Happy Halloween

 

No Scaredy Cats This Halloween: Top 5 Safety Tips for Pet Parents

Attention, animal lovers, the ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet(s) safe.

1)  No tricks, no treats:  That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy.  Chocolate in all forms — especially dark or baking chocolate — can be very dangerous for dogs and cats.  If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.

2)  Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets.  Please don’t put your dog or cat in a costume unless you know he or she doesn’t mind.  For pets who prefer their “birthday suits”, wearing a costume may cause undue stress.

3)  A carved pumpking certainly is festive, but do exercise caution if you choose to add a candle.  Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire.  Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames.

4)  When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn’t dart outside; best to lock them in a bedroom or bathroom for safe keeping on Halloween night.

 5) IDs, please!!  Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification.  If for any reason, your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar and/or microchip can be a lifesaver, increasing the chances that he or she be returned to you.

HaPpY HaLlOwEeN from our house, and pets, to yours!!!

3515 Linwood Pl., Riverside

$189,900   [ SALE PENDING ] 1940′s “Wood Streets” charmer with 3 bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, approximately 1450 square feet, hardwood floors throughout, original charming kitchen with nook area, living room with fireplace and picture window, formal dining room, updated central air/heat, tankless water heater, and indoor laundry.

Exterior paint only 5 years old, updated electrical and plumbing, and composition roof.  Two-car detached garage, lot size is .21/acre (9,147 sq ft) with auto sprinklers, vinyl fencing, fruit trees, garden area, elevated spa pad, and RV access.  Superb location and awesome neighbors!  This home is a short sale, but both loans are with the same bank.  What a terrific investment.  This home sold for $419,900 in 2005.

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4326 Linwood Pl., Riverside

[ SOLD for $250,000 ]   This “Wood Streets” home has been owned by only two families since it was built 61 years ago! Large living room with gorgeous hardwood floors, gas and wood-burning fireplace, and impressive wood-beamed ceilings.  In addition to a formal dining area, there’s also a corner eating area in the bright and cheery kitchen.  Convenient indoor laundry.

With approximately 1527 sq ft, you’ll appreciate the 3 large bedrooms with ample closet space.  This well-maintained home boasts a 4-yr-old composition roof, 1-yr-old furnace, 1-yr-old hot water heater, newer dishwasher, and newer low-flow toilets.  There are also 2 bathrooms inside the home, with another bathroom in the garage.

In addition to the 1-car garage, there’s a bonus room which could be used as guest quarters, an office, playroom, gym or studio.  Expansive yard (just over a quarter acre) with the following trees: 3 pecan, 1 walnut, 1 avocado, 1 lemon, 1 peach.  The yard extends beyond the block wall and out to the alley…with ample space to park an RV or extra vehicles!

Truly a one-of-a-kind home in the historic “Wood Streets” neighborhood.  This is a standard sale, so no banks to deal with!!

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5446 Pinehurst Dr., Riverside

[ SOLD for $245,000 ]  ”The Sister Team” sold this bank-owned property in June 2011.  Step back in time with this unique mid-century one-of-a-kind custom home, built in 1962.  Situated on a large corner lot, this home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, rock fireplace in large living room, master bedroom suite, inground salt-water pool, huge covered parking area, and workshop.  An entertainer’s delight!