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January/February 2013<br />
MAGAZINE<br />
Animal Adoption, Awareness and Education in Upstate SC and Beyond<br />
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<strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> Upstate SC<br />
A cat is a puzzle for which there is no solution- Hazel Nicholson
contents<br />
This month<br />
1 On the Cover<br />
It’s raining cats…and cats…<br />
2 Editor’s Words<br />
2013 a year of changes for the better<br />
4 Spay for Spays<br />
It’s coming up-can’t wait!<br />
4 Photo Caption Contest<br />
Diet for the NewYear anyone?<br />
6 Fiona’s Corner (For Kids)<br />
Kitty Krossword<br />
7 <strong>Critter</strong> Calendar<br />
Check out what’s coming up!<br />
13 Last Issue’s Photo Caption Contest Winner<br />
But of course!<br />
15 Ask The Vet<br />
Exercise with your pet-healthy fun!<br />
by Dr. Deborah Perzak, DVM<br />
editor’s words<br />
Dear Readers:<br />
Happy New Year everyone! Let’s make 2013 a ground breaking year for saving<br />
lives through an expansion of life saving programs. I’ve written about the need<br />
for aggressive adoption programs especially about o site adoption programs<br />
for shelters and rescue groups. It’s going to take more though to save 90% or<br />
better of the homeless pets in the Upstate and beyond. Those in the know have<br />
cautioned me that it will take more than proactive adoption programs to save<br />
lives, especially for cats. You probably know that cats fair far worse than dogs in<br />
our nation’s shelters. What would make a di erence?<br />
A comprehensive TNR program: trap, neuter and return for feral and or free<br />
roaming cats would make a big di erence. Foster programs also save lives.<br />
There is a tremendous need for foster homes, especially for un-weaned kittens<br />
and puppies and or sick animals. Did you know that Animal Care, Greenville’s<br />
municipal shelter has a wonderful program called, “Foster to the Rescue”? It’s a<br />
very simple, but e ective program whereby you animal lover volunteer to care for<br />
a dog or cat, puppy or kitten until that animal is old enough or well enough to<br />
come back to the shelter and be put up for adoption. Why not foster a sick kitten<br />
and have the pleasure of nursing the little one back to health?<br />
In another life saving measure, Animal Care recently ran a cat adoption special<br />
o ering cats for adoption for a fee of only $6. Now that’s the way to rock the No<br />
Kill Equation and save lives! Not to be out done, my cat rescue group, Foster Paws<br />
is waiving adoption fees for the foreseeable future simply asking the adopter to<br />
make a donation to the group.<br />
Furthermore, in a ground breaking program, the city of Spartanburg/Animal<br />
Control is o ering free spay/neuter through a partnership with Animal Allies for<br />
free roaming cats within the city limits. Hopefully the program will expand soon<br />
to include all of Spartanburg County.<br />
The animal loving public working with progressive shelters and cities of the<br />
Upstate and beyond is making a di erence for homeless pets. Now if our local<br />
shelters, with the help of the public will expand these life saving programs/services<br />
we’ll be on our way to saving 90% or better of cats and dogs entering our shelters.<br />
Make 2013 your year to help homeless pets in our area. Volunteer, foster, make a<br />
di erence!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Diana Riglet<br />
Diana Riglet/Editor/Publisher<br />
<strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
January/February 2013<br />
MAGAZINE<br />
<strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> is an animal adoption publication<br />
dedicated to improving the quality of life for<br />
animals animals through education, support of spay/neuter<br />
efforts, as well as helping to find loving homes<br />
for animals MAGAZINE<br />
in need. <strong>Critter</strong> cannot screen screen either either<br />
potential adopters or animals. We urge urge all parties parties<br />
to act responsibly in these matters.<br />
MAGAZINE<br />
THE STAFF<br />
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2 <strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> • Greenville JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
