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The Pet Friendly Canada Newsletter
For Pets and The People Who Love Them!
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October 2010
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PET QUOTES
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"What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in
the fight - it's the size of the fight in the dog."
(Dwight D. Eisenhower)
"A cat isn't fussy - just so long as you remember he
likes his milk in the shallow, rose-patterned saucer
and his fish on the blue plate, from which he will
take it, and eat it off the floor."
(Arthur Bridges)
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Pet Story: FROM POUND DOG TO THERAPY DOG
Source: Pet Stories from PawFriendly.com
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A pound in Utah was so full it sent some of its puppies
to another pound in Salt Lake City, in the hope they
might be adopted. We had been using Pet Finder for
several months, searching for a Corgi mix puppy, when
we came upon Chaco’s picture. We had run into some
trouble previously with shelters not wanting to adopt
out-of-state, so we tried not to get our hopes up.
The lady at the pound told us that Chaco had been
‘viewed’ by potential families but was still available.
He had to be adopted by the end of the week or his
time was up. He was already four months old and the
pound was going to euthanize him.
It was a concern that we were out of town, but as the
days crept by, the girls at the pound talked with us
more and more. They had Chaco neutered ‘just in case’.
It was the bitterest of winters and it did not look
viable to make the drive to Utah get a puppy. We sent
a friend who lived in SLC to see Chaco and she said
he was adorable. We were already in love. More phone
calls discussing possible options were made. Friday
morning came around with no solutions, and Chaco’s
last day drew nearer.
In a last ditch effort, my partner, Paula, called the
pound in tears and begged. She said she would buy a
ticket if they could take him to the airport and put
him on a plane. And that is exactly what happened.
The girls at the pound seemed to realize this was a
special situation. They put Chaco in a carrier and
took him to the airport. It was only a few hours
before that little boy was in our laps. He was full
of personality from the first moment he hopped out
of the crate! We sent a generous gift basket to our
‘pound angels’. They went above and beyond.
Chaco looks like a big, black Lab with short Corgi
legs. He is quite the combination! Early on he showed
an aptitude for learning and wanting to please. We
decided to pursue Therapy Dog certification through
the Delta Society. He passed his testing the first
time! Chaco, now almost 3, works in an Alzheimer’s
home on Sundays and comes to our elementary school
(we both teach) on Wednesdays to work with our
autistic and blind students as well as visiting
others in order let students read to him. He enjoys
doing his tricks: shake, roll over, speak, and catch
the bubbles. He loves young and old, big and little,
and wheelchairs, crutches, or disabilities don’t
bother him a bit.
Chaco has given us more love and happiness than we ever
could have expected. He is very much adored by all he
meets. It is hard to believe he was one day away from
being put down. We look forward to many more happy days
with our wonderful boy.
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Story sent in by Chaco's happy owners, Peg Biedermann
& Paula Willis of Albuquerque, NM.
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PHOTOS FROM PROUD PET PARENTS
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"Buddy taking a quick break from his game of football."
- Maureen H. of Markdale, Ontario
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"Meet Icare (Icarus but in French) from Quebec City!"
- Odréanne L. of Quebec
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"My babies! Cash is a GSHP mix and Rutt is a purebread redbone coonhound!"
- Chrystal of Angus, Ontario
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VACATION CARE TIPS FOR YOUR CAT
- By Andrea Sparks, staff writer at Overstock.com
Source: Pet Care Tips and Articles
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You've been planning your vacation all year, but your cat
may not be as excited as you are to have you away from
home. Although many people believe cats prefer to be on
their own, kitties get lonely and can become anxious when
their surroundings change. As a responsible pet owner,
you will want to make sure your kitty is safely and
comfortably cared for while you're on vacation. The
following tips can help you ease the stress on you and
your feline friend when you're away and give great ideas
for cat supplies to keep your cat comfortable.
Caring for Your Cat While You're Out of Town:
- Hire a pet sitter. You should never leave your
cat home alone when you leave for extended periods
of time. You never know what could happen while
you're away, and having someone there will help
keep your kitty safe. Your cat can also get lonely
and even suffer from separation anxiety, which can
cause your kitty to damage your belongings, become
too anxious to eat, urinate or defecate
inappropriately, or engage in other anxiety-driven
behaviors. To keep your cat safe and calm, you'll
want to find a pet sitter that both you and your
cat can trust. Someone your cat already knows,
such as a family member or close friend, is ideal.
If you need to hire someone who your cat does not
already know, invite the pet sitter over to meet
your cat before you leave so that your cat and her
sitter can become familiar.
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UPCOMING PET EVENTS
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- October 3, 2010 - Toronto, Ontario: Paws in the Park,
an event supporting the animals cared for by the
Toronto Humane Society. Online registration.
More info
- October 16, 2010 - Langley, BC: German Shepherd Rescue
of British Columbia's 3rd Annual Dogtoberfest - Come
join us for tons of games, prizes, silent auction and
fun. Bring your friends to have a great time AND help
us raise money for some very needy dogs.
More info
- November 6, 2010 - Calgary, Alberta: The Calgary Humane
Society's Cocktail for Critters fundraiser. This year
the theme is “Howly-wood, Lifestyles of the Furry &
Fabulous.” More info
If your non-profit pet organization is holding an event,
please send us the details!
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