Permian Pet Of The Week

Every Wednesday we feature a different pet that needs a new forever home here in the Basin from Lonestar Sanctuary For Animals. Sometimes it's a dog, sometimes it's a cat. They haven't had any guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, or snakes---yet. But you never know!

Meet Margaret!

Margaret is an 8-year-old Lab Mix! Margaret came to us from a hoarding situation. She needs her adopter to have a doggie dog so she can get used to being inside while having the option to run out in the yard when she chooses. Margaret is a dog that is full of personality! She loves to run up to staff and get pets and scratches. She howls along with emergency sirens and gets the whole shelter singing her song! Usually more laid back, she can get excited when playing with the staff and run around her yard very fast a few times before coming back to play some more! We call that "the Zoomies!" To help with her confidence Margaret needs to be with another male dog. She does not get along with female dogs or small children (over 10 years is fine) If our adorable Margaret sounds like the dog for you, come meet her during our visiting hours of 1-4:30 pm. She is in the first yard as you walk into the office and is usually overlooked. Please share to help Margaret find her perfect "forever" home!

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And if for some reason you're not looking for a pet right now--please click SHARE and post this to your social media so we can help Margaret find her forever home. Or perhaps you're looking for a different new furry friend. There are so many fur babies who would love to meet you so stop by and pay them a visit! There are plenty of dogs and cats to choose from who would love to be your next family member.

The Lonestar Sanctuary For Animals can always use supplies as well so if you can, stop by and drop off a donation to help the staff care for the shelter animals till they can find their forever homes. Needed right now:

Cleaning supplies

Puppy Pee Pads

Blankets

Unopened / New Dog and Cat Food

Cat Litter

Items can be dropped off at the office at 4200 Fairgrounds Road in Midland during business hours. Thank You!

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