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 Top Dog of the Month
“Lola”
H
ello, my name is Lola. I’m a nine-
year old Rat Terrier that was one of
the lucky ones to be rescued from
a high kill shelter in Louisiana last November.
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much better my life will now become, but there
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Sheba. On April 29, 2009 she passed away
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 Pe t p o u r r i
In Case of Emergency
W
hen winter storms and other haz-
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Pet Gazette August 2009
 The Story of Nubs,
A Marine’s Best Friend
A
new photo-rich children’s book
due out this November, “Nubs: The
True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and
a Miracle” shares the sweet story of a U.S. Ma-
rine and the dog he bonded with while serv-
ing in Iraq. The book offers not only a heart-
warming tale of friendship and
overcoming obstacles but an
interesting look at life for sol-
diers serving overseas. Nubs,
an Iraqi dog of war, was the
leader of a pack of wild dogs
living off the land and barely
surviving when he met Ma-
rine Major Brian Dennis. The
two formed a fast friendship,
made stronger by Dennis’ willingness to share
his meals (including an occasional strawberry
Pop-Tart), offer a warm place to sleep and give
the dog the kind of care he had never before
received. Nubs quickly bonded with Dennis’
team of Marines, always glad to greet them
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with elderly or injured pets. Among their prod-
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after they returned from their missions. When
they relocated 70 miles away, Nubs decided to
follow — crossing the desert during the bru-
tal winter season just to reunite with his new
buddy. Any dog that would make that kind of
trek for his friend would not be given up so eas-
ily when the Marines were told
they couldn’t keep a pet, thus
Dennis launched the Save Nubs
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a walled pond or canal, floating docks and boats performance of your dog will
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with tips on caring for elderly pets.
Chiropractic can be used for
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 Pet Body Language
Is
H
your pet trying to tell you something
ave you ever won-
dered what your
pet is thinking?
Dogs, cats, and other animals
often display their own body
language, postures, and facial
expressions to express a wide
variety of emotions, attitudes,
intentions, and even impend-
ing actions. Quirky acts, like
a dog cocking its head or a
cat swishing its tail, show that
there is something on the ani-
mal’s mind. While we cannot
decipher every animal’s in-
tention or emotion, this guide
may help you learn a little
more about your cat or dog.
So, the next time you greet
your pet, why not listen to his
response? By learning to in-
terpret the signs, you will not
only improve communication
with your pet, but you will
also be better prepared to han-
dle encounters with unfamiliar
animals.
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A dog uses almost every
part of its body to communi-
DOG TRAINER! cate. The face, including the
muzzle, mouth, eyes, and ears,
can offer important clues to
your dog’s thoughts or inten-
tions. Its posture, stance, tail,
and vocalizations will help
you solve the mystery of non-
verbal communication. In gen-
eral, forward or upward move-
ments, to exaggerate stature
and size, are submissive,
subordinate, or fearful. But
be careful, some dogs display
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gardless of mood, and may be
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a relaxed (neutral) posture,
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focused. This posture may be a
prelude to barking or playing.
In the offensive threat pos-
ture, the dog is standing tall
(as in the “alert mode”), but
the corners of his mouth are
brought forward. The top of
the muzzle is wrinkled and the
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eyes are fixed and the tail is
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may be wagging stiffly. This
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are dilated. The dog’s hackles
are up, the tail is down, and
the dog is probably growling.
This dog is dangerous, but
frightened, and will only bite
if he cannot get away. In the
active submission posture,
the body is lowered. The dog
may grovel and paw. The ears
are back and the forehead is
not wrinkled. The corners of
the mouth are drawn back in
a submissive grin. The tail is
lowered and may be wagging.
The dog may be licking its lips
or trying to lick its master’s
face.
In the passive submission
posture, the dog is rolled over
on its back and has a facial ex-
pression that is similar to that
of the active submission pos-
ture. This dog probably wants
to be petted.
The stress posture is simi-
lar to that of the submissive
posture. The ears and corners
of the mouth are drawn back.
The tail is down or tucked.
This dog may pant rapidly,
lick its lips, or even leave wet
footprints on the floor as a re-
sult of excessive perspiration.
Cats
While an angrily swishing
tail is the most obvious sign
of feline emotion, other vis-
ible clues include: expanded
pupils, indicating excitement,
rage, or fear; ears pointing
backwards, which signal fear;
flattened ears with the tail
carried straight up, which is
a part of the fighting posture;
or blinking eyes that indicate
contentment.
Friendly cats generally
have their ears pricked for-
ward, their eyes wide open,
and their muscles relaxed. An
angry cat will press its ears
Remi, a year-old Old English Bull Dog pup, watches over his
flock of Rhode Island Red chicks. He keeps them in a tight
group, gently nudging any stragglers back into the fold. Remi
Martin belongs to Jocelyn and Gokhan Turkeli of Plympton.
back, hunch up, ruffle its fur,
and walk stiffly. Other body
cues include:
• Eyes -- Slit pupils indi-
cate alertness or confidence;
dilated pupils show fear.
• Tail -- A tail that is car-
ried straight out behind the
feline signals alertness; a tail
that is curled up or forward
signals relaxation. If the tail is
on the ground, the cat is in an
offensive threat position. If the
tail is curled into an inverted
“V,” the cat is experiencing a
defensive threat. A tail curled
around the body indicates sub-
mission.
• Posture -- Relaxed cats
carry their heads up and their
backs straight and level. If the
hindquarters are elevated and
the legs are straight, the cat is
in an offensive threat position.
If it is lying in a crouched po-
sition with its head and chest
low to the ground, it is in a de-
fensive posture and may be a
threat if cornered.
