Page 14 - Stuart Exposure - November '21

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Salvation Army Seeking Red we never have enough volunteers to cover all our kettles,”
Johnson explains. “The sponsorships enable us to fill those
Kettle Sponsors/Ringers empty timeslots by offering paid bell ringing positions to
some of our clients in need.”
The fall season has only just begun but The Salvation Sponsorships range from $125 per kettle per day to
Army is already gearing up for the upcoming holiday $1,500 for the holiday season. In return, businesses will
season, actively recruiting bell ringers and sponsors for have their name or logo on the kettle sign at their chosen
their red kettle fundraising campaign. location and be recognized on social media.
“The Salvation Army Red Kettle program is our largest To sponsor a kettle, visit salvationarmymartin.org or
fundraiser of the year,” says Captain Jeff Marquis, corps call (772) 288-1471, Ext. 202. To volunteer to ring bells
officer for the The Salvation Army in Martin, St. Lucie and for The Salvation Army, visit RegisterToRing.com or call
Okeechobee counties. “Even though this program is only at (772) 288-1471, Ext. 216.
Christmastime, we rely on these funds to sustain our mission About The Salvation Army
of serving the community year-round.” The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million
The Salvation Army provides basic needs such as food, have fun with it and dress up or play an instrument or sing Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic
shelter, clothing, and financial assistance to thousands of and dance along with Christmas music. Others just bring a hardships through a range of social services. By providing
people in crisis along the Treasure Coast every year. Every chair and sit and ring the bell and say ‘thank you’ when a food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors,
donation given in a red kettle stays in the county in which it donation is given. We’re flexible. We just appreciate every rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol
was raised to support those services but, in order to ensure volunteer.” abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The
a successful campaign, the more than 50 red kettles in the She explains that the bell ringing schedule is set up Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers
three counties must be manned. in two-hour timeslots. If a group books a full day of bell of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing
“Anyone can volunteer to be a bell ringer,” says Kim ringing, from 10 a.m. to roughly 8 p.m., The Salvation Army of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of
Johnson, director of development for the local corps. will recognize them on the kettle sign and on social media. Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s
“Individuals, families, social clubs, school clubs, church Businesses can also receive recognition as kettle largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more
groups and musical groups. Some volunteers will really sponsors. “Kettle sponsors are vitally important because information visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.

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Chocolate Toxicity In Dogs Who doesn’t love chocolate? Chocolate is one of America’s bringing your dog in to a veterinarian as soon as possible.

favorite snacks, but did you know that chocolate is toxic to If they just ingested it, you can give 1 to 2 tablespoons of
dogs as well as cats? Chocolate contains a chemical called hydrogen peroxide to make them vomit. Your veterinarian’s
theobromine, as well as caffeine; it is readily absorbed in the first step is to remove as much chocolate from the body as
gastrointestinal tract and is widely distributed throughout the possible by inducing vomiting or by using adsorbents such
body. The amount of theobromine varies with the type of as activated charcoal to bind the chocolate and keep it from
chocolate. The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to being absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Depending on
dogs. Unlike people, dogs cannot metabolize theobromine, the severity, the amount of chocolate, and type of chocolate
therefore, they are more sensitive to the chemical’s effects. ingested, your veterinarian may need to hospitalize and
Different Types Of Chocolate administer supportive care which may include sedation for
○ Milk chocolate tremors and seizure activity, medication to help with any
○ Dark chocolate cardiac arrhythmias, as well as fluid therapy. Supportive
○ White chocolate therapy and monitoring may be needed until the toxin has been
○ Bakers’ chocolate processed and removed from the body. Early and aggressive
○ Unsweetened treatment increases the chances for a favorable recovery.
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing ○ Cocoa powder Please take precautions of where you store your chocolates
Palm Beach County and is a privately Clinical signs of chocolate intoxication may take hours to during the holidays so we can ensure your pet stays safe.
owned and managed company. develop and last for days. A few clinical signs of chocolate If your pet ingests chocolate, contact your veterinarian
Captain’s is committed to providing toxicity include: and/or Pet Poison Helpline.
dependable, reliable and professional ○ Vomiting Pet Poison Helpline: (800) 213-6680
ground transportation to and from all
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 ○ Diarrhea Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
To reserve your vehicle: ○ Seizures dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com ○ Tremors focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
○ Abdominal pain rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics,
○ Increasing heart rates and abnormal heart rhythms and emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center
○ Hyperactivity combines exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy
○ Death in severe cases
Andre’s East Treatment for pets and their owners. For more information, call (772)
283-0920, visit www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find
If you witness your dog ingesting chocolate, we recommend
us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.

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