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Index

Listings..........4 Listings..........5 Animal Rescue............6 Cemetery/Crematory..........7 Fencing......... ...8 Kennels................9 Ashleys Pet Palace.........10 Grooming...........11 Q-Collar Story........12 Trainers..........13 Pest Control/Pet Waste...... 14 Pet Supplies........15 Pet Stores..........16 Pet Care............17 Breeders...... . ....18 Photography.........19 Travel................20 Veterinarians..........21 Pet Pal Guide FREE Drug Card. .......23

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Animal Rescue/Animal Services

Noahs Ark Animal Sanctuary 111 N. First St Rockford..........815-962-2767 www.noahsarkanimal.org Winnebago County Animal Services 4517 N. Main St Rockford.......815-319-4100 www.wcasrock.org

Groomers Contd
Daves Doggie Den
107 St. Louis Ave Rockford...........815-397-2940 www.davesdoggieden.com

Hair of the Dog 401 W Main St Rockton...............815-624-4787 JDs Pet Paradise 1715 S West Ave Freeport..........815-235-3812 Kristins K-9 Cuts 709 W Brink (173) Harvard.........815-943-5644 www.kristinsk-9cuts.com Marengo Pet Grooming & Boarding 108141 S IL Rt 23 Marengo........815-568-7184 Pampered Paws Mobile Grooming 14185 Krotz Dr South Beloit........815-871-4180 Riverside Pet Grooming 3012 W IL Rt 120 McHenry.........815-344-9662 Shaggie Paws Spa & Grooming 4901 St Josephs Ct Wonder Lake....815-653-1149 Sherrils Pet Grooming 109 S Ayer St Harvard.................815-943-1949 Table Top Grooming 617 W Hurlbut Ave Belvidere.......815-601-4129 Tails and Nails 215 S Hwy 23 Genoa..................815-784-2457 www.tailsandnailspetgrooming.com The Brown Dog Pet Salon 122 Indian Springs Dr Sandwich....815-786-7387

Breeders
Hugga Bull Dog Companions hbhawgdawg@aol.com www.huggabulldogcompanions.com

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Park Avenue Boxers 1812 Park Ave Beloit, WI.........608-718-7694 .............608-299-8393

Cemetery/Crematory
Arlington Cemetery 6202 Charles St Rockford...........815- 399-5011 North Ridge Pet Cremation 1546 Main Ave Clinton, IA...........563-519-0186

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Pets at Peace Crematory, Inc. 300 N Klick St Hampshire...........847-683-7700 With Dignity 21345 W York Ct Kildeer.............847-726-0600

Fencing
Aronson Fence Com. Inc 26356 W Ivanhoe Rd Wauconda...847-526-9300 B&M Services 1820 Carney Ave Rockford...........815-985-0027 Contain a Pet 6720 Silver Lake Rd Cary...........888-881-0433 www.containapet.com Fox Valley Fence 320 E Lincoln Hwy Cortland........847-695-2244 Freeport Residential Fence 16260 W State Rd Pecatonica.....815-239-9409 Humpals Fence Company 7120 Toms Rd Rockford..............815-964-5408

Kennels
Aldens Kennels Inc 6810 Barnard Mill Rd Ringwood....815-728-0559 JDs Pet Paradise 1715 S West Ave Freeport..........815-235-3812 Old Style Kennels 8647 N Boone School Rd Capron...815-742-9159 www.oldstylekennels.net Stardust Boarding Kennels 6908 Stardust Trail Roscoe..........815-623-6901 Timber Hill Kennel 682 N Van Buren Ave Freeport....815-235-8999 Westwinn Kennels 285 S Hoisington Pecatonica......815-247-8311

