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Fun Events
Golden Retriever Nationals
HKC “B” Match
PetGazette Adoption Fair
Health
Equine Rain Rot
Pet Food Labels
Feathered Friends
Rescues
Aloft Fosters Dogs
Beemer Bags Bucks
Pet Happenings
Resource Guide
Golden Retriever 2014 National coming to Ag Center – page 5
Volume 1 - Issue 3
Hendersonville Pet Happenings
September-October 2014
Charlie’s Angels Might
Save 1000 Animals in 2014
I
n 2013, after just five years in
Low cost spay-neuter vouchers available from Community Partnership for Pets, noon to 3pm, at Hendersonville Petco, Saturday, September 6,13,20, and at Hender
Hendersonville Tractor Supply on Saturday, September 27. Also
October 4, 11 and 18 at Petco, and October 25 at
Tractor Supply.
vendors, food. Adoptable dogs. General admission free.
existence, Charlie’s Angels Animal
Fees for fun-run, contests go to AHS, BW. Presented by Rescue, (CAAR) saved 350 animals
Prestige Subaru. Info, registration
from euthanasia. In 2014, CAAR is
on track to save 1000 animals, thanks
at Mix965Asheville.com.
September
Sat. – 10/11 – 3-6pm. CA Adoption Event at Woof Gang
Bakery, Biltmore Park Town Square.
Fri. – 10/24 thru Sat. 11/1. GRCA National Specialty
at WNC Ag Center, Fletcher and other area venues.
Golden Retriever field, tracking, hunting, agility,
obedience events and more. Spectators free.
Story page 5.
www.2014national.com
Sat. -10/18 – BRHS Bear Auction. 828 692-8374
Sun. – 10/26 – 5-9pm. CA Howl-O-Ween version of
Sunday Live up on the roof at Aloft Hotel, 51 Biltmore
Ave., Asheville. Pets welcome, especially in costume.
Live music, drinks, beer from Highland Brewery. No
cover. Donations benefit CA.
October
Sat. –. 9/13 - BRHS adoption event at Wag! A Unique
Pet Boutique. 828 692-8374
Thu. – 9/18 – BRHS regular Board meeting.
828 692-8374
Sat. – 9/20 – 10am-2pm. PetGazette Adoption Fair,
Olde Towne Market, 310 7th Avenue East, Hendersonville. Adoptable pets. Games. Fun for all. Admission = a
donation for area rescues.
Sat. – 9/27 – 12 noon – end. AKC Sanctioned “B”
Match dog show run by Hendersonville Kennel Club. All
judging outdoors at Jackson Park, Field 7, Hendersonville. No pressure, no points awarded, lots of fun. Free
to spectators. $8 registration for participants starts10am. Legend:
828 290-8223 or showbassets@aim.com
showbassets@aim.com.
BRAC = Blue Ridge Agility Club BRBR = Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue
BRHS = Blue Ridge Humane Society BRHR = Blue Ridge Husky
Sat. – 9/27 – 12 noon – 4pm. CA Adoption Event at
Rescue HHS = Hendersonville Humane Society, not to be confused
Woof in the Woods, 1451 Charlotte Highway, Fairview.
with a large, dysfunctional organization in Washington, DC. HKC
828 222-2222
= Hendersonville Kennel Club CAAR = Charlie’s Angels Animal
Sun. – 9/28 - 1-5pm. Mix 96.5 3rd Annual Dog Day After- Rescue CPC = Community Partnership for Pets HAR = Horse
noon, East Green, Carrier Park, Amboy Rd., Asheville.
Around Rescue PPP = Pawsatively Purrfect Pets Fundraising
Family and dog friendly fun run, dog contests, live music, events for pet rescue groups are in red.
to more volunteers, greater public
awareness, and innovative efforts such
as the fostering and adoption program
in conjunction with the Aloft Hotel on
Biltmore Avenue in Asheville. Story on
page 8.
PetGazette Adopts New
Customer Relations
Vice President
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ust over a year after the passing of
Remington, the Golden Retriever
who was the first Customer Relations
Vice President for the publication, the
editor and publisher added Hunter to
the staff. A Golden Retriever like his
predecessor, Hunter was adopted from
Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue
after being discovered on the internet.
He has taken quickly to his new duties,
greeting visitors noisily, happily and
energetically.
Relations with Rosie, PetGazette’s
ShiTzu/Terrier VP for Credits and
Collections, were strained at first,
but have progressed to “civil” and are
moving toward “cordial”.
