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AstheendofOctober approaches, many of us are beginning to get ready for the approaching holidays and look for- ward, ea- gerly, to the upcom- ing festivi- ties and en- joyable times with family and friends. Each year, across the United States, an estimated 3-4 mil- lion dogs wait in shelters for someone to give them a safe haven where they, too, can experience en- joyable times. Unfortu- nately, less than half will ever find a hero to adopt them. Because of that ap- palling statistic, both The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the American Humane Association (AHA) have deemed October as Na- tional Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Adopt a Dog Month, respectively. The terms, though slightly dif- ferent, have the same ulti- mate goal. Both are about getting as many dogs as possible into the loving homes they so richly de- serve. At present, our own Te- hama County Animal Care Center is over-full of dogs in need. To give you an idea of exactly how tight things are, there are a to- tal of 49 kennels available for: new intake dogs, re- quired to be held a min- imum of 6 business days before being placed for adoption; quarantine, for dogs not meeting typical "hold" criteria; and dogs who are available to the public for adoption. As I write this, 34 dogs are available for adoption and 16 of those available have been at the Center either longer than or for almost 60 days! For a shelter with extremely limited space and means, which works exceedingly hard to avoid euthanizing, having ani- mals for extended periods creates an almost unten- able situation. Why is it, then, that these available dogs can- not quickly get the lov- ing family they merit? Are they just unlucky or is there some commonality between them that brands them less than desirable for adopters? According to Petfinder.com, senior dogs, pit bull-type dogs, special needs dogs and black dogs take quite a bit longer for adoption because of their distinctiveness. Unfortu- nately, 15 of the canines I am discussing fit into one or more of those catego- ries. One does not but, for some unfathomable rea- son, has been at TCACC since the beginning of May. The Center's Seniors (Zuma, Kimber, Larry and Winston) might be a tad slower than their younger counterparts, but that does not mean that they do not have a lot to offer, among which is the sweet- ness of maturity. Despite a few special considerations that they may require, if you were willing to adopt one you just might find there is no reason why both you and one of these charming "older residents" cannot enjoy each other's company for many years. Chevy, considered a "special needs" dog, is a striking heartworm-posi- tive youngster who would like nothing more than to travel down the high- way of life with his special someone. All he requires is some extra help by a car- ing human to be as de- lightful and affectionate as any other companion dog, and enjoy a full and ac- tive life. Except for Donald, a Cattle Dog mix who has been at the shelter for over 160 days , the remaining dogs are either pit bull- type (Cassidy, Chewy, Ka- trina, and Marble) or black mixes (Blake and John) or face a double-whammy of being a pit bull type and black (Dolly, Jade, and Memphis). Each one has their own unique person- ality, just as we do, and af- ter meeting and spending time with them, I will at- test to the fact that, while they may not be blessed with "poster child" adopt- ability like puppies or some of the other highly desired breeds, they are just as loving, sweet, and kind as any of the other dogs available. If you cannot adopt, there is no reason why you cannot help. I cannot say this often enough, spread the word. The more people that are aware of the shel- ter and the dogs within, the better the chances are of getting them ad- opted. Update your status on Facebook, let everyone know that it is Adopt-A- Dog month and provide di- rections to where they can find remarkable canines. Tweet, retweet and tweet again messages about adopting a dog, and provide a link, to either the our PETS Facebook "Available Dogs Looking For Love" page or to www. petfinder.com/, or to www. adoptapet.com. Share dog- care articles on your social media sites to assist poten- tial adopters. Talk to your children and others about animal shelters and the role they play within the community and why pet adoption is so crucial. Our shelter and the ani- mals they care for depend on all of us. So, during this month, seriously consider sharing your life with one of these wonderful an- imals. The personal re- wards can really be quite amazing. 