorial Day29Lincoln Park Zoo OpenManitowoc, WIMonday - Sunday 7:00 am - 7:00 pmSee zoo ad on page 13 and pictures on page 10.

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NEVER, EVER be mad at a dog that eventually comes! Even if you are incredibly frustrated because you had to call 6 times before they actu-ally listened. As a matter of fact, never get mad at all. This is interpreted as a loss of control by your dog. The fact that they didn’t come right away is not them ignoring you. You were either too boring at fi rst, or they didn’t under-stand you.

Most of the bad behavior that dogs exhibit comes from lack of communi-cation. Never forget you’re your dog is learning another language and not only is it not their fi rst language, but it’s a language that they don’t have the physical ability to speak. Have pa-tience with your dog and be consistent when training.

When a dog is owned by true Al-pha Dog, they have no choice but to come when called. It’s the law of the pack.

Editors Note: Alpha Dog, Tamara welcomes your questions on pet train-ing, please email her at [email protected] or by mail:

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Ask the Alpha Dog

by Alpha Dog - Tamara Pool, 4-Paws Private Training, Sheboygan, [email protected]

I received a bark for help from fel-low columnist, Scrappy. Last month, someone asked for help with regards to Bella, a 4 year-old Chocolate Lab. Apparently Bella isn’t coming when she is called out in the yard.

Well, Scrappy, I appreciate the shout out in your column last month and I would be happy to help. In fact, with spring in the air and so many dogs getting outside, I am devoting my en-tire column this month to the recall command.

Much of what Scrappy said is ab-solutely correct. The happier you are when calling, the more likely it is that your lovely lab will respond. I always say, “Never be afraid to make a fool of yourself in front of your dog.” They will never make fun of you and you need to be more interesting than whatever is holding their attention. If you are boring, your dog will stay involved in whatever is more fun and interesting.

I prefer the command “front” in-stead of “come” or “here.” The reason for this is that the recall is a command that you cannot repeat…okay…you need a little more. When you are giv-ing a command that requires your dog to do something you cannot repeat the word. Commands such as sit, down, heel, and front cannot be repeated. This is where hand signals come into play. You can repeat a hand signal, just not the word. The commands you can repeat are the ones for which you are telling your dog not to do some-thing. I.e. stay, wait, leave it, off…and so on.

Now that I have covered the basic rules of dog commands, we can talk about why we use “front” instead of “come.” When you say, “Fido, come!” you can’t say, “come on, boy…come here,” as the enticement to actually come to you. If you say “Fido, front!” you can then say, “Come on, puppy, come on!” in a higher pitched, enticing voice to give them the excitement they need to be interested in coming to you. Scrappy was also correct in that you need to have plenty of yummy treats ready so that there is always some-thing better at your end of the yard.

had a happy ending.4. There are people out there

who tell us that they take their birds outside all the time and they’ve never fl own away be-fore. They are telling us this when they call us to report their bird missing.

We do see stray birds in the win-ter, but they are few and far between. However, usually starting in March, the number of strays coming into CARE in-creases. Unfortunately, most of these birds are not returned to their homes. People don’t seem to look for them or report them missing. In 2010, we had one cockatiel reunited with its family. That was one of only a few calls we received to report a missing bird. How sad is that?

There are places you can notify if your bird does escape. If you have an animal control facility in your town or county, start there. That should be where all the stray animals go when they are found. Give them a concise description of your bird. If there is anything special about the bird, let them know that too. For instance, my grey cockatiel, Johnny, has a blue band on his left leg. He also has a spot of white on top of his head. The more in-formation you can give, the faster you will be notifi ed if your bird is found.

The police department should also be contacted. If there is no animal control facility, this may be where ani-

Lost Birdsby Lori Drew, Center for Avian Rehabilitation & Education

Spring is in the air! - or it’s sup-posed to be. This is the time of year when we start seeing stray pet birds in our communities. There are several reasons for this:

1. Because people don’t want to take their birds out dur-ing the winter, wing feathers may grow out. It only takes a couple of long fl ight feath-ers for your bird to be able to fl y. Please make sure to keep wings trimmed. If your bird is fully fl ighted by your choice, make sure you are very care-ful when leaving and entering your home.

2. Sometimes people walk out-side forgetting that their birds are on their shoulder, espe-cially the smaller birds. Some-thing scares the bird and it fl ies up into a tree, or worse, out of sight. I can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard this story.

3. Even birds with their wings trimmed can be picked up by a gust of wind and taken out of sight. This happened to a good friend of mine who took her Timneh African Grey out-side for the neighbor to see. Even though her wings were trimmed, a gust of wind came along and took her over the roof of the house across the street and into a fi eld. It took a group of us until the next day to fi nd her. It was truly an awful experience, but luckily it see CARE on page 18.


Ask the Vet

by Dr. Carolyn Dell & Staff, Sheboygan Falls Veterinary [email protected]

Welcome to the Sheboygan Falls Veterinary Service Question & Answer Column.

It is spring (sort of) and we want to put you on the alert against ticks. It has been our experience that ticks have moved into our area and can be found awake and hungry even in Feb-ruary. This means your pet is not safe from ticks even in your own backyard or safe in the winter months.

Most people know that the deer tick can carry and transmit Lyme dis-ease, but there are other ticks out there as well. The Wood tick, the American dog tick, and the Brown dog tick just to name a few. They can transmit ana-plasma and erlichiosis as well. Some of these disease can be transmitted in as few as 4 hours.

What can you do? Be aware of your surroundings, wooded areas, san-dy areas, but it seems that ticks are not just “up north” anymore and have invaded our own backyards. Check your dogs regularly, even daily, before bringing them indoors where ticks can drop off the animal once in the house and come looking for you and your family. Ticks can be hard to fi nd as they are very small. Many times they are not found until they have taken a blood meal and are engorged. The mated female tick can reach 100 times her unfed body weight.

What else can you do? Use a tick preventative and/or repellent. There are many good products available and modern technology has provided new, more repellent topicals and there is a new protective band/collar available as well. The newer repellent products will cause a “hot foot” effect on the ticks almost immediately causing them to want to leave your pet and the ticks will become ill very quickly, drop off, and die. Your vet can guide you to the best product for your pet. Please remember that ticks can and will be found on our cat friends also.

Your dog should be checked on an annual basis for any tick-borne diseases. This is usually done with a test called a Snap 4DX. This checks for Heartworm disease, as well as Lyme, Erlichiosis, and Anaplasma. If you have actually found ticks on your dog or the dog is exhibiting any signs of illness, this test should be repeated. Early treatment, if infected, is impera-

tive.

Here are the Do’s and Don’ts of Tick Removal.

• DO - grasp the tick fi rmly with tweezers as close to the head as possible.

• DO - pull the tick straight out with a steady, even pressure

• DO - disinfect the site of the bite and wash your hands

• DO - preserve the tick in alco-hol for proper classifi cation

• DO - call your vet to report the date of the tick bite and type of tick

• DON’T - twist or jerk the tick• DON’T - use petroleum jelly,

grease, hot match, or other methods to remove the tick

There is a small plastic device that you can even attach to your key chain that will help you remove a tick easily. Your vet may have these on hand.

To recap: Be on guard and check your animals often. Use a repellent. Have your dog tested annually or whenever there is any cause for con-cern.

If we have scared you a little bit about ticks, GOOD!

Editors Note: Dr. Dell and her staff welcomes your questions on general pet topics; please email them at [email protected] or by mail at:

Pet Journal Attn: Ask the Vet3120 S Business Dr. Ste. 270Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

Dog fi ghters will actually bring their children to these fi ghts. The chil-dren think this is a normal kind of life. These children are being conditioned for the next generation of dog fi ght-ers. It is so very important we teach children that dog fi ghting is wrong. It is the only way to get the word out and into these young minds. Without knowledge, they, too, become a victim.

“Pit Bulls” are the most wonderful creatures on the face of this earth. My very own Guiness and Zoe have made me laugh. They have made me smile. The dogs in the rescue have been scared and suddenly they blossom into such big smiling dogs. With tails wag-ging, they become a best friend.

I encourage everyone to please keep your eyes open to possible dog fi ghting. Look at old barns, people coming in and out of a house at differ-ent times of the day, basements that have boarded up windows or old hous-es that have been abandoned. These are tell tale signs of illegal activity.

One day it may be you that just helped bring down a dog fi ghting op-eration. For now we must get into the minds of children and teenagers. Teaching them what is right and what is wrong because knowledge is power. With your help, we can all bring dog fi ghting to an end.

Mecca Stanley, PresidentMecca’s Pit Bull Rescue www.meccapitbullrescue.com

United APBT and Bully Breeds http://unitedapb.ning.com/

Victim from page 1.

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your enter-tainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for be-ing lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate diffi cult jour-ney, go with me please. Never say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

A Pet’s TenCommandments

With 29 dollars we can buy a bag of quality dog food. Many dogs come in to the rescue underweight or have had a previously poor diet, which can cause health issues later in life. (Shameless plug: Furry Bottoms Rescue carries Fromm and American Natural Premium dog foods at great prices!)

With 29 dollars we can get a health check done by a veterinarian. It could be used to cover the cost of a rabies vaccination, or the money could pay for a booster shot. All of this, and more, is done by the rescue prior to the dog being adopted, and having just 29 dollars to help offset the costs makes a big difference.

29 dollars is a dog bed for an ar-thritic dog that just needs a soft place to lie. 29 dollars is grooming equip-ment for a dog that comes in with its fur snarled and matted. 29 dollars buys toys for a dog that has never been shown the joy of play. 29 dollars buys treats to train a dog that only needs the time and attention to become an obedient companion… The list of what 29 dollars could pay for all or part of would go on and on.

Now I’m not saying that people should give up what they need or want and spend all their money on rescue – though we won’t turn it away if you do. I’m just asking you to pause a mo-ment next time you go to buy that item that you will use once and then leave to collect dust and remember… sure, it’s only 29 dollars, but 29 dollars can save a life.


PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT AREA RESCUES AND SHELTERS

Billy & Willy male neutered or-ange tabby Domestic shorthair DOB 8/25/2009Do you love red tabby cats? Well then let us introduce ourselves. Our names are Billy and Willy. We are very well mannered hap-py gentlemen twins to be adopt-ed together because we act like one eating, sleeping and playing together. Please open your heart to love us for our lifetime! For more information us please con-tact Two Left Paws at 920-331-1011 or email [email protected].

Billy is a 7 year old snow white Poodle/Terrier mix. Billy’s favorite past times include a warm lap to take a snooze on, squirrel watch-ing, and a playful romp with other doggie companions! This cute guy is fantastic with other dogs! Billy does need to learn ba-sic manners around food. A calm sit before treats and resources are given will teach Billy that he needs to be calm before he will get them. Billy does need a home without feline friends and with children over 12 years. Please contact the Washington County Humane Society at 262-677-4388 or www.washingtoncountyhu-mane.org for more information.

Twenty Nine Dollarsby Joel Gollhardt, Furry Bottoms Rescue

I was arguing with my mother-in-law, as we are prone to do, over some-thing she had purchased out of a cata-log.

“Why did you order this?” I asked.

“I needed a new one,” she re-sponded.

“This is the wrong size, though, and I could have gotten you the right one from work for free.”

“Well I didn’t know. Oh well, it was only 29 dollars.”

Exasperated, I throw my hands up in defeat and leave the room. It gets me thinking, though, of all the things you could do with 29 dollars.

I realize that 29 dollars doesn’t seem to get you very far these days. However, my work with Furry Bottoms Rescue long ago taught me that every dollar counts. Every donation, no mat-ter the size, can make a difference for a homeless dog.

With 29 dollars we could pay the pull fee for the dog sitting on death row in a kill shelter. In some cases, these fees are so low; we could pull two dogs for that amount.

With 29 dollars we could pay for the gas to transport a dog from an overrun shelter to a foster home in our program. There the dog will get the attention it needs to work through any issues it may have; giving us a better chance to evaluate the dog. That way we can work to make sure the adoptive home truly is the forever home for that dog.

Simba male neutered brown tab-by domestic long hair,DOB 4/13/2010Hi, my name is Simba. I am a very easy going cat. I love to lounge on my window seat and soak up the sun. My brother Mack likes to play a lot so sometimes I go and play with him. I am larger than other cats my age. I am possibly mixed with Maine Coone some-where which makes me a bigger boy. I get along well with my fos-ter mom’s dogs and I just love to sleep. I am looking for a forever home with my brother Mack, so if you are looking for a loving pair of cats please think about adopt-ing us. For more information on me please contact Two Left Paws at 920-331-1011.

Meet Jewel, a Domestic Shorthair cat who is...well, simply a jewel! 10 years young, with striking green eyes, Jewel loves attention and petting, and is very social with everyone she meets. She al-ways has something to say, and is quite the conversationalist! This sweetheart enjoys cuddling, ex-ploring, and is always more than happy to help out with anything on your agenda for the day! Like all of the adoptable cats, Jewel was spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated, and is ready to come home with you today! Visit her at 630 W. Dekora St. in Saukville, or visit www.ozaukeehumane.org, which updates adoptable animals every 30 minutes..

mals are held until owners are found or they get sent to a shelter after their time limit is up. Make sure they know where you live – your bird will probably stay in the area where it fl ew out (your yard or home).

Flyers are great – make up a bunch and distribute them all over, neighbors, retail stores, grocery stores, anywhere where people may see the sign. Be-low is a partial list of people to notify if your bird escapes:

• Animal Control• Humane Society• Veterinarians, Zoo• Pet Stores• Police• Local TV/News• Local Radio• Local Newspaper Reporter• Newspaper Classifi eds• Golf Courses (if in the area)• Family• Friends• Local Mail Carriers• Local Dog Walkers• Schools• Colleges• Laundromats• Libraries• Parks• Grocery Stores• Churches• Apartment Complexes• and the list goes on and on.If you can get a couple of sightings,

you will know the general area the bird is in and can take steps to recover it. Do not forget social networking also – Facebook and Twitter can get the word out fast to your friends.

Recovery isn’t always easy. You may be able to see the bird in the trees but the bird may be afraid to come down. If it’s feasible, move your cage outside and leave the door open. Hopefully, when your bird sees

Care from page 7. the food that they are used to eating in the cage they will fl y down to the cage to eat. Climbing the tree can work in some cases, but keep in mind that as soon as you get close to the bird it can, and will, fl y away if it senses danger. If you have another bird at home, try putting that bird in a cage or dog ken-nel and see if they will call back and forth to each other. This is also a good way to locate exactly where the loose bird is and hopefully it will fl y down to see its friend.

There are not always happy end-ings when a bird fl ies outside. Wild animals and raptors are abundant and always on the lookout for food. Our pet birds do not know the difference between Spot, our dog, and the coyote in the fi eld. They don’t know about the owls and hawks. They can fl y into buildings and break their necks. They can freeze if the nights get too cold.

If you want to take your bird out-side with you, please have him in a cage or on a harness. You can buy a cheap cage at a garage sale to keep in your backyard. It’s great for your bird to get some sunshine and it’s nice to have him with you while you’re gar-dening, etc. Please make sure he is safe and protected from neighborhood cats and other wild animals.

We hope losing a bird this way nev-er happens to you. Unfortunately, we hear this story over and over again… I don’t know how it happened, but our bird fl ew away and we never found it. So now we’re looking for a new one.

CARE3053 Beechwood Ind. Ct., Ste. 1Hubertus, Wisconsin 53033262-628-3719www.centerforavianrehab.orgcntrforavianrehab@sbcglobal.net


Sheboygan County 4-H HouseholdCat Show Pictures

Above Left : Bella (r) - Black Tabby with buddy Sabrina (l) - Solid Black, Ericka W., SheboyganAbove: Lucky - Russian Blue Alexis P., New LondonLeft : Jude - Flame Point Lynx Th eresa T., Sheboygan FallsBelow Left : Ringtale - Silver Tabby Sheboygan County Humane SocietyBelow: Pumpkin - Orange Tabby Taylor S., Random LakeBelow Center: Sparky: Solid Black Fern P., Sheboygan

Above: Spunky - Brown Tabby & White Janice R., Sheboygan FallsAbove Right: Tiger - Brown Tabby & White Tristin P., SheboyganRight: Snowball - Solid White Breanna P., WeyauwegaLower Right: Rocky - Brown Tabby - Polydactyl (extra toe) Sheboygan County Humane SocietyBelow Right: Mocha - Siamese Lynx Point Bob & Amy G., Adell

Photo credits: All photos this page L. Schneider, Pet Journal.

Lincoln Park Zoo Animals in the Spring

Manitowoc’s Lincoln Park Zoo is Open All year!

Th ese pictures are just a few of the animals to see at the zoo.

Zoo hours now until Memorial Day weekend are: Monday thru Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 am -

3:00 pm. Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend hours are 7:00 am - 7:00 pm every day.

For more information on Zoo events see the Lincoln Park Zoo website at: http://www.manitowoc.org/lincolnparkzoo,

Don’t miss the Zoo ad on page 13.


Two Left Paws Adoptables that willbe at the Pet Walk on June 4th

Above Left : Ceasar - Terrier/Boxer Mix., neutered male, DOB 9/2/2003. Hi I’m Cesar, I am a friendly guy who gets on with kids, other dogs and even cats. I am looking for my forever home, can it be with you?Above Center: Jasper, white & orange domestic shorthair, neutered male, DOB 4/23/2010 Greetings. My name is Jasper. I love attention and I know how to get it. I am very sweet natured and loving. I get on well with other cats and dogs.Above Right: Jersey, brown tabby domestic short hair, neutered male, DOB 5/22/2007 Hi there. My name is Jersey and I am a very aff ection-ate brown tabby cat. If you bend down or are on the fl oor, I will be right there next to you. I love attention, get along well with other cats and I like dogs too. I promise to be a great buddy for you.Right: Molly, Bassett Hound/Lab mix, female spayed, DOB 9/2/2003 Hi I’m Molly. I am a mellow gal looking for my forever home. I do need special attention to help me lose my extra weight, can you help me?

For more information please call920-331-1011 or email info@twoleft paws.org.


PHOTO GALLERY OF READERS PETS

If you would like to see your pet(s) on this page, please email them to us at [email protected] with a short description including: your pets name, your name, city, and a little statement about what they are doing in the photo. If you do not have email and would like to mail a glossy photo, please mail it to our mailing address: Pet Journal, attn: Pet Photos, 3120 S. Business Dr. Suite 270, Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524 (all photos received by mail will be returned after they have been scanned for print.) All photos received will also be posted in our online photo gallery at http://images.petjournalmidwest.com/gallery.html, due to space limitation’s some submissions may not be printed in Pet Journal the same month they are received.

PHOTO OF OUR FRIENDS WHO ARE GONE,BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Angel Blue,Linda L.,Plymouth, WI

Roscoe,Lynneha S.,Sheboygan, WI

Portia,Jelaine M,Green Bay, WI

Tigger the greeter atLandmark Feed, Seed, and Supply in Ceadarburg, WI


Snickers the Miniature Therapy Horse

by Barbara TechelDogs and horses are my two top

favorite animals. So while at the Farm-er’s Market one summer I was drawn to Becky and her daughter’s, and their eight week old black and white puppy named Snoopy. We began talking and I soon discovered Becky has a miniature horse who does therapy work. I knew right then I had to share her story!

On a warm, windy Wednesday I was eager to start my morning. This would be the day I would meet Snick-ers. My short car ride took me to the tiny town of Ada. If I dared blink I would have missed Becky’s property as the last house out of town.

As I pulled into the long gravel driveway, the house sat to the left, and the stable and grazing horses to the right. It was picture perfect. I felt my heart fall into a meditative state as my eyes soaked in all the beauty around me.

When I rang the doorbell, Man-dy, the oldest daughter, let me in. Becky’s home is warm with rich earth colors and horse décor. Snoopy, now 12-weeks old bounded into the living room to greet me. With a quick scoop

and gentle scold from Mandy he was whisked back out of the room.

