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Hello fellow pet lovers! We are

pleased to present the

November/December issue of Pet

Lovers Magazine. In this issue, we

give you the story of Turbo, the

runaway macaw, and his family’s

determination to help him get

safely home again, while providing

tips on what to do if your pet bird

flies away. We introduce you to a

great team of dogs, trained by the

inmates at Tomoka Correctional

Institution, who are looking for forever homes where they can

put their canine good citizenship to good use. We give you a

behind-the-scenes glimpse of the glamour of a CFA cat show

and introduce the Dragon Li, a rare breed of cat which, until

recently, could only be found in far-away China. Our expert

behaviorist explores the idea that pets try to get revenge on their

owners and offers insight into the true motives of our canine

companions. Our calendar lists upcoming holiday events that

you and your pet can attend, or that can make the holidays

much happier for homeless pets.

Does your pet have a New Year’s resolution? I wish my Jack

Russell, Jack, would resolve to stop eating our cat’s food, but

I’m afraid his true resolution would be to jump over the cat in

three successive leaps without getting clawed. Send us your best

pet photos and tell us your pet’s resolution for the new year, and

you may see your pet on the pages of our January/February

issue. Send submissions to: [email protected]

Until then, have a wing-flapping, fin-flashing, whisker-

quivering, tail-wagging good time with your favorite animal

companion!

Shannon Teper, Editor

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Turbo, a female blue and goldmacaw, made a dangerous soloflight one summer afternoon. As Jarrett Johnson, eleven,

carried Turbo on his arm to heroutdoor pen, the Johnson family’sterrier jumped up and spooked themacaw. Turbo’s fight-or-flightinstincts kicked in and she fled tothe tree tops. Jarrett called hisparents, Autumn and Jason Johnson,who rushed to help. The familysearched the trees surrounding theirhome and spotted Turbo perchedtwenty feet above in a scrub pine.“At first she seemed to be having

a good time, hanging by her beakand flapping her wings,” saidAutumn. Beneath the tree, Turbo’sfamily, worried and frustrated,shook her food bowl and called toher, trying to entice her to comedown from her high perch.

Even if she weren’t enjoying heradventure, it would be hard forTurbo to return to her family. For apet bird with little flight experience,soaring down from a high branchcan be frightening. The Johnsonscalled a tree service to help, but asthe tree climber reached Turbo, themacaw took flight, landing in aneven taller pine. As the sun set, the family brought

Turbo’s cage outside to entice her tocome home, but Turbo chose toroost in the pine. Night fell and theJohnsons continued their vigil,using a flashlight to watch overTurbo until long after midnight. Early the next morning, Turbo

was already on the move, and thefamily took turns keeping an eye onher as she flew from tree to treewithin their neighborhood. Turbowas beginning to look tired and

hungry, but she was also movingfarther from home. Knowing that, ifTurbo decided to really stretch herwings, she could be miles away inmoments, the Johnsons made peoplein the surrounding area aware of theescaped macaw.“We posted fliers on every stop

sign and telephone pole we couldthink of,” said Autumn.The Johnsons also called J.G.

Pasterjak of Parrots in the Park, whoput them in touch with Orlando-based avian behaviorist Corene Fry.Corene helped the family predict themacaw’s movements while trackingTurbo on a Google map of theJohnsons’ neighborhood.By the third day of her adventure,

Turbo seemed homesick. WhenAutumn shook a canister of seed ather, the hungry macaw followedAutumn back to the Johnsons’ yard.

Turbo asked to, “Step up!”--her wayof saying she’d like to be picked up.There was nothing the Johnsonswould have liked better, but Turbostill perched far out of reach in a tallpine.Every half hour, Jarrett poured

food and water into her bowls,making familiar sounds a hungry,thirsty bird longs to hear. The familyfelt encouraged that Turbo wouldsoon fly down. But, when Jarrettstepped inside for only a moment,Turbo vanished. Not having seen herfly, he had no idea where she went.The Johnsons tried a new tactic

and brought an Amazon parrot thatTurbo was familiar with into the yardto see if his raucous calls might lureher home. Unfortunately, thenormally noisy Amazon chose tokeep his beak tightly closed.The family searched the

