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visions of sugar next to the tree, Wearing a red vel-
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Ed’s head. be. We hugged him s6IEWCREMATIONSOPENDOORPOLICY
Now Ed is and kissed him and ONOURFACILITIESEXCLUSIVEWITHUS
our trusty Lab- asked was it true, That s0RIVATEBURIALSONBEAUTIFULLYKEPTGROUNDS
rador retriever Who St. Nick, out of every
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holiday for sure,
If Ed wasn’t under
Loving Arms
threw up the sash.”
“The moon on the breast
of the new fallen snow Gave a
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luster of midday to objects below, When what ing, he gives us such
to my wondering eyes should appear, But a pride. Christmas wouldn’t be Christ-
miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.” mas without Ed by our side. Sherilyn Biagini
With a little old driver, in a suit of all red, –– Jude Carlough, owner Veterinary Technician
I knew in a moment it was St. Nick and Ed? 12 years in Animal Care
“More rapid than eagles, his courses they came,
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ly awaiting a new home Hair Salon, Ventura Grain, Leahy’s Li- • Nail trims
and family at the Taunton Animal quors, or through shelter personnel. Whatever your pet needs are, I will take care of it.
Shelter! Visit the shelter and/ (Your name and the name of the pet I also do pick up and drop off
or our website at www.taun- of your choice will be noted on the Taun- depending on distance.
tonshelter.petfinder.com to ton Shelter website I check mail, water plants etc.
see all the pets available for and also at the
adoption. This event will run shelter itself. 617-529-8325
from 11/1 - 12/25/09. Make a You will also biaginis3@yahoo.com
donation in honor of a particular receive a pho-
pet at the shelter and/or deliver/ to of the pet,
send a special toy/treat/gift for if you would
the pet of your choice. like one). HEALTHY VETERINARY
Forms will be avail-
able at the Taunton Shel- ALTERNATIVES
ter (821 W Water St), via
Acupuncture and other natural & holistic
treatments to promote healing,
Habitat for Cats Adoption Day wellness and longevity
Habitat for Cats will be holding two cat/
kitten adoption days on Sunday December 6 Dogs Serving the
and December 13 from 12 - 3 p.m. at 1322
Ashley Shley Blvd. New Bedford, MA (at Cats South Shore
the Dartmouth Dental, Sun Kissed Tanning & Horses and Cape
& Honeydew Donuts Business Center).
All cats & kittens are spayed/ neutered, in- Cod
oculated and have tested negative for feline
leukemia. Cats have received medical and
foster care valued at $200. or greater. This
holiday season, as a gift to you and home-
less cats, Habitat for Cats will be offering As always, adoptions are available through-
a reduced price on our adoption fee. From out the month, by appointment. Call (508) Dr. Mark E. Russo, V.M.D.
Dec 1 - Dec 31, the adoption fee will be 961-2287 For information or visit www. KINGSTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC.
$65. Holidays are a time of giving. Give a HabitatforCats.org.
192 Main St. Kingston, MA 02364
homeless cat a better life through adoption.
781-585-6525
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Lessons From a Celebrity Team
T
he book “51 Puppy
Tricks,” released in No-
vember by Quarry Books,
gives puppy owners the tools they
need to teach behaviors and tricks
to their puppy through step-by-step
instructions and colorful photo-
graphs. World-acclaimed acrobatic
dog trainer Kyra Sundance presents
a curriculum that is geared for train-
ing the les mature dog. She uses a
technique called “shaping,” which
breaks a behavior into very small steps for eas-
Introducing Nene’s Nibblers
S
outh Shore author Janene O’Neil has
released her first in a series of self-
published children’s books about her
12 pets, known as “Nene’s Nibblers.” In her
first book, “Meet the Animals,” O’Neil intro-
duces her young readers to her pets and shows
her daily routine of caring for them. At the end
of the book, Nene and the Nibblers have a mes-
sage for the children on how they can partici-
pate in helping no kill animal shelters and wild-
life habitats in their area. Her next story in the
series, due out in early 2010, will be “Sandy-
Lou Feels Blue,” which features one of Nene’s
Nibblers, a gerbil named Sandy-Lou. Each suc-
cessive book will feature a different Nibbler.
Water Ski Technology Unleashed
A
ccording to the Association for
Pet Obesity Prevention, an esti-
mated 50 percent of dogs and
cats in the United States are overweight
or obese. One way to prevent a pet from
becoming part of this statistic is to take
him on daily walks. A series of leashes,
handles and harnesses made by EzyDog
Walking System are designed to make these
walks more enjoyable. EzyDog’s leashes fea-
Send items for the
Petpourri page to
editor@petgazette.net
The Deadline is
the 12th of each month.
ier learning. Geared for puppies
ages 0-2 years, the book offers
a variety of lessons, including
teaching a puppy to ring a bell to
go out, fetch, wipe his own paws
and tidy up his toys. Sundance
and her dog Jadie have appeared
on several television shows, in-
cluding The Tonight Show and
Ellen. Learn more at kyra.com.
“51 Puppy Tricks” retails for
$18.99 and can be found at quar-
rybooks.com or other local bookstores.
O’Neil donates to no-kill shelters and wildlife
habitats through the sale of her books and prod-
ucts. Nene’s Nibblers books can be purchased
at the New England Wildlife Center in Wey-
mouth and at the Forever Paws Shelters in Fall
River. Learn more at nenesnibblers.com.
on the dog’s size and pull
strength: The Cujo, with
a tight, short stretch
designed for medium
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structed of soft,
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across the hand for better control. The leashes the tension and help the owner maintain con-
also feature a shock cord used to soften the blow trol. Harnesses cost $20-$29. For more infor-
of the occasional jerk or lunge. The leashes, in mation or to learn where to purchase EzyDog
seven colors and ranging from $17-$26, come products, call 877-339-9364 or visit ezydog.
in three different shock absorbing levels based com.

A Holistic Look at Cat Care

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n an age when many humans Guide to Holistic Cat Care” is a
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fers more than 150 pages of advice listic remedies and services. Il-
2AYMOND2USSO$6- for giving felines the same treatment. lustrated with colorful photos and
-ARK%2USSO6-$!#6)- Released by Quarry Books in Octo- quick guides, the book offers a
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and veterinarian Dr. Jean Hofve, the book ex-
A half century of hospitality and caring for plores nutrition as preventative medicine, vita-
min and mineral supplements, herbal remedies
the pets of the South Shore and homeopathic treatments. “The Complete
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corresponding personality traits apply to cats,
humans and the relationship between the two.
“The Complete Guide to Holistic Cat Care”
retails for $24.99 and can be found online at
quarrybooks.com or at local bookstores.
December 2009
 Dogs of Cape Cod Calendar
Benefits Animal Rescue
C
ape Cod pet pho-
tographer Stacey
Hedman of Cold
Nose Photo recently unveiled
her inaugural canine calendar,
which showcases local pooch-
es frolicking on Cape Cod.
The 2010 Dogs of Cape Cod
Calendar features professional
photos of dogs on beaches and
parks from Provincetown to Plymouth, and $5
from every calendar sold will benefit the Ani-
mal Rescue League in Brewster. Hedman is pro-
fessional pet photographer based in Barnstable
who also volunteers her time photographing
Travel in Style
F
lying home for the holidays? If you’re
traveling with a pint-sized pet, you
can do so in style with Pet Flys’ air-
line-approved pet carriers. The bags resemble a
large purse or piece of carry-on luggage but are
specially designed to be both safe and comfort-
able for pets. They come in a variety of modern