• Vocalizations -- Purrs
can indicate a relaxed cat or
even a mildly anxious one that
is purring as a means of self-
assurance. A meowing cat is
seeking attention, making an
announcement, or simply in-
dicating frustration. Growls,
snarls, and hisses mean just
what they sound like -- a pre-
lude to combat. Some sounds
are made for cat-to-cat con-
versation, such as a “call,”
which is a closed-mouth loud
murmur used by females to at-
tract a mate, and a chirr, which
is a “rolled” meow used by a
mother to call her kittens or
used as a friendly greeting.
Interpreting these broad
categories of dominant and
submissive body language, as
defined by animal behaviorists,
is often subjective, especially
when each pet’s behavior is
influenced by its owner’s be-
havior. While these items may
help you improve communica-
tion with your pet, remember
that you know your pet better
than anyone does. Don’t forgo
your instincts when you are
trying to figure out what your
dog or cat is trying to tell you.
August 2009
 Back-to-School Tips for Families with Dogs
By Dick Norton
A
Special to the Pet Gazette
s summer ends and
kids head back to
school, Bark Bust-
ers offers tips to help families
avoid behavioral issues with
their dogs that often accom-
pany this transition. By pro-
viding training and the right
combination of food, shelter
and entertainment, families
can help their canine compan-
ions adapt to a new schedule.
Separation
Anxiety
With everyone gone to
work or school during the day,
dogs left alone can become
stressed, often resulting in de-
structive behaviors and end-
less barking. These tips can
help reduce the potential anxi-
ety of separation.
• Pay less attention to
him: While your dog may be
the center of attention when
the kids are home all day, you
need to change this scenario
before they return to school so
that he can adjust more quick-
ly to the quiet time. About a
week before school starts, pay
increasingly less attention to
your dog each day.
• Start early: A few weeks
before your children return to
school, get your dog used to
being alone. Begin by separat-
ing him from the kids and the
rest of the family. For example,
if you frequently take your dog
with you to run errands, leave
him at home. ·
• Practice leaving the
house: Go through the mo-
tions of leaving the house, go
out the door, but then come
right back in again. The dog
will cease associating the rou-
tine of your leaving the house
with your departure. This will
help him to be more relaxed
when you actually leave. ·
When you leave: As the last
person leaves the house for the
day, don’t confuse your dog by
saying in a sweet voice, “It’s
okay, Buster—we’ll be home
soon. Be a good boy.” If he is
feeling concerned that you’re
leaving, your happy, high-
pitched voice can make him
think it’s okay to feel anxious.
Dogs are pack animals and so
they expect their leaders to be
strong when they leave the
pack. Therefore, ignore your
dog for about 10 minutes be-
fore you leave.
Boredom
Dogs sleep a lot during the
day, but when they wake up,
they want something to do. It
doesn’t take much to entertain
a dog, even when you’re not at
home.
• Toys: Dogs love toys,
but they can quickly get bored
with or destroy them. Buy
high-quality, virtually inde-
structible puzzle toys that your
dog will always enjoy, such as
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those that hold treats like the
Buster Cube™ and KONG™.
Every few days, rotate what
toys are available to him. This
gives your dog something new
and fun to hold his interest. ·
• Scatter food: Dogs
are natural foragers who en-
joy looking for food on the
ground—and will literally
spend hours doing so. Scat-
ter a variety of foods—such
as bits of raw vegetables, dog
kibble, and other foods that
won’t attract wasps—around
the yard when you leave. Try
hiding a few treats so your dog
spends extra time looking for
them. And always provide lots
of fresh, clean water to keep
your dog well hydrated.
Shelter
Dogs need to have their
own “home,” a place where
they feel secure and comfort-
able. If your dog doesn’t al-
ready have a place of his own,
create one for him.
• Crate: Most dogs love
the safety of a crate. Because
they are descended from ani-
mals that live in dens, a crate
is a natural shelter for a dog
because it has the same char-
acteristics of a den. If your dog
hasn’t been crate trained, don’t
start training him the day the
kids leave for school. That’s
too late and can actually add to
his stress. When your dog has
become accustomed to his new
crate, do not leave him there
for extended periods of time.
If you plan to be away longer
than 10 hours for a dog and 6
hours for a puppy, ask a friend
to come by to let your dog out
to toilet during that time.
• Laundry room: If your
dog will be inside all day and
you are concerned about him
toileting in the house, enclose
him in a small room (which
inhibits the tendency to toilet)
and has an easy-clean floor of
vinyl or tile (in case he has an
accident). Place a soft bed and
toys in the room for him too.
• Doghouse: If your dog
will be kept outside while you
are gone, be sure he has shel-
ter in which to get out of the
weather. Dogs are more re-
laxed when they are covered
and in familiar surroundings.
Place the doghouse next to
the house so that he feels like
it is an extension of the larger
“den,” and provide a blanket
or other comfy bed-
ding.
Unusual
Behavior
When dogs are stressed,
they can begin to exhibit un-
usual behaviors, such as jump-
ing up or even biting. It is not
uncommon for children to
come home from school and
be greeted by the dog in an
unnecessarily rough manner,
even knocking a child to the
floor. After being left alone
all day, the dog has pent-up
energy—and when he sees
the kids, his excitement might
cause him to overreact.
• Train the kids: Parents
need to train their children to
avoid going right to the dog’s
area as soon as they get home.
Kids should ignore the pet for
five minutes or so to allow him
to settle down. With young
children, it is always best to
have a parent present to reduce
the chance of a problem. Once
your dog learns the routine, he
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Pet Gazette Columnist into the blue translucence of boat. At the other end? You
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S a l Reh caught?
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my fish. N'est-ce pas?” But
brother Bill demurred: “It was
Ani m pery (but true) case
emerged from
my fish, I pulled up your
rig and the striper, both
the cool waters of which were lost with-
"Improved Function, of Buzzards Bay out my help!”