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neighborhood until well after dark,their spirits slowly sinking...until thephone rang. Turbo had plummetedin for a landing in a nearby yard,where neighbors recognized themacaw from her picture on a flier.The Johnsons dashed to the scene.Wrapping a towel around Turbo,Autumn plucked her from a

bottlebrush tree, holding on tight asshe lifted the macaw to safety. “Her feathers were a mess, she

had pine sap on her feet, she washungry and thirsty,” said Autumn.“But she was home!”Reunited with the Johnsons,

Turbo seemed overjoyed to be homeagain. The family rushed her to their

avian vet who reassuredthem Turbo was unharmed,while freshly clipping herwings. Turbo now wears anew neon pink bird harnesswhen she goes outdoors.“Watching her fly was sobeautiful,” said Autumn.“But I don’t ever want to seeit again.”


of your car--places your hungry birdcan easily see it. A stainless steelcontainer of water will sparkle in thesun and catch your thirsty bird’s eye. • Alert the neighbors, particularlythose who keep feeders filled. • Only climb a tree to retrieve yourbird if your bird is very tame. Most birdsfly away as you approach. • Talk to your pet. Put his or her cagein the yard, food dish filled with afavorite food. Bring your bird’s favoriteavian companion into the yard on aharness. Play the recording of your bird,invoking memories of happy playtimes.• Hang signs everywhere possiblewithin a fifty mile radius and put upposters at area animal shelters,veterinary clinics, and pet shops.

• Call on a bird club in your area or anexpert who specializes in finding lostpets.• Register your lost pet at a website like

www.911parrotalert.com orwww.birdhotline.com.

The most important thing to rememberis: never give up on finding your lostbird. Tame birds have been returnedsafely to their owners after weeks,months, and even years of being lost.Birds don’t have a homing instinct, likedogs do, to help them find you again. Itis up to you to find them. So keepsearching and, with luck andpersistence, your story, like theJohnsons’ and Turbo’s, will have ahappy ending.

• Keep flight featherstrimmed. Just because his orher wings are clipped, itdoesn’t mean your bird can’tfly--your bird just can’t flyupward. • Always use a carrier,harness, or flight suit whentaking your bird outside,securely attaching your pet’s

harness to your belt or wrist. • Take photos and make an audiorecording of your bird. Ask your avianvet to microchip your bird.If your bird flies away...• Start your search immediately. Trysearching at dusk and at dawn, timeswhen birds fly and forage. • Scatter seed on your roof or the hood

The Johnson family did

all the right things while

trying to locate Turbo, but

her escape could have

been prevented.

To keep your bird safe:

Jarrett Johnson is reunited with Turbo.

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by James A. Quarterman III

The Boxer Bash is a time to celebratethe beloved dog of Germany--the Boxer.The Boxer originated as a cross betweenthe Brabanter Bullenbeisser, a Belgianhunting dog, and the English Bulldog,both bred in Germany in the early1800's.

In the past, Boxers have worked ashunting dogs, guards dogs, police dogs,seeing-eye dogs, and even served ascouriers during World War I. Sad to say,they have also been used in dog fighting.

As pets, Boxers are loyal, protective,patient with children, and make greatfamily dogs. Their friendliness andathleticism make them one of the topten most popular dog breeds in the U.S.

The Boxer sports a smooth, short-haired coat in fawn or brindle color, andwhite markings on the head, chest, andfeet. A black mask adorns its undershotlower jaw. Its ears are cropped to standerect. Its tail is docked. In short, theBoxer is a medium-sized, sturdy,squarely built, 60-70 pound essence ofelegance.

