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May 8 2015 - PETS - The Fitchburg Star - 15
(608) 835-0551
Oregon WI
wwwcountryviewvetscomadno=407482-01
M-F 8am-530pm SAT 8am-12pm bull EXTENDED HOURS UNTIL 7PM ON THURSDAYS
2125 McComb Road Suite 106 bull Stoughton WI 53589
wwwlakelandvetcarecom
608-877-8800 ofcelakelandvetcom
At Lakeland Veterinary CareYour petrsquos health is important to us
In honor of National Pet Health Week
Mention ad for free initial exam
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Not Just a PharmacyShop our excellent selection of gifts
while we fll your prescriptionbull Crabtree amp Evelyn Products
bull Milkhouse Creamery
Candles
bull Caren Soaps amp Lotions
bull Willow Tree and More
(HSA cards accepted)
202 S Main Street Verona bull 848-8020Check out wwwmyhometownrxcom
HoursM-F 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-1pm
ClosedSunday
adno=407450-01
2970 Cahill Main Ste 102Fitchburg 608-277-5900
6925 University AveMiddleton 608-841-1133
DONrsquoT MISS OUR BIG SALESaturday May 30 bull 9 am-6 pm both locations
adno=407463-01
All Pet Food 10 offTabby amp Jackrsquos Cookies 10 off
Storewide SalesFREE playgroups (Must show current vaccination)
Vendor Giveaways Free Samples
Your Hometown
Hardware Store
Yes we have pet supplies
119 W Verona Avenue
845-7920Family Owned for 44 Years
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Paws in the workplaceSAMANTHA CHRISTIAN
Unified Newspaper Group
After your dog or cat wakes youup in the middle of the night want-ing a snack or potty break the lastthing you might think of doingis bringing them along with youto work Yet thatrsquos exactly whatsome local businesses are allow-ing their employees to do
Depending on the breed andtemperament animals can actual-ly help reduce stress and increaseproductivity at work making thedaily grind more enjoyable
Dr Brian Hoelscher associateveterinarian at the Animal Hos-pital of Verona said animals canbe a stress reliever for employeesas long as the pet is comfortablesafe and at ease in the workplace
While most pets who come towork go home at night with theirowners thatrsquos not the case at abusiness in Fitchburg where a cathas made an office his permanenthome
Jim Mandt owner of MandtSandfill said his daughters founda cat they wanted on Craigslistthree years ago but he didnrsquot lastlong in their house because of hisshedding Now weighing in at 27pounds give or take a treat Rocky
Mandt is the full-time office felineat the trucking and excavatingcompany
Since the office is also open onSaturdays Rocky spends everyday and night there He will jump(or roll) off the counter and greetyou at the door if he feels like it
ldquoHersquos the center of the officerdquoJim said His sister-in-law Deb-bie Mandt enjoys working in theoffice with Rocky She believesthat he helps reduce stress in theworkplace
ldquoI look forward to having him
in the office every dayrdquo she saidldquoAll of our employees love himEveryone who walks in says hiHersquos kind of like a permanent fix-ture here This is his homerdquo
Debbie is also responsiblefor dressing Rocky up in a vari-ety of outfits including scarvessunglasses sports team jerseysbunny ears and numerous hats hellipand not just for holidays Theyare still searching for a construc-tion hat in his size In fact a friend
from Tennessee sent a pack-age addressed directly to RockyMandt with a Packers cheeseheadinside
His ever-changing wardrobe
and go-with-the-flow dispositionhave gained him more than 170followers on his ldquoRocky MandtrdquoFacebook page which is popu-lated by photos of the 8-year-oldgentle giant and his friends whocome to visit
ldquoEverybody comments onhis hats and asks lsquoWhat kindof hat are you going to put himin todayrsquordquo Debbie said while
Employees customers find joy in Mandt Sandfill office cat
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P983154983151983142983145983148983141983155Owners shares storiesof their beloved pets
Chewbacca
ChewbaccaOwner name Laura and Aus-
tin PortzCityTown of Residence
FitchburgPet name ChewbaccaPetrsquos age 5 years oldBreed Wookie (unknown
terrior mix)How long have you had your
pet Since he was 6 months oldWhat makes your pet spe-
cial Chewbacca ndash also affection-ately ldquoScruffmonsterrdquo ndash is a starbecause of his zeal for life Nomatter what hersquos doing he pourshis entire heart and soul into it
Whether he is having breakfastsunning himself racing throughthe park getting everyone else tochase him or climbing mountainswith us he is observably the hap-piest dog in the world
We had a scare last Octoberwhen he got into rodenticide withBromethalin and were more thanfortunate to see him come out theother side ndash without an ounce lessof that passion I forever admire
Photo by Samantha Christian
Noah Schreiber of Lakeside Landscaping in Oregon scratches Rocky Mandt the catrsquos head inside the office at Mandt
Sandfill along Hwy MM in Fitchburg
On the web
See more photos of Rocky Mandtrsquos outfits
facebookcomRockyMandt
Turn to Work Page 17 See more profiles Page 17
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purrrrrsonal matchmaking for every family
Pet Adopto bull Mcrochpp bull Reta Store
Educatoa Resources bull Vouteer Opportutes
Pet Adopto ad Resource Ceter 161 Horzo Drve Veroa
wwwAngElSwiSHORg
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 5 5 - 0 1
Chalet Veterinary Clinic Family Pet Care at its Best
1621 E Main St
Stoughton
(608) 873-8112
Mon-Fri
7 am-530 pm
Sat 7 am- pmadno=407174-01
Where yourloved one
receives ourhometown
care
309 Schweitzer Drive Verona
(608) 845-6154
wwwfourwindsmanorcom
There are many aspects to caring for others
At Four Winds we recognize that health care is multifaceted
Sometimes the best therapists have four legs
Four Winds isnrsquot just about care Itrsquos about living
Better Care Better Living
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 4 7 - 0 1
a d n o = 4 0 8 0 3 9 - 0 1
4353 Old Stone Road OregonRon amp Teri Paltz on-site ownersoperators
ldquoWe make our guests feel at homerdquoFor reservations call 6084552324 or
visit us online at wwwoldstonepetlodgecom
Old Stone Pet Lodge
Guest Amenities IncludeDaily personal care with home like accommodations
Family friendly atmosphere
Large indoor dog kennels and private suite
Cat condos
Large indoor and outdoor play yards
Services IncludePet Boarding Doggy Daycare amp Training
a d n o = 4 0 7 2 1 9 - 0 1
bull Preventative Care bull Medical Examinations bull Surgery
bull Dentistry bull X-rays including OFA bull In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
bull Chiropractic Treatment amp Boarding
In-House Pharmacy 1900 US Hwy 51138 Next to Wal-Mart bull 608-873-8022 bull Stoughton WI
stoughtonvetgmailcom
Mon- Fri 730 am-530 pm bull Sat 730 am-1200 pm bull Sun Boarding Pickups
Stoughton Veterinary Service Animal Hospital
Puppy walk raisesfunds for cancerPuppy Up Madison held its second annual walk at McKee FarmsPark on May 3 The 2-mile walk promotes awareness of canine can-cer and raises funds for cancer research to benefit both pets andpeople The event surpassed its goal of $100000 by about $12000as of press time
Top right Annie is an energetic 6-month-old labrador
Right a three-legged friend walks the trails
Photos by Evan Halpop
On the web
For more information about the walk
puppyupmadison
kinteraorg
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May 8 2015 - PETS - The Fitchburg Star - 17
210 South Main Street Verona
608-845-6478Monday-Saturday 630 am-9 pm
Sunday 630 am-7 pm
We Have
EVERYTHINGfor Your Other ldquoKidsrdquo Too
a d n o
= 4 0 6
4 9 0 - 0 1
Adopt A Pet From
Angelrsquos WishAdditional information about these animals available for
adoption can be found online at wwwangelswishorg161 Horizon Drive Verona WI 53593 bull (608) 848-4174
These pets are sponsored by the following businesses
adno=404967-01
Goochi Poochi
105 S Main Street Verona
271-3647
Meeka
Female 2 years old
Playful and Cuddly
a d n o = 4 0 8 8 4 0 - 0 1
Gerlach Wholesale Flooring Inc112 Janesville St Oregon
835-8276
Little Bear
Male 6 years old
Great Ofce Cat
a d n o = 4 0 7 2 3 1 - 0 1
Conant Automotive
1324 Hwy 51-138 Stoughton873-8800
Frosty
2 year old male
Outgoing and affectionate
a d n o = 4 0 7 7 1 3 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Twill
1 year old male
Gives kisses
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 0 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Lovebug
7 year old female
Loves kids and playtime
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 9 1 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Alex
2 year old male
Laid-back and friendly
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 7 - 0 1
Verona Hometown Pharmacy202 S Main St Verona
848-8020
Danny
3 year old male
Shy and gentle
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 5 1 - 0 1
Verona Ace
119 W Verona Ace Verona
845-7920
Sweetie
5 year old female
Loves other cats
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 5 7 - 0 1
looking around the office forhis straw cowboy hat
According to his bio ldquoIfRocky is not cat nappingyou will find him wander-ing around outside the office(when weather permits)Some of his hobbies con-sist of eating passing out inhis catnip dish begging fortreats and looking for a nicebelly rubrdquo
And does he ever gettreats rubs and ear scratch-es
Burly bearded men withcracked dirty hands imme-
diately soften when theycome into contact withRocky
ldquoThe life of leisure huhrdquoButch Soltis of Daniels Con-struction said to the catsprawled out on the counter
ldquo(Rocky) kind of bringsout their personalitiesrdquoDebbie said
Many of the contractorswho enter the office lookforward to petting the catgiving him a treat or eventalking to him Rocky willoften return the favor and
lick their handsldquoThey talk to him like
hersquos a grandkid or some-thingrdquo Jim said
Debbie said Rocky hasan obsession with boxesand he sometimes acts likea dog
ldquoHe comes when you callhis namerdquo she said ldquoHersquollgo (outside) when itrsquos niceout Usually you can hearhim pawing at the door toget back inrdquo
Usual ly thatrsquos whenRocky encounters the roost-er outside
ldquoHersquos not very goodfriends with the rooster hersquos
kind of scared of himrdquo shesaid
Even though Rocky is abig boy he doesnrsquot have anyfront claws which leaveshim somewhat defenselessHe was accidentally lockedout of the office once andspent the night outside buthe was just fine
Perhaps coyotes werespooked by his sheriff hatand swagger
Follow Rockyrsquos adven-tures on Facebook or stopby the office to meet him
Work Pets can be a plusContinued from page 15
GarfieldOwner name Michelle
Sweet
CityTown of Resi-dence Fitchburg
Pet name GarfiedPetrsquos age 1 year oldBreed CatHow long have you had
your pet One yearWhat makes your pet
special Our cat Garfieldalways ends up in unex-pected places You justnever know whether yoursquollfind him in the cupboardbehind the coffee pot in thelaundry baskets or behind
the TV If therersquos a spot wewould like him not to go hewill go there
Funny story about yourpet Garfield loves to playfetch like a dog Our daugh-ter will throw a cat toyand hersquoll run after it Hersquolleven drop it when she saysldquodrop itrdquo
Garfield
On the web
See more photos of ldquoThe Garfield
Filesrdquo on Facebookonfbme1KfQ9eD
Photo by Samantha Christian
Above Rocky Mandt the office cat at Mandt Sandfill wears aBadgers jersey and sheriff hat while propped up by his Packerscheesehead
