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30 wags, whiskers, hooves and fins Saving Sable 16 Community networking helps two BEING A SUPER PET PARENT seniors by rehoming a sweet old cat Donna Chicone’s advice through books, television and a TEDx talk BY NICOLE L. CZARNOMSKI BY KL SNYDER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELVIN ANDOW BEING A Super PET PARENT You’ll 5 FROM THE EDITOR 31 GET THE SCOOP always 26 NOSE FOR NEWS 31 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
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wags, whiskers, hooves and fins SUMMER 2017 Volume 5 Issue 2 PUBLISHERS Kelvin Andow Kate Brue Ellington Starks
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SALES CONSULTANT Photographer Kelvin Andow Ann Indykiewicz works with Donna Chicone and her dogs, Jazz and Jive. WRITERS Lauren Bedosky Amy Brase y mission is to help pet parents and dogs enjoy the best quality Nicole L. Czarnomski life together,” said Donna Chicone in one of our email Konnie LeMay “M exchanges. Donna, pictured on the cover with her Portuguese Water Dogs, Jazz and Jive, had us at hello. Marlene Petersen I peeked at her blog and two books and watched her 11-minute Tedx Sara Reusche talk. This author and animal advocate has a message about super-pet- Laurie Simon parenting that we pet parents need to hear. If I know anything about you KL Snyder Wagazine readers, it’s that you are serious about your pet relationships the wagazine is published and want to be the best pet parents you can be. Donna Chicone’s advice quarterly by will hit home for many of you. the wagazine L.L.C. As a long-time volunteer in the world of dog rescue, I have met P.O. Box 9073 and fostered lots of wonderful dogs hungry for human attention and Rochester, MN 55903 anxious to learn. In her Tedx talk, Donna cites a study that found that Yearly subscriptions $20 96 percent of all dogs surrendered to shelters had no basic obedience training. © the wagazine L.L.C. All rights reserved. No part of “Dogs know how to live in a dog world. They do not know what’s this publication may be expected of them in a human world,” she says. “It is their right and our reproduced without written responsibility to provide them with the basic training they need to be permission from the publisher. able to live comfortably in our human-controlled world.” Printed in the USA. After meeting Donna on page 16, you may view your pet’s needs in a different way. She hopes her advice will help you “foster a lifetime of For advertising information: understanding, respect, and love for your four-legged treasure.” Ann Indykiewicz At the photo shoot, we had the pleasure of meeting Jazz and Jive. We 507-398-4870 giggled because these accomplished, well-trained dogs wanted to focus [email protected] on their mama rather than the camera. Three of us whistled and danced Article information, ideas around to get their attention. In the end, Kelvin captured some sweet and comments: moments between Donna and her pups. Ellington Starks Enjoy the photos and the story. And all you super pet parents out 507-271-8107 there, enjoy your summer! [email protected] www.thewagazine.com
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Farmaste Animal Sanctuary A PLACE FOR FARM ANIMALS TO RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE AND LOVE By Amy Brase
etween the covers of classic backs or being able to fully extend their limbs “I was surrounded by animals,” she says. children’s books, happy farm or flap their wings. “My parents allowed us to keep a lot of them animals frolic and graze on end- Cramped conditions and physical altera- around: dogs, cats, salamanders, frogs. There less acres of rolling green hills. tions are just a few of the common hardships were a lot of opportunities because of where The idyllic scenes comfort us into believing that farm animals may suffer. But, there’s we lived in Stillwater. As I grew older, I Bthat everything is just as it should be. a degree of abuse and neglect that inspires remember driving by farmland and wanting But, reality is not always so beautiful. For people like Kelly Tope to step forward. to take pictures of cows out in the pastures. some farm animals, their existence is anything “Cruelty to animals is wrong,” says Kelly. I’ve always just wanted to be with them and but happy. This reality is what has driven “I want to take a few of them out of a bad enjoy them.” Kelly Tope to dream of providing a haven for situation.” Kelly spent over 20 years recruiting animals rescued from cruelty situations. new franchises for numerous brands but On a 79-acre farm in Lindstrom, Minn., THE MAKING OF A RESCUER ultimately decided that she would be happier Kelly has founded a sanctuary called Farmaste As a child, it was not uncommon for Kelly working from home as an executive recruiter. (farmaste.org), where farmed animals find to arrive late to family events because she was It was a combination of her business experi- zen living as someone, not something. rescuing a turtle, bird or even herding cows ence and passion for animals that led Kelly to off the road. her dream of Farmaste. FACING THE FACTS The rise of factory farms has led to a system in which efficiency trumps welfare. Animals are often treated like products on an “FARM ANIMALS FEEL PLEASURE AND SADNESS, assembly line. EXCITEMENT AND RESENTMENT, DEPRESSION, FEAR, According to the ASPCA (American AND PAIN. THEY ARE FAR MORE AWARE AND INTELLIGENT Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), over 99 percent of farm animals THAN WE EVER IMAGINED … THEY ARE INDIVIDUALS IN in the U.S. are raised on factory farms. This THEIR OWN RIGHT.” —JANE GOODALL may mean never feeling the sun on their
10 | wagazine | SUMMER 2017 Photos courtesy Farmaste Animal Sanctuary. courtesyPhotos Farmaste (Left to Right) Kelly with Les the goat. Splash, a Bantam Silkie rooster, came from a farm feed store. “The man there said he would dispose of him if he turned out to be a rooster. So we built an extra space onto the coop to give him a safe place to live.” Larry the pig. Gigi, an Ameraucana hen, also came from a farm feed store. She was very sick when she was little and had to be separated from the other chickens. She has fully recovered.
