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J une is Adopt a Cat Month. Each spring during “kitten

season,” thousands of kittens join the millions of cats

already in shelters across the country. That means our local

shelters and rescue groups have lots of cute kittens, older cats and

everything in between. Cats are America’s number one companion!

With over 87.1 million cats in homes throughout America, there are

a higher number of cats than dogs surrendered to shelters & rescues

nationwide. The public must be educated as to the importance of spay/

neuter, there is no way to adopt our way out of this situation. Daily

shelters and rescue groups are inundated with unwanted felines, and

sadly, many are not adopted. Whether you own a male or female cat,

please spay/neuter and encourage friends and family to do the same.

Feral Cat Assistance Program, FCAP, is our cover story this

month. The subject of their story is FIV in cats, a condition feared

and misunderstood by many. I think you’ll find the article most

informative and it clears up a lot of misconceptions. These dedicated

individuals spend countless hours feeding, practicing capture, spay/

neuter and release, and taking care of these ferals. Several of their

“success stories” are now available for adoption.

On another note, we want to encourage everyone to visit our

Facebook page. Many items and events, plus videos, are posted online

to keep you updated on a regular basis. You may also post information

as to events, lost/found animals or anything that occurs during the

month that could be useful or interesting to pet lovers.

Thanks to our local Veterinarians for contributing to our “Ask the

Vet” column and the professionals who write our training articles.

This month, Dr. Deborah Cowan discusses issues concerning exotic

pets, while Adam Witherspoon gives advice on teaching your dog

acceptable behaviors.

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8 FIVPositiveCatsYour Questions Answered

10CalendarofEventsUpcoming June Events

13 AsktheVetCaring for Exotic Pets

37SuccessStoryHave a Little Faith - How One Shelter Dog Found a Permanent Home

32CanineHeatstrokePreventionDanger of Overheating

38SuccessStoryNoah - The Storm’s Gift

42TrainingTips Morals and Our Dogs - A Look at Why Theirs Differ From Ours

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PublisherBeverly Beck and Associates, Inc.

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Jennifer Frazier

Art Direction / DesignJennifer Frazier

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PhotographyZoe Zen Photography - Cover

Ken Sykes

CartoonsTeresa Davidson

Contributing WritersAdam & Meredith Witherspoon

Amy RizzollaAshley Kirkman

Deborah Cowan, DMVJames Colasanti, Jr.

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Please call the individual shelters and res-cue organizations to check on availability of a specific animal and to learn about their adoption process.

Our Mission Statement:Triad Happy Tails Magazine is focused on the plight of homeless animals and is dedicated to promoting adoptions from local animal shelters and rescue groups. We provide a pictorial and informational directory of animals that are ready to adopt from the shelters and rescue orga-nizations in the greater Triad area.

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Boone was adopted

from the SPCA of

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with Steve and

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came to the SPCA

with his mom and

nine siblings.

Please help control the shelter population, please spay and neuter your pets.


Imagine the following

scenario:

You just rescued a nice

male cat and dropped him

off at your veterinarian to

be neutered, vaccinated, and tested.

Your vet calls to tell you that his test

came back positive for FIV (Feline

Immunodeficiency Virus) and then

asks you if you want to euthanize the

cat. What should you do?

One of the first things that you

should do is educate yourself about

FIV. Many people who don’t

understand the disease will tell the

veterinarian to go ahead and euthanize

the cat. They say the reason is, they

don’t want their other cats to get “Cat

Aids” and that will happen if the cats

get too close together, share the litter

box, or even eat out of the same bowl.

Not true!!!

We have been asked by many

people the following questions. The

answers are from various researchers and

are noted where possible.

What is FIV?Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

has been associated with cats for many

years, although it was only labeled as such

as recently as 1986. The virus depletes

the number of white blood cells, which

eventually makes the cat less able to fight

off infection. However, because it is such a

slow acting virus many FIV positive cats can

enjoy a normal lifespan with no apparent

health problems resulting from the virus.

FIV is species specific, so it can only be transmitted from cat to cat, and not to humans or other animals.

FIV belongs to the same group as Human

Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and for this

reason has received much greater attention

than it would otherwise have done. The

mere mention of FIV, and the fact that it is

sometimes inaccurately known as ‘Feline

Aids’, strikes unnecessary terror into the

heart of many cat-owners, so it is worth

taking time to consider the facts

dispassionately. FIV strains in cats

living normal lives tend to be much

more benign, and may never cause

disease.

How long will my FIV cat live? A cat who contracts FIV will

usually still have a strong immune

system for several years after

infection. It is only over time that

the effects of the virus may start to

show, and even then, most infections

can be treated with the appropriate

medications. With love and good care

however, many FIV positive cats can

live normal life spans. These days it’s

not unusual to find FIV positive cats

reaching 15 years or more.

A long-term FIV Monitoring

Project was carried out at

Glasgow Veterinary School

over a number of years and the

results indicated that a higher

percentage of FIV negative

cats died during the period of

the study than FIV positive

cats! A fourteen year study

by Maureen Hutchison B.Sc,

BVMS, MRCVS (veterinary

adviser to the Cat Action

Trust) found that FIV-positive

cats were more likely to die by

being killed in road accidents

or to be alive and well into their twilight

years than they are to die from any FIV

related condition. Also, a recent survey by

Dr. Diane D. Addie (Lecturer in Veterinary

Virology, University of Glasgow) where 26

cats were monitored for ten years, found

that FIV infection did not affect the cats’

FIV Positive CatsYour Questions Answered

Cover Story

by Amy Rizzolla

Meet Vinnie - he is a real sweet long haired brown

tabby that was rescued from a feral colony in Greens-

boro. He has just discovered how to play with toys

and hasn’t stopped playing. He is a lap cat, even

though he barely fits, but he will lay there and purr

and make biscuits until he falls asleep. Vinnie is very

healthy, neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and micro-

chipped. He is looking for his furrever home. Call

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life expectancy. Knowing what we now do of the prolonged nature of the condition, euthanasia is totally inappropriate and inhumane. Being killed in a road accident is a far higher risk for a cat than FIV.

Can my other cats get FIV from a positive cat? The most recent research carried out at

Glasgow University’s Companion Animal

Diagnostics indicates that the chances of

FIV being passed from one cat to another in

the same household is approximately 1-2%.

This means that if you have 100 cats (!) in

a house with 1 FIV positive cat, only 1 or 2

could be expected to become infected. Even

when FIV was passed on, as in the Glasgow

survey, none of the cats actually died of it. In

another survey a few years ago FIV was not

passed from cat to cat in the same household

at all.

The Celia Hammond Animal Trust have

been conducting a long-term study at their

sanctuary since the late 1990’s, where FIV-

positive and FIV-negative cats live happily

together, grooming each other and sharing

food bowls and litter trays. Regular blood

tests for the virus are carried out, and to

date, no cases of transmission have yet

been found.

There seems no reason, therefore, not

to have FIV positive and negative cats in

the same household, provided they are not

fighters. If two cats in one household fight,

they should be kept

apart, given behavioral

therapy or one re-

homed, regardless of

their FIV status. This is

obviously a decision to

be taken on a case by

case basis, depending

on the natures of the

cats involved. Cats who are allowed to go outside are more at risk of being bitten by an unknown feral or stray FIV-positive cat

than by a friendly FIV-positive cat living as part of the family.

My young kitten was tested and is positive for FIV, what should I do? One concern that rescuers have is

when a kitten is tested and turns up

positive for FIV. The policy at FCAP

is to NOT test for FIV in kittens less

than 6 months of age, for the following

reason: If a female FIV positive cat has

a litter of kittens, it is extremely rare for

the kittens to become infected with the

virus. FIV is only passed on from the

mother cat to kittens in utero in extremely

rare cases involving rare, aggressive strains.

