Most dogs and cats have exceptional hearing. Suddenly comes all the noise and flashes and excitement, and they have no idea what all of this is about creating fear and anxiety.

• Find a quiet, sheltered area that can be a safe space for your pet. This can be a bathroom, closet or even basement. 
• Introduce your pet to this place beforehand by placing their favorite toys or blanket in the area. 
• Putting a blanket on their kennel will help muffle the sounds.
• Turning on a radio with music or even a fan will aid in diffusion the noise.

The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on June 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Lening opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Donald Oswald, Chairman 
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner Mike Lening, Commissioner 
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried. 

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