MIDWEST HORSE FAIR - Mounds Pet Food Warehouse

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Here’s What’s Goin’ On at Mounds
EVERY DAY AT ALL MOUNDS STORES: Humane Society Satellite
Adoption Centers. See cats and/or small animals daily in their living
quarters at these Mounds locations. Volunteers needed! Call the Dane
County Humane Society at 608.838.0413 or the Rock County Humane
Society at 608.752.5622.
SATURDAYS Noon–4 pm: Country Animal Haven - Adoption Opportunity,
Main Shelter: 1755 Williams Dr., Stoughton. Call 608.877.9630 for more
information or visit Country Animal Haven online to find out more.
adoption application and learn about volunteering or fostering a retired
racing greyhound. For more information, call 608.223.9227 or visit
Greyhound Pets of America online.
SATURDAY 4/21, 11 am–2 pm: Mounds Sun Prairie - Regular Rescue
Booth from Animal Rescue and Veterinary Support Services (ARVSS).
Meet adoptable dogs and get your pet microchipped! For more
information, visit arvss.petfinder.com.
SATURDAYS 10 am–4 pm: Angel’s Wish Pet Adoption and Resource
Center - Adoption Opportunity, 161 Horizon Dr. #106, Verona. For more
information on adoption events at the Angel’s Wish Center, please call
608.848.4174 or email info@angelswish.org.
SATURDAY 4/21, 11 am–1 pm: Mounds Middleton - Regular Rescue
Booth from Greyhound Pets of America. Meet adoptable greyhounds, fill
out an adoption application and learn about volunteering or fostering a
retired racing greyhound. For more information, call 608.223.9227 or visit
Greyhound Pets of America online.
SUNDAYS 1–4 pm: Angel’s Wish Pet Adoption and Resource Center - Pet
Microchipping Clinic, $35/pet, including registration. (These clinics will be
the first Sunday of every month.) Call 608.848.4174 for more information.
FRI–SUN 4/27–4/29: Rock County Humane Society Main Shelter - Annual
Rummage Sale! Come out to the RCHS Shelter to support the yet to be
adopted pets of Rock County! For more information, call 608.752.5622.
SUNDAY 4/1, 11 am–2 pm: Mounds Fitchburg - Regular Rescue Booth
from Animal Rescue and Veterinary Support Services (ARVSS). Meet
adoptable dogs and get your pet microchipped! For more information,
visit arvss.petfinder.com.
SUNDAY 4/29, Noon–4 pm: Mounds Sun Prairie - The Golden Retriever
Rescue Organization of Wisconsin (GRROW) will be on hand with
adoptable dogs and information on their great organization! To learn more
about GRROW, visit www.grrow.org.
SATURDAY 4/7, 11 am–1 pm: Mounds Fitchburg - Regular Rescue Booth
from Greyhound Pets of America. Meet adoptable greyhounds, fill out an
adoption application and learn about volunteering or fostering a retired
racing greyhound. For more information, call 608.223.9227 or visit
Greyhound Pets of America online.
SATURDAY 5/19, 6–10 pm: Dane County Humane Society Main Shelter It’s the fifth annual Bark and Wine fund raiser! Join the DCHS for wine and
beer tasting, fantastic food, and the Swinging 7! There will also be a silent
auction and raffle! Tickets are $50 and can be bought online at
barkandwine.giveshelter.org or by calling 608.838.0413 ext.129.
SUNDAY 4/8: Easter Sunday - All Mounds Stores closed.
SUNDAY 6/10, 10 am–3 pm: Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center Dog Fest 2007: Dogs in Space—Mars Rovers! Join us again for an out of
this world time with your dog! Stay tuned for more information!
SATURDAY 4/14, 11 am–1 pm: Mounds East - Regular Rescue Booth
from Greyhound Pets of America. Meet adoptable greyhounds, fill out an
DOG FEST 2007
ee
Dogs In Space:
Mars Rovers!
