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Welcome to Pet Lovers Magazine,

the magazine created exclusively

for Central Florida pet owners.

Our goal is to bring you the

information you need to enrich

your pet’s life and to have more fun

with your pet.

In every issue, we bring you the

latest scoop on the local pet scene

and local pet-friendly destinations.

We fill you in on great sources here in our community where

you can find the pet services and products you need. For the

stylish pet, we offer a spread on the latest fall fashions. Does

your pet love to eat? Look for recipes for culinary creations your

pet will squawk, purr, or drool over. Need advice on problem

behaviors? Our expert behaviorist gives training tips that pave

your way to better communication and a well-behaved pet. Our

calendar of events keeps you in the know about upcoming

happenings you and your pet won’t want to miss. Pets come in

all shapes and sizes, and we’d like to meet yours. Send us your

best pet photos and tell us what you and your pet are thankful

for, and you may see your pet on the pages of our November-

December issue.

Send submissions to: [email protected]

Until then, have a wing-flapping, fin-flashing, whisker-

quivering, tail-wagging good time with your favorite animal

companion!

Shannon Teper, Editor

pAlM COAst pArrOts

Come Out to play 4

luCky BlACk CAts

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BArks n spArks

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pet tAils:

love Me, love My lizard 24

CAlenDAr OF eVents

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Ask the expert:

help! My Dog pulls! 12

arrots, by nature, aresocial animals. In the

wild, they spend their daysforaging, flying, and preening ingroups that may be hundredsstrong. Yet many companionparrots live their entire lives neverseeing another of their own kind.Parrots in the Park was created toallow pet birds to meet and interactwith one another. Once a month,parrots and owners alike flocktogether for a day of fun andcomradery.

It’s a peaceful summerafternoon and, outside the screenedpavillion at Bulow PlantationRuins State Park, Spanish mossswings lazily from the live oaktrees and blue marsh watersglisten. Inside the pavillion, theview is even more spectacular as aflock of bright and beautifulparrots and their owners flutter infor the monthly meeting of PalmCoast Parrots in the Park. Colorfulmacaws strut on tabletops, nibblingofferings of sliced vegetables andscattered seed from paper plates.Eclectus parrots in vibrant reds andgreens watch the action regallyfrom high perches. Conures thecolor of sunshine and summerlawns hop about on the shouldersand heads of bird lovers. Playful,gregarious cockatoos mug and dotricks on their owners’ arms. It’shard to tell whose bird is whose asparrots and people mingle.Everywhere there is the cheerfulchatter of both birds and humans.

It’s difficult to say which species ishaving the best time at this happyget-together of parrots and thepeople who love them.Corene Fry, a parrot expert and

behavioral specialist in Orlando,Florida, originally began Parrots inthe Park in the spring of 2005. J.G.and Dana Pasterjak were memberswho enjoyed the Orlando get-togethers. However, they foundthemselves missing more and moremeetings because the long drive toOrlando from their house in PalmCoast seemed overwhelming,especially with several parrots intow. With Corene’s permission, J.G.and Dana began their own Parrotsin the Park group closer to home.“It’s a wonderful network,” said

Corene. “I’d love to see a parrotclub like this in every city andtown.”The Palm Coast Parrots in the

Park now meets at a moreneighborly Flagler County locationon the third Sunday of every month.

Usually, meetings attract betweenfifteen and twenty people andbetween twenty and twenty-fivebirds. “It’s a chance to be out on a

Sunday and hang out with otherbird people,” says J.G., “...mayberealize you’re not as crazy as youthought! It’s a support group. Weneed that.”

by Shannon Teper

Vicky Bowes admires nanday conure Mischa and sun conure Scritchy.

Dana Pasterjak shows off Peaches toCarolynn, Marianne, and Sofia Silva.

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Parrots in the Park also givesmembers a chance to network,gathering needed information andinsight about their birds. Expertsattend some meetings and thegroup has hosted bird breeders,mobile groomers, parrot trainers,and avian veterinarians. Followingtheir most recent meeting, membersplanned an outing together to seethe recently-released, parrot-basedmovie Rio.While socializing benefits bird

owners, their parrots are alsoaflutter over meeting new friendsand reconnecting with best buddies.Some birds, like Sammy, Peaches,and Baron, all Moluccan cockatoos,each with a different owner, seemexcited to see each other, gatheringatop cages to clown around togetherand show off their considerablerepertoires of tricks.Howard Adams sports two

conures on his shoulder, one hisown five-month-old green-cheekedconure, Jasper, and the second apineapple green-cheeked conure,Baby, a new-found friend who gives

