Volume III Issue 6
DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND March/April 2019
PAC911 20th Anniversary Sheepdogs for Shima Puppy Basics McDowell Sonoran Preserve
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A luncheon to benefit animals in need
SATURDAY Mar 2nd 10AM - 3PM
PACC911 & PetSmart The Promenade Pet Adoptathon Sponsored by PetSmart Charities
SATURDAY MAR 17th 9AM - 2PM
PACC911 & Mane Attraction Salon
SATURDAY March 23nd 10AM - 3PM
PACC911 & Paws Around the Fountain Sponsored by PET MARKET
We’re celebrating our 20 year anniversary and the animals given a second chance at life through our Medical Relief Program.
Sunday, March 10, 2019 11 AM-3 PM Omni Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Scottsdale 4949 E Lincoln Dr Scottsdale AZ 85253
40 Rescue Groups 16257 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
BEAUTY TO THE RESCUE FUNDRAISER: Special day of haircuts, blow dries, braids, conditioning treatments and makeup touchups (minimum donation). Silent auction, raffle, vendors and adoptable pets on site! Biltmore Plaza Shopping Center, 3156 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85016
65 Rescue Groups • On-Site Food Vendor • Lure Course 12925 North Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills 85268
Rescued Treasures - Shop with Style at Thrift Store Prices! Imagine finding delightful items for your home or exciting clothing — and have every penny of the purchase go to save the life of an animal in need. That’s precisely what happens each time you shop PACC911’s Rescued Treasures. When you shop Rescued Treasures, every purchase you make directly supports our vital Medical Funds that save the lives of dogs and cats in need. Visit PACC911.org to see the miracles our coalition partners have achieved with the aid of our funds. Rescued Treasures 602-923-1720 10 AM to 5:30 PM 3841 East Thunderbird Road, Suite C103, Phoenix 85032
17th ANNUAL
Desert Dog K-9 Trials April 6 & 7th, 2019 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DONATION AT THE GATE
SCOTTSDALE STADIUM 7408 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251 NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT THE STADIUM
Saturday and Sunday Starts at 9 am and will end at 3 pm (approx).
THIS IS A POLICE DOG COMPETITION Different events both days. Fun family event. Food concession stand will be open. Vendors and static displays. The Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA), a registered 501C3 not-for-profit organization, is actively looking for new partners to help sponsor the K9 Trials, which is only funded by private donations and sponsorships. You can help by sponsoring a K9 Team, being a business vendor at the K9 Trials, buying an ad in our full color program, donating food and drinks for the volunteers who work the event, donating raffle items for the officer banquet dinner, or by simply making a monetary donation. Please contact Susan for more information.
susan@desertdogk9trials.com or 480-242-2686
Thank you for your support • desertdogk9trials.com www.phoenixdog.net
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Main Story
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The Leader of the Pack Howls Dog Adoptions Dogs That Help: Sheepdogs for Shima Kids & Dogs: Forever Woof Veterans and Their Pets: The Adventures of Mitch and Abby Health: The Truth About Cannabis and Pets Trainer Tips: Puppy Basics Take a Hike!: Turpentine-Dixileta Loop - McDowell Sonoran Preserve Adoptable Hiking Dogs Kitty Korner: 4 Paws Rescue Cat Adoptions Sports: Ready for Rally? Horsin’ Around: Salt River Wild Horse Management Group Rescue News: • Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary • Grown Pups for Grown Ups Celebration of Life: Jackie O
Special Features: How to Identify a Reputable Animal Rescue or Shelter Cosplay with Dogs
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6 Calendar of Events 8 Cool Products 18 Dog Park Listings 26 Market Place 34 Animal Rescue & Adoption Groups 35 Pet Directory: Pet Related Services 37 Pet Emergency Resource Information 43 Advertisers Index
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MAIN STORY: PAC911 20th Anniversary
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Dogs That Help: Sheepdogs for Shima
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On our cover: Grown up pups Ajax and Terrier Kyler modeled for our cover near their MCACC East home. Thanks to Two Pups Wellness Fund for putting them on the cover! As of print day, they BOTH have forever homes, congratulations!
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Take a Hike!: Turpentine Dixileta Loop - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
The Leader of the Pack howls! We are excited to celebrate the season in this Spring issue! PACC911 celebrates their 20th anniversary this March, and shares their story as our Main Feature. This grassroots movement has grown into an organization that has had, and continues to have, significant impact on the lives of homeless dogs and cats in our community. Congratulations PACC911! Woven into the fabric of our local rescue community are stray and abandoned dogs from the Reservations. A family in the Navaho Nation presents an example of addressing the stray dog problem locally first, and helping the elder community with their program. We are honored to share their story. Have you ever wondered which rescue you should adopt from, volunteer with or donate to? You’ll find some concrete points to consider when getting involved with a rescue or shelter. Find it in our Special Feature on page 14. Spring is such a beautiful time of year in the desert. Wildflowers, tiny baby Quail marching in line with their parents, and those puppies are all features of this time of year! These little bundles of joy are a big job! Find a guide to help you prepare for and navigate your first eight weeks with your new puppy in the Training story - cut this one out!
Welcome new Advertisers!!!
If you want to enhance the connection with your dog, check out the Rally Sports story. This fun sport can be enjoyed by almost everyone, is done at a walk, and is a great way to build the bond with your dog! A great place to practice your Rally work, and to take in the best desert Spring flowers on a groomed trail, is the McDowell Sonoran Preserve Hike explored in this issue! This beautiful area showcases huge boulders, towering Saguaros, and fabulous views. It is easily accessible from anywhere in the Valley, too!
• AllState Insurance • Benikov Law • Chucks Auto • Desert Dog K9 Trials
As always, our Pack, including Roxie, are thankful to bring you this issue of PDM. We could not do it without our advertisers who value you and your pets. Let them know you saw them in PDM, and be sure to take advantage of their offers! We work hard to bring you reputable companies you can trust!
• Dog Days of Glendale • Ingelside Veterinary Hospital • LBC Bioscience • Pottio Box
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CALENDAR The PDM Facebook Events Page has the expanded social calendar! Ongoing Adoptions
Arizona Small Dog Rescue Every Sat, 10:30am-3:30pm PetCo at Tatum & Bell Rd 602-944-2440 azsmalldog.org AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sat, 11-3pm PetSmart Tatum and Bell 11:00-3:00 602 944 2440 azsmalldog.org AZ Small Dog Rescue Every Sun, 11-3pm PetSmart Bell and Grand in Surprise 11:00-3:00 602 944 2440 azsmalldog.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat, 9-2pm Momma’s Organic market 9744 W Northern Peoria 602-703-7154 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 1st Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Gilbert 2530 S Val Vista Dr Gilbert 480-507-9000 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every Sat (Dogs), 1-5pm Every Sun (Cats), 11-3pm Pet Club W Gilbert 835 W Warner Rd Ste 111 Gilbert 480-507-9000 amazingaussies.org Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 4th Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Glendale 17204 N 67 Ave 623-979-8100 amazingaussies.org
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Aussie Lethal White Rescue Every 2nd & 3rd Sat Pet Club Phoenix 4001 E Thomas Rd Phoenix 602-957-2906 amazingaussies.org
One Dog Arizona Rescue Every other Sun, 11am-4pm Choice Pet Market Chandler 2915 W Ray Rd Chandler 480-821-450 onedogarizona.rescueme.org
AZ Happy Trails Every Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Dobson 2000 W Ray Rd Chandler 480-426-7590 happytailsaz.org
Paw Town Angels Every Sun, 10-3pm Choice Pet Market Biltmore 4719 N 20th St Phoenix 623-937-4444 pawtownangels.org
AZ Happy Tails Every Sat, 10-2pm Pet Club Tempe 6350 S McClintock Dr Ste 101 Tempe 480-775-2868 happytailsaz.org
America’s Freedom Paws Every Sat 10am-1pm PetSmart 9960 N 91st Ave Peoria 623-486-8700 americasfreedompaws.com
AZK9 Adoptions Every Sun, 12–3pm Choice Pet Market Glendale 20028 N 67th Ave Glendale 623-937-4444 azk9.org
Pathways Home Rescue Every Sun, 11-2pm Pet Club Scottsdale 93rd St & Shea Blvd Scottsdale 480-473-0207
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary Every 3rd Thurs Pet Club Cave Creek 4725 E Carefree Hwy Cave Creek 480-437-9144 foreverlovedpets.org Greyhound Pets of AZ Every 2nd Sat, 10-12pm Pet Food Depot 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 602-493-7639 gpa-az.com Maynm Animal Rescue Every other Sun Pet Club Ahwatukee 4206 E Chandler Blvd Phoenix 480-706-0100
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The Pet Knot Every Sat, 10-3pm Pet Club Paradise Valley 13637 N Tatum Blvd thepetknot.com
Adoption Events PACC911 & PetSmart Promenade Sat Mar 2, 10-3 pm 16257 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale
PACC911 Paws Around the Fountain Sat Mar 23 10-3 pm 12925 N Saguaro Blvd Fountain Hills
Don’t Leave Me Fundraiser Mar 9, 1-4 pm Duck and Decanter 1651 E Camelback Rd, Phx www.dontleaveme.org
Social/Fun Events/Raffles
PACC911 Glimmer of Hope Sun Mar 10, 1-3 pm Omni Resort & Spa at Montelucia Scottsdale Tickets: PACC911.org
Wet Your Whiskers Fearless Kitty Rescue Fri Mar 1, 5:30-8 pm 16832 E Ave of the Fountains Fountain Hills Tickets 480-837-7777 or fearlesskittyrescue.org Phoenix Scottish Games-Dog Kilt Contest Sat Mar 2, 9-7 pm, Sun Mar 3, 9-5 pm Steele Indian School Park Phoenix Tickets: www.ArizonaScots.com AAWL Evening to Paws Sat Mar 2 Omni Resort & Spa at Montelucia Scottsdale Tickets: Evening to Paws.com HERO Awards Sat Mar 9, 6 pm Omni Resort & Spa at Montelucia Scottsdale Tickets azpetproject.org/ event/2019-hero-awards
N Scottsdale Rotary AZ Cancer Foundation for Children Sat Mar 9, 5:30-8:30 pm Pinnacle Peak Village 8711 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Tickets: www. rotaryscottsdalenorth.org/ fundraiser.html Bets for Pets Casino Night Sat Mar 16, 6-10 pm Maggiano’s (Scottsdale) Tickets-AZ Small Dog Rescue Beauty to the Rescue Sun Mar 17, 9-2 pm Mane Attraction Salon 3156 E Camelback, Phx Benefits PACC911 Phoenix Pet Expo Sat Mar 30,10-6 pm, Sun Mar 31, 11-4 pm Phoenix Convention Center Tickets: phoenixpetexpo.com
Weiner Mania Sat Mar 9, 10-5pm Turf Paradise Adoptagreyhound.org
AHS Compassion with Fashion Sun Mar 31,11-2 pm JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Tickets: AZHumane.org/CWF
Four Paws for Healing-AZ Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children Mar 9, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Pinnacle Peak Village General Store 8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd
Desert Dog K-9 Trials Apr 6 & 7, 9-3 pm Scottsdale Stadium 7408 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale Desertdogk9trials.com
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Hooves & heroes 2019 Saturday, April 13 11 am - 3 pm Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship 6250 E. Jomax Road Scottsdale AZ 85266
Sports
Racin’ For the Rescues 5K & 1 mile Sun Apr 7, 8-11am Freestone Park Gilbert Raceroster.com
Health/Medical/ Workshops Arizona Humane Society Bottle Baby Training Workshop Sunnyslope Campus 1311 W Hatcher Rd Phoenix 85021 azhumane.org/foster
Low Cost Vet Clinic Scottsdale Pet Food Depot Every Thu, 1-5 pm 6989 North Hayden A-1 Scottsdale 85250 480-607-5228 Low Cost Vet Clinic Phoenix Pet Food Depot Every Sat, 2-5 pm 17645 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix 85032 602-493-7639 AAWL & SPCA Vaccine Clinics Third Sat of each month 25 N 40th St Phoenix 85034 602-273-6852 aawl.org
Save the Date
Rescue Roundup Sat July 27, 9-3 pm Wheeler Park, Flagstaff www.rescueroundup.org
Cathy Davila - Publisher/Editor editor@phoenixdog.net Cell (602) 418.8939 Alice Cohen-Ruffell - Editor Norman Ruffell - Color Master
Writers Mare Czinar Briget Grobowski Jennifer Marshall Julie Mayer Callie Monte Anne Thomas
Guest Writers Kiley Cabrera Jean Christofferson Christy Cole Roman Gottfried Steve Sable Nicole Spickerman
Photography/Artwork Cover: Flash and Hound Pet Photography Diana Gigerich - Leader of the Pack Sean Hoy - Illustrations We want your stories and suggestions! Send them to editor@phoenixdog.net Phoenix Dog reserves the right to editorial control of all articles, stories and Letters to the Editor. Phoenix Dog assumes no responsibility for errors within its publication. Views herein do not necessarily represent the policies of The Phoenix Dog and should not be construed as endorsements. Phoenix Dog was established in March 2016 and is a nonpartisan publication that is published bi-monthly by Cathy Davila, Publisher. Entire contents copyright by Phoe nix Dog. Layout, Design, Graphics by EMI Printworks, Prescott, AZ.
