Happy Thanksgiving

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We'd like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. And, of course, from our perspective, please include your animal family as well in your thanks and celebration. Our animals are our greatest blessings and loving teachers. On this very special day, our blessings go out to everyone for a life blessed with love, happiness and the greatest fulfillment.

Happy Thanksgiving! Joy, Braveheart, Amira, Venus, Mercury, Ala, Dream Weaver, Deleite, Diego, Song, Sunny and Martha, Ron, Lemonade, Annie, Crystal & Sunny



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Cats & Diabetes In fact, The Animal Medical Center, New York’s largest facility for the care and welfare of pets, estimates that up to 45% of all house cats may be obese and at risk. The AMC, one of the nation’s only non-profit veterinary hospitals sees and treats 50,000 pets every year, many of whom come in with early warning signs for this disease.

Symptoms of feline diabetes may include:
· Compulsive thirst
· Frequent urination with a potent odor
· Sudden weight loss
Pet owners can also do their part to reduce the risk of feline diabetes and the AMC suggest the following steps:
· Consider the “Catkins diet” – a high protein, moderate fat and low carbohydrate program
· Feed cats smaller meals
· Always make fresh water is available at all times
· Never use self-feeders and make sure to remove any plates with uneaten food
· Feline exercise… get cats off the couch and incorporate a daily routine
To learn more about identifying warning signs in cats, tune into Talk With Your Animals on Wednesday, November 26 at 12:30 PM Pacific Time to hear Dr. Louise Murray discuss cats and diabetes. Her website is www.vetconfidential.com


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Deleite and Diego are looking for a different lifestyle than the one Joy can provide for them.
They want to be show horses. Their lineage comes from show horses. They feel they were bred and born to excel in the show circuit.
They are Spanish Andalusians, both are 2, born in March 2006. They stand, tie, get shots, feet trimmed, have good manners and are extremely loving horses. They love being in your pocket and follow you everywhere.
DELEITE is the sweetest horse I have come across and is on the shy side. She loves to jump and would love to do 3-day eventing. She has wonderful passion for this particular event. She is looking to be someone’s special horse instead of one of many and is waiting to give her heart and soul to “her person”. From what I know of this girl, her heart and soul are tremendous!
DIEGO is full of life and fun. He is Mr. Personality plus. He knows he is destined to be a dressage horse and can’t wait to get started on his training. He is also looking to be someone’s special horse and have someone he can play with and have fun. He would also be interested in learning tricks or anything else you want to teach him. He is insatiably curious.
If you or someone you know are looking for a young horse to mold into the horse of your dreams, Deleite and Diego could be for you. Of course, they will only go to excellent homes with loving people who know how to treat horses well. Please contact Joy at 360-894-5000 or email JoyTurner@mindspring.com.
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Radio Show
Joy's guests on Wednesday, November 26 are
12:00 to 12:30 PM PT - Jean Hofve, DVM - Her website, www.littlebigcat.com is a respected source of information on feline health, nutrition and behavior. She will be discussing what supplements to use for homemade or store bought foods and the difference between Omega 3 & 6.

12:30 to 1:00 PM PT - Louise Murray, DVM is committed to helping pet parents improve their pets' health, wellbeing and lifestyle. As a practicing vet with over 10 years of experience, Dr. Murray listens to pet owners' concerns and questions on a daily basis. She believes in sharing her knowledge with pet owners so that they are better able to demand and receive the best care available for their pets. Today, she will be discussing Cats & Diabetes - To learn more about Dr. Murray and her work, please visit www.vetconfidential.com


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If you are unable to call into the show on Wednesdays, Joy is now taking calls on Saturdays at 11:30 AM Pacific Time for Animal Radio. Call 1-866-405-8405 to ask your question. Animal Radio is on satellite XM channel 158 at 9:00 AM PT and rerun Sundays at 6:00 AM PT. A podcast is also available at AnimalRadio.com
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Tune in to Talk With Your Animals on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 PM Pacific Time either on the radio if you live in the Seattle area or over the Internet by going to www.talkwithyouranimals.com then to the radio show links page and click on the listen live button for KKNW. The show can also be heard live on www.1150kknw.com. Call in to ask a question about your pets. The telephone number is 425-373-5527. The toll free number if you are in Western Washington is 1-888-298-5569.


