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Wednesday, August 17, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon PAW PRINTS: Ear ailments are a constant threat Continued from page 21 massaging the base of his ears for 30 seconds. However, even with rou- tine ear cleaning, numerous things can work their way deep into your dog’s ears and cause problems, including ear mites, cheat grass, tiny seeds and grass bits he col- lects as he romps around in the yard. And Rover won’t be shy about letting you know that his ears are bothering him. You may notice him scratching and shaking his head in an attempt to allevi- ate the discomfort. Ear mites are often found in puppies and young adult dogs. The mites are tiny little bugs that live in the ear canal, and they bite through the skin to feed. The insides of his ears will appear red, crusted and scabbed. You may notice earwax that looks like coffee grounds (dried blood), and there may be an odor as well. So if your dog appears to be in discomfort and is scratching and shaking his head, it’s time for a vet visit. Getting into the habit of regularly assessing your dog’s ears will help you pick up any problems early on and get treatment if needed as soon as possible. Ears are one of the biggest areas for vet visits in adult, otherwise-healthy animals, so routine checking and healthcare can help reduce the risks of your pet being one of these. 29 VOLuNTEERS: Workers have provided homes for 60 families Continued from page 3 or gold lapel pin. Bronze awards were given to indi- viduals who volunteered 100 to 249 hours, silver was given to those who volunteered 250 to 499 hours and gold was given to those serving 500 or more hours. The two groups honored for working more than 250 hours during the past year were Heart of Oregon Corps and Deschutes County Community Justice. In addition, Dennis Mills, a construction site volunteer since 2014, earned a spot in Sisters Habitat’s 1,000-hour club, which is a cumulative award given to a volunteer once he has served 1,000 hours. The club was started in 2009 at the first appre- ciation picnic and with the induction of Mills, 96 people are members. Sisters Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1991. This year they are cele- brating 25 years. In that time, they have provided afford- able homeownership for 60 families. Volunteer orientation ses- sions are offered for those interested in volunteering on the first and third Wednesday of the month at noon at the photo by Jerry baldock Dennis Mills joined the 1,000 hours club. Habitat offices (above the Thrift Store), 141 W. Main Ave. To register email Marie Clasen at marie@ sistershabitat.org or call 541-549-1193. Superior Escrow Execution Ultimate Service Stop by and visit with Tiana Van Landuyt & Shelley Marsh. 220 S. Pine St., Ste. 102 | 541-548-9180 Your best Sat�rday mor�ing ever� day! photo by Jodi Schneider McnaMee SOUTH MEADOW 210 – $825,000 MLS 201601947 Abi’s floppy ears make her prone to infection. GLAZE MEADOW 34 – $399,500 MLS 201309269 SOUTH MEADOW 190 – $995,000 MLS 201600520 We’re your neighbors... Exclusive onsite Realtor – and half our agents live here! Don Bowler • Gary Yoder • Dick Howells • Phil Arends • Joe Dye • Carol Dye • Steve Post Come see us daily at The Ranch, 9 to 5 (adjacent to Lodge Pool Complex) 541-595-3838 The Ranch | 541-549-5555 Sisters | View listings at blackbutte.com Wine & Cheese Open House – ever� Wednesday evening, 5 to 7!
