Save the Mexican Dogs?

Today's blog is veering from our usual format, as will the next one or two. If you're like me, you get requests daily to help animals. From aardvarks to zebras, there's an organization out there bent on helping the sick and homeless. This week I received a letter from an international organization dedicated to helping animals outside the United States; Mexican canines were specifically mentioned.

I wish this organization well, but I don't plan on donating. I also no longer donate to PETA. Why? I want my donations to help animals in the United States with their basic survival. That leaves out the Arctic polar bears and the advertisements chastising us for wearing leather goods.

I hope each of you who cares about animals will begin your charity at home in Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin Counties. Adopt from a local shelter or PAWS. Send your donations to these organizations. When we no longer have a local problem with homeless and sick dogs and cats, then we can begin contributing to the zoo in Timbuktu.


PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving)

Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter

Colbert County Animal Shelter

Armani - Male Red/White Kitten

To adopt Armani, please complete our online application at:

http://shoalspaws.com/adoption/adoption-application/

Cliff - Hound Mix

Name: Cliff
Sex: Male
Breed: Hound Mix
Age: Young Adult
ID: 93217
Fee: $75.00 (Neuter/1st Shots Included)
Location: Florence Animal Shelter
Open: 9-12, 1:30-5/M-F
Phone: 760-6676

Kit - Young Bi-Color Kitten

This baby is at the shelter waiting to be adopted. There are many kittens and cats in need of a good home. There are Siamese, Tabbies, Black & Whites, etc., many varieties, all ages and sizes. Please open your heart and welcome a kitty home today!

Adoption fee is $75.00 this fee includes spay or neuter surgery, and one rabies shot. For more information please contact shelter with Pen # and description of pet you are interested in adopting. We are happy to have potential adoptive families come visit us!

Address: 702 East College Street
Florence, AL 35630
Phone: 256-760-6676
Hours: 9-12 and 1:30-5:00 Monday-Friday

Shelter Info: We are located near the intersection of Dr. Hicks Blvd. and Tennessee Street. We are at the west end of the city cemetery and across from Dr. Randall Smith's veterinary clinic. If you are coming in from Highway 72 we are to your left as you are coming in to Florence.

Pepper - Male Boston Terrier

More About Pepper - ID#91942

Be a hero! Please adopt Pepper today! Adoption saves an animal whose life literally depends on getting a new home. Adopting a homeless animal is a generous act of compassion, and an expression of the inherent value of animals. You will be assured that you are not contributing to the homeless animal tragedy by encouraging the breeding of even more animals into an already-overpopulated world. It's the right and ethical thing to do! You will be helping, one animal at a time, to bring an end to this nation's tragic homeless animal problem. Adoption fee is $75.00 this fee includes first shot, worming, spay or neuter surgery, and one rabies shot. For more information please contact shelter with Pen # and description of pet you are interested in adopting. We are happy to have potential adoptive families come visit us! Address: 5010 Missouri Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 Phone: 256-381-4073 Fax: 256-381-9274 Email: ccaca@bellsouth.net Hours: 9-5 M-F. Shelter Info: HIGHWAY 43S TURN RIGHT ACROSS FROM COLBERT MEMORIAL GARDENS INTO COLBERT INDUSTRIAL PARK IN THE BACK UNDER THE BLUE WATER TOWER Thank you for adopting and spay/neutering!

Callie - Large Female Calico

Name: Callie
Sex: Female
Breed: Domestic Short Hair Calico
Age: Young Adult
ID: None
Fee: $75.00 (Spay/1st Shots Included)
Location: Florence Animal Shelter
Open: 9-12, 1:30-5/M-F
Phone: 760-6676

Did you know? Only 1 in 200K Calico's are male. They possess a rare XXY chromosome combo.

How Do I ...?

How do I get to the Florence Animal Shelter?

Above is a map that should be helpful. The shelter is located in downtown Florence just off Hicks Boulevard adjacent to the Florence City Cemetery.

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How do I print out a "poster" for a specific animal?

Click on the name of the featured animal. A screen with only that post should then appear. Click print page and you're ready to place the poster on any bulletin board.