Everman Animal Shelter 3961 Bluebell Street Everman, Tx Phone: 817-561-5495 Fax: 817-293-0758 k9qut@yahoo.com

It’s that time of year again when puppies and kittens are everywhere!  Please remember, when they are babies they are cute and SMALL.  Our furry friends grow to be not as cute and much larger!  Make sure if you choose to be a pet owner, you are ready for the responsibility.  We have laws and ordinances that help keep our pets safe and healthy and our citizens safe.  Make sure you know these before you take that step to owning a new pet.  Many of the animal laws changed last year in September, so if you have any questions or are unsure, please check with the shelter.  I would be happy to answer any questions.  One problem I encounter on a daily basis is poor containment of pets.  If you own your home or are renting and choose to have a pet, you are the one responsible for maintaining the fence or pen where it is kept.  All pets must be registered with the shelter.  The limit of animals per household in our city is four (that’s four total pets).  Cats, just like dogs, must be kept in a fenced yard and not allowed to wander.  Outside they must be kept on a leash.  If your yard does not have a fence, there are other options.  Kennels or runs are great for both dogs and cats.  A trolley system may also be used.  Chaining a dog up is no longer an option!  Please remember, all outdoor pets must have proper shelter and water at ALL times!

We can always use volunteers to give the pets attention.  Old rugs, towels, and toys are appreciated.  Are you a responsible pet owner?  If not…why?

New outdoor cages at the animal shelter!

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
 “I live at the shelter.  I am fuzzy and warm with a wet nose.  If you have extra time and love animals, I need you.  You say you don’t really want to spend time at the shelter?  How about taking me home for a day to foster.  This is also a great way to find out if I might be that special pet that would make a great addition to your family!  I love your old stuffed toys, blankets, towels or sheets.  Sometimes you may no longer have your fuzzy friends at home and don’t know what to do with their things.  Well…I could use their old house, kennel or dog bed!  I always need food and water bowls, leashes and collars.  Please come visit me and bring me a treat when you come!”

Our whiskered friends at the shelter could really use some TLC, including volunteers willing to sew cage comforters.  These pads would provide much needed comfort to our adoptable animals while they wait for a new home. These would go home with the pet, giving it something familiar in a new and strange environment!  Please consider making one or more of these very simple to make comforters.  If you would rather crochet, “kitty balls” or “mousies” would also be appreciated.  You can pick up instructions at City Hall from the Administrative Secretary.  And please keep in mind, any donations of food, toys, blankets, rugs, etc. are ALWAYS appreciated and much needed!  Hope you visit the shelter soon and see the recently built outdoor pens!

Thomas Newsomel, ACO Officer

Waiting for you at the shelter:

There are many furry friends at the shelter right now! Come by and look!

A Heartfelt Thank You!!

Thank you to Teresa's Treasures for all the generous donations of food and cleaning supplies to the Everman Animal Control facility!

Just for kids

Kids !!!............Click on the link below for pet information and games - just for you! http://www.petfinder.org/tama/index.html