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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Love is in the air as Valentine's Day approaches. For most of us that's a good thing.
If you are a cat, not so much.
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That's why the Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals is offering $10 male cat neuters for low-income owners on Feb. 27 in conjunction with national Spay Day.
Spay Day is a national event usually held around Valentine's Day to encourage owners to help curb pet over-population.
For the SICSA coupons, a completed application, with proof of income, must be mailed or brought with a payment before an appointment is scheduled. Applications can be printed at www.sicsa.org or call (937) 294-6505 to get one mailed.
Valentine party set
If you are looking for the love of your life, you might attend the Valentine party at the Humane Society of Preble County's Pet Center, 951 S. Barron St. in Eaton, noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 17.
Visitors are also allowed to bring valentines for the animals.
For more information, call (513) 524-3349.
Workshop about controlling feral cat populations
The Miami County Humane Society is also looking for love in all the wrong places — and trying to stop it.
On Feb. 23, the society will hold a workshop about how to control feral (wild) cat populations by using the Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) technique, the most cost efficient and humane way of controlling these cats. The free workshop will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the Troy Miami Co. Library at 419 W. Main St. The workshop is open to the public. No registration necessary. For more information, call (937) 698-7322 regarding any questions concerning the TNR Workshop or cat adoptions or the cat adoption program.
Looking for loveable dogs
Milk-Bone is looking for dogs for America to fall in love with. The company is looking for the top 100 Milk-Bone Moments between dogs and their owners as part of a contest celebrating the 100th anniversary of the dog snack. Details are at www.Milk-Bone.com.
Program about weight loss
The American Veterinary Medical Association and Hills' Pet Nutrition is launching a program to promote weight loss for 48 million overweight pets. Celebrity fitness guru Gunnar Peterson is kicking off the 2008 Hill's PetFit Challenge to help America's cats and dogs lose 50 million pounds this year.
Log on to www.petfit.com and download Gunnar's free, people and pets workout video. Readers will also be able to:
• Sign-up your pet for the 2008 PetFit Challenge: The Search for America's Fittest Pets where five cats and five dogs will be selected as finalists and travel to New York City for a live judging event.
• Find out complete tour schedule for the PetFit Tour to talk to nutritionists and attend free fitness classes in your area.
• Get free useful tips on how to help your pets stay fit.
For a 20-pound dog, one ounce of cheddar cheese is equal to a human eating 1 1/2 hamburgers or 1 1/2 chocolate bars. Thirty-five percent of pets in the United States are overweight. Pet obesity can lead to heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and a shortened life expectancy.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2248 or ldenger@ DaytonDailyNews.com.
