Style Magazine July 2020
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude. Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive. Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss. As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers! — Megan // megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
Let’s rewind for a minute to early March. Before life as we knew it came to a screeching halt. I was a distracted mom, driver, wife, and worker who was religious about my routine, took things like haircuts and hugs for granted, and had big plans to see the world this summer. Then, COVID-19. Need I say no more. For anyone who likes to be in control and is a creature of habit, it was the ultimate lesson in letting go and realizing that the only thing we truly have control over is our attitude.
Despite the challenging moments, the tears, and the fears that my own family faced, the situation ultimately brought us, and our community, closer. It was a time—a lot of time—of reset, reflection, and, yes, reruns. I embraced the multiple months at home by learning a few new skills (baking sourdough bread and bagels), savoring every second with my daughter who’s growing way too fast, planting a pretty—and pretty prosperous—garden, and gaining a new appreciation for my neighborhood and the people and places that make it thrive.
Another positive thing to come out of quarantine? The rates of pet adoption and fostering significantly spiked. As touch between humans became taboo and people started spending endless hours in the comfort of their crib, owning an animal became even more enticing. Just turn to this month’s feature, “Incredible Pets,” on page 53 to read about two lucky pups who were adopted amid the pandemic (Daphne and Lady), plus other four-legged friends who live, and are loved, locally. We also share a lengthy list of area animal rescues, tips for summer pet safety, easy ways to pamper your pet, and furry friends to follow on Instagram. It’s a feel-good feature you won’t want to miss.
As life slowly returns to (a new) normal, I hope we continue to be more present, spend ample time outside—and in the kitchen—and, maybe most importantly, support the small businesses that support us on a daily basis. Cheers!
— Megan // megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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7 TIPS FOR SUMMER<br />
PET SAFETY<br />
By Tara Mendanha<br />
Summer means fun in the sun with your<br />
furry friends but that joy can turn into a<br />
stressful situation if you’re not careful<br />
about animal care. To ensure a fun and<br />
safe summer, the Placer SPCA asks all pet<br />
parents to take note of the following tips.<br />
1<br />
Keep your pet home and out of the car.<br />
The easiest way to keep your pets safe<br />
this summer is to leave them at home<br />
when running errands! On just a 90-degree<br />
day, it takes less than 10 minutes for a<br />
car’s interior to reach 160 degrees. Leaving<br />
your pet in the car—even for a short time—<br />
can lead to heatstroke, irreversible organ<br />
damage, or death.<br />
2<br />
Exercise when it’s coolest. Avoid<br />
exercising your pet on hot days–except<br />
earlier in the morning or later in the<br />
evening. Always have plenty of water<br />
available and remember that asphalt and<br />
concrete can get very hot in the summer<br />
sun. A good way to see if the ground is too<br />
hot for your pet is to place your hand on the<br />
sidewalk or asphalt. If it hurts you, it’s too<br />
hot for their paws!<br />
3<br />
Beware of mosquitoes. Heartworm—a<br />
parasite that can be fatal for dogs and<br />
cats—is transmitted by mosquitoes, which<br />
are a common summer pest. Check with<br />
your vet to see if your pet should be taking<br />
heartworm medication and clean outdoor<br />
water bowls often to prevent the hatching<br />
of mosquito larva.<br />
4<br />
Watch out for pesticides. Plant<br />
food, fertilizers, and insecticides in<br />
backyards and public spaces are more<br />
widely used during the warmer months.<br />
These chemicals can be fatal if ingested<br />
by dogs or cats, so ensure you follow pet<br />
safety guidelines when using them in your<br />
own yard and watch your pets in outdoor<br />
spaces.<br />
5<br />
Protect them from the sun. Provide<br />
plenty of shade and water for your pet<br />
