Help Fido and Fluffy Find Their Way Home!Written by PetFriendly.ca
Most devoted pet owners never intend to lose their beloved pets. Unfortunately, accidents happen and all pets need identification to help reunite them with their families. That includes indoor cats! Scared or excited pets can slip out door before you can stop them. Check with your city for any licensing or identification requirements for your pet. Here are your three main choices. Many pet owners opt to use a combination of them, just in case one form of ID fails. __1. LICENSE TAG. Usually purchased from city, your pet is assigned a number which is tracked in a computer database. Tags are attached to your pet's collar. If your pet is found, animal control officer can check tag number, pull up your address, and call you to let you know they have your pet. Many pet stores also offer an option to print up a simple address tag -- your pet's name, address, and phone number are most commonly displayed information. The disadvantages of using a tag are: tag can fall off and get lost; it might not be readable; your pet may not always be wearing its collar; your pet may slip out of or lose its collar. __2. TATTOO. Tattoos are commonly etched into one of your pet's ears during spay/neuter surgery (pets must be under anesthetic for this procedure). Tattoos are a visible and somewhat permanent method of identification.
| | Cool As A CucumberWritten by Arleen M. Kaptur
Cucumbers are easy and fun to grow and they are a very special ingredient in many salad dishes. They can be star attraction as well. So plant some cucumbers and watch them change into tasty, delicious mealtime ingredients. You won’t regret experience of gardening with cucumbers and your taste buds will truly thank you. Here are a few ways to prepare those mighty fine additions to any meal: Cucumber and Onion Salad (Always tastes better next day) 4 cucumbers, peeled and sliced very thinly 2-1/2 onions, sliced 1-1/4 cup sour cream 1-1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Combine all ingredients, making sure that cucumbers are well coated. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight. Line plates with lettuce leaves and spoon salad over. Garnish with finely chopped parsley, mint leaves, or dill. So fine! **************************** Have 6 medium cucumbers, and peel smoothly. Cut in half lengthwise. Cut around pulp and remove seeds very carefully. Marinate cucumbers in French Dressing for 1/2 hour and drain well. Fill cucumbers with your favorite salad-chicken, tuna, turkey, shrimp, etc. Nicely round out tops. Sprinkle some finely chopped parsley on ends. Spread a dab of mayonnaise over top. Place two vegetable flowers on top, cut from beets, carrots, or use narrow strips of green peppers for stems and tiny pieces of a bell pepper as flower (yellow or red). On lettuce-lined plates, place your cucumber boat and add tomato slices on side or a few slices of fresh fruit wedges (cantaloupe, some grapes, or watermelon).
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