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    Living with Wildlife

    Living with Local Wildlife
    A common misconception is that setting a live trap, catching the raccoon, skunk or opossum and destroying it or relocating it will take care of the nuisance. However, before too long another raccoon, skunk or opossum will move into the area. If it was a good habitat for one, it's just as good for another. Urban wildlife enjoy the easy life we often unknowingly provide for them; they don't like a hostile environment. Taking steps to deter them will encourage them to move on.  For more information contact: 

    District 5 Division of Wildlife at 937-372-9261 or visit their website at www.dnr.state.oh.us

    Brukner Nature Center at 937-698-6493 or visit their website at www.bruknernaturecenter.com

    Brukner Nature Center Brochure

     

    Wildlife

    Highlights
    Mingle With Our Mutts

    Please join us the Second Sunday of each month from Noon - 2 PM for Mingle with Our Mutts we will have lots of adoptable dogs and cats looking for new homes. 

    Bark Park Bake Sale

    Come join us Saturday June 23 from 10 AM - 2 PM!  Our Bark Park "Regulars" will be hosting a pets & people bake sale.  We will have lots of baked goodies, raffle drawings, $10 microchips, discounted Vector flea protection.

    Summer Care Tips for Your Pets

    -During warm weather the inside of a vehicle can reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes even when parked in the shade.  Play it safe leave your pets cool & refreshed at home. 

    -Fresh water & shade is extremely important.  Heavy panting, rapid pulse, glazed eyes, vomiting and/or deep red or purple tongue can be a sign of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

    -Limit outside exercise to early morning or evening hours when the  temperatures aren't so high.

    -Crowded summer events and pets do not mix well.  The loud noises and crowds combined with the heat can be stressful and dangerous.

    -Driving with a dog in the back of a pick-up truck is very dangerous.  Flying debris can cause injury to your pet.