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AUGUST 2021 PUBLISHER
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Highlighting The Most Cherished Gems Of Our Lives I THINK WE CAN ALL AGREE THAT OUR CHILDREN AND FURRY FRIENDS ARE WHAT MAKE OUR WORLDS GO ROUND.
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In this issue, we highlight some of the incredible businesses in our community that do wonderful things to keep our lives organized and children inspired. As our children go back to school and we return to our everyday routine, there is nothing more comforting than a well-organized home. This town is undoubtedly full of some incredible non-profits that keep our children at the forefront as well as our cherished furry friends. We had the privilege of touring an incredible non-profit that started in our sweet town with one dog and two passionate owners with a unique idea and solution for senior dogs of middle Tennessee. At the end of the day, we all want to stay inspired. We will walk you through a beautiful studio equipped with memory-making projects for all ages, as well as enlighten soon-to-be mamas about the process of having a birth coach.
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20 Local Nurse Turns Birth Coach Labor and delivery nurse leaves her career to empower and educate moms
24 The Importance of Art A Q&A with Heather Junkin
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KIDS + PETS WHILE IT’S NOT OVER YET, SUMMER IS SOON COMING TO AN END AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO BID ADIEU THAN TO SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUR FAVORITE FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! Embrace the end of the season by gathering the kids, dogs, and adults alike for some indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration, pet-friendly destinations that embrace our furry friends, and our end of summer and return to school summer party ideas!
END-OF-SUMMER HURRAH + No better way to end your summer than a day at Nashville Shores. Splash pads, water slides, adventure courses, and more. 4001 Bell Rd Hermitage, TN + Visit Pirate and Princess Academy and step into a fantasy world of the Sword Mistress, pirates, and the princess herself in this interactive show. 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37214 + Staycation? Book a room at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel with your family and check out the Soundwaves waterpark, the nation’s first truly upscale indoor/outdoor resort water attraction. 2800 Opryland Dr Nashville, TN + Take a mini-vacation glamping at Little Arrow, an outdoor resort surrounded by wilderness and exciting activities. 118 Stables Dr Highway 73, Townsend, TN 37882 + Spend a day at Cedar Creek Sports Center playing putt-putt with the family. 10770 Lebanon Road Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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PET-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCES + Three Dog Bakery is the only local dog bakery for fresh-baked, all-natural pastries and birthday cakes! Bring your pup for a special treat. 1982 Providence Pkwy #102 Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 + Mount Juliet Bark Park is 3/4 acre with separate areas for small & large dogs, a volleyball court, a pavilion, and a playground. 151 SE Springdale Dr Mount Juliet, TN 37122 + Jones Family Dog Park is a great place to bring your pups to run around, make new friends, and get their energy out. 1535 N Mt Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 + Grab a burger at Burger Republic while your four-legged friends dine with you on the patio. 1982 Providence Pkwy #101 Mount Juliet, TN + Drive through any Starbucks location and ask for a “Pup Cup” or
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Graced Space
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ELIMINATE AND ORGANIZE SO YOU CAN LIVE YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST
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GRACED SPACE, OWNED AND RAN BY TANNA CLARK,
Graced Space offers an all-inclusive organizing service,
IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING ANYTHING THAT
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PREVENTS YOU FROM LIVING YOUR LIFE TO THE
Tanna’s personalized approach means she will introduce
FULLEST. Tanna is committed to taking time to understand
systems based on your organizing style and aesthetic, not
how you want your home to function and feel while working
hers. She will source and shop for products you may need,
with you to organize what you have and figuring out what
or use what you have and even go the extra mile and haul off
will work best for you and your season of life.
as many donations as can fit in her car after each session.
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The last thing she wants to do is leave you with anything to make the process more stressful. Tanna’s clients are her favorite part of this business. Everyone
keeping things simple and buying inexpensive, easy to replace
has a unique personality, a story to share, and she loves helping
dishes during this season of life. If the kids break one while helping
people make their homes a true reflection of themselves and the
with the chores, there is no crying over broken plates.
things they love.