Improved Quality several years N.B.- In your case above,
ago. It seems that Fr. the fish belonged to the state
of Life"
Paul (a Catholic priest) God!” Fr. or federal government (a.k.a.,
Marjorie C. McMillan, DVM, DACVR, CCRP • Cathy Symons, CVT, CCRP took his older brother, Bill, on Paul yelled, perhaps charac- the public domain) while still
a fishing trip for stripers. They teristically. His remark was at in its wild state. If a lawful
At Sterling
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know. That must have been looked like a case of partition
one Hell (or Heaven) of a fish! by the Probate Court! How-
Do you know any fish pole re- ever in true arbitrage fashion,
We are open and here for covery prayers?” Fr. Paul just
moped, dejectedly.
the brothers settled on a fair
and equitable solution. The
our patients Suddenly, Bill’s fishing
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huge striper went to the boat's
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return Will's favorite rig some- In Massachusetts you can kill
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By George Sommers
F
Pet Gazette Columnist
lip a coin for par-
rot heads! Parrots
fit the typical tropi-
cal themes of a Jimmy Buffett
set. Timothy B. Schmit, once
with Buffett’s Coral Reefer
band and later with the Eagles,
coined the term “parrot heads”
to describe fans clad in gaudy
garb like Hawaiian shirts and
cult-like in their devotion, a la
Grateful Deadheads. For final
“Jeopardy”, younger fans or
children of Buffett fans are
called parakeets.
If cheeseburgers in para-
Fish & fowl
dise and margaritas aren’t on
the menu, how about clams?
An AWOL South Shore
cockatoo adapted to coastal
life by taking up with a flock
of seagulls, learning to drop
clams from on high onto rocks
to break them open, reports
usually reliable source Tim the
mailman. Other accounts have
an African grey making a liv-
ing in Quincy center by dining
on pizza crusts and huddling
near heat vents in the winter.
Pippy the cockatoo, on a
recent pet shop outing, kept
raising and lowering her head
crest, to which a lad of about
5 said, “Uncle, it’s a convert-
ible bird – the top goes up and
down!”
In another development,
the same bird accompanied by
a certain “Pet Gazette” corre-
spondent, was overlooking the
goldfish pond one day when a
downy feather floated down
August 2009
Parrot Heads and Tales
to the pond surface. hollered for help in humanese.
Quick as a wink, a This correspondent’s bird
goldfish swam up went missing when (stupidly)
and gobbled the left out of cage and briefly un-
feather up. supervised at a forested NH
School days retreat. While “mama” did
flashback: (Boo! a cottage-to-cottage search
Hiss!) A Quincy “dad” checked the woods and
man who takes in river. Could she have fallen
abandoned parrots victim to a hawk or coyote?
occasionally brings No- apparently frightened by
them to schools. the sound of a lawn mower,
One hookbill once she climbed off the cage and
went way off-script, on top of a truck tire. Lucky, in
nipping the man’s retrospect, the search wasn’t
nose and latching conducted by truck!
on. Fortunately, a No campfire is complete
parrot-savvy teach- without a scary story – like
er knew to fold the the one about the killer, flesh-
bird’s wings down to eating parrots. Urban legend
loosen its grip. The (make that RURAL legend by
students apparently way of New Zealand) had it
found the situation that the native kea parrots were
highly amusing. No killing and eating sheep. On
word on whether he closer investigation, it turns
was looking to get out these would-be eagles
his nose pierced. were in fact swooping down
Cockatoo eyes Parrothead displays iconic headgear at this summer’s Jimmy Buffett con- and biting off tasty chunks of
moose: This corre- cert in Mansfield – Photo by George Sommers raw mutton – although the at-
spondent searched
for the huge antlered
tacks were rarely fatal unless
the sheep was very young, old,
ungulates on a sunset drive too. I bagged my moose (with seemed especially impressed. sick or otherwise weak.
in NH’s 13 Mile Wood/Lake a camera) when the cockatoo/ A robbery attempt in
Umbagog region - accompa- moose encounter took place. Leominster was foiled when
nied only by Pippy the cocka- For the record, neither critter the resident scarlet macaw
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 Something for everyone
4-H program helps kids develop life skills through animal care

C
By Becca Manning,
Pet Gazette Staff
heryl Acampora’s dog Allie was out of control.
Though Cheryl had joined a 4-H dog club
with the intention of curing the half Newfound-
land/half collie of her bad habits, Allie seemed impossible to
train — once dragging her young owner through the training
ring and another time running the girl over and actually break-
ing her nose. Cheryl was told not to expect too much from
Allie.
So she set those expecta- help others in the community.
tions higher. Learning to set goals and
“She said, ‘I’m going to work hard to meet them is just
get every title I can out of this one part of 4-H, which incor-
dog,’” Cheryl’s mom, Cathy porates the four “H”s — head,
Acampora recalled. heart, hands and health — into
About two years and a lot every project and activity.
of hard work later, Cheryl, 13, Whether it’s doing a commu-
of Pembroke and Allie togeth- nity service project, tracking
er have earned more than a club expenses and experiences
dozen titles through the North in record books or working on
American Dog Agility Coun- their public-speaking skills,
cil and this fall will compete 4-H participants get more
in the National Dog Agility out of their programs than
Championships in Tennessee. just learning to care for their
Cheryl’s mother credits the animals, said Molly Vollmer,
4-H program with teaching her Plymouth County 4-H Exten-
daughter to set goals and stick sion Educator.
with them. “There’s some idea that
“She has been in a lot of 4-Hers work with their animals,
other different organizations and that’s certainly a huge part
and none of them have had of the experience, but the oth-
the positive effect that 4-H has er part is that they’re gaining
had on her,” Cathy said. “She life skills,” Vollmer said. “I
has become very, very respon- don’t think kids get enough in
sible. She sets a goal for her- school of public speaking and
Plymouth County Extension 4-H members Jamie Blauss of Carver and Gina Zadrozny of Pembroke
self and does what she needs real record keeping. For the and Gina’s goat Bambi dress up as doctors for the costume parade on 4-H Day at the 2008 Marshfield
to do to get there.” kids to write down how much Fair.