Mandy and Amber, Becky’s young-est daughter, were busy decorating themselves in Hawaiian leis around their necks, heads and wrists. Becky explained, “Each time we visit a nurs-ing home we have a theme. It makes it more festive and fun.”

The girls, Snoopy, Becky and I headed down to the stable. Taking a therapy horse to a nursing home takes a lot more work than a therapy dog, as I would soon fi nd out.

I sat on the wooden bench outside the stable and the girls brought Snick-ers out for her bath. She stands about 31-inches high, cocoa brown in color, with a large spot on her back. Her ankles are white as if she is wearing socks. Her demeanor is very laid back.

I fell into a trance as she got her sudsy bath, which turned the spot on her back to the whitest white. As she was rubbed down with a towel, the gar-den hose became a “catch me if you can” event for Snoopy as he tried to lap up the gushing water.

Snickers was brushed and then the real primping began! Out came the glitter which was placed upon her hooves. Amber lovingly hand sketched a purple heart on Snicker’s hind quar-ter while Mandy braided her mane and tail. Becky rounded out the grooming by scraping Snickers’ hooves. A ma-genta harness was added and then they topped off her head with a neon orange hat.

Mandy guided Snickers, and with a running start helped her into the trailer that would transport her to Harvest Homes in Howards Grove. We all piled into the truck as Becky ran up to the house and grabbed Smoochie, the pet ferret who would make the visit with us also.

As we rode the few miles into town the girls handed out leis to Becky and me. Smoochie was also decked out with a lei around his neck. Becky explained that she likes to involve her kids when she takes Snickers on a visit. It is a good experience for them, as well as an added bonus for the residents.

When we arrived at Harvest Homes Snickers was unloaded. The fi nal touches of three colorful leis were added around her neck, and a tropical beach towel placed upon her back.

A small deck off the front of the home had me wondering how Snick-ers would maneuver the step up. But she had no problem at all. I giggled as she clippity-clopped across the wooden boards. Becky knocked on the door, pulled it open and Snickers poked her head through the opening. It was a sight to see this horse peeking in!

We were greeted with a warm wel-come inside the tiny living room. The residents were sitting in a half circle eagerly awaiting their visit from Snick-

ers. I couldn’t help but laugh to see this miniature horse that now looked so big inside the small space. Ever so gently and calmly she made her way around the room for everyone to pet her. The residents were curious about her, asking many questions. For one lady it brought back fond memories of when she had horses.

A few moments later a woman came walking from her room. “Well, holy cow! Is that a horse?” she said. She smiled the biggest smile, pet Snickers, and then went out for her morning walk. When she returned she said, “Can I ride her back to my room?” Everyone laughed.

As we all made our way home Becky recalled one visit where she was a told a resident was mentally handicapped and probably would not respond to Snickers. She did not let that stop her from trying to reach out to this woman. She took the woman’s hand and gently placed it on Snicker’s neck. Becky said, “The woman came alive with the biggest smile ever.”

I asked Becky what made her de-cide to do this with Snickers. She said, “One morning I just had an epiphany to do this therapy work.” So she fol-lowed her heart and in the process has found it very rewarding. No doubt she and her family, along with Snickers, are providing what the world needs most, which is love.

Barbara Techel is a local resident of Elkhart Lake and is an award win-ning author of Frankie the Walk ‘N Roll Dog book series. To learn about Bar-bara visit www.joyfulpaws.com.


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Pet Wellness Expo 2011in Burlington, WI

by Linda Ledbetter, Animal ConectionsPet Expos have been cropping up

in nearly every county across the coun-try within the past 10 years. Pet loving venders gathering under one roof with a common goal, “meet the needs and desires of the pet’s companion, the hu-man.” We love our pets and will do just about anything to make their lives better.

As a vendor, I have experienced the different venues offered from Green Bay to Milwaukee. Depending on what the vendor is selling, bigger isn’t always better and sometimes a complete waste of time and money. For the customer, bigger is usually better. You will fi nd a larger array of workshops, booths offering the only #1 food, supplements, toys, beds/blankets and more. Rescue groups from the purebreds to the all American Mutt, reptile to cat rescues to therapy dog organizations bringing the much needed awareness of the plight of our animal’s world. An expo is the happen-ing place to be on any given weekend.

On April 9th the Pet Wellness Expo in Burlington WI., was sponsored by the Comfort Creature Care Animal Clinic in Racine, WI. As the title indi-cates, this expo has a unique theme, Wellness. I was attracted to this expo for its theme alone. The two hour drive (one way) wasn’t taken into con-sideration, until we realized we needed to leave the house by 5:00 a.m. to have our booths ready by 9:00 a.m. Our reservations for our decision to partake in this expo was nonexistent at the end of the day. Isle after isle of vendors who brought a wealth of information to the public from therapy dogs and cats for the disabled to autis-tic children were ready to assist. When we are talking wellness, we must also remember ourselves. We must take care of ourselves if we are going to be any good for our family and pets, so vendors who brought the holistic ap-proach to the human world joined the pet expo. Half hour workshops on ev-ery possible topic began at 9:30 a.m and ran till 3:30 p.m. The number of presenters available resulted in back-to-back workshops in 2 different rooms for the entirety of the day. The work-shops whenever I peaked in were well attended. As a presenter for Animal Connections, I was nervous that any-one would attend. But with Wellness as the theme, people were looking for an-

swers, but most importantly they were looking for new ideas, my workshop was well attended and enjoyed. The remainder of the afternoon, my booth was busy.