JUNE 10 • 10 A.M.–3 P.M.
WILLOW ISLAND AT THE
ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER
Crazy Contests • Breed Rescues
Paws-On Activities • Demonstrations
$1 admission at the door. All proceeds
benefit animals throughout Wisconsin!
FITCHBURG
5350 King James Way
608.271.1800
JANESVILLE
1725 Lodge Dr.
608.758.9998
MIDDLETON
8311 University Ave.
608.831.3000
MADISON EAST
2110 S. Stoughton Rd.
608.221.0210
April 2007
Join Mounds April 20–22 at the
MIDWEST HORSE FAIR
Enter the 2nd Annual
CUTEST FOAL
CONTEST!
The Grand Prize includes:
• One-year supply of
Purina Strategy
Horse Feed
• $50 Mounds gift card
• Your horse’s profile
on our Wisconsin
Horsemen’s News page
Bring a picture of your 2007 foal to our Midwest Horse Fair booth or the Mounds Fitchburg Horse and Tack Department on or before May 1, 2007.
Entrants must be available for follow-up pictures. No purchase necessary. Winners will be chosen the first week of May.
SUN PRAIRIE
2422 Montana Ave.
608.825.9800
www.moundspet.com
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Ask the Vet!
Ask the Trainer
How and when does hip dysplasia set in? Are there
any warning signs or preventative measures?
Hip dysplasia is problem that we often see in
large breed dogs, but please remember it can
be in any breed of dog (or cat). Most recently, we saw a Puggle
(Pug/Beagle cross) with such severe hip dysplasia that he will require
surgery. It is also rarely seen in breeds like Greyhounds since careful
breeding has almost fully eliminated it in the racing lines.
BEFORE YOU GET A PET
So what is “hip dysplasia?” It is an abnormal development of the hip joint
that occurs during the growth stage of puppies. The true term applies to
the developmental stage (puppyhood), but we often just use it to describe
a dog with poor hips no matter what age they are. The correct definition
of the condition after puppyhood is Degenerative Arthritis. This describes
the changes that happened to the hip joints because they were dysplastic
while the dog was a pup. A dog could have a traumatic injury at any time
during its life and develop arthritis in the hip joints, but we will focus in
on the condition that starts way back while the dog was growing.
When does hip dysplasia set in? This is where there is a huge variability.
Some dogs show problems when they are young and still growing—four
to 18 months of age (depending on the breed). This can be good for the
dog since we can take some measures to try to limit the arthritis that will
occur later on in life. Other dogs act fine despite the changes going on
and may not show any signs of limitations or discomfort until they are
older—even seniors. There have been cases of dogs with really bad hips
and a lot of bony changes on an x-ray that were found incidentally, not
because of any lameness. Unfortunately, we don’t understand why some
dogs are more sensitive and affected than others.
The only way a veterinarian can fully evaluate a dog for hip dysplasia is
by taking an X-ray of the dog’s hips. Period! There are some physical
exam tests that can give an idea if the puppy or dog may have bad hips
and show discomfort, but some dogs can be stoic and not show signs of
pain, or the dysplasia may be mild. X-rays are used to evaluate how bad
the hips are in dogs that show discomfort during the physical exam and to
find those mild cases that may be missed during a routine exam. If you do
not have x-rays done of your dog’s hips, you just don’t know if they are
OK or not. It is possible that they may look OK when the dog is young,
and not so good later on in life, so taking x-rays at different ages may be
helpful if you suspect your dog is at risk.
What are the signs that owners will notice? Owners may notice limping, an
abnormal gait (many dogs with hip pain “bunnyhop”), an abnormal sit
position and, of course, any indication of pain to the dogs hip area. More
subtle signs may be that they are less active, slower to get up from a down
position and hesitation when climbing stairs or jumping up on furniture.
