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June 13, 2015

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We have become a dis- posable society. If some- thing no longer suits us, be- comes incon- venient or simply does not meet the needs we thought we had, the so- lution is to discard it. Whether the object is inanimate or alive, we leave it behind and move on. Often without a second thought or feelings of remorse, we discard old shoes and spouses with equal recklessness. It is of- ten also the same for pets. This past week, 68 an- imals in a seven-day pe- riod entered the doors of the Tehama County Ani- mal Care Center. Among the many brought in were puppies and kittens too young and weak to care for themselves, dogs with the infirmities of age and mul- tiple animals with injuries or illnesses. Others arrived because they were inconve- nient or were no longer cute or necessary. These animals became some of the living disposables of society. Puppies bred to make a quick buck which were not sold, old dogs/cats who for many years were loyal faithful companions and pets acquired that per- haps needed just a little ex- tra attention were readily given up. Animal Control brought in a steady stream of others found. Small dogs left to fend for themselves in a harsh world filled with predators. Large dogs used to protect illegal activities, abandoned because they no longer served a criminal's need. Not taken into the equation is that each one was and is a living, breath- ing entity capable of feeling pain and experiencing fear. These animals became too much trouble to deal with. They became as disposable as a chewed-up piece of gum. They became some- one else's problem. The news is rampant with stories of how many in society expect someone else to deal with their dif- ficulties and solve the very problems they created for themselves. They blatantly refuse to take responsibil- ity for their actions. How of- ten do we hear it is society's fault? How often do we hear it is because of the way the person was raised, or that they did not have the same opportunities as someone else or that no-one under- stands the entire situation? The list and the excuses are endless, almost as endless as the constant influx of un- wanted animals. With the indiscriminate disposal of these pets, a shelter that is already un- dersized, underfunded, and understaffed becomes ex- ceedingly overcrowded. In 2014, the Tehama County Animal Care Center, with only 48 dog kennels and 26 cat enclosures, took in 2,163 cats and dogs. I hope you who are reading this find that figure as appall- ing as I do. In order for these abys- mal figures to change, we must also change. Where do we begin? We begin by accepting full responsibil- ity for our actions. We be- gin by understanding that our commitment to our pets is more than just a "feed and water" situation on a temporary basis. We begin by not only educat- ing ourselves, but by help- ing to teach others that in- discriminate breeding can end with the loss of the pre- cious lives we allowed to happen. We begin by un- derstanding that commit- ment to an animal means for "better or worse" not "only while it is easy". We begin by raising our pets with as much forethought as we raise children, and we teach our children these same lessons. All life is worthy of our compassion and respect. When we devalue one life, whether animal or human, we diminish all of us. If we are to ensure that animals stop ending up in the shel- ter, then we need to stop disposing of them like yes- terday's garbage. RonnieCaseyisvice president of PETS — Providing Essentials for Tehama Shelter. She can be reached at rmcredbluff@gmail.com. For more information about PETS, visit petstehama.org. PETS Animalsfallvictimindisposablesociety Dr. Deener, secretary of the chamber of commerce, has declared war on the fly. He is going to get him in as many ways as possi- ble. Seven schemes have already occupied his atten- tion as effective methods of disposing of this pest and he will apply them all. His motto will be "get the fly before the fly gets you." The plan is fully set fourth in the show window of the chamber of com- merce building, and will be an inspiration to citi- zens who are thinking up methods of killing the fly. The plans suggested by the resourceful secretary is to shoot him, poison him, trap him, mash him, stab him, tangle him and spear him. In the show win- dow will be found a gun, a spraying outfit, a fly trap, a brickbat, a Mexican dag- ger and some tangle foot. Armed with these weapons no fly can escape. — June 13, 1915 100 YEARS AGO... De cl ar e wa r on t he p es ky h ou se fl y TheSeniorNutritionPro- gram serves meals Monday through Friday at noon at the Red Bluff Community- Senior Center and 11:30 a.m. at the Corning Senior Center. The average cost of a con- gregate meal is $7.37, and $9.07 for a home-delivered meal. A minimum dona- tion of $3.50 is appreciated for seniors 60 and older. For those guests younger than 60, the charge is $8. A dona- tion is not a requirement to receive a meal if you qualify for the program. Reservations must be made a minimum of one day in advance by calling 527-2414. Onepercentmilkisserved witheachmeal.Menuissub- ject to change. Monday VEGETARIAN Tomato Basil Quiche, Brussel Sprouts, Apricots, Muffin Tuesday ETHNIC Jambalaya, Spring Blend Vegetables, Cottage Cheese w/Pears Wednesday HEART HEALTHY OrangeChicken,Steamed BrownRice,CaliforniaBlend Vegetables, Strawberries Thursday Stuffed Baked Potato, Cranberry Walnut Slaw, Mandarin Oranges, Sour- dough Roll Friday BBQ Beef on Whole Wheat Roll, Carrot Raisin Salad, Marinated Vegetable Salad, Peaches MENU Senior Nutrition Program menu The following informa- tion is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Depart- ment, Corning Police De- partment, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Suspicious Fi hStreet:ACorning woman reported around 12:45a.m. Thursday that someone was pounding on her doors and windows. South Avenue, cross of Woodson Bridge: A dog was seen traveling on the roof of a silver pickup pull- ing a horse trailer about 10:30a.m. Thursday. North Street, Corning: A man was seen climb- ing through the window on the northwest side of a residence. Upon contact, he identified himself as the brother of the resident and told officers he has no key and usually enters the resi- dence through the window. Third Street: A man re- ported about 5p.m. Thurs- day that he had received a text from an unknown sub- ject asking him if he wanted to purchase heroin. El Paso Avenue, Corning: Extra patrol was requested about 11:15p.m. Thursday when a woman reported seeing a person in her back- yard with a flash light that they were shining into her daughter's bedroom win- dow. Officers checked the area, but the person was gone upon their arrival. The Tehama Shooters: At least $5,000worth of items were taken from the Tehama Shooters range along with shotgun shells that had been donated to the Nor Cal Jr. Clay Busters. Members arrived about 6:30a.m. Sunday, June 6, to discover unknown suspects had cut the locks at the range in the 26000block of Manton Road. The suspects then entered the building where they removed more than 38cases of Winchester 12gauge shotgun shells, valued at $100per case, a green gurney worth $600, a lantern worth $200and a red Cra sman tool box with multiple tools worth $600. It is believed the doors were pulled open with a chain and a vehicle. The shot- gun shells were from two specific lots: 20W3HL08 and 37W2HC26. Tehama Rock Company also had items damaged and taken from storage buildings on the property. Vandalism Jackson Street: A ve- hicle's tires were slashed twice in two days. On Wednesday, the front tires were slashed and Thursday morning it was discovered the back two tires had been slashed. 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