Should You
Own a Pet?

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By Abigail Van Buren .

9 teri by Chicago Whene HY. Hews Synd. Ind.

DEAR READERS: ‘Authough’t this column ‘deals with
people and their problems, I'd like to devote a ttle space
to animals, who are unable to speak for themselves:
_ ecm and proximately 35 to 40 million dogs in this
to $0 million cats, but the problem is the
: ousber cuatro pon who neglect their animals. Take dogs, for

mtbonsands of doga are destroyed every day at the pound
thele ownera don't care, Pots ere traffic victing
because they're allowed to run free. They starve, too,

because they are fed improperly—or not at all.
“A few questione and rules for dog owners should be
considered before a dog is made part of a household: -
Were be anonaihie ton feed Will yours have one?
responsible for feeding and grooming the

‘Who, will walk the animal vegulatly, on « leaab, for
exercise?

4Who will cee that the puppy gets the necessary shots?

‘Who is to bousebreak the dog, teach it manners and
provide a fenced-in place for it?

“Allowing a dog to breed accide: is cruel. Have your
pét spayed (or neutered) if you don want her tribe to

‘Owning a pet can be a mutually lovin and rewar
oxperienee—it the owner will accept tis re a
serlously. To do leas is a dirty triek on man’s beat friend.
And that goes for cats, too.

|. ' ABBY

‘DEAR ABBY: First let me a that mine is not a
“have to” wedding. “Tony” {made-up name) and I have
been engaged since last Christmas, The problem is I just
found out that I'm three months pregnant and my wedding
ia four-months off. I know I probably shouldn’t wear a
white gown and veil, but [already bought mine and if] can

"Bat io it, 1 plan to wear i.
‘T haven't told anybody except Tony, but I may, have to

tell my: mother because I feel rotten in the morning and she .

may -gpiecs the reason. Abby, would it'be okay to go ahead
have a big church noting like I planned? (We would
tell:people later that the baby was premature.)

BLOWING up

Bing ‘e-sim Gee fe soon! Den't count on

is 2 non, a to 2 zsiiog of. ch
lergyman will o at your we w

called upo Ge br ;

. ike sass¥ ean mate dan’ contin’ a Syed

divoréee who haa five bo ays between the.ages of 4 and 10.1.

am 47, in excellent health and own a good business.
yy This woman is barely getting by ‘between her job and
ssthe little support money she geta from her ex-husband.
I want to marry her, but Iam not having much luck. She
i * aye she likes my company, but for a husband she'd prefer
a younger man. 1 ‘ve tried to tall her that with five boys to
raise eho w: ve a to 8 getting a younger man.
lke children, Abby, oh honest, sober and solvent.
u think of some other arguments in my favor that I
cou use bo win her?

NorININDIANA
DEAR NOT: For a marriage to succeed there must be ;

mutual willingness. If you were to “win” her because you

' had more “pro” arguments than she had “con,” yours
would be a very sorry unlon indeed. If she thinks she can
do better—let her try. But if you. change your phone
number, let her know. She may want

: DEAR ABBY: This is in ros to “REALIST who's
tired of hearing women at ut unpleasant surprises
‘after marriage. She wo e why these things aren't

‘noticed before marriage.

- How on earth is a woman supposed to know how many
showers a guy talkea before she marries him? It’s not your
everyday topic of conversation while going together.

No way could I havé known that the guy Imearried would
giore, thrash around and grind his teeth in his sleep, or
that his beer intake would triple and hia cigarette amoking

ble.

How could I know beforehand what kind of father he'd

make—and for that matter, how could HE know a lot of

ae about ME before we got married? —

we wore going together he wee into sports, Now
he finds them “too strenuous.” He used to Jove the beach.
Now it's “too crowded.” Ho iu used to like to dance, Now it's
“gilly.” And socializing is “too boring.” 1 wonder why men

“slow down” 80. much earlier than women?

NOT PERFECT EITHER .

