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Our September Issue focuses on Back to School and Separation anxiety that can be felt from the dog when their "best friend" leaves them all day for school.TRANSCRIPT
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22 Wobbler Syndrome
25 Paws On the Patio
24 Rescue Organizations
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Ask the Trainer
Critical Tests
26 Separation Anxiety
28 Photo Contest Winner
08 Trick or Treat
13 Pet Friendly Directory
12 Go “All In”
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Can You Hear Me Now?
14 Guide Dogs
18 Ask the Vet
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36 Tips On Moving
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
The beginning of the school year is scary to many children but can even more so for your pets. Being left alone can be a traumatic experience for many pets who can exhibit nega-tive behavior traits. Our article on pet separation anxiety gives a number of tips that can help ameliorate your pets bad behavior. Also in this issue are tips on how to communicate if your dog has hearing challenges, written by San Antonio Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Bridgeman. And with our continuing efforts to publicize the role of service dogs in our society, we have a great story from The Guide Dogs of Texas about how a service dog helped a blind person live a more normal life. Another story they featured, focuses on how a stu-dent uses his guide dog to help him acclimate to a school setting. If you have a little sporting blood, you might want to participate in SpaySA’s 3rd annual casino night October 17th. Proceeds go to a great cause.
Hope you and your pets enjoy these last days of summer!
Sincerely,
Dana Raimondi
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The opinions of authors of articles in this Magazine are those of the writer or contributor and are not necessarily endorsed by the publisher, and the publisher has not confirmed the accuracy of information contained in articles.
DANA RAIMONDI is the publisher of Texas Dogs & Cats Magazine. She is a recent transplant to San Antonio from “the Windy City” but has become an admirer of the San Antonio cultural scene. Although a CPA, her true passion in life is the caring and welfare of animals.
FRAN SHERMAN has been a freelance creative director/graphic designer since 1985. Throughout these years, she has designed a myriad of materials for a staggering number of companies, and she has won numerous graphic design awards for her work, many of them for magazine/publication design.
RENEE SPADE is the owner of Renee Spade Photography. She has been spreading furry joy to pet parents with her photography/graphic design services and super-fun pet product line, The Jack & Spade Collection since 2005.
DR. DAN KIRBY, DVM, graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. He uses both a con-ventional and a holistic approach to medicine.
DAN GREENHOUSE is the Sales Director and graduated from the University of Missourri School of Journalism and has been in magazine advertising sales his entire career. He currently is the “daddy” of two Bearded Collies and “grandpa” to an Italian Greyhound.
DR. COURTNEY BRIDGEMAN joined the San Antonio Humane Society as their first full-time veterinarian 5 years ago and has worked to create a healthy and happy environment for all the animals there.
FELICIA NIÑO is the Communication Associ-ate for the San Antonio Humane Society. She has been with the SAHS for over 5 years and absolutely loves spending time with her 2 Dachs-hund Chihuahua mixes, Browny and Duke, and 2 Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Sherlock and Brutus Beefcake “Beefy”, all SAHS Alumni.
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Although Dr. Marissa Klein is a Colorado native, San Antonio has been her home since 1996. Upon arriving in San Antonio, she worked as a molecular biology research assistant at the University of Texas Health Science Center. She had plans to move back to Colo-rado to go to veterinary school, but
instead, her journey took her to Texas A&M where she received her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2003. After graduation, she joined and worked the last 11 years at a small animal practice in San Antonio.
Dr. Klein married a Boerne native, George, and they have lived in Boerne since 2006. They have four young children, Mallory, Logan, Corey and Ava as well as 4 four-legged kiddos. Outside of work, she helps teach Sunday school at St. John Lutheran Church, helps lead an American Heritage Girls troop, chauffeurs her kids to their various activities, and enjoys outdoor activities with her family.
This event is our annual tradition allowing us to show our sincere appreciation for our clients and the Boerne community for their support these last four years. The Pet Fair will have several different activities for the entire family – especially for the beloved four-legged members! The activities for the kids include face painting, caricature portraits, and balloon artists. Of course the focus of the afternoon will be the Pet Costume Contest.
Leaders from the Boerne community, including Mayor Mike Schultz, will have a difficult time decid-ing the winners from all of the adorably outfitted dogs. This event will start at 5pm, please know many par-ticipants go ALL out for the pet costume contest. In addition to these activities, we are excited to have the Boerne Animal Shelter and the Kendall County Ani-mal Shelter present with dogs available for adoption. There are so many pets that are in need of a loving and caring home. We hope some of them will find that per-fect family at our Pet Fair. We will also have represen-tatives from different veterinary companies available to share information about products specific for your pet. We feel that education is key to helping your pet live as long and healthy a life as possible.
As in past years, we will provide food and drink, and the awesome Derringer Band will provide the live en-tertainment. Even though we do this as a thank you for
our clients and our community we do encourage donations that we will split up and give to local shelters and rescues. Again, we are proud to be a part of this great Boerne com-munity, and we are truly grateful that we have been able to help so many people and their pets. So bring out the entire family and we hope to have a Howling great time!
trickortreat Trick or Treat! Yes, it seems too early to be talking about Halloween, but the Cibolo Creek
Veterinary Hospital is planning for their 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Fair! This free funtastic family event will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 3:00pm-7:00pm at
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When I first started talking about getting a pet door, friends and family all said I was crazy. “Think of the animals you will be letting in! Think of the thieves that will
have easy access to your home. You will not be able to sleep at night knowing that someone could crawl in and do very bad things to you or your family!”
Between 3:30 AM and 5:00 AM, I could count on being licked in the face with the sound of whimpering in the background. Sebastian, my Golden, was telling me something…. he needed to go out! Being woken up from a good dream like this was not the way I wanted to spend the rest of Sebastian’s life. Sebastian was left inside in the nice comforts of my home while I was away at work. At that time, I worked at the airport and the daily commute was 35 minutes to my doorstep. This was before all the traffic lights and development on US 281. Upon arrival from work, he would run me over on his way to relieve himself. At times, I would find out that something did not agree with his stomach. An expensive call to
Stanley Steamers usually occurred afterwards.
I received a phone call at work, “Sebastian ate the carpet—the whole carpet!” I can’t believe that I lived like this for years. I replaced door jambs from him scratching at the door wanting out. I replaced carpet due to his destruction. I have caught him in Kitty’s litter box (Yuck!). I have tried crating him only to give in to his whimpering.
The loss of sleep was the last straw! Something had to be
done! installed one of the best (if not the best) pet doors on the market that had dual security features and the maximum energy efficiency of any pet door on the market. Sleeping until I had to wake up for work was the biggest satisfaction that I got from it. Even Kitty got a pet door. Her litter box was moved to an empty closet and the poop eating contest was over for Sebastian. I never got an animal in the house that wasn’t supposed to be there. I didn’t have to rush home from work to see if there was a gift waiting for me to clean up. A would be thief would also have to think twice prior to entering. Judging from the pet door size, a German Shepard, Pit Bull, or a Rottweiler could be waiting. My friend’s and family’s concerns never occurred.
If these events sound familiar, and you would like to stop the worries and stress over your pets, you may receive free information on the type of pet door that I installed. You may contact us directly at 210-464-8953 or by email at [email protected]. Some of your neighbors may alreadybe satisfied customers and I am sure that they would speak highly of their pet door and our installation services.
