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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 8-June 14, 2017 369 Butler Rd., Forest City 828.248.1408 rutherfordweekly.com rutherfordweekly.com CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIEDS Looking for Looking for a Pet? a Pet? Read Read 145 E. Main Street, Forest City 828-248-2336 Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12:30-5pm ©Community First Media Community First Media 115 Reservation Drive, Spindale 828-395-2323 Mon-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 12:30-5pm T w o l o c a t i o n s t o c a r e f o r A L L T w o l o c a t i o n s t o c a r e f o r A L L t h e m e m b e r s o f y o u r f a m i l y t h e m e m b e r s o f y o u r f a m i l y LOVING CARE LOVING CARE KENNELS KENNELS & & GROOMING GROOMING 245 Airport Rd. Rutherfordton Find us on Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM, Sat & Sun 4:30PM-5:30PM Grooming & Boarding by Appointment 828-287-7040 828-287-7040 ©Community First Media Time to Time to reserve reserve space for space for your pets' your pets' summer summer vacation. vacation. Max is waiting! Max is waiting! Dogs have solidifi ed their places in many families. Nowadays, more and more dogs accompany their pet parents on trips to the store, vacations and various recreational pursuits — including trips to the beach or the backyard pool. Many people assume all dogs can swim and swim well. But WebMD advises that not all dogs are natural-born swimmers, and some may be more skillful than others. Unfortunately, there's no way to gauge a dog's swimming prowess until the animal is introduced to water. That's one reason why dog owners must make water safety a priority when taking their pets near water. Introducing water Make dogs feel comfortable in the water by gradually introducing them to it. Start in an area that can be controlled, such as a kiddie swimming pool. That's shallow enough to help dogs if they struggle. Show the dog that the water can be enjoyable. Get in with the dog and let him or her get acclimated to the feeling of water on its paws. Let your pet set the pace, being certain not to force the issue. If you're at the beach or lakeside, throw a stick progressively further from the shore. This can help the dog incrementally adapt to the feeling of deeper water. Tossing your dog into the water or submerging his head can be traumatic. Recognizing poor swimmers Dogs that have large bodies and short legs often do not swim for fun. American Bulldogs, for example, may not be as skilled or as enthusiastic about swimming as Labradors. If your dog gives you a hard time about swimming or struggles to stay afl oat, you may not be able to share laps together. Instead, watch him or her carefully around the water to prevent accidents should your pet wander in. Watching for currents At the beach, the same currents and rip tides that can pose a threat to humans can threaten dogs. Even strong swimmers can be affected in rough surf, and dogs may not have the intellect to escape currents, so it's best to avoid the situation. Washed-up fi sh and seawater also can be threatening to dogs. Dogs may be enticed by the smell of dead fi sh, but become ill if they consume decomposing marine life. The same is said for drinking seawater. Bring fresh water along to quench the dog's thirst so he or she will not be tempted to lap up the saltwater. Life preservers Dogs riding in boats should be fi tted with canine life preservers. These will help dogs stay afl oat should they fall in the water, while also making dogs more visible in the water. Water and dogs may seem like a natural fi t, but individuals should test their dogs' swimming abilities and exercise precaution whenever their pets are around water. Courtesy: Metro Editorial Dogs and water safety shelby shopper & info CIRCULATION C O U N C I L VERIFICATION 44,000 C O P I E S , 12 DR I VE RS weekly circulation WEEKLY RUTHERFORD & Grady Allen DRIVING 729 MILES to 750 LOCATIONS WITH 2 GREAT PAPERS! Large selection of good, used farm equipment. Black Oil SunÁ ower Seed 50 lb. $18.49 Wrangler Sweet Feed $7.49 50 lb. bag Layer Crumble 50 lb. $10.50 $10.50 GENERIC DOG FOOD $ 12.99 HI-YIELD KILLZ ALL ONLY $49.99 2.5 GALLON RANGER PRO WEED KILLER ONLY $39.99 2.5 GALLON Sisal Baler Twine 16,000 only $ 50. 99 Sisal 10,000 only $ 48. 50 Ask about volume discounts! Safemark Plastic 20,000 Baler Twine only $ 22. 22. 50 50 188 Whitesides Rd., Rutherfordton NC 28139 188 Whitesides Rd., Rutherfordton NC 28139 828-287-3272 828-287-3272 Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30, Sat. 7:30-2:00 Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30, Sat. 7:30-2:00 188 Whitesides Rd., Rutherfordton NC 28139 828-287-3272 Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30, Sat. 7:30-2:00 ©Community First Media Community First Media Farmers Friend Feed, Seed & Supply LLC Nurture Super Premium Dog Food Light Formula $9.99

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