Herald - Lantern - Dispatch 27 November '85 61

Pet Patrol MARK W LOGAN. V.M.D

Before reading through this week's article, take a little challenge quiz. Think about a common piece of your dog's worldly goods — the leash. Make a mental list or write down every possible use for a leash. Make a mental list or write down every possible use for a leash. See how your responses compare with those in the column as you read on. Every dog owner should have a strong, properly fitted choke collar and leash which is used to control the dog while either walking around the block or performing basic obedience work. THE CHOKE collar, usually made of smooth metal chain, should easily slide onto your dog's neck, but not be so loose that tightening is awkward. The collar should look like a collar. notv a loose-fitting necklace about the dog's neck Your choke collar should not have a clasp welded onto one of the rings. If your dog's choke collar has a clasp, cut it off with bolt cutters and use the clasp attached to your dog's leash Extra clasps serve no useful purpose on collars and can unfortunatelay become embedded in some pet's necks. THE LEASH can be made of several different types of materials. Leather. stitched canvas or nylon mesh all seem to be strong and fairly long wearing. Consultation with an obedience expert such as a member of a local obedience club is advised so that you purchase the right combination of leash and collar for the size, weight and neck shape of your dog. Please do not rely always on your instincts. Sometimes the leash and collar combination you decide upon may be illfitted for your particular needs and your dog's health. OBEDIENCE training and the formation of a good, healthy, daily routine are the major reasons for using a leash at all times. Allowing your dog to run free around the yard is not conducive to a long, trouble-free life for your pet Your veterinarian can describe numerous preventable incidents involving pets which ran free around the owner's property. Most car accidents involving pets are caused not by driver error, but by owner laziness. Use of a leash definitely would prevent 99% of car injuries to pets. A LEASH IS a method of birth control ! Female dogs in heat should not and cannot be left free to roam, even in fenced yards, without asking for trouble. When your bitch is in heat, walk her on a leash and get her back inside the house when she has completed her business outside Unwanted pregnancies are less seen in dogs walked on a leash Placing a leash in a place where your dog can reach it will allow him (p let you

know when it is time to go outside. Your pet can be trained or conditioned to grab the leash and drag it to the door when he wants to go outside. YOUR USE OF a leash can help stop the spread of infective diseases When your dog is under control you can keep your dog away from unwanted situations such as stray dog contact or prolonged sniffing or licking of inanimate objects where other dogs have visited. With a leash you can selectively gui<le your dog to explore thirigs you want him to explore. Teaching your dog to avoid obstacles is much easier with a leash. A dog will not jump into water while under control, nor will it run out into a paved street. A dog lead can be steered around broken glass in a sidewalk, muddy ditches, puddles and the like. Try this with a dog running free and your dog will either get dirty or injured. THE LEASH is an excellent restraint adjunct in a veterinary office. Just as all cats should be transported to your veterinarian in a container, your dog(s) should also be on a leash at all times when visiting your veterinarian. Dogs under control will not cause chaos in the waiting room, nor will your dog become involved in a fight very easily Veterinarians find that owners are more aware of their pet's actions while in the'offee when a leash is used^^ MY APOLOGIES to the legal profession, but a leash can keep you, the dog owner, out of a lawsuit. Dogs controlled on^ a leash do not tear up the neighboring gardens, devour the Chihuahua down the block or harass the purebred cat in the next condominium Many damage suits arise from the actions of loose dogs which "never strayed off the property before' An inexpensive leash will save your financial future and your dog's life bylessening the possibility of a bite wound's being inflicted upon a neighbor's child. Disregard of leash laws opens you to manycases of liability and subsequent lawsuits HOW DID YOU do on this leash quiz? Most of you probably knew most of these uses already but still don't use your dog's leash enougfr for routine walks. The expenses which can be incurred when a leash is not used always come at the wrong time and are avoidable. Commit yourself to walking your dog on a leash more often Make this a habit; then your veterinarian won't ask "Why wasn't "Charlie' on his leash?" next time your dog is injured.

16 Named For SJCA Honors ERMA — Sixteen South Jersey Christian Academy students were named to the academic Honor Roll for the first marking period. Three students earned positions on the Distinguished Honor Roll, reserved for students with "A's" in all subjects. They were fourth graders Douglas Canova and Lauren Evoy. and eighth grader Carolyn Green. Thirteen students won spots on the "A-B" Honor Roll. They are: third graders George Clark. Holly Cloer, Wally Harris. Lisa Iannucci, Miken Johns. Windsor Johnston, and Jessica Stewart; fourth graders Donna Green. Er nie Mirabella. and Brooke Roberts ; sixth grader Bobby Green; and seventh graders Julie Esher and Heather O'Neal. AN "A" AT SJCA means a grade average of 94 percent or better in a subject ; a "B" represents an grade of 86 percent or better. Students in grades three through seven are eligible for the academic honors. In celebration of their academic achievement, the honor roll students attended a special lunch part at Burger King last week, along with school principal James Thrash. South Jersey Christian Academy is a K-8 Christian day school located in the Tabernacle Church complex here The school is governed by its own independent and interdenominational school board There are currently classroom openings at all grade levels. Award Won By Marina UPPER TOWNSHIP - Members of the Clayton family were honored recently at the dinner meeting of the Upper Township Chamber of Commerce. The Beautification Award plaque was presented by Robert Jeffers Jr.. president of the local chamber, in behalf of the County Chamber of Commerce The award recognized the patriotism of All Seasons Marina for display of the large flag which may be seen from land and sea. as it waves by the inland waterway between Marmora and Ocean City Appro priately, the presentation was made on Veterans Day