“There are a lot of dog and cat rescues out there, “It’s not meant to be disrespectful to farmers,” everyone who wants to work against animal but the Midwest is severely lacking in farm says Kelly. “My grandfather was a farmer and cruelty. I’m the face of the farm and everyone animal sanctuaries. The east and west coasts are they have a tremendously difficult job.” else will become the foundation of the farm.” blanketed with them. I’ve always been aware Farmaste will be a place for rescued animals Kelly hopes to share the farm with others of the plight of food animals and became fully to receive necessary medical care and atten- as they build relationships with the animals. vegan two-and-a-half years ago. But it wasn’t tion, whether it’s medication, an amputation, Hopeful plans include teen camps centering until our dog became very ill and required a lot prosthesis or even just space to heal. on issues like divorce and depression as well as of medicine, wound care and vet visits that I preschool programs, yoga classes and even a realized that I want to take care of animals and TEAM EFFORT bed-and-breakfast option. be on this side of it.” One couple generously donated the land for “The animals come from a broken place and Farmaste. Many other volunteers have stepped they heal people just with their presence,” says A SLICE OF HEAVEN forward to help, but fundraising is the hardest Kelly. “I want to keep moving forward with this. Kelly’s vision for Farmaste mirrors the stereo- part. Fencing was installed in May and there’s I’ve never felt happier or more fulfilled.” typical images we have of happy farm animals hope of building a welcome center. A more grazing, pecking and living out their lives in immediate goal is to install a well. Amy Brase is a writer, a mother and a gentle peace. It’s her way of pushing back against the “This isn’t about me,” says Kelly, whose farmer’s daughter. As a little girl, she sang to the societal belief that animals are products instead 15-year-old daughter is just as compassionate dairy cows and created artwork for them to enjoy of living beings. and devoted to the mission as she is. “It’s for in the barn.
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MARVIN BEDBUG BEAGLE
SNIFFING OUT THE TINY TERRORS IS HIS ONLY JOB By Lauren Bedosky
finds one, he’ll sit down to let his handler know. Marvin also lives with his handler. Nick Leyse compares a dog’s sense of smell with Hazzard—Marvin’s third handler in the eight his own: “When I came home and mom had years he’s been with Adam’s—trains him even cooked roast beef vegetable stew all day, you during off-hours. Twice a day at home, Hazzard could walk in the door and you knew exactly will hide a vial of bedbugs that Marvin has to what was for dinner. Whereas a dog would walk find in order to get fed. in and go, ‘I got beef, vegetables, celery, carrots, “His favorite thing in the whole world is a stock, pepper, salt.’ They can detect all the Greenies dental chew,” Hazzard says. “He will hen Adam’s Pest Control gets different individual smells.” do anything you say for one of those.” a call about a possible bedbug According to Leyse, many of the dogs trained And whereas other bedbug detecting infestation, they can usually go out to sniff out bedbugs are taught in a classroom companies operate by rewarding the dog every Wand find the offenders with a visual inspection. setting, in made-up hotel rooms or sterile time it sits down (the signal that it’s found a “If they’ve got a medium to heavy infesta- environments. “But there’s nobody living there,” bedbug), the handlers at Adam’s won’t reward tion, they’re pretty easy to find quickly,” says Leyse says. “There’s nobody cooking greasy foods the dog unless there is in fact a bedbug. Todd Leyse, president of Adam’s. But if it’s a that have a lot of smell and odor to them. And “The dog has to wait just a little bit, but small infestation, or a visual inspection brings there’s no kids around, no TV on, stuff like that.” that way the dog doesn’t fake you out,” up nothing, they’ll bring in their secret weapon: Marvin, on the other hand, was acclimated Leyse explains, recalling one instance when a Marvin the Bedbug Beagle. to distractions, and people are even allowed to homeowner called because another bedbug stand by and watch him do his job. detecting dog alerted in 30 places. Marvin went SHARP SNIFFER in and didn’t alert once. In the company of his handler, Marvin, a WILL WORK FOR TREATS So which dog was right? “I’d stack ours up trained bedbug detector purchased from Though Marvin works for Adam’s only against anyone because our dog doesn’t have IronHeart High Performance Working Dogs in half-days five days per week, being a bedbug a vested interest in not finding bugs,” Leyse Kansas, will sniff high and low in the search for Beagle is a full-time commitment, which can says. the bedbugs, sometimes covering larger venues eventually take its toll on the dog. like movie theaters and apartment buildings. In fact, Marvin used to have a companion Lauren Bedosky is a Minnesota-based freelance Though it’s possible to see bedbugs and their bedbug detector named Hector, a Labrador- writer. She lives in Brooklyn Park with her eggs with the naked eye, dogs like Marvin can Doberman mix. However, Hector started getting husband and their three dogs: Moose, Otter, and find them much more quickly, even in odd places over-stressed and had to retire earlier this year. Squirrel. like behind photo frames and clocks. When he He now lives with his handler as a home pet.
