A Chance for Change



Grace - survived a GA gas chamber
and inspired "Grace's Law"

 ALABAMA VOTERS, are you aware that the upcoming legislative session offers a chance to end a major form of institutionalized animal cruelty in Alabama? A bill to ban gas chambers, Beckham’s Bill (named for a pup rescued from an Alabama gas chamber moments before he was to be destroyed) will be introduced by Sen. Del Marsh and Rep. Steve McMillan. Several other legislators are co-sponsoring the bill. It is based on Grace's Law, which banned gas chambers in Georgia starting Jan 1, 2011.

As a Humane Society, our hope is for every homeless dog and cat to find a permanent home. But the sad reality right now is that over 100,000 dogs and cats in Alabama animal control facilities each year do not make it into homes. In some towns and counties, these animals face death in a gas chamber.

Animals put to death by gassing suffocate slowly; they fight each other as they begin to panic; they lose bodily functions and have convulsions during the 30 mintues to 40 minutes it takes to die. Learn more here

Gas Chamber

You can help, with a simple call or email to your state representatives in support of Beckham's Bill. Please ask them to co-sponsor the bill (if they have not) and to vote "yes" to end gassing in Alabama.


For help finding who to contact, visit Alabama Voters for Responsible Animal Legislation (AVRAL). (Consider joining AVRAL - it's free! - to add your voice to those of other Alabamians supporting better treatment of animals.) 


Please contact your representatives quickly - session begins March 1!







The Animal Shelter
1201 Parkwood Drive * Anniston AL 36201 * (256) 236-1581 * ashelter@bellsouth.net
M,T, Th, F: 10-4 Sat 12-3 (closed Wed, Sun)
www.theanimalshelter.net
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please help!

February Anniversary Dogs

These fantastic dogs have been looking for love for one or more years this month! What do they want as a Valentine's gift? A HOME! Please help - please SHARE:


1st ANNIVERSARY

LIZ must be wondering where all the fun families that want a playmate have gone??? She is such a wonderful, sweet and playful girl. She must be suffering from "plain brown dog" syndrome, which is a crying shame because some wonderful family is missing out on their wonderful dog!

Liz does well with other dogs in just about every way, except she does need them to stay away from her food. She would rather play with people, but is tolerant of other goofiness from dogs (she's roomed with some really goofy dogs!). Please don't pass her by! http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16998490  

ROXIE seems far too cute to have been a shelter resident for a full year but sure enough...it says right there on her papers that she came to the shelter last February! It is hard to say what Roxie might be a mix of, but she sure is CUTE!

Roxie is an easy-going gal, happy to give kisses and hang out. She does well with most dogs, and she LOVES squeaker toys! She promises to give you no trouble, and not take up much space (she's a great medium house dog size!). She is ready to go home! http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16225639



2nd ANNIVERSARY: MAIZY

MAIZY is proof positive that a 3-legged dog is just as much fun as a 4-legged one! She came to the shelter with an amputation, so it was quite surprising that she never got reclaimed. Maizy is an active girl who loves to play with toys and her dog friends!  

If Maizy has a vice, it is that she has a big bark. She barks at unfamiliar dogs, she barks to play, she barks at men until she knows them (she is submissively afraid of most men). Maybe that bark has kept Maizy from finding her home, but it shouldn't! She is such a fun and loving dog with her friends - she will be that much more fun and loving with her family! http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15640967

3rd ANNIVERSARY: CARLY

Well now here is a story that is just baffling. The stunning CARLY was born at the shelter in February 2008 along with her sister Connie. Don't think puppies always get adopted, because neither of these girls did! Connie finally did get adopted as a youngster, leaving her sister behind.

Carly is quite the amazing girl. She is social, funny, and playful. The staff have done a GREAT job raising her into a GREAT dog! She is energetic, yet after playing she will settle in for snuggles. While she's a bit picky about other dogs, she and Tyke have been rooming together just fine. There is just no reason for this girl to not be someone's amazing playmate and friend! Yes, it will take someone super special who is willing to teach Carly to be a house dog...since she's never had a house. But she is super special herself!   http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15640940




The Animal Shelter
1201 Parkwood Drive * Anniston AL 36201 * (256) 236-1581 * ashelter@bellsouth.net
M,T, Th, F:  10-4  Sat 12-3 (closed Wed, Sun)
http://www.theanimalshelter.net/

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Anniston, AL. We rely on donations and volunteers. Please help!