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Your
pet and the holidays
[DEC.
23, 2000]
In
the midst of all the holiday hoopla, don't lose sight of the perils the season
can hold for your pet. Decorations, electrical cords, holiday greenery, and even
gifts and "people food" can pose a hazard to your four-legged friends!
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The
PetSmart website, http://petsmart.com,
is full of useful pet safety information. Here are some of the
highlights:
—Electrical
cords: Dogs and cats (especially kittens and puppies) may find
electrical cords a tempting chew-treat. Secure or cover exposed
electrical cords to prevent this danger and unplug them when you're
not around.
—Christmas
trees: If you have an active dog in the house or a house kitty that
likes to climb, make sure the tree is securely anchored to keep it
from being knocked or pulled over.
—Greenery:
Mistletoe and holly are toxic to pets, especially the berries.
Poinsettias are not as toxic but can result in severe stomach upset.
Pine needles, if swallowed by a dog or cat, can cause severe
intestinal distress or intestinal perforation.
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article]
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—People
food: The rich treats we indulge in during our holiday celebrations
are a big no-no for our pets. Rich foods, especially greasy foods,
can give dogs and cats severe gastrointestinal upset or can lead to
pancreatitis. Small bones or fragments can cause choking or
intestinal blockage. And watch out for chocolate! It contains
theobromine, which can be fatal in large doses. Don't leave treats
lying around within your pet's reach, for their safety.
Another
useful website for pet owners is the National Animal Poison Control
Center, http://www.napcc.aspca.org/.
This site has detailed information regarding the dangers and
toxicity levels of several holiday-related pet hazards, from plants
and decorations to gifts and art supplies.
Please
take the time to make sure your home is safe for the holidays, for
both you and your pets. Merry Christmas!
[Cherie
Rankin]
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Storing
your holiday ornaments
 [NOV.
27, 2000]
Since
many people are spending a small fortune collecting expensive glass
ornaments to dress up their Christmas trees, necessary precautions
must be taken to store them properly. According to Country Living
magazine, there are three essential steps to storing ornaments:
Choose the right box, wrap them properly and find an ideal location
at home.
A
firm box with compartments or dividers is key to preventing delicate
ornaments from hitting each other and breaking. Acid-free corrugated
board or other archival materials are the ultimate storage, but
divided boxes that glass ornaments are sold in will also work when
placed inside a larger box or drawer. Avoid placing ornaments in
plastic storage boxes because they prevent airflow and trap moisture
inside.
Proper
packing materials give cherished collectibles an added buffer.
Experts prefer acid-free tissue, Bounty microwave paper towels (the
only acid-free paper towels currently on the market) and
100-percent-cotton fabric. Don’t wrap ornaments in plastic bubble
wrap or newspaper, which can transfer ink onto smooth surfaces, or
cram too many items in a compartment.
Closets
in the main living areas of the house are ideal, where temperatures
and humidity levels are usually stable. Cupboards, chests of drawers
and high shelves are other options. If the basement is the only
available storage space, place boxes on high shelves and install a
dehumidifier to control moisture.
[Penny
Zimmerman-Wills]
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Animals
for adoption
These animals and
more are available to good homes from the Logan County Animal
Control at 1515 N. Kickapoo, phone 735-3232.
Fees for animal
adoption: dogs, $60/male, $65/female; cats, $35/male, $44/female.
The fees include neutering and spaying.
Logan County Animal
Control's hours of operation:
Sunday – closed
Monday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday –
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday –
closed
Warden: Sheila Farmer
Assistant: Michelle Mote
In-house veterinarian: Dr. Lester Thompson
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DOGS
Big to
little, most these dogs will make wonderful lifelong companions when
you take them home and provide solid, steady training, grooming and
general care. Get educated about what you choose. If you give them
the time and care they need, you will be rewarded with much more
than you gave them. They are entertaining, fun, comforting, and will
lift you up for days on end.
Be prepared to take the necessary time when you bring home a
puppy, kitten, dog, cat or any other pet, and you will be blessed.
[Logan
County Animal Control is thankful for pet supplies donated by
individuals and Wal-Mart.]
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The animal shelter currently has about 12-15 dogs ready for
adoption.
[Very playful, quite intelligent,
needs a lot of attention. This male 6-month-old black golden
retriever/Labrador mix is looking for a caring home with
lots of room to get his wiggles out.]
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 Know
an animal lover and don't know what to get them for
Christmas? James Herriot's animal story books will tickle
their animal love. Herriot is the writer of " All Creatures Great and Small"
(became a PBS TV series), " All Things Bright and Beautiful,"
" All Things
Wise and Wonderful," " The Lord God Made Them All," and
" Every
Living Thing," and, particularly appealing to those with cats
and dogs, " Cat Stories" and " Dog Stories."
You
can find these books at any good bookstore. Prairie Years in
Lincoln does not have any in stock but will be happy to
order them for you.
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[Yogi is a male 3-year-old reddish husky/Shar-Pei
mix. He's housebroken, good with kids, a good watchdog, and
has his shots.]
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[This very large male 10- to 11-year-old is named Louie. He's housebroken, neutered, very sweet,
and has a greeting for everyone.]
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Ten reasons to adopt a
shelter dog
1.
I'll bring out your
playful side!
2.
I'll lend an ear to
your troubles.
3.
I'll keep you
fit and trim.
4.
We'll look out for each other.
5.
We'll sniff
out fun together!
6.
I'll keep you
right on schedule.
7.
I'll love you
with all my heart.
8.
We'll have a
tail-waggin' good time!
9.
We'll snuggle
on a quiet evening.
10.
We'll be
best friends always.
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CATS
[Logan
County Animal Control is thankful for pet supplies donated by
individuals and Wal-Mart.]
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 Know
an animal lover and don't know what to get them for
Christmas? James Herriot's animal story books will tickle
their animal love. Herriot is the writer of "All Creatures Great and Small"
(became a PBS TV series), "All Things Bright and Beautiful,"
"All Things
Wise and Wonderful," "The Lord God Made Them All," and
"Every
Living Thing," and, particularly appealing to those with cats
and dogs, "Cat Stories" and "Dog Stories."
You
can find these books at any good bookstore. Prairie Years in
Lincoln does not have any in stock but will be happy to
order them for you.
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