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“Smooch’s mother is unable to care for him

any longer. He is a beautiful ‘white’ coat-

ed, n.m, large, mini-Schnauzer. Smoochie “Tuggles, a 1 yo, n.m, black Pug, is ready

is still a bit nervous with strangers in all for you. He is always excited to see and

new surroundings, he is confused and miss- love people and other dogs. Enjoys every-

ing her. Smooch is a playful and happy boy thing in life. This is a very active breed that Every month, the County Administrator recognizes an employee who has gone above and be-

after he gets to know you. He likes to ride, averages 14 years lifespan, but possibly 18- yond their job responsibilities and selects them as Employee of the Month. BOCC Employee

go for walks, is crate trained, but like some 20. Not good with kids. A Humane Society Denise Gallagher has been with Citrus County for 2 years and possesses a unique combination

of us, housebroken for a duration of only of CENTRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. of skills gathering and coordinating information for the BOCC Agenda for each Board of County

about 5-6 hours at a time. UTD with vac- does home visits prior to adoptions, there- Commission meeting. As the Agenda Coordinator, Denise is a valuable asset to the Public In-

cinations. Smoochie is an 11 yo and quite fore, we only adopt to the Citrus County and formation Office and Citrus County which is why she was chosen as February’s Employee of the

a handsome boy. Schnauzer’s average lifes- adjoining county areas. If you are within Month. From left to right: JJ Kenney, Commissioner; Dennis Damato, Commissioner; Rebecca

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pan is about 16 yo and may live to 20 years. these areas, see this dog and our other little Bays, Commissioner; Denise Gallagher, Agenda Coordinator; Scott Adams, Commissioner; Joe

Adoption Donation $ is private. A Humane Natureat our WEEKLY SATURDAY Adop- Meek, Commissioner.

Hometown News for the dogs Coast

dvertising at ReasonableFLORIDA PetLevy, NEoCitrus & SW Marion Counties

Society of CENTRAL Rates for S Res- ti n Events, located at Pet Supermarket, In-

UPDATE! Bobo,gunshot survivor,

cue, Inc. does93 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa,eFlorida -12 PM. If you must give up your

50 home visits prior to adop- v rness,10 34446

tions, therefore, we only adopt to the Citrus little dog phone 527.9050 or a Doberman

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

survived surgery and faring well!

Ema l, Tom Russell, Publisher: you Pinscher, phone 352.302.9251 and leave

County iand adjoining county areas. If thenewscaster1@gmail.com

your name and number.”

must ail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Emgive up your dog phone 527.9050.

Bobo, a dog we wrote about in our last issue - a gunshot survivor - made it through

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Donations of Pet Food Needed 352-746-8400 Animal Services

surgery and appears to be recovering well! Dr. Ladue at Keene Veteri-

nary Hospital in Brooksville removed the tooth fragments in his jaw, the

bullet in his neck, the two in his front leg, and also neutered him. The

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bullets in his head and belly, and the birdshot in his buttock couldn’t be

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removed safely. Bobo’s leg is in a cast, and that is the biggest concern

at this time. Bobo was in a lot of pain during the first night after surgery,

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but he’s feeling better now and doesn’t want to let one of the techs,

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Kristi, out of his sight. He’s wanting her to make it all better! Bobo is

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the sweetest boy, but still has a way to go. He is going to be a special needs baby, but he

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needs and deserves to be pampered and spoiled. He has decided he would like to live inside

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with air conditioning and cushy couches, and everyone involved with Bobo feel that he’s

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It appears that Bobo was shot with five different weapons - plus he lost his mother

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in the attack.... But, through it all, he has been loving, kind and gentle - and not a bother

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to anyone. Thank you, to everyone who donated toward Bobo’s vet bill. The rescuers were

able to cover his bill, and have a credit for future expenses, which are expected, for this awe-

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some boy. For additional information, please contact Patti Hoogewind by email at FSAn-

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gel@aol.com, or you can send a card or donation to her at 7255 Griffin Rd., Brooksville, FL

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34601. Please specify the donation is for Bobo.

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Citrus County Animal Services ‘Shot/Test Clinic’ Thursday by appointment

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Citrus County Animal Services now offers yearly vaccinations, heartworm testing

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

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

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a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The shelter is closed on Sundays & Mondays. Call 352-746-8400.

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

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