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We all know people we consider to be heroes, and we know many of them go un-noticed, not that they are expecting to be noticed at all. Doug and Karen Weiss, are just that - true heroes. Doug and Karen have always loved animals, and rescue animals that may not have had a chance of being a part of a loving home and a family to love them unconditionally.

This is a story of a big yellow lab named Bart, and I am truly honored, humbled and blessed to bring this story of love to you. Bart is a survivor of Hurricane Katrina. After the hurricane a man from Wisconsin went to Louisi-ana to help rebuild some of the devas-tation the hurricane left behind. Un-fortunately, we do not know the man’s name, but he is also a hero. The con-struction worker lived in a tent while working to rebuild whatever needed to be done. While there, he lived along-side a man who had been left homeless after the hurricane. This man had a big yellow lab named Bart. After living side by side for a while the two men got to know each other and an everlasting friendship began. When it was time for the construction worker to return to Wisconsin, Bart’s owner unselfi shly told the man that it was not only hard on him to be living in a tent,

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Table of Contents1 - Hurricane Katrina Survivor

Discovers Wisconsinby C. Bertram

4 - Holistic & Natural Optionsfor your PetsHosted C. LarsonKeeping your Pets SafeDuring the Holidays:Thanksgiving Editionby Pet Journal Editors

5 - Ask Scrappy Q & AHosted by Scrappy the Pit BullEco News:Preparing for Winterby K. Diedrich

6 - Calendar of Events

7 - The Truth to EasilyMaintaining a Fresh WaterAquariumby P. and M. VernerAsk the Alpha DogHosted by T. Pool

8 - Ask the VetHosted by Dr. K. Strickfaden

9 - Using Therapeutic GradeOils for your Pets & Yourselfby L. LedbeterPet Adoption Section

10 - Decking your Halls andKeeping your Ferret Safeby S. Home

10 - Heartbreak at Home: The ‘Tail’ of Lucy Luby T. Pool

11 - Photos of Pets Adopted from Rescues and SheltersThrough Their Eyes a Dog’s View of a Rescueby J. Gollhart

12 - Photos of your Pets

13 - Your’s Cats Tail, Ear andEye Signalsfrom CatsInternational.orgKeep Fido Safe fromWinter Weatherfrom the WI Humane Society

14 - Black Beautiesby K. ArhensWord Search Answers

15 - Grooming your PetHosted by D. SchmidtlComing in OctoberManifestations of Stressfrom CatsInternational.org

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Editors Note: Keeping your pet safe column will appear in months where there is a holiday that could have items that are potentiality dangerous to your pets.

Pets and Thanksgiving

This month we tackle the issues concerning the holiday of Thanksgiving and your pets. Fortunately, much of the food we consume for the holidays is good and nutritious for our four legged friends. Turkey is a staple in many pet foods on the market. Though there are a few cautions to cover when letting them share in our holiday.

As mentioned last month’s issue regarding Halloween, try to keep deco-rations up and away from our curious friends. I know with cats, this is nearly impossible. They seem to get up and into the most amazing places at times. Small decorations can cause choking hazards and can be painted with or con-tain materials poisonous to pets. Pow-er cords for decorations and strings of lights have a strong appeal for pets to chew on and should be kept up and out of the way and unplugged while unat-tended for extended periods. This also goes for the cord used to tie down por-tions of the turkey, especially after cook-ing when their covered in yummy turkey juice.

With all the baking going on for the holidays, it is extremely important to keep chocolate away from pets, espe-cially the bakers or dark chocolate vari-eties. Even small amounts can be harm-ful to pets. So, when using chocolate, try to keep an eye on it. Never leave it unattended on a counter or anywhere our little friends can get access to it.

Avoid those yummy high fat treats like turkey skin, turkey juice used for stuffi ng, gravy, butter and so on.

Extremely high fat treats can contrib-ute to pancreatitis and too much food,eaten too fast can cause a potentiallylife threatening gastrointestinal problemcalled bloat. The rule here is, if you de-cide to give you little buddy a treat, doso in moderation. A nice method I andmany others have used to give treats isto put them in a Kong type chew toy.The Kong is a heavy gauge rubber chewtoy that is hollow with an opening in oneend large enough for a dog’s tongue toget into to lick the treat out. This willkeep a dog busy for the entire meal.Kitties on the other hand will be quitehappy with a very small portion in theirdish. Most importantly, never use hu-man food to replace the carefully bal-anced food designed for your pet. Noteven for one meal on a holiday.

Never leave food unattended oruncovered on the dinner table or inthe kitchen. Make sure when it timeto clean up to put any food waste in acovered sealed trash container. It is ex-tremely important that turkey bones aredisposed of in a manner to prevent petsgetting access to them. When turkey,or any bird for that matter, is cooked itleaves the bones hollow, dry, and brittle.This will cause them to splinter whenchewed, which can cause choking andinternal damage from the sharp frag-ments. There are those that say thatraw bones are safe for dogs, but I preferto err on the side of caution and avoidthem altogether.

Using common sense and keepingany eye on your little friends, can makethis a great holiday experience for thewhole family and avoid an unnecessaryemergency trip to the veterinary offi ce.

Editors Note: Please join us nextmonth when we talk about the dangersinvolving Christmas.

The What’s and Why’sof Pet Enzymes

Enzymes are found in all living cells, both animals and vegetable. Enzymes are biologically active proteins necessary for life. Metabolic enzymes catalyze and regulate all biochemical reactions with in the body. Digestive enzymes turn food into energy preparing it for use in the body. Our bodies produce both diges-tive and metabolic enzymes as needed.

Food enzymes are introduced through the raw feeds we eat or sup-plemental enzyme products. Raw food produces enough enzymes to digest that particular food. Cooking and pro-cessing destroys all enzymes a food may contain. When the foods we eat do not have enough enzymes, our bodies must produce them causing added burden to the pancreas. Pets that eat cooked food do not have the normal assortment of enzymes, and have more diffi culty ex-tracting the vitamins from their food than a wild animal eating raw prey.

Pets that are ill and older will also not be able to produce standard amounts of enzymes. The pancreas produces di-gestive enzymes and then sends them

Keeping Your Pets Safe Duringthe Holidays

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Holistic & Natural Options for Your Petsby Cheryl Larson, Down to Earth [email protected]

to the stomach. The pancreas also pro-duces insulin to use or neutralize sugar, and burn fat. As our pet’s age or their health declines, the extra burden on the pancreas can cause pancreatitis or in-fl ammation and other damage. This in turn will cause the animal to have an even greater reduction of enzymes. This further reduction of available nutrients makes it very diffi cult for the body to re-gain its health. Therefore, enzymes are very helpful with many health challeng-es including irritable bowel syndrome, allergies, arthritis,vomiting, kidney and liver problems, obesity, infection, sup-pressed immune system and poor coat.

Enzyme supplements for pets are available in powdered form and have no taste so they are readily accepted by your pet. In the case of pancreatic problems (pancreatitis and diabetes) the enzymes should be given with ev-erything that goes in your pet’s mouth. An added bonus is that enzymes also control tarter on teeth for animals eat-ing raw food! Enzymes are available in spray, gel or powder form to keep teeth clean.

