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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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