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Thursday, June 30-July 6, 2022 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 7 WE'RE READY. ARE YOU? August 11-16 2022 Tickets on sale now at americanlegionworldseries.com $ 35 TOURNAMENT PASS (ALL 15 GAMES) People often get anxious about visiting the doctor, and the same can be said for pets. According to the on- line animal resource Top Dog Tips, a lot of dogs and cats have serious anxiety about going to the vet. Veterinarian visits typi- cally happen once per year, and the earlier your pet can become more comfortable and acclimated to the pro- cess, the better it will behave during each subsequent visit. The following are some steps pet owners can take to make vet visits go smoothly. • Handle your pet frequent- ly. Teach your pet to accept touching of the paws, ears, mouth, tail, legs, and stom- ach. Regular sessions pet- ting and touching your pet may make him or her more comfortable when the vet has to do so. • Consider waiting outside. Research from Companion Animal Psychology says 30 percent of dogs are highly stressed while sitting in the waiting room of the vet's of- fi ce. It can be hectic in the waiting room, with lots of new smells, people coming in and out and animals with all sorts of energy. If waiting rooms put your pet on edge, wait outside. • Associate the carrier with comfort. If you pull out the crate only when the pet will be going to the vet, the animal will soon associate it with negative experiences. Instead, use the crate fre- quently and rely on treats so that the dog or cat sees it as a safe and fun space to spend its time. Take frequent car rides to different destina- tions so pets don't associate car rides with vet visits. Make vet visits easier for all involved See VET Page 9 Fish for Free in North Carolina on July 4 On July 4, anglers of any age or resi- dency status will be allowed to fi sh with- out a license in North Carolina from 12 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Free Fish- ing Day, sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, is an annual event that was authorized by the N.C. General Assembly in 1994 and always falls on July 4. "Free Fishing Day was created to pro- mote the sport of fi shing," said Christian Waters, the agency's chief of the Inland Fisheries Division. It's an opportunity for families to try an outdoor recreational activity that is relatively inexpensive and available to anyone, no matter their age or skill level. It's an excellent way to en- joy quality time together, relaxing by the water." Anglers are required to follow fi shing regulations, such as length and daily possession limits, and bait and tackle restrictions. The Wildlife Commission's website, ncwildlife.org, is a valuable re- source for regulations, tips about where and what to fi sh, and the state's Tackle Loaner Program. "The interactive fi shing and boating maps on the agency's website list more than 500 fi shing and boating areas that are open to the public, and many of which that are free. Also, the Wildlife Commission stocks a variety of fi sh in waters across the state to give anglers a better chance of catching fi sh. Stock- ing information can also be found on the agency's website." Anglers should remember that boat- ing areas likely will be crowded over the busy holiday weekend. Wildlife offi cials urge boaters to be patient, courteous and follow the boating etiquette tips be- low: Be patient and remain calm until an open parking space is available. Wait your turn in the launch line. Don't block or cut off others. Park your vehicle and trailer while someone moves the boat away from the ramp. Recruit someone to move the boat away from the ramp while you retrieve your vehicle and trailer. Observe no-wake zones and be cau- tious. While anyone can fi sh for free on July 4, a fi shing license is required for people age 16 and older on all other days of the year. This includes both inland and coastal waters in North Carolina. Pur- chasing a license online is quick and easy. Other ways to purchase a license are: Call the Wildlife Commission at 888- 248-6834, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit a local Wildlife Service Agent. For more information on fi shing in pub- lic, inland waters, visit the agency's fi sh- ing webpage. Purchase or a renew a fi shing, trapping and hunting license and renew a vessel registration online at ncwildlife.org. Submitted by Mindy Wharton