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Jefferson County Kennels & Dog Control

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Pets of the Month is Walter!

Don't let Walter's breed scare you off. He is an older pit bull that has a heart of gold. He is just a happy boy that needs a home to call his own! He will need a home where he is inside most of the time because his short hair can't keep him warm in the winter. Come meet Walter and fall in love with your new friend!

Tips

October

Plan on keeping cats, dogs and other pets indoors on Halloween. Children and teens tend to be extra mischievous on Halloween and an unattended black cat, for example, will be at higher risk of injury or abuse on October 31.
A dog’s perception is very different from a human’s and a dog can become frightened by people wearing Halloween costumes and masks. A frightened dog, no matter how friendly and docile in normal circumstances, can and will act aggressively if he experiences intense fear or feels threatened by a trick-or-treater or Halloween party guest in costume. To avoid placing your dog and Halloween party guests or trick-or-treaters at risk, keep dogs kenneled during events where costumes and masks are present.
Keep pets restrained and away from open flames used in Halloween candles or Jack-o-Lanterns. A less dangerous alternative for candles involves using a special battery-powered Jack-o-Lantern light or an electric candle, complete with a special effects light bulb that appears to flicker like a candle.
Do not bring pets trick-or-treating. It can be tempting to show off a dog’s Halloween costume, but a dog will easily become frightened by the Halloween costumes and masks. Trick-or-treaters wearing masks may also have poor visibility, making them more likely to step on or trip over a dog. Trick-or-treaters may also drop potentially toxic chocolate candy, which a dog may pick up and eat without an owner noticing. It’s best to leave the dogs at home while trick-or-treating.
If a pet is frightened by sudden noises, keep a television or radio on for the pet throughout the evening on Halloween to drown out the sounds of firecrackers and other loud pranks that can upset a dog with a sound-related phobia.
If trick-or-treaters will be welcomed, keep dogs, cats and other pets crated or otherwise restrained inside the home. Not only can the costumes and Halloween masks frighten pets, but the constant opening and closing of the door also provides an ideal opportunity for a pet to escaped unnoticed among the chaos created by young trick-or-treaters.
Supervise pets who will be wearing a Halloween costume. Halloween costumes for pets can be bulky and restrictive which can make walking, running, jumping, etc. difficult. Pets can also become entangled in clothing and costumes, resulting in falls and other injuries, so always supervise a costumed cat or dog.
Keep all candy, especially chocolate, away from pets. Chocolate can be deadly to dogs and serious problems can arise when pets eat other candies (often, wrapper and all).

Who We Are

We are Jefferson County Kennels & Dog Control. We are operated by Jefferson County Public Works in Madras Oregon. We are a facility for dogs only. We are a small facility with no room to handle cats. We offer boarding for dogs.

Adopting a friend

Our adoption fees vari depending on the dog. Adoptions include a free health visit with a Veterinarian, First Vaccination, Rabies Vaccination, Spay/Neuter, Jefferson County License, Collar, Leash, ID tag and a 5 lb. bag of Science Diet!

Come See Us!

We are open 7 days a week from 8:30 - 4:00. Make sure you call before you come.
Directions:
Hwy 26 & Hwy 97 North (Redmond/Prineville) to Madras, turn RIGHT on "J" St. and follow it until you hit the round about. Take the first right, that will be Grizzly Rd.. Follow that about a mile. Take the SECOND RIGHT and you will see the shelter on the right. (if you hit gravel you went to far)
Hwy 26 & Hwy 97 South (Portland/The Dalles) to Madras, go into the town of Madras and turn LEFT on "J" St. (you will see taco time on the right side of the road). See the rest of directions above.

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Jefferson County Kennels
1694 S.E. McTaggart Rd.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 709
Madras OR 97741
Phone: 541-475-6889 OR 541-480-8041
Email:

JCDogControl@yahoo.com

We have chosen Kuranda dog beds for our boarding facilities because they are so good for our dogs. We still don't have enough for all of our kennels. If you would like to donate a bed so another dog can sleep in proper comfort, please click here.

Click here for a list of pets at this shelter

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