SPCA comes to the rescue
Pet Control
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The cat is an example of how quickly animal populations grow. A cat can have
three litters of kittens each year. If you count all the kittens in that cat's
family line, one cat can produce 400 kittens in five years.
Ms. Mercer would like to hire a humane educator to teach younger children
proper treatment of animals. There are links between animal abuse and people
abuse. "Respect for one form of life corresponds with respect for other
forms of life," said David Buffett, provincial SPCA president and member
of the Canadian ‘Federation of Humane Societies Board of Directors.
The cover of the SPCA brochure about the care of animals has the words,
"All Things Bright and Beautiful, with wings, with feathers, with fur,
with two feet or four, to be respected and cared for and love
How to help the SPCA
Volunteers and workers do the jobs needed to keep the animals well cared for
and safe. "Other people can help the shelter in different ways," said
Ms. Mercer. "They need donations of food, newspapers, old blankets,
dishcloths and towels, and they need people to pick up recyclables and help
with repairs at the shelter."
Junior volunteers walk the dogs. Ms. Mercer would like to see more people
involved to get the dog walking program going all day. Anyone can register as a
dog walker. Exercise calms dogs down and makes them more adoptable.
"The SPCA is the place for animals that are lost, unwanted, or abused.
Animals have value and their rights should be protected," said Mr. Buffet.
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Some untrue things about
pets
- It is not true that spaying and neutering makes a dog fat and lazy. Only
over feeding and lack of exercise will make a dog fat.
- It is not true that one litter makes a female a better dog.
- It is not true that milk causes worms in animals.
- It is not true that meat makes a dog vicious.
- It is not true that dogs need bones to chew. Dogs should never be given
chicken or fish bones or bones that have been cooked. They splinter and may
damage the walls of the stomach.
- It is not true that our pets will survive when left alone. They will die
from either starvation, exposure, predators, or get hit by a car.
PLEASE DO NOT GET A PET UNLESS
YOU KNOW YOU CAN GIVE IT PROPER CARE
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Word Puzzle
Lost animals sometimes find a safe shelter at the SPCA.
Starting at the top, change one letter in each answer to get the next
answer. Use the clues to help.
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LOST |
| A written number of things to do |
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| A tightly closed hand makes this |
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| To go with food |
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| What is put on a broken bone |
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| A box or bag in which something is kept |
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| A coffee house |
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SAFE |
| Answers:
list, fist, fast, cast, case, cafe |
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Recipe - an old favourite
MACARONI & CHEESE
4 tbsp. Flour
2 cups milk
2 cups macaroni (uncooked) |
4 tbsp. margarine
2 cups grated cheese
Salt and pepper |
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Melt margarine in heavy pan.
Stir in flour.
Add milk and stir until thick.
Stir grated cheese into the white sauce.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cook 2 cups macaroni in salted water.
Drain and rinse.
Mix the cheese sauce with macaroni. Place in greased dish and sprinkle top
with bread crumbs.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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