Unchain Cumberland County

7132 Sim Canady Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348 910.425.0967 Shelbyttd5@aol.com

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Reminder - Affordable Vaccinations this coming Weekend!

Affordable Vaccinations for Dogs & Cats

Saturday, June 4, 1 – 3 PM
5818 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Just North of Methodist College

Sponsored by:
Unchain Cumberland County & Affordable Animal Care

Rabies - $12

Parvo/Distemper - $12
Protect your puppies from the deadly virus!

FVRCP (cats) $12
Feline Leukemia - $18 - Kennel Cough - $15
Wormers for cats and dogs - $12 - $15

Microchip – Lifetime Registration - $20
Nail trim - $10

Specials on Heartgard - Flea and tick products

Sign up Mama Dog and Mama Cat for “The Big Fix”
$25 Spay & Neuter program

Try a slice of “No Pound” cake - $1

Contact UCC @ 910 425-0967
unchaincc.com

Friday, May 20, 2011

Affordable Vaccinations for Dogs & Cats

Saturday, June 4, 1 – 3 PM
5818 Ramsey Street
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Just North of Methodist College

Sponsored by:
Unchain Cumberland County & Affordable Animal Care

Rabies - $12

Parvo/Distemper - $12
Protect your puppies from the deadly virus!

FVRCP (cats) $12
Feline Leukemia - $18 Kennel Cough - $15
Wormers for cats and dogs - $12 - $15

Microchip – Lifetime Registration - $20
Nail trim - $10

Specials on Heartgard - Flea and tick products

Sign up Mama Dog and Mama Cat for “The Big Fix”
$25 Spay & Neuter program

Try a slice of “No Pound” cake - $1

Contact UCC @ 910 425-0967
unchaincc.com

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Affordable Vaccination Clinic (Reschedule Info)

Affordable vaccinations for dogs and cats - rescheduled for Saturday, June 4, 1 - 3 PM, PetStarz, 5818 Ramsey Street, just North of Methodist College.

Parvo/Distemper - $12 - Puppies, and dogs under two years are especially at risk for this deadly virus. Rabies - $12 - All vaccinations, nail trims , tests, and microchip ($20) available. Special discounts on flea and tick products, and Heartgard. Ask about The Big Fix, our spay and neuter program.

Enjoy a slice of "No Pound" cake for $1. Sponsored by Unchain Cumberland County and Affordable Animal Care of Durham. Contact: UCC @ 910 425-0967 - unchaincc.com

Saturday, May 14, 2011

2 sweet dogs need IMMEDIATE HELP! URGENT! Not much time left! (Cumberland County Animal Control)


**URGENT! PLEASE HELP!**

Kind and gentle animals, surrendered by owner - Sugar, female, spayed - Brownie, male - Litter mates, one year old or less. House and fence trained, not leash trained. May be seen at Cumberland County Animal Control. These sweeties deserve a second chance.

Call UCC @ 425-0967 with any questions!

Monday, April 25, 2011

UCC Helping Animals and Pet Families in Crisis

Unchain Cumberland County
Helping Animals and Pet Families in Crisis

Sidewalk Sale - April 30, 8 AM...
4900 South Main, Hope Mills
Near I - 95 overpass on Hope Mills Road
Household items, Bird Seed, Raffle, Snacks
Next Affordable Vaccinations: May 21, PetStarz, 5818 Ramsey Street
Sign up for "The Big Fix", affordable spay and neuter
To donate or volunteer, call 425-0967 or visit our web site @ unchaincc.com

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

UCC arranges foster care for Bubba, and another pitbull!

Below is a picture of Bubba and Majorie a member of his new foster family

Tornado displaces more than 30 dogs

From the Fayetteville Observer 4-20-11

http://fayobserver.com/articles/2011/04/20/1087879

Kim Alboun, state director for the Humane Society of the United States, was at the Cumberland County animal shelter on Monday offering help for animals displaced by the recent tornadoes which devastated many parts of our community.

As of Monday, a total of 39 dogs had been taken to the shelter because of the recent storm. More than 30 dogs were rescued from one home by Animal Services personnel following the disaster. Shelter employees spent most of the night working on rescue efforts for the displaced animals.

Six puppies also have been brought into the shelter as a result of the storm.