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There are more than 150,000 animals on the streets of San Antonio and many of them are not spayed or neutered so thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens continue to be born each year and wander the streets. The first step towards San Antonio to becoming a No Kill city is to Spay and Neuter.
Established in 1997, SpaySA is a 501c3 or-ganization that had pro-vided ongoing programs such as no or low-cost spay/neutering services, a pet wellness clinic and education outreach services to areas with the greatest stray animal population. As the largest spay/neuter clinic in San Antonio, SpaySA has performed over 133,646 surgeries and has helped tens of thousands of dog and cats each year. SpaySA is the community leader in providing and promoting accessible subsidized services for dogs and cats in San Antonio and Bexar County and all of the funds raised from Casino Night go directly to the organization!
Casino Night began in 2012 with SpaySA’s very own Executive Director, Cathy McCoy. “I wanted to host an event where we could say “thank you” to our donors and create an evening of fun but also educate people on the realities of non neutered cats and dogs in San Antonio” said McCoy.
In 2013, SpaySA Board President, Wendy Welsh, along with her firm, Out-side the Box Productions, and the Board of Direc-tors, helped Cathy and her team bring the event to the next level and in only a few short years are looking forward to a sellout crowd. “Great food and drinks, tons of Casino Games, Lounge Areas, Dance Music and Celebrity sight-ings are all part of a really fun night you don’t want to miss! And, we are so lucky to have Sean and Claudia Elliott, who are such com-passionate animal friends, on board to support us,” said Wendy Welsh.
Tickets to the event are $75 each. If guests wish to reserve a table plus added benefits – tables for ten are available at $1,600. This event does sell out, so be sure to get your tickets early at www.SpaySA.org.
So, join us for this year’s Casino Night – where you can be sure to have a fun filled evening!!
O n behalf of our Honorary Chairs, Sean & Claudia Elliott, SpaySA invites you to go “All In” at the 3rd annual SpaySA Casino Night on Friday, October 17th, 2014 at the beautiful La Cantera Resort and Spa! This year’s event will feature Casino Lounges, great food and drinks,
a fabulous Silent Auction and great entertainment! All of the funds raised from this Casino Night go directly to providing spay and neutering services at little or no cost to the San Antonio community.
Go “All In”
For more information, contact:Kristine GarzaOutside The Box [email protected](210) 481-1200 office(956) 325-6859 cell
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with Sean and Claudia Elliott at the 3rd Annual SpaySA Casino Night!
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From the moment they are born, our puppies are groomed to be future guide dogs that will be paired with their new own-ers, who without a guide dog might not enjoy the freedom and independence they desire.
MEET JOHN & ECHO A CLIENT/GUIDE DOG TEAM SINCE 2009
Before John Bramblitt lost his sight in 2001 because of optic nerve damage possibly related to a pre-existing seizure disorder, ironically, his greatest fear in life was to go blind.
“I could not imagine what it would be like to live in a world without sight,” says the 42-year-old Denton resident. “I’ve always been a visual learner and have had a photographic memory, having the ability to remem-ber verbatim what I had read. I used to think that to be blind or to lose a limb was the worst thing that could happen to a person.”
As the unimaginable slowly turned into reality, Bram-blitt slipped into depression and anger filled his days, as he wondered how he would survive in a world so de-pendent on sight. “It was the darkest period of my life,” he recalled. “I thought it was the end of my hopes and dreams. I had to learn new skills like cooking and how to use a cane, includ-ing cross-ing streets.” Although Bramblitt
had been using a cane for seven years, he decided to apply for a guide dog. Life has taken on a whole new meaning, he says, since Echo became his canine companion in 2009.
“When you try to get through a crowd, you sometimes whack people with your cane. Now we get through so easily,” he says. “With Echo, I say, ‘Go this way or that way, and she’ll find the best way to get there. She’s been 100 percent correct. I can’t imagine going anywhere without her. I had no idea how great it is to have a guide dog.”
John teaches classes for local artists in the Dallas area and continues to support Guide Dogs of Texas. Most recently he joined the Board of Directors so he is not only a client and volunteer but now an official board member! The relationship he made when applied for a Guide Dog has changed his life. Because of Echo he continues to do what he loves to do and that’s art and teaching. He recently held an event Saturday June 21st at the Meadows Museum (open to the public) and taught a painting class where John put a whole new spin on the art of life studies. In the galleries, workshop participants were able to explore paintings that depict our canine friends. In the studio, they were able to touch gentle, highly-trained dogs
and learn life study techniques to paint their own pooch portraits. All abilities and levels of ex-perience were in the class and John will teach another event this October!
They say that a dog is man’s best friend, but at Guide Dogs of Texas our highly-trained, service dogs are more than just that – they’re the “eyes” for countless, visually impaired Texans, as well as their loving and constant companions, providing them with the
freedom, mobility and independence to go about their daily lives.
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MEET JARROD & SEYMOUR CLIENT/GUIDE DOG TEAM SINCE 2008
Being a part of a guide dog team, I am often asked many questions. One which gets asked occasionally is “would you ever go back to using your cane.“ The answer of course is “no, once a guide dog team member always a guide dog team member”, and all of my fel-low guide dog people agree. I have heard it said “that using a cane is like riding a bike, and working with a guide dog is like driving a sports car”, and even though I have never driven a sports car, I agree with the say-ing. Working with a guide grants more independence, dignity, and comfort then a cane.
This fact was made clear to me last spring when I returned to school to pursue a teacher’s certification. It has been more than a few years since I have been in school, and the first time I went through college I was a cane user. I was excited to go back to school. With my guide dog Seymour, I would not have to feel like a pin ball bouncing from person to wall zig zagging when walking down a crowded hall way or stumbling around looking for a seat in a large class room. Best of all we can get to school our own, instead of being dropped off by my mother. I love my mom and she is pretty cool as a mom goes, but there is nothing cool about having your mom pick you up or drop you off at school. Now instead of being dropped off and hearing my mom shout out in front of all the other adults “love you baby; have a great day at school.” Seymour, my guide dog and I can catch the bus, and get to class on our own. Also another great thing about working with a guide dog as opposed to a cane is the ability to get other places quickly between classes. When I was using my cane I was able to get from class to class with no time to spare. This often meant being thirsty, hungry, or needing to use the bathroom while class was in session. However now with Seymour, I am able to make quick stops, between classes, and not worry that I will show up late to my next class. Finally, there is the fact that I get to go everywhere with my best friend. Sometimes when you are blind it can be intimating to go places by yourself, but with Seymour by my side I feel that I can handle any thing. I look forward to the challenges that I will face in the future because Seymour is by my side.
A BIT OF HISTORYWe hope you will agree that our guide dogs are the
“The Best Dogs in Sight.” Our clients certainly do!A little bit of history, Guide Dogs of Texas was
incorporated on Feb. 14, 1989 in San Antonio, Texas and received non-profit [(501(c)(3)] status in June 1989. The first two years of operation were devoted to creating working relationships with local blind service organizations and developing the Puppy Walker Program (raising puppies from 8 weeks to 14 months of age).
