Crash kills Eclectic bicyclist

Staff Report

A crash involving a cyclist occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, and has claimed the life of an Eclectic man.

Raymond P. Butler, 74, was critically injured, when he was struck while riding his bicycle by a 2008 Nissan Altima driven by Shawniquie D. Butler, 31, of Tallassee. Raymond P. Butler was transported to Baptist Medical Center South.

On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Butler succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The crash oc-

Humane Society of Elmore County News

By Rea Cord Executive Director

Time to make sure everyone knows about our upcoming Bark in the Park in two weeks! Hope you can join us on Sunday, 18 September, starting at 1 pm for our 16th Annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka! Fun for pets and people! Bring your dog out to Fort Toulouse to enjoy a nice afternoon in the park.

There will be plenty to do and see at Bark in the Park – vendors, food, demonstrations, Microchip Clinic, Blessing of the Pets, Pet Parade, Pet Photography, Bark in the Park T-Shirts, some wonderful Shelter dogs looking for homes, and a great selection of Pet related Silent Auction items that will be on our Facebook page as we get closer to the day.

We will kick things off at 1 p.m. with an exciting Police K-9 demonstration by the Wetumpka Police Department so don’t be late and they will stay just a bit afterwards to answer any questions.

We have numerous vendors with pet products, groups and information, crafts, sweets, local businesses and more. Vendors will be set up under the trees and around the Pavilion area and plenty of time for more Vendors to join us – check our Vendor App here: http:// www.elmorehumane.org/ uploads/3/4/0/2/34022815/ bark_in_the_park_vendor_ application_2022.pdf or email us at the Shelter at hselco@bellsouth.net .

Grumpy Dog will have Hot Dogs for our “doggy oriented day”, and you can get a super yummy Frozen Gelato from Venice Gelato. There will be a table full of yummy, homemade baked goodies, and to quell your thirst step over to the Buffalo Rock Pepsi Trailer for a variety of sodas and water for sale.

Our Blessing of the Pets will happen between 2 - 2:15 p.m. followed by our always popular Parade of Pets. After

Pet of the Week - Turbo

curred on Highway 9 near the 140 mile marker, approximately 14 miles north of Wetumpka, in Elmore County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate.

all who doesn’t like showing off their beloved pet! During the Pet Parade secret judges will be scouting out dogs for fun prizes – biggest, smallest, best costume and more.

From 1:30 – 3 p.m. our Silent Auction of many pet related items will be ongoing and there are treasures galore! We will post photos and info on our Facebook page as we get a bit closer to the day. All Auction items must be paid for and picked up at the end of the Auction at 3 p.m. If a person is the highest bidder but is not present when the auction ends, we will move to the next highest bidder present. We will be able to take payment via cash, check, credit or debit.

Microchips can be critical to reuniting lost pets and to help keep more pets safe, bring your dog to Fort Toulouse where it can be chipped. From 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. and for only $25 (which includes the registration) you can get your pet microchipped thanks to the Tus- kegee College of Veterinary Medicine and they will also be there for “Ask the Vet.”

Make sure to stop near the Pavilion at Fort Toulouse to purchase your 2022 Bark in the Park T-Shirt for $15. We are most appreciative of the Sponsors for our T-Shirt, and we think “Keep it Pawsitive” is a good message for us all this year.

Admission to Bark in the Park is $5/person 13 years old and older. ALL dogs coming to Bark in the Park must be good in public, meaning good around children, adults and other dogs in a very busy situation, must be in good health, AND they must have a current rabies tag/proof of rabies vaccination to come to the park.

Turbo is a five-year old male Pit, about 65 lbs., good with female dogs, cats and children but surrendered to the shelter for not being good with another male dog. Turbo is housetrained, very sweet, loving and craves attention. He loves people. Takes treats very gently, good on a leash. Honestly – this is one of the best dogs in our Shelter.

Adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old 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.

If you are interested in meeting Turbo or any of the pets at the Elmore County

Humane Society shelter, the first step is the adoption application you can do here: https://elmorehumane.org/adoption-application-online-form2.html.

Once approved, the shelter will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

The shelter is located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, the phone number is 334567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.