Bobtail--Calico Kitten

Please adopt "Bobtail." She obviously needs a real name.

Precious--Tortie Kitten

Precious needs a forever home--along with several other cats and dogs at the Florence Shelter. Please consider visiting the shelter and making your family complete; it's the only love you can "buy."

We recently heard of a story that happened 30 years ago, but it still bears telling. A young grandmother and her two small grandchildren owned a beautiful color point cat. The cat somehow wandered out an open door and climbed a tree. The children were disconsolate, so the grandmother called the police department.

A Russellville police officer soon arrived and promptly shot the house cat--in front of its owner and her two small charges. We don't know why the woman didn't file a complaint against the officer, but it was a different time, and Russellville has never been known for progressive thought.

The above tale is horrible to think about, but so are the innocent kittens and puppies that are put down for want of a home. Please neuter your pets...and please adopt from local shelters.

Rock Cats & More

We understand the two dogs from Center Star Market have now been rescued. Thanks to those who took the time and patience to provide these dogs with a good forever home.

The reward for information in the attack on Jake is now $150.00. If anyone has information on who at the Hensley-Thompson Apartments threw a bottle at Jake, please call the Florence Police Department. Your name will not be given out.

For all the cat lovers out there, here's a must see video:

Starving Dogs at Center Star Market

We have received a report of two stray dogs located at the Center Star Market. These dogs are homeless and starving. Locals have been able to feed the dogs intermittently, as well as provide them with water, but have not been able to coax them to safety.

If you have any interest in adopting or helping these two dogs, the market is located on Hwy 72. Traveling east from Florence towards Rogersville, the Center Star Market is on the right, just past First Baptist Church of Center Star.

If you have knowledge of other strays in such dire straits, please e-mail us at:

baylockerbie@hotmail.com

Thanks to all those who care!

PAWS Rummage Sale

Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS) is having a rummage sale today and tomorrow, June 11th & 12th. The sale is located in the former Chevron building on East Tennessee Street between the old Sears/Martin Ind. building and the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Florence.

The sale begins each day at 7:00 a.m. and will close approximately at 3:00 p.m. Saturday. We hope everyone will come out to support this wonderful organization.

Pet Adoption Day This Saturday

Saturday May 15, 2010

10:00 a.m. - Until

Southgate Mall - Muscle Shoals

Someone's waiting for you...

Who Hurt Jake? Reward Offered !!!

From Shoalanda Speaks:

North Florence Apartments, a Hensley-Thompson property, is located at 1414 Chisholm Road, adjacent to a once quiet residential area. Last week, someone standing with a small group of individuals in the parking lot of this complex attacked Jake, a friendly family dog who had managed to escape the safety of its home.

The attack cost Jake his left eye and fueled the animosity of neighbors toward residents of the Hensley-Thompson facility. Currently, Capt. Ron Tyler of the Florence Police Department is heading the investigation into the attack. Capt. Tyler may be reached at 760-6500. Perhaps a call to Hensley-Thompson at 764-3033 would also be in order.

We understand several individuals and organizations are considering a reward for information concerning this crime. If anyone provides info that leads to an arrest and conviction of this God-forsaken piece of filth, we at Shoalanda will add $100.00 to the reward. Someone knows something. It's free money for doing the right thing...think about it.


The reward is now $125.00. Please call Capt. Tyler at 760-6500 if you have any information as to who threw the bottle at Jake. Many thanks.