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Brrrr—it's cold outside!
<br /> Guidelines to Protect Your Companion Animals Events continued
<br /> • Keep your cat inside. Outdoors,felines can freeze,become Calendar of Events
<br /> lost or be stolen,injured,exposed to infectious diseases or
<br /> killed.
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<br /> • During the winter,outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the February 10-19 7:30pm
<br /> hoods of cars.When the motor is started,the cat can be in-
<br /> jured or killed by the fan belt.If there are outdoor cats in The Madwoman of Chaillot
<br /> your area,bang loudly on the car hood before starting the
<br /> engine to give the cat a chance to escape. March 2 7:30pm
<br /> *Never leave your cat or any pet alone in a car during cold The 39 Steps
<br /> weather.A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter,holding For more information please contact
<br /> in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death. South Bend Civic Theatre
<br /> • Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice,especially during a snowstorm,dogs 574.234.1112 ;
<br /> can lose their scent and easily become lost.Make sure your pet always wears ID tags.
<br /> • Wipe off your dog's legs and stomach when it comes South Bend Civic Theatre
<br /> in out of the cold.Pets can ingest salt,antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chem- Youth Programs
<br /> icals while licking their paws,and their paw pads may also bleed from snow or en- :
<br /> crusted ice. February 18 9:30am
<br /> • Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter,a longer coat will provide more C/ass for K to l st graders
<br /> warmth. Consider getting your pet a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck 7 Wish/ Were...
<br /> with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly.
<br /> •Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs,and may be difficult to house- February 18 1 1:15am
<br /> break during the winter.If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather,you may Class for 4th to 6th graders
<br /> opt to paper-train him inside.
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<br /> • If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age,illness or breed type,take him outdoors
<br /> only to relieve himself,and make sure he does not stay out for more than five minutes. February 20 5pm
<br /> •Remember,outside dogs should have plenty of food and water,a bed made of straw is Class for 2nd to 31d graders
<br /> the best option. Cedar tips damage their fur and blankets freeze easily. Musical Clue
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<br /> Keep in mind: February 23 5
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<br /> keep fur,in tip-top shape. Class for 2nd to 3rd graders
<br /> Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, "Mystery Madness""
<br /> off the floor and away from all drafts.A cozy dog or cat bed
<br /> with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect. For more information please contact
<br /> Call us(d 574.235.9303 to report:Animals that are stray,in- South Bend Civic Theatre Education Division
<br /> jured,neglected,lost or found,animal bites,nuisance and cruel-
<br /> ty complaints and wildlife problems. St. Joseph County Public Library
<br /> For dead animals on roads inside the City Limits,please call February 8 1 m
<br /> the Street Department at 574.235.9244. ry p
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<br /> cell phones, computers, in their lifetime. Aj
<br /> PDAs,iPods,cameras One of the largest consumer of blood products are
<br /> or similar electronic devices will not be allowed in critical care units.
<br /> the main County Courthouse in downtown South Of the eligible donors in the U.S. only 5%ever donate.
<br /> It takes 45 minutes on average to donate blood.
<br /> Bend or the adjacent 1855 Courthouse. 1 pint of blood equals about 1 lb of body weight.
<br /> You can only donate blood every 56 days.
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