Happy
Thanksgiving to all of Hero's Dry and Wet Nozed Best Friends!!!!:
We want to take a moment to thank all of you so much for supporting Hero's
P.e.t.s . We are an independently and locally owned business, not a franchise
or big box store so your pawtronage means the world to us! We take extra
special care in ordering only from companies with excellent quality control and
a history of good ethics. We want you to be able to shop without worry and we
greatly appreciate your support of our goal; to make all businesses more
morally conscious in regards to you, your family ('specially wet nozed fur
faces, of course!!!) and our planet.
Upcoming Events/Seminars:
We will be closing at 5pm on Wednesday, November 21st
and closed all day on Thursday, November 22nd for Thanksgiving. Make sure you
come in and stock up for the holidays. Come purchase some Merrick Thanksgiving
Day Dinner canned dog food stew for your best friend so no one misses out on
the holidays.
Saturday, December 1st
AND
Saturday, December 8th
Pet Photos with SANTA between 10am and
6pm
Have your family photographed with Santa at Hero's P.e.t.s.. Bring in your
dog(s) or cat(s), in Christmas costume if you'd like, to have their photo taken
with Santa. Several pictures will be taken and you may choose your favorites.
You will also have your choice of printed borders, two Holiday options
available. Pictures will be available in 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10 color prints only.
Cost will be:
4x6 = $18.00
5x7 = $22.00
8x10= $26.00
Additional photos will be $2.00 each.
You MUST schedule ahead of time. Either call
(303-972-1926) or email with your time request. Hurry because space is limited.
Saturday, January 19th
Animal Communicator Rhianna Gray
Have you been wondering what your dog, cat, bird, or horse has been thinking
or feeling? You may schedule an appointment for 15 minutes, a half hour or one
hour at the phone number below. However, your animal friend does not have to be
present at the store. You may bring in a photo or a description instead. ( Most
cats do appreciate staying at home.)
Cost: $1.00 per minute; this is a deal available at this monthly event only
And for those who live far away, Rhianna can be reached via telephone at
303-554-8130.
Please check out her new website!
www.rhiannagray.com
Tuesday, January 29th
Anesthesia Free Teeth Cleaning
Absolutely NO anesthesia is used to clean your pets teeth! All plaque and
tartar is removed by thoroughly cleaning the inner and outer surface of the teeth.
Cindy Lloyd will be assisted and supervised by Dr. Turie Norman ( www.healingtouchvet.com)
during the teeth cleaning. The cost is $135/dog (which includes the cost of
antibiotics if they are needed) and you must schedule ahead of time.
Check up on www.herospets.com often, under EVENTS for additional Classes and Events.
Traveling with your pet (part 1)
With the holidays here we are all considering what to do with our pets when we
go out of town. Whether we are boarding our pets, hiring pet sitters to come to
or stay at our house, having family watch our pet or otherwise, there are
things we can do to make our pets more comfortable and happy while we're gone.
Supplementation: No one
wants to drug their pet with prescription seditives during travel or times of
stress. Fortunately there are herbal calming supplements available for your
pets. If you would like something to help your pet relax consider Pet Essences
remedies (such as Anxiety/Fear, Travel, Lonliness/Home Alone, etc), Happy Tails
Sleepytime Tonic, Naturvet Quiet Moments or Animals Apawthecary Tranquility
Blend.
Other recommendations:
-Sleep- in a t-shirt or
with a pet blanket (like West Paws Big Sky Blanket) so your smell gets onto the
blanket, then let your pet sleep with it while you are gone.
- Chew Bones- Get some
long lasting chew bones to distract your dog while you are away. Long term
bones like Ostrich Femurs, Bully Stix, Sarge bones, Bare Bones stuffed with
Wysong Organic Peanut Butter or yogurt is a good way to help pass the time away
while you are gone. Chew bones are only recommended for dogs that are
responsible chewers and won't swallow large chunks of bones when left
unattended.
-Intelligence Toys- Tug-a-Jugs,
Planet Dog Orbees and Orbos and Kongs can all be filled with treats that your
dog must learn to get out. They are extremely durable toys that are hard to
chew up (a couple of them are even guaranteed) and you can customize the flavor
to your dogs desires. Laser toys are also good for pets to chase and burn some
energy on. They can't catch and destroy a laser light but it makes for lots of
fun. Lasers should only be used under adult supervision, as they can cause eye
damage if pointed directly in the eye.
-Spray- Naturvet Quiet
Moments sprays are good for calming cats and dogs in kennels, rooms and other
strange situations.
-Catnip- Catnip is
calming for dogs and cats. A couple of strategically placed catnip toys or a
little bit of catnip in the food can help your pet sleep and relax.