Systemic enzyme formulas have been used for over 200 years to heal wounds or infl amed tissues. This group of enzymes is taken on an empty stom-ach, so that the can move to the neces-sary part of the body to control chronic infl ammation and enhance tissue repair by eliminating foreign proteins (scarring, fi broids, and cancer cells). Systemic en-zymes have shown positive effects simi-lar to NSAIDs without the complications for pain relief. They are useful for joint pain, arthritis, sports trauma including sprains, and hematomas, bronchitis, si-nusitis, urinary tract infections, pancre-atitis, as well as recovery from surgery and burns.

A young German Sheppard we treated with systemic oral enzymes had suddenly decided not to stand up. His family carried him to the vet but x-rays revealed nothing. The family suspected he may have slipped on ice. After he completely refused to stand up for a couple of days, we began the enzyme therapy. The following day, the dog was up and walking. The difference was amazing. When you pet is dealing with a chronic or acute health issue, consider enzymes as an addition to your supple-ment protocol.

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Greetings to all my friends! Hope everyone had a safe and fun Hallow-een. I was really looking forward to going out, but couldn’t get anyone else interested in the idea. I’m not the least bit interested in the candy, besides candy is a major no-no for us pets. It’s the candy collection process I was looking forward to. You know, meeting new people, playing with all the kids, getting to wear cool cos-tumes, and getting loads of attention. I mentioned this to Misty, my on again off again kitty friend and co-author, and she seemed wholly disinterested. Cats, they have so sense of fun. Well, at least not dog kind of fun. Though, when it comes to scratching up fur-niture, being aloof, and getting dogs in trouble, they’re on board with that. Guess I should stop now before I get myself in further trouble. I have to sleep sometime and that’s when the attack usually happens.

Enough complaining about my vengeful house mate and on to my review. This month I get to put a new (to me, at least) product through its paces. It’s called Fur-Zoff. My human friend, Lee, brought it home when he attended the Fox River Valley Cat Club’s annual cat show. It basically looks like a hard, porous, lava rock, but is actually made of earth friendly 90% post-consumer recycled materi-als. It’s hypoallergenic, odor free, ex-tremely easy to use, and will last you a lot longer than those sticky tape roller thingys. Gently sweep it over the fab-ric you wish to clean and voila, the hair clumps up in a little pile, leaving your fabric nice and clean. It even re-moves the hair that gets intertwined into fabric and seems impossible to remove. It removed all the fur I left in my human friend’s truck, thus guar-anteeing me future truck adventures. That alone makes it a winner to me. Even though it may look it would ruin your fabric, it won’t. It’s even gentle enough to use on us and believe me, if anything rubs me the wrong way, you’ll know about it. It took off my loose fur and left me looking smooth, like a big otter (you’d have to see me in person to completely understand that statement). When you’re done cleaning up hair, just rub your hand over the Fur-Zoff and the hair balls up for easy removal. It also comes with a terrifi c unconditional life time guar-antee! If you try it and don’t like it, send it back and they’ll even pay for return postage. Don’t you wish there were more products out there that would make that kind of offer? Check out their website at www.furzoff.net for more information or to order.

I hope everyone is getting outside and enjoying all this great sweatshirt weather before it turns into the frozen winter wonderland. I know it’s pretty and all, but I can enjoy it just fi ne from the kitchen window. If you think I complain too much about the im-pending winter, just imagine that ev-ery time you need to use the facilities, you had to trudge through snow up to your tail to do so. Case closed. Usu-ally at this point, Misty the cat likes to remind me that her litter box is inside the nice warm house and she has hu-mans that take care of the mess she makes. Cats, I can’t live with them and some people can’t live without them. It’s a strange world.

Lastly, this month I want to re-mind everyone to have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t eat too much and make absolute-ly sure we don’t either. I know we can put on a great show of looking like we’re starved to death for all the yummy holiday food, but it’s up to you to make sure that it stays on your plate and not on ours. I know that’ll make me quite a few four legged ene-mies, but this way they’ll be here next month to send me hate mail.from a dog’s perspective. Remember to keep all those yummy treats out of our reach. Some of my friends are prone to eating whatever they fi nd and ask-ing questions later.

Take Care

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see Eco on page 18.

So far we have enjoyed a beauti-ful fall. Hard to believe we had a record number of 80+ degree days in early Oc-tober! I know many people who wished that weather would continue on for months. Not me! My favorite weather is what I like to call “jeans and sweatshirt” days. There is nothing more comfort-able than an old pair of worn, comfort-able jeans and a big baggy sweatshirt; perfect attire to go for a walk in the woods, watch a football game or play with the dog.

Makes me wonder what the ani-mals think. Most of us probably grew up learning that animals migrated or hiber-nated in the fall because of the arrival of cooler temperatures. With the warm fall we’re having are the animals con-fused and staying put longer? What is it that actually triggers animals to move or prepare for the change in seasons? Temperature change is just one of the factors.

The squirrels are busy gathering nuts; chipmunks are scurrying around, fi lling their cheeks and spending more time underground. Some say you can predict how cold and snowy the winter is going to be by looking at how bushy a squirrel’s tail is and how high up in a tree they make their leafy nest. I’ve seen some nests 10-12 feet up in the trees! One chipmunk can hold 20-30 sunfl ower seeds in their cheek pouches at a time. They store these in their un-derground tunnels and may periodically wake up and eat some of them through-out the winter months.

Many other Wisconsin mammals are also “dormant” and not true hiber-nators. Our most famous hibernator is probably the woodchuck or groundhog. They will certainly be burrowing under-ground in the next few weeks. Their heart rate drops from 80 beats a minute to 4-5 beats a minute and their body temperature drops to 38 degrees Fahr-enheit. It will be March or April before we see them outside moving around again.

Turtles and frogs will burrow down in the mud and get the oxygen they need from the air trapped with them. Some snakes will gather together as a large group in a hole, cave or hollow log in a “hibernaculum” until spring.

Some animals just put on a heavier winter coat and extra fat to keep them warm through the winter. A fox will even use its tail like a scarf to cover their nose and face when they’re sleeping. Birds will spend more time hiding in ev-ergreen trees, puffi ng out their feathers to trap warm air against their bodies.

Preparing for Fallby Kim Diedrich, Chief Naturalist, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary [email protected]

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5Veterans Day Parade.Downtown Milwaukee11 AM; Starts at 4th & Kilbourn and goes to the War Memorial. March with the War Dogs group, see pg. 17.

Saving Paws Rescue’s 2011 Holiday Miracle Event, Darboy Club, Appleton. See event poster on pg. 17.

