January 15, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
Valerie for Valentine’s Day!
February 14th is still less than a month away but if you just can’t wait for a little love and affection from an adorable pet then come meet Valerie and adopt her today from the DeKalb Animal Shelter. She is sure to steal your heart.
Valerie is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”.
“Valerie is a five-year-old Pit Terrier Mix,” said Nicole Charles. “She is already spayed, current on her shots, and up to date with her flea and tick medication. She loves to wear sweaters and cuddle on the couch. She can be shy at first but with some time she warms up and loves whoever she is with. She could go to a home with a dog or two with proper introductions. If you have a dog, bring your pet by so they can meet. Valerie is ready to go home today. Her adoption fee is $90,” said Charles.
“If you are interested in adopting Valerie, please check out the adoptable pet’s link on our website to fill out an application at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/ and we will call you to come in and meet her,” said Charles.
The shelter is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 at 186 Transfer Station Road. Phone 615-597-3647.
Meanwhile, the DeKalb Animal Shelter is offering tips to help keep outdoor pets safe during freezing weather conditions.
KEEP PETS SAFE AND ALIVE!
Extremely low temperatures are forecasted for the coming week, down in the negatives. This is a very dangerous time for outdoor pets so please make your preparations TODAY to keep outdoor pets safe and alive. Check on your neighbors & their outdoor pets, please don’t be afraid to lend a hand if you know they need help.
WAYS TO KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE:
The best option, of course, is to bring pets inside. Even if it means placing them and their doghouse inside your garage, a barn or shed. If you absolutely cannot bring your outdoor pets inside, right now is the TIME TO PREPARE.
Ensure they have leak proof shelter with dry STRAW (not hay, not wood chips, not blankets). Dog houses and Igloos are not enough to keep pets from freezing to death. Blankets & towels absorb moisture and will become frozen, freezing to the pet or at minimum, making your pet even colder. They need lots of STRAW for insulation.
Elevate their straw-stuffed enclosure off the ground and face the opening away from wind, rain or snow.
Check water and replace frequently as it will freeze at temps below 32 degrees.
Please know the shelter is currently full with every kennel occupied. If you are concerned about an animal left out in the elements, please contact Central Dispatch at 615.215.3000. They should investigate and contact Animal Control as necessary. *Animal Control can only be sent out by request from Law Enforcement.