Indian Valley Record
Wednesday, May 30. 2018 7A
Stacy Fisher
Staff Writer
chesternews@pturnasnews.com
Dogs have a reputation for
being "man's best friend" for a
number of good reasons. Dogs
are wonderful companions, and
many breeds, in addition to
being affectionate, are devoted
members of the family.
Joyce Ryn and husband Dave,
owners of Treats Wags n'
Wiggles Pet Supply in Chester,
celebrated the grand opening of
their store May 12 by hosting a
pet adoption event for Plumas
Animal Welfare Society and
Animals In Need.
Outside the pet supply store,
Ryn served complimentary hot
dogs,' brownies and soft drinks
to the many dog-loving patrons
who brought their dogs, and
provided special doggie yogurts,
which the visiting canines
lapped up with concentrated
enthusiasm, tails wagging
fiercely. A number of free goodie
bags filled with dog treats were
also given away.
Ryn said she was hosting the
event mainly because she
wanted to continue the tradition
of the previous owners of the
store.
Part-time Chester resident
Devin Kelley from Colusa,
brought her 5-year-old
Yorkshire terrier Pixie, recently
rescued from a private party,
looking to fred Pixie a new
home.
"I'm an animal lover," said
Kelley, "so I'm here today to
support the cause" of pet
adoption, as well as pick up
some supplies for her animal
companion.
Chester resident Elaine Elliott
brought Molly, a vizla-lab mix,
age 10, and 3-year-old Brodie, a
border collie pit, to the open
house for much the same reason
as everyone else who attended:
"To support PAWS" and their
efforts to find homes for stray
animals, in this case cats.
Renee Burkett and daughter
Navalynn, 5, brought the family
pet, Maxton, a 4-month-old
hybrid Newfoundland
(Newfkom), which are noted to
be ex'dellentWft Children, easy
to ffain wzth a calm
temperament and distinguished
as a breed that neither sheds nor
drools.
Burkett said she and her
daughter came for the grand
opening of Treats to help local
pet adoption agencies get the
word out on the serious need for
more homes for dogs and cats
that need a family to take care of
them.
Another one the dogs brought
to the event by short-term
caretaker Lisa Trostl was
6-year-old Zeeba, a husky-lab
mix looking for a permanent
home.
Family-friendly and well
mannered, "Zeeba is also full of
energy," said Trostl. "She loves
to play ball and loves the water.
But once she's had her daily
workout she's laid back and
mellow," adding that Zeeba gets
along well with Other dogs, cats
and children.
Anyone interested in adopting
Zeeba can call Trostl at 258-7074
or Barbara Montandon at
258-1536.
Yard sale fundraisers
On Memorial Day weekend,
Saturday, May 26, the 47th
annual yard sale is being held
"to raise money for both PAWS
in east Quincy and Animals in
Need," the organization run by
PAWS volunteer and yard sale
coordinator Barbara
Montandon. The sale takes place
at 336 Lassen St. in Chester from
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Montandon recounted that
she's been volunteering her time
organizing the tw ce- annual
not-for-profit fundra se~f~r the
past 26 years.
An additional yard sale is also
held on Labor Day weekend,
Saturday, Sept. 1.
"The money we raise at the
yard sales is used for our
Animals in Need to support pet
rescue, and provide spay and
neuter services for cats only
through PAWS, and to help keep
the organization's doors open."
Tables are set up now, so
people can start dropping off
donated items anytime.
"People who wish to drop off
items should let me know
they're coming ahead of time,"
requested Montandon by either
calling her at 258-1536, or by
emafl at
montandon@frontiernet.net,
"and I will meet them at the
location" preferably up to a
week in advance of the sale, but
no later than the Friday before
the sale begins, she said. She can
be contacted also on Facebook at
"Barbara Montandon."
Kitchen and household items,
artwork, picture frames, small
pieces of furniture like tables,
lamps, tools and working
electronics, along with "most of
the types of things one would
find at a flea market" are : :
sought.
However, no clothing or
exercise equipment, "which we
prefer they take to the local
thrift stores."
Those who donate can get a
receipt for their taxes if they
like she added.
"All the items we receive from
the community are cleaned,
clearly priced and laid out so
people can start purchasing
We're happy to negotiate the
price." At noon everything is
half-off, she added.
"We also have a great
selection of baked goods for sale.
Renee Burkett and daughter Navalynn, 5, brought the family pet. 4-month-old Maxton. a hybrid Newfoundland to participate in
the grand opening of Treats Wags n" Wiggles to support local pet adoption agencies on getting the word out on the serious need'
for mQre I~omes for dogs and cats.
Anybody who Wants to donate
baked items can deliver them on
the day before the yard sale on
Friday or just before the sale
begins Saturday morning."
Montandon also collects
needed pet items for all
nonprofit PlumasCounty
animal rescue organizations.
Such items include dog and cat
food, water bowls, collars,
leashes, toys, beds and crates.
Donated items may be
dropped off for storage at Wags
n' Wiggles, 525 Main St. in
Chester.
Of special note, "We're also
planning to be at Plumas Bank
on June 22 with lots of kittens
and shelter cats for adoption,"
Montandon said, adding that
monetary donations to provide
for rescue animals are always
appreciated.
Montandon said that anyone
who wished to get in touch with
Aninalsin Need or
County Animal Shelter, located
in Quincy, to adopt a dog can
contact her and she will try to
match up the agency with
whatever an individual or
family is looking for.
However, "What we i'equire
from renters is that if they want
to adopt an animal we need to
first speak with the owners so
we know that the animal is
accepted at that location and can
stay with the family forever."
Said Montandon, "My dream
is that there won't be anymore
homeless animals. We want
'forever' homes for all."
view pets online needing
adoption, Visit petfmder.com.
Adoption fees are $10 for dogs
and cats. License fees for dogs
are $15 per year.
All potential adopters must
complete an adoption
consultation form and be
approved prior to adoption.
The Plumas County Animal
Shelter's regular business hours
are Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to'5 p.m. Saturday
viewing is by appointment only
by calling 283-3673. The address
is 201 N. Mill Creek Road in
Quincy.
Office hours are subject to
change due to staffing; calling
prior to visiting the shelter is
recommended.
Diminutive 5-year-old Yorkshire terrier Pixie is eager for
owner-companion Devin Kelley to pick her up for a better view
of her surroundings.
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