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For the Love of Pets
Summer 2011
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12/14/11Billie Jean: Pet of the Week'Nuff Said. |
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12/08/11It’s Not Just a Painting: Astropup Animal PortraitsAstropup's Brandis Sarich creates unique and special animal portraits for animal lovers to treasure for a lifetime. |
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12/07/11Pet of the Week: SimonSimon says "ADOPT ME!!!" Simon: One year-old Neutered Male St. Bernard/Aussie Mix. For more information about Simon or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. |
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11/30/11Is your dog a smarty-pants?Just how intelligent is your dog? Nadia Novik of the Animal Shelter finds out about her dogs' intelligence but reminds us that smart or not, our dogs are the best friends. Posted at 02:27 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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11/30/11Pet of the Week: ArtieWho is ready for winter?! Artie is! There isn’t anyone who loves snowy adventures more! So, if you are thinking that this winter might be a little too lonely...please come and meet Artie. |
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11/28/11Pet of the Week: Cat SajakCan you solve this prize puzzle? (The prize is me…hint hint.) |
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11/23/11Charles Stuhlberg Showroom: For the art and animal lover!Mention the name Charles Stuhlberg in this town and many discernible art lovers immediately think of impeccable design and a stunning gallery but perhaps not K9 home décor and dog art. |
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11/15/11Pet of the Week: Cat Benatar“Whatever we deny or embrace For worse or for better We belong, we belong We belong together” |
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11/10/11The Joy of Positive Training: Great for Even the UnrulyTraining is important in the development of any dog. And one of the most effective techniques is positive reinforcement. Nadia Novik talks about how to try it for yourself. |
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11/09/11Pet of the Week: ToddDisguised as a mild mannered dog, Todd is actually a super dog! He’s super with other dogs, cats, chickens, horses and people! Are you ready to be rescued from your humdrum life? If so, come meet Super Todd! |
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11/04/11Local Dog USA: The Local Dog Treat that Dogs Love and Dog-Lovers approve of!Local dog treat company, Local Dog, has succeeded in creating a dog treat for dogs that are delicious, perfectly-sized and don't make a mess! |
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11/02/11Pets of the Week: Gucci and PradaFall’s cutest puppies are here! Gucci and Prada are two adorable sisters who will fit into anyone’s style. These two girls will never go out of fashion! |
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10/27/11K9 Agility: The Fastest Growing Dog Sport in the WorldLooking for something new to do with your pup? Nancy Glick gives us the details on the newest sport that is all the rage with dog-owners, agility! |
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10/26/11Pet of the Week: HarleyDo you need help handing out Halloween goodies? I am the PERFECT assistant! I’m cute (so I won’t scare any kids) and I am so outgoing and friendly that everyone will be asking you where you got the best cat ever! (You can tell them the Animal Shelter!) |
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10/26/11The Joys of Fostering a Cat From a Non-Cat PersonI'm not really a cat person. Well, at least not compared to how much of a dog person I am. So just why did I agree to foster a cat? |
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10/19/11Pet of the Week: RadioSpud Mackenzie wishes he was as cool as me. I’m sweet, smart and so excited to meet you! I am a FAST learner and I love to show off my good manners. What are you waiting for?! Come adopt me! Posted at 09:20 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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10/13/11Hunting Season BeginsHunting season is here. Guest blogger, Nancy Glick has all the tips and tricks for dogowners during this precarious season. Posted at 06:25 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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10/12/11Fostering A Difference: How Foster Homes Help Shelter Animals Become More AdoptableFoster homes are temporary homes where we send animals that need some time away from the Shelter. Sometimes they are recovering from a surgery, sometimes they are cats who don’t like living with other felines, and often times they are dogs who need to gain some self-confidence by learning about life in a home. Read on to learn more about the benefits of foster homes. Posted at 12:46 PM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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10/12/11Pet of the Week:TallulahAs beautiful as they come with one of the biggest hearts in the world, Tallulah is something special. She is silly, sweet and loves a good rawhide. She’s ready for the next step…a HOME! |
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10/06/11It's Raining Outisde: Tips for Dog Owners on Rainy DaysOur dog-loving Nancy Glick struggles to find things to do with her dog on rainy days. Here she shares a few ideas she has come up to keep her furry friend busy. Posted at 08:30 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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10/05/11Pet of the Week: Captain Jack SparrowAhoy Matey! The name is Captain Jack Sparrow! Did you know that not all treasure is silver and gold? I’m the treasure you’re looking for! I’m ready to set sail with you. Will you be my first mate? |
