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A 1 s I 33" main, we heavy WIMO' snow blocks the way. yoU w the big iob Clplbility of tho Anon; 32 magi STIO32 Sno~Thro Ariana t0 hp stiogg . Arena 'tOD-Ol-IHO-lin." SnO-Thro with to. M vicludlng sM-O'WMW. Molorwardspeeda.piuarevorsa. s Ali-sisal. heavy-duty construction. a two-stage snow removal power action. 0 230' rot-tins directional discharge chute. 5.. .our Ariana daalar today and see the 57133: and six other Aliens Sno-Thros ranging mm 2 7 ho to 8 hp Stop shoveling and start 90mg your winters - the Arlen: way' , a I CHRISTMAS TREES . Fsr site Pins Balsam li Spruce I the Management a. Staff at Eagle Rental would like to wish their many l friends 8 customers a Very Merry Christmas. EAGLE RENTAL 8i KESWICK RENTAL 100w". MIN. m Thinking of givinga pe AURORA v Aa unwrapped cardboard box waits under the Christmas tree until beaming parents urge their child to opui that one first With a ddi d squealthechild uneova'a a wriggl m or a uffy hull: lt's love at first squeeze. That powerful image. one typical to televisiai ( hristmas shows and photographic company commercials. tugs at your heartatrings. It's an image few of in can resist Who hasn't yearned arouid this time of year to surprise a child. friend or relative with one of those loving. wrigng bundles on Christmas Day" But the image is a false one. accorduu to animal care experts. because the impulsive decision to give a pet at Christmas can have a lasting emotional impact on the frightened and confused youngpetlt can also lead to the kind at training problems that eventually make a pet manageable and force the heartbreaking decree that the pet mint go Policies and advice that are followed at Aurora's Ontario Humane Society shells! specifically av0id t pain that a hastily-m decision can bring. and reinforce the responsible approach that makes the decisiontoadoptapetone of lifelong rewards. We do not adopt animals out right at Christmas time." ex- plained shelter director Mary Lee Eggleton in a recent interview. We encouagepeopletoputa picture or a card wider the Christmas tree in- stead. telling the recipient that there's a pet waiting for them at the Humane Society Impulsive Oiristmas pet gifts "Jul aren't fair to the people or the animals involved." Ills e of Loose Diamond at Investment Prices BE PREPARED 1 0 SPEND 20 ON ['1 NEXT YEAR a. you make your decision early in December (based on careful consideration of raised before the holiday fuss Call it an early Christmas gift 0r put a card under the tree annwncing the gift. and bring your youngsters in , to the shelter tor pet store or kennel a few days after the Christmas nah to make the final selection If a shelter wot-her has interviewed prospective pet adopters near Ctristmas and is sure they re committed. there is one other solution If parents see something they really want just before Christmas. we could have them buy the animal and finish all of the paper- wors. and then board him with us until after Christmas." Ms Eggleton stated She warned that the shelter can't hold speCific animals for prospective adoptions because of space limitations You can't buy your mother-inlaw or the next door neighbor a ( hnst mas pet either. unless you're a member of the same household The shelter forbids out of residence decrsnons. insisting that a member of the recipient household pick out the pet and confirm that the gift is acceptable to them How do you dec ide whether you are really owners take a close look at their lifestyles first. Determine what aia'mal - if any - can fit in but If there'snoonehome for eight to lomsadly. forget about [1th a newborn pet. It's im- possible to expect a lonely pup not to bait. chew and "have acciduits for that time period. accordlr' to the experts. and the same goes for a kitten. What's more. it's aimed im- possible to teach a pet the rules of the home and to train the animal if you're away most of the time "Think of it as a toddler." said his Eggleton "A pet nee daily attention. grooming and exerci and lots of love and e aren't too many people willim to give up the time that is required to treat them ipetsi properly. If you've already got two tot lers in the house, a puppy will mate it three toddlers " A parent should also be prepared to make those responsibilities his or her own "If it's done properly. a pet is a great way to teach a child Mrs responsibility." it's jt t not realistic to expect a six or seven yearold to assume total responsibility It's whoever is feeding it and walking it and looking after it that the pet considers boss. no matter whoaepetitisinname Ms Eggleton recommends that you consider these questions carefully and honestly before you decide to purchaseapet,inorder to be fair to both yourself and the pet ( an you afford it and are you willing to spend the money A pet can last 16 to 20 years if it's well cared for. and it can be expensive For example. a non pedigree-d puppy purchased from the Ontario Humane Soeiety will cost you a minimum of 70 in its first year for purchase, licensing. vaccinations. deworming. neutering and food s for cheap food. by the way. and barring any other medical needs iCats aren t much (Installation i VAN SPECIALS: aptains Chairs luded I s91. t this Christmas? 2 carefortheplforlston years" It will lad that . with proper care. necemitate special mails at every vacatint'lneorweehend away hat'smoreadq that s not lune-trained became you keep tum outside' hasleasthan use per cent chance at ion if you're ever i to give him up 0 What species a) you want Most people mistakenly choose a sporting or hunting pedigreed dog when they'renotreadytospend their time on daily groominganda minimum at two hows of Vigorou exercise each day Dogs need more wiysical at lention. and big or sportiiu dogs need still more. while cats need more emotional un derstanding 0 Are you Will to learn about what your pet needs and provide it" Ignorance about specific pet or breed reqmrements lead to most behavioural and some physical problems The shelter director advises you get a boot on your breed and read it 0 Do you have ademiate farilities A fenced yard is ideal for a dog if it's the right Slu', and a (*8 home should be built to specific recom mendations Iaccording to the size of the dogi with insulation and a floor ( ats also require certain space and home routines check it out 0 Are you familiar with town bylaws relating to pets and naise Ms l-Iggleton advises that many owners lose a pet because they can I control its name or wanderings OHow will the pet M-vwwlkhn. dwyi translations-menu bah in the home" Slam had chilten will b with a yosmg t is bad. ureterable , butriiilyifsomaoiieis .mmMu hosne lo care for it can lssevita e health sistently and at a full pr s and My timebasis Ifchildren are damage Nothing is W five. however. the) perfect. and there's couldbetoowaetlu'toa tnund to be sane Ia tiny pet an older one werGWICWILI A B 7- ALL SKATES C/lmi'z/ed $113 237 MAIN ST 0 . .1 a" H s . . ,e s... a , s Is... 5' Cole NEW/MARKET, ONTARIO a"? o' w' ingot L1? 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