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The Humane Society of the United States Transports 10 Rescued Dogs to New Albany-Floyd County Animal Control
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The Humane Society of the United States Transports 10 Rescued Dogs to New Albany-Floyd County Animal Control
(Jan. 4, 2012) – The Humane Society of the United States is transporting ten rescued dogs to New Albany-Floyd County Animal Control and Shelter. These dogs are some of more than 100 rescued by The HSUS from a Mississippi hoarding situation in early December. The animals will be transported in The HSUS’ specially designed 75-foot animal transport vehicle. These dogs are true survivors and have come a long way since their rescue. Now they will need the public’s support to find loving forever homes. Â
Who: Â Â Responders from The Humane Society of the United States
David Hall, director of New Albany-Floyd County Animal Control and Shelter
Jeff Gahan, mayor of New Albany    Â
When: Â Â Friday, Jan. 6, 2012
8:00 am – time is approximate – please email media contact below for time confirmation.
Where:Â Â Â Â New Albany Floyd County Animal Shelter
215 W Market St
New Albany, In 47150
Background: On December 6, 2011 The Humane Society of the United States’ Animal Rescue Team worked with the Starkville Police Department Animal Control, Waveland Animal Shelter, Rankin County Sheriff’s Department, and the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Shelter Medicine Program to rescue 108 dogs from a rural Mississippi hoarding situation.
The animals were surrendered by a woman who was unable to care for the large number of animals she had accumulated. The HSUS has cared for the dogs for the past month and is now transporting them to shelter partners for further care and adoption.
When responders arrived on the scene Tuesday morning they found breeds ranging from hound mixes to Labrador retriever mixes housed throughout the property. Many of the dogs suffered from medical ailments such as skin infections, untreated wounds and other serious ailments. The dogs were being allowed to reproduce and several pregnant dogs were rescued. They were being housed in feces-ridden outdoor pens with little protection from the elements.
Video and still photos from the initial rescue are available via request to the media contact below.
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Media Contacts:
Jordan Crump: 240-654-2964, jcrump@humanesociety.org
David Hall: 502-376-8430, halldavidl@yahoo.com
Happy New Year!
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The shelter will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012 in celebration of the New Year! We will reopen at our regular hours on Tuesday, January 3rd!
Thanks for the Holiday Dinner! Love those Rudy Greens!
Left to right Amber Ford, Bryan Kong, Karla Haas, and Gloria the dog in cage enjoying dinner.
For the 4th year in a row Karla Haas with Rudy Greens “People food for Dogs†is seen here with Amber Ford and Bryan Kong. The NAFC Animal Shelter employees and Karla are feeding a special “Holiday Buffet†to the homeless animals at the shelter. Â
Thanks to Karla and “Rudy Greensâ€!
$10 Sale on Certified Pre-Owned Cats
$10 Sale on Certified Pre-Owned Cats:
DECEMBER 30 and 31, 2011
Don’t Forget Your Catfax Report!
With the end of the year approaching, your local animal shelter is overstocked with inventory. “We simply cannot go into the New Year facing the hardship of caring for this many catsâ€, says Animal Care Coordinator, Theresa Stilger. “Owner surrenders are up at shelters nationwide-mainly, people claim, for financial reasons. Unfortunately, animal adoptions have also plummeted.â€
The NAFC Animal Shelter, in partnership with the Floyd County Animal Rescue League, will be holding an Inventory Reduction Sale this Friday and Saturday only on all Certified Pre-owned Cats. With 0% financing, and a one-time fee of $10, you can bring a brand new (to you) cat home today! This special price reduction will apply to all cats over 4 lbs.
Your Certified Pre-Owned Cat, comes with a free “multipoint inspection” including spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, behavioral evaluation, microchiping and grooming. And you can’t beat the price: As the Certified Pre-Owned Cats ad says, with only $10 that’s, $0 down, 0% financing and no payments, these cats are “better than new!”
Remember, savvy consumers, when shopping for a pre-owned cat, be sure to get its FIN (Feline Identification Number aka microchip#) and request a CATFAX report before finalizing the adoption. Nobody wants to take home a lemon.
Happy Holidays!
The Shelter will be closed from December 23 – December 26.Â
We will reopen on December 27 at our regular hours.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