Reach more pet parents! Advertise with us and support the Paws Cause. Contact advertise@phoenixdog.net Get social with PDM! phoenixdogmagazine @phxdogmag #phxdogmag www.phoenixdog.net
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Cool Products The Pottio Box
Snuffle Mats
What a relief! If your dog is kept inside all day, this clever service is for you. Real Grass! Sod in a tray is changed out regularly. Perfect for apartments, condos or any home where the pups are locked in for long hours. Have lunch with a friend instead of running home on your lunch hour, stop by the store on the way home, the Pottio Box gives you freedom! www.thepottiobox.com or call 480-616-2211
A creative and effective way to keep a dog’s mind and nose engaged is a Snuffle Mat. Felt strips tied on a flexible grid hide treats or kibble so you dog can nose and dig for them. Working their brain helps with problem solving skills and burning off physical energy too! You can hide a whole meal in the snuffle mat to slow down a fast eater. Get them locally at www.whatdogswant.org/product-page 480242-0001 (use promo code PhxDog for a discount) or tattingconnection.com/store 602-499-7417
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Gen7 Cool-Air Cot Pet Bed
This dog cot has a backrest so dogs can get really comfy. The mesh keeps them off the ground, and can be adjusted to firm or soft. The bed is durable and made to be left outside. It folds down easily and travels well. Great on a deck, by the pool, or camping, your dog can be comfortable anywhere. Available at some retailers or online. www.gen7pets.com
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Real grass potty box service for inside dogs. Reduce that “I gotta get home” stress. Delivered to your home. Providing Phoenix dog owners with “Such a Relief!” Enjoy a complimentary 3 month supply of earth rated waste bags and a waste bag dispenser with your pottio box! Ordering couldn’t be easier at ThePottioBox.com. Contact@thepottiobox.com • 480-616-2211
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DOGHOUSE ADOPTIONS All the Dogs on this page are available for adoption now.
All dogs can be found through Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue 480-228-0126 Adoption event every Saturday & Sunday @ PetSmart Power/Mckellips RUSTY
BUDDY
About 7, this Cattle Dog/Heeler is young at heart and has great energy. Affectionate and athletic he can keep up if you need a jogging partner. He is good with dogs, chickens, horses, and all people.
DEUCE
Deuce is a celebrity! He competed in Animal Planet’s Dog Bowl II on 2/2/19. He calmly handled the travel, riding in airplanes and subways, exploring New York City, and just soaking it all in. We are in awe of this guy!
Sweet buddy loves to snuggle on any lap. He rides well in a car and does well with other dogs and cats. He would love a home with another dog to pal around with.
MAX
This sweet guy loves to snuggle on any lap. The Yorkshire Terrier rides well in a car, and does well with other dogs. All his teeth were removed due to poor dental health, but he’s a great eater!
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A 9-year-old Siberian Husky/Sharpei mix, she is learning some doggie basics. Holly is good with other dogs, and thinks she’s a lapdog at almost 60 lbs! She loves people, but still has lots of energy, so a home with older children is best.
Jaxon is a mellow guy who loves fetching a tennis ball. He is a smidge overweight, but daily walking will take that off. This friendly guy knows basic commands and more. No cats.
BIG ED
This large boy wants to be a lap dog. He is a playful, goofy guy with some physical limitations, but a wonderful heart. Big Ed enjoys each day as it comes. He loves to go for walks and loves affection.
MAURY
A low-key, well-behaved 9-year-old Miniature Pinscher who loves to snuggle up on the couch and burrow under blankets. Maury got along great with other dogs in his foster home. He enjoys taking leisurely strolls and loves dinner time.
TIKO
This apple head Chihuahua loves to snuggle. She rides well in a car and does well with other dogs and cats. That said, she would not be opposed to being an only dog. Older, more considerate children will be best.
PETEY
This Pomeranian/Chihuahua mix loves to go for walks and will dance around on his back feet for attention. Good with other dogs he has no reaction to cats, and loves car rides.
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LEO
An 8-year-old Collie/Shepherd mix, is friendly and loves all people. He enjoys walks and does well with other dogs, we’re not sure about cats. He knows some basic commands and rides well in the car.
RUBY
This girl has befriended half a dozen other small dogs while with us. She takes some time to develop trust, but once she does, she is loyal, sweet, and calm. She should do well with other small dogs.
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DOGS THAT HELP Sheepdogs for Shima Story and Photos by Steven Sable
On the Navajo Reservation near Kayenta, Arizona, is the Skeleton Mesa Sheep Camp, a traditional Navajo sheep camp. The traditional values and cultural beliefs that shape the Camp’s day-to-day life create a tranquil environment that would calm even the worst stress-cases among us. These qualities are exceptional and rare, but they’re not what makes the Skeleton Mesa Sheep Camp and their working-dog operation – Sheepdogs for Shima – worthy of respect and admiration. Native American reservations have a severe pet overpopulation problem. If you’ve ever driven through the Rez, you’ll have noticed the dogs begging for scraps at gas stations or worse, you’ve noticed the dead ones who weren’t quick enough to make it across the highway. I certainly noticed them. As a result, I rescued/adopted a Viggo likes the camera starving “Rez Dog” from the side of Highway 89, south of Page, in 2005. That dog, who I named Chinle, and that moment changed my life entirely, and among those changes was a deep dive into Rez Dog rescue and a documentary photography project called the Rez Dog Biographies. These changes created the path that led me to the Skeleton Mesa Sheep Camp. Jenzibah Young is a personable and witty Stanford graduate who cares deeply for her people. She was raised by Shima Betty Begay, a 78-year-old Dine elder. Together, they run the Skeleton Mesa Sheep Camp, where they raise cows, chickens, and of course, sheep. It’s a sizable operation in terms of both the number of animals and the acreage involved, and none of it would be possible without the help of their highly intelligent and well-trained working dogs. The Navajo value family and tradition, in ways much of white culture has left behind. The cooperative spirit and spiritual philosophies run deep. Even during her college years, Jenzibah made a point to spend a few months every year relieving Betty. That way Betty could take a break and Jen could keep her hand and heart in running the Camp. The Skeleton Mesa camp not only breeds their own working dogs, but Jenzibah also rescues Rez Dogs from gas stations, parking lots, empty highways, and wherever 12
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else she encounters dogs in need. If a Rez Dog she rescues shows a propensity for working sheep (by licking its nose!), it’s trained to do so. When they’re not natural sheepdogs, they’re trained to protect property and people. Some of their dogs aren’t cut out for work at all. Jenzibah transports these animals to Rez rescue nonprofits such as Good Dog Rez-Q in Saint Johns, Arizona. At Good Dog, they’re vaccinated, spayed/neutered, taught what love is all about, and adopted out to loving homes to become someone’s best-friend-ever. Betty and Jenzibah’s sheepdog operation is called Sheepdogs for Shima in honor of Jen’s grandmother, Helen P. Begay. “Shi” means “my,” and “ma” means “mother.” Skilled sheepdogs are worth their weight in gold on the Rez and Sheepdogs for Shima could be a very lucrative business Betty Begay cuddles the next for the Skeleton Mesa generation of working dogs Sheep Camp - possibly more valuable than the sheep themselves! Yet Betty doesn’t sell her trained working dogs. Instead, she gifts these valuable animals to other Navajo elders who need them both to survive and to perpetuate the Dine sheep culture. An entire generation of Navajo men worked in uranium mining and consequently, an entire generation of Navajo men were lost to cancer and associated illness. This means that many elder Navajo women are left to manage their sheep - an operation that provides desperately needed food and income - by themselves. The trained sheepdogs that Betty and Jenzibah give away enable these women to continue their traditional way of life and to survive. And yes, “survive” is appropriate. Even in the 21st century, owning sheep on the Rez can mean the difference between being alive when Spring comes, or not. All communities include members who contribute to the greater good as well as some who do not. Most of us fall somewhere in the middle. Unfortunately, very often blame for the Rez Dog problem is assigned in a general way as a slur against all Native Americans. Sheepdogs for Shima stands as proof that not only is it wrong to blame all locals for the Rez Dog problem, but that there are beautiful people on the Rez who practice loving kindness in a way we all wish were more common in our own neighborhoods. For more information about Sheepdogs for Shima: https:// sheepdogs4shima.com For more information about the Rez Dog Biographies: https://www. facebook.com/RezDogBiographies/
Ajax always keeps a watchful eye to protect the flock
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For more information about Good Dog Rez-Q: https://www.facebook. com/gooddogrezq/
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PDM would like to introduce our readers to Foreverwoof. Here’s a company, headed up by a talented and enterprising young woman. Lola Johnson gathered her creative ideas and put them together with the express purpose of helping to save rescue dogs.
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Fifteen-year-old Lola Johnson, a high school freshman and dog lover, has established Foreverwoof, producing individually custom designed shirts, hoodies, totes, and more, featuring your furry friend.
The Foreverwoof story began in March of 2018, when Lola adopted her first rescue dog, Stella. Johnson believes Stella, a mixed breed, is part Lab and part Boxer. Johnson’s love for Stella inspired her to want to do something significant to help other dogs like Stella. Obviously, she couldn’t bring home every dog that needed a home, so Lola’s idea had to somehow involve raising funds and awareness for the dogs’ plight.
