2015 verona press pets

May 7, 2015 - PETS - The Verona Press - 11

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M-F 8am-5:30pm SAT 8am-12pm • EXTENDED HOURS UNTIL 7PM ON THURSDAYS2125 McComb Road Suite 106 • Stoughton, WI 53589

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At Lakeland Veterinary CareYour pet’s health is important to us!

In honor of National Pet Health Week Mention ad for free initial exam!

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Not Just a PharmacyShop our excellent selection of gifts

while we fill your prescription• Crabtree & Evelyn Products

• Milkhouse Creamery Candles

• Caren Soaps & Lotions • Willow Tree and More

(HSA cards accepted)

202 S. Main Street, Verona • 848-8020Check out www.myhometownrx.com

HoursM-F 9am-6pm

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2970 Cahill Main, Ste. 102Fitchburg 608-277-5900

6925 University Ave.Middleton 608-841-1133

DON’T MISS OUR BIG SALE!Saturday, May 30 • 9 am-6 pm both locations

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All Pet Food 10% off!Tabby & Jack’s Cookies 10% off

Storewide Sales!FREE playgroups! (Must show current vaccination)

Vendor Giveaways Free Samples!

Your HometownHardware Store

Yes, we have pet supplies!

119 W. Verona Avenue

845-7920Family Owned for 44 Years

Turn your To-Do list into a To-Done list!

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PetProfileOwner shares story of

his beloved pet

Max

MaxOwner name: Mike Frank-

linCity/Town of Residence:

VeronaPet name: MaxPet’s age: 13 years oldBreed: Black labHow long have you had

your pet? 13 years.What makes your pet spe-

cial? Max is a sweetheart. He never does anything wrong. He is very well behaved. He is shy but loves everybody. I wouldn’t trade him for anything. He has also had a twisted stomach and Lyme disease, so he acts older than his age but still wags his tail all day long.

Funny story about my pet: I got Max to be a pheasant hunting dog and discovered the first time we hunted that he was gun shy. Oh well, it was too late to give him back, so he became a couch dog.

Paws in the workplaceSamantha ChriStian Unified Newspaper Group

After your dog or cat wakes you up in the mid-dle of the night wanting a snack or potty break, the last thing you might think of doing is bringing them along with you to work. Yet that’s exactly what some local businesses are allowing their employees to do.

Depending on the breed and temperament, animals can actually help reduce stress and increase produc-tivity at work, making the daily grind more enjoyable.

Dr. Brian Hoelscher, associate veterinarian at the Animal Hospital of Verona, said animals can be a stress reliever for employees, as long as the pet is comfortable and at ease in the workplace.

Although some work environments are not safe for animals, an office typi-cally can be.

Dr. Sarah Kalstrup of True Veterinary Care said pets are known to reduce blood pressure, especially in sick kids or the elderly. She added that the chances of a pet actually creating more chaos and stress in the workplace can likely be avoided if the animal is well-trained.

Right across the parking lot on Kimball Lane is a business that proves hav-ing animals at work does

just that – work.BRAVA Enterprises,

LLC, is home to more than just copies of BRAVA Magazine. It is also a sec-ond home for two dogs.

Publisher Michelle Red-dington has been bringing her lab/beagle mix, Jasper, to the office for the last four years. Jasper started coming to work with her out of necessity, since he has separation anxiety. The drive from Wauna-kee also made it difficult

for Reddington to let him out for bathroom and play breaks.

Just a few weeks ago, edi tor Kate Bast a lso started bringing her 3 1/2-month-old labradoo-dle, Clio, into work.

Jasper is still adjusting to sharing attention and office space with Clio, but the two are getting along for the most part. They are also keeping their barks in check.

“People light up when

they see (the dogs),” Red-dington said. “It’s a happy place to work.”

Bast and Reddington said they are considering starting walking meetings outside for the staff. The dogs will come along to get exercise and perhaps make a stop at the dog park to play while their humans discuss business and ideas.

