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animal adoption, rescue and education in asheville and surrounding communities

CRITTER NOTES 

Summer Time, Fun Time, Kitten Time 

Now through July 4, adopt the kitten of your dreams 

from FUR of WNC at the special, low adoption fee of 

$35. The kittens are socialized, playful and in need 

of permanent, loving homes. They are all vaccinated, 

spayed/neutered and micro-chipped. 

Make an appointment to visit FUR’s cat sanctuary 

online at furofwnc.org, by emailing furofwnc1@gmail.com 

or calling 1-844-888-CATS(2287). 

‘Tea With Cats’ Benefits AHS 

A special afternoon ‘Tea with Cats,’ will be held 

on Friday, July 13 at 2 pm at Ivory Road Cafe, 

1854 Brevard Rd. in Arden. 

Enjoy an afternoon tea, with tasty treats and 

adoptable cats from Asheville Humane Society, with 20% 

of proceeds donated directly to AHS. 

Reservations are required and space is limited, so 

reserve your space early. $25 per person with $10 deposit 

required to confirm. Please call or email for reservations to 

jill@ivoryroadavl.com or 828-676-3870. 

Nature Center Hosts ‘Brews & Bears’ 

It’s happy hour at the WNC Nature Center! Join in for 

the always popular Brews & Bears after hours gathering 

on Friday, July 13 from 5:30-8 pm. The event features 

beer, cider, food, music, with food and drink available for 

purchase. And the highlight of the evening - an up-close 

view of an awesome bear enrichment activity with the 

black bears Uno and Ursa. This Brews and Bears features 

brews from New Belgium Brewing and Urban Orchard 

Cider Co and food from Farm to Fender and The Hop Ice 

Cream Cafe. $10 admission. Please bring valid photo ID 

to purchase alcoholic beverages. 

‘Pilates with Puppies’ at Asheville Humane 

Join Cisco Pilates Asheville on Saturday, July 14 from 

9-10 am and 10:30-11:30 am for a furry fundraiser to 

benefit Asheville Humane Society! Pilates with Puppies is 

a basic Pilates class that takes place at Asheville Humane 

Society’s Adoption Center, with puppies provided by 

AHS! Tickets are $15 and pre-registration is required – 

visit ciscopilates.com to sign up. Space is limited. 

Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts BBQ & Open House 

The Edith Allen Wildlife Sanctuary (EAWS) at 

539 Buckeye Cove Rd. in Canton will host an Open 

House and BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, July 14 from 

11 am-3 pm. Enjoy complimentary BBQ with vegan 

options available starting at noon. There will be crafts for 

kids and opportunities to meet some of their ambassador 

education animals. For more details, check out their 

Facebook page or email eawsinc@gmail.com. 

FUR Hosts BBQ Blast Fundraiser 

FUR’s 4th annual BBQ fundraiser will be held on 

Saturday, July 21, from 5:30-8:30 pm at Barn Star Events, 

2436 Jonathan Creek Rd. in Waynesville. In addition to 

live music by James Hammel there will also be raffles, 

games, and a silent auction. 

Individual ticket price is $35 with sponsorships at $125. 

Cash bar with wine and handcrafted beer, as well as tea, 

water and coffee. Tickets available online at furofwnc.org; 

by mail at PO Box 1352, Waynesville 28786; or by visiting 

The Dog House at 304 N. Haywood Street in Waynesville. 

All proceeds benefit Feline Urgent Rescue (FUR) of 

Western North Carolina. For more information, visit the 

website or call 1-844-888-CATS(2287). 

The Animal Hospital at Reems Creek 

We are excited 

to welcome our 

new doctors. 

Dr. Randy Nehlig brings 

over twelve years experience 

in small animal medicine 

and surgery. 

Dr. Anne Bayer also brings 

extensive medical and 

surgical experience as well 

as a focus on gentle 

patient handling. 

32 Reems Creek Road Weaverville, NC 28787 

(828) 658-0099 • reemscreekah.com 

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IN THIS ISSUE 

JULY 2018 

Critter Notes ............................................................... 2 

Angus & Phil .............................................................. 3 

Point of View ............................................................... 4 

No Pit Ban in Quebec & Montreal Bans Horse Carriages 

Remembering Our Loved Ones ................................. 6 

Low Cost Spay-Neuter in Henderson County .......... 8 

Fireworks & Thunder - How To Ease Fears ............ 10 

Critter Calendar ......................................................... 14 

Animal & Nature Stuff to Do and See 

Critter Kids’ Page ...................................................... 15 

Shark Dive 

Dog Days of Summer: Take Caution With Pets ..... 17 

Fascinating Facts About Manatees ......................... 20 

These Animals Are Smarter Than You Think ......... 21 

ON THE COVER 

SAM is a precious 3½-month old Lab/Terrier mix 

who’s super smart and very eager to please. He gets 

along well with other dogs and cats and would make a 

great hiking buddy. Sam is in the care of Boxer Butts 

and Other Mutts. To meet him, call 828-243-4148. 

JULY 15 is 

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Always place a PET ALERT sticker on windows and 

doors to let emergency & rescue workers 

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improving the quality of life for animals through education, support of spay/ 

neuter efforts and encouraging responsible pet ownership, as well as helping 

to find loving homes for animals in need. Although the majority of the animals 

profiled are dogs and cats, we will feature any animal that is in need 

of adoption. We publish each month and distribute throughout Asheville, 

Buncombe, Madison, Haywood, Henderson, Transylvania and Yancey 

counties. Advertising and editorial deadline is the 15 th of the month for the 

following month’s issue. We welcome letters to the editor, comments and 

suggestions, as well as informative articles and stories which are relevant to 

our goals. 

Subscriptions are available for $24 per year. 

Critter Magazine cannot screen either potential adopters or animals for health or 

temperament. We urge all parties to act responsibly in these matters. All animals 

adopted through Critter Magazine must be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. 

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Asheville, NC 28814 

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Point of View 

Quebec Abandons Plans 

to Ban Pit Bulls 

By Susan Bird 

Quebec has done an about-face — and it’s a welcome 

one. The city will not move forward with a breed-specific 

ban on dogs after all. 

Bill 128, sponsored by Minister of Public Security 

Martin Coiteux, was poised to ban specific dog breeds that 

lawmakers considered “potentially dangerous.” Those 

breeds included pit bulls, American Staffordshire terriers, 

bull terriers, Rottweilers and crosses or mixes of those 

breeds. 

Had this bill passed, people who already owned 

these types of dogs would have been grandfathered in 

and could keep their pets. Any new owner, however, 

would face a fine of up to $5,000. And those dogs would 

be seized and euthanized or placed in a shelter. 

Despite heartfelt, emotional testimony from families 

and victims of dog attacks, Quebec officials realized there 

are inescapable problems in trying to enforce such a law. 

Which dogs does it really apply to? Can you simply go by 

appearance? How would enforcers know if they were 

targeting one of the banned breeds? 

Coiteux told CBC News that he took note of a similar 

ban in the province of Ontario, which served as the 

model for the original Bill 128. There, municipalities 

reported struggling to enforce the ban appropriately. 

Some officials weren’t even trying to enforce it, deeming it 

unworkable. 

A similar ban in Montreal likewise didn’t work and was 

dropped. 