As seen on the cover, Tanna’s sidekick is a rescue pup named
As a mama of three kiddos, her most significant advice is team-
Hope, and she has been a loyal companion for many years. And Since
work makes the dream work. She sees too many moms trying to do
her kids are practically grown, and another baby was no longer on
it all and says your kids (and significant others) can and should be
the table, she decided to mix things up a bit and got a Boston Terrier
helping. Get your kids involved while they are young, so it becomes
puppy. Bronx is like having a toddler again, except thank goodness
second nature to them. It takes a whole family to keep the house
this one can’t talk back.
running smoothly. The work they do will not be perfect while learn-
Her favorite areas to organize are pantries and kitchens, which
ing, but it will become second nature with practice. Worried the kids
ironically seem to be consistent trouble areas for others. She has
will break dishes while emptying the dishwasher? Tanna suggests
even created drawer organizers in her own home and painted them
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“Oh, and spice jars neatly labeled all in rows just feels like you are adulting on another level. Or is that just me? haha.” to match her front door! “There is something about a splash of color
clues lead the way. It has been a beautiful partnership with the local
when opening a drawer that makes getting dinner ready more fun.
community as many businesses have been clue stops or sponsors. It
“Tanna says, “Oh, and spice jars neatly labeled all in rows just feels
is all very top secret, so no one figures out where the clue stops are
like you are adulting on another level. Or is that just me? haha.”
in advance. This year is their 8th annual race.
In 2012 Tanna left the organizing business to start a non-profit
Unfortunately, Haiti has been in extreme turmoil for a few years
called Grace and Glory in Haiti. Through this organization, she and
plus COVID. They usually bring teams three times a year, but it has
her team have had the opportunity to open a school and educate
been two years since their last group could go. Politically and eco-
300 students there.
nomically, Haiti has had a hard fight, but spirits remain hopeful. Their
One of the ways they raise funds here locally is through their fund-
students and staff in Haiti are some of the most resilient people, and
raiser, The Amazing Race Mt. Juliet. You can also be involved and
they are doing their best to keep up with normal school operations to
help support this fantastic mission. You and a team of your closest
serve the community and their needs. To contact Tanna for her ser-
friends or family hop in your car and race around Mt. Juliet, letting
vices or more info on how to support her mission, visit her website at https://gracedspace.com/.
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Local Nurse Turns
Birth Coach LABOR & DELIVERY NURSE LEAVES HER CAREER TO EMPOWER AND EDUCATE MOMS ARTICLE STACI BISHOP PHOTOGRAPHY MANDY LIZ PHOTOGRAPHY
DID YOU KNOW? The state of Tennessee welcomes approximately
Through her platform on Instagram, Trish
80,000 babies each year. Families who give birth in a hospital often
connects with pregnant mamas all over the
see their nurse more than their doctor. For long labor, this can often
world. While birth is undoubtedly a physio-
mean multiple nurses through shift changes.
logical process, she believes it’s 90% mental.
Trish Ware is a local high-risk Labor & Delivery RN. She has seven
She coaches them on having a positive mind-
children of her own and was lucky enough to have the same incred-
set and communicating with their providers
ible nurse by her side for the birth of her first three babies. After
positively and healthy. When asked what she
her third delivery, Trish knew she wanted to be a Labor & Delivery
wishes everyone knew going into birth, Trish
nurse like Laura Berry. She admired her kind and loving spirit and
says, “you can’t just wing birth. I recommend
appreciated how Laura advocated for her, even encouraging her to
getting educated and having a plan.”
switch to a more like-minded provider. Trish walks to a more natural
Trish believes the birth culture in the South
birthing beat and has a good appreciation for an emergency now
is slowly changing to be more mama-baby
with the skills to handle one.
friendly. “I think there’s more accountability for
After completing nursing school, Trish began her career in the
providers, and women are making informed
Southeast and found a very different work environment from what
decisions.” Even some of Trish’s former col-
she expected, stating, “I saw things that were mind-boggling.’
leagues now follow her to gain valuable insight.
Shortly after, she took a month-long travel nursing assignment in
Does Nurse Trish have plans to get back
San Francisco. Trish recognized right away that the birth culture was
to bedside care? She says she would love to,
the opposite on the West Coast. The difference? Trish says, “these
but what she’s doing now is more important.
women educated themselves!”
Her comprehensive birth coaching course
Trish returned home with a passion for helping to educate and
opens only a few times a year. Not only does it
empower moms for a more positive birth experience. In 2019, she
include online training materials, but Trish also
recognized a harsh reality. “When someone’s in labor, it’s too
connects with her students directly through
late for education.” That’s when she left the hospital and started
weekly coaching calls. The next Loving Your
Labor Nurse Mama.
Labor Academy opens on August 11th.
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+ “when s
o m e o n e i s i n l a b o r, i t ’s t o o l a t e fo r e d u c a t i o n .” +
“you can’t just wing birth. I recommend getting educated and having a plan.”
