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The modern pet culture magazine for RI and MA.
14th Annual
RI Pet Show
Official Brochure
The 2006
Annual Readers
Choice Awards
From Providence
to Puerto Rico
One Photographers Journey to Save Dogs
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the ANIMAL PRINT
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and Designed by:
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Editor
Stephanie Georgia
Assistant Editors
Harvey and Mr. Bean
Contributors
Joelle Spinelli
Mike Fink
Paul O'Hearn
Susan Parker
Traer Scott
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• Mackeral Cove Beach, Jamestown, RI
BOOK STORE -pet friendly
Official Dog Parks
Books on the Square, Providence, RI
MyOpic Books - Providence, RI
A Novel Idea • Bristol, RI
Outdoor dining
• Julians Restaurant, Providence, RI:
• Aldo's Restaurant; Block Island, RI
• The Sunflower Restaurant; Pt. Judith, RI
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Coffee Shops
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•White Electric (outside) Providence, RI:
•Reflections Cafe’ (outside) Providence, RI:
•Coffee Exchange (outside deck) Eastside of
Providence, RI
• main St. Cafe' (outside) East Greenwich, RI
Beaches
• RISD Beach • Barrington, RI
• Sandy Point Beach, Portsmouth, RI
• Commercial Street Beach, Provincetown,
MA
• Horseneck Beach, Westport, MA
• Block Island Beaches
• Barrington Dog Park
• Warwick Dog Park
• Dexter Dog Park
• Newport Dog Park
Parks + Urban Walks
• Big River Management Area
West Greenwich, RI
• Sanford Farm/Ram Pasture/The
Woods, Nantucket, MA
• Great Swamp Management Area,
South Kingston, RI
• Wilbur Woods, Little Compton, RI
• Chase Farm Park, Lincoln, RI
• Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI
• Arcadia Management Area, Exeter, RI
• Veezy Street Park, Providence, RI
Video Stores
• Acme Video, Providence, RI
• Holly's • Wakefield, RI
• Blockbuster • Parke Ave, Cranton
Shopping
• Staples, Seekonk, MA
• The Floor Store, Seekonk, MA
• Photo Dog, Block Island, RI
•Kinko, Eastide of Providence, RI
• Home Depot
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• Inn at Maplemont Farm: South Barrett,
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• Sanford-Covell Mansion, Newport, RI
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Little Bites
around the globe.
Primate Dates
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“Bachelor number one. Which do you prefer: picking bugs off
your own head, from behind a lady friend’s ears, or out of a
rotten log?” Hmm. Now there’s a question that most dating
show contestants wouldn’t quite know how to answer. But
when it’s Orangutan Internet dating, fewer questions could
be more apropos. Orangutan caregivers in the Netherlands
are providing a dating service of sorts, to set
up long-distance relationships with a bunch of cute
and flirty orangutans in Indonesia. The hope is that the
service will help the orangutans feel more socially
connected with others of their kind. (Hey, it works
for people!) With the touch of a button, these lucky
folks will even have the ability to offer
their overseas sweethearts a tasty treat. No saving up a
month’s salary to cover the restaurant
bill. Just zingo – push a button and your dating obligations
are magically covered.
Super
Sensors!
England: Long the cat’s meow for helping
animals hunt and stay safe, whiskers are
going high-tech. Scientists plan to replicate these super-sensitive hairs for use
with land-based robots. These whiskers,
which arbitrarily “sweep” over objects,
could help robots to navigate obstacles or “see” in low light or fog. “On an
autonomous rover, they could be used
to characterize terrain and ground texture, to verify the speed of the rover and
to determine whether the wheels of the
rover are slipping,” says Mitra Hartmann, a
professor at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. In nature,
whiskers give animals
detailed reports about
the air (and sometimes
water) around them
and anything they
touch. Cats don’t have
the corner on whiskers,
either. Dogs, otters,
walruses, guinea pigs
and seals are just a few
other animals sporting
(and sprouting) better-than-average body
hair.
MEOW!
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Toothsome
Transformation
Bring on the bling! Sebastian
the Persian cat found a way
to cash in on his bulldog-like
underbite. His person, a dentist, capped the two teeth with
gold crowns. Oh yeah, baby.
Now all the ladies swoon as he
struts his stuff. Come on, really,
how many cats get to flash a
glint of gold when they drop
that killer smile? His dentist
dad just wanted to protect the
exposed teeth, though he’s
supportive of Sebastian’s increased popularity. Now all Sebastian has to do is pick out a
matching gold chain and tailring to keep up his street cred.
Holistic Animal
Healthcare
Sharon R.
Doolittle DVM
• Alternative Therapies
• Clinical Nutrition
• Animal Chiropractic
• Applied Kinesology
• Equine & Canine Performance Issues
www.holisticanimalvet.com
357 Putnam Pike #6 • Smithfield, RI
401.349.2668
(DOG LICENSE)
Hi,
My boyfriend and I recently moved to Providence (Nov, 2006), and I have
1 dog (8-year old Chocolate Lab) and 3 cats. I was happy to see your
publication at Bone Appetit in East Greenwich this weekend, and I loved
reading through it and checking out your website. I am putting my check
in the mail today for a subscription, I liked it so much.
I’m hoping you can help me out with information related to getting a
license for my dog. I couldn’t find anything on your web site, and I looked
at many of the links on your web site. I also reviewed the CODE OF ORDINANCES - City of PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (www.municode.com
<http://www.municode.com> ), and although it states that dogs must
have a valid rabies certificate in order to be licensed, it doesn’t mention
how to get your dog licensed.
If you could help me out with this, I’d appreciate it. And you might consider adding this type of “newcomer” information to your magazine or web
site.
Thanks in advance,
Carol Lee
Dear Carol Lee,
This is such a great questions and one we get it quite a bit. The
easiest way to get your pet licensed is to go to Animal Control – you can
also go to city hall but much harder to park. Animal Control's website is:
www.providenceri.com/animal/. It’s just $5 and yes, bring a current rabies
certificate.
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Good Luck
The Animal Print
Hi Stephanie,
I hope this email finds you well and having a healthy and safe New Year so
far!
I wanted to send thanks to you once again for continuing our ad for volunteers at the shelter in the Animal Print magazine. We have found 3 compassionate and dedicated volunteers through your add this winter so far!
As you know, it is increasingly difficult to keep volunteers because of life’s
changes such as moving, starting a family, employment changes or just
too busy of a schedule. It is so very important that the animals in the shelter
receive daily exercise and attention to keep them happy and healthy until
we can find a forever home for them and the second chance that they so
deserve. The volunteers bond with them, and it gives the animals the love
they need to sustain them through this difficult period in which they are in
a strange and loud environment. I find this is so very important to all of the
animals in the shelter, no matter how long or short a stay they have with us.
Once again, I thank you so much for giving the people of RI another important tool in which they can use to raise or rescue they’re animals, and to
provide them with many avenues of information and resources! Your magazine is not only extremely informative, but fun to read!
Much appreciation and thanks,
Larna Grossi
Adoption/Volunteer/Fostercare Program Coordinator
North Providence Animal Shelter
Founder/ President, PETS of NEW ENGLAND Inc.