Cathy, too, has set a goal they spend on their dog’s vet
bills, food bills, everything — programs on plant science and Programs are open to kids plan activities, field trips. And
with 4-H. After becoming
that really is a reality check for embryology, Vollmer said. ages 5-18. Many participants now we have a 4-H Teen Coun-
paralyzed from the legs down,
them and it will pay off huge Started with an agricultur- get involved at a younger age cil, which focuses on doing
Cath, an assistant leader for
for them down the road.” al focus more than 100 years through a pet or another specif- community service all around
one of Cheryl’s dog clubs, de-
One of the more active ago, the national 4-H program ic interest, working their way the county. They’re our front
cided to start a new club with a
chapters in the state, the Plym- has evolved over the years and up through different projects face of 4-H as far as the kids
focus on training therapy dogs.
outh County Extension 4-H has expanded its focus to in- and programs as they become go,” Vollmer said. “So there
Started in June, the A Round
program has about 30 differ- clude citizenship, healthy life- more experienced, Vollmer are ways to move up, there are
Of A-Paws 4-H club has four
ent clubs and reaches about styles and science, engineering said. some statewide and national
members who are getting their
8,000 kids a year through tra- and technology, Vollmer said. “A lot of our ’tweens and experiences, there are some
dogs therapy-certified so they
ditional clubs as well as school “Really, if there’s any kind of teens become junior leaders in scholarships kids can apply for
can visit nursing homes and
interest at all, there’s probably the club — they take on more when they get older. There’s a
a 4-H project for it,” she said. of a leadership role, they help lot of room to grow with the
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Plymouth County Extension 4-H member Cheryl Acampora of
Pembroke and her dog Allie compete in the obedience class of
the dog show at the 2008 Marshfield Fair.
program as long as you stay
interested.”
Melissa Krusell, 15, of
Duxbury first got involved in
4-H about eight years ago by
joining the Cave Canem dog
club with a friend.
“I got my puppy when I
was younger and my friend
was involved in the 4-H dog
club, so I joined to be with her,
and I ended up really loving
it,” Krusell said. “I really liked
that I got to spent time with
my dog.”
Through the dog club, Kru-
sell has worked with her Ber-
nese Mountain Dog, Apollo,
on obedience, showmanship
and agility as well as some
therapy work. As a member of
the Weir River Farm club in
Hingham, Krusell leases sheep
from the farm and has learned
how to show them as well as
help with their daily care. And
in the Hoof and Whiskers 4-H
club, the focus is on pre-veter-
inarian projects — a perfect fit
for Krusell, who said she wants
to become a veterinarian.
“Our leader is a vet, so we
do autopsies and stuff like that.
It’s fun,” Krusell said.
Balancing three clubs and
caring for multiple animals
may seem like a challenge,
but Krusell said she’s able
to handle it. “It’s spaced out
pretty well. They’re all on dif-
ferent days and usually I don’t
have a conflict with the events.
It takes up most of my spare
time, but it’s worth it because
it’s a lot of fun.”
Her favorite aspect of 4-H,
she said, is bonding with other
people who also love animals
A
Learn more about
nyone interesting in joining an existing 4-H
club or starting a new one can contact Plymouth
County Extension Educators Molly Vollmer or
Sam Fox, who will meet with them and find out the best
match for their interests.
Address: Plymouth County Extension, 266 High St.,
Hanson, MA
Phone: 781-293-4541
E-mail: plyctyext@mindspring.com
Web: mass4h.org
August 2009
as well as getting closer to the
animals themselves.
“It’s been great. She’s met
great kids, she has great lead-
ers and it’s just a great use of
her time,” said mom Michele
Krusell, a substitute leader for
the Weir River Farm club and
a 4-H volunteer.
4-H participants earn rec-
ognition for their hard work at
4-H fairs and contests, with a
big showing at the Marshfield
Fair in August, Vollmer said.
The kids participate in animal
shows and demonstrations and Plymouth County Extension 4-H member Melissa Krusell of Duxbury prepares her sheep for show at
host other activities, such as the 2008 Marshfield Fair.
4-H Day (this year, on Thurs-
Cape. My mom was an exten-
day, Aug. 27).
sion educator down there so I
“We’re very visible in the
grew up through the program
summertime because we have
[starting with a dog club] and
a lot of public programs going
when this opportunity came
on,” Vollmer said.
along I just jumped on it be-
In July, Plymouth County
cause I valued 4-H so much,”
4-H hosts several mini-camp
Vollmer said. “I did get to
programs —  with week-long
go to a lot of the national
day programs on dog obedi-
conferences and things and
ence and dog agility as well as
a Down on the Farm Week.
just those experiences and Advertising in the
the friends I made kept me
“Each day features an ex-
perience with a different type
through it. When it came time
to do my college application
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Along with turning her
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thing to appear and the first
to disappear even though the
problem exists. Many times
symptoms are covered up or
numbed with medications, the
analogy that comes to mind is
the warning light on your car’s
dashboard. If your oil is low
the light will come on, now
if you disconnect the warn-
ing light your oil will still be
low but the car will run fine
for awhile. As time passes the
engine will start to become
symptomatic and by this time
it maybe too late. This is like
medicating for symptoms and
not treating the cause. Ani-
mal chiropractic addresses the
cause.
The Cause: Your horse
and you have the inborn po-
tential to heal and regulate all
body functions. The nervous
system which is centered in
the spine coordinates all of
this activity. If there is inter-
ference to the nervous system
your horse’s health will suffer.