I am always struck with awe by theBoxer’s graceful, yet powerful, aura. Myfirst encounter with a Boxer was arescue named Goldie. When I asked her

owner why he called her Goldie, theretired serviceman referred to his dutyduring the early 1990’s on the USSBoxer, a ship lovingly known as “TheGolden Gator”. Sympathy and prideswelled in my heart as he told me theUSS Boxer had a trophy of sorts on itsmast that read, “Honor, Courage,Strength”, traits that encompass thevery essence of the Boxer breed. To attend a celebration of any breed is

a moment to brag on your prestigiousaccolades from show...or to considerhow happy you are to nestle your feetbeneath your dog’s belly as it watchesthe latest chick-flick or football gamewith you. Now add hundreds of fanciers,just like you, chatting it up over coldbeverages and barbecue, surrounded byfrolicking Boxers. The mission is to celebrate the Boxer,

to raise awareness of proper care andtraining, and to raise funds and findforever homes for rescue dogs. Whetheryou own a purebred, mixed breed, orrefurbished rescue, I strongly urge youto attend. Not only will you and yourdog make new friends, you just mayopen your heart and help homelessBoxers.

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ne of the most interesting misconceptions that I deal with is that some owners

are convinced that their dog is doing something bad to get back at them for

something. For example, a typical statement is: “He pees on the bed because

he is angry that I left him alone.” Sometimes, when I explain that dogs don’t have

a vindictive bone in their bodies and don’t think in that way, I get incredulous looks.

People are stunned that I don’t agree with them.

Nowadays, dogs are often dressed, carried, and spoken to like children. Because

of this, I find it trying having to convince owners that their two pound Chihuahua

in the pink dress thinks like a dog, not a person. This is true no matter what the size

or breed. It is really an insult to this wonderful species that we project our own

species’ complicated, sometimes vindictive and cruel, revenge thought processes

onto them.

Just think of the Golden Retriever (mine is lying on my feet right now), bred for

assisting man in hunting small game and birds by finding and retrieving the fallen

animal and bringing it back to his owner unscathed and uneaten. No

Golden would refuse to fetch or stop to eat the bird because he

is annoyed at his owner’s new girlfriend and is getting his

own back! The dog that does these things is not

sending the hunter a complicated message, but

probably just has not been trained properly.

Remember, if your dog ‘forgets’ his house-

training and poops on the rug, either you have not

completely house-trained him in the first place or there

is another physiological explanation. Maybe he has a

tummy bug and can’t help it, maybe he is not old enough

to physically hold it as long as you want him to, or perhaps

he is too old and is losing control of his bowels. What is definitely

NOT happening is that the pile of poop is meant to punish you or

send you a message for something you did. Dogs simply do not

think that way.

O

Deborah Birmingham is a Certified Professional DogTrainer and Canine Behavior Counselor. At Paw PrintCanine Services in Palm Coast, she specializes indiagnosing and solving canine behavior issues.Deborah is a member of the Association of Pet DogTrainers (APDT) and an evaluator for the AKC CanineGood Citizen Test. She is also the Official DogTrainer of Flagler Humane Society.

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When the Halifax Humane

Society selects the lucky dogs who

get to participate in the program, they

look for dogs that are hard to place,

not because they are aggressive or

‘bad dogs’ in any way, but simply

because of appearances. So many lab

mixes wind up in shelters that it’s

hard for them to stand out to potential

owners. A dog who is a bully mix has

to contend with an undeserved

negative stereotype. The bright dogs

selected for Prison Pups N Pals show

their true colors and get well-

deserved attention as they quickly

learn not only basic obedience

commands, but how to do tricks,

maneuver an agility course, and even

track a scent.

The current class is the program’s

eighth. With each group of dogs, the

men at Tomoka Correctional

Institution become more experienced

trainers and are able to teach

additional skills to their class of

canine students.

“Day-by-day, month-by-month,

year-by-year, we’re getting better and

better,” said James Quarterman, Lead

Trainer, who turned down a transfer

so he could stay with the program.

“For me personally, it’s about seeing

the dogs excel.”

The prisoners involved in the

program are committed to the

training and care of their dogs. They

have to be--it’s an around-the-clock

job. In addition to taking on

responsibility for each dog’s training,

prisoners are also taught to groom

their pups and monitor their dogs’

health under the direction of a

veterinarian from Halifax Humane

Society, who treats any medical

problems that occur.

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Looking for a highly-trained,

fully-vaccinated, well-groomed dog

who is eager for a loving home?

You’re in luck! The most recent

graduating class from the Prison

Pups N Pals program will soon be

available for adoption.