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Talk With Your Animals is brought to you by Optimum Choices - www.optimumchoices.com, Pet Essences - www.petessences.com, The Natural Pet Pantry - www.naturalpetpantry.com, Natural Horse Talk - www.naturalhorsetalk.com, Dooley's Dog House - www.dooleysdoghouse.com, Nurtural Horse - www.nurturalhorse.com and ScratchnAll - www.scratchnall.com, Waggin' Tails Cookies, Inc. - www.waggintailscookies.com and our mention - Holistic Horse Magazine - www.holistichorse.com. Please let these wonderful people know that Joy sent you.
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From The Wonderful Folks Who Support Talk With Your Animals
Saturdays, November 29 and December 6 11 AM - 4 PM - Traditional Photos with Santa. Bring your critters to Dooleys Dog House to have their pictures taken with Santa. $20 for pictures including $10 donation to Pasado Safe Haven (www.pasadosafehaven.org) To set up your time for pictures, please call 425-889-2200. Dooley's Dog House is located at 1421 Market St. Kirkland, WA (www.dooleysdoghouse.com)
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From Natural Horse Talk Finally, we get some video up on You Tube with Elvis and Riley playing with their Equi-Spirit ball. Both horses are great fun to watch and each has their own way of playing. Please take a look and pass this onto anyone who loves to see joy in horses.(www.naturalhorsetalk.com)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cR343qUMmUMbr>

Homemade Kitty Litter?

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For your do-it-yourselfers Homemade Kitty Litter
by Allie Larkin, AlliesAnswers.com (reprinted from AnimalRadio.com's November newsletter)

Few are immune to the current hard economic times. Everyone is looking to save a little money. And those with cats now have an alternative, which can save them at least $120 a year.


I know it sounds a little wild, but, you can make your own kitty litter. And it only takes about a half-hour to do. I’m not suggesting that all Americans who own a cat should make their own kitty litter. But it shows that anything you want to make you can find the instructions online.


To make the kitty litter, you shred newspaper and then wash it in soapy water. You stir it up until it’s the consistency of oatmeal; then you take all of that and rinse it out and strain it in a colander.


Add baking soda and knead it in. Break it up so it looks like pebbles. Then put it on a screen to dry. Let it dry overnight and it will be ready the next day. It doesn’t have the fancy clumping capabilities of expensive kitty litter. But it does the trick, and the baking soda does a great job killing the odor, and it can save you $120 a year.


1. Shred newspaper in a paper shredder. I collect the shredded paper in an unused litter box.
2. Soak the paper in warm water mixed with a few squirts gentle, biodegradable dish soap. The shredded paper takes on a cooked oatmeal consistency. The paper won’t come completely clean, but the water will turn grey.
3. Drain the water (an old colander works wonders) and repeat the soaking process minus the soap.
4. Sprinkle baking soda liberally on the wet paper. Knead it in to the mixture (you might want to wear gloves to avoid getting ink on your hands).
5. Squeeze the remaining moisture out until it’s as dry as you can get it.
6. Crumble over a screen and leave to dry (it takes a few days).


Once it’s dry, I put about an inch and a half to two inches of the paper crumbles in the litter box, scoop solids daily and change it once a week. It takes about a half an hour to 45 minutes to make a 2-3 week supply of litter, and it’s kind of fun, in an elementary school art project way!


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Give your pets a happy and healthy holiday season: Cold Weather and Holiday Pet Tips from the American Humane Association (www.americanhumane.org)

Keeping pets away from poinsettias and chocolate is just the beginning. Avoid an unplanned trip to the animal hospital this holiday season by following these simple tips from the American Humane Association.


Its Chilly Out There—The Cold Factor! Knock, knock… anybody home? Wild animals and cats left outside may seek your car engine for warmth during the winter months. Bang on the hood a few times before starting the engine.


Just because they have fur doesn’t mean they can withstand cold temperatures: Dogs and cats should be kept inside if possible. If dogs are left outside, they should have a draft-free shelter large enough to stand and turn around in, yet small enough to retain body heat. Use a layer of straw or other bedding material to help insulate pets against the cold.


Staying warm requires extra calories: Outdoor animals typically need more calories in the winter, so feed them accordingly when the temperature drops. Talk to your veterinarian for advice on the proper diet.


Ice, snow and salt: Many pets like to go outside to romp and stomp in the snow, but many people use powerful salt and chemicals on their sidewalks to combat the ice. Clean pets’ paws after your outing to prevent their pads from becoming dry and irritated. Signs of ingestion include excessive drooling, vomiting and depression.


