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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1989)
Pets not always a good gift By Henry Battlstoni Staff Reporter The Capitol Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd., places many pets during the holiday season. Tc en sure that pets are not lost among the gifts under the Christmas tree, the society closes three days before Christmas. “We don’t want it (a new home) to become another stop,” Execu tive Director Robert Downey said. Downey discourages giving pets as a surprise gift. He suggests gift certificates which can be pur chased at the humane society. While pets are good for every one, Downey said he does not feel everyone is in a position to own a pet. Those wishing to adopt a pet must have the facilities to care for it_ Adoption of cats costs 515 and dogs $20. Deposits for shots also are taken which are returned when veterinary documentation is pro vided to the society. This week a Christmas tree for animals will be at the society. People may leave food, toys, tow els, blankets and bleach which are all necessary to the operation of the society. For a present for pets Downey recommends a license. Licensing is the surest way of finding pets should they be lost, Downey said. The society houses an average of 120 animals. Strays found in the city limits are held three days and five days if found outside the city limits according to state statute. Pets slated for adoption are held for 15 days. After these periods, if not claimed or adopted, the ani mals are destroyed_ J3 Tis the season to be styled ft L So now it’s time to get cleaned up before you see the family. J To help you out j $7.00 haircut, reg. $9.00 | | With Coupon — Expires 12/25/89 i r j aXP Avant CardT^L ms **cm ^ Doss help pass time at store By John Payne Staff Reporter How much is that doggy in the window? Well, actually it’s not for sale, but Wayne DeLong, owner of Hopkins Vacuum Cleaner Serv ice, 114 N. 14 St., says his pooch “Chivas” is a well-known down town fixture as readily identifi able as the bus stops. DeLong, who has owned the establishment for 15 years, says nearly everyone who works in the downtown Lincoln area knows his 4-year-old toy poodle. Chivas, named for De Long’s favorite whiskey, usually can be found perched behind the store’s display window, watching the shuffling feet of passersby. “There are people that will drop by just to say hello to her,” DeLong said. “And in the sum mertime she’ll walk out on to the sidewalk like she owns the place, just waiting for someone to come by and pet her.” DeLong’s other dog, a Pe kingese-poodle mix named “Regal," provides the other half of his whiskey tandem. She also spends much of her time at the shop, which at 60 years old, is one of the oldest in Lincoln. “She’s not nearly as bold as Chivas,” DeLong said. “She’s pretty much afraid of people and won’t go outside or the shop unless I hold her.” As for the owner himself, he’s content to while away his busi ness hours somewhat like the Maytag Repairman, drinking coffee and playing with his two best friends. And there is an undeniably relaxed atmosphere at Hopkins, one that people feel when they are truly their own bosses. DeLong has no sale speople, repairmen and no sala ries to pay, like larger vacuum retailers. Business remains the same from day to day, according to DeLong. "never real good, but enough to get by.” All oi that s fine with him, he says, ana Chivas and Regal seem to like it, too. LES - /ACUUM CLEANERS •$ >-— nUBifcv ■ , i-„ - .—> William Laucr/Daily Nebraskan Wayne Hopkins with Chivas (seated) and Regal. “She’s my baby,” he said. “You get a dog and you don’t think of all the trouble you’re going to have.” Hopkins takes his dogs to work so they don’t mess up the nouse. “Experience the Best” it it Nebraska’s First Technical College ★ it Excellent Graduate Placement ★ ★ 20 Minutes from Downtown Lincoln ★ ★ Active Campus Life ★ ★ Financial Aid and Scholarships ★ it On-Campus Housing it it Tuition Only $288 per Quarter Southeast § Milford Campus Openings in. . . • Air Conditioning • Industrial Welding & • Diesel Truck/Construction Metallurgy • Electronic Engineering • Manufacturing Engineering • Electrical Technology • Electromechanical • Surveying & Computer • GM ASEP Aided Drafting Winter Quarter Classes Begin Jan. 9 We Could Be The Answer! The Milford Campus (402) 761-2131 or (800) 445-4094 (NE) EXOTIC from 7 tainment. Sea horses are fun to watch bob bing around the tank According to Dreith they arc hearty animals but need a well-established tank. They cost from S20 to $30. A well-established tank, mean ing the tank has a healthy grow th of bacteria culture growing in it, is imperative for invertebrates. Inver tebrate animals grow in interesting shapes. Some people find them boring because they are often ses sile and filter-fed, but their rhyth mic swaying and ability to be placed w ith certain fish make them good additions to salt tanks. Jeff Bauermeister of M&T Exotic Tropical Fish said live food is the best for any fish. He said variety also is good to give the fish a range of nutrients. So, if you’re interested in some thing different than the run-of-the mill, check out Lincoln’s selection of the lizardly and tropical. WE RE FIGHTING FOR 'OUR LIFE American Heart C % Association ™ r Nebraska Affiliate
