Act Locally

Now is the time of year when national organizations flood mailboxes and inboxes with requests for year-end gifts. But are you aware that those big lobby groups do not provide any financial help to local shelters like The Animal Shelter?

PATTI is available for adoption:
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15640958

When times are tight and donations are down, it is small local organizations like ours that suffer the most. Unlike the big guys, we don't have a large bank account to fall back on. The Animal Shelter relies on our adoption fees (which cover vetting costs), the small amount we get from the city to hold strays, thrift store sales and your kind donations.

View our cats on Facebook
or at PetSmart!

We are a nonprofit organization, which means your donation is 100% tax deductible! Won't you act locally this year by giving a year-end gift to care for homeless animals in your own community? Our dogs and cats thank you!






ROWDY is available for adoption!
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16689440



GIVE ONLINE

Mail your donation to:

The Animal Shelter
1201 Parkwood Dr.

Anniston, AL 36201

2 Former Fosters Want New Homes 4 the New Year

We have two absolutely wonderful dogs who were in foster but are now back at the shelter. They have learned their house manners and have incredible temperaments. Both would very much like to be back in a home as quickly as possible. They are medium in size (probably in the 35-40 lb range), young ladies of 2 - 2 1/2 years old.

First we have Eva, a gorgeous cattle dog mix with the best, most even temperament. Eva finds the kennel environment stressful, and her coat gets rough in a hurry. It would be so wonderful for sweet Eva to get right back into a home like she deserves. Read more about Eva on Petfinder:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16998477

Second we have our much-beloved Patti. Patti grew up at the shelter and has impressed everyone by being a loving, happy girl making friends with all her kennelmates. We have written about Patti before - well, now she's got house manners to add to all the other good stuff! Read about Patti on Petfinder:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15640958

Or revisit her earlier blog:

http://calhouncountyhumane.blogspot.com/2010/08/patti-needing-home-for-nearly-2-years.html

Can you make the New Year bright for these two girls and for the shelter staff who love them?

Please contact The Animal Shelter, (256) 236-1581 or ashelter@bellsouth.net

Forward this blog or their Petfinder listings to help them find homes.

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Patches!

PATCHES is a quiet little guy. Perhaps too quiet? Our smaller dogs usually have an easier time finding a home. Patches has been overlooked for a year! He needs you to make some noise and get him a home for the holidays!

Patches is such a handsome fella. He is a calm dog who is content to hang out and watch the scenery at the side of a good friend. You can't really tell in the photos, but he's a pretty little guy, so a great fit for the home. He will make a fantastic companion for a quiet home or perhaps a retired person needing a good friend.

Interested in Patches? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

Share this blog or his Petfinder listing to get the word out!

Help us continue to care for him by donating on his behalf.



The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

To Our Volunteers: You are Invited!

Animal Shelter volunteers, please mark your calendars for Sunday, December 12! You are invited to our volunteer appreciation and open house at the JSU Alumni House. We want to say "thank you" to all of our volunteers for the wonderful things they accomplish for the Shelter. Have fun mingling with other volunteers and enjoy the wonderful food!

(<-- p.s. Please vote for our tree every time you visit Quintard Mall!)

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Baby!

Someone is really missing out on a doggie treasure by not adopting BABY!

Baby is all-around fantastic. She is great about exploring her environment, coming at a run to be with you, soaking up loving, paying attention to every word you speak, and just being a great dog in every way. She has the best smile, which is sure to make you smile! She has a thick build (a bit too thick - a diet wouldn't hurt ;) but is pretty short and will be a great fit for most any home.

She is great with dogs, we can't imagine she'd be anything but great with kids, and is just in all ways wonderful. Make your holidays brighter by bringing Baby into your home!

Interested in Baby? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

Share this blog or her Petfinder listing to get the word out!

Help us continue to care for her by donating on her behalf.



The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

'Tis the Season!

Can you believe it is December 1 already?

Well, there is no denying it - the holiday season is upon us and winter is giving us a preview.

As you think about the holidays, please think about our animals who don't have a home to celebrate in.

