26 Feb 12 Hunt Smart — Fish Hard – Times-Virginian: Sports
Fishersville Outdoor Show
Every year on Groundhog Day, I count the days until this outdoorshow. It’s the Western Virginia Sports Show held at the Expoland inFishersville. Depending on the groundhog if he sees his shadow wehave six weeks or four weeks left until warmer weather. this showputs me in the mood for fishing. I try and attend the seminars; youalways pick up a trick or two. here is a list of this year’sattractions, you don’t want to miss.
Harold Knight is co-founder of Knight & Hale Game Calls. Hisknowledge and experience as a longtime hunter and game caller giveHarold the ability to decipher and create the hardware that helpshunters mimic the game they love to pursue. Through countlessfeature stories in print and television, Harold has achievednational acclaim for his calling and hunting prowess. With hisunique calling style, he has won and placed in many callingcontests, including the prestigious World Goose CallingChampionship. Harold still takes time to share his knowledge gainedfrom numerous years of hunting.
Aaron Tippin (appearing on Saturday only) is a force of nature, aman whose passion for music fuels an array of other vigorousenthusiasms. apart from writing and recording songs and wowingcrowds with his live appearances, Tippin is also a pilot, farmer,winemaker, outdoorsman, competitive bodybuilder and devoted familyman. Aaron is probably best known for his hit singles: “Where theStars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly”, “You’ve Got to Stand forSomething”, “That’s as Close as I’ll get to Loving You”, “KissThis”. In addition, he has charted more than thirty singles on theBillboard Hot Country Songs charts, including three Number ones:”There Ain’t Nothin’ wrong with the Radio” (1992), “That’s as Closeas I’ll get to Loving You” (1995), and “Kiss This” (2000). Beyondthe stage, Aaron is an avid outdoorsman and loves chasing gobblersin the spring.
A crowd pleaser is Welde’s Big Bear Show. A family pet hashistorically fallen into the category of dogs, cats, mice andsometimes even an exotic snake or other reptile. the Welde Familyhowever is the exception. Their pets are cuddly, cute, furry, and,within the family, quite lovable. they are definitely not youraverage pets. To most people these are considered wild animals andrightfully so. the Weldes, however, have made their bears theirpets. these pets range in size from 200lbs to 1200lbs and are indemand in fairs, festivals, theme parks, corporate outings and manyother events.
Charlie O’Brien a TV host from Mossy Oak’s Deer T.H.U.G.S. TV Showwill be on hand. Mossy Oak’s Deer T.H.U.G.S. follows the hardest ofthe hardcore whitetail hunters to learn what they know that setsthem apart. With weekly input from five of the most-experienced,authentic and whitetail-savvy hunters in the game, this seriesreaches to the core of the tradition and places hunters of everystripe alongside those most attuned to the ways of thewhitetail.
Darin “The Animal” Freeborough is a professional trapper andpredator hunter from Northwestern Pennsylvania. He is a greatteacher of the sport. He has trapped all his life for the differentanimals in PA. When the coyote rolled into PA, he was absolutelydriven crazy with hunting and trapping them. He still loves to trapall the great species of PA, but cannot wait for the next coyotecatch. Darin will be conducting several seminars on coyote trappingand control.
Lance Hanger is a National Champion Turkey Caller and Crew memberon SOS TV show. He has harvested 15 Whitetails and 35 Turkeys. Atage 17 Lance had already completed two Wild Turkey Grand Slams. InApril 2007, he was invited to be Knight and Hale’s only Jr.Pro.
Howard and Jason Caldwell are second and third generation preachersand fourth and fifth generation hunters. having always enjoyedhunting, fishing and the natural beauty of the great outdoors, bothhave an intense interest in predators, particularly raptors.Falconry is the art or sport of taking wild game or quarry with atrained bird of prey. it is thought to be the oldest form ofhunting still in existence today.
Dan Christ, the 25th Annual Show Wildlife Artist of the Year. Dan’spainting are a must see. also is the Trout Pound for everyone. Thepond has local grown rainbow trout. Fish as much as you want. Keepone fish. Trophies given for largest catches!
Every year this show seems to get bigger and better. it has alineup of Special Guest and venders you don’t want to miss. Forcomplete details of all the vendors and seminars times, you can goto westernvasportshow.com. Show Dates & Times: Friday,Feb. 25th, Noon – 9:00 PM, Saturday, Feb. 26th, 10 AM – 9:00 PM andSunday, Feb. 27th , 12 PM – 5:30 PM. Ticket Price,12 years andolder $9.00, 5 years to 11 years $4.00, 4 and under-FREE! Hope tosee you at the show. until next week-H.S.F.H.-L.M.
