Pet-Proofing Your Back Yard.
If you are a dog owner, and you are making the transition from an apartment or condo into a home, complete with a backyard, then your life is about to get a lot easier. You’ll no longer have to take your dog on long walks for bathroom breaks, and your dog will be a lot happier being able to freely roam an outdoor area without a leash. Win-win for everyone, right? Not so fast. There’s a few things you’ll need to do in order to avoid some potentially stressful headaches in the very near future. I’ll attempt to highlight some of the more important ones here.
- Fencing – If you are moving to a new home that doesn’t have a fenced backyard, then consider fencing at your convenience. Ideally, the home you’re moving to would already have this beneficial add-on, but many don’t. Having some form of fencing installed will ensure that you can let your dog run freely without having to keep a watchful eye on them at all times.
- Designate a bathroom spot – Giving your dog complete control of your backyard can create a bit of a problem when it comes to bathroom time. I really don’t need to go into specifics here….Suffice it to say that your dog can and should be trained to use a particular corner of the back yard for his activities. Your shoes and yard will thank you.
- Keep your garden pet-friendly – If you are planning to make a garden in your new back yard, then be sure that you don’t pick any plants that are toxic to pets. Many are. Also, try to incorporate some kind of additional fencing so that your dog doesn’t treat your garden like a playground.
- Consider a doggy door – If you want to completely eliminate the need for you to take time out of your day to walk your dog, then a dog door can help you with that. If you’re moving to a place with long winter seasons, then you’ll need to pick a dog door option that can be sealed easily if inclement weather arises.
- Shading – If you’re moving to an area that has hot summers, consider planting some fast-growing trees that will offer shade for your dog to cool off. Without proper shading, some dogs, especially older ones, can experience distress if left in direct sun for too long. CHECK OUT YOUR CITY ORDINANCES
Featured dog- Cocoa
Cocoa is approximately 9month-1 year old Border collie. He is high energy and will need a lot of exercise to keep him from being bored. He loves playing with toys and will fetch a ball over and over again. He knows sit. cocoa will need training on his basic commands and house training.
Additional dogs for adoption
Bruno Very friendly. Loves being with people. Will stay by your side. Needs lots of exercise. Loves to walk
Featured cat- Tess
Tess recently lost her home when her owner became ill. She has had a lot of changes in her 9 month life, Tess is a shy cat but is not opposed to attention from volunteers who pet her and give her lots of love. She is playing with toys and the laser venturing out into the cat room and enjoying more interaction with the people she meets. A little time and love is all this beautiful girl needs to come out of her shell. She has a beautiful swirl pattern coat
At this time there are no other cats for adoption
Please check out petfinder site for adoptable animals as they become available.
www.mesquiteanimalshelter.petfinder.com
If you’d like to visit with our adoptable pets, PLEASE CALL TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT (702) 346-5268. The shelter is open, but an appointment is required prior to arrival. Thank you!