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Issue 3: Volume 8

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contents

EVENT CALENDAR 6April 2014

THE SCOOP 7Canine News and Happenings

BEHAVIOR 10Showing Affection to Your Dog

SPECIAL FEATURE 12Going Green - Eco-Friendly Pet Products

BODY & SOUL 16So There’s No Prejudice Against Black Dogs. Oh Really?

HEALTH & WELLNESS 20Beautiful But Deadly: The Dangers of a Sago Palm

ADOPTION 24Weimaraner Rescue of Texas

PublisherJennifer Kitchens-Street(281) [email protected]

Advertising(281) [email protected]

Contributing WritersBob WilliamsTim LinkRichard Stone, DVM, DACVIM

Staff PhotographerJamie Fincherwww.pawprintsbyjamie.com

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APRILevent calendar

APRIL 1-307th Annual National Service Animal Eye Exam

Event. Registration for service animals and han-

dlers runs from April 1-30 at

www.ACVOeyeexam.org.

APRIL 1-30Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month. Each year,

the ASPCA urges supporters across the country to

“Go Orange for Animals” throughout the month of

April. From creating grassroots fundraising events

to getting the buildings in your town to light up

orange, the possibilities are endless!

APRIL 5Houston Pet Expo at the Reliant Arena. 10:00 a.m.

- 6:00 p.m. Activities include: vendor booths, dis-

count vaccinations & microchipping, pet costume

and talent contest, pet adoptions, lure chasing

demos and an appearance by Shorty and Hercules

from Animal Planet’s TV show “Pit Boss”. For more

information, visit www.houstonpetexpo.com.

APRIL 52nd Annual Rockets Dog Walk, benefiting

Hermann Park Conservency. The Houston Rockets

present the "The Dog Walk" benefiting Hermann

Park Conservancy. All participants will walk their

dogs on a scenic one mile trail through Hermann

Park and are invited to an after party. 6201

Hermann Park Dr. at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $30.00

Register online at:

http://www.nba.com/rockets/community/2014-

dog-walk

APRIL 11National Pet Day. Founded by celebrity pet

lifestyle expert & animal welfare advocate Colleen

Paige, National Pet Day was created to celebrate

the joy pets bring to our lives and to create public

awareness about the plight of many different

kinds of animals awaiting a forever home in shel-

ters all across the nation. For more information on

how to participate, visit www.petdayusa.com.

APRIL 18-20Easter weekend at Montgomery County Animal

Shelter (MCAS). From 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. the

shelter will have Easter festivities and goodies for

your pets. For a $10 donation to MCASociety, you

can take home a plastic Easter egg and a special

handmade paper Easter egg featuring one of the

animals of MCAS. Homemade crafts and baked

goods will be available for sale on Saturday.

APRIL 24Abandoned Animal Rescue’s Wine Tasting event.

Join AAR in raising a

glass the The Empty

Glass in Tomball.

Tickets are $25 and

include 4 different

wines and paired

foods. To purchase

tickets, visit www.aar-

tomball.org.

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the scoop

Houston Artist Donates Time andTalents to Raise Money for Local Non-Profit Pet Rescue Operation Pets Alive!

Starting April 1, 2014 local Artist Leiann Klein

will paint 30 Dogs in 30 Days. The paintings will

be publicly displayed at a variety of Events and

Locations like the Spring Art Festival on Market

Street in The Woodlands May 3, 2014. Klein will

host an online auction of the completed paint-

ings for purchase and fifty percent of the pro-

ceeds will go to Operation Pets Alive, a

Woodlands-based non-profit working to pro-

mote humane, no kill initiatives in Montgomery

County.

Klein is excited to give pet owners an oppor-

tunity to show off their furry friends, whose

photographs are quickly filling her studio.

Currently people are submitting photos of their

dogs as potential subjects for the paintings via

email on Klein's project website and the projects

associated facebook page.

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It is an exciting process getting people and

their pets involved. Artist Leiann Klein is cur-

rently filling the walls of her studio with these

photographs. The goal is that each day she will

wake up and pick one pooch to paint that day.

Once the painting frenzy begins, fans will be

able to follow each painting each day from start

to finish on the 30 Dogs 30 Days blog and face-

book.

