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CONTENTS

CENTRAL FLORIDA WINTER 2009-2010

WHO RULES?The importance of leader-ship in pet relationships.By Robin Edwards

BOOK REVIEWPawprints on the Heart is a wonderful book of po-ems dedicated to animals.Book By Bari MearsReview by Debra J. White

DIVERSIONTeaching compassion and kindness to first time youthful offenders.By Debra J. White

PET PLANET PIXThe Pet Planet Magazine Photo Album

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OPERATION PLANET RESCUEWorking with rescue orga-nizations all over Florida helping them find homes for animals.

ASK A VETDr. Jason Palm talks about Treatment Options For Arthritis In Dogs And CatsBy Jason Palm, D.V.M.

OH BEHAVE!In her Q&A column, Arden Moore delivers the real truth about cats, dogs, and you!By Arden Moore

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BARKS N NIBBLES / PET POETRY

THE LETTER BOX / JONNY HAWKINS CARTOON

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Cover Photo by Erica MatyasPhotohound Dog Photography

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and J & K Canine Academy who originally trained them. “Having the dogs is a valuable asset to our com-pany,” says Ty Jones, “if you are paying another company up to $800.00 to renew termite treatment, we can perform a termite inspection and if the house is termite free, Dean’s can maintain treatment and save you money with our low cost renewal fee.” Dean’s Pest Control is a family owned and oper-ated business located in Leesburg Florida, Servic-ing Lake, Orange, Marion & Sumter counties.

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Ah, winter time and the holidays ...yes, the season that every-one with a conscience fears the most: The time of selfless-ness, self-reckoning and extra efforts to extend good will to

all creatures great and small.This winter holiday season will be no different than any other here at

The Pet Planet Magazine as we fully intend to tug on your heart strings and paw at your sense of charity.

We learned from Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, that the spirit of Jacob Marley was burdened by the chains he forged in life, and we all know from the lessons of Ebenezer Scrooge that the holidays are the perfect time to redeem our souls, make new resolutions for the coming years and change the course of our self-serving destinies.

My dear Pet Planet readers, this holiday season you will be visited by the spirits of four pets— very much alive and in need of warm loving homes, and featured in The Pet Planet Magazine’s “Operation Planet Rescue.”

This winter season we ask you to share the gift of a good home to these wonderful pets who want nothing more than to be your very own devoted Tiny Tim. I know it’s so easy so say “ Bah, humbug!” and go about our lives as they are.

Yet, if you take in a pet in need, the rescued one just might be YOU, because you may actually discover that you were the one really in need! So, in this case it was truly better to receive, and that the “give” was a second chance to a loving devoted pet.

The Pet Planet Magazine family wishes you and yours a warm holiday season........ please pet responsibly.

Debra J. White had a life-changing experience in 1994. After a lengthy recovery due to an accident, she came home to a different world. She eventually took up creative writing and is now an award-winning writer. Debra is widely admired for her passion to help homeless animals, and has volunteered in animal shelters since 1989. She also finds time to sit on the Board of the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition. Debra lives in Phoenix with her four rescued dogs, Midnight, Luke, Dharma and George. www.debrajwhite.com

D E B R A W H I T EJONNY HAWKINS

Jonny Hawkins has been cartooning professionally since 1986. His work has appeared in over 400 publications and in hundreds of books, greeting cards and other products.He annually creates the Medical Cartoon-A-Day and Fishing Cartoon-A-Day calendars and is busy working on a Dog Cartoon-A-Day and Cat Cartoon-A-Day desk calendars for 2011. Among his own books are the recently released The Awesome Book of Dog Humor and The Awesome Book of Cat Humor. He lives in Sherwood, Michigan with his wife, Carissa, their 3 children and 3 cats.

Pet expert Arden Moore travels all over America to help millions of people better understand why cats and dogs do what they do. She is a pet author, Catnip editor, Fido Friendly editor-at-large and an in-demand professional speaker. Each week, she hosts the popular “Oh Behave!” show on Pet Life Radio (www.petliferadio.com) that features “top dogs” in the pet world. Arden happily shares her Oceanside, Calif. home with a cool cat, two goofy dogs and one overworked vacuum cleaner. Sign up for her fun and free e-newsletter at www.ardenmoore.com.