at all times, and remember that pets can<br />
get sunburned, too. Use sunscreen on pets<br />
with short coats, light-colored noses, or fur<br />
on their ears.<br />
6<br />
Continue social distancing with<br />
your pet. Consider leaving your pets<br />
behind when you know there will be a lot<br />
of stimulation. Loud noises, lights, and<br />
larger numbers of people can be very<br />
overwhelming for animals. Water can also<br />
be in short supply at events, often leading<br />
to dehydration.<br />
7<br />
Track your pet. Make sure your pet has<br />
an identification tag and microchip.<br />
These give you the best chance of reuniting<br />
with your pet if they get lost. Microchips<br />
are available at the Placer SPCA’s<br />
Companion Animal Care Center.<br />
Tips courtesy of Placer SPCA<br />
JETER & JESSIE “Jeter<br />
is an 11-year-old chocolate<br />
Lab and Jessie is her eightyear-old<br />
black Lab daughter.<br />
Jeter is your typical neurotic<br />
chocolate Lab who is<br />
constantly on the go, while<br />
Jessie is the laziest Lab in<br />
the world, who only really<br />
likes to go on walks because<br />
she knows she'll get a treat<br />
afterwards. Both love the<br />
ocean, mountains, and their<br />
grandparent's pool.”<br />
—Laura & Steve Aguirre<br />
LEO & MAKS<br />
“Leo is nine<br />
months old and<br />
loves his big<br />
brother Maks<br />
who is almost<br />
six years old.<br />
Both are rescues<br />
(not related but<br />
they look alike)<br />
and are truly the<br />
best dogs ever!<br />
We take them<br />
for daily walks<br />
on the trails and<br />
through the parks<br />
in the Whitney<br />
Oaks area. Their<br />
favorite place to<br />
hang out is the<br />
ocean or Folsom<br />
Lake.”—Kari<br />
McKinley<br />
MISTY "We adopted<br />
Misty from the SPCA.<br />
She enjoys lying in the<br />
sun, bird watching<br />
out the window, and<br />
meowing at us for<br />
kitty treats!"<br />
—Kim Rowe<br />
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JOSIE “Josie, our diva, just turned<br />
eight and rules our home. She loves<br />
popcorn (and anything you’re eating),<br />
car rides, and cuddling on her terms.<br />
Her farts can clear out a room, but she<br />
still sleeps with my husband and me<br />
every night, and I wouldn’t have it any<br />
other way.”—Theresa Arnold<br />
KEPLER “Kepler,<br />
our five-yearold<br />
Corgi-mix, is<br />
endlessly patient<br />
with our two<br />
toddlers and<br />
well-intentioned<br />
but rough petting.<br />
She loves to eat<br />
kale right out of<br />
our garden beds<br />
and will play fetch<br />
until she pukes.”<br />
—Jennifer Resnicke<br />
LADY “One-yearold<br />
Lady was recently<br />
rescued and made<br />
part of our family.<br />
She loves playing ball<br />
and is a very social<br />
butterfly.”—Jami &<br />
Brianna Areia<br />
LITTLE GIRL & OLLIE<br />
“When I got Little Girl<br />
and Ollie they were so<br />
incredibly underweight and<br />
malnourished. We’re still<br />
working hard to heal them,<br />
but they’re inseparable<br />
partners in crime. Ollie’s<br />
nickname is ‘Bull Dozer’<br />
because of his absolutely<br />
insatiable appetite and<br />
willingness to eat anything<br />
and everything. Little Girl<br />
adores her big brother,<br />
loves to play in water, and<br />
watching the bird feeders<br />
out the window.”<br />
—Dr. Alicia Tsounis<br />
HOLLY “Holly is almost three<br />
years old and loves to cuddle,<br />
but even more than that, she<br />
loves snow! This silly pup<br />
would spend all day in the<br />
snow if we let her.”<br />
—Stephanie Gabler<br />
JUNEAU “Juneau<br />
enjoys long walks<br />
with the family,<br />
basking in the<br />
glorious sun, and<br />
demands a morning<br />
belly scratch from<br />
all of us before we<br />
leave for the day.”—<br />
Bree Lawrence<br />
KINGSTON WITH JAMI (HUMAN)<br />
“Kingston is a very handsome Percheron<br />
gelding who was rescued from slaughter 19<br />
years ago. He’s full of personality and loves<br />
trail rides.”—Lisa Warner<br />
LULU WITH<br />
TRISH<br />
(HUMAN)<br />
“LuLu the Yorkie<br />
loves going to<br />
our local parks<br />
and finding the<br />
perfect stick to<br />
chew on!”—Trish<br />
Verandes<br />
Photos courtesy of their pet parents.
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