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T HE O UR T OWNE S POTLIGHT S HINES O N ... Bud’s Florist & Greenhouses Jennifer Day Clarke grew up in Schodack, attended Maple Hill High School and is a now a proud business owner of Bud’s Florist & Greenhouses in Castleton. The stories of Our Towne business owners are always interesting to me… how did they get where they are today? Jennifer worked for Judy Schultz at Bud’s Florist many years ago while she was in High School. After attending Ulster County Community College for Business, she went into the Medical Billing field for 10 years. Even while she was working full-time, she always had her own small business on the side. “Oh, What A Day Events,” was a successful party planning business. She planned many parties & weddings as a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants. It was hard & stressful work; but she loved being creative and the process of creating a one-of-a kind event for someone’s special day. Once her son,Vincent, was born, she decided to stay home with him and devote all of her “spare” time to her own business. The business took off and was extremely successful. So successful, that she had very little time for her family. After working 7 days a week planning parties, weddings & private events, Jennifer was thrilled when she heard about a full time opportunity back at Bud’s Florist. When Judy decided that it was time to retire, after decades in the business, Jennifer & her husband, Nick, stepped in and took over the reins at Bud’s Florist & Greenhouses in 2013. With deep family roots in Schodack, Jennifer & Nick are proud to own a business that has been a part of their community and lives for as long as they can remember. The past year and a half has been filled with many ups and downs and credits their families for the continued success. Family members come and help out at the shop and pitch in however and whenever they are needed. They are deeply grateful for all of their support. Jen notes that she can’t “thank her parents enough for all of their support.” Nick, too, says that they could not have “pursued this dream without the support of their family and talented, reliable staff.”

Since purchasing the business, Jennifer has changed the website so that now, when you order from them, you are buying direct. They have cut out the national “middle men” and now use a site that allows you to buy direct from the local florist that you know and trust. Jennifer offers classes during the holiday seasons so that you can create your own centerpieces. On December 16th, 17th & 18th they will have a class where you can make your own wreath, swag or centerpiece to keep or gift. It is a fun night where many Our Towne residents bring a friend for a creative night out. The Holiday Season is a busy time for Bud’s Florist & Greenhouses. They have all of your fresh decorating needs. In the shop, they have many decorated trees of various styles and themes that can be purchased. Including the ornaments, tree & lights, you can easily have a beautifully designed tree in your home with little effort (or decorating & designing experience). Many fresh trees are available, along with custom fresh wreaths, swags, cemetery blankets & toppers, house plants, poinsettia plants in a variety of colors, candy and gifts. Bud’s Florist & Greenhouse is located at 1614 Route 9 in Castleton, just 1.5 miles down from the Routes 9 & 20 split. They are open Monday-Friday from 9-6, Saturday from 9-4 and Sunday 10-3. You can view their beautiful arrangements and find out more about their greenhouse plants on the website: BUDSFLORAL.COM. Please call them at 518-732-7563 to place your next order, or to set up a Bridal Consultation. Also, be sure to “LIKE” them on Facebook for current specials & announcements. This year, visit Bud’s Florist & Greenhouses for all of your fresh decorating needs. They thank all of their loyal customers for allowing them to be apart of the big,small, happy & sad occasions in life! The Clarke family wishes to extend a Happy & Healthy Holiday to all in Our Towne.

Jennifer hopes that moving forward Bud’s will continue to provide a fairly priced, excellent quality product with personal service. She continues to take classes and attends Flower Shows so that she can bring a “modern day” design to her arrangements. She enjoys working with each customer, to find out what their own personal needs are, and creates arrangements & pieces to fit the feeling of the occasion. For one funeral, they even designed a NY Yankee flower memorial on a wooden board that Nick created. “Getting to know the customer, the occasion & their budget is always important. Flowers are a symbol of their sentiments & should be as individual as the person receiving them.”