“We are pleased [with the outcome in Quebec],” 

Montreal councillor Craig Sauvé told The Montreal 

Gazette. “They did their work, they met the experts and 

they came to the same conclusions that we did, that there 

is no scientific basis for legislating against a specific 

breed.” 

Quebec officials listened to testimony regarding 

whether pit bull bans make the population safer, and they 

found a lack of compelling evidence. 

“There is no scientific consensus that the idea of going 

so far as to designate a ban on a specific race (of dogs) is 

applicable,” Coiteux told The Montreal Gazette. “This 

came across very strongly during hearings (into the bill) 

and I believe when we make laws they need to be based 

on objective scientific facts.” 

Those scientific facts indicate that there’s nothing in the 

nature of a pit bull that makes it a “dangerous breed.” It’s 

all in how that dog is raised, socialized and treated. 

Bill 128 isn’t entirely out the window, though. Quebec 

intends to pass requirements that apply when dogs prove 

themselves to be dangerous. 

In those cases, municipalities would be able to seize — 

and, if necessary, destroy — dogs that attack people. Dog 

owners could be ordered to get rid of dogs that are 

demonstrably dangerous. Dogs will also have to be kept 

on a leash in public where children are present. 

Interestingly, Coiteux promises stricter controls over 

breeders to keep them from developing puppies with 

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genetic and behavioral dispositions that could cause them 

to grow into aggressive adult dogs. How that will work 

remains to be seen. 

The great news, though, is that Quebec is no longer on 

the bandwagon for a breed-specific ban. Officials there 

responded the right way to evidence showing the 

ineffectiveness of these bans, and they ultimately agreed 

that certain breeds can’t be labeled inherently dangerous. 

Thanks for seeing the light, Quebec. The dogs thank 

you too. 

Success! Montreal Bans 

Horse-Drawn Carriages 

Animal advocates are celebrating a long-awaited 

victory in Montreal with the passage of a ban on horsedrawn 

carriages in the city. 

The City of Montreal just officially announced that it 

adopted a new by-law banning the use of horse-drawn 

carriages, or calèches, throughout the city, which will go 

into effect on December 31, 2019 – giving those in the 

industry plenty of time to transition. 

Animal advocates have been working for years to see 

this day become a reality. 

In 2016, former Mayor Denis Coderre moved to place 

a one-year moratorium on the industry after several 

accidents involving carriage horses were caught on 

camera, but the Quebec Superior Court shut down his 

effort with an injunction. 

Instead of challenging the decision, he introduced 

new regulations that limit their working days to nine hours, 

and prevent them from working at temperatures over 

28°C (82°F), among other measures addressing carriage 

drivers, but opponents of the industry continued to argue 

they don’t go nearly far enough to protect horses who just 

don’t belong on busy city streets, or when they’re not 

working. 

Unfortunately, trouble has continued for horses, and 

their presence poses a risk to public safety. According to 

CTV News, there have been at least four accidents 

involving carriage horses since 2014, while several 

hundred citizens have also complained about the 

treatment of horses. In 2016 and 2017, 14 tickets were 

also handed out for violations related to the health of 

horses and the state of carriages. Public outcry and 

opposition continued. Now, everyone who spoke up on 

behalf of these horses can celebrate a major victory.

Friends2Ferals 

A TNR Program of the 

Humane Society of Buncombe County 

Offering help with your outside cats 

• Loaning traps • Trapping • Education/Assistance 

• Discounted spay/neuter/vaccinations 

PO Box 2532 Asheville, NC 28802 

828-505-6737 

A 501(c)3 non-profit • On Facebook at Friends2Ferals 

CATS CRADLE 

A Quiet, Cozy, 

Comfortable B&B for Cats 

Providing private rooms with a window 

for each cat or household of cats. 

Peace of mind for you ... 

Contentment for your kitty! 

For more information, 

www.catscradlewnc.com • 828-490-3319 

A 501(c)3 non-profit finding furever 

homes for cats & kittens since 2002 

Boxer, Butts and 

Other Mutts, Inc. 

Changing the lives of dogs one at a time. 

KEWPIE is a very petite boxer 

(under 40 lbs) about 2-years old. 

She is a very, very active dog who 

will need a fenced-in yard to run. 

She does well with other dogs her 

size or larger, but no small dogs or 

cats as she thinks they are toys. 

RENI is a 4½-year old 

sweetheart! This lap 

kitty loves to cuddle ... 

so be prepared for loving! 

NIKKI is about 2-years old 

and came to us with babies, 

who have been adopted. Now 

this sweet cuddlebug is 

looking for her forever home. 

Follow us on Facebook and check our ‘Events’ to see 

where our adoptions will be held each week. 

(828) 348-7198 • PO Box 1479 Enka, NC 28728 

Fureverfriends@bellsouth.net 

On Facebook at ‘Furever Friends Animal Rescue - Asheville’ 

Join us for fun events in July! 

July 21 - Mutts & Trucks at Southern Grace 

Distilleries (Time TBD) Adoption Event 

130 Dutch Rd. in Mt. Pleasant, NC 

July 27 & 28 - Hillbilly Jam Maggie Valley 

10 am -8 pm both days to promote the importance 

of adoption and fostering. 

4115 Soco Rd. in Maggie Valley, NC 

Email: boxerbuttsandothermutts@yahoo.com 

828-243-4148 • www.boxerbuttsandothermutts.org 

LESLIE E. STEVENS 

Attorney at Law, PLLC 

•Wills & Trusts •Personal Injury 

•Veterans •Business 

19 N. Liberty Street 

PO Box 18356 Asheville, NC 28814 

828-259-9009 sses98@msn.com 

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· Herbal and homeopathic remedies 

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Remembering Our Loved Ones 

Sponsored by Pet Cremations of Western Carolina - a Shuler Family Service 

SHADOW appeared at Tom and 

Trish Ballou’s back door one day 

when he was a little less than a 

year old. Abandoned, thin and 

hungry, he was nonetheless 

full of energy and definitely 

seeking a permanent home. 

His adopted people parents 

needed him as much as he 

needed them. Because he was 

black and because he immediately 

attached himself to Trish like a shadow, he earned 

his new name and he quickly embraced it! Blessed 

with a bright mind, he enjoyed learning (and playing) 

tricks, some useful and some mischievous – like 

opening latched doors. He loved to race and play 

and was gregarious, quickly making friends in the 

canine and people world. When his long term 

TOAD was a sweet 

Boston Terrier who lived 

an active and well-loved 

life with his humans, 

Lisa and Rick Moody. 

The Moody’s said 

a final good-bye to their 

precious 16-year-old 

canine-child on May 31. 

Lisa and Rick wrote of 

their sweet boy: 

"Adventure is out there 

and, together, we found 

it! White water rafting trips and camping in the great 

unknown – long treks in the wilderness and long lazy 

days on the couch…everything with you was amazing. 

Thank you, Toad, for so many wonderful years, days 

and moments! You will always be in our hearts." 

companion Dixie arrived, he quickly adopted her and they remained “best friends forever” until her passing 

in 2017. Sadly, during what should have been his golden years, he was afflicted with CCDS (Canine 

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome). Shadow passed away at home with his family at his side at age 17 

on June 8. He is survived by the Ballou’s. 

