HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

The shelter was so slammed this week at Heard County Animal Control.  It is a tough time of year because many people are on vacation.  Rescuers are taking a break.   Families who would normally adopt are away. People that have one dog too many are motivated to surrender dogs because the vacation rental won’t take them, and the family vacation was the deadline to find a home, or they don’t want to pay a kennel.

Today was heartbreaking because there were at least 30 dogs and cats have been euthanized today. There were a couple that have been spared, but we only have a few days to find them a place before they will be euthanize. This dog is only 30 lbs and is thought to be a Spitz mix. He is 1-2 years old, and the Dog id number is 56809. If you are looking for a “not to big, not to small” dog, look no further.

This dog is the shelter favorite.  He is a very sweet Labrador Retriever.  He has a little something else in him, too.  He is about a year, to a year and a half old.  He weighs about 50 lbs.  If you are looking for a walking companion, or a family dog, look no further than him.  His id number is 53209.

This boxer guy has just a smidgen of something else in him, but his attitude is all boxer. He is silly, wiggles a lot, and is very sweet. He is a year to two years old.  His id number is 56109.  When you call, use that id number.

All of these dogs only have a few more days.

A commitment is needed between now and close of business monday.

Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

Shelter Hours:
8:30-12: and 1:00-5:00 M, T, Th
8:30-12: and 1:00-4:00 Fridays
8:30-1:00 Wednesdays
9:30-12:00 Saturday
CLOSED SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

There are over 40 dogs and countless cats headed for the euthanization room tomorrow at 4:00 P.M, at Heard County AC. I update a page here:http://houndsgood.com/heard-county-animal-control/. Also, the shelter’s petfinder list is HERE.

There are about 40 dogs that will be euthanized tomorrow at 4 PM at Heard County Animal Control in Franklin, GA. This is a small rural shelter with only 8 runs, and dogs are packed on each side.

I am especially touched by this girl, because she has black and tan markings she was labelled a Rottweiler mix. Of course, if someone scrolls past her on Petfinder and can’t have a Rottie they will pass her by and think she is big. Rottweilers are on the list of breeds in some areas that landlords don’t allow, cities ban, and insurance cancels over. The majority of Rotties are big teddy bears, but just like anything else, a few bad apples spoil the apple owners spoil the cart.

This dog is 40 lbs if that. Probably a bit less. Look at that fluffy tail. Does that say Rottweiler to you???  I didn’t think so.   My dachshund is black and tan, coonhounds are black and tan, and a variety of other breeds as well.

If you have it in your heart to help this petite sweetie, please contact the shelter right away.  She and her comrades need to generate some interest by 4:00 PM Tomorrow (FRIDAY)

Her id is 57309.  They do entertain out of area rescue groups and adopters.

Contact Info:

Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

Need to know where Franklin is, there is a map on this page.

Are you looking for a way to help out dogs and cats in need but don’t have a lot of time to do so?  Are you very knowledgeable about a variety of breeds and think you can identify a purebred or a mix? Many shelter dogs would benefit by someone taking a look at them and telling the world what they think they are.  In a rescue group setting, someone can play up a dog’s personality and it doesn’t really matter if no one seems to be able to tell what 57 breeds they are.  However, when a dog is on deathrow, in a county pound, a grossly incorrect breed identification could cost them their life.  They have only so many days to be searched on Petfinder, or so many days for someone to call and ask the shelter if they have that breed.  The most common misinterpretation is assuming every black and white dog is a border collie or that every fluffy dog is a chow.    I have found Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers and Australian Kelpies in shelters, previously labelled indiscriminate golden retriever and small shepherd mixes.  It instantly got the dogs rescued.

Here is a dog right now that is labelled a Spitz (dog number 56809).  A Spitz is not really a breed, unless you are talking about a Finnish Spitz.  A pomeranian, keeshond, American Eskimo, and the Finnish Spitz all fall into the label.    The dog is about 25-30 lbs and COULD have a little Spitz or Eskie in there but its really hard to say, and this sweetheart doesn’t have time for to mull it over.   Maybe there is Lab in there, but if labelled Lab on Petfinder, someone might think of a huge dog and may not adopt if they are looking for someone smaller.