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tion, you are stuck between the pro-verbial rock and a hard place. If you try to correct this behavior, they get the attention they seek. If you ignore it, chances are you will become frustrated with your dog. The best thing to do is to exercise your dog twice a day for 45 minutes each time. Remember that your dog will drain more energy if they are concentrating on walking next to you rather than yanking you down the street. Also, getting a dog into train-

attached to a narrow, fl exible, siphon tube, typically about 1/2” in diameter. A gravel vacuum uses the action of the water fl owing through the siphon (and through the gravel to get into the si-phon) to loosen debris from the gravel and remove that debris and solid waste from your fi sh tank. If you watch the water fl ow through the siphon you keep siphoning the same spot until the wa-ter is clear, then you move the gravel vac to the next spot until you have gone over every inch of your aquarium. Us-ing a gravel vac is an important part of your routine aquarium maintenance as it removes the decaying debris from the tank.

Last you need to have some fi lter media cartridges on hand for your fi lter.

Let’s talk about starting a good maintenance schedule for your aquari-um to keep it healthy. You will be going in four week cycles from the time you set-up your aquarium. In the begin-ning you may do more water changes until your tank is established, which we will talk about in another article. An-other good thing to keep in mind before we go over the maintenance schedule, is that fi sh do not need bright lights. Lights from the house during the day is enough light for them.

Companies want to make it more diffi cult than it needs to be to sell you more stuff. We have fi rst hand expe-rience with taking care of freshwater aquariums. We know for a fact that you do not need any fancy or expensive equipment to be able to maintain your aquarium. However you need the ba-sics to be able to maintain your aquar-ium. Never use soap or any kinds of cleaners in your aquarium.

First and foremost you need a good water conditioner as it makes tap wa-ter safe for fi sh. Water conditioner is important to use every time you add water to your tank, whether it is from evaporation or during your weekly wa-ter changes. Almost all city tap water contains chlorine, when you use a water conditioner it neutralizes chlorine and chloramines typically found in tap water making it safe for your fi sh. Lets not forget that using a water conditioner also detoxifi es heavy metals, ammonia, and other elements released from fi sh waste. Water conditioner also aids in restoring the natural slime coat to the skin and gills of fi sh.

Secondly you need a good gravel vac. If you are new to the hobby you may be wondering what a gravel vac is, well, we will tell you. A gravel vac consists of a clear, wide, rigid, plastic tube, typically about 2” in diameter,

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Living with Arthritis

The signs of arthritis in our pets often creep up so slowly we may fi nd it hard to spot them at fi rst. We often contribute it to our pet “just getting older”. Maybe your dog takes longer to get going in the morning, or your cat just doesn’t jump onto higher places like she used to.

Diagnosing ArthritisThe fi rst step is to correctly diagnose

your pet’s condition. Finding out where the arthritis is located and how severe the problem is becomes the fi rst step toward an appropriate treatment plan. This requires at least a physical exami-nation and X-rays by your veterinarian.

Osteoarthritis, also called degenera-tive joint disease, can affect any joint in the body-it is most common in weight bearing joints such as the shoulders, hips, elbows, knees and ankles. Arthritis can also affect their back/spine creating discomfort.

Common SymptomsAnimals can’t readily communicate

their pain to us in our language. We have to interpret their behavior and their response to pain. Animals with arthritis might avoid the activities that they used to enjoy such as jumping on furniture or into the car. They may have a harder time moving around or getting comfortable. They might have trouble getting up from a laying position or they may limp on one or more legs. They may walk or run with an altered gait, of-ten resisting movements that require full extension or fl exion of their legs. Other symptoms may be more vague, such as being upset when touched or they be-come depressed. They may have less of an appetite or just seem grumpy.

Who is Affected?Middle-age to geriatric, large breed

dogs are most commonly affected with osteoarthritis. It is most easily seen in large breed dogs because of the weight their frame carries, but cats and smaller dogs are often affected as well. In fact, almost all elderly dogs and cats suffer from degenerative joint disease to some degree.

What happens?Over time, the cartilage that cushions

joints wears down and the bones start

Ask the Vetby Dr. Karen M. Strickfaden, Countrycare Animal Complex, Green Bay, [email protected]

rubbing against each other. As the con-dition progresses, the friction can wear down and damage the bones them-selves.

Treating OsteoarthritisAlthough there is no cure for osteo-

arthritis, it can be well managed with appropriate medical treatment, envi-ronmental changes, diet and exercise. Options for treatment can depend on the severity of the arthritis and which joint(s) are involved.

1. Change the environment:· Changing the environment can

help an animal deal with their physical challenges easier.

· Keep litter boxes, food and water dishes at a comfortable height and easily accessible on a non-slip surface.

· Supply a padded surface to cushion your pet’s joints while he sits or sleeps. Place the bedding in a warm, draft-free location.

· Make slippery surfaces like wood or linoleum fl oors safer with non-skid runners.

· Ramps can help animals make it up and down stairs or off the porch or car.

2. Exercise can go a long way toward making your pet more comfortable. Light activity can strengthen muscles, keep ligaments and tendons fl exible, prevent obesity and helps blood circu-late to stiff joints. Do not overdo with strenuous exercise or you can cause more damage to their joints.

3. Diet: Obesity makes arthritis hard to manage. It increases the stress on their joints and makes it harder for them to move.

4. Medical Treatments are helpful to keep your pet comfortable in their gold-en years.

· NSAID’s (non-steroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs) include Aspirin, Metacam or Dera-maxx. They can reduce pain and infl ammation in your pet’s joints, allowing them to be more comfortable.

· Adequan is a PSGAG that helps to increase joint fl uid and repair cartilage in damaged

joints. This method can be very effective for managing arthritis.

· Integrative therapies such as acupuncture and animal chi-ropractic can help reduce your pet’s pain and help the body heal.

· Nutritional supplements such as Glucosamine, MSM, Chon-droitin sulfate etc. can help your pet’s joints. There are many products available and the right one will vary with each individual pet’s condi-tion.

5. Surgery is an option for some cases of arthritis. The joint may be replaced or reconstructed to give more stability or to remove chipped or damaged bone.

Consult with your veterinarian for the best option(s) for your pet’s specifi c condition.

Editors Note: Dr. Strickfaden wel-comes your questions on general pet health topics, please email her at [email protected] or by mail at:

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Keeping the lights on for long hours cre-ates an ugly, brown algae building up on your tank’s glass, gravel and decora-tions. Turn the tank light on only when you want to view the fi sh. If you have a planted tank then is beyond the scope of this article and we will have more in-formation on planted tank maintenance in future articles.

This is the best way to start and keep your aquarium maintenance cycle.

Week 1: Ten percent water change, wipe down inside of tank with soft cloth

Week 2: Gravel vac while doing a ten percent water change, it is okay if you do a little more. Remember to take out all of your decorations before gravel vacuuming and clean them as well.

Week 3: Ten percent water change, wipe down inside of tank with soft cloth

Week 4: Replace fi lter cartridge as well as a ten percent wa-ter change

By doing the four week cycle that we have laid out for you,will help you have a healthy, clean tank.