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Groomers
A Top Dog Grooming 1318 Minns Dr Machesney Park....815-654-7599 All Paws Beauty Salon 4215 E State St Rockford...........815-229-7297 Ashleys Pet Palace 6935 Eleventh St Rockford.........815-873-8200 Carols Pet Grooming 3925 Millstream Rd Marengo......815-568-2825 Cat & Dog Grooming 410 Buchanan St Belvidere.........815-601-8899 Central Bark Doggy Daycare 256 Commerce Dr Grayslake......847-548-2275 www.centralbarkusa.com

Training
Canine Crew 1060 W Rock Grove Rd Orangeville...815-990-6580 Daves Doggie Den 107 St. Louis Ave Rockford...........815-397-2940 www.davesdoggieden.com Quansa Q-Collar/Pat Muller 3822 Pann Rd South Beloit.............815-389-3754

Pest Control
Bug Lady 7421 N Alpine Rd Loves Park.....815-289-7947 Guillen Pest Solutions 70 Pine Circle Cary...................847-951-3433

Pet Care Contd

Free Spirit Doggy Day Care 8601A Pyott Rd Lake in the Hills....815-788-5220 Go Dog Rockford 4639 Charles Street Rockford.....815-980-0776 In Your Home Pet Sitting Done Your Way 10856 Chicory Ridge Way Roscoe...815-623-9899 Julie On The Spot 626 N Valley Hill Rd Woodstock..815-575-1599 Pet Passion 1023 Bears Paw Dr Rockford......815-623-6080

Pet Waste
Doody Call PO Box 21 Caledonia..................815-885-1021 Doggy Detail 20760 N Florence Ave Lincolnshire......847-212-5616

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Pet Equipment / Supplies

Awego Pet Loader 2967 Country Meadow Ln Belvidere...815-765-1957 Blains Farm & Fleet 6674 Logan Ave Belvidere..............815-544-3282 Blains Farm & Fleet 1755 S West Ave Freeport..............815-235-5140 Blains Farm & Fleet 7300 E. Riverside Blvd Loves Park.. 815-633-0869 Blains Farm & Fleet 11501 Rt 14 Woodstock.................... 815-388-2549 Tangles Salon 1251 W. Galena Ave Freeport.....815-232-0202

Photography
C Romano Photography Studio 17706 Garden Valley Rd Woodstock....815-568-1181 Cellar Portrait Studio 4316 E Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake......815-356-1231 Hummel Photography 106 W River St Dixon.......................815-288-8081 Memories by Michael 1142 Belvidere Rd Belvidere............ 815-544-0734 Robin F Pendergrast Photography 930 Pyott Road, Ste100 Crystal Lake...815-477-3480 Woodman Photography & Art Studio 5791 Fry Drive Roscoe..................... 815-623-6040 www.woodmanphoto.com

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Pet Stores
Angies Aquatic Atrium 201 E IL Rt 64 Mt Morris.................815-734-4900 JDs Pet Paradise 1715 S West Ave Freeport..........815-235-3812 Loris Little Critters 109 N State St Belvidere.............815-544-0299 Pet Paradise 360 S Division St Harvard...........815-943-1738 Reeses Barkery & Pawtique 1313 N. Riverside McHenry.........815-363-7297 Terris Pet Center 6321 N 2nd Loves Park...............815-633-7387 Terris Aqualand 5312 Elevator Rd Roscoe............815-623-6200 Tiny Toys 2 Luv 4405 Greenwood Rd Woodstock.....815-679-0736

Travel
Passport to Memories 8927 Porter Oaks Drive Roscoe......815-985-8458

Veterinary
Frost Family Pet Clinic 6272 East Riverside Loves Park.....815-282-2800 Woodstock Veterinary Clinic 691 Lake Avenue Woodstock............815-338-0132

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PLEASE MAKE ROOM FOR AN ABUSED OR RESCUED DOG OR CAT IN YOUR HOME AND IN YOUR HEART

