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Re: Murder victim’s daughter home from hospital

Wanders — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:42:16 -0000

I think that the headline"Murder victim’s daughter home from hospital" should have read Jaimie Cates returns home or Survivor returns home. We would all know who Jaimie Cates is. She is a survivor, a brave and courageous little girl. Let us think of her that way instead of only as the daughter of a murder victim.

Re: Woman promotes awareness after husband dies of what many consider a female condition

Wanders — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:23:14 -0000

My condolences to Mrs Dougan. I had an uncle who also died of breast cancer that was discovered too late. Ironically his wife was a nurse. While it may seem to be more rare in men many of the cases of other types of cancers found in men may have their origins in the breast as it did with Mr Dougan. I believe that men should start receiving screenings for breast cancer.
Hurray for you Mrs Dougan for making people aware of this.

Re: Mom, daughter have spent hours looking for family dog

Wanders — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:47:23 -0000

Being an animal lover my hert certainly goes out to this young lady and her family. Had the dog been microchipped it would be much easier to locate him or have the family located if he has left the area. It is not unheard for a dog to walk miles to return to something. I'd check every shelter between here and Minneapolis. In a month he could have gone a long way.

People PLEASE micro chip all dogs and even cats who have a tendancy to escape.

Re: Day 6: No Power? Let us know.

Wanders — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:19:41 -0000

No power since 9 pm last Thursday. Power trucks were on Seaverns Bridge Rd in Merrimack last night so our hopes were up. Power on from Boston Post to #5 since last Saturday. Other parts of Seaverns Bridge do have power but still nothing from 7- 17 and other sporatic areas! Now more snow and freezing rain.
Our thanks though to the men and women of the power company, police, tree companies, etc who are working so hard to get us all back on our feet. Stay patient. Stay kind.

Re: Homeowner crashes car through garage

Wanders — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:11:09 -0000

Better watch out for their Rotweiler!

Re: Family seeks help in finding 15-year-old

Wanders — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:36:45 -0000

Keep in mind that newspapers are laid out in advance. There are deadlines and the paper goes to press around midnight so any late breaking news would need to be squeezed in unless it was a major event that called for a complete reprint or special section to be printed

Re: TelegraphNeighbors.com: Humane Society theft has shelter staff scrambling to feed 150 felines

Wanders — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:09:43 -0000

I understand, I have 2 dogs & 3 cats. While mine are well cared for, loved and spoiled beyond belief, I have to think of the prospective pet too. They deserve to be an only or one of two pets so they can get all of the love and attention they deserve. So I volunteer at the Humane Society a few hours on the weekend. Another option for those who'd like to help is fostering a dog or cat

Re: TelegraphNeighbors.com: Humane Society theft has shelter staff scrambling to feed 150 felines

Wanders — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:53:55 -0000

The Humane Society does not deny people with children from adopting. They do. however, check with your pets vet to see if they are receiving proper care and shots. Since it appears you don't bother to do even that for your cat you would and should be denied the ability to adopt a pet.

Many of these animals have gone through some pretty tramatic situations. They deserve loving homes, forever homes. Part of loving an animal is doing what's best for it which is ALWAYS vacinating, ALWAYs spaying and neutering.

Even indoor pets can become infected with heart and lung worms, lyme disease and other parasites brought into your home on shoes and clothing or from mosquitoes that enter your home. Unspayed// neutered pets are more likely to get to develop cancers. About 35 years ago before they spayed as young as they do now and wanted a cat to go through one heat, my indoor cat got pregnant; a tom cat found his way in through a basement window so being an indoor cat doesn't necessarily make her safe in that department either.

If your NOT "willing [or able] to pony up the 300 plus dollars for spaying and her shots" or find an alternative that is in the best interest of your pet then you not only shouldn't be allowed to adopt any more you shouldn't have gotten the one you have.

Re: TelegraphNeighbors.com: Humane Society theft has shelter staff scrambling to feed 150 felines

Wanders — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:39:33 -0000

The Humane Society doesn't discriminate against people with children. People with children adopt all the time. They do, however, require proof that you care for the pets in your home. Since your vet, if you even have one, cannot confirm that you take your pet for regular check ups and vacines you would be denied adoption.

Even an indoor cat can get pregnant - I had a Tom cat break through a basement window year ago to get my 6 month old female. That was many years ago before they said it was safe to do it so much younger like they do now.

Likewise, don't think your cat won't get diseases because you keep it in the house. Many diseases are caused by parasites that can be brought into the house on shoes and clothing or from mosquitoes that come into the house.

If you can't afford to take care of the basics for your cat it would be kinder to turn her over so someone else will.

Re: TelegraphNeighbors.com: Humane Society theft has shelter staff scrambling to feed 150 felines

Wanders — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:34:18 -0000

The Nashua Humane Society spays and neuters and microchips all of the animals at the shelter . Mothers and kittens are held for months at a time and must be fed for all of that time. Some animals come in with injuries or diseases and requiring x-rays, surgeries and medication. These are also cared for until they are able to be put up for adoption. Because they have incurred these costs, they have an adoption fee.

When you adopt a pet it is a life long commitment. You are promising to make sure the pet is given it's vacines and any medical care necessary, that it has good food and clean water, a shelter and plenty of love. If you cannot afford the adoption fee, frankly, you can't afford the pet.

With that said, through November 15th THE NASHUA HUMANE SOCIETY IS WAIVING ADOPTION FEES ON ALL ADULT CATS in the hopes of finding good homes for 80 cats. They are only asking for reimbursment for the neuter/spay and micro chip cost. Many people want kittens but I personally like to get full grown cats as you know their personality right off.

Re: Lilac Blossom

Wanders — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:02:07 -0000

We were fortunate to move to home very close to the Lilac Blossom chinese restaurant on Amherst St. We have dined in and found waitstaff always attentive and pleasant. Take out is quick and I've never had a mistake with the meals. We have tried a large variety of meals and have never been unhappy with any of our choices. Our ONLY wish is that they offered egg rolls.

Re: The Old Salt

Wanders — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:54:12 -0000

I usually avoid brunch buffets as they are mostly breakfast foods and a few dishes of meat. Not so with The Old Salt Restaurant in Hampton. In addition to their regular menu they offer an amazing Sunday brunch from 9:30 - 2. There is definately something for everyone here: fruit, pastries, eggs Benedict, an omelet and waffle station and much more for my breakfast loving teen. Chicken, an awesome haddock au gratin, and roast beef and turkey carving stations for us meat lovers. Potatoes, stuffing, vegetables for my vegan kids. Pizza and pastas for younger kids. A large table of desserts and a chocolate fountain are just some of the things to enjoy - if you can possibly make room for it. For $15.99 for adults and $9.99 for kids 6-12 (5 and under are free) it is a great value and a great way to sample some of the items that they offer on their regular menu. You are guaranteed to leave full and happy. Reservations recommended. Well worth the drive from anywhere!

Re: Canterbury Shaker Village

Wanders — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:24:43 -0000

I visited the Shaker Village in October. In addition to the wonderful fall foliage I was treated to a singing tour guide who was very informative. I was totally amazed by the ingenuity, craftmanship and charity of the Shaker community. Follow it up with an hour long hayride around the village.

While it would hold little interest to very small children (under 6) it is a delightlful place to spend a day and expand your knowledge. Just wait until you find out what they did to their school house!

Cons: Not handicap accessible. Gift shop and food prices were a bit high.