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Jason graduated from Louisiana State University Veterinary School in 1999. He has been at Hiawassee Veterinary Clinic since 2002 and has been a partner since 2003. Dr Palm’s special veterinary interest include treating senior related diseases, pain management and providing clients with options for treatment of pets with cancer. His hobbies include writing and recording music in his home studio, gardening and fitness.

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To many people, dominance, when discussing dogs, has a negative connotation. It has be-come, incorrectly, linked with aggression. There is certainly dominant aggression, but domi-nance, when speaking about dogs is really about leadership.

One reason that dominance has become a dirty word is that some people do use physical and even aggressive tactics as a means of trying to establish dominance. They do things like forcibly roll dogs over on their backs and hold them down, which is known as an alpha roll. They will hold a dog’s mouth closed. They yell or scream at dogs. Some people even hit, grab or drag dogs. Some use equipment such as pinch or shock collars which do cause pain. All of these tactics and others have been used as ways to make dogs submit or give in. In these instances I agree that dominance is misunderstood and it is certainly misapplied.

Dogs will establish a hierarchy between each other and with us, but it is rarely done in an aggres-sive manner. Dogs don’t typically fight for leadership or force each other to do or not do things. A subordinate dog may roll over and submit to a more dominant dog, or person, but it is always voluntary, not forced.

Those people or dogs that most influence the family/pack are the most dominant. Most of the time influencing the pack is done without conflict. Dominance is most often expressed passively. If I asked Rover to do something and he just turned his back to me that is one way he might passively express dominance. He’s saying, “I have more rank or authority than you do, so don’t tell me what to do.”

Establishing leadership is about understanding. It’s not about confrontation. Rover and I never have confrontations. When he doesn’t do what I ask it’s typically because either I wasn’t clear in my communication with him so he isn’t understanding what I am asking him to do, or there was something else which took precedence.

Dogs have retained pack instincts from their wolf heritage. This means they do look for structure within the family/pack. This structure is built on leadership or “dominance.” The leaders make the rules and the family follows the rules. I never force Rover to do anything. I let him make choices and work to help him make good choices.

Dominance is only a word. It is not inherently good, bad or physical. Parents are more dominant than their children. They have more authority and make the rules in the home. The same should be true with our dogs. Just as we don’t want our children just doing anything they feel like, we don’t want our dogs just doing anything they feel like. Both children and dogs need to be educated in order to make good decisions.

When we understand the true nature of canine leadership and use it in our relationship with Rover he’s calm, relaxed, and happy.

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My three Fox Terriers have learned to live with Stuart Little. I’m still working on teaching the two Golden Retrievers that Stuart is NOT “dinner!” Jeanne Wightman and Stuart Little

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Joint pain in companion animals is often caused by arthritis: inflammation of the joint structures. I most commonly see arthritis in older, larger breed dogs but it can be diagnosed in any dog or cat. Large-breed dogs are often affected with arthritis in the hip joint while smaller dogs are commonly affected in the knee joint. Cats may be affected too. It is important to recognize early signs of arthritis in animals because treatment is more ef-fective in the early stages. There are also preventa-tive measures that may be taken.

Arthritis may be caused by traumatic or degenerative reasons, or animals may be born with a high probability of developing arthritis later in life. In the early stages, signs may be subtle or even unrecognizable. That is why you should always describe any abnormalities in the way your pet is acting to your veterinarian right away. In dogs you may see only a slight increase in exercise intolerance or a reluctance to climb stairs. Sometimes a dog may pant more than usual. Cats may not use the litter box appropriately due to difficulty lifting their legs over the side of the box. Signs of advanced arthritis are usually not subtle and may include limping, loss of appetite, or aggressive behavior towards other animals or humans. These signs may be worse in colder weather.

Traditionally, the first choice of treatment of ar-thritis has been anti-inflammatory medication. Just as a human would take aspirin or acetaminophen, drugs in this class may be useful in companion

animals. However, it is important to NEVER med-icate your pet with any human anti-inflammatory medication without checking with your vet first. In advanced cases, medications called opiod agonists can “disconnect” the pain response and allow your pet to function without as much discomfort. Regular blood testing is important to ensure that these medications are safe for your pet.