Catching a break, my partner agreed to man our booth. I, along Joel and James from the Furry Bottoms Rescue booth, took off visiting other vendors and seeing how we can add to our Tool Box for the animals and their companions. Along the way, we met old friends and made new ones. We looked at the benefi ts of using Elk Antlers rather than bones for the dogs. I enjoyed an impromptu Tai Massage, and purchased several books from an-other vendor. The raffl e tables were 18ft long and 3 deep fi lled with dona-tions from vendors and local merchants. Half way through the day, my stomach began to call for nourishment. Much to my liking the food court offered a variety of options; fruits, wraps, baked potatoes with several topping choices, juices, water and much more that I was unable to get to.

At the end of the day, I was well feed, we had entertained and taught what my work offers to the world and met many incredible people who, like me, love their work and their pets. The Wellness Expo brought together people who have a common goal, to bring peace and health back into our lives. My partner and I must have made an impact because we were asked to be presenters at the PugFest May 15th at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex. Yes it was a great day; an awesome venue that I hope will catch on closer to home.

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Coming in JuneWith Mothers Day and Memorial Day behind us and here comes

Fathers Day and Flag Day. Summer is just around the corner and the June issue of Pet Journal will be available! Coming in the June issue we will be bringing to you the following:

Miniature Donkeys as Pets

Eco News: Aliens in Wisconsin

& more articles of Pet/Animal interest.

More from our columnists:

Ask the Alpha Dog, Alpha Dog

Ask the Vet, Dr. Dell and staff

Ask Scrappy!, Scrappy

Grooming your Pet, Dede

Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets, Shellie

Another Pet Journal Word Search

Pictures of your Pet

and more!

April Word Search Answers

Grooming your Petby Dede Diehl, Silde Kennels and [email protected]

It looks like spring may be here af-ter all. I sometimes think that winter will just not leave, but the inevitable does seem to be happening and we need to start thinking about our pets in the long hot days of summer. Remem-ber, dogs and cats suffer from the heat terribly. Also, remember that they are designed by Mother Nature to survive. Therefore, they may have many coping methods, only one of which is panting.

The solution to keeping your be-loved pets cool is not necessarily, to shave them down as most people have decided is the way to keep cool. The hair of dogs and cats is designed to keep out the cold, but is also designed to keep out the heat. Yes, this natu-ral insulation works both ways! Keep your pet well brushed. This includes de-matting as well. A well-brushed pet is a happy pet. I am serious! It is up to you to keep your pets happy, cool, warm, and comfortable; and brushing does this.

In the weather your pet needs water, cool, clean water, and lots of it. Your pet has his own cooling system, he pants! Pets do not sweat as we do. They only sweat through the pads of their feet and this is not enough to keep them cool by itself, so they pant. The evaporation from the panting cools the pet.

Make sure that your pets also have shade. Get them out of the sun and NEVER, EVER leave them in the car. Not even for a minute! A car is very,

very dangerous to your pets. In the summer, leave your pets at home in the shade or in the house with air-condi-tioning.

I cannot stress enough to never leave your pet in the car! PLEASE!

This column is short this month, as I have to leave in a couple days for my national specialty dog show in Maryland. I will be here next month – please send in your questions and I will be happy to answer them as best as I can.

Tell next month...

Dede

Editors Note: Dede welcomes your questions on animal grooming; please email her at [email protected] or by mail at:

Pet JournalAttn: Grooming your Pet3120 S Business Dr. Ste. 270Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

Fond Du Lac Humane Society of Fond Du Lac, WI is looking for:• Dog Needs

• Kong’s and kong rubber balls• Dog toys• Peanut butter• Cheese whiz• Plain yogurt• Dog Treats• Easy-walk Harnesses (all sizes)• Durable Leashes• Kuranda dog beds (check our website)• Any dog related items - • new or used

• Cat Needs• Kitty Litter (non-clumping)• Purina Cat and Kitten Chow• Chicken or Turkey baby food (human)• Toys and Cat trees• Kitten milk replacer• Any cat or kitten related items - new or used

• Small Animal Needs• Pellet rabbit food• Timothy Hay• Bedding & Litter (no pine or cedar please)• Any small animal related items - new or used

• Other Needs• Bleach• Q-tips• Band-aids• First Aid & Medical supplies• Rubbing Alcohol• Laundry Detergent• Garbage Bags (20 gal or larger)• Dawn dish soap• Mop heads (heavy duty)• Paper towels• Sandwich Bags (Ziploc or fold top)• Small paper plates & paper cups• Copy paper - white or color• Stamps

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fond Du Lac Humane Society at: 920.922.8873 or visit their website: www.fonddulachumanesociety.org.