Klein is a professional full time accomplished

artist and proud pet owner herself. She has two

Jack Russell's named Pixie and Kramer and last

year she adopted her third dog Jasmine from the

South Texas Aussie Rescue. Jasmine is the sub-

ject for the 30 dogs 30 days painting campaign.

Klein has been painting portraits of pets since

2001. Most of her commissions include dogs

and horses.

Easter Weekend at Montgomery CountyAnimal ShelterIt’s Easter at Montgomery County Animal

Shelter (MCAS) and the Easter Bunny never

forgets about the dogs and cats at the shelter.

The weekend festivities kick off Friday April

18 and run through Sunday April 20.

For three days from 10am – 4pm (Friday

April 18, Saturday April 19, and Sunday April

20) the shelter will have a table set up with

plastic Easter eggs full of goodies for your

pets. For a $10 donation to MCASociety you

can take home a plastic Easter egg and a spe-

cial handmade paper Easter egg featuring one

of the animals of MCAS. If you can’t make it

to the shelter sponsor an Easter egg online at


http://www.mcaspets.org/eastereggs.html.

On Saturday April 19 from 10am – 4pm the

shelter will feature homemade crafts and baked

goods for sale.

All proceeds from the weekend fundraising

events will go directly to Montgomery County

Animal Society (MCASociety) which supports

the homeless pets of MCAS by providing med-

ical care and equipping volunteers to find

homes and save lives.

Thousands of Service Animals toReceive Free, Sight-Saving ScreeningExams during 7th Annual ACVO®National Service Animal Eye ExamEvent

the scoop

Service animals including: Guide, handicapped

assistance, detection, military, search and res-

cue, and registered therapy animals, selflessly

serve the public. To honor these animals and

their work, the American College of Veterinary

Ophthalmologists (ACVO) is launching the 7th

Annual ACVO® National Service Animal Eye

Exam Event throughout the month of May.

More than 250 board certified veterinary oph-

thalmologists throughout the U.S., Canada and

Puerto Rico will donate their time and

resources to provide free eye exam screenings

to thousands of eligible service animals.

Registration for service animal owners and

handlers runs from April 1 – 30 at

www.ACVOeyeexam.org.

Ben is a black American Field Labrador who

can climb a three-story ladder, unassisted. Ben’s

eyesight is vital to his job. He is a search and

rescue dog from Ventura, Calif. that can be

called upon at any time to rescue someone

who is alive, during a disaster. Ben’s handler,

Eric Darling, has brought Ben to participate in

the ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam

Event for three years in a row. “Catching

something early is huge!” Darling said. “This

event ensures that we have the opportunity to

get this exam done, with no excuses.”

To qualify, animals must be “active working

animals” that were certified by a formal train-

ing program or organization, or are currently

enrolled in a formal training program. The cer-

tifying organization could be national, regional

or local in nature. Owners/agents for the ani-

mal(s) must FIRST register the animal via an

online registration form beginning April 1 at

www.ACVOeyeexam.org. Registration ends

April 30. Once registered online, the

owner/agent will receive a registration number

and will be allowed access to a list of partici-

pating ophthalmologists in their area. Then,

they may contact a specialist to schedule an

appointment, which will take place during the

month of May. Times may vary depending on

the facility and are filled on a first-come, first-

served basis.

The Answers to All Your Pet Needs inOne App: PetCoach

Whenever a pet con-

cern comes up, peo-

ple resort to the

Internet in hopes of

receiving quality

feedback. The feed-

back in forums is

often from non-cred-

ible, unreliable indi-

viduals behind a ran-

the scoop

dom alias. This traditional and outdated

approach is in the past. PetCoach cuts through

all that noise and provides pet parents with the

best possible answers and care for their pets.

PetCoach serves as a platform for pet parents

to connect and engage live over the most effec-

tive approaches to pet care.

PetCoach is a solution to receiving direct,

user-friendly guidance from leaders in the pet-

care industry. While owners continuously seek

out the best approach to a healthy and happy

lifestyle for their pets, PetCoach offers personal

and direct consultations with renowned nutri-

tionists, behaviorists, veterinarians, and trainers.

