Cold Weather and Our Pets

The cold weather of North Dakota is here. Some areas will be experiencing an Extreme Cold Watch tomorrow (-40!!). As responsible guardians for our animals, we need to insure that their safety, well-being and health are kept in mind during the winter months. In other words, don't be a creep!

The ASPCA offers a great list of cold weather tips on their web site. Tips include:

• Keep your cats INSIDE.
• Don't leave your pets in your car.
  
• Use pet friendly ice melt.

Read the article for more info and tips.

Take a look at this other article from the weather experts at The Weather Channel.

Jingle, Tux and Gracie in Jamestown

The Jamestown Police Department Animal Impound currently has three stray cats. They are on borrowed time and need to find homes soon. If you, or someone you know, living in the Jamestown area is planning on getting a cat please consider visiting the impound. Below are photos w/bios of the three cats temporarily living at the impound. For more information call (701) 252-1000 or visit their web site.


Tux is a male neutered Black and White (tuxedo) cat that is a stray at the pound. He is on a limited stay basis and will need his owners to come get him or an adopter to come rescue him.

















Jingle is a female Kitten only about 5 months old. She was found as a stray and will need her owners to come get her or to have someone adopt her as she is on a limited stay basis at the pound.
















Gracie is a female grey adult cat that came to the pound as a stray. She looks like she may have been nursing kittens not to long ago. Gracie is on a limited stay basis and will need her owner to come find her soon or to find a new adoptive home.

Pet of the Week: Ella in Fargo

“Hey Folks! I am Ella, a 3 year old lab-mix who is looking for a wonderful forever home. Originally, I was adopted out through the FM Humane Society when I was younger and got returned because my owner could no longer keep me. I have lived with older children, so I would love to find another family to adopt me. Everyone here at the shelter tells me how sweet and well-behaved I am. I love to go for long walks if you’d take me, and my favorite game is fetch (and keep away, but I’ll give the ball back eventually!). My foster dad used to take me to the lakes in the summertime, and I discovered that I love water! I’m not a big fan of those furry little creatures you call ‘cats,’ but I’d make a wonderful solo companion. I’ve been patiently waiting for my forever home for a long time, and if you give me a chance I would be your best friend. Please stop at FM Humane Society where I will be waiting for you. Lots of slobbery kisses, ~Ella~”

Taken from the FM Humane Society web site. If you are interested in learning more about Ella or any other pet available for adoption contact the FM Humane Society.

On another note, congratulations to the FM Humane Society on winning a $1,000 grant from the Animal Rescue Site. Thanks to getting votes from their supporters they won the Shelter Challenge for North Dakota!