Tamara Gregor: SCHS Column: Frankie needs love, active family

Tamara Gregor, The Duncan Banner, Okla.
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Oct. 4—A lovable and active pup bounced his way into The Banner office this week in hopes of finding his forever home after a lengthy stay at the shelter.

Every Tuesday, The Banner participates in the Stephens County Humane Society's (SCHS) Take Out Tuesday, during which one loving dog gets to have an afternoon out to run and play. This week, The Banner staff had the pleasure to hang out with Frankie for the day.

Frankie is around a year old and a pit bull terrier/cattle, blue heeler mixed breed. Frankie sports a brown and white coat with a few freckles on his face.

According to the SCHS, Frankie was surrendered to a local animal control office and the humane society took him in as soon as they had space.

During a typical outing at The Duncan Banner, a delicious two-cheeseburger lunch is provided and Frankie loved every bite.

Sitting and waiting for each bite, this sweet boy was very gentle and appreciative for his lunch.

With every passing minute, Frankie showed off just how well-behaved he can be, whether it is showcasing his great leash skills or coming when he is called. He is also the perfect dog to take along for car rides and will settle down and enjoy the cruise, only getting up occasionally to check out the surroundings outside of the car window.

As the afternoon progressed, Frankie took the weekly trek over to R&S Drug to meet a few more friends.

This sweet boy was eager to please and enjoyed a few treats, as well as a Puppuccino.

After a full belly, Frankie decided it was time to rest for a while and curled up for a bit and took a nap.

With impeccable manners and sweet disposition, this young boy is ready to love on his new family very soon.

In other pet news, The Duncan Banner's Cutest Pet contest is in play. The annual contest will benefit the Stephens County Humane Society and The Banner's Newspapers in Education program.

The deadline for entries is Friday, Oct. 6 and photos must be included. Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners in a various amount of gift cards. First place will receive $50, second place $30 and third place $20 in gift cards.

Pet owners can submit photos at The Banner office, located at 811 W. Main St., Duncan, via mail at The Cutest Pet Contest c/o The Duncan Banner, P.O. Box 1268 Duncan, Oklahoma 73534 or via email at sherrie.mccormack@duncanbanner.com, along with the $5 entry fee. Cash, debit or credit cards will be accepted. The staff of The Duncan Banner will also have a booth at Bark in the Park where entries can be submitted. Voting for the Cutest Pet will begin on Oct. 14 when entrants are finalized and will end on Oct. 27. For more information, call The Banner at 580-255-5354.

To inquire about Frankie, any of our previous guests, or any of the other dogs or cats, or to set up an appointment, call 580-252-7387 between the humane society's new hours of noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and from noon to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. SCHS is open from noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays for adoptions only and closed on Monday for surgery day.

The SCHS column is sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. and R&S Drug Store.

For more information about SCHS or to donate, visit http://stephenscountyshelter.com/.