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Table of Contents
PetGazette
Fun Events
Hendersonville
Pet Resource Guide
Good News
Please refer to the PetGazette advertisers in this issue for their business
details and contact information.
Feathered Friends - 6
Art
Fast Cat Studio pg.6
Susan Strazzella Artist pg.3
Daycare
A Dog’s Day Out pg. 5
Cool Stuff
Rescue Needs
WAG! A Pet Boutique pg. 7
Pet Source pg. 4
Woof in the Woods pg. 5
Dog Tag Art pg. 4
Trainers
Fun Stuff
Adoption Fair pg.2
Wags to Riches pg.4
Groomers
Chrissy’s VIP Pets pg. 6
A Dogs Day Out pg. 5
Beemer Bags Bucks – 8
Angel Pets CD - 7
Pet Food Labels - 4
Rain Rot - 2
And Furthermore...
Aloft Hotel Adoptions - 8
Vet Goes Holistic - 6
PetGazette
Charlie’s Angels pg. 8
Stores: Service,
Knowledge, Supplies
Health
Golden Nationals - 5
All Breed Obedience - 6
Adoption Fair – 6
Published bimonthly by Marks Media.
PetGazette focuses on the fun and care
of pets. It is written by local experts
for local pet lovers.
The opinions and recommendations
of contributors are their own, not
necessarily those of PetGazette.
Woof in the Woods pg. 5
Veterinarians
Apple Valley Equine pg. 2
R.E.A.C.H. pg. 8
Riversong pg. 5
Rainbow Bridge
Lap of Love Home
Euthanasia pg. 7
Best Friends Cemetery &
Crematorium pg. 7
Pet Crematorium –
Western Carolina pg. 7
Phone: 828 633-1348
Mail: PO Box 151, Candler, NC 28715
Carol Marks, Publisher
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Jim Marks, Editor
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trish.petgazette@yahoo.com
Phone: 828 595-2401
Hunter, Golden Retriever
VP Customer Relations
Rosie, ShihTzu/Terrier
VP Credit & Collections
Photo by Louise St. Romain, FastCat Photography Studio
Editor, Publisher and VP Credit and
Collections
Copyright 2014 by Marks Media.
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Rain, Rain Go Away!
by Jennifer A. McKee, DVM
A
ll this soggy weather! It makes for
muddy pastures, cuts into riding time,
and while it’s great for growing grass, it
can wreak havoc on our horses and other
farm animals.
That matted hair seen on your horse after
days of getting rain-soaked may very well be
the sign of a potentially serious skin infection.
Known to some as “rain rot”, “rain scald”,
or in sheep, “lumpy
wool”, the formal
name of the pathogen
is
dermatophilus
congolensis.
It
is an exudative
dermatitis, or oozing
inflammatory skin
condition with scab
formation.
Often
called a fungus, it is Rain rot up close.
actually in a class of its
own – an organism with both bacterial and
fungal properties. More importantly, it can be
spread to other animals, including our small
companion animals and even people.
Prolonged wet skin, high temperatures, high
humidity and parasites of the skin increase the
chance of infection with this organism that is,
otherwise, found naturally in the environment.
Lesions may or may not be itchy. Hairs clump
together as “paint-brush” lesions and crusts.
Scabs form in raised matted tufts of hair.
Hair loss can be extensive. It is most often
found along the top-line, primarily the back
and hips, but the face and neck may also
be affected.
Rain rot is generally diagnosed by
appearance. Your veterinarian should be
consulted for confirmation and to prescribe
treatment. While some cases are mild and
may resolve on their own, others may lead
to decreased body
condition, decreased
milk production and
poor milk quality,
which is especially
detrimental on dairy
farms. In horses, the
lesions can be quite
painful.
Early diagnosis
and
treatment
under the care of a
veterinarian is the best course of action. Do not
share brushes or saddle pads among affected
horses, and wear gloves while treating. Wash
hands thoroughly after contact.
Hopefully, that shining, healthy coat
will be gleaming in the sun for the rest of
the year!
Jennifer A. McKee, DVM, practices
at Apple Valley Equine mobile
veterinary services.
828•808•8304
Providing:
• Annual Wellness &
Vaccines
• Lameness Evaluation
• Pre-purchase
Examinations
• Portable Digital
Radiology
• Reproduction Services
• Nutritional Counseling
• Acupuncture
• Massage
Wonderful gift
(please order early, these handcrafted pieces take time!)
SUSAN STRAZZELLA, MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Studio 238 Wedge Gallery, 129 Roberts St., Asheville
www.strazzella.net • artistsuzy@aol.com
828.609 203 0843
Serving
Henderson, Transylvania,
Buncombe, Polk Counties &
Surrounding Areas.
Jennifer A. McKee, DVM
Pet Gazette • September/October 2014 • 3
How to Understand the Ingredient Labels
on Your Pet’s Food
by Larry Jandrew
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Hendersonville’s independently and locally
owned full-line pet supply store.
Natural and holistic products and medications.
Do it yourself dog wash.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 6:00
Saturday 9:00 - 5:00
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00
(828) 698-6910
1927 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville, NC
www.petsourcenc.com
4 • September/October 2014 • Pet Gazette
n an earlier PetGazette issue I talked
about the importance of knowing who
makes your pet’s food and who the owners
of the company are. In this issue I would
like to help you understand ingredient labels
in determining what is actually in the bag of
food you are purchasing.
The ingredients are listed as to weight
in the manufacturing process. This does not
mean that the ingredients on the label are
listed in the order for what is in the bag. Let
me give you an example: You may see items
such as chicken or chicken meal listed.
These are basically the same product except
that the chicken still contains the water and
fat. The chicken meal has these removed.
It takes over 4 pounds of chicken to make
one pound of chicken meal. So if chicken is
listed as the #1 ingredient on the label, when
processed it will not be the #1 ingredient in
the bag. If analyzed, the #2 ingredient will
then be #1 unless that ingredient is also a
meat and not a meat meal. Some companies
use this confusion to make their product look
like it has more meat than it really does.
Another marketing tool used by
manufacturer’s that confuses consumers
is the use of multiple meat sources. More
varieties of meat do not necessarily mean
that there is more meat in the food than
single meat sources. Look at the protein
and fat levels on the ingredient list. Unless
some of the protein in a single meat sourced
food comes from protein sources such as
soybean meal, potato protein, rice protein,
or corn gluten meal, it probably has as much
animal protein as a food using multiple
animal proteins. The advantage of multiple
meat formulas comes from the flavor and
possible added levels of things like Omega
3 & six fatty acids.
One of the most important things to
remember when deciding on a product is
the fact that every food meets AAFCO
(Association of American Feed Control
Officials) standards. There are major
discussions on the ingredients used to
manufacture pet foods. In most cases, it
depends on which manufacturer you are
talking to as to what is good and what is bad.
What I try to convey to my customers is that
certain ingredients are not as beneficial to
pets as others. They all contain some pet
benefit, but may have bigger drawbacks,
such as allergens. The ingredients I like
to avoid are any animal by-products, corn,
wheat, soybean meal, sorghum, and brewer’s
rice. Why? Because these ingredients can
possibly create adverse conditions such as
allergies, dry flaky skin, loose stools, and
gas. By avoiding these ingredients you
reduce potential future health problems.
The major things to avoid in pet foods
are chemical preservatives such as BHA/
BHT. These are possible carcinogens. You
also should avoid foods containing food
colorings. These are of no benefit to your
pet and are used only to make you think
there are more meats and vegetables in the
food than there really are. Manufacturers are
known to push the line between completely
true and some-what true. It is important for
consumers to be educated as to what they
are feeding their family pets.
Reading the feeding guidelines on the
package will also help you understand the
digestibility of the pet food. If company A
suggests 2 cups a day for a 50 pound dog
and company B suggests 4 cups a day,
company B probably has a lower level of
digestible ingredients than company A. You
will need to feed twice as much food for
your pet to meet the daily requirements. In
the long run this will also probably cost you
more per day to feed.
The experienced staff at Pet Source has
earned a solid reputation for expertise in
pet nutrition. It can show you benefits and
drawbacks in the pet food selections and
help you select what food is best for your
pet’s health and your budget.
Larry Jandrew has owned Pet Source
since 1999. He’s been in the industry
for 35 years, working in manufacturing,
distribution, sales and sales management
prior to opening his own store. He has visited
several of the pet food plants and worked
closely with most of the pet food companies.
His opinions are based on history and
performances by the manufacturers. He
says: “My goal is to give you the knowledge
needed to make your own choice in deciding
what to feed your pet.