Cold bugs: Mosquitoes and other bugs can be a year-round problem. Remember to keep your pets on their regular heartworm, flea and tick preventive medicines.


Drop It!—Watch What Your Pets Ingest


No bones under the tree: Although it’s cute to give pets novelty gifts such as bones and pigs’ ears, a trip to the vet for vomiting and diarrhea is not a fun way to spend the holidays for you or your pet.


Avoid tinsel: Tinsel can become tangled in pets’ intestinal tracts and can be fatal. Tinsel, ornaments, gift ribbons and bows, as well as holiday candles, are also choking hazards.


They don’t need the same holiday meal as you: Many people like to spoil their pets with a special dinner of turkey or ham, but any sudden change of diet, even for just one meal, can give dogs or cats stomach pain and diarrhea. Don’t feed your pets bones, especially poultry bones, which splinter easily and cause blockages.


If they like toilet water, they’ll probably like tree water: Both cats and dogs may find the tree water irresistible, so make sure to use pet-friendly tree preservatives in the water. Better yet, use a tree stand designed to prevent pets from accessing the water, which can harbor bacteria.


In addition to poinsettias: Even holly, amaryllis, mistletoe and pine needles can be harmful to pets’ stomachs. Go for the fake version and keep your traditions -- and your pets -- alive.


Cold and flu season: Medications used to treat the sniffles can be harmful and dangerous to pets. Keep all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs out of your pets’ reach. Do not medicate animals yourself unless under the direction of your veterinarian.


Keep batteries out of pets’ reach: Many gifts require batteries, but batteries, if bitten or swallowed, can cause ulceration in your pets’ mouths, tongues or gastrointestinal tracts.


Use non-toxic antifreeze: Antifreeze is great-tasting to animals but can be deadly. Look for “safe” non-toxic antifreeze and make sure all spills are cleaned immediately and thoroughly. Contact your veterinarian immediately if you suspect your pets ingested any antifreeze!


The American Humane Association wishes everybody and their pets a safe holiday season. For more information about American Humane, go to www.americanhumane.org.


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Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite Green Enzyme Cleaner “Bites Back”

Elusive and nocturnal, bed bugs have become more commonplace in homes across America. The small, wingless insects are finding their way into homes because people unknowingly transport them when returning from travel. Bed bugs can be brought into the home in a suitcase, on clothing and in personal belongings. Problems can also occur when people bring furniture and mattresses even brand new ones into the home with undetectable bed bug infestations or move into a clean-looking vacant apartment.


"Bed bugs are tiny insects that may be just one-eighth of an inch in size, but can multiply very quickly to cause massive infestations in homes, hotel rooms and subways,” says Nick Martello, president and CEO of US Biologics, exclusive developer of SporiCLEAN. “Once you’ve been in contact with even one bed bug, there’s potential for you to bring it home. We’re currently seeing large population areas in Florida, Ohio, Texas and the heavy international population of New York City experiencing near-epidemic proportions of bed bug infestations. Bed bugs can routinely be found in and around mattresses --- and in pet bedding."


“Nature has provided us with a safe and simple remedy to inoculate bed bugs and other irritating pests. The multi-enzyme in SporiCLEAN quickly and safely ‘gobble up’ the protein and eliminate the pest problems.”


Bed bugs, which generally are active at night, feed upon the blood of warm-blooded animals, such as humans. Each female adult can lay 500 eggs in a lifetime that are generally the size of a spec of dust. Once mature, the bugs feed for about five minutes and then return to their hiding place … generally in and around mattresses. Bites from bed bugs may not surface until hours later and can cause small red dots on the skin, similar to poison ivy and spider bites.


Available nationwide to consumers, SporiCLEAN was specifically designed and formulated as a cost-effective way to destroy infectious bacteria, germs, viruses and unwanted pests. One concentrated quart bottle of SporiCLEAN makes up to eight gallons of household strength solution that can be sprayed on mattresses and throughout the home to eliminate pest problems.


The major ingredients in SporiCLEAN are food grade multi-enzymes that consist of protease, amylase, lipase, cellulase and carbohydrase, along with several sub-level enzymes and a blend of organic coconut oil. “Enzymes are nature’s biodegrading solution,” says Martello. “It’s as simple as ‘science and nature.’ The protease enzymes in SporiCLEAN are the most environmentally-safe way to dislodge, degrade and digest bed bugs, mold, mildew, bacteria and viruses in the home.”