The second phase consisted of raising funds to hire a professional guide dog mobility instruc-tor (GDMI). Until an instructor was hired, dogs graduating from our Puppy Walker Program were donated to Guide Dogs of America in California. In 1997 the first GDMI was hired and a formal guide dog training program was initiated. The first guide dog, “Harley,” was placed in November 1998 in the Houston area.
We collaborate with British Columbia Guide Dog Services in Vancouver, which supplies some of our puppies, as well as with Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Smithtown, N.Y. In 2005, Guide Dogs of Texas was accredited as a full member of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF).
Guide Dogs of Texas opened its residential train-ing center in January 2006. With six state-of-the-art kennels, we can house up to 18 dogs, and with the residential training facility. In October 2010, Guide Dogs of Texas reached a major milestone when “Poppy” delivered a litter of eight puppies as part of the organizations’ in-house breeding program, which continues today.
Our Mission at Guide Dogs of Texas is to provide quality guide dogs for Texans who are visually im-paired to increase their freedom, mobility and inde-pendence. We are committed to personalized service and lifelong dedication to our clients and their guide dogs. We need support from donors like you. Please go to our website at www.guidedogsoftexas.org to
donate or simply call the office at (210) 366-4081. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay informed with upcom-ing events and ways to get involved. POPPY AT THE ALAMO JARROD AND SEYMOUR
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While submissive, they are a textbook example of a prey species with a strong flight response. As a grazing prey animal with no real defense mechanism, they rely on their keen sense of sight and sound to alert them to flee when threatened.
Behaviorists have termed this flight response as a reac-tion to a novel rapid movement, which is descriptive of a predator on the attack. Without horns or tusks to defend themselves their survival depends on their reaction time and speed.
When dealing with stallions and elevated testosterone levels one has to be aware that they can respond aggressively when fleeing is not an option.
One Saturday morning I was asked to radiograph the front hooves of a breeding stallion in order to investigate the possible development of laminitis or founder, a very painful and often degenerative condition of the hoof. When we arrived at the farm, the stallion’s manager met us and led us to the stallions stable. He assisted by hold-ing him as we donned our lead aprons and prepared for the exam. Sedation was administered and the stallion began to relax. We allowed a few minutes for the sedation to become fully effective before commencing. We began the exam by taking radiograph’s of his left hoof and all was going well, or so I thought. As I approached his right side he unexpect-edly and instantaneously lunged towards me biting through the lead apron to my upper thigh. As I began to uncoil myself from the pain and surprise of the attack, I realized that in addition to biting through the lead apron the stallion
had bitten through and broken two of the keys in my pocket with the sheer force of his bite. A bit shocked and amazed I realized those keys were probably the only reason I was not more seriously injured. The swelling and hematoma that ensued covered most of my thigh and took weeks to resolve.
The incident was a painful but important reminder of the force and fury these animals can exhibit. I’ve been fortunate in my career to come out ahead in this and other unex-pected encounters with the horses in my practice I’m not sure what exactly initiated the response of this “sedated” stallion but I can tell you I will never forget just how quick and powerful his reaction was to perceived danger.
Horses possess both a submissiveness and willingness to bond or connect with people when treated in a kind, non-threatening manner. It is this aspect of their personalities that has for years endeared them to us.
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tional Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology. Although he enjoys all aspects of equine medicine, his special interest lie in lameness, imaging, and ultrasonogra-phy. He enjoys fly fishing, backpacking, and golf when not practicing veterinary medicine.
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Q: I have been seeing some red spots on my poodle in between its fur. Do you think this is some sort of heat rash or sun-burn? Do you recommend putting something on it? —Thank you
A: Most of the time if you see red spots (may be
small raised hair follicles); these are associated with a bacterial infection within the follicle itself. These can be caused by dirty skin, atopy or allergy related issues. Allergies which usually present with itching first, allows for loss of integrity of skin and subsequent bacterial infection. Discuss with your veterinarian other options for treatment, to include fatty acids, bathing with an antibacterial shampoo, grooming regularly and antibiotics if needed. Occasionally we will change to a more non-allergenic food.
Q: This past weekend I took my 3yr old and 6 mo old Yorkie to be dipped for scratching because I thought they may have had fleas. The next morning I woke up to throw-up all through out the house
as well as a strong chemical smell on them. I then tried to wash the chemical out. I trusted this shop would be knowledgeable and experienced enough to give advice as needed. Please give guidance on safe and natural sources. —Thank you, Lynn S.
A: We very rarely dip pets any more. After determining what the cause is for itching (pruritis), appropriate treat-ment is chosen by your veterinarian. Itching can be caused by mites, fleas, bacterial infection and allergies (very com-mon, especially in three year old Yorkies). Have your vet check the skin closely, discuss safe flea control products, treat your yard with nematodes and vaccum your house. Always determine the cause before treatment.
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Dr. Kirby graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M with a degree in Biomedical Science in 1979 and earned his DVM in 1984. Dr. Kirby has been the owner and director of Alamo Heights Pet Clinic since 1997. His veterinary interests are surgery, internal medicine, ultrasonography, and rehabilitation therapy. He uses both a conventional and a holistic approach to medicine. Dr. Kirby treats dogs, cats, birds and exotics. Alamo Heights Pet Clinic: (210) 821-5544. Please email all questions for Dr. Kirby to [email protected].
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September boasts many different reasons to take note: back to school, responsible dog ownership month, etc. but one thing that most don’t even remember is National Deaf Dog Awareness Week! NDDAW is the last full week of September. While it is not
a “holiday” that most of us even knew existed, it does give us a great opportunity to talk about the joy and trials of adopting a deaf dog.
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First let’s talk about deaf dogs a little. Obviously it is not as easy to tell when a dog is deaf as compared to a human being. You can’t ask them to raise a paw if they hear a sound in a pair of earphones. You can blow whistles and shout from outside their vision. Here at the San Antonio Humane Society, we do a cursory test of any dog we suspect may be deaf by going just out of their field of vision and dropping a metal food bowl. A hearing dog will jump or in the very least turn to investigate. A deaf dog, on the other hand, won’t even look around.
So what causes Deafness or hearing difficulties in dogs? I heard it has something to do with the color of their eyes? Or was it their ears? Dogs and cats for that matter, can be deaf from birth (called congenital- most often hereditary) or it can be caused by infec-tion, trauma, or even aging (called acquired). And yes! There is some truth to the old stories that it is linked to their eye or ear color. Certain breeds possessing a “merle” coat color (think the big blue and black Great Danes or Australian Shepherds) can pass on the gene for deafness alongside that highly sought after merle gene. Two copies of that merle gene can lead to a white headed dog, and with it deafness and sometimes blind-ness (with or without tiny eyes). Chronic ear infections, blunt force trauma, and even chronic exposure to loud noises (just like in people) can cause deafness. Over half of all white cats with at least one blue eye, are deaf. This, of course does not mean that ALL white cats with blue eyes will be deaf but that there is a much bet-ter chance than in a normal colored cat.