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It is hard to believe that the year is coming to an end and the Holiday Season is upon us. This issue is packed with many small businesses that desperately need your support during the holiday season. Small, local businesses build strong neighborhoods by sustaining communities, linking neighbors, and contribute more to local causes than big box & online stores. Your dollars spent at locally-owned businesses have three times the impact on your community as dollars spent at national chains. When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more city services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development. The mission of Our Towne Magazine is to support and promote local businesses & the community each month. My goal is to "connect the community" by donating 20% of each issue back to organizations to promote their causes & events. This year, I launched Our Towne Magazine on Facebook; to remind you of community events, news and advertiser promotions. Utilizing social media to fulfill my mission of "Connecting the Community" has been well received by readers & advertisers. I have over 1,000 followers and would like to double that in 2015! Please make sure you LIKE Our Towne Magazine (Rensco) on Facebook so that you can stay in the loop and keep your magazine in the house until the new one arrives. I will often remind you of coupons that are in each issue. I wish you all a very happy, healthy, peaceful & safe Holiday Season. May you find joy in the small & simple moments with your friends and family. Thank you for reading Our Towne Magazine. Magazine I feel very grateful to own this publication and have the opportunity each day to help other small business owners reach their highest potential. When you do visit the advertisers in this issue, please let them know that you saw them in Our Towne. Happy Holidays & New Year!

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Should I put my properties up now, or wait until spring? I have found myself answering this question frequently. The first part of the answer depends on a seller's personal goals. If you want or need to sell then yes! If a seller has no place to go or there are other external factors that pushes their timeline out it might make sense to wait until those answers are figured out and there is less uncertainty. This is the case for any seller at any time of the year. Here are the main advantages for a seller to list now instead of waiting until spring: In the spring, how many other sellers will have waited? They may have been waiting a year or so until the market got better or perhaps just figured spring was the best time to list their property. So come March, April and May, there will be that much more competition! By listing now, you avoid that potential competition. I have found that in the months when inventory is down sellers with a well-maintained and nicely presented home can actually obtain a higher price. Take advantage of the fact that some of your competition is holed up for the winter. Some buyers will just wait until spring to start their search as well. They will just be beginning the process. However, home buyers search and shop for homes in the internet 365 days a year. There may be a slower pace but it certainly does not cease during the holiday & winter months. In addition, the buyers that are out house hunting during the winter timeframes are serious and motivated. The mortgage rates right now are still very low! There is concern that interest rates will not stay this low. This is actually causing an increase in buyer traffic and activity. Further, buyer confidence is starting to shift which is also increasing buyer traffic. If you list now, you will catch this wave of increased buyer showings. When all is said and done, wouldn't you rather have your house sold by March and April and moving on with your life than potentially just listing your house at that point in time? I love it when we accomplish our goals ahead of schedule - it is a great feeling. Lastly, there is always risk that the housing markets could deteriorate instead of picking up. The reality of the market getting that much better in a short period is remote. I doubt that just by waiting until spring, a sales price could be higher by 10 percent. In fact, it could even be a little worse. “Should I list in the winter?” Only if you want or need to sell. Cathy is a resident of East Greenbush and an associate broker with RE/MAX Park Place. She has over 20 years experience in real estate and is a member of NYSAR Professional Standards, Education Management & Housing Opportunities Committees. “I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business & referrals.” ~ Cathy

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December 2014 Community Calendar DECEMBER 6TH The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 6, 2014. With any questions, please call 732-7345.

DECEMBER 6TH NORTH CHATHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR The North Chatham United Methodist Church will host a Holiday Bazaar from 10 AM to 4 PM, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of the North Chatham and Grace (Nassau) churches. The church is located at 4274 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham. Vendor spaces are available for $30 and all proceeds will go to Mission Projects. Lunch and a bake sale will be available. For information or to reserve a space, please call Lori Tillman @ 766-4097. Any and all vendors are welcome! For more information on the North Chatham UMC, please call 766-3535 or visit their website (northchathammethodistchurch.org). For more information on the Grace UMC, please call 915-3393 or e-mail Pastor Diane Marquit (Berdan) @ revberdan@aol.com.

DECEMBER 7TH Schodack Landing Ladies Aux for the fire company. We are hosting a Make Your Own Boxwood Tree Class and want to post it in the December issue. All materials and instructions are provided for $30.00 by Michelle Peters from Ambiance florals in Albany. It is at the firehouse on Sunday, December 7th at 1PM. To reserve a spot must RSVP by Thurs. the 4th at 732-2415.

