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Wednesday,January 27, 2021 A supplement of the FeaturingFYoeuratu Petsring Photo Gallery Page 2 Cortland Standard – Cute Companions – Wednesday, January 27, 2021 CNY SNAP Here at the Cortland Standard, SPAY NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM we love our pets as much as you do. That’s why we’re so excited to 17 Salisbury St., Cortland welcome you to the Cute Com- panions special section that our cnysnap.shutterfly.com tails would be wagging (if we had (607) 756-2561 tails). From paws and claws to scales and tails, we’ve got some- SPAY NEUTER CLINICS thing for every animal lover. AVAILABLE WEEKLYBYAPPOINTMENT In addition to all the helpful care Call (607) 756-2561 tips and fun facts, check out the Your Pets photo gallery on pages CATADOPTIONS 6-7. We asked our readers to sub- at PetSmart in DeWitt mit pictures of their beloved com- (3401ErieBlvd. E) or By Appointment panions, and they didn’t disap- point — this publication is packed OnlyatCNY SNAP with pets! 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Observe be vaccinated beforehand. 2I[WTETIVWEVI]SYVFIWXMRZIWXQIRX We care about local. 607-756-5665 [email protected] Cortland Standard – Cute Companions – Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Page 3 Bundling up your best friend Winter weather dog worries All dogs need to spend dog for a walk in the win- t Your dog’s breed plenty of time outdoors in ter, you must make sure (short-haired and short- order to get enough ex- your canine companion is legged dogs tend to get ercise, enjoy the fresh air, prepared for the weather. colder faster) stimulate their senses and There are several factors do their business. Howev- that influence whether or t Your pet’s age (pup- er, when the temperature not your dog should wear pies and older dogs are drops, you may wonder if a winter coat and boots. more vulnerable to cold it’s safe for your pup to be You should consider: weather) out in the frigid air. It’s important to note t The temperature (is the t Your dog’s health (sick, that, like humans, dogs can cold tolerable or pierc- injured or recovering pets suffer from hypothermia. ing?) should stay inside to keep In fact, their ears, nose, tail warm) and foot pads are suscep- t The duration of the tible to frostbite. Therefore, walk (will you be out for If your dog needs to it’s advisable to keep your five minutes or an hour?) be bundled up for winter pup’s outings brief if the walks, visit a local pet shop temperature drops well t The planned activity to find boots and a quality below freezing. (are you going for a hike or coat that will keep them When you do take your stroll around the block?) warm all season. ABark Bath &Beyond CALL FOR OUR NEED EXTRA SELF- WINTER SPECIAL STORAGE SPACE? STORAGE sXUPTOX s#LIMATE #ONTROLLED!VAILABLE s&AMILY/WNED/PERATED Tell ‘em /N 3ITE s!CCESS Willy -ANAGER s(OUR3ECURITY $AYS7EEK s&ULLY0AVED sent ya! 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Also known as danio rerio, this is a robust species that lives in schools. Although they’re Zebrafish content in room temperature water, zebrafish require a tank volume of at least 52 gallons. These fish come in a variety of colors and can thrive in a modest-sized bowl with warm Betta water. Also known as Siamese fighting fish, you should only have one of this species in an aquarium. These active and vibrant fish can live Cardinal peacefully in a community aquarium. In fact, it’s recommended to have at least 10 of this tetra schooling species in a tank. Commonly called rainbow fish because of their colorful scales, this species is easy to Guppy care for and reproduces quickly. To avoid aggressive behavior, a ratio of three females per male is recommended. Cortland Standard – Cute Companions – Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Page 5 OIN G 5 reasons green- G cheeked conures G REEN make great pets Native to the forests and outgoing birds need at least two woodlands of South America, to four hours of exercise outside the green-cheeked conure their cage every day. has many attributes that make it a wonderful companion. 4. They’re affectionate Green-cheeked conures 1. They’re small thrive on human interaction Adult green-cheeked and love spending time with conures are only about 10 their owners. They enjoy being inches long, but these small pet and might even snuggle up birds have the personality of a against your neck or cheek. big parrot. 5. They’re relatively quiet 2. They’re intelligent While they do chirp, the These curious birds are fast green-cheeked conure doesn’t learners and easy to train. chatter nearly as loud or as fre- While they’re not big talkers, quently as other parrot species. you can teach your conure to step up, somersault, wave, roll With the proper care and over and much more. diet, you can enjoy the com- pany of a green-cheeked 3. They’re playful conure for up to 30 years. Visit Known for their acrobatics, a local pet shop or animal conures love to climb, swing shelter to learn more about and flip. Keep in mind that these this delightful species. PETS WELCOME! (on a leash please!) Cortland Store 980 State Route 13 Cortland, NY 13045 #1 SOURCE FOR FREE treat HEALTHY PET FOOD! with visit! FREQUENT PET FOOD BUYER PROGRAMS SIGN UP AND SAVE! PROGRAM For more info on our Frequent Buyer Programs LOOK FOR visit countrymax.com or see a team member! 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