This group of ten homeless dogs

from Halifax Humane Society began

their quest for forever homes with a

seven week training program taught

by inmates at Tomoka Correctional

Institution. Each pup teamed up with

a prisoner assigned to help his new

canine pal become a well-behaved

companion to a fortunate new owner.

Living full-time in their trainers’

cells helped dogs learn the social

skills every indoor pet needs to have.

Through daily practice sessions,

prisoners also taught their pups to

follow basic obedience commands,

like ‘come’, ‘sit’, and ‘heel’, working

toward the goal of earning the

American Kennel Club’s Canine

Good Citizen Certificate.

“They are street dogs and they

become little ladies and gentlemen,”

said Allyn Weigle, from West Volusia

Kennel Club, who, along with Marj

Blomquist, is a founder and coordinator

of Prison Pups and Pals. The idea

behind the program is to find good

homes for dogs who might otherwise

be overlooked by potential adopters.

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“I learned to take care of a dog

when it got sick,” said trainer

Zachary Miller. When his dog Maci-

Lou developed a bacterial infection

and began swiftly losing weight, he

lost many nights of sleep caring for

her until she became her usual fifty-

eight pound robust self again.

The men at Tomoka Correctional

Institution learn new job skills

through the program that will later

benefit them, making them more

marketable as they rejoin the work

force. In July, when former Lead

Trainer Franklin Delph was released,

he immediately found a job at a

Humane Society in his home state

doing what he loves best--working

with dogs.

“I get a lot of personal

gratification out of this,” said James

Quarterman. “I’ve seen dogs who

wouldn’t have a chance learn to do

tricks. They’re finding homes

because of us--it’s a win-win

program.”

If you would like to adopt a dog

from the Prison Pups N Pals program,

contact the Halifax Humane Society

at 386-274-4703. There is a $70

adoption fee, well worth the value.

Graduates of the Prison Pups N Pals

program are crate-trained,

housebroken, spayed/neutered, up-to-

date on shots, current on heartworm

preventative and flea drops,

microchipped, and have received a

Canine Good Citizen Certificate. In

addition, you receive a free seven

week training program teaching you

how to use the commands the dog has

learned and helping you to get the

most out of working with your new

companion.

Della Sheridan bonds with her newly-

adopted pup, Captain, just after his

successful graduation from the program.


Pets who board at Dog Dayz Innprobably wish their owners would goon vacation more often. An all-inclusive pet resort, providing fun andfriends, Dog Dayz Inn is the perfectplace for dogs and cats to enjoy theirown holiday when owners must leavethem behind.Dog Dayz Inn is cage free. “The

dogs have free rein to do anythingthey want,” says owner Kelly Spiros.“My goal is: quiet. When dogs arebarking, they want something. Wefind out what they’re barking for andgive it to them right away.” This mightbe anything from a tummy rub to arollicking game of ball. Barking is rare. After all, what

more could a dog want? Air-conditioned rooms have TVs playing,comfy beds, and toys enticinglyscattered about, creating a home-likefeel. Outdoors, dogs roll in the grass,swim in the splash pool, or dig in thesand pit. A room devoted to catsprovides climbing opportunities and awindow seat for viewing birds.Kelly’s inspiration to begin Dog

Dayz Inn came when she saw howdogs were boarded in typical kennels–housed in cage-like concrete runs,separated from contact with otherpets. Most boarding accommodationscouldn’t be more unlike the home

environment dogs were used to; whileowners were on vacation, their petswere stressed and miserable.Owners who entrust their pets to

Dog Dayz Inn can fully enjoy theirvacations, knowing their pets are alsoenjoying themselves. While clientsare away, the staff e-mails themphotos of pets having just as great atime as they are. Some pets have somuch fun, they visit Dog Dayz Inneven when their owners aren’ttravelling. Dog Dayz Inn offers daycarefor dogs and cats whose owners work,so pets can play with friends ratherthan spending the hours alone.The staff at Dog Dayz Inn

administers medications to pets withhealth issues and accommodatesspecial-needs pets. The staff includesan expert trainer, offering group andindividual classes, and a professionalgroomer, providing spa treatments. In the future, Kelly plans to add an

enclosed gym for active dog play onrainy days and a catarium whereindoor cats can safely enjoy the feel ofthe great outdoors. Her goal is to keepthe pets in her care safe and content. Ifwagging tails and noisy purrs are anyindication, the cats and dogs at DogDayz Inn couldn’t be happier.