Ozaukee Humane Society of Saukville, WI is looking for:• Digital Camera with rechargeable battery, at least 7 megapixel preferred• Dish Soap• Small Dog Training Treats• Laundry Detergent (for High Effi ciency Washers)• Postage stamps• Kongs• Fabric - large, colorful solid material• 8 oz. - 12 oz. disposable cups• 45-gallon garbage bags• Aspen Bedding• Bleach• Bottle Brushes• Cardstock paper• Cat-nail clippers (scissor type)• Cat toys• Copy paper, white & color, 8.5” x 11”• Dog toys (Nylabones, squeaky toys, ropes,

hard rubber balls, ect.)• Hand Sanitizer• Highlighters• Kitchen scrub brushes with handles• LaserJet mailing labels (Avery 5160)• Lingerie bags (for washing small toys)• Mailing envelopes, 9 x 12 or 10 x 13• Manila folders (letter size only)• Paper towels• Peanut butter• Pens• Post-it-notes• Printer ink cartridges - ◊ Canon (5PGBK, 8C, 8M, 8Y) ◊ HP (23, 45, 92, 94, 95)• Rabbit pellets (no fruit or seed mix)• Rechargeable AA batteries, with charger• Scissors• Soft Dog Toys• Staples• Steno notepads• Stretch & “Scratch” cardboard scratching


PET JOURNAL CLASSIFIED’SPet Journal classifi eds are a free service for our readers. Classifi eds are for free or paid services offered by individuals or families, such as a teenager looking for a dog walk-ing job over the summer. Classifi eds are also available for our Local Humane Societies/Shel-ters and Animal Rescues to post their needs lists. Please contact the respective Humane Society/Shelter/Rescue if you have questions or would like to donate an item or two. Events from our advertisers and readers will also be printed as space allows.To place your classifi ed ad please email Pet Journal at: [email protected]. Please include the following when sub-mitting your classifi ed: Name, Phone, email, best time to call (in case there is a problem with your classifi ed ad), what text you would like in your ad. Please limit to 25 words and keep your wording clean. Remember this is a family paper. How many months you would like the listing to be available for, and list in the subject of your email “PJ Classifi ed”. If you would prefer to mail it to us, you may do so, with the same items as requested above. Mail it to:Pet Journalattn: PJ Classifi ed’s3120 S. Business Dr. STE 270Sheboygan, WI 53081-6524

Please submit your classifi ed no later than the 20th of the month to make the next edition.

pads• Swiffer Dusters• Timothy hay• Toilet paper• Vinyl (non-latex) gloves• Wild birdseed

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Ozaukee Humane Society at: 262.377.7580, by email at: [email protected] or you may visit their website: www.ozaukeehumane.org.

The Sheboygan County Humane Society of She-boygan, WI is looking for:• Monetary donations• Gift cards for gas• Gift cards for pet supplies• Gift cards from retail stores• Cat toys• Canned cat food• Kitty litter (non-clumping)• Litter pans• Litter scoops• Laundry soap• Non-clorox bleach• Dish detergent• Paper towel• Scotch scrubbing pads• Rawhide chews for dogs• Dog toys and tennis balls• Science diet pet foods• Copy paper• Offi ce supplies• Foster Homes• Volunteers

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Sheboy-gan County Humane Society at: 920.458.2012 or visit their website at: www.mySCHS.com.

Washington County Humane Society of Slinger, WI is looking for: Items marked with a * are priority needs.• Animal Needs◊ Dog Needs ● “Natures Variety Instinct” or Grain free Dog Food* (for dogs with special dietary needs) ● Purina Puppy chow ● Liver Sausage (to hide medication for dogs)◊ Cat Needs ● Non-scoopable cat litter* (we always need litter) ● “Before Grain” dry food* (for cats with special dietary needs) ● Septic Swaps* (can get at Walgreens) ● Baby Food* ● Feliway Spray◊ Small Animal Needs ● Hamster/Gerbil food* ● Aspen bedding* (can get at Fleet Farm - called Horse Cubes) ● Timothy Hay* ● Carefresh pet bedding* (any color) ● Vita drops* ● Ferret Vite* ● Guinea Pig food ● Toys/Treats ● Plastic Slinkys ● Rat pellets ● Ferret food• Shelter Needs◊ Nurtical*◊ Paper plates◊ Toilet Paper◊ Oster shaver blades - #40◊ Fabuloso floor cleaner◊ Plastic clipboards - 9” x 12”◊ 75 to 100 ft. Industrial strength hoses◊ New or working Dehumidifiers◊ New or working Chest Freezers◊ Postage stamps◊ Thick “Welding” leather gloves (should go to

the elbow)◊ Eraser board markers◊ Heating Pads with temp adjustment◊ Gift Cards (Walmart, Office Max, Fleet Farm,

Menards, Gas Cards)

◊ Toner for printers: ● HP DeskJet 990cse #78 - color ● HP DeskJet 990cse #45 - black ● HP #28 - Tricolor ● HP #27 - Black ● HP LaserJet 2200d #96A - black To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Washing-ton County Humane Society at: 262.677.0388, by email at: [email protected] or visit there website at:www.washingtoncountyhumane.org.

