Before
surrendering an animal, please call the Shelter during regular working hours to
make arrangements to bring it in. We make every effort to take in an animal as
soon as possible, however, sometimes space isn't available and you will be
asked to be on a waiting list. Please work with us. If you have a stray dog you
must call the Dog Control Officer for your town. Wayne Ashley is the Dog
Control Officer for the City of
I. Cats have
a keen sense of hearing with more than 40,000 nerve fibers in their ears.
2. Before earthquakes and other natural disasters,
cats tend to become excited, restless or fearful.
3. 70% of a cat's day is spent Sleeping.
4. Soft music can ease cats' anxiety when their
owners leave home.
5. A cat's whiskers are divided into upper and
lower rows, which move independently of each other
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Boarding Your Dog.
If you are planning
a Fall get away, consider boarding your dog with us.
Your best friend will be Kenneled rather than caged and will have numerous
opportunities during the day for exercise in the areas at the rear of the
Shelter. Up to date vaccinations for rabies, parvo, distemper and Bordatella
(Kennel Cough) are required before admission to the facility. For further information, call us at 3q3‑5iq) during
regular open hours.
Winter Bedding
Hard to believe during these warm summer days, but winter isn't too far off and the
Shelter will be in need of bedding (blankets, comforters, towels, etc) for the comfort of the animals in our care. Items can
be dropped at the Shelter,during regular open hours or left outside the main
door in sealed plastic bags.
Don't Forget Your Dog's Dental
Needs According
to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 85% of dogs have dental problems.
The downhill slide begins with plaque and tartar buildup. Over time, they will
open the door to gum disease, which in turn can lead to heart, liver and kidney
damage. Symptoms of dental problems are:
• sensitivity around the mouth
• pawing at the mouth
• reluctance to chew hard food or
toys
• difficulty eating or chewing.
• bleeding, inflammation or
receding gums
• plaque, tartar, face swelling.
• drainage from one side of the
mouth or nose.
• loose, broken or missing teeth.
• baby teeth that haven't fallen
out by five months.
• tumors of the gums or jaw.
Have your Vet check your dog's mouth for problems
at annual check‑ups. If your dog is
a senior citizen he should be seeing the Vet twice
a year. Get into the habit of looking into your dog's mouth at least once a
week.
Benefits of Spaying/Neutering
• No heat
cycles, therefore males will not be attracted
• Less
desire to roam, therefore less likely to be injured in fights or auto
accidents.
• Reduces
or eliminates risk of spraying and marking.
• Risk of
testicular cancer is eliminated and decreases incidence of prostate disease.
• Risk of
mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer is reduced or eliminated
especially if done before the first heat cycle.
• Reduces
the number of unwanted litters and prevents needless suffering.
•
Decreases aggressive behavior including dog bites.
• Helps
your pets live longer, healthier lives.
Animals are such
agreeable friends‑they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. George Elliot
