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Some nature friendly New Years’ Resolutions:
I will not pick up and take home any baby birds, turtles, snakes, frogs, squirrels, rabbits, unless they are obviously injured and need to get to a rehabilitator.
If I pick up an animal that is injured, I will not try to take care of it myself. Instead I will get it to a licensed and trained wildlife rehabilitator.
PURRRR….
Happy holidays! I do hope that you all are enjoying this time of year. Hopes are high and sprits are merry! I just want to give everyone some food for thought!
When shopping for holiday gifts PLEASE do not do what millions of well-wishers do. Get a pet! I, myself am guilty of getting a Christmas kitten. Last year, I was in much need of love from a cat and I gave it considerable thought and preparation. I was missing cats that had passed and I had gotten a Christmas kitten from the local SPCA. I recommend a lot of research and thought along with preparing the entire house at great length before getting an animal. Today, Buckbeak aka “Christmas kitten” is a much loved and wanted one year old and we all could not be happier for his arrival. Again, he was well prepared for!
Pets and Winter
As the temperatures start to drop, animal owners need to remember that their pets are not wild animals that can survive whatever nature throws their way. Unless a dog has been overfed it will not have a layer of insulating fat and, no matter what its diet, it very probably will never grow a thick winter coat. The same is true for cats, ferrets and rabbits. These animals have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years and have lost the physical ability to adapt to weather changes the way wild animals do to survive winter. In addition to these physical changes, modern civilization has generated a whole new set of environmental challenges for our pets to cope with.
Pampering for Paws
It’s spring – the perfect time to pay a visit to the SPCA of Westchester in Briarcliff Manor and bring home a furry new companion. But if your home has already reached its pet-capacity, there’s still a way you can support this wonderful organization and pamper yourself as well!
Dog House for Sale
For Sale by Owner- Ruff Hauz XT Dog House. 914-319-8241. Small white/green. The best-selling traditional style pet shelter with Insulated walls plus flow-though ventilation which keeps your dog cooler in summer, warmer in winter. Strong and lightweight, with smooth surface that's easy to clean and chew resistant. Size: (28x22.5x20.75) Price: $75 or best offer. Note: currently being sold @ Exotic Dogs Online Doggie Boutique for $105. See pictures on page 23 of the Mom Offers More print magazine which can be downloaded from the front page of this site.
End Dog Euthanasia
Working with kill shelters across 48 states the www.DogsInDanger.com, is taking aim at ending dog euthanasia in this country. The web site has made tremendous inroads into this national tragedy, having helped save over 30,000 dogs from certain death.
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| NeighborGreen |
| Free home energy surveys. Affordable packages. Home weatherizing made easy. Jean Hamerman, Founder, Hastings-on-Hudson. Serving Westchester, NY and surrounding areas. 914-368-9150. www.neighborgreen.com |
| DW Design & Decor LLC |
| Denise WEnacur allied ASID, assoc. IIDA cell: 914-907-6051 fax: 253-295-6739 Our Services: interior design, interior decoration, renovation, color consultation, space planning, window treatments, furniture & cabinet design, kitchen & bath design, design coordination www.denisewenacur.com denisew1@optonline.net PO Box 113, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 |
| Jose's Cleaning Service |
| Free estimates! 914-424-5444 ask for Nancy. We specialize in residential house/apartment cleaning and commercial cleaning service. This company is qualified to provide cutomized cleaning services tailored to teh needs of our clients. References are available. Email us at jose_f42@hotmail.com. Visit our website at www.josecleaningservice.com 250 Bleakley Ave, Buchanan, NY 10511. |
| Wake Robin |
| Special finds for you and your home. 1207 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 wakerobinshop.com 914-502-0303 |
| Berniker Decorators |
| Free shop at home service. 914-232-0133 Since 1914. Fabrics for draperies, roman shades, valances, cornices, lambrequins, bedspread, slipcovers and reupholstry. We carry Hunter Douglas. www.bernikerdecorators.com 274 Katonah Ave, Katonah Shopping Center |
| John Power Architect |
| Residential Additions & Interior Design, Kitchen & Baths 914-271-3221 | 24 Van Wyck St, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 | powerj@verizon.net |
| Interior Design |
| Allison Grace Design- A fresh perspective on timeless interior design. 845-519-8220 allisongracedesign.com space planning | finish & furniture specification | paint consultation | window treatments & upholstery | lighting | art procurement | project management |
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| Text– A-Tip |
| The Croton Police Dept. tip line is now going to cell phone. This means that tips may be texted to the number as well as verbally called in. The number is 271-0706. |
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Home Tips
| Americans Increasingly Optimistic About Homeownership |
| Prudential Real Estate, a Brookfield Residential Property Services company, released a new national survey showing that Americans are significantly more optimistic about homeownership than they were a year ago. According to the second annual Prudential Real Estate Outlook Survey, a full 60 percent of Americans have favorable views towards the real estate market. That’s up 8 points since last year. |
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| Insects in the Home |
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I have been married for 22 years and my husband still reacts to wasps in the house by trying to swat them. Just recently he nearly tore apart the bathroom trying to get one. Hearing the commotion I chased him, my husband, out and within a minute had captured and removed the wasp from my house - intact and alive. |
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| HOMEOWNER’S SPRING SAFETY TIPS |
| • Be sure to use extension cords marked for outdoor use when you are working outdoors. • Call a licensed professional if your home repairs require work near power lines • Look up, stay away, stay alive – even momentary contact with live electrical lines can injure or kill. • Be aware of power lines that run through tree limbs and branches. Climbing or trimming trees is dangerous; call a qualified contractor. • Call 1-800-962-7962 or 811 before you dig – when working underground, planting a tree, building a fence or laying a foundation – anywhere where there may be potential underground utilities. See www.dogsafelynewyork.com • Never use electrical tools, such as electrical hedge clippers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers in the rain or in wet areas. • Make sure all your outdoor electrical outlets are GFCI protected. |
| Home Safety |
| Sound the Alarm: Install smoke detectors on every floor of your home and carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas. If already installed, test them. Replace batteries every daylight savings time change.
Check for over-loaded extension cords.
If young children are in the home, bookshelves and other furniture should be secure with wall brackets to prevent tipping. |
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| Energy Saving Tips: |
1)Install programmable heating/cooling thermostats (You will save an average of 20% heating costs). 2)Replace regular incandescent bulbs with “energy star” compact fluorescent bulbs (Save up to 75% on your electricity usage). |
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