Ninety percent of all the in-
formation that enters the spine
is from muscle activity. These
nerve signals from the muscle
activity connect with organ
controlling nerves as well
as other muscle controlling
nerves. If there is interference
to the way these nerves trans-
mit their information organ
and muscle health will dimin-
ish. The most common inter-
ference is called Vertebral the pole, rider may feel off
Your horse and you have the inborn potential to heal and regu-
late all body functions. The nervous system which is centered
in the spine coordinates all of this activity. If there is interfer-
ence to the nervous system your horse’s health will suffer.
Subluxation Complex or VSC
for short. All the bones of the
spine called vertebrae move
like hinges and the nerves pass
between these hinges. If the
vertebral bones get stuck like
a hinge and do not move well
the nerves will be interfered
with kind of like an electrical
short circuit, this will start the
cascade of problems that re-
sult in VSC.
The cause of VSC can be
varied from poor saddle fit,
bad tack, rider VSC, hoof is-
sues; training for competition,
the list goes on.
How to tell if VSC is
Present: Having you and your
horse checked periodically is
the only way to tell. Wellness
chiropractic care is the best
way to have early detection of
VSC. All of your horses care
will be coordinated with your
vet.
When symptoms arise they
may consist of: snapping and
pinning back ears when sad-
dled, difficulty with collected
and lateral gait, engagement
problems, behavior changes,
fights at the bit, abnormal gait
rhythm, difficulty flexing at
balance, asymmetrical sweat
pattern, stiffness in bending,
lameness, and stride changes.
How is VSC Corrected:
Adjustments by hand are done
to the spine after and evaluation
is performed. Evaluations take
into account the saddle fit, gait
pattern and rider alignment.
The adjustments are gentle
and often there is an immedi-
ate change in the horse. Their
behavior will calm down and
relax. There are no restraints
and no sedation, the handler
just holds the lead line.
What to do next: Horse
and rider chiropractic is a
unique service. The concept of
a periodic wellness evaluation
from a certified animal chiro-
practor is a great way to head
off the potential damage done
by VSC.
Dr. Bruce Indek estab-
lished. his practice in 1984
and provides care throughout
New England. To contact him
call 617-472-0661 or email at
Indekchiro@conversent.net .
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‘Pet’ Food for Thought

By Colleen Sayers
H
Special to the Pet Gazette
ave you ever won-
dered if you’re
feeding your pet
the right food? Many often
wonder if their pet is getting
the nutrition they need from
their food. Pet food has raised
many questions recently when
it comes to pets and health is-
sues. A lot of the time when
it comes to the right food for
your pet, sometimes it can be
trial and error.
Dog’s can be especially
sensitive when it comes to their
diet. A lot of people don’t real-
ize that food can be the main
cause of health and behavior
issues. If you notice that your
dog’s coat is oily and has an
odor to it, most likely it has to
do with their diet. Skin aller-
gies can be a big factor such as
rashes and hot spots or if you
notice your dog constantly
scratching or biting. Some-
times it can be from an allergy
to wheat. You may want to try
switching their food to a better
quality, maybe a more natural,
raw or holistic diet and see if
the condition improves.
Another behavior issue
that I have seen in dogs is they
tend to try to eat more garbage
and will even eat mud. Usu-
ally this is due to a deficiency
in minerals. Of course when
switching your dog’s food try
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to do it gradually by mixing
it with the food they were al-
ready getting. A lot of the time
when you switch their food it
causes them to get an upset
stomach or diarrhea.
There was a scare a while
back with certain cat foods
causing kidney problems. I
actually switched my cats to a
more natural food because of
this. Plus from what I’ve ex-
perienced taking care of liter-
ally hundreds of cats over the
years. I’ve seen a lot of cats
become overweight and even-
tually become diabetic. I have
so many cats that I care for that
are on insulin now. I believe,
in my experience, that it’s due
to people letting them free feed
on dry food. What people don’t
realize is that a lot of brands
of dry cat food are made with
carbohydrates, which is not a
natural part of a cat’s diet. This
is causing a lot of the weight
and health issues.
The big debate I’ve had
with a lot of cat owners is dry
food or canned food. I know
for a fact that a lot of veterinar-
ians are starting to put diabetic
cats on a strictly canned food
5th annual ‘Stars n’
diet. Not any special prescrip-
tion food just regular canned
food. I’ve seen cats complete- Paws’ Dinner/Dance
ly overcome diabetes when The Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility will be
they just start eating canned holding its 5th Annual “Stars n’ Paws” dinner/dance fund-
food, to the point that they no raiser on Saturday, August 29 from 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
longer need insulin and when at the Ward 5 Club, 29 Winter Street, Taunton. $15 per per-
they go back for their check up son. Tickets will be available at the shelter (821 West Water
they no longer have a trace of St) (508-822-1463), through various shelter staff, Leahy’s
diabetes. Canned food is actu- Liquors, or via US Mail (include a self-addressed, stamped
ally closest to what their diet is envelope with your check). Please make checks out to “The
supposed to be. Friends of the Taunton Animal Care Facility”
When cat owners have Chicken BBQ by Tazz’s BBQ, music by the award-
asked me what I feed my cats winning Country and Western Band, “The Goat Ropers”
I’ve always told them that I (featuring our very own ACO, Manny Massa !)
feed my cats both canned food There will also be various Taunton Shelter items for
and dry food, but in modera- sale, raffle items, information about the shelter and pets
tion. I never let them free feed. available for adoption, and… “STARS ‘n PAWS” (purchase
They get a measured amount a “STAR” in memory/in honor of a beloved pet - which we
each day. They’re healthy, ac- will proudly display throughout the shelter through mid-
tive and they’ve never been September). It promises to be an evening of good food
overweight. Not that people and music - and all for a good cause…All profits benefit the
are careless I think they just Taunton Animal Shelter.
don’t have enough knowledge
on the subject.
When it comes to pet food
sometimes it’s best to do some
research. You don’t necessar-
ily have to spend a fortune on
food for it to be good qual-
ity. There is plenty of low
cost good quality pet food out
there.
