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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Pet Patrol
Your Pet's Safety
Inglis-Yankeetown Animal Control
pets.
would like to remind you that spring is just
(3) Do not leave animal food outside,
around the corner, with warmer temperatures,
at any time; wild animals love dog and cat
beautiful flowers and fruits - and an increase
food and can become accustomed to coming
"Bear" (above)is a 1 ˝ yr old, male,
"Mickey is an adorable, smart, n.m. white toy
in the chance that you or your pet will come
to your house for dinner. It will also increase
Chow mix. He is approximately 70 lbs. He is
poodle and is about six years old. He is very
into contact with a wild animal.
the risk that the wild animal will fight with
red in color. He is current on his shots and
well housebroken, leash trained, and likes to
Following some simple guidelines
your pet over the food. (3) Do not allow your
wormed. He is a real sweet, loving dog. He is
ride in the car. He is quiet, would like to live
can help keep you and your pet safe: (1) Keep
pets to roam beyond your property, as this
good with other dogs. He is very obedient
with retired adults, and happy to be your com-
your animals up to date with vaccination.
increases the chance that your pet will come
and is not an excessive barker. He is good
panion, to "be" wherever you are. If you need
Rabies, parvo, distemper and other vaccina-
in contact with a wild animal - and possibly
with cats. He is a really nice dog looking for a
a buddy to keep you company, phone Adopt
tions are available.
one that is infected with a disease.
new forever home.
A Rescued Pet, Inc. 795.9550, LOUDLYAND
For information on low cost vaccine
If you should see an infected wild
CLEARLY repeat your name, number, and
"Spanky" is a 1 yr old neutered male, Bull
clinics, call the Humane Society of Levy
animal, please call the Florida Wild Life Com-
pet's name, for a return call from the foster
Dog/ Blue Heeler mix. He is white with spots.
County at 352-486-5705, or Levy County Ani-
mission at 1-888-404-3922. For all domestic
mom, later. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does
He is wormed, current on shots and is on a
mal Services at 352-486-5138.
animals (dogs or cats) you see behaving ag-
home visits prior to adoptions. Check
heartworm preventative. He is very sweet,
(2) Do not attempt to feed or handle
gressively or strangely, please call the Inglis/
www.adoptarescuedpet.com for our other pets
loves to run and is just as cute as he can be.
wild animals. If your hand smells like food, a
Yankeetown Animal Control at 352-447-0303.
and the ADOPTION CALENDAR with loca-
He loves kids. He must have a fenced yard.
wild animal may bite it! Wild animals, such as
Make sure you go to a safe location before
tions, dates and times. Come see the pets!"
He is looking for that special loving home.
raccoons, foxes, and feral dogs and cats - and
making any calls.
others, can carry rabies and other diseases
Remember, do not feed or handle
"Bud" is a 1 yr old neutered male, Pit Bull Terrier. He is all white. He has been
that can be transmitted to humans and their
wild animals!
professionally evaluated and does not have an aggressive bone in his body. He has been
Sworn Complaint Filed Against Gas Store Clerk
submissive to little dogs. He is smart and well behaved. He will make a wonderful companion.
"Savannah" is a 1 yr old spayed female, Blue Heeler. She is wormed, current of her
A Sworn Complaint was filed against a clerk at the Inglis Citgo station, citing petit
shots and microchipped. She is a very energetic, high energy dog. She needs a job. She is
theft and theft obtaining credit cards, after a customer contacted the Inglis Police Department
very smart. She will make a wonderful farm working dog.
about the theft of his wallet.
Momma Cat and 2 kittens. They are all black and white. The kittens are 9-10 wks old. This
According to the report, the man said, that while making a purchase at the gas
"Momma" cat is the sweetest cat. She will be a great companion for an elderly
station, he'd remembered another item he needed to purchase, that he'd left his wallet on the
person or any home wanting a cuddly kitty.
counter, retrieved the item, then returned to finish checking out. He said, about thirty minutes
"Kelly" is a 2 yr old spayed female, Dobie/Hound mix. She is black, brown and white.
later, he'd noticed his wallet was missing. He said he'd returned to the store to ask the clerk if
She really wants to please. She would prefer to be the only dog so she has you all to herself.
she had seen his wallet and she'd replied that she had not seen it.
She is a wonderful dog.
The officer contacted the owner of the store and asked him to review his in-store
"Crackers" is a 1 yr old female, Australian Cattle dog mix. She is white with brindle
video surveillance. Two days later, the owner contacted the police department and said that
patches. She has one blue eye and one brown eye with a blue spot. She is a highly energetic
he'd located the video in question, that a few minutes after the customer had left the store, the
dog who needs a job. Good with other dogs. She is very smart. She will make a wonderful
clerk had taken the wallet off the counter. The store owner told police, that when he asked the
farm working dog. Call the Williston Animal Group at 352-528-9888.
clerk what she had done with the wallet, she had replied, "I have short-term memory loss. I
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don't know."
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The police officer reviewed the surveillance tape and interviewed the clerk, 26-year-
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