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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Adopt A Rescued Pet to Host
Pet Patrol
Pet Food Drive
Recognizing the growing costs of fuel and food, Adopt A Rescued Pet is announc-
"Cute little ' Lucky Duck' is a sweet and perky
ing it's accepting directed donations of new, unopened pet food at all of its adoption events.
n.m, dark charcoal grey spots on white. Terrier/
The food will be distributed among the various food pantries in the county. AARPI will, also,
Poodle mix, that is about 4 years old. He has
be accepting donations for a special fund to help those in need to receive flea control, and the
had his hair clipped and usually has his ears
heartworm medication, which can only be purchased with a prescription, after testing.
up, looking real cute that way. Great with other
Mary Neron, President of AARPI says, "When people donate to food pantries they
dogs, housebroken, leash trained, obedient, and
forget the family pets, and government food subsidies are, of course, directed at human
all ready to go to the right loving home. He is a
consumption. Therefore, pets are going hungry, or being fed inappropriate food, which can
lap dog and just a doll! AARPI will assist with
make them have ill. People are even surrendering their pets, because they can't feed them."
the adoption for this very busy grandmother,
This collection is intended for some pets not otherwise receiving pet food, flea
now raising her four grandchildren, and hoping
prevention and heartworm prevention. Some people receiving their food from a food pantry,
to find a home for this rescued dog where he
may not be able to afford, or have anyone to purchase their pet things for them. Pets which are
can receive the attention he deserves. All of our
not receiving flea prevention are usually covered with terrible infestations of fleas, risking an
dogs have been sterilized, tested negative for
extremely uncomfortable, anemic condition. Likewise, pets not receiving monthly heartworm
heart worm, on heart worm prevention, on flea
prevention, will probably experience a debilitating, and invasive death sentence.
prevention, up to date on vaccines, will be ID chipped and vet checked. Adopt A Rescued Pet,
All donations can only be accepted during the adoption events and should not be
Inc. does home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we can only adopt to the Citrus County
left at the adoption sites at other times. The next two scheduled adoption events will be at The
and adjoining county areas. IF you are within these areas, please, PHONE AARPI, LOUDLY
Nature Coast Lodge, Rt. 491, Lecanto on July 19th, and Bark Central, Turner Camp Road,
AND CLEARLY REPEAT your name, number, and pet's name, for a return call, Donna, later, at
Inverness on July 25th. For further information and event dates, contact AARPI at (352) 795-
795.9550. Check www.adoptarescuedpet.com for our other pets and the ADOPTION CALEN-
9550. For questions, contact - Martha Bowman, 352-341-0614 or bowmania48@yahoo.com.
DAR with locations, dates and times. Come see the pets! "
WAG’S CURRENT LIST OF ADOPTABLE DOGS
“Rowdy” is a 2 yr old neutered
“Lynk” is a 2 yr old neutered male, Cattle Dog mix. He is current on his shots and wormed. He
male, Heeler. He is black and
is very playful. He gets along well with other dogs, cats and kids. He is a very friendly, loving
brown with a docked tail. He
dog. He is also a handsome and smart dog looking for a loving family to adopt him.
is good with other dogs. He is
“Bubba” is a 15 mo. old neutered male, German Shepherd/Collie mix. He is tan and black. He
is tall and weighs 87 lbs. He is an indoor dog who loves air conditioning. He is still a puppy
wormed and current on shots.
in his behavior and needs training. He is good with other dogs. He is not a watchdog. He is
He is a very nice dog seeking a
afraid of semi tractor trailers. He is wormed and current on his shots. He is a very sweet and
loving home.
loving dog searching for his forever home.
“Fancy” is a 1 yr old, spayed female, Walker Hound. She is black, white and tan. She wants
to be a house dog. She wants to please and loves attention. She is smart and easy to train.
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She is good with other dogs and cats. She is crate trained. She is current on her shots and
wormed. She is a wonderful happy dog looking for a loving home.
“Gretchen” is a 4 mo. old female, Lab/Schnauzer mix. She is black and has the wiry fur. She is
3/4 mile W. of US-19 on 40 W., Inglis
an active, happy puppy. She is current on her shots and wormed.
“Bella” is a 4 mo. old female, Lab mix with a Spitz face. She is more reserved than her litter
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