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The Anchor Food Pantry & Thrift Store will once again be having it's annual toy drive for the children in our community. The event will be held on Dec. 13th from 5pm- 9 pm at the Village Inn on Main St. in the village of Castleton. There is a cover charge of $5 or a new toy. Refreshments will be provided by The Village Inn. Please come join us for some good company & community spirit. The Anchor Food Pantry & Thrift Shop is looking for food, personal care items, warm clothing & coats and toy donations for gifts We are open Mon 6pm-8pm, Tues & Thurs 9am-2pm & the 1st Sat of the month from 11am-2pm. Could you also add a reminder that we are behind Riverside Rehab & Nursing Ctr. off 9J

DECEMBER 13TH Capital Community Voices Presents “Making Spirits Bright” Capital Community Voices, directed by Julie Panke, will present a program of classical and popular holiday songs on Saturday, December 13 at 7:30 pm at Columbia High School, 962 Luther Road, East Greenbush, NY. The program will offer classical works by Camille Saint-Säens, William Mathias, and John Rutter. Popular selections include “Home for the Holidays,” “The Christmas Song,” “Jingle Bells,” and a medley from The Polar Express. The chorus will be accompanied by John Norton, piano, Tony Riccobono, bass, and James Iacketta, percussion. Ticket prices for the concert are $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors and students. A reception will follow the performance. Contact: Julie Panke at 518-370-5434; 518-275-3727 or kirkechor@ earthlink.net

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A pop-up art exhibition in the historic Village of Kinderhook, juried by Carrie Haddad of the Carrie Haddad Gallery of Hudson, featuring forty tree-themed works by twenty-six local fine artists. 25% of sales to be donated to The Village of Kinderhook Tree Fund for the purchase of street trees.Paintings, drawings, and photographs by Fern T. Apfel, James Bleecker, Arlene Boehm, Cathy Boyd, Denise B. Chandler, Susan Colgan, Timothy Ebneth, Jerry Freedner, Laura Garramone, Robin Guthridge, Karen Halverson, Lonny Kalfus, Maria Kolodziej-Zincio, Kathryn Kosto, Sally G. Lyon, Laura MartinezBianco, Dominique Medici, Jack Millard, Andrew Pellettieri, Daniel Region, Judy Reynolds, Bart Schoenfeld, Jody Schoenfeld, Carol Swierzowski, Richard Talcott, Ken Tannenbaum. Where: 1 Broad Street in the Village of Kinderhook ON: Sunday, November 30th from 12:00-4:00pm, Saturday, December 6th from 12:00-4:00pm, Sunday, December 7th from12:00-4:00pm, Friday, December 12th from 5:30-8:30pm during the all-village Candlelight Night Celebration and Saturday, December 13th from 12:00-4:00pm

DECEMBER 12TH The Friends of the Kinderhook Memorial Library Book Shop at the Feed and Seed building will be open on Candlelight Night to celebrate the holiday season. The store, just steps from the Library on Hudson Street in Kinderhook, will be open 5:30pm to 8:30pm Friday, December 12th. The shop has been restocked and will feature adult fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, craft books, and collectible books. In addition, the Shop has hundreds of new and very gently used children’s and young adult books. Children will be able to visit with Mrs. Claus while parents browse. Follow the luminaria from the Library where the Friends will be providing home-baked cookies and the Nat Phipps Jazz Trio will be playing holiday jazz. Join us for a festive evening of books, music and delicious baked goods. For more information about the Friends of the Library please visit the Kinderhook Memorial Library website: http://www.oklibrary.org

December 2014 Community Calendar Rensselaer Senior Center McManus Center (old St. John's school) East and Herrick Streets. Rensselaer, NY 12144