Rescue Services
Once I was a lonely dog just looking for a home. I had no place to go, no one to call my own. I wandered up and down the streets in rain, in heat, in snow. I ate whatever I could find; I was always on the go. My skin would itch, my feet were sore, and my body ached with pain. No one stopped to give me a pat or gently say my name. I never saw a loving glance; I was always on the run. For people thought that hurting me was really lots of fun. Then one day I heard a voice so gentle, kind and sweet, with arms so soft that reached down to me and took me off my feet. No one again will hurt you, was whispered in my ear. Youll have a home to call your own where you will know no fear. You will be dry, you will be warm, and youll have enough to eat. And rest assured that when you sleep, your dreams will all be sweet. I was afraid, I must admit, Ive lived so long in fear. I cant remember the last time when I let a human come so near. As she tended to my wounds and bathed and brushed my fur, she told me about this rescue group and what it meant to her. She said, We are a circle, a line that never ends. In the center of it, there is you protected by new friends. All around you are the ones that check the pounds, and those who share their homes with you after youve been found. All the other folks are searching near and far, to find the perfect home for you, where you can be a star. She said, There is a family, they are waiting very patiently, and pretty soon well find them, just you wait and see. And then theyll join our circle, theyll help to make it grow, so therell be room for more like you who have no place to go. I waited very patiently. The days, they came and went. Today is the day, I kept on thinking, my family will be sent. Then just when I began to think it wasnt meant to be, there were people standing there gazing down at me. I could tell they felt it, too, for a special dog like you. Now every night I say a prayer to all the Gods that be. Thank you for the life I live and all youve given me. But most of all protect the dogs in the pounds and in the streets. And send a Rescue Person to them to lift them off their feet.

Winnebago County Animal Services 4517 N Main St | Rockford, IL 815-319-4100 | www.wcasrock.org 6

815-962-2767 | www.noahsarkanimals.org

Noahs Ark Animal Sanctuary 111 North 1st St | Rockford, IL

Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes! ~ Theophile Gautier

Cemetery/ Crematory
When a Childs Pet Dies
by Debra Moore, Ph.D.
You can help your child cope with the death of a beloved pet by following some simple guidelines:
When a pet is ill or aging, begin to prepare your child. Talk about the day Smokey wont be around anymore. Talk about how to say goodbye. Explain that pets dont live as long as human beings. Compare the expected life expectancies of dogs, cats, and pets such as hamsters. If you decide on euthanasia: Explain that the veterinarian is going to help your pet die gently so it wont have to feel any more pain. Dont say youre putting the animal to sleep. Children take this literally, and may become confused, afraid of sleep, or wait for the animal to return when it wakes up. Get some books from the library about losing a pet. By borrowing them instead of purchasing them, you can also point out that you have to return the book because your child is not alone - there are other children who have lost their pets too. Dont say the animal ran away from home. Again, your child may keep waiting for it to return. Help your child grieve. Allow them to cry, draw pictures, review snapshots of their pet, or have a memorial service. Dont rush their grieving by immediately buying a new animal. It can diminish the special relationship they had with their pet and encourage a pattern of avoiding sorrow by distracting themselves or buying things.

With Dignity 21345 West York Court | Kildeer,IL 847-726-0600

Arlington Pet Cemetery 6202 Charles St | Rockford 815-399-5011 www.arlingtonpetcemetery.com

Until one has loved an animal, a part of ones soul remains unawakened. ~ Anatole France 7

Fencing
Contain a Pet
6720 Silverlak Rd | Cary, IL 888-881-0433

Traditional Fencing

Fox Valley Fence

320 E Lincoln Hwy | Cortland, IL 847-695-2244 www.northernillfence.com

Freeport Residential Fence Humpals Fence Company

7120 Toms Rd | Rockford, IL 815-964-5408

16260 W State Rd | Pecatonica, IL 815-239-9409

A preferred option to allow your dogs to roam outdoors is to fence in an area for them. The fencing can be wooden, chain link, vinyl, or possibly mesh, depending on the breed of your pet. Drawbacks to this method include cost, and the constant battle to stay ahead of escape artist dogs. In addition, traditional fencing requires constant weed control efforts. The main advantage is the ability to not only confine your own pet, but prevent other animals, children, etc., from wandering into your pets space. Physical fences can be combined with e-fence containment systems.