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Seeking volunteer dog walkers & dog/cat fosters. 

STEWART (R) is a beautiful, friendly 

9-month old who loves people. She's an 

independent girl but loves other cats & 

dogs, and would also do great with gentle 

children. This girl would really love to find 

her forever 

home. 

ROSEMARY is a beautiful, female Retriever mix 

who can’t wait to find her loving new home. 

Follow us on facebook! 

E-mail: ychs@ccvn.com 

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JASON (L) is a sweet 4-year old guy who 

loves people and attention. He would do 

well with other dogs in the proper home 

and is respectful of cats. He does well 

on a leash, is learning his obedience 

commands, and loves field trips! He 

is very eager to please and loves treats! 

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When it’s time to say goodbye ... we treat your beloved pet 

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• Pet Service Counselor on call 24/7 

• Pick-up and transport available 

• Choice of urns, markers, memorials 

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For more information, 

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KEEBLER is an 

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running around on his leash 

and hanging out with his 

brother, Newton. But he also 

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ADOPTION DAYS are held at PetSmart in Arden 

Saturdays - 11 am - 4 pm 

• Rescue • Advocate • Adopt 

Even with the windows cracked, 

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A car’s inside temperature can rise by 40 degrees, even 

with the windows cracked. When it’s 72 degrees outside, 

it can rocket to 116 degrees inside a car within an hour; 

most of the temperature rise takes place in the first 15 to 

30 minutes. Dogs can’t handle this kind of heat and can 

suffer severe illness, damage to their organs and death. 

For more info, visit MyDogIsCool.com 


Henderson County Offers SNIP 

Low Cost Spay-Neuter Program 

By Megan Cockman 

With support from the City of Hendersonville and with 

support and collaboration from Henderson County, Blue 

Ridge Humane Society is able to offer Henderson County 

residents low cost spay-neuter for dogs and cats with our 

Spay Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP). 

To sign up, stop by the Henderson County Animal 

Services Center at 828 Stoney Mountain Rd., Monday 

through Friday, 11 am to 4 pm and the SNIP Coordinator 

will be there to explain the process. When you come to 

sign up the only thing you will need to bring is proof of 

Henderson County Residency and payment of $10 which 

includes a rabies vaccination for your pet if they need one. 

There are other services offered at discounted rates, as 

shown below, which must be chosen and paid for during 

the sign-up process. 

• Surgery & Rabies – $10 (State law requires that your pet 

be up-to-date on the rabies vaccine. Unless you have proof of 

a current rabies vaccine, one will be administered at the time 

of surgery.) 

• Microchip – $15 

• Kennel Cough – $10 

• Canine Distemper – $10 

• Feline Distemper – $10 

• Nail Trim – $5 

Your pet’s appointment date will be scheduled once the 

sign-up process is successfully completed. The morning of 

the surgery you will drop off your pet at the Henderson 

County Animal Services Center, and the animals will be 

transported to ASPCA Spay Neuter Alliance clinic in 

Asheville. Your pet will stay overnight so that the vet can 

check them in the morning and make sure they don’t 

need anything additional before coming home. They are 

then transported back to the Henderson County Animal 

Services Center the day after surgery where you will pick 

them up. The drop off and pick up times are specific to the 

day the surgery is scheduled and you will get a reminder 

card with this information. If you have any questions 

before coming to make an appointment, you can call 

(828) 698-4481 or email snip@blueridgehumane.org. 

Spaying and neutering your pets will help address our 

county’s concerns about animal overpopulation, which in 

turn, helps save lives of animals. There are several 

organizations working hard to care for lost, abandoned, 

and unwanted pets but there is a limit to what can be 

done. You can help by eliminating unwanted pregnancies. 

There are also many great benefits to having your pets 

spayed or neutered for you and your pet. Your pet’s desire 

to roam can be reduced when they are spayed and 

neutered. Excitable and aggressive behavior in animals 

can also be reduced when they are altered. The risk 

of certain health concerns can be reduced including: 

pyometra, uterine infection, breast, uterine, and ovarian 

cancer in females and testicular and prostate cancer in 

males. With all of the wonderful benefits that come from 

spaying and neutering your pets, and at such a reduced 

price, there is no reason to not get your pet on the 

schedule. We look forward to seeing you and your pet! 

We would also like to thank all the citizens who have 

trusted us with their pets and participated in this program 

since it started in July 2017. Since SNIP began last July, it 

has funded 1,382 surgeries through May 2018. 

CATMAN-2 CAT SHELTER & SANCTUARY - Harold Sims - Feline Friend 

P.O. Box 2344 Cullowhee, NC 28723 828-293-0892 

ERIC was rescued from the local 

shelter. He’s about 4-years old and is 

looking for someone to love! He’s a 

bit shy but warms up once he gets to 

know you. He did well in foster care 

and loves to sleep on your pillow and 

snuggle with other kitties and people! 

He needs a quiet, patient home. 

KENTUCKY is a talkative 7-year 

old guy. This half-mustachioed tabby 

would be perfect for indoor/outdoor 

living or as a barn cat. He often potties 

outside the box here with all the other 

cats but we think he would be best 

suited for being able to go 

outdoors sometimes. 

ANDREW is a handsome 

7-year old boy who loves 

other cats and would be sad 

to be in a home without 

them. He is shy to warm up 

to folks at first but if he likes 

you, he'll let you know! 

SARA BETH is a sweet 

young kitty who was rescued 

with her babies. Her kittens 

have been adopted, but it hasn't 

worked out for her. She’s a 

sweet kitty who gets along with 

dogs but is very jealous 

of other cats. 

CATMAN-2 operates the largest cats-only, no-kill shelter in WNC. All cats are tested for feline leukemia, have all vaccinations, 

and if old enough, are spayed or neutered. Adoption fees are $60. Some cats are de-clawed, some are pure breed. You will surely find the cat 

of your dreams. To schedule a visit, call Harold at (828) 293-0892. Or view the cats online at www.catman2.org. Remember, each adoption 

will open a space for another rescued or abandoned cat. 


Come see us in 

downtown Weaverville 

for all your pet needs! 

WeavervillePetPantry.com 

1 Merrimon Avenue • Weaverville 

They’re already trained with 

no personality surprises for you … 

and they need your love. 

Won’t you consider 

adopting a senior pet? 

"Some people talk to animals. 

Not many listen though. That's the problem." 

― A.A. Milne 

MADISON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER 

389 Long Branch Road Marshall, NC • 828-649-3190 • www.petango.com/madisoncountync 

HOURS: Tues. - Fri. 10 am-5 pm • Saturday 10 am-3 pm • Closed Sunday and Monday 

ARE YOU READY TO BE A PART OF THE NEXT STEP? NOW'S YOUR CHANCE! 

We are working hard to FURTHER reduce euthanasia rates in Madison County. 

To that effort, we're developing a foster team to help us continue our mission of reducing 

the number of animals euthanized each year due to over-crowding. We need: 

• Short-term foster homes for animals that are awaiting transfer to a rescue group or animals too young to be adopted 

• Longer term foster care for harder to adopt animals or pregnant animals, neonatal foster parents 

for bottle feeding puppies and kittens, etc. 

