HumaneSocietyBldgWinterJamestown  (CSi)  The James River Humane Society reminds those with pets, to make sure they stay safe during the dangerously cold temperatures, and wind chills.

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, Vice President Matt Opsahl said, not to let pets outdoors longer than needed so they don’t have “accidents,” in the house.

He said the animal’s paw pads freeze quickly, adding that road chemicals and road salt burn their paws.

Hay bales may be used for insulation around the outside of dog houses.

Make sure anti-freeze is out of the reach of pets in garages, as the chemical can be deadly if ingested.

He noted that at the shelter the dogs are let outside for a short time, and then back inside.

Donations of blankets are welcome and may be dropped off at Hugo’s or at the shelter.

On another topic, he said the shelter is looking for a paid position for a person to work every other weekend, from 7-a.m., to noon, to take care of the dogs.

Contact the James River Humane Society for more information at 252-0747, or drop off a resume, or an application form from Jamestown Jobs Service, to the shelter, located off the I-94 Bloom Exit.

He pointed out that volunteers are needed to work evenings.

Presently the shelter is full with 15 dogs, and 25 cats.

On line visit the James River Humane Society at:  jamesriverhumanesociety.org with links to petfinder.com

The shelter is open seven days a week from 9-a.m. to noon, and 5:30-p.m., to 6:30-p.m., or by appointment to view the animals.