SEKY life in S O U T H E A S T K E N T U C K Y
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18 Dr . Bruce Burkett - Somerset Animal Hospital
Dr . Burkett talks about his veterinarian journey through the years .
By Eli Parker
INSIDE
5 l Editor ’ s Column 6 l The Law According to Ruger 11 l Caring for Pets - As a Job 14 l Pulaski County Animal
Control 20 l Melody Simpson - Humane
Society 26 l Readers ’ Pet Photo 31 l Foodstock 2023 26 l Readers ’ Pet Photos 36 l Preventing Esophageal
Cancer 40 l ADANTA - Pets & Our Health
REGULAR FEATURES
42 l Ask the Readers 46 l Events Calendar
April 2023 • Volume 4 • Number 4
SEKY life in S O U T H E A S T K E N T U C K Y
Somerset Animal Hospital
Pet Sitting Humane Society
Pulaski County Animal Shelter
Readers ’ Question
- How Did You
How Did You Find Your Pet ?
ON THE COVER Richard Allen and his trained narcotics detector dog Ruger are regular visitors of the Pulaski County Judicial Center .
Cover photo by Steve Cornelius
Publisher Mark Walker
CJ Editor Steve Cornelius
April 2023
Ruger :
Narcotics Canine
SEKY Editor Christopher Harris
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Feeder Supply Store
The pet store that is ready to take care of all your pet ’ s needs
By Christopher Harris
Holidays and Observances
1st : April Fools ’ Day 2nd : National PB & J Day 2nd : Palm Sunday 4th : School Librarian Day 5th : National Walking Day 7th : Good Friday 9th : Easter 10th : Golfer ’ s Day 11th : Dog Therapy Appreciation Day 16th : Good Deeds Day 18th : Adult Autism Awareness Day 22nd : Earth Day 26th : Administrative Professionals Day 30th : Adopt A Shelter Pet Day
Writers / Photographers Keegan Harris Eli Parker Carla Slavey Gina Story
Contributors Tracie R . Horton , CEO Adanta
Advertising Mary Ann Flynn Brandon Gay
Design Editor Pam Popplewell
Commonwealth Journal 110-112 E . Mt . Vernon St . Somerset , KY 42501 606-678-8191 www . somerset-kentucky . com
4 • SEKY - Life in Southeast Kentucky april 2023