Experts create profiles illustrating their previ-

ous experience and achievements that support

their knowledge on pet care.

The iPhone app has a smooth and attractive

interface that makes for easy usage and

engaged activity. Users can create a profile and

browse through the categorized list of promi-

nent pet-care experts that are live and ready for

consultations. PetCoach is free to download

and users are able to pay experts an amount

that is open and discretionary, based upon the

advice received.

For more information about PetCoach can

be found at www.petcoach.co.



behavior

Showing Affection to Your Dog

umans use touch to communicate

greetings, connection and affection

with handshakes, hugs or kisses.

Dogs use gestures to communicate affection,

too–they nuzzle, nudge, rub up against and

even groom each other. Using human gestures

on our canine companions, however, can be

unsettling to them. The following are some

better choices on how we can show affection

to our much-loved pets.

Respect your dog’s space. Dogs don’t hug likewe do; instead they snuggle or nuzzle. To a

dog, hugging is typically interpreted as an

assertive gesture. If you want to give your dog

a hug, remember that he may regard the ges-

ture as overbearing. Respect his space, and go

slowly over time to help him get used to your

closeness.

Gentle strokes are best. To a dog, stroking issimilar to nuzzling. When your dog puts his

paw on another dog’s neck, back or head, he is

not “petting” the dog–he is expressing his

assertiveness over him. For a human to pet a

dog, however, is a perfectly acceptable form of

affection, particularly when delivered as a lov-

ing stroke and accompanied by soft praise. The

least threatening type of pet we can give a dog

is stroking him under his chin.

Remember that some dogs are hypersensitive

to touch due to chronic illness or environmen-

H tal annoyances. If your dog has an unknown

past, even the softest touch may startle him, so

keep your movements slow, calm and deliberate.

Gently stroke his shoulders and keep contact

with his body while you give affection.

Resist picking up your small dog. Pups arepicked up (by their mothers) only when they are

very young. While most of us cannot physically

pick up a Great Dane, we don’t hesitate to

swoop down and lift tiny dogs like Chihuahuas

or Maltese. We forget that no matter how small,

a dog is still a dog and is usually uncomfortable

being picked up. This is simply not natural to a

dog and puts him in a position where he may

feel trapped.

Although unlikely, lifting up your dog can cause

injury. A fall from your arms could break bones,

harm the spine or worse. Dogs such as

Dachshunds, Basset Hounds and Corgis are

prone to back problems due to their long backs

and short legs. Allowing them to jump up for

attention or picking them up can actually cause

strain on their vertebrae, leading to chronic pain

or slipped discs.

Dogs learn by association. If a dog has everbeen hit, pinned down, rolled over, kicked or

over-handled in the past, we must rebuild his

trust slowly and gently. This may mean little or

no physical touch until he shows through his

body language that he is ready for such atten-

By: Bob Williams, Bark Busters Dog Training

tion.

Avoid pulling on your dog’s collar. Grabbingyour dog’s collar to deal with issues like jumping

up or rushing out the door can be viewed as

very threatening; dogs just don’t do this to each

other. And you may have noticed that the more

you pull back on your dog’s leash or collar, the

more he pulls forward. This tendency to pull is

a natural, built-in reaction–think of sled dogs

and how they pull a sled.

Every time we pull excessively on our dog’s

leash or collar, we risk damage to his neck and

back. Constant tension or grabbing and yanking

a dog by the collar can cause real harm by dam-

aging the cervical vertebrae (neck bones), nerves

in the neck, and trachea (windpipe).

Building a solid foundation of respect and trust

with your dog leads the way to your being able

to do virtually anything with him. Once you

have established a trusting bond so that your

dog understands you will protect him from

harm, he will come to at least tolerate essential

physical activities, and at best, enjoy them.

Bob Williams is a Master Dog Trainer and BehavioralTherapist for Bark Busters Home Dog Training. To schedulean appointment, call 713.771.2275.


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So There’s No Prejudice Against Black Dogs.Oh, Really?

Two new studies say coat color doesn't affect adoption rates in shelters.

