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ica Bfra A This November, we’re celebrating and honouring Neptune, Chaka, and Baguira - three of our magnificent pride members who ther are celebrating their birthdays this month and who remind us every day what second chances truly mean. an As we step into the season of giving, you’re invited to become a Guardian - for yourself or as a gift for someone special. Your

t: P guardianship is more than a donation; it’s the gift that gives back - protecting their forever home and creating hope, love, care,

redi and safety that last a lifetime. to c • Join the pride today: https://shorturl.at/BlyAp Pho

Cathrine and Lizaene practice animal communication with all the sanctuary’s big

cats on a weekly, even daily basis.

 

23,500 visitors on their educational visits, sharing the many Turning point in the captive lion industry?

the cruelty of the Captive Lion Industry. They offer animal As more people become aware of the negative effects of cub petting, walking with lions, and hunting of lions, the demand for rescue stories, and telling them about animal welfare and

communication courses to all the volunteers who visit. Most these practices will decrease. Over 40 major international airlines importantly, they treat the big cats with dignity and respect have refused the cargo of lion trophies and a growing number of and see them for who they are – not as commodities to be used countries are banning trophy imports. Stories like Cecil the Lion

who deserve respect. They have won the Skål International face. On 2 May 2021 the South African Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy, announced the departments for human entertainment and profit but as sentient beings being hunted have raised awareness about the exploitation lions

Sustainable Tourism Award in 2017 and the TripAdvisor recommendations to end all captive lion breeding, hunting, trade of Certificate of Excellence five years in a row, proving all those lions and their derivatives, as well as ban all lion tourism interaction critics, who said you cannot have a successful sanctuary activities. This is a step in the right direction to bring an end to all without interaction, wrong. cruelty and exploitation that has been detrimental to both the

animals and South Africa’s image within tourism and conservation.

The Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown has put For the first time there is a substantial support from the government, Panthera Africa under severe strain. Since the lockdown and a significant unification of organizations, sanctuaries and activists

that have the chance to transform the captive lion industry into a

started end of March 2020, they lost 90% of their normal mutual beneficial partnership for all, including the animals, nature income overnight. Tourists and volunteers could no longer and humans.

 

visit the sanctuary and they had to find alternative ways of Message from co-founders of Panthera Africa, raising funds. In addition, without volunteers, the staff had Cathrine and Lizaene to work extra hard in order to get through all the daily tasks.

Cathrine and Lizaene continues to persevere through the We invite all of you that feel inspired by our story to join us in our

work and become a supporter of Panthera Africa – whether as a voice,

aftermath of the pandemic and lockdown. Oliver, Obi and the a service provider, a volunteer, a tourist, a sponsor or donor. Now

 

the knowingness that together they will make it through the care of our pride, as well as to enable us to support the government to end all exploitation and suffering of the captive lions. The choice storm. With the love and support of your pride or teammates, rest of the pride continues to fuel them with love, faith and more than ever we need your help; to ensure the safekeeping and anything is possible. and responsibility to act now is ours, and give our grandchildren the

opportunity to one day experience a world where all animals, nature

and humans are equally respected, acknowledged and loved.

DON’T SHOP - ADOPT Post-adoption guidance

 

Why Adopt? A few reasons Once you decide to adopt, you will meet with an adoption

counselor who will review the most important things to

know to integrate your new pet into your family. If there

are challenges during the transition, our team of experts

 

to rescue your next pet is available to help smooth out any bumps for long-term

success.

A life-long support system

At PAWS Chicago, we offer a lifetime commitment to every

animal who comes through our adoption program. That

With millions of homeless pets killed in the United States each year, it’s hard to think of a good reason not means that in the event that something happens to you or

to adopt. Going to any animal shelter or rescue is a good deed, but when you adopt a pet from a No Kill your family, we ask that you bring your pet back to us so we

organization, your good magnifies. Because No Kill shelters manage their population to ensure the save all can find him the right long-term home.

healthy and treatable pets, when you adopt from a No Kill you save TWO lives--the life of the pet you are Take pride taking home and that of another who is now able to come into the adoption program. You just made room for By choosing adoption over buying a pet, you can take pride

 

Y the No Kill shelter to take in, and thereby save, another homeless pet. in knowing that you are taking a stand against inhumane

commercial breeding. Puppy mills, the source of most sold

ou can find anything in a shelter or rescue Find the perfect pet for your family conditions without proper food, water, shelter or veterinary pets, raise animals in neglectful, inhumane and unsanitary

 

bred to totally unique; from active to lazy; Shelters like PAWS have a wide variety of breeds, sizes and a part of the solution that will help create a No Kill Chicago. ages and one is bound to be the perfect match for you and organization. From big to small; from pure- You will receive unconditional love from a shelter pet. care. By adopting an animal, you can be proud that you are from young to old; from outgoing to shy; from