However, kittens born to an infected mother

will absorb antibodies from her milk and

will therefore give a positive response to the

FIV antibody test. In these kittens the test

becomes negative after 12-16 weeks, as their

maternal immunity wanes. It is therefore

pointless to test kittens less than 16 weeks

using an FIV antibody test.

Every kitten that we have seen that was

tested at 6-8 weeks has been negative when

retested at 5-6 months.

Should you adopt an FIV cat? A healthy FIV positive cat can live for

many years and indeed can often outlive

non-infected cats, but please be aware that

this is not always the case. Due to their

impaired immune system, the cat may

succumb to illness earlier, and not reach

their normal life expectancy. FIV cats will

need prompt veterinary assistance for even

minor symptoms. With good care however,

many FIV positive cats can live normal life

spans. These days, it’s not unusual to find

FIV positive cats reaching 15 years or more.

Cover Story

Meet Handsome…of course, you can see how he

got that name!! Handsome came from a colony in

Northwest Greensboro. He hurt his ear and had to

have surgery. When he was tested, he was found to be

FIV positive. Handsome was adopted about 4 years

ago and lives with eight other kitties. He absolutely

loves the kittens when they come into his home; he

takes care of them just like a foster daddy, he makes

sure they stay clean and out of trouble. Handsome is

approximately 10-11 years old and still a healthy boy.

Meet Sammy - he is at least 10 years

old and has been positive for FIV for

at least 5 years now. He was adopted

by a family about a year ago. He is

healthy and happily lives with two

other cats that are FIV negative.


May 2011Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation (Winston-Salem) Adoption Fairs - Saturdays (dogs & cats) from 12-4pm, Tuesdays (cats)

4-7pm & Fridays (cats) 3-6pm - at 311 Harvey St., Winston-Salem. Visit our website, www.aarfanimals.org for more information.

The Animal Awareness Society Adoption Fairs - Saturdays from 11am-2pm at Petco on Wendover Ave. in

Greensboro.

Animal Rescue & Foster Program Next Step Adoption Center, 705 Milner Dr., Greensboro. Open Saturdays

11am-3pm, Sundays 1-4pm, Wednesdays 5-8pm. Call 336.574.9600 for more information.

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 9am-2pm- Stretch Out & Get Snuggled On at Triad Yoga Institute at 3940 West Market St., Greensboro. Relax with pets and yoga while helping the Animal Rescue and Foster Program raise money for the homeless animals of the Triad. Try different yoga class, enjoy refreshments, and meet some of the loving pets ARFP has for adoption. Proceeds benefit ARFP.

Chihuahua Rescue & Transport Adoption Event - Pet Supplies Plus (Winston Salem location) on the third

Saturday of every month from 11am-2pm.

Feral Cat Assistance Program For information on Spay Day Clinics, please call us at 336-378-0878,

Line 1.

Adoption fairs are held in Greensboro at PetSmart on Bridford Pkwy. each Saturday of the month from 12-4 and are sometimes held on Sunday afternoons. It’s best to call PetSmart at 218-8188 to confirm there is a Sunday adoption fair.

Finding Great Homes for Jack Russell Terriers Adoption Fairs on Saturdays and Sundays from 10-6pm at 1701 Pleasant

Ridge Rd, Greensboro. Call Robin at 336-414-1373 to make an appointment.

Forsyth Humane Society Friday, June 3rd -7pm-10pm - Join us for the Gallery Hop in

Downtown Winston-Salem.

Saturday, June 4 - 9am–noon - Doggie Days & FHS Adoption Fair presented by the FHS Jr. Board and sponsored by Starbucks on Robinhood Rd. Join us for fun and games at Starbucks on Robinhood Rd. Dog & Cat Treats, Cookie Decorating, Face Painting, Dog Costume Contest, FHS Mascot Bingo! Meet ROVER, FHS’ Regional Outreach Vehicle for Education & Rescue, plus FHS’s dogs and cats will be looking for their forever home!

Saturday, June 11 - 11am–1pm - Petco & FHS Adoption Fair at Petco Kernersville – 1080 S. Main St. Meet FHS’ dogs & cats looking for their forever home. Meet ROVER, FHS’ Regional Outreach Vehicle for Education & Rescue.

Tuesday, June 14, at 5:30 p.m. - A New Leash on Life: 11th Graduation at Forsyth Correctional Center, 307 Craft Drive, Winston-Salem. Bunny, Ceclia, Danish, Joker, and Spunky are graduating … complete with mortar boards and diplomas. See agility and obedience demonstrations, meet the trainers, and watch the dogs go to their new homes. Open to the public; family-friendly. For more information, call 721-1303, ext. 105; or email [email protected].

Guilford County Animal Shelter Guilford County Animal Shelter April Events are below. Please call 297-

5020 for more information.

Adoption Fairs in Greensboro every Saturday - 12noon-3pm at Petsmart Bridford Parkway and every Sunday in May - 1pm-4pm at Petsmart Lawndale.

Saturday, June 4th, Rabies Clinic GCAS 10:00-2:00

Wednesday, June 8th Volunteer Orientation GCAS 3:00-4:30

Saturday, June 18th Volunteer Orientation GCAS 3:00-4:30 Humane Society of the Piedmont Planned Pethood Spay & Neuter Clinic - Offering financial assistance

to qualified Guilford County applicants. 4527 West Wendover Avenue, Greensboro - Services available Monday through Friday by appointment only. Call 336-299-3999 for more details.

NC Cat Adoption Team Adoption Fairs - PetSmart on Lawndale Drive, Saturdays from

11am-2pm.

Red Dog Farm Mondays in June – Looking for some place good to eat on Mondays? Go

eat at Fishers Grille or The Corner Slice! Both restaurants have “Doggie Night” every Monday night. Leashed & well behaved dogs are wel-come to dine with you on the patios! Best of all both establishments are donating 8% of their food sales on Mondays in June to Red Dog Farm! The restaurants are located off of North Elm in Greensboro. Visit www.reddogfarm.com for more information. See ad on page 11.

Saturday, June 4th 11am-3pm – Join Red Dog Farm at the Oak Ridge Ridgefest at Oak Ridge Town Park. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun and meet some great adoptable critters! Visit www.reddogfarm.com or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/reddogfarm to keep up with our current events!

Monday, June 13th & Tuesday, July 12th - For the third year in a row, the Greensboro Grasshoppers will be donating all “pooch pass” proceeds from their Bark in the Park, so take your dog out to the ballgame to ben-efit Red Dog Farm! Some adoptable dogs will also be in attendance! Visit www.reddogfarm.com or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/reddogfarm to keep up with our current events!

SPCA of the Triad Adoption Fairs in Greensboro every Saturday at PetSmart on Lawndale

from 11-2 & every Sunday at Petco on Wendover from 12:30-3:30.

Rabies Clinic held the first Saturday of each month at Pet Supplies Plus on High Point Rd. Cost is $5 for a 1-year rabies shot.

Tailless Cat Rescue Adoption Fairs - 3rd Saturday of every month - All Pets Considered,

2614 Battleground Ave. in Greensboro, from 10am-2pm. (Saturday, June 18)

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Sully is still with us, and is

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Jordy looks

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Jordy is a hand-

some boxer

something mix

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his one year birthday! Can you help his wish come true?

Call 574-9600 to meet Jordy. n

Sienna. This little girl

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Sienna loves to play chase

and hide and seek with her

sibling. She is an entertainer

and will bring fun to any

home that she goes to. Kitten shenanigans are her expertise. Sienna

was born on 1/1/7/11 and she’s been waiting for you to come meet her!

Call ARFP at 574-9600 to meet this special kitty! n

Maia is a 12 week

old Pit Bull and Lab

mix and is the most well

balanced puppy in ARFP

right now. She is beyond

sweet and loves people

and other animals. She

truly believes she is here to

please. Mommy was a Pit

Bull that someone dumped

out. Daddy was a Lab that

someone never took care

of. Put that together and

you have this bundle of

cuteness. Come meet Maia today! BTW - Mommy is now spayed.

