rocket city pets fall 2013

FALL 13Volume 1 | Issue 4

inside: Boarding and dog daycare

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Rocket City Pets magazine is a free, quarterly publication in the Huntsville, Alabama region, supported by advertising from local pet related businesses and services.

Publisher & Editor Tia Wheeler

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Contributing Writers Rob Adams Betty Boyd Tia Wheeler

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accept advertising relating to the sale of animals; this is an affirmation of our commitment to pet adoption.

All content in Rocket City Pets is intended for informative and entertainment purposes. For issues relating to animal health and wellbeing, please consult your veterinarian. Information provided

in this issue was obtained from sources deemed reliable, and should be considered accurate at time of publication.

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The ARK was founded in 1990 by its director Nina Beal and cares for both dogs and cats. Cats are not caged, but are allowed to roam free in special rooms especially designed for them.

Their mission is to rescue as many animals as possible, provide medical care to in-clude spaying and neutering, and educate children on being responsible pet owners. They visit both schools and nursing homes to provide this humane education program. The Ark has approximately 50 volunteers that are scheduled

at different times. Volunteers help at the shelter, run the thrift store, and serve as dog walkers.

The Ark supports other community organizations through Memorandums of Understanding. To assist Hope Place they provide a safe environment for pets belonging to women of domestic violence. With the American Red Cross they provide disaster relief to animals in need.

To see animals available for adoption at The ARK, check their Facebook page (The-ARK-Inc) or visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/AL109.html.

For more information about volunteering or donating, please contact them at:

The arK inc. 139 Bo cole rd. Huntsville, aL 35806 256-851-4088

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As you will read in Nutmeg’s World, Houdini has reap-peared in the form of a 10 pound dog. Since I adopted Nutmeg, I mostly worked from home, and when I

traveled I relied on two great Bed-n-Biscuit services, Pampered Pets in Alexandria VA and The Pet Nanny in Huntsville AL. I would leave Nutmeg at their house, comforted in the knowl-edge that she would be cared for and safe. She was often reluctant to leave when I picked her up. I choose to take that as a sign of approval of them, and not as a personal insult. Like some moms I am unbelievably picky, verging on neurotic, on the few occasions when I needed to board her or use a daycare service.

Finding the right care and services for pets varies by individual needs, of both the humans and the animals. While there are many nice places to board a dog or cat, I personally do not

place Nutmeg in a facility with cages, because I do not want her to regress after the remarkable progress made since she left the puppy mill. Some facilities are bare bones, while others offer heated beds and ‘homecooked meals.’ What is important is to find a facility that you and your pets are happy with. Remember, your pets are your family members and you can ask questions about the care they receive when you are not with them. Take a tour of the facility, ask around for recommendations, observe how your pet acts when you arrive and leave. If you have to drag your Great Dane in the door every morning when dropping off at daycare, then maybe that is not the best option for him. However, if your cat purrs and leaps into the arms of the attendant, they probably approve of the place.

This is why the feature article this issue is about selecting the right boarding and daycare facility.

Happy Tails, Tia

Editor’s Note

Editor’s Note 5Meet the Breed: Guinea Pig 621st Century Cat Toys 8Boarding & Doggie Daycare 10DIY For Your Pet: Comfort Bed 13From Our Readers 14Events Calendar 18Directory Listings 20Nutmeg’s World 22

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Guinea pigs have a long history of human interaction. 2,000 year old statues of them have been found in Peru and Ecuador where they were clearly a part of the tribal culture, and thought to have healing properties. They were rubbed against sick and injured people to promote healing. They were also an occasional food source. It might seem strange to eat ones Gods, but consider how North American tribes both revered and hunted the deer. Guinea pigs arrived in Europe in the early 1500’s where they were exotic pets. They were pets of sev-eral royal families! The earliest known painting is from 1580 - a painting of an Elizabethan girl holding a tortoise shell guinea pig.