401-231-2043 www.petsofnewengland.org
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From Providence
to Puerto Rico
One Photographers Journey to Save Dogs
selves, but others are simply dog
lovers who received the book as
a gift and ended up swearing off
breeders and pet stores in favor of
adoption or decided to dedicate
themselves more actively to making
a difference.
I can not even explain the humble honor I feel in being able to produce photographs which actually
serve to illuminate thought and motivate change. Making this book,
has truly been a privilege. Furthermore, I am thrilled to say that “Shelter Dogs” has already raised over
$20,000 for the ASPCA. Fortunately,
the success
of this
project has also enabled me to do
another photography book promoting animal welfare which I hope will
continue to inspire compassion and
action across borders.
This winter, I will be spending
two months abroad, shooting my
next book, “Street Dogs” (September 2007, Merrell Publishers) which
focuses on the strays of Puerto Rico
and Mexico. Like it’s predecessor,
“Street Dogs” will feature many
close-up portraits of dogs with
absolutely amazing stories of survival, rescue and rehabilitation, but
this book will also branch out visually
to include many more documentary photos as
well as sweeping
“Buddy” Photo by Traer Scott
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“Jesse” Photo by Traer Scott
It has always been my dream as
a career photographer to produce
important work. I have struggled
for years to find a way of successfully combining my passion for image making with my ethics, hoping
to find a unique way of grabbing
people’s attention and emotions
without shouting. My recent book
“Shelter Dogs” has become more
than I ever hoped for. The project
is a result of a deep lifelong love
of animals, particularly dogs, and
my experiences volunteering in
Providence shelters. In my volunteer work, I was so overwhelmed
by the unnecessary loss of life that
I witnessed and knew others to be
witnessing, every day in every city
all over America, that I had to
find a way to tell people
about it.
My goal was to put
individual faces to
statistics and invite
the reader in for a
closer more personal
view of an epidemic
problem. At first, my
publishers and I were
afraid that no one
would buy the book;
that such an emotional subject would
turn readers away, but
the response has been
overwhelming.
Animal
lovers were clearly ready for
a book like “Shelter Dogs” and
I am thankful to everyone who did
not turn away from this book despite
it’s mix of happy and grim endings.
I have received dozens of
letters from people all over the world
who wanted to share their stories,
experiences and general reactions
to “Shelter Dogs”. Many have been
shelter workers or volunteers them-
Written by
Traer Scott
“environmental” and landscape
images of dogs and the places
where they live.
About four years ago, an article
in Bark magazine about “Satos”
caught my eye. The word “Sato”
is Puerto Rican slang for “mutt”
although the word has come to be
associated with any stray street dog,
even if it is a purebred. The small
island of Puerto Rico is estimated to
have over 200,000 stray dogs who
roam the streets, beaches, jungles
and dumps, usually in packs looking for food, shelter and fresh water.
On the island, many independent
animal rescue groups such as Save
A Sato and Amigos de los Animales
are trying to make a difference.
Most are united with US groups and
shelters who regularly take in shipments of healthy, rehabilitated Satos to find new homes in the states.
Initially, my reaction to this information was mixed. I was relieved
that so many dogs are being saved
but confused as to why the US was
taking in dogs from other countries
when our own shelters are so overcrowded. The answer is actually
quite logical. As anyone who has
ever worked or volunteered at a
shelter will tell you, there is always
a waiting list for puppies and small
dogs. Most people wanting a small
dog or young puppy do not change
their minds and adopt a 70lb Shepherd or even a 35lb terrier. They
want a small dog because of their
living situation or lifestyle and will
either wait and wait or just go buy
a dog when none are available at
the shelters. Furthermore, there are,
quite happily, a number of private
shelters in New England, upstate NY
and other areas that simply don’t
have many dogs.
Small purebred dogs are very
popular in Puerto Rico. The most
common breeds are Chihuahuas,
Italian Greyhounds and small
Terriers. When these dogs end up on
the street, either lost or abandoned
by their owners, the Satos which are
produced from frequent breeding,
are often small as well. The rescue
groups who send dogs to the US
usually focus on puppies and smaller
breeds because they simply fly out
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“Jesse” Photo by Traer Scott
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of the adoption centers. The quicker
they are adopted out, the sooner
more dogs can be rescued.
While in Puerto Rico, I was fortunate to work with some absolutely
amazing rescuers who are singlehandedly, with no government subsidation or endorsements, saving thousands of dogs every year. Elizabeth
Kracht, who volunteered to work as
my guide and assistant in San Juan
is an American who came to the island in 2005 to open a vitamin and
health food store with her boyfriend.
As an animal lover, she was immediately overwhelmed by the number
of strays. She began researching options and networking with organizations because as she put it, “knowing
myself, I knew I needed to prepare...
because it was just going to be a matter of time before I’d be in a position
of not knowing what to do with an
animal.” Two years later, rescue has
taken on a full time role in her life.
In fall of 2006, Liz received a
pleading email about a beach in
Yabucoa at the southeastern corner of the Island, that locals had
nicknamed “Dead Dog Beach”. An
American surfer and sculptor named
Steve McGarva had discovered the
beach near his home and had since
been feeding and trying to care for
the dozens of homeless dogs there.
When Liz first visited the beach, over
100 dogs were occupying the jungles
and abandoned buildings in this 1-2
square mile area. Dead Dog Beach has become a
dumping ground for dogs who are no longer wanted
by their owners.
So far, Liz and other rescuers have taken over 70
dogs off this beach and rehabilitated them. When I
was there, we encountered several packs containing
a total of about 40 dogs.
One of the more frustrating experiences during my
trip was seeing beautiful, friendly or ill dogs that we
were not able to take off the streets because there was
simply no funding for them. Each dog requires vet care
(including spay or neuter) boarding during their recovery and airfare to the states. Some dogs are kept for
only a week or two while others require months of care.
Due to the high rate of abuse and abandonment, most
rescue groups will not adopt dogs out within Puerto
Rico which is why airfare is required. Often, sponsors
are obtained to pay for a dog’s rescue and rehabilitation. Initial sponsorship money needed to get a dog off
the streets ranges from $125-$200.
Occasionally larger dogs are rescued and sent
to breed specific rescues or again, shelters that simply don’t have many dogs, but the US has no general
shortage of medium and large homeless dogs, so it is
harder to find them a willing sponsor.
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From time to time though, rescuers meet a larger
dog in desperate need of help and simply can’t turn
their backs. I am profiling two such dogs in this piece:
Jess and Buddy.
Jess, a beautiful white shepherd mix, was one of the
Alpha dogs who lead the pack at Dead Dog Beach.
One day, Steve found him severely injured from abuse
he had recently suffered. Someone had poured hot
oil on him, leaving burns so deep that his organs were
protruding. Steve had no choice but to stitch him up
immediately and then try to get him to a vet who could
help him.
