What`s Inside? - Indiana Council for Animal Welfare

Helping you achieve
your kennel goals
since 2009
What’s Inside?
Serving, educating, encouraging,
and promoting fellow dog
breeders.
Letter from the President – pg 5
Breeder Spotlight – pg13
Integrity and Values in a breeding
kennel – pg 19
Are you confused about veterinary
care? – pg. 21
Preparing for disasters – pg. 30
And MUCH more!
INDIANA COUNCIL FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
P.O. BOX 20717
Indianapolis, IN 46220-0717
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ICAW Officers
President: John Lapp 765-886-5650
Past President: Lonnie Borkholder 574-646-2509
Vice President: John Troyer 260-593-3900
Secretary: Myron Hochstetler 260-768-9168
Treasurer: Marvin Stoll 812-486-3982
Seminar Coordinator: Daryl & Kris Bontrager 260-768-4876
Government Relations: Craig Curry 317-771-0461
Northern Indiana Pet Breeders
Contact: Milan Wingard 260-562-2852
Allen County Pet Breeders
Contact: John Lengacher 260-417-6609
Eastern Indiana Pet Breeders
Contact: John Mark Stoltzfus 765-489-5140
Southern Indiana Pet Breeders
Contact: David J. Graber 812-636-3667
Become a member of ICAW! Contact the
president of the chapter nearest you.
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P.O. Box 20717
Indianapolis, IN 46220-0717
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Code of Ethics
The ICAW Professional Pet Breeders take pride in their responsibilities
for proper care and handling of their pets. The following code
describes general considerations:
 To provide food, water, and care necessary to protect the health and
welfare of the pets that are in your care.
 To provide proper veterinary care of these pets for disease prevention ,
etc.
 To provide clean, well-kept facilities to allow safe, humane, and efficient
pet management.
 To use proper re-homing practices for your pets, to ensure a happy and
safe home.
 To use only veterinary accepted methods, if needed, to dispose of a pet.
 To provide all personnel with a working knowledge of your pets, including
proper handling techniques.
 To provide transportation for your pets that avoid undue stress caused by
overcrowding, excessive time spent in transit, or by discomfort during
loading and unloading.
 Any person who willfully mistreats pets WILL NOT be tolerated in this
organization.
 To conduct all business in an ethical manner.
 All breeders agree to follow the recommendations set forth in the above
statements.
 All breeders agree to follow the USDA and/or the Indiana Board of Animal
Health rules.
 All breeders agree to obtain all required licenses and operate your
business 100% legally.
 Encourage all breeders to further their knowledge by attending meetings
and conferences, and being active in their Chapter.
From the ICAW President
A few things we have started in Wayne County that have really helped us at a
county level are:
1. KMA Program
2. Exercising & Socializing
3. Rehoming Adult Breeding Parents
We have not started with the health checks on adults, but hope to within the year.
If you rehome your adults be sure they are spayed or neutered before leaving
your property so the next owner cannot use them for breeding purposes.
We started exercising & socializing a year ago & would not go back to the old
ways. We’ve found this gives us great momentum and pays mentally. Our dogs
are happier & so are we. 
REMEMBER:
John Lapp – ICAW President
ONE
STEP
AT A
TIME.
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A WORD FROM THE Eastern Indiana CHAPTER
By Eli King
At the start of every month, I always write down what the daily kennel checks include: check all the dogs for any
sores, long toenails, or any other issues. I give shots to whoever needs them – puppies and adults. I exercise all
the adults every day and my children socialize the puppies every day. – Eli King
January 12, 2015 – Monday
Daily kennel check; Kennel wash down
I let out the adults to have a morning run in the meadow – it is amazing how they just romp & play.
Paul – 13, David – 8, SueAnna – 5, & Daniel – 2, had all the puppies out and were playing with them. It is
amazing how those puppies open up to the kids if they are socialized!! And the kids enjoy the playing
just as much!!
January 13, 2015 – Tuesday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down;
Sharon – red tri female gave birth to 2 black tri mini aussie doodles; the dad was a crème mini poodle
January 14, 2015 – Wednesday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down
The children are playing with the puppies in the kennel; usually we bring them to the house but because
of the frigid temperatures we keep them in the kennel
January 15, 2015 – Thursday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down;
Daisy – blue merle mini aussie is bred to Spot – a black tri mini aussie
January 16, 2015 – Friday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down
Spirit – black tri mini aussie female & Shane – blue merle mini aussie welcomed a litter of 4 puppies; 3blue merles – 1 M, 2 F & 1- black tri M
January 17, 2015 – Saturday
Daily kennel check;
Linda – 12 & Emma – 10 cleaned all the feeders, washed down the sides of the kennel, the whelping
apartments & disinfected everything
January 18, 2015 – Sunday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down
Little Daniel has a little puppy and he can do anything with him. He loves it!!