What are preventative measures? What are preventative measures? For one—
know the status of your dog(s) hips. If we already know that there is some
dysplasia, we may try to limit the arthritis that sets in later on in life by a
variety of methods (talk to your veterinarian!). The most important aspect
is for breeders not to breed dogs that are affected. This may seem easy and
logical, but there are a lot of dogs that have been breeding who have never
had their hips checked, and they have hip dysplasia! It is still possible (and
does happen) that a dog from parents with great hips does develop hip
dysplasia, but it is much more likely that parents with bad hips make
puppies with bad hips. Another important area is weight control during
growth. Overweight puppies are at a much higher risk statistically to
develop dysplasia than those puppies kept at an ideal weight.
This is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the discussion of hip
dysplasia. Additional information can be obtained by your veterinarian or
by a good website like one provided by the Orthopedic Foundation for
Animals (OFA) which is an organization that grades breeding dog’s hips.
Dr. Carla D. Christman, DVM
Healthy Pet Vet Clinic
1440 E. Washington Ave. • Madison, WI 53703
608.294.9494
There are many different things to
consider before adding a pet to your home.
Many pets are purchased on impulse, and
unfortunately after a few weeks or months,
people realize they simply do not have time
for it. This is one of the major reasons why
pets are surrendered to humane societies
and rescue groups. Here are some tips to
think of BEFORE you purchase or adopt a pet:
COST – If you decide to add a cat or dog to your family, the
adoption fee or purchase price for that animal is usually the
cheapest expense you will incur. Puppies and kittens need to be
seen by a veterinarian once a month for three to four months for
health and vaccinations. This is only if they are otherwise healthy.
They then need regular visits each year at a minimum. You also
have to think about good quality food, bowls, toys, leashes, litter
boxes, county and city licenses, etc.
TIME – Pets take a lot of time. They are living creatures and
cannot be by themselves for long periods of time. They need to be
social and interact. A couple hours a day will not cut it for a dog or
cat. However, if you decide you only have one to two hours per
day, a pet like a guinea pig or hamster may be a good option.
TRAINING – Birds can be trained to do a multitude of tricks.
Cats can learn to come when called and even fetch! Rats are
extremely gentle and intelligent and can be taught to do almost
everything a dog can do! The more time you spend with your pet,
the better your relationship will become. Kittens need to be trained
to scratch in appropriate places and to use their litter box. Puppies
need to be housetrained, socialized with other dogs and people and
taught basic manners at a minimum.
YOUR OWN FAMILY MEMBERS – If you have small children,
do your research on age-appropriate pets. A five-year-old child
may not do well with a small animal like a gerbil, but may become
best pals with a guinea pig. If you are considering a cat or kitten,
please visit your local humane society. Unfortunately, shelters are
usually overflowing with cats and kittens that are waiting for
loving, permanent homes. You can meet many different felines and
pick the one that best fits with your family. If you are considering a
dog, talk to shelter staff and breed rescue groups. They can steer
you in the right direction on what breed(s) or even individual dogs
that would be a great match for your family. Rescue group
volunteers live with the dogs and know them inside and out. They
are a wonderful resource to turn to when looking for a dog or cat.
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH YOUR OWN CHILDREN –
Many times kids will ask and ask to get a pet. Many times they will
love that pet and spend all kinds of time with it. Many times this
lasts for a week or so and then they have moved on. You should
not expect a child to be fully responsible for a pet. Ultimately, this
should be an animal that you are getting for the entire family, and it
should be primarily the parents’ responsibility to take care of it.
However, you should definitely get the children involved with the
new pet. Spend time together with the new family member. Engage
the children with easy responsibilities with it (such as feeding the
fish each day, etc.). If you get a dog or puppy, have your children
attend dog training class with you, so they can see how to work
with the dog, see improvement and understand that dogs need time
and training in order to become valued family members.
If you have a question for the vet, email it to: askthevet@moundspet.com.
If we use your question, you’ll receive a $20 Mounds gift certificate!
Ask the Trainer ... cont.