Hoffman Now An Army Pfc. ERMA — Harry Hoff- moled in the U.S. Army to man. son of Dorothea lbe rank of private first Blackman of Oceanville class and brother of Donna Hoffman is a supply Hansen of 810 Meadowview specialist in West GerRd., here, has been pro- many.

/ Thanksgiving Dinner l j New Slants on Tradition

Bv FLORENCE L.D. HEAL At Thanksgiving I try to include in my menu for dinner some of the foods that we think of as traditional Thanksgiving food such as ; turkey, cranberries, pumpkin and corn, but also provide a new dish or a traditional food served in a different way. While in Williamsburg recently. 1 looked at the menu of the Thanksgiving dinner to be served in one, ! of the eating places ana , decided to try some of the dishes for our Thanksgiving dinner. ! PEANUT SOUP , . '2 medium onion, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 2 tablespoon butter 1>2 tablespoons all purj pose flour 1 quart chicken stock or canned chicken broth 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 cup light cream Peanuts chopped Saute the onion and the celery in butter until soft but not brown. Stir in the flour until well blended. • Add the chicken stock, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil. Add the peanut butter and cream, stirring to blend thoroughly. Return to lowheat and heat until just hot. but do not boil Serve, garnished with peanuts. Note: This soup is also good served ice cold It is a favorite at King's Arm Tavern. A new version of a pum pkin pie I tried and liked and will share with you The waitress said it was called Paradise Pumpkin Pie. I was able to get the recipe. PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE 1 <8 oz.) soft cream cheese -) 4 cup sugar 3 eggs •2 teaspoon vanilla 1 unbaked 9" pie shell 1'4 cup pumpkin I cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon » - teaspoon salt '4 teaspoon nutmeg '4 teaspoon ginger Stir together cream cheese. '4 cup sugar. 1 egg and vanilla Spread mixture on the bottom of unbaked pie shell In a large bowl, mix together remaining '2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, pumpkin, milk, and spices and salt Pour carefully over cream cheese mixture in pie' shell Bake at 350 degrees for .50-60 minutes or until firm in center. Cool and serve with whipped cream. QUICK CORN PUDDING 1 ( 16 oz. ) can cream style corn Choir Member FERRUM. VA - BrandyAyne Martin Krown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard K Krown of Rio Grande, is a member of the Concert Choir at Ferrum College Ferrum is a four-year, liberal arts institution related to the United Methodist Church. The college has an enrollment opf 1,300 men and women.

1 large can evaporated milk 2 eggs •3 cup sugar >4 teaspoon salt >4 cup flour 4 tablespoons butter Beat the eggs into the corn. Add sugar, salt and flour Stir in milk. Put butter in center of pudding. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Stir pudding 3 or 4 times during the first 20 minutes of cooking so that the butter is mixed throughout pudding. EASY CRANBERRY SALAD 1 box strawberry Jello 1 cup hot water , 1 jar cranberry-orange relish Dissolve the Jello in hot water. Add jar of the relish. Let stand until firm. Serve on lettuce leaves. R E F R I G E RATOR MUFFINS h C vegetable shortening 4 cups raisin bran cereal 2' 2 cups all purpose flour cups granulated sugar 2,2YeasP°on baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk Melt shortening in a small saucepan over low heat Set aside In a large mixing bowl put cereal, flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt Stir lightly. Put eggs in another large bowl Add buttermilk and melted shortening beat well Pour egg mixture over bran mixture and stir until ingredients are well mixed Spoon batter into large container Cover and refrigerate (The batter can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks). Whenever

you want hot muffins, heal oven to 400 degrees Grease muffin tins fill each cup 1 1 full with batter Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until muffins are light golden brown and set in center. Yields. 24 muffins. Have a Happy Thanksgiving Donations For Gifts Still Asked COURT HOUSE - Cape May County residents are being asked to continue to donate items to be used as gifts for a free Christmas "shopping spree" for residents of the Cape Care Center. The "spree" is sponsored by Sturdy Savings and Loan employes so that the nursing home residents can find Christmas gifts for their families and friends without leaving the facility or spending money. Sturdy employes will distribute the items and wrap those chosen as gifts at the care center Saturday. Dec 7. Community members may donate new or used items or wrapping paper, ribbons or tape to the pro ject. Items can be dropped off at any of the following Sturdy Savings and Loan offices: in Stone Harbor at 94th Street and 3rd Avenue, in Dennisville at Route 47 and Woodbine Road, in Cape May Court House at 17 S Main St; in North Cape May at 3851 Bayshore Road: and in Avalon at 2628 Dune Dr

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