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Marshall County Humane Society News Keeping pets away from potted plants Have
all you plant people been moving your plants in and out too? Even if
they’re back out right now they’ll have to come in for keeps soon. If
you also have a houseful of animals you may have problems, especially
with cats who eat the leaves and use the pot for a litter box. You
can find products designed to keep animals away from plants from a full
service veterinarian or on the Internet, but, if you have a limited
budget, red pepper is very effective sprinkled on the leaves and on the
dirt. Keeping animals from snacking on your
plants not only helps the plants but avoids possible consequences for
the muncher since a lot of common household plants, such as
philodendrons, are poisonous. Preventing cats
from being able to scratch in the dirt will keep them from thinking its
OK to pee there. Rocks or pine cones, even aluminum foil, have all
been used effectively. The ultimate weapon in my
house is a squirt bottle with water in it. A good spritz accompanied by
a sharp “no” works and in no time just lifting the bottle or saying
“no” do the job. Good luck and pray for an early spring. For
an appointment at the Marshall County Humane Society sponsored,
low-cost Spay/Neuter Clinic call 662-252-6196. For information on
fostering, adoptions or anything else about our Humane Society, call
662-564-2900. Correspondence and donations should be sent to the
Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 625, Holly Springs, MS 38635.
 | Cute kitties available!
We
still have several adorable cats and kittens for you to choose
from! Call for an appointment to pick your special kitty! Call
the Marshall County Humane Society at 662-564-2900.
See Petfinder.com for a complete list of our animals. |
 |  |  | Photos by Barry Burleson | Lots of smiles for parade
A large crowd turned out Saturday for the
Rust College Founders’ Day parade in Holly Springs. (Top photo) Charles
Terry (front), Collier Carlton and other motorcyclists cruise along the
parade route. (At right) Micaela Rachel Lynette Scott, Miss Rust
College, greets parade watchers. (Above) Lewis Nunnally Jr. enjoys the
downtown parade. |
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