20 Feb 12 Diabetic Dog Symptoms
Has your dog been acting odd, or eating the same yet losing weight? Learn what the symptoms of canine diabetes are and when you may need to see the vet.
Of course, if your dog seems to be acting in any unusual way, you are the best judge, of when your pet needs to visit the Veterinarian. with this in mind, what are some Dog Diabetes Symptoms? In early stage dog diabetes, you may notice that your fuzz ball is drinking unusually large amounts of water, frequent urination’s also accompanies this insatiable apatite for water. If you find yourself filling your dogs water dish more often, or it seems that your dog constantly needs to go potty, this may be a sign of something more. another early sign of uncontrolled blood sugar is lethargy, if your pet seems to lay around more than usual or has no interest in play this can be a sign that your dogs blood sugar is uneven.
In later stage and severe diabetes you may notice that your dog is eating normally or even more than usual yet is losing weight. Uneven sugars tend to change the way that your dog will digest food, you may also notice unexplained loose stool. other signs of canine diabetes are extreme weakness, vomiting, and shaking, should you notice any of these symptoms you should see your vet immediately.
Only your Veterinarian can tell you for sure if your dog is diabetic, this is usually done be taking multiple blood samples at different times of the day, and different days of the week, from this testing, your Doctor can make a base line of your dogs blood sugar. If your dog is diagnosed with diabetes, this is absolutely not a death sentence. Your dogs blood sugar can easily be controlled with insulin. Just as in humans, diet and exercise go a very long way in controlling this disease. unfortunately there is no oral medication for dealing with your dogs sugar levels, injections are currently the only available medical treatment.
Your canine will usually adjust very quickly to having his or her blood tested. You may consider making your dog a diabetic dog treat recipe, and reward your dogs glucose testing with a special treat, followed by some play time. Play and exercise are very important parts of treating your dog, exercise stimulates your dogs metabolism, thus increasing insulin production. One other key component in treating your diabetic dog is feeding smaller portions more times throughout the day, this type of feeding will reduce sugar spikes.
When properly treated, your diabetic dog can live a long and happy life.
20 Feb 12 Nearly all U.S. pet food contains ingredients from China, other countries: Animals in the News
Kevin ThaxtonAfter Penny suffered kidney problems, her owner, Candace Thaxton, of Westlake, saw an FDA alert about chicken treats possibly making dogs sick. Thaxton and Penny’s veterinarian believe the treats killed Thaxton’s older pug, while Penny recovered at a cost of $4,000.
The “buy local” food slogan so popular with environmentalists may catch on with people shopping for pet food.
“Avoid the newest products on the shelves and buy made-in-the-USA pet food,” veterinarian Brian Forsgren said Tuesday at a news conference called by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown to publicize the death of a Westlake dog that died after eating chicken jerky made in China.
The Food and Drug Administration has received several hundred complaints since 2007 from pet owners whose dogs suffered serious or fatal kidney damage after eating chicken treats. but the agency’s scientists, although they’ve previously found pet food products that contained harmful contaminants from China, have not been able to identify a toxin and link the jerky treats to the illnesses.
Meanwhile, Forsgren, Brown and the Westlake dog owner urge pet owners to avoid products made overseas. but is it possible to buy totally made-in-the-U.S.a pet food?
Chicken breasts “are not produced domestically in sufficient quantity to meet demand,” said Kurt Gallagher, director of communications for the Pet Food Institute, which represents 98 percent of U.S. pet food companies. “In China, consumers prefer to eat dark meat chicken and other cuts, so white meat chicken breasts are available for making quality dog treats.”
And other pet food ingredients are only available from foreign sources, including certain vitamins, amino acids, minerals and micronutrients, he said.
PD fileU.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown
“Interestingly, the only significant supply of vitamin C worldwide, which is also taken as a daily supplement by people around the globe, is China,” Gallagher said in an email.
“It would be difficult to purchase a pet food that is made from 100 percent U.S. ingredients.”
Senator Brown and U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich have called on the FDA to recall the jerky treats; step up its search for toxins in them and other pet food; hold U.S. companies accountable for the quality of their overseas ingredients; and improve communications with the public about potential threats.
“Would a consumer who goes to the store to purchase dog treats have any way of knowing that a particular product is under review other than scouring the FDA’s website?” Brown wrote in a letter to the agency.
