At the shelter

Friends, don't forget your pet this Christmas! Take your pet to meet Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. Support Santa Paws to be held at The Pet Stop on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Have your pet's picture taken with Santa for only $8. All proceeds benefit the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society. Please support this worthy cause. This is your chance to make a real difference and help a local homeless animal!

'Tabbi' is one of the most calm, laid-back cats at the shelter. She loves people and enjoys being a lap cat. 'Boo Boo' is one of the most beautiful cats at the shelter. She is a longhaired black and white kitty. 'Corky' is a Min Pin/Feist mix. He is one of the most loving and gentle small dogs at the shelter and would make a wonderful addition to any family. 'Corky' would make an excellent companion dog. He is heartworm positive and would need treatment. The Miniature Pinscher is not a miniature version of the Doberman Pinscher. In fact, the Min Pin is the older of the two breeds. It originated in Germany in the 1600s and was used to hunt small vermin. The breed probably resulted from crossing a small shorthaired terrier (German Pinscher) with a Dachshund and Italian Greyhound. Pinscher simply means terrier. It was recognized by the AKC in 1929 and dubbed the king of toys. Other names for the Min Pin are Reh Pinscher and Zwergpinscher. (Source: Coile's Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds) 'Misty' is a magnificent Great Pyrenees and has a heart of gold. She loves to be petted and longs for a forever home. Please give these deserving pets a second chance at life. They depend on you to adopt them. We have so many more wonderful dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. The shelter stays at capacity and takes in approximately 100 pets a week. If you are looking for a pet, please come to the shelter. All of our pets are special. Save a life today!

Check us out at dyerhumane.org or petfinder.com. Fall in love with one of our wonderful pets and take home a new best friend for life! Also, see a selection of cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies any day of the week at The Pet Stop.

Consider adopting the shelter as a community service project or volunteering and making a difference. The pets love the attention and you will feel good inside. Call the shelter office for details. Our shelter animals enjoy receiving daily treats and toys. Younger pets love to cuddle with soft, fuzzy stuffed animals. Would you make a pet's day brighter by donating treats, toys, and stuffed animals? Our expenses are 20 percent over last year and donations and supplies are always appreciated to help the animals and keep things running smoothly.

A wonderful way to honor and remember your loved ones is to make a donation in their names to the shelter. General donations, The Beagley Fund (heartworm treatment) donations, Save a Life Makeover, and memorials may be mailed to the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society, P.O. Box 223, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0223. On your check, please specify which fund your tax-deductible gift should be directed. Thank you for helping the animals!

The Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. The shelter is located at 1120 E. Court St. and phone number is 285-4889.