The weather has already dipped below the freezing mark this month, and that means another busy season is about to begin for at least one non-profit organization in the area.
Colder temperatures often mean stray cats and dogs that have been managing to survive over the warmer months will struggle a little more, and residents will be more apt to bring the homeless pets to the local animal shelter.
Over the year, the St. Paul Animal Shelter often experiences times where it is at capacity, with little space to house additional animals. That is one reason why the group continues to work toward raising funds for a new shelter. But, the project is a large undertaking, and costs to keep the current facility operational still exist in the mean time.
There are no doubt ways to help the local animal shelter achieve its goals of having a new facility, but perhaps one of the most practical ways to reduce the strain on the facility is to practice responsible pet ownership.
Spaying and neutering pets, along with recognizing that pets require a lot of attention and care, are obvious tips to help the shelter during the upcoming winter months.
The majority of people can agree that watching animals suffer needlessly isn’t welcome, and the way a community treats its most vulnerable is often a reflection of the community as a whole.
