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• Having a pet can make for healthier living

  Having a pet can make for healthier living

  ‘Longer, healthier lives are half-off this Saturday when you adopt a dog, cat or kitten at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Shelter.

  “Twenty-plus years of research indicates pets lower blood pressure, lessen anxiety and boost immune systems. Additionally, studies show kids growing up with furry pets have lower allergy and asthma risks; infants are less likely to develop pet allergies and eczema.

  “Annie is a delightful prescription for a healthier life. She’s a high-social 4-month-old black and white kitten who’ll brighten your day. Annie’s playful with people and other cats. Annie’s a talker who saunters with her tail held at full mast.

• County shelter needs your help

  County shelter needs your help

  The San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter is once again overflowing with animals that need homes, so it’s reminding pet owners to spay or neuter pets, microchip and tag them, and make sure they’re secured in homes and yards.

  The shelter is also urging those who lose pets to check the shelter first. If they’re not there, give a description of the pet to the volunteer staff and check back with staff regularly. Also, the shelter asks that pet owners who can no longer care for their pets try to find a home for them with family, friends or through an ad before turning them in to the shelter.

  In the meantime, to reduce its pet population quickly, cats and kittens will be available for adoption at half-price Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lemos Feed & Pet Supply at Broad and Orcutt streets in San Luis Obispo. Some small dogs will also be available for adoption.

• Air district to vote on Dunes dust rules today

  Air district to vote on Dunes dust rules today

  In what is likely to be a close vote, the county Air Pollution Control District board of directors will decide today whether to adopt a rule that would subject Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area to fines of up to $1,000 a day if excessive amounts of dust blow from the park.

  The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors chambers in the county government building on Monterey Street.

  If adopted, the rule would hold the state park responsible for levels of dust blowing off the Dunes on windy days that exceed certain limits. The rule is intended to reduce the number of days air quality on the Nipomo Mesa exceeds state health standards for particulate pollution.

• Jeffrey is one mellow fellow

  Jeffrey is one mellow fellow

  "Foster families of the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services' Shelter are amazing. For example, last year more than 500 cats were in foster care. These felines never returned to the shelter because hundreds found homes at volunteer-hosted adopt-a-pets.

  “And though a great success, there are many cats still in foster care.

  “Take Jeffrey, he’s a 20-pound meatloaf of a cat with great house manners and a gentle disposition. Jeffrey’s so easygoing his foster mom trusts him to spend his days lounging in a room filled with fragile antiques. Jeffrey also likes being with people, enjoying getting and giving affection. Additionally, he’s been fine with other cats.

• Great puppy needs a great home

  Great puppy needs a great home

  ‘A puppy doesn’t make sense for most people’s lives. Puppies need seemingly endless amounts of attention and training. They need to be housebroken, learn what can be chewed on (e.g. puppy toys) and what cannot be chewed on (e.g. hands, shoes, furniture, etc). Puppies also need to learn to be a good friend to other dogs as well as meet a wide array of people to ensure they’re good citizens as adults.

  “Natasha needs a family that’s willing to make this kind of commitment to her.

  “Natasha was 1-week-old when she, her brothers and her mother came to the San Luis Obispo County Animal Shelter. Natasha’s mom is a lovely, well-socialized cattledog mix, which none of the puppies look like. It’s thought the absentee father is a Great Pyrenees.