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Guest of honor at the CFA Cat

Show was Sam, one of only four

Chinese Dragon Li cats, all male,

that have recently arrived in

America. There are no females

currently in the U.S., so the Dragon

Li cannot yet be bred here.

“The Chinese want to see we’re

showing our commitment to their

breed, then they’ll entrust us with

females,” said Jacqui Bennett,

Sam’s owner. “It’s a cultural

exchange.”

Sam came to the U.S. in March

2011 and, at just over a year old, he

is the youngest Dragon Li in

America and the only cat of his

breed east of the Mississippi.

The unofficial national cat breed

of China, the Dragon Li is also

known as Li Hua Mau, which

means “fox flower cat”, a name

based on the breed’s flower, or

broken mackerel, pattern, and on its

resemblance to the wild Chinese

fox.

In 2003, the first Dragon Li

debuted in Beijing, China. By

2010, the Dragon Li was accepted

for showing at the CFA and became

acknowledged as an officially

recognized breed.

According to Jacqui, the breed is

thousands of years old and

originates north of Beijing. Dragon

Lis are believed to be domesticated

from the Chinese mountain cat.

They were parti cipants in the very

first agility competitions ever, held

in the Imperial Gardens. In these

contests, Dragon Lis raced one

another and hunted birds. Today,

Sam only hunts furry stuffed mice,

but his wild origins are evident in

his powerful, muscled body and

slightly tufted ears.

Dragon Lis are known to have an

above-average awareness of their

surroundings, a trait that may be a

throw-back to their wild origins.

Intelligent, playful, and loyal, they

revel in being the center of

attention. As ambassador for his

breed, Sam seems right at home

surrounded by adoring fans at the

CFA cat show.

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Ever considered showing your cat? Visit www.cfa.org for more information.

The recent CFA Allbreed Cat Show, hosted by Tropical Cats, drew crowds ofcat fanciers to the Volusia County Fair and Expo Center in DeLand.

Tolerating much combing, spraying,and application of eye make-up is allpart of looking purrrfect for the judges.

Ongoing action attracted spectatorsto six judging rings.

Prize-winning cats and their ownersleave the judging rings with well-deserved rosettes.

Charming the judges and winningprize ribbons is such hard work, itinevitably requires a cat nap.

Exhibitors show off their cats andchat about their breed’s standardsand history.

Visiting a cat show gives spectators achance to meet many breeds they maynever have seen before.

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What’s your pet’s New Year’sresolution? Send to:

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...going everywhere with my master. I hate tostay by myself, and, of course, he cannot stand tobe without me. If he goes to Burger King, I get aWhopper Jr., and, if he goes to Golden Corral, Iget a nice piece of stew meat or a sausage. OnceI even went to a funeral and caused a few smilesat that otherwise sorrowful occasion.

- Buddy

...people’s toes. They are always wiggling andmoving, so it’s an exciting challenge to catch andbite them. I’m very fast and enjoy sinking myteeth into my victims, just like my namesakevampire from Twilight.

- Jasper

...being adopted by my wonderful family elevenyears ago from the Ohio Boxer Rescue. Myfavorite playtime is when mommy takes me andmy best friend Rex, a Boston Terrier, to the beachin Palm Coast. I love to hunt for treasures in thesand!

- Macy

...approval. My gentle, loving lady never scoldswhen I herd her while we’re walking. She justlaughs and says I’m a Border Collie to the bone.She even lets me sleep by the wall on my backwith my legs in the air, and when my feet fallover and scratch the paint, she just says, “Laddie,you are something else!” I don’t know what else,but it’s alright, she smiles.

- Laddie

...dawdling. I’m a senior dog, and though I can’twalk very well, see or hear very well, I can stillsmell super well! So I’m thankful for a missy whotakes me on long, slow walks--she calls itdawdling--and lets me sniff up everything for aslong as it takes me. I come home stuffed withsmells--but I’ll still have room for some of thatThanksgiving turkey.

