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Rocket City Pets is a quarterly publication serving Madison County and Huntsville Alabama residents. It provides information on pet care and well-being and promotes local pet-friendly business and events.

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SPRING 13Volume 1 | Issue 2

INSIde: Pet Product contest Winner

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AT FIRST I WAS EMBARRASSED. ME, A CAT, LIVING WITH A SINGLE GUY. BUT WHEN I WATCH HIM PICK SOMETHING UP WITH HIS HANDS AND EAT IT, I CAN’T HELP BUT LOVE HIM.

— MARU adopted 01-10-10

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Marc with his Beagles Felecia and Fletcher. Marc is our first-place winner of the MindGear Pet Product invention contest with his canine cabana, an A-frame structure with a canvas shade and a tarp across the bottom.

Cover photography by Randall Peek Photography. Shot on location at the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Rocket City Pets magazine is a free, quarterly publication in the Huntsville, Alabama region, supported by advertising from local pet related businesses and services.

Publisher & Editor Tia Wheeler

Graphic Design & Layout Kalico Design

www.kalicodesign.com

Contributing Writers Rob Adams

Adrian Sanders Laurel Rose Tia Wheeler

Facebook.com/RocketCityPets

A published advertisement does not constitute an endorsement of products or services. Rocket City Pets reserves the right to refuse advertising at any time and for any reason. In particular, we do not

accept advertising relating to the sale of animals; this is an affirmation of our commitment to pet adoption.

All content in Rocket City Pets is intended for informative and entertainment purposes. For issues relating to animal health and wellbeing, please consult your veterinarian. Information provided

in this issue was obtained from sources deemed reliable, and should be considered accurate at time of publication.

rocket city PetsP.O. Box 22254 | Huntsville AL 35814

256-6828362 | [email protected]

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VECTORBUTTONS.COM

randallpeek.com 256-374-3737

AT FIRST I WAS EMBARRASSED. ME, A CAT, LIVING WITH A SINGLE GUY. BUT WHEN I WATCH HIM PICK SOMETHING UP WITH HIS HANDS AND EAT IT, I CAN’T HELP BUT LOVE HIM.

— MARU adopted 01-10-10

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Items of immediate need include:donation wish list

The North Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic just celebrated their first anniversary and since opening have performed more than 3500 surgeries. This is possible by support of the community and the hard work of the clinic staff and Dr. Joy Baird, who offer low cost, high quality surgeries. North Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic works with other local non-profit organizations in the effort to reduce the unwanted pet population.

According to Beverly Dezenberg, “Fixed pets enjoy better health, pet owners save on veterinary costs, and the community saves on tax dollars as fewer unwanted animals are euthanized. Spaying and neutering saves lives.” Dr Baird is a graduate of Auburn University’s

College of Veterinary Medicine, and has received specialized training in high-volume spay and neuter surgeries.

There are many ways that you can help support the North Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic. Volunteers are always needed, as are donations.

north Alabama spay neuter clinic(256) 489-04183303 n. Memorial PkwyHuntsville, AL [email protected]

North Alabama Spay/Neuter Clinic

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For a full list of their donation wishlist, visit nalspayneuter.org. All donations are tax-deductible!

Garden style pump sprayers (for sanitation of kennels)

HE Laundry detergent

Bleach

Towels (gently used)

Peroxide

Printer paper (8x11)

Postage stamps

Rubbing alcohol

Paper towels

Trash bags (45 gallon)

Trash bags (tall kitchen)

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Spring. The season of muddy paws and shedding loved ones. Many of us have spent the winter bundled up inside and are looking forward to getting out

and about with our pets. In addition to the local dog parks, the Huntsville and Madison area has several dog events during April and May – we hope to see you there.

This is a good time to remember our role and responsibilities as our dog’s guardian:

Always ask permission before greeting a strange dog, as well as before allowing your dog to greet another dog. You never know what the situation might be – maybe a dog in training, or a scared pup trying to face its fears..

