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Gearing up for a hunt? Don’t forget the non-lead ammo

Hunters asked to continue voluntary lead-reduction efforts this fall Arizona hunters have proven their long-held commitment to wildlife conservation by voluntarily working to reduce the amount of lead exposure to endangered California condors, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is encouraging all hunters to join the effort this fall.Hunters drawn for hunts in Game Management Units 12 and 13 (north Kaibab National Forest and Arizona Strip) are eligible to participate in the department’s non-lead ammunition program and are encouraged to pick up their free ammunition early, while supplies last. Information about the program was mailed to those who…

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Man kills pets, himself as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month kicks off

That a man shot two pet dogs and killed himself after a domestic dispute with his former girlfriend in Phoenix Saturday is another example of how animals can become a component in the domestic violence arena. “In the United States last year, we had over one million animals that were either hurt or killed due to domestic violence,’’ said Laura Escapule, a Domestic Violence Advocate with the Mohave County Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness program. “Usually if there’s some type of abuse in the home, there’s usually a direct correlation of abuse of a pet as well.” Escapule said pets sometimes simply…

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Annual Wag ‘n Wine slated for Oct. 19

BULLHEAD CITY – Tri-State Pain Institute and TSFC Insurance will be hosting a Wag ‘n Wine fundraiser to benefit SAINT. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Realtor Conference Center, 841 Hancock Rd. Tickets are $30 per person and include a delicious meal catered by El Charro Mexican Restaurant and wine samples from around the world. There will be raffles, drawings, a new wine pull, and a Halloween costume contest. Proceeds benefit SAINT, which provides low cost spay/neuter, emergency medical, and adopting and foster programs for community pets. For ticket information call 928-905-0663.

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KHS drama presents fall play

KINGMAN – The Kingman High School Drama Department proudly presents their fall play, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” The play is a trivial comedy for serious people and runs approximately 80 minutes. The play will show at 7 p.m. nightly Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 17 through 19. General admission is $3.

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Animal shelter will be out adopting dogs this weekend

KINGMAN – The Mohave County Animal Shelter will be at First Friday this October 4 with Dogs for adoption. Large dogs one year and over and over 30 pounds are $50. Smaller dogs and dogs under one year are $125. Each dog is spayed or neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccines and comes with a free vet visit at adopter’s choice of any veterinarian in Kingman. The animal shelter staff will also be at Rt 66 Rotary’s Octoberfest at Metcalfe Park on from 3 to 7 p.m. selling pet related items and raffle tickets for pet related prizes and…

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