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Curb theShedding

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Too Hotfor Spot

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Pet LicensingPage 6

AREYOU READY?

Make sure you areready for a new pet

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HealingTouch: PetMassage

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FireHydrant 5

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Attend the6th annual

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When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 21

W h e re : The Promenade Shops at Centerra —northeast corner of I-25 and Highway 34, Loveland

What: Paws on the Promenade is a signature eventthat features a large variety of vendors, demonstra-tions, a silent auction for custom-built dog housesand more. Enjoy snacks for both you and your dogsduring Yappy hour from 2-3 p.m. Pet adoptions willbe available throughout the event.

There will also be pet contests, scheduled as follows:• 11 a.m.: Best dog trick• Noon: Best dressed dog• 1 p.m.: Smallest and largest dog

Tipsto curbcanine

sheddingJENNIFER LEHMANSPECIAL SECTIONS RE P O RT E R

Dogs shed all year round, butwhen they start losing theirsummer coats for winter or

shedding winter for summer, it can bea hairy mess.

Cassandra Weeks, owner of Sweet-heart Pet Grooming in Loveland,offers some tips on how to keep upwith those special canine locks.

THINGS YOU’LL NEED

• Good conditioner and shampoomade special for doggies

• A de-shedder tool looks like alarge razor and helps rake out loosehairs, moving them to the trashrather than your couch

• Dog brush• Dog comb for long-hair breeds

TIME FOR A WASHING

• Brush before or after they get inthe tub — or both. Dogs should bedry when brushed, Weeks said.

• Wash with a good shampoo andconditioner. Conditioner is especiallyhelpful with bringing up loose hair,Weeks said, and she recommendsmassaging it in all over the pup’sb o d y.

KEEP IT UP

• Whether at home or at thegroomer, dogs should be groomedevery four-to-eight weeks, Weeks said.Even on this schedule some breedswill benefit from additional brushingwith a de-shedder a couple times aweek for maintenance. The frontporch is a good spot to keep the hairoutside.

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SPOTSPOTStory by Samantha Johnstone • Larimer Humane Society Volunteer

Tips to keep petshealthy and safe

during the dog-daysof summer

The “dog days” of summer are quickly approaching,and it’s time to think about what those high tem-peratures mean for your furry friends. Here are

some tips on how to keep your pet cool, calm and out ofharm’s way this summer.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET IN THE CAR

Every year, countless dogs suffer from heatstroke,brain damage or death after being locked inside a car,even for a short amount of time. A vehicle acts like agreenhouse, trapping the sun’s heat and raising tempera-tures quickly. In fact, temperatures inside a vehicle on an85-degree day — with the windows slightly open — canreach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 20 minutes,even when parked in a shady area, temperatures inside acar can soar to a scorching 120 degrees.

Aside from the health risks, leaving your dog in a hotcar is against the law. The City of Loveland ordinancestates the following: “No person shall confine any animalwithin a parked, enclosed vehicle if the external ambienttemperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.”

GIVE YOUR PET PLENTY OF WATER

Just as people do, pets need access to a lot of fresh wa-ter during the summer months. Whether indoors or out-doors, make sure you are replenishing your pet’s waterbowl several times a day. If venturing out, don’t forget tobring plenty of water for your adventure.

PROTECT YOUR PET FROM SUNBURN

Believe it or not, your pet is just as vulnerable to sun-burn as you are, even with all that fur. Sunburn can causesimilar ailments in dogs, including pain, peeling and skinc a n c e r.

If possible, keep your pet out of the sun for an extend-ed period of time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If outside,apply a layer of pet-safe sun block to unprotected areas,including the tips of ears, the belly area, any shaved ar-eas, exposed skin around lips, and the tip of the nose.

KEEP YOUR PET WELL GROOMED

Fur is meant to protect your pet from the sun or insu-late them from the cold. Extremely thick fur or tangledhair may trap heat and overheat your pet. Make sure tokeep your furry friend well groomed.

BE CAUTIOUS OF WHAT YOUR PET EATS OR DRINKS

Although puddles in the street may look refreshing foryour pet on a hot day, the water may actually containdangerous toxins like antifreeze and oil. Pesticides andlawn care products can run off lawns and gardens and arealso potentially toxic to pets. Try to store these productswhere pets do not have access to them. Additionally, re-strict pets from treated lawns until exposure danger haspassed.