If your dog has any special needs or does not socialize well with others, remember to tie a yellow ribbon on their leash. Yellow is an international color of warning and using a yellow ribbon will indicate for people and animals to allow extra distance with your dog.

As the temperatures rise, you will need to increase the frequency of grooming your pets. Your clothes will thank you, your family will thank you, and most importantly, Fido or Fluffy will thank you on a hot Spring day.

Start giving your pet a daily full body petting. This will not only help to locate ticks, but will also help you monitor the animals overall health. Just like with your own body, get to know which lumps and bumps are ‘normal.’

Happy Tails, Tia

Editor’s Note

Editor’s Note 5Are You Praising Fear 6Meet the Breed: Calico Cats 8Art For Paws 11Pet Product Invention Competition 12Lost Pets 14Nutmeg’s World 17From Our Readers 19Directory Listings 20Events 22

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Though we have the best of intentions, what we are actually doing by ‘soothing’ our dogs is reinforcing their fear. Since dogs cannot speak English all they absorb is that nice, praising voice so that must mean that you approve and desire that fearful behavior. Think about it. While you’re talking to them, trying to rationalize with them, in your nicest voice, why your dog doesn’t need to be afraid, they’re hearing, “Good dog. Be afraid. Fear makes me happy” because that’s the tone you use when you’re pleased with them.

So the next time your dog shows fear, just ignore it. Set a good example by not reacting

to the thing that is making them afraid. Be calm and patient and let your dog decide if he/she wants anything to do with that scary thing. Let them start from a great distance if necessary and approach that scary monster under their own steam. It may take a few minutes or it may take dozens of exposures, but if you are patient and calm and your dog conquers that fear, they will trust you so much more. When your dog starts to show a little gumption by coming out from behind your legs that’s when you should calmly and quietly say, “Good dog”.

Remember to praise what you want, and ignore what you don’t want.

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We do that by talking in a low, soothing voice, and we say things like, “It’s ok. It’s just a storm. It can’t hurt you”, or “oh sweetie. you don’t have to be afraid of that doggy. he’s a nice doggy”. Now show of hands, how many of you have done the same thing with your dog? come on. Raise your hand.

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So how does a Calico or Tortoiseshell come to be? Well this requires a short discussion of genetics. Recall that a genome is the collection of all of our DNA. That DNA is collected into chromosomes, which generally look like spiral collections of DNA. Cats have 38 chromosomes, or 19 pairs, one donated from the mother and one from the father in each pair. By

Meet the Breed: calico catslearn Genetics From your calicohave you ever heard that all calicos are females? Is that true? calicos are described has having dark fur mottled with cream, orange, and other colors. A calico cat has mottled fur on part of her body, while the majority of her fur is white, whereas cats with little to no white fur are more properly identified as tortoiseshells.

comparison, humans have 23 pairs. One pair of these chromosomes defines the cat’s sex. Here is the familiar XX and XY pair that creates a female or male, respectively.

Each chromosome has several genes that define an individual’s traits. In the past, we used the term gene to define a stretch of DNA that contributes to a trait and for

a particular combination of DNA that defines a trait. Now, gene defines the location on the chromosome and allele is used to define a particular code. For

instance we can find the particular location where our blood type is

defined and that is the gene. If that gene has the particular set of code

for O-blood, that’s an allele.

Even that special pair of chromosomes that define sex have other genes as well. The gene for a cat’s fur color is on its X-chromosome. Thus a female cat has two genes, but the male cat only has one. The alleles for coat color can be brown, chocolate, cream, orange or other colors. A Calico or Tortoiseshell cat has a brown and an orange allele. Now cats have another trait, which turns off either one or the other

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X chromosome, called X-inactivation. This happens during early development so once a chromosome has been switched off the cells that replicate from that cell have the same chromosome switched off. Thus when you look at the spots on a Calico, each spot of fur originates from the same original cell from when the cat was an embryo. It also means that it is impossible to clone a Calico or Tortoiseshell, as X-inactivation is completely random.