We will provide food, necessary vaccinations, de-worming treatments, facilitate fundraising for 

emergency care, and anything else we can do to help support you while you're helping us. 

Applications for fostering can be picked up or emailed. You will be able to choose what type of foster 

will work best for you and your home. To pick up an application and for additional information, 

please call 828-649-3190 or email SGUICE@MADISONCOUNTYNC.GOV. 

ADOPT YOUR NEXT BEST FRIEND FROM THE SHELTER … PLEASE GIVE THEM A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE! 

TO ADOPT, call 828-649-3190 / TO FOSTER, call 828-768-3050. 

TO RESCUE, email sguice@madisoncountync.gov. Our shelter is very small, so time is critical. 


Fireworks & Thunder: 

How to Ease Your Pets’ Fear 

Ah ... the good old summertime! For people, this is the 

time of vacations and taking it a bit easier ... relaxing 

more and enjoying the outdoors and some well-deserved 

leisure time. But for our pets - summer can be a 

nightmare. Between loud holiday celebrations and 

raging thunderstorms ... a sensitive canine (or feline) can 

become a bundle of nerves. 

July 4th is almost here, and along with the holiday, 

come the fireworks. Most folks with dogs dread this day - 

and many veterinarians say that July 3 is one of their 

busiest, with clients calling about drugs for their dogs. 

Unfortunately, many dogs are so panic-stricken due to the 

loud noise of fireworks, they will actually jump through 

windows or over fences in an attempt to escape the noise. 

Local Humane Societies also notice that 4th of July is 

one of the busiest times of the year for them, as more 

dogs are found wandering loose on this day than any 

other. Another good reason to be sure your pet always 

wears a collar with up-to-date ID and has a microchip to 

identify them in the event they become lost. 

Dogs who are afraid of thunderstorms and fireworks 

may pant, drool, pace, whine, try to escape, cower and 

shake, have house-training accidents or even destroy 

furniture. It is very important to help your dog as soon as 

you see these fears start to prevent them from getting 

worse. 

It will help your dog if you stay with him during storms 

or fireworks and allow him to be in a space he is most 

comfortable in. Some dogs prefer their crate, while others 

HEY! Yes, I’m talking to you! 

VOLUNTEER 

Know what would 

be really great? 

If someone could foster me for about 2-3 

weeks - just until I go to my new home up 

north. CAAR pays for all my food, shots, flea 

meds and anything else I might need. We 

could hang out and have a great time … 

and you’ll feel really good knowing you 

helped me until I got to my new home. 

Well, gotta go chase my ball now, 

but think about it! 

HELP US HELP 

THE ANIMALS! 

FOSTER 

DONATE 

Next to Smiley’s Flea Market - 5526 Hendersonville Rd. Fletcher 

www.charliesangelsanimalrescue.com 

For more information, call Claire at 693-9331. 

prefer your lap or--believe it or not--the bathtub! An area 

that is a bit quieter is probably best. You may find it helpful 

to turn on the fan, TV or radio to help block the noise a bit. 

Speak calmly and cheerfully to him. See if you can distract 

him with something fun like his favorite toy or treats. 

Perhaps he would like a calming message or petting 

session. 

If you dog is so nervous during thunderstorms or 

fireworks that he is in danger of hurting himself or seems 

very panicked, you should contact your veterinarian. 

One of the most effective and long lasting things 

you can do for your dog is to follow a desensitization 

training program such as behavior modification therapy. 

There are two primary behavior modification techniques - 

desensitization and counter-conditioning. 

Another helpful treatment is melatonin (an over-thecounter 

hormone used by humans to treat insomnia) 

which can be found at local vitamin or drug stores. If you 

decide to try this supplement, be sure to consult with your 

veterinarian about proper dosage. 

In addition to melatonin, you might try homeopathic or 

flower essence remedies, such as Rescue Remedy for 

pets. Music therapy has also proved helpful to some 

pets, as well as “hug” therapy, which consists of body 

wrapping to calm and focus stressed dogs. There are 

several products available for this purpose including the 

Thundershirt and the Anxiety Wrap. 

And finally, when nothing else has provided relief - 

there are pharmaceuticals available by prescription from 

your vet. Be sure to discuss all options and decide what 

will work best for your pet. 

Did you know that 

when dogs see their 

humans, their brains 

fire off the same 

neurotransmitters 

that ours do when 

we are in love? 


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MOJO has an adorable under 

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smiles. He’s soft and cuddly 

and really loves to eat. He also 

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and play with other dogs. And, 

Mojo really digs poetry and 

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AKI would be a great cat for a family with 

older kids or for someone on their own. She is 

very affectionate and greets you with lots of 

"talking" when you get home. She is a big fan of 

head and chin rubs and will put her paws up on 

your lap so you can give her a face massage. 

She is not a big fan of being picked up, loud 

noises, or strangers. Aki loves to play with her 

toys and gets along well with most dogs and 

other cats. More than anything she likes peace 

and quiet and wants a home with people who 

understand her quirks and are willing to give 

her the opportunity to find her place within their 

family. This is a sweet, beautiful kitty who will 

blossom in the right forever home. 

MERCURY is a handsome, 4-year 

old pointed white mini Rex who is 

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A FOSTER HOME 

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TEAL is a handsome, 

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Foster homes give great dogs time to find homes. 

If you have room in your heart and your home for a temporary 

pet, please consider fostering. It costs you only time and love. 

For a dog who runs out of time, it means the world. 

CONTACT ANY OF THE SHELTERS OR RESCUE 

ORGANIZATIONS IN CRITTER MAGAZINE. 

ADOPT A RETIRED RACING GREYHOUND! 

Greyhounds are calm, easy-going, sweet, loving, intelligent, clean, good 

with kids and other dogs … and some even like cats! Most are between 

2-5 years old when they retire and have a life expectancy of 12-14 years. 

All Greyhounds are spayed/neutered, teeth cleaned, vaccinated, heartworm 

tested,de-wormed and groomed. A one-time adoption donation covers all 

these expenses. Meet our Greyhounds and learn more. For information, 

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The Critter Calendar is a listing of animal/nature related happenings in and around Asheville, as well as other interesting 

tidbits we discover in far-off places. Please send your event information by the 15 th of each month for publication the following month to: 

Critter Magazine, P.O. Box 8052, Asheville, NC 28814 or e-mail: crittermagnc@charter.net. All area codes are 828 unless otherwise noted. 

ONGOING 

The “Outward Hounds Hiking Club” meets each Wed., Thur. and 

Sun. at 9 am at Brother Wolf Adoption Center, 31 Glendale Ave., 

Asheville. Volunteers are paired up with a BWAR dog for walks on 

local trails. E-mail volunteer@bwar.org. 

PAWS for Love, a local affiliate of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, 

conducts therapy dog testing the second Tuesday of each month, 

starting at 7 pm at a Hendersonville nursing home. This is the first 

part of a four-step process to become a registered team with 

ATD. For information, call Linda at 696-2773 or Carla at 692-5641. 

Furever Friends Animal Rescue cats are available to meet daily at 

Pet Supermarket on Tunnel Rd. and Petco on Merrimon Ave. in 

Asheville. Call 348-7198. 