LOCATE VETERINARY CARE WHEN YOU TRAVEL

Before taking your pet on vacation with you, check outthe local veterinary clinics or hospitals in the area towhich you are traveling. In the event of an emergency,you will be knowledgeable and prepared to take quick ac-tion.

If you see a dog in a hot car that appears to be in dis-tress, call Larimer Humane Society’s Animal Protectionand Control department immediately by calling970-226-3647 ext. 5 and you will be connected with oneof the Animal Protection & Control dispatchers. Signs ofan animal in distress include excessive panting or drool-ing, vomiting, increased heart rate, trouble breathing,disorientation, difficulty walking, collapse or loss of con-sciousness. If possible, try to locate the dog’s owner.

While the rising barometer brings many opportunitiesto enjoy your pet, don’t forget to keep summer safety inmind. Your pet will thank you.


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A Licenseis Your Pet’s

Ticket HomeStory by Molly Ward, Larimer Humane Society Community Relations Coordinator& Samantha Johnstone, Larimer Humane Society Volunteer

Do you recall a time in your child-hood when you were lost in thegrocery store or separated from

your loved ones? Have you ever becomedisoriented while taking a hike in thewoods? Imagine the fear and anxiety asso-ciated with being lost, and now imaginehow frightening the experience must befor a pet that is lost or separated fromtheir family and home.

Every year, nearly 4,700 stray animalsare rescued and brought to Larimer Hu-mane Society. Nearly half of all of theseanimals are fortunately returned to their

owners, and many of these reunions aremade possible by a small silver tag on theanimal’s collar known as a license. Thesix-digit number on a license tag is linkedto critical information about where thepet lives and the owner’s contact informa-tion. Using this information, a field-goingAnimal Protection and Control officer canliterally bring a pet right back to theirhome, sparing the animal the stress andpotential danger of roaming around lost,facing hazards, or being brought to theLarimer Humane Society shelter.

A license can save your pet’s life by en-

abling their safe return home, but it alsohelps to protect animals and people inour community from rabies, a potentiallyfatal disease. In order to obtain a licensetag for a pet, the owner must provideproof that the animal is up-to-date ontheir rabies vaccination.

Given the importance of licensing forboth human and animal safety, all dogsfour months of age and older are requiredto have a license in Larimer County. Thecities of Fort Collins, Loveland, andWellington also require that cats age fourmonths of age and older be licensed.Larimer Humane Society encourageslicensing of cats in Larimer County aswell.

A license may be your pet’s tickethome, but it can also give animals in needa ticket to a better life. Fees generatedfrom licensing are used to provide criticalcare and treatment for approximately12,000 animals that come throughLarimer Humane Society’s doors each

year. Services include 24-hour rescue andcare of stray, injured, abused, and neglect-ed animals, community protection fromaggressive animals, and wildlife rescueand rehabilitation.

Licenses are available for purchase on-line at www.larimerhumane.org, via phoneat 970-226-3647, ext. 201, or in person atLarimer Humane Society’s administrativeoffices. A license costs only $10 per year ifyour pet is spayed or neutered, or $27 ifyour pet is intact. Larimer Humane Soci-ety’s licensing department processesnearly 50,000 licenses annually. In addi-tion to selling licenses directly from ourshelter and administrative offices, the ma-jority of local veterinarians also sell licens-es at their clinics.

That small silver tag on your pet’s collarcan make a big difference for your pet’ssafety and increase the chances that youwill be reunited with your best friend.Give your pet a ticket home — p u rc h a s eor renew your pet’s license today.

Every year, nearly

4,700 stray animalsare rescued and brought toLarimer Humane Society.


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Do I have time formy pet to getregular exerciseand socialization?

Make sure you arereally ready forthat new pet

Buying a new car requires muchmore than a simple test drive. Itusually begins with researching

the type of car that is best suited foryour lifestyle, investigating safety rat-ings, and figuring out what you can af-ford. In many ways, the decision tobring a new pet into your home is asimilar process, requiring careful con-sideration, patience, and an under-standing of what makes a good matchbetween a pet and an owner.

There are many things to thinkabout when you are considering adopt-ing a new pet.

AM I ACTING ON IMPULSE, OR AM IREADY FOR THE COMMITMENT?

The thrill and exhilaration of a newpet will eventually wane, but the dailycommitment of caring for a pet willcontinue for the duration of the pet’slife. Pets depend on their people to ful-fill their needs, and being aware of andprepared for this level of commitmentand responsibility will help to avoidstress for both you and your new ani-mal companion.

HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE?

New pets, especially puppies and kit-tens, require a significant amount ofyour time to develop a trusting relation-ship with you, which is built through ex-ercise, training, consistency, and affec-tion. If you’re considering adopting adog, ask yourself, “Will my dog be leftindoors or outdoors while I am at work?If left indoors, how will my dog relievehimself during the day? If left outdoors,is my yard secure? Do I have time for mypet to get regular exercise and socializa-tion?” If you’re interested in a cat, smallmammal, bird, or reptile, think aboutwhether you have a space for a litterbox, cage or terrarium and the re-sources and time involved in keepinganimal areas clean and comfortable. Itis recommended that all members ofthe household help to develop a consis-tent, routine way of interacting with

and caring for the pet, which will helpeveryone — human and non-human —make a smooth transition.

DO MY CURRENT LIVING ARRANGE-MENTS ALLOW FOR A NEW PET?

If you are a renter, it is important tomake sure that you are allowed tohouse a pet on the property. Additional-ly, many landlords and some homeown-er’s associations have restrictions onthe type and number of pets per house-hold. By researching these guidelines inadvance, you can make sure that yourpet is a welcome resident.

Depending on the type of pet youchoose, it is also important to makesure that you have adequate space —both indoor and out — for your pet toexercise and stretch out.

Before bringing an animal home,consider any “pet proofing” and other

Will my dog be left indoors or outdoors while I am at work?

If left indoors, how willmy dog relieve himselfduring the day?

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IS EVERYONE READYFOR A NEW PET?

Adding a new pet to your family will bean adjustment for everyone. Make sure youare aware of any fears, concerns or aller-gies before bringing a furry friend intoyour home. Discuss what a “day in the life”would look like with a new pet. Who willwalk the dog? Who is responsible forchanging the cat litter? Do we have thetime and money for food, supplies, trainingand vet care? The answers to these ques-tions will help you determine if everyone inyour household is ready for a new pet.

CAN I AFFORD A NEW PET?

The full cost of a new pet will vary de-pending on the animal. Here are a fewthings to keep in mind:

• Adoption fee• Spaying/Neutering (included when

you adopt from Larimer Humane Society)• Vaccinations/Treatment for internal

parasites (initial vaccinations and internalparasite treatment included when youadopt from Larimer Humane Society)

• Ongoing veterinary costs• Safety collar and leash (collar included

when you adopt from Larimer Humane So-ciety)

• License

• Preventative medications (heartworm,flea/tick)

• Food, bowls• To y s• Comfortable bed/sleep area• Carrier• Obedience classes• Emergency medical costsAll dogs age four months and older in

Larimer County are required to be licensedannually and wear the license tag on theircollar. All cats age four months and oldermust be licensed within in the city limits ofLoveland, Fort Collins and Wellington.Larimer Humane Society encourages li-censing of cats in Larimer County as well.The annual license fee is $10 if a pet isspayed or neutered and $27 if the pet is in-tact.

WHAT PET IS THE BESTMATCH FOR ME?

After determining that everyone in yourhousehold is ready for a new pet, it’s timeto start looking “under the hood” to find apet that compliments your personality andlifestyle. LHS has implemented a programto help you do just that.

The Meet Your Match Adoption Programis a fun personality assessment used toevaluate the friendliness, playfulness, ener-gy level, and motivation of adoptable dogs,cats and puppies. Through this personalityassessment, animals are placed into one ofnine color-coded categories. You may have

seen the purple, orange or green cards onthe kennel doors at the shelter with nameslike “Couch Potato,” “Private Investigator”and “Busy Bee” emblazoned on the front.These cards mark the personality types inthe MYM Program; it is the responsibilityof LHS Evaluation and Enrichment Coordi-nators to assess the animals’ behavior andinterests in this regard so adopters cantake home an animal they really click with.

In order to find the perfect match foryour family and lifestyle, potential adoptersare asked to fill out a quick survey to de-

termine if their household is mostcompatible with a purple, orange orgreen pet.

Are you ready to make a lastingconnection with a new pet? LHS is fullof loving, eager and wonderful animalsawaiting compassionate homes. To viewadoptable animals or learn more, visitwww.larimerhumane.org or stop by theLHS shelter at 6317 Kyle Ave. in south FortCollins between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mon-day through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday.


