Lynnmarie M. (#0053) earned her college degree in business (with a major in insurance) and has an insurance producer's license, a medical billing certification and has been in the insurance industry for 11 years. Lynnmarie currently lives in Highland, Michigan, with her wonderful husband Dan and her four "fur-babies" Madison Bear (10 year old black lab mutt), Tebucky Jerome (5 ˝ year old Shih Tzu), Tiki Ahanotu (4 year old Shih Tzu) and Americas Bunny (3 year old Netherland Dwarf rabbit).

Lynnmarie was raised in Gaylord, Michigan and due to her husband's job, she left sunny Arizona and returned back to the Great Lakes State (although she returned "kicking and screaming"). Lynnmarie describes her expeirence with Shure Pets: "I was bound and determined to be able to work at home some day (so I would not have to drive in the snow) so I started my quest to find a company I could grow and build a solid business with. Joining Shure Pets is the best thing I have done to help me in this venture. I have been in direct sales for over 10 year and Shure Pets is by far the best company I have worked with. I love animals! As a child I always had dogs, cats, birds, fish, turtles and frogs. I love working with Shure Pets because they too love animals. They have wonderful products and they are a company of integrity."

Lynnmarie explains "I love talking to people and when you talk to people about their pets their faces light up with an unexplainable glow. I don't see my Shure Pets business as just a money business, I see it as helping people take care of their best friends and that makes me feel good, the money is definitely a bonus. In the year to come, I hope to grow my Shure Pets business by leaps and bounds with the hopes of becoming a stay-at-home mom. Thank you Shure Pets, I am honored to be a part of your company!"

Yip Yip! We are excited to announce the success of our Pet Consultants as another period of growth occurred last month (marking five months in a row of substantial growth). We are also happy to report that the number of Shure Pets Consultants that have been recruited to the team is just under 300, far ahead of our expectations at this point. However, we will continue to be proactive, forward focused and determined as Shure Pets and our Consultants' businesses grow.

Our new puppy Pet Consultants are critical to keeping our business growing and helping spread the word about Shure Pets! Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Shure Pets Team! Congratulations and welcome the following members:

Karen J. (#0267 Los Angeles, CA), Debra M. (#0268 Washington, PA), Tracey H. (#0269 Vallejo, CA), Tina A.(#0270 Berwyn, IL), Brandy F. (#0271 Adena, OH), Randi G. (#0272 Burlington, IA), Ann S. (#0273 Jacksonville, FL), Susan F. (#0274 Tucson, AZ), Josephine S. (#0275 Wappingers Falls, NY), Amy P. (#0276 North Bennington, VT), Susan M. (#0277 St. Simons Island, GA), Dawn Y. (#0278 Beaverton,OR), Kathleen C. (#0279 West Chester, PA), Elaine M. (#0280 Rochester, NH), Patti S. (#0281 Troy, MI), Linda S. (#0282 Leaf River, IL), Kim Y. (#0283 Holland, MI), Donna S. (#0284 Plattsmouth, NE), Lynn W. (#0285 Bethalto, IL), Barb W. (#0286 Williamsburg, OH), Jo Ann N. (#0287 Shawnee, KS), Carolyn T. (#0288 Asheboro, NC).

We look forward to working with each of you and helping you cultivate, develop and maintain your Shure Pets business until you reach your desired goals!

Congratulation to Lynda A. (#0049 Glouster, OH) and Carolyn L. (#0099 Napa, OH) for earning a bone-us for achieving $2,000 in sales points. The Shure Pets bone-us sales points program works as follows: For every dollar of Shure Pets products sold, you receive the equivalent of one bone-us dollar. For every one person directly recruited to your Shure Pets Business you receive the equivalent of a $200 bonus. Keep up the grrr-eat work Lynda and Carolyn!

To the right is our latest "Pet of the Month," sent in by owner Jennifer K. (#0260 Republic, MO). If you want your pet to be considered for next month's Pet Gazette, please send your pictures to petlover@shurepets.com. Thank you, and we look forward to sharing your pictures.

Do you look like your pet? We are holding our first Shure Pets "Pet-Owner Look Alike" contest! Send your pictures to petlover@shurepets.com. We will be posting the entries in future newsletters, so be "shure" to look and see if you and your pet's picture are included! The winner will be announced in our December newsletter. Good luck!

Keep up the good work, Pet Consultants! The average order size is $102.06; this is an increase of almost 4% from last month.

The average sales at a Pet Party is $302.76 per party; this is an increase of 4.4% from last month! Texas led the way with the most number of Pet Parties in August.

In the breed specific category, there were some changes in our top ten best selling breeds. 1: Golden Retriever 2: Lab (black) 3: Jack Russell Terrier 4: Boxer 5: Beagle 6: Rottweiller 7: Bernese Mountain Dog 8: Weimeraner 9: Boston Terrier 10: German Shepherd

The top ten states with the greatest sales last month: 1.Pennsylvania 2.Illinois 3.California 4.Texas 5.Ohio 6.Michigan 7.Virginia 8.Delaware 9.Washington 10.New Jersey

The ten states with the greatest number of orders placed last month: 1.Pennsylvania 2.California 3.Ohio 4.Illinois 5.Michigan 6.Colorado 7.New Jersey 8.Arizona 9.Kansas 10.Maryland

Our Pet Consultant Sales Force is comprised of 97% females and 3% males. 45% have had some prior experience with other direct sales companies (or Party Plan Businesses).

We have our first downline team of four levels created! Ellen M. (#0047 Binghamton, NY) recruited Michele C. (#0055 Richmond, VA) who recruited Mary F. (#0228 Owego, NY) who recruited Melani P. (#0265 Deltona, FL).