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By Phoebe Leggett<br />
From coast to coast<br />
Mid glitter’s shine<br />
From old to new<br />
It’s Auld, Lang, Syne.<br />
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<strong>Critter</strong> Calendar<br />
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013<br />
Every Saturday except 3rd<br />
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Cat Adoptions<br />
Pet Smart<br />
6019Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, SC<br />
Noon – 4pm.<br />
Every Saturday & Sunday<br />
Kitten ActionTeam<br />
Cat Adoptions<br />
Pet Smart<br />
1125Woodruff Rd., Greenville, SC<br />
12:30 – 5pm.<br />
Second Saturday/Fourth Saturday<br />
Noon to 5pm-PetcoWoodruff Rd.<br />
Some Friday Nights & Sundays<br />
Call-5-7pm/Noon-5pm-PetcoWoodruff Rd.<br />
First/Third Saturday-Noon-5pm<br />
Tractor Supply Mauldin<br />
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Some Saturdays-Call Foster Paws Rescue<br />
Fee free kitten/cat adoptions-please donate<br />
Diana Riglet cell: 323.630.1437<br />
www.petfinder/fosterpaws.org<br />
www.fosterpawsrescue.org<br />
Second Saturday:<br />
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1-5pm.<br />
January/February 2013<br />
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No appointment necessary! Drop off Monday<br />
Thursday at the Greenville County Animal Care<br />
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Call for more info. 864.467-SPAY.<br />
Greenville County Animal Care<br />
Volunteer<br />
Orientations are the FirstWednesday (5:30pm)<br />
and First Saturday (11:00am) of each month.<br />
328 Furman Hall Road, Greenville.<br />
For more information contact 467-3986<br />
Every Tuesday<br />
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305 Airport Rd., Greenville, SC<br />
864.242.2636<br />
Low-cost vet clinic<br />
Walk-ins only.<br />
5:30pm – 7pm.<br />
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CCA Cats<br />
Adoptions, Meet & Greet<br />
Pet Smart<br />
2449 Laurens Rd., Greenville, SC<br />
1-5pm.<br />
CURRENT EVENTS<br />
Friday, February 1<br />
Saved by the Heart<br />
Fund raiser to benefit special needs and rescued<br />
animals<br />
Enjoy silent auction, buffet, music, raffles and more!<br />
Grace Hall,Trade St., Greer<br />
7-11 pm.<br />
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COMING UP<br />
Super Spay at Animal Care!<br />
All spay/neuters in January get entered in a drawing<br />
for a free flat screenTV just in time for the Super Bowl.<br />
Call 467-7729 to make your appointment. Publicly<br />
owned animals only.<br />
Susan Bufano<br />
Community Relations Coordinator<br />
Greenville County Animal Care<br />
<strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> • Greenville 7
On stressful days when you are tired and lack the<br />
motivation to get yourself out the door to exercise,<br />
having a tail-wagging, four-legged friend that is<br />
begging to go out could be just the inspiration you<br />
need. Research suggests that people who exercise<br />
with their pet are much more likely to stick to a fitness<br />
program than those who go it alone or have<br />
a human partner. With new studies showing that<br />
up to 40% of dogs in the United States weigh too<br />
much, it may be time to consider making your dog<br />
your exercise companion.<br />
Walking and running are excellent forms of exercise<br />
for both you and your pet.The obvious benefits<br />
for humans and canines include weight loss, toned<br />
muscles, greater stamina, and protection against<br />
heart and bone disease. Other subtle but important<br />
benefits are that exercising together can strengthen<br />
the bond between you and your dog as you spend<br />
more time with him. Routine walks or runs may also<br />
help curb some common behavioral issues such as<br />
excessive chewing and digging caused by a lack of<br />
physical activity or attention, and boredom. Furthermore,<br />
dogs can offer you visible security while<br />
exercising.<br />
Any change in lifestyle for your pet, such as beginning<br />
a structured exercise program, warrants<br />
a trip to the veterinarian, who can evaluate your<br />
dog for indications of arthritis or musculoskeletal<br />