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RENSSELAER COUNTY’S Troy Senior Service Center 19 Third Street ,Troy, New York 12180 (518) 270-5348 OPEN HOUSE The Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center would like to invite you to our Open House on Sunday, December 7, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Troy will be celebrating their Victorian Stroll so this would be an excellent time to enjoy all the sights and sounds, and tour our beautiful Senior Center. Our fitness instructor, Ellio LeMaro, will be on hand to inform you of our health and wellness program. There will be entertainment with Joe C Pro Sound, 12:00 to 2:30 pm, refreshments, and for the kids a visit with Santa. Our Boutique will also be open for shopping. "Unity Sunshine Kids Visit the Troy Senior Center" Unity Sunshine Kids will be visiting the Rensselaer County Troy Senior Center on Wednesday, December 10, 10:45 to 11:30 am. We will be making Christmas crafts. Then seniors can stay for a delicious lunch at noon. Be sure to make a reservation. Call 2705348 or stop in to sign up. CHRISTMAS PARTY The Troy Senior Service Center, 19 Third Street, Troy would like to invite you to our Christmas Party, Friday, December 19, 2014, from 11:00 – 1:00 pm. Enjoy a wonderful roast fresh ham dinner, suggested donation of $2.00 for seniors. Reservations are required. Entertainment will be provided by Sal Cannavo starting at 11:00. We will have door prizes and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Unwrapped items will be accepted for Joseph's House in Troy, at the party. To sign up or for more information, call the Center at 270-5348. NEW YEAR'S PARTY Rensselaer County's Troy Senior Center will celebrate New Year's with entertainment by DJ and singer, Raphel, on December 31, 2014, at 11:00 in the dining room. We will welcome in the new year at 12:00 Noon! Make a reservation for the noon meal, which will be Baked Chicken Breast Marsala. The suggested contribution for lunch is $2.00 for seniors. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Center at 270-5348.

Fridays: Aerobic Classes 9:15 Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength Range of Motion 1:00 Lunch at noon, Monday - Friday suggested contribution of $2.75, but no one is denied a meal. Dec. 4 USO show with Gary Ferris. Must have lunch with us to enjoy the show Dec. 9 Elvis' "Blue Christmas" with Donny Romines. Must have lunch with us to enjoy the show Dec. 19 Special Dinner 12:00, entertainment with Santa Lucia Dec. 25 Christmas/Center Closed Dec. 30 New Years Party 12:00 entertainment with Brian Zapel.

BOY SCOUT ANNUAL TREE AND WREATH SALE Driving down Maple Hill Road in December always brings familiar scene. A large sign alerting you to fresh "Christmas Trees For Sale" and the view of families picking out the tree that will hold their precious ornaments. At the Maple Hill Tree Farm, you will see signs for the Castleton Boy Scout Troop 53. Once again, they are selling fresh Christmas trees and wreaths. This Boy Scout Troop has been selling trees for over 25 years. The profits support the troop and it's outdoor programs throughout the year. The various types of Christmas Trees are fairly priced, according to size and appearance. Fresh balsam wreaths, 24"- 26" in diameter are available with and without bows. As you can see in the above advertisement, there are many choices spending on the type of tree you would like. Some are cut and ready to be chosen. Or if you prefer, they will cut a specific one down for you. Greens are also available for all of your decorating needs. The trees are for sales on weekends from 10 AM until dusk at a farm just east of Castleton Village on Maple Hill Road. If you are coming from outside of Castleton, take US Route 9 and turn on Maple Hill Road. They are about 2 miles on the right.. Signs are posted. We would like to thank our loyal customers for their continued support and welcome new folks. Special thanks also to Dan Engwer Florist of Averill Park for helping us to acquire our tree and wreath stock.

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December Happenings

East Greenbush Community Librar y www.eastgreenbushlibrary.com~ 477-7476 New Children’s Book Drive to Support CoNSERNS-U The East Greenbush Library, East Greenbush YMCA & Good Buy Books are partnering as drop off locations to support this cause until December 10. CoNSERNS-U (Community Network of Schodack, East Greenbush, Rensselaer, Nassau & Sand LakeUnited) is a basic needs outreach center providing services to southern Rensselaer County. Their goal is to collect 2,000 books (ages Infant to Teen) for their holiday store.