January 19, 2015 – Monday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down; Patches – a mini aussie, has a blister that I treated with biozide
January 20, 2015 – Tuesday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down; treated Patches’ blister
Rosy – black tri mini aussie is bred to Shane – a blue merle mini aussie
January 20, 2015 – Tuesday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down; treated Patches’ blister
Rosy – black tri mini aussie is bred to Shane – a blue merle mini aussie
January 21, 2015 – Wednesday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down; treated Patches’ blister
January 22, 2015 – Thursday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down; treated Patches’ blister
January 23, 2015 – Friday
Daily kennel check; kennel wash down; treated Patches’ blister – looks good and is healing very nicely
January 24, 2015 – Saturday
Daily kennel check;
Linda & Emma cleaned all the feeders, washed down the sides in the kennel & whelping apartments &
disinfected everything; we all helped clip toenails (we do that once a month); treated Patches’ blister –
looked good so made decision to be done treating
I had a customer come today and picked out a mini aussie puppy. They were cuddling their new furry
friend. Just shortly after they left, they came back with the mini aussie puppy. They had stopped in at
Wal-Mart, bought a leash and were walking the puppy when they noticed it didn’t have a tail!!  After
explaining that all puppies are born with a tail, I agreed to give most of their money back.
A boss once told me: A CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT!! He is so right! I have implied
that to my daily life and my business; and I have learned a lot. I encourage each of you to remember
that.
January 29, 2015 – Thursday
We flew a sheltie to New Mexico. I sold him for $500 + $450 shipping. Now, I find out that her Mom
died and she stayed with her Dad for a while, now her Dad claims the puppy and she wants another
one!
January 31, 2015 – Saturday
We flew another sheltie – a litter mate to the one shipped on Jan. 29th, to Florida. I had her advertised
on Purebred Breeders. She sold for $650 + $450 shipping
“Progress is impossible without change, and
those who cannot change their minds cannot
change anything.”
George Bernard Shaw
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The Wheels Keep Turning
By Lonnie Borkholder – past president
If our way of agriculture life continues in the future, it will be
because of the hard work and dedication of the breeders and
farmers of today. Legacies are left behind by people who have a
vision and dedication to the mission. The spectators sitting on the
sidelines will not have the privileges of sharing in the victory of
the mission. To fulfill this mission, it takes men of action,
integrity, and honesty. I will call these men “warriors”. The only
thing required of being a spectator is a heartbeat. Man’s life is
like the steam that rises from boiling water, it only lasts for a short time then it’s gone.
Do we really have time to be only spectators? A spectator leaves no legacy behind; after the
steam is gone there is nothing left. A warrior will leave a legacy behind, and will leave this world
a better place for the generations following. The common trait present in all spectators is
critizing the players on the field. I find this amazing – how easy it is to sit and find fault with the
people doing the work, while being too lazy to contribute anything. I don’t think any one of us
really finds this to be a trait that we respect od admire in a person, yet it is only human nature
to do just that. Let us look deep inside ourselves and take a good inventory by the fruit man will
know the tree.
ICAW welcomes John Lapp as our new leader. I believe we have a winner and warrior in John.
John as had some experiences in his life that a few of us can match. John has an off-season with
his produce and really further our mission. Something that is already taking place a one call
system for each chapter. This help to keep the members informed and updated. ICAW is also
having meetings in areas where there is no current KMA Program. We just got back from
Daviess County for their Chapter meeting. John Troyer and Milan Wingard (the dog bishops )
did a great job and kept the floor all day. These warriors had the breeders attention and talked
about the priviledges of being involved in a program like KMA, and the benefits of belonging to
an organization like ICAW (the Wheels Keep Turning). Also, planned for this Spring is a meeting
in the Fort Wayne area for their Chapter.
On a side note, our $35 ICAW membership does not cover all the needs for this great
organization. We encourage all our warriors with the means to do what you can above this.
Great things happen when a group of like-minded people come together to make a change.
I feel sorry for all the spectators sitting on the guidelines content, just hoping that the wheel
keeps turning. They will miss out on the sweet taste of victory that comes from a fulfilled
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mission and will leave the world without leaving anything behind for the future farmers. In
order for there to be victory it takes a battle and to have a battle it takes warriors. The best
warriors are men and women with integrity vision not afraid of action. The wheel that turns
ICAW is made up of men and women who fit this description. This is the call to action. Where
do we see ourselves in this mission? Will we have enough strength to get off the bleachers and
into the field?
Our Savior said, “Plenty is the harvest but few are the laborers.” Jesus was a man of action and I
believe he expects the same from us. Let us do all things, through him, with honesty and
integrity.