disease which may call for a more low-impact exercise<br />
regime. When you are ready to get started and<br />
planning a walk or run, be sure to decide ahead of<br />
time how far you want to go. Take into account the<br />
general health and body condition of both you and<br />
your pet. There is no set guideline regarding how<br />
far a dog should run or walk. Set a reasonable goal<br />
and work slowly toward reaching it with a gradual<br />
increase in the distance and speed at which you exercise.<br />
When choosing your route, be cognizant of distractions<br />
such as other animals, children, wildlife,<br />
and traffic. Always walk or run facing traffic and<br />
keep your dog on your left, which further protects<br />
him and keeps him from darting out. Also, use sidewalks<br />
and pedestrian crossings when available.<br />
In order to assure that your dog is ready for a<br />
walk or run, make sure that the collar you find for<br />
her to wear is snug enough to not slip over her<br />
head, but loose enough to be comfortable. If your<br />
canine companion pulls you every which way but<br />
forward or is simply more than you can handle, I<br />
suggest fitting her for a Gentle Leader head harness<br />
Your Best Exercise Partner<br />
May Be a Four Legged Friend<br />
By Deborah Perzak, DVM, Woodruff Road Animal Hospital<br />
or an Easy Walk chest harness, available through<br />
Premier Pets Company. These halters are designed<br />
to prevent pulling, lunging, coughing, and straining.<br />
Be patient when fitting your pet with either of<br />
these and if possible, follow along with the DVD in<br />
the package to assure a proper fit.<br />
The second required piece of equipment for your<br />
dog is a sturdy leash; a four foot leash is better initially<br />
when running or walking. This will make him<br />
easier to control and you are less likely to trip over<br />
him. I want to stress the importance of having your<br />
dog on a leash, even if he or she is accustomed to<br />
coming when called. There are simply too many<br />
diversions out there on a new route! Also, when<br />
exercising at dawn or dusk be sure to equip your pet<br />
with the appropriate safety gear. A blinking light attached<br />
to your dog’s collar or a canine reflective vest<br />
is a good idea.<br />
Some of my clients ask me about shoes or boots<br />
for their dog. Boots are very useful to protect the<br />
paw pads in cold weather or muddy areas, and on<br />
treacherous terrain. However, it can be difficult to<br />
find boots that fit properly and in the Southeast I<br />
would not worry about outfitting your dog with<br />
shoes.<br />
Taking weather into consideration, remember<br />
that most dogs tolerate cold better than they do<br />
heat. For cold weather, if your dog tolerates clothing,<br />
dressing him or her up is not a bad thing.When<br />
our weather is hot, heat is a major factor to consider<br />
when you decide to embark on a walk or run. Our<br />
canine friends cool themselves by sweating a small<br />
amount through their paw pads and through evaporation,<br />
using their tongue.<br />
If you are faced with the decision of whether or<br />
not to exercise with your pet during the heat of the<br />
day, I recommend taking these factors into consideration:<br />
• Larger dogs overheat more quickly than smaller<br />
dogs because the evaporative surface to volume<br />
ratio of their tongue decreases with a proportional<br />
increase in tongue size.<br />
• Avoid hot pavements and sidewalks. If the surface<br />
is too hot for you to rest your hand on it comfortably,<br />
it is too hot for your dog’s feet.<br />
• Avoid humid days, as this further decreases your<br />
pet’s ability to cool off.<br />
• Walk before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. in the Southeast.<br />
I often tell clients that if they walk out the door<br />
and start sweating immediately due to heat and/or<br />
humidity, it is too hot for their dog. A dog can be<br />
acclimated to hotter weather, but only in short<br />
10-minute increments spread out over several days.<br />
• Provide water, water, and then more water, both<br />
inside and out. In addition to providing her water to<br />
drink, you can also “hose” her off with water. There<br />
is quite an array of “dog wear” that enables a pet<br />