Jasper a kiss. Howard and LisaAdams are new to Parrots in thePark and to bird ownership as well.“We weren’t really looking for a

bird,” says Howard of a trip to thepet shop. “He ran right over to usand hopped on my shoulder. Hehad to come home with us.”As new bird owners, the Adams

have come to the right place togather information on how to carefor and train their new pet. Aroundthe room, members exchange the

names of good avian veterinarians,trade trick-training tips, and shareknow-how on potty training, properdiet, and grooming.Even birds who are new to the

social scene can enjoy a day in thecompany of other birds. When hearrived, Rio, a newly-adoptedAmazon parrot and a first-timer atParrots in the Park, seemedoverwhelmed and reluctant to comeout of his cage. Rio’s owner beganby placing his cage away from themain activity to let him get used tothe movement and chatter in theroom. With a little encouragement,Rio was soon on the arm of hisowner, meeting and greeting a newflock of friends. Anyone with a bird is welcome at

Parrots in the Park. To keep all of the

participating birds healthy, ownersare asked not to bring birds if theyhave been in a boarding facility or ata bird show during the last thirtydays. After the thirty day period,they are welcome to join in.Look for information on

upcoming meetings of Parrots in thePark at: theparrotperch.blogspot.com

Owner Victor Silva takes Rio out ofhis cage for the first time.

Lisa and Howard Adams introduceJasper to new friends.

Larry Bowes teaches Angel how to pray.

Sammy performs tricks with owner Scot Leidigh.


Parrot owners are special people.“It’s much more of a lifestyle than dogs or

cats, or more traditional pets,” says J.G. He and Dana have designated an entire

room in their home to their five birds, theircages, perches, and playgyms.“You start to feel guilty after a while,” he

explains. “You realize you’re in over yourhead, and you have to commit yourselves togiving these creatures a better life.”In addition to designing a special space for

their flock, the Pasterjaks make it a point tospend ample time interacting with theirparrots.

J.G. has taught their Goffin’s cockatooMaisie to stack cups, fit pegs on a tinywooden train before pulling it across a table,and drop coins into a piggy bank. At first J.G.thought the purpose of teaching tricks to theclever cockatoo was to amuse her humanfriends. Then he realized the trick trainingbenefitted Maisie even more than it did heraudience. It gave the intelligent little birdsomething to do with her mind.

“There’s a lot of brainpower there,” heobserves.J.G.’s advice for anyone thinking of getting

a bird is, “Do your homework. You can nevergo into it well-prepared enough.”

It’s also important to be aware that birdshave very distinctive personalities.

“You can’t have expectations,” says J.G.“It’s like having a kid. Each bird has its ownpersonality and you can’t predict what yourrelationship with your bird will be like.”In addition to the time commitment a bird

requires, consider the cost of taking theproper care of your bird before you make thatpurchase.“Find a good avian vet,” J.G. recommends,

“not just someone who knows how to clipyour bird’s toenails.”

Bird ownership involves doing yourresearch, as well as spending considerabletime and money keeping your new avianfamily member safe and happy.

If you are willing to make that kind ofcommitment, bird ownership can beamazingly rewarding.

Parrot owners are special people, andparrot ownership brings special joys.

Are You reAdY To be A PArroT owner?

Fred Mills and Peaches do a comedy routine.

Adrienne Ravizzoli shares a peach with Scritchy.


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volunteer at the Humane Society in Palm Coast and see wonderful dogs

surrendered or returned for simple, easily corrected behavior problems.

One common complaint is that the dog pulls the owner while out walking

and ruins the pleasure of the walk for them both. Sometimes it is bad enough

to hurt one or both of them physically.

If you are having this problem, remember this: dogs will do what works to

get what they want. If he is allowed to pull so that he can move forward into

the new smells and sights that delight him while walking, why should he change

it? The trick is to give him what he wants, but on your terms. If you only allow

him to move forward when the leash is loose, he will soon learn that that is what

needs to happen before he gets his walk.

Of course, nothing with dog training happens overnight. However, if you

are consistent, persistent, and calm whenever you

walk him, he will soon learn the lesson.

