1) WHAT'S NEW
Ready for Spring? How about a free gift to celebrate. Between now
and March 20th the countdown to spring is on. Just place an order
and you'll receive a surprise animal print gift. For your "spring
surprise" visit us now at www.animaldesigns.com/

2) PET JOURNALS
It is one of those mornings when the world seems to cry, "CHIRP!
The migrating birds have started to trickle into my yard and the
winter visitors have not left it yet. I walk to the bird feeders and
begin to fill several of them with black oil sunflower seeds. The
ice crunches under me. The tree nearest the feeders is encrusted
with ice like a thick varnish on the bark. The snow is melting
rapidly. After filling the feeders, I walk a short distance away,
stand still as I possibly can and watch. I am more than willing to
watch anything that appears. The birds check me out for a short time
and then deeming me not worthy of their fear, they fly into the
feeders. The chickadees are the first to sample the new seed. They
declare it to be good and the parade of birds begins. My shoelaces
have knots in them, my blue jeans have frayed cuffs and my old work
shirt has a torn pocket, but for a moment, just a moment, I feel as
though I am as regally dressed as any king has ever been. Watching
the hungry birds and their feeding frenzy has made me rich. There is
no need for me to look for what is hidden here in my yard. The birds
show themselves freely. I marvel at the tiny Black-capped Chickadees
that come to my bird feeders. They come every day on trembling
wings. They arrive each morning with a burst of energy and
enthusiasm. A guest that any host would always welcome. These
little birds are not uncommon, but I still watch them in amazement as
though they were the world's rarest birds. I have become too old not
to be impressed by most everything I see in nature. I see things
today and these things that I see are immediately mixed with my
memories. The chickadee causes me to remember the places I walked as
a boy -- the places where the ice crunched under my boots. The
places where trees were encrusted with ice like a thick varnish on
the bark. These places still exist in my mind. I watch the
chickadees take turns grabbing a seed. I can't help but smile. The
result of all of this is an ability to be greatly entertained by the
feeding antics of one small, gray, white and black bird. For this
blessing I am most thankful.
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We all have stories that we like to tell our friends about our pets,
so send us your favorite "tail", and we will select one each month
to feature in our newsletter.

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4) Myths and Facts
Myth: Spaying or neutering will make my pet fat.
Fact: Nope! Overeating makes your pet fat. After spaying or
neutering an animal may relax more because it is no longer looking
for a mate. You may need to decrease the amount of food you are
feeding and find ways of exercising your pet so that it will continue
to burn fat. Spaying or neutering is good for your pet and will help
it live an average of two to three years longer than an unsterilized
pet.
Myth: Spaying or neutering will change my pet's personality.
Fact: Any slight changes will be for the better. No matter what age
an animal is altered, it will remain a caring, loving, and protective
companion. Neutering reduces the need to breed, and that has a
calming effect on many animals. Neutered males tend to roam and
fight less and have less of a desire to mark their territory.
Myth: Neutering will make my dog too nice. I want him to protect my
family.
Fact: Don't confuse aggression with protectiveness. A neuter dog
protects his home and family just as well as an unneutered dog.
Myth: Sterilization is dangerous and painful surgery for my pet. I
don't want to hurt him.
Fact: Spaying and neutering are very common surgeries. With some
tender love and care after surgery, your pet will resume normal
behavior in a couple of days.
Myth: A female should have a least one litter before she is spayed.
Fact: A female has a greater likelihood of developing mammary tumors
or uterine infections if unspayed. Finding homes for just one litter
can be difficult and add to the number of unwanted animals in the
world or take a family that another unwanted animal may have been
placed in.
Adapted from Animal Radio Network. Visit
http://AnimalRadioNetwork.com

5) DRAWING & FUN STUFF
Congratulations to Janice M... winner of the billfold for February.
March's drawing is a paw print mini-bag. After entering your name,
check out the rest of the fun page at
http://www.animaldesigns.com/trivia.htm
Thanks to Betty T.... for submitting this month's photo of Charlie,
the love of her life and truely a best friend.
We would like to honor your Pet next month, so send us a copy of
their photo either by email or snail mail.

6) COMMENTS-QUESTIONS-SUGGESTIONS
Q: I wanted a kitchen towel and hotpad set in a rooster print. Can
you make this?
A: Yes, we make every effort possible to locate your special animal
print request. Usually we can find the fabric and then will send
photo samples electronically from which you can make your choice.

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Jeanie
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