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Thursday, February 1-February 7, 2018 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 9 PETS•LIVESTOCK BLACK ANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE. Steers, bulls, replace- ment heifers, cows and cow/calf pairs. Call or text (704) 418-1071 CKC REGISTERED CHIHUA- HUAS. Applehead Teacup and Miniature Chihuahua puppies. Shots UTD. Ready to go. $ 200 each. (704) 813-5981 PETS•LIVESTOCK BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 6 weeks old. All males, fi rst shots and wormed. $75 each. (704) 898-9768 Sweetgrass Turkeys, Toms and Hens. $25. Will sell entire fl ock for much less. Also, Cochin & Silkie Bantam roosters. (704) 472-2586 PETS•LIVESTOCK FREE TO GOOD HOME. 3 year old Lab. Has all shots. Needs good home. (704) 313-7154 KID GOATS FOR SALE. Good price. 828-247-0913. (828) 429- 7141 SPRING CUT SQUARE BALES FESCUE. $4.50 each. Round bales, horse quality, 4x5 bales, very clean, no weeds, stored in dry, $40 each. Fall cut Fescue, $25 each. (704) 477-8623 PEKA-TZU PUPPIES. CKC reg- istered. 1st shot & worming. Also taking deposits on Pekingese. (864) 490-4979 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. Pure breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704- 538-1199. (704) 600-7847 AKC CHOCOLATE FEMALE LAB. 7 weeks old. Excellent Champion bloodline. English block style body. $750. (704) 914-8241 GERMAN ROTTWEILER PUP- PIES. Rottweiler puppies for sale, AKC registered. Will be huge with big Teddy bear heads, $1000. Call or text (704) 692- 8115 PETS•LIVESTOCK FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. 704-472-7116 or (704) 482-3392 PETS•LIVESTOCK FESCUE HAY FOR SALE. 4'x5' net wrapped bales, $25 each. 704-482-8848 (704) 472-8848 PETS•LIVESTOCK HORSE BOARDING. Specializ- ing in Care of Retirement Hors- es. (704) 434-9104 Pet owners spend more than $61 billion annually Pet owners spend more than $61 billion annually on their pets and spending on nonmedical pet on their pets and spending on nonmedical pet services, such as grooming, boarding, training services, such as grooming, boarding, training and pet sitting, is growing 6% each year. Our All and pet sitting, is growing 6% each year. Our All About Pets page presents an ideal opportunity About Pets page presents an ideal opportunity to introduce your products and services to more to introduce your products and services to more potential customers. potential customers. Fetch the Attention Fetch the Attention of of More Local More Local Pet Lovers Pet Lovers Publishes The Second Thursday Of Each Month Fetch more information or to reserve your space, call Mike Marlow at 828-248-1408. Upon adopting a companion animal, one of the fi rst decisions pet parents should make, advise veterinarians and animal welfare experts, is to spay or neuter their new friend. Homeless animals are a global problem. Overpopulation continues to plague dogs and cats, and there are as many as 300,000 homeless animals euthanized in animal shelters every year, says The Humane Society of the United States. While many would be quick to assume these are puppies and kittens of "street" animals, the society notes that euthanized animals are often the offspring of family pets — even pure breeds. Spaying females and neutering males is the most effective method of birth control for these popular pets. Preventing unwanted offspring might be the main reason many pet owners spay or neuter their pets. But there are many additional reasons that make spaying and neutering a good decision. 1. The ASPCA says spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumors that are malignant in roughly 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying before a cat's fi rst heat is ideal. 2. USA Today reports that neutered male dogs live 18 percent longer than dogs that were not neutered, while spayed female dogs live 23 percent longer than those that are not spayed. Neutering reduces the instinct to roam and get into trouble, which may contribute to the longer life expectancy. 3. Neutering can help prevent testicular cancer in male pets. 4. Spayed females will not go into heat. During heat, which can occur four to fi ve days at a time every three weeks during mating season, females may yowl and urinate around the house. 5. WebMD says non- neutered male dogs and cats may mark their territory with urine and can be more aggressive during mating seasons. Neutering can help calm the animals. 6. HSUS states that neutering and spaying is the best way to prevent overpopulation and improves the chances that shelter pets will be adopted. Contrary to popular belief, spaying and neutering pets will not cause weight gain. As long as pet parents continue to provide exercise and control their pets' diets, pets will remain fi t and in good health. It's best to discuss neutering and spaying with a veterinarian to deterine the best time for pets to undergo the procedure. Many cats and dogs can be successfully neutered and spayed at around eight weeks of age, but older pets can be spayed or neutered as well. Courtesy: Metro Editorial Reasons to spay or neuter pets now LOVING CARE LOVING CARE KENNELS KENNELS & GROOMING GROOMING 245 Airport Rd. Rutherfordton Find us on Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM, Sat & Sun 4:30PM-6PM Grooming & Boarding by Appointment 828-287-7040 828-287-7040 ©Community First Media Community First Media Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day! 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