Golden Retriever Nationals Coming to Ag Center
G
olden Retrievers from across America
and as far away as Brazil and China
will be bounding into the Hendersonville
area from Friday, October 24th through
Saturday, November 1st. to participate in the
Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA)
2014 National Specialty events.
The dog events will include, but will
not be limited to, obedience, agility, field,
tracking, working and conformation. There
will also be a Parade of Rescues for Goldens
adopted into new homes, often through a
breed-specific organization. And a Parade
of Titleholders for Goldens that have earned
at least one of the AKC (American Kennel
Club) titles specified on a qualifying list.
The people events will include Junior
and Senior Showmanship, seminars and
workshops, dinners, a golf tournament, and
even a Halloween party following Friday’s
GRCA annual membership meeting.
The events are organized and run by
the GRCA, and, this year, referred to as the
Shades of Gold events, in recognition of the
fall foliage in the Western North Carolina
Mountains and the wide variations in the
breed’s coat colors. Long among America’s
three favorite purebred dogs, Golden
Retrievers have coats that can vary from a
pale cream color on the lighter end of the
spectrum to a red gold on the darker end.
Events will be spread out over three states
during the week of competitions, with some
outdoor action at nearby South Carolina and
Tennessee venues. The grand finale of the
National Specialty will be on November 1st
at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher when the
2014 Best of Breed Golden Retriever will
be crowned.
Throughout the week, spectators will be
welcome at all events, free of charge. Dates
and venues for events are listed below.
Specific times will be posted on the web
at www.2014national.com nearer to the
opening date.
Hunting tests will be the first
competitions. They will run Friday, 10/24
through Sunday, 10/26 at 535 Paddlecreek
Road, Bristol, Tennessee. Field trials
will start Monday, 10/27 and last through
Wednesday, 10/29 at the H. Cooper Black Jr.
Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area,
Patrick, South Carolina. Obedience and
Rally competitions will start on Tuesday,
10/28, run at least through Wednesday, and,
if necessary, into the morning of Thursday,
10/30. Conformation events will run from
Tuesday, 10/28 through Saturday, 11/1.
Tuesday will be devoted to a Sweepstakes
(no points are awarded toward a title) for
puppies (under 18 months) and veterans
(as defined by the hosting club). Tracking
events will be held on Sunday, 10/26, at
three different venues: Mills River, Tryon,
SC, and the Asheville campus of AB Tech.
“Treating your pets well!”
Integrative veterinary care for small
animals utilizing a variety of holistic and
traditional treatment options.
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Nutrition
Dentistry
Homeopathy
Therapeutic Laser
Wellness & Geriatric Care
Ann Holshouser, DVM, CVA
Connie Cannady, DVM
For the humans owned by the Goldens,
there will be a Senior Showmanship event on
Thursday, 10/30 and a Junior Showmanship
event on Wednesday, 10/29. Both groups will
be in the Davis Center.
4 Market St., #4105, Brevard, NC 28712
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Pet Gazette • September/October 2014 • 5
HKC To Host
Low Pressure “B” Match
Phonebooks
Are For The Birds
by Emily Trimnal
P
honebooks are a free joy for bird owners.
My friends collect unwanted phone
books (or catalogs from Tractor Supply) for
my birds to gleefully shred. You can provide
your bird phone books to shred in one of
three ways:
1. Drilled through the spine and threaded
through a piece of rope or length of chain,
and then hung on the cage.
2. Put in the bottom of the cage – perhaps
with pages folded up for intrigue.
3. Simply hung on top of the cage with
pages reaching through the cage bars - if your
cage bars allow this.
For those of us suffering with smaller
phone books, drilling through the spine can
be downright tricky, if not almost impossible.
But I’ve found a solution to phonebook
woes, thanks to the Facebook group The
Parrot’s Workshop. Their idea requires just
these simple supplies from your closest
hardware store:
1 stainless steel bolt, 3.5 inches long with
a 3/8 thread
1 stainless steel nut, 3/8 thread
2 stainless steel washers, 3/8 hole size
1 wing nut – 3/8 thread
A drill
A phonebook, or two, or three
Assembly time: 10 minutes or less
First, drill through however many
phonebooks you can thread onto the bolt. I
recommend drilling through the MIDDLE
of the phonebook – it is a lot easier than
attempting to drill through the spine.
Remember to drill on a hard surface. If your
birds go through phonebooks quickly, drill a
few extra so you can quickly refill this toy.