12 | wagazine | SUMMER 2017 Marvin goes to work with his handler five days a week, sniffing out bedbug infestations. Marvin wears a “working dog” vest that permits him in places that other- wise may not admit a dog, and to keep people from distracting him while he works. MARVIN’S HANDLER TELLS ALL
Q. WHAT’S MARVIN’S Q. DOES HE HAVE ANY Q. WHAT DO YOU Q. HOW LONG HAVE PERSONALITY LIKE? HABITS OR QUIRKS? LIKE TO DO TOGETH- YOU BEEN WORKING A. Marvin is very laid back. A. One habit is chasing rabbits and ER FOR FUN? TOGETHER? He’s more like a couch potato squirrels. When he’s happy or content he A. Marvin loves to lie out in A. Marvin and I have been partners at home than anything else. He snorts like a pig, as if to say that things are the sun when it’s warm out. for two-and-a-half years. My family and gets along with all dogs and has great. He also hates water, so he won’t go He also loves walks around the I have grown quite fond of him, my to meet everyone he sees. swimming and he dreads his baths. neighborhood. daughter especially, as he is her first dog. Photos courtesy Adam’s Pest Control. Pest courtesyPhotos Adam’s
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eaving a pet at home for a walk a pup, administer medi- business, Netty’s Pet Care Service. that keeps her busy from around weekend or an extended time cations or just provide a little “It was on my bucket list to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Like a nanny can be difficult for owners TLC. “I treat them like I’m their care for animals because they for dogs, she walks them, trims who consider the pet grandparent and then give them have beautiful souls,” she said. their nails, brushes them and Lpart of the family. Sometimes back to the owners.” “They were put on earth for will even take them to the vet for a boarding kennel is not an His reputation for spoiling pets people to care for. They’re our check-ups. option. And although friends earned him a high-profile pet sit- companions, they’re our therapy “I become part of their ex- and neighbors mean well, your ting gig. He cared for a Saudi and they’re here for a purpose.” tended family,” she said. “You pets may not get the love and princess’s dog while she stayed at Cummings is an animal care- have to be a part of the fami- attention they deserve. A trusted the Kahler Hotel in Rochester. giver on a part-time basis. “I keep ly when someone trusts you in sitter may be the solution. my business small so I can pro- their home and with their child, A PAL FOR PETS vide personalized care for the ani- so to speak.” LIKE A GRANDPARENT While working in education a mals put in my trust,” she said. Sharp is trained in pet CPR Chad Andrist, owner of few years ago, Andrea Pal start- “When I pet sit, I give a re- for dogs and cats, as well as first Pampered Pets In-home Pet ed her own pet sitting business port, and I send videos daily.” aid. Another one of her special- Care, has been a pet caretaker during the summer months. Pal Cummings said she takes care- ties is caring for diabetic dogs. since 2005. He worked for a lo- offers both in-home care and ful notes during a consultation She has experience caring for ger- cal vet clinic before starting his pet care in her home. She has so she can care for the pet like bils, hamsters and ferrets as well own business. two dogs of her own, so during the owner. She is also willing to as spiders and large fish tanks. The bulk of his business is car- the consultation she determines administer medications and care Sometimes owners joke ing for dogs and cats; however, which option is the best fit. for pets with special needs. with her and say their dog likes he can care for smaller critters Pal joined the website her more. like hamsters and Guinea pigs. rover.com to enable clients to re- PART OF THE “It’s obviously not true,” “Not many people in the view her pricing, read testimo- EXTENDED FAMILY she said. “But, I walk into a Rochester area care for birds, but nials or set up an appointment. Amanda Sharp has been caring home, and I don’t have to worry I’ve cared for African Greys and She mostly cares for dogs and for animals for 14 years. She’s about paying the mortgage or cockatiels too.” He hasn’t had ex- cats, and her services include done a little bit of everything. “I dirty dishes in the sink. I walk perience caring for reptiles or ta- feeding, watering, walking and worked at a daycare and boarding through the door, and I devote rantulas, but said he’s willing to administering medications. facility,” she said. “I’ve work as a 100 percent of my time and en- learn if an owner trains him. groomer, trained dogs, worked at ergy to that dog.” Andrist provides a free con- PASSION FOR a vet clinic, and a pet store.” She’s sultation to ensure he has a good CAREGIVING also involved with rescues and has Nicole L. Czarnomski is a freelance rapport with the pet, and he pro- Annette Cummings started her fostered over 100 dogs and cats. writer in southeastern Minnesota. vides in-home care only. He can career as a nurse, and now she’s Sharp runs Sharper Edge Pet stop in multiple times a day to growing her part-time pet sitting Care and has a small client list
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16 | wagazine | SUMMER 2017 BEING A Super PET PARENT
Donna Chicone’s advice through books, television and a TEDx talk
By KL Snyder Photography by Kelvin Andow
verybody has a book in them,” Unbound Best Indie Book Competition. “ says Donna Chicone. “Everybody Just out is her “Pet Parent should write a book. Some people Pawffirmations: 30 Promises from You Ethink so and talk themselves out of it. I to Your Beloved Dog.” Donna wrote the talk myself into it.” pawffirmations, and friends supplied the And she did, with nudges from art, photographs of their favorite canines. Breezer, Jazz and Jive, the Portuguese Water Dogs who inspired her to create FROM PET OWNER TO the instruction manual she wishes had PET PARENT accompanied them. “I’m a huge advocate for animals and In November 2015, Donna published especially for dogs,” Donna says. “It’s a “Being a Super Pet Parent: Everything You perspective I didn’t always have. I grew Need to Know to Foster a Long, Loving into it.” Relationship with Your Dog.” It’s a com- Donna lives in Woodbury, Minn., prehensive guide for humans who want to with her husband and their canine kids give their canine kids the best life possible. Jazz, 12, and Jive, 8. To her résumé— “The more we become informed,” Donna nurse, addiction counselor, flight says, “the better pet parents we’ll be.” attendant, TV show producer—add “Being a Super Pet Parent” won a animal ally and writer. 2017 Independent Press Award and a “Dogs are the only species that gave up 2016 National Indie Excellence Award their freedom for us, the only species almost and was a 2016 Book Excellence Award entirely dependent on humans,” she says. Finalist and a runner-up in the 2016 Shelf “Dogs rely on us for food, water, shelter,
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Donna’s dogs, Jazz and Jive, are Portuguese Water Dogs. “They both work in tandem following my every move throughout the day.” Both dogs have competed in conformation, are trained in agility, achieved the Good Canine Citizen Certification and are certified therapy dogs.
Chicone’s book is a guide for humans who want to give their canine kids the best life possible.
safety, love and medical care. Cats can live great love for us at all times, no matter what, Soon Donna and Jazz had a community- feral, but homeless dogs don’t do well and until his last days on earth.” access television series, “The Dog Show with often don’t survive.” Jazz,” which featured guest experts in pet mat- JAZZ AND JIVE ters. Four years after Jazz became a Chicone, BREEZER Three years after saying goodbye to Breezer, Jive did, too, and signed with the show, now Breezer, the first dog to join the Chicone it was time for another dog. Donna an internet series called “Jazz and Jive Show.” family, received love, food, shelter and vet wanted a puppy who could be trained in Donna described parenting Jazz and Jive as care. Donna excelled as pet owner but lacked animal-assisted therapy. She found Jazz. His “a most insightful and even spiritual experi- pet-parenting skills. “I made decisions about breeder introduced her to pet parenting, “to ence, changing me from a naive, underedu- his welfare with limited information,” she what I considered a ‘movement’ in the dog cated dog owner to a committed, responsible wrote in “Being a Super Pet Parent.” world,” she wrote. “Every person I met— human parent to my beloved dogs and an “He didn’t receive the training and respon- whether a trainer, breeder, veterinarian or advocate for all canines.” sibilities he needed and deserved. As a result, even many pet owners—appeared to be an Breezer truly gave more to us than I believe advocate for dogs. All of them wanted to KL Snyder tries to be a good pet parent to we were able to give back to him. Of course, make the world a better place for dogs and Chester Alan Arthur and Snicket, who say with like all dogs, he did so without complaining. the humans who loved them. And I wanted dogged persistence, “Stop writing and take us In fact, he demonstrated enthusiasm and to be part of this movement.” for a walk.”
