May is National Pet Month
May is National Pet Month, a time to reflect on the importance of pets and pet ownership. National Pet Month is all about celebrating the amazing impact pets have on our lives and the joy and positivity they bring to us each day. However, like so many of life’s everyday joys, it’s easy to take pets for granted.
National Pet Month exists to:
Promote the Benefits of Pet Ownership
Science can’t measure the happiness that a pet’s love brings to its owner. However, it can measure the positive effects that owning a pet has on a person! For instance, did you know that medicine is less effective in controlling blood pressure than pets are? Or that it has been proven that pets reduce stress?
Support Pet Adoption
Every pet owner knows that their pet is not a possession – it is a family member! So if you’re thinking about getting a pet, consider this: who better to share your love with than a creature with no family of its own?
Promote Responsible Pet Ownership
The happiness and well-being of a pet depends on how seriously the pet owner takes the responsibilities of ownership. It is important to consider the health needs of your animal. Are they eating right? Are they getting enough exercise? Are they overdue for a visit to the vet? Also, are you prepared for a pet’s unexpected injury.
Increase public awareness of services available from professionals who work with animals
Let’s hear it for veterinarians! They perform a valuable service and its time that they got their applause. National Pet Month is a good time to recognize your vet’s good work.
Raise awareness of the role, value and contribution to society of service animals
If you believe that pets are simply for enjoyment, think again – they can provide valuable social contributions! Service animals are specifically trained to provide assistance to individuals with disabilities. The majority of service animals are dogs, however miniature horses are sometimes trained to guide people with visual impairments. Also, helper monkeys are trained to provide assistance for people with spinal cord injuries.
Featured dog- Sasha
She is a very happy and friendly girl that loves being with people. 5 years old She does NOT do well with other dogs and would do best as only dog in the home. Sasha enjoys going for walks and playing with toys.
Other available dogs for adoption
Lily- Senior dog. Needs diet and exercise. No steps in home please. Very calm and friendly. She is happy just to be where you are- no fuss no muss.
Cat for adoption- Barry
Beautiful silver gray with bright green/yellow eyes. Barry is very friendly and quite talkative. He will follow you around for attention. He loves any kind of toys and the laser.
Rabbit for adoption- Bugs
Friendly and easily handled. Very interested in what is going on around him. He will come to you for attention and petting.
THE SHELTER IS NOT OPEN FOR WALK-INS. Please call the shelter to set up an appointment and/or for more information (702-346-5268).
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter located at 795 Hardy Way Animal Control may be reached by phone or voicemail at 702-346-5268
Please visit our Petfinder website for a current listing and more detailed information on the animals. www.mesquiteanimalshelter.petfinder.com
Please also check our Facebook pages for available animals, lost and found animals along with pet information.
Facebook pages-
https://www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVAnimalControl and https://www.facebook.com/FRIENDSOFMESQUITENVANIMALSHELTER
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