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My basic info
Breed
Black Mouth Cur/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Brown/Chocolate/Black
Age
5 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
3521
My details
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Petunia was dumped in our parking lot and left to run loose. She had demodex mange and took 2 months of medicated baths to heal, however she does still have some bald spots that may never grow hair back. Petunia loves attention and thinks she is a lap dog. She loves cuddling. While in her most recent foster, she was pretty laid back and didn't bark much at all. She can be grumpy in a new home with the other animals, but once she settles in, she loves to play. She has done well with dogs her size and cats but can be picky about the littler dogs if they get in her face. She did well around livestock in her foster home. She is not housebroken, and if free fed, will potty inside. Her foster said that keeping her on a schedule of feeding then going outside for a bit, she had less accidents in the house. She does not love being in a crate but will settle down pretty quickly. Petunia knows lots of tricks; the ones she has responded to well have been "sit", "shake", "lay", "stay", and "leave it". Petunia is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative and on prevention.
Petunia was dumped in our parking lot and left to run loose. She had demodex mange and took 2 months of medicated baths to heal, however she does still have some bald spots that may never grow hair back. Petunia loves attention and thinks she is a lap dog. She loves cuddling. While in her most recent foster, she was pretty laid back and didn't bark much at all. She can be grumpy in a new home with the other animals, but once she settles in, she loves to play. She has done well with dogs her size and cats but can be picky about the littler dogs if they get in her face. She did well around livestock in her foster home. She is not housebroken, and if free fed, will potty inside. Her foster said that keeping her on a schedule of feeding then going outside for a bit, she had less accidents in the house. She does not love being in a crate but will settle down pretty quickly. Petunia knows lots of tricks; the ones she has responded to well have been "sit", "shake", "lay", "stay", and "leave it". Petunia is spayed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm negative and on prevention.
If you have other pets, a meet and greet is recommended! We do offer an up to 5 day foster period to see how the pet works in your home.
3.
Sign Adoption Contract
If you are confident in your choice, there is an adoption agreement we will go over. This process generally take 10 minutes or less.
4.
Pay Fee
We accept cash, check, and card.
Adoption fees vary:
Dogs: $90
Cats: $45
Dogs that have lived at the shelter over 60 days are $60.
5.
Take the Pet Home
We can provide a slip lead to take your new dog home with. If you adopt a cat, we have cardboard carries to get them home safely.
Additional adoption info
As long as an animal is not on a stray hold or medical hold, most animals can be adopted and taken home same day.
As long as an animal is not on a stray hold or medical hold, most animals can be adopted and taken home same day.
Go meet their pets
Come by 891 East Road and visit adoptable animals!
Monday: 2pm-6pm
Tuesday: 2pm-6pm
Thursday: 2pm-6pm
Friday: 2pm-6pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
We are closed Wednesdays and Sundays, and major holidays.
Come by 891 East Road and visit adoptable animals!
Monday: 2pm-6pm
Tuesday: 2pm-6pm
Thursday: 2pm-6pm
Friday: 2pm-6pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
We are closed Wednesdays and Sundays, and major holidays.
More about this shelter
The Erath County Humane Society is a very active influence in the county offering shelter to homeless and unwanted animals. There is no charge for bringing in animals from within the county but all donations to the organization are very much appreciated. We cannot accept animals outside of Erath County. As we are usually at or past capacity, acceptance of owner surrenders is contingent on space available & there is a charge of $35. We are a no-kill facility and there is no time limit on healthy, non-aggressive animals that are in our care.
All dogs and cats adopted from the shelter must be spayed or neutered within a reasonable period of time, depending upon the age of the animal. This is in accordance with state law. Other requirements coincide with those ordinances on the books of the city of Stephenville such as vaccinations, tags, number of pets in the household, etc. Stephenville Police Department employs two officers to enforce those regulations.
Law enforcement agencies work with shelter employees and volunteers to bring charges against anyone who cruelly mistreats or improperly cares for animals in their custody.
The ECHS was organized on September 16, 1976 and is a chartered, non-profit corporation. The first shelter was the city pound to which the humane society added a small wooden building.
During 1977, ECHS began to do cruelty investigations of animals, particularly staged dog fights. During the following session of the state legislature, a bill co-sponsored by Senator Bob Glasgow, Stephenville, was passed making this practice a felony in the state of Texas.
In November of 1984 a climate controlled animal shelter was completed. The 40 by 16 foot building was constructed by a local contractor and cost $17,500 the cost of which, was donated by private citizens and businesses, with the help of fund raisers.
ECHS works together with the City of Stephenville and the County government in controlling the animal population in this area. Monetary support for the shelter includes $17,000 annually from the city of Stephenville and $18,000 from the county. ECHS owns and maintains the two buildings constructed on the property, the second structure having been completed in 1992. The Humane Society is staffed by one full time and three part time employees. They are assisted with the help of volunteers and some individuals doing public service.
The city has two salaried officers who make investigations inside the city limits concerning animal welfare. They are also responsible for capturing and bringing strays to the shelter. Animals are then processed by the shelter staff.
ECHS business hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 12:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays. We are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays and some holidays.
The Erath County Humane Society is a very active influence in the county offering shelter to homeless and unwanted animals. There is no charge for bringing in animals from within the county but all donations to the organization are very much appreciated. We cannot accept animals outside of Erath County. As we are usually at or past capacity, acceptance of owner surrenders is contingent on space available & there is a charge of $35. We are a no-kill facility and there is no time limit on healthy, non-aggressive animals that are in our care.
All dogs and cats adopted from the shelter must be spayed or neutered within a reasonable period of time, depending upon the age of the animal. This is in accordance with state law. Other requirements coincide with those ordinances on the books of the city of Stephenville such as vaccinations, tags, number of pets in the household, etc. Stephenville Police Department employs two officers to enforce those regulations.
Law enforcement agencies work with shelter employees and volunteers to bring charges against anyone who cruelly mistreats or improperly cares for animals in their custody.
The ECHS was organized on September 16, 1976 and is a chartered, non-profit corporation. The first shelter was the city pound to which the humane society added a small wooden building.
During 1977, ECHS began to do cruelty investigations of animals, particularly staged dog fights. During the following session of the state legislature, a bill co-sponsored by Senator Bob Glasgow, Stephenville, was passed making this practice a felony in the state of Texas.
In November of 1984 a climate controlled animal shelter was completed. The 40 by 16 foot building was constructed by a local contractor and cost $17,500 the cost of which, was donated by private citizens and businesses, with the help of fund raisers.
ECHS works together with the City of Stephenville and the County government in controlling the animal population in this area. Monetary support for the shelter includes $17,000 annually from the city of Stephenville and $18,000 from the county. ECHS owns and maintains the two buildings constructed on the property, the second structure having been completed in 1992. The Humane Society is staffed by one full time and three part time employees. They are assisted with the help of volunteers and some individuals doing public service.
The city has two salaried officers who make investigations inside the city limits concerning animal welfare. They are also responsible for capturing and bringing strays to the shelter. Animals are then processed by the shelter staff.
ECHS business hours are 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 12:00 to 5:00 on Saturdays. We are closed on Wednesdays and Sundays and some holidays.