Second, thread the phonebooks onto the
bolt. Now place the nut on the bolt and screw
until you are at the end of the threads. See
how easy this is?
Third, attach to the cage, with the bolt end
inside the cage. The end with the nut will be
touching the side of the cage. Place a washer
in front of the nut. Place between the cage
bars. Place the other washer on the outside of
the cage bars. Now, take your wing nut and
screw securely and tightly to the cage. Make
sure the bolt is steady and isn’t bending your
cage bars. You want to confirm the stability of
the bolt since your bird will probably attempt
to use it as a perch.
Fourth, sit back and watch your bird go
to town! Lucky, my blue and gold macaw,
was thrilled and made short work (and a big
mess) of her phone book. But thankfully the
mess is contained inside her cage!
If you run out of phone books or catalogs,
you can also use the above method to attach
cardboard boxes, toy parts, coffee filters
– almost anything! Maybe even a 2000 page
bill that no Congressman reads! Feel free to
use a smaller bolt for smaller birds.
Editor’s note: The preceding article
is taken from Emily Trimnal’s blog,
Emily’s Birds, and shortened to fit. Emily
is a Certified Avian Specialist, a Level 2
Aviculturist with the American Federation
of Aviculture, and a regular contributor
to PetGazette.
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Gas allowance and high commission.
Duties include distribution of issues.
This is not an “off the books” position.
PT ok. Student, retiree, stay at home
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Other sales experience considered.
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and brief summary of job experience to:
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E
ven though the American Kennel
Club (AKC) has sanctioned the event,
the upcoming Hendersonville Kennel
Club (HKC) conformation match will be
a low pressure event. Since no points will
be awarded toward AKC titles, the match
will be as close to stress-free as possible.
The all-breed outdoor event will take
place on Saturday, September 27 – rain
or shine – at
Hendersonville’s
Jackson
Park,
Field 7. No preregistration
is
needed. Potential
participants can
register at the site
on the day of the
event, starting at
10am. The fee for
regular
entries
will be $8 and
just $5 for Junior
Showmanship
entrants.
The
public is welcome
and there is no
admission fee for
spectators.
HKC Match Chairperson Victoria
Galaspy says that she expects about 50
dogs, representing 25 breeds, to enter the
conformation match. She also expects
that participants and spectators alike will
have “lots of fun, just as in past years. The
whole thing is like a practice for serious
events that give points.”
Attendees won’t have to go hungry
since food vendors will be on site. Ugly
Pig BBQ will offer BBQ, hot dogs, fries
and drinks. KoleKole ice will be there
with Sno Cones and funnel cakes.
A big part of the day’s activities
will be Junior Showmanship classes for
those under 18 to learn the leashes, so to
speak, of handling a dog in conformation
competitions. Students will be divided
into three age groups – 8 to under 10, 10
to under 14, and
14 to under 18.
There will
also be puppy
conformation
classes
in
addition to the
showmanship
classes. Galaspy
says that the
puppies
have
been one of the
main attractions
of the event,
and
probably
generate the most
oohs and aaahhs
and
smiles.
Puppies will be
divided into age
groups of 4-6 months, 6-9 months, and 912 months, and will not compete against
adults. Judging will be done by AKC
qualified judges, who might add some
helpful hints to handlers along with their
conformation comments.
For further information about the HKC
“B” Match call Victoria Galaspy at 828
290-8223, or email showbassets@aim.
com or brentleybassets@gmail.com.
Adoption Fair Coming September 20
T
he first-ever PetGazette Adoption
Fair will be held at 310 7th Avenue
East in Hendersonville, next to the Olde
Towne Market. Adorable adoptable dogs
will be there from 10am to 2pm, brought
by volunteers from Blue Ridge Humane
Society, Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue,
and Boxer Butts & Other Mutts. There
might also be dogs from a rescue group
to be named later – later than PetGazette
press time.
There will be plenty of parking for
the car, and plenty of fun for the family
members. The Spin to Win game makes
everyone a winner, and provides prizes
donated by area pet businesses. Pet experts
will be on hand to answer questions, and
everyone who attends will be offered a
free Goody Bag with gifts and offers from
PetGazette advertisers.
If you are free September 20, come.
If you’re not free, escape captivity, and
come. Because if you don’t come, you
won’t be there.
We come to your location to create
wonderful portraits of your furry friends.
We also create photographic images for
businesses and families.