So why are some cats Calico, and others Tortoiseshell? Calico cats have another activated gene that interrupts any color transfer at all. Those cells that experience this produce white fur. This also happens early in the cat’s development, so the wide

In some cultures, Calicos are considered lucky!

did you know…

areas of white are produced from one or a few cells where fur pigmentation was turned off.

Turns out that a male cat can be a Calico, but it involves a genetic disorder where he receives an extra X chromosome from one of his parents, resulting in a XXY configuration. So he would have the two X chromosomes needed to create the spotted fur. In humans this is known as Klinefelter’s Syndrome. Like in humans, cats with this condition can have some health problems and may be infertile.

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MAC will bring together art and ‘arfs’ for a family fun day that’s free to the community. Local shelters and rescue groups will be there to showcase animals in need of a ‘furever’ home. Talented artists from across North Alabama will be on hand with their arts and crafts to promote pet-friendly pieces!

Professional photographers and painters will be present to capture your pet’s personality in their unique way. Dog

trainers and groomers will be available with advice on pet care and/or problems. MAC will also hold raffles, and food vendors will be on site.

MAC invites families to bring their four-legged friends and have a great day April 6th. It’s sure to be a lot of fun. Come support your local pet organizations and artists!

Art 4 Pawsthe madison Arts council (mAc) is hosting its second annual Art 4 Paws Pet Adoption and Art Festival. this event will take place on Saturday, April 6th on the Village Green in historic downtown madison.

Who: Madison Arts CouncilWhat: Art 4 PawsWhere: Downtown Madison, Village Green on Front StreetWhen: April 6, 2013time: 9am - 4pm.

join us!

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Third Place WinnerOur third place prize was entered by an inventor from Pennsylvania by mail. His product was a shelf that fits on the side of the car (inside the cabin) on the window. The padded, fabric covered shelf allowed larger dogs to stand and lean out the window while protecting the car. There were some hilarious pictures of dogs and cats in zoot suits with fedora’s leaning out of the car, one paw resting gently on the pet shelf.

Pet Product Invention Competition

If you read last quarter’s issue of Rocket city Pets then you noticed the back cover advertising the Pet Product Invention competition at mindGear labs. mindGear is a rapid prototyping lab that is open to anyone to come in and build whatever they can imagine and is affiliated with the mIt fab lab network. mindGear and Rocket city Pets combined to sponsor both innovation and creativity and to think of better ways to take care of our pets.

Several folks discussed their ideas in the lab, but 2 February was a rainy Saturday, and the judges had five excellent entries to consider. Our judges had a range of skills and backgrounds to make a determination on these entries. Francisco Guerra is a noted inventor and owner of several businesses, including licensemypatent.com. Shannon Drake is a business and marketing coach, recently of the Women’s Business Center of North Alabama, and currently Director of Marketing at Draco Engineering. Finally, Warren Candler is the Executive Director of the Greater Huntsville Humane Society. Between the three they could assess the merit of the invention, the marketability and the suitability for pets.

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Second Place WinnerSecond place was pretty simple and quite ingenious. Tired of spending so much on treats to go in his dog’s Kong toy, another inventor designed a simple Kong shaped cookie cutter and then printed it out on MindGear’s 3D printer.

F irst Place WinnerAnd first place went to … drum roll … the Canine Cabana, an A-frame structure with a canvas shade and a tarp across the bottom. The inventor, a 13-yr old boy who was one of our first members, came up with this concept. He built the ¼ scale prototype in cardboard first, and then in acrylic. The judges were quite impressed with the concept, and the commercial potential. Folks can now relax out in their patio furniture or hammocks and their dog can have the same, where their dog can be up off the ground and cooler than laying on the ground.

It was a lot of fun to watch so many folks talk and work on their cool ideas. there are a lot of interesting concepts out there. ultimately though, the folks who have the best chance of seeing something happen with their great ideas, are those that complete them. the folks that entered on February 2 were just a small sample of the number that talked about entering. like in most parts of life, the winner is generally the one that perseveres and shows up at the finish line.

