The summer slow down

One of the drawbacks to being in a college town is that when summer comes and the students go home we lose an estimated 80 percent of our volunteer base. Our shelter, so busy and lively for 9 months of the year, gets very quiet and lonely. Our adoptions slow down as well. The one thing that actually speeds up during the summer?

Intake! The number of animals that Animal Welfare needs to transfer to us increases during these warm months.

This leaves a small handful of volunteers to try to meet the socialization and exercise needs of a large number of homeless pets over the summer. We're hoping this summer is different and that we can build up a stronger volunteer base among permanent Stillwater residents.

So what are you waiting for? Summer is a great time to play outside with the dogs or chill in the air conditioned cat rooms with some fine felines. Bring the family!