Pet Gazette from Denver Post Pets

Images not showing up? View this email in your browser     fetch The latest from John Davidson's Denver Post pet blog Elitch Gardens' 13th annual Fright Fest Pet Parade takes place Oct. 8 from noon until 2 p.m., benefitting the Dumb Friends League. These canine pirates are some of the previous Halloween entrants. This year's registration has closed, but you can still come and watch the festivities. More... romps Dumb Friends League cat adoption Adopt a new feline friend. The Dumb Friends League is offering adoption deals for adult cats as well as kittens. Through Oct. 31, adoption fees are waived for cats 1 year or older and only $50 for cats under 1 year of age. Feline-only adoption specials take place at both shelter locations – the Quebec Street shelter in Denver and the Buddy Center in Castle Rock – as well as at the League's adoption center in Northfield Stapleton and on their Pet Care-avan. Each cat's adoption fee includes a spay/neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, microchip ID implant and a free initial office visit with a participating veterinarian. For more information, call 303-751-5772, Ext. 6800. Read more here... treats Holistic dog treatment Interested in getting your dog a massage? How about chiropractic treatment for your horse? Or animal communication treatment for your cat? According to supporters, these treatments and others are more available for pets today than ever before. They say alternative, or "holistic," care is making inroads in the animal population, just as it has for humans. This year, Dr. Judy Jasek founded the Colorado Natural Pet Care Association, a nonprofit. The group is putting on the Colorado Natural Pet Expo on Oct. 8 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. For more information, click here.   Tips from the Experts Evacuation plan for pets Every year, millions of unwanted dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens, are needlessly destroyed. By having your dog or cat surgically sterilized, you will do your part to prevent the birth of unwanted puppies and kittens and you will enhance your pet's health and quality of life. Contrary to what some people believe, gestation does not improve the behavior of female dogs and cats. In fact, the mating instinct may lead to undesirable behaviors and result in undue stress on both the owner and the animal. Also, while some pet-owners may have good intentions, few are prepared for the work involved in monitoring their pet's pregnancy, caring for the newborns and locating good homes for all the offspring. Visit the Metro Denver Shelter Alliance here, courtesy of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. Ripkin   Happy Tails ~ Adoptable pets from the Dumb Friends League "Hi, I'm Ripkin, an active, 11-year-old, neutered male, tan and white, Boxer/Australian cattle dog mix. I like going for walks, playing fetch and car rides. I am crate-trained and housebroken. I will do best in a home without small children. Oh, and if there's another dog in the family, we should meet and bond before my adoption." Ripken's ID is #A0591406. To see other furry friends awaiting adoption, click here. Register here to get The Denver Post's weekly Pet Gazette e-newsletter. The Denver Post 101 West Colfax Ave., Denver CO 80202 Privacy Policy | Forward to a friend | Unsubscribe from this list