Well, it’s that time of year again. Springtime! OK, it’s there somewhere under all this snow. But at least the snowstorms are over. Well, I shouldn’t be jumping to that so fast, just because someone put the label “spring” on the calendar. Maybe somewhere it is, but not here in the true form yet.
But at least you can let the pets outdoors in the warm sun and begin to do spring cleaning – hah! Go ahead and do your “spring” cleaning. I dare you. And when you’re done, let those pets — “mud balls” — back in.
One thing to remember when they do go out now: They can go anywhere they like on top of the snow. That means right out into the road or right over to the neighbor who will call the ACO because they don’t want cats or dogs around their house. They have every right to do so if they want. This is usually a little slower this time of year for ACO calls. This time of year is about tracking down unlicensed animal owners. Keep your ACO in mind; they would like to relax in the warm sun, also, or chase their own “muddy fur balls” around the house before they get mud everywhere. So remember, before your ACO catches up with you, go get the animals licensed, please, and thank you.
Also, remember we are here to assist all through our advice. We give you our own opinions and inform you the best we can. This in no way means it is the right answer that you’re looking for. We do, however, give you the correct procedure, stated by law whenever it is necessary. We have been doing this for many years, so most likely our advice is about as close to being right as it could ever be.
We are not affiliated with any one shelter, but we deal with many. But we feel that if one is in need of assistance, as has been the case for the Ark Animal Sanctuary, we will put them in our article from time to time so that you will know they need your extra help and donations of time and money. Please do not read anything more into our articles than what is written in black and white. We do not want anyone thinking we are “attacking” anyone or anything. If we did, we apologize.
Always remember, ask questions, stay informed and stay vigilant.
Thanks for reading.
Joe Rodweller of Linneus, a certified animal control officer and member of the Maine Animal Control Association, operates Maine Animal Control with his wife Debbie. He can be reached at 538-1347 or via e-mail at debjoe347@yahoo.com.