Doing simple tasks such as these will help you to bond a happy,
healthy, lifelong relationship with your new pet and your family
(your entire family!).
Warm & Fuzzy Salute
Volunteer: Diane King
RESOURCES
Organization: Three Gaits, Inc.
Dane County Humane Society
http://www.giveshelter.org
Three Gaits, Inc. is a nonprofit
organization located in Stoughton
that provides an effective,
therapeutic horsemanship program
for children, youth and adults with
disabilities and special needs.
Wisconsin Dog Rescue Group
http//:www.widogrescue.com
AWARE – Alliance of Wisconsin Animal Rehoming Efforts
http://aware-wi.com
The Dog Den, LLC
http://www.thedogden.com
Tail Wags,
Giene Wicker, Owner • The Dog Den, LLC
Phone: 608.278.PLAY (7529)
Email: info@thedogden.com
website: www.thedogden.com
If you have a question for the trainer, email it to:
askthetrainer@moundspet.com.
If we use your question, you’ll receive a
$20 Mounds gift certificate and 10% off your first class!
Dog Power SUCCESS STORY
As always, when it comes to the benefits
of feeding Mounds Dog Power, our
customers always say it best!
Dear Mounds, We have a one-and-one-half-yearold lab mix that we got from a lab rescue
organization last year. He is the first dog we’ve had,
and when we asked what food to give him, we were
told that your Mounds Dog Power would be a good
choice. We have been feeding him this, and everyone comments on our dog’s
sleek, shiny coat. Even our vet said, “Don’t change what you’re feeding him.”
We bring him to the dog park regularly, and people will just turn to me to tell
me how shiny he looks.
Responsibilities: Diane works
with Three Gaits in many volunteer roles. She prepares horses for
lessons by grooming and tacking them. Diane helps during lessons
by leading a horse or walking beside a rider to give encouragement
or physical support if needed. She also serves as an exercise rider,
helping keep the school horses fit.
Beyond all of this, Diane acts as volunteer “webmaster” keeping
the website up-to-date. She also lends a hand with fundraising
events, and recently updated Three Gaits’ photo display board.
Diane is an excellent example of the spirit and dedication of the
many fine volunteers that work with Three Gaits!
Why Does She Do It? “It’s rewarding for me to see riders grow in
confidence, improve their balance and have so much fun riding a
horse. It’s really a pleasure to be part of it all!”
How to Get Involved? For information about volunteer and
donation opportunities, visit www.3gaits.org or call 608.877.9086.
Send your nominations to:
Warm Fuzzy
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse
2422 Montana Avenue
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Email: mounds@moundspet.com
FAX: 608.825.4800
Selected nominees receive:
• $100 Mounds gift certificate for their organization
• Profile and picture in Mounds newsletter
and website (www.moundspet.com)
• Profile featured on 105.5 Triple M FM radio
Thank you for helping our dog look and feel so good with your great product!
Marsha Cohen
And thank you, Marsha for a terrific Mounds Dog Power
Success Story!
If you have a Dog Power, Horse Power or Purrfect Cat Success
Story, please let us know! If we use it in future newsletters,
you’ll receive a $20 Mounds gift card! Submit your
story to successstory@moundspet.com.
Mounds Employee OF THE MONTH
Mounds is proud to name Omar Canales our
Employee of the Month for April!
Omar works at our East Madison location as a Lead
Sales Associate. He’s always ready to dig in and get
to work, and keeps a smile on his face all the while.
He’s relatively new to the pet world, but is always
looking to learn new things and catches on to new
ideas quickly. He’s a very positive individual and
gets along with everyone around him by being an overall friendly guy!
Omar is always quick to address any issue that comes up with customers
or his fellow employees. He goes the extra mile to find the best solution
to any problem, and always finds just the right product to help keep our
customers’ pets healthy and happy. It seems like Omar never has a bad
day and he clearly enjoys taking on the challenges that come up each
and every day.
We’re very happy to have Omar with us and hope he sticks with us for a
long, long time!