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December 2011


A Season of Hope CD Released By Carol Malin


“A Season of Hope” The Girls Against Abuse Holiday CD


day season. The holiday CD is available on iTunes for $9.99 by searching The Girls Against


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Abuse, and also at: CDBaby.com. Hard copies are available at: www.thegirlsagain- stabuse.com. Proceeds to support The Girls Against Abuse, a non-profit foundation.


Girls Against Abuse raised $1700 at the Loud and Proud Concert Extravaganza


held in Murrieta in October to help the Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & The Arts. Oak Grove School works with children who have suffered physical or sexual abuse, or other traumas. Concert proceeds were divided equally between Oak Grove and the Girls Against Abuse Foundation.


The GAA is a musical campaign whose aim is to stop the mistreatment of wom-


en and help women recognize, resist and recover from abusive situations. Since its inception, the GAA Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to raise money for shelters and organizations which educate and support victims of violence.


he talented singers of The Girls Against Abuse have released their first holiday album, “A Season of Hope.” The first track, “Winter Town,” is a universal reminder about the importance of feeling safe during the holi-


I Want A Pet For Christmas By Joe Alcorn M.S., D.V.M. Do you or the family desire to adopt


a new family member, a pet, for Christ- mas? How wonderful. Let’s consider all the possibilities together.


What is the right pet? The real by Carol Malin Want to give your child


a toy that is fun, safe and re- quires no batteries or WiFi? Pedal Car Peddler has the right gift for youngsters 1-6, and the perfect nostal- gic gift for an oldster.


You can make “the


past” your child’s present with a well-built, beauti- fully detailed pedal car, fire truck, plane, train, or tricy- cle. They are made of solid steel construction, sport high traction tires, have ad- justable pedals and lead-free Powder Coat paint.


Over the years, toys like these have been passed from father to son or


mother to daughter. Now they are again available to you through Pedal Car Peddler. They are perfect for children 2-6 years old. All steel scoot-a-longs and speedsters for ages 1-2 are also for sale.


Order one for your son or daughter, or one for yourself for old-times-sake,


but place your order before December 15 to assure Christmas delivery. A bright red fire engine, a ‘55 classic pedal car, or Thomas the Train will look great under your tree.


Holiday Discounts. The Peddler has


a number of cars in stock ready for pick up in his Hemet showroom but quantity is limited and they are selling fast!


Special Holiday Price–10 percent off the full price of these In Stock items


• ’55 classic pedal cars - available in red/ white, aqua/white, and black/red flames;


• ’32 Roadster fire engine • Red Jr. tricycle


• Speedster scoot-a-longs • Bi-plane scoot-a-longs


To sweeten your Holiday


he has taken 30 percent off the Red Sky King and Pink Fantasy Flier–in stock, as- sembled and ready to go home with you. Call for de- tails. It will be a Merry Christ- mas for any girl or boy who owns one!


You can view the complete on- line catalog at: pedalcarped- dler.com. For the Holidays the Peddler is providing FREE standard shipping on most products. Many models may be ordered on line or by calling Pedal Car Peddler owners Tom & Patty Seider directly: 951.537.4769 or 951.766.0778. Most credit cards accepted.


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question is who is the pet for and what is the home environment like? A single person with minimal time at home might enjoy a bird, a lizard or other exotic pets, such as a turtle, guinea pig, rat, or hamster. These pets are fine being alone much of the day. A family with children might choose a dog or a cat that keeps everyone entertained and committed to a more dedicated relationship between human and pet. An older person, less mobile, might enjoy a cat, dog, or bird that can be a companion the majority of time at home. Many people need an ani- mal friend; someone to care for, an ani- mal that needs attention, walks, wants to be petted and likes paw-holding...these people need a dog.


Which pet do I choose? So, now


you have identified the select range of pets that you want to be part of the fam- ily. It is time to investigate the nature of the type of pet you seek. Here is what these pets might say:


Dogs: I love most everything, every-


one, lick a lot, need your petting, need some exercise and play time. I may try to sleep in your bed or on your pillow, whether I’m a Great Dane or a Chihua- hua.


Cats: I run the planet and although


an alien, you will obey me. I may be cud- dly or distant and truly you do not know who I am just yet but, with time, I will display my personality.


Birds: Hear me sing, chirp, squawk


or talk but I like friends, another bird friend or you. I like being handled, have my own play areas, take showers with you, eat with you and I demand some at- tention.


Joe Alcorn M.S., D.V.M. Exotics: I am special; just look at me.


Not many of your friends have someone like me. I like some touching and com- panionship but watch me close because humans are not that familiar with how I live and operate so please get educated on my proper care.


Multiple pets? Most every creature,


dogs, cats, birds or exotics enjoy your companionship and are appreciative and responsive. If they do not have another similar species to be a friend, they will seek another; you will be that friend. But, almost all species, even in groups, will seek and enjoy human companion- ship.


Need more help and advice? Talk


with your local veterinarian or call us at Care Animal Hospital, 951 676-4690: www.careah.com. We counsel people and families constantly to help guide the adoption of a new pet. If you already have pets, some advice on introducing a new or different pet is always wise be- fore the new pet enters the home. Every adoption needs to be a success story. Yours will be too. Be wise and ask ques- tions before adopting a new friend. Help is just a phone call away.


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