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Show 1 2 Vernal Exprca Friday, September 9, 1983 IPcsft (CdDirnncBi? Manila Clara Robinson Phone 784-5333 t f Pet Corner by Carrie-Ann Shaw This week's issue of discussion are spaying, neutering and euthanasia. I want to preface my article with the purpose of my writing being one of awareness, advocacy for animals and the sharing of medical knowledge to help better our world, as well as the animal world. My purpose is not one of making value judgement for others. The concern is that the United States has millions of unwanted cats and dogs that will end up in animal shelters and put to death. Many of these animals are cute and lovable. (Saying the least, these animals die quickly and painlessly. It's the abandoned animals that suffer.) Every day well-meaning people dump kittens and puppies in garbage cans, along roadsides, and in the woods. Somehow, they think these animals will learn to fend for themselves. In reality, they are sentencing them to a slow agonizing death. The end may come through starvation, suffocation, freezing, or disease. Or it may come under the wheels of a car. Few will live out their lives without constant fear and agony. How will they fend for themselves? What will they eat? How will they find shelter and warmth? What has brought us to this crisis? What has reduced the value of life to such a low level? The primary answer is the irresponsibility of pet owners. My own theory is that we've become a throw-away society. Pets have become just another posession, another hobby, another source of pleasure until the newness wears off or responsibilty is needed in caring for them. . The animal shelters receive pets from people, not always strays. The following are some reasons given for turning in pets. "Sure, he's a good dog, but he wants too much attention." "She was a cute kitten, but now she's big and lazy, and we'd rather have another kitten." "We're going on vacation. vaca-tion. It's easier to get a new one when we get back." "He's a nuisance. He wants to shake hands all the time." "I hate to be tied down all the time. You can never go anywhere." "He isn't housebroken." All the mentioned problems could have been thought of before the animal was acquired. The point is, people make the choices, the animals have no choice. Yet it's the animal who suffers the consequence, not the owner. The suffering will end only when pet owners recognize and accept the responsibility of pet ownership. An animal's suffering and or early death is the result of people's irresponsibility. The only way to prevent some of these problems is to stop unnecessary breeding. Research is slow and success suc-cess is a long way off for effective means of temporary sterilization. Spaying and neutering are successful solutions at present. I Interviewed Dr. Lyle Jackson, one 4-7 J FEMALE GOLDEN retriever can be adoped at the Uintah County Animal Shelter 789-5601 of our local veterinarians. He practices prac-tices Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Oscarson and Dr. Hansen. The local animal shelter is located in their clinic. Dr. Jackson has a first-hand view of the unwanted pet problem. Dr. Hansen and Dr. Jackson are the individuals who perform euthanasia on these animals. (Webster's definition of euthanasia is "the act or practice of killing individuals (as persons or domestic animals) that are hopelessly hopeless-ly sick or injured for reasons of mercy.") mer-cy.") In Dr. Jackson's words, "We do the public's dirty work.'; He has performed per-formed euthanasia on hundreds of perfectly healthy little puppies and kittens kit-tens that would have made good pets. Dr. Jackson has, through his own process, pro-cess, as a professional, and as a per- -son, accepted euthanasia as means to deal with the problem. But he advocates ad-vocates prevention by means of spaying spay-ing of female dogs and cats and the neutering of the males. He feels the pros for spaying and neutering outnumber the cons. The good reasons for not doing are the initial in-itial cost and people want puppies and kittens. The myths against spaying and neutering are that without surgery animals make better pets and that pets get fat. Animals with surgery make better pets because they don't pick up the male mating behaviors and are calmer. Also, pets get fat simply because they are overfed. The pros are: population control, calmer more settled pets and some very positive medical results. Older pets, especially, acquire disease. In females, uterine infections and tumors tu-mors are common. Spaying, which is the removal of the uterus and ovaries prevent this. Males suffer from prostate pro-state cancer and tumors. Neuturing early prevents this problem. Dogs and cats go into their heat periods twice a year. It's best to spay or neuter before the first heat. If spayed before the second or third heat research shows many less tumors found. Animals make better pets for hunting and companionship if done when young, at six months. Dr. Jackson stated that people Daggett Seniors sponsor breakfast The Daggett County Senior Citizens were well pleased with the success of the breakfast they sponsored at the Center on Saturday, Sept. 3. .They started serving breakfast at 6 a.m. and continued until noon. Over 150 people enjoyed the pancake breakfast served with ham and eggs, juice and coffee. Director Mabel Anderson and assistant assis-tant director Mildred Knowlden were in charge of the breakfast and were assisted by Relva Potter, Gail Des-pain, Des-pain, Carol Scott and Melanie Son. Food items and cash were donated by the following businesses: 3M Market, Deli Mart "66", Lucerne Valley Marina, Flaming Gorge Mercantile of Manila, Bendicts Meat Market and Grocery Store, Valley Fabric Shop in Mt. View, Wyo., and the City Market in Green River, Wyo. Personal donations were made by Leona Sexton, Relva Potter Chloa . Slaught, Carol Scott, Mildred Knowlden, Martha Nelson and Mabel Anderson. The Senior Center wishes to express their thanks to everyone who helped or attended. The next Senior Citizen project will be the Bake and Rummage sale to be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 17. Hostess Relva Potter will be at the Center to