THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, FEbRuARy 17, 2023 Page 7 ANIMAL | FROM PAGE 1 foster-based nonprofit, everything is highly regulated. Her nonprofit takes in abandoned, strays and owner-surrendered Everett dogs and pays for veterinary care and spay/neuter services. Everett Animal Control Officer Stacia Gorgone brought Pepper to the meeting, a dog that will cost close to $4,000 for her organization to care for – a blind dog inflicted with a tumor as a result of bad breeding, they said. “I hope you guys can think about the fact that regulating breeding in the city is really a no-brainer,” Sweet said. “If I’m highly regulated and I’m not making any profit, why aren’t they?” Sweet said they’re responsible for making sure animals are healthy before adopting them out. Gorgone said the state doesn’t have any regulations and that it’s a serious problem in all cities and towns. “How come people are taking innocent animals, like Pepper, breeding them, and there’s nothing I can do as a law enforcement animal control officer?” Gorgone asked. “I feel helpless.” Gorgone said she saw a woman raffling off puppies, and another woman breeding kittens to feed her snakes. CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 5 Parlin Children’s desk. Friday Family Movie Night! Parlin Meeting Room. Friday, February 24th at 3 pm we will be watching. Break out the popcorn! Come and watch The Land Before Time: The Great Valley Adventure with your friends and family. Shute Adults and Teens Resume Writing, Shute 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. Sweet Paws Rescue Founder Cynthia Sweet asked for the City Council to require that breeders obtain licenses, to help decrease overcrowding in the animal population, during Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall. “I know you all love animals,” Gorgone addressed City Council members. “But please help me to do my job better.” Gorgone said that when she reached out to a state official, she was told that rescue dogs were considered damaged goods and should be euthanized. She felt that breeding would be a more humane alternative. Nguyen, who volunteered at a cat shelter, said she’d like to require breeders to obtain a city license and have them undergo necessary training to make sure they meet minAdult Department. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a thirty minute session at both the Parlin and Shute Libraries. By appointment only. Please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register for an appointment. Computer Basics 101, Shute Adult Department. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 During Monday’s City Council meeting at City Hall, Ward 5 Councillor Vivian Nguyen proposed an ordinance to regulate animal breeding. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) imum standards of animal breeding set by the city. “It would help to eliminate animals in shelters – neglect and abuse,” Nguyen said. “The state has strict regulations for fostering, which leaves a significant gap.” Nguyen asked the city to step in by being one of the first cities to regulate breeding, setting a positive example for other cities to follow. She asked councillors to support the proposed ordinance. The matter was referred to the Council’s Legislative Affairs Subcommittee. up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only. Please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-3942308 for the Shute Library to register. We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Advocate Online: www.advocatenews.net Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code
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