Debbie (#0406 Northampton, PA) and her husband, Kevin, got married last year in Hawaii on Labor Day. She has three children and one granddaughter. Additionally, Debbie looks after seven rescued cats. She states, "I rescued Tiffany and Samantha from the Northampton SPCA. Tiffany is all white and deaf but she doesn't know it. Samantha is a small Calico and was very scared when I first got her, but now is a real love. Then we got Molly (my "Southern Belle") a black and white long hair who my sister-in-law rescued. About a year after that I got Max (a black & white semi-longhair). Next came Minx (a grey stripped cat). This past December I rescued a Calico kitten named Chloe. Then in February, I rescued an orange striped Tabby named Buddy. Now I said 'no more' after three, then 'no more' after five and now I am really saying 'NO MORE' after seven. I also love dogs and in the past have proudly owned Conchita (who I would dress up in doll clothes), Sandy (Terrier), Heidi (Saint Bernard), Spotty (Dalmatian), Rusty (Irish Setter) and Bufton O'Reilly (Cocker Spaniel). As you can see, I have always loved animals and have had a variety of breeds."

"I found Shure Pets on the Internet. I was looking for something different that no one else was doing. A company that I could get in on the ground floor and really make it grow! When I saw 'Pet Parties' I thought, what a great idea! I love pets (everyone loves pets) and thought, this would be something I would love to do. I started in May and have done quite a few events including, an article with The Morning Call and a cable news segment with RCN TV. I love conducting the Shure Pets Home Parties. They are a lot of fun and don't even feel like real work to me. It is just a fun time! It's more like visiting friends and partying!!! I am very pleased with the success I have had so far; I have four recruits to date and hope to add more! I think the company is great and everyone at 'The Pound' is very helpful and nice."

"My tips for success: Talk to everyone. Whether it is at your dentist, the grocery store, or anywhere you go. Devote at least one to two hours a day to your Shure Pets business. Get on the phone and call any leads you have. Be friendly and talk, talk, talk. Finally, it is very helpful having a spouse who is so supportive. Kevin doesn't mind how many hours I devote to Shure Pets; He is behind me 100%. I am looking forward to keeping Shure Pets a part of my life in the coming years!"

And Debbie, we look forward to helping you reach all of your purr-sonal and purr-fesional goals.

The above photo is of Debbie, her husband, Kevin, and their cats from left to right: Minx, Max, Molly and Tiffany.

Featured in the picture to the right is Pet Consultant Bonnie D. (#0508 Gladstone, OR) from a recent Shure Pets event in Oregon titled "Dog Daze at the Swim Park". The local Swim Park opened up the pool to canine friends for a swim party (after the event, the pool closed for its annual maintenance). About 450 dogs participated in the event. Pet Consultants, participating in expos, fairs, events and fundraisers is an excellent way to increase your target customer base and spread the word about your Shure Pets business. You are "shure" to meet new customers and potential recruits through these venues.

Four Paws Up to the Pedigree Interiors (United Coalition for Animals) who received $140.75 this month through their Shure Pets fundraising efforts. Other groups who earned money in September through the Shure Pets fundraising program included: 3 Bunny Rabbit Inc., Indiana Proactive Animal Welfare Inc., Brockport Track Booster Club, Pet Search, BCA Rescue Network, Inc., Central Ohio Scottie Rescue, Ohio Pug Rescue, Indiana Petite Paws Rescue Angels, Delaware Humane Association and The Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta.

Additionally, Shure Pets, its customers and Pet Consultants proudly raised over $313.00 through our Shure Pets Cares Program in September. This money was donated to the ASPCA to help animals affected by Hurricane Katrina. Thank you for your contributions.

Bark, Meow, Neigh, Chirp and applaud for Linda M. (#0756 Tinley Park, IL) for recently reaching the $2,000 bone-us level. Additionally, please cheer for Lea K. (#0436 Vacaville, CA) and Ilene L. (#0551 Tampa, FL) for achieving the $4,500 bone-us level. 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 $200 Bone-us points. Depending on the Bone-us level reached, Pet Consultants earn a variety of Shure Pets rewards from business supplies and Cat-alogs to products and trips.

Congratulations to Valerie T. (#0292 Kingston, IL) for recently achieving higher Breed Level Status. Valerie has earned the "Junior Pack Leader" title. The Shure Pets Team is proud of Valerie's hard work and accomplishments and we look forward to continuing to help her achieve her purr-sonal and purr-fesional goals.

Pet Consultants, please let Kristina know when you have Pet Parties, expos, fundraisers and other events scheduled. Additionally, if you have any pictures from your events you would like to share them with us, please email them to Kristina at kristina.meyer@shurepets.com.

Pictured is our Halloween themed "Pet of the Month" sent in to us by Kristin H. (#0737 Orangevale, CA). To have your pet considered for next month's Pet of the Month, please email your pictures to petlover@shurepets.com. Thank you for all your submissions, we look forward to sharing your pictures.

Shure Pets' average order during September increased to $111.08 The average sales generated at a Pet Party also grew to $413.05 Additionally, the average fundraising order size in September was $305.08

Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania led the way with the greatest number of Pet Parties in September. New Hampshire, Indiana and Wisconsin held the next greatest number of Pet Parties during the month.

The top five highest producing Pet Consultants in September are listed below: 1. Gale W. (#0312 Cincinnati, OH), 2. Linda M. (#0756 Tinley Park, IL), 3. Sandra T. (#0148 Seabrook, NH) 4. Lea K. (#0436 Vacaville, CA) and 5. Tracey F. (#0302 Waterloo, IN).

