Pike County Humane Society

Dogs take early lead in Humane Society contest

Two dogs, Max and Bear, have taken an early lead in the Humane Society of Pike County’s 2012 Pet Photo Contest. So, it looks like this year’s contest could be going to the dogs.

Lisa Howard, contest chair, laughingly, said that it’s too early to count out the cats.

“For three years, cats have been the winners and featured on the front of the Pet Photo calendar. “So, we know that cat owners don’t want the title to go to the dogs but dog owners seem very determined to win this year.”

The deadline for contest entry was Aug. 22 and 86 entries were recorded.

Howard said there were 87 entries in last year’s very successful fundraising contest. She is expecting as much interest and friendly, high-spirited competition this year.

“Already Max and Bear, owned by Jennifer W. Garrett and April Garrett, have 200 votes and another dog is right behind them with 100 votes,” Howard said. “Voting ends on Sept. 16, so we encourage everyone to vote for their favorite pet or pets.”

The Pet Photo Contest is an annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Pike County and supports its spay and neuter program, feral cat program and the in-school education program.

All votes are one dollar and votes may be cast online or at Troy Antiques, the Little Framery and Guynn’s Income Tax and Bookkeeping Service, all in Troy, and at Hillside Antiques on Highway 231 between Troy and Brundidge.

To make site voting more convenient, Howard said there will be envelopes available for the pet’s name or number and the votes being cast.

The Pet Photo photographs will be on display at Troy Public Library and at Troy Antiques. The photographs may also be viewed online at www.pikehumane.org.

“We have some really beautiful and interesting photographs this year,” Howard said. “I have the best job ever because I get to look at the photographs every day. It would be hard to pick out just one pet to vote for, so you don’t have to. You can vote for as many pets as you like and as many times as you like. I encourage everyone to get out and vote.

PIKE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY: An Angel In Trouble

Angel, a senior Border Collie/Flat-Coated Retriever mix, was surrendered to another shelter because her owner was moving and was not going to take her along. She spent her whole life on a chain outside with little or no human contact. She is 8 - 10 years old and has an old broken or dislocated leg. Being a senior and having an old injury, Angel did not stand a chance of Adoption. So, she was scheduled for euthanasia and even given the first shot to start the process. However, just before she was given the second shot it was discovered she was pregnant and ready to have babies. Angel was placed back in a kennel and allowed to wake up............3 days later she gave birth to 7 healthy babies. UPDATE: Angel's puppies are now 6 weeks old and they are going to another shelter to be adopted. However, Angel was going to be left behind and stand the same fate as before she had her puppies. We, at Pike County Humane Society couldn't stand by and let her meet that same fate. Our hearts broke for this beautiful "Angel". So, Angel will be coming to our shelter on Saturday, April 23rd. She will get her much needed rest, going to a specialist (Our wonderful Dr. Carlos from Valley Central) for her leg and will be given the love and compassion she so well deserves. 4/26 UPDATE: Angel had her surgery today. She was scheduled to go down today, however, she was in such pain with her leg that I took her yesterday. She was so scared that she hid under the bench of the Doctor's office. Her leg is broken and it is due to a very old injury. Angel suffered for years with a broken leg. Her surgery will be $1200.00 for her spay and to fix her broken leg. Why do we do this? WE CARE! All of us at Pike County Humane Society believe that no animal should die without knowing human love, kindness and compassion. Whether it is for an hour, a day or a year. Help us help her. We are in desperate need of funds to help with her surgery, spaying and other medical needs.

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