E- Fencing

Although there are several brands and models available, all of the systems work in much the same manner. A transmitter is mounted on a wall, and a boundary wire is attached. The wire goes out to the boundary of your property, encloses the property, and eventually works back to the transmitter. In other words, the wire makes a continuous loop that begins and ends at the transmitter. Contrary to popular opinion, the wire does not carry any electrical current. Instead, it serves as an antenna and broadcasts a low level radio signal that is received by a special collar that is worn by your dog. The collar then issues a warning tone or vibration, or a low level static correction to alert your dog to the boundary of the yard, depending on what type of system you own. With proper training, the dog learns to retreat back into the safety of your property in response to the collar stimulus. These systems are very effective, and allow your dog to freely roam in a specific area outdoors.

Dogs come when theyre called; cats take a message and get back to you ~ Mary Bly

Kennels
JDS Pet Paradise
1715 S West Ave | Freeport, IL 815-235-3812

Timber Hill Kennel

682 N Van Buren Ave | Freeport, IL 815-235-8999

Old Style Kennels English Bull Dogs

Westwinn Kennels

8647 N Boone School Rd | Capron 815-742-9159 www.oldstylekennels.net

285 S Hoisington | Pecatonica, IL 815-247-8311 www.westwinnkennels.com

Stardust Boarding Kennels

6908 Stardust Trail | Roscoe, IL 815-623-6901

Boarding Your Dog

Choosing the right day care/pet boarding facility is paramount in providing pet owners with peace of mind while on vacation. You wouldnt just drop your child at daycare without touring the facility. It should be the same with your pet. First and foremost take a tour of the facility.

Know the right questions to ask:

Are dogs required to be current on vaccinations and parasite (flea/tick/heartworm) preventative product? Are pets checked for fleas upon drop-off? What veterinary services are available? How often do they clean cages, exercise animals? How do they handle pet emergencies? How often are pets fed? Can the owner bring a pets special food? Are other services available such as grooming, training, bathing, massage?

Walk away from any facility that doesnt:

Ask for your veterinarians name and contact information Ask about your pets vaccinations or parasite control products Have a plan for what to do in case of a pet emergency Smell or look clean
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face .~ Ben Williams

Pet Grooming

Full Service Mobile Pet Salon (815) 871-4180 www.pamperedpawsmobilegrooming.com

Pampered Paws Mobile Grooming

1318 Minns Dr | Machesney, IL 815-654-7599 107 St. Louis Ave | Rockford, IL 815-397-2940 www.davesdoggieden.com 401 W. Main St | Rockton, IL 815-624-4787 www.hairofthedoggroomingsalon.com 1715 S West Ave | Freeport, IL 815-235-3812 709 W Brink St | Harvard, IL 815-943-5644 www.kristinsk-9cuts.com

A Top Dog Grooming Large & Small Dogs Daves Doggie Den

Hair Of The Dog

JDS Pet Paradise

Kristins K-9 Cuts

Marengo Pet Grooming & Boarding

108141 S IL RT 23 | Marengo, IL 815-568-7184

Full Service Mobile Pet Salon (815) 871-4180 www.pamperedpawsmobilegrooming.com 617 W Hurlbut Ave | Belvidere 815-601-4129 215 S Hwy 23 | Genoa, IL 815-784-2457 www.TailsandNails.com Shaggie Paws Spa & Grooming 4901 Saint Josephs Ct | Wonder Lake, IL 815-653-1149 www.shaggiepaws.com 109 S Ayer St | Harvard, IL 815-943-1949