18 | wagazine | SUMMER 2017 THREE TRUTHS Super PET PARENTS KNOW (and wish everyone else did, too)
Dogs’ lives would be happier if all humans understood:
1. EVERY DOG IS A SENTIENT BEING. 2. EVERY DOG HAS A RIGHT TO BE TRAINED. 3. THE ALPHA THEORY IS A MYTH. “Dogs have feelings,” Donna says. “Pet parents have a responsibility L. David Mech, founder of “They feel emotions, and each dog to train their dogs to live comfort- the International Wolf Center has a distinct personality.” ably and successfully in the human in Ely, Minn., proved that the The law considers dogs objects, world—and so that people can be alpha theory is nonsense. owned like a lawn mower. In a di- comfortable, too,” Donna says. During 13-plus years studying vorce case, it’s which party gets the “Not to teach dogs what to do is wolves, Mech observed no lawn mower? Which gets the dog? unfair to them. It’s like somebody alpha male behavior. Wolves (The parties might not see it that putting us on a desert island and live in families where the dom- way, but the law does.) saying, ‘Figure it out. Bye now.’” inance is a natural respect, Donna wants laws to change If all dogs were schooled in ba- Donna says, “like moving from to reflect the true relationship sic etiquette, their visits to public your father’s chair when he between canines and humans. places would earn more approval comes into the room.” “Owning doesn’t describe it,” she and fewer frowns. She agrees with Temple says. The term that suits is pet par- Grandin’s viewpoint. Grandin, ent. “Then societal views will shift, a professor of animal science and people will start respecting at Colorado State University, animals more. Pet parent or pet wrote: “What dogs probably guardian—say whichever you want, need isn’t a substitute pack but don’t say owner.” leader but a substitute parent. I say that because genetically dogs are juvenile wolves, and young wolves live with their parents and siblings.”
THE LUCKIEST DOGS FIND PET PARENTS The opening pawffirmation in “Pet Parent Pawffirmations” says: “I promise my heart is open to welcoming you into my life. I have researched and planned so your arrival will be joyful and loving. I respect the similarities and the differences between our species. Together we will build a lifelong relationship. I am so happy you are here!”
You can follow Donna and the kids at jazzandjive.com.
www.thewagazine.com | 19 | VET CHECK
MOBILE VETS THESE VETERINARIANS MAKE HOUSE CALLS
By Laurie Simon
etting veterinary care Unfortunately issues like these and comprehensive diagnostic can adequately address com- typically involves load- cause pets to miss out on veteri- services, as well as help with plicated issues, should they be ing your pet into your nary care, but a convenient solu- behavioral issues and inter- discovered,” says Scott Miller, vehicle and driving to tion has emerged in the at-home animal aggression,” says Marlys DVM, owner of Miller Mobile Ga clinic or hospital. It’s a ritual animal services industry. And Kraus, DVM. Veterinary Services in Rochester that some pets enjoy, but many as the demand from pet owners As owner of Vetmobile and surrounding areas. don’t—especially when they sus- seeking these services grows, Housecall Veterinary Service, Very sick or injured pets may pect where you’re taking them. mobile veterinary clinics are Dr. Kraus provides services need services that a mobile vet- Once checked in, you take a becoming increasingly popular. to clients in Rochester and erinarian might not be equipped seat in a busy waiting room. In throughout southeastern to offer, including IV therapy, the presence of other animals, AT YOUR SERVICE Minnesota, including Chatfield, intensive care, or immediate your pet becomes anxious. A What can you expect when your Eyota, Byron, Stewartville, surgery or imaging. dog across the room begins to mobile veterinarian pays a visit? Oronoco and Pine Island. If further work-up is required bark, and in no time flat your According to local providers, While some of the most that can’t be provided via house furry friend is in full-blown many of the same services common requests are related to call, providers like Dr. Kraus panic mode, contemplating fight offered by a brick-and-mortar routine care and pet hospice, and Dr. Miller don’t hesitate to or flight as you futilely attempt clinic or hospital. mobile veterinarians can also refer their clients and patients to restrain the leash or whisper “I perform wellness exams, treat some complex issues. to a local clinic or hospital. soothing assurances through the routine screenings, vaccinations “I typically schedule at least Some mobile veterinarians are carrier screen door. tailored to the individual pet, an hour per pet to ensure I overcoming this limitation with
20 | wagazine | SUMMER 2017 Marlys Kraus, DVM, Scott Miller, DVM, Susan Meier, DVM, Vetmobile Housecall Veterinary Service Miller Mobile Veterinary Services White Pines Pet Hospice
‘clinics-on-wheels,’ mobile units pinpoint specific issues and offer Additionally, they appreciate their full service veterinary work, they furnish with the support recommendations that will make the ability to economize their providers like Susan Meier, staff and equipment needed to life more comfortable for all. time—wasting less of it on DVM, specialize exclusively in provide these services. travel and waiting rooms, and pet hospice and end-of-life care. PET PARENT BENEFITS preserving more of it for valuable A veterinarian for more than PET BENEFITS One of the chief benefits for conversations about pet care. 15 years, Dr. Meier recently While the services offered by owners who choose mobile “With house-calls, I can be opened White Pines Pet Hospice mobile veterinarians are similar veterinarians is relief from the sure to spend the time needed as a mobile business in Rochester. to those available at clinics and stress and guilt that can come to explain my findings and “Pets are important members hospitals, the overall experience from transporting a scared or recommendations thoroughly,” of our family and their loss can is vastly different—and that’s sick pet. Transportation can also says Dr. Miller. “My clients be very difficult,” she says. “By what clients appreciate most, say be onerous for owners who may find me emailing them with coming to the house, I feel the Dr. Kraus and Dr. Miller. have personal mobility issues or information and handouts all family and the pet are more “Assessing pets in the comfort the tough task of coordinating the time—sometimes even late comfortable and relaxed. If I can of their own home allows for multiple pets. at night or on weekends.” help ensure