There are several animal shelters and controls in this area with many great employees and volunteers who work hard to find homes for the adoptable animals that come through their doors. However, when holidays come around, especially Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, they are forced to euthanize to cut numbers and thereby reduce the amount of holiday pay. Volunteers and employees alike have places to go, family and friends to see, and it's hard to staff long holiday weekends. They deserve their time off, believe me!!!
If you, or someone you know, are thinking about adopting, or maybe fostering, a dog or cat, now is the time to take a look and see if there is an animal that might fit for you. Sure, it can be a hassle, but we have to clean the house, cook, etc. anyway. What's one more family member? You should put a new dog or cat in a "safe" place anyway while the house is full of people they haven't met. Animals that have been at shelters are used to a lot of activity and different people, but having a large crowd and lots of children all in one day might be too much, not to mention that turkey smells a whole lot better than dry kibble.
Put your new dog or cat in a place where they can smell and hear all the new noises, but aren't actually in the thick of things. Tell your family and friends to please leave them alone while they adjust to their new surroundings, and meet them at a later date or when things quiet down and you have time to put the new dog on a leash so you can properly socialize.
Once the company is gone, the dishes are done, and you sit down to put your feet up and relax, then get your new pet out and let them snuggle up and bring down your blood pressure!
Have a great Thanksgiving.
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