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Pet of the Week

Meet Fettuccine, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Fettuccine was adopted from the Haven as a kitten and was just returned to the sanctuary due to his adopter’s move.
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July food service report released

The Health Department divides food service code violations into two categories; Priority and Core items. Priority items are more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, or illness and/or injury. Core items although important to the overall hygiene of the establishment, do not necessarily present an immediate threat to food contamination or illness and/or injury. A report for each establishment that is inspected shows the number of priority items, along with a short statement as to the nature of the violations. The report also shows the number of core items, but doesn’t list the nature of those violations. *Corrected on spot
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Pet of the Week

Meet Elf, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. Elf is a two and a half year old boy weighing in at 30 pounds. According to Elf’s foster owner, he loves to play with toys and have a fun adventure. He would prefer to have some dog friends and has done great with large house mates. He does great when left alone during the work day. Elf is partially blind, but he can go up and down stairs, play with toys and run around just like any other dog. He is currently back at the Haven. For more information, call 417-835-3647 or meet him at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
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Pet of the Week

Meet Lola, the Haven of the Ozarks Pet of the Week. She is currently living in a foster home due to the extreme heat, which has provided an opportunity to learn how she does in a home. According other foster owners, “Lola wants nothing more than to be a member of a loving family. She is very smart, mannerly, content to sleep in a crate, is fully housebroken, and gets along fine with both dogs and cats. She even likes horses. She has a very exuberant play drive, but is also super mellow and loves to sleep in the [air conditioner]. This lovely girl is just a real gem.” Lola is about five years old and weighs 50 pounds. For more information, call 417-835-3647 or meet her at the Haven, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day of the week. Contributed photo
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