By Tim Link, Wagging-Tales.com

ome studies have recently come out say-

ing that the color of a dog’s coat doesn’t

matter to people who are looking for a

dog to adopt. They state that the old theory that

black-coated dogs (and cats!) are more difficult

to adopt than

lighter color

dogs is not true. Well, I’m not sure who they

spoke to, and I don’t run an independent mar-

keting research group, but based on my experi-

ence as the former president of a local animal

shelter: That’s a bunch of hog wash. Dogs with

black coats are more difficult to adopt.

According to a recent study by

the Journal of Applied Animal

Welfare Science, adoption

records from two no kill

shelters in New York state

were reviewed to deter-

mine how age, gender,

size, breed group, and

coat color influenced the

length of stay (LOS) of

dogs at these shelters. The

study found that young

puppies had the shortest

length of stay, while the

LOS among dogs increased as age

increased. Based on their findings,

coat color and gender were not fac-

tors.

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Considering only size classifications, medium-

size dogs had the greatest LOS, and extra-small

dogs and puppies remained in shelters for the

least amount of time. Considering only breed

groupings, the study found that dogs in the

guard group had the greatest LOS and those in

the giant group had the shortest LOS.

The lack of effect on the coat color was not

expected, nor was the shorter LOS among

“fighting” breeds compared with other breed

groups. Coat color and breed may have only

local effects on LOS that do not generalize to all

shelters, including traditional shelters.

Understanding the traits of dogs in a specific

shelter and the characteristics of the animals

desired by adopters are critical to improving the

welfare of animals served by that shelter.

I’ve been involved in rescue in some way or

another for a good portion of my life. I have

volunteered at adoption events for numerous

rescue organizations. I partnered with a rescue

group in every city I visited during my national

book tour. And, as stated previously, I was the

president of a local no-kill shelter. Through

working with animal rescue organizations over

these many years, one message rang true: A

black dog is not adopted as quickly as a lighter-

colored dog.

At the rescue that I ran, we saw consistently that

the black and darker-color dogs were passed

over in favor of the lighter colored dogs. Now,

this isn’t necessarily true for puppies. Everyone

loves puppies, no matter what the color of their

coat. But for older, black-coated dogs, it was

more of a challenge to find their right and per-

fect forever home. We would often need to

place them in the dog runs that are closest to the

front entry door in order for them to get

noticed. At off-site adoption events, we would

place their cages closest to the store’s entry

point. Otherwise, they would tend to get over-

looked by everyone visiting the shelter or on-site

adoption events.

When speaking to numerous rescue organiza-

tions, I found that they, too, would place their

black dogs in more prominent locations. They

take pictures of the dogs on lighter backgrounds

in order for their photos to “pop” when some-

one sees them on their Internet sites. They also

place their photos first on the web pages. Some

of the rescues discount the adoption fees for

black dogs, since they seemed harder to adopt

and tended to stay at the shelter or in foster

homes longer. They also have special adoption

days just for the black or dark-coated dogs.

Recently the ASPCA conducted a study on what

drives people to adopt certain animals. Based on

that study, an official of the organization

claimed, "Color does not play a role at all."

If you ask me, I would tell you that I just don’t

get it. I think all dogs are beautiful no matter

what color of coat they have. I had a wonderful

black Pomeranian named Baby. She was about

10 years old when someone dumped her at our

apartment complex door. She was a timid girl,

but very sweet and so easygoing. She became

part of our family and lived another five years

with us before she made her transition. Was she

dumped because she was old or because she was

black? I’ll never know.

When I was a youngster, Doberman Pinschers

and Rottweilers were the dogs most people

feared. They had the same bad rap that Pit Bulls

have today. I never understood this when I was

young and still can’t get my head around it. I

always thought Dobermans' and Rottweilers'

black coats were beautiful. They had a wonder-

ful sheen to them that always made them look

very dapper.

I always got along well with the Dobies and

Rotties in my neighborhood. I only saw one

encounter when a Doberman nearly bit one of

the neighborhood kids. The kid would always

tease him while the Doberman was behind the

fence at their home. One day he stuck his hand

through the fence and the Doberman nipped

him. He went home crying like a baby, though it

was merely a scratch. It served the kid right

since he always antagonized the dog. The dog

didn’t like him at all. Come to think of it, I never

liked that kid much either.