Pampered Paws Mobile Grooming

Tabletop Grooming

Tails & Nails

Sherrils Pet Grooming

Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet ~ Colette

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Q-Collar

There are only four reasons to train your dog

Necessity Desire Establish limits and expectations To give your dog a way to earn praise ~ Pat Muller

First, let me tell you that:

I do not believe in bribery. I do not prevent a dog from making mistakes. I instead TEACH the dog exactly what is expected of him and then simply expect the dog to do just that. I praise for EVERY good decision, after every correction and for every appropriate behavior. I never put the dog in a situation that he is not prepared to deal with or where I am not in total control. In that way, the dog cannot fail. I understand, believe, and train with the belief that while training, I cannot take credit for teaching the dog anything new. I am simply translating my commands and expectations so the dog can clearly understand what each word means.The dog knew how to sit, down, stand and walk the day he was born. These are not new. I further understand that the only way a dog can ask a question is to test. Until a dog stops testing, he does not concretely understand the command or expectation. I must NEVER assume that a dog knows what any word or expectation means unless I teach it. A dog is a very consistent animal. A dog desires to please a worthy pack leader. A true pack leader means security, control, safety, comfort, affection, physical needs met, and lots of fun. This is a relationship of mutual respect, not worship.

I have successfully trained thousands of dogs just this way. I was very satisfied and proud of the results I was getting. I used flat collars on every dog and a pinch collar if I needed more correction. The dogs were great and the people Ive trained did well. Oh, there were some who frustrated me, there were some who would not do any corrections and on and on. However, for the most part, I was happy. Then one day a friend of mine asked me if there was a way to train dogs to listen even if the owner would not attend a class. This would be basically - Home Schooling. I got to thinking, could this be done? I believed it could. The big problem would be coming up with effective, but passive control. A control that made the dog responsible for the timing and level of correction needed, instead of the handle.

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The control must: Produce a natural correction that the dog clearly understands. Not be offensive to look at. Be the same no matter who uses it, young or old. Be able to remain on the dog at all times. Work for young puppies, adult dogs, shy dogs and even aggressive dogs. Include a booklet that guides the owner step by step toward success.

This control and the (properly applied) method must produce desired improvement in the behavior of the dog, immediately and permanently. Thus the Q-Collar was invented

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Daves Doggie Den

107 St. Louis Ave | Rockford, IL 815-397-2940 www.davesdoggieden.com

Training

Quansa Q-Collar / Pat Muller

3822 Pann Rd | South Beloit, IL 815-389-3754 www.quansaqcollar.com

A Brief History on Dog Training

With time, dogs have become an important part of human households, where they are seldom treated as working mates. Unlike people of the 18th century, dog owners of today consider their pets as one of their family members and go out of their way to provide the latter with the best of training, diet, grooming and care. William Koehler was perhaps the first dog trainer who had encouraged dog owners to have a better bonding with their dogs. In fact, before that, dogs were considered as working animals, to be kept in the backyard. His training methods helped dog owners to transform these animals into household pets. It is he who introduced the leashes and collars and explained their importance. Soon, dog owners started to realize the pleasure; a simple walk with their dogs can give them or the vitality of playing with these animals. Now it is a beautiful relationship of trust, affection and commitment. A number of training philosophies have been developed based on the idea of dominance (alpha dog where the human is the leader), and on the very idea that your dog perceives you as another dog. Training methods today have no place for harsh punishments and losing temper. Fortunately, for the last few decades, canine psychology and behavior is being given more importance and based on such aspects, dog training is now about loads of patience and positive reinforcements.

If you think dogs cant count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and give him only two ~ Phil Pastorate

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Farewell To Fleas

CITRUS REPELLENT: Cut a lemon into quarters and place in a pint jug. Cover the lemon with boiling water and let it steep overnight. Next day you have a flea repellent that you can use in a spray bottle. Spray all over your dog remembering especially behind the ears and around the head generally (careful of eyes), around the base of the tail (once again keep away from delicate bits) and under your dogs armpits.

