Have you thought about adopting a furry new friend to love and keep you warm this winter? Pet adoptions continue at the Franklin County pound every Saturday from 9:00 am to 12 noon. Visit the county's web site for a current list of adoptable animals. Visit petfinder.com to see pets available for adoption from both the pound and local foster homes.
A Christmas Pet adoption party will be held Saturday, December 17th, 1:00-4:00 pm at Waggin' Tails, 107 High Street in Brookville.
Share your Christmas spirit and stop by the "Santa Paws" adoption party to meet some great dogs and cats available for adoption from the Franklin County Pound.
Community volunteers and students from the Brookville Middle School Environmental Club enjoyed a crisp sunny afternoon for their Halloween Adoption Party at the Brookville Alco store on Saturday, October 29th. Thanks to all who helped and all who visited. Several dogs and cats have found new homes since then due to the publicity from the event. Stop by the Franklin County pound Saturday mornings if you're looking for a new pet for your family.
The first two adoption days at the Franklin County Animal Shelter have produced four dog adoptions, one cat adoption, and several more interested visitors who may be back for a new family member this week. The volunteers involved are very excited at the positive response from these early events and have decided to expand the hours for the rest of the summer to 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Saturday morning. Photos of many of the dogs and cats needing homes can be seen here. Come and see if your dog or cat is waiting for you!
There will be an adoption event at the Franklin County animal shelter (map below) on Saturday, July 16 and Saturday, July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come out and find a special dog or cat to become a part of your family. The county shelter is located behind the transfer station at 9076 Landfill Road, Metamora, IN 47030. Photos of many of the dogs and cats needing homes can be seen here.
Anyone interested in providing a foster home is also encouraged to come out and meet potentional foster dogs and cats. See the June 28 news item below for more information about fostering.
There are hundreds of organizations that help place stray or surrendered dogs in permanent homes across the United States. Some animals at the Franklin County Animal Shelter just need a place to live temporarily, while these organizations are contacted and the right match can be made. This is where fostering, and you, can make a huge impact. Space is at a premium in the county facility and every healthy, adoptable animal that can live elsewhere for a few weeks or months while a permanent home is found helps the situation.
Paw Defenders can help you select an appropriate dog for your situation and provide support with kennel, food and veterinary needs if they arise. Start by joining Paw Defenders and let us know how to contact you.
The Franklin County Humane Society has many, if not all, of the animals currently at the Franklin County Animal Shelter listed on petfinder.com. You can see more pictures and learn details about individual dogs such as size, temperment and age, on that site.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@pawdefenders.com.
**Temporary Reprieve!!!*** Commissioner McDonough agreed June 27th to extend the initial deadline for existing dogs at the Franklin County Animal Shelter to August 1. Please contact us if you can provide a short-term or permanent home.
Healthy, harmless dogs will be killed by your county government beginning July 6th unless you tell them to stop.
Call your County Commissioners and let your voice be heard.
Please call today, and ask other caring citizens to do the same.
| Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| County Commissioners office | 765–647–4985 |
| Tom Wilson | 812–212–5375 |
| Tom Linkel | 812–569–5176 |
| Scott McDonough | 765–647–1816 |
Upcoming Commissioners meetings: Mon June 20th 7 p.m., Mon June 27th 10 a.m., Tues July 5th 7 p.m. Please make time to attend. Your presence makes a difference.
You can also download a printable version to hand out to other people. Spread the word.