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Dog Photo Contest

October 7, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Events

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Stafford Animal Shelter is celebrating with an adopted dog photo contest. Email a photo of any dog you have adopted from a Shelter to shelterbark@imt.net and we will choose a winner to feature in our November newsletter as well as on our website and Facebook page. Any photo you feel captures your adopted dog’s personality can be submitted; color, black and white, action, dressed up – you name it! Please include a sentence or two about why you would encourage others to adopt a shelter dog. Photos due by Monday,  October 24. And if you haven’t adopted a shelter dog yet; consider one of these: http://staffordanimalshelter.org/available-pets/

Fireworks and Thunder Tips

June 21, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Q & A

Fireworks and 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