For Oroville Dog Owners Or Those in Emergency Situations

Any emergency situation or situation that may become an emergency is stressful for anyone affected. A pet can add to the stress. It can also help reduce stress knowing your friend is with you and being well cared for, ready to guard,protect,comfort and love.

Many places don't allow pets. Some places that ordinarily won't accept pets will make an exception if you can show your dog is healthy and cared for.

If your dog has fleas, call your vet and get meds that will quickly eliminate them. No one wants their dog infested by inconsiderate owners. It's no shame to get fleas, but it's a shame to keep them or have them around other dogs.

If your dog has had a recent exam, call and ask your vet to fax or you pick up a health certificate stating your dog is free of parasites and has no communicable diseases.

If your dog hasn't had a recent exam, ask about the certificate anyway, but at least have proof of rabies and/or distemper/parvo vaccinations.

If your dog is prone to bite, you suspect it would bite, or is dog aggressive, you've hopefully trained it to wear a muzzle. If you haven't, get a muzzle anyway. They'll need a crash course on wearing it. Make sure it's the right size and learn to use it before it's needed.

If your dog has a crate, try to fit it in. It can be filled with food, a favorite toy, blanket, water from home, bowl, etc. A crate is comfort, like a den, and an animal can relax comfortably knowing they are secure in their small area. It may also make a difference as to whether or not your dog is allowed to stay.

If you have doggie doo bags, take them. If not, take large baggies and make use of them whenever your dog goes in a public place. Take garbage bags in case a disposal receptacle isn't nearby. It can be emptied when you find one.

Take paper towels and pet wipes. If your dog has an accident, clean it right away.

Treats that the dog is accustomed to and you know won't upset his stomach can be a nice reward for good behavior in a stressful environment.

Regardless of how good your dog is, and how friendly, dogs are affected by your emotions and your stress.

Aside from the fact that some are allergic to dogs, some are very afraid of dogs, and others just plain don't like dogs, keep your dog to yourself. Don't allow him to approach other people or animals.


If your dog is a resource guard...otherwise friendly but will remove the hand of anyone attempting to get it's favorite toy or food, keep the resources away from the dog while in the area of other humans or pets.

If the majority of dog owners follow basic rules of courtesy and keep our dogs under control and their nose out of others business, the more likely people will see them as welcome visitors in the future.

Last Edited by Nine's - IN MEMORIAM on 02/15/2017 02:23 PM