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Adopt A Pet FromDane County
Humane SocietyView all of our animals and detailed descriptions at GiveshelterorgDCHS Main Shelter bull 5132 Voges Rd Madison WI 53718 bull 838-0413
These pets are sponsored by the following businesses
Some animals may have already been adopted by the time of print
a d n o = 4 0 4 9 6 9 - 0 1
Radio Shack of Stoughton2384 Jackson St Stoughton
877-9548
Loki - 27682016
Male Parakeet
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 0 - 0 1
McFarland State Bank
207 S Forrest St Stoughton bull 873-6681
3162 Cty B Stoughton bull 873-2010
Doodle Bug - 25332813
Female Orangewhite Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 3 - 0 1
Springers3097 Sunnyside St Stoughton
205-9300
Bentley - 20321998
Male Labrador Retriever
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 9 5 5 - 0 1
Keith amp Kinsey Schulz Real Estate TeamGreat Rock Realty LLC
492-2272 bull kschulzkeithAndkinseycom
Samuel - 25338185
Male Pig
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 0 - 0 1
Tabby amp Jacks2970 Cahill Main Fitchburg
277-5900
Carlos - 26970006
Male Boston Terrier
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 6 5 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Taylor - 25332490
Male German Shepherd
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 8 9 - 0 1
Conant Automotive
1324 Hwy 51-138 Stoughton873-8800
Fido - 25061197
Male Chihuahua
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 7 1 4 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Victoria - 27680659
Female Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 3 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Herman - 26876866
Male Pit Bull Terrier
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 4 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Ramses - 27680564
Male Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 9 3 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Sahara - 27680090
Female Hound Mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 9 - 0 1
In Loving Memory of SammyThe Larson Family
Oregon WI
Helena - 27680756
Female Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 1 7 - 0 1
Diamonds Direct LLC
139 E Main St Stoughton
608-873-3529
Mollie - 24395727
Female WhiteBlack Dwarf
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 8 - 0 1
Chalet Veterinary Clinic1621 E Main St Stoughton
873-8112
Forrest - 16592492
Male Brownwhite Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 5 9 6 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Atticus - 27680451
Male LabradorHound mix
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 1 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Joey - 25306217
Male Guinea Pig
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 8 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Trix - 25241156
Male Rabbit
Located DCHS Mounds Fitchburg
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 1 - 0 1
Kathy BartelsColdwell Banker Success
235-2927 bull kbartelscbsuccesscom
Blanche - 25210882
Female BW Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 2 - 0 1
Try taking your pet along camping this summerFor those who enjoy the great out-
doors camping during the spring-time can be a perfect weekend get-away However if you donrsquot wantto leave your four-legged friendsbehind while setting out on youradventure try bringing them along
ldquoMany campgrounds allow petswith certain rules and regulationsrdquosaid Dr Mark Stickney clinicalassociate professor at the TexasAampM College of Veterinary Medi-cine amp Biomedical Sciences
Often the rules regarding petscan be seen posted on their websiteand if not questions can be easilyanswered over the phone However
it is not advised that you show upwith your pet without prior researchand consent
ldquoMost rules will include thingssuch as having your pet on a leashmaking sure they are supervised atall times and requiring proof of vac-cinationsrdquo Stickney said ldquoEven ifthey donrsquot require health records orvaccination certificates itrsquos a goodidea to bring them along just incaserdquo
Just as you need to pack food andother essentials for yourself donrsquotforget to pack necessities for yourpets as well Some items yoursquoll needto bring are plenty of food a pet
first-aid kit a harness and a leashEven if the campsite has naturalwater resources such as streams orlakes you must still bring plenty ofwater for your pet to drink through-out your stay There are many dif-ferent diseases they can catch bydrinking from a pond or lake
Coming into contact with wildanimals is a definite risk when youare out in a national forest or grass-land Although most of the wildlifeyou run into wants to keep awayfrom you as well you should havea way of containing your pet just incase
ldquoIf your pet does get into a tussle
with a wild animal you do not wantto get into the middle of itrdquo Stickneysaid ldquoThere is a very good chanceyou will be bitten or harmedrdquo Yourbest method of action is calling offyour pet or to try scaring away thewild animal
In order to prevent such situationsin the first place it is a good idea tokeep your pets close to you through-out your camping expedition and tohave a leash or harness available atall times
Before setting off on your camp-ing adventure make sure your petsare up-to-date on all of their vaccina-tions especially rabies Depending
on the campsitersquos location you mayconsult with your veterinarian aboutany other vaccinations that your petmay need as well as discuss appro-priate flea and tick control
To make camping with your petan exciting experience for the bothof you be sure to research the camp-site ahead of time take note of anyrestrictions or regulations and bringthe essentials along with you
