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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Service dogs remind us to give thanks,
Pet Patrol
be us their handlers or admirers
by Alesone MacCormack of Chosen 2 Serve, Inc.
The weather is turning cooler, and we are all
preparing for Thanksgiving tomorrow. It made
me stop to think how thankful I am for my life
and the blessings given to me. Like most people I
am thankful for my family, friends, home and all
the other wonderful things I am blessed with in
my life, but I am also thankful for my service dog,
Dingo, and the chance I have to raise and train
service dogs for others who are disabled and help
give them back their independence.
Mingo is a 3 y.o., dark grey, n.m, Yorkie
Besides saving lives, service dogs do help give
mixed with a Shih Tzu, Schnauzer or poo-
Female hound found in Dunnellon
their handler hope and bring laughter when the
dle? He is as sweet as they come, enjoys
world seems a harsh and cruel place. Service dogs
walking, cuddling, playing, car rides and
She's LOST! This little girl was
love their handlers unconditionally, just like other
to be with you. OK with dogs, not kids.  found on Nov. 6 at the intersection of Hwy
dogs, and when you are disabled, feeling alone,
House, leash, and crate trained, for a non-  41 and County Rd. 39 in Dunnellon. She
working person who can give him devotion  is a young adult female hound mix, white  unwanted and struggling to make it through each day, that is a blessing that is priceless.
When you see a service dog team while you are going about your day, please do
in return, since his owner went into a nurs-  with brown spots, very friendly and has a
ing home. All of our dogs are up to date on  minor injury to her rear legs (she was pos-  not interrupt them from their tasks, or ask questions that would make the handler uncomfort-
vacs, ID chipped, wormed, HW tested. A  sibly clipped by a car). She was not wearing  able, or distract the dog by trying to pet it, talk to it or engage it in play. The dog is working
Humane Society of CENTRAL FLORIDA  a collar and has no microchip. Her ID # is  hard at focusing on its handler and its surroundings in case it has to alert its handler for a
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Inc. does home Pt., Homosassa, Florida at Citrus County Animal Ser-  medical issue or perhaps help balance or guide its handler through uneven ground. There are
Pet Rescue, 5093 S. Orwell visits prior to  A2143617834446
adoptions, only adopting to the Citrus Coun-  v(727)4030 S. Airport Rd., Inverness, FL;  so many things the service dog does that people who do not need the use of furry medical
Phone: (352) 489-4588  Fax: ices, 362-4788
equipment are able to do for themselves and do not have to cope with. Instead, smile at the
ty and adjoining Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com
Email, Tom county areas. See Mingo,  phone: (352) 746-8400.
team and go about your own business, just as you would when you are passing any other
Missy,ail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
Em and Tony at our Saturday Adoption  Pet Food Donations needed
stranger.
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at Animal Services
Are you inspired to learn more about what service dogs are capable of doing be-
If you must give up your little dog phone
527.9050 and leave your name, number and  The goal is to help residents feed their  cause you encountered a well trained team? Please call us at Chosen 2 Serve!! We need
volunteer puppy raisers and helpers!!! The 12 week old Labordoodle in the photo with me is
pets. Call 352-746-8400.
information.
named Benjamin and has been donated to Chosen 2 Serve along with his brother, Colonel,
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to become service dogs once they have been trained and grown up. Help by sponsoring a
team, a pup, or by donating your time, supplies or a monetary donation. We are thankful for
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our dogs and a chance to help those who need service dogs to live a more independent life.
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We are especially grateful for volunteers and people who help make it possible to train these
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dogs for those who need them. THANK YOU!
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Upcoming Events:
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Service Dog Support Group..meets weekly, please call Chosen 2 Serve, Inc at
                                                            
(352) 613-5580 for more information.
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TinyTime: free socialization group for ALL dogs under 12 pounds, meets weekly,
call Chosen 2 Serve at (352) 613-5580 for more information.
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SD Social: socialization group for service dog teams meets weekly, call Chosen 2
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Serve at (352) 613-5580.
Town Hall Listening Sessions to be
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held in November and December
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Assistant County Administrator Cathy Pearson announced that two remaining
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Town Hall Listening Sessions will be held in November and December for the general pub-
lic to attend. Citizens will be asked to provide positive input on issues such as quality of life,
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delivery of services, and ways to improve communication to the public.
Phone: (352) 489-­4588 Fax: (727) 362-­4788
mail, Tom Russel,ublish : hnew  aster  gmailcm         
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Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Coastal Region Library - Crystal River, 8619
W. Crystal St.,Crystal River, FL. Friday, Dec.13, 12:00pm ­ 1:00pm, Central Ridge Library
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mail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
- Beverly Hills, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL . "We want to hear from the com-
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munity. My goal is make a two-way street: for the public to share with us they see as impor-
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tant and for us to share with the community the functions and roles of county government,"
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Proof: Ad Starts 3-20-13
stated Pearson. "We have been tasked by the Commissioners to develop a list of priorities
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and the information gathered from the listening sessions will help us accomplish that. I want
to hear the ideas and suggestions. We want to know what is important to our citizens so we
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can better meet their needs."
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   (352)228-9027       
     
postage for returned material.
               
                
             
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