Section 2.2:Animal Rescues & Shelters

Furry Bottoms Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for:• Small Refrigerator• 4 - 4-shelve storage units on wheels

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Furry Bottoms Rescue at: 920.449.5084, by email at: [email protected] or visit their web-site: www.furrybottomsrescue.com.

Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue of Sheboygan, WI is looking for:• Paper towels• Lysol Spray• Dog toys• Puppy food - moist and dry• Bowls• Leashes• Collars• Volunteers• Wisconsin Foster Homes

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Mecca’s Pit Bull Rescue at: 920.627.6727, by email at: [email protected] or visit there website at: www.meccapitbullrescue.com.

Two Left Paws of Sheboygan, WI is looking for:• Dog/Cat food

(Evo, Fromm, Wellnes, Feliade, Canide)• Canned wet food (any kind)• Clumping litter (any kind, non-sented)• Litter scoops• Puppy pads• Dog/Cat treats• Dog/Cat toys• Dog/Cat beds• Towels• Paper towels• Disposable gloves• Kennels• Cages• Live traps for Small Animals• Fleet Farm gift cards

To donate any items on this list or if yoou have any questions, please contact Two Left Paws Animal Sanctuary at: 920.331.0100 or via their website at: www.twoleftpaws.org.

Section 3:Event Posters

Section 1:Individual/Family Classifi eds

Section 1.1: Puppies for Sale

Female HavaMalt puppy, non-shed darling look-ing for her forever family. Home-raised, both parents on site, all shots, $600. Call Gail for more info 262 424-3238. Pet Journal February cover is one of the pups of the litter!

Section 2:Humane Societies & Animal Rescues/Shelters Needs Lists

Section 2.1: Humane Societies

Eastshore Humane Association of Chilton, WI is looking for:• Non-scoopable Cat Litter• Purina Cat Chow -or-• Purina Complete• Purina Dog Chow• Laundry Detergent

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Easts-hore Humane Association at: 920.849.2390, by email at: [email protected] or you may visit their website: www.eastshoreha.org.

EASTSHORE HUMANE ASSOCIATION COLLECTS WEIGHT CIRCLES FROM PURINA

CAT AND DOG FOOD PRODUCTS

Please help out by sending us the weight circles. The Purina products include: Purina dog and cat food products such as Pro Plan, Purina One, Purina Cat Chow & Kitten Chow, Kit ‘N Kaboodle, Happy Cat, Purina Veteri-nary Diets.

These weight circles enable Eastshore to earn points toward the purchase of Purina products for the shelter animals. As an add-ed bonus, the weight circles from Purina dog food products can also be used to help East-shore Humane pay the veterinarian bills!


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• Place the post in front of the problem area.

• Praise the cat every time he uses the post (positive rein-forcement—works!)

• Our favorite post is the Ulti-mate Scratching Post made by SmartCat - www.esmartcat.com

Now we all know that cats are very territorial animals and marking is an important occupation for cats. In or-der to feel secure in their home terri-tory, they routinely patrol the area and mark it by rubbing or scratching. The scratching post offers an excellent out-let for this natural behavior.

Introduce your cat to the post by rubbing some catnip on it. Scratch on it with your fi ngernails to entice kitty. Don’t think for a moment that kitty hasn’t forgotten his old haunts and he may be interested in re-visiting the old scratching targets. (After all, he worked hard to mark them!).

This is your shining moment to outmaneuver your cat. We have a rather unfair advantage, as there are now a multitude of very effective de-terrents to help us. When kitty checks out an old spot or a brand new one, we can go to our arsenal of deterrents. The best part is that there is no yelling or running around involved and it even works when you are sleeping or out of the house.

These are our “Secret Weapons”

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Couch from page 5. (Many can be purchased through the Doctors Foster and Smith Catalog www.drsfostersmith.com or at a local pet store.)

• Feliway Spray - If sprayed in problem areas on a regular basis, it will give the cat the impression that the area is already marked—no need to scratch.

• Sticky Paws - This clear, dou-ble-sided tape is inexpensive and can be applied to almost any surface. Cats dislike any-thing sticking to their paws.

• SSSCAT - This motion detector hisses when the cat approach-es the problem area. Even the most fearless of cats clear the area when it activates.

• Vinyl carpet runner - If the back-side of the vinyl carpet runner has a very prickly feel, it can be cut and placed in the area that you want your cat to avoid.

• Solid Air Fresheners - Cats dis-like perfume. An air freshener may keep the cat away from an area until it has evaporated. (Never put it near the litter box or a feeding area). Scented dryer sheets may have the same effect.

• The Mini-motion detector sold at Radio Shack. The alarm chimes when the cat approach-es and it stops and resets its self when the cat leaves the area.

Cats International has never failed to solve a scratching problem. -catsinternational.org


Pictures and bios of several animals Two Left Paws have available for adoption can be found in our Adoption Section on page 9 as well as those that will be available at the Pet Walk can be found on page 11.


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