to carry their own water source, such as dog water<br />
vests.<br />
• If your pet becomes overheated, heat stroke<br />
can occur relatively quickly. If your pet reaches a<br />
temperature of 105 degrees or more, symptoms of<br />
hyperthermia will develop. Clinical signs include<br />
exhaustion, vomiting, lack of coordination, and<br />
disorientation. Consider this a medical emergency<br />
and seek help immediately, taking care to follow the<br />
veterinarian’s instructions explicitly.<br />
• Finally, do not overdo it. If your canine companion<br />
does not know when to stop, YOU will need to<br />
monitor him or her for signs that tell you that he<br />
needs a break. Obvious signs include slowing down,<br />
trying to stop during the run or walk, and sitting or<br />
lying down. Another sign to watch for is his tongue<br />
hanging out. When this occurs, your pet definitely<br />
needs to cool down. Please do not pull, tug, or force<br />
him to go. Let him rest and take some time to recover<br />
a bit.<br />
Other points to consider when deciding to walk<br />
or run with your dog include maintaining a consistent<br />
exercise schedule and keeping track of the<br />
distance walked. Check the weather regularly and<br />
be mindful of any sudden storms! To keep things<br />
interesting, don’t hesitate to explore other forms of<br />
exercise you can enjoy with your pet such as hiking<br />
or playing Frisbee, a natural love for many dogs.<br />
Dr. Perzak is the owner ofWoodruff Road Animal<br />
Hospital in Simpsonville, S.C. An exercise enthusiast,<br />
her veterinary interests include nutritional counseling<br />
and weight management; feline and canine<br />
internal medicine; servicing the special needs of<br />
senior pets and dentistry. Contact information:<br />
864-234-5995 or www.woodruffrdah.com . For<br />
more helpful information on exercising with your<br />
pet, check out Fitness Unleashed, by Marty Becker,<br />
DVM and Robert Kushner, MD.<br />
For more info: 864-234-5995<br />
www.woodruffrdah.com<br />
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8 <strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> • Greenville JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
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<strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> • Greenville 9
Rescue Groups/Adoptable<br />
ANIMAL<br />
RESCUE<br />
PICKENS<br />
COUNTY<br />
Bella is a female Aussie Mix with gorgeous blue eyes. She’s<br />
deaf, so she needs a very special adopter who can teach<br />
her hand signals & work with a special needs dog. Bella<br />
is good with other dogs, & she’s very, very active, so she<br />
needs a nice large securely fenced yard & another doggie<br />
pal to play with all day long.<br />
Not ready to adopt? Try fostering an animal!<br />
We desperately need foster homes!<br />
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ARPC is a small, all-volunteer, home-based rescue with several foster homes.<br />
We are not affiliated with Pickens County government.<br />
Christmas<br />
Christmas has Come & Gone-<br />
Christmas Needs a Home!<br />
Myla<br />
Foster Paws Rescue is a<br />
non-profi t cat advocacy<br />
rescue group. We focus on<br />
foster care and adoption of<br />
homeless cats/kittens with<br />
more services to come.<br />
BELLA<br />
DSH, tortie tabby, 2.5 yrs. fully<br />
vetted female. Christmas is the<br />
ultimate lap cat and expert<br />
cuddler. She’s sweet, laid-back<br />
with a quirky purr. Kid and dog<br />
friendly, Christmas would make<br />
a wonderful family pet.<br />
I Want to be Alone!<br />
DLH/Maine Coon mix, female, 3<br />
Regarding color, let's go<br />
with blue and espresso<br />
brown, same blue as our<br />
website for continuity sake.<br />
rescue<br />
years old, fully vetted. Well she<br />
rescue<br />
doesn’t really want to be alone<br />
as Garbo said, but she would<br />
prefer to be the only cat. A bit<br />
of a princess, Myla wants all of<br />
your attention, sassy but sweet<br />
this girl is as people oriented as<br />
she is beautiful.<br />
To adopt, e-mail: diana.<br />
riglet@fosterpaws.org or call<br />
323.630.1437<br />
www.fosterpaws.org<br />
petfi nder/fosterpaws.org<br />
HUDSON<br />