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Equipping
mamas
with
the knowledge of how powerful and capable their
+ Ed uca Educating on choosing a provider, positions for each stage of labor, pain man-
undoubtedly a physiolog-
bodies are and combining
agement,
ical process, she believes
it with an understanding of
postpartum recovery, new-
it’s 90% mental.
their medical rights.
born care, and more!
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the world. While birth is
t in g +
Connecting with pregnant mamas all over
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p in g +
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interventions,
Trish enjoys equipping mamas with the knowledge of how power-
additional coping skills.” Her course covers everything from choos-
ful and capable their bodies are and combining it with an understand-
ing a provider, positions for each stage of labor, pain management,
ing of their medical rights. She shares, “I’m very passionate about
interventions, postpartum recovery, newborn care, and more!
them being educated and empowered all at once.” She helps mamas
With over 124K followers on Instagram, Trish Ware doesn’t con-
visualize their best-case scenario and then guides them through the
sider herself an influencer. “I’m an online educator. It’s what I do. I
tools they need to get there. She also reminds her students to have a
educate, educate, educate.” For more birth-related info and tips, fol-
backup plan because “sometimes epidurals don’t work and you need
low Trish on Instagram at @labor.nurse.mama and be sure to check out her free Mindset Challenge Course.
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HEATHER JUNKIN AND HER FAMILY OPENED IMAGINE THAT ART STUDIO IN LEBANON IN 2017, PROVIDING A DESTINATION FOR CREATIVITY AND EXPLORATION THROUGH ART. With an academic background in secondary education, Heather leads a staff of talented artists who help kids and adults of all ages and skills explore their own artistic talent. We caught up with this creative entrepreneur to talk about the importance of art for children and families. WHAT ROLE CAN ART PLAY IN RELIEVING STRESS AND FOSTERING A SENSE OF RESILIENCE IN KIDS? Many people reconnected with their own creativity while spending more time at home during the pandemic. Painting, drawing, and creating can be therapeutic, stress-relieving, and simply fun.
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your child is introverted or extroverted, fostering a love of art is ben-
in new and innovative ways. Cultivating that
eficial. Art can be done alone, is an excellent outlet for emotions, and
creativity and originality in our children allow
certainly is a source of developing individuality and creative thought.
them to express themselves while learn-
Art can also be used to open doors socially. It establishes a common
ing new skills and having fun. Our motto at
ground, allowing kids who may be very different to connect.
Imagine That Art Studio is “Be creative. Be you.” Our studio provides opportunities for
WHEN PEOPLE COME TO YOUR STUDIO, WHAT DO THEY
people to break free from normal routines,
GRAVITATE TO DEPENDING ON THEIR AGE RANGE?
spend quality time together, and tap into
Kids 10 and under gravitate to our ceramic animals and superhero
their creative sides. And since art can also be
pieces while older children scan the walls for an appealing canvas
messy, families can be creative together, but
design. Moms tend to focus on our selection of Christmas ceramics,
leave the cleanup to us.
and dads are likely to hover near our mugs and Star Wars themed pieces or check out the pottery wheels.
Imagine That Art Studio is located at 1342 West Main St. Lebanon, TN.
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ANIMAL KINGDOM
DOGS OF MT JULIET OUR FOUR-LEGGED NEIGHBORS
Reese
Russell
Cedar
Dakota
Hayden and her pup Remi
Norm, Winnie & Rocco
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
ARTICLE JENNIFER ANDERSON MSPH RDN
TE AC H I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LTH Y
HEALTHY LUNCHES & SNACKS FOR KIDS AS PARENTS, ONE OF OUR BIGGEST PRIORITIES IS ENSURING THAT OUR KIDS ARE GETTING THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED. But getting them to eat their fruits and vegetables isn’t always easy, especially if your kids are picky eaters like many seem to be. Let’s talk about the benefits of introducing healthy food to your kids at an early age. Read on to find helpful information about feeding picky eaters, plus a healthy lunch and snack recipe for kids.
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Known for her beautiful and colors-of-the-rainbow photos of flavorful meals, Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian who has a FUN and playful approach to guiding parents to reduce mealtime stress.