So what are the challenges of having a deaf pet? Is it really hard to have a pet with that physical impairment? For cats, no. As long as your cat is an indoor pet, the dif-
ficulties associated with one that is hard of hearing are few. They can be harder to rouse from sleep and sometimes harder to find since they cannot hear you calling to come out of their hiding place. But let’s face it, cats have “selec-tive hearing” most of the time anyways, so it can be incredibly difficult to determine if your cat is just rebellious or truly deaf, un-less you pull out the can opener.
For dogs on the other hand, owning a deaf dog can be much more challenging than you might guess. The difficulties are variable
and depend largely on the dogs’ personality but here is what you will need to be invested in to make the relation-ship and your pet successful:
1. Never let a deaf pet off-leash in an unconfined location. Remember, they can’t hear you call them when they get too far away. They can’t hear the sound of your footsteps if they get lost and are look-ing for you and most importantly they can’t hear the sound of that car when they near the street. An unstreet-savy deaf pet is very much in danger, more so than its hearing counterparts.
2. Corrections and reprimands. One thing I found while owning a deaf pet that I hadn’t anticipated was how much more difficult correction and redirection became while loose in the house. As well as praise. If your dog is loose across a room and goes to chase the cat or get into the garbage, most of us simply use a heavy “no” or buzzer sound to get them to stop what they are doing and then praise them when they obey. All this occurs long before we ever actually reach their location. But this is impossible when schooling a deaf dog or puppy. Not only can they not hear the redirection, but they may not even feel your approach, depending on your flooring, so they may be well into whatever trouble you were trying
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Dr. Courtney Bridgeman attended Texas A&M school of Veterinary Medicine (‘07) as well as College of Animal Sciences (‘02). She joined the San Antonio Humane Society as their first full-time veterinarian 5 years ago and has worked to create a healthy and happy environment for all the animals there. Dr. Bridgeman enjoys her small ranch of race bred Quarter Horses and raising her 2yr old twin daughters, Evellyn and Jaedyn.
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to dissuade them from before you get to them. If they know they are in the wrong, startling them in the middle of their marauding can actually cause a defensive nip or bite in the worst circumstances.
3. Training obedience becomes sign language. Most dogs are taught a combination of verbal and sign cues while learning basic obedience. Dogs are largely body language communicators and respond very well to visual cues while trying to become familiar with the English language. Using the same visual cue each time you give a verbal command helps to solidify and clarify what you are asking for during training in case your inflection or the sound of the word varies each time you say it. With deaf dogs, you are simply removing the verbal command. The hardest part for most of us trainers is then get-ting the dog to look up to receive the cue. In the hearing dog, we use sounds and short phrases or the dog’s name to get its attention before giving a command. For the deaf dog, those things won’t work. A gentle touch, tap, or foot stomp (to smooth any confusion, foot stomping and steps do not
just give off sound waves but also vibrations in the ground that are discernible by those standing near us depending on the flooring that is shared) can get the pup’s attention.
So is it worth it? In short, absolutely! Animals who are hard of hearing can be wonderful and talented pets. Many Aussie owners, contending with the double merle gene, are out competing successfully with their deaf partners. Patience and dedication are all that is required, but the same is true for any dog. As for the cats? Well, you might not even notice.
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What is disc-associated Wobbler syndrome (DAWS)?
DAWS (also called dynamic cervical spondy-lomyelopathy) is a particu-larly devastating disease of middle-aged large breed dogs that results in degen-eration of the interverte-bral disc in the cervical spine, narrowing of the vertebral canal and compression of the spinal cord. Chronic impingement of the spinal cord can lead to scarring, atrophy and cavity formation (syringomy-elia). Surgical management of DAWS has histori-cally involved decompressing the spinal cord via a ventral slot and fusion with a variable combination of screws or pins, re-bar and bone cement. Surgery can be lengthy, clinical improvement is variable, and the potential for a neighboring “domino” lesion is a concern after surgery.
Which breeds are at-risk for DAWS?Although any large breed dog can be affected,
Doberman Pinschers, Dalmatians, Weimanarers, Retrievers, and Rottweilers are the most common breeds typically treated for this problem.
What signs might my dog show?Clinical signs may include pain (yelping, hid-
ing, decreased activity or appetite), difficulty walking, or abnormal gait (short, choppy front limb gait and long-strided pelvic limb gait).
What is Cervical Disc Arthroplasty (CDA)?CDA is a new technique that is modeled after
current solutions utilized in human medicine and involves removal of the damaged intervertebral disc and placement of a specialized titanium arti-ficial disc (Adamo spinal disc®). The implant was specifically designed for canine patients and has cutting-edge biomechanical features to promote a similar amount of movement and feel as a normal disc. The procedure does not involve a wide surgi-
cal approach or implantation of the bones of the spine, which decreases invasiveness, post-operative pain and surgical risk.
What are the benefits of the technique?
- Because CDA is less inva-sive than traditional techniques post-operative recovery and hospitalization are typically shorter, and patients have lower
morbidity and mortality. - Multiple sites can be addressed concurrently. - Because the implant is titanium, these patients are
still able to undergo MRI in the future if necessary.
Who is a candidate for CDA?Any dog with DAWS that is greater than 50 lbs. in
body weight is a potential candidate.
How do I find out more about CDA and whether or not my dog or patient may be a candidate?
Because special training is required Mission Vet-erinary Specialists in San Antonio and at our sister hospital in Houston are the only hospitals in Texas that perform CDA. If you are interested in this procedure, please call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Cooper.
WOBBLERSYNDROMENew Options for Dogs with Disc-Associated
Dr. Cooper is the board-cer-tif ied small animal neurolo-gist at Mission Veterinary Specialists. She graduated with her DVM from the University of Illinois Col-lege of Veterinary Medicine & then completed a one-year small animal rotating internship at the Univer-
sity of Missouri. Dr. Cooper completed a three-year Neurology/Neurosurgery residency at Texas A&M in 2012 and was awarded the neurosurgery certif icate in 2013. She completed certif ication for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty in 2014.BY
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ANIMAL FRIENDS HUMANE SOCIETY830-981-2300animalfriends4ever.org
ANIMAL RESCUE CONNECTIONS830-438-0398animalrescueconnections.org
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BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY210-306-6126
BULVERDE AREA HUMANE SOCIETY830-980-2247bulverdeareahumanesociety.com
CITY OF SAN ANTONIO ANIMAL CARE SERVICES210-207-4738saacs.net
CONVERSE ANIMAL SHELTER210-658-4821casi.petfinder.com
CRESSIE ANIMAL REFUGE AND ENRICHMENT (C.A.R.E.)210-313-3600caretx.org
CUTE AND CUDDLIE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY210-647-3529
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HELOTES HUMANE SOCIETY210-422-6242hhsanimals.org
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MISSY’S HAVEN CANINE RESCUE210-788-7420missyshaven.org
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RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS ALLIANCE210-822-6763responsiblepetowners.org
SA K9’S SERVICE DOG CLUB210-214-0182
SAN ANTONIO FERAL CAT COALITION210-877-9067www.sanantonioferalcats.org
SAN ANTONIO GUARDIAN ANGELS210-379-9034sanantonioguardianangels.com
SAN ANTONIO HUMANE SOCIETY210-226-7461SAhumane.org
SAN ANTONIO PETS ALIVE (SAPA)sanantoniopetsalive.org
SAN ANTONIO R.O.C.K.S. (REAL OPTION FOR CHANGING KILL SHELTERS)sarocks.org
SCHERTZ ANIMAL SERVICES210-658-5321
SOUTH TEXAS ANGEL PAWS RESCUE210-632-9111SouthTexasAngelPawsRescue.com
SOUTHERN ANIMAL RESCUE ASSOCIATION830-401-0280
SPAY-NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)713-862-3863snapus.org
SpaySA210-351-7729spaysa.org
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TALK ABOUT IT! SA210-242-4720talkaboutitsa.org
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THERAPY ANIMALS OF SAN ANTONIO210-614-6734therapyanimalssa.org
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You and your dog will be able to enjoy the wide open spaces of the Helotes Festival Grounds, home to the Helotes Cornyval. For a small fee you can enter the many dog games that are planned and maybe win a prize! You can stroll through the grounds and pick up a delicious snack for yourself and even find a treat for your dog. Learn about dog training, service dogs and see a demonstration to inspire you. Do you look like your dog? They’ve planned a Dog/Owner look-alike contest with a fantastic prize for the winner.