. DEAR NOT PERFECT: Maybe when there's a
comfortable heme to come to, a man finds ie cig
for lea’ it. But apropos “surprises” Fr marriage:
While g vine together, both men and women are inclined

be.on’ Sreit“beat behavior.” However, characteristics i
basic as violent tempers, physical unecleanliness and
“me-first” attitudes rarely, go undetected .e even f the

courting stage.

DEAR ABBY: I've heen going with Kurt for a year. He's
30 and has. never bean mprrted B, divorced, ¥
child mother most of the ;

who aye fashioned, but I don't believe in, li
toge er before marriage, 60 When Kurt asked if. he coul

‘move in with me, I Bald no. (He. was ‘having financial

bleme.
Pi Next Sg I mew, Kurt told me he was sharing an

apartment with a guy- He didn't say where, bub he gave

th ie number.
“ ea bins yp and a girl answered! He explained that
- he vs living with, her only “temporarily. " He aay ‘he is just
. y was furious and gave him ‘an ultimatumn—move out of
; ‘her apartment: and into mine immediately, or forget me

completely. Ha sald, “I'll think about it.” Does this pound _

‘Tike he loves’ me and intends to marry me? .

T don't‘want' to lose him, but I can’t let him five with:

another girl, even, oe he aaims she’s anly a friend,
‘Hurry your's ‘anewer. Lot Boe,

BOSTON MESS

- DEAR : hans: wi ow sounds tke a loser tome. It youre
wl you “will: n fords bbe . .

‘Plaine ‘rush your answer to me as I am nervous and.

I'm 29, divorced, with a

THE HERALD, Tyesday, March 28, 1978, PAGE 15

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FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1978

What kind of day will
tomorrow be? To find out what
the stars say, read the forecast

-” given for your birth Sign.

ARIES ;
(Mar. 21 to Apr. 20) T-%
In job matters, use techniques

proved potent in the past, but
also be ready to consider new
angles, methods, etc, Couple
resoluteness with a certain
amount of flexibility.
TAURUS
(Apr. 21 to May mM) agr
unexpected invitation to
an svenine gettogether holds
some interesting surprises. Just
what you need!

GEMINI Pe
(May 22 to June 21) i

A good day for launching

constructive plans and
projects;. also for developing

helpful contacts. Just one ad-
monition,. however: Don't let
emotions influence your
decisions,
CANCER
(June 2 to July 23) » OES

Small things may ty your
patience, but you have the will
power . to overcome
_ aggravation. Use it! Keep your
mind

clear so you can act ap-

propriately at. strategic

moments

Guly 24 to Aug, 23) REE

Auspicious influences favor
partnerships, ‘promise

ideas, Don't procrastinate,

VIRGO

(Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) WP ME,
Activities speed up nw —

especially in the early af-

ternoon. Particularly favored:

_ personal relationships, com-

munications of every type.

(Sep, Wo et, 2 EE
Look for better ways ‘to

. handle your obligations: ‘There

are always improved methods,
devicea, implements. And YOU
can be the one to devise them.

SCORPIO
(Oct, 24 to Nov, 22) Mba
Much deep thought should go
into this day. There will be
proposals and  counter-
proposals. Do not be swayed by
emotionalism or bias. Let good
judgment be your guide.
SAGITTARIUS of
(Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) ™ A
Note Scorple. Your outlook
similar. Be careful not to
misinterpret others’ meanings
and not to be misunderstood
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reason. Don’t make promises
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’ for the unreasonable. A day for
caution. .
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21 te Feb. 19) aug
Review finances, domestic
situations, future needs. There
may be room for improvement
in your plans. IF one idea proves
unwarkable, try another. -
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(Feb. 20 to Mar. 20) ,
Overcome any hesitancy that §
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producing in your usual top &
form. Aim for . special &
achievement rather than: ac-
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YOU BORN TODAY aren *
extremely outgoing, lively and
enthusiastic individual: always
active and energetic, witha real
zest for living and giving all you
have to the world. You act with
impelling . force, -‘which
sometimes results in an-
tagonism. Be watchful on this
point. You are creative in your
tendencies — could succeed in
almost any of the arts — hut
havea practical side, too, which
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