Brother Wolf holds adoptions at Petco, 825 Brevard Rd. every Wed. 

from 4-7 pm and every Sat. from 11-3 pm. 

Catman2 in Cullowhee is open every day from 9 am-5 pm for 

adoptions. For information, call 293-0892. 

Brother Wolf holds adoptions at PetSmart, 150 Bleachery Blvd. 

every Wed. from 5-7 pm and every Sat. from noon-5 pm. 

Mary Paws holds cat adoptions daily by appointment at their 

shelter near Leicester. Call 622-3248. 

Transylvania Animal Alliance Group (T.A.A.G.) adoption day 

11 am-4 pm at PetSmart on Airport Rd. More adoptable pets at 

www.taag.petfinder.com. 966-3166. Every Sat. 

A Pet Loss Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each 

month from 6-7 pm at 258 N. Main Street, Ste. A, in Waynesville. 

For adults grieving or anticipating the loss of a pet. Love offering 

accepted. Registration required. Call Susan Kimball, LCSW, at 

226-7366. 

Sarge’s Pet Adoption Day - Foster Pet Adoption at Sarge’s 

Animal Rescue Foundation’s adoption center. 256B Industrial Park 

Drive in Waynesville. Every Sat. 10 am-3 pm. 246-9050. 

Clumbers in Need pet adoptions the 3rd Sat. of the month at 

Pet Supermarket on Tunnel Rd. Call Kim at 230-2499. 

SUNDAY - JULY 1 

The Asheville Vegan Society will hold their monthly vegan potluck 

at 6 pm at Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Rd. in 

Asheville. Please bring a generous amount of vegan food or drink 

to share, your own plate, cup or glass and utensils. $2/person 

suggested donation. 

A Furever Friends Adoption will be held at Pet Supermarket, 

244 Tunnel Rd. from 2 - 6 pm. (Held again 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29.) 

SATURDAY - JULY 7 

The Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society bird walk. First Sat. 9 am 

at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary on Merrimon Ave. 

A Brother Wolf Adoption will be held from 1-6 pm at Triskelion 

Brewing Company, 340 7th Ave E. in Hendersonville. 

Animal Haven of Asheville will benefit from the Ooh La La 

Curiosity Market, where local artists support local animals, at 

Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville from 10 am to 4 pm. (Held 

again July 21.) 

A Furever Friends Adoption will be held today at Petco, 

964 Merrimon Ave. from 2 - 6 pm. (Held again 7/14, 7/21, 7/28.) 


A Brother Wolf Adoption will be held from noon-2 pm at Petco, 

Highlands Sq. Shopping Center in Hendersonville. 

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WEDNESDAY - JULY 11 

A Brother Wolf Adoption will be held from 6-8 pm at Sanctuary 

Brewing, 147 1st Ave E. in Hendersonville. 

FRIDAY - JULY 13 

Join the Asheville Humane Society for ‘Tea with Cats’ at Ivory 

Road. Cafe today at 2 pm. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.) 

Enjoy ‘Brews & Bears’ at the WNC Nature Center from 5:30-8 pm. 

(See Critter Notes, p. 2.) 


A Guided Bird Walk will be held the second Sat. of each month at 

Jackson Park in Hendersonville, from 9-11 am. Co-sponsored by 

ECO and Henderson County Bird Club. For more, 692-0385. 


964 Merrimon Ave. from 2 - 6 pm. 

Asheville Humane Society hosts Pilates with Puppies from 

9-10 am and 10:30-11:30 am. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.) 

The Edith Allen Wildlife Sanctuary hosts an Open House and 

BBQ fundraiser from 11 am-3 pm. (See Critter Notes, p. 2.) 

Furever Friends will participate in Caturday Yoga from 1-3 pm at 

Violet Owl, 62 Wall St. in downtown Asheville. 


A Brother Wolf Adoption will be held from noon-2 pm at PetSmart, 

Highlands Sq. Shopping Center in Hendersonville. 


A Brother Wolf Adoption will be held from 6-8 pm at Mills River 

Brewery, 330 Rockwood Rd. #103 in Arden. 


Greyhound Friends of NC holds a ‘Meet & Greet’ the 3rd Sat. 

of each month at PetSmart in Arden. Noon-2:30 pm. For info, 

call 692-4986. 

Phoenix Landing Parrot Rescue hosts a ‘Did You Know? A 

Gathering of Parrot Information’ workshop from 10 am-noon 

at 31 Landing Pl. in Alexander, NC. Information gathered from 

various workshops that covers some of the primary areas of health, 

enrichment, intelligence, nutrition, housing and safety. Learn how we 

can strive to make their lives longer, healthier and happier. 

FUR’s 4th annual BBQ fundraiser will be from 5:30-8:30 pm. (See 

Critter Notes, p. 2.) 




A Brother Wolf Adoption will be held from 11 am-1 pm at Tractor 

Supply, 115 Four Seasons Blvd. in Hendersonville. 




Join Brother Wolf at the Tails in the Town & Strut Your Mutt 5k 

from 8 am-2 pm at 145 E. Fifth Ave. in Hendersonville. 

A Low-Cost Shot Clinic with James Boatwright, DVM will be held 

the last Saturday of each month at Candler Feed & Seed, 

1275 Smoky Park Hwy. from noon–3 pm. For info, call 553-5792. 

Take a ‘Behind the Scenes Tour” at Asheville Humane Society 

and the Buncombe County Animal Shelter from 1:30-3 pm. This 

guided tour is free and open to the public. Learn about AHS’s 

programs and see how they work to make our community 

"beyond no-kill!"

Reprinted with permission from Humane Society Youth, publishers of KIND News, 67 Norwich Essex Turnpike, 

East Haddam, CT 06423-1736, © 2018, www.humanesociety.org/youth. 

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Registrations Open for 

Brother Wolf's Camp Kindness 

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue is now accepting 

registrations for their educational summer program called 

Camp Kindness. The camp is an extension of their 

Humane Education program, which helps build empathy 

and compassion in 

local children through 

classroom lessons and 

field trips to Brother 

Wolf’s Adoption Center 

and Sanctuary. 

Week-long camps will 

run from July 9 to August 

17 and will accommodate 

three age groups (grades 

1-3, 4-6, and 7+). Each 

session will run from 

8 am-5 pm, Monday 

through Friday with 

pickup and drop-off at Brother Wolf’s Adoption Center, 

31 Glendale Ave. in Asheville. Registration of $300 per 

child/ per week, covers all lessons, materials, and field trip 

transportation. 

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, camp will take 

place at Brother Wolf’s Adoption Center, where campers 

will learn about cats (including newborn kittens!), dogs and 

dog behavior, and small animals like rabbits, hamsters, 

and guinea pigs. On Thursday and Friday, campers will 

visit Brother Wolf’s Animal Sanctuary in Leicester to meet 

Edith Allen Wildlife Sanctuary 

Seeking Volunteers 

The Edith Allen Wildlife Sanctuary (EAWS), 

located at 539 Buckeye Cove Rd. in Canton is 

seeking volunteers in a variety of areas. They are 

asking for a minimum 6-month commitment and 

1-day a week for a couple of hours on that day. 

Other requirements are getting along with people 

and enjoy working around animals (Including some 

very loud ones.) Those interested must also have 

their own transportation. 