Jess has been in vets and kennels for 6 months
and is now in a temporary foster home. His wounds will
continue to heal but he will most likely always have
a disfiguring scar. He is about 2 years old and weighs
approximately 60lbs. He is very energetic and needs
to be in a very active household where he will receive
daily exercise.
His alpha dog personality makes him dominant
to some other male dogs but Jess is a love with all
female dogs and humans. His spirit is unbreakable-he is
very playful and good natured despite all he has been
through. His airfare to America is pre-paid, he is just
waiting to find a loving forever home to go to.
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2006
and the winners are...
Best (official) Dog Park
1st Place: Barrington Dog Park
2nd Place: Warwick Dog Park
3rd Place: Gano St. Dog Park
Best Dog Bakery
1st Place: Woof – Bristol, RI
2nd Place: Bone Appetit-East Greenwich
3rd Place: Dogs in Harmony- Cranston
Best (unofficial) Dog Park
1st Place: Colt State Park
2nd Place: Chase Farm
3rd Place: Roger Williams Park
Best Aquarium Store
1st Place: Rumford Pet Center – East
Providence, RI
2nd Place: Fishbowl Aquarium
3rd Place: Aqua-Life - Providence
Best Nature Walk/Hike with your Pet
1st Place: Lincoln Woods Park
2nd Place: Goddard Park Trails,
Warwick, RI
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3 Place: Cold State Park
Best Place to take your
dog for a Swim
1st Place: Colt State Park
2nd Place: RISD Beach
3rd Place: Horseneck Beach
Best Groomer
1st Place: Four Paws, N. Providence, RI
2nd Place: Pampered Pets
3rd Place Tie: Tidy Tails
Best Place to Meet Single Pet Lovers
1st Place: Gano St. Dog Park
2nd Place: Decatur Lounge
3rd Place: Warwick City Park
Best Pet Store
1st Place: Petco
2nd Place: Rumford Pet Center
3rd Place Tie: Petsmart
visit us onlline to vote for the BEST of 2007
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Best Pet Boutique
1st Place: Shaggy Chic
2nd Place: Park Ave. Puppy's
3rd Place: FOUR PAWS
Best Vet Practice
1st Place Tie: Bristol County Vet
2nd Place: Big River
3rd Place: Wolf Rock
Best Vet
1st Place: Dr. Katherine Hamilton - Bristol
County Vet
2nd Place: Dr. Dan Cardoza - Big River
3rd Place: Dr. Amy Hurd - Bristol County
Vet
Best emergency 24 hour
Vet Hospital
1st Place: Ocean State Veterinary Hospital
2nd Place: MA-RI Vet Emergency Room
3rd Place: Angelview Memorial
Best Holistic Vet/Vet Practice
1st Place: Wolf Rock
2nd Place: Dr.
Doolittle
3rd Place: Dr.
Chang
Best Overnight Boarding
1st Place: Hidden Acres
2nd Place: Delmyra
3rd Place: Bristol County Vet
Best Doggie Daycare
1st Place: Metropet- Warwick, RI
2nd Place: DogzDowntown Providence, RI
3rd Place: Canine Mastery Club House
- Seekonk, MA
Best Dog Walking Service
1st Place: The Pet Sitter
2nd Place: Riverside Pet
3rd Place tie: Alison's Pampered Pets
Best Dog Trainer
1st Place: Heidi Palmer - Pooch Pawsitive
2nd Place: Canine Mastery
3rd Place: Jenny Dickinson, Providence, RI
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Best Local Pet Photographer
1st Place: Traer Scott Photography
2nd Place: Struminsky Photography
3rd Place: Rebecca Rudnick
Best Local Pet Illustrator/painter
1st Place: Laurie Lynn Lawton
2nd Place: Joy Brown
3rd Place Tie: Marvin from the RISPCA
Best Animal Message Therapist
1st Place: Susan Fisk - Renewal Paws
2nd Place: Jessica Gonsolves
3rd Place: Healing Paws
Best Pet Event
1st Place: PARL Pet Walk
2nd Place: Rescue Ride - VSA
2nd Place: RI Pet Show
Best Pet Psychic
1st Place: Chuck at Silver Willow – Rehoboth, MA
2nd Place: Anita Curtis
3rd Place: Ann Martelle
Best Pet-Friendly
Outdoor Restaurant
1st Place: Julians, Providence
2nd Place: Andrea's - Providence
3rd Place: Nick's on Broadway Providence
Best Pet Friendly Coffee Shop
1st Place: Coffee Exchange
Providence, RI
2nd Place: Perkatory
3rd Place Tie: Reflections Café’ –
Providence
Best Pet-Friendly Store
1st Place: Pet Smart
2nd Place: ACME VIDEO
3rd Place: Petco
Best Pet-Friendly Video Store
1st Place: ACME Video – Providence, RI
2nd Place: Blockbuster – Cranston
Best Pet-Friendly Book Store
1st Place: Books on the Square
Providence, RI
2nd Place:A Novel Idea – Bristol
3rd Place: Barnes & Noble Warwick
2nd Place: Tennis
Ball
3rd Place:
Nylabone
Best Pet-Friendly Bar
1st Place: Decatur Lounge
2nd Place: Aidans Bristol
3rd Place: NickA-Nees
Best Local Weekend
Getaway
with your Pet
1st Place: Cape Cod
2nd Place: Nantucket
3rd Place: Block Island
Best Vacuum Cleaner
1st Place: Dyson Animal
2nd Place: Hoover
3rd Place: Oreck
Best Pet Friendly Hotel/Inn (any
locations)
1st Place: Lazy Dog Inn, NH
2nd Place: Two Dog Lodge in Stowe VT
3rd Place: the Pawhouse Inn - Rutland, VT
Best Vehicle for Pet Owners
1st Place: Any SUV
2nd Place: Subaru Forester
3rd Place : Dodge Caravan
Best Dog Food
1st Place: Science Diet
2nd Place: Wellness
3rd Place: Eukanuba
Best Dog Treats
1st Place: Greenies
2nd Place: Old Mother Hubbord
3rd Place: Carrots
Best Dog Toy
1st Place: Kong (all sizes)
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Best Volunteer Group
1st Place: Sweet Binks Rabbit
Rescue
2nd Place: Volunteer
Services For Animals (all
chapters)
3rd Place: S.M.A.R.T
We would like to thank everyone who
voted and would also like to remind you
that during the last few months of our
poll quite a few new boutiques, trainers, dog walkers and others have
opened businesses in our area - so
please get to know them for next years
Awards.
Best Reptile Place
1st Place: Regal
Reptiles
2nd Place: Critter Hut
3rd Place: Morins
We had quite a few fill in votes, here are just a few:
Best Dog Bed
1st Place: Mine
2nd Place: L.L. Bean
3rd Place: Woolrich from Target
Best Cat Food
1st Place: Science Diet
2nd Place: Iams
3rd Place: Wellness
Best Cat Toy
1st Place: Catnip mouse
2nd Place: Hearts Wooly Ball
3rd Place: Kitty Kong
Best Local info Dog/pet Website:
1st Place: www.rik9.com
2nd Place: www.theanimalprint.com
3rd Place: www.bristolcountyvet.com
Best Veterinay Rehabilitation Center
1st Place: Renewal Paws
2nd Place: Healing Paws
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Tattle Tails
Best Local Pet Magazine
The Animal Print
unique pet boutique
Best Book
Shelter Dogs by Traer Scott
clothing,
accessories,
furniture &
much more!
