A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Jennifer Herne, LVT If you didn't know by now, I am a cat person. I have met a lot of people who have taken in cats and dogs that just showed up at their home and became part of the family. But what about those cats that people toss out like trash; what about them? What about the ones outside right now, struggling for survival, searching for a warm place to sleep and scrounging for food wherever they can find it? These cats, called community cats, are the product of irresponsible pet owners....
Be on the lookout for an email scam focusing on payroll records. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been made aware that another email scam is making its way to taxpayers as tax season begins. In the most common iteration of the scheme, scammers send a fake email pretending to be from a high-level corporate employee requesting information about employee forms W-2 from company payroll or human resources departments. The emails typically include language such as: Kindly send me the individual 2016 W-2 (PDF) and earnings summary of all W-2 of...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT As a Veterinary Technician I have witnessed the surgical procedure of a cat being declawed. I have never really understood why people choose this option. In some states the procedure of declawing cats is now illegal for veterinarians to perform. Instead, I choose to educate owners about this procedure and why it is detrimental to cats. The most important thing to understand about clawing and scratching is it is NORMAL behavior of cats. They do not do it to get back at you...
Ocular health is something that we don't think about too often in our pets. How do you know if your pet's eyes are healthy? They don't get regular eye exams like people do. There are some things to keep an eye (no pun intended) out for. There are many conditions that can be treated at your veterinarian. Signs of a possible eye problem are: • Excessive tearing • Squinting • Ocular discharge or gunk in and around the eye • Pawing at the eye or rubbing their face a lot • Red or inflamed eyes • Bu...
Ionkwashennoni Tsi warenwe ne' Iakiiatere:'a Kiakorihwaiere' Zara iontakiats Horn David Tsiothoha 15 Shiskara 2016 7lbs. 8oz. ni`iakoiatakste Parents: Brittany Eshkakogen & Tekara`taneken ronwatiats ne`Iontakien:`a Sibling: Ionkhihawihshon, Iontakiats ne akohtsi:a` Grandparents: Kastotshe`ra Kanietenkeron & Kanietenhawi Horn David Tanon Paul & Vera Southwind Eshkakogen Great Grandparents: Peter Karoniohwanonkenha Horne & Josephine Kahnehkahawi Diabo Horne and Ross Nikaronia:akenha David &...
Here are some additional babies from 2016....
Cyber Monday was the official kick-off to the online holiday shopping season and one of biggest online shopping days of the year. Although Cyber Monday is ideal for nabbing on-line bargains, it is also high season for scammers and identity thieves. Cybercriminals will take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers to steal personal and financial information. “The Internet plays an integral role in the way 21st century consumers purchase goods and services. However, this rise in online shopping brings increased risk of theft, fraud and a...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT The snow has arrived and we want to make sure you are prepared and that your pet is safe. Your furry friend may have a thick coat so this may lead you to believe that he can be out in the cold for long periods of time. While certain breeds such as the husky are bred to be more cold tolerant, this does not mean that they are not susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia. So, just how tolerant to cold is your pet? Just like people, pets' tolerance for the cold can vary from p...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT As a responsible pet owner, we are obligated to provide care for our pets. In a world where the cost of everything is rising, you need to know how to reduce the added expense of an emergency or an expensive disease. Some things you can do are: • Schedule regular wellness exams. You may pay an exam fee but it is well worth it in the long run. Your pet should be examined yearly, even if they don't need vaccinations. It is a good time to check lumps and bumps and monitor w...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT I love fall, especially Halloween. Who wouldn't, right? Well, your pet might not love it. Using your common sense can help keep your pet safe. Here are some tips for this Halloween: 1) No candy for Fido. Keep that bowl of candy safely out of your pet's mouth. Chocolate in all forms, especially dark chocolate and baking chocolate, is harmful to your pet. The artificial sweetener xylitol is toxic as well; this is found in sugar free candies. 2) Costumes are cute for your...
Buffalo, NY (October 13, 2016) — Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York is warning people that a utility scam is popping up in parts of our area. National Grid says scammers are targeting its customers, demanding payment over the phone and telling people that they will shut off service if they do not comply. Because utility companies do sometimes contact their customers by phone, it can be difficult to tell a scammer from a real employee. BBB offers the following tips: • Prepaid debit cards are a red flag. If a caller specifically asks you...