receive donations weekdays Monday through Friday from 12 to 4 p.m. If . anyone wishes to donate items and are unable to meet this schedule they may call director Mabel Anderson at 784-5413 or Mildred Knowlden at 784-5825 or Ora Iverson at 784-3815. Ora Iverson and Rena Pallesen are in charge of this event. Any donations will be appreciatedbuyers too! Brownie Scouts and Junior Girl Scout troops will be starting soon in Manila. Mrs. Gene Campbell will be leader for the Brownie girls. These girls range from first grade through third grade. Crystal Skinner will be leader of the Junior Girl Scouts, girls ranging from the third grade through sixth grade. More information will be t -1 should be responsible for a pet's safe place to live, nutrition and care, so that animals do not suffer unnecessarily. In the future Pet Corner will present profiles of some of the dedicated professionals pro-fessionals such as Dr. Jackson. Right here in Vernal we have individuals with training, education and expertise that are devoted to better mankind." We have the resources to prevent the problems discussed. The Humane Society of Vernal has participated in yearly clinics for spaying spay-ing and neutering. Their goals are to make available the clinic twice a year (planned around the animals' heat periods.) There is a reduction in the fee, so although money may be an issue for not caring for our animals, there are means to help this. Feedback, questions or suggestions welcomed. Submit to: Pet Corner, P.O. Box 33, Vernal, Utah 84078, Carrie-Ann Shaw. 84 LUMBER COMPANY Vernal Store ribbon rib-bon cutting was conducted Wednesday with three pair of tin snips. Cutting the ribbon are Hal Duke, president of Vernal Dinah-Mites, Ron Matheus, 84 Lumber Vernal manager, and Sam Snyder, Vernal City mayor. Also present is James M. Har- sent home from school at a later date. The Daggett County Volunteer Cancer Committee will be attending a Cancer Conference at Little America, Wyo. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17. Daggett County has a new member on this committee. Jana Tinker is the Legacy Chairman. Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Ruble of Manila are grandparents of a girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ruble of Rock Springs, Wyo. in the Sweetwater Memorial Hospital of Rock Springs, Wyo. on Sept. 1. The little lady weighted 8 lbs. oz. at birth and received the name Rebecca Lynne. Her maternal grandparents are Mrs. Loretta Crider and the late Paul Crider of Rock Springs, Wyo. Kevin Campbell of Billings, Mont, who has been staying with his grandmother grand-mother Mrs. June Campbell left this past week for Syracuse, Utah to visit with his aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hall until his induction into the service on Sept. 26. Kevin enlisted in Butte, Mont. Two babies were blessed at the Sunday Sun-day Services of the Manila LDS Church on Sept. 4. Tiffanie Marie Lamb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Dan-ny Lamb, was blessed by Lawrence Biorn who was assisted by the Bishopric. Jennifer Michelle Cannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Q. Cannon IV, was blessed by her father who was assisted by her grandfather George Q. Cannon II, Stan Stewart and Robert Ellsworth. Visiting at the home of George Q. Cannon this weekend were George's narents Mr. and Mrs. Georee 0. Cannon Can-non III and their son, Jimmie Cannon. r Pintail Havoi Retirement Residence Assisted Living It's a new family-oriented lifestyle for elderly people Come to Uintah Haven September 10 thru September 17 and leam more about this new concept It is an important alternative to the costs of nursing home care. IVV want you to: See our tastefully decorated home Look over our variety of menus Check out our full activity schedule Meet our highly qualified and concerned manager During our open house and until November 1, the first three residents will receive their birthday month rent free. And there's more! Anyone born before 1918 is eligible to win the Uintah Haven Sweepstakes Grant! Vttt - 1100 H crrtifkal lt Vtitt - 150 gilt certificate 2nd Prite two 120 gift certificate Vtites U-i axk-anieJ Sovcnber 15 The open house is for you. No obligation to buy or rent let us Introduce you to Assisted Living V OrtN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 10 -17 Generous Refreshments Open Daily Noon-7 00 T.M. except Sunday 170 We lOOSowth Rooweh, Utah 4C6 (Wl) Visiting with friends and relatives in Manila on Saturday were Finn Siler and daughter Genay of Hurricane, Utah; Mrs. Genevieve Siler and grandson Dow of Green River, Wyo. Visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Robinson on Labor Day was their son and family Mr. and Mrs. Art Robinson from Rock Springs. Girls in Manila are looking forward to the All Girl Rodeo to be held at 5 p.m. on Sept. 10. Let me help Are you going to be moving mov-ing soon? I'll be glad to help you with planning and supervision of all the details start to finish. I have a lot of pride in our equipment and in our trained and courteous personnel. I think we are better equipped to make your move trouble free. Give me a call. I'll be glad to discuss your move with you. Thank you, DASia Homo & Storage 722 5553 Mayflower y in ris, with microphone, marketing director for 84 Lumber Co. from Arlington, Texas. Vernal Dinah-Mites assisted in the opening open-ing of the 380th store, the third in Utah for 84 Lumber. The new lumber and home center is located at 1925 South Highway 40, west Vernal City. THE CIjVEMA THEATRE Starts Friday, September 9 i Get Crazy R E Metal Storm 3-d PG Class R 4 Trading Places R All Seats $1.50 E Enter the Dragon PG 3 to 11 Years $1.50, 12 Years & Over $3.00 Starts at 7:30 Phone 789-6139 Final Week ('aroliiM'bariHinge.xmitiw. .Jack just Ion( hisjol). .fcukVi going to have to start from the lntt torn up. .if. JMR r:r7-J mmmmm itMincftuM Two Shows Nightly 4-11 Years Old $1.50 -yon-neT Opens 7:00 12 and Over $3.00 05- I I Of Starts 7:30 Open 7:30 - Friday and Saturday Only KMHi . f 1 mm 3f WJ VU (MM tt rw. mtm :m m w t :' ir -mt wm r WmMu4T -mm-mm vnr " ---- w Plus Night Shift Program R 411 Years Old II. 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