Owner Responsibility

I wish someone would tell me what it is that I’ve done wrong.
Why do I have to stay chained up and be left alone so long?
They seemed glad to have me when I came here as a pup.
There were many things we’d do when I was growing up.
The master said he’d train me as a companion and a friend.
The mistress said she’d never fear to be alone again.
The children said they’d feed me and brush me every day.
They’d play with me and walk me, if only I could stay.
But now the master "hasn’t time", the mistress says I shed
She doesn’t want me in the house, not even to be fed.
The children never walk me, they always say "not now".
I wish that I could please them, won’t someone tell me how?
All I had you see is love, I wish they would explain.
Why they said they wanted mine and left it on a chain?
-Author Unknown-

Be a Responsible Pet Owner
Keep your dog on a leash or in a fenced yard when outdoors. Keep your cat safe in the house. Purchase a city tag for your pet so if it gets lost it can be traced. Immunize your animals as early as possible to protect them and other animals from many debilitating and deadly diseases. Know the City and County ordinances and resolutions related to pet ownership.

Spay or Neuter Your Pets
Many large dogs have 6-12 puppies in one litter. Cats can breed even faster than dogs. You can make a difference by preventing unwanted litters.

Advertise Your Pet
If you find that you are unable to keep your pet, consider advertising your pet for sale in the Garden City Telegram before you bring them to the shelter. Your pet can go from one loving home straight to another.

We urge people to be very cautious about giving your pets away for free. Many dogs have been used to train vicious animals, used for target practice, or sold to research labs.

Lost Your Pet?
Have you lost your pet? The Garden City Telegram will allow you to run an ad for free to advertise that you have lost it. This is a great way to spread the word about your lost pet and help it return to you.

Also, please go to the shelter in person to see if your pet is there. Many times the description you give may not match the visual image the shelter worker has of your pet. They may identify an animal differently than you would, especially if it is a mixed breed.

Keep your pets tagged with rabies and city/county tags so that they can be identified and you can be contacted if they happen to get out of your yard.