We should choose the dogs in our lives based on

the lifestyle of the family and the heart connec-

tion we have with a certain dog. The color of a

dog’s coat should be the least of our concerns.

Wake up, folks!


Do you think black dogs are harder to adopt?

Have you ever adopted a black dog?

About Tim Link: All-American guy, loves to rock out toQueen while consuming pizza and Pinot Noir, prefers to asso-ciate with open minded people who love all critters, consid-ered to be the literal voice for all animals –- author, writer,radio host, Reiki Master, animal communicator and consult-ant. Tim wrote this article for Dogster on October 3, 2013,and it's reprinted with permission.

“In times of joy, all of us wished wepossessed a tail we could wag.”

- W.H. Auden

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ago Palms, also known as Cycad Palms,

are a very popular plant locally. These

plants provide the yard with a tropical

feel, are easy to maintain, and can add a little

personality to an otherwise drab front yard.

However, these plants are fatally toxic to ani-

mals. Landscape companies and home improve-

ment stores often fail to warn consumers of the

toxic dangers of these plants to companion ani-

mals. The leaves, bark, roots, and seeds of the

sago palm are dangerously lethal to all animals

though most ingestions occur in dogs who con-

sume the seeds. The presence of this plant in a

pet’s environment can place their life in jeop-

ardy. Seeds can also be spread by wild life,

resulting in accidental ingestion by companion

animals. As little as 1 to 2 ingested seeds are

considered a lethal dose in a medium-sized dog.

Ingestion of any part of a Sago Palm necessi-

tates IMMEDIATE veterinary attention, even

before the onset of symptoms. If ingestion of

a Sago Palm is ever in question, the pet should

Beautiful But DeadlyThe Dangers of a Sago Palm

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be seen by a veterinarian or at the closest emer-

gency clinic as soon as possible.

The symptoms of Sago Palm ingestion/toxicity

can range from, but are not limited to, vomiting,

diarrhea, lethargy, and inappetence. These signs

are most commonly observed in the first 24-48

hours. More extreme symptoms will occur 2 to

3 days after ingestion, including weight loss,

dehydration, coagulopathy, uncontrolled muscle

spasms, weakness, low blood glucose, inability

to walk, and seizures. The later symptoms are

the most life-threatening. In many cases, liver

damage and/or failure occurs due to the inges-

tion. Liver failure is ultimately the cause of

death for many dogs that ingest the seeds of the

Sago Palm.

Dogs with a very recent ingestion of the seeds

may have vomiting induced to attempt to rid the

body of the toxic seeds. However, if several

hours or days have passed since the suspected or

known ingestion, vomiting will no longer be

indicated as the seeds will likely have already

been digested. The first step in assessing the

severity of the pet’s medical condition is evalu-

ating their complete blood work. These diag-

nostics will be used to determine the extent of

damage, specifically to the liver. The results will

be used to determine the most appropriate

course of treatment. Intense hospitalization is

often required in cases of Sago Palm ingestion.

Therapy typically includes the administration of

intravenous fluids, gastrointestinal protective

medications, and liver support medications. If

liver failure has already occurred, plasma trans-

fusions could also be necessary. Close monitor-

ing of liver values, blood glucose, and coagula-

tion factors is required throughout hospitaliza-

tion. Smaller dogs are most at risk due to their

size though any animal that ingests the seeds is

at substantial risk for liver failure. Overall mor-

tality rate is 50% (Ferguson et al 2011) However,

this number may be dramatically reduced with

early intervention and hospitalization.

Treatment can be as little as a few days of hos-

pitalization with continuous monitoring of

internal organ function or as long as several

weeks in the hospital due to severe organ dam-

age/failure. Many dogs will not survive even

with intense care and diligent monitoring.

If an owner believes that their pet has come in

contact with any part of this plant, they should

seek medical attention immediately rather than

waiting for symptoms to show up. Early inter-

vention can be life-altering in cases of Sago

Palm ingestion. It is important for pet owners to

be aware of the types of plants currently in their

yard and neighborhood. The best way to pre-

vent Sago Palm toxicity is to steer clear of this

type of palm tree in general. There are several

different versions of palm trees that are not

dangerous to pets and provide a home-owner

with safe landscaping alternatives.

