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Visit
Us!
Visit
Us!
We are located at 1201 Parkwood Drive, Anniston, AL. Our hours of operation are:
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Monday -
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Wednesday |
Thursday -
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Saturday |
Sunday |
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10 a.m. to 4
p.m. |
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10 a.m. to 4
p.m. |
12 noon – 3
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Click for directions: 
Visit the PetSmart in Oxford Exchange shopping center and view our adoptable cats in the "Cat Condos."
Our adoptable dogs visit
PetSmart on the FIRST Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Adoption Considerations
Adoption Considerations
Picking the Right Pet for You
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Estimated Age: |
baby = up to 6
mo |
young = 7 mo –
2 yrs |
adult = over 2 yr – 7 yrs |
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Estimated Adult Size* (dogs): |
small = 20lb or
less |
medium = 21 - 50lbs |
large = over 50lbs |
*A pup's adult size is very hard to guess. When choosing a dog of any age, energy level often matters more than size. Please take your prospective pup outside to get insight into their personality and activity level.
It is often difficult to tell what breeds combined to create
an All-American Dog (mixed breed). A black-spotted tongue doesn’t always mean
“chow chow” and blue eyes don’t always mean “husky.” We do our best to compare
each dog to known breeds, but there are no guarantees! There are many helpful breed guides, such as What Dog?, which answers important questions about one hundred common breeds.
What
are my responsibilities?
Once your pet comes home, you will be responsible for keeping your pet in good health. It is a good idea to take your new family member to your own vet for a check-up. Dogs who have lived confined for some time may have skin, ear, or other issues that need some help to clear up. Cats may have minor respiratory issues. You must visit a veterinarian at least once each year for a physical exam and updated vaccinations. PLEASE keep your dog on heartworm preventive! Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes and is VERY common in the South. It is completely preventable – please speak with your vet. Also ask about flea preventive, modern methods are very effective!
Food, water, and shelter are just the basics! Dogs also need to be taught how to adapt to your home, they need stimulation (toys, friends, a job to do), and of course they need love!
What
if my new pet has “issues”?
Although some pets adapt quickly and easily to their new life, many need time to adjust. Below are some common issues and some resources that can help you help your new pet:
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Resident Pet Issues: |
Any resident pets and your newcomer will need some time to work out their relationship. |
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Children Issues: |
An excited child can overwhelm a new pet with their enthusiasm. |
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Destructive Behavior: |
Destructive chewing is a sign of stress, not spite! |
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Fearful Behavior: |
Being uprooted to an entirely
unfamiliar place can be scary! |
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Food Possessiveness: |
Eating in close quarters can lead to an animal that guards that precious resource, food. |
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Housetraining: |
Even a housetrained animal may be so stressed or confused in their new
environment that they have “accidents.” |
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Separation Anxiety: |
Dogs who have been in a shelter without their own person can
become “over-attached” when they finally get one! |
Find help for these and
other behavior issues at:
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Best Friends Animal Society (requires PDF) |
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