“Pet Face” merchandise is exactly what the name suggests; items bear the image of a customer’s dog on the front surface. Shoppers will discover many everyday products: tumblers, blankets, towels or iPhone cases can be customized with their best buddy’s image. Some products: hats, sweatshirts, and T-shirts, simply bear the “WOOF” logo. After paying all manufacturing costs, Johnson donates a portion of her proceeds to various rescue organizations, including the Foothills Animal Rescue. “I donate money to different rescues,” said Johnson, “and since I’m changing them up all the time, I’m always looking for new ones.” From Foreverwoof’s inception to its current day-to-day operations, Johnson has done all the work single-handedly including designing and building the website. She and her Foreverwoof booth have also had a presence at local rescue events. “I’ve always loved dogs,” said Johnson, “and I’ve wanted to be a veterinarian since I was three, I think.” Customers will find a Foreverwoof product is both the perfect doggie celebration piece as well as a wonderful gift for a dog loving family member or friend.
“I figured out a specific way to raise money to help other rescues,” said Johnson, “and I started my company Foreverwoof in early September 2018, just before I turned 15.” Johnson’s dog themed products, which are mainly clothing, are ingenious! Three customizable basic design themes are available: “Pet Word Art,” “Pet Face,” and simply “WOOF.” Each item is individually designed by Lola Under the “Pet Word Art” category, a tote bag, a pillow, T-shirts, hoodies, and more are available. After customers select the products they want, the fun and creative part of customizing their items begins. Through the online ordering process, the customer submits a silhouette photo of the dog along with his or her name, and a list of words that are associated with or describe the pet. Working with the photo as her guide, Johnson uses all the words the customer provides to design an image/likeness of the fur baby. Finally, Lola submits her design to her manufacturer who fabricates the product and ships it to the customer.
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SPECIAL FEATURE How to Identify a Reputable Animal Rescue or Shelter By Christy Cole Whether you adopt, volunteer, or donate, selecting the right organization is important. Not only to be sure you will have the right support after adoption - with a lower likelihood of taking home an animal that has major health and/or behavioral problems, but as important, you won’t inadvertently contribute to the mistreatment and abuse of animals. In your search to find your new furry family member, knowing about the rescue you adopt from will help you find the best match for you. A reputable animal rescue or shelter should tick these boxes: Nonprofit Status It should be registered as a 501c3 Nonprofit (unless it is a county shelter), and be in good standing. This can be checked by using this www.apps.irs.gov/app/eos. Veterinary Care It should be able to provide complete veterinary records that show, at a minimum, that the dog has received, from a veterinarian, an examination, spay/neuter, microchip, shots (Rabies, DAPP, Bordetella), and treatment for any issues. Traditionally, dogs recover from health issues prior to adoption. However, if you and the organization come to a fully transparent agreement that allows you to complete treatment, that is a-ok.
If an animal is behaviorally medicated, the organization should be fully transparent as to why, and should provide you with the right resources. There should also be a reliable evaluation or notes on the dog about its behavior when off medication. Dogs should never be behaviorally medicated for the purpose of longterm kenneling. Partnerships While new organizations may still be building their partnerships, The Phoenix Dog
Specific to Arizona, PACC911.org is a reputable organization that aggregates about 150 reputable local rescues into its group. A PACC911 membership signifies a rescue you can trust. These rescues have 501c3 status, and carry insurance. They agree to a code of conduct and lose their membership if multiple complaints are filed against them. If a rescue is not a “Member” or “Friend” on the PACC911.org website, you can inquire with both the organization and PACC911.org on why that may be. There are quality rescues who are not PACC911 members, you can use this check list to help make that determination. Insurance Organizations should carry insurance. Typically, this includes a $1,000,000 liability insurance policy to cover everything dogrelated: events, transports, volunteers, volunteer property, and dog bites (This may not impact you directly, but it indicates a reputable organization.) Online Reviews In the world of animal rescue, most organizations will have a couple of angry clients or contacts. However, the majority of online and Facebook reviews should always be positive.
Behavior Care The group should be able to explain how they behaviorally evaluate the dogs at intake and while in their care. They should not adopt out dangerous aggressive animals, or animals that have a bite history without professional reasoning.
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established organizations should be able to show proof of local and national partnerships and referrals. Examples include their veterinary partners (this one is a must), Best Friends, Petsmart Charities, the local county, etc.
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Facilities Some rescues do not have a facility as it may not be ideal for their dogs, or may not be part of their mission. There is no problem with that. When an organization does have a facility, the shelter should be clean and organized, with animals appearing fed and healthy. If you are not allowed to see the facility, that is a red flag. Sick animals should be in a separate isolation area, clearly labeled. Any staff member or volunteer should be able to articulate the shelter’s enrichment standards. These standards ensure that an animal’s mental well-being receives an ethical focus. Facilities should not be overpopulated, and dogs should not be kept in a kennel environment long-term.
Adoption Contract In preparation for adoption, the group should ask you a reasonable number of questions to ensure they are matching you with the right animal. They will then require you to sign an adoption contract. That contract should stipulate that they will always take the animal you adopted back at any time (with reasonable notice). Found Animals & Strays Shelters and rescues alike should always have a strict policy on stray animals. Lawful responsibilities include holding stray animals for up to a week while searching for rightful owners. If an organization is being lax with these laws, this is a big red flag. Fees Each organization has to determine its own fundraising strategy and overall approach to determine fees. Typically, fees can range anywhere from free to hundreds of dollars. Fees over $500 should come with strong reasoning. Fees should never be close to that of a reputable breeder ($1000+). Whether you donate to a rescue, work, or volunteer for one, awareness of good standards is vital to ensure high levels of animal welfare in our community. If you think that an animal is being neglected or abused, please call: 1. Local law enforcement first 2. Maricopa County Animal Crimes for unincorporated areas 602-876-1011 3. Arizona Humane Society for most incorporated cities 602.997.7585 Ext. 2073
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VETERANS AND THEIR PETS The Adventures of Mitch and Abby By Cathy Davila Photos Mitch Garcia Mitch Garcia and his Belgian Malinois, Abby were first introduced to PDM readers in March 2018. Today, a year later, as we catch up with them, we find that the two have continued to keep busy, and they have expanded their activities in ways Mitch was just beginning to develop in 2018. The PDM March 2018 story was picked up by the National Veterans Abby poses during a race Magazine. Not long after, while Mitch was working with Abby in his local Home Depot, a man approached. “Hey, is that the dog from the magazine?” he asked. That began a conversation that has broadened Mitch’s path. The man explained he, too, is a veteran, and after reading Mitch’s story, had decided that he could benefit from having his dog be service dog trained. Mitch offered advice and helped this veteran connect with a trainer to evaluate and train his dog. Mitch posted the chance meeting on his Facebook page, and two more veterans asked for Mitch and Abby (on right) with a assistance in getting a service Veteran that Mitch helpped to get his service dog, Cooper dog. His commitment to help other veterans was validated, and Mitch has begun the process of forming a non-profit organization to help people get service dogs by raising funds, connecting the person the with responsible breeders, rescues, and trainers, and offering a one-year starter kit of service dog gear and food.
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The scope of those served has expanded to include non-veterans in need of service animals as well. Applicants are screened to confirm a verified medical need before being accepted into the program. The group will also offer public and corporate education to help spread awareness about service animals’ and business’ rights and responsibilities.
Currently, a list of five veterans from Arizona and Ohio are in a queue to get service dogs.
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The corporate education portion has already begun. Mitch and a team of service dog trainers have presented to multiple local realtor groups, and they are scheduled to conduct an in-service with the Tolleson Fire Department on best practices for when service dogs during their fire and medical dispatches. Training classes for businesses are being scheduled. Because children are intrigued by and attracted to service dogs in public, Mitch’s group has begun to visit with elementary school classes. Their approach offers age-specific education about Abby makes friends everywhere service dog awareness and the differences between service and therapy dogs, and emotional support animals. The first school program was a fourth-grade class at Thompson Ranch Elementary School, after which Mitch was asked to make his visit an annual program. The response has been very rewarding, and ideally will help children interact more knowledgably with service dogs and handlers in public spaces. Malinois are intelligent, active dogs and Abby is no exception. She learns fast, so Mitch continues to challenge her skills with ongoing training. She has expanded her advanced service dog repertoire with Scent Work at her “base” training facility, AZ Dog Sports. So far, Abby has earned qualifying AKC scores in Scent Work, Dock Diving, Trick Dog, and Rally. The pair continues to travel the country and compete in their joint athletic runs and competitions. Mitch is also busy developing partners and sponsors for the non-profit group. Since the program will be nationwide, he is growing the list of knowledgeable rescues and breeders that offer services Dock Diving is one of dogs, and networking with service Abby’s new sports dog trainers in different areas. He is developing corporate relationships as well. In addition to the basic canine gear of leashes, collars, and vests, service animals require protection from the elements, i.e., foot gear and weather protection. Mitch and Abby share some of the same traits - focus and tenacity. We look forward to sharing their adventures as the non-profit grows and helps more people find independence with the assistance of a service animal. PDM will post online when Mitch’s non-profit status is active, follow our Facebook page for the update! If you would like If you would like to learn more or to get involved, contact Mitch at 602-698-7394
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As pet owners, we encounter situations where managing infections of the skin, urinary tract, bite wounds, and even postoperative complications require more than a typical course of antibiotic s. In fact, some of these infections can require hospitalization, expensive intravenous antibiotics, limb amputation, and even land us owners in the hospital. Infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) are becoming increasingly challenging to treat. These organisms have developed multidrugresistance, meaning antibiotics which once
treated such infections effectively have been rendered null. Resistance develops when a course of dispensed antibiotics is not given as instructed, doses are skipped, or treatment is discontinued early. We also see resistance when incorrect antibiotics are dispensed. Zoonosis, or spread of an infection from animals to humans, is a major concern with these resistant microorganism s. Numerous such cases have been documented, with reports of the organisms causing infections of the skin, eyes, sinuses, bones, and even of the brain. Human death due to zoonosis is a serious possible scenario. As availability of susceptible antibiotics dwindles, several precautions can be pursued to help decrease spread of
infection. Hygiene and compliance are of outmost importance in the fight against antibiotic resistance. At home, wash hands thoroughly, disinfect surfaces, use latex or neoprene gloves when handling open wounds, and keep immunocompromised and/or young children away from pets with known infections. Seek veterinary attention promptly when infections are suspected, see your physician if zoonosis is suspected, and approve diagnostics including culture and sensitivity of samples when recommended. Lastly, administer all medications as dispensed. Do not stop antibiotics abruptly when your pet appears to be improving, otherwise we may not be able to use these medications again to treat future infections.
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Valley-wide dog park listings are available at www.phoenixdog.net. Be sure to follow the individual dog park rules posted at each park!
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MAIN STORY PAC911 20th Anniversary By Anne Thomas
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Bari and Ruby, adopted from Ruby Ranch Rescue
Twenty years-two decades-is a long time for an organization that focuses on the welfare and betterment of animals in the Phoenix area. But for so many rescue organizations across the Central Valley of Arizona, the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911) has been instrumental in their success in finding animals their forever homes. PACC911 has 100 Partner rescue organizations with an additional 30 Friends of PACC911 rescue groups. “It has surely been a 20-year journey of love,” enthused President and founder, Bari Mears.