For the convenience of their guests there will be a mobile vaccination clinic on site. You will be able to visit with some adoptable dogs and learn about how you can become involved with the lifesaving efforts of the Helotes Humane Society. Relax with a cool drink and listen to live music as you wind down your afternoon.
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Many dogs that have sepa-ration anxiety have a hyper-attachment to the owner; are excessively attentive to the owner, and follow him or her everywhere. They always want to be held, touched, or cling to the owner and sometimes even become anorexic when the owner is not present.
“Occasionally this behavior problem is seen in puppies and adult dogs from rescue groups or shelters, or adult dogs that have to suddenly deal with schedule changes in which they are spending numerous hours alone, when in the past the owner was always with them” said Dr. M.A. Crist, Clinical Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Bio-medical Sciences. “Separation anxiety is usually about two things, separation and anxiety or fear.”
Symptoms of separation anxiety in dogs can include destructive behavior directed towards personal items like clothing, remote controls, bedding, doorways and windows, in an effort to escape from crates or confined rooms. Persistent barking, howling, and eliminations with urine and fecal accidents in multiple areas may all be signs of anxiety from being left alone. If you notice hypersalivation with possible puddles of thick saliva in the crate or near a doorway or window, it may be caused from your pet scratching in order to attempt escape. These symptoms occur when the dog is alone or believes it is alone.
Treatment of separation anxiety will usually in-volve people interaction, the dog’s environment, and sometimes anti-anxiety medication. Some common management steps can also include increasing your dog’s level of independence.
“It is recommended to not reward anxiety atten-tion seeking from dogs as a level of comfort. Providing attention during these situations will enable your dog and reinforce the unwanted behavior. Positive attention that is initiated by the owner and scheduled train-ing can be helpful” said Crist. “Keep your arrivals and
departures to a minimum and non-eventful. It is recommended to perform all departure activities 30 minutes prior to leaving such as feeding, walking, and elimi-nating. Do not leave in a hurry because the dog will pick up on this and can be nervous when the owner leaves the home. Evaluate some of the departure activi-ties the owner performs such as getting the car keys, picking up a wallet or purse, or getting the cell phone. Any of these can be
predictors that the owner is going to depart and make the dog anxious. One can try to desensitize the dog to some of the departure of the activities by performing them at times when the owner is not leaving. Teach the pet to be left alone by providing dog bed areas in different rooms for the dog to lie down. Practice with the pet having them lie in these areas for longer periods of time each time and then begin leaving the home and increasing the length of time periods.”
Certain methods of distraction can also work well to keep your pet occupied while you leave the premises. These methods include the owner leaving a treat that will take the dog a long time to consume, or leaving the televi-sion or music on in the house. Dogs may be kept in a crate which sometimes can increase or decrease the anxiety level, and may also protect the home from damage made by the unwanted behavior of the pet. You may also use a synthetic dog appeasing pheromone (DAP) throughout the household where the pet is located. The pheromone may provide some degree of calming in dogs that experi-ence separation anxiety.
“Sometimes dogs suffer from separation anxiety to a point where they need to be prescribed medication from a veterinarian or a veterinary behavior specialist” said Crist. “It is recommended that the medication and a behav-ior modification program go hand in hand and that the medication does not replace the modification plan. The two veterinary approved medications for separation anxi-ety in dogs are Clomicalm (generic name clomipramine) and Reconcile (generic name fluoxetine).”
separationanxietyNearly all pet owners consider their animals an integral part of the family, and treat them as
such. Most pets do not make a fuss when you leave the house, although they are always happy to see you return. Others have a disorder that is called ‘separation anxiety’,
where the pet’s owner must be in sight at all times, otherwise the animal will go crazy.
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separationanxiety Q: My 7 year old alpha male Maltipoo goes wild barking at our TV when he sees any animal on it. He can be in another room and hears a commercial in which an animal is in it and comes running over
like a wild animal. It limits my seeing a lot of shows or dreading if a dog or animal appears. How can I pos-sibly break him of this annoying habit? Help, —Virginia
A: Virginia, Changing the way your dog reacts to the television will take patience and consistency.
To start, set up a kennel or crate in a quiet place that is far away from the room where your TV is located. When the program/commercial that elicits the negative behavior comes on, remove your dog from the room and place him in the crate or kennel. When your dog calms down you can then reward him by allowing him out of the crate and back into the TV room. If he continues to react to the television after you’ve taken him out of the crate give him another opportunity and start over.
The key to success in this situation is to wait until your dog is calm and quiet BEFORE letting him out. When your dog is able to exit the crate and calm down on a consistent basis, which may take several days to ac-complish, you can then move the crate slightly closer to the TV room.
Repeat the same routine each time you move the crate closer to the TV room. Eventually, you will reach your goal of being able to have your dog in the same room with you without him reacting to the commercials or programs on the television.
Q: When my husband and I come back from vacation, my dog constantly cries when we leave the house . Is there anything we can do to help when we return? This usually lasts about 3 weeks
after we return. Thanks, —Crystal
A: Crystal, It appears that your dog has some separa-tion anxiety, which is common in: single pet households, dogs that lack confidence, and dogs that are not getting enough physical and/or mental stimulation. To help your dog adjust will take some practice.
Try going through the motions of preparing to leave, without actually leaving. While doing so, provide your dog with a treat. This will help change the feeling asso-ciated with you getting ready to leave from a negative into a positive.
When you are ready to leave give your dog a “high value” treat. This is the treat that really makes your dog’s mouth water such as a stuffed Kong or a tasty chew. Step outside for 5-10 seconds and then re-enter your home. Practice throughout the day so that your dog can grasp that his world will not come to an end when you leave.
If your dog handles being alone for 10 seconds you can increase the time spent outside by 2-3 seconds each successful session. The goal here is to stretch the time you are outside of your home while your dog is occupied with a treat. Be prepared to set aside a full day to random-ly work with your dog. You should break up your training sessions into 5-20 minute sessions to avoid mental fatigue.
Be patient with your dog and don’t rush. Your ultimate goal is to be able to come and go at your leisure without your dog reacting. You may also consider hiding soft, chewy treats around your home before you leave and prior to giving a “high value” treat. Doing so will keep him busy while you are out, reinforcing a positive association with you leaving and returning.