More recently, many veterinarians have begun to think outside of the box regarding arthritis treat-ment. Glucosamine and chondroitin, available in a wide variety of forms, may improve soft tissue health and delay degenerative changes in the joint in early stage arthritis. Acupuncture is widely ac-cepted among veterinarians as a safe and effective treatment for many types of pain. It can also be used in addition to some of the aforementioned treatments. Our clinic will soon have a certified acupuncturist available on certain days. Specialty clinics may use a water treadmill in dogs to im-prove muscle mass and joint range.

It is important to remember that arthritis, in any stage, should be addressed promptly and appropri-ately. With so many safe and effective treatment modalities available, no animal deserves to live in pain. If your pet is acting abnormally and you suspect arthritis, go to your vet right away and de-scribe the changes you are seeing. Any practicing veterinarian should have a thorough knowledge of all of the different treatments available and should be open-minded in his or her recommendations.

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Awakened by the first lightMy neck is cramped and stiffThe senses start to function

And then I get a “whiff”For between my head and shoulders

Snuggled in a furry heapA dachshund breathes so peacefully

Still enjoying restful sleep.

That’s an excerpt from “Kisses in the Morning”, a series of poems in a new book by Bari Mears, presi-dent and founder of the Phoenix Animal Care Coali-tion. Each poem in Pawprints is dedicated to animals, many once discarded and cast aside but now loved, adored and pampered. Dogs like Webster and Gracie Allen live comfortably with Mears. Others call home with her friends or colleagues.

Take Lincoln, a purebred Maine Coon. The cat’s early life starts out ragged and diseased but when Mears’ friend Jet adopts Linc the fluffy cat enjoys lob-ster flavored treats, his own bed, and lots of cuddles. “He lounges beside you, watching TV. Soul mates to-gether with not a regret. Enjoying the journey, Lincoln and Jet.”

Itsy Bitsy Mitzi, a dust mop of a dog, grabs your heart. “On clumsy paws she runs with great glee. Charming, disarming, so happy to be. Mischief and innocence all wrapped up in one. Bundle of energy, restoring the fun.” Mitzi is a lucky dog indeed.

Part of the book requires a hanky. Mears writes several thoughtful tributes to her own dogs and to several that belonged to dear friends. Take Carmel for example, a treasured little mutt that gave a lifetime of happiness to her friend Lois. “You dreaded the deci-sion when hearts would have to part. But Carmie took this in her paws; she was compassionate and smart. She was your inspiration, she was courage, strength and trust. And hand in hand and heart to heart you both did what you must.” Carmel died peacefully surround-ed by the people who loved and cherished her.

There’s a poem, “Unseen Victims”, about the doz-ens of animals, mostly dogs and cats, stranded dur-ing the monster storm known as Katrina that ripped

apart New Orleans in August 2005. “Some were let go, some chained to a tree. Swimming in circles, they could not get free. Exhausted, they swam for their lives in the rains but eventually faltered, and died on their chains.”

Since retiring from a 26 year career in the broad-cast industry, Mears dedicates her life to animal res-cue. A poem called “The Stray” honors the dogs, cats, horses and other animals that scratch out a living in blighted urban neighborhoods, rural areas abandoned by corporations, and in third world countries ruled by nagging poverty. “They are shadows amongst us, wan-dering thru the mass of humanity with unseeing eyes. Their misery worn like a blatant disguise. In any city, they hide themselves like humble prey.”

“Circle of Love” describes Mears’ journey into res-cue, a trip that is often sidetracked by hardships, emo-tional pain but highlighted with many rewards from the animals she’s saved and the people who share her values. “I wouldn’t change this journey for anything on Earth. Each one has left me much richer than my worth. I reflect on all my loved ones, each a shining star above I reach out my arms to welcome, just one more that I may love.”

Pawprints on the Heart is an uplifting poetry col-lection that will make you smile. A few poems tug at your heart. If you’ve ever loved an animal especially one that was rescued, read Pawprints on the Heart. It would make a fine addition to animal shelter or public school libraries as a simple way to spread kindness and compassion to all living beings. Artwork done by Car-rie Singer, a rescue colleague, is simple yet elegant.

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DIVERSIONBY DEBRA WHITE

A mutt named Rusty, cast off and unwanted, now teaches compassion and kindness to first time youthful offenders charged with

battery, weapons possession, animal cruelty and other crimes. He is a valued partner in the SPCA Tampa Bay education program. Adopted by edu-cation manager Sharon Hauser seven years ago, Rusty accompanies Hauser to the Pinellas County courthouse to carry out a one hour mandated pro-gram that judges use as an alternative to incarcera-tion or confinement to a residential care facility.

