PETS ADORABLE PETS UP FOR ADOPTION Takito - Male, wired haired jack russell terrier mix, 1-1/2 years old, 15 pounds, housebroken, all shots up to date, neutered, microchipped, very playful, loves other animals, great lap dog Helen Goode holds Bella, which she adopted from Project Hope in Metropolis, Ill. For instance, Leigh Ann Renfro at Superior Care Home in Paducah says the home does not allow live-in pets because the level of care residents require. However, one resident, Lee Smith, gets almost daily visits from his golden retriever, “Derby;” and River Crest Shilohs, which specializes in therapy Shiloh shepherds, brings “Joey” to Superior Care and other area communities. Several other animal groups visit area communities. Barnyard Buddies of Boaz, founded by Cindy Cornwell, visited Morningside of Paducah and Morningside invited students from Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School to come over, too. Robin Powers, Morningside administrator said, “Te pets and children had a positive impact on our residents. You could see it on their faces.” According to Trinidad McGee, manager of New Haven Assisted Living, “all of our facilities allow pets, however, Kevil and Paducah are the most pet friendly.” McGee and her family have pets that they take for visits, like their horse, “Dollar.” Teir other locations have not been asked. Check the list with this article for the the area communities that allow live-in pets. n Opal - Female, 1-1/2 years old, spayed, all shots up to date, litter trained, great with other cats Weston from August issue has been adopted! Angus from July issue has been adopted! McCracken County Humane Society 4000 Coleman Road, Paducah 270-443-5923 www.mccrackenhumane.org INTHEVUE.COM PROMOTING EVENTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE SEPTEMBER 2014 49