- Submitted by College ofVeterinary Medicine amp
Biomedical SciencesTexas AampM University
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16 - The Fitchburg Star - PETS - May 8 2015
purrrrrsonal matchmaking for every family
Pet Adopto bull Mcrochpp bull Reta Store
Educatoa Resources bull Vouteer Opportutes
Pet Adopto ad Resource Ceter 161 Horzo Drve Veroa
wwwAngElSwiSHORg
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 5 5 - 0 1
Chalet Veterinary Clinic Family Pet Care at its Best
1621 E Main St
Stoughton
(608) 873-8112
Mon-Fri
7 am-530 pm
Sat 7 am- pmadno=407174-01
Where yourloved one
receives ourhometown
care
309 Schweitzer Drive Verona
(608) 845-6154
wwwfourwindsmanorcom
There are many aspects to caring for others
At Four Winds we recognize that health care is multifaceted
Sometimes the best therapists have four legs
Four Winds isnrsquot just about care Itrsquos about living
Better Care Better Living
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 4 7 - 0 1
a d n o = 4 0 8 0 3 9 - 0 1
4353 Old Stone Road OregonRon amp Teri Paltz on-site ownersoperators
ldquoWe make our guests feel at homerdquoFor reservations call 6084552324 or
visit us online at wwwoldstonepetlodgecom
Old Stone Pet Lodge
Guest Amenities IncludeDaily personal care with home like accommodations
Family friendly atmosphere
Large indoor dog kennels and private suite
Cat condos
Large indoor and outdoor play yards
Services IncludePet Boarding Doggy Daycare amp Training
a d n o = 4 0 7 2 1 9 - 0 1
bull Preventative Care bull Medical Examinations bull Surgery
bull Dentistry bull X-rays including OFA bull In-House Laboratory Diagnostics
bull Chiropractic Treatment amp Boarding
In-House Pharmacy 1900 US Hwy 51138 Next to Wal-Mart bull 608-873-8022 bull Stoughton WI
stoughtonvetgmailcom
Mon- Fri 730 am-530 pm bull Sat 730 am-1200 pm bull Sun Boarding Pickups
Stoughton Veterinary Service Animal Hospital
Puppy walk raisesfunds for cancerPuppy Up Madison held its second annual walk at McKee FarmsPark on May 3 The 2-mile walk promotes awareness of canine can-cer and raises funds for cancer research to benefit both pets andpeople The event surpassed its goal of $100000 by about $12000as of press time
Top right Annie is an energetic 6-month-old labrador
Right a three-legged friend walks the trails
Photos by Evan Halpop
On the web
For more information about the walk
puppyupmadison
kinteraorg
892019 2015 Fitchburg Star Pets
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May 8 2015 - PETS - The Fitchburg Star - 17
210 South Main Street Verona
608-845-6478Monday-Saturday 630 am-9 pm
Sunday 630 am-7 pm
We Have
EVERYTHINGfor Your Other ldquoKidsrdquo Too
a d n o
= 4 0 6
4 9 0 - 0 1
Adopt A Pet From
Angelrsquos WishAdditional information about these animals available for
adoption can be found online at wwwangelswishorg161 Horizon Drive Verona WI 53593 bull (608) 848-4174
These pets are sponsored by the following businesses
adno=404967-01
Goochi Poochi
105 S Main Street Verona
271-3647
Meeka
Female 2 years old
Playful and Cuddly
a d n o = 4 0 8 8 4 0 - 0 1
Gerlach Wholesale Flooring Inc112 Janesville St Oregon
835-8276
Little Bear
Male 6 years old
Great Ofce Cat
a d n o = 4 0 7 2 3 1 - 0 1
Conant Automotive
1324 Hwy 51-138 Stoughton873-8800
Frosty
2 year old male
Outgoing and affectionate
a d n o = 4 0 7 7 1 3 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Twill
1 year old male
Gives kisses
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 0 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Lovebug
7 year old female
Loves kids and playtime
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 9 1 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Alex
2 year old male
Laid-back and friendly
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 7 - 0 1
Verona Hometown Pharmacy202 S Main St Verona
848-8020
Danny
3 year old male
Shy and gentle
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 5 1 - 0 1
Verona Ace
119 W Verona Ace Verona
845-7920
Sweetie
5 year old female
Loves other cats
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 5 7 - 0 1
looking around the office forhis straw cowboy hat
According to his bio ldquoIfRocky is not cat nappingyou will find him wander-ing around outside the office(when weather permits)Some of his hobbies con-sist of eating passing out inhis catnip dish begging fortreats and looking for a nicebelly rubrdquo
And does he ever gettreats rubs and ear scratch-es
Burly bearded men withcracked dirty hands imme-
diately soften when theycome into contact withRocky
ldquoThe life of leisure huhrdquoButch Soltis of Daniels Con-struction said to the catsprawled out on the counter
ldquo(Rocky) kind of bringsout their personalitiesrdquoDebbie said
Many of the contractorswho enter the office lookforward to petting the catgiving him a treat or eventalking to him Rocky willoften return the favor and
lick their handsldquoThey talk to him like
hersquos a grandkid or some-thingrdquo Jim said
Debbie said Rocky hasan obsession with boxesand he sometimes acts likea dog
ldquoHe comes when you callhis namerdquo she said ldquoHersquollgo (outside) when itrsquos niceout Usually you can hearhim pawing at the door toget back inrdquo
Usual ly thatrsquos whenRocky encounters the roost-er outside
ldquoHersquos not very goodfriends with the rooster hersquos
kind of scared of himrdquo shesaid
Even though Rocky is abig boy he doesnrsquot have anyfront claws which leaveshim somewhat defenselessHe was accidentally lockedout of the office once andspent the night outside buthe was just fine
Perhaps coyotes werespooked by his sheriff hatand swagger
Follow Rockyrsquos adven-tures on Facebook or stopby the office to meet him
Work Pets can be a plusContinued from page 15