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styles and sizes and range from $120-$135. For
those seeking even more style, Pet Flys offers
accessories that match many of the bags, plus
other unique pet costumes, from a Santa sweat-
er to a pup tuxedo, plus safety vests, dresses
and even pet wings (which do not enable your
pet to fly, according to the Web site). Pet Flys
Tea for Toto
R
eaching for a nice calm-
ing cup of herbal tea
when the weather turns
chilly is nothing new, but have you
ever thought of sharing with your
pet? Earlier this year, The Honest
Kitchen, makers of holistic, hu-
man-grade pet products, unveiled
the first herbal tea for dogs, Lithe.
Formulated to support healthy bone
and joint function, Lithe is a loose-
leaf tea that is steeped in hot water the same
way you would make it for yourself. Lithe is
served warm or at room temperature and used
to moisten pet food or rehydrate any of The
Honest Kitchen’s dehydrated diets, or it can be
served on its own as a supplemental beverage.
Day in the Life: A Special Repurrt
M
any cat owners wonder, “What
does my cat do when I’m not
home?” In search of an answer,
Friskies donned 50 cats with cat cams to par-
ticipate in the first-ever cat focus group, which
allowed viewers
to see the magi-
cal world of cats
through their eyes
when their own-
ers weren’t home.
Owners then up-
Rescue Groups
Forever Home Rescue
New England
TOUGH
BEGINNINGS.
We are a 501c3 all-breed rescue group
with a network of foster homes in the
south and in New England. Please
check out our available dogs at
www.foreverhomerescue.org
December 2009
adoptable dogs at the Animal
Rescue League. The 9-by-12-
inch full color calendar in-
cludes photos from several of
her 2009 photo sessions. Two
dogs from the Animal Rescue
League are featured (both of
whom have now been adopt-
ed), as well as a special Lab-
rador retriever from Yarmouth
who is battling cancer. Calendars are $20 each
with discounts for multiple orders ($35 for the
purchase of two, $75 for the purchase of five).
Calendars can be purchased online at coldnose- CAPE COD KENNEL CLUB, INC.
photo.com.
DOG TRAINING CLASSES
Puppy Kindergarten • Beginner Obedience
also sells a line of Advanced Obedience • Show Handling
pet diapers called Pe-
ter Pads, designed to Agility Training: Beginner to Advanced
help prevent accidents
when visiting or out in For more information, please call:
public with a pet. The
pads feature a soft ab- 
sorbent cotton layer Cape Cod Kennel Club Inc. established 1947
inside and an outer shell of water-resistant faux
suede and come in five designs. Peter Pads are
machine washable. Each set, $31-32, comes
with one designed pad and two plain pads. Find
all of these products and more online at petflys.
com.
Lithe contains an aromatic blend of
plants that deliver anti-inflammatory,
circulatory and mobility-centered
benefits, including alfalfa, white wil-
low bark, yucca, ginger, red clover
and boswellia. The tea was created
for aging pets, those with pre-exist-
ing bone or joint concerns and those
who are genetically prone to mobility
problems. Lithe tea sells for $16 for
a 6-ounce jar. Find it online at the-
honestkitchen.com, and search for The Hon-
est Kitchen’s many other products, including a
selection of dehydrated raw dog and cat foods
and treats like Ice Pups. Find these products
online or at select pet retail stores in the area;
see the Web site for locations.
loaded the photos to a flickr group at flickr.
com/groups/friskiescatcam and an animal be-
haviorist analyzed the photos. The results were 525 South Street
released recently in The Scratchington Post Walpole, MA 02081
on the Friskies Web site, friskies.com/scratch- Phone (508) 668-5454
ingtonpost. In a survey of cat owners, Friskies
found that 71 percent of cat owners think their Fax (508) 850-9809
cats sleep when they aren’t home. However, www.TuftsVets.org
the most photographed activity was actually of VETERINARY EMERGENCY
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 Is it lawful to shoot
Santa’s reindeer?
By Gerald F. Williamson Esq.
Pet Gazette Columnist

