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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Pet Patrol
Corky is a 5 year old Chihuahua that is
looking for a new home. Corky is a little
shy and he was kept outside so it will take
him a little time to get use to a new home.
Corky is not fond of cats so it is probably
best for him to be in a cat free home. He is
Mr. Tibbs is a very cute 18 pound Lhasa
cute as can be and will make a wonderful
Apso mix that looks like benji with long
companion. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does
Ursula, from Floral City with a last name as long as Zara her Irish Wolfhound is tall, strolled
hair. Mr. Tibbs was in a very bad situation
home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we
through the Jazz Up Dunnellon celebration last week. 16 months old and still growing, Zara
where the person had way too many dogs to
can only adopt to the Citrus County and ad-
was the hit of the street with cameras flashing as her master walked her among the music
care of them properly. As a result he is being
joining county areas. If you are within these
groups and booths with food and goodies for sale. Joining Ursula who is from Switzerland
treated for a skin issue which should clear up
areas, please, phone Adopt A Rescued Pet,
were her friends from Sweden, Venezuela, Columbia and Iowa. Zara was busy eating all the
with treatment. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc.
leave your name, number, and pet’s name,
dropped Kettle Korn from under the table as Ursula paid for a large sack to share. This yearly
does home visits prior to adoptions, there-
for a return call from the foster mom, later,
event is one to not miss. Newscaster/Sally Price Photo
fore, we can only adopt to the Citrus County
at 352.795.9550. All of our dogs have been
Citrus County Pleased with New Recycle Program
and adjoining county areas. Call Adopt A
sterilized, tested negative for heart worm,
Rescued Pet, leave your name, number, and
The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with Waste Pro of Flori-
on heart worm prevention, on flea preven-
pet’s name, for a return call from the foster
da, Inc. at their Sept 27 regular board meeting for the transportation, processing and market-
tion, up to date on vaccines, wormed, ID
mom, later, at 795.9550.
ing of recyclable materials collected at the 12 Citrus County Recycling Drop-Off Centers.
chipped and vet checked.
Citrus County Animal Services Special Thanks
This new contract marks a major change for the Division of Solid Waste concerning the
recyclable materials program in Citrus Countyand is designed to improve citizen participa-
The staff at Citrus County Animal Services would like to extend a heartfelt thanks
tion with recycling.
to the many citizens and businesses throughout Citrus County who steadfastly donate goods
Citrus County made the decision to switch from a divided stream program, where
and materials to minimize the strain on the shelter’s budget and create a better existence for
the citizen sorts the materials into individual bins, to a single-stream program where our
our sheltered pets. To name a few: Dr. and Mrs. Richard Dunn for their recent donation of
contractor sorts the materials. Single-stream recycling is significantly more convenient for
a portable ultrasound unit; members of the Arbor Lakes Homeowners Association for much
our customers, the citizens. By making recycling easier, the county expected to see more
needed items such as towels, blankets, food, paper towels, etc; the patients and employees at
materials and more participation by the citizens. As predicted, there has been an over-
Citrus Surgery Center for their repeated donations of supplies and food; and to Lee Thomp-
whelming response to the new program. During the first week of the program the containers
son at Bella Vita Spa and Fitness Center at Terra Vista for the huge supply of spa towels that
were overflowing. A renewed interest in recycling was expected, however such an enthusi-
will be put to use in our newly created Doggie Day Spa.
astic and overwhelming response was not. Citrus County along with Waste Pro of Florida,
Inc. have already taken steps to alleviate the overflow by adding additional containers to
some of the busier sites and by increasing the number of times per week the containers
emptied.
The renewed interest is in part due to the addition of additional types of materials
accepted. The new recycle program now accepts all types of plastics, along with a larger va-
riety of materials, including mixed paper, junk mail, magazines, food containers and empty
aerosol cans, in addition to other items included on the list of materials accepted. The new
program is also much friendlier to the environment by utilizing a substantial amount less
fuel. It is estimated that the amount of fuel used for transportation will be reduced by more
than half.
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