Pet Post Issue 58 - Salina Animal Shelter

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Why You Should Adopt an Aging Dog Families who have made the decision to bring an older dog into their home are the first to tell you how much better their lives are for it, and shelters are filled with senior dogs hoping to enjoy their puppy retirement with a warm bed (or floor) and good company. The list of benefits is endless, here are five amazing reasons to look to the older dog generation when adopting. WISDOM COMES WITH THE TERRITORY: With experience come wisdom, and like people, older dogs are chocked full of it. A senior dog is typically housetrained and socialized and no longer needs to chew up your household items just to get attention. This helps you to avoid the stress and chaos that comes with raising and training a puppy. A SENIOR DOG KNOWS WHO THEY ARE An older dog already has an established personality. We can learn a thing or two from a senior dog who has figured out who he is and what he wants. You won’t have to guess what they need because they will be the first to tell you. Nor do you have to worry about any surprises either, since what you see is what you get. THEY TAKE THE TIME TO SMELL THE ROSES Since dogs are generally much calmer than younger dogs, and their sense of appreciation is overwhelming. Don’t be surprised if a senior dog will sit by your side for hours, content with periodic, hugs and pets. Now that they’ve left the wasted effort of chasing their tail behind them, they have more time to enjoy their environment, and more importantly, enjoy your company. BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE JUST WON’T Simply put, the majority of dogs that aren’t adopted and face the risk of being put to sleep are older dogs. Puppies and younger dogs are typically adopted first, leaving behind an amazing group of dogs that face discrimination purely because of their age. If you won’t adopt a senior dog, no one will. YOUR HEART WILL THANK YOU An older dog is so happy and grateful to have a second chance in life that he will most likely welcome your companionship with open arms. He gives back to you more than you could ever imagine. Whether your dog is young or old, there are no guarantees in life, so if you are going to rescue a dog, then look beyond their age and you will certainly find the one that is right for you. Adopting The right Cat For you Longing to add a small four-legged friend to your household? Animal shelters have great cats that are there through no fault of their own. If your looking for a purebred or a mutt, they have both. Picking a cat through a shelter may require more effort but the rewards are worth it. CAT OR KITTEN Decide whether you want a cat or a kitten. Kittens are cute, but have insanely high energy and do destroy things. If you have small children, they may not mesh well with a kitten....kittens scratch and little kids crush. Older cats are calmer and you can tell what their personalities are like. Often cats are given up because the original owner doesn’t have time for the cat, lost their home, or had allergies, not because the cat was a problem. VISIT THE SHELTER You may be surprised what you find. Shelter’s don’t always have the resources to post pictures of all the animals, so be sure to go in and see who they have available. Bring everyone that is involved in the decision of what cat to get. EVALUATE THE CATS Have interaction with the cat. Have a shelter staff member take it out of the cage: most shelters have an area for you to pet the cat. Remember that cats are scared in this new environment, but petting and talking to the cat should give you a general idea of it’s personality. If you have children and the cat isn’t scared of them in the shelter environment, the cat should also get along with them at home. MAKE A CHOICE Once you’ve chosen your new pet, the shelter will have you fill out paperwork and pay your fee. The fee includes the cost of spay or neuter and shots. • Introduce your cat to its litter box as soon as you get home. • If you have other pets, introduce them slowly. • Confine your cat to it’s own area. • Give the cat time to adjust to your home. • Buy toys your new cat will play with. • Ask shelter staff for their recommendations. Source: sheknows.compets&animals
ANNUAL REPORT Salina Animal Shelter Kennel Intake By Intake Type By Animal Type From: 01/01/2011 To: 12/31/2011 Bird Cat Dog Livestock Other Total Owner Surrended 4 473 749 0 20 1246 Stray - Field 2 237 766 9 102 1116 Public Impound 0 342 307 0 28 677 Wild Animal 2 0 0 1 283 286 Welfare 0 4 34 4 1 43 Impound for Court 0 0 7 0 0 7 DOA 0 1 0 0 0 1 Report Totals: 8 1057 1863 14 434 3376 Thursday, March 01, 2012 Page 1 of 1 Copyright ©2002 Multiple Options, Inc. Salina Animal Shelter Kennel Outcome By Animal/Received Type From: 01/01/2011 To: 12/31/2011 Bird Cat Dog Livestock Other Total Euthanized - (Per Shelter) 0 750 146 0 158 1054 Adopted 1 203 781 6 24 1015 Returned to Owner - Shelter 0 42 598 2 2 644 Returned to Nature 3 0 0 1 225 229 Released No Charge Rescue Wagon 0 0 217 0 0 217 Euthanized - (Per Owner) 0 58 112 0 5 175 Released No Charge 3 5 9 3 7 27 Transferred to Rescue/Humane agency 0 0 11 0 14 25 Returned to Owner - ACO in Field 0 0 13 1 0 14 Released to Owner No Charge 0 2 9 0 0 11 Died in facility 1 2 1 0 1 5 Escaped 0 1 1 0 0 2 Miscellaneous 0 0 1 0 0 1 DOA (Dead On Arrival) 0 1 0 0 0 1 Report Totals: 8 1064 1899 13 436 3420 Thursday, March 01, 2012 Page 1 of 1 Copyright ©2002 Multiple Options, Inc.
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