🌱Rising Costs Bring Family Pets To Shelters + Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

Welcome back, Bedford! It's Paula Constance here in your inbox with everything happening in Bedford today. In this issue, you'll read about these stories and more:

• More pets in shelter due to rising care costs.
• Join in a Moonlight Snowshoe Hike.
• Use Apple's Find My technology to locate your Segway-Ninebot scooter!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and breezy; p.m. mist. High: 47 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Families with pets are facing a new challenge—the rising cost of care. "More people are giving up pets because they can no longer afford them," shelter officials said. One family had to make the difficult decision to bring their loving, sweet 5-year-old beagle Opal to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, when they couldn't afford the $12,000 surgery she needed. Find out more about Opal and other pets here: (WMUR)
2. Join Jo Hendry of the Bedford Recreation Department and Kathleen Ports of the Bedford Planning Department for a Moonlight Snowshoe Hike at Earl G. Legacy Park. Hike on a winding train around tree roots and rocks by moonlight and learn about New Hampshire's nocturnal winter animals on this family hike for ages 5 and up on Jan. 6 at 5:30 p.m. If there is snow, the hike/walk will be in snowshoes. Bring your gear, dress in layers, and an empty cup for a hot beverage after the hike! Find out more and sign up here: (Town of Bedford via Facebook)
3. Forget where you parked your scooter? Finding your Segway-Ninebot scooter may now be a lot easier! Segway announced a partnership with Apple to integrate its Find My Smart Technology into its 2023 scooter product line. Riders will now be able to find their Smart scooter using the Find My app with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer. Segway was founded in Bedford, New Hampshire. (StreetInsider.com)

From my notebook:

• Great tips for 2023: "Miss Jane found these great tips and thought what a nice thing to share as we start the New Year. Happy 2023 Everyone! Hope it is a great year!" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Have you thought about volunteering for the Girl Scouts? The next monthly meeting for volunteers will be on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at its headquarters on 1 Commerce Drive in Bedford. Register in advance for the meeting here: (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Snowshoe trek: "Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, trek your way through winter with two great programs🎆! Juniors, on January 22, snowshoe your way through the Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany, N.H." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Help the Athletic Booster Club: "Happy New Year Bulldog Fans!! We are seeking bluntest for indoor concessions for girls and boys basketball! Please see link below!" (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• Sign up for Storytime Yoga: "There are still spots available in Storytime Yoga starting today at 3:30! (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you in your inbox again tomorrow morning.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and producer.When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bedford Daily? Contact me at paula.constance.patch@gmail.com