Essentially, you praise your dog and keep

walking when the leash is loose. When the

dog pulls, you immediately stop walking

and cease praise until the leash is again

loose. Of course, sometimes it is not as easy

as this and that is where the Dog Trainer comes

in. The beauty of dogs is that they are all

individuals so there are lots of variables, but in the

end the simple fact is that the dog will stop pulling

to get what he wants if you make what YOU want

a condition.

Before you surrender your canine puller,

invest in a positive-reinforcement book, a group

obedience class, or contact a Dog Trainer. When

your walks become enjoyable experiences again

for you and your dog, you’ll be glad you did.

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Deborah Birmingham is a Certified Professional DogTrainer and Canine Behavior Counselor. At Paw PrintCanine Services in Palm Coast, she specializes indiagnosing and solving canine behavior issues.Deborah is a member of the Association of Pet DogTrainers (APDT) and an evaluator for the AKC CanineGood Citizen Test. She is also the Official DogTrainer of Flagler Humane Society.

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Pets who board at Dog Dayz Innprobably wish their owners would goon vacation more often. An all-inclusive pet resort, providing fun andfriends, Dog Dayz Inn is the perfectplace for dogs and cats to enjoy theirown holiday when owners must leavethem behind.Dog Dayz Inn is cage free. “The

dogs have free rein to do anythingthey want,” says owner Kelly Spiros.“My goal is: quiet. When dogs arebarking, they want something. Wefind out what they’re barking for andgive it to them right away.” This mightbe anything from a tummy rub to arollicking game of ball. Barking is rare. After all, what

more could a dog want? Air-conditioned rooms have TVs playing,comfy beds, and toys enticinglyscattered about, creating a home-likefeel. Outdoors, dogs roll in the grass,swim in the splash pool, or dig in thesand pit. A room devoted to catsprovides climbing opportunities and awindow seat for viewing birds.Kelly’s inspiration to begin Dog

Dayz Inn came when she saw howdogs were boarded in typical kennels–housed in cage-like concrete runs,separated from contact with otherpets. Most boarding accommodationscouldn’t be more unlike the home

environment dogs were used to; whileowners were on vacation, their petswere stressed and miserable.Owners who entrust their pets to

Dog Dayz Inn can fully enjoy theirvacations, knowing their pets are alsoenjoying themselves. While clientsare away, the staff e-mails themphotos of pets having just as great atime as they are. Some pets have somuch fun, they visit Dog Dayz Inneven when their owners aren’ttravelling. Dog Dayz Inn offers daycarefor dogs and cats whose owners work,so pets can play with friends ratherthan spending the hours alone.The staff at Dog Dayz Inn

administers medications to pets withhealth issues and accommodatesspecial-needs pets. The staff includesan expert trainer, offering group andindividual classes, and a professionalgroomer, providing spa treatments. In the future, Kelly plans to add an

enclosed gym for active dog play onrainy days and a catarium whereindoor cats can safely enjoy the feel ofthe great outdoors. Her goal is to keepthe pets in her care safe and content. Ifwagging tails and noisy purrs are anyindication, the cats and dogs at DogDayz Inn couldn’t be happier.

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Here in the United States, many

people believe that black cats bring

bad luck. Some folks warn that if a

black cat crosses your path, you

would be wise to turn around, rush

back home, and bar the door. In

many other countries, though,

finding a black cat in your path is

considered an omen of the very

best kind.

In Great Britain, black cats are

said to keep away bad luck. It’s a

stroke of good fortune when a

black cat crosses your path, as long

as it keeps on walking; it means

bad luck has passed you by.

The British even have a famous

lucky black cat named Kaspar

whose job is to keep bad luck at

bay. Kaspar, a three-foot-tall art

deco statue of a cat, often dines at

the elegant Savoy Hotel restaurant

in London. Many believe it’s

unlucky for thirteen people to sit

down to dinner together.

Whenever there is a dinner party

with thirteen guests, an extra chair

is brought out for Kaspar, who

becomes the fourteenth dinner

guest. Waiters tie a napkin around

his neck and bring him dishes and

silverware for each course of the

meal.

Lucky black cats can be found in

restaurants in Japan as well.

Japanese shop and restaurant

owners put ceramic cats, called

Maneki-neko, in their doorways

and windows. These curly-tailed

cats sit with one paw raised as if to

greet people and wave to them to

come inside. Maneki-neko are

considered lucky because they

bring customers and wealth. If the

Maneki-neko is black, it also

protects against illness and bad

luck. If you lived in Japan, you

might wear a black Maneki-neko

on a belt around your waist or carry

one on a key chain. You might also

place a black Maneki-neko in the

doorway of your home to bring

health and good fortune your way.

