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Jazz Quest, 13, and Kanye Banks, 12, hunt down eggs.
The hunt was on for eggs filled with treats during the 13th annual Easter Eggstravaganza, held last month on the Lafitte Greenway. In addition to egg hunts, there were games and more family fun.
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Love the Boot Week challenging Louisianans to pick up 250 pieces of litter
BY CHELSEA SHANNON Staff writer
STAFF PHOTOS BY SOPHIA GERMER
Kids take off for eggs during the 13th annual NORD Easter Eggstravaganza at the Lafitte Greenway in New Orleans on March 28.
Love the Boot Week is coming up, and the state program under Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism has a challenge for the people of Louisiana — pick up 250 pieces of litter. Love the Boot Week, April 18-26, offers hundreds of volunteer and educational events across the state, and this year Keep Louisiana Beautiful has decided to dedicate the week to America’s 250th birthday. “From the state’s top leaders to a small Girl Scout troop, Love the Boot Week gives people the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and do something to help improve where they live,” Keep Louisiana Beautiful Executive Director Susan Russell said. Russell and the Keep Louisiana Beautiful team launched the Love the Boot Week in 2022, with 250 registered beautification events across Louisiana. In 2025, there were 1,408 registered events. “Love the Boot Week has grown into a true statewide movement,” Nungesser said. “This kind of momentum and energy doesn’t happen by accident, and we’re not letting up. We’re keeping our foot on the gas and calling on even more Louisianans to step up, sign up, and help us make a visible difference in every parish. Across Orleans and Jefferson parishes, there are more than 90 events where people can volunteer, and more can still be added . But one of the larger cleanup events in the
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Kevin Lombard, of the Louisiana Division of Probation and Parole, joins volunteers to pick up litter near the Mississippi River in New Orleans
LEFT: Jaidon Spriggens, 8, and Jailee Jenkins, 6, take part in the three-legged race. ABOVE: Larry Ferguson spreads around eggs.
Suspicious growths on animals should be checked by a vet
It is often when brushing or petting a furry friend that a new or suspicious lump or bump is discovered. Other times, a veterinarian may find something during a routine examination. I’ve even had my groomer point out a lump I hadn’t detected before on Traci one of my dogs. Howerton In most cases, ANIMAL these growths RESCUE are harmless. In fact, less than half of the lumps and bumps found on the skin are something serious or cancerous. However, it is important to have a vet examine any new lumps, as it is hard to
tell what a bump could be just by looking at it. It is common for older pets to develop skin growths. My dog Romeo is 16 years old this year, and we are investigating a new growth near his mouth. I discovered it while grooming his face. So far, we have done a round of steroids and antibiotics, and we will go back for a followup this week to see what the next steps should be, given his age and whether the growth has occurred or not since our last visit. He is acting totally fine, and it doesn’t seem to bother him at all, so we are hopeful it is nothing serious. When a suspicious bump appears, it needs to be examined. If it has fast growth, redness, swell-
ing, pus, an opening, or if the pet appears to be in pain, he will need to be seen by a vet right away. A vet will need some information to determine the best course of action regarding the growth, such as: n Did the lump appear suddenly? n Has its size, shape or color changed since it was first spotted? n Is the pet acting differently? n Has there been a change in appetite or energy level? The vet will usually remove some cells from the lump using a fine needle to examine them under a microscope. Sometimes, this process can rule out cancerous cells, but if not, further testing, such as a tissue biopsy, may
go away by themselves. Older dogs might have them anywhere on the body, and they can be removed if they are inflamed or bothersome. Note that removal doesn’t mean they won’t come back. Sebaceous cyst: This is a blocked oil gland that looks like a pimple. When it bursts, a pasty, white substance comes out. Abscess: A buildup of pus under the skin. It can be caused by an infection or an insect bite. Mast cell tumor: This is the most common skin cancer found in dogs. It can also affect other areas of the body, including the spleen, liver, gastrointestinal
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be needed. There are several types of growths. Some are under the skin, and you have to feel for them, while others are raised and visible. Fatty tumors: These appear most often in middle-aged or older dogs, especially around the ribs, but they can pop up anywhere. They are considered a natural part of the aging process. Any breed can have them, but larger dogs and those who are overweight are more prone to developing fatty tumors. Often, no treatment is needed. Romeo has a couple of these in his neck area. Warts: These are caused by a virus and can be found around the mouth in younger dogs. They will
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