 

is available for rescue. With a transient and sometimes help you find the perfect pet for your lifestyle and home By adopting from PAWS Chicago, you are part of our family! environment. black to white to red; every combination of pet your family. Our volunteers are experienced and trained to PAWS Chicago Family disposable society, anything popular ends up in the shelter

system. Regardless your preference, you can find the right

cat or dog for you in a shelter! Include the whole family

Welcoming a new pet into the family is a big decision and

Ethics: When patronizing a shelter or rescue group, you are one that should be made by the entire family. Part of the fun supporting an organization that is not based in bottom line. is selecting the new dog or cat together. Consider surprising The problem with pet stores and breeders trying to profit your loved ones with a trip to PAWS Chicago where you from selling animals--it is next to impossible to make money can meet all the dogs and cats and find the perfect match if you care for pets humanely. At PAWS Chicago, on average, together. We also ask that you bring any family dogs along our costs exceed the adoption fee by $500 per pet. And that so that our experienced support team can introduce your is with volunteers make up the equivalent of nearly 68 full- new pet to your canine family member on neutral territory. time employees. To provide quality medical care, walks and Pets are a lifetime commitment so working together as a socialization, and behavioral training, it costs money. This is family is key!

why, in commercial puppy mills, moms are bred their entire

lives, living in chicken wire cages without walks, medical

treatment, love or comfort. It’s cheap and they maximize

each pet’s profit. When it comes to profiting from animals,

ethics disappears.

Save money!

Buying an animal from a pet store, the internet or a backyard

breeder can be significantly more expensive than adopting

from a shelter or rescue group. Commercially bred animals

are predominantly raised in inhumane conditions where

their health was not a top priority and are often sold while

susceptible to life-threatening illnesses. When you buy a pet

who gets sick, the costly vet bill are passed on to you.

Pets available through PAWS Chicago are up to date on

shots, are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated

and healthy, which can save a bundle on vet bills. We also

partner with veterinarians who offer discounts for pets

adopted from PAWS Chicago.

BEST FRIENDS.ORG Goodall Foundation, and Best Friends. When she was invited It was anthropomorphism to her critics. But she knew, from

 

Remembering Jane Goodall to be the grand marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade, her early life, that animals are more than data points. When

her only condition was that adoptable dogs from Best Friends I spoke with her, she quoted her grandmother: “Once you’ve

walk the parade route beside her grand marshal’s carriage. set your hand to the plow and turned back, you’re not fit for

Jane supported us not out of obligation but from conviction. the kingdom of heaven,” she said with a laugh. She elaborated:

 

and her better world through She believed in what we were doing, especially when it came “There’s a disconnect between this clever brain and the

to kindness as action, message, and mission. She didn’t just human heart where we poetically seek love and compassion.

lend her reputation; she lent her heart, consistently, until I truly believe head and heart must work in harmony.” And

 

kindness to animals the very end. Jane’s life reminds us that kindness can be a together they did — for she advanced the world scientifically

compass. It can guide how we make decisions for animals, by following that guiding compass of her heart and reached

people, and communities alike. She showed us that using our across arbitrary lines to listen and seek to understand others.

voice and influence generously matters and that waiting for She demonstrated to all of us just how strong we are together.

permission is rarely how the world changes. Case in point: To the very end, she traveled 300 days a year, generously

Her support of Best Friends was never ceremonial. She came offering her influence where she could. This past week, she

By Julie Castle to our super adoption event in Los Angeles to promote pets was on a speaking tour in California. Her life informed her

for adoption. When we thought we might need her voice in legacy that will forever inform what we understand of the

 

presence and steadfast hope. Yet even in her absence, the legacy she leaves behind is vast and lasting, woven threat to the Sanctuary, she made a video to stand with us. said that every day we make choices in our lives. All 8.2 She showed up. She believed. That generosity of spirit is The world lost a light this week with the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. It is hard to imagine a planet without her our stand against a mining operation that posed an existential human–animal bond. Jane spoke to each of us when she

into the very way we see animals, the natural world, and our own place within it. billion (or so) of us make choices every day. By making these

what defined her. In addition to founding the Jane Goodall choices based on kindness, we can see the Earth revived.

Institute to advance the work she pioneered, she also created The courage it takes to stand up and preach harmony in the

Roots & Shoots, an international youth organization that face of status-quo division is immense. engages young people in local action to help animals, their

communities, and the environment. Jane was also appointed I will forever be grateful for the time I got to spend with

a United Nations Ambassador for Peace and was awarded the Jane Goodall and for the work she has done for all beings on

United States Presidential Medal of Freedom. this Earth. Her absence will be felt deeply. In her memory, I

charge you with remaining hopeful in the face of negativity.