a gentle goodbye in a a more in-depth, accurate “The patients I see most com- Time is also a precious stress-free environment, then I’ve evaluation of their health and monly are in multi-pet households commodity for Dr. Kraus’s made the loss a tiny bit easier.” issues,” says Dr. Kraus. “It’s a where it can be difficult for busy clients, who appreciate not only Dr. Meier serves as a member calmer overall experience, with owners to manage traveling with her unhurried, compassionate of the IAAHPC (International blood results showing fewer of all pets to a regular bricks-and approach, but also her honest Association of Animal Hospice the changes associated with fear mortar-clinic,” says Dr. Miller. “I evaluation of issues and full and Palliative Care) and has and stress.” typically try to examine all of their support of treatment decisions. had additional training in these Mobile veterinarians are able pets the same day.” specialty practices. to see how animals behave in the Many pet owners report SAYING GOOD-BYE home environment, including building a deeper, more comfort- Among all in-home treatment Laurie Simon is a Rochester-based interaction with their owners able relationship with veterinar- requests, humane euthanasia freelance writer and wannabe pet and other pets. These firsthand ians through home visits than is one of the most common. parent. observations enable them to they may in a traditional setting. While most offer it as part of
MARLYS KRAUS, DVM, VETMOBILE HOUSECALL VETERINARY SERVICE: VETMOBILEROCHESTER.COM SCOTT MILLER, DVM, MILLER MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES: MILLERMOBILEVETSERVICE.COM
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www.thewagazine.com | 21 | LIVING WITH PETS “BARK” YARD LANDSCAPING Digging In for Dogs By Konnie LeMay
Landscaping for dogs is all about the balance of safe and plant-hardy spaces to run, play, sleep and that other things dogs do (or doo-doo). Diagramming your dog’s use of yard space, as landscaper Thomas Barthel recommends, can reveal a favorite resting spot or a patrol pathway. Both can be kept clear for dog use.
ut it under the category of “seemed dig holes on command. Then a little brainworm working on a home with a small 10x12-foot like a good idea at the time.” kicked in. Rachel not only barks and digs, she backyard in the Pill Hill area of the city. The Some landscape altering appeared to be the also samples—consumes—just about anything busy owners needed the space to be a dog-relief Pperfect solution to a dog-training problem. that seems mildly edible (likely part Labrador, zone but wanted it to remain presentable. From our fenced-in backyard, our energetic suggests our vet). She is, by the way, a true “I looked for things that will take the German Shepherd-mix, “Turbo” Rachel, felt charmer most times, even when she ate part of ammonia from the dogs,” she explained. She compelled to loudly alert the neighborhood the bag of grass seed. favors boxwoods for shrubs or hardy ground- whenever she saw a dog stroll by with its owner. A quick trip to a Google search and there it cover like hostas or pumila. The obvious solution—shrubbery. was: “azalea” on the ASPCA’s pet toxic plant list “Some of these thicker leaf hostas will tolerate with ingestion potentially resulting in everything that,” she said of dog traffic. from drooling to blindness, seizures and coma. With her two Havanese dogs, she likes tough Who knew, besides the ASPCA and many turf grass as much as they like rolling in it. landscapers? Which leads to Marek’s additional tip: Keep grass mowed so ticks don’t hide in it as readily. PLANTS FOR POTTY AND PAWS For areas of high dog traffic, Marek suggests Pets and plants can be a toxic mix, but surpris- avoiding evergreens, which seem particularly ingly it’s often the plants on the losing end of susceptible as she found with a client whose co-mingling with dogs. Labrador Retriever killed the outside of a newly Photo courtesy Konnie LeMay. courtesyPhoto Konnie Rochester, Minn., landscaper Kerin Marek, planted evergreen before the dog could be “Turbo” Rachel does a bit of yard work at her owner of Shades of Green Landscaping, has one retrained to a different potty spot. Duluth, Minn., home. major issue when making a yard dog compat- Once damage like that happens, you need to A trip to the garden center and a few azaleas ible. Landscapers may view it as the “acid- give special TLC to the tree. “When a plant is later, I was ready to solve the problem, along delivery system,” if you know what I mean. under stress, you never want to fertilize. Give it
with some help from Rachel, who will happily That issue came to the forefront for her when extra water, and the following season fertilize it.” Chapel Publishing. courtesy Fox “Dogscaping,” from Photos
22 | wagazine | SUMMER 2017 “BARK” YARD MAKING A PLANTING PLAN potty-resistant turf by testing within the are only expected to cause stomach upset. Marek said she refers to a book by Thomas Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Compost piles (or fallen fruit or nuts) in the Barthel called “Dogscaping: Creating the Under direction of Dr. Jean Larson, an yard can grow molds that can produce toxins Perfect Backyard and Garden for You and assistant professor at the Center for Spirituality that cause tremors and seizures. Keep access Your Dog.” & Healing in charge of the arboretum’s to the compost pile restricted and pick up any Barthel advises observing your dog’s nature-based therapeutics, about 2 miles of fruit or nuts.” LANDSCAPING outdoor habits before forming a plan for on-leash trails have been opened in what’s Last year, the Poison Control Center logged your yard. He suggests a diagram that shows called the Dog Commons. about 9,400 cases involving indoor or outdoor your dog’s favorite bathroom and sunning “We have a background serving people with plants, or about 5 percent of all calls. spots and its “patrol” pathways. Various our dogs. It seemed natural to incorporate that If you suspect your dog or cat has ingested a toxic plant, she advises first to call your vet. While inducing vomiting is often recom- mended, for some poisons it can actually increase damage. When Turbo Rachel ate part of that grass seed bag (on a weekend, of course), we contacted the ASPCA Poison Control Center, which has a $65 consulting fee. The center was able to contact the manufacturer to check the ingredients, which in our case were not toxic but also not listed on the bag or online. We now make sure the grass seed and other lawn products are out of reach so Rachel can do her own landscaping safely inside her dog- friendly backyard.