At the end of the day, the dogs will go home with their owners. But that’s not the case at a business in

Fitchburg, where a cat has made an office his perma-nent home.

Jim Mandt, owner of Mandt Sandfill, said his daughters found a cat they wanted on Craigslist three years ago, but he didn’t last long in their house because of his shedding.

Now weighing in at 27 pounds, give or take a treat, Rocky Mandt is the full-time office feline at

Local employees find joy in bringing their animals to work

Pictured in front of an enlarged magazine cover at BRAVA Enterprises, LLC. are editor Kate Bast, left, with her 3 1/2-month-old labradoodle, Clio, and publisher Michelle Reddington, right, with her 5-year-old lab/beagle mix, Jasper.

Photos by Samantha Christian

Above, Rocky Mandt, the office cat at Mandt Sandfill along Hwy. MM in Fitchburg, wears a Badgers jersey and sheriff hat while propped up by his Packers cheesehead.

On the webSee more photos of Rocky Mandt’s outfits:

facebook.com/RockyMandt

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purrrrrsonal matchmaking for every family!

Pet Adoption • Microchipping • Retail Store Educational Resources • Volunteer Opportunities

Pet Adoption and Resource Center, 161 Horizon Drive, Verona

www.AngElSwiSH.ORg

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Chalet Veterinary ClinicFamily Pet Care at its Best

1621 E. Main St. Stoughton

(608) 873-8112

Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Sat. 7 a.m.- p.m.

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Where your loved one

receives our hometown

care.

309 Schweitzer Drive . Verona (608) 845-6154

www.fourwindsmanor.com

There are many aspects to caring for others.

At Four Winds we recognize that health care is multifaceted.

Sometimes the best therapists have four legs.

Four Winds isn’t just about care. It’s about living.

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4353 Old Stone Road, OregonRon & Teri Paltz, on-site owners/operators

“We make our guests feel at home.”For reservations, call 608.455.2324 or

visit us online at www.oldstonepetlodge.com

Old Stone Pet Lodge

Guest Amenities Include...Daily personal care with home like accommodationsFamily friendly atmosphereLarge indoor dog kennels and private suiteCat condosLarge indoor and outdoor play yards

Services Include...Pet Boarding, Doggy Daycare & Training

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• Preventative Care • Medical Examinations • Surgery • Dentistry • X-rays including OFA • In-House Laboratory Diagnostics

• Chiropractic Treatment & Boarding** In-House Pharmacy

1900 U.S. Hwy. 51/138 Next to Wal-Mart • 608-873-8022 • Stoughton, [email protected]

Mon.- Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Sat. 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • Sun. Boarding Pickups

Stoughton Veterinary ServiceAnimal Hospital

Puppy walk raises funds for cancerPuppy Up! Madison held its second annual walk at McKee Farms Park on May 3. The 2-mile walk promotes awareness of canine can-cer and raises funds for cancer research to benefit both pets and people. The event surpassed its goal of $100,000 by about $12,000 as of press time.

Top right, Annie is an energetic 6-month-old labrador.

Right, three-legged friends were also invited to walk the trails.Photos by Evan Halpop

On the webFor more information about the walk:

puppyupmadison. kintera.org

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210 South Main Street, Verona

608-845-6478Monday-Saturday 6:30 am-9 pm

Sunday 6:30 am-7 pm

We Have

EVERYTHINGfor Your Other “Kids” Too!

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Adopt A Pet From Angel’s Wish

Additional information about these animals available for adoption can be found online at: www.angelswish.org

161 Horizon Drive, Verona, WI 53593 • (608) 848-4174These pets are sponsored by the following businesses:

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Goochi Poochi105 S. Main Street, Verona

271-3647

Meeka Female 2 years old Playful and Cuddly

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Gerlach Wholesale Flooring, Inc.112 Janesville St., Oregon

835-8276

Little Bear Male 6 years old Great Office Cat

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Conant Automotive1324 Hwy. 51-138, Stoughton

873-8800

Frosty 2 year old male

Outgoing and affectionate

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The Sow’s Ear125 S. Main St., Verona

