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Bobo's Story

Pet Patrol

Bobo is a 1-2 year old male, Cata-

huala Leopard Mix,brindle, about 60 pounds,

with room to grow as he had been living aban-

doned in the wild for some time.

Bobo is a special needs candidate and

needs an operation on his hip and leg. Adopt A

Rescued Pet, Inc. is willing to cover the cost,

but he needs a permanent home after his op-

eration because his foster parents don't have

the room to care for him after the operation..

He walks with a limp and is in some

pain. Hopefully the operation will correct this.

He came to his foster home with a limp and

we suspect he may have been hit by a car. He

is very sweet, and gets along with other dogs,

no signs of aggression. He is current on shots,

negative heartworm testing and has a micro-

chip. He is timid and needs additional socializing. He is crate trained for over night and

walks on a lead and is mindful of minimal commands. He is calm and has a desire to please.

“Poor FHarley, still waiting for his new

Call Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. in Citrus County 352-795-9550 if you can provide a home

home for Christmas. He is a well man-

for Bobo to recuperate after his operation.

nered, affectionate and obedient, 4- 6 yo,

n.m. white Cockapoo. He is good with other

animals, housebroken, leash trained, likes

to go for car rides, loves toys, and wants to

Domino and Santa had their picture taken

be your buddy. No children. A little curious

together, a benefit fundraiser for hospice of

about things that are on counters, but too

Citrus County and the Dunnellon Police Dept.

short to get to them. See him in Pet Super-

for the torch run last week. The fundraiser

market, Inverness, on Saturdays from 10-1

was sponsored by Pets Plus in Dunnellon.

PM at our adoption event. A Humane Soci-

ety of CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue,

Injured & Orphaned

Inc. does home visits prior to adoptions, we

Wildlife Care

only adopt to the Citrus County and adjoin-

ing county areas. Phone AHSCFPRInc at

352-795-7573 for Birds

527.9050. The adoption Donation is $125.”

NAPA Auto &

Truck Parts

Fax: 352-447-6099

(352) 447-6000

Hours:

Mon-

U.S. 19 - Inglis

Holiday painting picture #82 by Ron Uebbing, Inglis won the Best Pet Picture at Saturday's

Friday

event at Food Ranch in Inglis. The scene depicted a signed saying " Dogs have families, cats

Hydraulic Hoses Our Specialty

7:30-5:30

have servants", while Skiper slept, dreaming of Santa and his sleigh flyer through the air. The

Hydraulic Hoses up to 2"- 6 Wire

Saturday

family cat is shown licking up spilled milk. A pretty good way to spend a Christmas Eve. Ron

won a twenty dollar gift certificate from Pets Plus in Dunnellon. There were about

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(352) 489-3391

ninety entrants in this year's contest, including toddlers. All pictures will remain on display

Sunday

through the New Year at Food Ranch in Inglis. Newscaster/Sally Price Photo.

U.S. 41 - Dunnellon

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Half Price Pet Adoptions for December

Just North of Powell Rd

During the month of December, Citrus County Animal Services will be offering

half price adoptions on all dogs and cats.

The cost to adopt will be $30 for a dog and $17.50 for a cat. The cost includes age

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Todd Sumlin

Veterinary Care including:

WE ALSO HAVE

• Annual Exams & Vaccinations

Plant Manager

• Digital Radiography

(352)465-1515

BIRDS, PUPPIES &

• Microchip Implants

TROPICAL FISH

• Health Certificates

Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

INGLIS QUARRY

155 Heights Avenue, Inverness

Sun 12pm-4pm

Animal Hospital

(352) 726-2460

10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.

NATURAL &

Phone (352)447-2209

Pet Grooming

P.O. Box 519

Your Family’s Other Doctor

www.tlccitrus.com

PET

PREMIUM

Fax (352)447-0218

Inglis, FL. 34449

20372 E. Penna. Ave.

Debra Moore, DVM

PET FOODS

SITTING

Dunnellon

Dogs • Cats • Ferrets • Rodents