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Vet Pets Magazine
march 2018, FREE
Pets in focusPhoto Special
THE MUST-SEE DOG MOVIE!TOP PRODUCTS/PET CARE TIPS & MUCH
MORE INSIDE
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WWW.ARTYLOBSTER.COM
At Crufts 8-11 March, Stand 1, Hall 2
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Chuck it!The best-selling Ultra Grip Launcher promises play that covers maximum distance with minimal effort, while the Ultra Ball guarantees satisfaction for even
the most fetch-fanatic dogs. With its famous high bounce and tough rubber exterior, the Ultra Ball is
the pawfect accompaniment for the Ultra Launcher, which launches balls three times further − giving
dogs and owners a way to enjoy even more far flung play. Provides lots of fun for even the most active dogs. The set is available in medium (RRP £14.99)
while stocks last.ChuckItToys
History of the dog‘The Dog: A Natural History’ (Ivy Press, £20.00) by Dr. Adam Miklosi is a wonderful and extremely informative book that covers everything from the dog’s prehistoric origins to his
biology. It contains everything you need to know about man’s best friend, his behaviour and his enduring friendship with
humankind. The book features a canine directory of different dog breeds. An initial chapter on Evolution & Development looks at dogs'
ancestors. Chapters on Anatomy & Biology, Society & Behaviour, and Dogs & Humans follow, accessing the most recent studies on everything canine. From hunting patterns
to diversity, and training methods to classification, you'll find everything you ever wanted to know in this comprehensive
study.
Premium pet products, destinations & activities for you & your pet chosen by Sophie
Nell and Rufus, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, assisted by Marie.
Cavaliers’ Choices...
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Nutritious foodMade through a continuous baking process which has been heralded as the purest form of creating
pet food, Nineteen 87’s ultra-nutritious range, went down very well at Pets Mag towers.
Each flavour is created using 50% fresh meat, fish or poultry, all of which are sourced from farms in the UK. With an easily traceable and short journey from farm-to-bowl, Nineteen 87 is proud of both
the quality and provenance of their product.
www.nineteen87.co.uk
walk the dog!Eezehold is a retractable dog
lead designed to provide improved comfort over
conventional retractable leads. The original soft grip handle
moulds to your hand for added comfort for both you and your
dog. With 4 meters of high visibility leash suitable for dogs (up to 50kg) and a unique one finger retract and release mechanism, Eezehold is
intuitive and simple to use for all ages. Its design and material gives a better overall grip and
adds to your control and comfort, as you walk your dog. Available in a variety of colour
combinations.
£26.00 from Eezehold
Cavaliers’ Choices...
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PS/We’re always looking for premium products & services to review for both pets and people! Please get in touch with
the boss at [email protected].
Love, Sophie, Nell & Rufus xxx
Two's CompanyThe Double Dog Extension Lead by Mountain Paws is constructed from
durable nylon and designed to stand up to the daily exertion of walking
even the most energetic of dogs. Easy to clip on to your normal lead, the
double dog extension lead features two separate elasticated sections that offer increased freedom for your dogs and a reduced risk of shock from dogs pulling. Robust clips at each end of the lead can be securely attached to your
pet’s collar.The lead also features a camlock that
allows you to adjust the length between the two dogs, ideal when
walking two breeds of different sizes. Each of the individual lead sections has an integrated grab handle, ideal
for keeping dogs close when required.
www.mountainpaws.co.uk
Cavaliers’ Choices...
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By MARIE CARTER
‘Rex’ is the affecting and
uplifting story of one of the
greatest bonds – the love and
loyalty of man / woman and
dog. The film
(named ‘Megan
Leavey’ in the
US) tells the
true story of
the
unbreakable
emotional
connection
between young
Marine
corporal
Megan and her
service dog Rex
– who both
became war
heros.
Kate Mara (‘House of Cards’) is excellent as Megan, an aimless young woman with a difficult background who is, in the early part of the film, seen repeatedly fighting with her mother (Edie Falco.) Brilliantly directed by Gabriella Cowperthwaite (‘Blackfish’), the film is by
turns emotionally affecting and beautiful, without descending into syrupy sentimentality. The power of the story shines through and is intensely uplifting as
a result.
After being impressed by two smartly dressed Marines on parade, Megan makes the snap decision to sign up. From there, Leavey is catapulted to boot camp, with all its rigours and
privations. The drill sergeant tries to shape her into a Marine through tough physical challenges and discipline.
A rebellion against the strictness of her regime, sees Megan assigned to the K9 Unit for “shit duty” following a disciplinary hearing. There, she comes face to snarl with a seemingly vicious and out of control German Shepherd named Rex. But there is something in their meeting that brings out a spark in Megan. The troubled young woman from a difficult background relates to the troublesome hound that no one
wants to handle. She goes on to pester the K-9 trainer (played brilliantly by Tom Felton) for a placement in the unit. Megan’s grit and determination causes him to give her a trial...with the dog no one wants to handle, namely Rex.