The Pet Consultants with the largest number of direct recruits in September are listed below: Nina H. (#0309 Oak Ridge, NJ) with five and Sandy T. (#0148 Seabrook, NH) with four new recruits.

In September, the Best Selling Shure Pets Teams Included: 1. Best in Show (including Pick of the Litter), 2. Pawsitive Energy and 3. The Stray Hounds. (If your team is yet to be named, please email Kristina at kristina.meyer@shurepets.com with your group's identity.)

The top ten states with the greatest sales volume in September (three cheers for the Buckeye State): 1. Ohio, 2. Illinois, 3. California, 4. Pennsylvania, 5. Indiana, 6. Florida, 7. Michigan, 8. Wisconsin, 9. New Hampshire and 10. Georgia.

The ten states with the greatest number of orders placed last month: 1. Ohio, 2. Pennsylvania, 3. Illinois, 4. California, 5. Florida, 6. Michigan, 7. New York, 8. Indiana, 9. New Hampshire and 10. Georgia.

Shure Pets Top Ten Best Selling Breeds (The Yorkie and Dachshund breeds saw an overall increase last month): 1. Labrador, 2. Golden Retriever, 3. Rottweiler, 4. Pug, 5. German Shepherd, 6. Jack Russell, 7. Brittany, 8. Yorkie, 9. Beagle and 10. Dachshund.

Quick Stats:

• Shure Pets has Pet Consultants in 49 states and Puerto Rico
• 93% of the Shure Pets sales force is female
• States with the most Pet Consultants: California, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

“Well the results are in and everyone LOVED the products!! And I’m talking these were some VERY TOUGH potential customers to please!! My hostess will be sending a testimonial about the Bright White Shampoo (#114) with “before” and “after” pictures of her lab. The poor baby was soooo dirty before his bath and now he looks soooo handsome in his 'new' coat." Mary O. (#0462 Lewis Center, OH).

“Before I learned about Shure Pets and signed up, my Pug, Calvin, would go outside in the back yard, sit in the sunshine for a short while, and come in stinking to high heaven. I even called him 'Stinky Man'. That was his nickname. I tried everything I could find to take care of it short of giving him a daily bath. Products from Wal-mart worked for a NY minute-- back to stinking. I even rubbed a dryer sheet all over him and he smelled like clean laundry until he went back outside. You should have seen my excitement when I learned I had a Spritzer in my New Puppy on the Block Kit! Naturally, that was the first product I used. And I was hooked-- hooked real good. I was also pleasantly surprised to find the scent lasted for around three days on him, going outside and all. The Spritzers really worked and last a long time. Needless to say, I no longer call my Calvin 'Stinky Man.'" Tracy W. (#0214 Fishers, IN).

“I absolutely love the Shure Pets products; they are the greatest and I will not use anything else on my seven dogs.” Donna (Shure Pets customer).

“This is a wonder-fur company with Grrr-eat products. 'The Pound' is so helpful in answering any question you may have.” Kendra K. (#0007 Gainesville, FL).

“I am EXTREMELY skeptical of dog toys that say they are “virtually indestructible” or “guaranteed to last”. I bought [my dogs] a whole bunch of indestructible toys, and within a few hours they had destroyed those toys also. I gave [a Hurley (#504)] to a tough dog's mom on Friday and I was expecting to hear from her on Monday that he destroyed it. She said you couldn’t even see teeth marks in it! He played and played with it all weekend and it still looked brand new. I couldn’t believe it, and I still can’t.” Sarah K (#0580 Michigan City, IN).

“I was so pleased to see all of the accolades for “The Pound”. All contact with them so far has been wonder-fur -- they are pleasant, professional and motivating.” Sheryl S. (#0757 Old Bethpage, NY).

Fresh Fuzzies: Providing for your beloved ferret can be a rewarding experience. It has been suggested that ferret owners make “shure” to bathe their furry friends once a month. Bathing them any more frequently may dry out their skin and the coat. Although you might be tempted to bathe them more to minimize their rustic odor, this smell is natural and will only fade temporarily. When washing your ferret, try our new Paramount Ferret Fresh Shampoo (#135) to reach desired results.

New Bundle of Joy: When bringing a new pet member of the family home, one must make sure to “puppy-proof” the house. Puppies and kittens are indeed curious and will get into anything they can - especially trouble. Do not leave belongings lying around, for your new friend might chew or claw them. Make sure all cabinets are securely fastened and that there are covers on all electrical outlets. To help en"shure” your pets feel comfortable and to provide them with stimulation, treat them to a Puppy and Kitty Gift Set (#743).

Pet Care: An animal’s life is as important as its human companions. Pet owners should maintain an organized record of all illnesses, veterinarian visits, grooming visits, as well as important events for your pet. It is important to maintain orderly files such in case of emergencies when in-fur-mation is critical. Tracking your pet’s health records is fun and simple with Pet Care Tracking Software (#618). This product will easily and efficiently store all of your pet's personal in-fur-mation and history in one locale.

In Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts Halloween Classic, It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, what costume does Snoopy the Beagle dress up as?

Be the first to email info@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 September trivia answer question was: What was the name of General Robert E. Lee's beloved horse? Although we had many responses, Monica G. (#0123 Greensburg, PA) was the quickest correct response (Traveller) and she received a special Shure Pets prize. Good luck to everyone on winning October's trivia question!

Shure Pets apparel is available in a wide variety of items, styles and colors! It is easy and stylish to advertise your Shure Pets business everywhere you go with our T- shirts, aprons, mugs, clocks, sweatshirts, hats and much more. To order your Shure Pets items, click on the link below.

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