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A WORD FROM THE ALLEN COUNTY CHAPTER
By John and Kanoshia Schmucker
Greetings from New Haven,
We are having some winter weather around here lately, having 12 inches of snow which
seems to slow everything down a bit.
We have our new kennel finished and moved in on Dec. 24, 2014. It seems to be a very
nice Christmas gift to our dogs and puppies. They are happier, and with the new facility
we are able to give them more socialization and exercise. All of our customers are now
invited to look into our kennel through a window from our office/show room. We have
lots of good reviews and testimonies on our website about our kennel.
We are in the process of getting all our adults dogs OFA certified. We raise Siberian
Huskies, Miniature Schnauzers, and Bernese Mountain Dogs, a total of 29 adults. We
retail all of our puppies ourselves. So far, so good, but a lot of work!! 
in
Allen County
Mini Conference – Open House
May 8th, 2015 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lunch will be available
John Lengacher, Jr. (260) 417-6609
Akc & Nutro
Pending Speakers: USDA, Veterinarian
Don’t Miss It!!
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Breeder Spotlight: Puppy Tale Kennel – Enos and Lucy Miller
My Wife, Lucy, and I are from Northern Indiana. We have been raising dogs for about 4 ½ years. What
once started off as a hobby has now become a way of life. Watching them grow and getting to know
each dog’s individual personalities is one of the most enjoyable aspects. We truly love what we do!
A little back ground on how we got started…
Just prior to Valentine’s Day, right before we got married, I got Lucy a Miniature Chocolate Poodle
puppy. The man I purchased “Hershey” from was a friend of mine and he showed me his kennel. I had
no idea people did this for a living! During that exact moment, I came to a realization. I have always had
a passion for dogs since I was a child and the second I realized I could do this for a living, I was
determined to make it work.
We began modestly and
learned as we went. I like to
think we are still learning and
constantly evolving, doing
everything we can for the
health and well-being of our
dogs.
We raise a variety of different
small breeds. We are
particularly fond of Shih Tzus,
Lhasa Apsos, Cavaliers,
Yorkies and Maltese. We
believe, without compromise,
that our dog’s health should
always be our top priority.
This includes physical health
(grooming, clipping nails and
getting teeth cleaned) of each
dog to maintaining the
cleanest kennel possible.
Lucy’s position with regards
to the kennel is fairly simple;
full time. She does an
outstanding job of all aspects
of the kennel, from keeping
things clean and organized to
grooming and keeping track
of breeding. Her job does not
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stop there either; she also oversees the maintaining of records as well.
Our current facility has been built and operational for about 1 ½ years. We were able to do a lot of the
work ourselves and take a great deal of pride in that. All of our adult dogs are on solid surface both
inside and out. It works well for us to keep clean and the dogs really seem to enjoy it. The layout of our
kennel is 12’ x 96’ (one sided). Our pen sizes are 4’ x 5’ inside with heated floor. The outside runs are
4’ x12’ cement with chain-link partitions. The long nights of building this kennel was well worth it the
moment we first saw our dog’s tails wagging from all of the extra room they have.
Our nursery is approximately 24’ x 30’ and consists of 15 raised 5’ x 5’ pens. We utilize tender-foot
flooring inside the pens to ensure both cleanliness and comfort for the puppies. We use whelping boxes
for the first few weeks the puppies are born; we were amazed at how well they worked. We decided to
take the slightly different approach of using trays with wood shavings underneath as well.
Our exercise yard was the last thing to get finished. That was a very important aspect of our kennel to
us. We took our time planning it because we wanted to ensure we got it done properly. The result was
a completely fenced in 60’ x140’ play area. When they are out socializing and interacting with each
other is when you can really have the opportunity to appreciate each dog’s individual personality.
Honestly, I think we enjoy watching them run, play and chase each other, run up and down the various
ramps and play in the toy houses, probably as much as they enjoy doing it!
We realize we have been very blessed in our business and have no one to thank but theLord. As time
goes on we strive to continue to better our kennel in any way that makes it a more enjoyable placefor
our dogs.
Enos &Lucy Miller
Puppy Tale Kennel
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Meet and Greet Just Gets Better and Better
This year's event was outstanding. Debbie and I were privileged to not only attend again
but we had the joy of traveling 4 hours with 170 boxes of freshly baked pastries! Luckily
you can't gain weight by just smelling delicious cinnamon rolls!
What a great event. This is the 7th Annual Meet & Greet. Thank you to Levi Graber, Craig
Curry, Daryl and Kris Bontrager and all who had a part in this year’s Meet & Greet.
This year we had many more
lawmakers attend and happily
come to the stage in support of
ICAW and our businesses. They
all understand the issues and are
thrilled to know the facts. Mike
Pence, the governor, even
stopped by to personally meet the
breeders.