Call ARFP at 574-9600 to meet Maia. n

Sophie. Two year old

Sophie came to Greensboro

via Asheboro. She was a

very young mommy and was

lucky enough that someone

very kind found her and took

care of her until ARFP could

take her. Sophie is the perfect

people cat. She wants to be

with people all the time and

will follow her people around

like a dog. Sophie is lov-

ing, sweet and beautiful, all

wrapped up in one package!

Call ARFP at 574-9600 to

meet Sophie. n

Dexter. Meet

happy-go-lucky Dexter!

Dexter loves everyone -

other dogs, cats, adults

and kids! He is about

2 years old and is a

Pekingese mix. Dexter

would love to be your

little lap dog! His foster

mom describes him as

being low maintenance.

He has started accept-

ing applications for his

forever family.

If you are interested in giving this sweet boy a home contact an

ARFP representative today at 574-9600! n


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Doctor Deborah Cowan graduated from NCSU-CVM in 1993. She has been working with Exotic animals since 1982 when she went to NC A&T University for her BA in Lab Animal Science. She was part of the group that started the Wildlife Rehabilitation League in 1978. She has done a month long internship at Texas A&M, Galveston campus in Fish Medicine.

Deborah Cowan, DVM Ask the Vet

What is considered an Exotic Pet?

Unlike popular opinion, it is not a lion, tiger or bear; they are ferrets, rabbits, small pocket pets, fish, birds, reptiles, amphib-ians and the like.

Do Exotic pets require vaccinations?

Some Exotics, like ferrets are required to get a rabies vaccine every year. Most exotic pets should have a yearly veterinary exam to ensure that they are in good health. Like people, any pet can develop kidney, liver, pancreatic, diabetic or cancer problems. A yearly exam can help catch problems in the early stages.

What are some of the problems that Exotic Pets can have?

Many Exotic pets develop nutritional problems because own-ers do not have any idea how to feed them properly. Often an owner depends on the pet store or the Internet to help them with nutrition. The veterinarian is really your best source for nutritional information.

What are some of the procedures Exotic Pets can have?

Like any pet, radiographs (xrays) are often done to determine if there are broken bones, or internal abnormalities. Blood work is done to check how the organs or the blood is doing. Urinalysis are done to determine if pets have kidney problems or urinary tract problems.

How do I know if my Exotic Pet is sick? Often people wait too long to take an exotic pet to the veteri-narian. Animals are very good about hiding illnesses. If your pet is not behaving normally, not eating, not drinking or going to the bathroom - GO to the veterinarian. Often, if we see the pet early in the disease we can save them without you spend-ing a fortune. Call.

• Doctor Cowan has been a member of the House Rabbit Society since 1990.

• Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians since 1988.

• The Ferret Society since 1993.

• She is a member of the NCVMA and AVMA

• Dr. Cowan learned about Birds from Avian Specialists, Dr.Carmen Lindheimer and Dr. Kevin Flammer.

• She has worked on animals as diverse as $10,000 Koi and on small green tree frogs.

Animal medicine and care define her. Doctor Cowan is the owner of Animal Hospital of Walnut Cove and has been treating and helping exotic pets since 1993.

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Kumal was in a home

with small children, which

was not the right home for

him. His family realized

this and asked FCAP to take

him back and place him in

a home where he could be

happy. He is a wonderful,

sweet, calm boy that is timid,

until he gets used to a new situation. He loves to lay on his foster

mom’s lap, purr, talk and drool a little bit. (His foster family has found

that he drools when he is very content.) He would be a wonderful cat

for someone who has a calm household, with no other pets or children.

Kumal would love to live a calm, stress-free life. All of Kumal’s shots

are up-to-date. He has been neutered and declawed.

Kumal’s adoption fee is $110. Call 378-0878 for more information. n

Tiberius’mother

was hit by a car and

killed; luckily, he and his

siblings were rescued by

a kind woman who found

them in her yard. She

was unable to care for

them, due to her health,

so FCAP took them in.

His full name is James

Tiberius Kirk…of Star

Trek. He and his siblings

are what we call the Enterprise crew. Tiberius is neutered, up-to-date

on all vaccines, and microchipped.

Tiberius’ adoption fee is $110. Call 378-0878 if you would like to

meet him and possibly give him the home he is looking for. n

Emmy Lou was

rescued from a colony of

cats endangered of being

trapped and euthanized.

Her living conditions

were dirty, flea infested,

and unsafe. Emmy Lou

is very playful, outgo-

ing, and sweet and is

good around other cats

and cat-friendly dogs.

She will make a wonderful pet for some lucky person or family. She is

up-to-date on shots and will be spayed and microchipped before being

adopted. If you are looking for a sweet, outgoing feline, then you will

want to meet Emmy Lou.

Emmy Lou’s adoption fee is $110. Call 378-0878 for more details. n

Rico and his sib-

lings were found in

a restaurant parking

lot in Greensboro.

They were only five

weeks old and had

been dumped there

in a box. Rico is a

sweet and friendly

kitten with an outgo-

ing personality. He

loves to wrestle and play with his littermates and afterwards he enjoys

cuddling up for a long snooze. Rico would love nothing more than to

be a part of your family. He is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date

on vaccines.

Rico’s adoption fee is $110. Call 378-0878 for more information. n

Katie was rescued in

May 2006, along with her

4 kittens, from a storm

drain in Thomasville. She

was so sweet and friendly

she could not have been

feral but was probably left

there pregnant. She has a

very gentle, loving person-

ality. She is very shy at the

adoption fairs but when at home she loves attention. Although she

loved her kittens, she is not crazy about my adult cat so she probably

would be happiest in a single feline home. Katie’s very quiet and low

maintenance. She is a joy to be around. Katie is spayed, up-to-date

on vaccines, and microchipped.

Katie’s adoption fee is $110. Call 378-0878 for more information. n

Ember was rescued

from an unsafe location.

His friendly nature put him

in danger. Ember likes to be

turned over and cuddled in

your arms. He is very calm

and well behaved. He loves

people and craves lots of

attention. Ember will talk

to you until you pick him up

and give him some love. So,

if you are looking for love,

Ember is your man. He is

being showcased at Petsmart on Bridford Parkway in Greensboro, so

stop by and visit this handsome black cat!

Ember’s adoption fee is $110. Call 378-0878 for more information. n

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Peppercorn is a

small handsome guy, yet

calm and confident. He is 4

years old and wonders how

a guy like him could be

homeless. He has already

been neutered and is look-

ing forward to adding some

love to your life. A feline

lover has even sponsored

$20 off his adoption fee

for you!

You can meet Peppercorn

at the Guilford County Ani-

mal Shelter. Ask for him

by ID 12304527. n

Pammy. To sum

it up, Pammy is just an

all-around nice girl. She’s

a Labrador Retriever mix,

a medium-sized girl and

she’s almost two years

old. Pammy’s a happy

girl and her wonderful

manners make her a joy

to be around! She walks

nicely on leash and she

even tries to ‘hold it’ until she can get out of her kennel. She will be

spayed as part of her adoption fee. This girl is going to make some

lucky family a fabulous pet.

You can meet Pammy at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Please

ask for her by ID 12358617. n

Lori is a charming

torbie with beautiful

orange highlights in

her coat. She’s a very

friendly and calm girl

who loves other cats.

Lori is 1-½ years old

and will be spayed prior

to her adoption. She

will make a great com-

panion for any cats you

may already have.

You can meet Lori at the

Guilford County Animal

Shelter. Please ask for

her by ID 12243680. n

Moon is a pretty

brown and white Lab-

rador Retreiver- Hound

mix. She’s a medium

sized girl, about two and

a half years old, and has

lots of love to give for

many years to come.

Moon has such an easy-

going personality, she’s

sure to make a great addi-

tion to most any family. She walks nicely on a leash and would love

to take evening strolls through the neighborhood with her humans.

Can you open up your heart and home to a girl like Moon?