US Biologics, Inc., the developer and exclusive distributors of SporiCLEAN, was awarded the upcoming green business award by the Ohio State Senate in 2007. The company is based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Concentrated quart bottles of SporiCLEAN may be ordered on-line at KillMoldFast.com or by calling 1-877-703-3330.


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Radio Show
If you are unable to call into the show on Wednesdays, Joy is now taking calls on Saturdays at 11:30 AM Pacific Time for Animal Radio. Call 1-866-405-8405 to ask your question. Animal Radio is on satellite XM channel 158 at 9:00 AM PT and rerun Sundays at 6:00 AM PT. A podcast is also available at AnimalRadio.com
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Tune in to Talk With Your Animals on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 PM Pacific Time either on the radio if you live in the Seattle area or over the Internet by going to www.talkwithyouranimals.com then to the radio show links page and click on the listen live button for KKNW. The show can also be heard live on www.1150kknw.com. Call in to ask a question about your pets. The telephone number is 425-373-5527. The toll free number if you are in Western Washington is 1-888-298-5569.


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Talk With Your Animals is brought to you by Optimum Choices - www.optimumchoices.com, Pet Essences - www.petessences.com, The Natural Pet Pantry - www.naturalpetpantry.com, Natural Horse Talk - www.naturalhorsetalk.com, Dooley's Dog House - www.dooleysdoghouse.com, Nurtural Horse - www.nurturalhorse.com and ScratchnAll - www.scratchnall.com, Waggin' Tails Cookies, Inc. - www.waggintailscookies.com and our mention - Holistic Horse Magazine - www.holistichorse.com. Please let these wonderful people know that Joy sent you.
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From The Wonderful Folks Who Support Talk With Your Animals
Saturdays, November 29 and December 6 11 AM - 4 PM - Traditional Photos with Santa. Bring your critters to Dooleys Dog House to have their pictures taken with Santa. $20 for pictures including $10 donation to Pasado Safe Haven (www.pasadosafehaven.org) To set up your time for pictures, please call 425-889-2200. Dooley's Dog House is located at 1421 Market St. Kirkland, WA (www.dooleysdoghouse.com)
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Thank you for your support and love, Joy Turner

BRINGING PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER

KENT ANIMAL SHELTER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF BRINGING PETS AND PEOPLE TOGETHER!

November 17 2008(Calverton, NY) Established in December 1968, Kent Animal Shelter is celebrating 40 years of providing a no-kill haven for homeless, abused and abandoned animals. “The 40th Anniversary is cause for celebration”, said Pam Green, Kent’s Executive Director. “Since its inception, Kent has placed over 25,000 dogs and cats in permanent, loving homes”.

The 40th Anniversary will be marked with many exciting plans including a June gala and a shelter expansion. The year-long celebration comes on the heels of a capital campaign kick-off intended to raise funds to build a new, state-of-the-art shelter. Pam Green states: “We desperately need to upgrade our old facility with modern, comfortable living quarters for our homeless animals. This new facility will be much more conducive to the mental and physical health of the animals and to their chances of being adopted”. Kent’s vision for the future is a new 12,000 square foot facility that will help the organization to expand its reach and capacity to help homeless animals as the need for there services continue to expand. Architectural plans are underway to plan the new shelter.

Over the last 40 years, Kent Animal Shelter has grown to include many important programs including a pet therapy program, humane education, a retirement home for cats and Long Island’s lowest cost spay/neuter clinic where over 4,000 animals are sterilized each year.

The Kent Animal Shelter is a private, not for profit humane society founded in 1968 to provide a haven for homeless, abused and abandoned animals until new homes can be found. Over 600 animals are placed in responsible homes each year. Located on scenic property near the Peconic River in Calverton, New York, with a dedicated staff, spacious exercise facilities and expert medical supervision, Kent is much more than a shelter. There are currently over 100 dogs and cats at the shelter, all waiting for there forever homes.

Kent Animal Shelter, 2259 River Rd, Calverton, NY 11933, Adoption Center 631-727-5731

Family Films

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Even when all roads lead home, the journey is NEVER easy

PETER COYOTE, AND PETER BOYLE STAR IN ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT’S ALL ROADS LEAD HOME, A NEW FAMILY FILM COMING TO DVD

Burbank, CA – How does a family torn apart by tragedy find its way back to truth and understanding? Anchor Bay Entertainment is proud to release the award-winning and heartwarming family film All Roads Lead Home, coming to DVD on January 13th, 2009 (pre-order date December 11, 2008). Available at a suggested retail price of $26.97. All Roads Lead Home stars Peter Coyote and Peter Boyle in his last role. The 112 minute film also stars Jason London Patton Oswalt and Vivienne Cardone.