While the senator awaits a response (which you’ll read about in Animals in the News), veterinarians and pet owners can learn more at the American Veterinary Medical Association’s user-friendly site; avma.org/petfoodsafety/recalls.
Cat adoption fees reduced seven rescue groups offer neutered, vaccinated cats for $5 and kittens for $30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Details: ClevelandAPL.org, GeaugaHumane.org, FriendshipAPL.org, LakeHumane.org, MedinaCountySPCA.com, PawsOhio.org and SummitHumane.org.
Plain Dealer file”Avoid the newest products on the shelves and buy made-in-the-USA pet food,” veterinarian Brian Forsgren, center, said Tuesday at a news conference.
Pet food donations The People Care Pet Pantry fundraises from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at the Bob Evans at 400 Devon Place, Kent. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of sales to the pantry that supplies low-income pet owners with pet food. Present server with a flyer available at peoplecarepetpantry.webs.com. Bring a pet food donation and get raffle tickets for prizes.
Kicking for WAGS J.R. Miller Martial Arts students raise money for W.a.G.S. 4 Kids with a kick-athon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. About 50 students are seeking pledges for every kick they can perform in 10 minutes, or send a check to W.a.G.S. 4 Kids c/o the school at 27093 Bagley Road, Olmsted Township, 44138. Details: jrmillermartialarts.com, 440-655-1850. Working Animals Giving Service 4 Kids trains and gives assistance dogs to children with disabilities; facebook.com/wags4kids.
Gambling for pets The Friendship Animal Protective League in Elyria hosts its third annual Wags to Riches casino night with Dick Goddard at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Tom’s Country Place, 3442 Stoney Ridge Road in Avon. Tickets are $80 for a buffet dinner, cocktails, games, music and prizes; friendshipapl.org, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, 440-315-2938.
Fundraiser in Rocky River Berea Animal Rescue Friends (formerly Berea Animal Rescue Fund) benefits from Style Mutt’s customer appreciation event from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free food, drinks and a toy for every dog. Berea ARF will use the proceeds from 50-50 and basket raffles to treat dogs with heartworms. Details: facebook.com/stylemutt, 440-409-0454, 19512 Center Ridge Road.
Parma pets The Parma Animal Shelter’s Valentine’s Day bake and gift sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and features special-needs cats who require homes; parmashelter.org, 440-885-8014. The shelter at 6260 State Road needs adult volunteers who can commit to a morning or late afternoon shift each week; 440-582-4310.
Cleveland APLChef Matt Fish, holding Riley, is raffling five $20 Melt Bar & Grilled gift cards to encourage adoptions at the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Riley has been adopted.
Cleveland APL Chef Matt Fish, owner of the Melt Bar & Grilled, is raffling five $20 Melt gift cards to encourage adoptions at the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Adopt a pet this month at 1729 Willey Ave. to enter the raffle. Details: clevelandapl.org, 216-771-4616, ext. 111.
Berea ARF Berea Animal Rescue Friends seeks shelter volunteers and foster homes, especially for cats recovering from injuries and kittens. Learn more at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Berea Library, 7 Berea Commons, or 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at the Middleburg Heights Library, 15600 E. Bagley Road; email vounteer@bereaanimalrescue.com or call 440-234-2034. The group is now registered to receive donations from the online shopping websites adoptashelter.com and Igive.com.
Tacos for pound dogs for the Dogs Rescue hosts a tacos and tequila event from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at Crystal’s Keg, 7936 Sprague Road, North Royalton. Admission is $20 for Mexican cuisine, beer and well drinks. Homemade dog beds will be raffled. Funds help dogs rescued from foreclosed homes and county pounds. Details: 216-816-6646, forthedogs_renee@yahoo.com.
$6 cat neuters PetFix Northeast Ohio and the Rainbow Veterinary Clinic in Cleveland Heights will neuter 100 cats for $6 each Saturday, Feb. 25. Every cat will also get a rabies shot. Owners must show proof of low income. Kittens must be 8 weeks old or weigh at least 2 pounds. Appointments for female cats have been filled, but time remains for male cats. make an appointment by emailing fixemnow@aol.com or call 216-536-0930.
Ohio Air DogsHeather introduces Lola, a 12-week-old rottweiler, to swimming. Puppies tire easily, so they spend just a few minutes at a time in the water during swim class.
Enriched dog daycare Ohio Air Dogs offers Dog Enrichment Mondays and Fridays beginning Monday, Feb. 27, at 13688 York Road, North Royalton. Up to five dogs will play scent games, swim, receive an hour of training and learn a new trick for $50 each a day. Details: Ohio Air Dogs.