It was great to see a much larger
group of FFA students, probably 4
times more than last year. These
students are the future of farming
and ICAW is proactively reaching
out to them to educate them and
bring them along as allies in the
fight against the animal right
extremists.
AKC gave credit to two
lawmakers, Senators Brent Steele
and Mark Messner, for the support
they have given to the dog world.
These two lawmakers were
selected out of a hundred across
the nation to be awarded
"Legislator of the Year". Thank
you Stacy Mason and Michael
Issac for making these lawmakers
feel appreciated.
The highlight was Forrest Lucas,
founder of Protect the Harvest
speaking to the crowd about the
facts and the reality of the animal
rights agenda. He did not mince
words. He had over-sized maps
showing the very small amount of
acreage that would be farmable if
the animal rights extremist
agenda is fulfilled. It was a very eye
opening graphic. Protect the Harvest has added strength and awareness to the issues.
Thank you Mr. Lucas for your support.
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ICAW is doing an outstanding job to increase our connections with the Indiana
lawmakers. The Meet & Greet is just one event in all that is done throughout the year. It
has to be an intentional, continuous campaign to build relationships with the state and
local legislators, city and county officials. Make it your mission to get to know your
representatives and help them see you and your business in a positive light.
As ICAW supports and teaches all of us to be the best we can be, they continue to fight for
your right to sell pets with everything they've got, the best way to help lawmakers see the
truth, is for you to share your stories and connect with your elected officials. You can help
by visiting with your city, county and state officials, make phone calls, or write letters. Even
send letters to the editor of articles that involve anything to do with dog breeding and reach
out to local writers of blogs, talk radio and other media, and to commit to getting anyone else
you can to weigh in on your behalf as well.
The other side portrays you the professional breeder and us the pet store owners as greedy
and cruel; without all our direct involvement, legislators have no reason to believe otherwise.
Debbie and I are so thankful to each and every one of you and the awesome reputation we
have built in Indiana. ICAW is a huge part of that but you are the ones that make it happen.
We are proud to say that all our puppies come from Indiana! You're the BEST!
I have shared this verse with you before as a guiding goal for our business. This is how we
live our lives and have seen this same goal from the breeders we have been privileged to get
to know…
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human
masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is
the Lord Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:23,24)
Thank you to ICAW, all the breeders and Pet Stores who took the time off of work or
used vacation days to attend this event. It really makes a difference!
John and Debbie Stottele
The Family Puppy
We Support ICAW!
American Canine Association
American Kennel Club
AKC Reunite
America’s Pet Registry, INC.
Avenue Vet Clinic
Buckeye / Lancaster Puppies
Canine Health
Dalam Welding
Eukanuba
Family Puppy
Happiness Is Pets
HeartLand Farm & Pet Supply
Honeyville Feed & Farm
Hunte Corporation
Indiana Board of Animal Health
Indiana Farm Bureau
Lambert Vet Supply
MAHA/MOFED
Midwest Farm & Pet Supply
MPBA
NeoTech
New Bedford Pet Supply
Nutro Company
Pet Key
Pet Land
Pet Zu
Pinnacle Pet
Protect the Harvest
Purebred Breeders
QD Kennel
Revival Animal Health
Royal Canin
Runway Pets
Shipshe Farm & Pet Supply
Tandem Products
Uncle Bill’s Pet Center
USDA
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Do you VALUE your dogs for what they are – companions and pets, or simply
what they can give you?
Do you VALUE the importance of breed-specific health testing in order to
ensure the health and well-being of future generations?
Do you VALUE the importance of proper grooming and maintenance?
Do you VALUE regular health exams and vaccination programs?
Do you VALUE the importance of true socialization – preparing your puppies
for their future homes by exposing them to playtimes (with adults as well as
children), grooming, light training, and other stimuli?
Do you VALUE your kennel facility and the impact it has on your dogs,
whether for good or bad? And do you value it enough to make the necessary
improvements?
Do you VALUE your prospective new puppy owners for what they are –
people who are earnestly searching for a member of the family from someone
who cares as much for that dog as they do.
~ Luke and Amber Blakeslee
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Are You Confused About
Veterinary Care?
Kennels that are licensed under the USDA have specific requirements for the
provision of adequate veterinary care under the Animal Welfare Act. These are not
always clearly understood by both kennel owners or veterinarians. The “normal” relationship between a dog owner
and a veterinarian is called the “Veterinary Client Patient Relationship”. In that relationship, the veterinarian
examines the dog, diagnoses the animal’s condition, and makes recommendations regarding different treatment options.
