The desire for a short nap during the day does not arise out of laziness, rather the need for the body to rejuvenate. In the modern world, we’re often compelled to be as productive as possible during as many hours of the day as we can be. While this can lead to great feats of accomplishment, we may become exhausted and find ourselves craving rest and rejuvenation. We may feel like taking a nap but feel guilty about indulging in even ten minutes of rest. This need for personal downtime, which many people experience in the early afternoon, isn’t a sign of laziness nor is it necessarily related to how much sleep you had the night before. There was even a time when taking a nap was considered a natural part of everyone’s day.
Napping is a pleasurable yet brief period of sleep when our minds and bodies can take a break. Though judged by many to be a pastime for children or the elderly, napping can benefit people of all ages. The desire to nap is a trait shared by many mammals, and napping is still an important part of the day in some countries. Snoozing for a half-hour can be an enjoyable way to promote physical well-being, and naps have been known to improve your mood and memory. A 20-minute nap can sharpen your senses and revitalize you, while a ten minute nap can leave you feeling more cheerful. Falling into a light sleep during the daytime can feel meditative. The thoughts you have as you are taking a nap and the dreams you experience may offer you insights about your life that you may not have at night when you are in a deep sleep.
In order to fully enjoy the benefits of napping, you may need to give yourself permission to nap. Feeling guilty about snoozing or worrying about your to-do list won’t do you much good when you are trying to take a nap because your thoughts or feelings will keep you awake. Try to nap at the same time each day, and use an alarm clock to ensure that you don’t sleep for too long. If you go to an office, try crawl under your desk for a nap. Learning to nap and enjoy its restorative benefits can help you wake up restored, rejuvenated, and ready for the rest of your day.
This is a notification from the City of Oshawa advising you that the Corporate Services Committee will consider a report that addresses the following animal welfare issues:
· Tethering of dogs
· Animals in vehicles and their care
· Animals in harmful weather
· Animal enclosures
The report, which will be available on the City’s website on Friday, November 13, recommends a number of amendments to the City’s Responsible Pet Owner By-law 14-2010 that address the issues above. Another notification with links to the report and meeting agenda will be sent out on Friday, November 13.
If you would like to submit correspondence for the Corporate Services Committee’s consideration or would like to speak at the meeting, I would encourage you to contact City Clerk Services, at 905-436-3311, or by email to clerks@oshawa.ca.
This is a notification from the City of Oshawa providing you with an update on the City’s review of amending the Responsible Pet Owner’s By-law 14-2010 to address leashing and tethering and other animal care standards.
· the scope of the animal care issues being studied;
· the existing federal, provincial and municipal standards related to animal care; and
· a proposed research and consultation framework detailing the City’s plan to address the issue.
As part of the proposed research and consultation framework, staff were preparing an interim/update report presenting the City’s initial findings and potential policy options for Committee’s consideration in the second quarter (April to June) of 2015. Notwithstanding this, staff determined that it would be more beneficial to conduct public consultation prior to presenting potential policy options for Committee’s consideration; therefore, a report on the issue will be prepared following the public consultation meeting.
Another notification will sent to you once a date has been established for the public consultation meeting.
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services | City of Oshawa
This is a notification from the City of Oshawa to advise you that the City has prepared an information report on amending the City’s Responsible Pet Owner’s By-law 14-2010 to address leashing and tethering and other animal care standards. The purpose of this report is to provide background information to City Council in addition to detailing a proposed research and public consultation framework to further study the issue. Given that the intent of the report is to provide information only, no recommendations are being made at this time.
The information report will be considered by the Corporate Services Committee at its 9:30 AM meeting on Monday, May 4, 2015.
(a) click the link for the May 4, 2015 Agenda to open the Agenda; and
(b) click the link for Staff Report CORP-15-50 “Proposed Research and Public Consultation Framework: Responsible Pet Owner By-law 14-2010 and Animal Care Standards”
If you would like to submit correspondence for the Corporate Services Committee’s consideration or would like to speak at the meeting, I would encourage you to contact Mary Medeiros, Manager, Support Services, at 905-436-3311 ext. 2239, or by email tommedeiros@oshawa.ca.
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services | City of Oshawa
This is a notification from the City of Oshawa providing an update on the issue of amending the City’s Responsible Pet Owners By-law to address leashing and tethering.
The Corporate Services Committee (“Committee”) will be considering the correspondence received from the public at its meeting on Monday, March 23, 2015 at9:30 A.M. and will provide staff with direction and timing on the issue. In other words, the Committee will tell staff how they would like staff to address the issue and attach a “deadline” if necessary.
Don’t leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather… Cars hold the cold acting like refrigerators.
Be aware of cats looking for warmth under the hood of your vehicle… Knock on the hood or sound the horn before starting the engine.. Cats can be injured or killed by the fan belt on start-up of the vehicle.
When the Temperature drops below freezing… cats should be left indoors and dogs should only go out for short bathroom breaks(supervised).
Try a comfortable dog sweater or coat for your puppies and short haired dogs and cats.
Never shave your dog down to the skin in winters.
When bathing your dog during the winter months, be sure he/she is completely dry before you let him/her outside.
Clean up antifreeze spills carefully and dispose of the rags as hazardous waste.
When out for a walk with your fur baby watch out for antifreeze and break fluid spills. Antifreeze is sweet in taste and a little lick can cause a whole lot of trouble… too much can be fatal to our fur babies.
Wipe your pet’s paws and underside with a damp towel after going for a walk… Salt and snow melting chemicals may burn the little paws, and make them sick if they lick them.
Remove any ice balls by placing feet in warm (not hot) water before wiping them with a towel.
Little animal booties can help to protect their paws
Never let your dog off leash when out in the snow, especially in snow storm, they can lose the scent for home and may fall through the ice..
Dogs should be taken inside in the winter, but for those who do live outside, it is essential that they have good, warm shelter and continued supply of fresh water.
Thanks to the OSPCA for these invaluable tips… if you see a neglected or abandoned dog please contact: 310-SPCA or call the police @ 905-570-1520 in an emergency.
It’s been a wild ride for our friends on the Prairies! Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger made history by announcing his plans to introduce legislative protections for environmental rights.
Lawyer, writer and environmentalist David R. Boyd speaks about how an environmental bill of rights offers a path to the right to a healthy environment for British Columbia and beyond.
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