breeds might use outdoor space differently, at the arboretum. It makes both the animal and Konnie LeMay divides her time between freelance from hole-digging Terriers to rollicking, human feel better.” writing, editing Lake Superior Magazine, filling grass-ripping Greyhounds. The dog-friendly trails are phase one of a in holes that mysteriously appear in her yard and Once you’ve mapped how the dog uses the multi-million-dollar, three-part plan that will wiping mud from the dog’s feet. yard and observed habits like loudly tracking include planting and monitoring various turf the neighbors (are you reading this Rachel?), grasses for resilience to high-dog usage. Future you can choose the appropriate landscaping. exhibits will feature dog-friendly landscaping Perhaps a full privacy fence might work best or and a demonstration methane digester to show “Dogscaping” includes dense woody shrubbery, which can also be used a poo-disposal alternative. advice about how to turn to protect delicate perennial plants. Asked whether the new Dog Commons trails your yard in to a beautiful Certain plants, such as an appropriately placed have gotten support, Larson pointed to the 250 oasis by balancing dog honeysuckle vine or Kentucky wisteria, can mask dog memberships added to the arboretum. and human needs. digging habits. Or you may decide to make a sandy “digging pit” disguised by low walls. KEEP TABS ON TOXINS While many count “acid” caused by dogs as a Dr. Tina Wismer, the veterinarian in charge of concern, Barthel has found that overabundance the ASPCA’s Poison Control Center, urges care of nitrogen from that same process can cause in choosing and using lawn care products. RESOURCES dry, brittle and yellowed foliage. However, “Insecticides can be quite dangerous,” she The Minnesota Landscape most flowering, woody shrubs actually require warned. “Some can cause tremors and seizures. Arboretum’s Dog Commons high nitrogen, putting rose of Sharon, weigela, Always make sure to follow label directions for www.arboretum.umn.edu/DogCommons.aspx viburnum, spirea and shrub rose at the top of dilution and how long to keep your pets (and Barthel’s “Potty-Spot Plants” list. children) off the treated areas. Never leave the Kerin Marek is available through containers where your pets can access them. shadesofgreenrochester.com. DOG COMMONS AT THE U OF M “Dogs love organic fertilizers (bone meal, ASPCA Animal Poison Center 888-426-4435 or The University of Minnesota may one blood meal, poultry feathers, chicken litter),” www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control
Photos from “Dogscaping,” courtesy Fox Chapel Publishing. courtesy Fox “Dogscaping,” from Photos day take on the task of finding the best she added, “and fortunately these products
www.thewagazine.com | 23 | LIVING WITH PETS DOG DAYS OF STOCKHOLM A FAMILY FESTIVAL FINDING GOOD HOMES FOR GREAT DOGS By Marlene Petersen
DOG DAYS OF STOCKHOLM Stockholm, Wisc. Saturday, August 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.dogdaysofstockholm.org
t’s back! After a four-year hiatus, the With help from Harley Cochran, owner of day, and vendors sell dog clothes, leashes, toys Dog Days of Stockholm returns Saturday, Stockholm Gardens Nursery & Landscaping, and beds.” August 26 at Village Park in Stockholm, Wisc. and loads of volunteers, including a local The festival also offers a craft tent for I Join other dog lovers at this one-day, free nonprofit that supports a variety of com- younger children, plastic dog pools to cool pets festival where the whole family—especially munity events, Dog Days of Stockholm hit and biodegradable bowls for their food and Fido—can play games, get advice from vets the ground running. Shelters and rescues from water. Hamburgers, hot dogs and ice cream and trainers, grab a bite to eat, shop and learn all over the Twin Cities, Rochester and La treats are available for purchase. more about animal adoption. Crosse came with eligible dogs to meet festival For attendees wanting to bring their canine goers. Several families made new furry friends companions, all dogs must be kept on a leash MEET, GREET, ADOPT and started the adoption process on the spot. and under control at all times and the owner The annual extravaganza, which began in According to feedback gathered after the 2013 must submit a liability waiver (available online 2010, sprang from a vision Mary Anne event, nearly 53 adoptions resulted from that or at the event). The festival is handicap Collins-Svoboda and her daughter, Erica, had festival alone. accessible, and admission and parking are free. for helping adoptable dogs find families. “The event is fun and positive and really “My daughters are the biggest dog lovers ALL FUN AND GAMES gets the community involved,” says Mary that ever lived,” says Mary Anne. “We’ve Filled with activities, Dog Days of Stockholm Anne. “I’ve had people mention to me that always been very aware of dogs who need is not just for those looking to adopt. they didn’t come to adopt another dog, they homes, and we wanted to find a way to help “We have a stage show that runs all day just came to see what was going on.” She with that. Going to a shelter can be intimidat- long,” says Mary Anne. “Pat Kessler from pauses and smiles. “But really they came for
ing. Sometimes people have trouble walking WCCO TV has been our host every year and another dog, they just didn’t know it.” Bolt. courtesyPhotos of Midge through the doors, so we wanted to introduce will be this year. We have contests—everything adoption in a different way. We decided to from the best-looking dog to best original Marlene Petersen is a Twin Cities-based writer do a festival that would create a place where trick—and activities like doggy frisbee and who is thankful for Mary Anne and her family people could have fun but also could meet the yoga, the blessing of the dogs, and ‘Ask the and their creative solution for bringing families organizers of rescues and shelters.” Vet.’ Trainers do presentations throughout the and adoptable dogs together.
