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Show 4 HORIZONS © 19 10E Sunday, July IIS Standard-Examiner Cat-claw caps may save your reupholstering bill a and Denmark. The Poles bid and made six spades doubled at oneta- By STEVE BECKER gnt-fidder Newspapers PETS Did Kitty shred the sofa again? Are you thinking about having the little dear’s claws yanked? Wait. Don’t declaw that cat, pleads the Michigan HumaneSoci- The caps are not recommended for outside cats who might need to climb or fight. (The HumaneSociety, incidentally, also discourages letting cats outside, saying house cats live longer.) ety Instead, the Humane Society is promoting a new alternative to declawing, called Soft Paws — tiny Silk said one application of Soft plastic caps glued to the front claws. “They work great,” said Sherry Silk, the society’s director of operations. “Mycat still acts like he’s scratching myfurniture, but now he can’t hurt it.” Silk and assistant shelter manager Elaine Greene at the Humane Society’s Detroit shelter demonstrated Soft Paws, using Missy, a little Large canines are attracted to cobs because they smell of butter and salt. A recent example of what named Zeke from Chicago who Richard Thoms, a Rochester Hills, Mich. vet whospecializes in cats, stole cobs from a bag in the garage where it awaited disposal. Zeke’s resulting pain and trauma were relieved when the vet made him vomit to disgorge them. said declawing is sometimes “a necessary evil” if cat and owner aren’t to part ways. Thomssaid traumais lessened by declawing cats while they weigh 2-4 cations, costs $12 at anyof the pounds and byusing a scalpel to sively sicker and had five seizures. cut the joint, rather than dog nail Surgery revealed that a two-inch three Humane Society shelters. The Humane Society opposes de- clippers, which crush tissue and cause more paw damage. piece of corncob had pushed clawing — amputation of the last Soft Paws can be purchased from manyveterinarians. through the intestine and then lodged in the pancreas. The dog survived. Other stomach troubles can re- Cobsare trouble for dogs sult from the latest doggydelicacy: flavored cow hoof chews. Conces- through a lot of anesthesia and post-operative pain that we tryto avoid,” said HumaneSocietyveter- Cat owners can apply them at home. You have to clip the very ends of the cat’s claws first. inarian Dr. Robert Fisher. “If you Corn onthe cob is one of the delights of summer, but don’t leave corncobs where your dog can reach them. They can cause severe diges- tive blockages that can provefatal. Two months later, the dog was still in pain and became progres- sion tables at recent Pennsylvania dog shows were loaded with them. A veterinary journal has reported that hoof products can swell in the dog’s stomach. HOROSCOPE will admire you and be resentful at one and same time. Take initiative, stress independence, original approach. Entertain! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Fami- ly member discusses money, is hesitant to make request. Unorthodox procedure brings results. Scenario features physical attraction, creativ- nity ity, change of scene. Aquarian is in TAURUS (April 20-May20): Favorable lunar aspect coincides with travel, communication, spiritual awareness. Outline boundaries, de- picture. 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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Many of your fondest aspirations will be fulfilled. Capricorn native becomes trusted ally. You'll gain sify, accent flexibility, versatility, these letters in name: C, L, U. The bidding at the first table went as shown (North’s notrump WEST EAST 47 4J64 ¥AKJ97543 ¥Q1082 ¢— #Q1032 #@A986 @J7 SOUTH #K932 v6 #AJ7 #KQ1043 Thebidding: West North East South 29 2NT Dble 34 Dble 3¢ 49% 4¢@ 5 5¢ Pass Pass 69 6¢ Pass Pass Dble Opening lead — kingof hearts. nowhere to be found. It will turn up at relative’s home two days hence. Taurus involved. tention revolves around legal agreements, credibility, image, marital a SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Attention revolves around money, payments, collections, valid opportunity to increase income. Love relationship back on track. Status. Long-range prospects come into clear focus. Previous limitations no longer apply. Aries, Libra persons represented. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your “light” will be bright enough to attract moths. 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But the Danish North cashed the king of diamondsattrick two, and this play proved fatal. He now could not-avoid losing a trump trick as well as the ace of clubs, and so went down one. McCALLS BUTTERICK East Pass Pass East led a heart, ruffed by declarer, and North would have made the slam had heled the nineofdia- Remember, whether or not this is yourfirst infant, St. Benedict's childbirth classes offer the best advantage.for baby and you. Pleasecall 479-2600 for more information orto enroll. hildren’s ” eo ~ al who maintained know-it-all atti- theory and practice are two entirely different animals, and relatively few deals produce identical results at the two tables. For a good example of what can sometimes happen, consider this deal from the 1976 World Team Olympiad match between Poland six spades doubled. With South playing the hand, the slam could not be defeated. Had North worth a little practice? eae All in Stock IF JULY 13 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:Current cycle highlights mari- team of four match play well, most hands should endin a deadtie. But bid indicated a two-suited hand) and South wound upas declarer at becomes evident missing item is cial wizard may befooling. CANCER (June 21-July 22): At- is "i NORTH #AQ1085 y— #K98654 #652 SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): learn more about possible inheritance. One who claims to be finan- fF) while their teammates defeated six diamondsdoubled one trick at the other table to score an additional 200 points. Relative insists, “I knowI left the paper here!” Following search, it to accounting, inventory. You'll 7 ble for a score of 1,660 points, West dealer. Both sides vulnerable. Theoretically, if both sides in a Forecast for Monday, July 13, 1992: ARIES (March 21-April 19): Family member asserts, “Ball in your court, you take over!” Spotlight on promotion, production, significant domestic adjustment. Capricorn moon relates to achievement, elevated standing in commu- 4 King Features Syndicate can happen involves a Dalmatian ety’s anti-declawing stance. Dr. Paws has lasted up to six weeks on her cat. They come in four sizes, and one box, good for three appli- bonein the cat’s digits — calling it painful, unnecessary surgery that might cause the cat psychological problems. The operation “puts the cat white stray awaiting adoption, as a guinea cat. don’t have to put them through something like that, why do it?” However, some veterinarians do not agree with the Humane Soci- CALL 479-2600 5475 South 500 East Ogden, Utah 84405 © 1992 St. Benedict's Hospital |