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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Pet Patrol
“They call me Handsome Hunter. They think
I am an 18# n.m, caramel and white colored,
fairly calm, Beagle - Jack (Parsons) Russell.
Meet Matti! Matti is a really adorable black
Happy Hounds - Tom Davis, district community development coordinator for LifeSouth Com-
I love everyone, even kids, but not most oth-
and white 1 year old terrier/chihuahua mix.
munity Blood Centers, recently presented 100 ‘happy hounds’ to Citrus County Sheriff’s Of-
er pets. I have become more mannerly, with
Matti weighs no more than 10 pounds, she is
fice victim advocate Michelle Rash. The stuffed toys bring comfort to children who come to
basic obedience practice on-going and mak-
friendly but can be shy. She loves other dogs
Jessie’s Place, the full-service child advocacy center named in memory of 9-year-old Jessica
ing great progress. I am strong, but don’t
and cats. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does
Marie Lunsford.
pull with my new ‘Halti Gentle Leader’. My
home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we
adoption Donation is $60. A home visit prior
can only adopt to the Citrus County and ad-
to adoption is required, in the Citrus and sur-
NAPA Auto &
joining county areas. If you are within these
rounding counties. See me in the Pet Super-
areas, please, phone Adopt A Rescued Pet,
Truck
Parts
market on Saturdays, 10-12 PM, Inverness.
leave your name, number, and pet’s name,
Phone a Humane Society of Central Florida
for a return call from the foster mom, later,
Pet Rescue, Inc. 352 527.9050.
Fax: 352-447-6099
at 352-795-9550.
(352) 447-6000
Hours:
Gift Wrapping Fund Raiser
Mon-
Adopt A Rescued Pet will sponsor their annual gift wrapping fundraiser starting
U.S. Inglis
19 -
Friday
December 18th and continuing thru December 24th. We will be at the Crystal River Mall
7:30-5:30 raiHose Specialty
Hyd ul c s Our
Dec 18th & 19th from 3PM to 9PM, Dec 20th thru the 22nd from 6PM to 9PM, Dec 23rd
12PM to 9PM and Dec 24th from 10AM to 9PM.This is our biggest fundraiser of the year
SaturdayHrao up o re
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and allows us to continue to help find homes for all the wonderful dogs in need of forever
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(352) 489-3391
homes in Citrus County. Our group is an all volunteer dog rescue who foster dogs in their
homes until they can be adopted. We are always in need of additional foster parents so if you
Sunday
U.S. 41 - Dunnellon
are interested in fostering please contact us at 795-9550, visit our website at www.adop-
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tarescuedpet.com or visit us at the mall or one of our adoptions.We also appreciate dona-
Just North of Powell Rd
tions of wrapping paper for the fundraiser. We appreciate your support in the past and look
forward to seeing you again this year. And if you are considering getting a cat or dog please
adopt. There are so many loving dogs and cats just waiting for their forever home.
Half Price Pet Adoptions for December
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
appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip.
To qualify to be an adopter, residents must own their own home or obtain a permis-
sion letter from their landlord; also, existing pets in the household must be appropriately
licensed. For more information, contact Animal Services at (352) 746-8400 during operat-
ing hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
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To: Antonio Reyes
Quality, Compassionate
AD PROOF for November 24, 2010 issueSumlin
Todd
Veterinary Care including:
WE ALSO HAVE
• Annual Exams & Vaccinations
Plant Manager
• Digital Radiography
(352)465-1515
BIRDS, PUPPIES &
• Microchip Implants
New terms per phone conversation of Mon., Nov.15, 2010:
TROPICAL FISH
• Health Certificates
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Ad will continue to run, twice monthly. Inverness location will be added.
INGLIS QUARRY
155 Heights Avenue, Inverness
Sun 12pm-4pm
Animal Hospital
(352) 726-2460
10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.
NATURAL &
PleasP.O. Box phone, fax orPhone (352)447-2209 if ad meets with your approval.
Pet Grooming
e either 519
email us to let us know
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
We appreciate your business!
Dunnellon
Dogs • Cats • Ferrets • Rodents
Tom & Debbie Russell