Best Unofficial Dog Beach
Goosewing After Hours
Best Designation for People with Pets
Pet Guardian (not owner, master ect)
Best Cat Litter
Everclear
401.781.1126
727 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, RI
Best Bunny Food
Sweet Meadow Farm
OPEN: Monday - Saturday 2pm - Midnight • Sunday Noon
Voted
"BEST PET FRIENDLY BAR" 2005, 2006
Visit us at the
RI PET SHOW
booth #323
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Best Pet Catalog
1st Place: Pet Edge
2nd Place: Dr. Foster & Smith
3rd Place: Ruffwear
Best Bird Store
1st Place: Jungle Junction
2nd Place: Rumford Pet
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18 Luongo Square, Providence, RI • 401.351.5492
Sweet Binks Rabbit Rescue
(401) 623-1340
www.sweetbinks.org
by Mike Fink
Sometimes the best part of your day
is just a pleasant encounter at a
coffeehouse. That’s where I
join Glenn at his table. “Your
name means, you belong
outdoors,” I say, to show
off that I remember who
he is. He is a local artist
who is forever sketching outdated tools, or,
occasionally, buildings
marked for demolition.
He likes to save things.
On a chilly afternoon
he brought me up to
date on a new tale of a
rescue.
“My brother woke me up
just after I’d fallen asleep
at night. He was in a panic.
He’d caught a mouse on
one of those awful sticky-pad
traps and didn’t what know to
do about it. ‘Come over and do
what you have to do,’ he pleaded.
‘Just knock it out with a rock,’ I told him, but
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he couldn’t do it. I had to take it back to my
apartment. Well, I’m good with tools, patient and meticulous. It took me a long
time, a very long time, but I managed
to disengaged the little creature’s
legs and claws with a minimum of
harm, just some minor abrasions.
‘But it’ll die tonight all the same,
from fear,’ I warned my brother.
I put the little ball of anxiety in
a box, carefully, with paper
and some crumbs, sure and
certain it would be ready for
burial by dawn.
But no! In the morning it was
fit and lively and even hungry
and thirsty. It jumped and it
looked perfectly comfortable
in its new home. I touched it:
I always touch the animals I try
to help, I can’t help it, it’s just the
way I am. I was a little afraid it might
scratch or bite me, but it hasn’t done
so. I’m heading for a pet store to buy a
proper terrarium to set up for it. If it can make
it through till spring, I’ll let it go safe and sound.”
This is pretty much precisely what
Glenn told me. I was most impressed.
Most such stories about wild things
that briefly become pets end badly.
A few become legend and popular
books. But Glenn’s saga bodes ill,
or at least ironic. “The problem is, I
looked up what kind of mouse I have,
and, of course, it turns out it’s an
ordinary house-mouse. Which means,
maybe it can only live in a human
habitat, in somebody’s home. So,
what can I do with it?”
Does this anecdote have a point?
I think it’s about the value of the
gesture itself. In a coffeeshop you
can say whatever is on your mind,
grandiose or petty. You can get a
laugh, a smile, a melancholy glance,
whatever. I like to wax philosophical
over my caffeine. “The mouse will tell
God that you are kind to one of his
ancient designs, sent to humanity to
test humanity.” I think that’s more or
less how I put it.
Then we shook hands and went our
separate, thoughtful, ways.
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Innova
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Karma Organic
Artemis
Eagle Pack Holistic
Steve’s Real Food
Merrick
Timberwolf Organics
Wysong
Wellness
Spot’s Stew
All Dogs and Well
Behaved Humans Welcome.
Extended
Holiday Hours
401.785.DOGZ
1218 Eddy Street, Providence,RI 02905
www.dogzdowntown.com
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• All Natural,
Organic Treats
• Birthday cakes
• Cool toys & gifts
• Dog Photography
Available
(401) 885-6259
110 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI
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• LOCAL RESCUE & SHELTER GROUPS
Hours: 11-6 Sat/Sun
• SHOP FOR SHOW DISCOUNTS
Bring a non-perishable dog/cat foot item and get $1.00 off
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FEATURE AT THE PET SHOW:
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PARK AVE PUPS FASHIONS 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
AKC CANINE SHOWCASE 11:30, 1:30, 3:30
EXOTIC BIRD SHOW 12:00, 2:00, 4:00
The Rhode Island Pet Show features The AKC Parade
of Purebred Dogs by The Canine Training Center; The
International Cat Association Cat Show, with over 100
breeds of exotic and domestic purebred cats. Talons! A
Bird of Prey
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Masterpeace Dog Training, Police Protection Dog Demonstrations by K9 Performance Plus, Exotic Bird Show,
Rarities and AKC Dog Show, Park Ave. Puppy’s Fashion
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and much more!
And our fashion show is a must see…check out all of the
latest fashions for your puppy! These dogs really like to
strut their stuff! Catch all the runway excitement by Park
Ave Puppies.
Also, during the weekend you can take advantage of
the discounts galore and shop till you drop!
Numerous local and national rescue leagues, breed
clubs and shelters will be on hand with information on
dogs and cats available for adoption.
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Booth Exhibitors FLOOR PLAN
COMPANY
BOOTH
Adorable Pets Mobile Salon
441
Aerus Electrolux
520
Angel View Pet Cemetery & Crematory 523
Annie’s Pooch Pops
419
Arbonne International
518
Arks-n-Barks
641
Bark Busters
324
Beowulf Natural Feeds
517
Berry Good Enteprises
308
Big Apple Rhythmics
526
Blue Seal Feeds
326
Bone Appetit Treats
621
BONES
651
Boscats TICA Cat Show
Boscats
Bow Wow University
440
Boxer Buddies Rescue & Adoption, Inc 442
Lil Folks Pony Rides
Rides
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Mobile Pet Grooming
Electrolux Vacuum Systems
Pet Cemetary
Handmade Gourmet Dog Treats
Swiss Health & Wellness Products
Pet Memorablilia
World’s Most Trusted Dog Training Company
All Natural Pet Food
Sticky Lint Roller
Fundraiser for US Gymnastics
Blue Seal Dog Food
Gourmet Dog Treats, Gift Baskets, Blankets
Beagle Rescue & Placement
TICA The International Cat Association
Rescue Group; Trainer
Boxer Rescue + Adoption
Pony Rides
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2007 RI PET SHOW Brochure
COMPANY
BOOTH
Camic Farm
Cattyshack
Changing Seasons
Chewbarka’s Tags
Coco & Max Doggie Distinctions
Community Canines For Companionship & Care
Conn. Avian Resource & Education
Cool Dawg
pony
401
312
424
619
528
340
406
Creative Works
Crown Silk Screen
Danny O Art.Com
Debbie’s Dolls
Diamond Pet Foods
Dog Outer Gear
Doggies Doo
Dogz Downtown
East Coast Air Hyla
EcoQuest/Alpine Air - OH
Exotic Bird Show
Expressions Artist
Fashion Bandannas
Final Gift Pet Cremation Services
Four Preppy Paws
Great Vacation Destinations
Green Foods Corporation
Groundhog Blues Pottery
Happy Pets At Home
Hartford Police, K-9 Division
Heartland Golden Retriever Rescue
InnSeason Resorts
Jungle Junction
K-9 Contain & Train
F
319
418
426
502
430
414
525
509
413
Exotic Bird
613
435
409
425
302
B-2
416
439
617
427
A
415
519
K-9 Performance Plus
Kanine Kleenup
Katherine Washburn Ceramics
Lady Ann Candies
Love a Golden Rescue
Mackenzie Decorating Belts Ect.