Black cats are also welcomed to

homes in France, where some

believe black cats can

make you rich. There is a

legend about black cats

called “Matagots” or

“Magician Cats”.

Matagots are

said to bring

great wealth to

a home if the

people in the

house treat them

kindly and keep

them well-fed.

According to the legend, you must

catch a Matagot by dangling a

tasty chicken within your arms’

reach. The Matagot will creep

closer and closer, licking its lips

hungrily. When the Matagot is

close enough, you must grab it

gently by the tail and place it in a

sack. Secretly carry the Matagot

back to your house, being careful

never to look back over your

shoulder. Once home, make the

Matagot comfortable inside a large

chest. Give it the first mouthful of

every meal you eat. If you treat the

Matagot with love and care, you

will find a shiny, gold coin beside

the chest each morning.

Another French legend claims

that every black cat has one white

hair on its body. First, you must

find that white hair. Then you must

pull it out so gently that you don’t

get scratched. Carry the hair

with you always and you will

never run out of good luck.

So are black cats

really good luck or

bad luck?

People in

different parts

of the world

would give

different

answers.

Believing in good and bad

luck is really just a way people try

to explain the happy or not so

happy things that happen to them.

Black cats aren’t responsible for

our good or bad fortune. Black cats

are just soft, furry animals that love

to curl up in your lap and purr

when you pet them. Having a

purring black cat in your lap--now

that’s good luck!

by Shannon Teper



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Patriotic pups strutted their stars a

nd

stripes at Barks N Sparks, an event

held at

Seemor Memorial Dog Park. Canine attende

es

visited the free shot clinic, got ped

icures,

shopped at a trendy dog boutique,

sampled

gourmet treats, consulted a wellne

ss specialist,

enjoyed massages, and wagged ta

ils with

friends. Money raised from the event will

go toward a covered pavillion for

the park.

For future events visit: www.thedrool.org

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I expect The Pets, of course,

before I go to visit. Claire has always

had pets, Mike has, too: so it’s a

“mine,” “yours,” and “ours”

menagerie that moves with them into

their first small home. I arrive

prepared to be Grandparent to The

Pets, for a little hopeful practice.

Volk, their husky-colored

shepherd with a wolf’s long nose, is

first to greet me. His reception is

friendly and down-to-earth – he gets

red clay all over my arm, catching it

affectionately between his front paws

as I reach to pat him.

“I see you’ve met Volk,” my

daughter says at the door. “Did he

grab you?” I nod and she smiles. “He

likes you. Want to wash up? You

might prefer the kitchen, the parrot’s

in the bathroom.”

I wash off the clay, noting that

her iguana’s white wooden

cage, in a corner of the pale

purple kitchen, is empty. I

am already acquainted with

Slime, having in his

babyhood even dared to hold

his dry green body cradled on

my shoulder. I wonder how big

he is by now; I look around for

him as she shows me through the

tidied, bright-walled house.

Indeed, Mike’s parrot is in the

bathroom. “Hallo!” he rasps out. His

cage is backed up against the shower

curtain, taking up two of the

three feet of space between

the tub and sink, where

people have to walk. He is

perched on top of the cage, so

that you can just ease by,

your back to him or facing his beak,

as you choose.

“Speak to Hellpet,” Claire

prompts me.

I say hello. I say goodbye. I hope

I will not need to use the bathroom

much.

“Want to see Ugh?” She shows

me Mike’s lizard, in a lighted glass

cage. “Isn’t she pretty?” Her golden

cat-eyes gleam. Her goosebumpy

orange sides move in and out. One of

the live crickets she will devour

chirps. “Ugh!” I say.

Claire laughs. “Everyone who

sees her re-christens her.”

“At least Slime is still a

vegetarian,” she assures me.

We search the screened porch for

the iguana. She plucks him instantly

off the potted plant he’s climbed up on.

by Rani Ruhl

Continued on page 26

There’s nothing I would rather do

Than take a big bite out of you.

My bill is hooked to do just that.

Yes, I’m a lovebird, I’m a brat.

When I “tweet,” I don’t talk “text.”

I’m saying, “Who can I bite next?”

So take it from this little bird:

Stay back, or you’ll be massacred!