Angel Pets CD Now Available
T
he first-ever Angel Pets Conference 2014
that addressed pets’ end-of-life care and
decision-making has been made available on a
CD in MP3 format.
The two day conference was held at
Asheville’s 4 Points Sheraton hotel and attracted
over 50 conferees to hear six local experts address
the issues surrounding the passing of a beloved
pet. The overall conference was rated 4.875 out
of 5 by attendees in a post-event survey. All of the
expert talks, plus two bonus tracks covering an
Honoring Your Pet Ceremony, are on the CD.
The CD can be ordered directly for $25,
including shipping and handling, at https://
squareup.com/market/honoring-llc. The disc
squareup.com/market/honoring-llc
can also be ordered by calling 828 367-6097, or
at info@pethonoring.com.
At the conference, Beth Marchitelli, DVM,
spoke on “How to Know if Your Pet’s Quality
of Life is Compromised” and “Pet Hospice:
Addressing your Pet’s Physical and Emotional
Needs”. Dr. Marchitelli, with Dr. Anne Bayer,
operates 4 Paws Farewell, a mobile pet hospice
and home euthanasia service. So she has vast
experience in helping both people and pets.
Nancy Kay, DVM, addressed the conference
on “Medical Advocacy for Your Pets” and
“Before, During and After the Euthanasia
Process”. L. Leigh Meriweather explained
“Reiki for Pet End-of-Life and Transition” and
“The Value of Honoring in Healing Grief”.
Polly Lazaron spoke on “Essential Oils” and
Mark Neville, M.Div., spoke on “Coping with
the Disenfranchised Grief of Pet Loss”. The
conference ended with a panel discussion on
Life Experience involving all the speakers.
Memorial: Beautiful Patches
atches had no idea how beautiful
he was – but he did know he was a
treasured family member, and his life
was good. Patches was a blue merle
Australian Shepherd given to Jessica
by a friend when she was a teenager.
Patches was a loving addition to
Jessica’s entire family.
As Jessica began her own family,
Patches continued his life of fun
and puppy dog luxury with Jessica’s
parents.He was a forever companion
to Chrissy and Chris – they loved their
adorable grand-dog. Patches followed
Chrissy around like a sweet and wispy
shadow, and he was always up for a
game of fetch-the-ball with Chris. One
of Patches’ true joys came from being
around Jessica’s children. Patches
leaves behind Chrissy and Chris
Worsham, Jessica and Pete Juergens
and his favorite playmates Logan,
Kalyn and Aydan.
Memorial: Bear who liked schedules
isa Cypher chose Bear out of a litter of
puppies when he was only five weeks
old. Three weeks later he came to live with
his new family – Lisa and her son Josh.
A cross between a Shih Tzu and a Chow,
Bear looked like a little bear cub. Though
he grew to look more like a Chow, his
grown-up bark was a lot like a bear growl.
Lisa remembers: “One of Bear’s favorite
things to do was going for a ride in the car.
All you had to do was touch his leash and
he would go straight to the door. He loved
going through drive-thru windows because
he learned early on that they gave out treats
and French fries, which he loved.
Bear never met a person he didn’t
like, and he loved making new friends.
He was a calm dog; he did not jump on
people or become intrusive. His favorite
time of the year was the winter and loved
the snow. You would have to beg him to
come in during snowfalls. He loved to just
lie on the snow covered ground and enjoy
the outdoors.” “Lisa also shared a bit of
Bear’s obsessive compulsion traits. He had
routines that he lived by. He always insisted
on eating, going outside and drinking water
at the same time every day. Dog treats
were expected between 9:00 and 9:30 at
night. Failure to honor the order of his day
resulted in his bear-growl. Bear is survived
by mom Lisa, his people-brother Josh, his
grandfather Carl and his doggie-brothers
Chip and Jack.
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Memorial: Eema from Katrina
ema came to North Carolina from
New Orleans as a survivor of Hurricane Katrina. She was encircled by
the love of her new family, Jeff and
Marni Fugé. They named her Eema,
the Hebrew word for mother, because
it was evident that she had a litter of
puppies that were left behind. Eema
had a mothering nature.
Despite continuing health issues
during the nine years she spent as a
member of the Fugé family, Eema
loved and was loved by all who knew
her. Jeff, Marni and Uncle Adam are
mending their broken hearts over the
loss of a wonderful dog while celebrating that she was a part of their
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Memorial: Pretty Girl Pitty
tephanie Thomas and Michael
Miller said goodbye to their sweet
Pretty Girl after nine years of love
and joy. She was a fun loving Pitt Bull
Terrier who enjoyed nothing better
than romping, hanging out or snuggling with Stephanie and Michael.
