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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, February 28-March 6, 2019 ©Community First Media Community First Media FURNITURE • BEDDING • APPLIANCES • ELECTRONICS EXTENDED HOURS TO BETTER SERVE YOU! MON-SAT 10AM-8PM 207 East Main St., Forest City 828-245-4563 FURNITURE • BEDDING • APPLIANCES • ELECTRONICS I love Kimbrell's, they are friendly. They always made us feel welcome and did everything to help my family out in time of need. I won't go nowhere else! — Candace T. IT'S TIME FOR FUN, FITNESS, AND FELLOWSHIP Athletic Events You don't have to be a professional athlete, artist or performer to participate. You just have to be ready, willing and able to have fun! Those who qualify at our local game are invited to attend STATE FINALS in the fall. The Rutherford County Senior Games are sanctioned by North Carolina Senior Games, Inc. The Athletic Events will be held April 8—23, 2019. For more information, please contact: Barbara Hill Rutherford County Senior Games Coordinator 828-287-6413 FOR ADULTS, AGE 50+ APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN MARCH 4—15 Athletic Events Athletic Events Archery Basketball Shooting Billiards Bocce Bowling Chair Volleyball Cornhole Football Throw Golf Horseshoes Putt-Putt SilverStriders Fun Walk Shuffleboard Softball Throw Swimming Table Tennis Wii Bowling SilverArts Literary Arts Heritage Arts Performing Arts Visual Arts Athletic Events Athletic Events One of the most important aspects of welcoming a pet into a home is to be a responsible part owner. Responsible pet ownership involves providing for the animal's physical and emotional needs, making sure to keep the pet out of danger and providing love, affection and training. Responsible pet ownership also includes a commitment to maintaining a reasonable pet population. Due to unchecked breeding, shelters are bursting at the seams with animals who have been found stray or were turned over by owners who are unable to care for them. The ASPCA says millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized or suffer as strays every year. These high numbers are the result of unplanned litters. Neutering, also known as spaying and neutering, can help keep animal numbers in check. American Humane says spaying is a general term used to describe the ovariohysterectomy of a female animal. Neutering is a general term used to describe the castration of a male animal. However, neutering is often used in reference to both genders. Veterinarians perform these surgeries, which often result in the same- day release of pets if there have been no complications. Many shelters require adoptable animals be neutered before they can be released to a new family. Pet owners can work with veterinarians to determine the best age for sterilization. There are many great reasons to neuter pets that go beyond reducing overpopulation. • Improves animal health: Spaying can help prevent uterine infections and breast cancer in female pets. Neutering males can prevent testicular cancer. • Reduces unwanted marking/matin g behavior: Female pets advertise that they are ready to reproduce by leaving scents (urinating), barking, meowing, and being more agitated during breeding season. Spaying can reduce these inclinations. • Reduces the need to roam: Male animals will travel near or far to fi nd a female. Once on the prowl, the animal runs the risks of injury from altercations with other animals as well as traffi c. Such animals also may get lost. • Responsible breeding: American Humane says 25% of shelter dogs are purebreds. Responsible purebred breeders have homes lined up before they breed. There's no need to mate purebreds simply for the sake of continuing the lineage. • Improved behavior: The ASPCA says a male pet might be less likely to mount other pets, people and inanimate objects after he's neutered. Some aggression problems may be avoided by early neutering as well. Neutering is a smart choice. After the surgery takes place, give the pet a quiet, safe place to recover and inhibit jumping or running for a few weeks. Also, try to keep him or her from licking the wounds. When the vet gives a clean bill of health, pets can resume living full, happy lives. Benefi ts to spaying/neutering February is spay & neuter awareness month

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