Wild guinea pigs don’t burrow or build nests, but do find shelter in crevices or tunnels, sometimes using abandoned nests from other animals. They are most active at dawn and dusk, when their predators have the hardest time seeing them. You’ll find one boar with one or more sows, and their pups. Males and females are about the same size fully grown.

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guinea Pig(Cavia Porcellus)

Why are they called guinea Pig? Well, they make grunting noises, can be kept in small cages, and they have large heads relative to their bodies – like pigs! The males are called boars and females are sows. Unlike pigs the young are called pups, not piglets. The guinea pig’s scientific classification is cavia Porcellus. cavia is a derivative of the name from French guiana (northern South america) and Por-cellus is little pig in Latin. in fact, many breeders refer to the guinea pig as cavy’s.

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Species where the male and female are of similar size tend to share duties in raising offspring, and guinea pigs are no exception.

Guinea pigs make great pets! They are slow to explore, and often won’t try to escape even if their cage is left open. They weigh about 2 lbs. as an adult and get to about 8-10 inches in length. They generally eat grass and hay, like in the wild, but they need Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables to survive. They also need to gnaw; like other rodents, their incisors never stop growing and gnawing keeps their teeth from getting too big. Guinea pigs are fickle eat-ers, sticking with their eating habits from when they were young. They will sometimes starve rather than try new foods.

When they’re not in the wild guinea pigs are more active around the clock, stopping for short naps. Domesticated guinea pigs work well if the male is neutered and is combined with a female, or another neutered male where they were introduced at a young age. Groups of females also do well together. They do not cohabitate well with other animals, easily picking up respiratory ailments. Guinea pigs need to be kept in pairs or groups for social in-teraction and to combat stress and depression. When excited they will sometimes hop in the air over and over (called popcorning). Guinea pigs can purr, which sounds more like a bubbling noise, and will Wheek when excited. They also make squealing and chirping noises when in danger or stressed.

We’ve seen guinea pigs in numerous movies and TV shows, demonstrating how loved they are as pets. The guinea pig in Dr. Dolittle was a main character, giving Eddie Murphy’s character

advice and support. However my favorite story comes from a book called Pigs is Pigs. In the story, guinea pigs sit and breed while the humans in the story argue how to calculate their freight charges based on whether they should be considered pets or livestock. While the humans argue and delay, the guinea pigs overbreed and take over the station. This story inspired a similar one in Star Trek, “The Trouble with Tribbles!” One of the most be-loved episodes in all of Star Trek, the Tribbles did nothing but purr and breed.

Guinea pigs have taught us a lot in the fields of science and medicine. The earliest use of guinea pigs showed that their breath would melt snow, demonstrating that breathing is a combustion process. Guinea pigs were used extensively in vaccination researchin the mid-20th century. While the US generally launched monkeys when putting animals in space, both the Soviet Union and China launched guinea pigs (and a few dogs). These days guinea pigs are used much less in scientific research.

Guinea pigs can purr, which sounds more like a bubbling noise.

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Where’s my jetpack? i don’t know, but i know that cat toys have entered the 21st century! put down that old ball of yarn and join us in the future. check out these top five cat apps for your tablet or smart phone.

21st Century cat Toys!

Crazy Cat (android)

This app lets your cat chase mice, lizards and butterflies all over your screen. The kicker is that you can connect with your phone and actually control what your cat is chasing. The app keeps score too, so you can quantify your kitty’s reactions and prowess!

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Paint for Cats (ioS)

Let your cat do what she does best, pursue tiny critters. But let your tablet do what it does best, record and visualize. Put the two together and you’ll get a painting generated from kitty’s touches that can be quite beautiful or startling! Abstract art was never this fun!

Cat Piano (ioS)

This app may be more for the wannabe cats out in the world than those that were fortunate to be born feline. Cat Piano has a typical piano keyboard, but instead of a note each key plays a cat’s meow, in perfect pitch! Vocalize your inner cat and confuse the heck out of your furry friends as they try to figure out where the newcomer is hiding!

