Spring will beflourishing soon and, as  usual, so will all of our furry little friends. Our pets are such a wonderful, loving addition to our families. For some of us…they are our children! Therefore it is of great importance that we take care of them and integrate them into the neighborhood with care and respect for them and our neighbors. There is a leash law for dogs AND CATS. It is required by law that your pet be contained (under control) at all times. This is important for the pet’s safety and the safety of neighboring pets and people. Animals from our neighborhood have met their demise on city streets or are taken by animal control. They have a greater instance of disease, hunger, flea infestation and mischief. Many people are experiencing cats spraying items on the front porch or in the yard or defecating there as well. Also a part of the picture- they love to go out for dinner and drinks and multiply! Then we have more than we can take care of again. If you have cats that you feed that just “showed up” you are now  their new owner! Please have your pets neutered or spayed. Animal control will do it for a small fee, while the Spay and Neuter Clinic (447-7387 ) is the least expensive I have found. The SPCA and Humane Society do it once a year in the spring but they also charge a fee. I would be happy to “sponsor” two cats this year for this service.

Let me know if you need help! I don’t know what we would do without our little fur people. They are a joy. Let’s make sure we take care of them so they are loved by all and have a happy, healthy life.

Lari Averbeck