The client is free to choose any of those treatment options, or may choose to get a second opinion, or may simply choose to
provide no treatment at all. In that scenario, the veterinarian has no authority to require a prevention program, any
diagnostics, or treatments. The client’s decisions are often based on economic considerations, emotional attachment to
the dog, or level of concern for the welfare of the dog.
Under the Animal Welfare Act, the veterinarian takes on an additional role. The kennel owner enters into a written
contract with a specific veterinarian chosen by the kennel owner who is then known as the “Attending Veterinarian” or AV.
The veterinarian then establishes the appropriate level of care for the animals covered by the license – this is documented
as the “Program of Veterinary Care” or PVC. In addition to describing the routine care this also describes how often the
veterinarian must conduct a site visit to the kennel (at least once a year). That site visit is very important and helps the AV
make sure that their recommendations will work for the kennel owner and really be in the best interest of the dogs. That’s
also a great time to talk about other aspects of kennel management / maintenance (such as biosecurity or cleaning &
disinfection) and for the veterinarian to look over health records, breeding records, and any puppy mortality. You never
know… they may have a great idea to increase your efficiency and help your business as well as your dogs!
In addition to giving the AV specific responsibility regarding health of the dogs, the Act also gives the Attending Veterinar ian
the authority to tell the kennel owner what the appropriate care of the dogs will be for anything that impacts their health or
well-being. Unlike the traditional “Veterinary Client Patient Relationship” described at the beginning, the kennel owner
cannot just choose to ignore the recommendations of their Attending Veterinarian. Obviously, that does not mean the
kennel owner has no say in how to provide care in their particular kennel – but it does mean the kennel owner needs to be
talking to their veterinarian. It is the responsibility of every kennel owner to clearly understand the expectations their
Attending Veterinarian has for them and to ask questions if they don’t understand or if they disagree with their vets
recommendations. Ultimately, the veterinarian must set the standards for “adequate veterinary care” and the kennel
owner has to feel comfortable with their veterinarian in that role.
The Program of Veterinary Care, which is signed by both the kennel owner and the veterinarian, must describe all of the
routine / preventative veterinary care for the dogs (vaccinations, deworming, heartworm prevention, flea control, etc).
The veterinarian will work with the kennel owner to discuss various options for care, such as the use of “extra-label” drugs
(those drugs that are labelled for other animals and being used in the dogs), but ultimately the kennel owner must follow
the veterinarian’s decision about the care that needs to be provided. Many times the Program of Veterinary Care (PVC)
will also cover instructions regarding treatment of diseases and injuries commonly seen in kennels. The PVC will often act
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like the first phone call a kennel owner might make to the vet to discuss a certain condition in their dogs. This way the ve t’s
phone is not continually ringing off the hook and the kennel owner doesn’t have to continually pay the vet to provid e basic
treatments that the vet and kennel owner have already discussed and agreed on how to treat. Remember, that agreement
is already written up according to the vet’s directions in the form of the PVC. It is completely appropriate that the kennel
owner take direction from their PVC, if it covers the condition at hand. In order to function properly, a PVC must have
enough detail so the breeder understands what to do, what drugs and dosages are required, and when it is appropriate to
call the veterinarian for more specialized advice or if the animal does not respond to the initial treatment. When the PVC
does not cover the condition the kennel owner has observed, the kennel owner must contact their Attending Veterinarian
(AV), or another licensed veterinarian, if their AV is not available.
The kennel owner must document all of their health observations, their reference to their PVC, or their conversation with
the vet, as problems arise. The kennel owner must also document that they followed the recommendations given in the
PVC or in their conversation with the vet, and that they completed the treatment prescribed for the animal. If the dog has a
permanent condition, the kennel owner must obtain documentation from the vet that says that the dog no longer needs
treatment of any kind, or, if ongoing treatment is necessary, how and with what the animal must be treated with for the
rest of its life. Sometimes the vet will tell the kennel owner to just keep an eye on the dog and call them if it gets wors e. If
the kennel owner follows the recommendations in the PVC, or the recommendation given directly from the veterinarian, and
the condition of the dog is not resolved, it is the responsibility of the kennel owner to contact the vet again to discuss th e
problem.
The biggest responsibility of the kennel owner is to observe the dogs for abnormalities, involving health, or behavior. This
observation has to be daily. If the kennel owner cannot observe the dogs themselves, they must have someone available
who is able to tell if a dog is acting abnormally. And these observations must be written down, in a medical log, or
somewhere. Observe and document. It is very important that the PVC be consulted or the veterinarian be contacted in a
timely manner concerning any health or behavior issue. If these things are accomplished, your dogs will have received
adequate veterinary care.