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but was also very diffi cult on Bart and asked the man to please take Bart with him to Wisconsin and fi nd him a loving home. The construction worker brought Bart back with him. Unable to keep Bart himself, he took him to the Tri-County Humane Society in Green Lake, Wis-consin. After Doug and Karen had lost 2 beloved pets, they ventured to the humane society in search of a pet that needed to be adopted. Doug always wanted a sweet, big, lovable lab. They came across Bart sitting in a cage. They learned of his story and fell instantly in love with Bart. Bart was wearing a green collar and was a yellow lab. Doug knew he was destined to be a Packer fan. Bart became part of a loving fam-ily. No one knows for sure how old Bart is, but they fi gure he is about 11 years old. Bart discovered snow and loves to romp and jump and play in it. Bart also loves sticks and has a very specifi c way of playing. You throw the stick and Bart brings it back to you, but he has to lay it across both feet in just the right way. This takes a little bit, but I didn’t care because it was so amazing and fun. I truly fell in love with Bart myself; he is a beautiful, gentle giant.

Thanks to Doug and Karen Weiss for letting me be a part of telling their story. I am blessed with new friends. Look for-ward to hearing more stories with Doug and Karen in future issues. More amaz-ing stories are waiting to be told and shared.

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Baja is considered a “special needs” kitty because he is FIV positive. He was brought to Eastshore on September 3, 2009. Baja gets along with all of the cats. In fact, he would prefer to be with another FIV positive “Friend”. He also seems very calm around the dogs. Baja loves people and loves to be help. He dose like to cuddle and to wrap his paws around your neck then rub his face against you while you hold him. He is very playful and active. If you want a special kitty, he is the one for you! Because Baja is FIV positive, his fee has been waved. He would have to be “the only cat” or he could be adopted with another FIV positive cat. Please come to see Baja and the other Eastshore feline residents at www.eastshoreha.org.

Hi my name is Izzy and I’m a little black and white female dog that has been hanging around the shelter for the last 10 months. I was originally diagnosed with cancer, but as it turns out, that was a false positive! The staff has grown to love me but they realize a forever home is what is best for me. I am an older girl and I have slowed down a little bit with age. Part of that is because I have arthritis and my joints aren’t like they used to be. As a result of the staff pampering me, I am a little overweight and I need to go on a diet. I am looking for a companion to go on walks with me, let me roll in the grass, give me belly rubs and just keep me company. I will give you more love than you can imagine in return, all I ask is for you to take a chance on me. Izzy can be found at the Neenah Animal Shelter 920-722-9544 or visit their website at www.neenahanimalshelter.cpm.

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The holidays are approaching in the usual fast and furious manner. Most people are dressing their homes with wonderfully sparkly and shimmering decorations and bringing the outdoors in with every variety of pine imagin-able. If you are a ferret owner, sharing your home for the holidays with these perpetual two-year olds can and is a real challenge. All things that catch the light also catch the eye of our furry little friends. Nothing brings out the In-diana Jones in your ferret more than a challenge of adventure. Whether it is climbing a pitch-fi lled, tinsel and light bedecked tree or scrambling under that strategically placed tree skirt, both of these adventures can lead to some big problems.

Your Christmas tree itself makes your home smell of the pine essence, but when your ferret breathes in those intense aromas for an extended period of time, it can irritate those small, sensi-tive lungs. With a real pine, this also brings the problem of the sticky pitch. We have all experienced the diffi culty of getting pine pitch off our skin. Get-ting it off of the fur of any small animal is a potential nightmare. Using peanut butter or mayonnaise to help loosen the pitch can be of help, but it is still quite a mess.

Along with the tree, whether it is an artifi cial or real comes an abundance of light strings and extension cords. If you have a ferret that has a habit of chewing on his bedding or toys, these string and cords can be another potential hazard. The cords not only carry deadly electric-ity, but the outer rubber covering can hold toxic lead and these bits of rubber, if ingested, can accumulate in the stom-ach or intestines and cause a blockage. In my house we try so hard to conceal these cords behind furniture and tree skirts and keep them tucked away out of sight. As most ferret owners know, out of sight, dark quiet places are right up their alley.

All the ornaments, tinsel, and gar-land that we pile on our tree can also bring more potential for stomach or bowel obstruction. These tiny bit of sparkle and glitz can make a serious mess of your ferret’s digestive tract. Their stomachs are the size of a child’s pinky fi nger and their intestines are smaller than a pencil in diameter.

Wrapping gifts is also an enticement for ferrets. They love boxes, tissue pa-per, and wrapping paper. Beware again of ingestion; the ribbon and metallic pa-pers can be harmful if they are eaten. There have been many a story about a ferret crawling into a dark cozy box and being inadvertently wrapped up along with the intended gift. Watch these little guys; they are on high alert when new things are added to their daily rou-tines. And are persistent and tenacious on their quest to explore.

With the holidays also come open houses, family and friend visits, and more potential for chaos. With the door opening and closing more frequently, keep in mind where your ferrets are.

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Decking Your Halls andKeeping Your Ferret Safe

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The best solution is to keep them in a room away from the festivities or put them safely in their cage. It takes only a few seconds for your ferret to be out on the street.

We all enjoy the extra treats and beverages that are part of our par-ties. Ferrets are attracted to liquors and beers, chocolate and other sweets. Watch out for that random glass left sit-ting around or tray of treats. Sweets or any kind are not good for your ferret, and the even a small amount of alcohol can lead to a poisoning.

Candles create a wonderful atmo-sphere during the holiday season with the play of light and the fragrances they emit. Please be cautious of those open fl ames and dripping wax. As with all open fl ames and pets, extra caution is always a good idea.

Gift opening is another chaotic event. Ferrets love to hide and conceal small bits of treasure. Nothing would be more frustrating as you are putting together that much anticipated toy and you are missing the crucial small pack-age of screws or connectors. Ferrets are notorious little thieves. They have earned their little masks.

There are several plants that are associated with the holidays.Amaryllis, paper white narcissus and

poinsettia plants are beautiful, but can cause some serious stomach problems, neurological symptoms, and a whole variety of nasty side effects if ingested. It could be a lot of fun for a ferret to dig around in those pots and come up with the elusive bulbs. These are just another group of potential hazards to add to the list of things to keep out of sight and away from your ferret.

I can’t stress enough the impor-tance of being vigilant in watching and protecting your ferret or any small ani-mal that shares your home. The holi-day chaos brings a potential for disas-ter around every corner. Keeping your ferret confi ned to an area that doesn’t include all these added risks take away the temptations. Your ferret’s safety and security can be the best holiday gift of all. An extra hour or two of one on one attention away from all the hubbub is a wonderful way of saying happy holi-days. You are their best toy ever!

Sue HolmeDirector, Ferret Underground Rescue and Adoption Center

Heartbreak at Home: The ‘Tail’ of Lucy Luby Tamara Pool, 4-Paws Private Training

The healing power of a dog is one of the best medicines you could ever ask for. What happens when that is ripped from you?

In Sheboygan, there is a family that has experienced the worst pain imag-inable. They lost a child in May 2009. In the midst of this pain, they had a little West Highland White Terrier puppy (Westie) named Lucy. Lucy was just a few months old when Jake died. How-ever, they had bonded immediately and were inseparable. Little Lucy Lu, as we affectionately refer to her, was a light in the dark for this family. She helped bring them through their pain and back to a feeling of happiness.