On the other hand, there is also a dog labelled a shepherd/Rotteweiler.  I assume that she is just labelled that because of her black and tan coloring.  She is actually a medium sized dog.  If she was that breed combo, she would be a lot larger.  She almost looks like she could have some spaniel, setter, or hound in there.   I have nothing against Rottweilers.  They are fantastic dogs, but Rottie rescues are so overwhelmed with trying to rescue purebreds, they are not going to look at Heinz 57s.   There are many people who are looking for a great family dog, but may feel a Rottweiler is not the right fit for their family, so they will miss out on cute girls like this one because they will surf past any dog that says “Rottweiler” on it.

Her id number is 57309

Please call the shelter right away if you are a rescue and could help this sweet girl out, or are interested in adoption. These two dogs, among many others, only have until Friday at 4 PM.

Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

I previously reported on this sweet lady at the shelter. Her last day is today, please inquire if interested, right away.

Dogs with skin issues don’t survive long in a shelter environment. Animal Control Officers don’t want mange to spread throughout the shelter. While the dog may not actually have mange, they don’t want to take the risk. Mange is highly treatable, is very inexpensive to treat, but takes time. You need to isolate the dog from others and bathe them very frequently with a special solution. Dogs that have had mange go on to live a very healthy life if that is their only issue.

The dog featured is such a dog that has a skin condition. It has not been named. It could be mange, or it could be an allergy. At any rate, her days are numbers. She is listed as an Australian Shepherd, but I think she is more of a Lab/Aussie or a Heinz 57.

If you are interested in adopting her, or have a rescue license and can take her into your rescue, please contact the shelter. Her id number is 50009. Time up is THIS FRIDAY. For more information on the county pound she is at, click here.

Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

Shelter Hours:
8:30-12: and 1:00-5:00 M, T, Th
8:30-12: and 1:00-4:00 Fridays
8:30-1:00 Wednesdays
9:30-12:00 Saturday
CLOSED SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

Dogs with skin issues don’t survive long in a shelter environment. Animal Control Officers don’t want mange to spread throughout the shelter. While the dog may not actually have mange, they don’t want to take the risk. Mange is highly treatable, is very inexpensive to treat, but takes time. You need to isolate the dog from others and bathe them very frequently with a special solution. Dogs that have had mange go on to live a very healthy life if that is their only issue.

The dog featured is such a dog that has a skin condition. It has not been named. It could be mange, or it could be an allergy. At any rate, her days are numbers. She is listed as an Australian Shepherd, but I think she is more of a Lab/Aussie or a Heinz 57.

If you are interested in adopting her, or have a rescue license and can take her into your rescue, please contact the shelter.  Her id number is 50009.  Time up is THIS FRIDAY.   For more information on the county pound she is at, click here.

Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

Shelter Hours:
8:30-12: and 1:00-5:00 M, T, Th
8:30-12: and 1:00-4:00 Fridays
8:30-1:00 Wednesdays
9:30-12:00 Saturday
CLOSED SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

A major rescue effort is going on for 35 dogs and cats at Heard County Animal Control in Franklin, GA.   If the effort fails, all 35 will be euthanized tomorrow morning.  Donations of the following are needed:

• Collars and Leashes for Medium and Large dogs, and several large breed puppies.
• Cat and dog carries.   The toy dog/cat carrier can be used for a cat, the small to medium dog carriers can be used for mom cats with babies, or several older kittens.

A hand is needed also.

• One or two more drivers are needed to drive from Franklin, GA into Tennessee, or Franklin, GA to a point in between.  Driver needs to be ready to load at Heard County animal control at 9:00 A.M. or earlier on Friday (tomorrow) and be able to transport several dogs or cats.