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We are a non-pro t volunteer organization run by a<br />
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Meet Hudson. He was found wandering as a stray. It’s hard to imagine that<br />
someone would let him go, as this sweet 10-year-old boy is a real love. He<br />
follows his foster mom from room to room and loves to be petted. If his people<br />
are silly enough to stop petting him, he will touch them with his paw as a<br />
gentle reminder to keep rubbing him. Hudson has plenty of spunk for his age.<br />
He enjoys playing with his foster sister, and he is always ready to go for a ride.<br />
When his foster mom opens the car door, he hops right in.This 97-pound gent<br />
cuts a dashing figure on his daily walks, during which he holds court with the<br />
neighbors who come to pet him. He is good with children, and loves it when<br />
you brush his beautiful red coat. Handsome Hudson will be great company for<br />
some lucky loving family. Could that be you?<br />
10 <strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> • Greenville JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
I enjoy sunsets and long<br />
walks in the park….with YOU!<br />
Meet Mandy! This sweet girl deserves her forever home!<br />
Mandy has been tossed around a bit since her family relinquished her due to divorce.<br />
Then she went from shelter to kennel to foster over the past few months. She is 40 pounds<br />
and approximately 6 yo. Spayed of course! Quite possibly a lab/terrier mix. Can pick up a<br />
scent and point like a pro! I believe she would be a good running/hiking companion as<br />
well. She really has enjoyed hikes at Paris Mountain. Has a lot of energy for a mid-age dog<br />
so would benefit from a yard! She is heartworm negative, vaccinated and presently on HW<br />
meds and flea preventative. Her teeth look great and she appears to be in good health!<br />
Mandy is house trained. She can sit, stay and shake! Perfectly behaved during her bath<br />
in my tub. Bows her head for collar and leash. Definitely the female alpha dog so would<br />
prefer that she is only pup in the house. Definitely no cats. Loves to play with older kids.<br />
She will come with a new leash, harness and collar, food/water bowls, pet bed, dry<br />
food, milk bones, shedding brush, as well as remaining doses of heartworm and flea<br />
meds. Adoption fees reduced!<br />
This is truly a special dog. Comes ready to love. No training required. You are welcome<br />
to meet Mandy….perhaps have her over for a test night or two. I want you to be<br />
comfortable making a decision to be her furever family!<br />
If you are interested in meeting Mandy<br />
please text or call Renee directly at 864.325.2265.<br />
For a List of Adoptable Rabbits go to<br />
www.adoptarabbit.org<br />
E-mail us at: adoptarabbit@hotmail.com<br />
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013<br />
Rabbit Sanctuary, Inc.<br />
Our sanctuary provides a<br />
HOME FOR LIFE<br />
Rescued Domestic Rabbits<br />
864-963-4389 • www.adoptarabbit.org<br />
Rango<br />
Rango has had a sad start in<br />
life... rescued from euthanasia<br />
from the local pound, adopted<br />
and then returned because<br />
of divorce... Rango has been<br />
bouced around too many times<br />
and needs some security in his<br />
life. He is a fun loving dog , loves<br />
cats and dogs and just needs a<br />
home that will not give up on<br />
him.. He can be a little shy at<br />
Regarding color, let's go<br />
with blue and espresso<br />
brown, same blue as our<br />
website for continuity sake.<br />
fi rst... but it doesnt take him long to warm up to rescuethe<br />
people<br />
he is around. He was born approximately November rescueof<br />
2011<br />
and is up to date on shots, neutered and microchipped.<br />
Please dont let Rango down... give him the love and security<br />
he needs to blossum into a wonderful pet we know he is!<br />
Donations appreciated.<br />
Send funds to:<br />
Pet Tender Angels<br />
P.O. Box 6691<br />
Greenville, SC 29606<br />
www.pettenderangels.petfi nder.com<br />
Safe Haven Animal Rescue<br />
Hi! My name is Cloudy and I am just one. I love cuddling<br />
(on my own terms), but I don’t really like to be<br />
picked up. I’m what they call a “lap kitty”(who is this<br />