After 12 year old Belle (Cardone) loses her mother in a car accident, she rebels against her father (Coyote) and is sent to her maternal grandfather’s working farm. With Belle’s father struggling with grief and guilt and her grandfather (Boyle) detached and directionless, Belle devotes herself to saving the animals that are destined to be destroyed because they cannot produce for the farm. Can Belle’s work bring her family back together and help them rediscover their love for each other?

An official selection of the Santa Barbara Film Festival and the Palm Beach Festival, and the winner of Best Feature Drama at the International Family Film Festival, All Roads Lead Home will have a limited theatrical release in the fall of 2008. It is approved for family viewing by the Dove Foundation and is also supported by a number of national animal welfare groups, including the ASPCA, American Humane Society, Best Friends, North Shore Animal League and regional organizations.

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In 2001, an LAPD officer in South Central Los Angeles named Tami Baumann noticed a homeless woman with a shopping cart and a couple of dogs – nothing too unusual in Baumann’s world. But the effect the two women would have on each other’s lives, as portrayed in Hallmark Channel’s real-life drama, “Accidental Friendship” (which premieres Saturday, November 15 at 9pm/8c), would be something neither would ever forget.

NO BAILOUT FOR ‘FORECLOSURE PETS?’ Crown Features Syndicate

The lonely dog was tied to the door of an animal shelter when the first worker arrived one morning. The note pinned to his collar read, “I’m sorry, I can't take care of my kids, and take care of my dog. Please take care of my dog."

It would be shocking if it wasn’t becoming so commonplace. In light of the immense economic troubles everyday people are finding themselves in, many families are being forced to give up beloved animals, leading to the coining of the phrase “Foreclosure Pets.”
Animal shelters across the country have reported a year-to-year increase in animal drop-offs of 25 percent or more. Many shelters have had to buy temporary trailers to house the new arrivals. In some heart-wrenching extreme cases, some pets are just abandoned. In the Midwest, there have been stories of horses simply being set free, because the owners can’t even afford vet costs for euthanasia.

On Saturday, November 15 (9/8c), Hallmark Channel presents “Accidental Friendship,” the true-story of a woman (played by Chandra Wilson, “Grey’s Anatomy”) living on the streets of Los Angeles after losing her home and job, but whose life was given some meaning thanks to the dogs she cared for and protected at all costs, even if it meant forgoing necessities for herself.

It is a stark reminder that, even in times of hardship, pets bring us joy, companionship and often a sense of purpose. They can be a beacon of hope and should not be discarded lightly, even – and perhaps especially – during the difficult times many of our friends and neighbors find themselves in.

From Pam Slay, Senior Vice President, Network Program Publicity,HALLMARK CHANNELS

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Deleite and Diego are looking for a different lifestyle than the one Joy can provide for them.

They want to be show horses. Their lineage comes from show horses. They feel they were bred and born to excel in the show circuit.

They are Spanish Andalusians, both are 2, born in March 2006. They stand, tie, get shots, feet trimmed, have good manners and are extremely loving horses. They love being in your pocket and follow you everywhere.

DELEITE is the sweetest horse I have come across and is on the shy side. She loves to jump and would love to do 3-day eventing. She has wonderful passion for this particular event. She is looking to be someone’s special horse instead of one of many and is waiting to give her heart and soul to “her person”. From what I know of this girl, her heart and soul are tremendous!

DIEGO is full of life and fun. He is Mr. Personality plus. He knows he is destined to be a dressage horse and can’t wait to get started on his training. He is also looking to be someone’s special horse and have someone he can play with and have fun. He would also be interested in learning tricks or anything else you want to teach him. He is insatiably curious.

If you or someone you know are looking for a young horse to mold into the horse of your dreams, Deleite and Diego could be for you. Of course, they will only go to excellent homes with loving people who know how to treat horses well. Please contact Joy at 360-894-5000 or email JoyTurner@mindspring.com.

Radio Show
The radio shows are now being archived on the radio show page on www.talkwithyouranimals.com starting with the October 22 show. Due to the size of the show, the latest 4 shows will be archived.

