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Tony’s Take RANDOM
So much is going on. Let’s get to it alphabetically. Character. One of the most important human traits and one of the most overlooked. Other traits seem to be more visible and so character, one of the three building blocks of a morally built human is overlooked because it isn’t really that sexy, day-to-day.
Since last week, my daughter, Katie, has revealed her character so much to me. We share a birth date and being cusp Scorpios, it’s really a bitch at times. But what she accomplished last weekend showed that Character is so much of what she is. Her daughter, Kaleigh, needed to be driven to Wichita, Kansas this past weekend to start her new life in an environment not possible in Louisiana and most other states. I’ve written about Kaleigh before. The trip through five states, two she had never been in, on roads she had never seen, four females in a truck pulling a trailer, which she had never done. My Katie. Arriving after dark in a new city, unloading the trailer with the help of two blind adults, her pre-teen daughter and another lady, carrying the contents to a second-story apartment, then dropping off the trailer and collapsing in bed at a local motel. Getting up the next morning and returning home last Sunday night, albeit without the trailer, Kaleigh and more of a downhill trip than Saturday’s journey but the same nearly 900-mile journey. Good stuff in a world that needs a lot more of the same. Congratulations, Baby Girl!
Football. The Draft. The stupidity of a 21-year old son of an NFL coordinator who spotted Shedder Sanders’ phone number amongst his father’s notes and decided to impersonate Mickey Loomis by telling this year’s featured quarterback draftee that he was going to be selected by the New Orleans Saints but he had to just be patient. Hell, if Mickey Loomis would ever call a prominent quarterback prospect, that prospect would have to have the patience of Job to wait from a return call from the real Mickey Loomis. Sanders’ fall in the NFL Draft will continue to be a subject of speculation but you have to understand unless you’re from New Orleans, you might have believed the prankster’s story. Loomis is about as far removed from any quarterback draft ability as any General Manager in the NFL, given the Saint’s lack of only drafting one memorable quarterback in their 58-year history. They did take their “franchise” quarterback in the second round, an oft-injured 25-year old who will turn 26 early in the 2025 season. Way to go, Loomis! Sanders finally was drafted by Cleveland, where he joins the vNFL’s most dysfunctional franchise with handling quarterbacks, along with collegiate portal quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who wound up in Oregon and was drafted by Cleveland this year as well. Speaking of quarterbacks, T.J. Finley, the Round Mound of Clown, who started his collegiate career during Trump’s FIRST term, is ready to offer his “services” to a sixth college team. No NIL….just a cot and three hots.
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Politics. No Trump here today. But former Lieutenant Governor and Mayor Mitch Landrieu has embarked on a 21-state “listening tour” to find out what the unwashed want, primarily in Southern and Midwestern areas, people that don’t key or generally purchase Teslas. Landrieu is doing this for the Lost Boys, the Democrats. At least he’s got the first part right. Landrieu is not seeking a higher office or a chairmanship for this; in fact, he turned down the party for a plum chairmanship recently. Even if he finds out what former Demos supporters want, he still has to climb at least one level of Democratic Party activism to make an impact. The party of AOC, “Weekend at Bernie Sanders” and other forms of depravity and characterless politicos and operatives has chosen Stupidity as the hill they want to die on, allowing James Carville to be their Insider Critic and a 25-year old fundraiser to be their Vice-Chair. Hell, Elon Musk loses enough money in an hour to be their Presidential candidate, comparing the $11 million raised by the 25-year old dude whose name is not even worth mentioning here, to Elon’s billions.
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LEMONGRASS, A MULTI-USE PLANT FOR THE SOUTHERN GARDEN.
What is something that gardeners, herbalists, and connoisseurs of Asian cuisine all have in common? There may be several answers to this random question, but if you said they all get excited about growing and using lemongrass, then continue reading.
Lemongrass, Cymbopogon citratus, is a clump-forming, herbaceous, perennial grass grown for its culinary uses, medicinal properties, aromatics, insect repellent qualities, and aesthetics. It is native to South Asia and islands within Maritime Southeast Asia. It is classified within the grass family, which includes other common plants like palm trees, sugarcane, and turfgrasses. In the southern areas of our region, it can grow to a height of 4-6 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, but 2-3 feet tall and wide is more common.