By: Richard Stone, DVM, DACVIM, North Houston Veterinary Specialists


Join us in helping our four-legged friends

find loving homes. Adopt a dog today!

Weimaraner Rescue of Texaswww.weimrescuetexas.org

Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable organiza-tion. Their mission is the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of Weimaraners from animal shelters,found stray, abandoned, neglected and abused. Since 1989, this small group of volunteers has savedover 2,600 Weimaraners from suffering and death. They exist solely on donations and fund raisingefforts. Every penny of their proceeds pay for veterinary care, food, boarding and essential expenses.

adoption

Sampson is a big love bug! He

loves nothing more than hanging

out with people and being loved

on. Sampson was picked up in

rural Texas by animal control. He

was severely emaciated and had

heartworms. He has now com-

pleted heartworm treatment and

we’re working on helping him

gain a little more weight. He has

several fatty masses and a torn

eyelid, so he’ll have surgery in a

couple of weeks to get fixed up.

Once he recovers, he’ll be ready

for his forever family! Sampson

gets along great with other dogs,

and loves to wrestle and play.

He’s been a perfect houseguest,

potty trained, crate trained, and

knows how to sit.

Photos by Paw Prints by Jamie Pet Photography.

Our cover dog,

Sampson!


Tina

I’m Tina and I am a beautiful blue Weimaraner. Iam a very sweet girl who simply wants attentionand affection. I am crate trained, which is greatbecause I am a typical weimie girl when you leavethe house and should not be left to my owndevices. I walk well on a leash, as long as you havea harness or no-pull type of device. I know somecommands and do not have trouble learning newthings. I have learned how to live with a cat bynot chasing it constantly, so with proper intro-duction and time in the home, I should be okaywith new cat siblings. I would probably do betterwith older kids since I do have so much energy.

My name is Levon and I’m a handsome, grayWeimaraner. I am a sweet, affectionate boy whowill be completely by your side and following youaround all day. I am house-trained and know howto use the doggy door. I am not a huge fan of mycrate but I will tolerate it when needed - especial-ly if you give me a treat. I ride nicely in the car andknow how to sit and shake your paw. I like otherdogs and would do best in a home with anotherdog, but would like to meet any future doggy sib-lings first. I like to play fetch too, and since I havetypical Weimie energy, playing fetch with my newfamily, going on walks/jogs, and visiting the dogpark are important activities for me.


I’m Hoss, a handsome gray Weimaraner mix. I aman active guy who has quite a bit of energy andcould use a little help learning things like sit, stay,lay down, etc. I am a smart boy, so it should notbe a problem! I am potty trained, which is a hugeplus. I love people, but would do best aroundolder kids who respect me and my space. I amalso picky about my doggy companions, so Iwould need to meet any potential doggy siblingsfirst. I really don't like cats. My ideal family wouldwork with me on learning new things. They wouldalso make sure I have proper exercise so that Ihave a healthy outlet for my energy.

vet directory 2014

Veterinarians

Clara Scott, DVMMy Family Vet20120 Kuykendahl RoadSpring, Texas 77379(p): 281.288.0500(w): www.myfamilyvet.com

Sunset Blvd Animal Clinic 2525 Sunset Blvd.Houston, Texas 77005(p): 713.526.5881(w): www.sunsetblvdanimalclinic.com

Veterinary Specialists

Laurie Noaker, DVM, DACVIMVERGI8921 Katy FreewayHouston, Texas 77024(p): 713.932.9589(w): www.vergi247.com

Nicholas J. Millichamp, BVetMed, PhD,DVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVSEye Care for Animals17395 Tomball Parkway #3-HHouston, Texas 77064(p): 281.890.3937(w): www.eyecareforanimals.com

Christie Cornelius, DVMLast Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia1302 Waugh Drive, Suite 968Houston, Texas 77019(p:) 713.452.0474(w): www.petslastwishes.com

North Houston Vet Specialists 1646 Spring Cypress Road #100Spring, Texas 77388(p): 832.616.5000(w): www.nhvetspecialists.com

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