You can meet Moon at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ask for

her by ID 12452841. n

Joe. Poor Joe. He

is around ten years old

and has so much love to

give, but no one to give

it to! He’s a calm laid

back brown tabby, very

loving, and will make a

great companion. Joe was

previously neutered so

he can go home with you

today. Are you looking

for a guy like Joe?

You can meet Joe at the


Shelter. Ask for him by

ID 618532. n

Bobby is so

sweet! This curi-

ous hound mix is a

medium-sized guy

and approximately

one year old. Bobby

just loves to be pet-

ted, and he always

seems so very happy

when he is getting

love from people. If you are looking for a sweet boy to spend your

life with, then we’re sure Bobby is your guy. Come meet him and see

for yourself. We are sure you will agree! Bobby will be neutered as

part of his adoption fee.

You can meet Bobby at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ask for

him by ID 12739207. n


336.297.5020 www.adoptshelterpets.org

guilford county animal shelterPlease call to adopt us!

Miss Piggy is a

gentle natured calico who

is sure to win your heart.

She just loves being

rubbed around her ears

and head, leaning into

you to enjoy your gentle

touch. Miss Piggy is

only 1½ year old and has

been spayed as part of

her adoption fee. Can she

find a purr-fect compan-

ion in you?

Miss piggy has been sponsored for $15 off her adoption fee. You can

meet her at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ask for her by

ID 11119708. n

Jewels is such a

pretty girl. She is a one

and a half year old Labra-

dor Retriever mix, with

a medium-sized figure

at about 34 pounds. She

tries hard to ‘hold it’ until

she can get out of her

kennel. Jewels is a bit shy,

but she really seems to

get along with the people

and the dogs that she meets. She has already been spayed, so she can

go home with you today. A loving family is all she is looking for.

Would that be you?

You can meet Jewels at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ask for

her by ID 12219842. n

Bruce Lee has

the cutest folding ears.

Just look at that sweet

face! He loves to play and

also loves being held. He

seemed to enjoy his photo

shoot also! Bruce Lee

would make any family a

wonderful companion. He

will be neutered as part of

his adoption fee. Can you

offer Bruce a home?

You can meet Bruce Lee

at the Guilford County

Animal Shelter. Ask for

him by ID A12704034. n

Ronnie is a hand-

some shepherd mix. He’s a

medium-sized guy, about one

and a half years old. Ronnie

loves to play with toys and

has wonderful manners which

will make him a great family

member. He tries to ‘hold

it’ until he can get out of his

kennel and he will be neu-

tered as part of his adoption

fee. If you are looking for a

guy with manners, you have

found him!! He is waiting to meet you!

You can meet Ronnie at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ask for

him by ID 12214874. n

Pac-Man is a beautiful

cat who just had a grooming

appointment and this guy

loved being pampered. Pac-

Man is a gentle giant look-

ing for a family of his own.

He is already neutered so he

can go home with you today.

Would you like to make

Pac-Man your newest family

member and give him the

home he is looking for?

Come meet Pac-Man at the


Shelter. Ask for him by

ID A12304584. n

Shady is a darling

and loveable Pug mix

with a personality that

is sure to steal your

heart. She is about eight

years old, and she is a

little bit bigger than a

purebred Pug. Shady is

a cuddly girl and really

likes to snuggle. Words

can not express the

amount of love this girl will add to your life. She will be spayed as

part of her adoption fee. Can you help Shady by giving her a loving

home? She has so much to offer some lucky family.

Come meet Shady at the Guilford County Animal Shelter. Ask for

him by ID 12501302. n


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loving Pet inn adoptionsPlease call to adopt us!

Bennie. This cute

little poodle was born in

2005. He weighs 15 lbs

and loves everybody, 2 or 4

legged. Bennie is a playful

little guy who is behaving

wonderfully in his foster

home. He walks with a

slight limp due to lack of

exercise, too much weight

and a possible old injury in his former home. His previous owner

just kept him in the backyard all the time and never did anything

except feed him. So he is really enjoying playing and just being with

other dogs and people. He says being a part of a family is wonderful!

Do you have room in your family for Bennie?

Bennie’s adoption fee is $100. Call 393-0000 for more details. n

Nick. This special boy needs

a special family. We believe he is

totally deaf. A wonderful trainer

has been working on hand signals

with him and said he is one of the

smartest dogs she has ever met.

Because he is so smart, he needs

a dog savvy family to adopt him.

He will try to win you over with

his adorable face to do things he

knows that he is not allowed to do. Nick looks like a sheltie mix. He

is a short little guy, but he can jump. He requires a securely fenced

yard to play in and the fence must be over 4 feet due to his athletic

ability. This would be a great dog for agility training. Nicholaus

weighs 18 lbs and is crate trained.

Nick’s adoption fee is $150. Call 393-0000 to find out more. n

Mr. Magoo, Goo, Goo-

ey...we have all kinds of names

for this loverboy! This sweetie

was found starving to death on a

highway near Statesville. We had

to feed him very small amounts of

food at first to stretch his stomach

back out. He appears to be a

Boston Terrier mix and is about

5 years old. This babydoll is the

most appreciative dog I have ever met. He has gained several pounds

and his coat is beginning to shine now that he is getting proper nutri-

tion. Sweet Gooey has heartworms and will be treated soon, but we

expect him to have a lot of years ahead of him after the treatment is

completed. If you are looking for unconditional love, here it is!

Mr. Magoo’s adoption fee is $100. Call 393-0000 for more info. n

Blossom is a gorgeous tri-

colored cocker spaniel. She weighs

19 lbs. Born in 2007, Blossom was

used as a breeder dog for the first few

years of her life. Blossom’s baby

days are over! She is ready for the

good life with a wonderful family.

Blossom was blind due to cataracts

when first rescued from the breeder.

She has had her surgery to correct that and is doing wonderful. The

eye doctor said all looks perfect with her eyes now. She is a very

loving gentle dog. Blossom would do best in a calm house. She does

great with other dogs, but too much commotion makes her nervous.

Her foster mom has fallen madly in love with her. If she did not

already have 3 cockers, she would not be able to let her go!

Blossom’s adoption fee is $200. Call 393-0000 to meet her. n

Pilot. This cutie-pie

wandered up to the police sta-

tion in Pilot Mountain. After

searching for his owner with

no luck, the kind police offic-

ers helped get Pilot to our res-

cue. He is a young dog, prob-

ably between 10 months and

1 year. He looks like some

kind of terrier mix. Pilot is a

great size at 23 lbs. He is a

friendly, happy dog who gets

along with all people and dogs. He does not bark very often and is

happy to run, play, get rubbed or simply hang out and relax.

Pilot’s adoption fee is $100. Please call 393-0000 if you think Pilot is

the dog for you. n

Olivia. This beautiful

Chow mix is named Olivia.

She weighs about 35 lbs. and

is about 3 years old. Olivia is

a friendly, playful, loving dog.

She is not shy at all and adapts

very easily to new situations.

She enjoys being inside or

outside and does not bark very

often, so she would be fine for

any environment. Olivia’s “time was up” at a Virginia shelter. We

were notified by the shelter workers who knew she was a special dog,

so that is how we got Olivia in our rescue. She would make a great

companion for another dog. She has enjoyed being with any dog that

we have tried her with.

Olivia’s adoption fee is $100. Call 393-0000 to find out more. n


Some people start a business to make money, some start them because they like the work and some do it because they love what they do. Jake and Company, founded by Penny and Robbie Everhart in November, 2007 is a business founded on their great love for animals. Ring the door bell at their home and you’re greeted by a cacophony of bark-ing that announces your arrival. Jake is the boss of the other four-legged family members and keeps everyone includ-ing Mom and Dad in-line. Yes, there is a Jake. He’s a big beautiful black Lab and the origin of their company’s name, Jake and Company. You will see their brightly wrapped cars zipping around Guilford and Forsyth Counties visiting their many clients’ homes to care for the pets living there. Jake and Company takes care of most types of animals, plus cleaning up after your pets, giving medications, taxiing to vet appointments and general

house sitting. They also offer overnight pet sitting. Their philosophy is enabling your pet to remain in its home, while you are away. Penny expressed it this way, “I feel animals, just like people, are happier sleeping in their own beds in their own homes”.