Q : My lit-
tle girl
is wor-
ried because her
father has gone
Dr. Rachel Francis Dr. Kelly Temple deer hunting.
Dr. Kimberly Suh We told her
that Santa's
deer are a spe- are issued by
Hospital Hours: cial kind of ani- the local community
Closed for lunch every day 12-1pm mal called a reindeer est and bag limits are strictly en-
Monday: 8am-5pm which cannot be shot. known cave forced. Vehicles? Airplanes,
Tuesday - Thursday: 8am-5pm & 6:30pm-8pm Is this true? drawings to the cur- helicopters, and snowmobiles
Friday: 8am-5pm
rent Greenland Home Rule are absolutely banned. Boats,
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
A: Shooting Santa's flying Government, taking of these however are permitted, to
reindeer would be, of course, unique deer has been carefully reach remote areas.
a violation of international regulated and controlled. Why Unlike most jurisdictions,
303 Wareham Road, Marion law. Ever since 1823 (“A unique? reindeer of either sex may be
Visit from St. Nicholas”)
508-748-1203 eight of those special an-
taken during the hunt. This
regulation accomodates
www.marionanimalhospital.com imals have been strictly another strange anomaly:
"off limits" to hunters Reindeer are the only deer
of the world. Dasher, species in the world with
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Paws & the law
Inuits, can be traced as far
back as the middle pleis- Rudolph's ancestors, in a
tocene period. From the earli- very real sense, are responsi- been saved for transportation
ble for the survival of millions
of our northern neighbors
We are open and here for over the centuries. They walk
further than any other land
animal (over 3000 miles per
our patients year). Their antlers are longer
and heavier than those of any
Please call other deer, per weight volume,
508-428-6393 to schedule or reschedule including the moose. Males
may weigh up to 700 pounds,
Monday - Saturday 8-5 females up to 300 pounds. Ev-
ery single part of the animal is
Cape Cod Animal Hospital has been in used for either food, clothing,
continuous operation since 1930 and will be or tools.
rebuilt. The hospital will continue to serve Greenland's hunting laws
this wonderful community. are somewhat typical, reflect-
ing both the need to protect the
species and the challenge of
the nordic terrain. Rifles must
be bolt action, .222 Reming-
ton or larger, and ideally fitted
with a scope. Hunting licenses
thousands of years. They
milk, fur, bone and horn
to northern hunters on
three continents. But
the most important ones have
once each year. Sleigh full of
toys, anyone?
SILLY STATUTE OF
THE MONTH –– If a deer
eats apples out of your or-
chard, you can collect dam-
ages from the Common-
wealth, but only if the land is
unposted for hunting.
Got a question about
animal law? Send your ques-
tions and feedback to Attor-
ney Williamson and you may
see it in a future column. He
can be reached at pawlaw@
etgazette.net or by mail to At-
torney Gerald Williamson, 71
Legion Parkway, Brockton,
MA 02301.
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Dash: A Case of Owner-
Directed Aggression
By Dr. Kathryn Wrubel,
Ph.D., Canine & Feline
S
Behavior Specialist
ara and Jeff brought
in Dash; a 10 year-
old neutered male
Shiba Inu.
Dash ran away when they
took out his ear medication so
they started restraining him
in a blanket. Dash shook and
growled when he saw the blan-
ket. Once Jeff wore leather
gloves to medicate Dash’s ears
and was bitten through the
glove. Dash would growl if
his owners took away food or
a stolen object or handled his
muzzle. He would snap if they
disturbed him while resting.
He stole things off of Jeff’s
desk constantly while he was
working. Dash would scratch
and chew on woodwork if he
was ignored. He would also
mount the owners’ legs when
they were hugging and when
they cooked chicken.
Dash was the owners’ first
Shiba Inu. His grandfather was
a champion in Japan, where
Shiba Inus are sometimes ad-
mired for their aggressive na-
ture. Dash’s mother was very
frightened and his father was
very aggressive so the breeder
rehomed them. All of Dash’s
siblings were returned for ag-
gression. The breeder said
Dash had the most “moxy” of
the litter.
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Dash attended obedience
required to resolve the owner-
classes. One trainer “hung”
directed aggression. The goal
Dash on a choke chain to cor-
of avoiding confrontations
rect him (they stopped seeing
was for Dash to be less anx-
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him). Jeff was instructed to al-
ious around family members
pha-roll Dash to show him who
and keep them safe while they
was boss. One trainer tested
implemented the program.
Dash’s resource guarding
Jeff and Sara needed to
skills by putting a dozen ten-
work on a leadership program
nis balls on the ground. Dash
with Dash which required him
guarded all of them simultane-
ously. Dash was frightened of
to follow commands for re-
thunderstorms and small flies.
sources (food, treats, toys, go-
Jeff kept pillows next to the
ing outdoors, car rides, walks,
attention, games, petting, play-
bed arranged in a pattern on
the floor for Dash for when he
was anxious during thunder-
time, putting on the leash). If
he didn’t comply, the resource
went away.
storms. One day Jeff stacked
Jeff and Sara were told
the pillows. Dash noticed this,
to completely ignore stealing
barked, unstacked them, ar-
and other attention-seeking
ranged them in the usual pat-
behaviors. Dash ate a good
tern on the floor, and left the
diet and got plenty of exercise
room.
but he was lacking mental en-
Dash had owner-directed
richment. Despite their teddy
aggression. There was a clear
bear-like appearance, Shiba
genetic component to his be-
Inus were bred for hunting and
havior (a mix of mom’s fear-
tracking work. From now on
fulness and dad’s aggression).
the owners would feed meals
Dash engaged in destructive
out of food puzzles (toys he
attention-seeking behavior
has to manipulate to get his
and stole items for attention
food).
when he was bored. Some
The owners needed to de-
techniques Jeff and Sara were
sensitize Dash to the eardrops.
taught to alter Dash’s behav-
I recommend clicker training
ior likely made him more ag-
since this method works great
gressive. Hanging dogs and
with fearful dogs. They would
alpha-rolling dogs increase
click and treat Dash for calm
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ter 8 weeks, the owners could
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"Improved Function,
a week. He would still occa-
Improved Quality
sionally mount but sometimes
of Life"
quickly grabbed their leg and
walked away. Dash was “so
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much better and easier to live
with.”
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 Dog walker offers free
service for cancer patients
By the Breed:
Siberian Husky
M
aria
Silva
of Red By Diane Donovan

I
Rover Dog Walking Pet Gazette Contributor
is offering free dog- am Mojo –– a Siberian
walking services for Husky –– one of the
Barnstable area res- most heroic breeds of
idents undergoing dogs known to man. There
cancer treatments.  are lots of characteristics that
Silva said she make us a great pet, and some
was motivated by that are not so great and could
her experience with pose a challenge to new dog
her husband who owners. I personally think we
underwent treatment are great in all that we do but I
for Lymphoma.   “It could be somewhat biased.
was an 8-month pro- First of all we were devel-
cess during which I oped to run, pull sleds and run
found myself over- for long periods of time. We
whelmed and ac- will require lots of activity.
cepting help from We originated from northeast-
all angles.   One of ern Asia, and were designed to
carry light loads at great dis- The Siberian Husky was developed to run, pull sleds and run for
the most beneficial long periods of time. They require lots of activity and originated
gifts I received was tances. We eventually made
from northeastern Asia, and were designed to carry light loads at
when a friend offered our way to Alaska where we great distances.
to exercise my dog.  Often times going through cancer re- earned titles in different racing
sults in a shifting of priorities and unfortunately the dog tournaments, some of which transportation to deliver the aggressive towards people or
was not one of them.  It was such a relief to have someone were at distances of 400 miles serum. A relay team of sled other dogs, because of our nat-
in the harsh winter terrain and dogs made the 650 mile trek ural instinct to work as a team.
help out in this area.”   Red Rover is located in  Marston
elements of Alaska. In 1925, through blizzards, sub-zero We are world-renown escape
Mills on the Cape.  For more information visit  www.re-
Nome, Alaska was cut off from temperatures and treacher- artists, if there is a sliver of
droverdogwalking.com 
the life saving supply of serum ous terrain to save the remote a door opened, we will run
Editor’s note: This item was incorrectly printed in last
it needed to combat a diphthe- village of Nome. Balto was through it. This is an inherited
month’s Pet Gazette. We apologize for the error.
ria outbreak. A blizzard pre- the lead dog in this life sav- reaction that is not our fault!
vented any normal means of ing team, he even saved his Because of our independence,
musher’s life on this journey. our ability to focus on train-
The Doctors and Staff at Balto had a statue erected in ing can be difficult for us. My
his honor for this heroic serum aloofness, determination and
Pembroke Animal Hospital would like
run. He also had a movie made stubbornness should not be
to thank our clients and wish them a about his legendary trip. We counted against me, as those
can’t all be Baltos, but us hus- traits are what got us Huskies
safe and happy holiday season kies all try. to Nome on the great serum
Because of our breeding in run. When we have a job to
Full Service Veterinary Hospital cold climates, we have a spe- do we are happy which is why
Dogs, Cats & Exotic Animals cial double coat to protect us we are in the working group.
House Calls* in the sub-zero temperatures We are very affectionate
we faced. The undercoat is toward our family and other
Lisa M. Teixeira, DVM soft and insulates against the dogs, but we are also preda-
Paige Pongratz, DVM cold. The outercoat grows tory toward small animals due
Jennifer J. Johnson, DVM guard hairs that grow through to our breeding to survive the
the undercoat and protect from winters of Alaska. With our
* Limited to active clients*
the snow and ice. We will varied markings we can be
shed at least once a year, more wolf-like in our appearance,
often in more heated climates. however our outgoing nature
115 Mattakeesett St.
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Pembroke, MA
during the shedding season, and let you become part of all
which can produce an exces- that is great in being a Siberian
sive amount of dog hair. Husky!
We are friendly, gentle Diane Donovan is the
and alert, however we do not owner of K-9 to 5 in Hanover.
make good guard dogs as we For more information visit K-
are not possessive. We are not 9to5.net.