"Thirty extra dogs would put a strain on any shelter" Alboun says. "Right now, our shelters are full, and we are dealing with budget cuts and pet over-population."

Alboun says that the Humane Society will put out a call to "placement partners" that can help care for the animals to free up needed space at the shelter. Dr. John Lauby, director of the Cumberland County Animal Services, said he greatly appreciates the offer of support from the Humane Society.

He said he also has received calls offering help from Unchain Cumberland County and the Haven, two other rescue groups.

Lauby says that the shelter's Emergency Response Team went into action three hours after receiving news of the community devastation from the storm. The team set up a portable kennel system at Westover Recreation Center, which served as a community shelter.

Lauby says that no one chose to place their animals in the kennel, but it was there in case someone needed that option. Lauby also says an emergency response plan has been in place at the county animal shelter, but this is the first time it has actually been put to use.

Our thoughts, prayers and support should be with everyone that has been affected by the recent storm. It is heartwarming to see the overwhelming response from organizations and volunteers as they have stepped forward to help others in their time of need.

It is also good to know that the animals weren't lost in the shuffle.

Lisa Carter Waring is a retired educator and consultant who lives in Hope Mills. She can be reached at LCart99@aol.com.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

UCC Sidewalk Sale - April 16th, 2011

8AM - all funds go to helping animals! (4900 South Main, Hope Mills Rd)


UCC Sidewalk Sale
4900 South Main St., Hope Mills - near I-95 overpass
Saturday, April 16th - 8 AM


Proceeds help pay for "The Big Fix" affordable spay and neuter and other UCC life saving programs. Please come check us out! Your donations are helping save lives! :)

Contact UCC 425-0967 - unchaincc.com


Location: 4900 South Main, Hope Mills Rd

Fayetteville Duck Derby



Adopt a Duck

Please help UNCHAIN CUMBERLAND COUNTY by purchasing a duck today!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Upcoming Affordable Vaccination Clinic

Unchain Cumberland County and Affordable Animal Care of Durham will sponsor a vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 9, 1 - 3 PM at Smith Chapel Baptist Church, 519 Boundary Lane, Fayetteville. $5 off all flea and tick products. Free heartworm test plus three months free Heartgard with purchase of one year Heartgard. Rabies, Parvo/Distemper, FVRCP (cats) $12 each - Feline Leukemia $18 - Microchip $20, Nail trim $10 - Sign up your pet for "The Big Fix", affordable spay and neuter. UCC Raffle tickets $1 - Champaign Brunch for Two or Professional Cake by Deborah - Everyone is welcome - Free refreshments and pet treats -All proceeds and donations will help fund our spay and neuter programs. Information: Call Shelby at 425-0967 - Donations: UCC, 7132 Sim Canady Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348 - Visit our web site at unchaincc.com

Thanks, Shelby

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Dog still a Lady, even in distress

From the Fayetteville Observer March 23, 2011

http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2011/03/23/1080279



Dr. Jack Hill, left, and veterinary technician Heather Walker of Gray's Creek Animal Hospital check Lady, a bird dog. Lady is recovering at the hospital from a serious injury to her throat.

Article:

Marilyn Gilreath describes the skinny bird dog that showed up on her porch about a year ago as both gentle and sweet. That is why she decided to call her "Lady."

"She acted like she was starved to death," Gilreath recalls. "She was so bony."

Gilreath says that her daughter, who has a soft spot in her heart for animals, felt sorry for the dog and fed her. After that, Lady made regular visits twice a day to Gilreath's porch for food and water. Between those meals, Lady spent much of her time hanging out in a drainage ditch located behind Gilreath's house.

"I guess that is how she protected herself," Gilreath says.

Lady did not wear a collar or any kind of identification. Gilreath says she made attempts to find out who owned the dog by asking around the neighborhood. One day someone walked past her house and claimed that Lady was his dog. He told Gilreath that someone had dropped the dog off at his house and abandoned her.

Gilreath questioned the man about the condition of the animal. She asked if Lady had ever been to a vet or if she had been given her required rabies shot.

"All he wanted to know was how much all that would cost," Gilreath said. "He asked me where the closest vet was and I told him."

Gilreath says she does not believe Lady was ever taken to the vet.