I recently met Robbie while walking one of his four legged customers, and the obvious affection between him and Pedro, the Basset Hound, was a pleasure to witness. As stated above, their business is built on genuine love for what they do. So if you are looking for a pet/house sitter that takes their work very seriously and has a genuine love for animals, look no further. The Ever-harts cover most of Guilford, Forsyth and surrounding counties, they are centrally located in Kernersville. Give them a call, you will be pleased with the level of service Jake and Company provides.

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Cherie is a

petite and fluffy

peach-colored

tabby cat who loves

to pose for the

camera showing off

her beautiful plume

of a tail. She is a

mild mannered girl

who would enjoy a

calm home. If you

are looking for a

kitty with a sweet

demeanor to keep you company, then ‘mon Cherie’ is for you!

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Sugar & Spice and everything nice-that’s what little girl kit-

tens are made of! Our little Sugar is a flame-point Siamese mix and

is as beautiful as can be, with soft cream colored fur, apricot points

and baby blue eyes. Sugar’s sister, little Spice girl is a real cutie!

Very petite with a soft, plush tortoiseshell coat, she promises to grow

up to be a real beauty. Right now, she is content to follow Sugar all

around the house. For two that are twice as nice, take both home!

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Big Red is

a handsome Clas-

sic Orange Tabby

with extraordinary

markings of dark

rust striping on a

peach-colored body.

Though he is a

short-coated kitty,

his fur is very soft

and plush. Big Red

is particularly attached to his brother Little Fred, who is the slightly

paler twin. Together, they look like bookends! For a winning pair

why not take Red and Fred home?

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Rafael, Sophia & Sebastian. Four

beautiful kittens were born

in the rafters of an old

bed and breakfast build-

ing and lived there happily

with their mother. One day

momma decided it was time

to check out of her lodgings.

Carrying them out through a roof vent one at a time, she presented

them to the kindly lady who was feeding her. Was she shocked when

she saw these little beauties! Knowing that the babies who had never

seen humans before would need to be socialized before being placed

into homes, she contacted NC CAT. Now, all four are as loving as they

are drop-dead gorgeous. (Renaldo is not pictured.)


Paris & Pierre

are two long-haired

siblings that are sure to

add tons of love and joy

to your home. Paris,

nicknamed “Tiny Baby”

is all fluff and positively

diminutive. She is very

affectionate and loves

to curl up for a nap right on your chest or nestled under your neck.

Pierre, her (slightly) larger brother, is solid black with green eyes

and is as full of love as his sister. He is bold and fearless, and has a

special talent for locating all of the dust bunnies in the house! If

you are looking for a truly adorable pair, then why not adopt Paris

and Pierre?


Saffron, Cayenne & Sunkist. These

three kittens are representa-

tives for their fellow foster

siblings and littermates.

They came to us along with

their Momma when they

were just two weeks old.

Now they are weaned and

ready for their permanent

homes. All are sweet and fun-loving, curious and comical. Pictured

above, from left to right are Saffron, Cayenne and Sunkist. Not

pictured are Sunbeam, Curry, Sunshine, Dandy, Daffy, Dilly, and

Delphi. If you would like to add a couple of kittens to your menag-

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Sam is a BIG, sweet

Tennessee Walking

Horse gelding who was

surrendered when his

owner died. He is at

a great weight and has

now been vaccinated

and dewormed. He is

a quiet horse who does

not make a fuss about

other horses and sort

of does his own thing.

We have a feeling that Sam was very well loved. He does fine under

saddle and would make an excellent trail riding horse.

If you are interested in adopting Sam, please visit our website,

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Bruno was

found as a stray and

taken in by Red

Dog Farm. He’s

doing great in his

foster home, has

had no accidents,

doesn’t bark, and is

good both around

the house and in

the crate. Bruno

definitely enjoys being outside especially when he’s playing with his

foster siblings. He doesn’t mind other cats or dogs. He is getting used

to be walked on a leash and is learning quickly.

If you are interested in adopting Bruno, please visit our website,


Fiona came to Red Dog

Farm after her owners could

no longer care for her. She is

a love bug and comes when

she is called. Fiona loves to

get brushed and doted on by

her foster family. She would

do great in a home with other

dogs or cats as long as she gets

plenty of attention. She is a

larger cat but could stand to

lose a pound or two. However,

her larger size only reflects her

true motto in life which is too live life to its fullest.

If you are interested in adopting Fiona, please visit our website,


Fred was recently

found hanging out on

a local farm waiting

for his owners to come

pick him up. How-

ever, they never came.

Fortunately for him, a

nice lady scooped him

and contacted Red Dog

Farm. Fred is house

broken, well behaved, and gets along great with other dogs. He is

still learning how to walk on a leash but is catching on quickly. He

enjoys going for walks and getting loved on by any human that will

pay attention to him. The vet staff has recently nicknamed him

“Fabulous Fred” and we couldn’t agree more!

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Twix is a female

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one brown eye making

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girl who loves to be held and brushed. We are unsure of her exact

age but think she is a younger adult. She loves to eat veggies and hay

and explore new things. She is very smart and has taken to litterbox

training very quickly.

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Stabler is a precious

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Bubba is looking for

his forever home, but

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foster home. He is

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at the shelter with all the noises and people, and would prefer to relax

in a home. If you are interested in adoption, or would like to learn

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Molly is a young spayed

female Beagle/Dachshund mix,

approximately 40 lbs. She is up-

to-date on all shots and preventa-

tives. Molly was surrendered by

her owners when they lost their

jobs and were no longer able to

care for her. Molly gets along

very well with other dogs. She’s

extremely sweet, though she can

be a little shy when meeting new

people. Once she’s gotten comfortable with someone she will eagerly

nuzzle her head into people’s hands, asking to be petted. She happily

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Char is an FFC

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Havanna is a one year old

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Did you know a cat can

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Baby hasn’t been training

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Still not ready for the

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Buffy. Hi! I’m

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Candace. Hi

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The weather is hot and humid.

There are lots of fun activities for

your whole family to participate

in, including your canine family

pet. We’re going to cook outs,

swimming, on vacations, summer

grooming appointments, and of

course, errands to the store and other places that you can’t bring in

your furry friend from the car. You then tell yourself, “I won’t be

too long”, but how long is too long? Time goes by extremely fast.

I did an experiment before writing this article to see how much

higher the temperature gets in a vehicle in twenty minutes. From

2:35-2:55 p.m., the outside temperature was 91.4°F and the car

temperature was 113.4°F in direct sunlight. In the shade, the

outside temperature was the same as before, 91.4°F, and the car

temperature was 105.4°F. Even if the car was in the shade with the

windows cracked for 20 minutes, the dog would overheat at 106°F.

Dr. Swanner of Reidsville Veterinary Hospital answered some

of my questions about canine heatstroke. How many cases of heat-

stroke have you experienced? Dr. Swanner said, “At least a dozen

in my medical career, mostly during the summer months.” What

are the symptoms of heatstroke? “The dog gets overheated and

starts to feel really hot, then they start to pant excessively, and then

begin to stumble or stop moving. Dogs can die from a heatstroke

soon after they lay down and stop panting.” Can a dog recover

from heatstroke? “Yes they can, we try to cool them down slowly

and then we administer I.V. fluids so they cool down internally

and don’t become dehydrated.” What would be your recommenda-

tions to prevent heatstroke? “Never leave a dog in a vehicle. If it

is an outdoor dog, make sure it has access to plenty of water in the

shade. If you have breeds such as a pug, boxer or bulldog, breeds

that have trouble breathing, then I would advise you not to take

them on long walks during the summer months. If a dog does get

heatstroke, hose he/she down with a cold garden hose and put them

in the car with the A.C. on high and bring them to a nearby Veteri-

nary Clinic.”

I can’t count the number of times I have seen a dog outside

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cracked in a store parking lot. If you want to take your dog out in

the summer, please make sure that you have cold water for your

dog and remember to turn the A.C. on in the car and park it in the

shade. I also found a link to some dog cooling vests at http://cozy-

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Meredith is the 16 year old daughter of Adam & Valerie Witherspoon. She’s been working with all types of animals since she was five years old. Meredith owns a rescued Australian Shepherd named Dawson.

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a wonderful companion for some

lucky person or family. If you are

looking for a girl like Morgaine, you can meet her at PetSmart on

Lawndale-c/o Guilford County Animal Shelter, or you can call 336-297-5020. Please ask for her by ID 10438811.

morgaine is sponsored by Jennifer in honor of marie monroe. Please adopt!

Aiden is an adorable two year

old Terrier mix who is as playful as

he is loveable. Take one look into

his gorgeous eyes and you are sure

to fall in love! This guy will steal

your heart. Aiden will make a

great addition to some lucky fam-

ily and he is hoping to find them

soon. He will be neutered as part

of his adoption fee. If you would

like to make Aiden your newest

family member, come meet him at The Guilford County Animal Shelter, or you can call 336-297-5020. Please ask for him by ID 12466568.

aiden is sponsored in memory of robert lee eanes.

Dylan. Like the song, I was

“Like a Rolling Stone”, until

someone found me and brought

me out to the shelter. I’m a gor-

geous tri-colored Aussie mix, 3

years old and weigh 49 lbs. I need

only a couple of things in life - a

large fenced in area to play, to be

an only dog and someone to love

me! I’m microchipped, neutered,

up to date on all shots and I come

with 30 days pre-paid health insurance, a real deal for $70.00.

Contact Guilford County Animal Shelter, 336-297-5020. Ask for him by ID - A12395618.

Dylan is sponsored by avalin & James inman, for in-tune auto in honor of their Dad. Please adopt!

Delilah is beautifully

trained in obedience and agility at

the New Leash on Life program

at Forsyth Correctional Center.

She is both house-trained and

crate-trained. Delilah is affection-

ate, sweet, a little shy and so full

of love. This Lab mix loves treats

and walks, kisses and snuggles.

If you would like to make Delilah

a member of your family, please

contact Forsyth Humane Society at 336-721-1303 x102 or send an

email to [email protected].

Delilah is sponsored in honor of Jody at scooby-Dos, mobile Pet grooming, inc.

Tigger is a pretty little girl

who loves being showered with at-

tention. She’s six years young and

small in size. Tigger loves being

carried around and will snuggle

up to you if you give her half the

chance. So if you are looking for

a friendly, affectionate feline to

spend your days with, then look no

more. You are looking for Tigger!

She will be spayed as a part of her

adoption fee. Meet Tigger at The Guilford County Animal Shelter,

or call 336-297-5020. Ask for her by ID A12213602.

tigger is sponsored by Hairworks by Dianne.Please adopt!

Alexander. If

you would love a sweet

boy to cuddle and sit in

your lap, Alexander is

your buddy. He sports

a soft, pretty white coat

that feels like velvet.

He’s around two years

old, still playful, but

calm and loving. He was

shy when he first came to

us. But now he loves attention and gets along well with other cats

too. Contact Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 336-703-3647. Ask for him by ID - A232911.

alexander is sponsored by Jennifer in honor of Deb & Jennifer. Please adopt!


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Tiny. Hello! I’m Tiny! I may

be an older Chi but I love people

and get along just fine with the

other foster dogs at my house.

I am spayed, UTD on shots and

on HW preventative. I’m house

trained and laid back. I don’t

really like to be picked up but I

love to snuggle in my blankets and

cover myself up. I have my foster

mom trained to let me outside

when I beg, and I love to lay on the deck in the sunshine. When I get

too hot, I bark at the door and she lets me back in. What a life I have!

To give me a forever home, visit www.chihuahua-rescue.org and

click on Dogs Available for Adoption. Then fill out an application.

Someone will be right back in touch with you. n

Chihuahua Rescue & Transport

Boston Terrier Rescue of NC

Jedi is a 6 year old wonderfully

mannered dog! He is house, leash

and crate trained. He adores his peo-

ple and runs to greet his Foster Dad

with kisses! This is huge for Jedi be-

cause he was terrified of men when

we first met him. Jedi can still be

leery around strangers and although

he ignores children when out, we

feel that children in his forever home would upset the calm routine

he enjoys. He has some mild arthritis in one back leg but it does not

hinder his activity level. He plays ball and loves going for daily walks.

He knows “come”, “eat”, “walk” and “no”, and listens to your every

word, cocking his head back and forth. He’s incredibly obedient and

affectionate and will flourish with a routine in a laid back family.

Jedi’s adoption fee is $350. Call 339-4368 for more details. n

Cochise was turned over to DRT

as a result of skirmishes with another

dog in the family, though he had

been there the longest. He’s adjusted

well here. . . just a happy, easygoing,

teddy-bear-like lover who just wants

to get along and enjoy his life and

his human. He loves to play fetch

and walks well on a leash. He’s a bit

tenuous about getting into a vehicle,

but once in loves the ride. (Perhaps he hasn’t been out in a car much

before.) He comes when called, loves to be out in the yard, and

enjoys walking along beside his human, peacefully observing and

exploring. He’s hoping for a new home that will give him a peaceful

and loving environment for the rest of his life.

Visit www.doberman-rescue.com for contact information. n

Doberman Rescue of the Triad

Puppies, Puppies, Puppies! FSBR has puppies avail-

able for adoption. This litter includes 5 boys and 2 girls. Unfortunately,

their mother developed an infection right after birth and was unable to

care for them so they were surrendered over to FSBR. A foster mom

has been bottle feeding and caring for them around the clock. Puppy

adoption fees include three sets of puppy vaccinations and spay/neuter.

They will be ready to go around the first week in June, but we are ac-

cepting applications now. Their Adoption Fee is $350/each.

To adopt, visit www.FourSeasonsBoxerRescue.com and apply today! n

Carolina Basset Hound Rescue

Babe. Hello! I’m

Babe. I am 4 years

old and a very sweet

girl if I must say so

myself. I love to play

with the other dogs in

the yard for a while,

but then I like to come

in and take a nap.

They call me Babe

for good reasons. I

am house trained and crate trained, and I don’t bark very much. I’m

ready to put my days on the road behind me — would you be my

forever family?

If you’re interested in adopting me or one of the other bassets at

CBHR, please contact [email protected]. n

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girl, Miss Lilo. She has a

beautiful brindle coat and

well proportioned body. Lov-

able Lilo loves playing a lot

and loves to snuggle humans

as well. For the most part,

she is very calm. She is 11

months old & dog-friendly.

If you are looking for a great

companion for yourself that

could be a buddy to other

dogs, she is your lady. She

needs a good home and will be a great addition to any household.

Contact us for more details.

Email Amanda at [email protected] for details. n

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Four Seasons Boxer Rescue


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Jim. Hi! I’m Jim (Jim Mengel) I look

quite different from most greyhounds. I

have a pig nose, pink and large! But I’m

okay with that. It makes me special. My

beautiful coat looks black, but is brindle

in the right light. On the other hand, like

most greys, I am very loving and friendly.

My friend Darwin took me to a meet ‘n’

great where I met lots of small dogs. They

could definitely be my friends. So if you

already have a little dog and have room

for a tall slim dog, please adopt me! I’m

waiting for my forever family.