GarfieldOwner name Michelle
Sweet
CityTown of Resi-dence Fitchburg
Pet name GarfiedPetrsquos age 1 year oldBreed CatHow long have you had
your pet One yearWhat makes your pet
special Our cat Garfieldalways ends up in unex-pected places You justnever know whether yoursquollfind him in the cupboardbehind the coffee pot in thelaundry baskets or behind
the TV If therersquos a spot wewould like him not to go hewill go there
Funny story about yourpet Garfield loves to playfetch like a dog Our daugh-ter will throw a cat toyand hersquoll run after it Hersquolleven drop it when she saysldquodrop itrdquo
Garfield
On the web
See more photos of ldquoThe Garfield
Filesrdquo on Facebookonfbme1KfQ9eD
Photo by Samantha Christian
Above Rocky Mandt the office cat at Mandt Sandfill wears aBadgers jersey and sheriff hat while propped up by his Packerscheesehead
P983141983156 P983154983151983142983145983148983141983155
892019 2015 Fitchburg Star Pets
httpslidepdfcomreaderfull2015-fitchburg-star-pets 44
18 - The Fitchburg Star - PETS - May 8 2015
Adopt A Pet FromDane County
Humane SocietyView all of our animals and detailed descriptions at GiveshelterorgDCHS Main Shelter bull 5132 Voges Rd Madison WI 53718 bull 838-0413
These pets are sponsored by the following businesses
Some animals may have already been adopted by the time of print
a d n o = 4 0 4 9 6 9 - 0 1
Radio Shack of Stoughton2384 Jackson St Stoughton
877-9548
Loki - 27682016
Male Parakeet
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 0 - 0 1
McFarland State Bank
207 S Forrest St Stoughton bull 873-6681
3162 Cty B Stoughton bull 873-2010
Doodle Bug - 25332813
Female Orangewhite Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 3 - 0 1
Springers3097 Sunnyside St Stoughton
205-9300
Bentley - 20321998
Male Labrador Retriever
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 9 5 5 - 0 1
Keith amp Kinsey Schulz Real Estate TeamGreat Rock Realty LLC
492-2272 bull kschulzkeithAndkinseycom
Samuel - 25338185
Male Pig
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 0 - 0 1
Tabby amp Jacks2970 Cahill Main Fitchburg
277-5900
Carlos - 26970006
Male Boston Terrier
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 6 5 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Taylor - 25332490
Male German Shepherd
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 8 9 - 0 1
Conant Automotive
1324 Hwy 51-138 Stoughton873-8800
Fido - 25061197
Male Chihuahua
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 7 1 4 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Victoria - 27680659
Female Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 3 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Herman - 26876866
Male Pit Bull Terrier
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 4 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Ramses - 27680564
Male Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 9 3 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Sahara - 27680090
Female Hound Mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 9 - 0 1
In Loving Memory of SammyThe Larson Family
Oregon WI
Helena - 27680756
Female Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 1 7 - 0 1
Diamonds Direct LLC
139 E Main St Stoughton
608-873-3529
Mollie - 24395727
Female WhiteBlack Dwarf
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 8 - 0 1
Chalet Veterinary Clinic1621 E Main St Stoughton
873-8112
Forrest - 16592492
Male Brownwhite Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 5 9 6 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Atticus - 27680451
Male LabradorHound mix
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 1 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Joey - 25306217
Male Guinea Pig
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 8 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Trix - 25241156
Male Rabbit
Located DCHS Mounds Fitchburg
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 1 - 0 1
Kathy BartelsColdwell Banker Success
235-2927 bull kbartelscbsuccesscom
Blanche - 25210882
Female BW Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 2 - 0 1
Try taking your pet along camping this summerFor those who enjoy the great out-
doors camping during the spring-time can be a perfect weekend get-away However if you donrsquot wantto leave your four-legged friendsbehind while setting out on youradventure try bringing them along
ldquoMany campgrounds allow petswith certain rules and regulationsrdquosaid Dr Mark Stickney clinicalassociate professor at the TexasAampM College of Veterinary Medi-cine amp Biomedical Sciences
Often the rules regarding petscan be seen posted on their websiteand if not questions can be easilyanswered over the phone However
it is not advised that you show upwith your pet without prior researchand consent
ldquoMost rules will include thingssuch as having your pet on a leashmaking sure they are supervised atall times and requiring proof of vac-cinationsrdquo Stickney said ldquoEven ifthey donrsquot require health records orvaccination certificates itrsquos a goodidea to bring them along just incaserdquo
Just as you need to pack food andother essentials for yourself donrsquotforget to pack necessities for yourpets as well Some items yoursquoll needto bring are plenty of food a pet
first-aid kit a harness and a leashEven if the campsite has naturalwater resources such as streams orlakes you must still bring plenty ofwater for your pet to drink through-out your stay There are many dif-ferent diseases they can catch bydrinking from a pond or lake
Coming into contact with wildanimals is a definite risk when youare out in a national forest or grass-land Although most of the wildlifeyou run into wants to keep awayfrom you as well you should havea way of containing your pet just incase
