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THE BERNARDS-RIDGE CONNECTION
APRIL/MAY 2017
20 Years Emergency Veterinary Medicine Behind Us. ANIMAL PAWS BONDED & INSURED Nominated by National Animal Pet Sitting Association for 2015 for one of the Best Pet Sitting Services in the Nation. PETS ENJOY BEING HOME! Pet Sitting, LLC 16 Years of Loving Professional Pet Sitting Experience email : michele@animalpaws.net animalpaws.net Cell 908-963-0311 Vacations, daily dog walking, overnight stays, client education on animal care. We do transportation, give insulin injections, SQ fluids, dog hikes. Visit our Connection On-Line ad Please call for FREE consultation. Last minute bookings for existing clients. (no late fee) GUARINO FUR SERVICES www. fursbyguarino .com GREEN BROOK • 190 ROUTE 22W • 732-968-8700 $ " " ! ! # ! ! ! " ! " ! # " ! % ! ! ! ! " ! ! " ! ! ! $ $ • On Premises Cold Storage Vault • • Expert Cleaning, Repairs, and Remodels • • Guarino Family Owned and Operated since 1946! • REMODEL YOUR FUR INTO A NEW STYLE CREATE A VEST, JACKET, OR EVEN A REVERSIBLE FUR & FABRIC COMBINATION. Furs by Guarino SPRING PREPAY & SAVE STORAGE $ 49 95 ON ANY FUR, LEATHER OR SHEARLING REG. $54.95 PREPAY CLEAN & GLAZE STORAGE $ 139 45 FULL LENGTH FUR, LEATHER, OR SHEARLING REG. $149.45 PREPAY CLOTH COAT STORAGE $ 7 50 1 CLOTH OR WOOL COAT WITH EACH PRE-PAID FUR OR LEATHER STORAGE 20 % Off RESTYLES, CONVERSIONS and REMODELS New invoices only; not applicable for any other labor charges. Exp. 6/30/17 +TAX* $29.50 VALUE +TAX* 1. Cats are the most popular pet in the United States. 2. There are cats who have survived falls from over 32 stories (320 meters) onto concrete. 3. A group of cats is called a Clowder. 4. Cats have over 20 muscles that control their ears. 5. Cats sleep 70% of their lives. 6. A cat has been Mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska for 15 years. His name is Stubbs. 7. And one ran for Mayor of Mexico City in 2013. 8. In Tigers and Tabbies, the middle of the tongue of covered in backward-point- ing spines, used for breaking off and gripping meat. 9. When cats grimace, they are usually “taste-scenting.” They have an extra organ that, with some breathing control, allows the cats to taste-sense the air. 10. Cats can’t taste sweetness. 11. Owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by a third. 12. Cats make more than 100 different sounds whereas dogs make around 10. 13. The world’s largest cat measured 48.5 inches long. 14. Evidence suggests domesticated cats have been around since 3600 B.C., 2,000 years before Egypt’s Pharaohs. 15. A cat’s purr may be a form of self-heal- ing, as it can be a sign of nervousness as well as contentment. 16. Similarly, the frequency of a domestic cat’s purr is the same at which muscles and bones repair themselves. 17. Adult cats only meow to communicate with humans. 18. The world’s richest cat is worth $13 million after his human passed away and left her fortune to him. 19. Your cat recognizes your voice but just acts too cool to care (probably because they are). 20. Cats are often lactose intolerant, so stop giving them milk! 21. Basically, all cartoon cats lied to us. Raw fish is off the table for cats as well. 22. A cat’s brain is 90% similar to human’s. More similar than to a dog’s. 23. Cat’s and humans have nearly identical sections of the brain that control emo- tion. 24. The technical term for hairball is Bezoar. 25. Female cats are typically right-pawed while male cats are typically left- pawed. As always, any questions about your pet’s health, please contact your vet- erinarian. They are your best choice. 25 ASTOUNDING FACTS ABOUT CATS By: Michele Patanio, Animal Paws Pet Sitting LLC 908-963-0311 animalpaws.net Have a Wonderful Spring! www.theconnectionsnj.com