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In the Huntsville and Madison County area alone, the number of lost-turned stray animals is staggering. Each year, our local shelter takes in approximately 6,500 animals, most of them being strays picked up by Animal Control Officers or citizens. Many of these animals were owned by someone, but often the animal is wearing no identification or the owners simply don’t look for their lost pet. This is where a change in public knowledge can save the lives of local animals. After all, despite how good of a pet owner we think ourselves to be, it could happen to any of us at any time.

So, Fluffy runs out the front door and out of sight....what do you do? First and foremost,

after searching the neighborhood, notify Huntsville Animal Services that you have lost your pet. It is best to go in person to fill out a report, provide any necessary pictures or other identification and above all, check the kennels to see if your pet has been brought in or found by Animal Control. Shelter staff suggest that from this point forward, you visit the shelter every two to three days to see if your pet has been brought in. A Huntsville City ordinance states that stray animals be held a minimum of five business days to give owners ample time to locate their pet. The staff does their best trying to reunite pets with owners but when an animal comes in without identification or a microchip, they must rely on the owner coming to the shelter

A Lost Pet Doesn’t Have to Mean a Lost Mind

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to identify the pet. When you visit the shelter, bring pictures, microchip information and veterinarian records so you can show proof of ownership.

Huntsville Animal Services is located at 4950 Triana Boulevard in Huntsville, about 3/4 of a mile south of Johnson Rd. Many residents are unaware of the existence of a local shelter, or confuse it with the nearby Greater Huntsville Humane Society. While the Humane Society does a lot of great work for the community in regards to homeless animals, they are not to be confused with the local animal shelter. Huntsville Animal Services (also called the pound) is a city owned facility that is responsible for helping to control the animal population in the Hunts-ville area along with educating the public about pet overpopulation, issuing licenses, and hopefully reuniting lost pets with their owners. They are responsible for taking in stray animals, as well as unwanted pets from citizens. Based on the aforementioned numbers, to say we have a problem with unwanted pets in the Huntsville area is an understatement. However, the employees and volunteers of Huntsville Animal Services work tirelessly in conjunction with local rescues to save as many animals as they can. Citizens can also come to Huntsville Animal Services to adopt their next four-legged friend. To say that shelter pets are someone else’s unwanted problem is truly a misconception. A lot of great animals are adopted from city shelters all across the nation.

It is extremely important that all pets wear an identification tag on their collar at all times.

Tags are very cheap insurance to help your pet find its way home should it get lost. These can be purchased at most pet stores, online, and even some local Wal-Mart stores. The tag should include an address and phone number; some include the pet’s name. Should you move or change phone numbers, it is imperative to get updated tags for your pets. Using a cell phone number is recommended as you are less likely to change it if you move. A pet wearing an outdated tag is a pet with no tag.

Another option is an implanted microchip, a small chip about the size of a grain of rice that can be scanned by most veterinarians and shelters. Information obtained from scanning the microchip is cross-referenced with a national database to find your contact information. As with the tags, it is important to keep this information up to date, and a microchip should not replace the use of an identification tag. The average citizen is more likely to look at a tag and call you, rather than taking the animal to an establishment that can scan for a microchip. Not to mention, many people who don’t have pets are clueless to this technology.

It is a good idea to contact local animal rescue groups to notify them of your lost pet. Notifying these organizations can help you find your lost pet as some of their fosters or volunteers may live in your general vicinity and can be on the lookout for your pet. Send them as much information as possible including a picture, when and where you last saw the pet, and a means to contact you should someone find your pet. Local rescue groups are full of wonderful

Social media is another powerful tool to use when

trying to locate a lost pet. Facebook has especially

taken the lead in helping reunite pets with their owners.

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people who are eager to assist others in the animal community. I have seen people in these organizations pull together time and time again to help locate lost animals.