ldquoIf your pet does get into a tussle
with a wild animal you do not wantto get into the middle of itrdquo Stickneysaid ldquoThere is a very good chanceyou will be bitten or harmedrdquo Yourbest method of action is calling offyour pet or to try scaring away thewild animal
In order to prevent such situationsin the first place it is a good idea tokeep your pets close to you through-out your camping expedition and tohave a leash or harness available atall times
Before setting off on your camp-ing adventure make sure your petsare up-to-date on all of their vaccina-tions especially rabies Depending
on the campsitersquos location you mayconsult with your veterinarian aboutany other vaccinations that your petmay need as well as discuss appro-priate flea and tick control
To make camping with your petan exciting experience for the bothof you be sure to research the camp-site ahead of time take note of anyrestrictions or regulations and bringthe essentials along with you
- Submitted by College ofVeterinary Medicine amp
Biomedical SciencesTexas AampM University
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May 8 2015 - PETS - The Fitchburg Star - 17
210 South Main Street Verona
608-845-6478Monday-Saturday 630 am-9 pm
Sunday 630 am-7 pm
We Have
EVERYTHINGfor Your Other ldquoKidsrdquo Too
a d n o
= 4 0 6
4 9 0 - 0 1
Adopt A Pet From
Angelrsquos WishAdditional information about these animals available for
adoption can be found online at wwwangelswishorg161 Horizon Drive Verona WI 53593 bull (608) 848-4174
These pets are sponsored by the following businesses
adno=404967-01
Goochi Poochi
105 S Main Street Verona
271-3647
Meeka
Female 2 years old
Playful and Cuddly
a d n o = 4 0 8 8 4 0 - 0 1
Gerlach Wholesale Flooring Inc112 Janesville St Oregon
835-8276
Little Bear
Male 6 years old
Great Ofce Cat
a d n o = 4 0 7 2 3 1 - 0 1
Conant Automotive
1324 Hwy 51-138 Stoughton873-8800
Frosty
2 year old male
Outgoing and affectionate
a d n o = 4 0 7 7 1 3 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Twill
1 year old male
Gives kisses
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 0 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Lovebug
7 year old female
Loves kids and playtime
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 9 1 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Alex
2 year old male
Laid-back and friendly
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 7 - 0 1
Verona Hometown Pharmacy202 S Main St Verona
848-8020
Danny
3 year old male
Shy and gentle
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 5 1 - 0 1
Verona Ace
119 W Verona Ace Verona
845-7920
Sweetie
5 year old female
Loves other cats
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 5 7 - 0 1
looking around the office forhis straw cowboy hat
According to his bio ldquoIfRocky is not cat nappingyou will find him wander-ing around outside the office(when weather permits)Some of his hobbies con-sist of eating passing out inhis catnip dish begging fortreats and looking for a nicebelly rubrdquo
And does he ever gettreats rubs and ear scratch-es
Burly bearded men withcracked dirty hands imme-
diately soften when theycome into contact withRocky
ldquoThe life of leisure huhrdquoButch Soltis of Daniels Con-struction said to the catsprawled out on the counter
ldquo(Rocky) kind of bringsout their personalitiesrdquoDebbie said
Many of the contractorswho enter the office lookforward to petting the catgiving him a treat or eventalking to him Rocky willoften return the favor and
lick their handsldquoThey talk to him like
hersquos a grandkid or some-thingrdquo Jim said
Debbie said Rocky hasan obsession with boxesand he sometimes acts likea dog
ldquoHe comes when you callhis namerdquo she said ldquoHersquollgo (outside) when itrsquos niceout Usually you can hearhim pawing at the door toget back inrdquo
Usual ly thatrsquos whenRocky encounters the roost-er outside
ldquoHersquos not very goodfriends with the rooster hersquos
kind of scared of himrdquo shesaid
Even though Rocky is abig boy he doesnrsquot have anyfront claws which leaveshim somewhat defenselessHe was accidentally lockedout of the office once andspent the night outside buthe was just fine
Perhaps coyotes werespooked by his sheriff hatand swagger
Follow Rockyrsquos adven-tures on Facebook or stopby the office to meet him
Work Pets can be a plusContinued from page 15
GarfieldOwner name Michelle
Sweet
CityTown of Resi-dence Fitchburg
Pet name GarfiedPetrsquos age 1 year oldBreed CatHow long have you had
your pet One yearWhat makes your pet
special Our cat Garfieldalways ends up in unex-pected places You justnever know whether yoursquollfind him in the cupboardbehind the coffee pot in thelaundry baskets or behind
the TV If therersquos a spot wewould like him not to go hewill go there
Funny story about yourpet Garfield loves to playfetch like a dog Our daugh-ter will throw a cat toyand hersquoll run after it Hersquolleven drop it when she saysldquodrop itrdquo
Garfield
On the web
See more photos of ldquoThe Garfield
Filesrdquo on Facebookonfbme1KfQ9eD
Photo by Samantha Christian
Above Rocky Mandt the office cat at Mandt Sandfill wears aBadgers jersey and sheriff hat while propped up by his Packerscheesehead
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18 - The Fitchburg Star - PETS - May 8 2015
Adopt A Pet FromDane County
Humane SocietyView all of our animals and detailed descriptions at GiveshelterorgDCHS Main Shelter bull 5132 Voges Rd Madison WI 53718 bull 838-0413
These pets are sponsored by the following businesses
Some animals may have already been adopted by the time of print
a d n o = 4 0 4 9 6 9 - 0 1
Radio Shack of Stoughton2384 Jackson St Stoughton
877-9548
Loki - 27682016
Male Parakeet