Celebrate the Holidays with

Shelter Animals
B
ring joy to the homeless animals at the Scituate
Animal Shelter this holiday season. Visit with
some Shelter animals, enjoy refreshments and
pick up that special gift for the animal-lovers on your list.
Holiday Celebration hours are: Dec. 1st and 2nd from 3-5
pm, Dec. 3 from 3-7 pm and Dec. 4 from 12-3. Saturday,
December 5 from 1:00 to 4:00 will also include children’s
crafts and a special tree-lighting ceremony at 4:00. During
the entire month of December, stop in during public hours to
"Sponsor a Shelter Animal", and take home a unique orna-
ment as a token of our thanks. Give the ornament as a gift
or add it to your collection. 100% of your donations to the
Sponsorship Program will go toward the exceptional care of
animals at the Scituate Animal Shelter. Visit this December
to see why we believe “The Lucky Ones Come To Us.” De-
tails online at www.ScituateAnimalShelter.org

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 Pet Bird and Aquarium Fish ‘09
By George Sommers
B
Pet Gazette Columnist
ans on “exotic in-
vasives” judged
potentially harm-
ful to the environment or the
economy by the US Dept. of
the Interior could impact both
the pet bird and home aquar-
ium trade, although proposed
HR bill 669 seems currently to
be in legislative limbo.
Parrot shelters benefit from
late comedian Dom DeLuise’s
will. While homeless dogs and
cats get (p)oodles of attention,
the ballooning unwanted do-
mestic bird population remains
way under-reported.
Fish & fowl
Zebra danios may hold
key to deafness cure. The
danios and humans share a
similar “hair” cell that aids
hearing. These cells die and
cause hearing loss in hu-
mans, but they regenerate
in zebra danios. University
of Washington scientists
recruited the fish for hear-
ing restoration studies. The
danios are valuable tools in
other scientific research.
Prof. Irene Pepperberg
at Boston Museum of Sci-
ence interviewed about her
work with the celebrated
Alex the African grey parrot
by local media celeb Robin
Young. The presentation
attracted a midweek near-
capacity crowd.
Comet the goldfish
head butts soccer ball into
net, also fetches a hoop and
“tosses” a football among
December 2009
other astonishing stunts. Dean
Pomerleau’s children wanted a
dog, but the fur-allergic Pitts-
burgh, PA patriarch was deter-
mined to demonstrate that the
fish, a county fair prize, was
“just as good”. The goldfish
whisperer’s secret is feeding
Comet through a straw, which
the fish follows.
Eleanora cockatoos can
dance, entitling them to mem-
bership in an exclusive club
of animals, including humans;
that literally synchronize body
movements with rhythm. The
study, conducted by Dr. An-
iruddh D. Patel of the Neuro-
sciences Institute of La Jolla,
was inspired by You Tube sen-
sation Snowball.
More reef tank fish may
be domestically bred (as op-
posed to wild caught) thanks
to researchers at Roger Wil-
liams University. Tiny marine
fish fry prefer live food like
copepods, notoriously difficult
Internal Medicine
Michael Bernstein, DVM, DACVIM,
Medical Director
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM, DACVIM,
Intern Director
Alice Hadden, DVM, DACVIM
Susan Morrison, DVM, DACVIM
Jerry Perry, DVM
Bruce Walker, DVM
Cardiology
Susan Morrison, DVM, DACVIM
Bradley L. Moses, DVM,
DACVIM (Cardiology)
Neurology
Stephanie Kube, DVM, DACVIM
(Neurology)
Emergency/Critical Care
Angelyn Cornetta, DVM, DACVIM
Angela Diaz, DVM
Alison R. Gaynor, DVM, DACVIM,
DACVECC
Cindy Lopes, DVM
Ophthalmology
Bill Greentree, DVM, DACVO
Surgery
David Diamond, VMD, DACVS
Radiology/
Diagnostic Imaging
Lori Hartzband, DVM, DACVR
Diana Rosenstein, DVM, DACVR
Avian and Exotic Animal Medicine
Stephen Dyer, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Dentistry
Michelle Michienzie, DVM
Sheri Procious, DVM
triggerfish, obtained ernments consider Quaker
as eggs from a nest parrot protection measures,
in the New England for the incongruous but well
Aquarium. established feral birds.
Patagonian Ninety percent of the
conures endangered world’s sharks could be extir-
due to their un-par- pated within the next 20 years,
rotlike habit of bur- according to animal expert
rowing underground Jack Hanna.
making them pariahs Mockingbirds join par-
to farmers. Twelve rots, jays and crows as avian
other parrot species, Mensa members with a study
including many pop- concluding that mockingbirds
ular as pets, are new can differentiate between indi-
candidates for the vidual humans that threatened
Endangered Species their nests and “friendlies”.
Act. Glo-fish banned in Cali-
Coral reef nenue fornia, Canada and New Zea-
fish barfs up func- land due to fears that release
tioning gold watch of the genetically modified
- complete with zebra danios in the wild could
Wait till the chicks see ME strut my stuff correct time- after impact the environment.
on the dance floor! being placed in a Last but not least, Happy
cooler by two Ha- Holidays from this writer, Pip-
to mass produce – until now. waiian fishermen. py the cockatoo and the Som-
The researchers used a new (Perhaps once used as a lure mers school o’fish.
copepod production technique by Thurston Howell III?)
to nourish a group of queen New York City/state gov-
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 Seasonal selections for pets
and pet lovers
I
By Joe Breault, Pet Gazette Contributor

