Show Me the Ozarks September 2022

Petland Joplin & Petland Rogers 3102 E. 7th • St. Joplin • 417.626.7512

2203 Promenade Blvd., Ste. 5165 Rogers, Arkansas • 479.372.4400 www.PetlandJoplin.com • www.PetlandRogers.com Are you ready to meet your new best friend? The pet counselors at Petland are dedicated to matching the right pet with the right families and meeting the needs of both. We care and love each animal in our care as they wait to meet their forever families. Petland has an amazing selection of purebred and designer hybrid puppies, reptiles, betta fish, parakeets and other small animals. Petland offers several payment options and extensive warranties to ensure consumer confidence and protection. All Petland puppies are sent home with a current health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian. Come in today...because Petland Pets Make Life Better!

Whyte Dog Academy 26230 Fir Rd. Joplin, Missouri 417.850.2605

Whyte Dog Academy takes an educated approach to dogs. WDA provides specialized behavioral consulting and behavior modification. Their highly qualified trainers take all aspects of the dog into consideration when it comes to identifying and effectively addressing issues so owners achieve long-lasting results rather than quick fixes. Whyte Dog Academy provides in-home training and tailor programs to best fit you, your dog and your lifestyle.

The Pampered Pooch Day Spa 325 N. Tyler • Joplin, MO 417.438.3647 Spa & Boarding 620.762.6608 Training

Animal Clinic of Monett 687 MO 37 • Monett, MO 417.235.4088 www.animalclinicofmonett.com

T hree years ago, Ann Leach found herself asking, “If there are food pantries for people, why not for animals,” and an idea was born. Leach established Snowflake’s Snack Shack, a free pet food pantry for area cats and dogs. “I was adopted by three feral cats about 9 years ago,” Leach said. “It’s a mother, Snowflake, and her two children, Martini and Rossi. By all estimates, Snowflake had been on the streets for about a year before she adopted me, so I figured she understood how it is to not know where your next meal is coming from, and I named the project after her.” Since that time, the Snack Shack has served over 400 people and hundreds of pets. With the support of the Joplin Humane Society that stores the food donated by community members, people in need can get the food on the pantry distribution day at the Salvation Army Family Store. “I’m so grateful for the partnership with both the Humane Society and the Salvation Army,” Leach said. “Their mission of service to others is right in line with what we want to do. These are tough times for everybody, and we can all use some help caring for our furry friends who need food, too.” Facebook: @ThePamperedPoochClub • www.pamperedpoochgroup.com The Pampered Pooch offers an innovative new approach to caring for your furever best friend! This award-winning dog grooming, boarding and training facility provides unmatched personal service to all breeds. Certified Master Dog Trainer Jim Smith exceeds expectations with group, private, in-home, therapy and service dog training for even the most stubborn dog. Service and therapy dogs are on hand for placement to assist owners with designated needs. We work closely with the Joplin Humane Society to help adoptees be successful in their new homes. We are the most important thing in our dog’s life. Let us show them how they are the most important thing in ours. At The Pampered Pooch, you can be pawsitive your dog will be treated like royalty.

At Animal Clinic of Monett, our veterinary healthcare team is committed to providing exceptional client service and care. Our veterinarians are experts serving a wide variety of animals from dogs and cats to farm animals and even reptiles and birds. We have a veterinarian on staff 7 days per week and are equipped to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability. Emergencies are accepted any time our clinic is open. Animal Clinic of Monett has an unrivaled commitment to our clients and unwavering compassion for the animals entrusted to us. Visit our website to learn more about each of our four veterinarians.

Snowflake’s Snack Shack Helps Area Pets Get Food

Equally vital to the pet pantry’s success are the volunteers who donate the food and distribute it each month. “I’m fortunate to have recently added two new ones to the logistics team,” Leach said. “Both Kali Sweet and Jimmy Power

September 2022 • www.showmetheozarks.com • 57 The pet pantry is open the second Saturday of each month, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Salvation Army Family Store. If someone needs pet food, they are welcome to take it, no questions asked. Food and gallon-size Ziploc bags are always needed and can be dropped off at the Joplin Humane Society (put SSS on each bag and tell them it’s for Snowflake’s Snack Shack). For more information, join the Facebook group, Snowflake’s Snack Shack, or call 417.438.6808. have hearts for animals and have been a huge help with seeing that this all-volunteer effort runs smoothly from month to month.”