- Luna

...soft couches and sleepy family members. I’m aJack Russell, but I’m not always on the go. I’mhappiest when I get to cozy up with my peopleand take a morning, afternoon, or evening nap.Any time of the day is great for snoozing.Sometimes I snore.

- Jack

...tennis balls. If only they lasted longer betweenmy gnashing, mashing teeth. Even though I’malmost fourteen years old-- that’s a hundred andforty in people years--I still love to chase the ball.If only I could bring myself to return the ball tomy owner, instead of chewing it to shreds. Itbrings the fun of a rollicking ball game to apremature end, but I can’t seem to help myself.It’s my one guilty indulgence.

- Baskerville

...sanctuary. As a small wild kitten with oneclipped ear, I got shooed away from house afterhouse. I’m thankful for the missy who took me in.I still run from anyone but her. She says that inspite of my low beginnings I’m as beautiful as apedigreed cat, so she’s named me Plum Duff; butshe calls me Plumey, for the fluffy black tail Igroom every hair of every morning.

- Plum Duff, a.k.a. Plumey, formerly feral

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Like most kids, I’d always

wanted a puppy. I’d wanted a puppy

right up to the Christmas morning of

my fifth year. Running into the

living room, softly aglow from the

bubbling lights on our decorated

green tree, I looked eagerly around.

No puppy. Each other wonderful

present I opened still seemed a little

disappointing, until finally my

daddy said, “What’s that? Did you

hear something?”

Listening hard, we heard a faint

jingling. “It sounds like it’s coming

from my kitchen,” my mama said.

“I’ll go see,” said Daddy.

“There’s a chimney in there, too,”

Mama hinted, while I waited wide-

eyed.

Daddy returned carrying a bulky

bundle loosely swathed in white

tissue paper and set it down for me.

The tissue paper concealing its

mysterious contents trembled, and

from within it came the jingling

we’d barely heard before.

Tearing the tissue paper open, I

found an adorable fluffy black and

white puppy, looking up at me with

dark brown eyes. Her tongue

reached out to my chin for a kiss as

her tail wagged the rest of the tissue

apart. I scooped her up into my

arms and into my heart, my very

first puppy, named for that merry

little symbol of Christmas Santa had

attached to her collar: Jingle Bell.


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Heavenly Dog Walking & MoreDog sitting, dog walking,companionship, cats also.Pamela Leckner 386-316-1457

Jessica Clark Pet SittingFree consult. References available.802-345-5350 [email protected]

Halifax Humane Society2364 LPGA Blvd., Daytona Beach386-274-4703 halifaxhumanesociety.org

SE Volusia Humane Society1200 S.Glencoe Rd., NSB386-428-9860www.sevhs.com

W Volusia Humane Society800 Humane Society Rd., DeLand386-734-2450wvhumanesociety.com

Flagler Humane SocietyOne Shelter Dr., Palm [email protected]

Gainesville Rabbit RescueDB Chapter: Stephanie [email protected]

Second Chance Rescue386-206-9566www.second-chance-rescue.org

FPR Florida Parrot RescueTampa813-516-1759www.floridaparrotrescue.com

Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary418 Ocean Ave., Melbourne Beach321-725-8800www.marsparrots.org

Coastal Boxer Rescue of FloridaP.O. Box 121381, West Melbourne866-281-8209www.coastalboxers.org

Coastal Poodle RescueP.O. Box 121142, Melbourne321-459-2652www.coastalpoodlerescue.org

Pet Rescue by Judy2620 Iroquois Avenue, Sanford407-302-4497www.PetRescueByJudy.com

Flagler Cats2405 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell386-503-4250www.flaglercats.org

Chloe’s PawFinancial assistance for pet owners386-492-1184www.chloes-paw.org

Sophie’s CircleThe only pet food bank in Volusia Co.386-843-2472www.sophiescircle.com

H.E.L.P. Animals, Inc.Nationwide Rescue & ResuscitativeInitiativewww.helpanimalsinc.org

The Drool Fundraising to enhance SeemorMemorial Dog Parkwww.thedrool.org

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NOV. 7 Dogs Night Out - Ritter’s Frozen Custard, PortOrange, 7:00-10:00pm.