t may seem like only yesterday that we were packing The Dog Gone
up our best friends and heading off for a day at the Smart Bed,
beach, but the holidays are nearly upon us. Finding an innova-
tion in pet
that special something for the pets in our lives or the people products
in our lives who have pets can be a daunting task. After all, that utiliz-
es nano-
your dog or cat can’t make out a holiday shopping list, and
technology
the selection of items that are available can be overwhelming in the fab-
— not only to the senses but also to the wallet. Looking for ric-manu-
facturing
something new and different? Well, my troubled pet parent, process. This
pull up an ice block and lend an ear, because what follows is a bed is con-
selection of locally offered gift ideas that may help you keep structed out of a
soft, abrasion-
the Grinch at bay. resistant and highly
liquid repellent material,
making it the perfect place for a
features a range of whimsi-
pet to rest its head.
Variety: cal dog-centric wooden items
The spice of life from key rings and Christmas
First, a few selections for ornaments to signs and busi- or pet lover are Avanti cards. These col-
the pet parents. A selection of ness card holders. All of the orful and humorous greeting cards, Taste
Dandy Designs products are items are hand-crafted one at a specially themed for the holi- sensations
being offered at The Healthy time and have been produced days, will be available at J.M. laser pet The holidays are traditionally a
Animal at 808 Washington St. this way since 1992. Another K9 Pet Resort at 1014 Pearl exerciser time for families to gather and en-
in Pembroke. Dandy Designs great gift idea for a pet owner St. in Brockton. joy good food, so why leave out
Now, on to the good- the pets? Diane Dewberry, owner
ies for our four legged of The Healthy Animal, said a se-
Nene’s Nibblers friends. There are a vari-
ety of categories that can
lection
from
of specialty dog cookies
Preppy Puppy (a Cape Cod
be explored when giving to pet bakery) will be on hand for the
our furry friends — from toys holidays. These cookies are made us-
to treats, clothes to comfort and ing the finest wholesome ingredients and
Love ‘Em For Life just about everything in between. At come in varieties such as filled,
(We help animals in need.) All Things Fishy & Furry at 352 Old Colony “donuts,” themed treats and
Nibbler Books & Products Rd. in Norton, owner Chuck Kuniewich rec- “pastries.” All of them
ommended a practical gift — the warming are wheat-, corn-
Author Janene O’Neil introduces her first book in the Nene’s blanket. Designed to be heated briefly in the and soy-free. Lupine
Nibblers series, “Meet the Animals.” Children meet Nene’s pets microwave, these items then retain warmth D e w b e r r y leash and
said that for the collar
and follow her daily routine of caring for them. for a substantial amount of time. The thera-
peutic uses can be readily seen, and they are holidays, “We
Her message for children and their families is to Love ‘Em For Life! also quite nice for young puppies and kittens, will have gift
Through our sales we donate to local no-kill animal shelters and
replicating the mother’s warmth. For baskets as well
a little more interactive play, and as pre-pack-
wildlife habitats
Available to accompany the book are t-shirts, bibs, book a great idea for a tight budget, aged bags of
bags, embroidered bags and magnets. Kuniewich sug- cookies that will
gested the laser range from $5-$10.”
Heart pet exerciser. At Treats are not the
Please visit our web site at www.nenesnibblers.com. Throbs
a cost of around only part of the holidays (though once dessert
Shop with the ease of pay pal or call Nene’s Nibblers at chew toys
(508) 436-3939. $5, the hours comes out, I may beg to differ on that point).
of enjoyment Another idea for that furry friend is a new meal
You may purchase our products at the following locations: are well worth plan. Jeni Mather, owner of JM K-9 Pet Resort,
it. Kuniewich said that they have two new lines of pet foods
noted that gift available — Core and Orijen. Both of these
New England Wildlife Center, Weymouth, MA.
certificates also utilize a high-protein, low-carbohydrate and
Forever Paws Animal Shelter, Fall River, MA.
are available. grain-free formula. These dog foods have been

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freelance contributors
Specifically we are seeking pet fans who can offer
some expertise in a particular aspect of the pet
industry, specifically a doctor or veterinarian
who can inform our readers about pet health
or a wildlife expert who can write about non-
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Wr nted traditional pets and animals.
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consistently rated as five- to chew toy, say-
six-star quality by consum- ing that it is For the discrimi-
er groups and are “a great chew nating feline, there
among the more toy that is is an organic cat-
sought-after good even for nip product called
brands. Us- an aggres- — interestingly
ing holistic sive chewer enough — “Kitty
ingredi- Squirrel and comes Hooch.” Grown on
ents and buster in size a certified organic
human- ranges farm on Sauvie
g r a d e
bird from small Island, Ore., this
protein feeder to large.” is reputedly the
most potent catnip
sources, Mather produced.
they pro- also noted
vide a healthy that this is a
and nutrition- good choice for a
ally balanced alter- low cost gift as “the
native to widely distrib- prices range from $7 to $11
uted commercial foods. The depending on the size.”
presence of grains in dog and Another exciting product
cat foods has become a highly Mather mentioned is the Dog
contested point in recent years, Gone Smart Bed, an innova-
with many breeds exhibiting tion in pet products that uti-
allergies and tolerance issues lizes nanotechnology in the
associated with grains. fabric-manufacturing process.
This bed is constructed out of
sweet dreams in a soft, abrasion-resistant and
toyland highly liquid repellant materi-
Of course, what would the al, making it the perfect place
holidays be without toys and for a pet to rest its head.
amenities? Dewberry of The Healthy
“We have a full line of Animal said they have a nice
Lupine products, collars and selection of organic dog toys
leashes,” Mather said of JM in stock as well as many new
K-9 Pet Resort. The Lupine collars and beds. For the dis-
product line carries a manufac- criminating feline, there is an vie Island, Ore., this is reput- check the teeth, brush A new service that is start-
turer’s guarantee that remains organic catnip product called edly the most potent catnip out or blow out the ing to catch on is the Paws in
in force “even if chewed.” — interestingly enough — produced. The man- coat depending Paradise “Dogassage.” Sha-
Mather was also excited “Kitty Hooch.” Grown on a ufacturer likens on the length and piro explained this as “’a mas-
about the “Heart Throbs” certified organic farm on Sau- the difference send them home sage for your dog.’ It has been
between Kit- Preppy Puppy with a nice ban- popular in New York and Cali-
ty Hooch baked goods dana.” fornia but is only just starting
and regular Pamper- to catch on here. It is not only
catnip to the ing of this sort relaxing for your dog, but also
difference costs $35, and has a holistic benefit.”
between Shapiro noted
white light- that she does of- for the birds
ning and stale fer gift certificates. From a partridge in a pear
beer.

a little tlc
There is far more to overall
happiness than simply treats,
food and toys. Like their hu-
man counterparts, pets can
benefit from a little “me time.”
What better way to pamper
your pet than to provide pro-
fessional grooming (and im-
press those holiday guests
when they see the results)?
Advertising in the
These colorful and
humorous greeting
cards, made by Avanti
Carol Shapiro, owner of
Paws in Paradise of Plym- pet gazette delivers!
outh, provided information on
Cards, are specially • The Pet Gazette is a monthly newspaper directed at pet lov-
themed for the holidays a typical “day of pampering.”
“The grooming consists of ers. Our Our features and columns include interviews with local
and are available at J.M.
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tree to seven swans a-swim-
ming, birds have a special
place in the Christmas season.
Backyard Birdwatchers in
Kingston offers a number of
items to keep the wild birds in
our yards happy and healthy
during the holiday season and
the cold winter months that
follow. Lisa Fitzsimmons,
The Backyard Birdsong Guide has pictures and descriptions of
the birds that also has a button which plays the bird song for you,
making it easier to identify the bird by its call.
the owner of Backyard Bird-
watchers, said a popular item
is the edible bird treat.
“We have large hanging
bell shapes and wreathes that
are made out of bird seed or
nuts. The birds love them,”
she said.
Another interesting item
on hand is the seed house.
“These are bird houses that
are covered with a layer of bird
seed. Once the seeds are eaten,
there is still a birdhouse un-
derneath for the birds to use,”
Fitzsimmons explained.
For the humans that enjoy
watching the birds, Fitzsim-
mons also recommended “The
Backyard Birdsong Guide.”
“It’s a book with pictures
and descriptions of the birds
that also has a button which
plays the bird song for you,
making it easier to identify the
bird by its call,” she said.
Another standby for any
bird watcher on your shopping
list is the “Birds of Massachu-
setts Field Guide.” Whether
peering out the window or
out walking in the woods, the
guidebooks are a handy and
effective tool in helping to
identify our feathered friends
and have been a staple of bird
watchers for generations.
By far, one of the more
popular items on hand would
be the Squirrel Buster Bird
Feeder. Few things cause
more irritation to a bird watch-
er who has filled their feeder
with seeds than the sight of
a squirrel greedily stuff-
ing its cheeks while
hanging off the feeder.
They seem to have
an uncanny ability to
defeat ordinary mea-
sures of keeping them
don’t forget the bird themed
Christmas tree ornaments that
are also in supply.
season of giving
Gifts of the heart are
among the easi-
est to give and
also offer the
Orijen utilizes a
high-protein, low-
carbohydrate and
grain-free formula.
This dog food has
been consistently
rated as five- to
six-star quality by
consumer groups
and is among the
more sought-after
brands. Using
holistic ingredients
and human-grade
protein sources,
they provide a
healthy and nutri-
tionally balanced
alternative to
widely distributed
commercial foods.
need of volunteers or dona-
tions. An old blanket or com-
forter that is clean and in good
condition can help warm the
heart and the body of a shelter
animal this season. A toy that
your pet no longer plays with
or seems interested in may
brighten the life of shelter ani-
mal as well.
Rescue groups are also
looking for kind-hearted vol-
unteers to assist in the place-
ment, evaluation, training
and care of animals in
need. North East Rot-
tweiler Rescue is pres-
ently looking for vol-
unteers as well as foster
homes for displaced pets.

