O'Connor Animal Shelter

04/28/2024

This is so true!! ❤️

10/18/2023

41-Year-Old Justin Fisher of Beloit Has Been Missing Since October 3, 2023

01/18/2023

Just wanted to let people know we haven’t been using this page for awhile. To see our new posts check out the Friends of the O’Connor Animal Shelter page.

10/06/2022

Straw will reflect body heat back to a cat and actually repels moisture. Straw is tough, thick, dry leftover stalks from crops. It's lightweight and golden in color. Straw has a hollow center which makes for great insulation (just like double pane windows).

Do NOT use hay (OR blankets) for bedding in outdoor cat shelters. Hay is green and heavy. Hay is typically used to feed animals, like horses. It absorbs moisture, making it damp, cold and uncomfortable for cats, and has the potential to get moldy. By using materials such as blankets, towels or anything cloth, including fleece and wool, will retain moisture from the air and freeze, making cats colder.

You can buy straw bales at your local co-op, farm/ag supply stores, local garden center/nursery, Home Depot, Lowe's, Tractor Supply or Ace Hardware. We’ve even seen bales of straw being sold outside grocery stores along with pumpkins. Farms selling pumpkins often sell bales of straw too.

Don’t need a whole bale? Perfect time of year to go by Walmart, JoAnns, Micheals etc. for their small decorative bales. They should be on clearance for a couple dollars. Be sure to check manufacturing materials to guarantee they’re 100% straw.

09/20/2022

Don’t I know the feeling!!! 🙄

07/04/2022

07/01/2022

It’s worth a try since the shelter is full! I sure hope people take extra care of their dogs the next few days! Two days of shooting fireworks should be plenty I think!! Poor dogs! It’s such a stressful time for some of them!!

Here is a very simple way to keep your dog from having a nervous breakdown during THUNDERSTORMS or FIREWORKS displays!

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Illustration by ©2013 Lili Chin

03/09/2022

I just had to share this one!! I always get the sniff down from my cat when I get home! 🤣

06/29/2021

This was so cute made me laugh!!

05/12/2021

LOOKING FOR THE OWNER

This older female schnauzer with a fresh groom was just picked up at the home store. If you know who her owner is please call 785-243-3131

04/28/2021

OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND

LOOKING FOR OWNER
This friendly male Husky was found in the 500 block of East 13th. If you know who he belongs to please call 785-243-3131

04/26/2021

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The shelter is in need of people willing to take in baby kittens that need bottle fed until they are able to eat on their own. Megan Patterson has been my go to in that area but she has a busy summer so I will need backup people, she is willing to train someone if they need pointers.
I don’t have any at the moment but that can change hourly!! If you are interested go to the Police Dept and fill out an application.

ADDED NOTE: Please people DO NOT pick up baby kittens that are alone if they are sleeping or quiet their mother is feeding them! If they are crying stay away out of sight and watch for awhile to see if the mother shows up. The mothers do not stay with the babies they hide them and then go off to hunt, they aren’t too far away.

04/23/2021

THEY ARE BACK HOME!!

LOOKING FOR OWNER
These two were running loose in the 500 block of East 7th. They have collars but no tags. Brown is male black is female. Very friendly if you know who the owner is call 785-243-3131

04/13/2021

BOO is looking for her new family where she can get round the clock lovin! She got her name because when I would walk into the cat room in the mornings she would be under her bed and I would lift it up and say Boo! One day she was laying on her raised cot and when I walked in she immediately started purring and rolled over for a pet and rolled right off the cot! It was so funny! She is so sweet and likes other kitties! She would make a great friend for someone! If you’d like to meet her call 785-243-3131

04/05/2021

LOOKING FOR OWNER

Is anyone missing an older male Pomeranian mix? Or Chihuahua? He was running around all morning between Matthew and Valley St in the 600 block and then went and set behind a dumpster. If he belongs to you or you know his owner call 785-243-3131

03/30/2021

03/23/2021

UPDATE: OWNER CLAIMED THE DOG

LOOKING FOR THE OWNER
This guy was picked up in the 700 block of E 12th. If you know his owner call 785-243-3131

03/22/2021

DO WE HAVE AN OWNER?