Pest Control
Guillen Pest Solutions

AROMATHERAPY REPELLENT: Using 10 ml. of Pure Almond Carrier www.bugsbuggingyou.com Oil as your base, add 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and 5 drops of 847-951-3433 Cedar wood Essential Oil Shake well and use 1 or 2 drops [of this mixture] spread over the skin at least twice a week to keep the fleas away. A flea collar can be made by rubbing a few drops of one of the following into an ordinary webbing or rope collar or even a doggy bandanna: Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil ,Citronella Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil or Geranium Essential Oil. Dont forget to do this weekly. YOUR HOME: Fleas spend most of their time in your furnishings and only hop onto your dog or you for their next meal. Make sure you wash your dogs bedding regularly because no flea ever survived a hot wash cycle. If you add Eucalyptus Essential Oil to the final rinse it will also kill 99% of house dust mites according to research from the University of Sydney, Australia. Vacuum your home very thoroughly and sprinkle a fine layer of ordinary table salt over your upholstery and carpets and leave overnight before vacuuming again to evict your unwelcome guests safely but dont forget to empty your vacuum bag. INTERNAL FLEA REPELLENTS: Garlic may not be your favorite cologne and its not the fleas favorite smell either. When your dog eats garlic, the smell is excreted through the dogs skin making your dog less likely to be the fleas next meal. In case you think you might need to give your dog a breath freshener along with the garlic, my dogs, Mack and Josh, eat garlic every day and I dont find their breath smells from it at all. Brewers yeast tablets will also help to make your dog less attractive to fleas because once again the smell is excreted through the skin. Adding a dessertspoon of natural apple cider vinegar to the water bowl will make the skin more acidic and unpleasant to fleas and ticks. If your dogs dont fancy apple cider vinegar in the water bowl, dilute it 50/50 with water and use in a spray bottle instead of the citrus repellent.

Pet Waste Services

Pet Waste Removal www.doggy-detail.com 847-212-5616

Doggy Detail

Darren Snarski www.DoodyCall.com 815-885-1021

Doody Call

Cats Motto: No matter what youve done wrong, always try to make it look like the dog did it ~ Anonymous 14

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Pet Stores
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1715 South West Avenue | Freeport, IL

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Angies Aquatic Atrium 201 E IL Rt 64 | Mt Morris, IL 815-734-4900

109 N State St | Belvidere, IL www.lorislittlecritters.com

5312 Elevator Rd | Roscoe, IL

Loris Little Critters 815-544-0299

6321 N 2nd | Loves Park, IL

Terris Pet Center 815-633-7387

Reeses Barkery & Pawtique

1313 N Riverside | McHenry

www.reesesbarkery.com 815-363-7297

360 S Division Street | Harvard, IL 815-943-1738 www.harvardpetparadise.com

Pet Paradise

Tiny Toys 2 Luv www.tinytoys2luv.com 815-679-0736

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We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.~ Immanual Kant

Pet Care
Central Bark Doggy Daycare
256 Commerce Dr | Grayslake, IL 866-799-2275 www.centralbarkusa.com

Custom Pet Sitting

502 Woodmoor | Roundlake Beach, IL Serving Lake County 847-849-6883

Top 3 Reasons to Spay and Neuter

It helps to reduce companion animal overpopulation. Most countries have a surplus of companion animals and are forced to euthanize or disregard their great suffering. The surplus is in the millions in the United States. Cats are 45 times as prolific, and dogs 15 times as prolific, as humans. They do not need our help to expand their numbers; they need our help to reduce their numbers until there are good homes for them all. Sterilization of your cat or dog will increase his/her chance of a longer and healthier life. Altering your canine friend will increase his life an average of 1 to 3 years, felines, 3 to 5 years. Altered animals have a very low to no risk of mammary gland tumors/ cancer, prostate cancer, perianal tumors, pyometria, and uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers. Sterilizing your cat/dog makes him/her a better pet, reducing his/her urge to roam and decreasing the risk of contracting diseases or getting hurt as they roam. Surveys indicate that as many as 85% of dogs hit by cars are unaltered. Intact male cats living outside have been shown to live on average less than two years. Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome is spread by bites and intact cats fight a great deal more than altered cats.