Joy's guest this Wednesday is Polly Fox, founder of Pet Essences. The topic of the interview is looking below the surface to see the cause of things because they are not always what they appear to be. She will talk about how different Pet Essences can help situations. For more information about Pet Essences, please visit www.petessences.com or call 877-233-1607.

Tune in to Talk With Your Animals on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 PM Pacific Time either on the radio if you live in the Seattle area or over the Internet by going to www.talkwithyouranimals.com then to the radio show links page and click on the listen live button for KKNW. The show can also be heard live on www.1150kknw.com. The radio show replays on www.animalradio.com. Check that website for the times in your area. You can still call about your pets. The telephone number is 425-373-5527. The toll free number if you are in Western Washington is 1-888-298-5569.

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From The Wonderful Folks Who Support Talk With Your Animals

Thursday, November 13 starting at 6:30 PM. Come celebrate Beans' 17th birthday at Dooleys's Dog House which is located at 1421 Market Street, Kirkland, WA. Telephone #425-889-2200. Dress your dog and yourself as pirates to honor Beans who lost an eye. $10 admission which will be donated to Old Dog Haven. (www.olddoghaven.org). Treats and drinks for animals as well as their humans will be served.

Animal Communication Classes
The next Basic Animal Communication Class is scheduled for September of 2009.
The next Intermediate Animal Communication Class is schedule for next November 2009.
The Advance Animal Communication Class will be in the Spring. If you have taken the Basic & Intermediate Animal Communication Classes and are interested in the Advance, please call Martha at 206-850-6485 or e-mail her at Martha@TalkWithYourAnimals.com to have your name added to the Advance Class list.

Animal Communication Club For those of you who have taken the classes and would like to continue expanding your communication skills with the animals, Joy offers an Animal Communication Club.

Have access to Joy through email to ask her questions about the communication process (not about your animal specifically). Receive help with the following: places you are stuck, move skills to a new level, the type of questions or the way you are asking the questions, your interpretations from the animals, etc.

A club newsletter with questions and answers will be e-mailed once a month to all participants. It is a great way to keep moving forward with your skills after you have taken any of her classes! Receive the first 6 months for the special introductory rate of $60. To sign up and send in your questions, please e-mail Martha@TalkWithYourAnimals.com

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Think Twice

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Think Twice Before Giving Pets as Gifts This Holiday
American Humane (www.americanhumane.org) Suggests Leaving Furry Friends Off of the Holiday List
There is nothing cuter than a cuddly puppy or kitten under the tree on Christmas morning, perhaps with a holiday bow attached to its collar. And while that scenario makes a great holiday card illustration, the American Humane Association cautions that the days that follow can often result in a lonely pet facing an uncertain future at the local animal shelter.
“There are millions of animals at local shelters that need homes. However, giving a pet as a surprise gift is never a good idea, especially during the holidays,” says Marie Belew Wheatley, American Humane president and CEO. “The holidays are stressful for everyone, including animals. By surprising people with a pet, you are assuming they have the financial, emotional and time resources necessary to care for an animal, as well as the desire to care for a living being for the long term.”
Before you pick out the perfect furry friend for a child, grandchild, niece or nephew – or anyone – consider the following:
It’s Personal Choosing a pet is a very personal decision. It should not be made by anyone other than those who will take care of the pet.
Not Much Different Than a Baby Pets, especially young pets, require time, energy and money for proper care. It can be overwhelming to a family, especially when it is a surprise.
All Are Not Created Equal Before purchasing or adopting a dog or cat, take time to educate yourself on different breeds, how to give an animal a safe and satisfying home and the long-term commitment of owning a pet. The best pet for the family is a decision only the family can make.
Pets Are Members of the Family, Too Because many dogs and cats can live 15 years or more, the pet becomes a part of the family. It is important to ensure that everyone in the house can and is willing to provide a healthy environment for the pet.
The Holidays Aren’t a Vacation for New Pets Pets are not toys. Children can confuse proper treatment of an animal with the excitement of new toys around the holiday. Pets need a calm, safe place where they can feel comfortable and begin to acclimate to their new surroundings. A less-hectic time of year is probably a wiser choice to bring a pet in to into the home.
Time Is of the Essence When Training a New Pet Since the holidays often come with travel and irregular schedules, families may miss out on the best opportunity to train a young pet. Shelters often consider poorly trained or poorly socialized animals not adoptable, resulting in euthanasia. In most cases, this could be avoided with more time training.
Owning a Pet Is Life Changing When a pet does not work out for a family, it becomes someone else’s problem, usually the local animal shelter. In the months following the holiday season, shelters see a sharp spike in animal surrender.