There is a “treatment log sheet” that has been developed privately, and it has been offered to anyone who is interested in
using it. There are many ways to document that your dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care. However, some of the
kennel owners and some veterinarians have found this log sheet useful. This “treatment log sheet” is included with this
article. If you have any questions about anything discussed in this article, please contact one of your local inspectors for
clarification.
Lori Linn, northern IN
240-461-9168
Cody Yager, central IN
937-308-0285
AnnMarie Houser, southern IN
618-315-3649
Juan Arango, southeastern IN
301-204-0817
Kerry McHenry, Consulting Veterinarian for all of IN
330-224-5970
Pat Keith, Compliance Specialist for IN
317-498-2687
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Don’t Forget!
ICAW MONTHLY
TELECONFERENCE
1st Wednesday of Each
Month
@ 7:00 pm
Call 712-432-8773
Pin #195358
Press *1 to Talk
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Northern Indiana Chapter
Monday, May 11, 2015:
Meeting with AKC and USDA
Topics:
 Giving Dogs a Choice;
 Incorporating Multiple Surfaces;
 Enrichment;
 Options For Their Future
Monday, June 8, 2015
Northern Chapter Annual Picnic
Wolfe Building in Shipshewana
Dinner at 6:00 pm
A WORD FROM THE Northern Indiana CHAPTER
Greeting from the North,
Most of you probably read the article of Monark Puppies in the last issue of the ICAW newsletter. I find these articles
very interesting and educational. What got my attention was the cleaning and disinfecting they do for their puppies.
They clean the puppy apartments a couple times each day and don’t focus on disinfecting as much, as they feel this
will make the puppy’s immune system stronger! When these puppies get to their new home, they are better able to
handle stress in all the different environments. Of course, the biggest thing probably depends on is what kind of
flooring your puppies grow up on; if on concrete, stone, or gravel, raised floors, etc… This will make a difference to
how much you need to disinfect.
However, my thinking is: Can we overdo it? This was a new thought for me. What are your thoughts on this? It
gives us something to think about.
On Monday February 16th, we had a meeting in the Northern Chapter. Milan Wingard (President) talked a bit about
the agenda for 2015; Myron Hochstetler (ICAW Secretary) gave us an update on ICAW and the Standards; Merle
Miller (myself – Vice President) shared a bit on how our elections will take place; Dave Miller (KMA Chairman)
touched some on our KMA program. We had a dinner of pizza, chips, & pop sponsored by the Family Puppy,
Happiness Is Pets, Midwest Farm & Pet, Heartland Farm & Pet, and Wingard’s Custom Plastics. Thanks Sponsors!! We
had an election of a KMA Board. Elected was Devon Yoder & Enos Miller. The rest of the evening was for breeder
fellowship.
Merle Miller – Northern Chapter Vice President
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heavily
Preparing for Disasters
Disasters can strike at any time with little or no warning. Having a disaster plan for your
kennel will help keep animals safe in any disaster.
First, consider what disasters might affect your kennel such as: a tornado, flood, fire, loss
of electricity, earthquake or a chemical spill from a train or truck forcing an evacuation.
Then, write a plan of how you will handle each disaster at your kennel.
An important step in disaster planning is to keep at least a 7-day supply of food and water
on-hand at all times in the event of a snow storm, power outage or times when roads are
not drivable.
In some disasters animals may need to be evacuated. Owners are encouraged to have at
least two options of alternative housing for the dogs. Alternative housing sites should be at
least several miles or more from your kennel.
When planning for evacuations, find a transporter (a person with a truck and trailer) who
can move the animals from the kennel to an alternative housing site.
Individual identification on dogs is especially important in a disaster. When the dogs are
misplaced and moved in a disaster, the dog’s identification is proof of ownership. Dogs
may be identified with a rabies tag or a microchip. A record of each animal’s identification
should be kept in the disaster plan as well as in a safe location away from the kennel.
Keeping dogs up-to-date on vaccinations is especially important in a disaster, since the
animals may be evacuated and come in contact with other animals. Dogs that are current
on vaccinations are less likely to develop diseases.
Disaster plans should include:
 Name, address and phone number (including cell) of owner
 Name, address and phone number of someone who can be contacted if owner is
not available
 Name, address and phone number of the first site animals may be evacuated to
 Name, address and phone number of the second site animals may be evacuated to
 Name and phone number (including cell) of dog transporter
 Identification and vaccination records of each dog
 Fire evacuation plan
 Plan of how to provide animals with water and heat when the electricity is out
Disaster plans should be copied and placed:
 In the kennel next to the BOAH-issued registration
 In the home (make family members aware of the plan)
 With a relative or emergency contact person off-site
For more information about disaster planning visit BOAH’s website:
www.in.gov/boah/2441.htm.
