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Bite proof your children
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To prevent upsetting or even tragic situations resulting from active children encountering strange dogs, teach your children these rules about how to behave around dogs.
Dogs do not like to be teased. Stay away from dogs that are chained or in fenced yards. Do not shout, run around, or stick hands at dogs through fences or open car windows. Never approach a strange dog.
Dogs are possessive about certain things. Do not grab things like bones, balls or other pet toys from a dog.
Never stick your hand into a dog fight. Find an adult to help.
Know what an angry dog looks like. Barking, growling, snarling with teeth showing ears laid flat, legs stiff, tail up, and hair standing up on a dog's back are warning signs. If a dog looks this way, slowly walk away sideways. Shout "NO!" at the dog and act like the boss. Never stare a dog in the eyes or turn around and run away. Curl up in a ball on the ground and protect you face if a dog attacks.
If bitten, tell an adult right away. Remember what the dog looked like, if it had a collar and in what direction it went. Wash the wound with soap and water. See a doctor, and report the bite to the local health department.Warm weather means kids on the move. Children on bicycles, skates and skateboards explore new places and come into contact with different sights, sound, people and yes, animals....
The rewards of teaching consideration and respect for animals are children who are both humane and safe. |
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Animal Services receives $50,000 donation
Springdale Animal Services receives $50,000 donation in memory of Celia Grace Dollins... More
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Always accepting donations! Your help makes more of a difference than you know.
Springdale Animal Services provides shelter and care to over 3,000 animals each year. With the assistance of our generous donors we are able to provide even better care to these animals in need. The following “wish list” indicates some a few of our regular shelter needs.
- Dry and canned dog, puppy, cat, and kitten food
- Clay cat litter (No clumping litter please, too dusty/messy in our cages)
- Kuranda Pet Beds (can be ordered directly through our account)
- Grooming supplies, clippers, and blades
- Flea/Tick control (Frontline, K9 Advantage, etc.)
- Gift cards to pet supply stores
- Donations to our accounts at Crossover Veterinary Clinic, St. Francis Vet Clinic, and Best Friends Animal Hospital, to be used for vet care, spays/neuters, vaccines, and medications
- Donations to our Spay/Neuter Account (AS0701), Vaccination Account (AS0901), or Food Account (AS0902)
- Pet toys, collars, leashes, and treats
- Sponsorships to cover spay/neuter or adoption fees for specific animals to increase their adoptability.
We appreciate your interest in helping our community’s homeless animals. All donations are tax deductable and a receipt will be provided at your request. Donations may be dropped by the shelter during normal business hours or by appointment. Thank you for making our shelter and the animals we serve one of your priorities as well.
Special thanks to our generous business donors:
Walmart, Orscheln's, Tractor Supply, Fayetteville Target, Discount Distributors, Humane Society of the Ozarks, Freshpet, and others.
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Parade float wins Holiday Float-1st Place!
Special thanks to all who helped with our first entry into the 13th Annual Springdale Christmas Parade. Your efforts paid off! Springdale Animal Services was awarded first place for the Holiday Float category, and a $150 cash prize. Our trophy will be proudly displayed at the shelter, and the prize money is a timely gift that will allow us to continue to offer a high level of care to the animals we shelter. Merry Christmas and thank you Springdale!
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