“It is prestigious to be a PACC911 partner, for there are standards and ethics that must be adhered to,” Bari told PDM. “The community at large can feel more comfortable adopting from a PACC911 Partner or Friend, than an unknown rescue.” According to Bari, the initial intention of PACC911 was to generate and unite a rescue community that did not yet exist, but was clearly needed. “Rescues then did not work together and in fact, took media time to berate one another, making rescue more a negative and uncertain way to acquire a new pet.” Rescue animals are a win-win
When speaking with Bari, the passion and dedication that she has for animal rescue in the Phoenix area is palpable. “We believed that in numbers there is strength and together we could be a louder voice for the thousands of animals in need of life-saving help,” she elaborated. “Together the rescues that are PACC911 Partners and Friends adopt out 15,000 animals per year.” What’s even stronger is the appreciation so many rescue organizations across central Arizona have for PACC911 and Bari. PDM asked several PACC911 rescue organizations a single question: What has PACC911 meant to your rescue over the past 20 years. The outpouring of gratitude for PACC911 was overwhelming in nearly every response. The Phoenix Dog
“PACC911 has been the catalyst to huge lifesaving efforts in this state,” said Marie Peck of the Fetch Foundation. “Without them, rescues would be on their own to do an unimaginable amount of work. Bari Laura Petersen puts the finand her amazing team have forged ishing touches on the PACC911 event table through huge obstacles and created a true ‘lifesaving machine’ called PACC911. They not only put on events and fundraise, but are a tremendous resource for any and all things rescue. Their morals and ethics are exemplary. We are proud to be a member!” Much of what PACC911 does is to provide adoption opportunities to their partners with the large adoptathons held each year. Orchestrated by PACC911 Director of Partner Relations & Events, Lou Murphy, these events allow the rescue partners to expand their reach into the community to find suitable loving homes for the animals in their care.
In 1999, PACC911 started out as a for everyone grassroots effort with lots of what Bari calls “heart and passion,” but with no defined direction. Over the next 20 years, the organization morphed into a “community changing, impactful organization that separates our community from most others,” she said.
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“PACC911 is a pillar in the Phoenix Animal Welfare community,” said Jodi Polanski with Lost Our Home Pet Rescue. “Above and beyond all the huge adoption events they hold to help rescues adopt their pets, they are also a rescue connector, a rescue supporter, and a voice of reason for all things rescue. They truly have brought the rescue community together in a positive way that helps everyone better serve the pets in our community.”
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“They are committed to helping the warriors on the ground,” said Charis Williams, Saving Paws Rescue. “They make the process feasible for small volunteer rescues. They provide a community forum Adoptable Dauchshunds of adoption events to promote our adoptive dogs and to showcase who we are.” According to Bari, PACC911 has set a shining example of what can be done when rescues find their commonality and put aside their differences. “PACC911 has taken the small rescues and given them wings to fly high.” “PACC911 has meant everything to Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue over the years,” Julie Barnhill, VSGSR said. “I am not sure we could do what we do locally without them. Most importantly are the adoption events where we can take our giants and minis and introduce them to people and introduce people to
them. Those adoption events are an invaluable service and we thank PACC911 profusely for having them.” “Bari and the team at PACC911 have the same passion and commitment for saving lives that those in the daily trenches do,” Charis Williams, Saving Paws Rescue. “On a daily basis, PACC may not be caring directly for dogs, walking the shelters or sitting in vet offices, but they are no less a part of our rescue team. Without their support, many of the dogs we have saved may not have received the care they needed. Not every story has a happy ending and PACC shares in our loss when a PACC The goal of every rescue dog crosses over. They understand group-a loving forever home when a day gets away from you and offer you another day. We are grateful and blessed to have such a strong partner making each day a little easier.” PACC911 has become a huge asset in helping animals at county shelters get that second chance. Rescue partners often pull their animals from these shelters, no longer having to deny them needed medical attention. “Our partners can now help medical animals to live and thrive through our programs,” Bari was happy to share with PDM.
Bari Mears with Sandi Day and Lulu, the Lulu’s Fund namesake enjoy Glimmer 2018
In addition to adoption events, PACC911 provides medical relief programs to its Partners and Friends. These programs include the Critical Care Program and the Heidi’s Rescue Fund, each part of the medical relief programs offered to rescues who might not otherwise be able to save an animal in medical need.
“PACC911 is our safety net,” said Becky Davini, Help a Dog Smile rescue. “Bari and the PACC911 team are always ready to help with medical expenses for extreme situations, such as major hip and knee surgeries, extreme dentals, and many more injuries/illnesses that we could not possibly financially cover on our own.” On PACC911’s website (http://PACC911.org) is a section titled “Medical Car/Critical Care Gallery” that shows the amazing transformations animals have gone through thanks to the help and dedication of PACC911 and its Partners. These stories include Eva, a dog at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control that came in emaciated and later tested positive for distemper. With the funding from PACC911’s Critical Care Program, Second Chance Dog Rescue stepped up and took Eva, able to get her the care she needed to become a healthy dog, and ultimately adopted. Similarly, Mira the Boxer was found abandoned, emaciated and
covered in ticks. Boxer Love Rescue, with help from PACC911’s Critical Care Program, rescued Mira and got her the care she needed to become a healthy successful adoptee. One message that was echoed in the responses from rescue groups is PACC911’s success in maintaining high standards and ethics in Phoenix area animal rescue and adoption. “PACC911 members have the highest standards, show true devotion to the animals, and provide a united front for our various rescue groups,” Becky Davini, Help a Dog Smile rescue. In addition, Davini notes that PACC911 provides support and promotes unity and comradery amongst many different rescue groups. “Their dedication to fund raising, TV promotions, and outdoor adoptathons is amazing.” “We are so proud to be affiliated with such a great organization. Without PACC911 we simply could not do what we do.” Bari acknowledges that the journey was not all smooth sailing. “But now, 20 years later, we look at what we have created and the new norm that we have helped to create in Maricopa County and beyond.”
Emily Spears of Rusty’s Angels and two adoptable senior dogs
PACC911 has developed additional programs to help pet owners and adopters in central Arizona. These include Chuck Waggin Pet Food Panty, which helps people feed their pets, and supplies medical help with spay/neuter, and vaccines. This program, run and operated by PACC911’s Donna Barker, focuses on providing help so that pets can stay with their families. In addition, PACC911’s Lou Murphy runs a program working with AETNA, called Mercy Paws, helping seniors in the Mercy Care plan. They provide seniors with pets the peace of mind that their pets will be cared for should they have to be hospitalized either for a short time or forever. Rescued Treasures is the charity boutique for PACC911. Located on the SW corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird, the store is filled with fashionable treasures, and the proceeds help support the medical fund. Be sure to visit with Dee Umpleby while you’re there, she is the store’s most creative manager. As for the future of PACC911, Bari and the rest of the volunteers with PACC911 plan to continue the work they are currently doing. There is much for Bari and her organization to be proud of and there is more for PACC911 to do as they move forward. When asked how the public can help in PACC911’s efforts, Bari replied: “Volunteer! Donate! Shop Rescued Treasures! Adopt!” www.PACC911.org has more information on the organization, events, and ways to get involved. www.phoenixdog.net
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HEALTH The Truth About Cannabis and Pets By Julie Mayer Illustrations Sean Hoy
As a practicing Holistic Veterinarian, of course I get lots of questions and inquiries about Cannabis (hemp) for Pets. Pet owners ask questions, send me texts of products that they bought, send me links to websites that sell cannabis for pets, and send me pictures of products that they bought from a human dispensary. At this time, no veterinary organization is setting guidelines on cannabis for pets. There are no regulations or suggestions because according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) veterinarians are discouraged from having conversations with their clients on this subject and can’t even touch it. This is preposterous! This situation is dangerous to our pets and their guardians because the veterinarians have no idea of the quality and effectiveness of these over the counter products nor what the harmful dose is in dogs. If we don’t have this information then surely the local dispensary personnel don’t know dosages for pets, and any complications that may occur if pets are on other medications. This means that pet owners are purchasing these products at their own risk! Is the label on the product true and accurate? If the product is in an oil base there is the risk for the oil to spoil. What oil is used as the carrier? Some oils are not good for pets. These are some of the many unknowns. But the future is looking good as far as legalization of hemp is concerned. In addition, several vet colleges across the nation are currently conducting research on cannabis for animals. According to Standard Process (a source for our natural supplements), foreign hemp is legal in the United States…. especially industrial hemp. Hemp that is derived from mature nutrient rich plant seeds and stalks with a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content of less than .3% makes it legal. Hemp is legal in the United States—with serious restrictions. The 2018 Farm Bill that just passed is more expansive. It allows hemp cultivation broadly, not simply pilot programs for studying market interest in hemp-derived products. It explicitly allows the transfer of hemp-derived products across state lines for commercial or other purposes. It also puts no restrictions on the sale, transport, or possession of hemp-derived products, so long as those items are produced in a manner consistent with the law.
Ultimately, the Farm Bill legalizes hemp, but it doesn’t create a system in which people can grow it as freely as they can grow tomatoes or basil. This will be a highly regulated crop in the United States for both personal and industrial production. CBD or phytocannabidiol (a type of cannabinoid) is derived from hemp. It is prescribed for many medical conditions/diagnoses for humans. CBD interacts with Endocannabinoids, which are neurotransmitters in all mammalian bodies. They regulate metabolism, the immune system, and stress response functions to maintain homeostasis in the body and support overall health and well-being. In addition, cannabinoid enzymes work with omega 3 substrates and metabolize them to the EPA and DHA, which is a huge part of the anti-inflammatory process in the body. It is true that section 12619 of the Farm Bill removes hemp-derived products from its Schedule I status under the Controlled Substances Act, but the legislation does not legalize CBD generally. CBD generally remains a Schedule I substance under federal law. The Farm Bill— and an unrelated recent action by the Department of Justice—creates exceptions to this Schedule I status in certain situations. The Farm Bill ensures that any cannabinoid—a set of chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant—that is derived from hemp will be legal, if and only if that hemp is produced in a manner consistent with the Farm Bill, associated federal regulations, association state regulations, and by a licensed grower. All other cannabinoids, produced in any other setting, remain a Schedule I substance under federal law and are thus illegal. My advice is to be careful when you are buying these products over the counter or to purchase CBD from a veterinarian where you know the products will be the real deal! Reach Dr. Julie Mayer at www.integrativeveterinarian.com or call 480826-7867. Office location: 2331 E Osborn, Phoenix
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TRAINER TIPS Puppy Basics: What You Need to Know For the First Eight Weeks By Roman Gottfried
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Puppies are delightful beings. They’re funny, ridiculous, and it’s a joy to watch them explore the world. They all start as adorable little fluff balls, even the ones that will grow up to be twice your weight. The key to good puppy parenting is being prepared and having a few tricks in your toolbox that will help you raise a healthy, happy, wellbehaved dog. A guide to puppy parenting: What You’ll Need Before Your Puppy Comes Home • Crate • Puppy playpen • Tether • Collar and ID • Seat restraint or transport crate • Treat bag with clicker, treats, and poop bags • Tracking lead • Natural chew toys • Healthy fetch and tug toys • Grooming tools • Bedding • Food and bowls • Natural house cleaning supplies Puppy Proof Your Home Clear all surfaces, from the floors to tables and countertops, from any potential danger like medications, food, cords, and anything the puppy might eat or chew. Remember, what’s on the floor WILL go in his mouth. If kids are involved, make sure everyone is on the same page. Socks, cables, toys, shoes, paper, sweets,….. everything has to be put away. Parents should always oversee kids when they are with the puppy. Have Rules and Responsibilities in Place When the puppy arrives everyone will be excited, so be proactive and delegate before he comes home. Here are a few things to consider: • Where the puppy will sleep • Rooms and furniture the puppy can access • Where he will be during the day or when no one is home 24
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Who is Ultimately Responsible for the Puppy? Even though a puppy is part of the family, only one adult person should be primarily responsible. The rest of the family has secondary custody. Eight Week House Training Program Week 1: Imprinting and Routines Your puppy acclimates and learns the routines and schedule of your family. He meets all family members and starts bonding. The puppy learns his sleeping/feeding/potty schedule, and creates a parenting relationship with one member of the family. Keep you puppy crated when you can’t pay attention to him. Week 2: Adjustment Period The puppy learns to follow his trusted partner, learns games, and associates his name and some basic commands with food and fun. His potty breaks start stretching, his crate time is consistent, and his sleeping time is still 18-20 hours a day. Teach him to jingle a hanging door so you know when there’s a potty emergency. Week 3: Exploration and Safety You’ve established a relationship by this time and are ready to take the personal care seriously. Teach the puppy how to be groomed by getting him comfortable with nail clipping and ear cleaning. This is also a good time for him to learn leash manners in the house and in the yard. The crate is still his bedroom and entertainment studio. Week 4: Socialize with people at home (strangers and friends) Your puppy should be potty trained by now. He can handle around two hours of interaction and play with family. He still sleeps in the crate at night, but also rests in playpen during the day. If he still shows signs of separation anxiety, you may want to consult a behaviorist. Visitors can be part of the social training, teaching the puppy how to greet and play without jumping and biting. Week 5-8: Free during the day, crate during the night. Nail clipping, ear cleaning, walking, and veterinary visits should be no problem. Now it’s time to start your puppy on basic obedience. Roman Gottfried is an internationally renowned holistic dog trainer and behavior expert. He teaches dog parents, fosters, and pet professionals the holistic philosophy of dog training, both in-person and online. For more information, visit his website holisticdogtraining.org.