In the culinary world, all parts of the plant are used in cooking. The white, woody base of each shoot is the most commonly used part of the plant. The light green portion of the stem is also used and provides the most flavor. Mature leaf blades can be used dried or fresh in teas, soups, and stews. However, lemongrass is also considered an ornamental grass and can be used in the landscape for its aesthetics and aromatic qualities. Lemongrass plants make for awesome features of a scented or courtyard garden.
To grow lemongrass in the garden, locate an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. Lemongrass is tolerant of many soil conditions but performs best in a well-drained soil with added organic matter. A soil test should be conducted to learn about the local soil fertility. Manage a soil pH range between 6 and 7 for best results. Follow recommendations if a lime or sulfur requirement is listed on the report. The report will also display the current concentrations of phosphorus and potassium. These are important macronutrients inside the plant and should be added during the soil preparation phase, if possible. Organic options for phosphorus and potassium are available. Look for the Organic Materials Research Institute (OMRI) logo to confirm.
Due to its evolution in a tropical climate, the best time to add new lemongrass plants to the landscape or garden is spring, after the chance of frost has passed. That way it can use our long, warm growing season to establish a root system before the end of the year. Plants with mature, robust root systems have a much better chance of surviving freeze events. In most years, lemongrass will go dormant and turn brown. As warm weather arrives in the following spring, the plant will quickly regenerate a new top and continue growing.
There are no major economic pests of lemongrass. Some folks have reported issues with rust disease, and others have reported spider mite issues when growing the plant indoors. Prime growing conditions produce healthy plants that defend themselves quite well against most pest issues. If leaf spots or rust do appear, look to remedy with a fungicide labeled for use on herbs. Copper fungicide can help with leaf spots, whereas neem oil can help with both fungal and insect issues. Information, including where to use, mixing instructions, and plant harvest intervals, can all be found on the product label.
So, if you are looking for an interesting plant with many uses, consider lemongrass. It can be found in the herb section of most garden centers and plant nurseries. It can also be divided from an existing plant’s root system. Get your hands on some plant material and start planting before it’s too late!
The City of Slidel l’s 2024-2025 Cu ltur al S e as on C alendar
Revival: Celebrating the Art that Comes From Healing*
Opening: Friday, May 2, 6-8 pm • May 5 - June 26, 2025
Some Enchanted Evening with the Northshore Community Orchestra
Sunday, May 11, 2025 • 6 pm • Heritage Park • Free
* All exhibits offer free admission. Exhibits are on display at the Slidell Cultural Center in the George Dunbar Gallery inside Slidell City Hall located at 2055 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell. Please call (985) 646-4375 to schedule an appointment. Viewings are available Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm
Will Afton
Hope you all had a wonderful Easter with family and friends. I know we had some bad rain showers but we just have to take it as we get it. And now it seems as though Spring is just about over, with temperatures already hitting the 80 degree mark. I think I like winter better.
By Paula Johnson
I know this little cutie is late for Easter but he/she really can be an anytime decoration. Wouldn’t this look cute at a baby shower? Instead of the carrots you could actually glue some little baby bottles or tiny rattles, anything baby related. The background is painted Cotton Candy pink, the egg shell is Crystal Blue. The chick itself is Buttermilk shaded in Baby Duck and highlighted with Snow White. The cheeks are a brush mix of Country Red and Cotton Candy. The beak has a tea light inserted and glued into place, the feet are cut separately and glued to the platform which the chick surface is inserted into making it a stand alone project. This is so much fun to paint, I had all three of these painted in no time at all. Well, maybe sometime, about an hour and a half each, so about four and a half hours, maybe 5 hours. But, it didn’t seem that long, they were really Fun!
I am nowking on the companion piece to this. She is too cute and definitely an Anytime piece! Right now I am into Fun things, trying to get away from all the serious stuff. So lets have FUN!!!
Well, that’s my project for this time! What will your next project be? Mine..... Anything that is FUN! Until next time...
Sincerely, Paula Johnson
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Well, the 3 day draft has come and gone and not much fireworks to talk about! Ha Ha, just kidding there was no major explosions but yes there were a few fireworks. I can tell you one thing, I applaud the NFL and the New Orleans Saints for resisting the temptation of a ton of my fellow media members and not selecting Shedeur Sanders and his mega hype train too early and exactly in the spot where he needed to be drafted.
