Pets of the week

News

TAYLOR STREET Closed at Jefferson Boulevard between Ardmore Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard through June 28. ST. JOE CENTER ROAD Lane restrictions at the bridge over the St.Today 3:00 am

Proportion of US adults who smoke falls to 18%

Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says: Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.Today 3:00 am

End to oil deposit patrols studied

Finding tar balls linked to the BP oil spill isn’t difficult on some Gulf Coast beaches, but the company and the federal government say it isn’t common enough to keep sending out the crews that patrolled the sand for three years in Alabama, FloridaMonday

Published: February 4, 2013 3:00 a.m.

Pets of the week

Animal Care & Control

Lady Celeste is a playful, smart 4-year-old spayed rat terrier. She will do fine with children of all ages. To adopt her, call Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control at 427-5502 or go to www.fwacc.org.

ACSPCA

Strudel is a 7-month-old neutered black and white pointer mix. The staff recommends crate training to help with housebreaking. To adopt him, call the Allen County SPCA at 744-0454.

ACSPCA

Valentine is a 2 1/2 -year-old spayed orange tiger shorthair. She gets along well with other cats, dogs and children of all ages. To adopt her, call the Allen County SPCA at 744-0454.