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We welcome Fall with open arms, the dogs are excited to play outside and the cold tap water is cool! MCACC rejoins us as the cover story this issue, as they were originally in September 2016. What a difference a year makes! We are excited to share some of the major changes MCACC has enacted in the past 12 months. The playing cover dogs tell much of the story! Our pet community is wonderful, it is such a thrill and honor to see the stories come together each issue. Dogs and animals are so entwined in our culture, and touch our lives in unexpected ways. We get to bring you some amazing stories that will touch your heart. Did you know the County Attorney’s office employs three full time dogs and handlers to help victims get through their court experience? The new event season comes with the cool weather! The Event Calendar is filled with fun, dog-related activities. There is something for everyone, from adoptions to golf to Mutt Masquerades! Our Facebook Events calendar has these and even more ways to enjoy the canine community. We’ll be at many of them, hope to see you there! Sonoran Desert Toads, aka Colorado River Toads, are the topic of our Health article this issue. Luckily, I’d read the story just before Chance, my turbo Beagle, found a large 7” toad on the patio. Being the hunter that his is, he attempted to grab it. I rinsed his mouth out after wrestling him off the toad. Thank goodness, Chance was fine. Two nights later he caught another huge one (maybe the same one?) and brought it INTO THE HOUSE!! Now I feel sorry for the toad! The toad was escorted out and hopped off; Chance, again, had his mouth rinsed and showed no ill effects. That is luck, and one tough little dog! Roxie says she’s excited for Fall! More road trips and visiting friends, and fewer hot cars. Cars can still get really hot for the next few months though, so she reminds us to not leave our dogs in the car. Remember the Hot Car
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TAKE A HIKE! Turpentine-Dixileta Loop - McDowell Sonoran Preserve Story and Photos By Mare Czinar
When Jamie DeBenedetto of Mesa decided to set up Canine Hiking Club of Arizona, all she wanted was a few like-minded pals to trek with. Bored with walking her dogs alone and concerned about safety, she began researching hiking clubs online and found that some groups either didn’t allow dogs, saw them as a nuisance, or simply didn’t understand the needs of canine hikers. Founded 20 years ago this year, the club now has over 400 members who communicate and plan events through a Facebook group. Since its inception, the club has evolved into a sort of support crew for dog-loving outdoor enthusiasts. “Everybody Group founder Jamie DeBenedetto who participates in our (far right) chats with fellow hikers club hikes ‘gets it,’” says DeBenedetto, whose experience as a dog trainer comes in handy on the trails. Since all participants are dedicated dog people, nobody has to apologize for a jerky cadence, potty stops, water breaks, or pauses to remove a cholla thorn or stone from a paw.
The route begins at the Granite Mountain Trailhead, now undergoing major upgrades to include the addition of restrooms and other amenities. The parking lot is open during construction and work should conclude by mid2019. Directional signs at every junction in this northern sector of the preserve make staying on track a cinch. The group followed the Turpentine Trail to Dixileta Trail, then headed north on Black Hills Trail, but maps available online and at the trailhead show dozens of ways to customize a hike to suit your dog’s abilities.
Even though the comfort and safety of the dogs are the club’s main priorities, Jamie DeBenedetto (on left), founder of human members forge Canine Hiking Club of Arizona leads the new friendships while groups 20th Anniversary hike in gaining valuable outdoor McDowell Sonoran Preserve. skills. Trail chat revolves To celebrate the club’s landmark anniversary, members stepped out around vet recommendations, canine hiking gear, treats, which tools on the Turpentine-Dixileta-Black Hills Loop in Scottsdale’s McDowell are best for removing prickly things, and trail first aid tips. The Sonoran Preserve. The well-groomed trail has an easy-on-the-pads club—which can be found with a quick Facebook search—is open sandy tread, few obstacles, and plenty of shady spots. Flanked by to new non-commercial associates, but be prepared to go through enormous yuccas, lush shrubs and abundant springtime wildflowers, a vetting process. If you request membership, you’ll be asked a the effortless route features grand desert views and a corridor of few questions to make sure your intentions are rooted in the love of house-high granite boulders. Because the wide route is also used hiking with dogs. by bikers and equestrians, there are plenty of teaching moments for novice dog hikers. Staying on leash and observing right-of-way rules help prevent collisions and unfortunate LENGTH: 4.4 miles encounters. Also, RATING: easy because the preserve was created to protect ELEVATION: 2570-2676 feet native vegetation, sensitive habitats, and GETTING THERE: historical artifacts, the Granite Mountain Trailhead, 31402 N. 136th St. Scottsdale. club embraces strict From Loop 101 in Scottsdale, take the Princess/Pima exit leave-no-trace ethics. #36 and go 6.5 miles north on Pima to Dynamite Blvd./Rio There’s no digging, Verde Dr. Turn right and continue 5.9 miles to 136th St., turn harassing critters left and go 1.8 miles to the trailhead on the left. Trailhead is or kicking poop open sunrise to sunset. No fees. behind a bush when this group marches INFO & MAPS: Kleiden and Riley are regular hikers through. The club dogs were so wellhttps://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve behaved on the hike that a preserve steward pulled over on his bike to commend the canine good citizens and their people. 28
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We Are Ready to Hike with You For more information about these pets, please call the Arizona Humane Society at 602-997-7585. All of the pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If these pets have been adopted prior to your visit, please visit azhumane.org to see all of the adoptable pets awaiting new homes.
CLARISSA Clarissa definitely knows it all! This sweet one-year-old English Coonhound is ready for any adventure you throw her way! SABRINA Just about the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet, Sabrina is an adorable Australian Cattle dog mix who is great on a leash and on the trail. DiMAGGIO Fun, affectionate and smart – DiMaggio is sure to hit it out of the park with all of the tricks he knows, including sit and stay! TERK Terk is an energetic ball of pure happiness. The Doberman Pinscher, Pittie mix would love to find any adventure out there with his just as adventurous family. MABEL A huge attention lover and lover of the environment, Mabel is a five-year-old Beagle mix who makes sure to get all her sniffs in while on walks. DAWN At just four-months-old, Dawn still has a lot to learn and explore out in the world. The German Shepherd mix is looking forward to all the new adventures out there waiting for her! www.phoenixdog.net
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KITTY KORNER 4 Paws Rescue By Jennifer Marshall Photos SC4PR
Calling all cat lovers—Spring is just around the corner, and so is Spring cleaning. When you clean out your home and wonder where to take your donations, consider Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue Thrift Store. “The thrift store has been around for as long as we have,” said Grant Writer Angie Grams. “We take everything except for appliances and beds; we have many different items. The money we make goes to back to Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue; it’s our main source of support.” A cat only organization, Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue places kitties in their purr-fect forever homes. This nonprofit was established in 1996, when, several Youngtown women decided to help strays in order to combat cat homelessness and illness. They understood the critical importance of spaying, neutering and vaccinating. What began in a single suite in a strip mall, with just a few cats up for adoption, has since grown into two A Tabby bundle of joy separate large locations. Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue now operates out of six suites. Three of these spaces are devoted to the felines, and the remaining three encompass their thrift store. After the success of saving so many kitties in the Sun City area, they opened a second location in Peoria, to save more fur babies. “We take in anywhere from 700-900 cats per year,” said Grams, “and we average close to the same in adoptions per year.” Grams explained they receive cats from a variety of sources, and most are kittens. Some are from owners who voluntarily surrender their pets, but the vast majority are strays, many of which are pregnant. People pass, and sadly, families don’t always do right by pets. Instead of spending a some time and money to either rehome them or pay a rescue to take them in, they just release them into the wild where their chances of survival are slim. Other cats are just dumped on Sun Cities 4 Paws’ doorstep. “In the morning,” said Grams, “we might find a box of kittens 30
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sealed in a box or shoved into a small carrier. People don’t want to wait, so they dump them.” With so many cats needing rescue, and often from cruel circumstances, Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue further expanded its One of the many litters outreach by offering adoptions at the PetSmart in Surprise, and PetSmart on North Lake Pleasant Parkway in Peoria. While they charge for adoptions and to take in cats, the proceeds are used to help cover the cost of caring for the cats while in Sun Cities 4 Paws’ guardianship. “On average, we spend about $100 to $140 to get one kitten ready for adoption,” said Grams, “and if the kitten gets sick, that cost goes up.” In addition to operating the thrift store, Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue hosts several fundraisers throughout the year, including a casino night, a kitten shower, a bowling event, a fashion show, a golf event and a December open house.
Cats of all ages are available
Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue also applies for grants. Unfortunately, Grams reports, they might only receive two grants out of the 20 she writes for a given period. In the charity world, grant money is competitive, and “everyone needs help.” That’s why Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue mostly depends on the generosity of its supporters and its volunteers. According to Grams, they “average 80 volunteers at any given time.” Their website contains a wealth of information on how to help and volunteer. Read about their fundraisers; casino night is March 30, so it’s not too late to join the fun! Learn how you can further benefit Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue whenever you shop at Amazon and Fry’s. Secure monetary donations are also accepted online, and, of course, adoption is the purr-fect way to help save a cat’s life. www.4pawsrescue.org
CATS FOR ADOPTION For more information about these pets, please call the Arizona Humane Society at 602-997-7585. All of the pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If these pets have been adopted prior to your visit, please visit azhumane.org to see all of the adoptable pets awaiting new homes.
