SECTION 2 - PAVjE 2 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, OCTOBER •. It78 A HKU'IV, I'AWS ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION O. Box 205 * Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 •(815)459-2641 By Estelle Atwell * This cute and cuddly Call (312) 63»-2HKl if kitten is awaiting adoption at its foster home, you would like to adopt this affectionate kitty. Impulse buying often has disappointing results. While careful planning may not always lead to satisfaction, there is no better way when it comes to choice of a pet. Ad vance consideration of all aspects of the relationship and research on breeds and their characteristics are far better than gratifying emotional longings for a pet without the ability to guarantee it a good home, to weather the ups and downs of tumultuous pup- pyhood. to provide the essen tials - nutrition, medical care, protection, love. „ Two common pitfalls for owners are incorrect evaluation of their obligations to a pet, and inappropriate choice of a pet. for example, one that does not fit their lifestyle These are factors that deserve serious consideration The abandoned pet. the pet ousted from a comfortable home and separated from its owner, goes through a sad rejection experience Those who take off on frequent trips, yet cannot afford good kennel care or the rest of the upkeep, may not be ideal owners. A career person who cannot bring the pet to the office or place of business should con sider how frustrating it is for a dog to be left alone all day Some are locked in an apart ment or in one room of a house, or a basement, or penned in a small space This sort of treatment has a bad effect on the dog Choosing the wrong breed to This bright-eyed kitten is ready for a permanent home. If you are interested in adopting her, call her foster parents at (312) 639-2881. • Photos by Don Kaiser fit a lifestyle is a serious mistake Big dogs eat a lot and thrive on outdoor exercise, daily romps and walks. Certain breeds simply are not the suburban backyard types. Training to correct unfortunate characteristics like excessive barking is essential If there is not time for training the owner is off to a bad start with the dog and with the neighbors He may eventually have to sacrifice the dog. It's always the dog who suffers. One owner is delighted with her pre-planned pet arrangement. Her neighbor purchased a Standard Poodle puppy and raised it. Watching her neighbor's dog became a happy hobby. The dog was a delightful playmate for children; paid social calls on neighbors; was beautiful and well-mannered Soon the yearning to have a dog exactly iike that surfaced. When the neighbor's dog was a little over a year old came the news that the identical sire and dam who produced this dog were parenting again. One of their puppies should be the spitting image of this dog. And it was She was able to obtain a female, same color, same temperament, with the same traits. That's as cloise to custom-ordering at pet as can be achieved. DOGS FOR ADOPTION Fee for all dog adoptions includes the cost of spay or neuter surgery by a vet of our choice or a deduction from the original cost of surgery by a vet of your choice Beagle-Short Hair Terrier mix. male. 5 months, shots, good with children and pets 455-1131. English Sheep Dog, female, 11 - yrs., spayed, shots. 459-1422 or 459-2641. Large Benjie type, greyish brownish, male. 4 months, good with pets. (312) 658-7666 Spaniel-Collie mix, female. 4 In Person . . . P.J. WILKINSON A CHICAGO BEAR HONEY BEAR AT HORNSBYS family centers -- 4400 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY RT. 47 & COUNTRY CLUB RD., WOODSTOCK HOURS: DAILY 9 TIL 9, SUNDAY 10 TIL 6 October 7 WOODSTOCK 12 to 2 p.m. McHENRY 3 to 5 p.m. Come and see P.J., dressed in her Chicago Bears Honey Bear Cheerleading uniform, this Saturday afternoon. She'll be signing autographs and be available for pictures, so bring your camera! TALK FOOTBALL ASK ABOUT THE BEARS FOR '78 FREE AUTOGRAPHED PICTURES P.J. WILL BE GIVING AWAY 4 FREE FOOTBALLS (official size ft weight) Drawings will be between 12 « 2 - Woodstock 3 ft 5 • McHenry HORNSBYS family centers ^ CHICAGO BEARS "Teaming up to present a Chicago Bears Professional Football Team Cheerleader." months, reddish brown with white markings, medium size. (312 ) 658-7666. Schnauzer Mix, female, approx. 2 years, black, short coat. 568-7884 Dachshund mix. male. 11 months, black, shots, good with children and pets. 344-2824. Irish Setter, female, 2 years, small, knows many tricks, 455- 1316. Great-Dane-Lab, gray with black spots, female, spayed, shots, good with children and other pets. 653-9001. Collie-Shepherd mix, brown & black, female. 