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Posted on February 27 at 10:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm back!
Did you know that the Chilton Co. Humane Society intakes an average of 350 - 400 unwanted, stray, and abandoned animals per month. Did you know that every county in Alabama is supposedly required by law to have an impound facilty for stray animals. So much for laws! The Chilton County Humane Society is not required to take in these animals from county residents but does. Did you know that the city of Clanton gives the shelter six times the funding that the Chilton County Commission gives them, but that the majority of the animals turned in daily to the shelter actually come from county residents. Did you know that now no adopted animal from the shelter is allowed to leave with their new owner unaltered. This policy only began in May, when Joe Murphy began his tenure. Did you know that our shelter's director, Joe Murphy, is the best thing that has ever happened to this facility. He leads a top notch staff who work long hours for little pay and they never complain. He is not only a true leader, but is also one of the most knowledgeable, compassionate animal lovers I've ever known.
My hope is that the political leaders of Chilton County embrace and support the Chllton County Humane Society's new Board of Directors as they strive to raise operating funds, as well as physically and financially support Joe and his caring staff. Go by and visit when you have a chance. You'll most likely learn something and by all means spay and neuter your pets. Donations from any individual or organization are always welcomed. Thanks Maplesville for the recent supply drive!
http://us.mg204.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch...
Posted on February 27 at 9:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Joe Murphy is so right when he states: "You also have to teach people to respect life. And how do I do that for people raised to believe that animals are a commodity like anything else?" he said.
This issue is just as much a cultural one as it is a financial one. I grew up in west Alabama, the part of our state known as the"black belt"; a similar cultural setting to Chillton County. I saw my dad dip Beagles in motor oil when they had mange and feed them scraps from the table if there were leftovers from supper. Sometimes they went hungry. Luckily I had a aunt who taught me to value and repsect life in any form and through her example and education I was able to break the cycle and not repeat history. My own animals are altered and my grown childrens' pets are also spayed and neutered. They respect the lives of animals because they were taught by example to do so.
As a rescuer of the unwanted, abandoned, and disgarded animals of Chilton County (mainly litters of puppies that people allow their animals to give birth to), I believe spaying and neutering of pets along with teaching our younger generation to respect the lives of animals are the only ways to truly break the cycle and control animal overpopulation. Did you know money is available for some Chilton Co. residents to offset the expense of spaying/neutering their pets. If they are on Medicaid, SSI, Unemployment, WIC, or Food Stamps there is financial help offered through a program called Spay Alabama.
Posted on June 21 at 10:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
After hearing about the death of Buck's dad and how the little puppy was injured, a veternarian in Tuscaloosa, AL has offered to repair his broken leg if the injury does not need the help of a specialist. She will know after looking at his xrays. For those of you who want to contribute to Buck's vet bills, I'm sure help is needed for his diagnosis and xrays done at the emergency clinic in McCalla/Bessemer where he was taken on Saturday evening.
For more information about Buck's progress, you can call the Chilton Co. Humane Society at 205-755-9170. I'm sure the staff there can update you on his rehabilitation and care. Sounds like little Buck may need a new home, also.
Posted on June 21 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you, JMurphy, for taking Buck to a vet for care. Hopefully some funds can be raised for Buck's surgery or maybe the family will see that he is cared for in honor of their dad and husband.
I will be happy to donate to Buck's care as I know bone surgery is very expensive.
My condolences to the family on the loss of their loved one.
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Posted on March 1 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What is a canned hunt? Ask Joe Headley or read the link below. Not too humane, I'd say.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canned_hunt...
On Concerns arise over rural animal control