NOV. 12 Halifax Humane Society’s 7th Annual ChiliCook-Off - Cubs Stadium, Jackie Robinson Ballpark ,11:00am-3:00pm. Children’s activities, dog activities,food, drinks, music, chili cook-off & judging.Ticketsinclude unlimited sampling. Advance tickets $12 peradult/ $6 per child, at the gate $15 per adult/ $10 perchild. Do you have the best chili? Sign up for a cook team.Business $60/ Individual $30. First place wins $500!

NOV. 12 Craft Bazaar - West Volusia Humane Societywill be offering beautiful craft and pet-related items forsale at the Grace Episcopal Church Bazaar, GraceEpiscopal Church, 4110 S. Ridgewood Ave. Port Orange,9:00am-3:00pm. Support WVHS and join them for someearly holiday shopping!

NOV. 12 Barks and Recreation PIcnic - Flagler HumaneSociety, 1 Shelter Drive, Palm Coast, 10:00am-4:00pm.BBQ, community picnic and open house.

NOV. 12 Best Kept Secrets Arts & Crafts FallExtravaganza - Proceeds benefit Chloe's Paw.440 North Nova Rd, Ormond Beach, 10:00am - 4:00pm.

NOV. 21 Parrots in the Park - Bulow Plantation Ruins,Old Dixie Highway, Flagler Beach. Bring your parrot out toplay! 11:00am-2:00pm. Check theparrotperch.blogspot.com for updates.

DEC. 1 Fur Ball Gala - Halifax Humane Society, 6:00-10:00pm. Cheat on your diet…have a chocolate affair!Hilton Oceanfront Resort. Cocktail Attire. Dinner, Dancing,& Chocolate Lounge. Silent & Live Auction. Purchasetickets at www.halifaxhumanesociety.org. Contact JessicaYelvington at 386-274-7403 ext 328. $75.00 per person.

DEC. 3 Boxer Bash - Sponsored by Coastal BoxerRescue,10:00am-4:00pm, Wickham Park, Melbourne

DEC. 4 & 5 Gold for Paws - Benefits SoutheastVolusia Humane Society. On Sunday from 12:00-4:00pm& Monday from 4:00-8:00pm, cash in your gold, silver,old jewelry, silver flatware, and diamonds while the dealerdonates 10% (no extra cost to you). We will have doorprizes, refreshments, and a free drawing for a diamondring!See you at Lizabeth Carol Jewelers, 201 S.Ridgewood Ave. #11, Edgewater, 386-428-0103. Comejoin the fun and help the furry friends of SEVHS.Donations of pet food/supplies welcomed but not required.

DEC. 5 Dogs Night Out - Ritter’s Frozen Custard, PortOrange, 7:00-10:00pm.

DEC. 6 Greyt Plates Culinary Tasting Event-benefitsGreyhound Pets of America. Top chefs from Orlando’sfinest restaurants offering culinary specialties, liveauction, beer and wine. Holy Trinity Reception andConference Center, Maitland, 6:30-9:30pm. Advancetickets $30 each or 2 for $50. Tickets at the door $35.Tickets can be purchased via PayPal atgreyhoundpetsorlando.org or at the GPA/GO office at1260 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood.

DEC. 17 Food & Entertainment at Gifts WithHumanity - 318 Flagler Ave, New Smyrna Beach. 10% ofall purchases on the 17th benefit the Southeast VolusiaHumane Society. From 6:00-8:00pm there will be wine,cheese, and music. Come enjoy the food, wine, andentertainment while supporting SEVHS!

DEC. 19 Parrots in the Park - Bulow Plantation Ruins,Old Dixie Highway, Flagler Beach. Bring your parrot out toplay! 11:00am-2:00pm. Check theparrotperch.blogspot.com for updates.

Dec. 19-26 Foster a Lonely Pet for the Holidays -Southeast Volusia Humane Society. Visit www.sevhs.comfor details.

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