Magna Hospitality
Manning Creations
Marine Dog Leashes and Leads, Inc
Massachusetts Ferret Friends
Maxx
635
307
515
328
639
503
505
504
540
E
318
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
COMPANY
BOOTH
Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Cat Accessories, Gifts, Toys
Pet Themed Gift Items Ecology & US MAde
Pet I.D. Tags
Canine Couture Jewlery & Prayer Charm
Pet Therapy Education and Training
Foster Care & Adoption for Birds
Heating and Cooling Bandannas For Dogs
and Humans, Biscuits, Paw Mugs
Fleece/Rain Coats, Photo Albums,
Cat Boutique
Pet Pictures, Pet Magnets, Scrapbookinging
Pet Dolls, Clothing and Door Hangers
Pet Food
Dog Coats
Doggie Waste Removal Services
Doggie Daycare Facility
Vacuum Systems
Alpine Air/Ecoquest Air Purification
Exotic Bird Show
Prints-Original Dog & Cat Water on Canvas
Pet Bandannas
Pet Cremation Services and Memorials
Collars, Leashes & Matching Belts For Owners
Vacation Club
Pet Supplements
The Doggie Mug and Dishes People
Pet Sitting Service
Police/K-9 Division
Golden Retriever Rescue & Placement
Hotels & Resorts In New England
Bird Supplies & Pet Store
In-Home Training Specialists Supported By All
Inclusive Underground Fencing System
Obedience Training/Dog Protection Demo
Doggie Waste Pick Up Service
Hand Painted Pet Ceramics From Vermont
Chocolates, Fudge, Nuts
Golden Retriever Rescue Group
Decorative Belts
Pet Friendly Resorts & Hotels
Jewelry
Leashes and Leads
Ferrett Rescue/Placement Playground
Dog Boutiquet, Airbrush Tatoos, Lasers
Mini Aussie Rescue & Support
Moriarty’s Fence Company
Nature’s Variety
New England CPR & First Aid
New England Rabbit Fanciers
North East Rottweiller Rescue
Norwegin Elkhound Rescue & Referral, Inc.
Not Just Cats
Nutmeg Laser Engraving
Nutro Pet Products
Ocean State Pet Food
524
535
431
543
508
338
306
309
531
412
539
Odor Gone
Pampered Pooch NY, Inc.
330
303
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Australian Shepard Rescue/Placement
Invisible Fence
Gourmet Dog Food
First Aid/Rescue Group
Rabbit Club
Rottweiller Rescue
Rescue & Referral
Cat Toys, Accessories, T-Shirts, Jewelry
Laser Engraving
Nutro Pet Products (Dog Food)
All Natural & Organic Pet Food Home/Office
Delivery Service
Odor Elimination
Boutique Apparel and Accessory Lines
For Small Breed Dogs
NORTH EAST ROTTWEILER
RESCUE & REFERRAL, INC.
Rescuing &
Rehoming Rottweilers
Since 1998
Visit us at
booth #338
P.O. Box 917 • Westford, MA 01886
We Give Your Pet....
What You Expect
TLC
“My main need from GoFor U was to care for my
Yorkshire Terrier “Mo”. GoFor U Filled this need
with professionalism, dependability and with a
caring nature”. Nicole, Providence,RI
(866) 392-0102
www.rottrescue.org
Need a daily walk
or vacation pet
visit? We do it all
and much more.
Call for an initial
d
“FREE” greet an
meet.
• Bonded
• Insured
• Pet American
Red Cross
CertiFication
Mention this ad and receive
10% OFF
your First pet or
personal errand service!
offer expires: 4-30-07
For more information about GoFor U services call:
401-726-1038 or 401-323-4471
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Park Ave Puppy’s
Your Pets Favorite Place to shop!
843 Resevior ave Cranston,RI 02920 • 401-464-8800 www.parkavepuppys.com
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Dogs in Harmony Barkery
“The Bakery That Has Gone To The Dogs!”
843 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, RI
401-934-3647
Hours: Tue/Thurs/ Fri 11AM - 5PM
Sat 10AM - 5PM
The Barkery Cafe for All Dogs & Their Humans!!
Stop By For A Relaxing “Sit-Stay”
Special Occasion Gift Baskets
“Take Out” Frozen Food for Dogs
Birthday Cakes
Birthday Parties!!!!
Pastries, Biscotti, All Natural Dog Treats,
Treat Jars, Greeting Cards And Much More!!!
Join us at the
Rhode Island Pet Expo Fashion Show
Dont miss our fashion shows,
March 10 & 11
12:30 • 2:30 • 4:30 daily
Sponsored by:
NEW!! The “Kitty Corner” for our Feline Friends!
Cat Treats, Cat Nip Toys, Treat Jars And More!
Dogs in Harmony Treats Also Available At:
Bone Appetit Dog Bakery
East Greenwich, RI
Harvest Moon Health Foods
Putnam, CT
Dog Patch
Warwick, RI
Kate’s Place
Smithfield, RI
Foodworks
Smithfield, RI
Northern RI Animal Hospital
Forestdale, RI
Harmony Corner Store
Harmony, RI
Shaggy Chic
Wickford, RI
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COMPANY
Pap911 Rescue
Park Avenue Puppy’s
Pawswatch
Pet Luv Bracelets
Pet Refuge
Pet Safe Hidden Fence
PETCO
Petfinder.com
Pets Remembered
Pooch Pawsitive
Poochie Couture
BOOTH
325A
603
325
408
407
631
403
662
428
438
514
Posh Pet Glamour Boutique
316
Precious Paws
404
Premier Pet Furniture
317
Providence Animal Rescue League
334
Providence Canine Police
541
Rarities Rare Dog Club
Rarities
Rhode Island Canine Search and Rescue, Inc. 327
Rhode Island RISPCA
536
Rhode Island Vest-A-Dog
534
Rumford Pet Center
434
Schnoodleware Dog Toyas
506
Seekonk Save-A-Pet Society, Inc.
