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Saving Storage Space Shoe Station / Entryway e have a “no shoes in the house” rule but I’ve tripped one too many times over the piles of shoes by the door and I need suggestions. Let’s face it, no one likes to put their shoes away, regardless of the nice cubbies we may have in our closets. It’s human
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Zip is looking for a Life Partner
Zip (A234564) and his siblings came to the shelter after starting their lives as lonely outside dogs. Zip is going to make a fantastic partner for someone who is patient and wants a close connection with his or her dog! He is a very active and happy puppy but is also good at being kenneled when three weeks in foster care, he learned sit, down, wait, shake, leave it, touch, and hop in your bed. He is house trained and jumps easily into his kennel in the car to travel. Zip’s new partner should be prepared to spend time getting to know him. He may take several days or longer to build trust, but once he does, he is a great companion. Treats, praise, and patience are the only way to go with him! He’ll do best as an only dog as he values his person’s singular attention. Zip is one-year-old, neutered/male, black and white, Border Collie mix To adopt your new friend, come to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter at 2200 7th Ave, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location – Public Entrance: 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Watsonville Location – 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. AfterHours Emergency: 831-471-1182
them exactly right “there,” which is often right at the door, ripe for the tripping. Rather than make a stink with your family to put their shoes away — which is usually “miles away” in their bedrooms — make “putting way” close by. If you have space in your entryway for a bench, that’s a great spot to also tuck sturdy but decorative baskets underneath, ideally the same style, and one for each family member. No lids, please! Lids often become barriers to putting things away, so pick a basket or bin that’s high enough to hold the shoes, but low enough to easily see inside and toss those smelly shoes right in. Tie something on the front that indicates whose basket it is — a Happy Meal toy for the toddler, a friendship bracelet for the tween, a key for the loved one who stole your heart!
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you have an area for bulk items like toilet paper, shampoo, towels, let’s focus on the
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under my bathroom sink? I rarely use it, but when I do, I have to dig for it. If you’re like me, you likely have too many bottles of (almost the right
clear, lidded food containers at The Dollar Tree Store. They come in various sizes, so buy a mixture of largish square size and of the taller size. out marked with “nails,” “face,” “travel,” “sunscreen,” and stack them in the sink cabinet or place them on a shelf. Everything
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packets that will make for a perfect soak … someday, travel toiletries that were too enticing to leave at the hotel, umpteen razor cartridges from the Big Box Store, hand creams, foot scrubs, a variety of scented bars of soap, boxes of Band-Aids, ace bandages and more. Corralling it all in a space-saving, easily-accessible and inexpensive way is simpler than you think, takes about 30 minutes to accomplish, costs very little, and
clouds, so it is important to consider sun protection for your pets even on cloudy days.
protective clothing does exist! A large t-shirt will do in a pinch, but there
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sun protective bodysuits. Remember nothing beats shade for sun protection. Be sure your active companion receives plenty of rest, shade, and water to avoid the more immediate risk of sun exposure – heatstroke.
indoor animals that like to lie in the sun are still at risk for sun damage. This is especially true for white cats. The “dog days” of summer are fast approaching. Be sure to consider your pet’s sun protection whenever you reach for the sunscreen and hat yourself this summer. Then enjoy the great outdoors together! Aptos Times / May 15th 2017 / 31