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4 B E N E F I T S O F H E A LT H Y LU N C H E S A N D S N A C K S F O R K I D S TO E AT NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL TO KIDS’ DEVELOPMENT Kids develop quickly in the first few years of life, so incorporating a variety of nutritious foods is essential to their growth and development. BALANCED NUTRITION LEADS TO HEALTHY KIDS Feeding your child a variety of foods is the key to getting them many different types of nutrients. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can help your child fight off illnesses. HEALTHY EATING AS CHILDREN EQUALS HEALTHY EATING AS ADULTS When little kids learn to eat fruits and vegetables at an early age, they are more likely to continue eating healthy foods as adults. COLORFUL FOOD PROVIDES ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Each plant compound does something different in your body, which is why eating lots of different colors helps keep our bodies healthy.
3 T I P S F O R G E T T I N G YO U R K I D S TO E AT H E A LT H Y F O O D S
Kids, especially kids who may be picky or selective, often like a little bit of novelty.
MAKE SNACKS AND MEALTIME FUN We all know that kids like to play and have fun, so why not make food fun? Whether you’re turning broccoli into a microphone at dinner, or playing tic-tac-toe with edible carrot sticks, kids get into it. DON’T GIVE UP Parents often assume that if a child doesn’t eat a food the first or second time it’s served, the child doesn’t like the food. Many children may need to see or taste a food 10 or 20 times before they are willing to eat it. FORCING HEALTHY FOODS ON KIDS OFTEN BACKFIRES Often, making a child eat food or eat a certain amount of food backfires. It may backfire in the short run by making a child more selective and less likely to eat the foods you want them to eat. CONTINUED >
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED)
MIDNIGHT MEDITERRANEAN P A S TA Affordable Flavors
Meal Plan
Yield: 4-6 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes INGREDIENTS
+ 8 ounces whole wheat (or regular) linguine + 3 tablespoons oil + 4 cloves garlic, chopped + 1 cup canned tomato, chopped + 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained + 1 teaspoon dried oregano
LU N C H A N D S N A C K R E C I P E S F R O M
+ Salt to taste + ½ teaspoon black pepper
K I D S E AT I N C O LO R M E A L P L A N S
+ ½ teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon paprika + 3-½ cups fresh spinach METHOD
1. In medium-sized pot, bring water to boil. Cook whole wheat linguine according to instructions. 2. In large pan, heat up oil. Once heated, add chopped garlic. Cook until lightly browned. 3. Add tomato, chickpeas, oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Bring to simmer.
S TA R T H E A LT H Y H A B I T S E A R LY
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted. 5. Strain linguine and add to pan; stir well to incorporate. 6. Remove from heat and enjoy!
The key takeaway here is to introduce healthy foods to your child at an early age. Be patient with your pickiest of eaters, and re-introduce a food several times. Stick with it; their long-term health habits depend on it!
G R E E K YO G U R T RANCH DIP This goes great with raw veggies like celery, carrots, broccoli, snap peas, cauliflower, or any veggie your kids might like raw. It also goes
Real Easy
Weekdays Meal Plan
great with whole-grain crackers and pita chips! INGREDIENTS + ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt + ½ to 1 Tablespoon of Trader Joe’s Onion Salt (alternatives include Ranch dressing mix, onion salt, or a combination of onion powder and garlic powder) METHOD 1. Mix Greek yogurt with seasoning. Serve. 30
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Children tend to mimic adults, so try to be a good example and eat the foods you want them to eat. Your health will benefit too! Try to make snacks and mealtime fun for your kids so they will want to participate and develop a healthy relationship with food.
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AUGUST
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
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art, local music, delicious food, cos-
AUGUST MOVIE IN THE PARK: THE WAR WITH GRANDPA
www.tomatoartfest.com
tumes, wacky contests, shopping,
Charlie Daniels Park 1075 Charlie
Daniels Parkway Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Bring
your
blanket
and
chairs.
Concessions available for purchase.
kids’ activities, and more. https://
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27-28 DEEP TROPICS | MUSIC ART & STYLE FESTIVAL Capitol Mall State Park
The third iteration of Deep Tropics’ boutique festival returns to Music
OPENING ARTIST RECEPTION
City. It is a carefully curated, music,
Nook
art, & style experience at Bicentennial
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Robert Phillips, a Pittsburg based
Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville’s
artist, is showing his collection “New
beloved Germantown neighborhood.
KIWANIS 4 KIDS 5K
Work” at Nook. His current collec-
https://www.deeptropics.org
tion of oil on canvas paintings is a
1075 Charlie Daniels Parkway Mt.
reflection of memories from the past
Juliet, TN US 37122
and the changing world around us.