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 0 - 0 1
McFarland State Bank
207 S Forrest St Stoughton bull 873-6681
3162 Cty B Stoughton bull 873-2010
Doodle Bug - 25332813
Female Orangewhite Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 3 - 0 1
Springers3097 Sunnyside St Stoughton
205-9300
Bentley - 20321998
Male Labrador Retriever
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 9 5 5 - 0 1
Keith amp Kinsey Schulz Real Estate TeamGreat Rock Realty LLC
492-2272 bull kschulzkeithAndkinseycom
Samuel - 25338185
Male Pig
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 0 - 0 1
Tabby amp Jacks2970 Cahill Main Fitchburg
277-5900
Carlos - 26970006
Male Boston Terrier
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 6 5 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Taylor - 25332490
Male German Shepherd
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 8 9 - 0 1
Conant Automotive
1324 Hwy 51-138 Stoughton873-8800
Fido - 25061197
Male Chihuahua
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 7 1 4 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Victoria - 27680659
Female Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 3 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Herman - 26876866
Male Pit Bull Terrier
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 4 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Ramses - 27680564
Male Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 9 3 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Sahara - 27680090
Female Hound Mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 9 - 0 1
In Loving Memory of SammyThe Larson Family
Oregon WI
Helena - 27680756
Female Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 1 7 - 0 1
Diamonds Direct LLC
139 E Main St Stoughton
608-873-3529
Mollie - 24395727
Female WhiteBlack Dwarf
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 8 - 0 1
Chalet Veterinary Clinic1621 E Main St Stoughton
873-8112
Forrest - 16592492
Male Brownwhite Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 5 9 6 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Atticus - 27680451
Male LabradorHound mix
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 1 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Joey - 25306217
Male Guinea Pig
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 8 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Trix - 25241156
Male Rabbit
Located DCHS Mounds Fitchburg
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 1 - 0 1
Kathy BartelsColdwell Banker Success
235-2927 bull kbartelscbsuccesscom
Blanche - 25210882
Female BW Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 2 - 0 1
Try taking your pet along camping this summerFor those who enjoy the great out-
doors camping during the spring-time can be a perfect weekend get-away However if you donrsquot wantto leave your four-legged friendsbehind while setting out on youradventure try bringing them along
ldquoMany campgrounds allow petswith certain rules and regulationsrdquosaid Dr Mark Stickney clinicalassociate professor at the TexasAampM College of Veterinary Medi-cine amp Biomedical Sciences
Often the rules regarding petscan be seen posted on their websiteand if not questions can be easilyanswered over the phone However
it is not advised that you show upwith your pet without prior researchand consent
ldquoMost rules will include thingssuch as having your pet on a leashmaking sure they are supervised atall times and requiring proof of vac-cinationsrdquo Stickney said ldquoEven ifthey donrsquot require health records orvaccination certificates itrsquos a goodidea to bring them along just incaserdquo
Just as you need to pack food andother essentials for yourself donrsquotforget to pack necessities for yourpets as well Some items yoursquoll needto bring are plenty of food a pet
first-aid kit a harness and a leashEven if the campsite has naturalwater resources such as streams orlakes you must still bring plenty ofwater for your pet to drink through-out your stay There are many dif-ferent diseases they can catch bydrinking from a pond or lake
Coming into contact with wildanimals is a definite risk when youare out in a national forest or grass-land Although most of the wildlifeyou run into wants to keep awayfrom you as well you should havea way of containing your pet just incase
ldquoIf your pet does get into a tussle
with a wild animal you do not wantto get into the middle of itrdquo Stickneysaid ldquoThere is a very good chanceyou will be bitten or harmedrdquo Yourbest method of action is calling offyour pet or to try scaring away thewild animal
In order to prevent such situationsin the first place it is a good idea tokeep your pets close to you through-out your camping expedition and tohave a leash or harness available atall times
Before setting off on your camp-ing adventure make sure your petsare up-to-date on all of their vaccina-tions especially rabies Depending
on the campsitersquos location you mayconsult with your veterinarian aboutany other vaccinations that your petmay need as well as discuss appro-priate flea and tick control
To make camping with your petan exciting experience for the bothof you be sure to research the camp-site ahead of time take note of anyrestrictions or regulations and bringthe essentials along with you
- Submitted by College ofVeterinary Medicine amp
Biomedical SciencesTexas AampM University
892019 2015 Fitchburg Star Pets
httpslidepdfcomreaderfull2015-fitchburg-star-pets 44
18 - The Fitchburg Star - PETS - May 8 2015
Adopt A Pet FromDane County
Humane SocietyView all of our animals and detailed descriptions at GiveshelterorgDCHS Main Shelter bull 5132 Voges Rd Madison WI 53718 bull 838-0413
These pets are sponsored by the following businesses