Also, kudos to the Saints for resisting another temptation of using assets to move forward in the draft as it was quantity over minimal quality. Now that is not saying that there was not some quality picks in this years draft as even though it might not have been much of a flashy group but 80% of this years class served as either captain or co-captain of their respected teams. It also filled a ton of holes on the roster as the Saints took 9 players which is the most in 9 years.
The New Orleans Saints concluded the 2025 NFL Draft with 4 on the offensive side and 5 on the defensive side. They selected Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. with the 9th overall pick. The Saints also drafted Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough in the second round (40th overall). Additionally, they added Texas defensive tackle Vernon Broughton (71st overall) and Virginia safety Jonas Sanker (93rd overall) in the third round. Other notable picks include Oklahoma linebacker Danny Stutsman (112th overall), Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley (131st overall), Kansas running back Devin Neal (184th overall), UCLA tight end Moliki Matavao (248th overall), and Syracuse defensive lineman Fadil Diggs (254th overall).
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Round 1 (Pick 9): Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas
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It was such a pleasure to see the restraint and the Saints not force a quarterback selection here. Instead, Kellen Moore goes with an inside out method of building along the lines. With New Orleans initially declining the fifth-year option for Trevor Penning, the Saints now have their tackle tandem in place with Banks and 2024 first-rounder Tailese Fuaga. Banks is not spectacular but very solid and might be benefitting from teams clamoring for offensive linemen, but the organization at least has something of a foundation as it stares down a reset.
Round 2 (Pick 40): Tyler Shough, QB, Louisville
Imagine telling someone in January that Shough would be taken ahead of Shedeur Sanders. Shough, a seventh-year senior who was in the same recruiting class as Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, enjoyed a surprising pre-draft rise, but it’s easy to see the appeal of a 6-5, 219-pound passer with a live arm. One of the oldest quarterback prospects in recent memory offers a lot of tools that NFL teams covet. He’s big, mobile, has a strong arm and could develop into a good starter with time. He has a higher ceiling than most of the remaining quarterbacks on the board and the Saints have their quarterback of the future since Derek Carr has all but checked out.
Round 3 (Pick 71): Vernon Broughton, DT, Texas
Broughton fits right in with the new defensive scheme that the Saints will have under this new regime. He brings a tenacious mindset to go along with a first-step quickness to penetrate an above-average range as a tackler. He has an adequate anchor but needs to improve his upper-body strength to press and shed downhill blocks. He’s an instinctive rusher with a diverse plan and is outstanding at causing havoc with his length and footwork. His rush alone creates rotational value as a three-technique or oddfront defensive end.
Round 3 (Pick 93): Jonas Sanker, S, Virginia
Energetic safety with good production but areas to clean up in his game. The three-year starter possesses good size and strength with a willingness to play downhill that led to a high tackle count. Sanker is long and rangy but gets himself in trouble with inconsistent pursuit angles. He’s adept at matching up against big slot receivers in man and plays with quick, instinctive eyes and a good burst to close in zone.
Round 4 (Pick 112): Danny Stutsman, LB, Oklahoma
New Orleans needs a succession plan at linebacker with DeMario Davis entering his age-36 season. Stutsman is a tackling machine with good size and linear speed. He may struggle to keep up in coverage but is a great fit here alongside Pete Werner. Stutsman is football smart with studious play recognition to stay one step ahead of blockers. His downhill flows narrow the runner’s angles and he’s accomplished at slipping around blockers or sliding off of them to tackle. His block take-on needs work, though. He’s efficient and productive near the line, but his effectiveness and tackling dip once the play moves into space.
Round 4 (Pick 131): Quincy Riley, CB, Louisville
Riley was by far the most productive cornerback in the class with 15 career interceptions in college. His ridiculous ball production compliments his speed very well. He is undersized at 5-foot-10 and 194 pounds which may keep him in at nickel but that’s a perfectly good role for a likely rookie starter.
Round 6 (Pick 184): Devin Neal, RB, Kansas
New Orleans is making a lot of moves to change the culture on both sides of the ball and Neal fits that bill. The powerful workhorse back from Kansas should ease the load on Alvin Kamara in 2025 and become the Saints’ primary ball-carrier in time. There are some concerns over his wear (837 career touches in college) and lack of long speed but this is a great value pick in Round 6.
