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June 24, 2011 / by Stafford / 4 Comments / Filed under Happy Tails
Bitsy's Shelter Portrait
Little Bitzy has found a home with us – she’s (at least) 13 years old, hard of hearing, has cataracts and a heart murmer… but she’s part of our family for whatever time she has left! She’s had her teeth cleaned, she’s had her shots, and she has her very own soft, fleece-lined bed (which is her second choice; first choice is our bed). She joined our 2 other dogs and 2 cats when she moved into our house and our hearts – everyone gets along just fine.
June 21, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Q & A
Fireworks a
nd pets don’t mix. Dogs and cats who normally don’t roam may do so when fireworks and thunder stress them out so be extra careful to make sure they are in a secure place.
1) Create a safe place with a comfy bed/mat/blanket in a dark space ( under your desk, side of closet, laundry room, bathroom. Look to the space your pet likes to go when they need comfort. DARK is key, and you will find that many pets learn how to self sooth in a safe place if given the chance.
2) Play soothing music
June 20, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Q & A
These two weren't buddies when they first arrived at the Shelter!
Q: I heard you shouldn’t adopt a cat if you already have one because a resident cat won’t accept a new one in the home. Is that true?
A: No, however, when adding a new cat to your home, there is one way to almost assuredly guarantee things will go badly: just plop the new cat down in front of the resident cat. Even arranged marriages do take some arranging. Cats are territorial (maybe even more than dogs) and will almost always adjust, but it will take time and your savviness.
June 14, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Q & A
Q: I want to get a friend for my rabbit; how does one choose a bunny buddy and what’s the best way to introduce them?
A: Did you know Stafford Animal Shelter is the only Shelter in the region that takes in, and adopts out, rabbits? Keep an eye on the “other pets” on ourAdopt Me! page and their photos and profiles will be posted when they are available.
To answer your questions, male and female pairs tend to do the best in bonding (then two females together, then two males, which is usually difficult). It does take a bit to see if they will work together; never just put them together and hope for the best.
June 1, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under News
Genevieve Schmitt, Stafford Animal Shelter’s Board Chair, talks about why she supports Stafford 
Animal Shelter – and great reasons for you to as well - on her online magazine Woman Riders Now.