Social media is another powerful tool to use when trying to locate a lost pet. Facebook has especially taken the lead in helping reunite pets with their owners. It is a very fast way to get the word out to not only your friends, but the whole community. Many local animal organizations have a Facebook page to promote their cause. Do a search to find their page and become a member. If they allow posts on their wall, post a picture and information related to your lost pet. As always, provide a phone number or contact email so it will be sent along when others share it. Almost any organization wouldn’t have a problem with posting your lost pet. However, if there is a concern, you may want to ask permission first. I can tell you that we have helped spread the word of many lost pets on the Friends of Huntsville Animal Services Facebook page, sometimes even helping to reunite them. The most

important thing with social media posting is to update everyone when the pet is found; this is best achieved by simply deleting all of your original pictures and posts which will in turn delete all shares.

There are also many traditional ways to get the word out about your lost pet. Posting signs and posters around your neighborhood would be the most obvious place to start. You can also go door to door and leave information with your neighbors. Another good thing to do would be to notify your community watch if you have one and even the police department. These are people who are out and about in your neighborhood and can hopefully keep an eye out for your lost pet. Many newspapers will run free ads for lost and found. One creative thing idea is putting a sign in your front yard stating that you lost your pet.

Losing your pet is a time of crisis, confusion and fear of not knowing if your beloved pet is safe. However, if you utilize all of available local resources, the chances of finding your pet alive and well are greatly increased. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for help because our community has a lot of great animal-lovers who are more than willing to assist you. Keep these tips in mind and in the meantime, hug those four-legged family members for me and here’s to reducing the number of lost pets in 2013!

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As some of you may recall from the last issue, a kitten named Qwerty joined our household. This event has been less than pleasing for me. It has it’s perks – I almost never get scolded now because Qwerty is always in trouble. However, I did have to get a shot from the man in the white coat because I got worms from picking up [Ed. Note – eating] after Qwerty went to the bathroom; I used to do this with my puppies and was trying to teach the kitten where she should go. But then Alpha moved the box that Qwerty uses, and I cannot get to it anymore. On occasion, Qwerty and I play by pawing each other or she tries to jump on my back, but I move before she can. She is now almost the same size as me, and I think she may get even bigger. So I better stop the pouncing now before she is big enough to squish me.

On a better note – I AM FAMOUS!!! As I should be, since I am so cute and sweet. Alpha and I went to a fancy party [Dog Ball 2013] and I got to walk on a special stage. I was asked for my Paw-tograph, but I did not want to get dirty, so I let Alpha do it.

Between that party, and my photo on the last magazine issue, and my new blog, and going to the office, people actually know who I am when I go around town. I have come far from my days of living in a small box. I am really lucky that Alpha brought me to live with her and the others, so that is why I try to be very good and do what she asks; except come when called. No one is perfect.

- Nutmeg

Nutmeg’s World

Photographed by Stephen Moss at the 2013 GHHS Dog Ball

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see your petSend a high resolution photo of your pet including its name and yours and you may see it featured an upcoming issue of Rocket City Pets.

Email the photo and information to [email protected]

in our magazine!

readerphotos…

“Tigger” & “Gabby”contributed by: sharron Horton

This is my Gabby at 8 months old and Tigger enjoying the Christmas tree. Tigger was a few pounds lighter then, he weighs about 15 lbs. now! Gabby is a Havanese/Maltese.

“The Cat”contributed by: Kim dow

This is our cat, creatively named “The Cat”. We rescued her from the animal shelter over 10 years ago. She is probably 12 years old, but is still spunky and loves to play!