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09/29/11Finding a Forever Home: What Will It Take?Some of the best animals have been at the Shelter for too long. This week the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley wonders what it will take to find them a home? Posted at 09:12 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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09/28/11Pet of the Week: Manicotti and RavioliBuongiorno! We are Manicotti and Ravioli, the cutest brother-sister pair that you will ever meet! We aren’t babies anymore, but WOW we are still kittens at heart. We love to romp around and play (but also cuddle and be held.) If you are ready to take us on our next adventure, come see us at the Animal Shelter! Grazie! |
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09/21/11Pet of the Week: KarlieThe cutest one-year old spayed female Schnauzer mix in the world. |
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09/21/11Adopting a CatWe find out what to expect when we bring home a new feline friend. |
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09/13/11Pet of the Week: RagooHave you ever seen a more handsome face? Well, I also have personality to boot! I’m Ragoo and to be frank, I’m the total package. I am a confident, sweet and playful cat that is ready to entertain you for years to come! |
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08/30/11Pet of the Week: MurphyI spent the last two weeks being goofy and charming, but that didn't find me a home. So, this week I'm trying to show you my more sensitive side. It's not hard, I'm a sensitive guy. And super well behaved. And did I mention handsome? Maybe the third times a charm and I'll be going home soon...Murphy 8 year male German Shorthair mix. For more information about Wishbone or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. |
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08/17/11Renting With PetsIn shelters nationwide, moving is the number one reason people relinquish their pets.Shelters are seeing this trend now more than ever, with homes being foreclosed on and the rental market getting stiff. Like many others these days, I recently found that I needed to move, and while the thought of relinquishing my pets is certainly not an option, I recognize the challenges people face in this process.Locally, we are quite lucky compared to some other rental markets. Many rentals are pet friendly, and some don’t even require a separate pet deposit. Here are some tips and ideas on how anyone can find pet friendly housing, wherever they may be.First, begin by scouring the paper or internet for housing that is advertised as pet friendly or pet negotiable. Not only will these people be... |
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08/16/11Pet of the Week: Mr. MurphyHey there good looking! The name is Mr. Murphy (7 year old German Shorthair Pointer mix), but you can call me Murph. I’m a total package: I’m smart, sweet, classy and the perfect companion for off leash hikes, cuddles and kisses. If you are looking for the hottest date in town, I’m your man. I’m also a master of disguise so if I don’t get adopted, keep an eye out for me soon… For more information about Wishbone or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. Posted at 09:57 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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08/08/11Pet of the Week: Billie JeanSingle white female seeking a long-term relationship with lots of ear scratches, belly strokes & back rubs. The right partner should like faithful companionship, warm slobbery kisses, long hikes and swimming. Looking for a stress-free home where we can enjoy the simple life together. Lovingly yours,Billie Jean2 year old Cattle Dog/Pit Bull mix For more information about Wishbone or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. Posted at 10:44 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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07/27/11Shelter Dogs: Dispelling the MythsThere are a few misconceptions about shelter animals that make me a bit nutty. In order to dispel some of these myths, and preserve my sanity, here are a few that top the list:Misconception #1: All shelter animals are there because they are bad or have behavioral problems.The reality is that most animals are surrendered to the shelter because people simply cannot keep them anymore. This can be for a variety of reasons, from financial trouble because of the economy to a move that forces them to give up their pets. Most of the dogs and cats we get in turn out to be wonderful pets for their new adopters. People are typically devastated to give them up, and often times we are shocked at how well behaved the pets are! While we do get some animals that need special homes or some behavior... |
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07/25/11Pet of the Week: WishboneWishbone is a loveable 10 year old male Jack Russell Terrier. He is a great hiking companion and also enjoys hanging out in the home being Man’s Best Friend. Wishbone would like to be the only dog in the home so if he sounds like a match for you please don’t hesitate to meet him at the shelter. For more information about Wishbone or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. |
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07/12/11Pet of the Week: Big Head ToddBig Head Todd is a gentle giant waiting patiently for his forever home. He is a 3 yr old Rott/Lab found as a stray who is good with cats, chickens, horses, and other dogs. He enjoys off-leash hikes, relaxing trail rides, and long naps on the lawn. Todd is searching for a forever home in which to lay down his big head and hang his big hat. For more information about Big Head Todd or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. |