‘they’anyway?). If you’re sitting I’ll run right up to you<br />
and try to get you to play with me. If there are toys<br />
involved, I instantly transform into an Olympic gold<br />
medalist kitty who can flip up to Mt. Everest to get the<br />
CLOUDY<br />
prize! I am already neutered, Up to date on all my vaccines,<br />
& micro chipped. I play well with other cats, dogs, & kids. If you or<br />
anyone you know may be interested in meeting me please let my people<br />
know at safehavenarsc@yahoo.com or 864-373-3683. Adoption will require<br />
application, vet refs, home visit & adoption fee.<br />
MUDDY<br />
H-Hi...My name’s Muddy. I’m v-very shy and I’m not<br />
used to public speaking like this so...Here goes I’m just<br />
one, a petitte princess, very lovable and shyly bold at<br />
thesametime.Ifyoucangetmetowarmuptoyou,I’ll<br />
love you forever. I am already spayed, Up to date on all<br />
my vaccines, & micro chipped. I play well with other<br />
cats, dogs, & kids. If you or anyone you know may be<br />
interested in meeting me, Please let my people know<br />
at safehavenarsc@yahoo.com or 864-373-3683<br />
*Adoption will require application, home visit, vet refs, and an adoption fee.<br />
Safehavenarsc.rescueme.org<br />
safehavenarsc@yahoo.com • 864-373-3683<br />
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Rescue Groups/Adoptable<br />
MEET<br />
BENTLEY<br />
Bentley is a sweet loving<br />
boxer mix looking for his forever<br />
home! He is currently preparing<br />
to undergo treatment for heartworms.<br />
Once this is done, he will<br />
be all ready to move in with his<br />
new family. Bentley is housebroken,<br />
knows basic commands,<br />
and walks well on a leash. He<br />
gets along with most other<br />
dogs, but he really loves people.<br />
He seems to be particularly fond<br />
of children. He is playful but<br />
calm. His favorite activity is resting<br />
his head in your lap. Could<br />
Bentley be the right big lap dog<br />
for you?<br />
You may get more information<br />
on Bentley by checking out<br />
the “Dogs in foster home” album<br />
on the Greenville County Pet<br />
Rescue facebook page or check<br />
out Bentley on Facebook:<br />
https://www.facebook.com/<br />
home.php#!/BentleyTheDog-<br />
NeedsRescue<br />
Wildlife Rehab of Greenville<br />
Wildlife Rehab of Greenville is an all volunteer non-profi t<br />
organization serving the upstate of South Carolina. If<br />
you have found an injured or orphaned wild animal, call<br />
our hotline at 233-0339 to locate a rehabilitator near<br />
you. Visit our website www.wildlife-rehab.com for<br />
more information on our organization and how to become<br />
a member or how to sponsor an animal.<br />
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12 <strong>Critter</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> • Greenville JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
ALL ABOUT PETS, INC.<br />
V E T E R I N A R Y S E R V I C E S<br />
JEANNE R. FOWLER, DVM<br />
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013<br />
Animal<br />
Rescue Fund<br />
of South Carolina<br />
SUMMER is an awesome cat -- she’s been a wonderful<br />
surrogate mom for months on end. Originally she came<br />
to the shelter with her own litter of kittens, long since<br />
adopted. Then, when a group of motherless kittens ar- SUMMER<br />
rived -- and then a second and third group -- Summer patiently and lovingly fed and nurtured<br />
those babies, too, every bit as well as she did her own. What a sweetheart! Now, Summer is<br />
ready to retire and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet all on her own. Summer has a lovely, quiet<br />
temperament and gets along well with other cats. Summer’s adoption fee of $65 includes lab<br />
work, vaccinations, and her spay procedure.new forever home? Rosie’s adoption fee is $65<br />
BARNEY<br />
BARNEY: We can’t resist this picture of Barney!<br />
Doesn’t it just look as if he’s wishing with all his<br />
might, “Please, send someone to adopt me, please,<br />
please, please!!!” Barney’s a bit of a clown who<br />
needs to learn proper dog manners, but don’t let<br />
that put you off. He has a sweet nature and wants<br />
so badly to be a part of someone’s family! About a<br />
year old, he’s a neutered mix breed who weighs in<br />
