Pet Radio Fence

12/28/2025

UPDATE: Home🐾
12/28/25 11:55 am
Salem area friends, this handsome boy is wearing an “army green” colored collar and is reportedly headed north towards the high school from the E. Oglesby/Bennett Streets area. He was too busy to stop for pictures or be held up so please go find him if he belongs to you.🐾

12/23/2025

12/06/2025

Anytime you bring a new furry friend into your home, the rule of 3 is inevitably mentioned. Adjustment time for our feline friends is often shorter and seemingly less traumatic than for the canines, but is still very applicable. Patience and understanding is the key during any period of transition.🐾

THE RULE OF THREE:
How Long Does it take a Rescue Dog to Adjust?
The common milestones your new dog or puppy will go through will be the first 3 days after bringing your dog home from the shelter, then 3 weeks, then 3 months. If you’ve ever started a new job or moved to a new school, you should know this feeling. The feeling of being in an unfamiliar place, new surroundings, new people, new rules. The first few days are spent trying to figure it all out. Then a few weeks later, you are getting more comfortable, meeting new friends, learning the schedule, and rules. After a few months, you’ve got it all figured out and are settled in your new job or school.
The 3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Month Rule
In the first 3 days,
your new dog will be overwhelmed with his new surroundings. He will not be comfortable enough to be himself.
Don’t be alarmed if he doesn’t want to eat for the first couple of days, many dogs don’t eat when they are stressed. He may shut down and want to curl up in his crate or under the table. He may be scared and unsure what is going on, or he may be the opposite and test you to see what he can get away with, kind of like a teenager.
After 3 weeks,
he’s starting to settle in, feeling more comfortable, and realizing this really may be his forever home. He has figured out his environment and getting into the routine that you have set. He lets his guard down and may start showing his real personality. Behaviour issues may start showing, this is your time to be a strong pack leader and show him what is right and wrong.
After 3 months,
your dog is now completely comfortable in his home. You have built trust and a true bond with your dog, which gives him a complete sense of security with you. He is set in his routine and will come to expect his dinner at his usual time.
The first thing most people want to do is show off their new dog. Just take it slow, I know you are excited but keep in mind how your dog is feeling. He has been through a lot…and it’s all very stressful. He needs time, so give it to him.
Enjoy your new rescue dog, he will be your best friend!❤️🐾

11/24/2025

11/12/2025

The holiday season is upon us. Please be sure you understand the life expectancy on that possible new family member and be realistic about your commitment abilities. These are just some of the AVERAGE life span estimates…
Cat: 12-18 years
Dog: 10-13 years
Mouse/hamster/rat/gerbil: 1-5 years
Fish: 1-10 years
Rabbit: 8-12 years
Horse: 25-30 years
Parakeet: 5-15 years

10/21/2025

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, we’ve started to receive calls and messages about the items we most need at the shelter. Our request list remains pretty consistent throughout the year, as canned and dry kitten food is ALWAYS much needed and appreciated. As of late, we’ve also been going through our dry dog food and treats much faster too. Cleaning supplies like bleach, Odoban, Pine Sol, and Fabuloso are used daily and our loads of laundry often seem to be never ending. We’re nearing the last of our dryer sheets and Febreeze dual plug in refills.
Please know that no donation is ever too small and we truly appreciate each and every one of them. Our community support is second to none and we…and the animals we help…are grateful.🐾❤️
Our Amazon wish list link is now attached below and our address is: 4700 Cartter Road Kell, IL. 62853.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RMEKY62BDTIM/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex

10/13/2025

08/19/2025

**Courtesy Post**
Marion/Jefferson County friends, this 8 year old intact male has been missing from the 23000 block of Jefferson Street in Dix. He is vision impaired and slipped his collar…he also is unfortunately not microchipped. There is a chance he was FOUND and picked up by 2 women in a red truck somewhere on 161, but the owner has not heard anything from the possible finders.
Please reach out to Marion County Animal Control at 730-227-1759 with any helpful information.🐾

06/25/2025

If any surface is too hot for your bare feet then it’s too hot for their paws.🐾🦶🐾🦶🐾

Please provide your outdoor pets plenty of shade, full bowls of fresh clean water, and preferably a raised cot or perch to rest and nap on. Check on their well being throughout the day and keep them healthy and hydrated.🐾

06/04/2025

Purses for Our Pooches is Back! 🐾

We’re once again collecting new and gently used purses for our Purses for Our Pooches fundraiser benefiting the Salem Animal Shelter! 💼🐶

Please drop off your purse donations at The Rusty Nail — your kindness makes a big difference! Every single purse donated will be sold at the Salem AppleFest, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to helping the animals at the shelter.

It’s a simple way to clean out your closet and support a great cause.
We (and the animals) are so grateful for your continued support! ❤️

📍 Drop off anytime during store hours at The Rusty Nail
Now through AppleFest weekend!

Let’s make this the biggest donation year yet!