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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Freckles "Inglis Town Dog" Dies
Pet Patrol
Special to The Newscaster By: Ruth Ruppert
Only a privileged few were allowed to touch him for a few
seconds until close to the end. The folks at the Dollar Store called him
“Boy”; the folks at the Post Office called him “Freckles”; some folks
called him “Buddy”; some called him “Town Dog”; the dog catcher had
his own terms for him – maybe “elusive” would be best. He remained
elusive for at least 3 years and even up until his last day.
We know he had a girl fried at one time; he had some buddies
he hung out with in the hammock for days at a time – he traveled far and wide. He looked
both ways when he crossed U.S. Hwy 19 – he wandered town like a minstrel man – he had
his own daily routine... he was like a pan-handler on four legs. People would come out of
the Food Ranch with entire packs of hot dogs to give him. He wasn t mean, but somebody
must ve been really mean to him when he was younger.
No one could get close enough to render him aid – when his leg was hurt or when
he needed ticks removed, or to be tested for heart worms. Many people would give the Post
Lost in Inverness: Boston Terrier puppy ran
Office food and money for him and would always ask how he was doing. Several folks of-
in woods, daughter loves her so much. She
fered to take him home and an elected official offered to take care of his vet bills if someone
is the one on the left, please call if found.
could catch him.
Reward call 863-528-9103.
He did get wormed, but ultimately, we think it was either heart worms or tick fever
that did him in. He passed peacefully at the Post Office in the shade on the afternoon of
“Harley is a cuddly white powder puff,
Thursday, July 2nd. R.I.P. Town Dog.
only a 2 yo, 17 # Bichon Frise, mild man-
WAG S CURRENT LIST OF ADOPTABLE DOGS -7/6/09
nered, gentle, loving and obedient. He is
“Maggie” is a 3 yr old female, Williston Special mix breed. She is a medium sized dog.
one of three Bichons we currently have for
She is light brown, black and white. She is current on her shots and wormed. She is a really
adoption. Phone adopt a Rescued Pet, Inc.
sweet dog seeking a new home.
527.9050 for more information. Come to
“Bandit” is a 17 wk old male, Williston Special mix breed. He is white w/ brown/black
see this pet, and some others, at the Saturday
markings. He has a circle marking over each eye. He is a feisty little guy. He will make a
Adoptions at Inverness Pet Supermarket,
good watch dog. His shots are started and he is wormed. He is one cute puppy looking for
rt.# 44 and Croft Av, 11-2 PM.
that special home.
Dealing with Excessive Barking
“Woodrow” is a 1 yr old male, Redbone Hound/ Lab mix breed. He is current on his shots.
He is good with other dogs. He needs to have a fenced yard. He is looking for a new home
The first step to stopping barking
with an active owner who likes to go for walks. He is a really cool dog seeking that special
is to understand why it is happening. Dogs
forever home.
bark for all kinds of reasons, including anxi-
“Roxie” is a 7 mo old female, Yellow Lab/ Shar Pei mix breed. She is current on her shots.
ety, boredom and/or loneliness. Sometimes
“Buster” is a 1 yr old male, Williston
She is good with other dogs. She is a very sweet and pretty young dog. She is seeking that
they bark just because it feels good.
Special mix breed. He is black with brown
special forever home.
Luckily, most dogs will respond
brindle legs and eye brows. He is current
“Bo” is an 18 wk old male, Hound mix. He is black and brindle tan. He is a handsome
to one or other intervention to curtail their
on his shots. He is crate trained and he is
puppy seeking a special forever home.
barking. Whether you simply bring an out-
good with other dogs. He is searching for
“Roxie2” is a 14 mo old female, Chocolate Labrador Retriever. She is a very energetic dog
door dog inside or take the time to apply
a loving home.
that needs a home with a large fenced in yard. She is good with other dogs and cats. Call
behavior-modification techniques, you can
Williston Animal Group Call
352-528-9888.
cause a dog to be less of a nuisance and to
be more socially acceptable.
352-528-9888
Realty
AKC Canine Good Citizen test a success
The Citrus County Animal Shelter held its first AKC Canine Good Citizen course
Sally Price, Realtor
19 Hwy 40 W.
final exam on Saturday, June 27. Thirteen owners attended with their dogs, and almost all
(352) 302-8556 cell
Inglis
the canine students passed their test. The Animal Services Division is considering holding
additional classes with exams every 3-4 months in conjunction with its dog obedience train-
ing classes, which are available for free to owners who have adopted pets from the Animal
4 great build-able lots sit back to back in a
Services facility.
prime area of historic Yankeetown. The lots are
The current training class has 40 dogs attending. The division s therapy dog class,
between 54th & high & dry quiet dead end 55th
which starts July 11, is already full, and the division is taking names for future classes. Call
St. Both streets are paved. Lots are in natural
352-726-7660 during office hours for information on the programs.
state with Huge oaks, pine, magnolia and lots of
wildlife. There is an alley between the streets for
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