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including three cats and one senior dog. She loves to play and kiss on anyone who will let her. She was ad-opted a few years ago from ADL. She is a sweetheart who just wants to kiss, play, and snuggle. As you can see, she is a real ham.
The SAPA! Pet Market is held every second Saturday from 10-2 at the Paul Jolly Center and just wrapped up its last market day for the sum-mer season. Our annual Howliday Bazaar will be in November and the monthly pet market will kick off again next March! Don’t forget to check out sananto-niopetsalive.org to see how you can participate in our “Furry-esta” gala on September 27th!
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From simple heartworm tests to complex, multi-parameter chemistry profiles, blood screen-ings are a vital tool in your veterinarian’s arsenal for finding and treating many different diseases. Whether your pet is in the hospital because he is sick or because she needs surgery, many veterinary clinics can now decide what lab work is needed and run those tests immediately.
Not only is this type of diagnostic assessment helpful with sick pets, but our healthy animals are benefiting as well. Early signs of many different illnesses will first show up in a blood profile, long before any outward, clinical symptoms are seen.
Historically, veterinarians have used large reference laboratories to process their patients’ samples, but in recent years, counter top and “point of care” instruments have surged in popularity.
Whether your pet is sick, needs some sort of anes-thetic procedure or maybe just a senior check up, the most common set of blood work will involve a complete blood count (CBC) and a chemistry profile.
CBCs are a measure of the different types and num-bers of cells in the blood. Patients who have too few red blood cells are considered anemic and may have dif-ficulty delivering precious oxygen to the body’s tissues. White blood cells are the microbial defenders of the pet. These soldier cells patrol the body and attack invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign organisms. When a CBC shows a high white count, your veterinarian may be concerned about some sort of active infection. Con-versely, low white blood cell counts could mean the cells are depleted from a chronic infection or, in the case of puppies and kittens, could be a sign of a virus.
Chemistry panels will look at key enzymes to determine the health of internal organs. Everyone understands that a high glucose level on a chemis-try panel may indicate a diabetic animal, but less well known are indicators like Alkaline Phos-phatase (ALP), Blood Urea Ni-trogen (BUN), Creatinine and about two dozen others. Vet-erinarians can identify kidney disease, liver disease and many issues, including some cancers, from these key components of a pet’s blood work.
Combined with the pet’s symptoms, environment and other factors, your pet’s doctor will use the results of blood work run in their clinic to give you a diagnosis.
It’s important to know that some specific or special testing will still need to be sent to reference laborato-ries. In either case, diagnostic blood work is a power-ful tool to help your veterinarian take the best possible care of your pet.
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Dr. James Peterson is a 1992 graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. He began his career in Emer-gency Veterinary Medicine in San Antonio, and has practiced both Emergency and Small Animal Medicine in San Antonio for over 20 years. He is currently
a director of Mission Pet Emergency in Northwest San Antonio and owns Hill Country Animal Hospital & The Palms Pet Resort in Helotes, TX.
F inding answers to your pet’s health problems can be challenging since our dogs and cats can’t speak to us. Thankfully, veterinarians have an array of important blood tests
that can help diagnose a variety of illnesses. The best part is…many animal hospitals can perform this blood work while you wait!
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BoardingCertified staff around the clock every day of the year. We focus on nurturing our guests by maintaining their physical, emotional, and behavioral health.
Grooming5 professional groomers available to pamper your dog or cat, from basic bathing to specialized groom and the latest styling techniques.
Doggie PlayCare Exercising the mind and body of your social animal with consistent direction and correction from our certified staff.
TrainingBasic skill classes for young puppies, advance skill classes, private lessons, board and train, and interactive “fun” groups for you and your dogs.
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Dylan is six years old and will be attending first grade. He loves to swim and play video games.
Harley is a five year old male Great Pyrenees. He is originally from Longview, Washington where he was a guardian of the neighborhood. Harley was free to roam protecting the chickens and other animals. He was loved by his neighbors, their
horses and all the dogs. Harley is now a Texas dog! He loves it here, but wishes for some cooler weather. Harley’s human parents are Kelly and Mark Thurmon.
Harley was trained by Marlene Ring of PAWSitive Solutions Dog & Puppy Training, LLC. He spent a month with Marlene and graduated from her Board & Train Program.
www.PAWSitiveSolutionsSite.com.Marlene also has a Great
Pyrenees that is Harley’s friend. Dakota was adopted from the Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. If you are interested in learning more about this magnificent giant working breed, go to www.txpyrs.org . There are many great dogs available for adoption on this website.
Harley (4 Legged Model) & Dylan (2 Legged Model)
Aspecial thanks to San Antonio Academy for providing the venue for our photo shoot. San Antonio Academy of Texas is an all-boys independent elementary school serving Pre-K through grade 8. SAA has been “educating boys for life” since 1886, www.sa-academy.org. We are also grateful to North
Park Subaru for providing us a beautiful lime green hybrid for the cover shot. The 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid is the first ever hybrid from Subaru and provides exceptional efficiency and rugged capability allowing more adventures with less impact. Visit North Park Subaru at 9807 San Pedro and ask for the plasma green pearl color if interested in this specific car. Adorable Harley’s green bow tie was provided by The Pooch House. You can find bow ties of all colors and designs along with other apparel for your pooch at www.thepoochhouse.com.
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Located at 301 East Travis Street, this historic park has recently been renovated thanks to improvement projects and grants from organizations determined to bring Travis Park back to the families of San Antonio. One of the oldest municipal parks in the United States, Travis Park has held community activities, concerts, and other gatherings since 1870!
Thanks to their hardworking volunteers and amazing sponsors, the SA Urban Pet Market has put together this unique experience for you and your family at no charge. Interested yet? We knew you would be!
The SA Urban Pet Market was created by Alexis Quiroga of PAWsitively Sweet Bakery to support local rescues groups and raise awareness to help San Antonio reach their goal of becoming a no kill city. When we work together there is no limit to what we can accomplish! The SA Urban Pet Market along with its vendors and community partners from all over San Antonio, are proud to come together monthly, and work side by side to make this dream a reality. Together we can raise awareness about spay and neuter, the im-portance of socialization and raise money for different rescue groups each month!
Bring your pets by City Veterinarian Hospital’s tent for all your questions about vaccinations, parasite pre-vention, play care, acupuncture or diet and exercise. We would love to answer your questions while your pooch takes a dip in our kiddie pools. Adopt an animal on site
and receive a special welcome-home package!Door prizes and raffles are announced throughout the
day and activities are scheduled for all ages. Pet photog-raphers are available for photo shoots and groomers stand by to pamper your pets. Want to take a break and relax? No problem. Grab a snack, find a tree, and take it all in.
September’s theme is Super Hero September! Was there a time that your pet was a Super Hero to you? Maybe she alerted you to an emergency or helped you re-cover from an illness? Has she helped you on a weight loss journey? Maybe she is always there at the end of a long day. Often times we consider our pets our best friends, we want to hear your story!
More information on sponsors, volunteering, contests and dates can be found at saurbanpetmarket.com or https://www.facebook.com/SAurbanpetmarket.