EVENTS FOR ADULTS: All programs are free and open to the public. Due to limited space, registration is required for all programs, concerts & movies. Call 477-7476 or visit our webpage and use our online registration. Rock Art: Petroglyphs, Symbols, Pictographs Tuesday, December 2 at 7:00 p.m. Gil Payette, a storyteller of Native American Folklore, returns with a program on Rock Art. The oldest known petroglyphs in North American are 14,800 years old, located in what is now known as Nevada. Some North American tribes used symbols to mark trails and placed images on walls and trees to record events, battles, or hunts. Registration begins November 11. Community Conversation: Planning for the Future of the Albany Institute of History & Art Monday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. Join Executive Director Tammis Groft, for an informal discussion about the museum. Share your suggestions regarding future exhibitions, lectures, family programs, special events, and visitor amenities you would like to see. A preview of upcoming programs will be shared. Free admission coupons and posters will be given to each participant. Please register.

Capital Community Voices Holiday Concert Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. Take some time out of your busy schedule to treat yourself to a selection of holiday music performed by Capital Community Voices under the direction of Julie Panke and accompanied by John Norton. This program is funded by Friends of East Greenbush Community Library. Registration begins November 23.

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Tween & Teen Dinner & a Movie Thursday, December 11 @ 6:00 pm Join us for pizza and some FREE raffles as we watch Maleficent [PG, 98 mins]. Teen Library Council (TLC) (grades 6-12) Thursday, December 11 @ 3:30 pm TLC helps us to plan events for teens and to make decisions on which YA materials (like books and games) the library should purchase. TLC also supports The Friends of the East Greenbush Library in their efforts by assisting The Friends and library staff during special events, like the annual Community Children’s Festival & Book Sale. Every TLC meeting concludes with fun and FOOD! Red Cross Babysitting Classes Monday, December 29; 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Register by @ 9:00 pm on December 22 Earn a Red Cross Babysitting Certificate. $70/person fee is required at PRE-REGISTRATION, but everyone who registers for this class will be entered into a drawing for a FREE registration. (One lucky winner will have his/her registration fee returned on the day of the class!) No phone or e-mail registrations accepted. Boys & girls ages 11+ welcome. BYOB Book Club Thursday, December 18 @ 3:30 pm Bring Your Own Book – or at least be ready to talk about it as we discuss what we’ve been reading lately!

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With the holidays approaching and money tight, how do I get my kids to realize, or to soften the blow, that they are not getting what is trending for their age group! I can not afford these items even with Black Friday prices! What can I say to them that they will understand ??? Sincerely, Cleaned out on Castleton Dear Cleaned out, This is always tough. Explain to your kids that Santa can't get everything on everyone's list. Have them make a list from most to least important. Then do everything in your power to get the most important. You can always ask relatives to get the least important items. If there is no way you can get any of these items then you have to sit your child down and have a real heart to heart. It's going to be tough but better than to be disappointed in Christmas morning.

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A Holiday By Any Other Name is a Dinner Party By Daryl Bart