"I received my New Puppy on the Block Kit and Winston, my Basset, thought everything in it was for him. I gave him some of the Caillou's Vanilla Bean Treats and he LOVED them! I'm really looking forward to em-barking on this journey." Suzi H. (#0266 Louisville, KY).

"I have a friend who does another direct sales company and loves the product, but I have found out the consultants in this area are having a hard time drumming up interest/parties. However, with Shure Pets, there's a passion that dog/cat owners have for their pets. I'm meeting a lot of new people with this passion and it's so refreshing!" Tracy W. (#0214 Fishers, IN).

"I think the medicated lotion is awesome, and it smells nice. I think it works great and would definitely recommend it for your customers. I have used it for small animals and my own pets. I don't trust anything else for my rats and it's safe. This is a must with the Paramount Medicated Shampoo. It works that much better when you combine the two." Randi S. (#0066 Napperville, IL).

"It's about time there's a company for animals like this.....I'm soooooooooo happy to be with such a great company & I just got the Pet Urn. Can I say WOW, it is sooooooooo beautiful." Mary F. (#0228 Owego, NY).

"I can't say enough about the products or the people at Corporate for Shure Pets. Everything is wonderful." Sharen S. (#0048 Fortville, IN).

September Feature Products of the Month are: Beauti-fur Coat Vitamins, Paramount Preferred Bird Spray and Paramount Medicated Lotion.

Beautifur Coat Vitamins (#203) ·Use to make your cat or dog's coat healthy and shiny, with a smooth skin appearance. ·Comprised of pure, natural vegetable oils derived from the Evening Primrose plant. ·Natural source of Omega-6 fatty acids (reduces scruffy, dry coats and cracked pads), and contains organic flax seed and Vitamin C.

Q: Why does my pet need vitamins? Isn't all he needs in his food?

A: Most premium pet foods do provide adequate basic nutrition, but many do not give the pet everything it needs for optimum health, especially if your pet is active, stressed, or is a working pet. The addition of a vitamin will result in sharper features and is "shure to make your pet smile".

Preferred Bird Spray (#118) ·Make your birds chirp with joy with this spray that not only removes scales, tightens feathers, cleanses oil sacks and prevents excessive molting, it also contains Vitamins A, D, E, wheat germ oil and bee pollen. ·This product does not discolor plumage and contains no alcohol.

Q: Are there a large variety of birds?

A: There are approximately 9,703 species of birds divided up into 23 orders, 142 families and 2057 genera.

Paramount Medicated Lotion (#102) ·Use on dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets ·Use Paramount Medicated Lotion in between baths when your pet has dry skin conditions (hot spots, moist eczema, moist dermatitis, odors caused from organic sources and seborrhea). ·Medicated to sooth your pet from dry, itchy, flaky skin. ·Paramount Medicated Lotion is manufactured with superior ingredients that promote healing and comfort.

Q: What is a "Hot Spot?"

A: A "hot spot" on a pet is classified as an inflammation that is caused by the animal's constant licking or scratching at an area until the area becomes bald and damaged. It can be caused by several factors, but primarily it is flea-related. If left untreated, it can develop into a bacterial infection.

As the daylight hours begin to shorten and darkness becomes longer, please be careful when taking your dog for evening walks. A reflective collar for Fido and a jacket with reflective tape for yourself will help passerbys see you clearer. Additionally, you might want to carry a flashlight with you to keep both of you safe and out of harm.

Cats and kittens occasionally climb onto recently run vehicle engines for warmth. Before starting your vehicle, knock on the hood and honk the horn to make certain your cat is not napping. Even if your own cat does not have access to your vehicle, a neighborhood cat might have camped out there.

Rabbit Housing: Clean a rabbit's cage frequently (cages with dropping pans should be cleaned daily and bedding changed every other day). Make sure the bedding used is safe for rabbits. Stay away from chemically treated products. Please take care to place the cage away from other animals that may frighten or harm the rabbit. Finally, make sure the cage is secure and free from sharp edges or anything else that may hurt the rabbit.

Last month we asked what the caption should be for this picture? Listed below were our favorite submissions that capture kitty's true inner thoughts:

"I am not a control freak! I'm just purrrfect"- Michele C. (Pet Consultant #0055)

"You can't have the TV remote until after the Shure Pets Demonstration!" -Sharon C.

"The remote is all mine, mine, mine!" -Grace L. (Pet Consultant #0152)

Hey Kids! Listed below are five popular dog breeds with the vowels missing. See if you can become a super sleuth and complete all five breed names.

The answers are listed below in the newsletter.

1. GLDN RTRVR

2. PG

3. BSTN TRRR

4. PDL

5.GRMN SHPHRD

Question: George Herriman's famous cartoon character "Krazy Kat" made its debut in the New York Journal in what year?

Be the first to email trivia@shurepets.com with the correct answer and the winner will receive free Shure Pets Products! The correct answer to this issue's Bone-us Trivia will be printed in next month's Pet Gazette.

The August trivia question was: What was General Patton's dog's name and who was it named after? The correct answer is: Willie, after William the Conqueror. The winner was Darlene V. (#0095 Greenwood Village, CO)! Grrr-eat job, Darlene! Good luck to everyone on winning September's trivia question!

We are making it even easier to advertise your Shure Pets business! Now you can increase your exposure everyday with new Shure Pets apparel! We have more colors, styles and designs than before! To see the Shure Pets apparel, please go through the Pet Docs portion of the Shure Pets website or visit www.cafepress.com/shurepetsgoods.

1. Golden Retriever 2. Pug 3. Boston Terrier 4. Poodle 5. German Shepherd