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www.thewagazine.com | 27 28 | wagazine | SUMMER 2017 MINNESOTA WISCONSIN COLLIE NORTHWOODS HUMANE SOCIETY RUFF START RESCUE SOUTHWEST METRO ANIMAL RESCUE (Wyoming) ruffstartrescue.org RESCUE mwcr.org northwoodshs.org [email protected] swmetroanimalrescue.org [email protected] [email protected] 763-355-3981 [email protected] 612-869-0480 651-982-0240 952-368-PAWS (7297) Dedicated to finding new hope Serving Chisago County and SAFE HAVEN PET RESCUE Non-profit organization committed and new homes for Collies in need surrounding communities by caring (Rochester) to the rescue of abandoned, abused of homes. for animals in need and helping them safehavenpetrescue.org and stray domestic animals. find a home. [email protected] MOWER COUNTY HUMANE 507-529-4079 STEELE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY (Austin) PAWS AND CLAWS HUMANE Committed to finding safe, loving and SOCIETY (Owatonna) mowercountyhumanesociety.org SOCIETY (Rochester) secure homes for lost, abandoned steelecountyhumanesociety.org [email protected] pawsandclaws.org and stray companion animals. [email protected] 507-437-9262 [email protected] 507-451-4512 No-kill shelter staffed entirely by 507-288-7226 S.A.F.E. SANCTUARY (FARIBAULT) Foster home based rescue helping volunteers. To promote and provide humane safesanctuary.org stray and abandoned animals in protection and shelter for abandoned [email protected] greater Steele County. MORRISON COUNTY ANIMAL or lost companion animals, seek 507-334-7901 HUMANE SOCIETY (Little Falls) adoptive homes, provide public Foster-based, no-kill rescue TRI-COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY mcpets.org education regarding the societal tricountyhumanesociety.org [email protected] or problem of animal overpopulation, SAVE-A-BULL RESCUE [email protected] [email protected] promote responsible companion animal saveabullmn.com 320-252-0896 320-632-0703 care, and advocate the spaying and Dedicated to the rescue, We believe in the human/animal We take in unloved and unwanted neutering of all companion animals. rehabilitation, and re-homing of bond and exist to support Central animals to place in forever homes. American Pit Bull Terriers and other Minn. by practicing and promoting PAWS=PRECIOUS ANIMALS Bull breeds. quality adoption services and NATIONAL BRITTANY RESCUE AND WORTH SAVING education programs. ADOPTION NETWORK pawsofjackson.com SAVE OUR STRAYS nbran.org [email protected] Petfinder.com WAGS & WHISKERS ANIMAL [email protected] 507-841-1834 [email protected] RESCUE OF MN 605-224-2964 Working together to save as many animals 641-713-2443 wagsmn.org Rescues, rehabilitates and re-homes as possible in the Jackson County area. Finding forever homes for the strays [email protected] Brittanys in need. of Mitchell County, Iowa. Volunteer 501(c)(3), non-profit PET HAVEN INC. OF MN animal rescue organization NORTHERN LIGHTS GREYHOUND PetHavenMN.org SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE dedicated to saving the lives of ADOPTION [email protected] secondchancerescue.org homeless animals and educating NLGA-MN.org 952-831-3825 651-771-5662 the community on responsible pet [email protected] Created in 1952 to rescue, rehome Foster-based dog and cat rescue ownership. 763-754-9754 and advocate for companion animals. organization dedicated to rescuing, WASECA COUNTY ANIMAL Dedicated to finding responsible homes for caring for and adopting out homeless HUMANE SOCIETY retired racing Greyhounds and educating PRAIRIE’S EDGE HUMANE dogs and cats. wcahs.petfinder.com the public about Greyhounds as pets. SOCIETY (Northfield) [email protected] prairiesedgehs.org SECONDHAND HOUNDS 507-201-7287 NORTHSTAR GREAT PYRENEES [email protected] (Minnetonka) 501c3, no-kill organization that RESCUE OF MN 507-664-1035 Secondhandhounds.org helps homeless animals of all types northstargreatpyrs.com Serving Rice County. Mission to [email protected] in numerous counties in South [email protected] promote the value of animals 952-322-7643 Central Minn. 612-379-0010 through care and education Dedicated to providing rescue/rehoming, SHIH TZU RESCUE OF MINNESOTA WINONA AREA HUMANE SOCIETY breed education and fun activities for RESCUED PETS ARE WONDERFUL shihtzurescuemn.org winonahumanesociety.org Great Pyrenees and their owners. rpaw.org All-volunteer organization with a 507-452-3135 [email protected] mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and NORTHSTAR SHIH TZU RESCUE 763-757-8204 rehome Shih Tzus and Shih Tzu mixes. facebook.com/NorthStarShihTzuRescue To rescue companion animals and LOST AND [email protected] find them loving forever homes. SMALL DOG RESCUE OF FOUND PETS 612-209-4502 MINNESOTA We rescue Shih Tzu and Shih Tzu blend RETRIEVE A GOLDEN OF smalldogsminnesota.org Report lost and found pets dogs, evaluate them in foster homes and MINNESOTA (RAGOM) [email protected] of Southeast Minnesota: then match them to their perfect family. ragom.org All-volunteer group committed facebook.com/SEMNLost.Found [email protected] to the rescue, rehabilitation, NORTHWOODS ANIMAL RESCUE 952-946-8070 and placement of dogs Report lost and found dogs SANCTUARY & ADOPTION CENTER Rescuing and re-homing Golden 20 pounds and under. of Minnesota: facebook.com/LDoMN “NARS” (Andover) Retrievers and Golden mixes in MN, northwoodsrescue.org IA, ND, SD and western WI. STOP OVER-POPULATION. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS
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Saving Sable Community networking helps two seniors by rehoming a sweet old cat By Nicole L. Czarnomski