September’s market will be held on Saturday the 19th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come on out and play; we’d love to meet both you and your pets. Hope to see ya there!
urbanpetmarketLooking for pet friendly, family entertainment? Do you enjoy shopping for your pet,
pet adoptions, live music, showing off your pet and fun family activities? I bet you do, who doesn’t? The SA Urban Pet Market hosts all of this and much more, right in the
heart of San Antonio at Travis Park.
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tipsonmovingMillie says about selecting a mover:1. Obviously, I’m bias and I recommend Reliable De-
livery and Moving, but if you decide not to use the best then here are some tips to select from the rest.
2. Do not use a moving company that does not have TXDOT #. All legitimate moving companies are licensed and approved by the Texas Department of Transportation and are issued a TXDOT #.
3. Check with the Better Business Bureau to deter-mine if the moving company is accredited and what their track record has been.
4. Be careful about utilizing the internet, there are companies that pose as moving companies but ac-tually are “Brokers”. They simply take the informa-tion from you and find the lowest bidder to do the job. You have no idea about who will be showing up at your home to move you.
From Millie:
Millie was a stray that wandered up to the corporate offices of Reliable Delivery and Moving. She was welcomed with open arms and quickly became friends with everyone in the office. Some close friends, Art & Janet Thompson, had just lost their rescue dog, Henry. The Thompson’s came to visit Millie and let’s just say “It was love at first sight”. Mille now resides with the Thompson’s in the land of Milk & Honey (Swimming pool, acre of green carpet grass and showered with affection 24 hours per day).
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Meet Poppa Bear. This was Poppa Bear ’s first visit to Boerne Grooming. Poppa Bear is just a pup at about 7 months old and is such a happy Schnauzer. He seemed to enjoy his grooming/pampering session with Tannia. After his “cool look” was complete, he was ready to cruise Boerne’s Main Street!
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SAFCC-FREE CLASS TO THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO HELP OUTSIDE CATS:9/7-4804 Fredericksburg Rd (SAHS) 2-4 PM9/13-8900 Starcrest (Church of Reconciliation-Brown Hall) 12-2 PM9/20-4618 Thousand Oaks Drive (Thousand Oaks Branch Library) 12-2 PM9/24-4710 State Hwy 151 (ACS) 6:30-8:30 PM9/28-353 Rodeo Dr, Spring Branch (Spring Branch EMS) 2-4 PM
SEPTEMBER 4TH:Subaru More 2 Love Launch at ADL (11300 Nacogdoches
Rd) from 4-8PM. Food trucks, live music and pet adoptions. Please RSVP to npsubaru.com.
SEPTEMBER 6TH:Rescue Rummage Sale hosted by Ordinary Miracles at 5830
FM 2538 from 8-4PM. All Proceeds benefit Ordinary Miracles Canine Rescue.
10-2 PM - Adoption Event and Best Dressed Doggy Fashion Show, hosted by Miami Clips, John Paul Pet, The Pooch House, SAPA! and Wayward Wiskers at 9355 Bandera, Suite #114. Fashion show and raffles to support the rescues.
SEPTEMBER 7TH:Doggie Dip Day at Landa Park Aquatic Complex, 350 Aquatic
Circle, New Braunfels. 12-4PM. $5/dog/owner and $1 additional person. nbtexas.org/aquatics for more information.
SEPTEMBER 13TH:Strut your Mutt in Austin at Mueller Lake Park in Austin, TX.
8AM Registration and 9:30 AM Start. For more information, go to www.strutyourmutt.org/team/AAPAW.
Adoption event at Fetch & Friskers Boerne (701 South Main, Boerne) from 11-3PM with Katie’s Roadside Rescue.
SA Urban Pet Market at Travis Park from 10-2 PM. This months feature is a Dog Superhero Costume Parade. Shopping, adoptions and food to help benefit local SA rescue groups and organizations.
SEPTEMBER 13TH/14TH:Petsmart National Adoption weekend. Pause for Paws,
Inc. (Street Dog Rescue) will be at the 281/Bitters store AND The Rim store, along with other rescue groups. Let’s get many dogs adopted!!!!
calendarofeventsSEPTEMBER 20TH:Adoption event at Fetch & Friskers Boerne (701 South Main, Boerne) from 11-4PM with Fetching Fur-ever Families.
Open House & Agility Team Demo at Bluebonnet Bunk’ n Biscuit (16302 Interstate 35 N, Selma) from 11:30-1:30PM. Come see their new Agility Team Demo. Meet trainer Steve Rum and enjoy refreshments and fun. Bring your leashed and well socialized dogs too.
SEPTEMBER 20TH/21ST:Be their Hero Adoption Special at the SAHS (4804
Fredericksburg Rd) 12-7PM both days. Get ready for the Alamo City Comic Con and wear your costume to receive a special adoption fee on your super pet. Speak with the awesome SAHS staff about the organization and get a photo with their dog mascot, Eddie!
SEPTEMBER 23RD:Pet Loss and grief support hosted by S.A.P.P.Y. at the English
Tea Shoppe at 6877 Bandera Rd. The gatherings are free to the public and meant for support. They are held every 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8PM.
SEPTEMBER 26TH-28TH:SAHS Info Booth at the Alamo City Comic Con.
(Fri-8-11PM, Sat 10-8PM, Sun 11-6PM). Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (200 E Market Street)
Speak with the awesome staff of the SAHS about the organization and get a photo with their dog mascot, Eddie!
SEPTEMBER 27TH:“Furry-esta” Gala benefitting SAPA! 7-11 PM, Viola’s Ventanas,
9660 Westover HIlls Blvd, Email [email protected] to sponsor, purchase a ticket or donate a silent auction item!
SNIPSA Race for the Rescues at 8AM. For more information and to get involved, please go to www.snipsa.org.
Adoption event at Fetch & Friskers Leon Springs (24200 IH-10 West) from 11-3 PM with SA Rocks.
OCTOBER 4TH/5TH:Blessing of animals at many churches across San Antonio
OCTOBER 5TH:Helotes Humane Society Paws on the Patio at the Helotes
Festival Grounds from 12-6PM.
IF YOU HAVE A PET EVENT IN SAN ANTONIO, THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ADDED TO THE CALENDAR AND/OR ON OUR WEBSITE, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] FOR CONSIDERATION
Walgreens is your one stop shop for basic Pet Foods, Pet Supplies, & Pet Medications. We can now Flavor your pet’s medications Walgreens offers the Prescription Savings Club which can save you hundreds of dollars on your pet medications We regularly stock the most common pet supplies and frequently prescribed pet medications Let us help you and your furry friends Get Well, Live Well, and Be Well…at your neighborhood Walgreens!
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Kids Fun True or False Facts about Dogs Facts Children & Everyone should know about Guide Dogs
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Dogs can see Colors….Our heartbeat is faster than a dogs….Dogs cannot eat the core of apples or
apple slices…The first dog was sent into outer space in
1957, name Laika….The smallest breed of dogs is a Yorkie….The largest breed of dogs is an Irish
Wolfhound….Humans normal body temperature is 98.6
degrees, but a dogs is 101.2 degrees….Puppies, like newborn babies are born
without teeth….Dogs see much better during the day than
at night…Dogs can hear things that we cannot..