657
Shiloh Shepherds
304
Siamese Cat Rescue, VA
429
Snif Labs Inc.-Smart Dog Tags
513
Spot n Trot
507
Struminsky Photography
530
Such A Hoot
305
Sweet Binks Rabbit Rescue
323
Talons Bird of Prey
625
The Canine Training Center
615
The J Forte Company
512
The New York Dog Magazine
B-1
Universal Home Improvements
329
Wagging Dog Bakery & Deli
314
Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy 315
XANGO
420
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Papillon Rescue
Fashion Wear & Quality Accessories
Non-Profit Cat Colony Rescue
Pet Memorial Personalized Bracelets
Cat, Dog and Small Animal Rescue
Fencing
SPONSOR/Pet Supplies
National Pet Rescue
Pet Memorial Jewelry
Trainer
Couture Apparel, Bark Day Parties,
Puppy Showers, Homemade Gourmet Treats
Pet Boutique
Custom Beaded Collars
Custom Pet Furniture
Rescue Group/Animal Shelter
Canine Police
Rare Dog Breeds Show
Canine Search and Rescue Teams
Rescue Group
Dog safety vests
Pet Store, Supplies, Puppies
Fleece Dog Toys
Rescue Group & Fund Raiser
Rescue Dogs
Siamese Cat Rescue
Technologically Smart Dog Tags
Fashion Safety Vests for Pets and Their Owners
Pet Portrait Photography
Tags, Magnets, Pins
Rabbit Rescue
Flying Trained Birds-Of-Prey Show
AKC Parade of Breeeds
Pet Photos Engraved On Marble
Publication
Windows
Dog Bakery & Deli
Professional Pet Assisted Therapy Dogs
Health Beverage Supplements
We look forward to seeing
you at the show!
Think adoption first!
When you adopt a pet, bring in your adoption papers to get a Free
Adoption Gift Booklet full of money-saving coupons for you and
your new friend.
Come visit us at our locations:
585 N. Main St.
Providence, RI
401-454-4956
1309 W. Main Rd.
Middletown, RI
401-846-8105
287 Washington St.
So. Attleboro, MA
508-761-8900
1400 Bald Hill Rd.
Warwick, RI
401-826-7387
75 Highland Ave.
Seekonk, MA
508-336-0700
825 Hartford Rd.
Waterford, CT
860-437-0712
We offer a full-service grooming salon,
professional canine education, and low-cost
veterinary clinics.
Call store for details.
Sign up for our PALS card to receive exclusive discounts.
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Faxon Animal Rescue League 474 Durfee St. Fall River MA • 508-676-1061
Help Save Lives...
adopt a pet today!
Potter League for Animals Middletown, RI • 401-846-8276
Nadia 25820 is 11 years old. Her former
owner became ill and could no longer
care for her. She is a nice cat that likes
her space. A windowsill would suit her
just fine.
MISHU - ID#A037331 My name is MISHU. I am
a spayed female, calico Domestic Shorthair
mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years
and 1 month old
TIP - ID#A037382 My name is TIP. I am a male, tricolor Bluetick Coonhound mix. The shelter thinks I
am about 3 years old.
ISABELLA - ID#A037341 My name is ISABELLA. I am a spayed female, yellow Purebred
Labrador Retriever. The shelter thinks I am
about 8 years old.
SNOWBALL - ID#A037208 I am a spayed
female, white Domestic Shorthair. The
shelter thinks I am about 12 years old.
Princess 25598 is a year old. Someone found her
and her 2 babies Jasmine & Beauty and could
not keep them. The babies were too young to
be placed so they all went into foster care until
they were old enough. She is timid yet loving.
She does not like to be picked up and enjoys a
quieter household.
Taffy 25657 is 5 years old. She was
too much for her former owner to
handle. She is housebroken. She
can be protective of her owners.
She is affectionate and likes her
people. She is a puller on the leash.
Tootsie 25729 is 2 years old. Was found in
someone’s basement and they brought her
to us. She was left by her owner that moved
out. She is very friendly and likes attention.
Friends of Attleboro Animal Shelter Attleboro, MA • 508-761-5617
Mutts4rescue • Warwick, RI • [email protected]
Nutmeg is a wonderful 1.5-2 year old
lab/hound mix and is a great size at about
60 lbs. She is a big love puppy, happy and
healthy and full of life.
Hooch is a very friendly, happy dog. He
absolutely loves everyone he meets and
actually gets upset when people just walk
by and don’t stop to pet him. Hooch gets
along great with female dogs and can play
off leash with the females.
Bingo is a very sweet boy who was pulled
from a high kill shelter. He is approx. 1
yr old and about 70 pounds. He is very
healthy and loves to play. He has the
most beautiful spots and is very striking.
He would love to hear from you. He is
looking for a fun loving family who he can
adopt as his own.
Bridgette Ivana is a 1 year old,
purebred English Setter who is a very
sweet girl. She was surrendered to a
high kill shelter by her family because
they did not have time for her. She
is shy at first meeting and will need
love to earn your trust.
DO YOU REMEMBER WINN DIXIE?? She
was here about 18 months ago - her
original story is below. Well she’s back!
She has turned into a beautiful gentle
girl. She came back because the family
has a small dog and ‘Dixie’ and the little
dog got into a couple of tussels.
I’m miss Willow. I’m a big fluffy beautiful,
and ladylike longhaired white kitty. I came
to the shelter the first time because my people had a new baby, and no more time for
me. Then I got adopted, but my new people
said I was not getting along with their other
cat. They say the third time is a charm, so I’m
hoping someone REALLY special
Hi I’m Desmond. I’m a big handsome
black and white male. I’m the largest
cat at the shelter, and I have also
been there the longest. I have seen
many of my friends come and go. I
wonder when it will be my turn?
I’m Chloe, a short-haired tiger cat with unusually shiny fur. I get a lot of compliments
on my healthy coat. I’m a little shy and like
to sleep a lot during the day. I can be a
little timid around strangers and children,
but once I get to know you I am very loving and like to be petted.
RISPCA 186 Amaral Street Riverside, RI • (401) 438-8150
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Winston is a young neutered male. He’s just
turned a year old. He has matured into a
really nice boy and he loves to be petted.
He, too, was a the Seekonk Petco, and he
did very well there.
Pepper is a full grown cat who was
dumped. She is a domestice short hair
black and white and she has been
spayed, rabies, distemper and tested for
aids and luke; she is negative.
Angelina and her sister came to us as
her owner moved and left them behind
when he did so. Fortunately for them,
the brother found out and went to the
now vacant apartment and took the
two girls.
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Here are three brother that are really
getting desperate for a home!! They are
currently at a local shleter and their time
is almost up! Can you help???? They are
Heuey, Dewey and Louis. All of them look
a like, white with black
Fenway is a 1 year old gorgeous Golden
mix. He was brought in because he didn’t
get along with the cats in the house.
Fenway knows, “sit” “down” and “paw”.
But, he could use an experienced owner to
teach him his role in the household. He can
be pushy, and may jump up, so no small
children, please. Fenway is house trained
and crate trained and he LOVES kongs with
Callie is a 2 1/2 year old tortoiseshell
spayed female. Unfortunately she
was hit by a car and as a result has a
plate and screws in her right front leg.
