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Crystal River Everyone knows that bloodhounds can be very effective in finding lost and

missing people. However, it is only recently that a systematic program for the sufferers of

Pro-Pet Dog Food Recall

Alzheimer's and dementia has been developed to warehouse the scent the dogs will need to

Pro-Pet LLC of St. Marys, Ohio

Such a program was explained by Crystal River resident Linda Boles at a workshop

has announced a voluntary recall of a lim-

hosted February 6 by the Sunshine Gardens memory care community for the families and

ited number of dry dog and cat foods for

care-givers of individuals suffering from dementia. Boles, who owns three bloodhounds,

possible Salmonella contamination.

demonstrated a special double-wall, airtight container in which the unique and individual

According to the FDA, a single

scent of a person can be stored. These scent containers are viable for seven years, and can

field test indicated products manufactured

be opened for the bloodhounds when an Alzheimer's victim has wandered and become lost.

during a two-day period and on the same

Boles, whose father has Alzheimer's and who promotes the program on an unpaid and vol-

line of production may have the potential

untary basis, says, "The dogs must be specially trained to be scent-discriminating so they

to contain the bacteria. There have been

can focus more quickly and precisely on their task of tracking the individual who is lost."

no reports of illness related to this product

She added, "Though this program is brand new in its application to dementia patients, we

to date. The three affected brands include:

are seeing a 70 percent success rate."

"Rocky, is a friendly blond, 7 year old, Pe-

Hubbard Life, Joy Combo, QC Plus.

Boles said that the same method should be applicable to youngsters with autism.

kinese, neutered male, that likes to play with

Do you know my owner?

She explained, "It is a little known fact that fifty percent of autistic children walk away from

toys, is leash trained and housebroken. Pe-

home by the time they are 17. If a scent container has been maintained, they can be tracked

kinese average lifespan is 15 years. Rocky

dog, a tri-colored male,

down and located by scent-discriminating dogs."

can use a doggie door, too. The previous

was found in Inverness

The long-term scent containers can be obtained from internet sources for about five

owner went to a nursing home. No children.

dollars each and come with simple instructions on how to properly use and store. Boles is

A Humane Society of CENTRAL FLORI-

Rd., Feb. 5, by Citrus

introducing the program through presentations at churches and other organizations in Citrus

DA Pet Rescue, Inc. does home visits prior

County AnimalS. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

County. Information on her schedule can be obtained at Lindabolesprocut@yahoo.com.

to adoptions, therefore, we only adopt to the

Officers. The dog is(352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788 adjoining county areas. If

Sunshine Gardens Administrator Debbie Selsavage said, "We are very pleased to have the

jured iand needs veterinary care. The county you are within these areas, see this dog

opportunity to help with publicizing this exciting program."

Ema l, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

animal shelter is able to provide only mini- and other little dogs at our

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com SaturdayAdop-

ter.coal care to keep him comfortable until the tion Events, located at Pet Supermarket,

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owner is found and he can receive the x-rays Inverness,10-12 PM. If you must give up

and medical care he needs. He was wearing your little dog, phone 527.9050, leave your

no collar or tags and has no microchip. Call name and phone number."

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in her presentation by Fancy, one of her three specially trained bloodhounds.

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