For more information, call Blanche Fedor at 336-601-7810, or email

[email protected] or visit the Greyhound Friends of

North Carolina website, www.greyhoundfriends.com. n

Chloe. Meet Chloe, a smart

and playful female JRT who was

born on 9-5-05. She has been

spayed, microchipped, and is up to

date on all shots and is heartworm

negative. She’s house, crate and

leash trained and is super smart.

Chloe is such a joy to be around,

and is sure to steal your heart.

She weighs 13 lbs and she loves

to play with the other dogs in the

rescue.

Chloe’s adoption fee is $250. To

give Chloe a great home contact

Robin at 336-414-1373 or Robin@

insightrecruiters.com. n

Greyhound Friends of NC

Bo. Hi! I am Bo, a beautiful

chocolate min-pin boy! I even

have a pedigree although I am not

sure what that means!! I am so

soft and silky, just like a plushy

stuffed animal!! You will love to

pet me, and I’d love to let you!! I

am great in the car, love to walk,

like to snuggle quietly in the bed

with you at night, and not a huge

barker. I also really enjoy a good game of tug-o-war with my people

and will chase after a toy in a second. Oh yeah, and I know where I

am supposed to go potty...OUTside!!! (See, told you I was a good

boy!!) I don’t like to brag but Foster Mom says I am pretty awesome!

If you would like to find out more about me, please email my foster

mom at [email protected] n

Finding Great Homes for Jack Russell Terriers

Friends of Penny Min Pin Rescue

Triad Golden Retriever Rescue

Freya came to us scrawny and

hairless from the Wayne County Animal

Shelter. We don’t know anything about

her past, but somewhere along the

way someone cared enough to get her

spayed. Since being in rescue, she has

turned into a beautiful black & red, long

coated, full figured girl. She’s approxi-

mately 5-6 years old and a little sensitive

to heat. Freya gets along ok with dogs,

is a little too interested in cats and likes kids. She loves to go for

walks, car rides, and swimming but her favorite thing is to be with

her people. She is housebroken and leash trained, and a “convince

me your way is better” kind of girl, so a family that can make up her

mind for her would be good.

Visit www.gsdrescue.org for more information. n

German Shepherd Rescue & Adoptions

Trevor is an

active, eager 2 year

old male who is a

bit underweight on a

medium frame. He

is goofy and loves

children, but needs

obedience train-

ing and practice on

a leash. Trevor is

heartworm positive

and started treatment

on May 4. We will

post updates on our website once he has completed treatment.

If you would like more information on Trevor or other golden retriev-

ers, please visit www.tgrr.org. n

Smudge is a young, happy boy

that loves to play with his foster sis-

ter! He is potty trained and does well

in his crate. He is always so excited to

see you that sometimes he has a hard

time remembering not to jump, but

luckily he is small. He is quite active

and will do great in a yard with plenty

of room to play. He is a smart boy...

very attentive and eager to learn.

Smudge is very sweet, loves to be petted, and responds well when

called. He loves his crate and has no problem going in when we leave

and waits patiently to be let out when we get home. Smudge is very

easy-going and will make a great addition to a family.

If you would like to adopt Smudge, visit www.labrescuenc.org for

contact information. n

NC Lab Rescue


It all began when Tim and Nora

Doran of Best Friends Bed & Biscuit

decided to have their first ever

adoption fair. Being a part time

groomer at the boarding facility,

which also offers daycare and training, I was

excited about being involved with the event.

My mother and I baked lots of homemade

healthy dog snacks to sell, which all of our

rescued pets taste-tested and approved. As

well, I offered my pet bows, bandanas, hand

knitted scarves, and grooming advice to the

vending booth. We were prepared to sell

and help support local rescue groups in

finding homes for pets in need. Little did I

know that I would be providing one of those

homes myself!

I live in a one-bedroom loft apartment in

the downtown area, with my boyfriend and

our two loving pets. We rescued our cat, Poe,

and Border Collie mix, Maggie, and were

content with the family of four until we could

find a larger place. But sometimes fate has a

different plan, and in this case it was a four-

legged red-tick coonhound named Osmund!

Osmund kept to

himself for most of the

day. Although he was

mild-tempered and well

behaved, he just didn’t

seem to hit it off with

anyone. Finally we met

and immediately took

to one another. It was

as though he had been

waiting on me all day!

Osmund proved himself

to be a forty pound lap

dog with a laid back

attitude toward my other

dog Maggie, who was

also there at the adoption fair. Knowing that

this situation was unique I began to consider

all the responsibilities of adopting a third

family pet.

When considering a new pet and how

he or she will fit into your life, there are

responsibilities that a parent is faced to

consider. How will this dog react to my other

pets? Osmund seemed obedient enough to be

well behaved and easily trained to be around

another dog, as well as our cat. Also consider

your living environment and the size of the

pet as well as the amount of exercise they will

require. Coonhounds are very active, but that’s

okay because so are we, and I knew Osmund

would enjoy hiking, camping, and boating

with us! Finally, with a new pet comes a new

financial strain, so consider your budget and

how much a new pet will impact your lifestyle.

I knew that our family would be able to

provide Osmund with total veterinary care,

and grooming of course! The only issue

that presented itself now was the higher than

average adoption fee. Osmund had been

previously diagnosed and then treated for

heartworms by the Guilford County Animal

Shelter. Due to the high cost of treatment,

his fee had been raised. Considering this and

that my boyfriend was not available to consult

with before making such a big decision, I

was unsure that the adoption was going to

be possible. But as I said, fate had a plan.

Amazingly, several people stepped up and

offered to co-sponsor Osmund’s adoption

entirely! Guilford County Shelter volunteer

Diane Collett of Rum Z Salon and Spa, as

well as Nora and Tim of Best Friends Bed &

Biscuit, extended their kindness to provide

Osmund with a suitable home, and us with

wonderful new family member!

I couldn’t say no. Even without my entire

family present to discuss the arrangement, fate

dictated that Osmund was going home with

Maggie and myself. On the drive home the

two dogs were getting along marvelously and I

was contemplating how I had the whole night

to figure out how to deliver the news to my

boyfriend. Or at least I thought I did, but when

we arrived at the house I was shocked to find

him home on a break. And here I come with

Maggie plus one!! Of course he was initially

disappointed to not have been involved with

making the decision, but he understood the

circumstances that led up to Osmund’s arrival.

And by that evening he was asking for pictures

to be sent and gushing over how well Osmund

walks on a leash.

In fact Osmund is doing very well with

simple commands and getting along with

both animals and us. Shelter dogs sometimes

can get a bad rap, but have a little faith in

them! Some dogs may need a little more

work than others, but if you can find the right

one for your family and take on all of the

responsibilities that come along with it, I think

you’ll agree that it’s worth it.

Have a Little FaithHow One Shelter Dog Found a Permanent Home

by Ashley Kirkman, Professional Pet Groomer at Guilford-Jamestown Veterinary Hospital

success stories - Please send us your stories of successful adoptions

Ashley with Maggie (left) and Osmund (right).


success stories - Please send us your stories of successful adoptions

The dog and I are on the front porch at dusk. I

am sitting in the rickety old white rocking chair

staring at the first stars of the night. Darkening

clouds flock to cover the evening sky with thunder

echoing in the distance. And yet, it is still a

good night.

He is at my side, where he always is, carefully keeping his

tail out of harm’s reach. The storm clouds gather, fringing the

horizon with curtains of rain, but they are nothing compared to

what this dog has seen.

He is from New Orleans--a long-haired dachshund and a

Katrina rescue dog. It was there that after 12 years he was

abandoned by his forever family. They left in a hurry and he

watched from the window as the car pulled away never knowing

when he would see them again.

When the levees broke, the house began to flood with the

murky waters. He climbed up on a porch chair and then on top

of the porch railing. He could not move--sitting perched above

the swirling waters.

Days without food or water went by. People would pass in

boats--staring--but no one stopped for him.

Then one day a young fireman snatched him from the railing

and threw him in the small motorboat. He was taken to a shelter,

cleaned up, fed, and watered. It seemed like there were hundreds

of other dogs and cats at this shelter.

