Humane Society Shelter Stories/Pet of the Week

The Humane Society's pet of the week is Coale, a male Poodle/Dachshund mix.

Coale was surrendered with two larger dogs because the family could no longer care for them. He is house trained, calm and requires moderate exercise.

A couple of years ago, Lexi was picked up by a humane society employee and brought to the shelter. She has always been shy but very loving when she gets to know a person. A young man and his dad came to the shelter and after spending time with Lexi, took her home. We called a few days later, and she is walking two miles a day on a leash and enjoying time with her new family.

A Rat Terrier puppy was abandoned by his family last week but was lucky Saturday at Petco when a family decided to take him home.

A local Boxer mom and puppies, a puppy from Gosnell and puppies from the county were transported to Wright Way Rescue.

DANGER. A pet should NEVER be left unattended in a parked car when the outside temperature is over 70 degrees. Allowing an animal to be harmed in this way is considered animal abuse. It is ILLEGAL and punishable by fines and imprisonment

In 10 minutes, the temperature inside your car can reach 102 degrees or hotter; in 30 minutes, the temperature inside your car can reach 120 degrees or hotter; at 110 degrees, you pet may have just minutes to live. Your pet will suffer heatstroke, leading to collapse, brain damage and an agonizing death! .

If you see an animal in distress or locked in a parked car, please call the Blytheville Police Department at 763-4411.