“Many of these children and teens grew up sur-rounded by violence,” says Hauser. “With Rusty’s help I show them healthier ways to resolve con-flict.” Hauser says most of the children are recep-tive to Rusty’s presence and do not hedge when she talks about modifying their sometimes unruly behavior. “I like them to walk away knowing they have a voice to change their lives.”

Conflict Resolution Class was started in 1994 from a judge’s suggestion. This court-ordered di-version program now reaches 15-30 youth a month. Hauser says most of these kids got into fights at school during the school year. Distraught parents called authorities on youth who became violent at home.

This dynamic duo of Hauser and Rusty has a full schedule. Besides Conflict Resolution Class, they visit the Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center, a secure facility where youthful offenders await the outcome of their court cases. “I work on anger management,” Hauser says, “and how violence and drugs negatively impact their lives.” Violence is so prevalent in their lives that many of these kids assume that’s how everyone lives, says Hauser.

The family pet is often tangled up in domes-tic violence. To connect animal abuse to domestic violence, Hauser uses the story of a pit-bull puppy that gets kicked around by a young man. The man then whacks his pregnant girl friend when he’s had a bad day. A few months later, she gives birth. “I ask kids at the detention center what they think will happen to the child?” Nearly all of them expect the child to be brutalized too.

Despite years of anti-violence crackdowns, vi-olence still threatens our school systems, including those in the state of Florida, Hauser asks the youth why they bring weapons to school and nearly all say for protection. Clearly more needs to be done.

Humane education is crucial to the mission of the SPCA Tampa Bay. “It teaches respect for life,

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compassion and responsibility – key values for a civilized society,” says Hauser. “When children respect and take responsibility for animals they are also learning to be more compassionate toward their fellow human beings.”

Other educational programs at the shelter in-clude ACT (Against Cruelty Together). At the invi-tation of middle and high school teachers, the shel-ter developed a program that shows a link between animal cruelty and human violence. ACT empow-ers children. “I give them tools to report animal abuse,” Hauser says. “I don’t expect them to inves-tigate on their own but instead I tell them how to re-port cruelty against animals.” Over 15,000 students participated in ACT since its inception in 2002.

Hauser and Rusty visit Girl Scout Troops, group homes or after school programs to talk about kind-ness to animals and spread messages about com-passion. “It’s a very worthwhile message,” says Hauser. Since she started at the shelter, Hauser’s message of kindness and compassion has reached at least 15,000 children, perhaps more.

SPCA Tampa Bay’s educational programs work to create a kinder gentler society. Experts suggest that children who witness violence at home have a greater chance of developing violent behavior.

Boys from violent homes are twice as likely to abuse women, children and animals. And the cost of violence is staggering. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that at least $4 billion is spent just on medical expenses each year. That doesn’t include the cost of incarceration.

Statistics are scarce about shelters that offer di-version programs but it seems that SPCA Tampa Bay is one of a handful. An Arizona shelter re-cently started a program to treat youth who abuse animals. In addition to the expertise required, there is also the issue of cost. The slumping economy forced many shelters to cut back. Animal care takes priority.

“Humane education teaches the value of life and respect for all living beings,” says Stacey Zeit-lin, director of humane education for the San Diego Humane Society and president of the Association of Professional Humane Educators. “In a program geared towards youth already practicing crime, hu-mane education may teach them to care for others and practice skills needed to care more about them-selves.” Children who grow up learning to care about animals usually care about others. That’s part of the mission at the SPCA Tampa Bay – helping to better our world.

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QMy super-sweet Maine Coon, Bubba, likes to cuddle with me and follow me around the house. He is very friendly and affectionate,

and of course I love him to pieces. This may be a silly question, but I’ve always wondered if cats are capable of loving us or are they just being nice because we give them food and shelter?