-Aromatherapy- Lavendar
aromatherapy and other herbs can be very calming to your pet during times of
high stress.
-Sometimes separation is the best treatment for stress. If your pet stresses
easily, sometimes the best thing you can do is give them a little space. Don't
reinforce bad behavior by trying to soothe an overreactive dog or cat. Simply
let them know that you're there for them but leave them alone... give them a
chew bone or toy and a calming supplement and take them OUT of the stressful
situation, even if that means taking them on a walk or putting them in a
kennel.
Our next newsletter will have more tips about how to help your pet cope with
children, travel and decorations during the holidays.
Featured Links:
* Adoption Agencies
- http://www.cccarl.org
(Clear Creek County Animal Rescue League)
"Fundrasier for no kill animal rescue. Drawing for a handmade christmas
decorative quilt. $5.00 per drawing ticket. Every dollar goes to the 70+
animals currently at CCCARL. Clear Creek County Animal Rescue League is a 100%
volunteer animal rescue. They raise all of their money through grants,
fundraisers like this and private donations. Their expenses are over $20,
000.00 per year and each year they stress about where the money is going to
come from. Most of their expenses are for medical bills ranging from
vaccinations, to spay and neuter surgeries to expensive knee and hip surgeries.
All of the money goes to the animal. They don't have a single paid position.
Please help by entering this drawing. The winner will be contacted by
phone." The blanket is on display at Hero's P.e.t.s.
* Earth News
- http://www.11thhouraction.com/
- See the Global Warming Documentary Film
-
http://www.newtribalventures.com/NTV/ - Daniel Quinn's site on a better
Culture
- http://www.worldwise.com/allabrec1.html
- A site on recycling
- http://www.ishmael.com
(Daniel Quinn's enlightening site on Culture)
* Training:
- http://www.caninepsychologycenter.com
- Suzi Schaefers, The Canine Psychologist, with 24 years of experience invites
you to aggression, dominance, and stubborn dog obedience classes.
- http://www.friendsforlifeco.com
- Natalie Hawkins, Holistic Pet Trainers, with 15 years of experience, also
invites you to basic obedience and puppy kindergarten classes.
New Product News:
Six Way European Style Leather Lead
is made with 100% genuine leather and all brass fittings. This multi purpose
leash is handmade without any stitching, so there are no threads to wear out.
This leash is six feet long with brass snaps on both ends and has three brass
rings woven into it for maximum versatility. Your six way European lead can be
converted into several different lengths and can also be used to walk two dogs.
This leash is the perfect multi purpose utility for dog trainers and
experienced pet handlers.
Planet Dog Snowballs and Christmas
Bulbs with Treat Spot-The world's first doggie-durable,
buoyant, bouncy, minty and NON-MELTING snowball and non-breakable light bulb is
also 100% guaranteed. Cool. p.s. No yellow snow was used in the making of snowball
product! The Bulb has a Treat Spot for stuffing, well, stuffing and other great
Thanksgiving leftovers. Burp!
Planet Dog Slobber-Wick Toys
- New fast-drying, easy-cleaning (machine washable) squeak or non-squeak bones
and men in three sizes to accommodate a wide range of droolers. Each has a
gusset to add extra "chomp" to your dog's soft toy gnawing experience
and a double-bellow squeaker that makes this toy irresistable.
Plato Smart Dog Kangaroo Strips- It is a sad fact, but as much as 20% of all
dogs have food allergies. We believe that those dogs are just as deserving of
healthy, fresh, and tasty treats as the rest. With that in mind we brought in
Plato Free-Range Kangaroo Strips as a solution for dogs with food allergies to
chicken and other meats. For information about the health benefits and
humane/ecological benefits of Kangaroo please visit: http://www.platotreats.com/KangarooFAQ.html
Nature Nosh Organic Treats- Organic gourmet dog treats that do not have any
animal by-products, fillers, hormones, chemical preservatives, pesticides,
herbicides or that contain corn, wheat, egg or soy.
Hero's P.e.t.s. will be getting in A
LOT of new fun and tasty stuff for the holiday season. Please stop by and check
it out.
And last but not least- A franchised competitor has just opened up near Hero's
P.e.t.s.
We know you are free to choose where you purchase your products, and we thank
you for your patronage of our small, privately owned business. We want to
assure that you continue to be happy with the quality, value and service you
receive at Hero's.
Again, thanks for shopping with us.
Comments and suggestions for future articles are welcome!
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Hero's P.e.t.s.
(Planetary & Ecologically Trusted Supplies)
8086 W. Bowles Ave., Unit N
Littleton, CO 80123
303-972-1926
F: 303-972-6206
www.herospets.com
Contact: Chelsea