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. There are more dogs in need of homes than ever before. Adopting a dog is huge responsibility and one that you should not make in haste. If you aren't sure about adopting a dog, there are so many other things that you can do to help shelter dogs. You can volunteer at your local shelter. There are so many different things that shelters need help with. Some people can walk the dogs and play with the dogs, it is so important for shelter animals to socialize...
When CBC News reported on the black market cellphone industry, it sparked outrage from some readers about price discrepancies across Canada. Because various cellular plan prices are much cheaper in Manitoba and Saskatchewan — close to half the price —some third-party dealers offer a one-time fee to secretly switch people’s plans in other provinces to the cheaper Prairie deal. According to the latest report commissioned by the CRTC — the country’s telecom regulator — Canadians still pay some of the highest rates for wireless service in the indu...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT Most dog owners know when their dogs need grooming. But did you know that trimming your dog's nails is just as important? Most people wait until nails become a problem for them and for the dog before getting them trimmed. Dog's nails continuously grow; the domesticated dog isn't out in the wild running over various terrains, which would naturally cause the nails to wear down. Instead, most of our dogs are living in the lap of luxury. Our dogs walk on tile or laminate...
Before You Buy: The Right Toy for the Right Age All toys sold as new in the United States should contain a manufacturer’s recommended age range for the item, determined by national standards that take into account the motor skills, mental ability and behavioral patterns of children at different ages. This information is required by federal law for products intended for children three and younger, and recommended for items meant for children older than three. Additionally, any items designed for children older than three that contain small parts...
Buffalo, NY (August 30, 2016)—Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Upstate New York is warning the public about scammers asking for iTunes gift cards as a method of payment. The trend began to appear in reports to BBB’s Scam Tracker system late last year and so far, there have been 200 reports nationwide of scammers asking people for iTunes gift cards. BBB recently received two reports to our Scam Tracker from victims of the “grandparents scam.” The scammer called the victims saying they are the grandchild/lawyer for the grandchild and ask for eit...
Name- Zoe Kaitlin Krein Born- July 14, 2016 @ 7:00am Weight- 8lbs. 13...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT Who can resist a tiny ball of fur? I know it is difficult to do but keep in mind that a puppy requires lots of care and time. Here is a list to keep in mind when you are bringing that puppy home: • Vaccinations. Puppies require a set of vaccines that need to be given at the ages of 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks and 16 weeks of age. Breeders usually take the pup to the vet for deworming and the first "puppy shots" at 6 weeks of age. It is up to the new owner to go back to t...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT Who doesn't like kittens? Right now we are towards the end of kitten season. You might ask if there is such a thing as kitten season. Yes, sadly there is. In the animal shelter world this is a time when shelters are overrun with kittens and cats. You may have noticed everyone trying to get rid of kittens right now, I sure have noticed. It is sad that kittens are getting dumped at dead end roads, at barns or even in the yards of people. Most people are nice and will help th...
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Tayton and Sadie welcome their new baby sister Lilly Mae Born: May 16, 2016 Proud parents: Joe Square and Jessi Cook Paternal Grandparents: Andy and Rosie Square Maternal Grandparents: Dale and Carmen Cook-Shaver...
Carson Michael Thomas Born: July 3, 2016 Weight: 7lbs. 7 oz. Length: 20.5 inches Parents: Charles Thomas and Chantell Paquin Grandparents: Michael Barry Thomas, Cecelia Francis, Robert and Melissa Paquin...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT What exactly does that mean? In the summer, Sirius, the "dog star," rises and sets with the sun. During late July, Sirius is in conjunction with the sun, and the ancients believed that its heat added to the heat of the sun, creating a stretch of hot and sultry weather. They named this period of time, from 20 days before the conjunction to 20 days after, "dog days" after the dog star. We are in the dog days of summer from early July to early September, and yes it is very...
Name: Rayia Ienenhrines Johnson Born: July 4, 2016 @ 7:38am Weight: 7lbs. 6oz. Length: 19 inches Clan: Snipe Mom: Racine Johnson Maternal Grandparents: Jennifer Terrance & Timothy Johnson...
Names: Emily Taylor and Freya Elizabeth Born: June 17, 2016 Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. each Parents: Mallory Benedict and Erich Crowley Maternal Grandparents: Cecelia Francis and Barry Thomas William Benedict Paternal Grandparents: April (McDonald) White, Allen Crowley Maternal Great-Grandparents: Margie Thompson Leonard and Valerie Francis - Charles and Patricia Benedict Paternal Great Grandparents: The late Phyllis Taylor Wayne McDonald - The late Betty and Jim Crowley...