A That’s not a silly question but it doesn’t have an easy answer. I would be able to give you a more definitive response if I could speak Cat

and ask the feline world directly. Cats are candid crea-tures and I’m certain they would reply honestly.Without that ability, however, defining feline love can be tricky. What we do know is that cats clearly ex-press emotions. They get angry and they show fear. They display contentment and express excitement. As for interpreting cat love, cats definitely form attach-ments with people in their lives who make them feel safe and who shower them with attention.Cats convey affection toward their people in a num-ber of ways, including delivering soft-eyed winks by half-closing both eyes at once, twitching an upright tail, and delivering head bonks also known as bun-ting. The next time you lock eyes with your cat, try giving him a few soft winks. I bet he returns the fa-vor. And notice that when he sees you enter a room or hears your voice, his tail probably pops straight up in the air with the tip twitching just a bit. See if he ex-presses affection by purposely bumping the top of his head against your forehead, hands, or shins.When I first adopted Little Guy, he was a young ti-ger-striped stray who camped out on my front porch each morning and evening in hope of scoring a free meal. I filled food in a bowl for him but wasn’t sure if I wanted another cat. But every time I bent down to pet him, he beat me to the punch by quickly stretch-ing his body and bumping his head against my hand, accompanied by full-throttle purring.Little Guy knew what he was doing. He was showing he liked me and as a result, he won me over. Some-

times, the timing of feline affection is not ideal, such as when your cat jumps on your bed and head-slams your forehead when you’re sound asleep.But as you know, true love doesn’t care about time. Take it as a compliment that Bubba follows you around and likes to cuddle.

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QWhen I play fetch with a tennis ball with my two-year-old Golden Retriever, she some-times lets out a little growl when I try to reach

for the ball. She looks at me sideways, seems to have an open-mouth grin, puts her butt high in the air, and stretches her front paws out in front. Even though she is growling, is she being playful? Or challenging?

ABy the body postures you described, your dog is thoroughly happy to be playing with you. She feels like she is in dog heaven on earth.

She is showing you the “play bow” position (front legs splayed out, head lowered, rear end elevated). Her alert expression and noise are not threats, but friendly invites for you to continue trying to grab the ball from her and tossing it. She regards you as a val-ued playmate. I know those postures all too well. Chipper will do an “air snap” with her teeth, plop into a play bow, give a few “woofs,” and look at me sideways when she wants to engage me in playing with one of her favorite toys. I respond by playing and speaking in upbeat, happy tones. Playtime with your dog provides a golden opportuni-ty to improve your communication and enforce doggy manners. When your dog is in a playful mood, use the chance to reinforce some basic obedience com-mands, like “sit,” “wait” and “leave it.” Have your dog heed these commands before getting a reward – in this case, the tennis ball. Finally, you decide when the game is over – not your dog. This reinforces your position as leader.

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Opie used to live with a family that that thought a dog belonged tied on a rope, with no shelter from rain and an occasional meal and water was the norm. Thank goodness the neighbor heard his cries for help! He went to the local humane society and then Opie ended up with us. What a won-derful and sweet dog this fella is… aside from being funny he is smart too! Opie looks you directly in the eye when you are speaking with him, as you can see from this photo. Our best guess is that he is a bulldog/hound mix. He is about 2-3 years old, neutered, has current shots…and is heartworm negative! Given one very short moment of your attention, this dog will melt your heart for sure!Angels Have Whiskers386-212-2160www.angelshavewhiskers.org

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Spirit is such a sweet little love. He loves his people is very well be-haved, shy at first, but warms up once he gets to know you. He needs to lose some weight, good food, play and lots of walks, he will be slim and trim in no time. Spirit loves to be groomed, a good thing as his coat is full and lush. What a handsome boy he is and he knows it as he prances around. Application, vet reference, home visit and fenced in yard required.Mid Florida Sheltie Rescue407-699-0802www.midflsheltierescue.com

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Cat & Dog ResCue

A Better Life Pet Rescue................... 407 - 595 - 7720Angels Have Wiskers............................... 386 - 212 - 2160A New Beginning Pet Care & Rescue, Inc.... 407 - 251 - 5458ARNI Foundation............................. 904 - 267 - 0277Cat Protection Society..................... 352 - 589 - 6228Greyhound Rescue............................ 407 - 332 - 9209Guardian Angels Pet Rescue, Inc..... 407 - 568- 8168Houndhaven Dog Adoption............. 352 - 243 - 9795www.houndhaven.orgPet Rescue by Judy...................... 407 - 302 - 4497South Lake Animal League.......352 - 409 - 7231www.slal.org