Also, financial donations would be appreciated by the rescue as well.   It will help offset the cost of vet care.  There are two dogs that are owner turn ins that are up to date on their care, and three dogs that have already received their rabies shots.  The rest need help with basic vet care to give them a chance at rescue and home.

This is their last chance.  There has been little or no interest in the dogs and cats because of the holiday weekend, and the shelter is closed to the public over the holiday.   One shelter, in Henry County, already lost all but seven souls in the entire shelter.  Let’s not lose 35 more!

Please see the Heard County Animal Control page for the latest details.

Jack and Hennessey are now home!!!  Thank you for all of your help.  A shout out goes to A Day In the Good Life and the Humane Society of West Texas who were nice enough to reblog about their Incredible Journey!  Now, there are five more dogs that need our help.  Ace and Abi, shown in the far left, are a case of an owner moving out of state and just dropping their dogs off at Animal Control!

If you live or work, or can reasonably get to I-75 between Atlanta and Dayton, Ohio, your assistance is graciously requested.   Five wonderful dogs have a rescue in Toledo who is willing to take them out of a high kill shelter in the Atlanta area.   There are just no takers on giving them a ride. Many transports occur on Saturdays, but the problem this week is that Saturday is a holiday, where many people just don’t want to drive.  The biggest factor is that the shelter itself is closed on the 4th, so there is no way to even pick up the dogs that day.    Is anyone along this route and is willing to take part of the drive prior to Saturday?  Also, if there is anyone willing to be a temporary foster in the Atlanta area, or somewhere along the way just so they can get out of the shelter until the rest of the journey comes together?

There are five dogs total.  If you can’t fit them all, the legs can be split up between two drivers.  If they cannot find a ride, they will be euthanized.   The only alternative is to find a spot in a local rescue.  If you know anyone who can take these dogs, or can drive, please spread the word along.

***Updated 7/1.  The shelter IS NOW CLOSED SATURDAY!!!*****

Times and legs are all flexible.  If your car is not big enough for 5, we have split the legs.

Reason for transport: from kill shelter to rescue

Sending Shelter
Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA430.html

Receiving Rescue
Pooky Boo Rescue
Toledo Ohio

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/OH663.html

**Route and Legs**

All legs are flexible! Please let us know if you need to change anything!

15 minutes has been added to each leg for water/potty breaks

FRIDAY JULY 3rd, 2009

Leg 1 driver 1 – filled, thanks Dee!
driver 2 – filled, thanks Holly!
Depart: Franklin GA 9:00 am
Arrive: Marietta GA 10:30 am
1 hour 30 min

Leg 2 driver 1 filled, thanks Linda
driver 2 – needed
Depart: Marietta GA 10:45 am
Arrive: Chattanooga TN 12:15 pm
1 hour 30 min

Leg 3 -driver 1 – filled, thanks Elisabeth!
driver 2 – filled, thanks Jennie!
Depart: Chattanooga TN 12:30 pm
Arrive: Knoxville TN 2:00 pm
1 hour 30 min

Leg 4 – driver all dogs possibly filled by Heather (pls confirm this change)
Depart: Knoxville TN 2:15 pm
Arrive: London KY 3:45 pm
1 hour 30 min

Leg 5 -driver 1 – filled, thanks Lauren!
  driver 2 – needed
Depart: London KY 4:00 pm
Arrive: Williamstown KY 5:30 pm
1 hour 30 min

possible change in plans – may overnight and continue Sat morning

Leg 6 -driver all dogs – filled, thanks Terrie!
Depart: Williamstown KY 5:45 pm
Arrive: Dayton OH 7:15 pm
1 hour 30 min

Leg 7 – Needed, rescue unable to meet transport
Depart: Dayton OH 7:30 pm
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Arrive: Toledo OH 10:00 pm
2 hours 30 min
may be divided into 2 legs

please reply to cherryharleysavinganimals@yahoo.com

 Do not contact the shelter for offers to drive, as they may not pass them along.  Contact the shelter if you are interested in adoption or rescuing them!  If you can drive, email Emily or leave a comment!