Colleen Sayers has been
involved in the pet care indus-
try for fifteen years as a pro-
fessional pet sitter. She is the
owner of Paw-sibly The Pet
Sitting Service and a member
of Pet Sitters International.
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There are many approaches to horse training that aspire to operate from the horse’s point of view,
but fewer that actually do so. Too often, the person learns a method, but the physical and mental
state of the horse gets lost in favor of coaching the human to get a particular result.
Understanding the
horses point of view
P
By Rick Larsen
eople are attracted to
horses for all kinds
of reasons. I have
heard or read about psycholog-
ical reasons, spiritual reasons,
physical reasons, ego gratify-
ing reasons, social climbing
reasons… and some folks who
just want a job where they can
be outdoors and get some ex-
ercise. I must confess that at
HORSE
TALK
one time or another, I have
been driven by each and every
one of these reasons.
Conversely, horses are at-
tracted to people because they
don’t have much choice in
the matter. Primarily, horses
are just looking to get along
as best as they can. They are
hard-wired to be social, and
we are so very blessed that this
includes us – the humans.
One way to show appre-
ciation for this blessing, is for
us to do our very best to under-
stand the horse’s point of view.
There are many approaches to
horse training that aspire to
operate from the horse’s point
of view, but fewer that actu-
ally do so. Too often, the per-
son learns a method, but the
physical and mental state of
the horse gets lost in favor of
coaching the human to get a
particular result.
Irrespective of style or
approach, I have come to the
conclusion that there are cer-
tain universal truths to school-
ing horses. I believe we
should advance our horses the
way we might aspire to raise
our children:
• First of all, take care of
them. Make sure they have
what they need.
• Together, forge a com-
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mon language, so you under-
stand one another.
• Really be there for them.
Take time to be present and at-
tentive.
• Be clear and consistent.
Your clarity and consistency
is one of the greatest gifts you
can offer them.
• Expect the best of them
while honoring the individual
that they are.
• Try to instill a strong
work ethic. Give them a
job so they feel needed.
• Make it fun.
• Practice mutual re-
spect.
When they are young
or inexperienced, it is your
charter to help them acquire
the skills they need to thrive
and be confident in our world.
As they mature in abilities and
reasoning, you will change
Primarily, horses are just look-
ing to get along as best as they
can. They are hard-wired to
be social, and we are so very
blessed that this includes us –
the humans.
from being a teacher, to being
a student and a friend. This al-
lows them to express their in-
dividuality and creativity. To
do any less is a lost opportuni-
ty at a magnificent fellowship.
Last Sunday, I went up the
pasture to visit with my three
charges. Since my daughter
was having her 17th birth-
day party back at the house, I
didn’t feel that I had enough
time to take a horse out on
the trails. Instead, I decided
to groom each steed in turn.
The last of them was Badger,
the quarter horse. There was
a blissful ambience that sur-
rounded this otherwise non-
descript mostly brown horse.
I was drawn into the moment
– my brush strokes becoming
more considered and deliber-
ate as time liquified.
Breaking my own reverie,
I checked my watch. I gen-
tly extracted myself from the
moment, and ambled across
the paddock to return to the
house. I needed to deliver
the flame bespeckled birthday
cake while the party was at its
predicted apex. On impulse, I
looked over my shoulder. The
other two horses had moved
on, but Badger was transfixed.
He did not look away from me
until I was out of sight. I know
this because I snuck back and
checked. I wonder what in-
spired Badger to be this en-
gaged in me. It seemed to
me that for Badger, I was his
complete and total focus. For
that moment, I felt entirely ap-
preciated.
As I finish this article; my
first for Pet Gazette, I ask my-
self, and I ask you as well… is
it possible for us to learn from
Badger’s example? Can we be
this attentive with our friends,
spouses, children, parents, or
significant others. Can we be
like Badger and give our at-
tention so fully, so completely,
that others feel entirely appre-
ciated and validated? It was a
really nice feeling and I would
like to pay it forward. I don’t
know if I can, but I am willing
to try. How about you?
Rick Larsen lives in Marsh-
field, where he enjoys both his
own horses, and helping others
with their horses when time al-
lows. See more about Rick at
www.ricklarsen.net.
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 Milton Animal League German Shepherd Rescue of new england
617-698-0413 | www.miltonanimalleague.org 978-443-2202| www.gsrne.org

Tazjah is a 3-year-old, spayed female pit bull terrier who was Eiko is a large hand- Tasha is a healthy mature female
surrendered by her owners who had to move. All she needs some black and tan with gorgeous black and tan color-
now is a new family to call her own--permanently. Tazjah has bear-like male GSD ing. Tasha was surrendered to a
lived with children, knows some commands and loves, really picked up as a stray shelter because her owners were los-
loves, to play and chase balls. If you know and love the playful side of a young in Maine. He is ing their home. She had been with
dog, then please please please consider our Tazjah. She has waited too long for friendly to people her family her whole life and at age
someone other than the shelter staff knowing how great she is. and dogs, calm, ten, this upheaval had the potential to
generous with kiss- be a very difficult
es, and likes to lick people and dogs in adjustment.
Anna is a one-two year old spayed female German Shepherd
greeting. Eiko is happy to accompany Despite this, she is
who was an unclaimed stray. She has been diagnosed with
people going anywhere. He enjoys resilient.Tasha is a
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. EPI, common in German
lively play. He knows some basic sweet confident
Shepherds, means that she does not produce digestive
commands. As gentle as Eiko is with girl, eager to please
enzymes to digest food normally. Treatment is the addition of
humans, he has been pushy with the her person, appears
powdered digestive enzymes to her food but it is not inex-
submissive female dog in his foster much younger than
pensive and requires a lifetime commitment. Anna is a very
home. He would do fine as an only her years, and has
sweet, loving who we think is worth the extra effort.
dog. Eiko is crate trained. excellent manners.