This happiness continued with the addition of Phoenix, a Cairn Terrier from the same breeder as Lucy in McHenry Co., IL. Lucy was under contract to the breeder, Carol, to produce a litter of pup-pies for her before she was spayed. The Graff family went down to Illinois several times to attempt to breed Lucy. The fi nal time it worked and the little 2 year old Lucy was fi nally pregnant.

On September 15 of this year Deb and Dan Graff took their little Lucy down to Illinois so Lucy could have her pup-pies. They dropped her off in the sup-posedly capable hands of her breeder. This faith in the breeder would, however, be short-lived. The puppies were born the following Sunday night. A litter of 8 puppies, including 3 males and 4 females and 1 male that didn’t make it. Carol called Deb and said she’d send pictures of the puppies right away for Deb to see.

The pictures never showed up in Deb’s email. She then said she wouldn’t send pictures because Lucy and her puppies were “dirty” and she didn’t want to take pictures of them like that.

On Sunday, October 2, the Graffs were planning on going to Illinois to see Lucy and her pups. Before they were able to make it down there, Deb got an email from the breeder accus-ing her of stealing Lucy and her pup-pies. The email came nearly 24 hours after Lucy and her pups went missing and it was 48 hours before the breeder called the police. Suspicion instantly grew inside the broken hearts of Lucy’s parents. They were now suspects in the abduction of Lucy and the pups. After a visit from the Sheboygan Co. Sheriffs Department, the Graffs were cleared of any connection to the case and began a case of their own.

After 3 weeks in the hands of the McHenry Co. IL Patrol division, and hav-ing no breaks in the case, it is now in the hands of Detective David Mullen with the McHenry Co. IL Sheriffs Depart-ment. He is now, 3 weeks after the ab-duction, the fi rst to look into the breeder as being involved with the crime.

Lucy Lu and her puppies are still missing. If you have any information regarding this case, please call Det. Mul-len at 815-334-4756. There is a cash reward for the safe return of Lucy and her puppies.

Photo: Lucy LuPhoto courtesy of the Graff’s


For two weeks I get used to my new surroundings. Slowly I come to trust my new family and the hurt of the past begins to be erased. I become more confi dent and self-assured. I am given medical care, and though it isn’t fun, I feel better than I have in longer than I can remember. Best of all, I am given a name. I am no longer just a meaning-less number.

Time continues to pass and I con-tinue to settle in to my new surround-ings. Through hard work and positive reinforcement I learn my manners. I appreciate the affection I am shown and return it tenfold. My shell cracks and the dog I was always mean to be shines through.

Still, though, something is missing. While my foster family loves and cares for me, it is not the same as the love they share with their own pets. I am a part of something wonderful, but it is only temporary. I still need to fi nd a for-ever home of my own.

Then one day it happens. My foster family brings another family in to meet me. There is a man, a woman and a little boy. It takes only minutes for me to know that this is what I have been waiting for.

Every day has been the same since I arrived here. Time passes not in minutes and hours, but in a pattern of events: I wake up; I am fed and let out to relieve myself. Throughout the day people come in, but most pass me by. I am too old or too young; too hyper or too lazy; too big or too small. The reason changes from person to person, but the result is always the same: I am not the dog for them.

I am fed again and the day ends. The people leave, but I remain; alone except for the unseen others like me. We are lonely shadows silently sharing our existence.

I don’t understand time, but I know what it means when my time is up. My cage is marked with a deadline: seven days. I have seven days to fi nd a home or I will be put to sleep. The count-down begins: seven, six, fi ve… and no one comes for me. Four, three, two… still I am here.

And then there is one: one day left to live for one unwanted dog. There is hope, though. I am one of the lucky few that will be given a second chance. A rescue group has an opening in their foster program and has agreed to take me in.

Suddenly there is a whirlwind of activity. I am taken from cage and walked out to meet someone in front of the building. I’m handed over and walked to a car where the person helps me climb into a crate. There are other crates with other dogs inside the vehi-cle. We come from different places and different backgrounds. We are different breeds and different ages, but we have our fear and uncertainty in common.

The person driving is kind, though. She speaks to us quietly as she drives. There is mellow music playing and the sound of the tires slowly lulls us to sleep.

After some time we stop in a park-ing lot. I am brought out to use the bathroom and then handed off to an-other person. It is a man this time. He bends down to scratch my head and then lifts me into the crate in his ve-hicle. There are different dogs, but the pattern is the same – the gentle speak-ing; the lull of the tires.

Again we stop and this time I am handed over to a woman with no other dogs. I take a short ride with her to the last stop on my journey for the day. I have arrived at my foster home.

Through their Eyes: A Dog’s View of a Rescueby Joel Gallard, Furry Bottoms Rescue

The boy asks permission from his mother and then sits on the fl oor next to me. Never before have I felt such love from the hands of a human. He strokes my fur and scratches behind my ears in just the right spot. He smiles and in that moment my heart becomes his.

His parents sign some papers while I sit with him on the fl oor. Soon I say my bittersweet goodbyes to the family that showed me how much more there was to life than I had known. I am giv-en a new collar and leash. As we walk out the door I glance back, hoping they know I am grateful, then, head held high I trot off with my new family, knowing now what it is to have life, to have hope and to have love.

I am a rescue dog. I may not un-derstand time the way that you do, but I know I am grateful for the time you have given me.

Charlie (left) and Sophie (above) were both adopted from Deb’s Kitten Rescue in Omro, Wis. Charlie is their ‘old man’ and is very shy, well-man-nered, and likes to cuddle on his own

Photos of your Pets Adopted from Rescues and Shelters

L to R: Buddy, Kealy, Buttons, and Piggy. Buddy was found on the side of a road in Alabama. Kealy was a Human Society adop-tion after abandonment. Buttons came from Lakeshore Human Society and chose her owners. Piggy was found in a dumpster as a kitten. Holly H., Two Rivers, Wis.

Honey was adopted from the Wash-ington Co. Humane Society. She is sitting here looking regal, but most of time like rolling on her back wanting a tummy rub. John A., Grafton, Wis.

Pumpkin (left) and Harley

Ozzie was adopted from the Door County Humane Society in Stur-geon Bay, Wis. This is his spooky look due to his blue eyes.Dan & Sue M., Forestville, Wis.

Daisy Mae was adopted from a pet rescue in Wautoma, Wis. three years ago. She came from an abusive home and was terrifi ed of people, but that did not stop her from jumping into the arms of her new owners. Debbie F., Location Unknown.

Sadie “Sadie McGee” was ad-opted from the Sheb. Co. Hu-mane Society. She greeted her owners with a hug and a lick. She love yogurt, sunning herself, and watching rabbits, birds and squirrels.Janet & Eric V., Plymouth, Wis.

terms. Sophie has been a very sick kitty and takes daily vita-min supplements to keep her from getting infections. Sophie like to play the piano or pluck guitar strings in the morning to let her owners know she is hungry.Megan K., Location Unknown.