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GILIGAN
Rescued from a bad situation, Jean Valjean is a six-year-old sleek black shorthair kitty who has a wonderful purr and can be caught relaxing when he’s not rubbing up against you asking for attention.
Giligan is a sweet one-year-old orange tabby who is such a peach, he even looks like one. With a good chin rub, he’s sure to be your favorite skipper.
PRINCESSA
MAXIMUS
This adorable brown tabby is a big kitty with a big name. Maximus is a two-year-old who loves the company of other cats and a nice lap to sleep on.
SULLEY
Fluffy Sulley is an absolutely handsome Birman mix who is as adorable as he is furry. If you have a few fuzzy mice toys and jingle balls, it’s sure to bring out his inner kitten.
At just one-year-old, Princessa is a sweet Calico. So cute, she almost doesn’t look real. This beautiful lady can be shy at first but is sure she will be your best friend in no time.
LACY
Little Lacy was found abandoned at an animal hospital but luckily was healthy and happy. The two-year-old Longhair Calico kitty is as friendly as can be and hoping to find her forever home soon.
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SPORTS Ready for Rally? By Kiley Cabrera
since it does not have many physical requirements. Watching such a wide variety is what sets rally apart from all other dog sports. How to start? First, let’s get some basic obedience into your dog: sits, downs, waits/stays are a must. A great heel is very important too, as your dog must remain at your side during the course. Second, find classes. Typically, you can contact your local kennel club and find a trainer who teaches this. Third and most important, keep it fun! This is supposed to be an enjoyable sport that works your bond. Some dogs get it right away and some do not. Don’t overdo it, or neither you nor they will enjoy it and that will show. You will learn commands such as “call forward, return to heel” or “about turns,” which sound complex now, but with these steps provided, those commands will be a breeze.
Working a course
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Rally is a fun dog sport that started in 2000. If you are looking for a sport where you and your pet can strengthen your bond and training, plus enjoy it at the same time, look no further. This sport requires the handler and dog to work as a team. It combines commands from agility and obedience in a fun course of usually 13 stations, set up in a small area. The handler
Rally has three levels to compete in. Rally Novice is on leash and the station cards are Beginner type. Rally Intermediate is off leash and the cards step up as well. Rally Advanced is also off leash and the dog and you must work hard and sometimes not be next to each other. In order to move up to the next level, you must finish in the 1st tier, which requires three wins with a qualifying score of 70 to pass. You start with a score of 100, each penalty or fault drops your score by one, three or five. You want to complete each station with minimal faults to keep your score as high as possible. Losing too many points will ultimately result in a fail for that course. After three qualifying scores you can move up to the next level. These numbers are based on AKC trials. Each type of venue may have their own scoring in place. Big, small, owner or dog in a wheelchair, no worries. This sport can still be for you!
and dog walk the course together. At each station there is a printed command for the dog handler to give to the dog. Once the dog has completed that station they move onto the next. Rally became a sport from what handlers called “doodles” or “drawings “of commands they needed to work on in agility or obedience. The creator thought this would be a fun sport to work your dog in, without the harsh structure that put some people off straight obedience. What I love about rally is that it doesn’t matter if your dog is far along in training or just learning the ropes; you can do this together. I have taught many rally classes and am always amazed at what I see at each class. Sometimes it’s that little Chihuahua doing the course with no flaws, or the dogs others would call disabled, having only three legs, or deaf. I also have many disabled friends that compete in this sport, 32
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Pups pose for a group shot after Rally practice
For more information about this sport visit www.akc.org/sports/rally/. Kiley Cabrera is a Certified Dog Trainer and certified groomer. She offers Rally classes October through April in the Valley. Contact Kiley at 520-238-9322 or via email at cabrerasclips@gmail.com
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Breed Specific Rescues & Shelters
DOGS Airedale Terrier Airedale Terrier Rescue airedaleterriers.org Akita Akita Advocates Relocation Team AkitaAdvocates.org Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Malamute Rescue arizonamalamutes.com American Brittany American Brittany Rescue americanbrittanyrescue.org Australian Cattle Dogs/ Blue Heelers/Red Heelers/ Queensland Heelers Desert Hills Heelers K9 Rescue www.deserthillsheelers.org Heeling Heelers Hearts heelingheelersheartsdogrescue.com
Australian Shepherds Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of Arizona www.amazingaussies.com
Listing rotates Breed-specific and Non-Breed-Specific each issue. See the website for both lists!
Aussie & Friends www.aussiefriendsrescue.com Basset Hound AZ Basset Hound Rescue www.azbassetrescue.com Beagle AZ Beagle Rescue www.azbeaglerescue.com Beagles of AZ Rescue Club www.azbarc.com Southern Arizona Beagle Rescue www.soazbeaglerescue.com Bernese Mountain Dogs AZ Bernese Mtn Dog Rescue arizonabernesemountain dogrescue.com Border Collie Arizona Border Collie Rescue www.azbcr.org Boston Terrier Boston Terrier Rescue www.azbtrescue.org Boxer Almost Home Boxer Rescue www.almosthomeboxers.org Boxer Luv Rescue www.boxerluv.org Bull Terriers Saguaro State Bull Terrier Rescue
Chihuahua AZ Chihuahua Rescue azchihuahuarescue.org Cocker Spaniel Cast Off Cockers castoffcockers.org Collie Southwest Collie Rescue nmcollierescue.com Dachshunds Dachshunds Only Rescue dachshundsonlyrescue.com Happy Tails Dachshund Rescue happytailsdr.org Dalmatian Lucky Dog Rescue (Dalmations & other dogs) luckydogrescue.org Southwest Dalmatian Rescue dalmatianrescueaz.org Doberman Pinscher Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue of AZ azdoberescue.org English Bulldog Love-A-Bull Bulldog Rescue web.me.com/karebear92179/ Love-A-Bull/ English Springer Spaniel English Springer Spaniel Rescue springerrescue.org German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois Saving Paws Rescue AZ savingpawsrescueaz.com German Shorthair Pointer Cooper’s Chance (GSP & other dogs) cooperschance.org Giant Schnauzer Valley of the Sun Giant Schnauzer Rescue vsgiantschnauzerrescue.org Golden Retriever AZ Golden Rescue arizonagoldenrescue.org AZ Golden Retriever Connection azgrc.org Rescue a Golden of Arizona golden-retriever.org Golden Retriever Rescue www.golden-retriever.org Great Dane Great Dane Rescue of AZ greatdanerescueofazalliance.com
Dave Haven, Inc. danehaveninc.com Great Pyrenees AZ Great Pyrenees Association azpyrs.com Greyhound AZ Greyhound Rescue azgreyhoundrescue.org AZ Adopt A Greyhound arizonaadoptagreyhound.org FastDogs Fast Friends www.fastdogs.org Greyhound Pets of America - AZ www.gpa-az.com Racing Home Greyhound Adoption www.racinghome.info Jack Russell Terrier AZ Jack Russell Rescue, Inc. www.petfinder.org/shelters/ azrussellrescue.html Jack Russell Rescue of Scottsdale jrtconnection.com Labrador Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue dlrrphoenix.org
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SMALL PETS GUINEA PIGS Piggie Poo Rescue piggiepoo.org
Schnauzer Miniature Schnauzer Rescue azschnauzer.org
RATS-DOMESTIC Any Rat Rescue-Scottsdale anyratrescue.org
Shetland Sheepdog Mid-AZ Shetland Sheepdog Rescue sheltierescueaz.com
REPTILES AZ Herpetological (480) 894-1625 Can’t take Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas (large tortoise)
AZ Sheltie Rescue azsheltierescue.com
Phoenix Herpetological Society (480) 513-4377 Desert Tortoises or Sulcatas ONLY
Siberian Husky AZ Siberian Husky Rescue and Adoption ashra.org Springer Spaniel Springerpaw Ranch springerpawranch.com Weimaraner AZ Weimaraner Rescue arizonaweimaranerrescue.com Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Rescue yorkiefriendsrescue.com
MIXED BREEDS
SUGAR GLIDER/ HEDGEHOG AZ Sugar Glider Rescue Azsugargliderrescue.com
WILDLIFE AND LIVESTOCK RESCUES BIRDS East Valley Wildlife Pigeons, doves, song birds, water fowl, rabbits, squirrels drop off only (480) 814-9339 Herons-Liberty Wildlife Based in Scottsdale (480) 998-5550
Newfoundland Mesquite Newfoundland Club Rescue mesquitenewfclub.net
Puggle Arizona Puggle Rescue azpuggle.org
CATS
Adobe Mountain Hawks, owls, eagles, raccoons, skunk, javelina (623) 582-9806
Pitbull & Bully Breeds Big Bully Rescue bigbullyrescue.com
AJ’s Best Friends Purebred Cat Rescue ajsbestfriends.org
LIVESTOCK AZ Dept of Agriculture (602) 542-0872
May Day Pit Bull Rescue maydaypitbullrescue.org One Love Pit Bull Foundation www.oneloveaz.org Pit Bull Rescue valleyofthesundogrescue.com Pittie Me Rescue pittiemerescue.org Poodle AZ Poodle Rescue arizonapoodlerescue.org
Animal Loving Friends ALF.petfinder.com Cherished Tails Sanctuary-Marana cherishedtails.weebly.com Cool Cats Rescue coolcatrescue-az.org Fearless Kittie RescueFountain Hills www.fearlesskittyrescue.org Hope for Cats-Chandler hopeforcats.org AZ Maine Coon Cat Rescue www.azmccr.org Rescue League-Phoenix FB/rescueleaguephoenix
Pug AZ Pug Adoption and Rescue Network arizonapugrescue.com
RABBITS
Rottweiler Phoenix Area Rottweiler Rescue phxrottrescue.org
DOMESTIC RABBITS Tranquility Trail Rescue and Sanctuary tranquilitytrail.org
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Saint Bernard Greater SW St Bernard Rescue greaterswsaintbernardrescom
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AZ Llama Rescue azllamarescue.org 602-339-2485 PIGS Pot Belly Pigs Ironwood Pig Sanctuary
WILD ANIMALS/ NATIVE/ PROTECTED Adobe Mountain 623-582-9806 AZ Fish and Game – Coyotes 623-236-7201 Liberty Wildlife 480-998-5550 Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center 480-471-9109
Boarding/Kennel/ DayCare
Paw Tree-Bret Hjerpe 602-696-1604
Canine Country Club & Feline Inn (602) 244-8171 2332 E. Washington St Phoenix 85034 caninecountryclubaz.com Circle Mountain Pet Sitting New River/Circle Mountain 623-810-7630
The Pet Club All Valley Locations www.thepetclub.net
Veterinarians VCA Animal Hospitals vcahospitals.co, Arizona Humane Society Campus for Compassion 1521 W Dobbins Road Phoenix 85041 602- 997-7585 Eyeshine Veterinary 20950 N 29th Ave Ste 100 Phoenix 888-393-8385 www.eyeshinevet.com Ingleside Veterinary Hospital 4855 E Thomas Rd Phoenix 85018 602-840-3446 Integrative MedicineDr Julie Mayer, DVM 480-826-7867 integrativeveterinarian.com MWU Clinics 5715 W. Utopia Rd, Glendale 623-806-7387 mwuanimalhealth.com
Pet Health/ Medical Canine Colostrum 800-834-7656 livingstreamhealth.com LBC Bioscience www.lbcbioscienceinc.com 480-776-0281 Medmetrics Compounding Pharmacy 4995 S Alma School Rd, Ste 4 Chandler 85248 480-883-3800 Zona’s Essential Oils 4705 E Carefree Hwy 112 Cave Creek 85331 480-575-9662 Shopzonas.com
Happy Pets Palace and Playground 1918 E McKellips Rd 480-207-1852 happypetspalace.com HeartStrings 480-895-4683 930 E Riggs Rd Chandler 85249 HeartStringsPet Resort.com
Pet Grooming HydroDog 602-585-0675 martin@hydrodog.com
Pet Trainer AZ Dog Sports 12639 N 48th St Phoenix 85032 602-237-6775 www.azdogsports.com Ironspoon Ranch Training Center 7040 W Baseline Rd Laveen 85339 602-373-9054 or 602-237-4607 Roman’s Holistic Dog Training holisticdogtraining.org 203- 654-0350
Service Animals American Service Animal Society 480-802-9339 www.Dogs4Vets.org AZ Dog Sports 12639 N 48th St Phoenix 85032 602-237-6775 www.azdogsports.com Canine Companions for Independence www.cci.org
Shop for Rescues Animals in Disaster Thrift Store 5036 E Van Buren Phoenix 602-918-7373 Mesa Thrift Store
Benikov Law Firm 3317 E. Bell Road Suite 101-271 Phoenix ayb@benikovlaw.com 602-253-6592