It’s here. The ubiquitous Holiday season. The time we impatiently wait for yet feel like it sneaks up on us; look forward to & dread simultaneously; that we put tons of mental time, money & energy into and it’s gone in an instant. Even the extra early holiday music radio stations doesn’t solve our dilemma for feeling this way. By “We”, of course I mean “Me”, but am I the only one who feels that way? I mean, I love a good party, I love the smell of pine and yes, even snow. I love trying to buy the perfect gift for someone and love it even more when they say “How did you know I wanted this?” But that’s a feeling I like to embrace all year long. I prefer to celebrate & think about folks and act on it when the thought strikes me, rather than wait till the calendar tells me to. I cause enough chaos in my own life on a daily basis, managing the multi-tasking this rollercoaster I call my life. I don’t need any more. The early holiday marketing with the back to school items kinda freaks me out. I feel stress over it and I should feel gratitude. I mean – don’t we want to live a life that is celebratory all the time, rather than waiting till the calendar says so? It is true that I’m one of those folks that tries to both embrace & buck tradition all at the same time. Have my cake & exercise too. Lay in the sun & wear sunscreen. Travel for business and pleasure. And sometimes December 25th is just an inconvenient day to have Christmas. My “holidays are wherever you are” approach was most likely formed a long time ago. As a child, my divorced parents lived 3 hours apart. So to spend a single holiday with both of them, much hustling had to happen. We spent XMAS Eve in NYC with my mom and then hustled to the Catskills before Santa came down the chimney. This complicated transfer was done by any means possible. We kids were transported by family & friends and once even a taxi. There was more than one Xmas eve boarding a northbound Trailways bus, (from Port Authority in the70’s, no less). Anyway, growing up with both Jewish heritage and Christian traditions, we embraced Christmas as a Social Holiday. No midnight mass or meatless meals, but we had feasts and presents and cheer. Fast forward to now. We’ve been married for a while, with kids of our own. While we lived thru the years with negotiations….we had the “I want to go to my family for Thanksgiving, Forever” conversation (he won) and the “I want to go to my family for Christmas Day” discussion (I won)…..we’ve settled into holiday routines that fit our current family tapestry, knowing these too may change one day. I fully understand the religious origins of this season. Although my religious upbringing may have been questionable and non-specific compared to his, our traditions of celebrating families and friends runs very deep. It’s truly a season of renewal and of revisiting and of reflection. We can look to where we’ve come from and at a lifetime of influences & traditions. Yet, we must be willing to refine them to fit today’s landscape. As time passes, families change, grow and pass on requiring that we sometimes must re-write traditions reflecting who we are today. As we close in on 2015, I want to thank you all for reading & for being a part of my current tapestry of all of the things I am thankful for and celebrate. I send peaceful wishes for a successful & healthy new year. Be kind, think globally, act locally and hug your loved ones. And if necessary listen to some Christmas music in the car. Happy Holidays to all, wherever you are and on every day! DCBART1@GMAIL.COM

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Not every health problem that affects your pet requires emergency medical attention, and it can be difficult for owners to determine when there is a need for immediate care. Because the holidays are so busy and family routines are different, often our pets are left feeling a bit stressed as well as under exercised, making these weeks of the year a veterinarian’s busiest time for emergencies. Prevention is priceless, here are some tips. Make some time for pets to get extra exercise as a stress reducer during the holidays. Set up a safe, stress-free area where elderly, fragile, or otherwise “at risk” pets can relax during highly charged times. Be vigilant regarding holiday hazards such as candles, potpourri, holly, lilies, poinsettias, ornaments, electrical wires and tree-stand water. Don’t be tempted to share holiday food or drink, instead stick to the special treats and bland choices your pet has successfully eaten before. Definitely be aware of leaving your holiday feast unattended on counters or tables, and keep medication bottles high out of reach and off counters. If a fragile new puppy or kitten will be added to the household, remember to plan ahead for introductions to existing pets and children – safe separation for an extended period of time, except when under close supervision. The majority of holiday mishaps can easily be avoided with attention to detail. Even with preventions in place, some pets do require an emergency trip to the vet. Knowing what IS a medical emergency can save you hundreds of dollars and a lot of worry. You should be heading for the vet quickly in any of the following situations: •Seizure, collapse or trouble breathing •ye injury •Vomiting, diarrhea or loss of appetite that persists more than 1-2 days (touching base with your veterinarian by phone could avoid an emergency visit) •Allergic reactions involving swelling or hives, or any vaccine reaction (here again, sometimes a phone call to your veterinarian is enough) •Prolonged exposure to extreme heat/cold •Any wound that is open and bleeding or any animal bite •Hit by a car or other trauma such as falling from a high place •Inability to urinate or defecate •Pain, with signs such as: labored breathing, lethargy or restlessness incessant crying or abdominal BLOATING •Consumption of possible toxins •Any significant change in an ongoing medical problem or surgical complications •White or pale gums, or a temperature above 102.5 When in doubt always err on the side of caution, it’s better to be conservative. You can expedite your pet’s emergency treatment by bringing medical records, medication bottles, boxes or packaging (when toxins have been ingested), and when feasible call ahead to be sure what form of payment is accepted for emergency room care. Post these important numbers in an easy to find place:

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