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| Family of five, plus several pets to live in Governor's Mansion - Las Vegas Review Journal Posted: 27 Dec 2010 02:01 AM PST Dec. 27, 2010 Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal Family of five, plus several pets to live in Governor's Mansion Incoming first lady will keep full-time job
RENO -- Come January, the official Carson City residence of the state's chief executive will be bustling when the Sandovals -- Brian, Kathleen, their children and a menagerie of pets including four dogs, two cats, two frogs and a turtle -- move in. The family of Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval should provide an interesting contrast to the Governor's Mansion occupancy of departing Gov. Jim Gibbons. Gibbons divorced first lady Dawn Gibbons halfway through his term and at one point sought to have her removed from the mansion. Dawn Gibbons lived in a guesthouse on the mansion grounds for months until their divorce was finalized in July. Sandoval, a former federal judge, said the move probably won't faze his family. Their biggest change is months behind them, he said during a recent interview alongside his wife at their Reno home. "Life changed on Sept. 15," the 46-year-old said. "That's when I stepped off the bench and became a candidate. That's when the real change occurred." For one thing, the family has had to endure mom's cooking. "He cooks better than I do, but since he's been gone so much, I've been stuck with the chore," Kathleen Sandoval said. "I prefer doing dishes to cooking, and my kids prefer when dad does the cooking." The governor-elect learned his culinary skills working at St. Mary's Hospital while attending the University of Nevada, Reno. "I cooked for the nuns," he said. "That's how I put myself through college." He is especially proud of his pies, pumpkin in particular, and his baking has turned into a Christmas dinner tradition. Kathleen Sandoval will bring her own mark to the Governor's Mansion and the state's history book as the first spouse of a Nevada governor to maintain a full-time salaried position. She is director of youth and family intervention at The Children's Cabinet, a public-private social services agency based in Reno that serves children and families across Northern Nevada. As first lady, she plans to lobby for more mental health and substance abuse programs for youth. "We have to send a lot of our youth and kids out of state to receive those services, which ends up costing our state more money," the 45-year-old said. Proceeds from two inaugural balls planned Jan. 28 in Las Vegas and Jan. 29 in Reno will be donated to three organizations that provide youth counseling. The Sandoval children -- James, 15, Maddy, 14, and Marissa, 6 -- will continue to attend Reno schools. James Sandoval is a freshman at Bishop Manogue High School and plays basketball. His sisters attend public elementary and middle schools. The Sandovals often can be found in the stands, cheering on their children, but the governor-elect's wife keeps him from becoming too boisterous when he gets wrapped up in the action. Marissa Sandoval is excited about the move and has picked out the bedroom set used in the mansion by former Gov. Richard Bryan's daughter, Kathleen Sandoval said. The children have talked about having sleepovers with friends, and sliding down the banister. Other than that, they are more focused on maintaining their day-to-day lives. "Part of the thing with teenagers is the fact that the world just revolves around them," Kathleen Sandoval said. "They're just worried about, 'How am I going to see my friend next week?' or, 'How am I going to get to my next basketball game?' " As for the assortment of household pets, the Sandovals will be bringing also a brown and beige rat once condemned as dinner for a hungry bull python. But the snake for some odd reason wasn't interested in this particular furry, pinked-nosed morsel. And so Bolt the rat was pardoned by the Sandoval family. The snake, a pet not favored by the governor-elect, has since found a new home. "I didn't like the snake," he admits. Neither did his two daughters. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Pets’ coats not enough to fight cold - Boston Herald Posted: 27 Dec 2010 05:14 AM PST Booties and snow coats are a must when protecting furry friends from blizzard weather, said Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore, director of veterinary medical services at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. "The important thing to remember is common sense. Our needs are the same as their needs," she said. For animals mostly kept outdoors, make sure to provide an excellent wind-tight and insulated shelter. Snow-loving pets dehydrate while exercising in cold weather, so provide them with plenty of fresh food and water. If the water supply is kept outside, make sure it doesn't freeze. Smith-Blackmore suggests using a thermal bowl or changing their supply several times throughout the day. Having back-up dog food is essential on days you are snowed in. Most dogs need boots to protect them from frostbite. Salted or other chemically treated areas may also cause irritation to the paws. Dogs display signs of discomfort by lifting their paws, whining or stopping while they are walking. Snow coats keep them from getting cold, especially puppies who are more vulnerable to cold weather. Dr. Smith-Blackmore stresses the importance of staying active for pets and owners alike. "I always want to caution people that it's important to get moving." She also warns to be aware of snow plows while walking your dog. Wearing bright colors and using a flashlight at night are helpful ways for snow plows to easily spot dog walkers. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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