uarry Hill Park Animal Just In Time one of those people you want as a home, so she came out to mingle Hospital received a Miller contacted Sue Stanek, who grandma.” Mary Ann invited the with the family. difficult phone call in April. maintains an extensive animal Helgeson family to meet Sable. Kayla said Sable is a regal cat Mary Ann, a senior citizen, rescue email list. Sue sent out an “I have two young boys with who is beautiful and healthy. needed help finding a new home email and created a Facebook a lot of energy,” Kayla said. “The Despite her age, this senior for her beloved 17-year-old cat, post. “Kayla Helgeson responded cat was very tolerant, and my boys adapted quickly. Her tempera- Sable. Although she cared deeply almost immediately and seemed couldn’t get enough of the cat.” ment is just right. Kayla and her for Sable, her declining health very excited to meet Sable.” Mary Ann knew immediately family believe they made the best required her to move to an assisted The funny thing is, Kayla that the Helgeson family was the decision for everyone. living community. Bringing Sable didn’t want a cat. She and her perfect fit. They agreed that the “If there is such a thing a fate, was not an option. husband had talked about it transition would take place when this certainly proves it,” she said. “My heart went out to her,” said previously, and they were happy Mary Ann was ready. “When something feels right, you Ruth Miller, who works at the vet with their two boys and 12-year- Three days later, Mary Ann be- have to follow your heart.” clinic. “She was being proactive old senior Boxer. came very ill. She was hospitalized and really wanted to do the right “When I saw the post, I felt and then admitted to assisted living. Nicole L. Czarnomski is a local thing for her cat.” like this was something I needed Kayla and her family welcomed freelance writer and cat mom who She said the woman had to do,” Kaya said. “I texted my Sable into their home right away. also works in marketing at a senior Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary husband, and he just said ‘ha ha.’” Like any cat in a new environ- living community. Disease (COPD) and the cat Kayla told him she was serious, ment, Sable hid in the corner the would lie on her chest and but she wanted to meet the cat to first day and scouted around at help her fall asleep every night. ensure they could all live happily night. Kayla said she could hear Miller knew Mary Ann was under one roof. He agreed. Sable prowling around, cat- making a difficult decision, so Kayla called Mary Ann and scanning every twist and turn in she wanted to help find the had a 45-minute conversation the house. Within one day, Sable perfect home for Sable. with her. “She was so sweet; she’s knew she was safe in her new
30 | wagazine | SUMMER 2017 GET THE SCOOP| GET THE SCOOP June 17 English Springer Rescue July 16 Minnesota Boxer Rescue Sept 8 Pints for Paws, America “Meet the Springers,” meet & greet, 12pm, Chuck & Don’s, 6pm–9pm, Rochester JUNE 11am–1pm, Chuck & Don’s, Chanhassen, mnboxerrescue.rescue- Athletic Club. Benefits Savage, springerrescue.org, groups.org Paws & Claws Humane June 3 Dobe-O-Rama, biggest Dober- facebook.com/ESRAUpperMidwest Society man event of the year! 10am–2pm, July 21 MNSNAP clinic, 9am, Carl Stone Mountain Pet Lodge, Brooklyn June 17 Insects: We are the Aliens! Nettifee Memorial Animal Shelter, Sept 9 SlobberFest, Park, dobermanrescueminnesota.com 10–11am, Assisi Heights, 280-2195 Fairmont, mchsofmn.org Rochester Pet & or rochesterfranciscan.org June 9 Minnesota Boxer Rescue July 29 Minnesota Boxer Rescue Country Store, South “Boxers @ Bang,” 9pm, Bang Brewing, June 17 Pet-A-Palooza, meet & greet, Chuck & Don’s - Cottage Store, 11am–3pm, bangbrewing.com 9am–4pm, State Fairgrounds, Grove, mnboxerrescue.rescuegroups.org rochesterfeed.com minnesota.cbslocal.com/pet-a-palooza June 10 & 11 Paws & Claws annual AUGUST Sept 16 & 17 Annual Safe rummage sale, Saturday 7am–4pm, June 19 Rochesterfest “Pets at the Haven Pet Rescue rummage sale, August 5 English Springer Rescue Sunday 8am–noon (bag sale). Olmsted Fest,” Soldiers Field Park, 11am–2pm, Saturday 7am–4pm, Sunday 8am–2pm, America “Meet the Springers,” County Fairgrounds bldg #35. Drop off rochesterfest.com Bldg. 35 Olmsted County Fairgrounds, 11am–1pm, Chuck & Don’s, Calhoun, items at the fairgrounds June 4 (12–4) 507-259-6568 June 19 Martin County Humane So- through June 8 (10–7). springerrescue.org, facebook.com/ ciety golf outing, 4pm, Rose Lake Golf ESRAUpperMidwest Sept 23 Minnesota Boxer June 10 & 11 Minnesota Pet Expo, Course, Fairmont, mchsofmn.org Rescue WiggleFest, 11am, Minneapolis Convention Center, August 6 Dogs Downtown, Peace mnboxerrescue.rescuegroups.org minnesotapetexpo.com June 22 Martin County Humane Plaza, 11am–3pm, activities, perfor- Society online photo contest ends, 8pm, mances, games, and giveaways. Free. Sept 30 Dogs & More: The Great June 16 UnCorked wine and beer mchsofmn.org Animal Shelter, mchsofmn.org tasting for Camp Companion, History Adoption Event, 11am–2pm, Center of Olmsted County, 5–9pm, June 23 & 24 Martin County Humane SEPT History Center of Olmsted County, Society rummage sale, Eagles Club, bacbunleashed.com/events campcompanion.org Sept 3 MNSNAP clinic, 9am, Carl Net- Fairmont, mchsofmn.org June 17 Safe Haven annual motorcycle tifee Memorial Animal Shelter, Fairmont, ride, 10am, Rochester North Star Bar June 24 & 25 “Land of Ten Thousand mchsofmn.org Discs” 12th Annual High Flying Disc June 17 K-9 Carnival, 11am–3 pm, Dog Competition. Cooke Park. 8am Watch facebook.com/thewagazine Rochester Pet & Country Store, North registration, 9am start, mndiscdog.com Store. Vendor booths, microchip clinic, for Yappy Hour events! games, drawings. Sponsored by Roch- JULY ester Kennel Club. July 5 Minnesota Boxer Rescue meet June 17 Safe Haven’s annual Riding & greet, 5:30pm, Chuck & Don’s, Min- For Rover & Friends Motorcycle Run, netonka, mnboxerrescue.rescuegroups.org 10am, Rochester North Star Bar, July 8 English Springer Rescue 507-287-8561 America “Meet the Springers,” June 17 Oxbow Park/Zollman Zoo 11am–1pm, Chuck & Don’s, animal feedings. Bear 10am; River Wayzata, springerrescue.org, otters 1pm; bird of prey 3pm. facebook.com/ESRAUpperMidwest Small animals, birds and exotics
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