Daves Doggie Den

107 St. Louis Ave | Rockford, IL 815-397-2940 www.davesdoggieden.com

Free Spirit Doggy Day Care

www.freespiritdd.com

8601A Pyott Rd | Lake in the Hills, IL 815-788-5220

In Your Home Pet Sitting Done Your Way

10856 Chicory Ridge Way | Roscoe, IL 61073 815-623-9899

Julie On The Spot

626 N Valley Hill Rd | Woodstock, IL 815-575-1599 www.julieonthespot.net

A house is not a home without a pet ~ Anonymous

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The Following was Found Posted Very Low on a Refrigerator Door

Dear Dogs and Cats:
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest. The stairway was not designed by null and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesnt help because I fall faster than you can run. I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm. For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, and try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years -- canine/feline attendance is not required. The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me FIRST, and then go smell the other dog or cats butt. I cannot stress this enough! Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door: TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS: They live here. You dont. If you dont want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (Thats why they call it fur-niture) I like my pets a lot better than I like most people. To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and dont speak clearly. REMEMBER, DOGS AND CATS ARE BETTER THAN KIDS BECAUSE THEY: Eat less. Hugga Bull Dog Companion Dont ask for money all the time. Are easier to train. www.huggabulldogcompanions.com Normally come when called. Pugs, English (rare colors) & French Bulldogs Never ask to drive the car. hbhawgdawg@aol.com Dont hang out with null. Dont smoke or drink. Dont want to wear your clothes. Park Avenue Boxers Dont have to buy the latest fashions. 608-718-7694 | 608-299-8393 Dont need null dollars for college. Beloit, WI If they get pregnant, you can sell their children. Ask for Tina Marschner

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Pets are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.

Photography

~P H O TO G RA

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When photographing a living creature, its almost always best to focus on the eyes. Make Shoot at eye level Get close Photograph in natural lighting Use props to focus attention Show your pet in action Take lots of pictures Be patient

Memories by Michael

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And dont forget to photograph your pets with the people they care about most. After all, thats what its all about. Love and relationships.

An animals eyes have the power to speak a great language. ~ Martin Buber

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Travel

Pet owners love their pets, so it is only natural if you are a pet owner that you want to take your pet with you when you travel. Pet travel requires advance planning to ensure your pets happiness, as well as your own and that of your fellow travelers. An advance visit to the veterinarian is a good idea before any trip to ensure that all vaccinations are current. Your pets vet can also advise you on any health concerns regarding your destination and suggest medication or treatment if your pet is prone to travel sickness. Since it is easier than you realize to become separated from your pet while traveling, consider implanting an identifying microchip, which is a safe and inexpensive procedure. Your vets office may also be a good source for pet travel supply items; pet stores and online pet suppliers are also good pet travel accessory resources. Car Travel with a Pet When traveling by car with your pet, feed it only lightly before the trip. Use a pet seat belt or pet carrier to restrain your pet. If it is warm, use the air conditioner and schedule frequent, regular stops. When you stop, make sure your pet is on a leash. Air Travel with a Pet Invest in a sturdy pet travel carrier if your pet will be traveling by airplane. If your pet is small enough to travel with you in the airplanes cabin, a soft-sided carrier is a good choice for a pet travel bag. For pet travel in the airplanes cargo hold, a well-ventilated crate is required; ensure that latches are secure, and cover the bottom of the crate with something soft and absorbent, like a blanket or towel. Make the reservation for your pet well in advance, as airlines limit the number of pets booked on each flight. Make sure to check the pet travel regulations with the airline on which you are booked. If your plans include international pet travel, including pet travel in Europe, be sure to check regulations in the country or countries to which you intend to travel. Also, be aware that almost all pet travel airlines charge extra fees for traveling with pets, whether inside the cabin or as cargo.

