The PawPrint September 2022 | Page 5

Reduce Wildlife at Home , Let Wildlife Be Wild : www . arlingtontx . gov / wildlife

AUGUST 2022 SHELTER STATISTICS
Total Animal Intake : Dogs-302 Cats-227 TOTAL-529 Total Adoptions : Dogs-91 Cats-100 TOTAL-191 Transfer to Rescue : Dogs-31 Cats-39 TOTAL-70 Return to Owner : Dogs-102 Cats-26 TOTAL-128 Click here to view all shelter statistics .
Let wildlife be wild ; Do not intentionally feed wildlife ; Keep trash containers tightly sealed ; Keep landscaping well groomed ; Feed pets indoors or at least pick up any remaining food after they eat ; Do not leave birdseed in feeders or on the ground overnight ; If you have a pet door , close it securely at night ; Trim overhanging branches that provide easy access to your roof for squirrels and other wildlife ; Cover crawlspace and attic openings with heavy gauge , rustproof wire mesh ( not chicken wire ); Carefully inspect your eaves and other areas where the roof and house join . Repair deteriorating boards , warped siding and loose shingles ; If you have a chimney , make sure that it has a secure cap because chimneys without caps are open invitations to raccoons looking for “ hollow trees ” in which to give birth and raise their young ; If you have a deck , you can prevent animals from digging underneath it by creating an L-shaped barrier . Attach heavy gauge wire mesh to the base of the deck , sink it six inches into the ground , bend it 90 degrees away from the deck for 12 inches and then cover it with soil .