Some animals may have already been adopted by the time of print
a d n o = 4 0 4 9 6 9 - 0 1
Radio Shack of Stoughton2384 Jackson St Stoughton
877-9548
Loki - 27682016
Male Parakeet
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 0 - 0 1
McFarland State Bank
207 S Forrest St Stoughton bull 873-6681
3162 Cty B Stoughton bull 873-2010
Doodle Bug - 25332813
Female Orangewhite Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 3 - 0 1
Springers3097 Sunnyside St Stoughton
205-9300
Bentley - 20321998
Male Labrador Retriever
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 9 5 5 - 0 1
Keith amp Kinsey Schulz Real Estate TeamGreat Rock Realty LLC
492-2272 bull kschulzkeithAndkinseycom
Samuel - 25338185
Male Pig
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 0 - 0 1
Tabby amp Jacks2970 Cahill Main Fitchburg
277-5900
Carlos - 26970006
Male Boston Terrier
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 4 6 5 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Taylor - 25332490
Male German Shepherd
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 8 9 - 0 1
Conant Automotive
1324 Hwy 51-138 Stoughton873-8800
Fido - 25061197
Male Chihuahua
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 7 1 4 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Victoria - 27680659
Female Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 3 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Herman - 26876866
Male Pit Bull Terrier
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 4 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Ramses - 27680564
Male Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 9 3 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Sahara - 27680090
Female Hound Mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 9 - 0 1
In Loving Memory of SammyThe Larson Family
Oregon WI
Helena - 27680756
Female Labrador mix
Located Dane CountyHumane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 1 7 - 0 1
Diamonds Direct LLC
139 E Main St Stoughton
608-873-3529
Mollie - 24395727
Female WhiteBlack Dwarf
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 8 7 9 8 - 0 1
Chalet Veterinary Clinic1621 E Main St Stoughton
873-8112
Forrest - 16592492
Male Brownwhite Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 5 9 6 - 0 1
The Sowrsquos Ear
125 S Main St Verona
848-2755 bull wwwknitandsipcom
Atticus - 27680451
Male LabradorHound mix
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 7 6 9 1 - 0 1
Animal Hospital of Verona203 W Verona Ave Verona
845-6700 bull wwwvetcorcomverona
Joey - 25306217
Male Guinea Pig
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 6 4 8 8 - 0 1
Miller amp Sons Supermarket210 S Main St Verona
845-6478
Trix - 25241156
Male Rabbit
Located DCHS Mounds Fitchburg
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 1 - 0 1
Kathy BartelsColdwell Banker Success
235-2927 bull kbartelscbsuccesscom
Blanche - 25210882
Female BW Domestic Shorthair
Located Dane County
Humane Society
a d n o = 4 0 9 3 2 2 - 0 1
Try taking your pet along camping this summerFor those who enjoy the great out-
doors camping during the spring-time can be a perfect weekend get-away However if you donrsquot wantto leave your four-legged friendsbehind while setting out on youradventure try bringing them along
ldquoMany campgrounds allow petswith certain rules and regulationsrdquosaid Dr Mark Stickney clinicalassociate professor at the TexasAampM College of Veterinary Medi-cine amp Biomedical Sciences
Often the rules regarding petscan be seen posted on their websiteand if not questions can be easilyanswered over the phone However
it is not advised that you show upwith your pet without prior researchand consent
ldquoMost rules will include thingssuch as having your pet on a leashmaking sure they are supervised atall times and requiring proof of vac-cinationsrdquo Stickney said ldquoEven ifthey donrsquot require health records orvaccination certificates itrsquos a goodidea to bring them along just incaserdquo
Just as you need to pack food andother essentials for yourself donrsquotforget to pack necessities for yourpets as well Some items yoursquoll needto bring are plenty of food a pet
first-aid kit a harness and a leashEven if the campsite has naturalwater resources such as streams orlakes you must still bring plenty ofwater for your pet to drink through-out your stay There are many dif-ferent diseases they can catch bydrinking from a pond or lake
Coming into contact with wildanimals is a definite risk when youare out in a national forest or grass-land Although most of the wildlifeyou run into wants to keep awayfrom you as well you should havea way of containing your pet just incase
ldquoIf your pet does get into a tussle
with a wild animal you do not wantto get into the middle of itrdquo Stickneysaid ldquoThere is a very good chanceyou will be bitten or harmedrdquo Yourbest method of action is calling offyour pet or to try scaring away thewild animal
In order to prevent such situationsin the first place it is a good idea tokeep your pets close to you through-out your camping expedition and tohave a leash or harness available atall times
Before setting off on your camp-ing adventure make sure your petsare up-to-date on all of their vaccina-tions especially rabies Depending
on the campsitersquos location you mayconsult with your veterinarian aboutany other vaccinations that your petmay need as well as discuss appro-priate flea and tick control
To make camping with your petan exciting experience for the bothof you be sure to research the camp-site ahead of time take note of anyrestrictions or regulations and bringthe essentials along with you
- Submitted by College ofVeterinary Medicine amp
Biomedical SciencesTexas AampM University