1. Guide Dogs are trained to help the Blind and Visually Impaired find their way around.
2. Guide Dogs can go anywhere your eyes can go!3. Guide Dogs keep to a straight path avoiding
people, objects and other animals5. Guide Dogs walk on the left side of
their handler.6. Guide Dogs stop at the bottom and top of stair
cases until told to move forward.7. Guide Dogs sit if there is an obstacle overhead
so the handler doesn’t run into it.8. When the handler puts the harness on or Jacket
on, the Guide Dog is working.9. Never pet a Guide Dog in Harness or in Jacket
unless given permission.
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Visit SAhumane.org to see more adoptable pets!All pets adopted from the SAHS receive their spay/neuter surgery, microchip, first set of vaccinations,
a starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food and much more!
at the San Antonio Humane Society!
Find your
Meow, meow, meow, purr, meow! Wow!
This is Abree and she is a sweet 2 year
old gal looking for a forever family to
snuggle up and relax with. She enjoys
play time, especially with her favorite
human and kitty friends.
ABREE
Ziv is playful & loves having fun with
his friends. Currently, Ziv is Heartworm
Positive (so no running around until his
treatments are complete), but after a few
more treatments at the SAHS he will be
heartworm free!
ZIVDIAW
She may not be a professional basketball player, but this sociable doggy named Diaw is definitely athletic! This beautiful 2 year old Shepherd mix is looking forward to meeting her forever family.
BILLY
This incredibly cute boy is Billy and he
is a friendly and smart 11 month old Pit Bull Terrier and Retriever mix who is overjoyed to know that he will find
his forever family soon.
Those eyes! Those ears! Sammy
couldn’t get any cuter! This adorable
3 1/2 year old Terrier mix is a very
friendly and energetic guy who
loves going out on daily walks.
SAMMY GUPPY
Brace yourself! Because this pup is waiting for you with a big, sloppy, wet kiss! Guppy is a 3 year old Chow Chow
mix who is described as a big ball of fun
interested in learning tricks.
ANIMAL HOSPITALS & VETERINARY SERVICES4 Paws Animal Hospital ............ 2Amigo Animal Hospital ............39Bracken Equine Clinic ...............17Cibilo Creek Veterinary Hospital ................ 9City Veterinary Hospital ......... IBCEagle Veterinary Hospital .........33Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center ................. IBCPenny Paws Animal Clinic ........ 27Towne North Animal Hospital .... 7
EMERGENCYMission Pet Emergency ........... 31
SPECIALTY Mission Veterinary Specialists........................... 23
BOARDING KENNELS & DAYCARE FACILITIESBluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit ...... 11City Veterinary Hospital ......... IBCFour Paws Inn of Converse ......................... 3Friendship Pet Hospital and Wellness Center .......... IBCGrooming By Gloria ................ 11Hill Country Pet Ranch .............. 7K9 Country Club & Training Academy ................. 2Kara’s K9 Retreat ........................2Lucky Dog Pet Grooming ........ 11Pawderosa Ranch (2 Locations) ................... 1, 35Pawsitive Solutions ................. 32Pet Galaxy ........................ 41, BCThe Palms Pet Resort & Spa ... 31
CAR DEALERSHIPSJennings Ford ........................... 3North Park Subaru ..................IFC
CLEANING SERVICESMaid Affordable ..................... 17
GROOMING SERVICESBarbara’s Canine Clip “n Bows .....3Bark ........................................ 33Bluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit ...... 11Boerne Grooming ....................37City Veterinary Hospital ......... IBCDoggie Stylez ........................... 2Grooming By Gloria ................ 11Hill Country Pet Ranch .............. 7K9 Country Club & Training Academy ................. 2K9 Klub Dog Grooming ............. 2Linda’s Pet Grooming ............. 39Lucky Dog Pet Grooming ........ 11Pet Adventure ............................7Pet Bath & Beyond ................. 17Pet Galaxy ........................ 41, BCThe Palms Pet Resort & Spa .... 31Towne North Animal Hospital ..... 7Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ....................... 39
MOBILE GROOMINGBark N Bubblez....................... 35Carolyn’s Mobile Cat Grooming ...................... 7Pet Bath & Beyond ................. 17
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERSDr. Patricia Dinger ................... 28
MOVING SERVICESReliable Delivery & Moving ..... 36
NOT FOR PROFIT/RESCUE GROUPSSan Antonio Humane Society ................ 19SpaySA ................................... 44
OBEDIENCE TRAINERSBluebonnet Bunk n Biscuit ...... 11Hill Country Pet Ranch .............. 7K9 Country Club & Training Academy ............. 2Pawsitive Solutions ................. 32Pet Galaxy ........................ 41, BCThe Palms Pet Resort & Spa .....31
PET BOUTIQUES/PRODUCTS/SPECIALTY/STORES/SUPPLIESBo Jangles .............................. 27Fetch & Friskers (2 Locations) ... 3Fifi & Fidos Pet Boutique .......... 7Paw Basics ................................ 2Rez Q Pets ............................. 35The Pooch House ................... 32Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming ....................... 39
PET FEED STORESJupe Mills ............................... 25Morales Feed and Supply ....... 33
PET MORTUARY AND CREMATIONSERVICES/HOSPICEBluebonnet Pet Crematory ....... 7Paws in Heaven ....................... 18Pawsitive Memories Hospice .. 11
PET PHOTOGRAPHERS/ARTRenee Spade Photography ..... 29
PET SITTING & WALKING SERVICESFairy Tails Pet Services ............ 35
PET WASTE REMOVAL SERVICESBark-Yard Bomb Squad Pooper Scooper ................... 7
REALTORS Lowe Selling Team ................. 28
RETAIL SERVICESAlamo Pet Fences ................... 33SA Flooring Perfections .......... 11Shafer Services ......................... 2
RETAIL STORESWalgreen’s .............................. 39
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*ALL BUSINESSES IN OUR DIRECTORY/MAGAZINE ARE PET FRIENDLY AND HELP SUPPORT THE ANIMAL COMMUNITY OF SAN ANTONIO. PLEASE PATRONIZE THESE PET FRIENDLY SA ORGANIZATIONS.
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San Antonio, TX 78256Casino Night 2014Friday, October 176:30pm-11:30pm
YOU ARE INVITED!On behalf of our Honorary Chairs, Sean and Claudia Elliott, and the SpaySA Board and Staff, join us for our 2014 SpaySA Casino Night!
Join us for Entertainment, Casino Games, Auction, Dinner, Drinks and Tons of Fun!
For Tickets or Sponsorship Information, please visit www.spaysa.org
There are more than 150,000 animals on the streets of San Antonio and many of them arenot spayed or neutered so thousands of unwanted puppies and kittens continue to be borneach year. The first step in working to become a No Kill city is to Spay and Neuter. SpaySAprovides ongoing programs such as no or low-cost spay/neutering services, a pet wellness
clinic and education outreach services to areas with the greatest stray animal population.SpaySA is the community leader in providing and promoting accessible subsidized servicesfor dogs and cats in San Antonio and Bexar County and all of the funds raised from our
Casino Night go directly to the organization so we thank you for your support.
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