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as large a bird as you desire.
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seeking volunteers to assist
blanket with its rescue efforts. These
are just a few of the groups in
need of help. And remember,
it could be the gift that keeps
on giving: As non-profit orga-
greatest comfort.
In closing, please remem-
nizations, some donations may
qualify for a tax deduction.
ber that rescue organizations
and shelters are always in

the bird or squirrel forces the

Chiropractic can be used for lower portion of the feeder to
chronic & acute problems & part drop into a position that cuts
of a wellness program with your off the flow of seeds. As soon
Veterinarian. as they leave, it resumes its
normal, open position.
For the up-and-coming
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items from key rings and Christmas ornaments to signs and busi-
ness card holders. All of the items are hand-crafted one at a time
and have been produced this way since 1992.

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 Raising a Fence
for Mandy
By Shelley Hines &
I
Rai Grigonis
n 2008, a stray dog was
brought to Blue Dog
Shelter in Brockton.
The animal was almost bald
and at least 10 pounds under-
weight. Her gait was unsteady
and she was weak. She pre-
sented with fear and aggres-
sion, as anyone might that had


lost their “pack”. This Shep-
pard mix was 10+ in years.
The greatest of care was
showered over this canine.
She was fed high
quality food, thor-
oughly cleaned,
given a veterinar-
ian work up and
exercised daily.
Her trainer used
sophisticated tech-
niques to assist her
in having a good
life. Volunteers of-
fered their hearts,
but the stray that
became known at
Mandy, just didn’t
connect.
This shelter
brings dogs and families to-
gether. They aren’t the easiest
place to adopt from, as the ani-
mal is top priority. The adopt-
ing family has to apply giving
references. Their intentions re-
garding care for the animal are
screened with many questions.
They must also participate in
some training. A good connec-
tion with the companion ani-
mal is a must. And even though
the family may be anxious to
get their dog home, everything
is done to ensure that there are
no mistakes on anyone’s part.
This is why they have a 97%
success rate!
People believe that canines
think like humans. But dogs are
pack animals and their behav-
ior is very specific. We know
they experience emotions and
also have different personali-
ties. Mandy showed this to be
true. She wasn’t the warm and
fuzzy petting type and didn’t
really like the other dogs in
the shelter. If another dog was
being patted, she would go af-
ter them. It perplexed the Blue
Dog Team.
No one seemed interested
in adopting Mandy. She lived
at the shelter for a year, but
showed little happiness. It was
killing everyone to see the
darkness in this dog’s eyes.
What else could they do for
this elderly dog?
Our story starts here. I re-
ceived an email saying that a
dog was looking for help. I
receive these emails often and
love animals, but my husband
and I weren’t looking to add to
our “pack”. When I saw Man-
dy’s eyes, I said out loud “We
need to help this dog”. I left
the computer to make dinner.
When my husband, re-
turned home he saw Mandy’s
picture still on the screen. Odd
that the screen saver didn’t
December 2009
shut down as it usually does.
His immediate response was
“We need to help this dog”. I
wasn’t shocked to hear Rai say
this, as we run our lives by our
hearts and have shared many
“divine” moments. From our
courtship, to finding our mod-
est home in Brockton, we have
been guided to our life togeth-
er. Mandy was no exception.
and asked on Mandy.
We wanted to meet her as soon
as possible. Owner/Founder
Jeni Mather greeted us at the
shelter and we realized that we
knew one another from a radio
show that I’d hosted years ago.
Interesting… another coinci-
dence?
Jeni pulled no punches.
She clearly had a big heart and
was concerned for this animal.
We came to learn that after
much delineation, the board of
this non-kill shelter had voted
to euthanize the stray. That
decision was made the very
evening we had received the
email. Rai and I both felt that
Mandy was calling out to us.
When we met Mandy she
brushed by us somewhat inter-
ested, but not so sure. She took
another round and put my hand
gently into her mouth. It felt to
me like an old friend, saying
“nice to see you again”. She
may have had fear and been
assertive with other dogs, but
this girl was just looking for
her pack. Jeni’s began to tear
up and said this was the first
time she had really seen any
light in Mandy’s eyes. In our
hearts, Rai and I felt the mag-
ic.
Jeni went back to the board
and asked for a reconsidera-
tion. We were thrilled to hear
that they would entertain the
idea of our visiting with our
new friend.
On our next visit we
learned that one of the vol-
unteers used to live on our
street. She along with many in
our neighborhood, cared for a
domesticated goose that had
lived outside. We named the
goose Lucy. I was sad to have
to tell this woman that Lucy
had died. “I know” she re-
plied, “I’ve had her cremated
and would like to invite you to
the service.” Was this another
coincidence?
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introduced her to our kids and
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 Are Horses
Specializing in Morgan Horses Dumb Animals?
By Rick Larsen