Later, she says, another neighbor gave her a totally different story about how Lady ended up in the neighborhood. All the while, Gilreath continued to feed the hungry dog whenever she made her daily visits to her porch.

Two weeks ago, Lady disappeared for a day. When she returned to the familiar porch she was walking very slowly and she was holding her head down.

"I could tell something was wrong," Gilreath says. She went outside to check on Lady and found her covered in blood from her head to her tail.

"She could barely walk," Gilreath said. "She had lost a lot of blood."

Gilreath decided to check Lady for wounds even though she was warned that a severely injured dog, even a friendly one like Lady, may bite. Amazingly, the gentle dog willingly rolled over on her back and allowed Gilreath to examine her.

That is when Gilreath discovered the large, gaping gash across Lady's throat.

"I can't use the language," describing how she felt when she saw the dog's injury. "I said something has to be done."

Gilreath called her friend Shelby Townsend of Gray's Creek. Townsend sent a volunteer from Unchain Cumberland County to Gilreath's house to check on the injured dog.

Lady was taken to Dr. Jack Hill's office in Gray's Creek for medical treatment. Hill says that it would be difficult to determine exactly what caused the serious injury to Lady's throat.

"It could have been a dog fight," Hill says.

Hill says the large wound required about 15 stitches to close and had to be drained for infection.

Despite her ordeal, Lady appears to be a happy-go-lucky dog. She still has her sweet and gentle nature, and she appears to be enjoying the attention she is receiving during her recovery.

Gilreath says she is willing to do what she can to help her. Even though she is retired and living on a fixed income, Gilreath has already paid for some of Lady's medical treatment.

When Lady has recovered and is ready, Gilreath would like to see the dog adopted and placed in a loving home.

"I hope somebody will get her and give her a nice home where she will have plenty of room to run," Gilreath says.

Lisa Carter Waring is a retired educator and consultant who lives in Hope Mills. She can be reached at LCart99@aol.com.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Animal Services director helps support UCC through Duck Derby

From the Fayetteville Observer - March 16th, 2011

http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2011/03/16/1078294



Shelby Townsend, left, of Unchain Cumberland County, and Dr. John Lauby, director of Cumberland County Animal Services, show one of the toy racing ducks that will be used in the Fayetteville Duck Derby.

Article:

Dr. John Lauby, director of Cumberland County Animal Services, recently took advantage of a special opportunity to do two nice things through one kind gesture.

One of those things will benefit local animals. The other may put one of the animal shelter employees behind the wheel of a brand new vehicle.

Lauby personally purchased 36 racing ducks for $5 each through Unchain Cumberland County, a nonprofit group that will be one of the participating organizations in the upcoming Fayetteville Duck Derby.

Participants can purchase the little rubber ducks for the chance to win prizes and also to help local nonprofit groups.

Lauby purchased one duck in the name of each of the 36 employees at the shelter.

A portion of the proceeds from the purchase of the ducks will go directly to support the efforts of Unchain Cumberland County, whose mission is to see the number of shelter deaths cut to zero.

UCC plans to use its portion of the money raised through the event to help fund low-cost spay and neuter programs for the local community.

The Fayetteville Duck Derby will be held at Campbellton Landing on May 7 at 1 p.m. The name of the person with the winning duck will become the owner of 2011 Camry.

The Fayetteville Duck Derby is sponsored by Rick Hendricks Toyota of Fayetteville.

Here's wishing the best of luck to all the animal shelter employees and, of course, everyone else who enters the upcoming Fayetteville Duck Derby. For more information on the Duck Derby, visit the website fayettevilleduckderby.com.

Lisa Carter Waring is a retired educator and consultant who lives in Hope Mills. She can be reached at LCart99@aol.com.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

UCC Upcoming Sidewalk Sale

Unchain Cumberland County is in dire need of donated items for our upcoming sidewalk sale! Please consider donating all of your unwanted / unneeded items to us! Please ask your friends too!