Choochoo is a 4 month old chihuahua. We call him Choochoo

because he's the "little engine that could". He has a number of birth
defects which limit his ability to walk and the Milton Animal League
needs to raise money to fund this expense. Please see our webpage
for a video link of Choochoo in action. He has a remarkable loving
spirit and a tremendous will to live.
SHANE: In Area Shelters:Guest: Shane aka Rusty is a senior
male , about 10 years, who is very friendly who loves swimming,
and is a couch potato when indoors. Central Rescue &
Rehab,Wales, MA info@centralrescue.org

South Shore Ferret Care
781-249-4628 | www.southshoreferretcare.org
CinCin was a diamond in the rough
when she came to us. Rescued from a
domestic situation, she was dirty,
skinny and missing some fur. She
peered up at us with beautiful bur-
gundy eyes. We gave her a ferret
make over and appearing before us is
a fiesty appricot cinamon girl. CinCin
is loves people but is particular with
whom she makes ferret friends with.
She prefers the company of her sister
Bina. They are so much fun to watch
them to dance and
chase each other
around. CinCin and
her sister Bina
would make a won-
derful ferrets to a
new ferret family.
Pet Gazete Adoption
Center Guidelines
• Adoption
notices are
published
free of
charge for
all area ani-
mal shelters.
• The deadline for submitting
pets is the 15th of the month.
Space will be given out on a
first-come, first-serve basis.
• Please send a photo and brief
write-up for each pet seeking
adoption to adopt@petgazette.net
• You may send four pets per
month. All types of dogs, cats
and other domestic pets are
welcome.
•  We encourage shelters to send
news of successful adoptions.
Lacey is a dark
point female fer-
ret born in
November. She is
a feisty female
ferret from TTT
farms. Lacey is full of personality and
is quite interested in shoes and espe-
cially the laces (hence her Lacey
name). She is working on her social
graces and although she will give
kisses and likes cuddles; she likes to
remind you to give her attention with
a nip to the ankle. Lacey does well
with other ferrets and would need an
experienced ferret family to continue
to bring her from "Charm School" to
"Ferret Finishing School.
We have many ferrets at the shelter
this year who are the small furry vic-
tims of the times. While there are so
many worthy causes we sincerely
would appreciate your help this to
make their days a bit brighter. There's
nothing that replaces hugs, food and
water but it's nice to have a comfy bed
or a fun toy to play with. Please con-
tact us to meet: Sylvester, Eddie, Eva,
McManus,
Fenster, Gypsy,
Blueberry, Angel
Baby, Trixster,
and all the resi-
dents.
SASSY: White 11months female loves to play and be around
people, enjoys her squeaky ball thrown for her to catch. She
loves walks, though traffic makes her anxious. Sassy enjoys quiet
nuzzling time. With a strong prey drive, she llikes to chase small
animals. Sassy lived with a male Kerry Blue Terrier that let her be
boss, and will likely do well with another confident male.. Sassy is
more than eager to please.
Standish HUmane society
781-834-4663 | www.standishhumanesociety.com
My name is MELODY CHIPS: At only 3 years old, this cali-
and I was a pregnant co still has a lot to learn. But my
teenager. I was only elderly owner is no longer around to
a year old when I got teach me because they had to go
pregnant, but all 5 of into a no-pet complex. So, if you
my kittens got homes want a people loving,
and I’m already back sweet & pretty cat that
to being a sweet, friendly and loving doesn’t want to share
18 month old youngster. I don’t think your attention with any
I’ll make that mistake again and now other kitty, I will CHIP
I realize that what I really want in life in to make your efforts
is a loving home. well worth it.
JOLIE: When I came SHADOW: I’m a gorgeous long-
to the shelter I was a maned Maine Coon mix with emer-
stray and my eye ald green eyes. I’ve lost a bit of my
confidence and my girlish figure
hurt really bad and it
was infected. So along with it. At 4 years old, I have
Standish paid for my surgery and my a lifetime of companionship to give.
eye was removed. I feel so much So, if you appreciate the art work of
better and I can be much more com- Rubens, the volup-
fortable, but I think I would like to be tious curves of a
just an only cat. I figure, if some- starlet and the sto-
thing is a good thing, you probably ries of a former
only need one of them. glam girl then I’m
for you.
Quincy animal shelter
617-376-1349 www.quincyanimalshelter.org
DOTTIE: She SUNNY: He’s a very handsome
was a stray liv- three- year old. He is very affection-
ing the hard life ate, loves belly rubs, and has taught
until a lady res- many a toy mouse whose boss!
cued her. Some While FIV+ , he can live a long and
things still happy life. Feline siblings should
scare her, and also be FIV+,
she’d probably do best with no other but Sunny
cats or small children. She is a would do well
beautiful long haired tuxedo who as the only
sleeps very comfortably in a warm spoiled feline
lap. Dottie is just over a year old. in the family.

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 Brockton Blue Dog Shelter
508-436-6446| www.bluedogshelter.com
Zoey is a beautiful 1-year-old, purebred Boxer who has had
many transitions in her short life. Her first owner gave her
away shortly after buying her. She then lived with a loving fam-
ily for several months but an injury to a family member led to
them not being able to care for Zoey any longer. Zoey was
relinquished to our shelter so that we could find her a new
"forever home". Zoey is a large dog weighing about 65 lbs. She
has the typical energy and personality of her breed and is very
strong. Zoey has had some obedience training but she will
need a family who is committed to firm leadership and exercise along with lots
of love. The ideal family for Zoey will have prior dog experience. She is not suited
for a home with children under 10 years old due to her strength and energy. Zoey
also does not do well with most other dogs although she is doing better in a
supervised play group with other dogs.
