Turner Drug Store: not your big chain pharmacy Jason Rip by J. Bruce Parker
Earth Day Old South Clean-up “We had a great crew this year,” reported Margaret Hopkins. “We did Charles Hunt Park and the Green as well as Wortley Road (lots of cigarette butts). Hoag and Jeff of Old South Village Pub provided FREE pancakes and sausages to the team who included: Noelle Hack, Vitalii, Mariia, Nikita, Valeiia Niemtev, Illia Bilianskyi, Eric Shepperd, Donald Phillips, Nicole Phillips, Malachy Elliott, Dan Ebbs, Brent Crowther, Dorisdey Celarie, Gwen Shugar, Amy Shugar, Theresa Morrissey, Erin, Nolan and Nathan Ross, Maya Rastogi, Anne Rastogi, Scott Johnson, Peter Hopkins, William Hopkins, Kendal Hopkins, Hailey Armstrong, Maguire Morning and myself.” Thanks to all for your time and effort.
Your Local Furry Friends The Local Furry Friends would love to showcase all the lovely local pets in the area. To have your pet featured in the magazine, please send an email to tami@villagerpublications.com with a photo and a brief description of your furry family friend. Meet Sammy and Cobi. They are two brothers living in Delaware. An independent pharmacy that specializes in complementary therapy options and operates with a knowledge-based approach to combine Western prescriptions and Eastern natural remedies, Turner Drug Store, now in it’s 85th year at the corner of Grand Ave. and Carfrae Cres., is not your big chain pharamacy.
Sammy (the apricot) Golden Doodle is trained and serves as a therapy dog by Companion Paws, with the LifeLine Canada Foundation. He is doing some work now at a nursing/retirement home. Being highly trained doesn’t mean he is not goofy! We are available to come out to whomever is in need, either lonely, sick, sad, or happy. His younger brother Cobi is just learning therapy dog skills from Sammy. He is a future therapy dog in training. To be able to pass to get certified, Sammy needs an exam every year and to succeed by obeying 22 exercises. Submitted by Alicja, the handler.
Darren Dasovich purchased the business in 2021 when long- time owner Jeff Robb retired. Darren maintains the charm of the old style, community-involved drug store that prioritizes customer care, while continuing to be forward thinking and innovative with regards to technology and treatment advancements. The store offers a wide variety of herbal, vitamin, and natural remedies not commonly found in large chain outlets, as well as all the prescription medications that are. Some of Darren’s favourite products available at Turners are:
Meet Maeve MacDougall, a one-year-old Boston Terrier mix. Maeve was rescued through the K9 Safe Space organization. She lives in Delaware and loves to cuddle as well as play chase games.
to line the bottom. You may wish to use treats, toys, or catnip to help encourage your cat to explore the carrier. Consider choosing an appropriately sized carrier that has two openings, such as from the top and the side. This allows you to safely remove your pet from the carrier without having to pull them out. Ideally, the carrier should have a removable top. This is a desirable feature particularly during vet visits, as it allows the care team to remove the top and complete a physical within the carrier. Consider adding a feline-appealing pheromone, such as Feliway, on the day of travel to help reduce anxiety, or speak to your vet if your cat is too stressed to travel in the carrier. To learn more about cat carrier tips and reducing stress during travel, visit the Cat Friendly Homes community. Source: Cat Friendly Homes (2024). Cat Owner Resources. American Association of Feline Practitioners. www.catfriendly.com/ cat-owner-resources We have everything you need to Spring Forward into Summer! Ready for Summer Outdoor Living BBQs, Lawn Chairs, Patio, Lots More BBQs • Lawn Mowers & Garden Tools • Lots more Tuckey
Feline Travel Tips by Chantalle Christos, MSc CAB RVT thecompanioncode@gmail.com
Be it a routine visit to the vet, or a trip to the cottage, it is important to safely secure our pets when travelling. However, as many cat owners can attest – getting your cat into a carrier can be stressful for both parties. How can owners help acclimate their cats to their carriers? It starts by leaving the carrier out and allowing your pet to enter and rest in the carrier as a part of their day-to-day environment. This can be done in the weeks before scheduled travel or as a mainstay in your home. The goal is to avoid building a negative association with the carrier by only bringing it out for travel. The carrier should be left in a location that is easily accessible, with the door open or removed. Utilize familiar and comfortable bedding
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