Page 9 - Hobe Sound Reflections - February '23

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Salvation Army Provides Dream Works Realty, Florida Power & Light, Fort
Sponsors this year included Walmart, Bealls,
Christmas Joy Pierce Utilities Authority, Martin County Clerk’s
Office, American Legion Posts 40 and 318, The
Christmas cheer abounded recently as parents picked up Grace Place, Martin County Tax Collector, Miles
new toys and clothes for their children from the Salvation Grant Country Club, Port St. Lucie City Hall,
Army of Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties. The Harbor Branch Oceanographic, Paradigm Precision,
nonprofit distributed gifts collected from donors for 1,722 Peace Presbyterian Church, Girl Scouts and Cub
children, a new record, in the tri-county area. Scouts, St. Lucie Tax Collector, St. Nicholas Greek
“There were a lot of requests this year, but we did Orthodox Church, Advance America, Benjamin
it!” said Captain Deanne Jones, corps officer. “We are Franklin Plumbing, Children’s Emporium, Engine
so grateful to the community for their help. We simply World and Edward Jones.
could not have accomplished this without the support of For more information about the services of the Salvation from The Salvation Army each year through a broad
donors and volunteers.” Army of Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties, visit array of social services that range from providing food
The Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree program salvationarmymartin.org or call (772) 288-1471. for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for
assists families who fall below 150 percent of the Federal About The Salvation Army the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing
Poverty Guidelines by providing toys and new clothes for The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for
Christmas. Each child in the program is represented by universal Christian church established in London in 1865, underprivileged children. Eighty-two cents of every
a tag displayed on Angel Trees at sponsoring businesses has been supporting those in need in His name without dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support
and churches in the area, and donors then “adopt” the discrimination for more than 130 years in the United those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For
children to purchase the toys on their wish list. States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.

Tip of The Tail

Preventing Zoonotic Diseases and giardia are spread through fecal matter of dogs and the intentional worms and have greatly cut down on the
cats. Hookworms can cause cutaneous irritations and the intestinal parasite problem. Your veterinarian can talk with
A zoonotic disease roundworms can migrate through the body and even end you about what will work best for your pet.
is one that can be up in the eye. Fortunately they do not set up residence in Pets can also transmit skin diseases such as ringworm
transmitted between our intestinal tracts like they do in dogs. Thankfully, the to humans. Ringworm is actually a fungal infection that we
animals and humans. transmission of these can be limited by using common sense often see with cats and can produce lesions on humans as
With regards to our hygiene such as washing hands after handling feces or after well. This becomes especially important when adopting a
canine and feline an animal has licked them. This also becomes important new cat and introducing it into your home. If there are any
companions, there with small children and limiting an animal licking them on skin lesions, it is advisable not to introduce them to your
are several common their face. An important way of limiting the spread is to other pets (and possibly family members) until you have
diseases that we should be aware of and take precautions against pick up your pet’s stools, whether in a public space or even them evaluated by your veterinarian.
especially when bringing a new pet into your home. The source your yard. You can also prevent your pet from acquiring Two important diseases that can cause serious harm and
of infection can be from viruses, bacteria, parasites, etc. some common intestinal parasites (and therefore spreading even death in animals and people include leptospirosis and
A common, but easily preventable, zoonotic disease to the human population) by keeping them on a routine rabies. Leptospirosis is a bacteria that favors wet conditions,
source is from fecal matter. Intestinal parasites and prevention or deworming schedule. Fortunately most of
infectious organisms such as roundworms, hookworms the new heartworm preventions protect your pet against Tip Of The Tail on page 10

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