News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

out a need for food or cleaning supplies or about anything, it is quickly met with multiple drop offs and deliveries from USPS, UPS and FedEx. The shipments from Amazon, Chewy and Walmart come many days/week and we are so appreciative. One thing, just so you know is that those deliveries never include any info on the donor. So please understand that we would love to send you a thank you letter but just do not know who to send any too. We can sometimes confirm a donation has been received if the donor sends us their purchase info, but be confident that we are receiving your donations and putting them to quick use. And thank you ALL so very much for your incredible support!

Intake is still quite high as litters of kittens and puppies continue to come in. The economy is impacting pet owners as well and we are seeing an increase in owner surrenders, especially larger adult dogs. This means we have lots and lots of pets looking for homes.

Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-yearold; cats over one-yearold can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian.

The best way to see the pets we have for adoption is to check out the Adoption websites like www. petfinder.com or www. adoptapet.com - you will be able to see not only our pets but those from other Shelters as well. We work hard to keep our available pets posted so you can see their photos and read their info. We try to put their personality info; important things to know like if a dog is good with children, other dogs or cats; their age and size or expected size if a puppy; activity level; and any special needs they might have. If you see a pet that interests you, our adoption info is also in the narrative and right below at the state level,” Elmore County 4-H Extension Agent Bryan O’Malley said.

Joy that is our online Adoption Application which is the first step in our adoption process. Once we receive and approve an application, we will contact the applicant to set up an appointment for you to come meet the pet in question. As applications come in via email, we respond via email so please make sure to look out for our response from hselco@bellsouth.net . We set up appointments weekdays between 10-4 and Sat 10-3.

We also like playing ‘matchmaker’ via our Wish List Adoption Application (on the home page of our website: www.elmorehumane.org ) where you can fill out the app telling us what you are looking for. With that we will contact you if we get in a pet that might be as advisor to the state ambassadors. Scott said working with a different group of 4-H members each year is exciting because she gets to witness first hand the immense talent from across the state.

“Alabama 4-H ambassadors have an outstanding impact on not just the local level, but statewide 4-H programing as well,” Scott said. “I am excited to see what elements of leadership and citizenship this new group of members will bring to the table throughout the upcoming year.”

The following 4-H members will serve as state 4-H ambassadors for the upcoming year: Luke Stephens, Clarke County; Gavin Yocom, Shelby County; Abbeigh Jo Gibson, Washington County; Breanna Black, Marshall County; Abbi Kate Ogilvie, Randolph County; Aiden MacKenzie, Limestone County; Alana a good fit for what you are looking for and have fulfilled quite a few wish adoptions this way!

This process works immensely better for adopters and our staff. Once approved and an appointment is set, that pet will not be adopted out from under the applicant as it is on a temporary hold for the approved applicant. We have more time to work with the applicant during the appointment so that if the pet that was applied for is not a good fit we can help see if we have an alternative pet that will meet the adopter’s wishes and needs. We do ask scheduled adopters – please be on time for your appointment and if something comes up, please give us a call at 334-567-3377 to let us know.

New, Etowah County; AnaKatherine Whisnant, Marion County; Ashley McCollum, Clay County; Audrey Perry, Walker County; Blankeney Rice, Tuscaloosa County; Cooper Naylor, Lawrence County; Corey Naylor, Lawrence County; Delaney Dixon, Marengo County; Jade Gartman, Washington County; Jalon Hunt, Clarke County; Jeremy Speros, Pike County; Kalen Alexander, Russell County; Karlee Kirkland, Houston County; Katie Rasbury, Tallapoosa County; Lauren Clardy, Elmore County; Madeleine Yocom, Shelby County; Nash Gilbert, Limestone County; Olevia Rice, Tuscaloosa County; Rachel Allen, Elmore County; Rachel Webb, Barbour County; Rebecca Rasbury, Tallapoosa County; Sarah Sloughfy, Calhoun County; Stanley Stoutamire Jr., Shelby County and Witt Bell, Shelby County.