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sKtait injuries. heard about people dbttudumo^ dugs or cats. even horses, baft t think Rappahannock » pretty lucky l w bud a few cheats contact us to help place their pets (a duff and a cat) since they feet their teasei"

On the other end of the spectrum,, animal shelters are suffering mure with the wmuomy »«UvN« Rappahannock; 1 • Animal Welfare League chairman of the hoard Sally Cunningham, The situation is becoming dire fer the more profit, no-kilt shelter in Amissville. Cunningham said, ‘PtuaarUjt. we've already seen a dip in unseheited contributions." monetary gifts from friends and residents that the shelter reties on to provide care fer pets until they can be adopted. "It has been the same, every time it is a recession. We>e cutting corners everywhere we can to stay on track. But I still find that people still really feve their pets, and are unwilling to comprise their care. YouH have a family that will scrimp on their grocery bill bringing in stray cats hi be neutered

"Animals are important in this county." she stud.

Animal Medical Centers Dr. John Rothman finds the same at his Warventon clinic, fermerly fes Chase which served many in the regain fer nearly 40 years. "IVople treat their pets like children." Rothman said. "They are an important part of the family." Kconomy might shade many facets of daily life, but pet care is among the last to be compromised,

"When people suffer financially they u still find a way to ensure that their pets are taken core of" said Blue Mountains Clark. "Actually when things are rough tike this, pets are more important. not less. When we rank what's realty important to us. we find our pets are a source of comfert.

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