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14 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday July 22, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com SPOT checkers on the job SPOT Checks make dog owners a winner, when spotters around town find them abiding by local dog by-laws. Summer spotters Lynda and Karen are handing out prizes on the spot to responsible dog owners. The two have been hired by the Oakville & District Humane Society to help get the word out about Oakville's dog licence bylaw, and to help people avoid being fined. "The Oakville & District Humane Society is contracted by the Town of Oakville to enforce the Dog Licence By-law (#1982-0145)," stated Johanne Golder the Executive Director at the Humane Society. "The by-law requires all dogs to wear an up-to-date annual licence tag," she said. "SPOT is our licence mascot reminding people that Smart Pet Owners Tag," added Golder. "Without a current licence you could be fined $130. The summer spotters are acknowledging people that already know and understand the bylaw, and offering to sell a licence on the spot to those who are unaware." "It's been a lot of fun helping to get the SPOT message out," Pet of the Week stated SPOT Check spotter Lynda. "People understand the importance of licensing their dog and the difference it can make to the safe return of their pet if it goes missing or is lost." In addition to recognizing responsible pet ownership -- dogs in the community that are found on a leash, trained, with a current dog licence tag, with a poop scoop bag -- the SPOT duo have been selling licences to pet owners that have yet to pick up their 2006 tag. "People have been approaching us because of the ads in the paper and chatting about the by-law. We try to help them to understand the significance of this by-law," added SPOT Check spotter Karen. "Not only does it make a difference to the safe return of your pet, but for the Humane Society it means one more pet that can remain connected to its owner and avoid an extended stay at the shelter." Watch for the SPOT Check spotters visiting your neighbourhood. The summer spotters will continue to deliver the SPOT message throughout the month of August. For responsible pet owners it's an easy way to win a prize. If you haven't purchased your annual dog licence yet, it's a great place to get it on the spot. For more information about the Town of Oakville dog licence by-law or other local by-laws pertaining to pets, visit the Town's Web site at www.oakville.ca or contact the Oakville & District Humane Society at 905-845-1551. ALL SMILES: Murray is a very sweet boy...he even smiles! We have no idea what breed he is although we have taken a guess at perhaps a Portuguese Podengo mix. He is about knee high and he doesn't have a tail. If you are interested in him, come down and meet him. Many of our animals available for adoption can be viewed at www.oakvillehumane.ca. Summer Clearance Promotion! Central V acuums Quality at Value Pricing · Includes Beams Electric Powerhead and hose set Best Vacuum Store since 1999 Halton Vacuum's Annual Clearance Event means savings for you on acceccories: · Hose cover · Garage Kit · Rugrat · Combo Tool · Mop Head · Stain Remover $49.99 $49.99 $89.99 $29.99 $69.99 $14.99 $39.99 $39.99 $69.99 $19.99 $39.99 $11.99 BEAM'S BEST SELLER! · 520 airwatts of power · Cleanstream permanent filtration · Super quiet Serenity power unit · Complete with Basic Electric Package Save Portable Vacuums! Quantities are limited, Hurry in for best selection EUREKA Portables · Powerteam · Powerteam · Handvac · Stickvac · Upright (6852) (6982) (58AE) (410BTE) (4870) $399.99 $499.99 $59.99 $79.99 $299.99 $299.99 $399.99 $39.99 $59.99 $249.99 6952 520 SANITAIRE Portables 5 year warranty · Powerteam (6951) $699.99 $499.99 · Powerteam (6952) $799.99 $599.99 SEBO Powerteams TO CLEAR MEILE Powerteams (S500 series) TO CLEAR Save! SEBO, SANYO, SANITAIRE Commercial Uprights TO CLEAR 6951 Dorval Dr. WAS NOW SAVE C2573400 $ only Canister only 499 299 $ 99 99 $ 350* *off M.S.R.P. 012230 Many other specials in store! only $ 697 00 Halton Vacuum Depot 2379 Trafalgar Road 905-257-6145 VOTED OAKVILLE'S BEST VACUUM STORE AGAIN! Trafalgar Upper Middle Rd. Mon.-Thurs.9:30-6:00 Fri.- 9:30-8:00 Sat. 9:30-4:00 Sun. CLOSED QEW Ford Dr. 6th Line Trafalgar Ridge Shopping PLaza (in the Winners/HomeSense plaza) Next to Scotia Bank Hwy 5 The Vacuum Depot