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Dogs & Storks

Siblings have a class. Why not your dog?

Just as siblings need to prepare for the change, your dog needs to prepare, too! Too often, couples feel they have no option but to give up or re-home their companion when a new baby arrives. Dogs & Storks was created to provide both families and professionals with the resources to successfully include the dog as the family grows. We hope our program helps more dogs stay with their families for their entire lives!

This highly endorsed program is a must for new & expectant families with dogs!

Created by Jennifer Shryock from www.familypaws.com, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and expert in child/dog relationships, the Dogs & Storks™ program gives you the tools to prepare your pet for your new arrival!

Topics Covered Include:

Getting to Know your Dog
Obedience & Training
Changes in Routine
Managing - Kid Zone & Dog Zone
Preparing For Baby
Coming Home & Meeting Baby
Ages & Stages, Things to Watch for

Welcome to the family...

Have you wondered what your dog is going think of this new creature? All the new sounds and smells can be confusing to a dog...Old routines are disrupted, and new routines are confusing. PLUS, all of a sudden he’s not the baby anymore. Mom, Dad, and older siblings all need to know what to expect; your furry baby needs to prepare as well. We can help you get the whole family ready for all of the changes that are coming!

About the Presenter

Anne Peden, DVM, graduated from Ohio State University in 1999, and worked at Charlotte Street Animal Hospital from 2000-2010! She is one of three certified Dogs & Storks Presenters in North Carolina and is excited to help integrate new babies into homes with pets. She also founded the CSAH puppy and kitten socialization classes.

Dr. Peden is a member of the AVMA and takes special interest in ophthalmology & internal medicine. She enjoys giving hospital tours to youth groups to explain the importance of veterinary medicine, illustrate the use of equipment, and answer questions for those interested in veterinary careers.

She loves softball, yoga, & hiking with her husband and sons, and spending time with the rest of her family: 3 cats and 1 dog (Melvin, Renton, Stash, & Murphy).

For more about the Dogs & StorksTM program, visit their website HERE

Dogs & Storks 2011 class schedule:

          o Saturday August 27, 2011 at 11:30-1:30
          o Saturday September 24, 2011 at 11:30-1:30
          o Saturday October 22, 2011 at 11:30-1:30
          o Saturday November 19, 2011 at 11:30-1:30

Classes are limited to 3 couples per workshop. The cost is $30 per couple. Pre-registration holds a space for you. Call 280-4101 or 254-0090 to sign up. Email: bearosu@charter.net

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Companion Animal Food and Supplies Drive

Charlotte Street Animal Hospital is proud to sponsor a chilly weather pet food and supplies drive for the needy animals of our region!
From November 15, 2011 to April 15, 2012, Charlotte Street Animal Hospital will be collecting donations for six local animal rescue organizations including Animal Compassion Network, Asheville Humane Society, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Catman2, Meals on Wheels for Pets, and Phoenix Landing Parrot Rescue.

Each organization's wishlists are outlined below. Please make donations at our hospital or via phone. And thank you! for helping ensure that the furry members of our community stay nourished, cozy, and happy this cold season!

Animal Compassion Network:
-Scoopable kitty litter
-Dog & Cat food (our dogs & cats LOVE Chicken Soup for the Soul!)
-Blankets & towels
-Nutrical
-Mother's Milk Replacer (puppies and kittens)
-Stamps (1st class & higher)
-Long-distance calling cards
-Collars & leashes
-Printer toner and ink (call 274-3647 for specifics!)
-Cleaning supplies
-Gas cards for transport program
-Kongs and other interactive toys for dogs and cats

Asheville Humane Society:
  -Towels/blankets
  -Canned dog & cat food (please, no fish)
  -Clay kitty litter
  -Latex exam gloves (size small & medium)
  -Hot dogs
  -Bleach
  -55-gallon trash bags
  -White copy paper
  -Beef and chicken bullion
  -Hard plastic toys (Nylabones are awesome!)
  -Peanut butter
  -Cat toys that dangle
  -Cardboard scratching posts (only the ones that lay on the ground)
  -Rawhides and pig ears
  -Kong/interactive toys
  -Rope toys
  -Paper towels
  -Chewy dog treats/dried liver
  -Monetary donations

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue:
  -Blankets/towels
  -Dry & canned puppy, kitten, dog and cat food (Pedigree is preferred, but any is welcome)
  -Dog treats
-Peanut butter
  -Dog toys (Kongs, Nylabones, squeaky toys, etc)
  -Leashes
  -Non-slip collars
  -Scoopable (clumping) kitty litter
  -Cat treats
  -Cat toys (including disposable catnip scratch pads and teaser toys)
  -Thundershirts for anxious/scared doggies
  -Bleach & Pine Sol
  -Laundry detergent
  -Gift cards to Petsmart & Petco
  -Gas cards for the Northern Transport program
  -Office supplies & 1st class stamps
  -Universal Microchip scanner
  -Monetary donations

Catman2:
  -Friskies canned food
  -Purina/Meow Mix/Iams/Friskies dry food
  -Old pillow cases/blankets/towels/crib sheets
  -Litter deodorizer
  -New or gently used crib mattresses
  -Laundry detergent
  -Gift cards to purchase supplies (Lowe's & Wal-Mart)
  -Non-toxic cleaners (ex. Simple Green, Greenworks, etc)
  -Paper towels
  -Litter scoops
  -Sterilite/Rubbermaid tubs (we use them as litter boxes)
  -White vinegar
  -Office supplies (printer paper, binders, tape, etc)
  -Air fresheners (citrus blocks, sprays, etc)

Meals on Wheels for Pets:
  -Dog and cat food of any kind

Phoenix Landing Parrot Rescue:
*Any perishable items will be picked up by a volunteer upon donation
  -Clean, unused bird toys
  -Raw, unsalted nuts (our birds LOVE walnuts!!)
  -Grains (quinoa, millet, kamut, etc)
  -Fold-down carriers (for transport)
  -Grocery store gift cards
  -Fresh fruits & vegetables
  -Monetary donations for vet bills