Due to this she can be very sensitive
to being touch or being being picked
up. Callie needs a home that will
understand her and give her space
Meet Razzle. He is a 2 year old friendly
Chocolate Lab. Razzle was brought in
because he was “too strong for children
at home”. He has lived his whole life
outside, so it is no surprise he needs some
training. The RISPCA offers a discount
to adoptees who attend obedience
classes. Razzle is very sweet and social,
but doesn’t know his own strength.
Brady is a 1 year old Lab mix. His owner
brought him in because they didn’t
have time for him. This dog has a TON
of potential. He spent most of his time
outside, so he could use a little training
and socializing. But, that should be easy,
because wants he gets to know you he is
a big lovebug.
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From Providence to Puetro Rico (cont. from pg. 11)
Buddy is a gorgeous three year old 35lb terrier
mix. He was rescued from a dam up in the Puerto
Rican mountains where he was found emaciated and
terrified. Despite his rescue over a year and a half ago,
Buddy is still demonstrating a debilitating fear of almost
everything. His rescuers feel that they while they are
able to give him food and medical care, they can not
devote enough one on one time to him, which is key in
overcoming his extreme shyness. He is very gentle and
intelligent and would do well in a patient, loving home
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without very young children. Buddy’s airfare is also
pre-paid. We feel that both Buddy and Jess would be
best suited with experienced dog owners.
Both dogs are healthy, neutered and current on
their vaccinations.
For more information about Jess or Buddy, or to
see a photo of a dog you can sponsor, please contact
Liz Kracht at 787-455-6058 or [email protected].
If you are not looking to adopt another family
member at this time, please consider make a
difference in the lives of Satos by sending a monetary
donation (even the smallest amount helps) or much
needed supplies to Amigos de los Animales or Save
A Sato both who work tirelessly to save animals and
educate the island about animal welfare issues.
Amigos de los Animales is in desperate need of
veterinary supplies and medications in order to help the
Dead Dog Beach dogs.
Donations of Frontline for dogs or gift certificates to
PetMeds.com would be greatly appreciated.
Send donations to:
Amigos de los Animales
Attn: Elizabeth Kracht, Island Health Vitamins
Centro Comercial Punta Las Marias
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L
ike millions of people, Peggy
(Molly Shannon) has found a comfortable niche in which to live. She
has a solid administrative job, close family
and the dependable companionship of her
dog, Pencil.
This stable status quo is rocked when
Pencil’s sudden death leaves Peggy reeling
in a world devoid of meaning without
him. Her quest for happiness leads her to
the attractive, yet ambiguous Newt (Peter
Saarsgard) who introduces her to animal
activism, a vegan lifestyle and even a new
dog. Inspired by Newt, Peggy unleashes
an obsession with animal rights and dog
placement which greatly concerns her
brother (Thomas McCarthy), sister-in-law
(Laura Dern), best friend (Regina King),
neighbor ( John C. Reilly) and boss ( Josh
Pais) who all feel her life is dangerously
out of balance.
Unable to overcome continuing disappointment with her fellow human beings,
Peggy ultimately makes a heartfelt commitment to the animal world, where, for
her, the love is unconditional and satisfaction is guaranteed.
“The movie is a lot about obsessive thinking,” says writer-director Mike
White. “I don’t think they are extreme
characters, but they’re kind of obsessed
with where they derive their happiness and
where they think Peggy should derive her
happiness.”
White points to Robin, Peggy’s boss,
who is obsessed with material success, her
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"year of the dog"
coming to theaters in April!
brother and sister-in-law who are consumed with their children and Layla, Peggy’s office worker and best friend, who only can think about the joys of getting married.
Producer Dede Gardner adds, “YEAR OF THE DOG is about how people don’t
listen to people and how they get very wrapped up in their own lives, not even in a selfish way, but in a kind of matter of fact way.
“It’s a real comment on our failings as human beings to listen to other human beings, and suggests that pets are a legitimate source of comfort and companionship.”
White, whose previous writing efforts include Orange County, The Good Girl and
School of Rock, has assembled an exceptional ensemble cast, which includes Molly
Shannon, John C. Reilly, Regina King, Laura Dern and Peter Saarsgard.
The role of Peggy was specifically written for Shannon, notes White. “I knew she
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What's Happening
The 14th Annual Rhode Island Pet Show & TICA Cat Show
FEBRUARY
February 21
Baby-Ready Pets Seminar
Dates for 2007: Wednesdays, Feb. 21, March
14, April 11
All seminars begin at 6:30pm
Two Rhode Island humane organizations
(PARL and the RISPCA) have joined forces
to present “Baby-Ready Pets, a seminar for
expectant parents with pets. Baby-Ready
Pets is free to pet owners who are expecting a baby. This two-hour workshop include
informational literature, checklists, a live animal presentation, opportunities for questions
and answers, and free dog evaluations for
any expectant parent concerned about their
dog’s ability to adjust to an infant. After the
program, participants will have the opportunity to call or e-mail their follow-up questions
to either organization. Location: The RISPCA
shelter, 186 Amaral St., Riverside, RI 02915.
For more information or to register, contact:
Katenna Jones, RISPCA, at 401-438-8150 or
Jane Greco-Deming, PARL, 401-421-1399.
February 27
SPAY DAY USA
The HSUS is partnering with PETS 911, a nationwide network of local pet information, to
create a clearinghouse of Spay Day USA activities. Through PETS 911’s toll free phone
number 888-PETS-911, callers can hear recorded messages (English or Spanish) about
local events. The web site www.spaydayusa.
org will also list events by state.
MARCH
March 3
4th Annual Furr-Ball Dinner & Raffle!
Attleboro, MA ~ The Friends of the Attleboro
Animal Shelter (FAAS) will be holding its 4th
Annual Furr-Ball Dinner on Saturday, March
3rd from 6 to 11 pm at the Attleboro Moose
Lodge #463. This is one of our largest fundraising events, and community support is
needed.
A spaghetti and meatball dinner with salad,
rolls and desserts will be served, and there
will be musical entertainment and raffles.
Raffle prizes are listed on our web site and
updated daily - http://AttleboroPets.petfind
We need the generous support of animal lovers like you to make this a successful fund-
raising event so we can continue care
for the abandoned dogs and cats at the
Attleboro Animal Shelter. Stop by the Attleboro Animal Shelter located on Pond
Street during adoption hours (Wed, 6-8;
Sat, 10-3 & Sun, 11-1) to support this
fundraiser.
There are four easy ways to help:
Purchase raffle tickets ~ $1 each or 6
tickets for $5
You do not have to be present at FurrBall Dinner to win.
Purchase dinner tickets ~ $15 pp
Make a monetary donation
Donate a raffle prize (need restaurant
GCs, electronic items, retailer GCs)
Donations to FAAS are tax-deductible.
Dinner tickets are limited.We depend entirely on donations and volunteer service
to care for these abandoned animals
in need. For more info please contact
Dawnne Greene, FAAS Vice President,
at (774) 219-2765.
March 10-11
The 14th Annual Rhode Island
Pet Show & TICA Cat Show
WHEN:March 10h - 11th, 2007
WHERE: Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, Rhode Island
SHOW HOURS: Saturday, 11am to 6pm
Sunday, 11am to 6pm
TICKETS:$8 Adults, $7 Seniors, 12 &
under $4.
