Pottawattamie County Animal Control

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February might be designated Responsible Pet Owners Month, but as pet parents we know that responsibility is a 24/7/365 duty that we owe to our beloved fur-kids.

Here are some tips to help you be a responsible pet owner:

✔️Choose a pet that suits your lifestyle. If you are high energy and active, choose a pet who can keep up with you. If you are a couch potato, choose a pet with whom you can snuggle
✔️Socialize your pet
✔️Train your pet — cats and dogs and rabbits and ferrets require training and mental stimulation
✔️Budget for veterinarian visits to keep your pet safe and healthy
✔️Be prepared to pick up poo. If you walk your dog, be responsible and pick up poo. If you have a cat, be prepared to scoop the litter box
✔️Microchip your pet. If you don’t microchip, make certain he or she wears a collar with identification tags and your contact info

Today is National Walk your Dog Day! 🐶

What are some benefits of walking your dog? Here are a few we’ve come up with.

🐾It’s fun
🐾It’s good exercise for you and your dog
🐾It’s a great way to relieve the stresses of the day
🐾If you have a high energy dog, a long walk or a run will tire him out and a tired dog is a happy dog!
🐾It’s a great way to keep your dog’s weight in check
🐾If your dog is healthy enough for a walk, he will enjoy the sights, sounds and smells
🐾Explore a new area — the woods, a dog park, a stroll through your neighborhood

Are you going to take your dog for a walk today? Show us a photo! 👇

Our pets bring us joy, and we love giving them lots of attention! ❤️
But pets can also unknowingly carry and spread germs that can make you sick. Practicing safe handling, like washing your hands after interacting with your pet, will help keep you and your pet healthy. Learn more: bit.ly/benefits-pet.

The Pottawattamie County Animal Control office will be closed today in honor of Presidents' Day. We will resume our regular business hours tomorrow.

To avoid paying a late fee for your county dog license be sure to renew your license today! Late fees will be applied starting tomorrow!

License renewal can be quick and easy with our Citizen Serve online portal.

More Info ➡️ bit.ly/3HoMXTu

Pet Theft Awareness Day was started in the late 1980s to raise awareness about pet theft and ways in which to keep your pet safe from theft.

Here are some helpful tips to help keep your pet safe! 🐾

✔️Make certain your dog has a microchip
✔️Make certain your dog is wearing a collar with a tag and your contact information
✔️Never leave your dog unattended in your car or in your fenced-in yard
✔️Keep information about your dog up-to-date.
✔️Keep your dog on a leash and collar so he doesn’t run off
✔️Have up-to-date photos
✔️Have photos of you and your pet together
✔️Always be aware of your surroundings and for the potential of theft of your pet

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷🪥 Dental disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed problems in pets and, over time, it can seriously impact other systems in the body. A professional dental cleaning will keep your pet’s mouth healthy and work to combat issues like gingivitis and dental disease.

You can prevent dental disease by:

🦷Brushing your pet's teeth daily
🦷Using water additives
🦷Giving your pet oral hygiene chews
🦷Scheduling a professional dental cleaning with your vet
🦷Checking with your veterinarian about products available to help keep those pearly whites clean

If your furry family member is in need of a cleaning or requires any dental work, now is a great time to have it done. 🐾

February 15th is just right around the corner, be sure to license your dog before to avoid paying a late fee! Some things to remember-

🐾 Bring proof of current rabies vaccination (rabies certificate)
🐾 Bring the appropriate license fee-cash or checks only please.
🐾 Proof of spay/neuter (if applicable)
🐾 If your dogs are 6 months and older, they must be licensed
🐾 1,2, and 3-year licenses are available pending rabies is up to date

Are you a dog owner and live in rural Pottawattamie County?

Be sure to license your dog before February 15th to avoid paying a late fee! Some things to remember-

🐾 Bring proof of current rabies vaccination (rabies certificate)
🐾 Bring the appropriate license fee-cash or checks only please.
🐾 Proof of spay/neuter (if applicable)
🐾 If your dogs are 6 months and older, they must be licensed
🐾 1,2, and 3-year licenses are available pending rabies is up to date

Include your pet in your emergency plan in case you need to evacuate for a disaster. Items to consider adding in your go-bag:

✅ Food & water
✅ Medicine & grooming items
✅ Collar with an ID & a leash
✅ A photo your pet in case you get separated

ready.gov/pets

Mark your calendars! The annual Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic will be held February 11th from 1-4 PM at Bomgaars in Council Bluffs. Vaccinations will be administered by Dr. Barb Lee from Valley View Veterinary Clinic. This is a GREAT opportunity to get those vaccinations for your cats and dogs!

Tomorrow, January 17th, join us in celebrating the birthday of the legendary actress and animal advocate, Betty White! For tomorrow only, all dogs over 6 months old will have $101 off their adoption fees to honor what would have been Betty’s 101st birthday. Celebrate her amazing legacy with us at MHS!

Pottawattamie County Animal Control will be closed today, January 16th, in honor of Matin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will resume regular business hours tomorrow.

If you have pets, it's a good idea to plan & practice how you will leave and where you will go if you are advised to evacuate.

💡 Put your name and contact information on your pet’s ID tag in case you’re separated in an emergency.

🐶 ready.gov/pets

Are you a dog owner and live in rural Pottawattamie County?

Dog licenses are now available! Be sure to license your dog before February 15th to avoid paying a late fee! Some things to remember-

🐾 Bring proof of current rabies vaccination (rabies certificate)
🐾 Bring the appropriate license fee-cash or checks only please.
🐾 Proof of spay/neuter (if applicable)
🐾 If your dogs are 6 months and older, they must be licensed
🐾 1,2, and 3-year licenses are available pending rabies is up to date

Happy New Year! We hope that everyone had a great start to 2023! Our office will be closed tomorrow, January 2nd to allow for our staff to spend the holiday with their family. We will resume normal business hours on January 3rd.

We hope that everyone has a happy holiday! Just a reminder, we will be closed tomorrow, December 26th to allow our staff to spend the holiday with their family. We will resume regular business hours December 27th. ❄

Pottawattamie County Animal Control will be closed on December 26th, 2022 to allow staff to spend time with their family for the holiday. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

With the freezing temperatures it is important to not forget about your pets! Animals can get frostbite and hypothermia too. Take all the precautions necessary to protect your furry friends.

MISSING, please share. Owners live outside of Thurman, Iowa just off the Hwy that goes to 275 Hooves & Paws Rescue of the Heartland are in contact with the owners if anyone has seen her or if found please call us at 712-355-3721

This is just a friendly reminder to keep your pets safe during the extreme cold period in the coming days. The easiest tip is just to keep them inside.