COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- A 4-year-old Rat Terrier (or Jack Russell Terrier) mix named Wella is looking for a loving home where she can get all the attention she deserves.
Erin Carroll from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) featured Wella on FOX21 Morning News at the "Pet of the Week".
Wella (#0899984) is already spayed.
She would do best as the only dog in the household.
"Wella was adopted and returned because she didn't like the other dog in the home," says Carroll. "But she loves people and going for walks."
Wella's adoption fee is $98.
For more information call 473-1741 or visit www.hsppr.org.Carroll also offered some pet safety tips during the holiday season, courtesy of www.ASPCA.org.
*Leave the Leftovers
Fatty, spicy and no-no human foods as well as bones should not be fed to your furry friends. Pets can join the festivities in other fun ways that won't lead to costly medical bills.
*That Holiday Glow
Don't leave lighted candles unattended. Pets may burn themselves or cause a fire if they knock candles over. Be sure to use appropriate candle holders, placed on a stable surface. And if you leave the room, put the candle out!
*Wired Up
Keep wires, batteries and glass or plastic ornaments out of paws' reach. A wire can deliver a potentially lethal electrical shock and a punctured battery can cause burns to the mouth and esophagus, while shards of breakable ornaments can damage your pet's mouth.
*House Rules
If your animal-loving guests would like to give your pets a little extra attention and exercise while you're busy tending to the party, ask them to feel free to start a nice play or petting session.
*Put the Meds Away
Make sure all of your medications are locked behind secure doors, and be sure to tell your guests to keep their meds zipped up and packed away, too.
*Careful with Cocktails
If your celebration includes adult holiday beverages, be sure to place your unattended alcoholic drinks where pets cannot get to them. If ingested, your pet could become weak, ill and may even go into a coma, possibly resulting in death from respiratory failure.
*A Room of Their Own
Give your pet his own quiet space to retreat to-complete with fresh water and a place to snuggle. Shy pups and cats might want to hide out under a piece of furniture, in their carrying case or in a separate room away from the hubbub.
*New Year's Noise
As you count down to the new year, please keep in mind that strings of thrown confetti can get lodged in a cat's intestines, if ingested, perhaps necessitating surgery. Noisy poppers can terrify pets and cause possible damage to sensitive ears.
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