Areas they have volunteer positions available 

include: 

• Reptile maintenance 

• Large bird maintenance 

• Wildlife nursery maintenance 

• General Maintenance & Housekeeping 

• Computer & Paperwork maintenance 

If you, or anyone you know, would be interested 

in any of these positions, email telling them a little 

about yourself, why you think you would be an 

asset to their team, and the position you are 

interested in. Send email to eawsinc@gmail.com. 

To learn more about the organization, visit 

edithallenwildlife.com. 

and learn about pigs, cows, and other rescued farmed 

animals. 

All camp days will include educational animal 

interactions, fun art lessons, and intentional reflections on 

daily themes of patience, kindness, generosity, empathy, 

and compassion. Camp programming will help cultivate 

young leaders who will make the world a better place for 

all animals and build a more sustainable future. 

To learn more and to register your child for 

Camp Kindness online, visit bit.ly/2y3cXDm. In lieu of 

registration, you may also visit the site above to sponsor a 

child in financial need. For a one-time donation, you can 

help send a deserving kid to camp this summer 

Please open your heart and home to 

one of our loving Clumber Spaniels 

Clumbers in Need have several dogs available 

for adoption. Call us for more information or 

to meet one of these very special canines. 

CLUMBERS IN NEED 

(828) 230-2499 

www.clumbersinneed.com 

clumbersinneed@yahoo.com 


‘Dog Days of Summer’ 

Require Caution with Pets 

By Caroline Klapper, REACH 

The next few months might be known as “the dog days 

of summer,” but that doesn't mean the high temperatures 

of sultry summer days can't be harmful to your best friend. 

Just like humans, dogs can - and do - get heat stroke. 

In fact, because dogs do not sweat, heat stroke can occur 

more rapidly and can be more severe than in people. 

Panting helps to cool dogs somewhat, but when the air 

temperature is high, it doesn't help much. 

According to Dr. Rachel Horne, an emergency 

veterinarian at Regional Emergency Animal Care Hospital, 

heat stroke in dogs is “definitely a common problem” once 

the weather starts to warm up. 

While overheating can occur in many situations, these 

are some of the most common causes: 

• Leaving a dog in a car during hot weather - It might 

seem like a no-brainer, but every summer, dogs tragically 

lose their lives or become severely ill after being left in a 

hot car. Remember, even though it might seem like the 

car won't get that hot with the windows open a little, it 

takes only minutes for the inside of a car to dangerously 

overheat on a hot day. 

In 85-degree weather, the inside of a car can reach 

102 degrees in 10 minutes even with the windows 

opened slightly. In 30 minutes, the temperature can reach 

120 degrees, and those temperatures can easily be 

fatal to a dog in a very short time. And remember, NC law 

states that rescue workers can break into a car to rescue 

dogs, cats or other animals in distress from heat. 

• Heavy exercise on a hot, humid day - It is best to limit 

exercise on especially hot and humid days. If you do want 

to exercise your dog, do it in the early morning or later 

evening hours when temperatures are cooler. Also, be 

aware of pavement, which can become very hot and 

cause burns to your dog's footpads. 

• Being kept in a kennel or confined area with no 

access to shade - It really IS cooler in the shade, and 

that temperature difference can be a big help to your dog 

during the hot summer months. If your dog is going to be 

outside in the heat, make sure they have plenty of shade 

or a sheltered area and lots of water. 

Symptoms of heat stroke 

If you are concerned that your dog might be getting 

a little too hot under the collar, look for some of the 

symptoms of overheating. 

- One of the first signs that a dog is getting overheated is 

heavy panting and difficulty breathing. While some panting 

during hot weather is normal, it shouldn't be excessive. If 

your dog looks like he's struggling to breathe, it's time to 

cool him down. 

- Drooling, vomiting and diarrhea can occur as the dog 

gets hotter, and often the tongue and gums will appear 

bright red instead of a more normal pink color. 

- As the dog's temperature rises above 104 degrees 

(normal range for a dog is 99.5 to 102.5 degrees), he will 

become more unsteady on its feet, disoriented and could 

have seizures. 

- Deterioration is rapid and if nothing is done to treat its 

heat stroke, the dog will eventually collapse, seizure, enter 

into a coma and die. 

Treatment 

If signs of heat stroke are present, the dog needs to be 

cooled down immediately. 

- Move your dog into the shade or an air-conditioned 

room, and apply ice packs or a cool, wet towel to the dog's 

head, neck and body, or you can put the dog in a tub of 

cool (not ice cold) water. Offer the dog small amounts of 

water, and call a veterinarian immediately. “It can be fatal,” 

Horne said, adding, “Heat stroke is a serious emergency 

for any animal and requires immediate medical attention.” 

- Once you've started the cooling down process, 

Horne said the dog needs to be brought to a veterinarian 

for further treatment right away. 

- Typically, heat stroke cases are treated with oxygen, 

cooling, IV fluids and monitoring for further complications. 

“It depends on what the signs are,” Horne said. “A 

veterinarian will choose the appropriate treatment based 

on the symptoms.” 

Avoiding heat stroke 

Aside from avoiding situations that could cause heat 

stroke, there are some easy ways to keep dogs cool 

during the summer. Horne suggests giving long-haired 

dogs a short haircut when it's hot outside. In addition, 

keeping them in air-conditioned rooms or shady areas, 

supplying them with a fan, and avoiding midday walks will 

help keep the heat at bay, she said. And as always, make 

sure there is plenty of water available to your dog at all 

times. 

Regional Emergency Animal Care Hospital and Asheville 

Veterinary Specialists is a 24-hour veterinary emergency 

and specialty hospital at 677 Brevard Rd. in Asheville. For 

information or pet emergencies, call 828-665-4399 or visit 

www.reachvet.com. 

ADOPTION 

IS A 

BETTER 

OPTION. 


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and proudly supporting all of our community 

animal shelters & rescue organizations … 

How we can help save lives ... 

Spay/Neuter 

Adopt a homeless pet 

Foster an animal waiting 

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Donate 

Volunteer 

Be a Voice for Animals 

RUE is a beautiful, adult 

gray tabby who is a bit 

shy with strangers at 

first. She enjoys being 

petted on her own terms 

and really needs to find 

her forever home so she 

can shine and show you 

she’s one fabulous feline! 

Rue loves other cats and 

would prefer a quiet 

home environment. 

To meet this lovely 

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Adopt a pet from any local shelter or rescue organization 

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14 Forever Friend Lane - Off Brevard Rd. (Rte. 191) & Pond Rd. 

828-761-2001 • www.ashevillehumane.org 

ADOPTIONS: Tues. 10 am - 7 pm • Wed.-Sat. 10 am - 6 pm 

Buncombe County Shelter • 16 Forever Friend Lane • 828-250-6430 

SHELTER HOURS: Mon-Sat 9 am-6 pm • Closed Sun 

BLAZE is a 9-year old 

Retriever mix who has been at the 

shelter since January. This sweet 

boy has skin allergies which have 

greatly improved on a grain-free 

diet. He’s a gentle boy who bonds 

quickly with those who spend time 

with him. He just needs a chance. 

HARLEY is a shy, but friendly 

9-year old cat who thrives in a 

home environment! His foster 

mom said she saw steady 

progress with his ability to 

accept attention during his 

time with her. He’d do 

best in a calm household. 

