| SPCA Pets of the Week
Kitty is a 2-year-old male domestic shorthair. He has golden eyes and a handsome white and grey coat to match. He is friendly and outgoing and he likes to go around to everyone and introduce himself. Kitty is already housetrained. Kitty was surrendered to the SPCA of Texas in McKinney on Feb. 17. He has been patiently waiting for his new family in the shelter lobby.Shelly is a 4-year-old female Australian shepherd mix. Her mostly white coat is medium-length and silky smooth, and she has silvery gray spots on her eyes, ears and the top of her back. She's also a very good listener and is eager and ready to learn everything her new family can teach her. Shelly is also submissive, gentle, great with other dogs, loves kids and is calm and playful, too. She was transferred from another shelter to the SPCA on Jan.
A legacy of open spaces
Without the foresight of some special citizens, treasures such as Land Park and the American River Parkway might not exist. A group is honoring their contributions.By M.S. Enkoji - Bee Staff Writer Published 12:00 am PST Thursday, February 22, 2007Story appeared in METRO section, Page B1 Print | E-Mail | Comments .
It's hard to dial 911 with your paws
SWANSEA - If you or a family member experiences a medical problem that requires immediate attention, help is just three telephone key taps away. In the past, household pets have not been so lucky, but now they too can be seen quickly in an emergency. In January, Dr. Michelle Lamp set up the Mass/ RI Veterinary E.R. on Milford Road. Her husband, Aaron Morrison, served as contractor for the building, which now employs approximately fifteen people, including doctors and technicians. Dr. Lamp recently sat down with the Swansea News between animal patients to discuss the reasons for and operational methods of this vital service for pets. How did you decide you wanted to care for animals?: "It's just something I've always wanted to do. Like when I was little, if you asked me what I wanted to do, I wanted to be a veterinarian.
Exotic pets keep veterinarian hopping
A childhood passion for animals turned into a profession for Decatur veterinarian Jason Hutcheson. A rebellious act led to his specialty. Hutcheson says he was always caring for some injured animal he brought home, as a child. His mother appreciated her son's compassion —- with one exception. "I came in one day wearing a green snake around my neck. My mother practically beat it off of me," Hutcheson said. "Dogs, cats she was fine with those. Snakes were the forbidden pet." But not anymore. Hutcheson bought For Pet's Sake late last year from Dr. Mimi Shepherd. Shepherd started the practice in 1990, in the quirky pink and turquoise house-turned-office building at 3761 N. Druid Hills Road in Decatur. It was one of the first veterinarian offices in Georgia to specialize solely in avian and exotic animals.
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