These two kitties were brought to the shelter over the weekend. They were picked up I believe around 11th/Spruce. They are super tame the yellow one is a male around a year old and the brownish gray and white one is a female around four months old. If they belong to you call 785-243-3131 otherwise they will be available for adoption at the end of the week.

02/22/2021

LOOKING FOR OWNER

This friendly girl was picked up in the 600 block of E 15th if you know the owner call 785-243-3131

02/16/2021

LOOKING FOR OWNER

Someone brought this fella to the PD picked up around 12th/Cedar. Called in rabies tag and they said owner is Curt or Kurt Thompson from Jewell. He didn’t answer his phone so if anyone knows him and can get ahold of him let me know.

02/12/2021

LOOKING FOR OWNER

This pretty kitty was picked up in the 900 block of East 10th. She had been staying out in the cold so not sure if she is lost or dumped but she seems to be sweet and looks well taken care of. She’s not bothered by the other cats here, Leo thinks she looks like a good Valentines date! 😉We will hold her 5 days and then put her up for adoption.

02/08/2021

LOOKING FOR OWNER

Is anyone missing this kitty? It was taken to the McPherson County Humane Society and the person told them it was from Concordia. They called me and asked me to post it and see if anyone claims it. If it belongs to you let us know by calling 785-243-3131 or call them at 620-241-3682

02/06/2021

There are going to be BITTER cold temperatures this weekend and much of next week. If you're cold, they're cold. Be sure to bring your fur babies inside. ❤

02/04/2021

KITTIES FOR ADOPTION AT THE SHELTER

We have a variety in personalities for adoption right now. They are all very sweet but very different. And they also come in a variety of sizes!! They are all fixed and ready to be adopted.

MING is our tiny little girl. She’s 6 months old and still very small so I think she’s going to remain small even once fully grown! She is full of energy and purrs!

TUBBY got his name because he’s a big beautiful boy! He has a gentle personality and is so pretty. (He’s the shorter haired yellow and white kitty.)

TABASCO got his name because he has a spicy personality he’s full of orneriness! He is very playful and is such a pretty color.

CHUMLEY is our new big fella! He’s very quiet and doesn’t do much but lay around and watch everyone else play. He is very gentle and plump and that’s about all I can say about him so far! 😉

If you would like to meet any of these fur babies give me a call at 785-243-3131

02/03/2021

LOOKING FOR OWNER

Is anyone missing this beautiful guy? He’s super sweet and wearing a wide red collar. He was picked up in the 500 block of West 3rd St. If you know who his owner is please call 785-243-3131.

02/02/2021

This very sweet older male dog was picked up in the 200 block of West 2nd. I get off at 4:00 so if not claimed in the next 15 minutes he’ll have to be picked up in the morning. Call 785-243-3131 if you know the owner.

02/02/2021

LOOKING FOR OWNER
I had a guy come in awhile back who was missing his big black cat and now I’ve lost his number. I’m sure he said it had a small white patch on its chest and was neutered. This may be his cat if anyone knows anyone who was missing a big neutered black cat please have them come check.

02/01/2021

ADOPTED
Today was a good day for Chase. He is with his new forever family. Happy Tails to you!

MEET CHASE
Chase is ready for his new family. He’s as smart as he is adorable. He knows how to “sit” and play fetch, which he loves to do! He does good at coming to you when you call him and does good on a leash for a puppy. He’s around four months old and will probably be a medium sized dog. If you would like to meet him and see if he’s a fit for your family call 785-243-3131.

01/26/2021

LOOKING FOR OWNER

This very large “chubby” kitty was picked up in the 600 block of E 13th. He showed up last night and wouldn’t leave but wouldn’t eat either he just stayed curled up. He is very tame and quiet. He has only one toe on one of his back feet and he is neutered. If you know where he belongs I’m sure he’d love to be back with his owners so please call 785-243-3131