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i 1 i 1 i i i i stux x t j ji i n n j the tribuntjfhusday december 4 199rf 5 curious case of the christmas cat pets and people people and pets rural routers are the worst it seems country yards make the best homes for dogs and just about every rural house has one if you dont chances are a cat is lurking around somewhere in your life 1 animals are part of rural life from the foxes and deer to the dogs and cats we rural routers wouldnt have it any other way pets become a part of your life whether you want it to happen or not animals each have their distinct per sonalities just like people like kids or bad adults sometimes they listen and other times they listen but pre tend not to hear take the case of the christmas cat it was a cold dark snowy night in december when a neighbour came knocking at the door quickly he explained that his cat had escaped his fenced yard when the gate was opened feeling freedom the cat raced away through the snow crpssing the street it dodged into the our cedars and climbed high up into a tall fir tree our neighbour was close behind and was now asking for our help to get it down hidden on a snowy branch the frightened cat was howling for its life by the time we started our rescue the big guy and i along with our worried neighbour figured if we jumped and grabbed the tip of the huge branch we could jiggle the cat off or try to grab it the jumping went great it was he the latcham gallery patdurr culture trash saturday december 6 1997 to sunday january 11 1998 opening reception sunday december 7 100 to 300 pm at the latcham gallery 6240 main st stouffville 905 6402395 rural route ruth ruth leblanc when we held onto the strong branch forcing it lower and lower to the ground that disaster struck spotting the cat and feeling victory close at hand we gave one final heave down on the branch and catastrophe struck the limb trembled and all at once it shot our of our hand sending clouds of powdery white snow and one black cat flying like a live cartoon that cat flew high into the air and right over our 10foot tall cedar hedge it must be some sick human reaction to the unbelievable but we all stood with eyes and mouths wide open and started to laugh stumbling through the snow around the cedars we spotted the cat it was back at gate fit as a fiddle just happy to be back on solid ground now with christmas approaching just three short weeks avyay it becomes a happy time for rural rout ing pets cats watch from hidden spots under the sofa as the trees get decorated and that delicious tinsel is hung oh yes the caviar of kitty treats tinsel is the stuff cat dreams are made of dogs love the yuletide season just as much food and goodies are everywhere and the smell of a good cheese tray just drives them nuts they watch your hand go from the plate to mouth looking like they are from the village of the damned from furry flying felines to drooling demanding dogs like love and mar riage country life and pets go hand and hand dont get left out in the cold save on your heating bill with diamond 90 mid and high efficiency residential furnaces mom ii mmmmmnm heating and air conditioning leaders in home comfort innovation since 1874 i nterbri cusmri cu inltr showroom 137 centre st e richmond hill servirigyprk region for oyer 25 years richmond hill 905 8848265 toponto416 7987598 newmarket 905 8536901 fesssk tell us your news call today silo antiques quality canadiana antique furniture now featuring 9 piece duncan phyfe mahogany dining room suite by andrew malcolm an elegant professionally refinished suite 10 foot tall pine chimney cupboard from old muskoka estate refinished 6 foot pine harvest table refinished dressers chest of drawers and much more in the silo at the stouffville country market on the 10th line in stouffville at the water tower open every saturday sunday 94 or call ted at 905 6606528 spas by infiniti billiard tables shuffleboards air hockey darts accessories 9056401424 billiard table recovering dismantling and moving in the cold winterize package includes lube oil filter up to 5 l featured oil chassis lube if applicable new instock oil filter installed tire rotation antifreeze test and ph acid level recorded battery tested fluids topped off underhood inspection wipers and operation checked bonus jugbfao washer fluid 97 package bonus most vehicles as per provincial regulations environmental fee extra no appointment needed tire lube available in wl tmj attention businesses we can take care of all of your delivery needs from printing ight through to delivery we can deliver your flyers anywhere in markham stouffville uxbridge and outlying areas dont delay call today call linda macfarlane at 9052948244 economist sunthe tribune service design printing delivery price your one stop advertising company f