(above). Pumpkin was adopted 11 -12 years ago and Harley was adopted 1.5 years ago from the Fond Du Lac Human Society. Pumpkin feels right at home this time of year with all of his pumpkins and is ready for the trick or treaters. Harley is a sweet Bombay with perfect table manners and loves corn on the cob. Therese G., Kewaskum, Wis.


PHOTO GALLERY OF READERS PETS

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

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Girlfriend,Former rescue from OHS, that passed away this past summer, John A., Grafton, Wis.

Dayezie Mae, a Basset Hound,on a day of from her job as a Se-curity Guard and Greeter for Tropi-cal Fish at The Betta Boutique,Melissa V., Appleton, Wis.

Spike, a Bulldog,poses for a picture,Melissa & Jason, Luxemburg, Wis.

Lily-Bear,who just passed her last as-sessment to be a Therapy Dog,Mary Ellen S., Sheboygan Falls, Wis.


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MILWAUKEE – It’s soon to be the time of year Wisconsinites have come to know and love – bitter cold tem-peratures along with snowy and icy streets. The Wisconsin Humane Society would like to remind people who care for animals that this time of year may pose threats to their furry friends, and suggest the following tips to avoid cold weather perils and help keep their ani-mals safe:

• Keep your animals inside. Even Northern Breed dogs like Malamutes and Chow Chows need heated, com-fortable shelter away from bitter cold temperatures and high winds to stay safe. Only take your dogs outside long enough to relieve him/herself and keep cats indoors at all times.

• If you see spilled antifreeze, clean it up. The sweet taste of this le-thal poison actually attracts animals. Use more animal-friendly formulations of products if possible, such as propyl-ene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.

Your Cat’s Tail, Ear, and Eye Signalsfrom Cats International.org

TailsWhen the tail is erect for its full

length, it is used as a greeting to an-other cat or to a friendly human and is an invitation for contact rubbing. This can also be a request for food. The tail fl icks of a seated cat often indicates ir-ritation. Tail wagging can range from small irritated fl icks which may express indecision--wavering between two pos-sible courses of action--or in its most pronounced form, it can be the prelude to a fi ght between two male cats and undoubtedly accompanied by growling. A tail that is held down with an elevated rump belongs to an aggressive cat that is standing sideways near another cat. A fl uffed-up, arched tail is seen when a cat stands with its back arched (the “Halloween cat”) and it is torn between being aggressive or defensive. A fl uffed tail that is positioned straight out or down, is seen when the decision moves toward aggression. (All of these tail po-sitions can be observed when two kit-tens engage in play fi ghting.) The tail that is wrapped against the cat’s body may mean that the cat is contented or for a nervous cat, it is a defensive pos-ture.

EarsIf the tail alone doesn’t give you

enough information about what the cat is thinking, take a look at the ears. Cats involved in a standoff will make threat-ening sounds, but to really understand what is happening, check the ear posi-tion. The defender’s ears will lie down fl at against the head for protection. The cat whose ears are lying fl at, but with a twist, so that the tips of the back of the ear can be seen from the front, is the aggressor. Forward-pointing ears are used by confi dent, curious, cats to listen for sounds in front of them. A cat that is hunting prey (or playing) will also keep its ears forward to collect as much auditory information as possible in order to execute a successful pounce.

EyesIn a standoff situation the defend-

ing cat’s pupils will be dilated to provide the cat with wider peripheral vision, an advantage in anticipating an attack. The aggressor’s pupils narrow to give him better depth perception, an advan-tage in judging where to attack. While dilated pupils can indicate fear, they are also indicative of the light conditions. In dim light the pupils expand to allow as much light to enter the eye as possible. Perhaps one of the most wonderful of feline body signals, but one that is most often missed by even the most obser-vant of cat owners, is the slow eye blink. According to Roger Tabor, in his inter-esting and informative book,Cat Behav-ior, a Complete Guide to Understanding How Your Cat Works,

“Blinking is a very powerful com-munication as a reassurance signal and is commonly used between cats when they are sitting or lying in a hunched-up, sphinx-like position. I have used the blink to relax house cats, feral cats, and even tigers in the wild... It is important to put them at their ease by allowing them to read the signals that tell them you are not a threat.” (It is also a great way to say “I love you” to your favorite feline companion.)

A continuous stare has the opposite effect on cats. It is threatening and un-settling and is used effectively by cats in maintaining territorial distance. This explains why a cat that enters a room of strangers, all of whom are cat lovers except for one, will choose to approach the non-cat lover, the only one who is not staring at him.

Editors Note: Cats International was founded by Betsy Libscomb, a cat behavioral expert. If you would like more information on Cats International or for cat behavioral assistance, please visit the Cats International website, www.catsinternational.org.

Reprinted with permission.

Keep Fido Safe from Winter Weather

Cold Safety Tips from the Wisconsin Humane Society• Always keep your dog leashed

on snow and ice. Despite their power-ful noses dogs often lose their scent inthe snow and ice, and can easily becomelost.

• Never leave your companionanimal alone in the car, especially in coldweather. The car can quickly become arefrigerator and your beloved animal canfreeze to death.

• When your dog comes in out ofthe rain, snow or ice, thoroughly wipeoff his or her legs, feet and stomach.Salt and antifreeze can kill dogs, so it isvery important that these harmful sub-stances are wiped off before your doghas a chance to lick them off his or herown paws. The Wisconsin Humane So-ciety sells booties that can be worn bydogs to help prevent salt and antifreezefrom sticking to paw pads. Also, pay spe-cial attention to your canine’s paw pads.Snow and ice caught between the padscan make them bleed.

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Black Beautiesby Kristin Ahrens, K&R Small Animal Sanctuary

Everyone has a different opinion about what makes a rabbit the perfect pet for them but admittedly looks do factor into the decision. Unfortunately some rabbits are often overlooked solely based upon color. The most commonly passed over rabbits are solid black.

Animal shelters have actually dubbed the problem as “black dog syn-drome”. As we all know most of these animals have great personality but these tend to be the last pets adopted. There are several possibilities to this growing problem.

One possible reason these bunnies are passed over is because they do not photograph as well as lighter-colored rabbits. Since so many people skip a visit to the local animal shelter and start their pet search online these animals have less of a chance. A black animal is harder to see in a photo. Often it is diffi cult to visualize their expression or see the sparkle in their eyes.

Another possibility is that since the color is so uniform they may appear plain or lacking character. People are looking for a face to fall in love with and when they can’t see the spirit of the black colored rabbit, their eye is caught by a lighter-colored bunny. People are often drawn to a lighter or brighter col-ored rabbit. In a group of animals the majority of people will be drawn to the lighter colored animal in the bunch. Even with people at a fancy party; many will be dressed in muted or dark tones and the one that wears “fl ashy” colors will be the talk of the room.

Superstitions may also be a factor for some people. Often black dogs are seen as aggressive and black cats are seen as bad luck. Unfortunately these beliefs may have spilled over into the rabbit world.

