June Happenings

June's Fabulous Feline

Baby is a middle-aged beauty well suited to a life of luxury. If you like the drapes to stay hung and the knick-knacks to remain on the shelves, a mature cat is for you! Although Baby can be a little shy upon first meeting, she will soon be in your lap allowing you the pleasure of stroking her lovely, soft coat.


Sound like the cat for you? Call (256)236-1581, email ashelter@bellsouth.net, or visit 1201 Parkwood Drive.


Not the right cat for you? Never fear, we have MANY more. Please visit the shelter or Oxford Exchange PetSmart to find the right cat for you.

Patti's on film!
Click to see her video :)

Mark Your Calendar


Adopt-a-Cat month
June 2 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more
June 5 - Dog adoptions at Oxford Exchange PetSmart (11-2)
June 16 - SAVE spay/neuter transport  learn more
Last Chance Highway - 8-pt series about Northern rescue transports on Animal Planet (check local listings)

Seasonal Safety Links


Hot weather tips from the ASPCA

How Hot Do Cars Get? Think it's okay to leave your pet in the car for "just a minute"? Get the truth on just how hot that car gets and how quickly, even with the windows cracked.

PET Q&A: Spring/summer health tips for your pets

1 Way 2 Help: FOOD


Don't you get food donations from businesses? We get damaged and close-dated food from local retailers.

Then how can you run low on food? Because so much "depends" - how much will the retailers have available? How many strays will be brought in and how many pets will be abandoned? How many adoptions take place? In today's economy, the number of animals being left behind is so high, and the number of adoptions so low, that the amount of food donated isn't always enough.

How can I help?

1. Donate! Just $10 can provide a 20lb bag of cat food; just $20 can provide a 40lb bag of dog food!. Click to Give!

2. Donate food! Bring Pedigree dog food or Cat/Kitten Chow (preferred, but we'll take what we can get!) to the shelter (1201 Parkwood Dr) or the thrift store (6500 McClellan Blvd).

3. Think adoption! When you are ready to add a family member, please make adoption your first option. A dog or cat doesn't need a pedigree to be a great companion, and mutts often lack the health issues of a poorly-bred purebred dog. Add to that the wonderful knowledge that you have freed up space for another homeless animal, and what could be better? Check out our pet listings

4. Shop! Secondhand Tails Thrift Store is a large part of the shelter's income. If you haven't been to the store, you are in for a surprise - it is a beautiful shop with some very nice items. 6500 McClellan Blvd 10-3 Mon-Sat





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!