I reactivated the Heard County Animal Control page that I used to have on this site.   I deleted it for awhile, because I didn’t keep it updated due to life circumstances.   Now, it is completely up to date with the latest policies, and of course, the latest dogs and cats in need.   There are many more cats that are not listed as of yet.

It was a very gut wrenching day.  Someone dumped an entire family of dogs this week.  There was mom, dad, and all the kids.  Their person ended up in the hospital, and the family decided that they did not want to take care of their dogs too, so out they went.   Luckily, a rescue spoke up for them, and they left the building.   The same happened with five lucky puppies.   The toughest dogs are always black labs and black lab mixes.  A lot of folks express how wonderful it was to grow up with a lab, but when push comes to shove, they get left behind at shelters.

Right now, there is the case of Jack and Hennessey.   They are yet another case of an owner going into the hospital and the family not wanting to deal with their dogs.  Hennessey has someone interested in her, but Jack, the already neutered Black Lab has no bites.   I really hoped that they could stay together, or at least the idea that he was already neutered, so his adoption fee would be smaller, would give someone extra incentive, but there has been nothing so far.

The timestamps may be different, but the dogs did indeed come in together.  We just happened to be able to get an updated photo of Hennessey.

 Now, there is the matter of arranging a ride for Hennessey to go from Georgia to upstate New York, unless someone at the last minute will take both together.  It would be great to find someone else in NY to adopt Jack who would let the two visit every so often, as they grew up together.  Then, there is the small matter of Jack going to be euthanized on Monday if he generates no interest.   If you are interested in Jack, or helping them both, please look for more details on the Heard County page.

I could really use your help.

There is a litter of puppies in a shelter in Georgia, more specifically Heard County Animal Control in Franklin.   Their mother dog has died from heat stroke and left these little ones behind.  They are at least have a roof over them, but it is not much consolation, as they are at a kill shelter.  At 18 days old, they are not old enough to live without their mother.   They need her for survival, for nutrition, and socialization.

Right now, the pups are being fed a combination of milk replacement and wet dog food, but that will not sustain them for long.  What they need the most is a rescue who has a mother dog who is nursing and willing to adopt a few more, or a mother dog who is just weaning her puppies.  There is no photo yet, I will not have one until tomorrow, but wanted to get spreading the word right away.

Euthanization day at the shelter is Friday.  These puppies are not on the list, but they could very well die on their own from failure to thrive.

If you are a rescue or foster home with a nursing mother dog, can you please help.

Contact the shelter right away.  This week, Angela, the Animal Control Officer, is there alone, so if she is out on a call, there is no one to answer the phone.  Please leave a message if you can help, including a number to reach you at and the name of your rescue.  You will have to find a way to pick the puppies up at this point, as transportation help is very short.

Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

For more information on Heard County Animal Control CLICK HERE.

These two sweet puppies are huddled in the corner of the shelter, just starved for love. They were picked up by animal control and only have until Friday to find a home or a rescue.

Usually, shelters euthanize dogs that come in with mange, which is a contagious, but highly treatable condition. It is also very inexpensive to treat. You just have to have a little time and patience, shampooing them the allotted number of times and keeping them separate from other dogs for awhile (meaning that they cannot be taken to a boarding facility).   The recovery rate is extremely high, and most dogs never have the problem again.

Fortunately, Heard County Animal Control did not choose to euthanize them, but to give them a little bit of a chance in the next few days to find a place safe.   The shelter thinks they might have a little Brittany Spaniel in them but are not entirely sure.  They are up to date with age appropriate

These sweet puppies need a rescue to speak up for them, or need an adoptive home.  A commitment needs to be made well before 4:00 P.M. on Friday, June 11th, which is tomorrow.  Please call the shelter right away.  Ask about id numbers 33509-33609.

Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

Tell them that you saw these little ones on HoundsGood.com.   You won’t get any special discount for doing so, but its good for them to know what’s working to spread the word.