Fire Evacuation
Plan
Fires can ignite in many
different ways. Having
a fire evacuation plan
can help save animals
in the event of a fire. A
local fire department
may be willing to walk
through a kennel to
look for fire hazards
and write a fire
evacuation plan for the
kennel. Fire evacuation
plans should be posted
near exit doors in the
kennel.
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A WORD FROM THE Southern Indiana CHAPTER
Hello everyone!
Greetings from Southern Indiana. How’s everybody doing? I thought we was going to sneak through without having
much winter, but I had a surprise! IT came late.
I don’t have too much to say. On January 17th, we had a dog breeders meeting. We had a great turnout, a few
speakers talking about the appearance of our kennels, taking one step at a time, & how to leave a good impression
to the public while raising these healthy, quality puppies. Thank you to the ones who gave up themselves to speak!!
A snack of donuts and coffee was served, along with a lunch of pizza, chips, & pop; all sponsored by Pinnacle Pet.
Thank you for Sponsoring!! We elected a Chapter President – David J. Wagler, & a Vice President – Mark Raber,
welcome on board!
On Feb. 20th, we had another meeting to elect a KMA Board. Elected to help with the program was Martin Wagler.
That meeting went very well. We had a lot of interest. I think this is going to be good for the Community, getting
more people involved and working together. I want to Thank the Wayne County KMA Board for coming down &
helping us with that meeting.
Thanks,
Marvin Stoll
Together
Each
Accomplishes
More
So. Chapter OFA Health Clinic
June 20, 2015
Hearts, Knees, Eyes, Dental
Sponsored by Hunte & AKC
For more info: Martin Wagler (812) 687-7153
To be held at Martin Wagler’s
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Current ICAW Members
Memberships are due January1st of the new year.
Reminders will be sent out before the April issue of the newsletter each year.
Questions? Call Kris at 260-768-4876
Allen County Chapter
ICAW Members:
Northern Chapter
Continued:
Alvin Brenneman
Jonas & Becky Delagrange
Chris & Rhoda Graber
Ivan Graber
John Lengacher, Jr.
John Schmucker
Lynn Stieglitz
Rosa Zehr
Tom Tom Puppy, LLC
Gerald Frey
Richard Frey
Aaron & RoseMary Graber
Daniel Hochstetler
Myron & Tressie Hochstetler
Willard & Janetta Hochstetler
Karen Garnsney
Lavon Knepp
Jerry Lambright
Vernon & Kathryn Lambright
Daryl & Anne Lehman
Steven & Rebecca Lehman
Adrian Miller
Daryl Miller
David Miller
David & Polly Miller
Dennis Miller
Dewayne Miller
Enos & Lucy Miller
Jason K. Miller
Jerry & Leann Miller
Joseph D. Miller
Lamar Miller
Lagrange Vet Clinic
Loren & Dean Miller
Marty & Eva Miller
Merle & Katie Miller
Merle & Ruth Miller
Nelson Miller
Ura Miller
Enos, Jr. & Wanda Mullett
Debbie Nihart
Christie Nisley
Lavern Otto
Jonathon & Erma Petersheim
Sam & Connie Kaehr
Josiah Ramer
Craig & Rhonda Riffey
Jeri Rogers
Roy & Brenda Schlabach
Devon & Noretta Schrock
Jacob Schwartz
Mathew Schwartz
East Central Chapter
ICAW Members:
Amos S. Beiler
Amos Beiler, Jr.
