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I wasn’t looking for a dog to train as a service dog for Chosen2Serve, Inc. Our or-

ganization is still in its infancy, I was not ready to get our first program dog candidate.This

young couple was standing in front of the Dunnellon Tractor

Supply, avoiding the rain and holding onto the leash of this

black and white pup. They needed to find him a home. Nope,

not me, I am not ready for a dog... Then I saw those eyes,

those large, luminous orbs like golden moonlight, staring up

at me with such patience and understanding. Next thing I

knew I held out my hand for his leash. SoCo went home

with me happily and was introduced to the Chosen2Serve,

Inc pack at one of our weekend barbeques. The men discussed giving him a strong name

befitting a strong, handsome pup. Out of the blue, one of the men called him “Gabriel” un-

beknown to him my friend s 13 year old son passed away May 4th of this year was named

“Brandi, is a cute little, 6 yo, white s.f. Mal-

Gabriel. Gabriel responded enthusiastically to his new name and became our first program

tese mix with the longer hair coming down Pappy, the beautiful white with black, n.m. dog that I rescued. Gabe is doing beautifully in his training, enhancing his alerts to blood

from her ears, she may have some Yorkie- Papillion, is as sweet as he looks. He is glucose change, sharpening his already fabulous basics, learning there is a time and place to

Chihuahua or poodle mix? Brandi loves to friendly, affectionate, cuddly, and perky. play, and pulling is NOT a good thing to do unless given the command to pull. Hopefully he

be cuddled and enjoys the companionship Pappy is a 7 y o, 15 # that loves to be will become a service dog for one of our returning veterans when he is ready. Gabe has such

of adults. She has a sweet disposition. No your buddy and go with you in the car or just a loving spirit, he calms anyone petting him and his eyes are so wise. To think someone just

Kids. OK with other dogs. A Humane So- around the yard, trained to sit, up and stand gave him away....

ciety of CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, on hind legs to beg. If that doesn t melt your

That got me thinking of all the dogs we have in the shelters and rescues. A lot of

Inc. does home visits prior to adoptions, heart, nothing will. A Humane Society of those dogs are just like Gabe, wanting to love and please the person who chooses him or her

therefore, we only adopt to the Citrus Coun- CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. does to be part of their family. How do you choose the right dog?

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Well, first, please remember the pup is scared of being in the shelter, so it might

ty and adjoining county areas. See our other home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we

little dogs at our S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida to the Citrus County and adjoin- not seem responsive and friendly at first. Please ask the staff about personality they have

5093 weekly Saturday Adop- only adopt 34446

tion Events, Phone: at Pet489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788 Pappy and other little observed. Try to get a feel for the pup s temperament. Ask about any health concerns or

located (352) Supermarket, ing county areas. See

Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: up dogs at our Saturday Adoption, at Pet Su- issues. Will this dog fit into your family dynamic and lifestyle? Do you have time to spend

Inverness,10-12 PM. If you must give thenewscaster1@gmail.com

yourmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com If you must with the pup and take it to training classes? Will you be able to practice what you are taught

E little dog phone 726.4348, for an eve- permarket, Inverness,10-1 PM.

caster.com • newscasterarchives.com • history.newscasterarchives.com • thehealthcaster.com classes with the pup consistently? Will you be able to exercise the dog? Feed

give up your little dog, phone 527.9050

ning return call.”

it the food it requires? We have some outstanding rescues and shelters on our area, German

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Shepherd Dog Rescue of Central Florida, Precious Paws, Phoenix Rescue, Levy County

Animal Shelter, Citrus County Animal Shelter just to name a few. Please call them and ask

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questions about what type of dog you think you want and listen to the advice they give you

about what will suit you best. If you are not able to adopt a pet at this time maybe you can

♦                   ♦           

volunteer or give a monetary donation, or maybe give dog food, toys and supplies! ( Let s

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not forget our kitty friends! They would love new litter pans, kitty food and cat toys! :) ) Any

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and all help would be appreciated by the Shelters, rescues and Chosen2Serve.

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When you adopt a dog or a cat, it isn t just the animal that gets saved, they usually

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