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Birds like parrots and macaws live long lives and often identify strongly with only one owner. Transport and rehoming is often trau- matic, if not impossible, on grounds that are humane for the bird. Pot-bellied pigs will root through your garden if left outside. Some snakes can grow to be well in excess of 10 feet in length, and some tortoises can grow to weigh as much as 150 pounds. Adding to the family Bringing a pet into your life is not as simple as driv- ing to the pet store, humane society or rescue shelter and excitedly grabbing the first cute animal that wanders into view. "If people would do their research and take into con- sideration what the animal needs from them, more so than what they want to get from the animal, I think a lot of people would make better decisions," said Lynn Olenik, executive director of the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County. HAWS is located at 701 Northview Road in Wauke- sha. Acquiring an animal is not a decision to be considered lightly. Many a clown fish died a decidedly unfunny death when well-meaning families took one in as a pet after seeing "Finding Nemo" and failed to grasp the nuances of saltwater fish. Consider your life when considering bringing a pet into that life, and do your best to understand the jour- ney on which you are about to embark. "I think the first and most important thing is to have a life match," Olenik said. "If you are a young family and you have kids that are in soc- cer on Tuesday, dance on Wednesday and hockey on Thursday, you may not have time for a dog." Likewise, if you are single, work and are rarely home due to an active social calen- dar, a puppy might not be right for you. Olenik said you should consider if you're committed to house breaking the puppy, or taking it to a training class. If you lack the time for a puppy you might consider a cat . The activity level of the desired pet is important. Using dogs as an example, do you have the energy to raise a border collie or Jack Rus- sell terrier, or is a breed or even an animal with a calmer disposition in order? You must also consider life span and the needs of the animal. As mentioned above, birds live a long time, and might outlive you. Olenik said rabbits can live 10 to 12 years. If you buy your 10-year-old a rabbit as a pet you might care for that ani- mal after your child gradu- ates high school, or even col- lege. The size of an animal is also a consideration. Be will- ing to compromise. "Reptile" can mean a gecko in a glass enclosure and not a 6-foot- long iguana. Remember that reptiles are cold-blooded, and that many need light and heating sys- tems all the time. Consider if you are willing to make the investment for a specialized enclosure or living space. You must also think of medical bills and how much you will spend on food. There is quite a difference in cost between one cup of food per day and six cups of food per day, and medical bills can accumulate for an animal as fast as they might for a human. Olenik also encourages owners to know when to stop. HAWS handled more than 300 chinchillas in May of last year in a case of hoarding in Waukesha. Olenik said HAWS deals with at least one hoarding case per year, and said county government is actively examining the issue. Weigh lifestyle, commitment before getting pet Charles Auer/Freeman Staff Rabbits and other small animals are good options for people who don't have the time to care for a dog. Brookfield Central grad wins $150,000 to help jailed women By Lauren Anderson Freeman Staff BROOKFIELD — Kriya Patel's interest in the crimi- nal justice system was sparked during her junior year at the University of Pennsylvania while taking a course on women and incarceration. There, the Brookfield Cen- tral High School alumna began interacting with women at the local jail, putting faces to the oft- reported problem of mass incarceration. "So many of the stories were heartbreaking to me," said Patel, now a senior at the University of Pennsyl- vania. "For many, the abuse started at a young age. And, for me, I could very easily see how having traumatic experiences at a young age could lead to a series of choices that lead you to end up in jail. It was heartbreak- ing but also frustrating because it felt in some ways that they were being pun- ished for being abused as a child." Patel started having dis- cussions with one of her professors, Dr. Kathleen Brown, about the challenges incarcerated women face and learned that, upon release, they are typically given five days of medica- tion. "So in addition to having find housing and jobs, which are enormous enough tasks on their own, they need to find medication as well," she said. It's a problem Patel wants to tackle. And, thanks to a $150,000 prize, she now will be able to do so. Patel was one of three University of Pennsylvania seniors to be awarded the university's President's Engagement Prize, which provides undergraduate stu- dents with $100,000 to imple- ment their projects and $50,000 for living expenses. They are awarded to stu- dents who have project ideas of local, national or global significance that they imple- ment the year after gradua- tion. "I'm still in shock and dis- belief," she said. "I'm so excited and grateful because I really wanted to do this as a project and as I worked out more details, it came to life. I knew I wanted to do this so to have this much money to do it, it's so exciting." Patel hopes to aid incar- cerated women with their re-entry into society by help- ing them apply for Medicaid and get IDs as they exit Riverside Correctional Facility in Philadelphia. With the funding, she plans to hire two people who will help her process applica- tions for the women. At a rate of 18 applications a day, she's aiming to help more than 4,000 women receive Medicaid. With prisoners at Riverside having an average of two children, more than 8,000 youths could also bene- fit from access to health care through the project. The project will officially launch on July 1. Patel, who graduated from Brookfield Central in 2012, studies the biological basis of behavior — a major that combines neuroscience and psychology. She hasn't yet solidified her post-gradua- tion professional plans, but the project will be a full-time undertaking for the next year. Email: landerson@conleynet.com Photo courtesy of Rebecca Elias Abboud Kriya Patel, a Brookfield Central High School 2012 graduate, will receive $150,000 to implement her idea of helping incarcerated women make their re-entry into society. Judi Murphy named president & CEO of Murphy Associates BROOKFIELD — Judi Murphy has been named president & CEO of Mur- phy Associates, which she co-founded with her hus- band, John, in 1992. Judi Murphy has more than 20 years of experience in public relations, market- ing strategy, personal branding, and thought leadership. She has served on com- mittees and nonprofit boards including board chair of Greater Brook- field Chamber of Com- merce, board member of Tempo Waukesha, board chair of Visit Brookfield ( B r o o k f i e l d C o n v e n t i o n & Visitors B u r e a u ) , board chair of Metropoli- tan Speakers Council, and on small b u s i n e s s a d v i s o r y boards and more. She is a member of the Indepen- dent Business Association of Wisconsin and contin- ues as a 24-year member of the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. linkedin.com/in/judimurphy Lewis joins Evans Transportation Services BROOKFIELD — Evans Transportation Services has announced the hiring of Eric Lewis as an enterprise systems specialist. Based in Chattanooga, Tenn., Lewis brings 15 years' experience in third- party logistics. He splits his time among customer loca- tions, including the Brook- field headquarters and his Chattanooga, Tenn., office. Evans provides freight solutions for various indus- tries across North America. www.evanstrans.com IN BRIEF Murphy

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