In this edition:
1. Book Sale - Penryn

2. Prepare Your Dog for the 4th
3. Adopt a Homeless Pet
4. Book Donations
5. Low Cost Spay & Neuter Programs
6. Warning: Cocoa Mulch

1. Book Sale - A fundraiser for various animal-welfare groups will be held June 27 and 28, 8-noon. Thousands of items will be sold including books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and many miscellaneous items. The sale will be held at 2166 Swetzer Rd., Penryn.

2. Prepare Your Dog for the 4th - Early preparation for the 4th can save you and your dog a lot of grief.  Here are a few ideas from Roseville Dog Owners' Group www.rosevilledog.org :

1. Plan a dog-friendly 4th away from fireworks is the best bet.
2. Talk to your vet about the benefits of sedating your dog.
3. Purchase a CD of fireworks noises and play at graduating levels, giving treats after each noise.
4. If crate trained, leave in the crate with a long-lasting treat like a frozen Beef Bone.  Spray the inside with CAP Comfort Zone, a calming pheromone.  All these can be found at pet stores.

3. Adopt a Homeless Pet - www.Petfinder.com    Many puppies and kittens need homes now. Please help and give someone a forever home.

4. Book Donations Needed - In order to help more animal-welfare groups always struggling for funds, more book donations are needed.  Also welcome are CDs, DVDs, audio books & video games. We are unable to accept leftover books from libraries at this time because of lack of space. Donations may be dropped off every Saturday morning, 8-noon, at address above(Book Sale). Email lyn4animal@aol.com for more information or directions. We thank you for helping us earn $438,516.00 over many years. It couldn't be done without the help of generous people like you bringing donations to these monthly sales. Many animals have been given a chance at a better life.
I thank you for your support, Lynn Willingham

5. The Sacramento Area Animal Coaliton (SAAC) maintains a comprehensive list of low-cost spay/neuter programs.  http://sacanimal.org/spayneuter.html

6. Warning: Did you know that Cocoa Mulch can harm your pet?  Check this out:  http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp      

***Please insure that your pets have plenty of water every day and can get out of the sun.  Walk your dog early in the morning or later in the evening... remember, asphalt roads maintain the heat. Your dog can burn the pads of their feet when it is hot.   Never leave your pet in the car even with the air conditioner on...NEVER.

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