Dog ResCue oRganizations

Florida Great Pyreness Club............ 866 - 728 - 2797Greyhound Pets of America - Orlando.. 407 - 332 - 4754Humane Society ~ Apopka................ 407 - 836 - 3111Humane Society ~ Lake County......... 352 - 589 - 7400Humane Society ~ Leesburg.............. 352 - 669 - 3312Humane Society ~ Marion County.... 352 - 854 - 8230Humane Society ~ Orlando............... 407 - 351 - 7722Humane Society ~ Polk County.......... 863 - 324 - 5227Humane Society ~ Seminole County.. 407 - 323 - 8685Humane Society ~ South Brevard...... 321 - 259 - 0601Humane Society ~ West Volusia........ 386 - 734 - 2450Mid-Florida Sheltie Rescue............... 407 - 699 - 0802Poodle & Pooch Rescue..................... 321 - 277 - 3089Yorkie Friends Rescue....................... 239 - 574 - 9253

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South Lake Animal League.........352 - 409 - 7231

Low Cost VaCCinations (Dogs & Cats)Cheap Shots................................. www.cheapshots.us


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Best Friends Animal Sanctuary............ 435 - 644 - 2001www.bestfriends.org (Kanub, Utah)

Central Florida Animal Pantry............. 321 - 252 - 2327www.animalpantry.org

See our Ad on page 19Orange County Animal Services.......... 407 - 254 - 9140

Polk County Animal Control Svcs.......863 - 499 - 2600

The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation www.searchdogfoundation.org ............ 888 - 459 - 4376

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Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.........407-836-3111 Wildlife Rehab Center of Central FL..407 - 568 - 3200

Dog paRks

CASSELBERRYPawmosa Dog Park - 140 Plumosa Avenue, is very easy to find, Plumosa Ave intersects with 17-92 in Casselberry. The park is in outstanding condition since it’s a new park! It has areas to hose your dog down, give it water, as well as toy hydrants to do their business on. The most peaceful time is the middle of the day during weekdays. A lovely park to be enjoyed by dogs & humans.

LAKE COUNTYPear Park - Go north on Hwy 27 past Spanish Village, make your first left on University Blvd. Go about one mile; Pear Park is on the left. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Fenced in park with one side of the park set aside for larger dogs and another for smaller dogs. Open Daily.

Dog Park - Take Highway 27 north to SR 19 north. Go through Howey in the Hills; make a right at the stoplight and continue on SR 19. Proceed four miles to Lake Idamere and turn right (across from the large Boat Storage) Dog Park is on left.

ORLANDO - DOWNTOWNTake the 408 to the Mills Road exit and turn right to Anderson. First parking area on the right. Park is around back. Urban Wetlands Park is next to a cemetery. Dog Park has a few nice ponds, walking trails and grassy hills.

ORLANDO Barnett Dog Park, 4801 W Colonial Dr. open 8am to 8pm,, 407-836-6248. Turn off Colonial Dr. where you see the giant 4801 Barnett Park sign at the west end of the Fairgrounds. Head north onto Ferrand Dr., then turn left onto Dolores Dr. and go west until the short road ends. You’ll see a small footbridge just north of the parking. Cross the bridge and you’ll find Barnett Dog Park!

WINTER GARDENGo west on Highway 50 toward Winter Garden; turn left on Beulah (street is between Mobil Gas Station and Shirley’s Antiques). Go under the overpass to Beard Street and turn left; Dog Park is on the right, directly behind West Orange High School. Park is fenced in.

WINTER PARKTake 436 to Aloma, left to Lakemont. Turn left; pass by the hospital on the left. Continue straight through two lights, Dog Park is on the left. Park is fenced in and has a nice lake, grassy area, boat ramp, picnic area with grills and bathrooms.

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These numbers are meant to give direction to people wanting to adopt a pet or needing to relocate a pet. In no way is The Pet Planet Magazine offering these numbers as a referral to any of these organizations. Please do your homework, as we are not responsible for the outcome of your contact with these organizations.

