Exercise and Play
DOGS
Dogs need exercise to burn calories, stimulate their minds, and keep healthy. Exercise also tends to help
dogs avoid boredom, which can lead to destructive behavior. Supervised fun and games will satisfy many of your pet's
instinctual urges to dig, herd, chew, retrieve and chase. Individual exercise needs vary based on breed, sex, age and
level of health, but a couple of walks around the block every day and ten minutes to explore the backyard is probably not
enough. If your dog is a 6-\ to 18-month adolescent, or if she is an active breed or random-bred from the sporting, herding,
hound or terrier groups, her requirements will be relatively high.
Always keep your puppy or dog on a leash in public. Just be sure your pet will come to you at all times should you say the
word. A disobedient or aggressive dog is not ready to play with others.
CATS
Cats delight in stalking imaginary prey. The best toys are those that can be made to jump and dance
around and look alive. Your cat will act out her predator role by pouncing on toys instead of people's ankles. Don't use
your hands or fingers as play objects with kittens. This type of play may cause a biting and scratching problem to develop
as your kitten matures.
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Contact Information
Animal Shelter
5570 Sturmer Park Circle
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Adoption and
Redemption:
(336) 703-DOGS (3647)
Complaint and
Investigations:
(336) 703-2490
Lost and Found:
(336) 703-2478
Licensing:
(336) 703-2479
Administration:
(336) 703-2480
FAX:
(336) 661-6414
Hours of Operation
Closed Sunday
12:00 - 5:00 Monday
12:00 - 7:00 Tuesday
12:00 - 5:00 Wednesday
12:00 - 7:00 Thursday
12:00 - 5:00 Friday
12:00 - 5:00 Saturday
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