Round 7 (Pick 248): Moliki Matavao, TE, UCLA
New Orleans gets a reliable pass catcher at tight end in Round 7. Matavao isn’t a special athlete but he has very reliable hands in a 6-foot-5, 260-pounds frame. Big in-line tight end whose flashes as a pass continued at top of next column
continued from Just Sports continued from Just Sports catcher helped to improve his draft stock. Matavao possesses a pro frame. He gets into routes and early break points with above-average quickness That size comes in handy in run blocking scenarios, which he will need to improve, but has the floor as a solid TE2.
Round 7 (Pick 254): Fadil Diggs, Edge, Syracuse
New Orleans didn’t address edge at all with their first eight picks but get a rotational piece in Diggs in Round 7. The Syracuse product doesn’t have any elite traits but has NFL size at 6-foot-4 and 259 pounds. His shorter wingspan may limit his ceiling as a pass rusher but he has a high floor thanks to his heavy hands and powerful frame.
Here are the Saints Reported undrafted Free Agents: Former Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers
Before we get into the free agents, I wanted to take a look at a very intriguing prospect that could make some waves as he has been invited to the Saints’ upcoming rookie minicamp. His NCAA eligibility was lost in a gambling scandal and he’s been working hard to recover from it after throwing for 3,806 yards and 32 touchdowns -- and 10 interceptions -- for Iowa Western last season. He’s got NFL-caliber size and a talented throwing arm and could earn a longer look at training camp if he auditions well in two weeks.
Alabama punter James Burnip
Being brought in to compete, per NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill, but it’s unclear whether he’s signing an UDFA contract with the Saints or being invited to try out at rookie minicamp in two weeks. Either way, he has a big leg, and last year’s punter Matthew Hayball was too inconsistent. Burnip could be punting for New Orleans in the fall if he can make the most of this opportunity.
Rutgers linebacker Tyreem Powell
Powell appeared in 43 games, often at middle linebacker, and was named a team captain last season despite suffering an offseason Achilles injury that cost him a few games. Still, he’s a three-year starter. He weighed in at 6-foot-4 and 239 pounds but is still working his way back to full health after hurrying through rehab last summer.
Tennessee defensive tackle Omari Thomas
Thomas spent five years with the Volunteers and appeared in 61 games during that span. He was reasonably productive for an interior lineman with 18 tackles for loss and 13 passes defensed. The Saints are already running deep at defensive tackle so he’ll need to work hard to stand out.
South Dakota State defensive back Dalys Beanum
He primarily lined up out wide in college and only occasionally covered the slot. He has good size for the NFL at 6-foot and 195 pounds with 32-inch arms, but he didn’t do as well in the jumps or agility drills as you’d like. He still intercepted a dozen passes in his five-year Jackrabbits career.
Delaware running back Marcus Yarns
Yarns is a little undersized at 5-foot-11 and 193 pounds but runs hard and has an extra gear few other players in the Saints backfield can boast. He timed the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine and ran for 1,783 yards and 21 touchdowns the last two years. He’s also caught 64 passes for another 812 yards and 11 touchdowns in his Blue Hens career.
UTSA safety Elliott Davison
Davison spent the last two years at Texas-San Antonio after transferring from Incarnate Word. The five-year starter has a ton of experience lining up in the slot, over the top, or inside the box, and that versatility could go a long way. He also has logged over 500 snaps on special teams. He may need to overcome some challenging size limitations at 5-foot-11 and 189 pounds.
South Carolina interior offensive lineman Torricelli Simpkins Simpkins started at center his first three years in college, at North Carolina Central, but transferred to South Carolina in 2024 and held down the starting job at right guard. He’s experienced, durable, and impressed teams with a 9-foot-2 broad jump at the combine, but he drew a lot of penalty flags last year and needs to clean up his game.
Wake Forest edge rusher Jasheen Davis
Davis was highly productive for the Demon Deacons; he started 32 of 50 games over five years and finished his career with 51 tackles for loss and 25.5 sacks, plus 4 forced fumbles. He led the team in sacks and tackles for loss in each of the last three years. Like seventh-round pick Fadil Diggs, he’ll do a lot to help the Saints transition to their 3-4 base defense after running a 4-3 for so many years. Terrell adds that he received a $10,000 signing bonus and a total of $30,000 in guarantees.
