Life University Staff Council Newsletter Volume 5 Issue 1

Taking Extra Care of Your Pets in Winter By Shelia Wood As the three “furry children” in our family, my Sheltie babies are tops on the list when anticipating inclement weather. Fortunately, we in Georgia live in a climate where extremely cold temperature drops are sporadic and short lived, but when they occur, we all suffer, especially pets. When taking care of your friend, keep the following in mind: Short-haired, very young and very old dogs and cats are most at risk for hypothermia and frostbite. Older pets will suffer from cold related increased arthritis discomfort. Exposed skin on paw pads, ears and noses can quickly freeze, causing permanent damage and sometimes loss of life for a pet of any age. Beware of salt and ice melt products on surfaces and rinse pet paws to prevent dangerous chemical burn. When adding antifreeze to vehicles, quickly wipe up any spillage, as even a small amount of this substance is lethal to animals and naturally draws them to its sweet odor and taste. If pets must be left outdoors, make sure they have a constant supply of fresh water – it will freeze quickly – and a steady supply of food, as your friend will burn a lot more calories trying to keep warm. An elevated shelter lined with cedar shavings or straw, or several dry blankets, should be large enough to let the dog lie down but small enough to hold in the body heat with the opening facing away from wind. The doorway should be covered with burlap or heavy plastic to keep out the wind/ rain/snow. Be sure to check bedding materials and change as they become wet. These steps will provide some measure of comfort to your pets, but only by keeping them indoors with you can you truly eliminate their suffering. Remember if you’re cold, so is your pet. Dogs and cats are inherently social animals and crave the companionship of their humans. Most cat owners I know keep them indoors, but most dogs typically go outside several times each day. Pets are always happiest when they are with their family. Looks Like We Made It Long Marriages Among LIFE Staff In honor of Valentine’s Day, we decided to ask staff members who have been married for thirty years or more what they think the secret is to a long and happy marriage. Here are their answers: Eileen Zebrowitz, MR. AND MRS. ZEBROWITZ Dean’s office, College of Chiropractic STAFF NEWSLETTER: How long have you been married? EILEEN ZEBROWITZ: Tom and I were married July 1972, over 41 years ago in Philadelphia, PA. Tom and I met January 1969, so we’ve known each other for 45 years. SN: What do you think the secret is? EZ: Our secrets to a long and happy marriage are: • Family • Common interests • Welcoming and adapting to change • Compromise • Being creative and self-sufficient • Realizing marriage is an adventure We are looking forward to having many more adventures in the years to come! Rebecca Koch, Administrative Services, Director of Service Initiatives and Dr. David Koch, Chiropractic Sciences SN: How long have you been married? REBECCA KOCH: Thirty-one years! SN: What do you think the secret is? RK: We built a DR. AND MRS. KOCH house together – almost from scratch. Once you survive that, you can probably survive anything. Lost and Found Did you leave something behind during the Week 0 FSDP meeting? If you see your lost item in this picture, you can claim it at Campus Security. Local Happenings MARCH 8, 11, 14, & 16 The Atlanta Opera- Faust TIMES: March 8 & 14, 8:00 p.m. March 11, 7:30 p.m. March 16, 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre INFORMATION: The music is by Charles-Francois Gounod. This operatic retelling of a famous legend depicting the struggle between good and evil is sung in French with projected English translations. WEBSITE: http://www. cobbenergycentre.com/ MARCH 15 2nd Annual Water Drop Dash 5K and Festival TIMES: 5 K 7:15 a.m., Kid’s Fun Run 8:15 a.m., Family Water Festival, 8:30 a.m. LOCATION: Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell INFORMATION: The 2nd Annual Water Drop Dash 5K is a fast, flat course along the banks of the beautiful Chattahoochee River in Roswell, Georgia. This event will kick-off national WaterSense Fix a Leak Week and encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water and check their plumbing fixtures for leaks. WEBSITE: http://www. chattnaturecenter.org/ APRIL 19 Eggstravaganza: Callanwolde’s Easter Egg Hunt TIME: 10:00 a.m. — Noon LOCATION: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Park at Emory University Briarcliff Campus and take the shuttle. INFORMATION: A family favorite for years, Callanwolde’s egg hunt features thousands of candyfilled eggs to find (including three golden “prize” eggs), Atlanta Braves games and prizes, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your basket and your camera for a fun, family day set in Callanwolde’s beautiful spring gardens and grounds. WEBSITE: http://callanwolde.org/ APRIL 26 Over the Edge TIMES: Participants are assigned to individual times LOCATION: Buckhead Tower INFORMATION: Make a difference by joining “edgers” who are willing to face the challenge of raising $1,000 to rappel off Buckhead Tower (a 20 story Continued on page 6 3

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