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Commissionersadding to an artificial reef, but Project pil-

Delay Reef approved replacing

Pet Patrol

Citrus Commission delayed

ings in Gulf Region rivers.

The county commission unanimously approved putting off spending $60,000 to

expand the county s artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico off the county s coast.

The county’s portion in the ongoing project was going to be matched with a Florida

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission grant of not more than $111,750 to deploy

more, concrete the county has stored, on the county Fish Haven No. 1, Phase 4 and 5 loca-

tion offshore.

Commissioners reasoned that in such a difficult budget year, the money was need-

ed elsewhere. Administrator Brad Thorpe said that kind of postponing wasn’t uncommon in

government budgets this year and that the Fish and Wildlife Commission would be notified.

He said he felt they would understand the circumstances.

In another ongoing agreement with Fish and Wildlife, commissioners voted to ex-

ecute a grant agreement between the county and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-

tion Commission to replace the existing signage and pilings with Halls River, the Lower

Withlacoocheee River, Prices Creek and Ozello in an amount not to exceed $48,774. The

commissioners said that unlike the artificial reef project, the pilings were a matter of public

safety and needed to be done this year.

County saves money in C.R. 486 widening project

“Scooter is a cute little 8#, light brown,

Meet Ches! She is a beautiful brindle col-

Commissioners were told Jan. 11 that due to several field adjustments to the new

deer type chihuahua, or maybe a chihua-

ored Boxer/Bulldog mix. Ches (Chessy) was

utility system being installed in the County Road 486 widening project, the county was sav-

hua mix? He is good with other dogs and

rescued from the shelter and she has such a

ing $237,158. That money will be reallocated to the project contingency account.

cats, not with children. He’s playful, fetch-

sweet face; she is hard to resist! She is 1 1/2

Commission approves substantial increase in wastewater resuse capacity at Black

es, a lap dog, housebroken, crate and leash

years old. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does

Diamond. The county commission approved a cooperative funding agreement for the Citrus

trained. Scooter, 2 terriers, a silkie, a yorkie,

home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we

County Reclaimed Water System Black Diamond Transmission Line Extension between the

a poodle, fox terrier and 2 Dachshunds will

can only adopt to the Citrus County and ad-

county and the regional water district.

be at our Saturday adoptions in the Pet Su-

joining county areas. If you are within these

The $300,000 project is being split equally between the county and the Southwest

permarket, Inverness, 10-12 PM.

areas, please, phone Adopt A Rescued Pet,

Florida Water Management District and will increase the reuse capacity for the Black Dia-

leave your name, number, and pet’s name,

mond golf course from a little more than 200,000 gallons a day to about 1 million gallons

for a return call from the foster mom, later,

a day. Not only will that reuse water replace water that would have been pumped from the

at 795.9550. All of our dogs have been ster-

aquifer, but the golf course will pay the county for the reuse water, commissioners were

ilized, tested negative for heart worm, on

told.

heart worm prevention, on flea prevention,

Citrus County Animal Services ‘Shot/Test

up to date on vaccines, wormed, ID chipped

and vet checked. Link to our website by go-

Clinic’ Thursday pm by appointment

ing to www.thenewscaster.com and go to the

links page for our other pets and the ADOP-

Citrus County Animal Services now offers yearly vaccinations, heartworm testing

TION CALENDAR with locations, dates

and microchips for your pets. No appointment is required for microchipping, which can be

and times. Come see the pets!

done at the shelter any time during regular business hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00

WAG S CURRENT LIST OF

a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The shelter is closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

ADOPTABLE DOGS

An appointment is required for all vaccinations and testing at the Shot/Test Clinic.

“Champ” is a 1 yr old male, Flat Coated Re-

This clinic is not a veterinary visit or exam, just a clinic for vaccines and testing. The ap-

“Dallas” is a 10 mo old, neutered male Wil-

triever. He is black with white on his chest

pointments can be made - in advance - for Thursday evenings at the shelter from 4:00-6:00

liston Special mix breed. He is black and

and weighs approx. 50 lbs. He is very well

p.m. Citrus County Animal Services is located at 4030 S. Airport Rd., Inverness, behind the

tan. He weighs 35 lbs. He is current on his

mannered. He is a quick learner, very at-

County Fairgrounds. Please call (352) 746-8400 for questions or appointments.

shots and wormed. He is very sweet and

tentive and wants to please. He will make

FEES: Rabies $5, DA2PPv $8, FVRCP $8, Bordatella (cat or dog) $8, Microchip

loves to play with other dogs. He is seeking

an excellent family dog or a companion for

$10, Heartworm Test $10, Feline Leukemia $10, Capstar $4, County License for Altered

his forever home. Call 352-528-9888.

an older person. He is wormed, current on

(spayed or neutered) Pets $5, County License for Un-Altered (not spayed or neutered) Pets

his shots, soon to be neutered. He is house-

$25.

Injured & Orphaned

broken and walks like a show dog. “Scout”

Emergency funds available for Energy bills

Wildlife Care

is a 9 mo old neutered male German Shep-

herd/ Greyhound mix. He is brindle colored

for low income seniors

352-795-7573 for Birds

- quite exotic markings. He is very sweet.

The Citrus County Support Services Division currently has funds available for

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Quality, Compassionate

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