There are many ways to help homeless pets this season of warmth and giving:

Adopt early - visit us at PetSmart this Saturday!

Don't wait for the hectic holiday to choose a new family member. Meet our wonderful pets before the pressure is on. Make the best choice for your family, and allow time for your new friend to settle in before the chaos descends. Our dogs are visiting Oxford Exchange PetSmart from 11-2 Saturday 12/4. Our kitties are always there!

Volunteer!

Do you have some extra time off during the holidays? Check with the shelter on how you can give a day of service this season.

Volunteer options



Give a gift basket!

Everybody likes something special for the holidays, including our animals. Things they enjoy include treats, durable chew and chase toys (doggies), things to bat around (kitties), things to snuggle up in, and last but not least - visitors to pat and play with them! Call ahead so our staff know to look for you!

Donate!

Winter is an expensive season. Heating bills are high, and we need hay for the dog houses. Won't you help keep our precious animals warm this season?

Click to donate

Spay/neuter your pets!

Yes, that's right - keeping your own animals from adding to Anniston's pet overpopulation is a great gift to our shelter! No matter how responsible you might be, accidents happen - and in this case an "accident" creates unwanted puppies and kittens. Your pet will also be healthier if fixed. 

Need help? You can get transportation and financial assistance from our friends at SAVE!

VOTE!

This one is so easy - run over to Quintard Mall (you know you're going anyway!) and vote for our Christmas Tree. The winner receives CASH for their organization.

Thank you for your support this season and throughout the year!!




ALL ANIMALS PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! CHECK OUR FULL LISTINGS HERE!!
The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Clapton!

Here is a puzzle for you - how does a dog this cute, friendly, and goofy wind up at a shelter for over 1 year??

CLAPTON was adopted straight off as a baby over 1 year ago, but was sadly brought back for not getting along with the resident dog. We feel that it must have been the resident dog that did not get along with Clapton. He is just a big goober boy, playful and silly and fun! While Clapton can be a bit much for some dogs, he is not at all mean with them. He might run over them during play...but its all in fun ;)  He loves to romp, will share his toys, and has no trouble over food.

Clapton is great with kids! A frequent PetSmart visitor, he has been buried in kids and not minded. He knows how to sit and shake hands and can learn plenty more.

Have you got a home for this goofy lover-boy?

Interested in Clapton? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

Share this blog or his Petfinder listing to get the word out!

Help us continue to care for him by donating on his behalf.



The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Last Nite for Pet Pics with Santa!

Are you ready for those holiday cards?

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

A Kennel Full of Love

One Kennel, Three Good Girls, Lotsa Love!

These three beautiful girls have been sharing a kennel since they arrived nearly one year ago. They are each absolutely wonderful, and sure to make for a happy home.

GRACIE is the stately tan and black motherly type. She is a calm girl who takes pleasure in being by your side and helping you with whatever you may be doing.

PEPPER is of the "sit on your foot and give you loving stares" school! Who wouldn't want that kind of love? She has the pretty coloring of an Akita in a smaller size and more social personality.

SASHA has the best ears in the building, and a silly spotty tongue just to add to the cute! She was so shy and sad when she first came as a recent momma. Relieved of her mothing duties, her adorable goofy personality came bursting out! She will share all your inside jokes (and never tell) and return your smiles.

If you've been missing some love in your life, one of these three girls is just waiting to provide it!

Interested in Gracie, Pepper, or Sasha? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

Share this blog or their Petfinder listings to get the word out!

Help us continue to care for them by donating on their behalf.



The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Shadow and Merlin!

Shadow and Merlin:

Two Nice Gentlemen Seek Nice Homes

SHADOW and MERLIN arrived at about the same time a year ago, and have been kennel buddies ever since. These boys have the best dispositions.

Shadow, the brindle sighthound and/or Doberman mix, was a little aloof when he first came. He has really come around and become affectionate and eager for attention. He is a laid-back guy, but when he does run and play is so handsome and graceful!

Merlin is a mature, sensible kind of guy, and that's a very good thing! It is such a pleasure to be around a dog who just wouldn't imagine being any trouble. He is just easy and responsive, happy to go off on his own if you want or to hang out for a chat. Merlin in particular is very tidy, so either he is housetrained or would learn quickly.

It seems there just aren't any families out there looking for fine gentlemen such as these - they are facing their 1-year anniversary at the shelter. They would sure rather spend this holiday in a home. If you are looking for a nice gentleman, but didn't know where to look, please come look at Merlin or Shadow! [Merlin and Shadow are not bonded and do not need to stay together.]

 

Interested in Merlin or Shadow? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net

Share this blog or their Petfinder listings to get the word out!

Help us continue to care for them by donating on their behalf.


The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Pet Pics with Santa!

Are you ready for those holiday cards?

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

November Happenings

Featured Cat

Nick is Mr. Cool - a calm, collected, confident guy! He is gentle with his claws. Nick likes to (gently) grab your hand and direct it exactly where he needs to be itched :) If Nick sounds like your kind of cat, please contact The Animal Shelter at 256-236-1581 or ashelter@bellsouth.net.

Not quite right for you? We have plenty more! Visit our cats at 1201 Parkwood Dr. or Oxford Exchange PetSmart.

Featured Video

Pretty girl CLARA shows her active and her loving sides in her video!

 

BONUS video! Kennel 14 has some fall-time fun. View it on any of their listings:

SAL (yellow lab pup)

Black Retriever pup

Terrier with a toy

New Adoption Listings!

Check out our newest adoptable dogs in their Facebook album!

Check out our adoptable cats in their Facebook album!

Check out ALL of our adoptable pets on our Web site!

Mark Your Calendar

NOV 3 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more
NOV 6 - Adoptable dogs at Oxford Exchange PetSmart

NOV 17 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more

Be on the lookout! Photos with Santa time is coming!

1 Way 2 Help

Now through November 5th, you can nominate our shelter for the Santa Paws Drive. Only 6 shelters worldwide are selected to receive holiday goodies for their animals. Let them know that our homeless pets deserve a happy holiday!

Please LIKE us on Facebook for more ways to help our animals this holiday season:

 

Calhoun County Humane Society

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Otis!

It's Adopt-a-Dog Month: Please consider adopting Otis!

OTIS is a great Golden Retriever mix boy! He is a people-loving fella, laid back, walks well on leash, and just has family dog written all over him.

In his pictures it may look like Otis is two different dogs :) That's because in the top picture he is wearing his wooly winter coat. Below you'll see his sleek summer 'do. That means you'll have to really brush out Otis twice a year to help his change of coat. He's great about handling and won't give you any trouble about it.

Otis has been wanting to be a family dog for over 1 year. If your family is needing a dog, please consider Otis!

Interested in Otis? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net
Share this blog or her Petfinder listing to get the word out!
Help us continue to care for her by donating on her behalf.


The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Sat Oct 23: Out with the Old, In with the New!

There are TWO opportunities to help the shelter this coming Saturday!

Out with the Old

Got sensitive documents and don't know how to get rid of them? Did you let the "shred it" pile get too big? How about at the office?

‎"Shred Your Papers for the Shelter" will be from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. at Action Industries, 1630 Coleman Road behind Lamar's Donuts. Check out Sunday's paper in News You Can Use. For a donation of a 10 pound bag of dog or cat food or kitty litter you can have up to 8 boxes of papers destroyed. What a great way to get rid of papers and help our animals in need. Lamar's donuts and coffee will be served!

THANK YOU to TV 24, Action Industries of Calhoun County, and Cheaha Animal Hospital for their support of The Animal Shelter and League of Animal Welfare!!


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In with the New

Hunt for bargains this Saturday at a yard sale being held to support the shelter! Beginning at 7 a.m. in the old Food World parking lot across from Haverty's, you can hunt for new goods for yourself and ALL proceeds will be donated to The Animal Shelter!!



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The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

50/50 Raffle! Buy Tickets Online

Bark in the Park 2010 will be held this Saturday October 16 from 10-2 at the McCellan Duck Pond, 74 Exchange Ave, McCellan, AL 36205
Learn More »

50/50 Raffle Tickets Available Now!!!

Get your Bark in the Park 50/50 Raffle Tickets.
$1.00 each or 6 tickets for $5.00

What is a 50/50 raffle? 50 % of the proceeds of the raffle will go to the winning ticket holder and 50% will go to Bark In The Park. You do not have to be present to win!

Click on the link here to get your tickets (if the Paypal button is not working, send the amount to angie@rockinprescue.org and note "50/50 Raffle"). Proceeds will benefit ALL rescues participating in Bark in the Park!!

Spread the word! The more tickets that sell, the higher the prize! This is your chance to get a little, and possibly win a lot.

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Zippy!

It's Adopt-a-Dog Month: Please consider adopting Zippy!

ZIPPY has so much going for her! A chameleon, she adapts herself to the moment. Inside, she is a calm girl happy to snuggle and get belly rubs. Outside with other dogs, she is a party girl! Zippy loves to learn and takes very quickly to training. She would excel at things like Rally Obedience, trick training, or other fun stuff that allows her to use her very impressive brain. She is tidy, so if she isn't already housetrained she soon will be. She does well with kids.

Zippy has a few special Zippy characteristics. She can climb chain link, she can't be trusted with cats, and she doesn't like dogs with shaggy/long fur. Hey, we all have our preferences.

Interested in Zippy? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net
Share this blog or her Petfinder listing to get the word out!
Help us continue to care for her by donating on her behalf.


The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

Meet Charlie!

It's Adopt-a-Dog Month - Please consider adopting Charlie!

CHARLIE has been waiting patiently for her Blog Dog of the Week spot. That's just the type of dog she is - easy, sweet, patient and loving. Although she has border collie good looks, she is bigger and calmer than a border collie. There may be some giant breed genes in there mellowing her out. Charlie has her active moments, but what she really lives for is to make you happy by having her at your side! She is very people-oriented and ready for a great life hanging out with family.  

Charlie has been waiting over 1 year to be someone's beloved family dog.

Interested in Charlie? Call (256)236-1581 or email ashelter@bellsouth.net
Share this blog or her Petfinder listing to get the word out!
Help us continue to care for her by donating on her behalf.


The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!

October: Lots Happening!

Dogs on Film

Check out some of our adoptable dogs on YouTube!

FAITH has two videos showing off her extreme goofiness!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u8WSxGuG7s


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYzJQXWPQSw

 Get a glimpse of the famous "Sandi Shuffle"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjWBoFFOyXc

See Carly being Carly (in other words, energetic with a dash of loving)!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAGmoEO9-ds&feature=player_embedded

New Dog Listings!

Check out our newest adoptable dogs in our Facebook album!

Check out ALL of our adoptable dogs on our Web site!

Mark Your Calendar

OCT 2 - Adoptable dogs at Oxford Exchange PetSmart
OCT 6 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more

OCT 16 - Bark in the Park at McClellan Duck Pond

OCT 20 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more
OCT 23 - Benefit YARD SALE at Food World parking lot!
OCT 31 - deadline to purchase ROYAL CROWN QUILT raffle tickets

1 Way 2 Help: Come to an Event, Buy a Raffle Ticket!

Take a look at our calendar - just about every weekend has something you can do to have fun AND benefit The Animal Shelter! Bark in the Park is a fun event for you and your pets, including demonstrations, games, and food, that will benefit the shelter and area rescue groups - see the poster at left! What says "FALL" better than a Yard Sale? Come get great bargains on all sorts of goods at the Food World parking lot in Anniston bright and early on the 23rd.

We also have a wonderful, one-of-a-kind HAND CRAFTED Crown Royal quilt generously donated for raffle! For only $10, you can have your shot at this work of art. See the flyer below for details. Proceeds will be split between The Animal Shelter and SAVE.

The Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please visit http://theanimalshelter.net/ to help!