Weeks went by. One morning at a breakfast meeting, I told

the director of the Animal Rescue & Foster Program, “I know I

don’t need any more dogs, however, if there is an older dog--one

that no one else wants--bring him or her back for me.”

The rescue group was making a trip to New Orleans to rescue

some animals and to find new homes for them. It was after

midnight a week later when the van pulled into Greensboro. In

the back of the van in a small kennel was a little black dog.

A rescue worker grabbed him out of his cage and thrust

him into my waiting arms saying, “Here’s your little dog!”

After stroking the length of his fur, I knew that he and I would

be friends forever. I named him Noah, saying, “Anyone who

could survive a storm like Katrina needed a name of biblical

proportions!”

When Noah was neutered I received some disturbing news.

The tears welled in my eyes when the vet said, “Noah is heart-

worm positive--high heartworm positive.” Like so many of the

Katrina animals, heartworms are a problem in the Deep South.

The veterinarians performed a “half-treatment” saying, “We

don’t believe Noah’s heart is strong enough to survive a full

dose.” They were right, but six years later he is still with us.

Noah is now my forever dog. He sleeps by my side on the left

side of the bed--that’s his spot. If there are any noises during the

night, his ears are the first thing up. Although his whiskers have

grayed, his hearing is still sharp.

Oftentimes, I call him “Old Man,” because that is what he

will always be to me. I took him in when no one else did and

that makes it a lifetime commitment.

Noah is my gift from the storm.

About the Author: James is the recipient of the Maxwell Medallion given by the Dog Writers Association of America for Best Essay for 2010. A past president of the Animal Rescue & Foster Program of Greensboro, NC., James shares his home with a housemate and 8 dogs. He is a lead clerk with Barnes & Noble Booksellers. His stories have appeared in Cesar’s Way Magazine and many others including the archives of Petwarmers.com and Heartwarmers.com. James can be reached by email at: [email protected].

The Storm’s Gift

by James Colasanti Jr.


Sprout. Ma Petite Chou (AKA

Sprout) is a little 2-3 year old black cat with

gorgeous yellow eyes, rescued from the

slums. Literally. She was suspected to be

a Scottish Fold mix, but we discovered her

ears were badly scarred...cauliflower ears,

thus her name. She arrived in pitiful condi-

tion, but she’ll quickly sleek up with good

food and care. She’s a sweet girl with a big

purr who loves to be petted, uses her litter-

box, and is very grateful to be rescued from such a horrible situation.

She’ll snuggle in your lap if you let her. She gets along with other cats

and dogs, or would probably be content as an only cat. She is vacci-

nated, wormed, spayed, microchipped, and FeLV/FIV/HW negative.

For more information contact [email protected] or visit

www.taillesscatrescue.com n

Tailless Cat Rescue

Friends Forever Adoptions

Jimmy. I am a handsome single

purr box sporting a silver tuxedo with

sparkling green eyes....looking for a

loving feline minded individual. My

name is Jimmy and I am an excep-

tional 10 month old kitty fellow with

lots of charm. If you like cuddling and

being worshipped by a dashing kitty

then I am your man in a cat suit! Please

stop by and visit me in my condo at All

Pet’s Considered at 2614 Battleground

Avenue. Please come see me...I love

visitors. I am completely vetted and very healthy.

For more information contact Friends Forever at 336-855-1899 or

e-mail [email protected]. Or read about me

online at www.friendsforeveradoptions.petfinder.com. n

Naome. My name is Naome,

I spent my first year of life on a

chain and I don’t ever want that

life again. I have been spayed &

am up-to-date on my shots. I am

very loyal and loving and I know

this because Gail tells me all

the time! She says that I deserve

the best life ever and hopes my

new family has kids to play with

because I love to run and play, but

love to snuggle too.

If you would like to meet Naome

and give her the home she is

looking for, please call Gail at Miracles at Work Rescue at

336-708-0343 or 336-294-2833. n

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Often times I have seen people look right at their dogs and

say “You know better than that!” Usually it is at a time when

their dog insults them the most with some of the most vile

behavior. A dog poops on the floor, jumps up on the owner when they

are wearing white, while earlier the dog was determined to find out

just how much of its body it could cover in mud. Or the ever present,

always comical, owner who tries to get their dog to sit at the vet. Own-

ers often times are embarrassed, or even humiliated, and look at the dog

thinking “How could you do this to me?!?!” Our morals today dictate

that we don’t do things that are wrong. However, who determines what

is wrong? Webster defines wrong as an injurious, unfair, or unjust act.

While injurious can occur, unfair and unjust are not concepts that dogs

understand. Why should our dogs be expected to adhere to our morals,

without owners who dictate the standard of those morals?

Here is where we go wrong. We ASSUME that the dog should know

how to sit, not to jump on us when we don’t want them to, but be al-

lowed when we do. We ASSUME that they should just figure out not

to eliminate in the house. We ASSUME they should just accept and

welcome all people we invite into our house. Do we, however, assume

that our kids will just pick up an education as they grow, or do we teach

them? Do we require each person to learn the same way at the same

rate? I don’t think so.

If you laid a $100 bill and a $1 bill in front of a dog, which would he

choose? Would he use them? He would probably eat them. If you ever

call your dog a choice name, do they get offended? They may react to

a harsh tone of voice, but not to the word. Once we can accept this as

truth, then our dogs don’t tend to bother us as much. I see many, many

people who love their dogs, but don’t like them. That is a problem, and

one that is often self induced by the owners. Now, time to stop lecturing

and get to the nitty gritty.

What can we do?

Step 1. Write down a list of the top five things your dog does to irritate

or embarrass you. Once you have those things, look at each one indi-

vidually and ask yourself why do they do this? Then look at how each

thing applies to their daily lives - the causes, the effects, what the dog

accomplishes (which is VERY important) and what is your reaction as

the owner, and make a commitment to change your reaction, as it is

clearly not working.

Step 2. Remember: A dog will only do what it’s allowed to do. Take

five weeks and address each thing, one week at a time. For example,

if excessive barking is an issue, take a week to eliminate the cause of

the barking, and correct the barking when necessary. You can do this

in a variety of ways, but putting a leash on the dog and walking away

from what they are barking at is always a good first step. Also you can

use a can of air (like you use to clean your computer) and just spray it

in close proximity to the dog, never directly at the dog. This will stop

the behavior and then you can praise the dog for doing well! Don’t talk

to the dog or give it any acknowledgement of the barking (no accom-

plishment). Remember this must be done on a leash, or you will be

spinning your wheels. The leash is vital to keep the dog engaged and

give you control. Watch as it slowly goes away! Each week address

the next problem on the list. Keep in mind, to your dog, none of these

things are wrong, and we just want to show the dog that these things

that drive us postal are not needed or allowed.

Step 3. Get some help. If you find that after five weeks you are not

seriously reducing the five problem behaviors, don’t redefine insanity

by trying the same things over and over and expect the dog to change.

Call a professional for some help. I am always willing to give tips over

the phone, (limited though, keep in mind I have to make a living!)

CAUTION: This should only be done for non-aggressive behaviors.

Aggressive behaviors should be dealt with by a professional. Also do

not under any circumstances use food for a problem behavior. This,

contrary to popular belief by many is not “positive reinforcement”, but

merely teaches the dog to do the bad behavior so the end result will

come which is a treat! DON’T DO IT! This takes a long time to correct

once ingrained.

Understanding what is good and moral to us may not be to our dogs,

is critical in developing a relationship of trust between us and our dogs.

Keep that in mind the next time you get embarrassed or frustrated with

your dog, look for a positive and productive solution, rather than taking

offense and destroying the morale of both you and the dog. I’ll post

training tips on the Shiloh K-9 Facebook page for specific questions

on how to deal with a non aggressive problem behavior. Ask on our

Facebook page, and I will address it. Take care everyone, and enjoy the

summer with your dog!

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