Virginia Cavalier wide receiver Chris Tyree
He only tips the scales at 5-foot-9 and 192 pounds, but Tyree is a high-end athlete. He timed the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds and posted a 9.52 Relative Athletic Score. After spending the first four years of his college career at Notre Dame, he transferred to Virginia last year, but he’s made a consistent impact as a receiving threat. He does have some experience returning punts and kickoffs.
Offensive lineman Easton Kilty
Fifth-year senior spent his first four seasons at North Dakota playing left tackle, right guard, and a little right tackle, but he returned to the left tackle spot after transferring to Kansas State. He projects to move inside to guard owing to his 32-inch arms, but his versatility and experience at tackle are points in his favor.
SMU wide receiver Moochie Dixon
Dixon is another speedster who timed the 40 yard dash in just 4.38 seconds, but like other players on the roster he’s undersized at 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds. He did average 18.4 yards per catch last year but he hasn’t seen a high volume of targets in college. He spent the last three seasons with SMU after transferring from Texas.
UTSA wide receiver Chris Carpenter
Invited to the Saints’ rookie minicamp tryouts in two weeks he’s another undersized wideout with wheels, having weighed in at just 5-foot-9 and 151 pounds with a 4.44 time in the 40-yard dash. He caught a career-high 39 passes for 487 yards and a score last season but was more effective on special teams, where he averaged 25.8 yards per try on 28 kick returns (scoring 3 times) and 5.8 yards per attempt on 42 punt returns (including a touchdown scored).
This is always a fun time and the next few weeks and months will get us a bit closer to a re-build but we need a ton of time to officially get things right!
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BOYD, KARTIER ARMAN
MERAUX, LA
Plaquemines Parish Arrest Report Summary for April 16 - April 22, 2025
Operating ATV on Roadway (Sec 1512) and other charges
MATA, LEONARDO
meraux, LA
Operating ATV on Roadway (Sec 1512) and other charges
MILLER, JAMES ALVIN JR KINDER, LA
Fugitive Warrant (3) and other charges
JENKINS, BRITTNEY
LAPLACE, LA
Fugitive Warrant (3)
HILTON, ROY
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Temporary Hold With No Charges
HUMPHREY, JAMION
WESTWEGO, LA
Temporary Hold With No Charges
HURT, TREMAINE M
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Temporary Hold With No Charges
ROBINSON, ROBERT E
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Temporary Hold With No Charges
GREEN, RAYSHAUD E
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Temporary Hold With No Charges
WOOLRIDGE, MELVIN
PTE-A-LA-HACHE, LA Temporary Hold With No charges
SAY, TATA
NEW ORLEANS, LA Temporary Hold With No Charges
WILLIAMS, KHRON
PTE-A-LA-HACHE, LA Temporary Hold With No Charges
MARTIN, DAJUAN
PTE-A-LA-HACHE, LA
Temporary Hold With No Charges
CYPRESS, TRAVIS T
NEW ORLEANS, LA Temporary Hold With No Charges
MARSHALL, TYRELL G
PTE-A-LA-HACHE, LA
Temporary Hold With No Charges
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NEW ORLEANS, LA Temporary Hold With No Charges
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TOBACCO HORNWORM
Tobacco hornworms are the scourge of backyard tomato growers throughout the South. Understanding these creatures is the first step in managing them effectively. To-day I am going to talk about how you can identify and con-trol this garden menace.
Although commonly called worms, hornworms are actually larvae (caterpillars) of sphinx moths. In the South, the most prevalent species is the tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta), while the tomato hornworm (Manduca quinquemaculata) is more common in the North. Both are biologi-cally similar, but there are distinguishing features. Tobacco hornworm larvae have seven diagonal white stripes on each side and a red posterior horn, while tomato hornworms have eight white V-shaped markings and a bluish-black horn. The adult moths also differ, with tobacco hornworm moths having six orange spots on their abdomen and tomato hornworm moths having five spots. The moths are large, with wingspans reaching 4 to 5 inches. They are nocturnal and seldom seen, though they may be spotted sipping nectar from flowers at dusk.