Children’s contest Geauga Humane Society hosts a Me and my Pet contest for children 5 through 9 years old. The best drawings or 50-word-or-less essays or poems about loving real or imagined pets win prizes. Entries due by Feb. 29. call 440-338-4819, ext. 20, for details.
Lake County pets Lake Humane Society offers $20 off adoption fees this month; 440-951-6122, lakehumane.org, 7564 Tyler Blvd., Mentor.
Cat spays in Medina The Quick Fix Clinic at 930 Lafayette Road received a grant from PetSmart Charities to offer Beat the Heat cat spays this month for $20 each. call 330-558-1540 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and mention “beat the heat” to make an appointment. Appointments are not needed for low-cost vaccinations and worm and flea treatments between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays. Details: quickfixmedina.org.
Cat spays in Akron One of a Kind Pet Spay & Neuter Clinic at 1700 W. Exchange St. received a grant from PetSmart Charities to offer Beat the Heat cat spays this month for $20 each. Mention “beat the heat” when calling 330-865-6890 for an appointment.
Berea ARFBruno needs a home.
Geauga pets Geauga Humane Society at 15463 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township, offers vaccinated, neutered cats for $25 and dogs for $50 this month; 440-338-4855, geaugahumane.org.
Hockey pups Dogs are invited to the Lake Erie Monsters hockey game Sunday, March 4. The Cleveland Animal Protective League and Public Animal Welfare Society of Ohio get part of the ticket proceeds. The first 250 dogs receive a gift. Order tickets, $15 a person and $5 a dog, at groups.theqarena.com/PAWS or call 216-402-1106.
Wildlife conference Overlooked wildlife will be the focus of an Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus. there will be presentations on earthworms, freshwater mussel restoration, invasive aquatic species, a Lake Erie pelagic bird survey, crayfish, orphaned wildlife, wetland restoration, beavers, porcupines and fishers. Preregister for $25 at bit.ly/WildlifeDiversityConference or call 1-800-945-3543 (1-800-WILDLIFE). About 975 people attended last year’s diversity conference.
Great Danes in Westlake Members of Harlequin Haven great Dane will introduce people to their gentle giants from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Pet Supplies Plus, 30034 Detroit Road. The group also has two dozen Danes in Bethel, Ohio, that need homes: ohiodanerescue.com.
Pet teeth Big Creek Pet Hospital in Middleburg Heights and Olmsted Township offers free dental screenings for dogs and cats through March 23; 440-234-5831.
Pizza for paws The annual Lucky Paws Animal Rescue fundraiser runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Scoundrels Bar and Grille, 826 Front St., Berea. All-you-can-eat pizza, wings, pasta, salad, draft beer, well drinks and soda, and raffles and auctions. Tickets are $20; luckypawsrescue.org, 216-556-0811.
Lobbying in Columbus The Ohio Companion Animal Lobby event this year runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Ohio Statehouse. Advocates will have lunch with legislators and push for stricter laws involving animal cruelty, puppy mills and other issues. Register for $15 at ohiocompanionanimallobbyday.com.
Animal rescue Lake Erie Labrador Retriever Rescue hosts an animal rescue seminar Saturday, March 31, at the Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth. Topics include public-private rescue partnerships, cat rescue and veterinary care. Sponsors and groups wishing to set up displays should email head12crows@yahoo.com or call 330-725-1393. Details: lakeerielabrescue.org and on Facebook.
Geauga dogs Totally Dogs 4H Club and Geauga County Recorder Sharon Gingerich host a dinner and silent auction for the county dog shelter and sheriff’s police dogs from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. West Geauga High School students are making dog dishes for the auction. call 440-285-0779 or 440-286-4329 for tickets, $25 for salmon, $20 for chicken, or to donate auction items. The shelter, which cared for 700 dogs last year, needs donations of dog food and toys. Last year’s event brought in $4,000 that was spent on veterinary care and obedience training, Gingerich said.
$1,000 raffle for cats Caroline’s Kids Cat Sanctuary is again raffling $1,000. Tickets at carolineskids.org are $5 each or six for $25 for the April 27 drawing at the shelter, 7394 Morley Road, Concord Township. Details: 440-449-3496. The last $1,000 raffle netted $3,215.
Garage sale for parrots Parrot Hope Rescue hosts its first garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Packard Shelter House, Mahoning Avenue in Warren, and is seeking donations of clean items; , 330-221-0049.
Wildlife photo contest The fourth annual Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp photography contest features the black-capped and Carolina chickadees. The two species look nearly identical, but black-capped chickadees live in the northern third of the state, while Carolina chickadees populate the rest of the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Entries are due Aug. 13 through 31. The winning photographer will receive $500 and the image will become the 2013 Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. Details: wildohiostamp.com. Last year’s winning image was selected from 58 photos of salamanders and became the 2012 stamp, available March 1 for $15 each. Wildlife Legacy Stamp sales have raised more than $45,000 for the preservation of wildlife diversity.
Berea ARFMaylee needs a home.
Feral cats Euclid Beach Feral Cat Project volunteers in Cleveland’s North Collinwood neighborhood have captured more than 640 cats and kittens since April 2009. most were taken to the Cleveland Animal Protective League for adoption. More than 100 feral cats were vaccinated, neutered and returned to small shelters, where they’re fed daily. More volunteers and donations are needed to continue the progress. Contact the group at ebfcp.org or 216-470-4125.
Golden retrievers G.R.I.N., Golden Retrievers in Need Rescue Service, seeks members interested in fostering and fundraising; 216-229-0295, grinrescue.org.
Low-cost neuters Valley Save-A-Pet and more than 20 veterinarians in Greater Cleveland again are offering low-cost sterilization of pets to low-income owners. Schedule an appointment by calling 440-232-2287 (232-CATS) between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. More than 900 feral cats and 500 owned pets were neutered last year through the Have a Heart program that began 27 years ago.
Donating to animal charities The 13th annual Watchdog Report on Animal Charities reviews the spending, salaries and policies of 122 animal and habitat protection groups. It’s available for $25: tinyurl.com/6rtvu5g; 360-579-2505; or mail check to Animal People, Box 960, Clinton, WA, 98236.
Send animal news to dJmiller@plaind.com; fax 216-999-6374; 216-999-4852. get more animal news at blog.cleveland.com/metro/animals and blog.cleveland.com/missing-pets.
19 Feb 12 Autistic boy left distraught as precious pet dog disappears
A YOUNG boy with autism has been left devastated after the disappearance of his beloved pet puppy.
Rosie the Yorkshire terrier is a great help to eight-year-old Jake Bradley in various aspects in his day-to-day life.
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ROSIE, COME HOME: Jake Bradley, 8, is devastated at the loss of his dog, Rosie, and hopes for its safe return. Pictured with his mum Karen Bradley. Picture: Rick Byrne buy this photo at thisis photosales.co.uk/grimsby or by contacting 08444 060910
Jake’s mother, Karen, 35, says the pet is “a crucial part” of managing the youngster’s condition.
Rosie, who is black and tan and just seven months old, was reported missing from their home in Patrick Street, Grimsby, on Sunday at about 9.30pm.
“I miss Rosie very much – she is my best friend,” said a distraught Jake.
“I want her to come back more than anything. I take her for walks four times a week and bath and feed her.
“It is a rubbish half-term without my dog here with me.
“We were going to take her to the beach, but we won’t be able to do that now because she isn’t here. If we don’t get Rosie back I will be really upset.”
Single mum-of-five Karen, who is currently training to be a midwife, said: “We put her outside, but when it came to bring her in she was nowhere to be seen.
“When we went for a closer look, someone had pulled a part of the gate off.
“The hole was just big enough for the dog to get out.
“The dog is Jake’s pet and she helped him with his autism every day. Jake gets stressed out very easily and Rosie calmed him down.
“He isn’t sleeping at night since she disappeared and he keeps asking if the dog is back yet.
“She is a member of the family – not just a dog.
“I have been out looking for her and have called everyone I can think of for help.
“Jake does everything with the dog. it is challenging having an autistic son and having the one thing that helps him taken away is a nightmare.
“He now has nothing to channel his energy into and keeps going to the back door to see if someone has put her back.
“If we can’t get her back, we won’t be able to afford another one.”
The incident has been reported to the police. The family do not have a photograph of Rosie to circulate, but have appealed to members of the public who may see a Yorkshire terrier to get in touch.
Humberside Police spokesman Toni Parker said: “Police attended the address and carried out a number of inquiries in the area, but were not able to locate the dog.
“Police would advise people who let go pets outside of their property to make sure they are properly tagged and that there back gardens are secure.”
Help reunite Rosie and Jake
If you know the whereabouts of Rosie, call Humberside Police on 101, quoting log 576 of February 12.
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