CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACKA-8 The News, Mon day, December 6, 2010

Keep your pets safe while enjoying the holidays

MOLLY

KOBIWEBBYMISS WIGGLESTRISCUITPRINCESSEMILY

BUZZYELLSTINKERLALA

Urgently in need ...

of a loving, forever home!

Harley is a nice, 1-year-old American bulldog mix. He was

a well-loved housedog and family pet that was

released for adoption when his owners could

no longer keep him. Harley is good with kids, cats and other

dogs. He is housebro-ken, having only an

occasional accident if fed too late at night.

This is a wonderful dog that has ended up in a

difficult spot.

Marie is about 5 months old. She needs a home to

grow up in. As you can see she loves

to be held and cuddled. Please

consider opening your heart and your

home to Marie.

Cumberland County SPCa eventS

We Offer: • Heated & Air-conditioned Indoor/Outdoor Runs • Quiet Room just for Cats with No Dogs • Grooming by Appointment or while Boarding • Training & Supplies

Hours:Mon., Tues., Thurs.7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed., Sat.8:00 am - 3:00 pmFri. 7:00 am - 5 pm

Closed Sunday

If your pet is not becoming to you...He should be coming to us!

Located just 8 miles west of BridgetonIn Stow Creek Township

348 JERICHO ROAD (Rt. 624)

856-451-0350740495

Drop off Toys for TotsThe Cumberland County SPCA is proud

to, once again, have a Toys for Tots drop-off/collection box in our lobby during Decem-ber. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve pro-gram helps less fortunate children in the community through the generosity of the people who donate new, unwrapped toys. Toys are distributed as holiday gifts with a message of hope to local needy children. Please support this noble cause.

Contacting the CCSPCA1244 N. Delsea DriveVineland, NJ 08360Phone: (856) 691-1500Fax: (856) 691-2703Email: adoptions@cumberlandcountyspca.orgWebsite: www.cumberlandcountyspca.org

Adoption TailsIf you have adopted an animal from the Cumberland County SPCA, or know of someone who has, and would like to be featured on the SPCA page in our

‘Adoption Tails’ section, please e-mail a picture of your animal and your story to jboggs@sjnewsco.com, or drop it off at The News during regular business hours. Every Monday, the SPCA page features many adorable, adoptable animals plus two extra animals handpicked by the SPCA staff that are urgently in need of a home. Help show potential adopters the joy and love that can come with adopt-

ing a pet and giving them a second chance at life.

By Bev Greco

CCSPCA executive director

If you have pets in the house, the holi-days can be a true test between man and beast.

Take for example all those adorable stuffed characters like reindeer, snowmen and Santas.

No amount of reasoning can convince my dog that these are not part of her stash of toys.

I have tried to explain to her that some of these are expensive, collector edition bears or sentimental gifts of Christmases gone by, or even that they may present a danger if swallowed; she remains unim-pressed by my arguments.

They are fuzzy and therefore, fair game.

Earl, my cat, embraces the tradition of holiday decorating as one of the true highlights of his little life.

There’s a real tree in the house! A wonderful, soft, velvety blankie under

the tree to snuggle on and adorn with as much fur as he can possibly leave behind!

Shiny strings and dangly things hang-ing everywhere!

From the moment the trailing strings of lights get hauled up out of the basement, his season of delight begins.

Again, I am found trying to reason with a four-legger about the perils of electric cords and ingesting dangerous substances such as tinsel, holly and mistletoe.

Even my threats of accidently setting himself on fire in the flickering flames of bayberry scented candles fall on deaf ears.

He sits, staring at me, blinking eyes, bored as only a cat can be.

My other cat and dog are much too mature and dignified for all this childish lecturing.

They sit impassively, as though they could hardly be bothered with glass balls,

chocolate candies or bringing the tree crash-ing to the floor.

I know that, secretly, they are content and actually revel in the trou-ble the other two will get themselves into.

Surely, at least one of those two imps will do something to deserve disfavor, resulting in banishment to a secluded part of the house.

They delight in my disapproval of the troublemakers and bask in my praise for, unlike their siblings, being so well-behaved.

Tips for keeping pets safeSo, take these things as friendly remind-

ers to keep your pets safe and your nerves steady during the holiday season:

1. Secure the Christmas tree. Falling trees and ornaments can cause your blood pressure to spike.

2. Keep tinsel, decorations and Christ-mas flora that can be swallowed, out of your pets reach. These can cause danger-ous and even fatal bowel obstructions or poisoning … in your animals, I mean.

3. Keep electric cords where they can’t be chewed and candles where they can’t be tipped or your pets can get to close to. Mishaps with electric and fire can really raise your homeowner’s insurance.

4. Last, but not least, keep food and alcohol out of reach — candy dishes, open trash cans and unattended drinks are real temptations for dogs, especially.

Chocolate is bad news, turkey causes gas and drunken dogs are just an accident waiting to happen.

Decorate, eat, drink and be merry.Just keep your pets safe while you do

it.

—Shelter Needs:

Canned cat and dog food, dry cat and kitten food, cat litter, paper towels, bleach, dryer sheets, sponge mops, gift cards from grocery, pet and hardware stores.

—Pets of the Week

CatsVisit us at the CCSPCA and spend some

time getting to know these cats, you may just fall in love!

MOlly was rescued from a cruel situ-ation along with her sister LaLa. They were being kept in a dirty carrier in the middle of summer. Now they are comfy and waiting for a new home. Molly is about 2 years old.

lala was rescued from a cruel situ-ation along with her sister Molly. They were being kept in a dirty carrier in the middle of summer. Now they are comfy and waiting for a new home. Lala is about 1 year old.

TiNKer was a release. His owners could no longer keep him. He is about 1 year old.

yellS is very vocal and craving affec-tion. When you open his door he loves to jump on your shoulders. He is about 2 years old and already neutered.

BUZZ was released to us because his owners were moving and could not take him with them. He is already neutered and ready for a new owner.

Please consider giving these cats the second chance they deserve.

DogseMily is an adorable 2-year-old girl

with a heart of gold. This great young dog spent some time in one of our fos-

ter homes where she got along very well with the other dogs and was great with the kids. Emily is housebroken and has been trained to an electric fence. She is sweet, playful and affectionate and just waiting and hoping for a forever home for Christmas.

If you are looking for an affectionate, low key pet that was a housedog, look no further. PriNCeSS is a pretty, medium-sized 3-year-old mixed breed that was released for adoption. This girl is slow to warm up but great once she trusts you. She is a nice young dog that loves people and has a lifetime of love to give. Please consider giving Princess a second chance at a loving forever home.

TriSCUiT is an adorable 3-year-old terrier mix. He is good natured and sweet and gets along well with other dogs. He came to us as a stray with some matted hair and a general uncared for look. That did not seem to bother this happy go lucky guy with a lifetime of love to give. Please consider giving Triscuit the forever home he deserves.

MiSS WiGGleS is a fun, happy go lucky 7-month-old pit mix pup. She has a great personality and loves everyone. Her whole body wiggles in a happy greeting whenever she meets someone. Visit us at CCSPCA and spend some time getting to know this great young dog, you may just fall in love!

WeBBy is a lively little 11-year-old Poodle. He is fun and affectionate and gets along well with other dogs. This adorable little guy still has years of love to give, please consider giving him the second chance he deserves.

They don’t come any handsomer than our 2-year-old pit mix KOBi. He is a dar-ling dog that is a real people lover. He gets along well with other dogs and is as nice as he is good looking. Please visit us at CCSPCA and meet our boy Kobi, he may just steal your heart!