Join the Kiwanis Club of Mt Juliet for
Opening reception from 6-9pm with
their 2nd Annual Kiwanis 4 Kids 5K.
refreshments. www.nookliving.net
Help make the Kiwanis 4 Kids 5K a huge success!! Sponsorship levels available as well as the 5K race. Packet pick-up will start at 6 am on race day. Same-day sign-ups avail-
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30 EMPOWER ME CENTER DRIVING FOR DREAM CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Pine Creek Golf Course 1835 Logue Road Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, range
FULL MOON PICKIN’ PARTY
balls, awards reception, golfers gift,
2500 Old Hickory Boulevard,
and a silent auction. All proceeds
Nashville, TN, USA
go to benefit Empower Me Center.
A night of music featuring blue-
EMC is dedicated to meeting the
12-21
grass and roots pickers, food
needs of individuals with disabilities
trucks, and more at Percy Warner
in Middle Tennessee. https://www.
WILSON COUNTY FAIR
Park Equestrian Center starting
empowermecenter.com/driving-
at 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit Warner
for-dreams-golf-classic-2021
able. https://runsignup.com/Race/ TN/MtJuliet/Kiwanis4Kids5K
945 E. Baddour Parkway Lebanon,
Park’s education programs. Adults
TN 37087
are $25; kids age 7 - 17 are $10.
Ten days of great family fun! Enjoy
warnerparks.org
carnival rides, exhibits, competitions, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, livestock shows, entertainment on eight stages, pageants, historic village, and much more! You can’t see it all in one visit! http://wilsoncountyfair.net
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Proceeds
to
Breakfast
Rotary
TOMATO ART FEST
Senior Citizen Center, Mt. Juliet Help
benefit Club
Mt.
Juliet
Charities
including Mt. Juliet Youth Sports,
Five Points East Nashville
Center, Big Brothers, local schools,
“The Tomato. A uniter, not a divider
and more. Lunch is included starting
- bringing together fruits + vege-
at 11:30 am. The event is sponsored
Would you like to get in touch with
tables!” Tomato Art Fest has been
by: Houston’s Meat and Produce For
us? We would love to hear from you!
uniting fruits and vegetables since
more information contact Phil Smartt
Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/
2004. The annual festival attracts
615-773-0161, Fax 615-773-0150 Email:
MountJuliet using the Get In Touch
people from all over with fun-themed
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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT
NEIGHBORHOOD
MOUNT JULIET
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
%SOLD/ORIG
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Kelsey Glen
$453,900
$546,414
120%
0
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3
Jackson Hills
$510,500
$548,785
107%
1
5
3
Capers Prop
$635,000
$650,000
102%
3
3
2.5
Belle Isle Prop Resub
$734,500
$735,000
100%
0
4
3.5
Saddlebrook Farms 3
$795,000
$817,095
103%
0
4
3
Breckenridge Estates
$980,000
$1,080,000
110%
0
5
4
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ARTICLE STACI BISHOP
SENIOR DOGS FIND FOREVER
MEET OLD FRIENDS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY: WHERE LOVE NEVER GROWS OLD
Co-founder of OFSDS "Lucy-Lu"
CAN OLD DOGS REALLY LEARN NEW
opportunities are available for ages 16 and up;
TRICKS? Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
this is sure to be the highlight of your week!
thinks so! This forever foster home is spread-
How can you get involved? This non-profit,
ing awareness of both the joys and challenges
which operates solely on donations and grants,
of living with aging dogs. OFSDS currently
welcome one-time gifts or recurring sponsor-
houses over 100 four-legged friends with more
ships. You can also shop their Amazon Wish List.
than 400 who spend their retirement years as
In addition, foster families are always a need.
beloved family members with foster families. Where is OFSDS located? They recently
within 100 miles of Mt. Juliet, you can apply to
moved into the PAWvillions at 765 Nonaville
be a Forever Foster. The process includes a
Rd. This brand new, state-of-the-art, 18,000
home visit and veterinary reference. There are
sq. ft. facility sits on 9 acres. It was a $5M
no fees, and medical care is provided. The ulti-
project funded through donations from their
mate goal is to place otherwise unadoptable
loyal local and online supporters, and the final
dogs into a loving and lifetime home.
result is PAWfect.
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Who can be a foster family? If you live
Learn more about this incredible organi-
When can you visit? Tours are offered
zation, owned by Zina and Michael Goodin,
Monday – Saturday for ages 5+ and can
at www.ofsds.org. They are also featured
be scheduled on their website. Volunteer
in SENIORS: a dogumentary.
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