Hornworms emerge from eggs laid on the underside of plant leaves. The young larvae are initially yellow or white without markings. Their diet primarily consists of plants in the Solanaceae family, especially tomatoes. However, they will also feed on pep-per, eggplant, and potato plants. The majority of their feeding occurs in the last few days of their larval life, which is why a seemingly healthy plant can be rapidly defoliated. Their natural green color provides camouflage, making them difficult to spot until damage has already occurred. Keep an eye out for their dark green or black droppings, which are more visible than the caterpillars themselves.
Fortunately, there are several ways to manage hornworm populations in your gar-den. Regular surveillance of the garden is crucial for early detection. In many cases, phys-ical removal by hand is sufficient. The caterpillars are harmless to people and pets, and can be dropped into soapy water or fed to chickens. Removing weeds can also reduce egg-laying sites. If other methods are ineffective, chemical application of spinosad or insecti-cidal soap can be considered, especially when targeting smaller worms. Tilling the soil at the beginning and end of the gardening season can also help destroy overwintering larvae and pupae.
For more information on how you can control insects in your garden, see Exten-sion Publication P2347, Insect Pests of the Home Vegetable Garden.
ARE YOU READY FOR KITTEN SEASON?
While spring and early summer are often known as festival season for many Southeastern Louisianians, local animal shelters in the area know it as Kitten Season. Kitten Season occurs when warmer weather causes more cats to breed, leading to more stray kittens in our communities. During this time, animal shelters see a large influx of kittens coming into their care through recuse efforts by caring community members. If you find yourself walking through your neighborhood and stumble upon an unsupervised litter of kittens with no sign of their mother, remember this — Not every kitten you encounter needs rescuing.
While your first instinct may be to save the kittens by bringing them inside your home out of harm’s way, it’s best to wait and watch for their mother. Kittens are always better when they’re with their mother, as they shouldn’t be separated until they are at least five weeks old. During their early stages of development, their mother’s milk provides them with vital antibodies needed for survival. If the kitten appears healthy, their mother is likely nearby taking a short break from nursing or searching for herself some food.
However, if you haven’t seen the mother in 24 hours, if the kittens are sick, injured, or in danger, you can safely take them into your home and contact your local animal shelter or vet clinic for guidance. Although, if the mother is present and injured, safely trap her or contact a local animal shelter/rescue for help, as they’re always better together.
Kittens need a lot of care, especially when they’re very young and that’s where the amazing foster programs of many shelters come into play. Fosters help bottle-feed kittens if the mother is unable, promote healthy weight gain for the kittens, and provide around-the-clock care for the kittens and their mother, especially if they’re sick or injured. Once the kittens have reached two months and two pounds, they can be spayed/neutered and adopted into loving homes from a local shelter.
While fostering plays a big role during kitten season, it’s important to know when to help and not every kitten needs rescuing right away. This season, take a moment to observe, and if you’re able, consider fostering visit www.louisianaspca.org/foster or email us at foster@ laspca.org to join our life-saving foster program this kitten season.
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START is an all volunteer 501 C3 organization made up of members who rescue, foster and care for homeless cats and dogs. Our rescues are fostered in the homes of our volunteers until they are ready to be adopted. We are always in need of foster homes, especially for dogs. We greatly appreciate donations of dog and cat food, as well as funds to spay/neuter and provide veterinary care for the rescued pets. We can be contacted by email. Our address is startcares@hotmail.com. We are also on Facebook. Please contact us if you would like to make a donation to START, or to work together with us to help the abandoned pets in our community.
Phoebe is a young white mixed breed dog with tan markings and Daphne is a smaller, tan, terrier mix. Both are young and energetic, but sweet. They love people and do well together and with other dogs. Phoebe and Daphne are like so many other shelter dogs, waiting for someone to give them some attention, a kind word, a treat, take them out to the play yard or for a little walk. They are not asking much, but what they really want is a home and a person to bond with. How is it possible that two very adoptable dogs have been at the shelter for five months? Sadly, it is because shelters are so overcrowded with dogs and there are not enough people adopting them. Before you buy a dog, visit your local parish shelter and meet some of the wonderful dogs that have been waiting for months to find a home. You can meet Phoebe and Daphne at St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services on Hwy 36 in Lacombe. However, there are other great dogs in need of a home in every shelter. Please support your local animal shelter’s efforts to find homes for pets rather than having to euthanize them.