We have seen the “black dog syn-drome” to be true in our sanctuary as well. Since K&R Small Animal Sanctu-ary does not have an adoption center we rely on Pet Finder and Facebook for most of our adoptions. Our adopters do not get to watch all the rabbits in-teract before they make their decision. They have to narrow down their choices based on pictures and the biographies written by our foster parents. We do

our best to take great pictures and write awesome bios but even then the black colored ones are the rabbits we hold onto the longest.

In truth I fi nd them quite appeal-ing. All the black rabbits I know have wonderful personalities! They are quite cute and the solid black is very fl ashy. Some of them even have a sheen to their coat you won’t fi nd in other colors. And when they shed on my clothes I don’t even notice!!

The next time you are looking to adopt a rabbit (or a dog or cat) take personality into account. Talk to the shelter volunteers or the workers at the rescue group, and make an informed decision. When an adopter skips over the black colored bunny and meets an-other bunny they might fi nd cute based solely on a picture, the black colored rabbit again loses a chance at a forever home. These rabbits have great quali-ties, just like their fl ashier counterparts. Please won’t you give these black beau-ties a chance!!

Editors note: Kristin Ahrens is co-founder of the K&R Small Animal Sanc-tuary a rescue specializing in small ani-mals such as rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals. To fi nd out more about K&R Small Animal Sanctuary or to see their adoptable pets go to:

krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb.com


Coming in DecemberWith Thanksgiving behind us and fall is on its way out; the holi-

day shopping has started and Christmas is just ahead. Look for the December issue of Pet Journal at one of our many distribution loca-tions. Coming in the December issue we will be bringing to you the following:

Keeping your Pets Safe During the Holidays Christmas Edition

Eco News

& more articles of Pet/Animal interest.

More from our columnists:

Ask the Alpha Dog

Ask Scrappy!

Grooming your Pet

Holistic & Natural Options for your Pets

Ask the Vet

Pet Journal Word Search

Pictures of your Pets

and more!

Grooming your Pet

by Diana Schmidt, Happy Tails Pet Grooming and [email protected]

Maintaining a Healthy Coat

● Make sure your dog is getting high quality, balance nutrition.

● Brush and/or comb your dog at least twice a week (even the breeds with short coats.)

● Do not bathe a matted dog - the snarls will tighten up and become im-possible to brush out. Take her or him to a professional for dematting.

● Clean your dog’s eyes daily (twice a day to avoid stains if he or she has a light coat.) Just a damp tissue or cotton ball to remove overnight eye discharge will do it!

● Keep your dog on schedule for professional grooming. If you wait

longer than the guidelines below, the process becomes longer and more dif-fi cult and your dog will hate visiting the groomer.

● Every 4 - 6 weeks for long coats

● Every 8 - 10 weeks for short coats

Editors note: Diana welcomes your questions on grooming; please email her at [email protected] or by mail at:

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

When a friendly, extroverted cat sud-denly becomes nervous and reactive, it is generally obvious to the owners that the cat is stressed. Stress may not be as easily detected in the shy, introverted cat who may be manifesting stress by sitting in a fi xed posture, immobile for long periods of time. Cats handle stress in different ways depending on their personalities. Eysenck (1960) who did research on the human manifestations of stress, suggested that the position of neurotic individuals on the introversion/extroversion scale determined the type of the neurotic behaviors they exhibited. He found that introverts tend to suffer from phobias or obsessional symptoms, while extroverts are more likely to en-gage in hysterical, antisocial, or self-de-structive behavior. The same may apply to cats.

Manifestations of Stressfrom Catsinternational.org

Common manifestations of stress in cats:

• Inappropriate elimination (litterbox problems)

• Territorial marking behaviors, in-cluding spraying

• Excessive grooming and self-mutila-tion

• Immobility (depression) and hiding• Redirected aggression (toward peo-

ple or other pets)• Excessive vocalization• Loss of appetite• Restlessness

All of these behaviors can also be symptoms of illness, so it is important to take the cat to the veterinarian as soon as possible to rule out health problems as being the cause for the aberrant be-havior.

Stress-related Housesoiling ProblemsOne of the most common feline re-

sponses to stress is inappropriate elimi-nation. The bladder is the cat’s stress target. If the source of stress is the litter or the litterbox itself (too dirty, too per-fumed, too confi ning) then the stool or urine is often deposited right next to the litterbox. (See our recommendations for “The Prevention and Solution of Litter-

box Problems”.)

If the cat is experiencing territorial anxiety over the sight of cats, dogs, or wildlife outside, then the cat may spray windows, doors, drapes or prominent objects in the room where the windows are located. Blocking the cat’s view of the outside may help to eliminate these marking problems.

It may be that the cat is stressed by another cat in the household. Perhaps he is ambushed on his way to the litter-box or he is afraid to pass through the other cat’s territory to get to his litter-box. A systematic program of desensiti-zation and counterconditioning is essen-tial to reconcile the cats to each other.

When the cat urinates in front of the owner or on beds, furniture, or clothing, the message is clearly that the cat has a severe health problem, or that he is

severely stressed by something in the environment. If he selects a particular person’s clothing or bedding for his toilet area, it generally means that this per-son is the source of his anxiety. It can be a positive or negative message. Most likely, the cat is exhibiting separation anxiety, or a status confl ict. Having this person give the cat food treats as well as extra attention may solve the problem. It is also necessary to keep clothes and other previous targets away from the cat for awhile.

Some stress-related behavior prob-lems yield more readily to behavior modifi cation strategies when the cat is treated with an anti-anxiety medication. A non-sedative drug, such as Buspirone, relaxes the cat, but unlike Valium, it en-ables the cat to continue learning so that retraining can steadily proceed.

Editors Note: Cats International was founded by Betsy Libscomb, a cat be-havioral expert. If you would like more information on Cats International or for cat behavioral assistance, please visit the Cats International website, www.catsinternational.org.

Reprinted with permission.

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• Purina Dog Chow (green bag)• Purina Beneful• Dog Toys• Rawhide bones• Cat Litter (scoopable, any brand)

• Offi ce Supplies• Copy Paper• Postage Stamps• HP Ink Cartridge #60 for HP printer mod-

el# F4280• Cleaning Supplies

• Bleach• Paper Towels• Towels• Blankets• Toilet Tissue• High Effi ciency Laundry Detergent

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact Door County Humane Society at: 920.746.1111, by email at: [email protected] or you may visit their web-site: www.doorcountyhumanesociety.org.

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

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

Fox Valley Humane Association of Appleton, WI is looking for:• Pet Supplies

• Purina or Iams cat food and dog food• Purina Kitten Chow• Purina Puppy Chow• Canned cat, kitten and dog food• Pine or aspen shavings• Timothy hay

• Cleaning Supplies• Lemon Pine-sol• Dish Soap• Tall Kitchen Garbage bags• Febreeze air freshener• Bleach• Liquid laundry detergent• Garbage bags (33-gallon)

• Miscellaneous• Gas gift cards to local gas stations• X-large wire and plastic crates

• Cash sponsorships• One months’s supply of pain medication

for cats and kittens after surgery - $40/per mo.