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Maybe it’s time to share something with dog andcat that humans have delighted in for thousandsof years — massage therapy.

Including animals in massage isn’t new, said TeresaDeGuelle, Certified Therapeutic Canine Massage Thera-pist at Essential Balance Pet Massage located at Hank’sPet Food Market in Loveland. Equine massage — horsemassage, especially for racing horses, has been around along time and human massage therapists and pet ownerswho realized the four-legged could benefit from the samemuscle stimulation transferred their skills to dogs andcats, DeGuelle said.

With specific schools and certifications for canine mas-sage therapy developing in recent years, the field is onthe upswing, DeGuelle said, something she credits to theprevalence of physical therapy for pets, referring to themultiple physical therapy locations in the Loveland area.

Pet massage is achieved by using arms and hands tomanipulate muscles and relax them, DeGuelle said, justas with human massage therapy.

Benefits of massage include increasing blood flow andnutrients to muscles, maintaining nimble limbs inarthritic dogs and behavior management in animals in-cluding those suffering from anxiety.

Massage works the lymphatic system which is linked tothe immune system, DeGuelle said. In older pets that areless active, the increased circulation from massage helpsto prevent atrophy and the endorphins released can pro-vide pain relief for all ages.

The effects of the massage fully sink in three-to-fourdays after the massage, DeGuelle said, and that’s whenpet owners may notice a difference in their pet’s energylevel, ability to relax or be more physically active than

usual, such as the ability to go on a longer walk.Bringing a dog or cat to their own massage therapist

may seem a bit “foof y” to some, DeGuelle said, but canbe an important element of treatment when used in con-junction with regular veterinary care, she said.

Pet massage therapy is most beneficial when used withtraditional medicine.

“I think the most important thing with massage is thatit needs to be done as a team,” said DeGuelle, who is alsoa Certified Veterinary Tech, with the insights of the pri-mary veterinarian and any specialists involved in the careof the animal.

When used with the insights of a veterinarian, pet mas-sage can expand on medical treatments including painmanagement, DeGuelle said, because of the endorphinsreleased.

DeGuelle’s three-year-old dog, Abby, has hip dysplasiaon both sides and DeGuelle uses massage to lessen Ab-

by’s need for Rymadil, an anti-inflammatory drug fordogs. Abby is young and DeGuelle wants to avoid givingher the medicine every day for the rest of Abby’s life be-cause the medication can be hard on the organs, shesaid.

“I’ll actually use massage when I know she’s been outplaying a lot,” DeGuelle said, “I might choose to massageher instead of giving her Rymadil that night.”

PET MASSAGE AT HOME

There are some simple ways pet owners can bringhome the benefits of pet massage. Compared to pettingwhich can be relatively absentminded, massage needs tobe focused, intentional and coming from someone whothemselves is calm and relaxed, DeGuelle said.

Passive massage is something everyone can do,DeGuelle said, to warm up the muscles and increaseblood flow to a tense or sore area. Set your hands on amuscle or area of the body that appears tight or sore orkeep hands just above the body’s surface. Especially alongthe back there may be a muscle that bumps up, a sign ofa tight muscle, DeGuelle said. A couple of minutes canmake a huge difference, De Guelle said, and sometimesyou can almost feel the muscle relax beneath your hands.

Highly energetic kittens and puppies can benefit fromthis, DeGuelle said, because it can help to calm them andfocus their energy and emotions inward. Resulting endor-phins can also provide relief to aches from constant boneand muscle growth.

Gently kneading the limbs is a technique that stimu-lates the lymphatic system.

“It’s almost like what you would do with dough, onlyyou do it really lightly,” DeGuelle said.

The light kneading and squeezing motion down thelimbs moves the lymphatics, a superficial system of thebody close to the skin, warming the muscles, especiallyhelpful for older dogs.

Face massage: The face is prime massage territorywith one of the hardest working muscles located at thebase of the jaw for chewing. Sit there and rub that mus-cle and most dogs will be putty in your hands after that,DeGuelle said.

Dogs with wrinkled faces, like pugs, often have a hard-er time breathing and benefit from having fingers runover their wrinkles to help open up breathing passages,DeGuelle said.

All those cartoons of silly-happy dogs getting their earsscratched are right on: the back of a dog’s ear at the baseis a major pressure point for relaxation, DeGuelle said.Rub it with fingers or a thumb.


