The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated…I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by [people] from the cruelty of [human kind]”—Mahatma Gandhi
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Frequently asked questions
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Q) Why do I have to license my dog?
A) Licensing you dog serves several purposes. Oregon state law requires all dogs over the age of 6 months be licensed in the county it resides in. If your dog gets lost and is wearing a collar with a license attached, we can call the licensing agency and determine where the dog lives. It also helps to ensure dogs are vaccinated against rabies.
Q) Should I microchip my dog/cat?
A) If a stray dog or cat gets picked up and is not wearing a collar and tags, it will be placed in a shelter waiting for its owner to claim it. With a microchip, it can be scanned and information such as owners name, address and phone number is made readily available. All shelters, veternarians, and most field animal control officers carry the microchip scanners.
Q) If I find an animal running loose, who do I call?
A) If you live in a city, contact your local police department to see if they provide animal control service. If not or you live in the county, contact your county animal control for assistance.
Q) I have been bitten by a dog. What do I do next?
A) If the bite has broken the skin and there is either bleeding or seeping of clear fluid, seek medical attention. Medical facilities are mandated to report the bite to the appropriate agencies. If the bite did not break the skin, it is up to the individual if they want to report the incident to the local animal control agency.
Q) My neighbor's dog barks a lot, what can be done about that?
A) Contact your local animal control officer and speak with him/her regarding the options available to you. Barking dog laws very from city to city.
Q) Who do I contact if I see someone abusing or neglecting an animal?
A) Report the abuse or neglect to your local animal control agency, humane society, or law enforcement agency. Provide as much information as possible such as the description of the animal(s), location of the animal(s), and suspect description.
Pet Food Recall
Menu Foods, a national manufacturer of pet foods, issued a voluntary recall of canned and pouched wet dog and cat food manufactured in two of its facilities between Dec. 3, 2006 and March 6, 2007. No other pet food, including dry or prescription food, is affected by this recall. Menu initiated the recall after receiving reports that some of its foods may be the cause of reported illnesses and kidney failure in dogs and cats in the U.S. There have been more than ten deaths reported.
Click here for current Menu Foods information
Horse Owners
Given the current economoc situation, As the economy becomes worse, it is getting harder to care for your horses.
