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      Retractable Leash Dangers                          they are rewarded with freedom. Additionally, if your dog   Remember, the safety of your dog and those around them

                                                         tends to run up to people, the lack of control with the long   should always be your top priority.
                                                         leash gives them the opportunity to jump up on people and     Established  in  1981,  Palm  City  Animal  Medical
                                                         get them entangled in the leash. Also, just because your   Center is dedicated to providing the best possible care
                                                         dog enjoys playing with other dogs the next dog may not.   for your pets. With focuses on compassionate care in
                                                         If your dog rapidly approaches a fearful or aggressive dog   surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative
                                                         without your control a dog fight could result.    medicine, extensive diagnostics, and emergency service,
                                                           Overall, retractable leashes may seem like a convenient   Palm City Animal Medical Center combines exceptional
                                                         option for dog owners, but they come with significant   medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and their
                                                         risks. Consider using a traditional 6-foot fixed lead to   owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
                                                         give your pet the freedom to move while still maintaining   www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com  or find us on
                                                         control, safety, and preventing behavioral problems.   Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
                                                                             art HappeNiNGs


        As a dog owner, you may have considered purchasing
      a retractable leash to give your furry friend a bit more
      freedom during walks. However, these leashes can  Helping People Succeed’s Art
      actually pose a danger to both you and your pup. Here   For Living Calendar And Call
      are some reasons why retractable leashes may not be the
      best choice for your canine companion.             For Artists
        1. Lack of control: Retractable leashes can extend up
      to 26 feet, which means that your dog can easily wander   By Jackie Holfelder
      into dangerous areas, such as busy streets, wildlife, or     What would the holiday season on the Treasure Coast
      other dogs. This is especially true because the locks on   be like without Helping People Succeed’s Art for Living
      retractable  leashes  are  unreliable  allowing  the  lead  to   Calendar? The festive and fabulous fundraiser has been
      continue to extend. Additionally, the thin cord of the leash   brightening homes and offices for almost a quarter of a
      can easily break leading to an escaped pet.        century.
        2. Injuries: The thin cord of a retractable leash can     Area artists are invited to submit examples of their
      easily cut through skin or cause burns as it rapidly   original artwork through July 10 for inclusion in the
      extends. Even worse, the cord of the retractable leash   perennial favorite. There’s a welcome mat out for new
      can become wrapped around fingers, resulting in digit   artists who would like to apply.
      amputations. Pets and people can both be injured when     Thirteen artists will have their entry selected for
      a large dog runs full tilt and hits the end of the lead. This   inclusion in the 2024 Art for Living Calendar, all proceeds   2023 Art for Living Calendar
      can result  in  people  being  knocked off their  feet and   of which benefit Helping People Succeed.
      dragged, and pets getting whiplash as they are suddenly     All guidelines, criteria and responsibilities, as well as   mission is to transform lives by realizing potential,
      pulled back. Finally, with 26 feet of leash it is easy for   an application, can be found at www.hpsfl.org.  creating hope and building futures through education,
      both people and pets to get tangled in the lead.     Helping People Succeed is a local nonprofit organization   counseling, training and employment.
        3.  Behavioral  issues: Using  a  retractable  leash  can   that has been serving the Treasure Coast for more than 59     To learn more about Helping People Succeed, visit
      actually reinforce bad behavior in your dog. For example,   years. Through its diversified, effective program services   www.hpsfl.org or contact Glenna Parris at (772) 320-0778.
      if your pet is prone to pulling, the leash may teach them   – Helping People Succeed serves, on average, 8,000
      that pulling is acceptable. The more they pull, the more   children and adults per year. Helping People Succeed’s   Artwork provided by Helping People Succeed

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