— Darleen C., Omaha, Neb.
Dear Heloise:
To all you cat lovers, let’s not forget the feral cats that may need our help. Yes, they are out there; I have some that come around at night.
Remember to leave fresh water and some cat food outside to help our furry feline friends. There is excellent information on the internet about how to make shelters for them as well. Just type in “How to care for feral cats.” Thanks for your hints.
Great information, Darleen. Even with the spring thaw, feral cats still need food, water and shelter. Here are a couple of hints from the Humane Society (www.HumaneSociety.org):
Inside whatever cat home you build/use/construct, a pillowcase stuffed with foam peanuts makes good bedding (replace as needed).
Keep drinking water and food available, but away from the shelter; it can spill and dampen sleeping quarters.
Dear Readers: — Heloise
Helen in Port Aransas, Texas, sent in a picture of her 10-year-old fawn-colored Chihuahua, Ernie, taking a nap on a heart-covered blanket. Ernie is female — Helen named her after the lady who gave her the dog, Ernestine!
Ernie helps Helen at her bait shop during the busy fishing season by greeting the customers! To see Ernie and our other Pet Pals, visit www. Heloise. com and click on “Pet of the Week.”
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Dear Heloise:
The mesh bags that onions come in make strong and sturdy tote bags for the beach. I put all the kids’ toys in one. When we are ready to leave for the day, I rinse off sand, right through the bag — no sand in the car or house!
— Karen S., Fort Wayne, Ind. Dear Heloise:
When I’m fighting fleas in the house, I vacuum thoroughly after spraying or flea-bombing, and then throw away the vacuum bag. I pop in a couple of mothballs to eliminate any stragglers.
Tulsa, Okla. Heloise — Ben B., Dear Readers:
Keep a record of the times that your car has been worked on. Write the date, the service and the garage that did the work on a card, and clip it to your visor.
The service company may provide a sticker with this information, too!
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