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 Betsy and Jeff Forrest have a houseful of cats at their residence in Ken Caryl Ranch, but a black and white fluffball named Mickey has a special place there. Mickey once belonged to Jeff's parents, but he moved into the Forrest home when he was 5. Earlier this year, at the age of 10, Mickey was taken to Deer Creek Animal Hospital in Littleton for his annual physical. More... romps Puppy Up! Mark your calendars for the first Puppy Up! Denver walk, this Sunday, Nov. 6, at Central Park in Stapleton. The walk benefits 2 Million Dogs, an organization dedicated to discovering the common links between canine and human cancers and the causes of these cancers through comparative oncology research. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the 2-mile walk beginning at 10 a.m. There will be booths, demonstrations, music, contests, prizes and food from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Online registration (by Nov. 3) is $30; $35 the day of event. For more info, click here... treats Pet calendar The Celebrating Our Love of Pets 2012 calendar is available for $15 from the Denver Dumb Friends League. Calendar size is 9" x 12" closed and 18" x 12" open. It features adorable photos of furry friends! All proceeds from the sale of the pet calendar benefit the animals in DDFL care. For more information, click here.   Tips from the Experts Keep 'em safe this winter With the mercury heading south, it's time to review how to keep your pet safe this winter: - Never let dogs off leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm. They can lose their scent and easily become lost. Make sure they are wearing ID tags and consider microchip identification implants. - Don't leave tiny, short-haired and very young or old dogs outside without supervision. - After a walk, wipe the feet, legs and stomach area to prevent ingestion of salt or dangerous chemicals. For your own walkways, use a pet-friendly ice-melt product. - Check your garage and driveway for antifreeze and other chemicals. - Never leave a pet alone in a car during cold weather. For more information, visit here. A.J.   Happy Tails ~ Adoptable pets from the Dumb Friends League Adopting a senior pet like AJ can be very rewarding. AJ is a neutered male, yellow Labrador Retriever mix. The shelter thinks he is about 11 years old. He is a sweet and active fellow seeking a loving forever home. His DDFL friends have said he's a "very happy dog" and that he loves taking walks. He is a constant companion and loves being around special people. AJ's ID is #A0599868. For more adoption information, 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