Cat & Dog ResCue

A Better Life Pet Rescue................... 407 - 595 - 7720Angels Have Wiskers............................... 386 - 212 - 2160A New Beginning Pet Care & Rescue, Inc.... 407 - 251 - 5458ARNI Foundation............................. 904 - 267 - 0277Cat Protection Society..................... 352 - 589 - 6228Greyhound Rescue............................ 407 - 332 - 9209Guardian Angels Pet Rescue, Inc..... 407 - 568- 8168Houndhaven Dog Adoption............. 352 - 243 - 9795www.houndhaven.orgPet Rescue by Judy...................... 407 - 302 - 4497South Lake Animal League.......352 - 409 - 7231www.slal.org

Dog ResCue oRganizations

Florida Great Pyreness Club............ 866 - 728 - 2797Greyhound Pets of America - Orlando.. 407 - 332 - 4754Humane Society ~ Apopka................ 407 - 836 - 3111Humane Society ~ Lake County......... 352 - 589 - 7400Humane Society ~ Leesburg.............. 352 - 669 - 3312Humane Society ~ Marion County.... 352 - 854 - 8230Humane Society ~ Orlando............... 407 - 351 - 7722Humane Society ~ Polk County.......... 863 - 324 - 5227Humane Society ~ Seminole County.. 407 - 323 - 8685Humane Society ~ South Brevard...... 321 - 259 - 0601Humane Society ~ West Volusia........ 386 - 734 - 2450Mid-Florida Sheltie Rescue............... 407 - 699 - 0802Poodle & Pooch Rescue..................... 321 - 277 - 3089Yorkie Friends Rescue....................... 239 - 574 - 9253

Low Cost spay & neuteR

South Lake Animal League.........352 - 409 - 7231

Low Cost VaCCinations (Dogs & Cats)Cheap Shots................................. www.cheapshots.us


otheR impoRtant numbeRs

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary............ 435 - 644 - 2001www.bestfriends.org (Kanub, Utah)

Central Florida Animal Pantry............. 321 - 252 - 2327www.animalpantry.org

See our Ad on page 19Orange County Animal Services.......... 407 - 254 - 9140

Polk County Animal Control Svcs.......863 - 499 - 2600

The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation www.searchdogfoundation.org ............ 888 - 459 - 4376

wiLDLife emeRgenCy phone numbeRs

Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge.........407-836-3111 Wildlife Rehab Center of Central FL..407 - 568 - 3200

Dog paRks

CASSELBERRYPawmosa Dog Park - 140 Plumosa Avenue, is very easy to find, Plumosa Ave intersects with 17-92 in Casselberry. The park is in outstanding condition since it’s a new park! It has areas to hose your dog down, give it water, as well as toy hydrants to do their business on. The most peaceful time is the middle of the day during weekdays. A lovely park to be enjoyed by dogs & humans.

LAKE COUNTYPear Park - Go north on Hwy 27 past Spanish Village, make your first left on University Blvd. Go about one mile; Pear Park is on the left. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Fenced in park with one side of the park set aside for larger dogs and another for smaller dogs. Open Daily.

Dog Park - Take Highway 27 north to SR 19 north. Go through Howey in the Hills; make a right at the stoplight and continue on SR 19. Proceed four miles to Lake Idamere and turn right (across from the large Boat Storage) Dog Park is on left.

ORLANDO - DOWNTOWNTake the 408 to the Mills Road exit and turn right to Anderson. First parking area on the right. Park is around back. Urban Wetlands Park is next to a cemetery. Dog Park has a few nice ponds, walking trails and grassy hills.

ORLANDO Barnett Dog Park, 4801 W Colonial Dr. open 8am to 8pm,, 407-836-6248. Turn off Colonial Dr. where you see the giant 4801 Barnett Park sign at the west end of the Fairgrounds. Head north onto Ferrand Dr., then turn left onto Dolores Dr. and go west until the short road ends. You’ll see a small footbridge just north of the parking. Cross the bridge and you’ll find Barnett Dog Park!

WINTER GARDENGo west on Highway 50 toward Winter Garden; turn left on Beulah (street is between Mobil Gas Station and Shirley’s Antiques). Go under the overpass to Beard Street and turn left; Dog Park is on the right, directly behind West Orange High School. Park is fenced in.

WINTER PARKTake 436 to Aloma, left to Lakemont. Turn left; pass by the hospital on the left. Continue straight through two lights, Dog Park is on the left. Park is fenced in and has a nice lake, grassy area, boat ramp, picnic area with grills and bathrooms.

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