Paw Prints
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A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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Following these guidelines will help you be confident that your new cat or dog will have a safe place to call home after adopting them from the Midland Humane Coalition. 1. Seal up Cracks and Crevices Just like humans, bugs need a way to get into our homes. They can come through an open door, but they often enter through small cracks and crevices in the house. Cats and dogs don’t have much of a filter on what they eat, which could be dangerous. Take a look around doorways, corners of the floor, closets, and windows for any gaps or cracks. To seal these up, do the following:
This will seal up the entry points and effectively prevent the majority of pests from entering your home. 2. Clean Often Cleaning your home will directly benefit both you and your animal. Dirty dishes, clutter, loose water, and food all attract pests. Clutter provides the perfect place to hide, and food and water provide sustenance for bugs. The cleaner your house, the better for your pet. 3. Hire a Trusted Pest Control Service Texas is known for its wide variety of pests. The hot, humid weather makes it the perfect place for pests to flourish. If you still have pest problems after sealing up cracks and cleaning, it’s time to think about pest control. Companies like Fox Pest Control work hard to safely exterminate frustrating and potentially dangerous pests. Good pest control companies will use pet-friendly products to minimize any risk of harm. To be extra cautious, they will provide guidelines on how long to keep your animal away from treated areas to ensure your pet is healthy and safe. Be Safe and Don’t Stress You should be able to enjoy that cute newest member of your family without worrying about their safety. The Midland Humane Coalition cares deeply about protecting the pets you adopt and trusts you with that responsibility. Simply check the boxes of steps 1 through 3, and you’re one step closer to creating the perfect home for your new furry friend.
It takes patience and love to get through the puppy stage. It takes an owner who is willing to work with and watch a puppy—just like you would a toddler. Many people are not prepared or even want to deal with a puppy. Then the cute little puppy is often banned to the backyard, taken to a shelter or illegally “dropped off” somewhere. Even if your household makes it through the puppy stage, a dog is a fifteen or better year commitment. They require your love, time and money. And when they get old, they often revert to the puppy stage of urinating in the house and they may require even more of your money for vet bills. For those of us who love dogs and have no desire to live in a home without them, it is worth it! For many people it is not! There is no shame there. The shame is in getting the puppy when you are not ready! A puppy is not a toy! Please never give one as a gift without the recipient’s knowledge of the forthcoming gift and readiness to care for it. Also, if a puppy is a Christmas gift to a family with children, the children will not be the ones caring for it. They are simply not equipped. When your family is ready to welcome a dog into your home, begin teaching responsibility for caring for an animal and visiting shelters and rescues to choose one that will hopefully be a member of your family, bringing you joy and love, for many, many years.
When the mercury drops below freezing, most dogs and cats can only endure 10 or 15 minutes outdoors -- fewer still if it's windy. And, we all know that it is windy in West Texas. Besides frostbite and hypothermia being a major pet problem during the winter months, imagine the misery of being left out in the cold. Texas House Bill 1411 prevents the tethering or restraint of a dog kept outside in extremely cold weather, under 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Unfortunately, that is not good enough. Animals deserve to be cared for and although we are thankful for everchanging laws to protect animals, common sense should be our guide in managing a pet’s exposure to winter weather. A well- insulated dog-house filled with hay may offer some protection from the elements, but a warm fire and a few kernels of popped corn are better for everyone!
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