Please call Shelby Townsend at (910) 425-0967 to make arrangements on delivering your items. UCC is also looking for volunteers, so if you're interested please call!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Upcoming Vaccination Clinic

Affordable Vaccinations for Dogs & Cats

Sunday, March 13, 1 PM – 3:00 PM
Pet Starz, 5818 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311
910 339-1806
Just North of Methodist College

Sponsored by:
Unchain Cumberland County & Affordable Animal Care

Rabies - $12
Parvo/Distemper - $12
FVRCP (cats) $12
Feline Leukemia - $18 Kennel Cough - $15
Wormers for cats and dogs - $12 - $15
Heartworm test – Immediate results - $17
Microchip – Lifetime Registration - $25

Affordable flea, tick, heartworm protection available for dogs and cats $5 off on all flea and tick products.

Specials on nail trim and grooming by Pet Starz

Support UCC – Adopt a duck at
www.fayettevilleduckderby.com

Affordable Spay & Neuter

Call 910 425-0967 for more information
or
Visit our web site @ unchaincc.com

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Needing Volunteers - Email from Shelby

Friends of UCC

I really need some volunteers for the Sidewalk Sale Committee. We have one big sale in April, and one in November That would involve soliciting items, picking them up, sorting, pricing and transporting on day of sale. Four volunteers are needed for that committee, and I would help, of course.

Our Sidewalk Sales help pay for The Big Fix, our spay and neuter program, kennels/fences, help for pet families in crisis, and Santa Paws, our holiday celebration of Life, Love, and Loyal Friends. We plan to invite 200 pet families for Santa Paws 2011.

Please donate your unwanted items.

Volunteer meeting coming up very soon. Many changes for 2011.

Thanks,
Shelby
(910) 425-0967

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Need Help in Fayetteville, NC ASAP!

Email from Shelby -

Mama dog and three very young puppies will be trapped and taken to the shelter if someone won't help. Mama is a Dachshund, very pretty, dumped while pregnant; Fayetteville city limits. A nice man in the neighborhood has been feeding her, but does not have to means to continue. She is scared to death because of her situation. Does anyone know of a rescue group that might help?

Call UCC at 425-0967

*let her know you read this on the Blog and/or Facebook! Thanks

Tammy

Monday, January 10, 2011

Pet Families in Crisis

Unchain Cumberland County is the only group in this area, maybe in the entire state, that helps pet families in crisis, whatever the reason. We offer food boxes, bag lunches, coats, sweats, wool scarves etc for the people; we offer food, treats, shelter, spay or neuter, basic medical care, flea and tick prevention...whatever it takes to ease the suffering of their animals.
UCC was approved last summer for shopping at Second Harvest Food Bank, which means we can buy great food for a fraction of the retail cost. The items we cannot buy at Second Harvest are purchased at Merita Outlet and Food Lion with our Petty Cash donations.
I hope you will place a UCC donation jar in your place of business, or, if you cannot do that, maybe ask your family and friends to donate $1 each to our "Food for Friends" program. (Labels attached)
Also, if you know of a pet family in crisis, just let us know. No one will be turned away.
Thank you so much; I know you care.

Shelby, UCC 910 425-0967

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Please Help if you Can!

Sorry for the duplicate posts....but we need YOUR help!


One of the families we have been helping with pet and people food told us that their two female dogs had been "fixed". Well, those two "fixed" dogs had twenty puppies over the last two days, and one mama dog dropped dead. The other poor thing is trying to nurse all those puppies.
Can anyone take some of those pups in about six weeks? They are regular dogs, pretty and sweet, about 30 lbs... just dogs. (The very best pets)
UCC is providing food, and will get Mama Dog spayed as soon as she stops nursing. Our budget does not allow shots for all those puppies.
Please forward this to every rescue group you can vouch for.

Shelby, UCC 425-0967

Need Some Help....

Just received this email from Shelby ...

One of the families we have been helping with pet and people food told us that their two female dogs had been "fixed". Well, those two "fixed" dogs had twenty puppies over the last two days, and one mama dog dropped dead. The other poor thing is trying to nurse all those puppies.
    Can anyone take some of those pups in about six weeks? They are regular dogs, pretty and sweet, about 30 lbs... just dogs. (The very best pets)
    UCC is providing food, and will get Mama Dog spayed as soon as she stops nursing. Our budget does not allow shots for all those puppies.
    Please forward this to every rescue group you can vouch for.
 
    Shelby, UCC 425-0967
 
Please call Shelby if you can help! Thanks!