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“The Signing” Exhibition from page 1 that she is one of the most controversial African-American
artists working today to celebrate black womanhood and
of African Americans. In her article, “A Gynocentric criticize a society she often views as racist and sexist. Cox
Aesthetic,” Cox argues that a shift to matriarchal art will continues to push the envelope with her work by using new
transform aesthetic expressions to interact with daily life and technologies that the digital medium of photography has
society, rather than compartmentalized artistic discussions to offer. Cox’s new work aims to unleash the potential of
that emphasize beauty over process and expression. the ordinary and bring it into a new realm of possibilities.
The work of Renee Cox is acclaimed internationally by “It’s about time that we re-imagine our own constitutions,”
critics and curators. On her website, the artist’s bio states states Cox.
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Detail from a corner of the photograph.
Ready, Set, Adopt! from page 1
and yard safe, in the sense that you can prevent your dog from
running away or getting onto a neighbor’s property?
• Have you set aside a minimum of $1,000 annual budget for
a small/medium-sized dog? This does not include emergency
care. A bigger dog requires more food, more space, longer
walks, bigger scooping, more exercise equals more expense.
Dr. Rosenbusch has been • Who will watch your dog if you go on a trip? In case of
practicing dentistry for 32 years hurricane evacuation? If you are unable to properly care for
and provide for your dog, or if you “expire,” what happens?
and has extensive experience in Is there someone else you can depend upon to love and care
many aspects of dentistry. His for your dog?
How dog-savvy are you and/or your kids?
main focus is on Cosmetic I’m always amazed at people’s lack of dog skills, or
visit us at:
Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and cliverosenbuschdds.com unwarranted fear of dogs. Do you or your kids know how to
correctly approach a dog? Ask permission from the owner to
Implant Prosthetics email: interact? Know polite, dog-welcome body language and sounds
bocadentist12@gmail.com to avoid being bitten? Can you all respect a dog’s personal
space?
Broken Sound Resident General Dentistry My suggestion is to opt for a young adult dog.
Puppies require lots of time, energy, patience and training.
23 Years Cosmetic and Laser Personality traits are known at 9-12 months of age. Bonus: At
that age, the dog is done teething, is house- and leash-trained.
Your rescued dog is going to bond with you when you care for
it; treat it with kindness and uphold boundaries. Don’t think
this happens only with puppies.
New Year, New Location Breeder, Rescue or Shelter?
I am a lifetime proponent of “adopt, don’t shop.” That being
said, one of my best rescue pals breeds and shows Aussies—
Australian Sheep Dogs. The time, energy and expense involved
as a long-time, knowledgeable, reputable breeder is staggering.
Her puppies are spoken for prior to birth. Not everyone who
can afford one of her pups gets one. She carefully screens
prospects, and has a contract that if the dog cannot be cared
for, it must be returned to her.
Do you have your heart set on a specific breed? Plan on
spending $1,000, plus, plus. Thoroughly investigate in-state
reputable breeders. Do your research! Visit. Some show/
breeders retire young dogs, and are looking for companion
homes.
THE HIRSH CENTER majority (if not all) of their inventory is from out-of-state
Avoid temptation. DO NOT enter puppy stores. The
for ARTHRITIS and SPORTS MEDICINE puppy mills. When you buy from them, you support misery,
and risk genetic defects, high vet bills and heartbreak. Caveat
emptor – buyer beware.
Breed-specific Rescue Groups. Aside from saving a life,
Let us be your joint pain specialists! there are multiple benefits from choosing this route. Almost
every breed has a rescue organization. Most reputable rescues
have dogs in foster homes for three to six weeks. They know
the dog, its medical condition, quirks, and the best type of
• Arthritis • Psoriatic arthritis
home for each individual. Listen to them. Adoption fees for
• Back pain • Rheumatoid arthritis a rescued dog average $175-$300. They have been medically
• Carpal tunnel • Sciatica checked out, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and are up-to-
date on shots. Your rescued new family member is primed to
syndrome • Shoulder pain
join the right household.
• Gout • Spinal stenosis Other Shelters. Some shelters offer no-cost adoptions, but
• Hip pain • Sports injuries they sometimes experience a high return rate. Free has little to
no value if the dog runs away, gets injured, etc. Strays, owner
• Joint pain • Tennis and golfer’s surrenders, and dogs bailed out from animal control can be
• Knee pain elbow found at shelters and local humane societies. Most of the time,
Marc J. Hirsh, M.D. their history is unknown. The dog could have been returned
• Plantar fasciitis FACR, FACP • Trigger finger
multiple times, be an escape artist, have injured/killed another
pet, have health, bite or aggression issues. Is that a wheel you
561-819-3100 want to spin? Unless you have taken canine behavior and/or
training classes, and are up for a challenge, stick to a local
www.TheHirshCenter.com reputable rescue.
Bottom line: The right dog is out there, dreaming of you. Be
Moving January 2021 patient. Understand that this is a process. Fill out an application
first. Email a copy to yourself. Unless requested, do not call
just a few minutes away
or email the rescue. Do your due diligence--it pays off in the
long run. Remember, most rescues are run by us volunteers.
Best wishes, and bark if I can be of assistance!
