The volunteer-based nonprofit Fences for Fidowas presented with the 2015 Veterinary Service Award Saturday during the Oregon Veterinary Conference at Oregon State University in Corvallis.

The Oregon Veterinary Medical Associationbestows the annual award upon an individual, group or organization that has promoted the veterinary profession and/or the well-being of animals.

Dr. Steve Amsberry, outgoing OVMA president, nominated the group.

According to the presentation, "Fences for Fido has a simple but life-changing mission: To improve the lives of dogs living outdoors on the end of chains, tethers or in small kennels, by building them a free fenced yard and an insulated dog house."

The group launched after a small group of female friends gathered in a kitchen in May 2009, discussing how they could help a neighborhood dog that was chained up almost constantly.

They agreed to approach the owner and offer to build a fence for him - for free - as long as he promised to keep the dog unleashed. That dog was Chopper, who became the "poster dog" for the group.

The women ultimately formed a nonprofit organization called Fences for Fido, which now operates with a $250,000 budget.

"The dedication of this all-volunteer organization of 100-plus compassionate people is rooted in making a kind of change between a dog and its family. But the work doesn't stop there," the OVMA presentation notes.

"Fences for Fido creates safer and improved conditions for chained dogs by providing them with shelter, veterinary care, and, when necessary, spay and neuter services.

"Volunteers educate families on how best to care for their four-legged family members during the heat of the summer and the cold, wet winter months.

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Guy Disney lost his right leg below the knee serving in Afghanistan The former soldier made history on Friday at Sandown Park Disney became the first jockey to ride with a prosthetic leg The former Light Dragoons officer rode in the Royal Artillery Gold Cup Disney came third after a strong finish on horse Ballyallia Man

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Published: 10:41 EST, 13 February 2015 | Updated: 13:15 EST, 13 February 2015

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Guy Disney, who lost his right leg below the knee while serving in Afghanistan, finished a creditable third in Friday afternoons Royal Artillery Gold Cup at Sandown but the amateur jockeys reaction was as remarkable as his achievement.

Disney, a captain in the army, had just become the first jockey to ride in Britain with a prosthetic leg.

But after he returned on Tom George-trained gelding, Disney denied what he had done was inspirational, adding: Plenty of people have done it.

One-legged jockey Guy Disney makes history ridingBallyallia Man over fences at Sandown Park

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Broken and damaged fences along with ones that exceed 6 feet have caught the attention of Conroe City Council members who are considering a new ordinance to regulate fences inside city limits.

City staff members presented the information to the council during its workshop meeting Wednesday.

Without a maintenance ordinance, all these things just exist, said Nancy Mikeska, assistant director of Community Development, as she showed multiple photos to the council. This is a problem throughout the city. I am recommending we take the time to look at a fence ordinance.

While the council agreed fences in the city need to be addressed, Mayor Webb Melder and Mayor Pro Tem Guy Martin are concerned about too much governmental overreach and dictating what property owners do on their own land.

I have kind of a yin-yang situation, Martin said. Someone owns their property and I dont know how far I want to go to tell them exactly what fence they can do where they can put it.

Melder agrees and added the city doesnt want to tread on private property rights.

I think there is a balance there of government overreaching and homeowners being able to secure their property, he said.

Councilwoman Marsha Porter said fences in front yards need to be addressed. Mikeska said the city could consider a 4-foot limit on front-yard fences and require them to be either chain link, wrought iron or other approved material.

I would have a concern on the front-yard fence, she said. I lean closer to not having a front-yard fence.

The city is expected to revisit a potential fence ordinance at a future meeting.

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Group with nine caravans wreck vacant plot in Solihull, West Midlands Blocked vital industrial unit access road and HGVs were unable to pass Have since been removed by police and bailiffs but were still there this morning, despite promising officers they'd leave the site yesterday

By Tim Macfarlan For Mailonline

Published: 13:55 EST, 24 February 2015 | Updated: 15:35 EST, 24 February 2015

These are the shocking pictures of the mess left by travellers who occupied a patch of waste ground over just a single weekend.

The trail of destruction includes ruined portable buildings filled with smashed furniture, broken fences, piles of rubbish and a gate thought to have been forced so the group could get access.

The travellers set up camp over the weekend on a privately owned vacant plot of land in Solihull, West Midlands, and have since been removed by police and bailiffs.

Trashed: The inside of a temporary building littered with broken furniture left behind by the travellers

What a mess: Portable buildings at the site in Solihuill, West Midlands, were left in a complete state

Smashed: Rubbish was strewn across the patch of waste ground, which was occupied by nine caravans

The group had promised police to leave the site yesterday but they were still there this morning, before they were moved on this afternoon.

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Reduce the amount of maintenance you have to do on the pool area by choosing plants that don't drop flowers, berries, or leaves. Photo: Supplied

I get asked a lot about gardening around pools. How often do you see a pool, four fences and some empty garden beds where everything that's put there dies? Hedges,trees and shrubs can provide shade and privacy and of course they look great and can transform a concrete rectangle into a tropical oasis. But not all plants like the environment around pools. It is important to choose carefully.

The first thing you need to know is how your pool is maintained: is it saltwater or chlorine?

If you have a chlorinated pool, remember that chlorine is a chemical that is used to keep your water clean. It kills bugs and germs that would thrive without the chemical being in the water. Plants such as mondo grass, cordylines, golden cane palms and star jasmine can withstand splashing from chlorinated water to a point. If your pool doubles as a rock and roll wrestling ring where everyone bombs and splashes everywhere, you may need raised garden beds or large planters.

Saltwater pools can poison plants that don't like high salt levels, but there are lots of salt-tolerant plants that can survive these conditions easily. Australian native plants that have grown along our coast in poor soil under extreme conditions with strong winds and salt spray are perfect around your pool. Westringia (coastal rosemary), coastal banksia, dianella and pig face are all good native plants for salty conditions. Other plants that go well near saltwater pools usually have silver, furry or waxy leaves. Bromeliads work well when the centre that holds water is facing away from the pool; agaves which are smooth and silvery will shed the salt off their foliage without damage.

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One of my favourite trees is the frangipani. It reminds me of tropical resorts. The problem is it's deciduous, it drops leaves and flowers. If you want that look, be prepared for maintenance issues. Don't plant plants that can interfere with the pool's integrity like running bamboo or plants with robust root systems that can damage pipes and create problems in the future.

For both chlorine and salt, try to pick plants that aren't prone to pests and desease; it isn't great to be spraying chemicals around the pool surface where it will come in contact with eyes or skin. It's great to have gardens in your pool area but reduce the amount of maintenance you have to do on the garden and the pool by choosing plants that don't drop flowers, berries, or shed leaves.

If you're replanting around your pool take safety into account. Make sure you can see the water from outside the pool area.

I believe most gardens that have failed inside pool areas have done so more from heat and drought than from pool water. Garden beds in pool areas are usually near fences, the fences heat up and the reflection from the pool magnifies the sun onto the plants.fFeed and water a little more in the pool area to replenish the soil. But, most importantly, under no circumstances plant a row of cocos palms and repeat the sins of the 80s.

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