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07/06/11The Dog Days are Here Again!The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley’s annual gala fundraising event will take place on Friday, July 15, 2011, at the Trail Creek Pavilion in Sun Valley. This year’s event features emcee David Frei of Westminster Dog Show fame, and fabulous live and silent auction items, including the signature art for the event by Debbie Edgers Sturges (her fly fisherman and dog shown here). There will also be the annual raffle of a $10,000 gift certificate to Atkinson’s Markets, the Birdhouse Festival and more!Items to be auctioned off include a week in Kauai, tickets to The Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia,, a luxurious week in Mexico with a full-time staff and chef, and more! Click here to see a preview of the auction items.This annual event is the largest... |
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06/29/11Days of the Old West Rodeo ReturnsYee Haw! Saddle up, it’s time for the Hailey Rodeo. If you haven’t heard, there is a newly remodeled rodeo arena and grounds. The ribbon cutting and opening night for the rodeo is slated for Saturday, July 2nd. I spoke with Heather Deckard from the Hailey Chamber of Commerce she said there is no reserved seating this year just general admission.The rodeo is put on by the Sawtooth Rangers Riding Club.Some highlights of the Rodeo include:• Mutton Busting• Hometown Bullriding• Bareback• Tie Down Roping• Breakaway Roping• Saddle Bronc• Steer Wrestling• Half Time Entertainment, July 2 & 3• Queen Coronation, July 4• Stock Saddle Bronc• Team Roping• Barrel Racing• Bull RidingA couple of years ago my... |
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06/28/11Pets of the Week: Kate and HarryKate and Harry, 8 week old kittens available for adoption. Need I say more?Frisky and fun, these kittens will be fascinating to watch and to be with for years to come! For more information about Kate and Harry or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. Posted at 07:51 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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06/15/11Making a Lifelong Love Connection: Adopting a DogWhen I adopted my first shelter dog, I went in blind. I had no breed preference and no real idea of what I was looking for. I had grown up with all sorts of mutts, and while I knew I wanted a large to medium size dog, I didn’t know much else.I walked the hallway, looking at all the homeless dogs and ended up pulling the cage cards of three, hoping that after meeting them I would know who was right for me. One was a Boxer; I wasn’t able to meet him because he was on a bite hold (I really know how to pick ‘em huh?). One was a Beagle, who spent our entire time together sniffing the room and totally ignoring me, but man was he cute. And the third was a German Shepherd mix. She sat at my feet calmly and allowed me to gently pet her.I returned the next day eager to adopt the... Posted at 02:23 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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06/13/11Pet of the Week: SherlockA true hound, Sherlock is looking to follow his nose right into a forever home filled with adventures, hiking, fun, and lounging at home. He is a handsome, affectionate and goofy 1 1/2y male Blue Tick Hound/German Shorthair Pointer mix who is equally happy to go for a hike or watch a movie on your couch (after a hike!). For more information about Sherlock or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. Posted at 10:30 AM | Permalink | Comments: 2 |
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06/08/11Keeping Unwanted Pets Out of your GardenThis weekend a little bunny spent his mornings munching on the clover grass in our front yard. The dogs stood at the window for hours so upset that they couldn’t chase this little creature away. In this Valley, we have lots of undomesticated and uninvited pets in our yards. They can range from raccoons, skunks, foxes, elk, deer, bunnies and bears, to name a few! The big question is, how to keep these animals out of your newly planted vegetable gardens. Lucky for me, our garden has even sprouted one green leaf. I’m great with animals but vegetables are a challenge! There are lots of at-home remedies that green thumbs swear by all over… 1. Place bacon grease around the outside of your veggie garden and the rabbits will stay away2. Put mothballs around the plants3.... Posted at 10:28 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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06/06/11Pet of the Week: CyldeClyde is a shelter favorite, we can’t figure out why he hasn’t been adopted. “Let’s see, I am handsome, house-trained, honorable, happy, healthy, hiker extraordinaire and HOPEFUL that you will do the HUMANE thing and come to adopt me…this week!” Hopefully yours, Clyde - a 4 year old Labrador mix For more information about Clyde or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. |
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06/02/11So Much More Than a ShelterMost people know the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley as the place to adopt a pet. (In fact, you can check out www.animalshelterwrv.org if you’d like to adopt a pet right now!) Most people also know it is the place to take a pet you’ve found whose owner you can’t seem to locate. We even act as a place to relinquish your pet, if you feel you can no longer keep it. Our services, however, go well beyond just housing animals, and there are many other services we provide at no cost for the community.The service I am most proud of, and most actively involved in as a Veterinary Technician, is our no-cost community spay and neuter clinics. Any Blaine County resident can schedule an appointment to have their dog or cat spayed or neutered for free here at the Shelter.... |
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05/24/11Pet of the Week: JasperA loyal Labrador who is careful not to let you out of his sight on hikes and runs. Well mannered, comfortable in a home and a friend to all, Jasper, a five year old male yellow Lab is waiting for you to take him home. For more information about Jasper or other pets available for adoption, or to find out about volunteering opportunities, please call 208-788-4351 or check out www.animalshelterwrv.org. |