Games for Cats (android, ioS)

Sponsored by Friskies, Games for Cats has several games that you can load on either your Android or iOS device. Cat fishing may be a Siamese favorite, while the wilder kitties can swat at flying Friskies morsels. Or you could challenge your furry friend to a test of reflexes with You vs. Cat. These apps are free and there are a number of videos uploaded of cats happily smacking around pixelated fish, bugs and other treasures. Friskies says that the glass tops of most tablets holds up to claws pretty well, but protective covers can get scratched. Either way your cat should find plenty to pounce on at their site.

CatTV(any browser)

Not every cat can be bothered to expend the energy to chase and pursue. After all, sometimes it is gauche to put out that effort, especially in front of the inferior humans. But it is always entertaining to watch some small creature flutter or scurry around, knowing that if kitty wanted to pounce, she could in an instant. Enter CatTV. Just go to their website and click on one of several prey options. Kitty will have hours of fun daydreaming about the ferocious predator she is, without getting all out of breath.

Boarding & Doggie DaycareWhen the cat is away, the mice will play. What does your pet do when you are away? As much as we would love it, we cannot spend every waking moment with our animals. some types of pets are low maintenance, while others require nearly constant supervision. so what are your options, and which are best for you and your pet, and your wallet?


daytime careWhen you are at work, how can you care for your pets? Cats, small mammals, and reptiles do not require daytime care. But you can still provide comforts for them, such as leaving on the TV or radio, leaving treats in puzzle feeders, and providing toys and other mental stimulation. If you want to make you cat super happy, get them a subscription to CatTV.

Who’ll let the dogs out? There are three options for indoor dogs, and you can combine them: come home at lunch to let the dog out; have a dog walker stop by once or twice a day; and/or take the dog to daycare. It is great if you can make it home every day for lunch and the happy tail at the door can reenergize you for the afternoon. But what about those days when an important meeting keeps you from getting away? Hopefully you have a trusted neighbor that could stop by on such occasions, but there are limits to even the best neighbor’s generosity.

That brings us to the next option – dog walkers. When selecting a dog walker, start by getting recommendations from friends. Since this person will have access to your home, check that they are licensed, bonded, and insured. Leave emergency contact information in a prominent place. When the walker comes over for the initial visit, observe their interactions with your pet. Interview a few candidates to find the best combination of credentials and inter-action. Ask how they will communicate with you about your pet; most walkers will leave a note or report about their daily visit.


Dog Daycare?Twenty years ago it was unheard of. Now there are all sorts of options. Most oper-ate on a similar schedule: morning play for a few hours, lunch/naptime in crates, afternoon play for several more hours. Some facilities offer enrichment programs and training. So how do you select the right daycare facility? First, call around to gather information about hours, prices, and operations. Below are the important questions to ask:

Next, visit the facility. Observe the employees and their interactions with the dogs. Also notice the facility itself. Is it clean and safe? If it is outdoors, is there enough shade for hot days and warm shelter for cold days? Some experts recommend

stopping by unannounced for a tour in order to get a more accurate representation of the facilities and staff. If possible, anonymously observe the dogs and staff outdoors. Find-ing the right dog daycare can help resolve behavioral problems with your dog, but using the wrong daycare facility can exacerbate issues. Therefore watch your dog for any behavioral changes when using a new daycare facility.

§ Do they separate the dogs into smaller groups, and is that based on size or temperament?

§ Do they screen dogs for sociability? Is the screening done by certified animal behavior specialists?

§ Are there enrichment activities, and what are they specifically?

§ How do they deal with problem dogs? What is the facilities training philosophy?