at 75 pounds, so would do better in a home without<br />
toddlers, who might just get bumped in his rush to<br />
greet them. Barney’s adoption fee is $65, which includes<br />
lab work, and initial vaccinations.<br />
10445 Clemson Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678<br />
864-882-4488<br />
See our adoptables: www.arf-sc.org<br />
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Cherokee County Residents<br />
We Need You!<br />
We Need Cat Rescue Group Partners<br />
HSCC is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit & receives no<br />
funding from Cherokee County for the county’s<br />
homeless pets.<br />
Two ways to send your tax-deductible donations:<br />
by check to HSCC, PO Box 2223, Gaffney, SC 29342<br />
by Paypal to cherokeeshelter@gmail.com<br />
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ask the vet<br />
By Deborah Perzak, DVM,Woodruff Road Animal Hospital (See our ad below)<br />
Questions Regarding Exercising Safely with Your Pet<br />
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013<br />
CATS<br />
Is it safe for me to cycle with my dog?<br />
Having your dog run next to you while bicycling can be dangerous, both for you and your pet. It is very diffi cult<br />
to carefully monitor your pet’s condition while you are seated atop your bicycle and clipping along at 10-12<br />
mph. It also can be hazardous to the bike rider as it is realistic that you could unexpectedly be jerked from the<br />
bike and end up in traffi c if your dog is on a leash and should suddenly lunge for a squirrel or some other distraction.<br />
That said, with special training it is possible to teach your dog to run beside the bicycle without pulling and<br />
devices are available that can connect the leash to your bike and absorb some of the force from your pet’s tugging.<br />
However, I would recommend only short bike rides in low traffi c areas. It is also very important to keep a<br />
watchful eye on your dog’s condition as while you are comfortably riding on wheels it is easy to forget that your<br />
pet is not and the outing is thus more taxing on him.<br />
My dog is older, is it still alright to exercise with him?<br />
Regular exercise can be very benefi cial for older pets as it aids in keeping their digestive system active and<br />
improves circulation to their joints, therefore decreasing the pain associated with arthritis. In addition, optimal<br />
blood circulation ensures the right amount of blood and oxygen is reaching the brain and can thus be helpful in<br />
delaying or preventing senility in senior pets. The health, age and breed of your older dog should determine the<br />
amount of exercise that is appropriate for him. Your veterinarian is the best person to advise you on what is best<br />
for your pet. It is important to not over-exert a senior dog but keeping her physically active during her twilight<br />
years is a great idea.<br />
Is taking my dog to a dog park a good idea?<br />
Off -leash fun in a local dog park can be very benefi cial for the health of your pet. This allows dogs to set their<br />
own pace and burn energy eff ectively but stop when they have had enough. Dog parks also off er great socialization<br />
for dogs and can be mentally stimulating for them as well as they explore new territory, smells and friends.<br />
Prior to taking your pet to the dog park, however, make sure he is current on vaccines and he has been socialized<br />
well with other dogs. Some obedience training may be necessary before presenting your dog with an off -leash<br />
experience in a public place. Do not force your pet to “play” with the others dogs as he may be overwhelmed<br />
and react fearfully. Unfortunately, in some cases, even the best behaved, socialized dog that is happy at home<br />
may not do well in a group setting. Dog parks can be great exercise for pet owners too as they chase after their<br />
pets!<br />
Dr. Perzak practices at Woodruff Road Animal Hospital in Simpsonville, SC which she purchased in 2008.<br />
Her veterinary interests include feline and canine internal medicine, servicing the special needs of<br />
senior pets, dentistry, nutritional counseling, and weight management.<br />
Contact information: 864-234-5995 or www.woodruff rdah.com<br />
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