3 years, medium coat. 459-2641. Collie-Shepherd, 3 months, female, brown & white, good with children and pets 455-1316. CATS FOR ADOPTION Adoption fee for all cats in cludes cost of spay or neuter surgery by a vet of our choice, or a deduction from cost of surgery by a vet of your choicer Black-white domestic, male, 2-3 months. 4 white paws. 455- 2306 Gray. 7 weeks old. female, short coat. (312 ) 639-2881. Black, female. 7 weeks, long coat (312) 639-2881 Small, grey tabby, male, 4 months, short coat, friendly, (312) 658-7043. Domestic, brown-gold-yellow cream, female. 5 months, short coat. 459-8046 Domestic, black, male, short coat, 9 mos. to year. 385-4752. White domestic, male, neutered. 1 to 2 years. 385-4752. Black-gray, striped tiger, female. 2 months, fuzzy coat. 455-0407. Orange-white tiger, male, 1 year, long coat 385-5758 LOST Bloodhound, male, 1 year, light brown, short coat, brown collar 385-0140 Springer Terrier, black w- grey, female. 9 years, choke chain. 385-5919. Lab golden It brown nose, male. 2 years .short coat, dark brn coliar 344-1096. Black white, male cat, 5 years, scarred face, huge cat : 185-7943 Brown-white cat, semi long coat, bushy tail, white face, male 11 years old 385-4094. Domestic black and white, male. 1 year, medium coat, black dot on nose and lip 385- 3034. Black-white, domestic, male, 1 year, white paws, 1 black eye 385-4549. There are many others lost jand found Call the office to check and to report by phoning 1815 459-2641. • • • • Despite your fears, the world can get along as usual without you, and will. WHAT'S NEW Meet Mark Twain For people -v»»ho must take pills but have difficulty swallowing them -- a glass with a plastic shelf built in to help pop the pills with a drink of water. Add water, put pill in holder and raise the glass. RICHARD HENZEL as MARK TW AIN "Mark Twain in Person." featuring professional actor Richard Henzel in the title role, will be on stage at the Wood stock Opera house Friday and Saturday, Oct 27 and 28. at 8:15 p.m The humor and wisdom of an aging Mark Twain. Samuel Clemen's famous pen name, lives through Henzel's por trayal. The Chicago Sun-Times called his performance "...Convincing beyond com plaint." Henzel. now twenty-nine came to Chicago where, in 1977, he introduced his "Mark Twain in Person" at the Body Politic theatre. Richard Christiansen of the Chicago Triburie said of Henzel's debut. "Henzel really hits the mark with his Twain in Person' In fact, this role has recently won Henzel a nomination for a 1977-78 Joseph Jefferson award Ten years ago. Henzel. a high school student in rural Ohio, together with his dramatic- teacher. James Thornton created a one-man show with Henzel as Twain. Thornton, who has since developed his own theatre company, still works with Henzel on the Twain characterization In addition to a successful Chicago run and a three month tour as Twain, Henzel has shown his flair for both dramatic and comic acting Professional roles include "The Glass Menagerie." "The Fantasticks," "The Apple Tree." "Star Spangled Girl.' and "Dial M for Murder" I^ERVICENEWs] Marine Private Finishes San Diego Recruit Training NORBFRTC. LEE Marine Private Norbert C Lee. son of Lillet Lee of 3705 W James street. McHenry. has completed recruit training at the Marine corps recruit depot, San Diego During the nine-week training cycle, he learned the basics of battlefield survival He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, in eluding first aid. rifle marksmanship and close order drill Teamwork and self discipline were emphasized throughout the training cycle He joined the Marine corps in May. 1977 Jet Engine Course Ends For Pfc. White Marine Private First Class Michael I) White, son of Richard C and Phyllis A White of 2903 Knollwood drive McHenry. has completed the Aviation Machinist's Mate basic jet engine course During the five week course at the Naval Air Technical Training center Millington. Tenn . students received in troductory instruction on the characteristics and operating principles of jet engines Then studies included engine lubrication, ignition and fuel systems Additionally, they studied the procedures for refueling and defueling air craft, for removal an in stallation of aircraft engines and for the operation of aircraft ground handling equipment A I97K graduate of McHenry high school, he joined the Marine corps in March. 1978 "HERE IS A FREE ESTIMATE" OF NATIONWIDE'S AUTO INSURANCE RATES FOR QUALITY PROTECTION IMAGINE A TWO CAR FAMILY LIVING IN THIS AREA A TYPICAL PREMIUM FOR BOTH CARS FOR SIX MON THS WOULD BE $114.40 BOTH CARS HAVE THE FOLLOWING COVERAGES: BODILY INJURY $100.000/$300.000 PROPERTY DAMAGE $50,000 MEDICAL PAYMENTS $5,000 PER PERSON UNINSURED MOTORISTS $10,000/$20.000 COMPARE FOR QUALITY OF COVERAGE AND COST WITH YOUR PRESENT POLICY! OPTIONAL COVERAGES ARE AVAILABLE AT A SLIGHTLY HIGHER COST. 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