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Tallahassee Democrat Families Neighbors Tuesday, July 4, 2000 3D Change relationship to stop fighting Happy First Birthday I L.n im 'l i it FIRST BIRTHDAY PHOTOS What: First birthday photos When: Between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Tuesdays. No appointment necessary. (Note: No photos will be taken on July 4. Arrange to come in the week before or after.) Where: Tallahassee Democrat, 277 N.

Magnolia Drive Publication: The photo will appear in the Democrat on Tuesday, on or after the child's birthday. The photo should be taken at least a week before the child's birthday. Photos: Photos are available for purchase after they appear in the paper. By mail: Parents may choose to mail their child's photo to the Democrat for publication. The photo can be color or black and white, but needs to be sharp and in focus.

Please include the child's name, date of birth, parents' names and phone number(s). Mail photo to: First Birthdays, Tallahassee Democrat, P.O. Box 990, Tallahassee, FL 32302-0990. Phone: Any questions? Call 599-2382. Sarah E.

Bennett, July 1, daughter of David and Janice Bennett. KaltlynN. CaliffKJune 21, daughter of Todd and Shana Califf. Morgan R. Husbands, June 22, daughter of William and Angel Husbands.

Ananda E. Jenkins, July 1, daughter of Barnie Jenkins and Valerie Farmer. but I am happy to do so as I certainly have sympathy for you. I can well understand your inability to live in a tension-filled household where you always have to keep your guard up. My idea is for you to place an invisible fence inside your home so that you can keep the dogs separate.

Fortunately, you have an open house plan that will make installation easier: Once your immediate problem is solved, you will have time to establish better control of your dogs and see if you can gradually shift the dynamics of their relationship both with you and with each other. Snake eyes: A jeweler in New York who had numerous break-ins decided to get a large boa constrictor that he placed among the diamonds on display in the front window. He no longer has any problems, and people flock to see the snake. Nancy Anderson, now retired, boarded dogs and cats at Oak Grove Kennels for more than 20 years. During that time, she learned much by caring for these charming, puzzling creatures.

If you have a question or a story for her, write: Ask Nancy, 3940 W.W. Kelly Road, Tallahassee, 32311. to her. Then before we knew it, there was a fullblown fight over some dog biscuits. My husband picked up a heavy book and threw it at them, which stopped the skirmish temporarily.

From then on we felt uneasy, expecting that there was more to come. Two weekilater, we don't know wh.at started it, but they really tore into each other. My husband actually tried to separate them and lh the ensuing melee got a nasty pressure bite on Lis arm. We knew we had to do something and fast, so we got a professional trainer to come out. He told us that we had to follow a strict regime of establishing dominance over the dogs.

He said that if we did not do so, we should never have had Shepherds in the first place. Furthermore, he indicated if we were not willing to stick to his routine, we should think about putting the female down. If you have any ideas, please phone us. Jim and Kristin Dear Jim and Kristin: About half the people who write do not give return addresses and no one has asked me to phone before, Rescue Sophie i Njaree M. Collins, -June 18, daughter of Albert and Terri Collins.

Steven D. Grable III, June 29, son of Steven II and Melissa Grable. Wayne K. Klger, July 1, son of Wayne and Paula Kiger. Caroline F.

Luce, June 29, daughter of Sterling and Brandy Luce. Rilelgh T. Sewell, July 2, daughter of Brian C. and Lisa J. Sewell.

Victoria A. Stewart, June 29, daughter of Scott and Nikki Stewart. Kourtney M. Wallace, June 28, daughter of Michael and LaShaun Wallace. Mackenzie G.

Workmaster, July 4, daughter of Bobby Abbott and Heidi Workmaster. 0 0 0 0 i (l.m,.' NANCY ANDERSON ASK NANCY Dear Nancy: We have a very serious problem that is breaking our hearts. We have three German Shepherds. One is a 12-year-old female who spends most of her tide sleeping, so she is no problem. The other dogs are a 6-year-old neutered male that wa have had since he was a puppy, and a 4-year-old female that we acquired when she was 2.

She had not caused any trouble, but the people were moving and did not want to take her. 01' the three, she is the most beautiful and is everv bit as larse as our male. Our male seemed to accept her and indeed was delighted to have a dog to run around with. About six months ago, we started to notice that the male sometimes got angry when we appeared to be paying too much attention Rodney is pet of the week BRUCE MELLINGERDemocrat Rodney needs a home: Rodney is a 2-year-old male, brown and white bulldog mix. He is very friendly and likes to run.

He needs a fenced-in yard. If you would like to adopt Rodney or any other animal, call the Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center: 891-6790. The center is at 1125 Easterwood Drive. The adoption fee for all animals is $50. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. You also can visit the center's Web site at www.state.fl.uscitytlh animal index.html Donations of animal food, blankets, towels and sheets are always welcome. Please spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted animals. Keeping you in touch with.

national international news. Lillian A. McArthur, June 29, daughter of Scott and Laura McArthur. Kristopher M. Rice, July 2, son of Michael and Brenda Rice.

Gabriela L. Korl Wallace, Vergara, July June 28, son 2, daughter of of Michael Alex and and LaShaun Andrea Wallace. Vergara. 1 I Kir I I 1 1 I Energetic Sophie: Sophie is a housebroken female black lab mix. She is full of energy and incredibly affectionate.

She knows simple commands, walks well on a leash and is an excellent traveler. She is very kissy, wants a human to bond with and would like to be a lap dog. To give Sophie a home, call Big Dog Rescue at 562-3200. Prince needs a castle BIRTHS Tallahassee Community Hospital June 19: Boy Tommy Mitchell and Daphney Small, Adam Thornton and Jennifer Crowson. June 21: Boy Steve and Melinda Choate, Daniel Hawkins and Deidre Williams.

June 22: Girl Larry Mobley and Dondrea Fudge, Howard Robinson and Tokeythia McKnight. Boy Richard and Pamela Courtemanche, Stein and Amanda Glenn, Serena Lancaster, Gary Washington and Brandy Ware. June 23: Boy Scott and Lenore McWey, James and Joni Freeman. June 24: Girl Derrick and Cheryl McKinnon. Boy Jarvis and Benita Rittman.

June 26: Boy Herman and Angela Flagler. 3 SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT The following dogs are available for adoption. To adopt one or to become a foster parent, call Big Dog Rescue at 562-3200. Gracey: 5-month-old, spayed, mocha-colored Lab mix. Prince: 2-year-old, neutered, tricolor, AussieSt.

Bernard mix. Thomas: 2-year-old, neutered, brindle bull mix. Housebroken. Hunter: 2-year-old, neutered, pure Brittany spaniel. Housebroken.

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Quill: 4V2-year-old, spayed, 70 pounds, black and tan pure German Shepherd. Freddie: 3-year-old, neutered, 18 pounds, black schnoodle. Housebroken. Paddie: Spayed, 17 pounds, black terrier mix. Toni: 8-week-old, female, blond retriever mix.

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