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Overnight CareWhen you go away overnight but cannot bring your furry friends, again there are multiple choices. Your best option is a pet sitter, either one who stays in your home overnight or just stops by several times a day to feed, water, walk, and play. As with dog walkers, look for a person who is licensed, bonded, and insured. Leave written instruc-tions, as well as demonstrate all duties to be performed. Leave ample supplies in an obvi-ous location, to include extra feed and water bowls. And do not forget to inform neighbors that a you’re using a sitter so they don’t call the police to report a burglary – this has actually happened. A pet sitter is often the most economical choice if you have multiple pets that cannot cohabitate.

A growing trend is to place your dog at a caregivers own house, also known as Bed-n-Biscuit. There are a few such options in the Huntsville area. When seeking a Bed-n-Biscuit, find out how many other animals would be there, what happens when the person is not at home, and ask for refer-

ences. There are two nation-wide websites listing private homes accepting boarders – dogVacay.com and rover.com.

Finally, you can board your dog and cat at your vet or at a kennel. Boarding facilities vary widely; some crate the animal most of the time, while other offer crate-free, social boarding. In selecting a facility, follow the above tips for selecting a daycare. To lessen the stress and anxiety for your pet, visit the facility a few days beforehand to allow your pet to become familiar with the sights and smells. If the same facility offers daycare, ask to enroll your dog for a few hours. If possible send your pet’s favorite bed or toy, along with a worn shirt from their favorite human. If you will be providing your own food, especially if the feeding in-structions are complicated, package each feeding in an individual bag. And be sure to label all items left at the facility.

When preparing to be away from your pet, maintain your normal routine as much as possible. Any unusual behavior on your part can tip off the animal that something is going to happen. While you may be tempted give extra affection and attention, in anticipation of the impending separa-tion, this can also indicate to the pet that

change is coming. Following these simple rules to minimize the anxiety and angst on your pet during your trips.


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Comfort Bed1. Cut the old clothing into strips, approximately 1x3 inches.

2. Create a closure along the open side of an old pillow case. Velco works best because you can easily open the bag and remove contents for washing, but is also sturdy enough to keep animals from opening the pillow case. Optional – Add decoration to the pillow case. We used an embroidery machine to apply the pet’s name.

3. Insert the strips of old clothing into the pillow case. Create a soft bed, approximately 1 inch thick. Add to it as needed to maintain cushioning and human smell.

Note: This project is good for pets with separation anxiety, as the human smells of old clothes can help reduce stress. It is not good for pets that are destructive and chew on things, because the small pieces of fabric could be eaten.

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“Jackson” 4 yrs

contributed by: Tony & Suzanne g.

Rescued as a stray just before Thanksgiv-ing and went to the North Alabama Spay & Neuter Clinic the day after rescue, where he tested positive for FIV+. Because of knowledgeable friends, a great vet, Dr. Stephanie Gandy and a cat with a wonderful “purr”-sonality, Jackson has a forever home with 4 other feline siblings that are not FIV+ He is a true blessing to our family!

“Wiskers”contributed by: renee Lowder

Wiskers is our rescue from The Ark in Huntsville. She was the runt of the litter. She was born in 1996 (I think) and is really old in cats lives. We call her the Weather Cat because long before we know a storm is coming she is crouch-ing on the stairs.

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“Bo,” “Ringo” & “Linus” contributed by: Belinda Bishop

Three of our four rescues!

“Otis”contributed by: M. Johnson

This puppy is spoiled rotten. He truly doesn’t know that he is a pet. He thinks he is just another one of the kids.

“Nekkid” 9 month old Great Dane

contributed by: Liz Behr

“Mister” Blue Healer

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“Murphy,” “Rosie” & “Sam”contributed by: Misty goode

Murphy is my little “brother”. He was adopted in the Fall of 2008 from a lady that was looking to find him another home. He absolutely loves everyone he comes across and covers me with kisses everyday! Rosie (top) was adopted from Huntsville Animal Services on March 7th, 2009 after her second trip to the shelter. She had been terribly abused and it was months before I saw her little nubbin wag. She is now happy, healthy, loves to play, and really enjoys showing off her pretty dresses! Sam (bottom) was wan-dering the streets of Decatur on July 7th, 2010 at just 5 months old. He is my sweetheart and cuddle bug who adores his squeaky toys!

