October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Sandra Shott of Bandera County Animal Control oversees the center and runs it with a calm demeanor and patience for dogs under stress from being lost or abandoned.“A lot of people are giving up their dogs because of the economy. These dogs are already socialized, somewhat trained, and need love. They make great companions and are grateful for adopters who take them into their new home,” said Shott.In Bandera residents have a lot of dogs already, so Animal Control has much more success sending adoptable large dogs out of state to the ...