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Page 8 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, January 10-January 16, 2019 Pets have been kept for centuries. Statistics from various sources indicate North Americans own millions of dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, and reptiles. Pets' affable nature and loving looks are enough for many people to welcome them into their homes, but the benefi ts of having a pet extends beyond their appearances and temperaments. • Pets can help prevent loneliness. Loneliness affects people of all ages, but it is particularly problematic among seniors. Older adults who may be isolated can benefi t from having a pet around. According to a study published in Aging & Mental Health, older adults who owned pets were 36 percent less likely to say they were lonely compared to those who didn't have an animal companion. • Pets can save lives. Pets can be trained to perform various tasks around the house and in the community. Rescue animals assist in fi nding people after natural disasters. Medical alert pets can help people with debilitating illnesses and assist physically impaired people with everyday tasks. • Pets help lower allergy risks. Keeping pets around can reduce a child's likelihood of developing allergies by as much as 33 percent, according to a study by pediatrician James E. Gern that was published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. People exposed early on to animals tend to develop stronger immune systems overall. • Pets provide socialization opportunities. A pet can be the common denominator to strike up new friendships and connect with others. Whether walking around the neighborhood or being part of a pet obedience class or interest group, pets can help their owners expand their social circles. • Pets can help combat stress. Talking to or stroking a pet can make stress easier to handle. A study from researchers at the State University of New York at Buffalo found that, when conducting a stressful task, people experienced less stress when their pets were with them. Various other studies and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found having a pet around can lower blood pressure, ease anxiety and may even help to lessen aches and pains. Pets provide unconditional love, which can be benefi cial to someone facing depression or post traumatic stress disorder. • Pets help teach responsibility. Taking care of a pet can help children and adults become more responsible. According to the American Pet Product Association's 2011-2012 National Pet Owners Survey, 58 percent of pet owners say their pets help teach their kids to be responsible through routine care, exercise and feeding of the animal. Pets are more than mere companions. In fact, pets can offer numerous health and well-being benefi ts to people of all ages. PETS & LIVESTOCK TOY. Choc. toy Aussie doodles. Males only 10 wks old now and ready, estimate adult weight 10 lbs. Can send up dated photos if serious buyer. (703) 308-1056 jlittlehorse@aol.com CHIHUAHUAS. AKC pups, Sires are champions, long and smooth available. Contact by phone only, $600 and up, males and females. (704) 530-6448 jlittlehorse@aol.com DOG KENNELS start at $189.99 in stock. Lots of sizes available, delivery and install available. Dog roofs, dog hous- es. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704- 538-1199. (704) 600-7847 PETS & LIVESTOCK BLUE TICK PIT BULL. 1.5 years old. Shots UTD, neutered, house broken. Good natured, strong, good security dog. Free to good home only. Must check new owner and home for com- patibility. (704) 418-6116 GOATS FOR SALE. "HERD REDUCTION" (6) Pregnant Does, (2) Adult Bucks, (3) Kid Bucks. Call Gene and Becky Leach, 828-245-7419 home# or 828-289-2868 cell#. Leave mes- sage. Forest City area. NINE GOOD MOMMA BORE GOATS FOR SALE. Retiring, selling out. Cash only. 828-247- 0913. AKC PUG PUPPIES. Shots and Wormed. 2 Males $600 each. Ready 12/7/18. Please call 828- 413-3599 How you can benefi t from having a pet LOVING CARE KENNELS LOVING CARE KENNELS & GROOMING GROOMING 245 Airport Rd. Rutherfordton ©Community First Media Community First Media Find us on Start the New Year clean, like this dog did! Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM, Sat & Sun 4:30PM-5:30PM Grooming & Boarding by Appointment 828-287-7040 Low Cost Spay and Neuter: You can afford to have your pet spayed or neutered with our low cost program. Community Pet Center, 828-287-7738. Korbenʼs Attic Thrift & More: Goal of raising money to spay female dogs & cats in Rutherford County. Open Saturday 9am-4pm. We accept donations of clothes and household items. Volunteers needed. 2161 Hudlow Road, Forest City. 828-450- 0586 or Facebook.com/KorbensAttic Rutherford County Humane Society Thrift Shop: Open Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Gifts, home goods and furniture. We accept donations of food and bedding supplies for dogs & cats waiting to be adopted. Donations are tax deductible. Volunteers needed. 305 Buffalo Creek Road, Lake Lure. PAWS of Rutherford County is offering free spay and neuter for all RC Bully Breeds and for other breeds whose owners are on public assistance until our funds run out. For all other pets, cats are $25 and any size dogs are $35, if current on rabies vac- cination. $10 additional charge for rabies vaccine if needed. Dog houses and straw for those in need. If you have any dog houses you would like to donate, call the number below. We also have free dog food if you are in need. If you need to re-home your pet or have a litter of puppies, we may be able to help you. Check with us before taking them to Animal Control. In desperate need of fosters. 888-422-7303. Think younger people don't read the paper? Think again! Rutherford Weekly Reader & Market Demographics AGE RANGE 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 13% ...and of course, so do older people. Rutherford Weekly's Reader Demographic Rutherford Weekly's Market Demographic People read Rutherford Weekly, it's a fact. Young people, old people and everyone in between. It's no secret you can target demographic groups on the internet... and that's great. But don't forget about media mix. It's as important in advertising as it's always been. OK, so print advertising isn't as exciting and sexy as some of the digital options out there. Advertising in Rutherford Weekly has never been sexy...just effective. And it's just as effective as it's always been! 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