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Pet Workshop Begs for Attention From Dog, Cat Owners
Photos and story by James Hill
PORTLAND, Ore. – Spend your Saturday mornings boning up on your dog and cat skills. This non-credit course covers the gamut, from choosing the proper pet to getting the skinny on natural foods. It all adds up to maximizing your happiness with your four-legged friend in Portland Community College’s class, The New Art of the Dog. Instructor Justine Merrill will cover tips on assessing temperament, working with natural characteristics, evaluating proper nutrition and making informed decisions. The class will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for two Saturdays, May 11 and 18, in Room 323 of the HT building, Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave. Cost is $25. For more information, contact Community Education at 503-731-6618.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »