Prattville/ Autauga Humane Shelter October, 2008
PAW PRINTS
HEATH HOWELL & TIM LAWRENCE WIN FIRST PLACE IN 2ND ANNUAL BASS TOURNAMENT
The 2nd annual bass tournament was held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Cooter’s Pond. Seventy‐three boats participated.
Bubba of Bama Country 98.9 WBAM hosted the 3 p.m. weigh‐in. Each contestant could have a maximum of five fish weighed. Each fish being weighed had to be at least 12 inches in length. The contestants also had the option of entering a biggest fish contest for largemouth bass and large spotted bass. After being weighed, all fish were released back into the river.
Heath Howell and Tim Lawrence took first place with a total weight of 14.16 pounds. Chris Messer and Tom Foreman came in second with Jason Law and William Oates taking third place. The biggest fish largemouth bass winner was J.D. Dossman. In addition to taking fourth place, George Breland and Danny Pollard also won in the biggest fish large spotted bass category. Cash prizes were also paid for fifth through 17th places.
The Prattville/Autauga Humane Society would like to thank everyone participating in the bass
tournament. Butch Moxley’s knowledge of bass tournaments guided PAHS through the planning. A special thank you goes to the volunteers, the backbone of the Society’s fundraisers and adoption events. The shelter staff took on the additional duties of keeping up with the pre‐registration forms and sponsors. And thank you to all of our sponsors.
OTHER WINNERS INCLUDE
5th place--Jim White & Stan White---$500.00 11th place--Skip Spurlin & Alan Sasser--$110.00
6th place--Loyd Brown & Phil Brown---$200.00 12th place--Derck Edwards & Mark Moore--$110.00
7th place--Rob Lee & Johnny Payton---$110.00 13th place--Kevin Johnson & Vince Hill---$110.00
8th place--J.D. Dossman ---$110.00 14th place--Jim Green & John McKinnon--$110.00
9th place--Herb Hoff & Jimmy Akers---$110.00 15th place--Ronnie Curry & Lee Nall ----$110.00
10th place--Alex Wilson Sr. & Wilson---$110.00 16--place--Kyle Biles & Jon Biles ---$110.00
17th place--- Tie--- Boaters Bradley May & Willie Hall and Randell Carter & Rickie Wright Boaters wanted to flip coin, winner take all .Wille Hall & Rickie Wright won toss done by Bubba
SEARCH FOR VAN CONTINUES
Recently, the shelter received a very generous donation of a 1993 Ford Taurus. While the staff will put the Taurus to use in many ways to better care for our furry friends, we are still looking for a van to transport animals to off –site adoption events. We are looking for a mechanically reliable vehicle with cargo space and working heat/ air conditioning (necessary to keep our furry friends healthy). If you or anyone you know has a mechanically reliable vehicle to donate, please call Shirley Moxley at 358-2882. The donation is tax deductible. If you are interested in heading up fundraisers to purchase a van, please contact Alice Floyd at floyd@mindspring.com.
DID YOU KNOW????????
October is National Adopt A Shelter Dog Month.
Papi, the star of "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was rescued from a shelter the day before he was to be euthanized.
Chihuahuas are the 5th most-posted breed of dog for adoption on Petfinder (after Labs, Shepherds, Pit bulls and mixes of those breeds).
Visit http://www.dontbuypuppies.com
Prattville/Autauga Humane Society website
http://www.autaugahumanesociety.com
The Animal Rescue Site .com and Petfinder are sponsoring the $100,000 + Challenge.
Prizes include:
Grand Prize: One $25,000 grant! Runner Up: One $10,000 grant! State Winners: Fifty-four $1,000 state grants Weekly Winners: Eleven $1,000 weekly grants
Vote for the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter at
www.theanimalrescuesite.com
VOTE DAILY
PAWS APPLAUSE
To the community of Autauga, Montgomery, Elmore, thank you so much for the generosity you displayed when our shelter was in dire need of dog food. Without your kindness and the items donated to Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter our animal’s fate would have been at jeopardy.
Thank you BAMA country, 98.9, for helping make this year’s Lock Up, which was held at Prattville Wal‐Mart, a huge success. Our shelter greatly appreciated all you do helping raise money and supplies for the animals we house. A special PAWS APPLAUSE goes to Bubba, who was "in the dog pen" until the monetary goal was met!! Don’t worry, we are never cruel to our animals, he was taken for walks and bathroom breaks, of course only with his collar and leash on.
Ginger Burton and Sandy Wynn have taken on the Petfinders’ program. This is a huge responsibility and a very vital part of any Humane Shelter. Petfinders allows anyone across the country to view our adoptable animals via internet. Since they both have dedicated so much of their time, as well as resources, there has been an increase in adoptions. Thank you both so much for making a difference in the animals’ lives.
A Prattville couple donated a 1993 Ford Taurus to the shelter. They wish to remain anonymous, but whoever you are, thank you.
TWO PAWS UP!!!!
Happy Tails
Sad Beginnings with Happy Endings
(We are working on loading pictures on the website to this newsletter.)
This is Binx, adopted from our shelter last month. According to Binx’s new family, he loves watching Fox News (as seen above) and is a very loving kitty.
Meet Twilight, another kitten who has found a forever home. Twilight is very loving and loves his kitty condo.
Moose has become a part of family and fit right on in. He enjoys relaxing on the couch and taking posing for the camera.
Billy the Bassett was adopted by his new family in September. Billy is very playful and loves to run now that he has lots of land to run free.
PRATTVILLE/AUTAUGA HUMANE SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pam Bryant – President Pat Wanglie
Mike Canham – Vice President Marty Edge
Nancy Williams – Treasurer Alice B. Floyd
Jo Walter – Secretary Sheree Ward
Ashley Norman
LEADERS OF CURRENT PROJECTS
Petfinders – Sandy Wynn & Ginger Burton
WBAM Pet of the Week (picture) – Gena Moxley
WBAM Pet of the Week (radio spots) – Reggie Harper & Lori Miller
Newspaper Pet of the Week – Sandy Wynn & Ginger Burton
Wal‐mart Board of Pets Needing Forever Homes – Sandy Harper
WIQR Forever Home – Shirley Moxley
Volunteer Coordinator – Alice Floyd
Newsletter – Sheree Ward
Editor – Sandy Wynn
Pennies for Pets – Gina Dismukes
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR ISSUES A CHALLENGE
Between the WBAM Lock Up in September, preparations for the bass tournament, the Auburn University Montgomery Adoption Day, radio shows and activities at the shelter our volunteers have been extremely busy. And what a terrific job everyone has done!!
Because of the commitment and dedication of our volunteers we are getting more and more visibility in the community; our fundraisers are becoming more successful and we are finding more venues for adoptions.
These activities are wonderful but with the success comes a few growing pains…deas are plentiful and we want to do more as an organization but until we increase our volunteer pool we are limited on the number of projects we can take on. Most of our volunteers work and have families to care for so the time they can contribute to volunteer is limited. What we need are more volunteers. I would like to challenge each volunteer to try to recruit one volunteer. You can direct people to our website for more information about volunteering or have them email me at floyd@mindspring.com.
There are so many people in our community who love animals and that would be willing to help if they were just asked. If they were made aware of the needs and the opportunities to volunteer I believe they will help. People often will not respond to an article in the paper requesting volunteers but when asked personally they will. Let’s work on this as an organization! As always I appreciate your efforts but please know that the animals are the ones that benefit from what you do so….keep on keeping on for them!
Currently we are seeking a leader for Public Relations. This involves coordinating the writing of articles to be printed in newspapers.
Someone is also needed to coordinate the adoption events at PetSmart the third Saturday of every month.
If you are interested in these projects contact Alice Floyd at floyd@mindspring.com.
PAWS KICK OFF FOR 2008‐2009
PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) is an outreach program sponsored by PAHS where we share our personal pets with others in the community. Pets have so much love to give and we bring smiles everywhere we go. PAWS had a picnic on Sept 27 that was a HUGE success!!! This was our 2nd annual Sloppy Joe Picnic and we had 36 human attendees and more than one canine per family was the norm!! The article in the PROGRESS was responsible for some of our new attendees but part of our group came due to our participation in the reading program at the Library this summer, and of course, our loyal members. PAWS is the only group in this area that does what we do with our canine companions. The visitations and reading programs and just being ourselves in public helps to serve as an example of the bond between humans and canines in the community! Although we took the summer off, we have begun visitations to local nursing homes again we have several reading programs in progress where young student read to our dogs to promote good reading habits! We go to Daniel Pratt Elementary School and have some afternoon programs at the Prattville Library. It is a great feeling to come into the school and see the kids, teachers and volunteers all so happy to see us. As I walked the halls of Daniel Pratt today with my dog "Charlie"‐‐we heard many folks, both students and teachers, say‐‐LOOK CHARLIE IS BACK‐‐‐‐was a great feeling!! Charlie will be sharing his reading duties this year—"Joey" is following in Charlie's footsteps and doing a great job. This year we are doing a little more for Daniel Pratt‐‐Several of us are going to "read" with the "special needs" children‐‐this will be a very rewarding program for PAWS and I will update you with photos and news! As a result of the picnic and the publicity, we have picked up several new members and they have jumped in with all 4 feet!! We can only expand our programs by having new members so we want to thank everyone for their support! If you have a pet that is friendly with other pets and people and want to make a meaningful contribution to our community, consider joining PAWS and sharing your pet with others! Call Lee Ann Doan at 358‐3946 for more information on how you can be a part of PAWS!
Show Your Care…Get Your Spay-Neuter License Plate!
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation (ALVMF) is urging residents of Alabama to participate in its Spay-Neuter License Plate program unveiled in November of 2007.
The cost of the tag is the standard $50 like other specialized tags, with $41.25 of each sale going to the Foundation to assist low-income families with the cost of spaying and neutering their pets. 1,000 tags must be pre-sold by October 30, 2008 in order for the program to be implemented.
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the ALVMF encourage all Alabama residents to consider purchasing one of these special plates in support of the ongoing spay/neuter efforts. Alabama residents, currently on Medicaid, will be eligible to have their pet spayed or neutered with funds collected from the sale of these license plates.
Supporters who wish to purchase a Spay-Neuter license plate may visit their local county license plate office, complete a "Commitment to Purchase" application, and pay the additional $50 fee. You will continue to use your current license plate until the Spay-Neuter plate is produced (after 1000 have been pre-sold). The Foundation will notify you after the plates are produced and are available in the county license plate offices. In order to receive the Spay-Neuter plate, the person can then go to the license office where the original application was completed, present the original "Commitment to Purchase" and the receipt for $50, along with their current standard license plate. Please note: you must have these two original documents to receive the plate.
In the event 1,000 plates are not pre-sold, the Foundation will refund money to individuals who signed up for the plate, unless the individual wishes to designate the funds as a donation to the Foundation for spay/neuter efforts.
Remember, the deadline to pre-order your license plate is October 30, 2008
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 18th – Adoption event @ PetSmart (Prattaville) th
Will repeat the 3rd Saturday of every month 9:00 -2:00 (outside)
24th – Make A Difference Day at the shelter October
25th – Adoption event @ Spinner’s Park October
November 14th –Alabama Christian Academy
volunteering at the shelter
UPCOMING PAWS EVENTS
Visitation at Hickory Hills (9:30 A.M.) and Sunbridge Merrywood (10:30 A.M.)
Call or email Lee Ann for details.
PAWS to Read at Daniel Pratt Elementary School. Reading will be from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. and 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. Call or email Lee Ann for days.
Prattville Library After School Reading Program from 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. every day except Thursday.
To volunteer or for questions, email poodles4us@knology.com or call Lee Ann @ 358-3946.
If you have an idea or event for the newsletter or wishing to participate in the newsletter, email Sheree Ward at pahs@hotmail.com
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Saturday, September 13, 2008
PAW PRINTS
URGENT NEED FOR DOG FOOD
Due to the increasing number of animals coming into the shelter, the shelter is in desperate need for dog food. Please consider donating at least one bag of food. If getting it to the shelter is a problem, call 358-2882. The staff will contact a volunteer to arrange for pick up. Your assistance in feeding our furry friends is very much appreciated. See related story in PAWS APPLAUSE.
DONOR LEAVES $25K FOR PAYMENT OF NOTE
In her will, Allie C. Kingsbury of El Paso, Texas, left the shelter $25,000. While the use of the donation was not specified in her will, Elaine Wilkes, Ms. Kingsbury niece, said her aunt intended the money to go toward a principle payment on the mortgage of the shelter. Our sympathies go to Ms. Kingsbury family and our deepest appreciation to Ms. Kingsbury for her generous donation.
SHELTER NEEDS RELLIABLE TRANSPORTATION
Several months ago, the vehicle used to transport animals to outside adoption events quit running. Sadly, it is beyond repair. Since that time, the shelter staff and volunteers have been using their vehicles to transport the animals. So far, attempts to obtain another vehicle have failed. Now we are sending out a call for help. We are looking for a mechanically reliable vehicle with cargo space and working heat/ air conditioning (necessary to keep our furry friends healthy). If you or anyone you know has a mechanically reliable vehicle to donate, please call Shirley Moxley at 358-2882. The donation is tax deductible.
DID YOU KNOW????????
There are 45 dogs and cats for every person born.
Only 1 out of 10 dogs born ever get a home.
Only 1 out of 12 cats born ever get a home.
800 dogs and cats are euthanized each hour in the U.S.
Because there are not enough homes for them.
Please spay or neuter!!!
Check out our new website: http://www.autaugahumanesociety.com/
OPEN HOUSE AND YARD SALE
On Saturday, August 9th, shelter hosted its Annual Open House and Yard Sale. To say it was a tail waggin’ success it putting it mildly. The weather was fantastic as treasure seekers found what they were looking for in the wonderful array of donated items. No one went home empty handed. Proceeds from the yard sale will go a long way in helping provide for our animals.
The day was a success in other ways too. Many animals found forever homes on Saturday, while others were adopted later in the week by folks who had visited the open house. Thru our advertising efforts we were introduced to people in the area who have donated pet food (more pet food is needed, especially dog food) and supplies.
The shelter would like to extend its thanks to all those who donated items, time and talents to the Yard Sale/Open House.
AND SPEAKING OF THE OPEN HOUSE/YARD SALE SOMEONE, PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND. . .
The purpose of the money raised was to go for the care of our homeless friends. Volunteers made the signs. Volunteers and staff put the signs up around town. Sign Masters donated materials for some of the signs. All to make sure our homeless animals are taken care of. What a great group of people!!!
Unfortunately, come Saturday morning, the day of the event, all but one or two signs had been taken down. The City of Prattville did not take the signs down. The only assumption left is individuals removed the signs so others would not beware of our fund raiser or compete with their personal yard sale! For whatever reason they took the signs down, taking food and medical care away from any homeless, defenseless creature is about as low as a person can go.
EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS FOR PETS Emergency Supplies and Traveling Kits Keep emergency supplies handy for your pets. Make sure that everyone in the family knows where it is. This kit should be clearly labeled and easy to carry. Items to consider keeping in or near your pack include:
Pet first-aid kit and guide book (ask your vet what to include)
3-7 days' worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every 2 months) with feeding and water dishes
Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect)
Litter or paper toweling, disposable garbage bags for clean up
Liquid dish soap and disinfectant
Extra harness and leash (Note: harnesses are recommended for safety and security)
Photocopies of medical records and a waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires (Food and medications need to be rotated—otherwise they may go bad or become useless.)
Bottled water, at least 7 days' worth for each person and pet (store in a cool, dry place and replace every 2 months)
A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet
Flashlight
Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)
Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make "Lost" posters)
Especially for cats: Pillowcase, toys, scoopable litter
Especially for dogs: Long leash and yard stake, toys and chew toys, a week's worth of cage liner.
MEET THE STAFF
Gena Moxley, Assistant Director
Question: What are you goals as the Assistant Shelter Director?
Answer: “To place every animal in a forever home.”
Question: What are your duties as the Assistant Director?
Answer: “Radio station advertisement, newspaper articles, “Pet of the Week”, Pet Finder (anyone in the United States can view the adoptable animal on this website), PetPoint (an online program that every animal in the shelter has to be registered on), contacting all rescues centers, assists and oversees all employee duties.
Question: Would you like to send a special message to the public?
Answer: “Every animal needs to be spayed and neutered to prevent unwanted pets.”
Question: What are the future goals of PAHS?
Answer: “We need more kennels, a larger facility to house our animals, which has a stable air conditioner, and promote more public education on animal population prevention.”
A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM GENA:
HELLO MY NAME IS GENA MOXLEY AND IM A WIFE AND A MOTHER OF ONE. I ALSO HAVE ADDED 2 CATS AND 3 DOGS TO MY FAMILY THAT I HAVE RESCUED FROM THE SHELTER. THE CAT WAS REALLY SICK WHEN I TOOK HER HOME AND NOW SHE WEIGHS ABOUT 8 POUNDS AND IS A BUNDLE OF JOY TO OUR FAMILY!! ALSO THE BOXER I RESCUED WEIGHS ABOUT 100LBS AND WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BECAUSE SHE WAS VERY PROTCTED OVER EVERYTHING. NOW SHE IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE!! I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AT THE SHELTER FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS NEXT MONTH...WHEN I FIRST STARTED THE SHELTER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004 THERE WAS A LOT OF BAD TALK ABOUT THE SHELTER. SO THERE WAS ONLY ONE THING WE COULD DO TO PROVE TO THE PUBLIC THAT WE WERE THERE FOR THE ANIMALS. AND THAT WAS TO GET THE SHELTER CLEANED UP AND HIRE PEOPLE THAT WAS NOT THERE ONLY FOR THE MONEY BUT FOR THE HOMELESS PETS ALSO…I JUST WANT THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT WE ARE VERY GRATEFULL FOR THE SUCCESS THAT THEY HAVE HELPED THE SHELTER MAKE INSIDE AND OUT!! WE HAVE A GREAT BIT OF VOULENTEERS THAT ALSO NEED TO BE RECONIZED FOR ALL THERE HELP AND IF IT WASN’T FOR ALL THERE HARD AND DEDICATED WORK WE WOULD HAVE BEEN LOST.THERE ARE SOME REALLY IMPORTANT PEOPLE ON OUR BOARD THAT THAT I WOULD LIKE TO THANK FOR THE 5 WONDERFULL YEARS THAT I HAVE WORKED FOR THEM AND THEY HAVE PUT SOME REALLY HARD WORK IN TO MAKE SURE WE GET WHAT WE NEED TO RUN OUR FACILLITY " PAM BRYANT"" NANCY WILLIAMS" MIKE CANHAM" JOE WALTER" PAT WANGLIE" ASHLEY NORMAN" " MARTY EDGE" ALICE FLOYD" SHEREE WARD" THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK YOU PUT IN THE SHELTER!!! AND ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS TO A VERY DECITATED AND LOYAL BOSS SHIRLEY MOXLEY!!! HOPE TO HAVE ANOTHER GREAT 5 YEARS WITH YOU!!!
PAWS APPLAUSE
The past month there have been numerous people making a difference at our shelter, and each and everyone one deserves a huge PAWS APPLAUSE!!!!
Sign Masters
Owner Tommy Trucks
A very special thank you to Tommy Trucks, the owner of Sign Masters. Mr. Trucks donated 6 hard plastic posters boards to our shelter in order for the staff and volunteers to advertise for our annual Yard Sale and Open house which was held on August 9, 2008 at the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter. Without these signs, the yard sale could not have been a huge success. Thank you again, Mr. Trucks for supporting PAHS!!
PAHS Staff and Volunteers
To the PAHS staff and the volunteers who contributed their time, hard work, dedication, long hours of preparing and pricing the yard sale items for the Annual Yard Sale & Open house, which was held on August 9, 2008. This event would have never been a huge success without each and everyone’s unselfish deeds. The money raised by this event, was donated directly to the health and care of our animals.
A very special thank you to Kelly Ingram and Ria’s's Pizza. Mrs. Ingram volunteered 20+ hours, in the scorching sun and sorted thru boxes in order to price the yard sale items. Ria’s Pizza deserves our heartfelt thanks (and stomach filling) for providing us meals as we set up for the sale. Our staff, volunteers, and animals thank you for all your hard work you dedicated.
Seth Hayden and Amy Shell
Prattville Autauga Humane Shelter Website
We would like to thank Seth Haden of Prattville for his generosity which allowed us to proceed with this project. Thank you, Seth.
And many thanks to Amy Shell for her IT talent, creativity and patience with those of us who are IT challenged.
Troup 111
Trinity United Methodist Church of Prattville
(Ben Scheierman, Amy Davis, Tyler Davis, Benjamin Scheierman JR, Joe Scheierman, and Cory Adams)
This troup dedicated so many hours building and placing large blue tarps over the free standing cages and all the large cages located at the back of our facility. Thru thunder and lightning storms to the scorching sun, these wonderful people never once complained of the weather conditions and kept steadily working in order to see this project completed. Thank you to each one of you, our animals are very grateful for your compassion and kindness. (These tarps will keep the animals out of the direct sunlight and keep partially dry in the rain)
THANK YOU FOR THE DONATIONS OF DOG FOOD
September 9, 2008, the shelter had one bay of dog food left. An urgent request was sent out via email. JT and Leanne of MIX 103 received a copy of the email and broadcasted an appeal for food. Mark Bullock of WSFA came to the shelter and interviewed Director Shirley Moxley and Board of Directors president Pam Bryant. (The clip is available for viewing on WSFA’s website.) Within a few hours, many responded, bringing food to the shelter. There are not words to express our appreciation for everyone who donated food. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these animals.
Sandy Harper, the crocheting machine, made 17 mats for our feline friends.
TWO PAWS UP!!!!
ANOTHER PURRRFECT ENDING
Mimi’s new forever Mom said it only took a few days to spoil her.
Happy Tails
Sad Beginnings with Happy Endings
Roughly three months ago, Danette Brooks brought her 10 month old lab, Roxy, to the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter to place in our care due to her recent behavior, and the fact the Mrs. Brooks could not afford to take her to a local veterinary clinic to be treated. Mrs. Brooks explained to the shelter director, Shirley Moxley, that after Roxy delivered her first litter of puppies, Roxy became very depressed, irritable, and experienced sufficient weight loss, and placing Roxy in shelter care was her only option. Shirley explained to Mrs. Brooks that this is a very common side effect after animal pregnancy, and basically the only option to help Roxy is to have her spayed.
Last week, Mrs. Brooks came back to our facility. This time she was joined by her daughters, Krissy and Judy and a very healthy and happy Roxy stating that she is “back to her old self again”. Mrs. Brooks just wanted to come thank the staff as well as personally thank Shirley for the advice she provided. Before leaving, Mrs. Brooks stated that she is now aware of the importance and why our shelter, along with other Humane Shelters, stresses the importance of spay and neutering.
MESSAGE FROM ALICE FLOYD, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
As the Volunteer Coordinator, I cannot say “Thank you” enough to all the wonderful volunteers who help our organization. Without a doubt we could not do what we do without you!! Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and I am truly amazed and humbled at the giving hearts and dedication to animals that so many of you have.
During the past few months I have seen volunteers exhibit their best characteristics as they work to help our homeless animals. They have unselfishly given countless hours of their time to make a difference and the work is not always easy. There is usually sweat, and sometimes tears, involved.
This year’s Bark in the Park was much larger than in years past and this was in part due to the amount of volunteers who stepped up to help. I am especially grateful to Roxanne Ackers, the volunteer who coordinated the event. She did an outstanding job!!
We have more opportunities volunteer, just let me know of your interest and I promise I can find something for you. I can be reached at floyd@mindspring.com or at 334-365-2958. If volunteering at the shelter interests you, please contact Shirley Moxley at 334-358-2882 for more information.
CONGRAULATIONS to Beethoven (Pam Bryant), Bella (Eugenia Garner), Fancie (JoAnn Drummond), TJ (Michael Hill) and Sunny & Bonnie (Mary Wilson) on becoming Certified Therapy Dogs.
Show Your Care…Get Your Spay-Neuter License Plate!
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation (ALVMF) is urging residents of Alabama to participate in its Spay-Neuter License Plate program unveiled in November of 2007.
The cost of the tag is the standard $50 like other specialized tags, with $41.25 of each sale going to the Foundation to assist low-income families with the cost of spaying and neutering their pets. 1,000 tags must be pre-sold by October 30, 2008 in order for the program to be implemented.
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the ALVMF encourage all Alabama residents to consider purchasing one of these special plates in support of the ongoing spay/neuter efforts. Alabama residents, currently on Medicaid, will be eligible to have their pet spayed or neutered with funds collected from the sale of these license plates.
Supporters who wish to purchase a Spay-Neuter license plate may visit their local county license plate office, complete a “Commitment to Purchase” application, and pay the additional $50 fee. You will continue to use your current license plate until the Spay-Neuter plate is produced (after 1000 have been pre-sold). The Foundation will notify you after the plates are produced and are available in the county license plate offices. In order to receive the Spay-Neuter plate, the person can then go to the license office where the original application was completed, present the original “Commitment to Purchase” and the receipt for $50, along with their current standard license plate. Please note: you must have these two original documents to receive the plate.
In the event 1,000 plates are not pre-sold, the Foundation will refund money to individuals who signed up for the plate, unless the individual wishes to designate the funds as a donation to the Foundation for spay/neuter efforts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 19th-20th - Lock up at Prattville Walmart.
September 27th – Adoption event @ AUM
October 11th – Bass Tournament @ Cooter’s Pond
October 25th – Adoption event @ Spinner’s Park
UPCOMING PAWS EVENTS
September 27th – PAWS will be hosting a picnic. Sloppy Joes will be furnished. Please bring a side dish to share, drinks for you and your family, and water for your canine companions.
Speaking of PAWS, visitation will resume on October 4th at Hickory Hills (9:30 A.M.) and Sunbridge Merrywood (10:30 A.M.)
PAWS will resume the PAWS to Read at Daniel Pratt Elementary School early in October. Reading will be from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. and 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Prattville Library has requested PAWS to participate in the After School Reading Program from 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. every day except Thursday.
To volunteer or for questions, email poodles4us@knology.com or call Lee Ann @ 358-3946.
URGENT NEED FOR DOG FOOD
Due to the increasing number of animals coming into the shelter, the shelter is in desperate need for dog food. Please consider donating at least one bag of food. If getting it to the shelter is a problem, call 358-2882. The staff will contact a volunteer to arrange for pick up. Your assistance in feeding our furry friends is very much appreciated. See related story in PAWS APPLAUSE.
DONOR LEAVES $25K FOR PAYMENT OF NOTE
In her will, Allie C. Kingsbury of El Paso, Texas, left the shelter $25,000. While the use of the donation was not specified in her will, Elaine Wilkes, Ms. Kingsbury niece, said her aunt intended the money to go toward a principle payment on the mortgage of the shelter. Our sympathies go to Ms. Kingsbury family and our deepest appreciation to Ms. Kingsbury for her generous donation.
SHELTER NEEDS RELLIABLE TRANSPORTATION
Several months ago, the vehicle used to transport animals to outside adoption events quit running. Sadly, it is beyond repair. Since that time, the shelter staff and volunteers have been using their vehicles to transport the animals. So far, attempts to obtain another vehicle have failed. Now we are sending out a call for help. We are looking for a mechanically reliable vehicle with cargo space and working heat/ air conditioning (necessary to keep our furry friends healthy). If you or anyone you know has a mechanically reliable vehicle to donate, please call Shirley Moxley at 358-2882. The donation is tax deductible.
DID YOU KNOW????????
There are 45 dogs and cats for every person born.
Only 1 out of 10 dogs born ever get a home.
Only 1 out of 12 cats born ever get a home.
800 dogs and cats are euthanized each hour in the U.S.
Because there are not enough homes for them.
Please spay or neuter!!!
Check out our new website: http://www.autaugahumanesociety.com/
OPEN HOUSE AND YARD SALE
On Saturday, August 9th, shelter hosted its Annual Open House and Yard Sale. To say it was a tail waggin’ success it putting it mildly. The weather was fantastic as treasure seekers found what they were looking for in the wonderful array of donated items. No one went home empty handed. Proceeds from the yard sale will go a long way in helping provide for our animals.
The day was a success in other ways too. Many animals found forever homes on Saturday, while others were adopted later in the week by folks who had visited the open house. Thru our advertising efforts we were introduced to people in the area who have donated pet food (more pet food is needed, especially dog food) and supplies.
The shelter would like to extend its thanks to all those who donated items, time and talents to the Yard Sale/Open House.
AND SPEAKING OF THE OPEN HOUSE/YARD SALE SOMEONE, PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND. . .
The purpose of the money raised was to go for the care of our homeless friends. Volunteers made the signs. Volunteers and staff put the signs up around town. Sign Masters donated materials for some of the signs. All to make sure our homeless animals are taken care of. What a great group of people!!!
Unfortunately, come Saturday morning, the day of the event, all but one or two signs had been taken down. The City of Prattville did not take the signs down. The only assumption left is individuals removed the signs so others would not beware of our fund raiser or compete with their personal yard sale! For whatever reason they took the signs down, taking food and medical care away from any homeless, defenseless creature is about as low as a person can go.
EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS FOR PETS Emergency Supplies and Traveling Kits Keep emergency supplies handy for your pets. Make sure that everyone in the family knows where it is. This kit should be clearly labeled and easy to carry. Items to consider keeping in or near your pack include:
Pet first-aid kit and guide book (ask your vet what to include)
3-7 days' worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every 2 months) with feeding and water dishes
Disposable litter trays (aluminum roasting pans are perfect)
Litter or paper toweling, disposable garbage bags for clean up
Liquid dish soap and disinfectant
Extra harness and leash (Note: harnesses are recommended for safety and security)
Photocopies of medical records and a waterproof container with a two-week supply of any medicine your pet requires (Food and medications need to be rotated—otherwise they may go bad or become useless.)
Bottled water, at least 7 days' worth for each person and pet (store in a cool, dry place and replace every 2 months)
A traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier, ideally one for each pet
Flashlight
Blanket (for scooping up a fearful pet)
Recent photos of your pets (in case you are separated and need to make "Lost" posters)
Especially for cats: Pillowcase, toys, scoopable litter
Especially for dogs: Long leash and yard stake, toys and chew toys, a week's worth of cage liner.
MEET THE STAFF
Gena Moxley, Assistant Director
Question: What are you goals as the Assistant Shelter Director?
Answer: “To place every animal in a forever home.”
Question: What are your duties as the Assistant Director?
Answer: “Radio station advertisement, newspaper articles, “Pet of the Week”, Pet Finder (anyone in the United States can view the adoptable animal on this website), PetPoint (an online program that every animal in the shelter has to be registered on), contacting all rescues centers, assists and oversees all employee duties.
Question: Would you like to send a special message to the public?
Answer: “Every animal needs to be spayed and neutered to prevent unwanted pets.”
Question: What are the future goals of PAHS?
Answer: “We need more kennels, a larger facility to house our animals, which has a stable air conditioner, and promote more public education on animal population prevention.”
A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM GENA:
HELLO MY NAME IS GENA MOXLEY AND IM A WIFE AND A MOTHER OF ONE. I ALSO HAVE ADDED 2 CATS AND 3 DOGS TO MY FAMILY THAT I HAVE RESCUED FROM THE SHELTER. THE CAT WAS REALLY SICK WHEN I TOOK HER HOME AND NOW SHE WEIGHS ABOUT 8 POUNDS AND IS A BUNDLE OF JOY TO OUR FAMILY!! ALSO THE BOXER I RESCUED WEIGHS ABOUT 100LBS AND WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BECAUSE SHE WAS VERY PROTCTED OVER EVERYTHING. NOW SHE IS A VERY IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE!! I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AT THE SHELTER FOR ALMOST 5 YEARS NEXT MONTH...WHEN I FIRST STARTED THE SHELTER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2004 THERE WAS A LOT OF BAD TALK ABOUT THE SHELTER. SO THERE WAS ONLY ONE THING WE COULD DO TO PROVE TO THE PUBLIC THAT WE WERE THERE FOR THE ANIMALS. AND THAT WAS TO GET THE SHELTER CLEANED UP AND HIRE PEOPLE THAT WAS NOT THERE ONLY FOR THE MONEY BUT FOR THE HOMELESS PETS ALSO…I JUST WANT THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT WE ARE VERY GRATEFULL FOR THE SUCCESS THAT THEY HAVE HELPED THE SHELTER MAKE INSIDE AND OUT!! WE HAVE A GREAT BIT OF VOULENTEERS THAT ALSO NEED TO BE RECONIZED FOR ALL THERE HELP AND IF IT WASN’T FOR ALL THERE HARD AND DEDICATED WORK WE WOULD HAVE BEEN LOST.THERE ARE SOME REALLY IMPORTANT PEOPLE ON OUR BOARD THAT THAT I WOULD LIKE TO THANK FOR THE 5 WONDERFULL YEARS THAT I HAVE WORKED FOR THEM AND THEY HAVE PUT SOME REALLY HARD WORK IN TO MAKE SURE WE GET WHAT WE NEED TO RUN OUR FACILLITY " PAM BRYANT"" NANCY WILLIAMS" MIKE CANHAM" JOE WALTER" PAT WANGLIE" ASHLEY NORMAN" " MARTY EDGE" ALICE FLOYD" SHEREE WARD" THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK YOU PUT IN THE SHELTER!!! AND ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS TO A VERY DECITATED AND LOYAL BOSS SHIRLEY MOXLEY!!! HOPE TO HAVE ANOTHER GREAT 5 YEARS WITH YOU!!!
PAWS APPLAUSE
The past month there have been numerous people making a difference at our shelter, and each and everyone one deserves a huge PAWS APPLAUSE!!!!
Sign Masters
Owner Tommy Trucks
A very special thank you to Tommy Trucks, the owner of Sign Masters. Mr. Trucks donated 6 hard plastic posters boards to our shelter in order for the staff and volunteers to advertise for our annual Yard Sale and Open house which was held on August 9, 2008 at the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter. Without these signs, the yard sale could not have been a huge success. Thank you again, Mr. Trucks for supporting PAHS!!
PAHS Staff and Volunteers
To the PAHS staff and the volunteers who contributed their time, hard work, dedication, long hours of preparing and pricing the yard sale items for the Annual Yard Sale & Open house, which was held on August 9, 2008. This event would have never been a huge success without each and everyone’s unselfish deeds. The money raised by this event, was donated directly to the health and care of our animals.
A very special thank you to Kelly Ingram and Ria’s's Pizza. Mrs. Ingram volunteered 20+ hours, in the scorching sun and sorted thru boxes in order to price the yard sale items. Ria’s Pizza deserves our heartfelt thanks (and stomach filling) for providing us meals as we set up for the sale. Our staff, volunteers, and animals thank you for all your hard work you dedicated.
Seth Hayden and Amy Shell
Prattville Autauga Humane Shelter Website
We would like to thank Seth Haden of Prattville for his generosity which allowed us to proceed with this project. Thank you, Seth.
And many thanks to Amy Shell for her IT talent, creativity and patience with those of us who are IT challenged.
Troup 111
Trinity United Methodist Church of Prattville
(Ben Scheierman, Amy Davis, Tyler Davis, Benjamin Scheierman JR, Joe Scheierman, and Cory Adams)
This troup dedicated so many hours building and placing large blue tarps over the free standing cages and all the large cages located at the back of our facility. Thru thunder and lightning storms to the scorching sun, these wonderful people never once complained of the weather conditions and kept steadily working in order to see this project completed. Thank you to each one of you, our animals are very grateful for your compassion and kindness. (These tarps will keep the animals out of the direct sunlight and keep partially dry in the rain)
THANK YOU FOR THE DONATIONS OF DOG FOOD
September 9, 2008, the shelter had one bay of dog food left. An urgent request was sent out via email. JT and Leanne of MIX 103 received a copy of the email and broadcasted an appeal for food. Mark Bullock of WSFA came to the shelter and interviewed Director Shirley Moxley and Board of Directors president Pam Bryant. (The clip is available for viewing on WSFA’s website.) Within a few hours, many responded, bringing food to the shelter. There are not words to express our appreciation for everyone who donated food. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these animals.
Sandy Harper, the crocheting machine, made 17 mats for our feline friends.
TWO PAWS UP!!!!
ANOTHER PURRRFECT ENDING
Mimi’s new forever Mom said it only took a few days to spoil her.
Happy Tails
Sad Beginnings with Happy Endings
Roughly three months ago, Danette Brooks brought her 10 month old lab, Roxy, to the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter to place in our care due to her recent behavior, and the fact the Mrs. Brooks could not afford to take her to a local veterinary clinic to be treated. Mrs. Brooks explained to the shelter director, Shirley Moxley, that after Roxy delivered her first litter of puppies, Roxy became very depressed, irritable, and experienced sufficient weight loss, and placing Roxy in shelter care was her only option. Shirley explained to Mrs. Brooks that this is a very common side effect after animal pregnancy, and basically the only option to help Roxy is to have her spayed.
Last week, Mrs. Brooks came back to our facility. This time she was joined by her daughters, Krissy and Judy and a very healthy and happy Roxy stating that she is “back to her old self again”. Mrs. Brooks just wanted to come thank the staff as well as personally thank Shirley for the advice she provided. Before leaving, Mrs. Brooks stated that she is now aware of the importance and why our shelter, along with other Humane Shelters, stresses the importance of spay and neutering.
MESSAGE FROM ALICE FLOYD, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
As the Volunteer Coordinator, I cannot say “Thank you” enough to all the wonderful volunteers who help our organization. Without a doubt we could not do what we do without you!! Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and I am truly amazed and humbled at the giving hearts and dedication to animals that so many of you have.
During the past few months I have seen volunteers exhibit their best characteristics as they work to help our homeless animals. They have unselfishly given countless hours of their time to make a difference and the work is not always easy. There is usually sweat, and sometimes tears, involved.
This year’s Bark in the Park was much larger than in years past and this was in part due to the amount of volunteers who stepped up to help. I am especially grateful to Roxanne Ackers, the volunteer who coordinated the event. She did an outstanding job!!
We have more opportunities volunteer, just let me know of your interest and I promise I can find something for you. I can be reached at floyd@mindspring.com or at 334-365-2958. If volunteering at the shelter interests you, please contact Shirley Moxley at 334-358-2882 for more information.
CONGRAULATIONS to Beethoven (Pam Bryant), Bella (Eugenia Garner), Fancie (JoAnn Drummond), TJ (Michael Hill) and Sunny & Bonnie (Mary Wilson) on becoming Certified Therapy Dogs.
Show Your Care…Get Your Spay-Neuter License Plate!
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation (ALVMF) is urging residents of Alabama to participate in its Spay-Neuter License Plate program unveiled in November of 2007.
The cost of the tag is the standard $50 like other specialized tags, with $41.25 of each sale going to the Foundation to assist low-income families with the cost of spaying and neutering their pets. 1,000 tags must be pre-sold by October 30, 2008 in order for the program to be implemented.
The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association and the ALVMF encourage all Alabama residents to consider purchasing one of these special plates in support of the ongoing spay/neuter efforts. Alabama residents, currently on Medicaid, will be eligible to have their pet spayed or neutered with funds collected from the sale of these license plates.
Supporters who wish to purchase a Spay-Neuter license plate may visit their local county license plate office, complete a “Commitment to Purchase” application, and pay the additional $50 fee. You will continue to use your current license plate until the Spay-Neuter plate is produced (after 1000 have been pre-sold). The Foundation will notify you after the plates are produced and are available in the county license plate offices. In order to receive the Spay-Neuter plate, the person can then go to the license office where the original application was completed, present the original “Commitment to Purchase” and the receipt for $50, along with their current standard license plate. Please note: you must have these two original documents to receive the plate.
In the event 1,000 plates are not pre-sold, the Foundation will refund money to individuals who signed up for the plate, unless the individual wishes to designate the funds as a donation to the Foundation for spay/neuter efforts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 19th-20th - Lock up at Prattville Walmart.
September 27th – Adoption event @ AUM
October 11th – Bass Tournament @ Cooter’s Pond
October 25th – Adoption event @ Spinner’s Park
UPCOMING PAWS EVENTS
September 27th – PAWS will be hosting a picnic. Sloppy Joes will be furnished. Please bring a side dish to share, drinks for you and your family, and water for your canine companions.
Speaking of PAWS, visitation will resume on October 4th at Hickory Hills (9:30 A.M.) and Sunbridge Merrywood (10:30 A.M.)
PAWS will resume the PAWS to Read at Daniel Pratt Elementary School early in October. Reading will be from 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. and 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Prattville Library has requested PAWS to participate in the After School Reading Program from 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. every day except Thursday.
To volunteer or for questions, email poodles4us@knology.com or call Lee Ann @ 358-3946.
Friday, August 22, 2008
August Newsletter
SHELTER NEEDS RELLIABLE TRANSPORTATION
Several months ago, the vehicle used to transport animals to outside adoption events quit running. Sadly, it is beyond repair. Since that time, the shelter staff and volunteers have been using their vehicles to transport the animals. So far, attempts to obtain another vehicle have failed. Now we are sending out a call for help. We are looking for a mechanically reliable vehicle with cargo space and working heat/ air conditioning (necessary to keep our furry friends healthy). If you or anyone you know has a mechanically reliable vehicle to donate, please call Shirley Moxley at 358-2882. The donation is tax deductible.
DID YOU KNOW????????
The adoption fee covers the cost of spaying/neutering, all shots to date, and the microchip implanted to assist with locating the owner should the pet become lost. Best of all, it is less expensive than what you pay if your pet didn’t come from a shelter.
2ND ANNUAL BASS TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 11th, 2008
The second annual bass tournament will be held on October 11th, 2008. The tournament will start at safe day light, with weigh in at 3:00 P.M. Sponsors and volunteers are still needed. Please contact the shelter at 358-2882 for sponsor and volunteer information.
Do you have an idea for a fund raiser for the Shelter? If so please contact the Shelter at 334-358-2882.
PAWS APPLAUSE
Our furry friends, as well as the shelter staff and volunteers would like to thank Cobbs Ford Veterinarian Center for their help on July 8, 2008. All our adoptable animals were treated for ear mites, fleas, and worms as well as checked for heartworms. The Cobbs Ford staff did everything from scrubbing the walls to outside work. They provided the Shelter staff tips and education to increase the level and quality of care our homeless animals receive from this dedicated group. Thanks again Cobbs Ford
TWO PAWS UP!!!
Prattville/Autauga County Humane Shelter
Open House/Yard Sale
August 9, 2008
7:00am ‐ until
Mark your calendars!!! Come meet our animals and staff, and take a tour of our shelter while you bargain shop!!!
Moving, summer cleaning, or do you have stuff that continues to be in the way? Donate your unwanted items and help contribute to your local Humane Shelter. All donations are tax deductible.
Contact Gena Moxley (358‐2882) or Amanda Meeks (730‐1242) for item deliver details.
MEET THE STAFF
I have had the pleasure and opportunity to interview a very special person who oversees the daily operations and employees of the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter, Shirley Moxley, Shelter Director.
Question: What are your goals as Shelter Director?
Answer: To place every animal in a forever home.
Question: How long have you resided in Prattville?
Answer: I moved here over 33 years ago.
Question: Would you like to send a special message to the public?
Answer: Every animal needs to be spayed and neutered to prevent unwanted pets.
Question: What are some the Achievements that the PAHS has overcome/experienced?
Answer: PAHS has been very fortunate to have great board members who are active and are involved in our daily functions.
Question: What are the future goals for PAHS?
Answer: We need more kennels, a larger facility to house our animals, which has stable air conditioning, and and promote more public education on animal population prevention.
A VOLUNTEER’S PROSPECTIVE
In the mix of business, happy and sad tears are endured daily at the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter are a daily occurrence. If not for these dedicated employees, who tend to each and every animal’s needs at the shelter, it would be a very sad and dreary place. I have had a chance to meet each employee, as well as most of the volunteers that make a difference to these precious animals. I have myself, experienced a life changing perspective of the daily challenges and needs that are provided to helpless, abandoned animals that do not have a loving home, or do not choose this fate.
The sole purpose of Humane Shelters is to house and provide to unwanted animals with a stable healthy environment and tend to their health and needs. Our goal as the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter is to stress the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. The funds received from our community are indeed contributed and spent on the care
of our animals.
If you are interested in volunteering with the shelter, please call 358-2882.
ONGOING SHELTER NEEDS
Towels
Laundry detergent
Dishwashing detergent with bleach
Hand sanitizers
Cat food
Dog food
Kitten food
Puppy food
Cat litter
Lysol
Febreeze
Blankets
Pencils
Cat toys
Lemon Pine-Sol
Fax machine
Binder clips
Wash clothes
Flea shampoo
Dryer sheets
Highlighters
Toilet paper
Legal pads
Leashes
Food bowls (for both cat/dog)
Collars
Lamps
Water bowls
File folders
Hand cream
Screwdrivers
Crates
Sheets
Light bulbs
Fans
Bug spray
Ink pens
Brooms
Copier paper, both legal and letter sized
Mops
Bleach
Dog toys
Paper towels
Latex gloves
Ink cartridges (for the printers)
Cat toys
Gem clips
Monetary donations are always welcome
Several months ago, the vehicle used to transport animals to outside adoption events quit running. Sadly, it is beyond repair. Since that time, the shelter staff and volunteers have been using their vehicles to transport the animals. So far, attempts to obtain another vehicle have failed. Now we are sending out a call for help. We are looking for a mechanically reliable vehicle with cargo space and working heat/ air conditioning (necessary to keep our furry friends healthy). If you or anyone you know has a mechanically reliable vehicle to donate, please call Shirley Moxley at 358-2882. The donation is tax deductible.
DID YOU KNOW????????
The adoption fee covers the cost of spaying/neutering, all shots to date, and the microchip implanted to assist with locating the owner should the pet become lost. Best of all, it is less expensive than what you pay if your pet didn’t come from a shelter.
2ND ANNUAL BASS TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 11th, 2008
The second annual bass tournament will be held on October 11th, 2008. The tournament will start at safe day light, with weigh in at 3:00 P.M. Sponsors and volunteers are still needed. Please contact the shelter at 358-2882 for sponsor and volunteer information.
Do you have an idea for a fund raiser for the Shelter? If so please contact the Shelter at 334-358-2882.
PAWS APPLAUSE
Our furry friends, as well as the shelter staff and volunteers would like to thank Cobbs Ford Veterinarian Center for their help on July 8, 2008. All our adoptable animals were treated for ear mites, fleas, and worms as well as checked for heartworms. The Cobbs Ford staff did everything from scrubbing the walls to outside work. They provided the Shelter staff tips and education to increase the level and quality of care our homeless animals receive from this dedicated group. Thanks again Cobbs Ford
TWO PAWS UP!!!
Prattville/Autauga County Humane Shelter
Open House/Yard Sale
August 9, 2008
7:00am ‐ until
Mark your calendars!!! Come meet our animals and staff, and take a tour of our shelter while you bargain shop!!!
Moving, summer cleaning, or do you have stuff that continues to be in the way? Donate your unwanted items and help contribute to your local Humane Shelter. All donations are tax deductible.
Contact Gena Moxley (358‐2882) or Amanda Meeks (730‐1242) for item deliver details.
MEET THE STAFF
I have had the pleasure and opportunity to interview a very special person who oversees the daily operations and employees of the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter, Shirley Moxley, Shelter Director.
Question: What are your goals as Shelter Director?
Answer: To place every animal in a forever home.
Question: How long have you resided in Prattville?
Answer: I moved here over 33 years ago.
Question: Would you like to send a special message to the public?
Answer: Every animal needs to be spayed and neutered to prevent unwanted pets.
Question: What are some the Achievements that the PAHS has overcome/experienced?
Answer: PAHS has been very fortunate to have great board members who are active and are involved in our daily functions.
Question: What are the future goals for PAHS?
Answer: We need more kennels, a larger facility to house our animals, which has stable air conditioning, and and promote more public education on animal population prevention.
A VOLUNTEER’S PROSPECTIVE
In the mix of business, happy and sad tears are endured daily at the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter are a daily occurrence. If not for these dedicated employees, who tend to each and every animal’s needs at the shelter, it would be a very sad and dreary place. I have had a chance to meet each employee, as well as most of the volunteers that make a difference to these precious animals. I have myself, experienced a life changing perspective of the daily challenges and needs that are provided to helpless, abandoned animals that do not have a loving home, or do not choose this fate.
The sole purpose of Humane Shelters is to house and provide to unwanted animals with a stable healthy environment and tend to their health and needs. Our goal as the Prattville/Autauga Humane Shelter is to stress the importance of spaying and neutering your pets. The funds received from our community are indeed contributed and spent on the care
of our animals.
If you are interested in volunteering with the shelter, please call 358-2882.
ONGOING SHELTER NEEDS
Towels
Laundry detergent
Dishwashing detergent with bleach
Hand sanitizers
Cat food
Dog food
Kitten food
Puppy food
Cat litter
Lysol
Febreeze
Blankets
Pencils
Cat toys
Lemon Pine-Sol
Fax machine
Binder clips
Wash clothes
Flea shampoo
Dryer sheets
Highlighters
Toilet paper
Legal pads
Leashes
Food bowls (for both cat/dog)
Collars
Lamps
Water bowls
File folders
Hand cream
Screwdrivers
Crates
Sheets
Light bulbs
Fans
Bug spray
Ink pens
Brooms
Copier paper, both legal and letter sized
Mops
Bleach
Dog toys
Paper towels
Latex gloves
Ink cartridges (for the printers)
Cat toys
Gem clips
Monetary donations are always welcome
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