848-2755 • www.knitandsip.com

Twill 1 year old male

Gives kisses

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Miller & Sons Supermarket210 S. Main St., Verona

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Lovebug 7 year old female

Loves kids and playtime

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Animal Hospital of Verona203 W. Verona Ave., Verona

845-6700 • www.vetcor.com/verona

Alex 2 year old male

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Verona Hometown Pharmacy202 S. Main St., Verona

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Danny 3 year old male Shy and gentle

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Verona Ace119 W. Verona Ace, Verona

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Sweetie 5 year old female Loves other cats

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Little Bear

Little Bear seeks employmentTimes are tough these

days . L i t t l e Bear was recently laid off from his job as an office cat. It wasn't his fault; unfortu-nately the humans also all lost their jobs, too.

So, Little Bear has joined the unemployment line and is doing his best to inter-view for a new job.

He’s been spending his time working out (he lost 3 pounds already!) and updat-ing his resume. He’s hoping to get the call/email soon that someone wants to hire him.

His previous co-workers think the world of him and have provided him with excellent references. Let's get down to business – Lit-tle Bear is a guy's cat. Not that he doesn't like women, but he was definitely “one of the guys” at work ... as in there were only guys in the office.

He will be very happy to be your office assistant in your home office. Little Bear does not currently

have any dog experience, but brings such skills as looking handsome and encouraging life-work bal-ance.

If you are looking to hire a new assistant, Little Bear is ready to apply. He has six years of human supervisory experience.

For more information, c a l l 8 3 5 - 3 0 2 4 , e m a i l [email protected] or stop by Angel’s Wish, 161 Horizon Dr. Suite 106.

F o r p r o f i l e s o f a l l available animals there, visit angelswish.org/adopt.

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Angel’s Wish Pet Adoption and Resource Center

On the webTo see a video of Little Bear:

petfinder.com/petdetail/31884649

the trucking and excavat-ing company. Since the office is also open on Sat-urdays, Rocky spends every day and night there. He will jump (or roll) off the counter and greet you at the door, if he feels like it.

Jim’s sister-in-law, Deb-bie Mandt, enjoys working in the office with Rocky. She believes that he helps reduce stress in the work-place.

“I look forward to hav-ing him in the office every day,” she said. “All of our employees love him. He’s kind of like a permanent fixture here. This is his home.”

Debbie is also respon-sible for dressing him up in a variety of outfits, includ-ing scarves, sunglasses, sports team jerseys, bunny ears and numerous hats … and not just for holidays. They are still searching for a construction hat in his size. In fact, a friend from Tennessee sent a pack-age addressed directly to Rocky Mandt with a Pack-ers cheesehead inside.

His ever-changing ward-robe and go-with-the-flow

disposition have gained him more than 170 follow-ers on his “Rocky Mandt” Facebook page, which is populated by photos of the 8-year-old gentle giant and his friends who come to visit.

According to his bio, “If Rocky is not cat napping, you will find him wan-dering around outside the office (when weather per-mits). Some of his hobbies consist of eating, passing out in his catnip dish, beg-ging for treats and looking for a nice belly rub.”

And does he ever get rubs and ear scratches.

Burly, bearded men with cracked, dirty hands imme-diately soften when they come into contact with Rocky.

“(Rocky) kind of brings out their personalities,” Debbie said.

Many of the contractors who enter the office look forward to petting the cat, giving him a treat or even talking to him. Rocky will often return the favor and lick their hands.

“They talk to him, like he’s a grandkid or some-thing,” Jim said.

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Adopt A Pet FromDane County

Humane SocietyView all of our animals and detailed descriptions at Giveshelter.org

DCHS Main Shelter • 5132 Voges Rd., Madison, WI 53718 • 838-0413

These pets are sponsored by the following businesses:

*Some animals may have already been adopted by the time of print.