The Rhode Island Pet Show, sponsored
by PETCO Animal Supplies and located
at the beautiful Rhode Island Convention Center is an incredibly popular and
worthwhile event. Rhode Island’s love
of animals certainly shows judging by
the numbers of people who come back
year after year to this pet show. Visit the
The International Cat Association’s Cat
Show, agility demos by Masterpeace
Dog Training, police/protection dog
demos by K-9 Performance Plus and the
AKC Parade of Breed Dog Show, pony
rides by Camic Farms, Talons Bird of
Prey, a designer canine fashion show by
Park Avenue Puppy and much more.
March 14
Baby Ready Pets (see Feb 21)
March 31
Canine Massage Lecture and
Demonstration
The West Warwick Volunteer Services
for Animals will be holding a Canine
Massage Lecture and Demonstration on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 1
PM. The class will be held at the West
Warwick School of Tai Chi in the Historic Agawam Mill, 1454 Main St. West
Warwick, RI 02893. The presenter for
this class will be Alice Losasso, LMT,
NCTMB. She was voted one of the
best Animal Massage Therapists in
Rhode Island by Animal Print Magazine readers.
The cost of this demonstration is $10
with all proceeds going to the West
Warwick Volunteer Services for Animals. Canine Massage booklets will
be available for purchase at a cost of
$5.
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2007
MAY
May 4-6
New England Healing
Touch for Animals workshop.
Healing Touch for Animals® Level 1 May 4-6, 2007
HTA philosophies and techniques will be introduced and applied in this three-day experiential workshop in the Boston
area. Working with dogs and horses you wil learn how we can
assist the animal’s healing process. The workshop is open to
anyone interested in learning
holistic healthcare techniques for animals.
www.healingtouchforanimals.com for more info and
registration. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to the
canine day!
My contact info:
Jodie Sinclair
617-480-7443
Please call Alice at Kent County
Massage Therapy or email her at
[email protected] to register.
May 19
Defenders of Animals, Inc., Annual Rock n Bowl
will be held at the Bowling Academy, 354 Taunton Avenue,
East Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday, May 19, 2007,
at 8:30 P.M. If you would like to sign up as a bowler and obtain sponsors, please call us at (401) 738-3710. 100% of the
profits will be used for Defenders of Animals, Inc., state-wide,
low-cost spaying and neutering program.
APRIL
Every Saturday
FISH TALK hosted by the Fish Dr. - Saturdays on WARL
1320
April
RI Premiere event for "Year of
the Dog" with Molly Shannon
hosted by the Animal Print.
see page 31 for details.
April 11
Baby Ready Pets Seminar (see
Feb 21)
April 28
Introduction to Pet Responsibility.
What do kids need to be happy and
healthy? What do pets need to be
happy and healthy? Take a storyboard
look at how to be great pet owners and
friends for life.
For details, contact Jane Greco-Deming, PARL, or call 401-421-1399.
Every Sunday
ANIMAL WISE
with Alexandar Morgan
12-1 pm on Sundays, on am radio 920 whjj his show explores
and promotes a holistic, harmonious relationship between
people and the animals they share their lives with. The happier, healthier and safer people and their companion animals
are, the better they can enjoy each other and their lives together. Through opinion pieces, guests and listener questions
answered by Alexandra and/or her guest, many topics will be
discussed. Join us!
PET CARE with Dan Simpson
10-11am on 630wpro listen to
“PET CARE” live with Dr. Dan Simpson
Every Tuesday
at 12pm “Pick of the Litter” Thanks to ABC Channel
6, there is another way to find a new best friend. Each week,
Channel 6 hosts a program called 'Pick of the Litter' that
features adoptable animals from the RISPCA
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could do this part, and in a way, she inspired it,” says
White. “There’s so much to her acting. She is so skilled
and specific that it was really fun to watch everyday.
She’s obviously an incredibly, funny comedian, but she is
also a skilled actress.”
Known primarily for her six-year comedic stint
on “Saturday Night Live,” Shannon earned a BFA in
drama from New York University’s prestigious Tisch
School of the Arts. Both White and Shannon had
worked together previously on a short-lived television
series, “Cracking Up.”
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RAFFLE
Joelle & William,
Freddy (a.k.a) Clubfoot
& Corinna
Occupations:
School Teacher (Joelle)
Questionable (William)
Clubfootin’ (Freddy)
“Cleaning” The cat box (Corinna)
Where do you all live?
None of your G--- D---- business!
Describe your styles?
White Trash (Joelle)
Nervous (William)
Lyme ridden (Freddy)
Bi-Polar (Corinna)
Is Freddy as sexy in
person?
Why, yes he is.
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RISPCA
Fundraising Raffle 2007
It’s that time of year again! Get
your raffle tickets today!
Prizes include:
1st- $200 Cash
2nd- Isabella’s Restaurant Dinner for two (excludes alcohol)
3rd- $100 Gift Certificate donated by Bob Fontaine Photography for a child, pet, or family
photo session and portrait
4th- Wine Basket donated by
Douglas Wine and Spirits in
East Providence, RI
5th- Handmade Animal Print
Quilt
*Winning ticket will be drawn on
March 20, 2007
*Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for
$5.00
*Need not be present to win.*No
purchase necessary to enter
*RI State Police Permit 5
To buy your raffle ticket, stop by
the RISPCA or phone us today
at 401-438-8150! 186 Amaral
Street Riverside, RI
HELP WANTED:.
Advertising Sales Rep
Needed for the Animal
Print Magazine
We are looking for an advertising
sales person based in RI and Boston . Ideal candidate should posses
excellent people skills, self motivated, internet/e-mail knowledge
and have experience in
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VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED:
Send Us Your Eastside Marketplace Receipts!
Providence Animal Rescue League
is a member of Eastside Marketplace’s Friendship Fund. The
Friendship Fund is a receipt/rebate
program that allows us to collect
and turn in Eastside Marketplace
receipts and receive back 1% of
their total value as a donation from
the Friendship Fund. If you shop at
Eastside Marketplace, then please
drop off or mail your receipts to
PARL c/o James Robinson, 34
Elbow St., Providence, RI, 02903.
The Labelle Foundation
We are looking for volunteers to
help The Labelle Foundation with
fundraisers. Everything from Project managers to daily volunteers.
For more info please feel free to
visit out website: www.labellefoundation.com or call 401-663-5758
North Providence Animal
Shelter is seeking volunteers over the age of 21 yrs.
old to walk dogs, cuddle cats and
kittens and spend time with all the
animals who are at the shelter
waiting for forever homes. We are
a very small shelter, with only 6
dog runs and 12 cat cages. We
ask that you keep one scheduled
day/night or weekend of your
choice. You can stay an hour or
two or 15 minutes, it’s up to you!
The shelter is open M-8am-3pm,
T-F 8am-10pm and Sat. & Sun.
8am-3pm Please contact Larna
Grossi for more details and to
schedule an informal interview at
401-231-2043. Thank you!
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