With the warm weather comes the highest months of intake for every animal shelter. Unfortunately, just as our population reaches its peak, people start going on vacation and adoption opportunities decrease through the month of August. Then comes September and everyone is getting the kids back to school and into a routine once again. Sports and other extracurricular activies keep everyone busy. The dogs and cats are waiting for their special person or family.We hoped people would start coming back to the shelter and some have, but not enough. The shelter is full to capacity with both dogs and cats. And we have really great pets. The kittens are getting big. The dogs want a nice yard to play in the beautiful fall weather, or take a walk in the park with their new owner. (Did I mention our dogs are walked 2-3 times a day and they all walk fabulously on a leash?) So, don't wait till the Holidays if you're thinking about adopting. Now is the perfect time of year: great weather, beautiful color with the leaves turning - great for walking the dog and picture taking. The cats will love hanging out in a sunny window (there are no windows for them at the shelter) watching the leaves fall. Or just stop by to take a dog for a walk on entertain a cat with a toy.
PLEASE, PLEASE STOP IN AND VISIT. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING ADOPTING A DOG OR CAT, NO IS THE PERFECT TIME. PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS TOO. THE ANIMALS ARE WATING FOR YOU.
We even have a "Pet Halloween Boutique". We have Halloween costumes for both dogs and cats. The costumes have the retail price right on them, from $17 to $27, and we are selling them for $5. We have Halloween toys, leashes, bandannas and even regular everyday items (not Hallween) such as bowls, shampoos and carriers. We have several multilevel cat condos that are brand new. Very attractive carpeted scratching posts and corragated scratching boxes. Something for everyone.
Pierre (a 4-year-old Bichon Frise, wating for someone to love him) modeling the ladybug costume:
Pierre was caught in a cat trap. He was covered with fleas and hairless from the his middle back to his tail from a flea alergy. He was so dirty that he was grey in color instead of white. He has had plenty of food to eat, a bath and topical flea control and looks fabulous now. Pierre has become the office dog, but he really wants to be in a home of his own. Please stop in and meet Pierre or tell your friends who might be looking for a very nice, well-mannered little dog.
Our Nickel just loves her new Halloween collar:
Nickel was found by a family in their shed when they were getting shovels out for an approaching snow storm. She was almost gone. She was thin, could barely breath, couldn't even lift her head. I brought her back to the shelter, put her on a heating pad, gave her some warmed fluids and started to lift her head and meow. I made her a nice warm slurry of A/D and KMR and put little bits at a time in her mouth. In a short time she was eataing it right out of the dish and sitting up. Nickel damaged her upper lip and teeth by trying to ches her way out of the shed. She truly wanted to live. Amazing what a little nutrition can do. Nickel hangs out in the office too. We would miss her if she went home, but we know she would have a great life with a home and family of her own. She is a cuddly girl. Who loves to be hugged and kissed. Please stop in and meet Nickel.
There are lots more to visit with.
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