Overall, pets are a fun gift for humans but likely not for the animal. Rather than a living “gift,” consider books or videos about potential pets, or pet supplies like toys. Should you decide that a pet is a good decision for the family before the holiday season, check with the local shelter to see if it will issue an “IOU”. That way, the family can make the best decision about the breed, age and size of the pet during a less stressful and frantic time of year.

Additional Steps Needed to Avoid Deer Collisions on the Road The HSUS Urges Investment in Wildlife Collision Avoidance Systems to Makes Roads Safer for Drivers and Animals
(Oct. 30, 2008) — Most drivers know the basic strategies to avoid or at least reduce the chances of a collision – slow down; leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle ahead of you; look for eye shine at the edges of the road ahead; where there is one animal, expect others. But The Humane Society of the United States would like to remind drivers that there are additional steps that can be taken to make our roads safer for people and all wild animals.
“This country lags behind many nations in our regard for the need to protect both wildlife and drivers from collisions on the road,” said Susan Hagood, wildlife issues specialist at The HSUS. “There are many relatively simple, cost-effective countermeasures to this serious issue.”
As reliably as the turning of the leaves, each fall also is accompanied by public warnings about the dangers of driving in deer country, for fall combines both deer mating and hunting seasons, and deer are on the move more now than at any other time of year. There are also more vehicles on the road after dark as daylight savings time ends, with many driven at speeds at or above the speed limit.
The most obvious solution is fencing – but fencing alone confines wild animals in habitat patches that may not meet all of their needs, and can lead to problems like inbreeding. Fences are effective in protecting both highway users and wildlife only if they function to guide animals to overpasses, underpasses, or other structures that provide them safe passage over or under the road. Such fencing/passage systems can be expensive, but their cost is minor when compared to the total cost of highway construction or improvement projects.
Fencing/passage systems are a means of both saving invaluable human lives and contributing to health of wildlife populations, including the recovery of endangered species, such as the Florida panther and California’s desert tortoise. Florida, Arizona, Washington State and Montana are leading the effort in the U.S. to reduce wildlife collisions with fencing/passage systems. Though their use in this country is just beginning, other collision avoidance systems rely on sophisticated infrared technologies that detect the presence of a large animal in the roadside and illuminate warning signs.
We must increasingly employ these and other strategies to reduce wildlife/vehicle collisions, but there will never be enough wildlife passages and collision avoidance systems to replace drivers who are aware of wildlife and willing to modify their driving in the interest of their own safety and that of wild animals. Therefore, it will always be important, in the fall and throughout the year, to drive with wildlife in mind.

Radio Show
Tune in to Talk With Your Animals on Wednesdays from 12 - 1 PM Pacific Time either on the radio if you live in the Seattle area or over the Internet by going to www.talkwithyouranimals.com then to the radio show links page and click on the listen live button for KKNW. The show can also be heard live on www.1150kknw.com. The radio show replays on www.animalradio.com. Check that website for the times in your area. You can still call about your pets. The telephone number is 425-373-5527. The toll free number if you are in Western Washington is 1-888-298-5569.

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"In the raw" is prepared with various ground meats and ground bones as the main ingredient. We then add ground and minced vegetables in a 75 to 25 meat to vegetable ratio. The vegetables include equal amounts of above and below ground varieties including carrots, yams, zucchini, celery, kale, beet greens, parsley, then a splash of apple cider vinegar. Meats that are available include turkey, chicken, duck, beef, buffalo, lamb and rabbit. For the not so squeamish we also carry green tripe with gullet. We specialize in 'custom cuisine' so if your needs are different than our normal product just let us know. Pantry Stew "in the raw" vegetarian is also available for those who want to add their own meat. Our product is available in a 2 pound tubs or a 2 pound Chubb.
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Animal Communication Classes
The next Basic Animal Communication Class is scheduled for September of 2009.
The next Intermediate Animal Communication Class is schedule for next November 2009.
The Advance Animal Communication Class will be in the Spring. If you have taken the Basic & Intermediate Animal Communication Classes and are interested in the Advance, please call Martha at 206-850-6485 or e-mail her at Martha@TalkWithYourAnimals.com to have your name added to the Advance Class list.