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In advising Megan, the trainee reminds her: “Everything you feel goes down leash.” Megan is not really a ‘people person’ and does not naturally form connections with others. Soon Megan and Rex are shipped out to Iraq to sniff out bombs and munitions. A fellow dog handler Matt Morales (Ramon Rodriguez) on deployment warns that there are bounties on their heads, and that Megan is particularly vulnerable as a female dog handler. Megan and Matt form a bond and have a brief relationship. However, there is true
intensity in one relationship only; that between Megan and Rex, particularly after both are injured in combat. She and Rex go on to be awarded a Purple Heart for bravery. Over the course of their service, Megan and Rex completed more than 100 missions.
The direction by Gabrielle Cowperthwaite during the battle scenes involving Rex and Megan particularly is superb, as it is so sharply observed and emotionally involving.
Upon recovery from her tour of duty, a confused and PTSD scarred Megan is forced to separate from her beloved canine companion who is left behind for more combat duty. The film, from a script by Pamela Gray and Annie Mumolo and Tim Lovestedt, then turns its focus on Megan’s desperate battle to adopt Rex, which is frustrated by a military vet branding him ‘unadoptable’. ‘Rex’ is intensely moving and I defy you not to have your hankies at the ready. Its focus turns from how troubled young woman Megan rescues troublesome
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Marine dog Rex, who in turn ‘rescues’ Megan.
Cowperthwaite is brilliant as director in portraying the truly unbreakable bond between these two war heroes.
‘Rex’ is available on digital download on 12th March and on DVD on 19th March.
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Stephanie Rebello of Purrfect Pawtraits is a talented Birmingham-based pet photographer who specialises in studio and location photo shoots. She shares with us her inspirations as well as a fun photoshoot
involving playful hamsters.
Hamming It Up!
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Stephanie Rebello of Purrfect Pawtraits is a Birmingham based pet photographer who specializes in studio and location pet photoshoots. Having grown up on a farm in Southern Ireland, where her parents dedicated their lives to rescuing animals, Stephanie spent much of
her time around dogs, cats, reptiles and rodents.
Stephanie says: “It was only natural that growing up I
wanted to work with animals too, so I moved into the fabulous world of pet photography after getting my pet
hamster Jerry. Jerry inspired me to start taking photographs of pets, she is great in front of the camera and enjoys posing for treats.”
Stephanie has volunteered at an animal sanctuary to take photographs of dogs and cats to help them find their forever homes.
“I am so grateful to have worked with many amazing pets, but my most favourite images from this past year have to be the hamster images included in this article...”
‘Time for Tea’
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Where do you take your inspiration from?
I am inspired by people's reactions to my photography. It is amazing how a photograph can change a persons opinion of an animal. For example with my photography of rodents I
have had many people who are scared of rodents comment on how cute they actually are.
It's a really nice feeling to know that someone has become more accepting of an animal because of my images.
Do you have any pets yourself?
Yes, I have three pet hamsters, a Syrian called Jerry who was my inspiration to start pet photography and my two Roborovski hamster sisters called Red and
Morgan. But over the years I've had many pets as my parents back home rescue animals and we always had anywhere from three to twelve dogs at home.
Is pet photography the favourite part of your work? If so, why?
Yes, I absolutely adore working with animals. Over the years I have photographed people and events but never really felt fulfilled until I adopted a Syrian Hamster and started taking some photographs of her, I just fell in love with
The Pumpkin House
Rubber duckies are so fun...
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photographing pets. For me the fun part is never really knowing what type of images you are going to capture because animals have their own plans and you just never know how they are going to act in front of the camera.
What are your favourite places and subjects to photograph?
I love working with pets at their owners homes as every photoshoot is completely different from the last. My favourite animals to work
with are hamsters. They are the most challenging but produce the funniest images.
Any brief tips for the amateur pet artist?
If you are photographing your pet the very best thing you can do is get the camera down to their level.
It's an unusual perspective for us as people to see a dog, cat or hamster from that angle and it will make your images much more fun.
All Hamster Images are
copyright of Stephanie
Rebello of Purrfect Pawtraits.
The portrait of Stephanie and
her pet hamster Jerry was
taken by photographer Dave
Kai Piper.
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Website: www.purrfect-
pawtraits.com/
‘Financial times...’
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LARS B. ANDERSEN, CEO of Arty Lobster On 3D Pet Sculptures
Click this link to watch the video.
And here’s two examples of Arty Lobster’s fantastic 3D sculptures. Visit their website at www.artylobster.com to order a 3D sculpture of YOUR pet!