In June of 2021, I had the honor of interviewing Jane for our I charge you with listening to your heart to guide your mind

Best Friends National Conference. I felt, in that moment, and to do what’s right. And I’ll leave you with this: “What

as if I were speaking with Mother Earth herself — or as the you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what

Cherokee people named her, “Sister of Mother Earth.” She had kind of difference you want to make.” already turned the scientific world upside down by naming

individual chimps — Fifi, Flo, David Greybeard — insisting they Thank you, Jane, for devoting your life to a better world

had personalities and emotions. That insistence was radical. through kindness to animals. - Julie (Courtesy: bestfriends.org)

 

W hen I think of Jane, I think of someone created space for all of us to follow. She bucked the status who taught us how to live with kindness quo, challenged the assumptions of her time, and carved a as a creed — not as a catchphrase but as path through resistance. “Nature will return. I have seen it a way. She credits this learning to Rusty again and again and again,” she shared. Resistance is also in — a dog who could sulk, who taught her “the indominable human spirit,” as she called it. inviting us to about loyalty and fairness, and who refused to be laughed “make change where other people say, ‘It’s hopeless.’” at. She would dress him in pajamas, let him perform tricks,

and if anyone laughed at him, he would stalk off. But the Jane’s world and that of Best Friends have much in common: deeper lesson was Rusty showed her that animals think, feel, both centered on kindness, compassion, and an understanding and love unconditionally — that they are clever, individual, that the lives of animals have intrinsic value and are deserving full of personality. And she carried this knowledge into the of our respect and protection. As it happens, Best Friends forests of Gombe, before scientific boards and international co-founder Silva Battista had a connection to Jane through halls, and onto every stage she graced. Jane was the first her sister-in-law, Mary Lewis, who was Jane’s assistant and great citizen scientist of our modern era. She stepped traveling companion for decades. That relationship led to forward not waiting for an invitation, and in doing so she collaboration and mutual support between Jane, the Jane

Having difficulty giving your

 

dog its medicine?

 

Homemade Sweet Potato

Dog Treats (Baked)

CARIEN ARTICLE

Making homemade sweet potato dog treats is so easy and lets your furry friend have a delicious treat! They only use 4

ingredients so you know exactly what your pup is eating - you can easily adjust the thickness/bake time if your dog prefers

extra crispy or chewier treats.

Author: Kathleen Hansen

• Healthy for your pup - I love to make my own dog treats so I know exactly what my dog is eating.

• Perfect for a Celebration - Great to celebrate your dog’s birthday or gotcha day!

• 4 Simple Ingredients - You only need whole wheat flour, a sweet potato, eggs, and applesauce! And, unlike many dog treat

recipes, they don’t use peanut butter so these are nut free dog treats!

INGREDIENTS:

 

1 small-medium sweet potato, to get 1 cup mashed SOLNACKS PILL POUCHES FOR DOGS

2.5 cups whole wheat flour

2 eggs

¼ cup plain unsweetened applesauce Stress-free Solution for Administering Medication • Prep - Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

 

• Cook Sweet Potato in Microwave - Prick the sweet potato several times with a fork. Cook SOLNACKS Pill Pouches are an innovative and delicious solution designed to make pill in the microwave on high for about 6 minutes, until fork tender. Cook time will vary based administration easy and stress-free for dogs. These treats are crafted with natural, on size of potato. Let sit until cool enough to handle. functional ingredients to ensure high palatability and effortless use, making • Mash Sweet Potato - Cut potato in half and scoop flesh into a bowl (discard skin) and

mash potato with a fork then measure out 1 cup. every pill a positive experience for both pet and owners.

• Mix Dough - Add 1 cup of the mashed sweet potato to a mixing bowl and mix in the eggs

and applesauce then mix in the flour. Soft, chewy treats

 

• Cut out into shapes using a cookie cutter or cut dough into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Fits any size medication Feed as a treat or use • Bake Treats - Place cut treats on parchment lined baking sheets (I used two sheets) and bake for 25-35 minutes until the treats are High Palatability as a pill cover to your desired crispiness. I’ve found that my dog prefers treats to be crunchy and hard vs chewy. So I will bake these treats longer than you would ‘human cookies’. When done, they should look well past set, but not burnt. But bake them according to your dog’s • Roll out Treats - Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and roll dough to about ¼-inch thick (see notes). Contains real ostrich meat - Hypoallergenic

• preference! Stress-free Experience: Cool and Serve - Allow the treats to fully cool and they will crisp up more as they cool. Serve or store! Reduces resistance and stress No corn, wheat or preservatives Notes: Homemade dog treats can be kept at room temperature for 5-7 days or in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. But they can be frozen for up during pill administration. to 3 months. I like to leave a few out and then freeze the rest.