The Arizona Humane Society 1110 W Southern Ave 602-997-7585 Ext. 4300 BH Rabbit Rescue Thrift Store 3851 E Thunderbird Rd, #111 Phoenix 602 482-3990 Cave Creek Thrift Store Arizona Humane Society 13401 N Cave Creek Rd 602-761-2971
AllState Insurance Aaron Hjerpe 9364 E Raintree Dr Suite 107 Scottsdale 85260 480-531-1600
Luv-to-Save Gift Shop 1221 E Northern Ave Phoenix 85020 (602) 997-1263
Farm Bureau Financial Services 6554 E. Cave Creek Rd, Ste 4 480-575-0710 www.agentlesliejensen.com
Petique Norterra The Arizona Humane Society 2460 W Happy Valley Rd Ste 1149 602-761-2973
Spirit Pools AZ www.spiritpoolsaz.com 602-327-1626
Pet Directory & Pet Friendly Businesses
Pet Supplies/Food/ Accessories
Food and Drink Life Boat Coffee 536 E Dunlap Ave, Ste7 Phoenix 602- 315-2498
Rescued Treasures PACC911 Store 3841 E. Thunderbird Rd, #c-103 602-923-1820
Tito’s Handmade Vodka www.titosvodka.com/dogs
Pet Lifestyle/Events Ann Hoff Animal Communicator and Artist Annhoff.com 520-349-3909 Desert Dog K9 Trials facebook.com/Desert-DogPolice-K9-Trials Dog Days of Glendale facebook.com/ DogDaysofGlendale (623) 849-4669 Flash and Hound Pet Photography www.flashandhound.com 602-903-8903 Hoylarious Studios Hoylarious.com 480-227-4662 The Pottio Box www.thepottiobox.com 80-616-2211 Twisted Events 602-292-3200 www.twistedevents.org/ smashn
Friendly Advertisers 1100KFNX 602-277-1100 www.1100kfnx.com
Real Estate A Canine Academy 1633 E Rairdan Lane Phoenix 85034 480-695-3647 Barret Financial Group-Mark Field 2168 E Williams Field Rd, #245 Gilbert 85295 602-241-2500 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Marcie and Rob Reichstein Realtors 602-551-6314 Marcieandrobrealtors.com Key City Lending Enea Lako 480-808-5958 enea@keycitylending.com Realtor to the Rescue RealtortotheRescueAZ.com 480-295-2619
Vehicle Service and Sales Sun Devil Auto 19 Valley Locations Sundevilauto.com Chuck’s Auto Service 4545 N 7th St Phoenix 85014 602-433-0518 www.phoenixdog.net
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HORSIN’ AROUND Salt River Wild Horse Management Group By Bridget Grobosky
The all-volunteer SRWHMG works daily, monitoring and managing the horses. They help horses cross any of the eight road crossings when necessary, and improve their habitat by removing hazardous materials like downed barbwire and trash. They rescue severely injured wild horses and orphaned foals when necessary. They implement emergency measures like the feed program during the extreme drought this past summer. “These horses are really coping with the challenge of the six million people who visit the area every year,” Netherlands said. The horses face threats from drivers and conditions on Bush Highway, and two horses were rescued from the canal this year! A Salt River band enjoys the cool river
Photo Bren Schultz
Wild horses are a symbol of the American West, and the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) has taken action to protect those in our own Phoenix backyard. The Salt River wild horses have called the Salt River Valley and Tonto National Forest home for centuries. Due to the action of the SRWHMG, these historic icons have remained, despite a pivotal decision in 2015.
A most important step the SRWHMG is taking toward securing a future for these horses is population management through humane birth control. “The reason it’s necessary is because they are fenced in,” Netherlands said. “They only have about 19,000 acres they can live on. Outside the boundaries is where Phoenix starts: Fountain Hills on one side, Mesa on one side, and the Beeline on the other.” The group uses Porcine Zona Pelucida immunocontraception, dart-injected at distance into the Salt River mares, by certified individuals. Each dart contains non-hormonal birth control effective for one year. Because it does not contain hormones, it does not impact herd dynamics or the health of the mare or any future foals.
The United States Forest Service published a removal and impound notice for the Salt River horses on July 31st 2015. This meant the horses would be gathered by helicopter, held, and sold at public auction, with many likely destined for slaughter. The SRWHMG leapt into action. “We wrote 6,000 press releases and they responded. We filed a lawsuit. We negotiated with the Forest Service and had many, many protests on the streets and in the forests. We also lobbied our legislators,” Simone Netherlands, the group’s president, said. “It was a big campaign.” Arizonans united behind the SRWHMG, prompting nationwide news coverage. The Forest Service responded by canceling the round-up.
SRWHMG rescued this young foal, and nursed him back to health Photo Tyler Sichelski
“The Forest Service did not say, ‘Yes, we will protect them,’ but they canceled the round-up,” Netherlands said. “We were stuck in the same spot as we were before. That’s why we had to think outside the box.” The SRWHMG worked with legislators on a new bill to protect the horses and enable their humane management. The Salt River Horse Act passed in May 2017, and authorized the Arizona Department of Agriculture to hire a Salt River Ag Liaison, and a group to humanely manage the horses— SRWHMG’s goal since day one. “The Agricultural Department took responsibility and put out a call for bids, which we responded to,” Netherlands told PDM. “We agreed they were going to pay us $1 and we were going to do all the work. We’ve always said these horses can be managed for the public and by the public.” 36
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The SRWHMG hopes to provide an example of ethical, humane management of a wild horse herd. Netherlands said “We know we’re making a difference for this herd, but we hope we’ll make a difference for the rest of the country - that people will look at this and say, ‘Look, there’s a better way. Look at the people in Arizona who are happy to still have their wild horses; they’re being managed humanely,’”
Additionally, they’re managed at no expense to taxpayers because the group is non-profit and operates solely on donations which vary from purchasing a calendar to sponsoring a rescued horse. The organization can only do what it does for these wild horses thanks to support from the public and over 100 volunteers. For more information about the SRWHMG and to learn how you can help, visit saltriverwildhorsemanagementgroup.org. Salt River Wild Horse Top 3 Viewing Guidelines Courtesy of the SRWHMG 1. Observe wild horses from a distance of at least 50 feet at all times. 2. Please do not feed wild horses. 3. Keep dogs leashed at all times and away from wild horses.
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KNOW YOUR LOCAL RESCUES in case you need them. If you lose a pet:
• Search your home and property - your pet could be injured or stuck somewhere. • Check with your neighbors - speak with as many people as you can. Search the neighborhood • Get online. Post on websites. Some sites let you create your Lost Pet flyer, so have a picture of your pet and phone number ready. Other sites to post on are : Craigslist, Lost Dogs Arizona Facebook page, and/or Straydar Facebook page. Post your flyer on the County mapping website, other sites can then see it and help find your dog. www. maricopa.gov/Pets/lostpet. Post your flyer online and around the neighborhood. • Contact your local rescues and report your missing dog. • Visit the two County locations quickly and every 24-48 hours. By law, the shelters are only required to hold a lost or stray animal for 72 hours. After that, the animal becomes the county’s property. You can also call Maricopa County at 602.506.PETS or visit their website and utilize their interactive mapping tool to see if animals were picked up in your area and to post your flyer. • Visit the Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope campus. Take a picture of your pet and his medical records. Ask to check the lost pets in the Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital and check their adoption floor. The 72-hour hold for strays applies here too.
If you find a stray with no tags:
• Ask around the neighborhood in case the dog lives nearby. • Contact your local rescue. They will try to help and can often scan the pet for a microchip and may be able to find a foster to take the dog if you cannot host it. A veterinarian can also scan the dog for a microchip and check for a tattoo. • Stray dogs that are sick, injured, or abused, and healthy puppies under three months old, can go to the Arizona Humane Society. You can bring them to the Sunnyslope campus or call their EAMT Dispatch Center at 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 from 8 to 6 PM daily. • Try to list the dog online, there are many sites who will do this. • You may also surrender a healthy stray dog to Maricopa County Animal Care and Control.
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Both shelters for lost/stray animals, adoption services, pet surrender, dog licensing, rabies vaccinations, and microchips. West Valley Animal Care Center 2500 S 27th Ave (27th Ave, South of Durango) Phoenix 85009 602-506-7387 East Valley Animal Care Center 2630 W Rio Salado Pkwy (Loop 101/Rio Salado Pkwy) Mesa 85201 602-506‑7387
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Pet Emergency Arizona Humane Society Emergency Ambulance Service 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 8 – 6pm daily To report animal abuse: 602-997-7585 Ext. 2073 (“0” after hours) or fill out our online form. Services are free and available daily from 8 – 6pm Arizona Humane Society Sunnyslope Lost/stray puppies, cats, injured strays, spay and neuter services, Microchipping 9226 N 13th Ave Phoenix 85021 Phone: 602-997-7585
24-HOUR EMERGENCY VETERINARIANS PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE/ CAVE CREEK 1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 520 W Union Hills Dr Ste 105 Phoenix 85027 623-849-0700 Animal Medical & Surgical Center www.animalmedicalandsurgical.com 17477 N 82nd St Scottsdale 85255 480-502-4400 BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 3110 East Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-995-3757 Phoenix Veterinary Referral & Emergency www.phoenixvrec.com 4015 E Cactus Rd Phoenix 85032 602-765-3700
Vet Med www.vetmedaz.com 20610 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85024 602-697-4694 BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 22595 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 110 Scottsdale 85255 480-949-8001 The Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic www.scottsdaleveterinaryclinic.com 7311 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale 85251 480-945-8484 VCA Paradise Valley Emergency Animal Hospital www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/ paradise-valley-emergency 6969 E Shea Blvd Ste 150 Scottsdale 85254 480-991-1845
EAST VALLEY 1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1233 W Warner Rd Chandler 85224 480-732-0018
Ironwood Animal Hospital www.ironwoodanimalhospital.com 85 W Combs Rd #116 Queen Creek 85142 480-888-2299 WEST VALLEY
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 86 W Juniper Ave Gilbert 85233 480-497-0222
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 13034 W Rancho Santa Fe Blvd Avondale, 85392 623-385-4555
1st Pet Veterinary Centers www.1stpetvet.com 1423 S Higley Rd #102 Mesa 85206 480-924-1123
BluePearl Veterinary Partners www.eac-az.com 9875 W Peoria Ave Peoria 85345 623-974-1520
VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona www.vcaspecialtyvets.com 1648 N Country Club Dr Mesa 85201 480-898-0001
POISON HELP Pet Poison Helpline www.petpoisonhelpline.com 855-764-7661
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RESCUE NEWS Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary By Jennifer Marshall
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If you have been searching for a weekend activity to benefit your body, mind and soul, then Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary needs you! This nonprofit Scottsdale animal rescue is in immediate need of weekend dog walkers! For people, walking is one of the most effective exercises, and being with animals helps to lower blood pressure and promote overall better health. Best of all, you’ll be making a positive difference in the life of a shelter dog who’s awaiting adoption!
