Dog Control
under contract withThe City of Penticton
&
The District of Summerland
Isabella is a sweet girl with lots of potential. She shouldn't be spending her puppy life in the dog pound!
Please consider one of our delightful dogs - save a life and adopt a stray!
I believe the most frequently used excuse for a dog leaving its owner's property is " the kids let it out" or " the kids left the gate open"
This may be the case. Please remember, if you are going to have a pet, it is up to you to ensure there is no possibility of escape - Especially if you have children! When you bring a new child into the house, the house is typcially "child-proofed". This should be no different when it comes to your pets.
While your pet is loose, anything can happen. It can get injured by a car, or another animal. It can harass people. It can cause the death of other animals and pets.
The responsibility is yours - not your children's.
Please keep your dogs confined to your own property.
Ensure your pets are spayed or neutered to help prevent the necessities of euthanasia and rescue!
>>>> THINK! - when taking your dog out for a walk - in the hot sun the ashphalt and cement can become scorching hot to your dog's feet - not only having the potential to burn him, but also can cause him to over-heat. EXERCISE YOUR DOG WHEN IT IS COOLER - in the early mornings or in the evening.
>>>> THINK! - Taking the dog for a swim is excellent for the dog and for you. Use common sense and hit the dog beach in the cooler parts of the day. DOGS CAN HAVE HEAT STROKE, TOO
>>>> THINK! - Beaches are great! - but unless they are a designated "Dog Beach" dogs are NOT permitted. MAKE SURE THE DOG IS PERMITTED BEFORE TAKING HIM ALONG - Remember - you won't be able to leave him in the car!
>>>> THINK! - Do you enjoy watching or playing baseball or soccer? Are you aware that MOST MUNICIPALITIES DO NOT ALLOW DOGS ON THEIR SPORTING FIELDS!
If you are a spectator, please be courteous - keep your dog leashed at your side, move him to a quiet area to relieve himself, and CLEAN UP AFTER HIM!
If you are a team player......
>>>> THINK! - Perhaps it would be more humane to leave your dog at home. There may not be a cool, shady space in a permitted area. Remember, your game could be interupted because you may have to remove your dog!
Don't forget that many pets are frightened of thunder storms, fireworks, and loud booming noises. Often these poor animals will panic so badly that they will not respond, return to, or even recognise their own families. Every year dogs are hit by cars and killed or badly injured. Please confine your pet to keep it safe!
My experience in the field of Dog Control began in 1990 - in the City of Penticton where I worked under a sub-contract to enforce their Dog Bylaw. In January of 1992, I began to contract directly to the City of Penticton.
In 1992, we were still called "Poundkeepers" ( or simply "Dog Catchers" ) and our jobs were to basically impound stray dogs and euthanise those that were not claimed. All that time, the waste of those wonderful lives broke my heart. I became involved with a couple of local rescue groups and trying to find a new way to do my job. While I was able to place more dogs in homes, I was still frustrated with people not spaying and neutering the dogs, even though they had agreed to when they adopted them.
In 2000, I began my company "Rodon Holdings" and at that point made further changes to the processes taken to rehome the dogs. I made arrangements with one of our local veterinary clinics who offered to care for "my" dogs for a reduced rate. I began to have all the dogs vet checked, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered and tattooed prior to rehoming them. All homes were preapproved prior to adoption by first application, then by contacting references, then doing a home check.
I wish I could brag that we save them all, but I cannot. Sadly too many lives are still lost.
In 2001 I began to contract for Summerland. At that time, all impounded dogs were taken to the facility in Penticton to be held until claimed by their owners. This carried on until August of 2004 at which time I chose not to renew my contract with the City of Penticton. Then all impounded dogs are held at the Summerland Dog Pound until claimed by their owners. Although this is much more convenient for the citizens of Summerland, it wasn't great for the dogs. The kennel is small and the ability to hold the dogs for extended periods is not what it is in Penticton.
Starting back in Penticton on Aug 16th 2007, things will go much smoother for adoptions. More space, etc - every little bit helps.
* A fenced yard. Consideration will be given when circumstances don't permit the potential adoptor to have a fenced yard but this will depend on each particular dog.
* All dogs will be spayed or neutered and tattooed - prior to going to it's new home, including puppies, unless health does not permit it.
* All costs for medical proceedures will be included as the adoption fee (at our cost price).
* We require all adopted dogs to be licensed *according to the Municipal Bylaws where the dog will reside. *
* We absolutely will not adopt out a dog that we are aware has attacked or bitten a human.
Phone: 250-492-3801 ( Penticton facilities )
Phone: 250-494-6446 ( Summerland Facilities )
Fax : 250-492-0174
Email:
pndkpr@telus.net