FERN is a loving, 3-year-old 

Pit Bull mix who had a rough past. 

Despite the mistreatment she 

once endured, Fern loves people 

and just wants to please you! She 

needs to be the only dog in the 

home, but once you meet her, 

you’ll know she’s all you need! 

CHICA is a 6-year old, full-figured 

feline who is on a weight-loss plan 

and hopes her new family will 

help her get healthy! Chica is an 

independent woman, but she enjoys 

receiving affection from her person. 

She would be happiest in a 

home with no children. 

Pilates with Puppies! Saturday, July 14 - 9-10 am & 10:30-11:30 am 

Tickets $15 / Reservation required / Sign up at ciscopilates.com 


Saving Haywood County’s Adoptable Pets 

PO Box 854 Waynesville, NC 28786 ph: 828-246-9050 

E-mail: info@sargeandfriends.org www.sargeanimals.org 

There’s a lot of IVY to love! 

She’s a seal point Siamese whose 

weight has gotten out of control so 

she’s now on a strict diet. She 

loves to be petted and doted on, 

but isn't crazy about being picked 

up. And she loves to talk--she'll 

carry on a conversation forever! 

LILY is a 9-year young, 

female Retriever/Shepherd who 

is sweet and easy-going, but still 

has plenty of puppy spunk left. 

Her foster folks have taught her 

tricks and basic commands, 

so she comes equipped with 

special abilities to entertain! 

MR. BITTY is a handsome 

9-year old orange tabby. He 

has been well cared for and is 

maybe a little too well-fed! He's 

a sweet boy, very curious and 

interested in what the humans 

are up to, and enjoys having 

his ears scratched. 

We're told that ZEUS is the perfect 

dog - what we call "just add water" 

and he's good to go. He gets along 

with everybody, is house trained, 

walks nicely on leash--the whole 

deal! He’s a Jack Russell Terrier mix 

about 9-years old, and is on a diet 

to shed a few pounds. 

ADOPTIONS EVERY SATURDAY • 10 am-3 pm • 256B Industrial Park Dr. 

Short-term Foster Homes Needed for Dogs! Call us if you can help. 

HOPE FOR HORSES 

P.O. Box 1449 Leicester, NC 28748 (828) 683-0160 

‘EQUINE REHABILITATION AND ADOPTION’ 

SLY (L) is a 9-year old gelding who loves his 

"person." He bonds quickly to his owner; whinnying 

a greeting and following around like a puppy! He has 

great manners and is in good health. His only problem 

is arthritis in a rear fetlock, for which he takes a daily 

Previcox. Sly needs a low key situation, but is sound 

for light riding, or would make a great companion horse. 

CLYDE (R) is a 15-year old gelding mini who 

was recently castrated. Prior to rescue, he endured 

severe abuse and is very shy with people but he does 

build trust in time. If you or someone you know 

may be interested in adopting him, please 

email hopeforhorses@aol.com. 

For questions or to arrange a visit, 

email kim@hopeforhorses.org. 

www.hopeforhorses.org 


Fascinating Facts About 

Manatees and How You 

Can Help Them 

By Mindy Townsend 

Manatees have been one of my favorite animals ever 

since I was little. I’m not sure what about them appeals to 

me, exactly. Maybe it’s because these marine mammals 

are just so chill. Or perhaps it’s because they look like 

a big, huggable potato. No matter the source of my 

affection, I’m entranced. 

1. All three manatee species are in trouble. 

Manatees can be divided up into three distinct species 

that roughly correlate to where they live. The West 

Indian manatee lives in the Caribbean and include two 

subspecies: the Florida manatee and the Antillean or 

Caribbean manatee. Manatees also live in the Amazon 

and off the West African coast, called the Amazonian 

manatee and West African manatee, respectively. 

A possible new species of dwarf manatee has been 

seen in freshwater habitats in the Amazon, but the 

veracity of those claims remain in question. 

According to the International Union for Conservation 

of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), all three surviving 

species of manatee are considered vulnerable, which 

means that they are at a heightened risk of extinction. The 

manatee’s Pacific cousin, the dugong, is also vulnerable. 

Hopefully, we’ll be able to learn a lesson from our 

experiences with another manatee relative, the Steller’s 

sea cow — which humans hunted to extinction less than 

30 years after its discovery. 

2. Despite the nickname “sea cow,” manatees are 

most closely related to elephants. 

On the surface, there are a lot of similarities between 

manatees and cows. Both are slow-moving herbivores, 

and neither can see very well. However, when you scratch 

the surface, things get more interesting. 

Sirenians, the order to which manatees belong, came 

on the scene about 50 million years ago. Like whales, 

manatees evolved from land animals that returned to the 

sea. And one of their closest relatives is the elephant. 

In fact, the West Indian and West African manatee 

have fingernails on their flippers that look suspiciously like 

the fingernails on elephants. Although the Amazonian 

manatee and dugong have lost their fingernails, they are 

just as closely related to elephants. 

3. Manatees are smarter than you think. 

When it comes to animal smarts, everyone thinks 

about dolphins or great apes. Manatees, with their slow, 

lumbering bodies, don’t exactly evoke brilliance. For a 

long time scientists thought that manatees weren’t 

very smart at all because their brain lacks the wrinkles that 

generally indicate intelligence. 

That assumption is changing, however. There’s 

evidence that manatees are just as good at experimental 

tasks as dolphins — but because manatees are 

herbivores, they are harder to motivate. In addition, 

manatees have evolved a complex and highly sensitive 

sense of touch and hearing that other animals just don’t 

have. While a lot remains unknown about manatee brain 

development, these findings indicate that they aren’t just 

big, dumb beasts. 

4. Humans pose the largest threat to manatees. 

Manatees are herbivores. They don’t eat other animals 

and, due in large part to their habitat, no other animals 

eats them. Unfortunately for these creatures, manatees 

have to share a planet with us. 

Despite formerly being on the Endangered Species 

list and receiving protection under the Marine Mammal 

Protection Act and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary 

Act, record 829 Florida manatees died in 2013. This high 

mortality rate was due in large part to a toxic algae called 

red tide. 

The shocking number of manatee fatalities may not 

have been directly attributable to humans, but that doesn’t 

mean we get out of jail free, so to speak. Because 

manatees live in shallow water and graze on sea grass 

close to the surface, they’re particularly vulnerable to 

injury by speed boat. 

In 2013, there were 72 confirmed manatee deaths by 

watercraft in Florida – the most of the human-caused 

fatalities. Meanwhile, the African manatee is poached for 

meat, oil and bones. These animals are also accidentally 

killed when caught in fishing nets. In South America, oil 

spills and habitat loss pose a significant threat to the 

Amazonian manatee. 

All is not lost. There is something you can do. 

If we stay vigilant, manatees can make a comeback. 

You can adopt a manatee from the World Wildlife Fund or 

the manatee conservation group Save the Manatee. 

You can also take precautions if you happen to be 

sharing the water with our manatee friends. If you find 

yourself swimming with manatees, try to avoid excessive 

noise and splashing. And remember to use snorkels 

instead of scuba gear, because manatees don’t like noise 

from air tanks. 