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It’s time to break in your sneakers andleash up your furry friend — L arimerHumane Society’s 21st annual Fire Hy-

drant 5K Walk/Run and Pet Expo is justaround the corner. The pledge walk andrun, which benefits the nearly 12,000 lost,stray, orphaned and injured domestic andwild animals entrusted to Larimer Hu-mane Society each year, will be held Satur-day, June 11 at Edora Park in Fort Collins,and is presented by the Wags & MenaceMake a Difference Foundation.

Race day registration will begin at 7:30a.m. The Fire Hydrant 5 Walk/Run willcommence at 8:30 a.m. Come for the 5Kas a participant or to cheer on yourfriends and family, and enjoy all the bene-fits of our fabulous Pet Expo featuring fun

for the whole family including Fido pho-tos, paw painting, pet and family-friendlyvendor booths, breed rescue groups, andmore.

Paul Wosniak from Tri 102.5 and KamaMcDonald from 99.9 the Point will be onhand to help emcee the event and present“Paul & Kama’s Dog Show Mix-Up.” Partic -ipants can enter the competition andcompete for prizes in a multitude of cate-gories including best pet/person look-alike, best pet trick, best singing duo, bestdoggy kiss and more.

General pre-registration for the event is$30 until June 9; race day registration is$35. All registered race participants willreceive a limited-edition 2011 Fire Hy-drant 5 T-shirt.

Don’t want to walk or run alone? Form ateam by gathering six or more your closestfriends, family members, co-workers, em-ployees, fellow scouts, neighbors, churchor community service club members …anyone who loves animals … to run orwalk the event with you. Individuals inter-ested in forming a race team will receive agenerous race registration discount. Indi-vidual members of a race team can regis-ter for $20 each.

Individuals and teams are encouragedto collect pledges prior to the event date.“Our online event registration andfundraising program makes it exceptional-ly easy for individuals and teams alike toregister for the Fire Hydrant 5,” said KaraPappas, development manager for Larimer

Humane Society. “Individuals can designtheir own fundraising page, and even e-mail friends and family directly from theregistration site to secure pledges.”

A fun array of incentive prizes are re-warded to race participants for collectingvarying denominations in pledges. Theleading fundraiser will also earn thecoveted “Fire Marshal” distinction andlead off the 22nd annual Fire Hydrant 5 in2012.

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Do you yearn for a big dog? Will a toybreed make you smile? Individualpreferences in dog breeds are as

varied as society itself. People have firmopinions on the different types of dogs outthere, including misconceptions about cer-tain breeds and what the size of a dog saysabout the animal.

Many potential dog owners base theirpooch-purchasing (or adoption) decisionson stereotypes about certain breeds with-out thoroughly researching the facts. Theymay end up with a certain dog for all thewrong reasons. Consider these commonmisconceptions about pooches — big andsmall — and see how the myths are de-b u n ke d .

1. SMALL DOGS DON’TNEED TRAINING

Unless you want a pint-sized pup chew-

ing your favorite shoes or soiling behindthe sofa, you should provide obediencetraining regardless of size.

2. BIG BREEDS ARE MEAN

Every breed has specific character traitson which dog dispositions and behavior areloosely based. But owner handling, social-ization, heredity and other factors also gointo the personality of a dog. Size alonewill not dictate a dog’s propensity to bedominant or submissive. And small dogscan bite just as well as larger breeds. Larg-er dogs just may have the power to inflictmore damage bite per bite.

3. SMALL DOGS AREONLY FOR WOMEN

There’s nothing emasculating about agentleman having a small breed. Personalpreference and space restraints may helpdictate whether a yellow Lab or a BichonFrise is the pet of choice. The opposite istrue as well; women can certainly own and

handle larger dogs.

4. SMALL DOGS AREBETTER WITH CHILDREN

No dog should be introduced into a fam-ily or trusted alone with a child until prop-er obedience has been established and theanimal’s disposition is well known. Anybreed has the ability to injure, regardless ofsize, and larger dogs can be very affection-ate.

5. BIG DOGS REQUIREMORE GROOMING

Size does not specifically indicate howmuch grooming will be necessary, butrather activity level, type of coat andenvironment. A small dog with a longcoat may require much more groomingthan a large dog with a short coat, andvice-versa.

6. SMALL DOGS NEED LESS EXERCISE

All dogs require exercise. A small dog

needs exercise just as much as a large one,but it may be easier to come by simply be-cause the pet’s smaller stature enables asmall dog to exercise where a big dog can-not.

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