Rocky is a 3.5-year-old Jack Russell Bailey is a
Terrier mix whose owner recently mixed breed dog
passed away. This little guy weighs who came to our
about 19 lbs and is used to living in a shelter due to
quiet household where he got lots of some family
love and attention. Rocky loves to play problems. She is
fetch and carry a stick around but he about 1 year old
really likes to sit with his people and and weighs about 47 lbs. She is a
snuggle and he would like to be the very pretty brown and white dog with
only pet in the family If you are a single a long tail. Bailey is happy to meet
person or a couple with a quiet lifestyle new people and is enjoying playing
who would like a with her new dog friends during the
wonderful little day. We don't know how Bailey is
companion, with cats or very small children. She
please come to is very comfortable in her crate. If
meet Rocky dur- you are looking for a young adult dog
ing any regular to become a new member of your
shelter hours. family, please come to meet Bailey
during any regular shelter hours.
Jaeger (pronounced Yaeger) is a beautiful German Shepherd
Dog who came to us recently due to a change in family cir-
cumstances. She is a big dog weighing about 85 lbs and is
about 4 years old. Jaeger knows many of her obedience
commands and is very comfortable using a crate. Jaeger has
had some issues in the past when she became over-protec-
tive of her owner and would not let other people or dogs
approach. Jaeger needs an owner with strong leadership
skills so that she can relax around others. Our trainers have introduced Jaeger
into play group with other dogs and she is doing well. Because of her breed and
large size, Jaeger needs a home with a family with good dog skills and no small
children. We do not know how she is with cats. If you think you could give Jaeger
a new forever home, please come to meet her during regular shelter hours. We
will require more than one meeting with a potential family before we decide on a
permanent home for Jaeger.
A Helping paw inc.
508-743-8406 | www.ahelpingpaw.org
Kittens! Kittens! Kittens! We are loaded with adorable kittens, all
ages and colors. To help save lives and increases adoptions during
these difficult times, we are offering reduced adoption fees on all of
our pets. All our pets come fully vetted and altered, making adopt-
ing a pet now even more affordable. Please visit our web site for
more info: ahelpingpaw.org
Frannie is grow- CeeCee is such
ing up quickly. a sweet, calm
Her and her sib- girl. All of her
lings have been babies have
with us so very been adopted,
long. Though she now isn't it time
comes off a bit she gets a won-
shy, most of the derful home, too? She's fine with
time she is a pest, following you dogs, older children and other kitties.
around for attention.
Rats make awesome pets. Just as easy to care for as ham-
sters, yet so much more interactive, intelligent and fun! Great
first pet for older children.
August 2009
Pet Gazette
People for cats
508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org
NALA is a small female Calico cat with white paws. She
is one-year-old and has already had at least one litter of
kittens. She is a pretty little girl who would do best in a
home without other cats. If introduced to other cats
properly, she may well enjoy the company of another
kitty. Nala has all of her shots, has been neutered and is
litter trained. Nola likes to be petted and scratched under
her chin. Come by the shelter and meet her.
HUTCH is a beautiful buff Tabby who is SISSY: If you are
one-year-old. He enjoys chatting and is looking for a cat
very affectionate. Hutch was surren- that is affectionate,
dered to us because he could not get sweet and loves to
along with the older cat in the house- be cuddled, Sissy is
hold. So far, he doesn't like to be cud- your girl. Sissy is a
dled, but given some time, he might young (age 3) white Tabby with Tiger
change his mind. He would do best in a accents who doesn't always like to be
home without small children and as the picked up, but who will eagerly come
only cat. Hutch to sit on your lap and will enjoy having
is neutered, is her ears scratched at the same time.
up to date with She is an indoor cat, is spayed, and
his shots and is has all her shots. Sissy is ready to
litter trained. begin a new chapter of her life.
DUCHESS is a regal and beautiful kitty. She has medium to
long hair that is accented with some strategically placed black
areas with a long black tail. She is friendly, but a little shy and
takes some time warming up to new comers. Once Duchess
decides she can trust you, she is very sweet and affectionate.
She has all her shots, has been spayed and is litter trained.
Mass HumanE
781-335-1300 - www.masshumane.org
Hi my name is Lover Boy. I am 15-months-old, neutered
male, fawn and white, American Stafford Shire Terrier. I am up
to date on all my shots and micro chipped. I have lots of love
to give you. I am a strong muscular guy that needs someone
to understand the breed I am. I love quality time with a fenced
in yard so I can be me and I love to ride in the car. I do good
in the house training department. I seem to do better with
small dogs as long as I am introduced slowly and it takes a few
times in meeting the dog. I do best as the only pet in the house
and I tend to be good with kids over 10 years of age, no cats or small toddlers.
Sam is a three-year-old German Shepherd / Lab cross male. He is
neutered, up to date on rabies and distemper and is heart worm
negative. He is a light blond color and weights about 80 pounds
and is HIGH energy and needs active people. He is a very affection-
ate dog with a good disposition. Loves to go for leash walks, rides
in the car, play ball and run around the yard. He does well with other
dogs, no cats or small toddlers but older kids 15-years and up are
OK. Sam is looking for a loving caring responsible home that will
keep him for good.
Taunton animal Shelter
508-822-1463
HOOCH is a male Am Staff, about 4 years old. Hooch is a big
friendly guy! We recommend no toddlers and that Hooch be
the only pet in the home. He does appear to have skin prob-
lems, most likely due to allergies. We recommend a good
quality dog food recommended for dogs with allergies, and
medicated baths. Hooch appears to thoroughly enjoy baths
- in the tub and/or also with the hose outside. We recom-
mend breed knowledge and a fenced yard.
My name is Tula, and I am a female DLH Tortoiseshell.
The colors of a fall sunset color me from the tip of my
ears to the tip of my tail. I am two years old and have
gotten all the kitten frisky behavior behind me, for now I
am a quiet and distinguished cat. I sit and look out my
cage in hope that you will be coming soon. Waiting is a
sad time when you are in a shelter, please come soon. TULA is up-to-date with
routine shots and spayed/neutered.
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