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Radio Shack of Stoughton 2384 Jackson St., Stoughton

877-9548

Loki - 27682016Male, Parakeet

Located: Dane County Humane Society

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McFarland State Bank207 S. Forrest St., Stoughton • 873-6681

3162 Cty. B, Stoughton • 873-2010

Doodle Bug - 25332813Female, Orange/white Domestic Shorthair


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Springers3097 Sunnyside St., Stoughton

205-9300

Bentley - 20321998Male, Labrador Retriever


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Keith & Kinsey Schulz, Real Estate TeamGreat Rock Realty, LLC

492-2272 • [email protected]

Samuel - 25338185Male, Pig


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Tabby & Jacks2970 Cahill Main, Fitchburg

277-5900

Carlos - 26970006Male, Boston Terrier


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Taylor - 25332490Male, German ShepherdLocated: Dane County

Humane Society

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Conant Automotive1324 Hwy. 51-138, Stoughton

873-8800

Fido - 25061197Male, Chihuahua


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Victoria - 27680659Female, Labrador mixLocated: Dane County

Humane Society

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Herman - 26876866Male, Pit Bull TerrierLocated: Dane County

Humane Society

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845-6478

Ramses - 27680564Male, Labrador mix


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Sahara - 27680090Female, Hound Mix


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In Loving Memory of SammyThe Larson Family

Oregon, WI

Helena - 27680756Female, Labrador mixLocated: Dane County

Humane Society

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Diamonds Direct LLC139 E. Main St., Stoughton

608-873-3529

Mollie - 24395727Female, White/Black Dwarf


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Chalet Veterinary Clinic1621 E. Main St., Stoughton

873-8112

Forrest - 16592492Male, Brown/white Domestic Shorthair


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Atticus - 27680451Male, Labrador/Hound mix


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Joey - 25306217Male, Guinea Pig


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845-6478

Trix - 25241156Male, Rabbit

Located: DCHS Mounds Fitchburg

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Kathy BartelsColdwell Banker Success

235-2927 • [email protected]

Blanche - 25210882Female, B/W Domestic Shorthair


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Try taking your pet along camping this summerFor those who enjoy the great out-

doors, camping during the spring-time can be a perfect weekend get-away. However, if you don’t want to leave your four-legged friends behind while setting out on your adventure, try bringing them along.

“Many campgrounds allow pets, with certain rules and regulations,” said Dr. Mark Stickney, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medi-cine & Biomedical Sciences.

Often, the rules regarding pets can be seen posted on their website, and if not, questions can be easily

answered over the phone. However, it is not advised that you show up with your pet without prior research and consent.

“Most rules will include things such as having your pet on a leash, making sure they are supervised at all times, and requiring proof of vac-cinations,” Stickney said.

Just as you need to pack food and other essentials for yourself, don’t forget to pack necessities for your pets as well. Some items you’ll need to bring are plenty of food, a pet first-aid kit, a harness, and a leash. Even if the campsite has natural

water resources, such as streams or lakes, you must still bring plenty of water for your pet to drink through-out your stay. There are many dif-ferent diseases they can catch by drinking from a pond or lake.

Coming into contact with wild animals is a definite risk when you are out in a national forest or grass-land. Although most of the wildlife you run into wants to keep away from you as well, you should have a way of containing your pet just in case.

“If your pet does get into a tussle with a wild animal, you do not want

to get into the middle of it,” Stick-ney said. Your best method of action is calling off your pet or to try scar-ing away the wild animal.

In order to prevent such situations in the first place, it is a good idea to keep your pets close to you through-out your camping expedition and to have a leash or harness available at all times.

Before setting off on your camp-ing adventure, make sure your pets are up-to-date on all of their vaccina-tions, especially rabies. Depending on the campsite’s location, you may consult with your veterinarian about

any other vaccinations that your pet may need, as well as discuss appro-priate flea and tick control.

To make camping with your pet an exciting experience for the both of you, be sure to research the camp-site ahead of time, take note of any restrictions or regulations, and bring the essentials along with you.

- Submitted by College of Veterinary Medicine &

Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University

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