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Briggs Stable o you think horses
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more trespassers right over the
fence. That evening, someone
Mare Willow Farm with a pair of clippers and a
black-hearted agenda relieved
this magnificent ebony horse
of his tail. No trace of the hair
was found on the ground. Pre-
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someone’s party costume.
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to accept his fate. That is why
field, Massachusetts with
seventeen other mammals,
we never see animals feeling including one wife, one son,
Furnace Brook Farm sorry for themselves. For all
This horse lives on the three daughters, four horses,
Erin Collins Van Steenburgh South Shore, out in the middle their majesty and grace, this six cats, and two dogs; one
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of a pasture with another horse. characteristic makes horses that is occasionally flatulent
He didn’t seem troubled by such fragile and delicate crea- and the other one who rolls
the change in his appearance tures. We would do well to around in anything smelly and
even as the owner wept at the have some empathy for this dead. Just to be clear, that last
horse and a million more just
prospect of watching the hair bit describes the dogs. Learn
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grow back at the rate of per- like him. He is not a dumb more about Rick and his hors-
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ages 6 and up. Aw heck! I can’t really
That evening, someone with a pair of clippers and a leave the article on that note,
Marshfield, MA
black-hearted agenda relieved this magnificent ebony coming into Christmas and all,
(781) 837-2495 so let me summarize this way.
horse of his tail. As we leave Halloween behind
and look towards Christmas, I
haps 6 or 7 inches a year. The here to help us grow spiritu- urge each of us to be aware of
owner will have to ensure that ally… when we are ready. He our feelings, our motives, and
the horse’s bare “stump” is does this by example. what we teach our animals and
And its not just horses. our children about ourselves
protected from frostbite this
winter. In the spring, the horse Just about every animal that through our actions. We can
will have to rely on other hors- we have ever domesticated of- show each other and our chil-
es to swish flies from his body fers us innumerable opportuni- dren how special animals are
without being able to return ties to choose between mean- and what they give, expecting
the favor. Yet, as I scrutinized ness and kindness. Our job little in return, and appreciating
the damage, he seemed to wel- should be to recognize when whatever we can offer for their
come the prospect of having we come to those forks in the “creature” comfort. Consider
his hindquarters scratched and road, where it concerns our an- how unselfishly a wet tongue,
examined. He seemed totally imals, our friends, our family, a purr, or a nicker is offered.
accepting of how his body had or even our so-called enemies. Pay it forward in the form of
Stonecroft Farm been altered. Why? Can we follow the example of a smile, a kind word, or a do-
W. Bridgewater, MA I had to deal with anger, the horse, honor him, and take nation to the less fortunate in
508-588-5576 fear, confusion, and a desire heed of his benevolence, or the form of money or time. I
2 Stalls available to help the owner seek jus- do we choose to wear a mask know one horse that is apt to
on September 1st.
tice. I spoke with people who of apathy, cruelty or indiffer- find some jars of hair restorer
Year could give me insight as to ence, and does that mask have in his stocking. It didn’t help
round Huntseat why someone might be so ar- a horsehair wig? me, but then I wasn’t trying to
lesson
program Western rogant and callous as to cut off Rick Larsen lives in Marsh- grow a new tail.
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 Taunton animal Shelter German Shepherd Rescue of new england
508-822-1463 978-443-2202| www.gsrne.org

Moose is a male English Bulldog mix about 11 years old. MISSY is a truly delightful dog. She has gorgeous GSD
Originally adopted from our shelter 5 years ago, Moose black and tan coloring and is an incredibly sweet, mild-
was recently surrendered due to a change in living mannered dog we estimate to be thirteen years of age. For
arrangements. He is a "senior" in years, but still has lots Missy, though, it appears that age is only a number. This lady
of "get up and go". He also loves to snuggle on a big bed, still exhibits youthful energy and a true enthusiasm for daily
get covered up with a little blanket, and take an afternoon adventures. Above all, Missy loves people. She wants noth-
nap (don't we all?) . Due to his age, we recommend no ing more than to be with her person and is eager to please.
toddlers - as they would be too active for him. Moose
may be happiest as the only pet. He would be a good companion for a person of
any age and may be a perfect match for an older person who enjoys the same STRIDER: had lived in a loving country
thing - leisurely walks, afternoon naps, quiet companionship. home for seven years before his owner
passed away after a long illness. Strider’s
owner had asked that his family take
My name is Prince, and I am a gray male Tabby DLH. good care of his beloved pet in his
I was left outside the shelter on a Monday, the day the absence, as Strider was the apple of his
shelter is not open. A volunteer saw me frozen in one owner’s eye. True to their word, the fam-
spot I was just so scared, came over and just picked me ily took Strider into their home, but soon
up. Thank goodness my heart said. At first I was scared realized that their busy city household
in the shelter too, now I am doing better and enjoy the with two other dogs was not an ideal
attention of staff and volunteers. My owners must realize that abandonment of home for Strider. Strider's
an animal is a crime, but then I was left when no one was around. I am hoping intelligence, loyalty, and
that my next home takes the responsibility of a pet much more seriously. My ANGEL is a large mostly black 8 independence will make
medical is scheduled to be completed soon. year old female of medium activity him a wonderful dog for
level who gets along with both cats a confident and GSD-
and dogs! savvy adopter.
Ce ce and friends Humane society
781-331-6115 | www.angelfire.com/ma3/cecenfriends
CANDY is an short-haired 8-9 year old GSD with light tan coloring accented with
Betty is a short hair spayed 12 week old super loving kitty. She a little black on her back. Candy came to GSRNE after her owners,
is hoping her sister Winnie will also get a home. Maybe a home who were not in good health, considered putting Candy to sleep
together. She and her sister were found outside in Quincy at two- because they could no longer take care of her. The owners’ vet knew
weeks old. A very kind lady bottle fed them till they were old Candy as a sweet and gentle dog that had so much left to give so he
enough to eat on their own. Super loveable, a real lap kitty. asked the owners to surrender Candy instead. The owners agreed and
the vet then called GSRNE to see if we could help find this lovely girl
her new forever home.
all paws rescue
781-749-0968 | 781-848-8065
A Helping paw inc.
508-743-8406 | www.ahelpingpaw.org
Lily, our gorgeous Oriental, listed
Ginger is our
here previously – we’re happy to
beautiful orange Stanley is a
let you know that she’s gone to her Pepper our
female. At six handsome
real family at last! Thanks to our senior Shih Tzu
months old, she’s young adult
l o v i n g is still looking
active and kitty. He would
friends who for his very
engaged like any do best as the
brought our own home - we
kitten, but is cuddly and adorable! only kitty. OK, with older children.
girl home. are asking a
very small
Sookie is our five- Maria, this girl adoption fee to
month old tuxedo; she’s has it all - spunk ensure he will
Pet Gazette Adoption a treat! She loves peo- and love! She is get a great
ple and has a very sweet
Center Guidelines disposition. She loves
our current great-
er, meeting every-
home. He
adores other pets, especially kitties.
• Adoption notices are published to play and frolic with one at the door to ensure she gets
free of charge for her friend Ginger. first loves.
all area ani-
mal shel- Tara is our beauti-
ters. ful black female, freinds of carver
fivemonths old. 508-866-6992
She’s a bit shy, but
• The dead-
with the right set of Emme is a Hello we are Barney and Bailey.
line for sub- arms, she’ll slip into a peaceful purr beautiful sweet We are shy. We have come a long
mitting pets is that will melt your heart! tabby, about way since our rescue. One of our
the 15th of the
5-years old. siblings was taken by coyotes. This
month. Space will be given out She was found was a very frightening experience.
on a first-come, first-serve wandering. This has left us somewhat scared.
basis. Taken in by a We need a
caring person. quiet lov-
• Please send a photo and brief Emme would like to be the only cat. ing home
write-up for each pet seeking She is quite shy around other cats. An to help us
adult home would be best. Up to date find trust
adoption to adopt@petgazette.net
on shots and neutered. You can call her again.
foster mom for an appointment 508-
• You may send four pets per 866-5582.
month. All types of dogs, cats
and other domestic pets are
welcome. Welcome to our world of orange tabby kittens! Our names
are: Angel, Aaron, Teddy Bear, Tuffey and Wiley.
We were rescued by our foster mom. We have been combo
•  We encourage shelters to send tested and have first shots. We are now 11 weeks old and
news of successful adoptions. ready for our forever home.

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 Brockton Blue Dog Shelter
508-436-6446| www.bluedogshelter.com
Montana is a beautiful adult female who came to our
shelter when her owner could no longer keep her due to
family issues. Although she was very scared at first, she
has become good friends with many of the staff and has
a very playful side. Due to her large size and strength,
Montana can not go to a home with small children.
Because of her breed and size, Montana needs a family
with previous large dog experience and good leadership
skills. Montana is beginning to play with selected dogs at
doggie daycare and we do not know if she has any experience with cats. If you
think you are the right family for Montana, please come to meet her at our new
location at 1014 Pearl St. during any regular shelter hours.
Bailey is a Zack is a handsome older dog in
mixed breed dog need of a home for his senior years.
who came to our Zack is a mixed breed dog with
shelter due to bright blue eyes; he weighs about 70
some family lbs. Despite his age, Zack has energy
issues. She is enough for play and nice long walks.
about 1.5 years At our doggie daycare, he is out in
old and weighs small groups of dogs and seems to
about 47 lbs. She is a very pretty enjoy that. If you are looking for a
brown and white dog with a long tail. calm canine companion, please come
Bailey is an energetic dog who plays to meet
hard and will need consistent exercise. Zack dur-
She will do best with an owner who has ing any
good leadership skills. Her energy level regular
might not be appropriate for small chil- shelter
dren and she does not like cats! Bailey hours.
enjoys playing with her dog friends.
Scrappy If you like the high energy and playfulness of a small
breed dog, Scrappy is just the pet for you! This happy little guy
came to us as a stray and now needs a great new home.
Scrappy loves to play with other small dogs but loves to spend
time with people as well. Scrappy has a lot to say and so is not
appropriate for an apartment or condo. If you would like to
have this cute guy as a new member of you family, please
come to meet him during any regular shelter hours.
Milton Animal League
617-698-0413 | www.miltonanimalleague.org
All we want for Christmas is a HOME for Tazjah and all
she wants for Christmas is to have a real home and fam-
ily. Tazjah is a great dog, who is playful and active – and
she has been waiting and waiting and waiting for a fam-
ily to call her own. She is a spayed 3 ½ year old dog,
who is really a tomboy. She plays like a “boy” dog -
and loves, really loves, to dodge and chase. She has waited too long for some-
one other than the shelter staff knowing how great she is. If Tazjah’s demeanor
was in another breed dog, she would have been adopted a long time ago, but
many pitbulls have to wait and wait to be adopted and Tazjah is one of them.
Come by and meet her. Please make all of our holiday wishes come true.
Olive is a 1 year old spayed female pit bull terrier who thinks
that she is a lap dog. Really she does. She might be a dog but
all she wants it to do is spend time with and around her humans.
Olive is still young and puppyish…she plays with her toys and
enjoys life. She is a loving and sweet dog who loves resting in
the sun. What could be better than a sunny fall day in the field
with a friend and a big squeaky toy?
Spirit is an 8 year old spayed female domestic
medium hair who was found as a flea-infested stray.
We thought we might have been lucky since Spirit was
microchipped, but her owners had never registered
the number. We can't imagine why no one came look-
ing for Spirit - she's is a sweet cat who is also gor-
geous, with one blue eye and one golden eye.
Pet Gazette Adoptions:
Please send a photo and a brief description to
adopt@petgazette.net
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Pet Gazette
People for cats
508-540-5654| www.peopleforcats.org
FRANKIE is a beautiful grey and white female kitty with
medium length fur. She is 5 or 6 years old and has
always been an indoor only cat, due in part to her
being declawed. (PFC always recommends that
declawed or not, cats should stay indoors). Her previ-
ous owners were upset to learn that a member of the
family was allergic to Frankie and she had to be sur-
rendered. Frankie would like to be the only pet in a
home that has no children. She has all her shots, is spayed and litter trained. She
loves to be petted and rewards whoever is being so kind with a loud purr. Please
come in and make friends with Frankie and bring her to your forever home.
KANSAS is a very sweet and gentle ROXIE is a
declawed black and white fellow. He is young female
8 years old and came in with his sister Siberian Forest
Kayla. When a new baby came to their Cat. This breed
home it was discovered she was aller- has a long his-
gic to cats and Kansas and his sister tory in Russia
were surrendered to PFC. Kansas is and has been
good with kids and likes other cats document as
which allows him to get along fine at early as the
the shelter. He will be a wonderful pet year 1000! Siberian Forest cats are the
for the right owner. Kansas says, ³I love national cat of Russia. Our Roxie has
PFC, but I would like to go to a nice tortoises shell coloring with a beautiful
family so I can make them happy.² He slash of buff across one side of her
is neu- chin and neck. She is a very calm cat
tered, has who has very soft fur that despite
all his being longhaired sheds very little. She
shots and likes to give hugs when she is picked
is litter up. She has a beautiful face. Roxie is
trained. spayed, has all her shots and is litter
trained. Everyone who meets her falls
in love.
OPAL and DIAMOND are littermates and would make won-
derful pets for children. They are about 4 months old. They
enjoy playing, chasing and of course, being petted and
cuddled. Opal and Diamond are females and will be spayed
when they are 6 months old. They both have small white
marking, but they are predominately a beautiful blue grey.
They are very beautiful thanks to mom who is a Siamese
cat who has already been adopted. Come to our shelter on
Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm or Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
for adoption hours. If these times do not work for you, call our Hotline to make
an appointment to meet all of our kittens. It is still kitten season!
Mass HumanE
781-335-1300 - www.masshumane.org
This gentle, giant, handsome boy, Sam, is a three
year old German Shepherd / Lab cross male Sam is
neutered, up to date on rabies and distemper and is
heart worm negative. He is a light blond color, a slim
light foot 80 pound dog that is high energy and needs
active people. He is a very affectionate dog with a
good disposition. Loves to go for leash walks, loves
to go for rides in the car and loves to play ball and
run around the yard. He does OK with dogs but would do well as the only pet,
no cats or small toddlers but older kids 15-years and up are OK. His previous
owner has moved and cannot take him so Sam is looking for a loving caring
responsible home that will KEEP HIM for good. If your interested call MHS to
meet Sam. 781-335-1300 or email masshumane@aol.com.
Hi my name is Scooby Girl, I am about 10 + years
young old spayed Chocolate Lab / cross, UTD on all
shots, HW Lyme negative, de flea, de worm. I have a
very good disposition and have much love to give. I love
to go for walks - not long walks but enough to enjoy. I
do well with dogs and cats, OK with older kids, no small
toddlers. I was given up because by previous owner has
foreclosed on their house. They are going where dogs are not allowed. MHS
animal shelter has taken me in and thank goodness, because on my medical
records it showed that my previous owner was ready to euthanize me. I am now
looking for a loving, caring and responsible home that will keep me in my golden
years! The MHS volunteers call me an "Angle" MHS is taking care of my skin and
coat, I am getting medicated baths and my new coat is looking good ! If your
interested in me, come and see me at the shelter.
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