• One month’s supply of pain medication for dog s and puppies after surgery - $75/per mo.

• Surgical packs, 12 needed - $850 each


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To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Fox Valley Humane Association at: 920.733.1717, by email at: [email protected] or visit their website: www.foxvalleypets.org.

Oshkosh Area Humane Society of Oshkosh, WI is looking for:• Purina Kitten Chow• Purina Cat Chow• Purina Puppy Chow - regular fl avor• Purina Dog Chow• Caned Cat Food - pate type only (please no

shredded or sliced in gravy)• Canned dog food• Canned kitten food• Romaine Lettuce (for rabbits)• Rolled Raw Hide Chews - Larger sizes only,

please• Soft Dog Treats• Scoopable cat litter• Bleach• Tall Kitchen garbage bags• Dryer Sheets• Paper Toweling• Swiffer Dry Mops• Small paper plates• Degreaser - like Jungle Jake• Micro Fiber Cloths• Cotton Swabs & Cotton Balls• Copy Paper

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Oshkosh Area Humane Society at: 920.424.2128 or visit their website: www.oahs.org.

Section 2.2:Animal Rescues & Shelters

K&R Small Animal Sanctuary is looking for:• Baby Blankets• Fleece Blankets• Stuffed Animals• Hard Plastic Baby Toys or Rattles• Bunny/Guinea Pig Toys• Natural Small & Large Wicker Baskets• Natural Wicker Craft Wreaths• PLAIN Rabbit Pellets (no seeds or treats

mixed in!)• Bagged Hay• 16oz or 32oz Water Bottles• Ceramic Dishes• Treats

To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the K&R Animal Sanctuary by email: [email protected] or visit their website at: www.krsmallanimalsanctuary.vpweb.com.

Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. of Mari-on and Green Bay is looking for:• Liquid Laundry Detergent• Anti-bacterial Liquid Dish Soap• Garbage Bags• Bleach• Anti-bacterial Hand Soap• Blankets (new or used)• Sheets (used)• Bath Towels (new or used)• White Multipurpose Printer Paper (8.5 x 11)• Purina Kitten Chow• Caned Cat Food (Friskie’s Plate)• Purina Cat Chow Original• Rubbermaid Pets High Sided Litter Pan

(can be found at PetSmart)• Metal Litter Scoops (Durascoop Large Cat

Litter Scoop, found at PetSmart)• Large Ceramic Dog Food Dishes• The Loops 2 Leashes (can be found at

Fleetfarm or PetSmart)

• Canned Dog Food (Lamb and Rice, cans with pop tops only, please)

• Dog Treats (Snausages, Liver Treats, Beggiin’ Strips, T’ Bonz, ect.)

• Dog Chewies (Rawhides, Dingo Bones, Pressed Bones, ect.)

• Dog Toys• Tuffies Ultimate Dog Toys• The Almost Indestructible Ball• Air Kong Squeeker Dog Toys• Jolly Pets Tug and Toss Ball• JW Pet Good Cuz/Bad Cuz Dog Toys• Kong Wubba Dog Toys• Kong Rubber Balls• Kongs

• Gift Cards to PetSmart, PetCo, Fleet Farm, Menards

• Energy Star Washer and Dryer• Large Van• Cash Donation

To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. at: 920-634-9701 or visit their website: www.hap-pilyeverafterinfo.org.

Saving Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. of Appleton is looking for:• Cat Litter• Dry Cat Food (Please no Ol’Roy)• Dry Kitten Food (Please no Ol’Roy)• Canned Cat and Kitten Food• Dog Toys• Dog Rawhides/Chews/Bones• Bleach• Laundry Detergent• Paper Towels• Fly Traps• Any Cleaning Supplies• Bug Spay• Metal or Ceramic Bowls• Styrofoam Bowls• Folders (Red and Blue)• Any Pet Supplies

To donate any of the items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Sav-ing Paws Animal Rescue, Inc. at: (920) 209-PAWS (7297) or visit their website at: www.savingpaws.com.

All Animal Rescue Center project of the Eastern Wisconsin Herpetological Society & Rescue of Plymouth, WI is looking for:• Reptile Cage Thermostats• Storage Space• Cargo Tailers• Livestock Trailers• Tow behind RV• Mini Van or Full Size Van• Kennel Fencing• Commercial/Large Capacity Washers/Dryers• Chest Freezers/Walk-in Coolers• Animal Control Equipment• Offi ce Furniture• Gift Cards for Hardware or Home Improv-

ment Stores• Lumber and 3/4” Plywood• Cash Donations

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the EWHSR at: 920.207.5642, by email at: [email protected] or visit their website: www.allanimalrescuecenter.com.

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

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

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Shih-Yzu puppies for sale. They are ACA Regis-tered. 2 Females - 8 months old, have all shots. 2 Females and 3 Males - 8 weeks old. $500 for the females and $400 for the males. Call 920-588-9113.

AKC Gordon Setter Pups Ready for forever home. Champion show blood lines. Vet checked, shots, wormed, dew claws removed. Both parents on site. 920-757-5699/920-213-7440

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

Section 2.1: Humane Societies

Bay Area Humane Society of Green Bay, WI is looking for:• Bleach• Paper Towels• Clay Cat Litter (non-clumping)• Rawhides• Kongs• Dog Toys• Canned Cat Food• Small Litter Boxes• Cat Toys• Chew Blocks & Treats for Small Animals• Carefresh Bedding (no pine or cedar)• Liquid Laundry Detergent• Powder-free Exam Gloves• Scratching Posts, Towers or Cat Trees or consider these as a way to recycle:• Blankets• Bath Towels• Leashes

To donate any items on this list or if you have any questions, please contact the Bay Area Humane Society at: 920.469.3110 or visit their website: www.bayareahumanesociety.com.

Door County Humane Society of Sturgeon Bay, WI is looking for:• Animal Supplies

• Purina Pro Plan Adult Chicken and Rice Formula

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Eco from page 5.

People are like animals in many re-spects; some are “snowbirds” and head to warmer climates, some spend more time inside out of the elements and some of us even put on more weight or clothing to get us through the winter. No matter what you do, winter is inevitable in Wisconsin; hope you enjoy it however you can!

Editors Note: The editors of Pet Journal would like to welcome Kim with and the staff of the Bay Beach Wild-life Sanctuary that will be bringing Eco News to you each month. If you have a question for the staff that you would like to see in a future issue of Pet Journal please email her at: [email protected].

• Before you start your car, beep your horn several times. Cats often look for warm places to rest, and the hood of your car or even underneath the vehicle might be options for them. By honking your horn, cats will be alerted to run away.

• The cold weather typically means the furnace is cranked up. It’s dangerous for animals to rest under or near a radiator or other heating system. Consider placing an appropriate cover that is especially made for heating sys-tems so animals can be safe from these areas. Also, fi nd a warm place for your furry friend to sleep – away from heat-ers, but not near a cold draft.

For more information about the Wisconsin Humane Society, or to view a comprehensive list of animals currently available for adoption, please visit www.wihumane.org.

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