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25 Instructions for Giving your Cat a Pill Check the label to make sure the pill is not harmful to humans.

Drink a glass of water to take the taste away. Apply Band-Aid

26 to the spouse’s forearm and remove blood from the carpet Pick the cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as

if holding a baby. Position the right forefinger and thumb on with cold water and soap.

28 the cheeks while holding the pill in the right hand. As the cat Retrieve the cat from the neighbor’s shed. Get another pill. 29 27 either side of the cat’s mouth and gently apply pressure to

opens its mouth, pop a pill into its mouth. Allow the cat to Place the cat in the cupboard and close the door on its neck to

30 close its mouth and swallow. Retrieve the pill from the floor leave its head showing. Force the mouth open with a dessert

and the cat from behind the sofa. Cradle the cat in your left spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band. arm and repeat the process.

Fetch a screwdriver from the garage and put the door back

31 on the hinges. Apply a cold compress to the cheek and check Retrieve the cat from the bedroom, and throw the soggy

32 pill away. Take a new pill from the foil wrap, cradle the cat records for the date of last tetanus shot. Throw the T-shirt

in your left arm, holding the rear paws tightly with your left away and fetch a new one from the bedroom.

33 hand. Force the jaws open and push the pill to the back of the

mouth with the right forefinger. Hold your mouth shut for a Ring the fire brigade to retrieve the cat from the tree across

count of 10. the road. Apologize to the neighbor who crashed into the

 

3 breed (6) Tie the cat’s front paws to rear paws with garden twine and Kneel on the floor with the cat wedged firmly between your Short for Siberian, Russian forest cat (5) 2 White egg-laying chicken breed (7) bind tightly to the leg of the dining table. Find heavy-duty knees, holding front and rear paws. Ignore the low growls 7 Large, docile cat that goes limp when held (7) 3 Black-faced British sheep (7) pruning gloves in the shed. Force the cat’s mouth open with emitted by the cat. Get your spouse to hold the cat’s head 9 Giant rabbit breed from Belgium (7) 4 Square-jawed German guard dog with pushed-in a small spanner. Push the pill into the mouth, followed by a face (5) firmly with one hand while forcing the wooden ruler into the large piece of fillet steak. Hold the head vertically and pour 1 Retrieve the pill from the goldfish bowl and the cat from foil wrap. Long-haired Scottish herding dog, Lassie's 1 (5) the top of the wardrobe. Call your spouse from the garden. Across fence while swerving to avoid a cat. Take the last pill from the Down

11 Large, fluffy English chicken (9) 5 Small pony from Scottish islands (8) mouth. Drop the pill down the ruler and rub the cat’s throat 12 Irish or English bird-hunting dog (6) 6 Small tan dairy cow producing rich milk (6) 1/2 pint of water down the throat to wash the pill down. vigorously. 13 Tailless cat from the Isle of Man (4) 8 Texas cattle with enormous horns (8)

 

23 Red and white-faced beef cattle (8) 15 Hairless Egyptian cat breed (6) and removes pill remnants from your right eye. curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines from the hearth Ancient desert horse with dished face (7) 16 Large white pig breed (9) and set them to one side for gluing later. 25 Small colorful pet parrot, also called budgie (8) 18 Hardy mountain dairy goat (6) 26 17 Yellow singing bird from islands (6) 13 Large, colorful long-tailed parrot (5) quietly while the doctor stitches your fingers and forearm from the foil wrap. Make a note to buy a new ruler and repair 20 14 Arctic sled dog with striking blue eyes (5) 10 Massive ancient guard dog (7) Get your spouse to drive you to the emergency room; sit Retrieve the cat from the curtain rail, and get another pill

 

82 27 Wild American horse (7) 19 Tiny Mexican dog, smallest breed (9) Stop by the furniture shop on the way home to order a new Wrap the cat in a large towel and get your spouse to lie on the Muscular, short-haired Southeast Asian cat (7) 21 Golden or Labrador hunting dog that fetches (9) table. cat with its head just visible from below the spouse’s armpit. 30 Flat-faced, long-haired cat breed (7) 22 Spotted or painted horse (actually a color Put the pill at the end of the drinking straw, force the cat’s pattern) (5) 31 Curly-coated dog, comes in toy, miniature, and 24 Ancient ticked-coat cat from Ethiopia (10) mouth open with a pencil, and blow down the drinking straw. 83 ANIMALIA | Issue 1 | 2025