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Animal Rescue and AdvocatesAthens Limestone Animal shelter256-771-78891701 Highway 72 EastAthens AL 35611

city of Madison – Animal control 100 Hughes Rd. Madison AL 35758 256-722-7190www.madisonal.gov

Greater Huntsville Human society 2812 Johnson Road SW Huntsville AL 35805 256-881-8092 www.greaterhuntsvillehumanesociety.org

Huntsville Animal services 4950 Triana Blvd. Huntsville AL 35801 256-883-3782 www.huntsvilleal.gov/animal

Madison county Animal control3210-D Hi-Lo Circle Huntsville AL 35811256-532-1651www.madisoncountyal.gov

north Alabama spay/neuter clinic3303 N. Memorial ParkwayHuntsville, AL 35810 256-489-0418www.nalspayneuter.org

Petlinker, inc.256-694-5307www.Petlinker.org

snAP – spay neuter Action ProjectPO Box 4450 Huntsville AL 35815 256-830-8459www.snapalabama.org

Cats and Birds and Horses, oh my!help us Fill this Spot!

General Pet ServicesPet Sittersdorothy the Pet nanny256-679-1386

directory

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Pet SuppliesGoin’ to the dogs Pet supply & self-serve dog Wash814 Wellman AveHuntsville, AL 35801 256.489.3707www.petsupplyhsv.com

Just for Dogsday caresuch a Good dog4001A Holmes Ave. Huntsville AL 35816256-890-1234www.suchagooddog.org

dog trainersMuttly Manners & More: in Home Pet dog obedience training256-755-0386 www.muttlymannersand more.com

such a Good dog4001A Holmes Ave. Huntsville AL 35816256-890-1234www.suchagooddog.org

MedicalAnimal Medical clinic (Angela concannon, dVM & sheri Fastenrath, dVM4296 University Drive Huntsville, AL 35816256-837-9700www.amchuntsville.com

Whitesburg Animal Hospital256-882-09508407 Whitesburg Drive South Huntsville, AL 35802www.whitesburganimalhospital.com

Other Pet Friendly BusinessesPhotographersrandall Peek Photography256-374-3737www.randallpeek.com

GeneralMindGear Labs256-705-GEAR (4327)www.mindgearlabs.com

listings

submit your listing…Add your business to this directory so people can find you—we are looking for business such as:

•Animal Rescues & Advocates•Pet Sitters•Animal Trainers•Animal Hospitals•Veterinarians•Animal Friendly Lodging•Animal Friendly Restaurants•And More!contact [email protected] for information.

Animal non-profits get a free directory listing.

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First Saturday MonthlyPet Rally Pet Adoption Eventstime: First Saturday of every month; 9 am to 3 pm

Location: Huntsville Animal Shelter

For More info: 256-883-3782 or 3945

Saturday, April 6 Art 4 Pawstime: 9am-4pm Location: Downtown Madison Village Green, (Madison Arts Council) For More info: www.artsmadison.org/art-4-paws

Sunday, April 7 Tour for Life Pet Adoption (Huntsville Animal Services along with North Shore Animal League of America, New York).time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Walmart in Hampton Cove (330 Sutton Road, Owens Cross Roads, Alabama 35763)

Sunday, April 14 American Cancer Society Bark for Life: A Canine Event to Fight Cancertime: 1:00 - 4:00pm Location: Discovery Middle School, Madison ALFor More info: www.relayforlife.org/bark-forlifehuntsvilleal

Saturday, April 20Five Points Furry Fun Daytime: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Location: Goin’ to the Dogs Shop, 814 Wellman Ave NE, Huntsville, AL For More info: 256-883-3782 or 3945

Dogs & cats for adoption, Ask-the-trainer with Laurel Rose of Such a Good Dog, Mi-crochipping clinic for $40 with Doorstep DVM, Fundraising for SNAP including: bake sale and toe nail clipping, Clearance sale, Games for the dogs, giveaways

Saturday, May 11MindGear Worshoptime: 12:00 - 5:00pm Location: Mindgear Labs, 8331 Madison Blvd., St 200B Madison, ALFor More info: www.mindgearlabs.com

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MAY WORKSHOPMay 11, 2013

12-5pm | $20

8331 Madison Blvd, Ste., 200B Madison AL 35758

256-705-GEAR (4327)www.mindgearlabs.com

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