Pretty Girl’s paw prints are forever in
their hearts and memories.
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Memorial: Madd Maxx of the
Counter-Terrierist Unit
add Maxx lived the active life enjoyed by the happiest of Jack Russell
Terriers. Life-long buddy of Cliff and Carla
Kirby, Maxx brought them love and laughs
and will be missed. Cliff remembers his
energetic little friend: “He started out as a
puppy in Montana and Iived on a farm in
Rutherfordton, NC and loved chasing the
horse and our neighbors 1800 lb long horn
show steer, and only had two modes - full
tilt Terrorist or laid back puppy... He lived
for almost 16 years.... He had a great life as
a little pupster.... He Loved and was Loved
by his persons, Klyph & Carla Kirby.”
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was trying to conceive a service project that
he Aloft hotel on Biltmore Avenue, would both help one of Asheville’s smaller
as well as the rest of the 100 facility rescue groups and bring added visibility to
chain, has always been pet friendly. But the the hotel. When all the players, including
Asheville Aloft has taken its pet-friendliness Kavanagh, Ledbetter, and General Manager
to a whole new level.
David McCartney, soon got together,
Starting back in July, the hotel joined with the Aloft/CAAR adoption program was
Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue (CAAR) born.
“We found a perfect match,”
to foster adoptable
Kavanagh said.
dogs until they are
C A A R
adopted by guests.
volunteers
select
And the program
calm, friendly dogs
has
succeeded
to be “fostered”
beyond everyone’s
at the Aloft. The
best hopes. As of
dogs are cared for
PetGazette
press
by members of the
time, four dogs that
staff, who feed, play
had been rescued by
with and walk the
CAAR – Gabriel,
dogs as the staffer’s
Sammy, Moses and
turn comes up on an
Kia - were adopted
office sign-up sheet.
by
hotel
guests
Staffers might keep
through the program,
the dog with them
which one could
at the registration
say got started in
desk, or introduce
the heavens.
the dog to customers
Aloft’s Christine Kavanagh with
CAAR Executive Charlie’s Angels Milo.
at the popular WXYZ
Director Rick Wilson was flying to Tampa bar. Or they might take the dog to the
on business, and happened to be seated rooftop pool deck for a visit to its carpeted
next to Asheville Aloft Assistant General dog run and perhaps some happy face time
Manager Emma Ledbetter going both with sun bathing guests. But whatever
ways. They talked. He mentioned Charlie’s they do, staffers note the dog’s completed
Angels and its rescue efforts. She mentioned activities – from greeting guests to eating
the Asheville Aloft and its pet friendliness. to doing “business” – so the next volunteer
Meanwhile, Christine Kavanagh, Asheville will know what has and hasn’t been done.
Aloft’s Director of Sales and Marketing, At night, the dogs sleep in the hotel’s
main office.
Claire Crook, Foster Coordinator for
Charlie’s Angels, said, “With CAAR
evaluation and the dog sense of the hotel
staff, placement in their fostering situation
has been very positive for all of us, and
especially for the dogs.”
Of course, the dogs are not just sent
home with anyone who asks to adopt them.
CAAR does its responsible due diligence,
talks to the potential adopters veterinarian
and does a home visit before letting a dog
go to its hopefully forever home.
In addition to directly helping place dogs
in new adoptive homes, the Aloft helps raise
money for several Asheville area rescue
organizations through the sales of petrelated merchandise such as bandanas and
T-shirts. Portions of the sale prices go to
the Asheville Humane Society and Brother
Wolf Animal Rescue as well as to CAAR.
Kavanagh said that the merchandise
program is “a natural” for a hotel that
hosts 15 or 16 dogs every weekend, and
provides them with an ARF package that
includes a dog bed, treats, a water bowl and
waste bags.
The Aloft has a regular rooftop Sunday
Live event that welcomes party goers
and their pets to enjoy the socializing
and great views from 5 to 9pm. And on
Sunday, October 26th, the regular event
will be turned into a Howl-O-Ween party.
Pet owners will be encouraged to put their
pets in their best Halloween costume,
and instead of a cover charge, guests will
be asked to make a donation that will
benefit CAAR.
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