“Bucky,” “Cricket” & “Lil” contributed by: Brenda gallagher

(From left to right) Bucky, Cricket, and Lil are all rescues. Bucky came to our door injured, bleeding and very very thin. He was the second one of the three to arrive.

Cricket, the newest member had dog on dog aggression issues and came for “train-ing” at the time we also had a 90 pound chow mix. She attacked our chow on numerous occasions all 6 pounds of her. Needless to say she won everyone’s heart including the chow.

Lil was a side of the road dog, she’s my favorite and a wonderfully loyal dog.

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“Zoe,” “Bella” & “Duff”contributed by: Jennifer Linton & Jana Miller

Zoë (top) is a 7 year old Black & White Chihuahua/ Pekingese mixed pup. Zoë is quite the athlete and loves to play fetch, catch and soccer. She is a great cuddler and loves back scratches. She also loves playing in water and taking baths. Bella (left) is the sable 3 year old Chihuahua/Pug (Chug) mix. When she was a puppy she ran away from a bad home life with her brother in Mesa, AZ. She made it three large city blocks and into our Mesa neighborhood where she appeared in front of our house. She is the epitome of a lap dog, if you are sitting...she is sitting with you! Duff (right) is the skinny 3 year old Terrier mix. He was on the kill list, packed in a cage with a bunch of other Terriers before he was rescued for fostering. We clearly failed at the fostering because we just couldn’t give him up. He loves soft blankets and can curl those long legs into a tight little ball to nap.

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Local Events

October 12Adoptoberfest Time: 10am–2pm Location: Greater Huntsville Humane Society For More info: www.greaterhuntsvillehumanesociety.org

October 12 SNAP on TapTime: 6–10pmLocation: Straight to Ale Brewery For More info: www.snapontap.com

October 26-27CFA Cat ShowTime: 9am–4pm Location: Jaycees Building

October 31-November 3Super Retriever Crown ChampionshipFor More info: www.superretrieverseries.com

November 2 (Rain Date: Saturday, November 9th) Winchester Road Animal Hospital’s 10th Annual Canine CarnivalTime: 11am–3pm Location: Winchester Road East Church of Christ, 1471 Winchester Road, Huntsville, AL 35811

November 16-17Christmas PhotosTime: 10am–5pm Location: The ARK, 139 Bo Cole Road, Huntsville, AL 35806

December 7Christmas Open HouseTime: 11am–3pm Location: The ARK, 139 Bo Cole Road, Huntsville, AL 35806

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October 26National Pit Bull Awareness DayFor More info: www.nationalpitbullaware-nessday.org

Entire Month of NovemberNational Pet Diabetes Month For More info: www.petdiabetesmonth.com

November 3-9 National Animal Shelter Appreciation WeekFor More info: www.animalsheltering.org

December 2 National Mutt Day (Brought to you by Animal Miracle Foundation)For More info: www.nationalmuttday.com

December 13 National Day of the Horse

National Events

Entire Month of OctoberAdopt a Shelter Dog Month(Brought to you by ASPCA)

For More info: www.aspca.org

Entire Month of OctoberAdopt-A-Dog Month®

(Brought to you by American Humane Association)

For More info: www.americanhumane.org/ animals/programs/special-initiatives/adopt-a-dog-month

October 13-19 National Veterinary Technician WeekFor More info: ww.navta.net/events/national-veterinary-technician-week

October 16National Feral Cat Day (Brought to you by Alley Cat Allies)For More info: www.nationalferalcatday.org



Animal Rescue and Advocatesathens Limestone animal Shelter1701 Highway 72 EastAthens, AL 35611 256-771-7889

city of Madison – animal control 100 Hughes Road Madison, AL 35758 256-722-7190www.madisonal.gov

greater Huntsville Human Society 2812 Johnson Road SW Huntsville, AL 35805 256-881-8092 www.greaterhuntsvillehumanesociety.org

