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intended her kitties to eat. Stop by the store for a free sample! Both dogs and cats evolved eating raw, whole foods. As scavengers, dogs are able to utilize a greater variety of |
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For Other Living Things 1261 South Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, Ca 94087 408.739.6785 www.forotherlivingthings.com |
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Featured Product : Rad Cat Raw Cat Food |
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April 2008, Issue 1 |
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Upcoming Events at For Other Living Things |
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Dr. Ian Dunbar, founder of Sirius Puppy Training. Seminar, “Come Learn for the Huge Mistakes I Have Made”. Sunday May 4th, 10-4. $75. Registration required. Click here for more info. BunnyFest, a charitable event benefitting The Rabbit Haven. Education, bunny socialization, bunny products, and more! Sunday May 18th, 11-4. Free event, registration required. Click here for more info. Adoption Events, in store: Rabbit Haven 4/5/08 11-4. Rattie Ratz 4/19/08 10-2. Safe Haven, (cat) 4/26/08 12:30-4.
Bird Care Class. Mickaboo Pet Bird Rescue. Sunday April 20th. 1-3. Avian care, diet, health, husbandry, taming & training. Required for all prospective Mickaboo adoptors and foster homes, beneficial for all interested parties. Free class, donation appreciated. Registration required. Click here for more info.
Cat Behavior Seminar. Marilyn Kreiger, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant . “Is Your Cat Acting Out?” Sunday April 27th, 1-3. $45. Registration required. Click here for more info.
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mom Missy and dad Mike of course. The Essentials: 2 year old Zatarain and 9 year old Audubon are Leonbergers, a German breed that is related to the Saint Bernard, Newfoundland, and Great Pyrenees. Standout Stuff: Don’t let the photo fool you, these easy-going dogs are no slackers! Audubon has titles in obedience |
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Pets & Their People in the Spotlight: The Sands Family |
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What You Need to Know Before Getting a New Pet: Unscrupulous Breeders |
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We at For Other Living Things always recommend adopting pets from reputable animal rescue groups. With more than 6—8 million animals entering shelters each year, and more than 3—4 million of those being euthanized*, there is an abundance of wonderful animals to choose from when looking for your next pet. If however, you plan to purchase a pet from a breeder, please, please do thorough research when deciding whom to get your animal from. Some unknowledgeable or unscrupulous breeders view their animals a commodity and raise them in |
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foods, but as true carnivores, cats are biologically suited to digest only raw meat, fats, organ meat, and bone. Even though cats have the greatest need for a raw diet, more than 90% of our customers who buy raw food purchase it for pet dogs. Rad Cat Raw Diets are different than other raw foods—they are designed specifically to meet the nutritional needs of an obligate carnivore. Made with top quality, human grade and organic ingredients like free rage chicken, free range turkey, pasture raised lamb, organ meat, bone meal, egg yolk, kelp, and salmon oil, Rad Cat is the best diet you could offer your cat short feeding freshly hunted prey. Each formula is made with a single protein source so they provide true flavor, simpler digestion, and less chance of protein sensitivity problems for your kitty. Rad Cat’s frozen chicken neck treats are a perfect size for cats and small dogs. Bones are safe to give your pet when they are raw, although if you have an aggressive chewer, you should supervise to ensure that no large pieces are consumed. Eating bones is a natural part of both cats and dogs diet. It is great exercise for the jaws, keeps the teeth and gums really clean and healthy—kibble does not, and provides great nutrition. Feeding Guidelines: 1/4—1/3 cup twice per day, based on age, size, and activity level. Weaned kittens should eat several smaller meals throughout the day. Rad Cat Raw Diets should be served at room temperature. Defrosted Chicken Neck Treat Pieces can be served in place of a meal or as an additional treat. Preparation: Smaller containers of Rad Cat Raw Diet can be defrosted and stored in the refrigerator and served directly from the container, if you will use all the product in less than 4 days. If you will not finish a container within 4 days, you can partially defrost and separate the product into individual servings stored in reusable containers or plastic bags. Store individual portions in the freezer, and each time you feed, move one to the refrigerator to defrost. Let food come to room temperature before serving, (unless your cat really doesn’t care—there is no harm in eating the food cold). Clean all storage and feeding dishes thoroughly after use, as you would with any raw meat. Pricing: Free-range Chicken, Free-Range Turkey, or Pasture-raised Lamb diet: 8oz.—$4.36 16oz.—$7.56 24oz.—$10.90
Free-range Chicken Neck Pieces, 8oz.—$5.34
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ready for adoption! Rescued from living under a freeway overpass, Jackson wasn’t expected to make it, but now he’s a spunky purr machine ready for a new home! |
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Rescue Group Highlights |
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Pricey Pet Food |
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You may have noticed that your pet’s food has gone up in price, and if you haven’t experienced any price increases yet, you probably will pretty soon. We promise, these are not arbitrary price increases, but the direct result of increased manufacturing and distributing costs. One manufacturer reports that the cost of raw material has risen anywhere from 10% - 48% over last year. Additionally, the high cost of fuel is making it more expensive to transport raw materials and finished products. Pet food manufacturers are faced with raising prices or choosing cheaper ingredients. At For Other Living Things, excellent nutrition is a top priority, and we know that it is for you too. We appreciate your commitment to providing the best care for your pets, and we will continue working hard to provide high quality products at competitive prices.
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over 350 dogs by providing free vaccinations, vouchers for free spay/neuters, free/low-cost microchips, exchanging collars and leashes for chains and rope, and educating the community on responsible pet ownership. |
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Featured Product: Rad Cat, continued |
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or no contact with humans or other animals. The pets produced in these conditions routinely have health and behavioral problems. If you have your heart set on a specific breed of animal, try contacting breed-specific rescue groups and even your local shelter or rescue group, as they do occasionally receive purebred animals. If you are going to purchase from a breeder, please read the guidelines presented by Dr. Ian Dunbar in his article “How to Select a Good Breeder”, or the HSUS article, “How to Find a Good Dog Breeder”. Both articles and about dog breeders, but the information is applicable to breeders of all species. *(These numbers are based on a survey of 1,000 shelters. An estimate of 9.6 million animals euthanized in the United States annually is widely accepted). |
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(CD) and water rescue (WD,WRD), earned his Canine Good Citizen Certificate, and has also done quite a bit of carting. He is well-known for giving rides to the kids during a fall festival a couple of years ago. ‘Embassadog’ Audubon also has made many visits to preschools and elementary schools teaching kids how to interact with and be safe around dogs. Youngster Zatarain is in training for obedience competition. He shows a strong affinity for tracking and will hopes to do water rescue starting this summer. Favorite product at For Other Living Things: Primal Raw Foods—these boys are thriving on 40 lbs a week! |
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Spotlight, continued |
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Unscrupulous Breeders, continued |
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Rad Cat Diets are made with free-range meats, human grade and organic ingredients, and are free of grains, fruits, and vegetables. Just the way mother nature |
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Pups Audubon and Zatarain nicely round out the Sands Family, along with kids Ian, Katie, Emily, |
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At Safe Haven, One-Eye Jackson and his littermates are |
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At their 1st Free Shot Fair of the year, BAD RAP helped |
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unacceptable conditions in order to maximize profit. For example, breeders in Arizona were recently found with 800 dogs in their mobile home, but their website would not have set off warning bells for many people. Other breeders raise their animals in tiny cages, (see right), with little |
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