Save the Manatee provides information for boaters to 

avoid harming manatees, as well as information on what 

to do if you see an injured manatee. There’s even an app 

that will tell you when you’re approaching a manatee 

speed zone. 

If we all band together, maybe things will turn out OK 

for the friendly sea cow and its beautiful ocean habitat. 

THERE AREN’T ENOUGH 

HOMES FOR THEM ALL. 

PLEASE SPAY AND 

NEUTER YOUR PETS! 


These Animals Are Much 

Smarter Than You Think 

By Laura Goldman 

Are humans the smartest animals on Earth? Not 

necessarily, according to primatologist Frans de Waal, 

author of Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart 

Animals Are? He writes about chimpanzees that can 

remember numbers displayed for a few seconds better 

than humans can and dogs that can recognize human 

body language better than other humans. 

It’s common knowledge that chimps and dogs 

(especially border collies) are pretty darn smart, but here 

are some other animals that are much more intelligent 

than we may realize. 

- PIGS 

Pigs are considered to be among the smartest 

domestic animals in the world. They can use joysticks 

to play video games, easily solve mazes, understand 

simple symbolic language and have excellent long-term 

memories. 

Six-week-old piglets were able to learn how to use 

mirrors to find their hidden food. Seriously, could human 

infants do that? 

- SHEEP 

Like pigs, sheep have very strong memory and 

recognition skills. One study found that they were able to 

remember 25 pairs of sheep faces more than two years 

later, which is longer than many humans could. 

Sheep also exhibit emotional intelligence, indicated by 

their ability to form friendships, defend weaker sheep in 

fights and experience sadness when their friends are 

taken away to the slaughterhouse. 

- COWS 

Cows are also cognitively and emotionally intelligent. 

They can quickly learn a variety of tasks, have long-term 

memories and can recognize human faces. They have 

friends as well as enemies, and they very strongly feel 

emotions like pain, fear and anxiety. 

Every day Americans use 

500 million plastic straws. 

Straws are on the top 10 

list of marine debris items 

collected during the 

International Coastal 

Cleanup. They have been 

found stuck in sea turtles’ 

noses and in seabirds’ 

stomachs - proving to be 

deadly. 

If plastic continues to infect 

our ocean, it’s estimated 

that by 2050 every seabird 

will have plastic in its 

stomach and there will 

be more plastic in the 

ocean than fish. 

“These are highly developed mammals that have been 

solving problems for a long, long time,” said zoologist 

Dr. Daniel Weary in an interview with the Huffington Post. 

“If anything, it reflects poorly on us that we’re surprised 

that these animals are smart. Of course these animals are 

smart.” 

- FISH 

The mosquitofish (live-bearing tooth carp), a small 

freshwater fish that gets its name from the mosquito 

larvae it consumes, can count up to four or higher. 

Researchers discovered that female mosquitofish that 

were being harassed by males would always swim off to a 

group of at least four other fish – never fewer than four. 

Many other animals (including chickens, as you’ll soon 

learn) have the ability to count. 

- CROWS 

Should “bird-brained” be considered a compliment? 

Absolutely, considering the intelligence of crows, pigeons, 

chickens and our other fine-feathered friends. 

Crows have unusually large brains for their size, 

making their intelligence similar to that of problem-solving 

primates. They use those brains to recognize the faces of 

different species and determine if they are friends or foes. 

They can also comprehend basic physics like water 

displacement, may be able to memorize garbage truck 

routes so they can follow them for scraps, and can 

change their migration pattern to detour around areas 

where crows have been killed. 

Crows can also express gratitude: A little girl who fed 

crows in Seattle collected more than 70 “gifts” they left for 

her in the bird feeder, including earrings and a “Best 

Friend” charm. 

- PIGEONS 

Pigeons can learn abstract mathematical rules, an 

ability they share only with humans and rhesus monkeys. 

Their ability to solve problems is highly evolved. A study 

found that pigeons have the intelligence of a 3-year-old 

human child. 

- CHICKENS 

Chickens can also solve complex problems, count 

and differentiate between geometric shapes. They can 

communicate using more than two dozen vocalizations, 

each of which has a different meaning. 

Before they’re hatched, chicks use different-toned 

peeps to let their mothers know whether they’re cold or 

comfortable. 


BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY 

ANIMAL ADOPTION RESCUE CENTER 

88 Centipede Lane Hendersonville, NC 28792 • 828-685-7107 • www.blueridgehumane.org 

HOURS: Tues - Thu 10 am - 6 pm / Fri - Sun 10 am - 5 pm / Closed Mon 

JAXX is a big, 

handsome goofball 

who’s about 2-years old. 

He’d make a great 

companion for an active 

person and playmate 

for another dog. 

ZOE is a gorgeous, 

loving cat who's been 

down on her luck. She’s 

a mature lady who would 

fit in well with a quiet 

household and soon 

become your new BFF! 

AUTUMN is the perfect 

dog for summer (or any 

season!) A mellow but funloving 

girl, Autumn is just 

as happy outside playing 

as she is cuddling 

on the couch. 

SHELDON is a 

unique 8-month old kitty 

who loves to romp on 

his harness! He's a lap 

cat who would fit well in 

a home with kids 

and other pets. 

MaryPaws Adoptions 

P.O. Box 941 Leicester, NC 28748 • 828-622-3248 • marypaws.com • find us on Facebook at marypaws! 

ADOPTIONS HELD AT OUR SHELTER BY APPOINTMENT. COME SEE ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL CATS! CALL FOR INFORMATION. 

From left to right, meet BARRY, CASEY, POPPY and BRANDY! 

These kittens are 7-8 weeks old, males and females. They are friendly, playful, affectionate 

and good with other cats. These kits would be great pets for anyone. 

Call us to meet these truly adorable babes! 

MARYPAWS Animal Adoptions is a rescue organization dedicated to helping unwanted felines find loving and permanent homes. Through 

our adoption program, we have helped hundreds of abandoned cats and kittens avoid homelessness. Please help us by spaying/neutering your 

pets, making a donation if you can, or by offering one of our adoptable animals a place in your heart and your home. If you’re looking for a 

pair of felines, call us! We have many siblings who are available and ready to be adopted together. 


Proudly serving the people & pets 

of our community for over 40 years! 

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Two Convenient Locations: 

1275 Sweeten Creek Rd. (828) 274-0646 

50 New Leicester Hwy. (828) 253-0451 

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P.O. Box 9697 Asheville, NC • 828-299-1635 • www.animalhavenofasheville.org 

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BIRDY (L) is an extremely 

sweet, 6-year old who may be 

part hound. He doesn't do well 

with cats but enjoys the company 

of other dogs. Birdy is currently in 

the New Leash on Life program. 

Call us to meet this angel. 

LUNA (R) is a 3-year old, 

Wheaten colored German 

Shepherd who is very active and 

quite attractive. She is currently 

enrolled in the New Leash on Life 

program with "Birdy" at the Craggy 

Correctional Center for men. 

$5 BAG DAY on WEDNESDAY ... all proceeds benefit our animals! 

Animal Haven Thrift and Gift Shop! 

65 Lower Grassy Branch Rd. just off Tunnel Rd. near the VA Hospital. Tues - Sat 11 am - 5 pm. All donations are tax-deductible.

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