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Veterinary Services

When looking at taking care of your pet, you want to make sure you have everything in order. One of the major things you need to have in order is picking the right vet for your pet. Choosing the right vet for your pet is a very important thing to do. Most people in their lifetime will get a pet. Now, just having a pet is one thing, but actually taking care of your pet is another. You want to make sure that your pet has the best care possible. Choosing a vet will show your pet how much you care. Vets are all over the place, and choosing the right vet can be difficult. Finding the right vet isnt easy; it will take a little bit of time out of your day. Although, that time that you spent looking for a vet will however benefit you and your pet in the long run. One of the first steps you can take is ask your fellow pet owners any recommendations to a good vet. People are usually more than happy to give their opinion about a service they are using. After writing down some recommended vets, it is now time to meet them. You never just want to sign up with a vet you have never met. Make sure you visit with the vet and ask then a bunch of relevant questions concerning your pet. If you follow this simple information you will definitely find the right vet for your pet. The purity of a persons heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals. ~ Anonymous 21

Benefits of a Pet Medication Card

Pet Pal Guide is pleased to present a prescription discount drug card program to assist with the high costs of prescription drugs. The free National Drug Card was designed to help the uninsured and under-insured nationwide including pet medications. There is no enrollment form or membership fee, and one card will cover an entire family even the family pet! Remember, this is not an insurance plan, and residents can only receive for prescription drug savings at participating pharmacies. Simply present the card to the pharmacist and s/he will enter into your pharmacy profile. You then become a member of one of Americas Largest Rx Buying Groups. As a National Drug Card member, you have access to discounted prescription prices. Remember this card is pre-activated and there are no deductibles, no fees, no forms to complete and everyone qualifies (this card covers your entire household). Free Spanish cards are also available. Millions of people are struggling to afford healthcare. Prescription drugs are a large component of every familys budget. Our goal of helping people across the country save on their prescription medications is a MISSION worth joining. Best of all, its FREE! What is the National Drug Card and National Pet Drug Card? A FREE discount prescription drug card entitling your family, and PETS substantial savings - up to 80% from pharmacys usual and customary prices. No Hassle, No Application, No Cost! Its Simple and Its Free to receive your RX drug discount card. You can cut out the card on the opposite page and begin saving on your prescription drugs immediately or email cards@petpalguide.com and request a pet drug card. One card may be used by all in the family, regardless of age.

How Does National Drug Card and National Pet Drug Card help me? Our FREE discount prescription drug card will entitle you, your family, and your PETS to the following: Up to 80% off generic medications Up to 15% off name brand prescriptions Up to 80% off your PETS medications too! Unlike many other discount drug programs, Rx Free Card is FREE to people of ALL AGES This is NOT an insurance program or membership club Your FREE discount drug card simply entitles you to a discount off the purchase price of prescription drugs

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Pet Pal Guide Drug Card

Save 10% - 85% Brand-Name & Generic Drugs

FREE National Pet Drug Card

This pet drug card is accepted at over 58,000 pharmacies in the US including: CVS WALGREENS RITE-AID WAL-MART TARGET KROGER GIANT K-MART BROOKS SAFEWAY COSTCO PUBLIX FRYs DUANE-READE WINN-DIXIE SAMS SHOPRITE MEDICINE SHOPPE and many more...
Just ask your Vet for a written prescription so you can take it to your local pharmacy. Remember! Not every pharmacy is equipped to provide every medicine. Please check with the pharmacy to see if they can provide the medications you require.

Covers all household pets, including farm and livestock animals.

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This is a FREE program that will help to reduce the cost of your PETs PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION and one card will cover the whole family! This card is pre-activated and can be used immediately

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