Happy New Year from the center staff!🐾
The office will be CLOSED today, January 1st, as we begin the New Year.
We will be extending the adoption special through the end of the week, January 3rd. 🐶🐈❤️🐾
Thanks to an amazing foster and Nicholas Pet Haven, these 4 babies left the shelter! We are so grateful they were able to get out before Christmas! 🎄❤️🐾
#happytails #adoptdontshop #AdoptDontShopUSA #spayandneuteryourpets #stopanimalabuse #homefortheholidays2024 #cutepuppiesforyou #ittakesavillage
Dont miss out! Bring your family and pets out to Bark in the Park | Pro-Am Trainer Challenge | Heritage Syrup Festival! Win FREE prizes and have a barkin’ good time! 🐶🏆🐾
November 9th | Fairpark
9:00am Pet Parade/Pet Show Registration (no fee)
9:30am Pet Show
Stay to watch the Pro-Am Trainer Challenge with our shelter dogs, shop with animal vendors, shop animal related items, eat great food, and then enjoy the rest of the Heritage Syrup Festival down town!
https://www.hendersontx.us/1467/Pro-Am-Trainer-Challenge
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Peppa is the sweetest, goofiest little girl! You will have a blast with her in your home. She loves to play, but also likes belly rubs. She would be a fabulous addition to your family! Please consider adopting her today!🐾❤️
✅ Fixed
✅ Up to date on all vaccines
✅ Heartworm negative
✅ Sweet
✅ Playful
✅ Compact cuteness
✅ Ready to go to her new home today!
Apply online: https://www.hendersontx.us/1306/Adopt-an-Animal
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World Rabies Day | September 28
Rabies is a virus that affects the central nervous system. You can be infected with the rabies virus if you are bitten by an animal that has the disease. You can also get rabies if the saliva from a rabid animal contacts your mucous membranes or any open wounds you might have. If you have such contact with a rabid animal, only a series of shots can keep you from getting the disease.
While we do agree that little fuzzy wildlife are the cutest, DO NOT touch them for a number of reasons. From legal ramifications, to injury/sickness of the animal/caregiver due to caring for or handling them incorrectly, to spread of diseases, the most serious one of all is the potential spread of the deadly Rabies virus to you or your loved ones.
Contrary to popular belief, Rabies occurs in all seasons and in all sections of the country. This is why we are so strict on keeping your pets current on their Rabies vaccine and following testing and quarantine protocols.
And, of course, it’s the the law!
If you come across injured, sick, or even baby wildlife, don’t take any chances by handling it. If inside city limits, contact local law enforcement or our office immediately so our highly trained professionals can step in to assist.
Top 5 Rabies carriers are:
🦝Raccoons
🦨 Skunks
🦇 Bats
🦊 Foxes
🐺Coyotes
Other species can contract the virus as well, so don’t hesitate to call when you’ve come into contact with an animal that is acting funny or has bitten someone.
Rabies is transmitted by infected saliva, and in rare cases (like bat caves) can be transmitted by aerosolized particles. Mostly transmitted by bites, it can also be passed by scratches (saliva on feet to scratches) and by making its way into mucosal membranes (saliva to eyes, nose, mouth).
Take the time to educate yourself and your family and keep them safe by reading up on the prevention, identifying, and consequences of the Rabies virus. Our staff are always here to h
Audie Murphy is considered to be the most decorated
U.S. soldier in World War II, and he was born in Texas!
We figured since this little guy was found outside the VFW, “Audie” would be quite the fitting name for him!
Audie was found dehydrated, covered in fleas/ticks/ant bites, drinking condensation from an AC unit to stay alive. Thanks to a Good Samaritan, he is now safely in our care. He let out a few grateful “awooo’s” telling us about his recent hard times.
If you are interested in adopting sweet Audie once the stray hold is up, contact our office or submit an application online. 903-657-7651
#SPAYandNEUTERyourPETS #ClearTheShelters #NationalDogMonth
Come see Daemon, Viserys, Darcy, and Hank “under the sea” and consider adoption! They would love to be one of the newest members of your family! 🏝️🐾
Pet Safety for July 4th
While we celebrate the 4th of July, please keep in mind our animals can have a hard time with fireworks. Take precautions to keep your pets and livestock secure during holiday celebrations. Fireworks usually go off for a couple days before and after, so be extra vigilant this week!
Make sure your pets:
- Are Microchipped, registered, and the contact infomation is current
- Have a collar, tag, or other identifying information (phone number) to get back to owner
- Have a secured area (preferably inside the house). Dogs will run or climb to escape and cats usually hide. Check home for loose window screens and yards for gaps where they could easily escape.
- Play radio/tv to help distract from noises outside
- Register your pet on PetcoLoveLost.org. If they go missing, one photo can help bring them back home. Also, contact local shelter, vets, and groomers and give them a heads up to be on the look out.
Join us TODAY from 10am-2pm at the center for sweet treats and animals!🐾🧁🍪🐶 Scrumptious Cupcakes & Desserts
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and fur-dads out there! 🐾❤️
Adopt, Don’t Shop! We have lots of great dogs that are looking for their fur-ever human! Please consider giving them a loving home!❤️🐾
Buddy and Matina are best friends and are both looking for homes together or by themselves!🐾❤️