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“Our main goals are to help senior animals and to educate the public about why they make great companions,” said Communications Director Drew Eastmead. “We’ve been open almost seven years, and while we work with some cats, our primary focus is on senior dogs.”
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary (FLPS) classifies dogs seven years and older as senior animals. They take in any breed, regardless of size, that meets this age requirement. FLPS is a no-kill shelter, and their sole objective is to save as many dogs as possible. Most of their rescues come from the county shelter with priority given to those facing euthanasia. After a dog enters the program and is deemed healthy, the mission is to move it into a forever home. If that forever home isn’t immediately forthcoming, FLPS will match the dog with an appropriate foster family during this temporary time before adoption. Being able to quickly transition dogs from the shelter to their forever and/or foster
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While everyone loves a puppy, older dogs are full of love to give a family. In fact, Eastmead and his wife are currently the proud ‘doggie parents’ to three senior dogs! Older dogs are often passed over for adoption, which means their odds of being euthanized increase every day they remain in a kill shelter. Saving a dog’s life Old dogs can is always the best reason for adopting, learn new tricks! and Eastmead cites the following other wonderful advantages to taking home an elder dog: • • • • •
Senior dogs are typically house-trained. Because they’re calmer, they’re good with kids. They’ve usually developed all the habits they’re going to develop. Their personality is pretty much what you’re going to get. Older dogs easily fit into a family and home without a ton of effort.
Before the adoption or fostering process begins, FLPS ensures that the prospective dog is a “good fit” for the prospective family, partially achieved via an in-home visit. If you’re eager to help these worthwhile dogs, then FLPS has a place for you. In addition to dog walking, they always need more foster families. Integral to their organization is their fundraising committee, which helps to plan and execute fundraisers throughout the year. At present, they’re seeking volunteers to serve on this committee.
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families gives FLPS the necessary space to save more dogs.
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placed with a foster family. That’s why FLPS requests a monetary contribution of $100 - $200 for each adoption.
Saving animals, though, is costly; it requires much in terms of money and resources. Every dog that enters their facility is given a complete examination by a veterinarian. If a dog needs any medical treatment, including being spayed or neutered, then these services are performed before being adopted or March/April 2019
“Everything is donation based,” said Eastmead, “so that’s probably the biggest way to help. We raise money primarily through events and the donations page on our website.” Last year, FLPS applied to participate in Animal Planet’s 2019 Dog Bowl II, and one of their rescues, Deuce, was chosen. He was flown to New York City where he starred in the show, which aired on February 2. Read more about adopting, fostering Duece, foster mom Jennifer and Drew ready for the and volunteering on the Forever Loved Pet Dog Bowl Sanctuary’s website:foreverlovedpets.org.
RESCUE NEWS Grown Pups for Grown Ups By Callie Monte
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At Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) healthy, well-behaved, adult dogs often get overlooked for adoption. Puppies come and go quickly while six- and sevenyear-old healthy dogs wait months for a new home. Phoenix Dog Magazine checked in with Nancy Silver and Bip Haley from Two Pups Wellness Fund (Two Pups) to find out about an exciting new program at the shelter called Grown Pups for Grown Ups that is designed to decrease shelter time in healthy dogs aged five years and up.
MCACC is one of the largest shelter organizations in the country with the second largest intake population. A large proportion of the dogs MCACC receives are mid-aged dogs (five to nine) needing rehoming. Some are healthy and are in the shelter as a result of a move, an allergy, a divorce; some have manageable conditions or treatable diseases. Two Pups saw the need for a program to proactively address concerns people may have about adopting grown up dogs; MCACC agreed. Before creating Grown Pups for Grown Ups, Two Pups Wellness Fund had already saved hundreds of dogs’ lives in Maricopa County. Two Pups, working under the Arizona Community Foundation, has been providing financial support for critical care dogs coming in from accidents or neglect. They also provide the shelter with necessary equipment for dental procedures and orthopedic procedures. But the number of healthy dogs still sitting in the shelter waiting to be adopted remained a problem. Grown Pups for Grown Ups aims to make it easier to select and adopt an adult dog. They partnered with MCACC and the recently formed Community Canine Project to develop the program. It starts with experienced volunteers at the shelters who evaluate dogs while they do their volunteer tasks. Richard Courtney, Managing Member of Behavior and Community Outreach at the Community Canine Project, tell us their “volunteers have backgrounds in animal behavior and training, and further evaluate canine candidates to identify those adult dogs with good temperaments, well suited for quick adoptions and new homes!”
The selected dogs are then seen by a veterinarian. The Two Pups Wellness Fund provides the medical support needed to rule out diseases such as Valley Fever, heartworm, and Tick Fever. This is in addition to the standard MCACC veterinary care each dog receives. Dogs with positive results receive treatment for curable conditions under the Grown Pups program. Adopters get peace of mind. Nancy Silver with Oliver, Once a dog has qualified as a her sister’s dog “Grown Pup,” Two Pups will work to fund marketing collateral and advertising, and spotlight the dogs at the shelter and adoption events. These dogs have been seen/evaluated by numerous volunteers, treated by a veterinarian, and have earned the “Grown Pup” title by both temperament and by age. Most of the adult dogs coming to the shelter know basic commands like “sit” and “stay,” and are house trained. Adopting a dog from the Grown Pups for Grown Ups program increases the chances of getting a healthy well-behaved companion from day one.
March 8th is the launch date for the new program. The positivity of Two Pups and their Grown Pups for Grown Ups program has been contagious. According to Mary Martin, MCACC’s Director, Two Pups Wellness Fund has changed the dynamic of the shelter. “Our volunteers come to me now with tough cases that, in the past, we wouldn’t have had the means to address; that’s changed drastically. Now when staff and volunteers come to me saying, “We’ve got a critical care case, will Two Pups help?” The answer has been a resounding “Yes! There is a real can-do attitude in the air thanks to Two Pups and “Grown Pups for Grown Ups’”. If you think a healthy adult dog might be a good fit for you, Grown Pups are available at East and West MCACC locations. Grown Pups for Grown Ups dogs will be prominently displayed in viewing areas and should be easily identifiable by their decorated kennels and information tags. For more information or to make a donation please visit TwoPups.org. www.phoenixdog.net
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SPECIAL FEATURE Cosplay with Dogs By Nicole Spickerman A lot of us grew up dressing up as our favorite heroes for Halloween. Some of us never stopped, and dress up as our favorite characters all year round! We call it cosplay, which is a mix of the words costume and play. We enjoy wearing these cosplays to comic, aname (animation), and video game conventions all over the nation. Now most people have known this is mostly for humans to do, but it’s not just for the humans anymore! Meet Nicole and her service dog, Kiba, who both cosplay and have a ton of fun doing it! They go by Corgi Cosplay! The duo dress as Ruby and Zwei from the online show RWBY Photo Courtex Studios
Kiba has been cosplaying since 2013, and has a wide variety of cosplays now. His most well-known is Link from the Legend of Zelda game series, but he also has Spider-Man, Dogpool from the Deadpool Corps comics, Master Chief from the Halo game series, and quite a few others. Nicole makes most of his cosplays for him since there aren’t many dog costumes for the characters she loves. She has bought a few from stores when she finds them, like Spider-Man and Sonic the Hedgehog. For the costumes that Nicole makes, she uses dog clothes patterns for the base and then alters Legend of Zelda them to fit whichever character she Photo by Smiles Productions is trying to make. For armor, shields, and other extra props, she uses EVA foam, the grey puzzle piece floor mats for garages and fitness rooms. Nicole also cosplays with Kiba a lot of the time, but she has way more fun dressing him up and bringing smiles to peoples’ faces.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Jackie O Story Jean Christofferson Photos SPR In early December 2013, Saving Paws founder Trish Houlihan, unbeknownst to her, ushered in a new era for the rescue with a scrawny, terrified, female German Shepherd from Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. This poor pup had been snared and was incredibly fearful of humans. All too frequently, dogs like this are euthanized because they are so fearful. But Trish saw something special in this one’s eyes: strength and hope. For the next five years, this beautiful girl brought abundant strength and hope to both humans and dogs. Named after the American icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, “Jackie O” quickly embraced her role as the Grand Dame of the Dog House. And, with love from Trish and the volunteers, good food, and the safety and warmth of the dog house, Jackie transformed from a fearful, scrawny girl with haunted eyes, to a full-figured, confident mother to numerous scared pups who came through that same front door. During her reign, Jackie greeted every person and dog with her signature bark. It was her way of saying, “Welcome, don’t forget I’m right here waiting for a treat.” Jackie, quirks and all, became synonymous with the Dog House. Although she never got over her fear of being grabbed around the neck or pulled by the collar, she let go of her other fears over the years, and instead, Jackie O embraced an important new role: that of a mother to other fearful and confused dogs. Never one to tolerate misbehavior
from any pups that came into her house, she taught critical pack social cues and helped some of the most broken dogs learn that humans can be kind and good. Jackie O hated walks and baths, and preferred to rule her kingdom from the comfort of the rug behind the front door, where she could keep a keen eye on everything. It became common practice for volunteers to slowly and gently open the front door when entering since Jackie was most often on the other side, refusing to budge. She was happiest when she was with Trish and the volunteers, “supervising” the meal planning and preparation and overseeing all the activities at the Dog House. All Jackie O had to do was look up with those big, brown eyes and every volunteer would offer just one more bite of whatever was being cooked, sliced, warmed, or put into storage containers. In addition to her duties as a stand-in mom for the other pups, Jackie was the official quality control officer - and took all of her jobs very seriously. Jackie loved her house and her volunteers. She represented all the rescue means to adopters, fosters and volunteers, and 1,000 plus dogs: home, love, and family. Jackie passed away unexpectedly five years and a month from the time she first entered the Dog House. We never knew her exact age, but in her last year she suffered from arthritis and slowed down significantly. The outpouring of emotion and support from SPR’s friends around the world, on the news of Jackie’s passing, has been remarkable. Those who come to the Dog House on a regular basis still haven’t gotten out of the habit of opening the front door slowly and gently, looking behind the door for Jackie. Jackie will forever represent the spirit of love and compassion at the Dog House.
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