Huntsville animal Services 4950 Triana Blvd. Huntsville, AL 35801 256-883-3782 www.huntsvilleal.gov/animal

Madison county animal control3210-D Hi-Lo Circle Huntsville, AL 35811256-532-1651www.madisoncountyal.gov

north alabama Spay/neuter clinic3303 N. Memorial ParkwayHuntsville, AL 35810 256-489-0418www.nalspayneuter.org

Peace, Love & animals – no-Kill rescue19135 Nuclear Plant RoadTanner, AL 35671256-233-4343www.peaceloveandanimals.org

Petlinker, inc.256-694-5307www.Petlinker.org

SnaP – Spay neuter action ProjectPO Box 4450 Huntsville, AL 35815 256-830-8459www.snapalabama.org

The ark139 Bo Cole RoadHuntsville, AL 35806256-851-4088www.arkinc.org

Therapy Partners, inc.1015 A Cleaner WayHuntsville, AL 35805256-881-5700www.therapypartners.org

General Pet Servicespet sitters5-Points Pet Sitting & dog Walking256-213-6119 [email protected]

at My Home Pet Sitter Service256-683-9121

dorothy The Pet nanny256-679-1386

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pet suppliesgoin’ to the dogs Pet Supply & Self-Serve dog Wash814 Wellman Ave.Huntsville, AL 35801 256-489-3707www.petsupplyhsv.com

Just for Dogsdog trainersKind Hearts Behavior center1015 A Cleaner WayHuntsville, AL 35805 256-881-5700www.kindhearts.org

Muttly Manners & More: in Home Pet dog obedience Training256-755-0386 www.muttlymannersand more.com

Such a good dog4001A Holmes Ave. Huntsville, AL 35816256-890-1234www.suchagooddog.org

dog Walkers5-Points Pet Sitting & dog Walking256-213-6119 [email protected]

MedicalWinchester road animal Hospital1479 Winchester RoadHuntsville, AL256-859-5511www.winchesterroadanimalhospital.com

Other Pet Friendly BusinessesphotographersMichelle Harte256-658-9295

generalMindgear Labs256-705-GEAR (4327)www.mindgearlabs.com

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I went around and visited my doggie friends at other houses, but they were all stuck inside their own yard and could not really come out to play. After having a nice walk, by myself I would go back into my own yard and go inside the house, where Alpha would come home to find me napping.

Well…someone told Alpha what I was do-ing! She found the hole in the fence where I was sneaking out. Can you believe that she put something in front of the hole so that I could not get out!? No problem, I found another spot. She fixed that, so then I found a super, secret spot and it took her a while to locate this new doorway to freedom. Or, sometimes I would get lucky and the grass cutters would forget to close the gate! For the whole summer, Alpha and I have been playing this game where I get out of the yard, she finds my spot and closes it, and then I find a new one. I thought this was a lot of fun. I have gotten bored with the games and puzzles she got

me (they are all too easy), and this was a great use of my problem solving skills.

Toward the end of summer, Alpha was not enjoying our game and she started leaving me in a box when she would go away. Cages are really scary and they remind me of before I came to live with Alpha; I get really scared and panic. I broke two fabric crates in two days. When she closed me in the bedroom I would get so upset that I threw up on her bed, several times. At this point we have reached a compromise. When I can’t go places with Alpha, I get shut in the bedroom, but she took away my bench that I use to jump up on the bed, so that if I throw up, it’s on my own bed.

My summer of being Houdini has come to an end … or so Alpha thinks.

- Nutmeg

The Summer of Houdini

I love the sun. I could spend hours sleeping in a sunny spot, but that has been hard this summer. The yard was often wet, so I got in trouble for getting muddy paw prints on the bed and sofa. I thought that I would be adventurous and start exploring my neighborhood…

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