FROM

THE BIRD’S BEAK

Peach and PoppySalkin are 10-year-old Peach-faced lovebirds,pets of doting“mommy” andwriter StephanieSalkin. Thoughlovebirds aremembers of theparrot family,Stephanie believesher little darlingsare directlydescended fromvelociraptors. Theveterinarian’sstaff, on the otherhand, feels theprecocious littlebirds are moreclosely related topiranhas.


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Surprised, he thrashes his tail, as long

again as his thicker body, about like a

whip. “Want to hold him?” she

offers.

“He’s grown!” I observe this

wildly flailing reptile as not the sweet

baby lizard I knew. “Not now,” I

answer tactfully. Slime calms down,

leans forward, and licks her nose.

When Mike comes home, he

comes in all excited, speaks to me but

reports in alarm, “Volk’s hurt!

There’s blood all over his mouth! He

must have bitten something sharp.”

This would not surprise me. I’ve seen

evidence of Volk’s misplaced voracity

in the hunks of fuzzy pink insulation

scattered all over the backyard.

They come back smiling. “It was

only a squirrel he caught,” Mike

reports. “It was the squirrel’s blood.”

“Oh,” I say. “Good.”

When it’s bathtime I go last,

gaining encouragement from a lack of

screams and a lot of whistling: wolf

whistles, let out

in a strident

stream all the

while the

shower water

runs. How

funny!

When it’s

my turn, I ask

what I don’t want

to know: “Does Hellpet bite?”

“Only me,” says Claire, “not

Mike. He’ll probably just stay away

from you.”

Probably... I gain a new

appreciation for the word as I ease my

vulnerable bare back past his perch.

He doesn’t get me. On the far side

of the shower curtain I feel friendly

toward this rowdy companion. Now,

I think as I turn the water on, he can

whistle at me.

Not a sound. Am I running the

water at the wrong speed? I adjust it;

no reaction whatever. The water

streams on in a steamy silence.

When I emerge to towel off, he

stares at me and I stare at him. ”Rude

bird!”

Later I complain facetiously to his

owners, “Hellpet didn’t whistle at me

in the shower!”

They smile like parents of a clever

child.

The smile I return them is

somewhat secretive. I am picturing

The Children who will eventually

succeed these Pets --

Won’t they?


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Zip’s Enterprises Reptile RescueSpecies of concern is main focus butwill take all reptiles386-295-3488

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SEPT. 10 Responsible Dog Ownership Day - VolusiaMall, Daytona Beach, 10:00am-4:00pm.

SEPT. 18 Parrots in the Park - Bulow Plantation Ruins,Old Dixie Highway, Flagler Beach,11:00am-2:00pm.Bring your parrot out to play! Checktheparrotperch.blogspot.com for updates.

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SEPT. 25 SOL Fest: Summer of Love 60’s Festival -Benefits Second Chance Rescue. Kenneth W. ParkerAmphitheater, 2001 City Center Circle, Port Orange,10:00am-6:00pm. Live bands, games, activities, drawingsand auctions, vendors, and adoptions. Donations of petfood and wish list items appreciated.

SEPT. 24 & 25 West Volusia Kennel Club All-BreedDog Show - Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 East NewYork Avenue, DeLand, 7:00am-6:00pm.

OCT. 8 Barktoberfest - Benefits Halifax HumaneSociety. 2364 W. LPGA Boulevard, Daytona Beach, 10am-2pm. Games, food, music, vendors, bounce house, agilitygames, $15 microchipping, raffle, and more. $5Admission.

OCT. 16 Parrots in the Park - Bulow Plantation Ruins,Old Dixie Highway, Flagler Beach,11:00am-2:00pm.

OCT. 21 & 22 Reading With Rover at Books-A-Million- Sponsored by Flagler Humane Society.5220 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast, 10:00am-4:00pm.

OCT. 28 Sophie's Circle Cookout- Spruce Creek Fly-In, 6:00-10:00pm. Call 843-2472 for details.

OCT. 29 Bark in the Park - 2nd Anniversary Celebrationof Seemor Memorial Dog Park, 5959 Spruce Creek Roadacross from Spruce Creek Recreation Facility, PortOrange, 10:00am-3:00pm. Pooch costume contest,raffles, vendors, refreshments, shot clinic, adoptions, K-9demonstrations.

OCT. 30 - Nov. 6 Parrot Lover’s Cruise - BenefitsWorld Parrot Trust. Departs Tampa aboard NorwegianCruise Line. Onboard parrot seminars and exotic ports ofcall where you may see wild parrots flying free. For moreinfo go to parrotloverscruise.com.

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