Gary & LuElla Bontrager
Leroy Z. & Becky Esh
Elam S. Fisher
David I. Glick
Eli Z. & Mary King
Elmer Lapp
John Lapp
Raymond & Mary Miller
John Mark Stoltzfus
Stephen F. Stoltzfus
Northern Chapter ICAW
Members:
Wayne & Darla Beechy
Dan & Deb Beer
Justin Berning
Luke & Amber Blakeslee
Amos Bontrager
Clerance & Ruth Ann Bontager
Dale & Jen Bontrager
Daryl Bontrager
Daryl & Kris Bontrager
Kenneth E. Bontrager
Kevin Bontrager
Lavern Bontrager
Marlin & Erma Bontrager
Lonnie & Amy Borkholder
John Chupp
John & Miriam Chupp
Jay Eash
Mel & Char Eash
Northern Chapter
Continued:
Southern Chapter
Continued:
Homer Slabaugh
John & Debbie Stottele
Devon Stutzman
Devon & Marietta Troyer
Jesse & Jolene Troyer
John & Leona Troyer
Verlyn & Deb Weaver
Lavern & Kathryn Whetstone
Lavern Jay Whetstone
Milan & Lora Wingard
Aaron Yoder
Amos Yoder
Darrin & Tonya Yoder
Devon & Susan Yoder
Earnest & Kaylene Yoder
Melvin Knepp
Edwin J. Lengacher
John E. Raber
Mark & Ruth Raber
Daniel & Roselyn Stoll
Marvin & Norma Stoll
Jerome Stoll
Stephen Stoll
Amos Wagler
David J. Wagler
Darrell & Marlene Wagler
Harvey Wagler
Henry Wagler
Jason & Jean Wagler
Kenny Wagler
Kevin & Linda Wagler
Lonnie & Lydia Wagler
Loren S. Wagler
Marlin E. Wagler
Martin Lee Wagler
Nathan & Marlene Wagler
Nicholas L. Wagler
Timothy & Maartha Wagler
Wallace L. Wagler
Kerry Wittmer
Timothy & Leanna Wittmer
Southern Chapter
ICAW Members:
Ronnie Berry
Marsha Brewer
Craig E. Curry
Laverne Eicher
Dale Eiler
Ben H. Graber
David H. Graber
David J. & Kathryn Graber
David J & Katurah Graber
David Ray Graber
Eldon & Delores Graber
Ervin D. Graber
Jeff & AnnaMarie Graber
Joel Ray & Janet Graber
Joseph D. Graber
Larry W. Graber
Levi H. Graber
Marty & Marsha Graber
Merle Lawayne Graber
Philip L. Graber
Willis W. Graber
Lester Kemp
Marvin Kemp
Floyd Knepp
John H. Knepp
Marvin Knepp
ICAW Members – other
States:
Crystal & Craig Davis – MO
Alan L. Farmwald – IL
Bob Gingerich – IL
Marlin & Cheryl Graber – IL
Victor Graber – IL
Willis Hershberger – OH
Dave Miller – MO
Marlene Perkins – IL
Ann Quinn – MO
Freeman S. Raber – OH
Brenda & Tony Schindler –
MO
Daniel J. Schlabach – OH
Barb York – MO
Casey Zimmer – MO
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ICAW ADVERTISING RATES
FOR SINGLE NEWSLETTER OR CONFERENCE BOOK AD:
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The ICAW Newsletter is a creation of Luke and Amber Blakeslee.
Full Page………………………..$150
½ Page……………………….…$80
Special
THANKS to Kris Bontrager for all her fantastic work gathering articles and keeping everyone
¼ Page……………………….…$40
on the ball! Her work is much appreciated.
Business Card…………………$25
FOR FULL YEAR AD IN THE NEWSLETTER:
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Full Page……………………….$500
½ Page…………………………$280
¼ Page…………………………$120
Business Card………………..$80
COMBINATION RATES:
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4 Full Page Newsletter Ads PLUS Seminar Book Ad……………………..$600 ($650 value!)
4 ½ Page Newsletter Ads PLUS ½ Page Seminar Book Ad……………$330 ($360 value!)
If you wish to advertise, simply email your ad to Craig Curry at icawinfo@gmail.com
Send and make checks payable to: Kris Bontrager 10665 W. 325 N. Shipshewana, in 46565.
Questions? Give Kris a call! 260-768-4876.
2014 ICAW CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
This program allows our supporters to know in advance how much they are contributing to the pet
industry. This sponsorship has four levels: PLATINUM, GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE. Below are the
designated contributions and rewards for each level of sponsorship. Levels of sponsorships will be
recognized at the conference and in the quarterly newsletter.
PLATINUM LEVEL:
Contribution $4000 – Friday night meal sponsor
Rewards: Full page ad in the CONFERENCE BOOK & the QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
TWO (2) standard booth spaces
Membership
GOLD LEVEL:
Contribution $3000
Rewards: Full page ad in the CONFERENCE BOOK, ½ page ad in QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
TWO (2) standard booth space
Membership
SILVER LEVEL:
Contribution $1500 – Saturday lunch sponsor
Rewards: ½ page ad in the CONFERENCE BOOK & the QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
ONE (1) standard booth space
Membership
BRONZE LEVEL:
Contribution $1000 – Drinks and refreshments sponsor
Rewards: ½ page ad in the CONFERENCE BOOK
ONE (1) standard booth space
Membership
The ICAW Newsletter is a creation of Luke and Amber Blakeslee
Special thanks to Kris Bontrager for all her incredible work coordinating the ads and articles!
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ICAW CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR 2014
Silver
Level
Bronze
Level
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$1500
$1000
Avenue Vet Clinic
Happiness is Pets
Pinnacle Pet
Wingard’s Custom
Plastics
QD Kennel
Special Thanks To…
Blue Ribbon Vet Supply
Family Puppy
Pet Land – provided clipboards
Protect the Harvest – provided lanyards
Indiana Council for Animal Welfare
Kris Bontrager
10665 W. 325 N.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
ph. 260-768-4876