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 OctoberisAdoptaDogMonth Ronnie Casey Renowned West Coast antiques appraiser John Humphries will be at the Kelly-Griggs House Mu- seum, 311 Washington St. in Red Bluff, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, for a fundraiser for the mu- seum. There is a $5 per item appraisal fee for carry-in items. KELLY-GRIGGS COURTESYPHOTO Museumwill ho st a nt iq ue s appraisal today Come join good friends for lunch in the Garden- side Café, in the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. A freshly prepared, nu- tritionally balanced meal is served Monday through Friday at noon. Lunch also is served at the Corn- ing Senior Center, 1014 4th Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Call 527- 2414 a day ahead to reserve a space for lunch. A min- imum suggested dona- tion of $3.50 for those 60 and older is requested, al- though a donation is not a requirement to receive a meal. There is a charge of $8 for guests younger than 60. Come enjoy lunch and various activities during the week, all are welcome. The menu for the com- ing week: Oct. 24-28 Monday Chicken a la King, Strawberries, Biscuit Tuesday Meatloaf, Mashed Pota- toes w/Gravy, Cranberry Walnut Slaw, Orange Wedges, Whole Wheat Bread Wednesday Chili, Beet Mandarin Salad, Apricots, Cornbread Thursday Scalloped Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Mango Medley Friday BBQ Beef on a Whole Wheat Bun, Broccoli Salad, Peaches SENIOR NUTRITION Lunch menu for the week of Oct. 24-28 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 High- way Patrol logs. Arrests JohnWestleyColbert: 20, of Red Bluff was arrested and booked into Tehama County Jail Thursday on the felony charges of burglary, carrying a leaded cane, billy black jack or slingshot and receiving known stolen property. No bail was set. Gabriel Radillo Sanchez: 36, of Turlock was arrested and booked Thursday on the charge of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old and oral copulation with a child. Bail was set at $200,000. Matthew Loren Wilber: 25, of Red Bluff was ar- rested and booked Thursday on the charges of making or passing a fictitious check, forgery, receiving known stolen property valued at $400or more and resisting executive officers. Bail was set at $36,000. Officers were sent to Dollar General on Walnut Street about 2 p.m. Thursday for a report of a man who had tried to pass a counterfeit bill and was loitering in the store. Christopher Robert Thompson: 27, of Red Bluff was arrested Thursday and booked into jail on the charge of receiving known stolen property. Officers contacted Thompson fol- lowing a report of a stolen bicycle about 2a.m. by two men with backpacks who took the bicycle off a front porch. Crash State Route 36W, near Bowman Road: A 2door Nissan 350Z driven by Ji Khang, 27, of Sacramento went down a 30-foot embankment about 10:30 a.m. Friday and rolled over into Salt Creek. Khang had come around a corner and lost control. A Game Warden found the vehicle and re- ported it. Khang initially told officers he could not feel his legs and was taken by helicopter to Mercy Medical Center in Redding. Missing Third Street: A 9-year-old boy was reported missing a er running away from home when he got in trouble at school. He was later found by a family member. Suspicious Diamond Avenue: A man driving a blue and white motorcycle with a woman passenger was reportedly cutting into a fence about 8:30a.m. Thursday and the reporting party was con- cerned they were intending to steal gas. The pair le prior to police arrival. The s Pactiv Corporation: A man reported the the of his wallet Thursday from his unlocked vehicle while at work. Walnut Street: A bicycle was stolen from Dunn's Little Bit of Everything. Recovered Red Bluff: A U-Haul truck stolen from Red Bluff was recovered Thursday in So- noma County. Police logs It is authoritatively stated here today that the Second California regiment will not leave for mobiliza- tion camp at Los Angeles until the troops from Ala- bama arrive some time next week. The artillery and cavalry have not yet received or- ders to move and they may stay indefinitely. Fresh out- breaks along the border may cause further delay in the movement of troops. Brigadier General Wankoski commanding the California troops is making a state wide ap- peal for the re-employ- ment of soldiers upon their return home. He says that 30 percent of the mi- litia will find their posi- tions permanently filled by other men when they return. "We must not for- get the men," says he, "who when they enlisted knew they might be called upon to die for their country." — Oct. 22, 1916 100 YEARS AGO... 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