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am undeniably sentimental and Christmas is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year. At the end of a year filled with health issues and chemotherapy, this Christmas obviously holds special importance for me. After I received a clean bill of health from my breast cancer in 2009 I adopted an “almost corgi”from the Mayfield no-kill shelter. Rascal is a wonderful dog and he’s been a great “little brother” to Milo, (my Lhasa Apso/Alaskan mix).
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For Christmas this year my grandson Eli is adopting a cat.He’s so excited: His wish list includes a cat house and cat shampoo, a cat bed, cat toys, a cat scratcher and on and on. He makes me want to run out and get another dog but there just isn’t room...Britt would seriously doubt my sanity if I told him we were adopting number three. So, I have a request of all my readers: This Christmas consider adopting a pet from the McCracken County Temporary Shelter. Most of you will have read about the terrible conditions at the McCracken County Humane Society facility and the ongoing issues with illness and euthanasia. The new temporary shelter, which has just opened, already has dogs and cats available for adoption. There’s no adoption fee – yes it’s FREE to give a ‘forever’ home to one of these beautiful animals this Christmas! The shelter is located at 3700 Coleman Road in Paducah. For more information please call Christie Bell at (270) 816-3761. Animals can add so much joy to you and your family.They are wonderful companions for the elderly and loyal friends to all. But remember you must have the money and time to care for your pet.They are going to need a physical, maybe spaying or neutering etc. You have to walk a dog and clean a cat box. All the folks here at the magazine own pets – check out our pet photo parade! Everyone at Purchase Parenting & Family Magazine wishes our readers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thank you for making 2011 another great year.
Karen Hammond 4 • December2011 www.purchaseparenting.com