We are seeing a lot more people who cant afford their pets. Theyve lost their homes and where they move doesnt always take animals, said Liana Teague, director of Animal Services of Hernando County..
More than 1,000 signatures have been gained on petitions supporting the animal shelter. Henderson said he believes even more could have been gathered if more time had been allowed..
Or a Portuguese water dog would be more appropriate. And the Obama family benefits from a wide variety of pedigrees, as Gary Weitzman, director of the Washington Animal Rescue League,.
2008-11-09 Looking for the Ideal Obama Pet Contender
Or a Portuguese water dog would be more appropriate. And the Obama family benefits from a wide variety of pedigrees, as Gary Weitzman, director of the Washington Animal Rescue League, informed the Associated Press that approximately a quarter of the 250 dogs in the shelter are purebred.
Thus, you do realize the mission is far more complicated that one could have ever suspected, taking into account that 10-year-old Malia Obama is allergic and is thinking about a sweet and fluffy goldendoodle. But her dad said that the family inclined toward adopting a dog from an animal shelter, explaining, nevertheless, that a lot of shelter dogs are mutts like me. On the other hand, the girls problem should not be overseen and, therefore, the perfect candidate for the future Obama pooch has to be hypoallergenic in order to represent a tough challenge for its competitors.
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I am not 100 percent satisfied, Hansen said. I feel like it is a band-aid to the problem. It is better than closing (the Animal Shelter), but it is not a solution, she said.
SPARTA The Monroe County Board voted unanimously Wednesday to increase dog licensing and other fees to help keep the countys animal shelter open.
Humane Officer Paulette Hansen said that while she is glad the Animal Shelter will remain open, she is not thrilled with the outcome.
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With the Christmas season fast approaching staff at Yagoonas RSPCA animal shelter are urging people to ask themselves if they are ready to care for a pet before they rush out to buy one.
RSPCA vet Mark Westman said before buying a pet people must make a commitment to care for the animal for the next 15 years.
The RSPCA also urges people who want to be committed pet owners to consider adopting an animal from the shelter.
Some internet First Pet-watchers are already bandying about such monikers as Lipstick or Palin, if it is a pit bull terrier, or perhaps Maverick if the Obamas opt for an older rescue dog.
According to the White House website, Thomas Jefferson kept a mockingbird, Calvin Coolidge had a pet raccoon called Rebecca and Benjamin Harrison owned a goat called His Whiskers that pulled his grandchildren round the White House lawn in a cart.
Mr Obama made the promise of a new pet to Malia, 10 and Sasha, seven, in an election victory speech broadcast to millions around the world, suggesting it is one campaign pledge that will be kept.
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2008-11-07 Sheriff to take over Sumner Animal Control The Tennessean
Barker said many changes are coming, including longer hours of operation, increased adoptions, sterilization education and, ultimately, a new facility. Barker and others have said Animal Control needs a larger home, having outgrown the old one.
The sheriff and county commissioners Shawn Fennell and Steve Graves of Bethpage recently visited the new city-owned animal control facility in Mt. Juliet to get ideas.
Barker also said volunteers and animal rescue groups will help the department succeed.
For Sumner Countys troubled Animal Control office, there will be a new sheriff in town the sheriff himself.
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2008-11-06 Downturn sends more pets to Hernando animal shelter-St. Petersburg Times
We are seeing a lot more people who cant afford their pets. Theyve lost their homes and where they move doesnt always take animals, said Liana Teague, director of Animal Services of Hernando County. "There certainly is no shortage of pets coming in and I definitely think the economy is a factor. "
This growing trend has brought tears to the eyes of Joanne Schoch, director of the Humane Society of Hernando County, which has had numerous families dropping off animals recently. "People shouldnt have to give up their pets," she said. "Theyre family. "
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2008-11-06 Who are Obamas candidates for first dog
We are thrilled at the prospect the Obama family will make pet adoption their first option and head to their local animal shelter or rescue group, where there are many extraordinary animals just waiting for a forever home," says ASPCA president and CEO Ed Sayres.
Im pushing for a Portuguese Water Dog," says Claire McLean, founder of the Presidential Pet Museum, part of Presidents Park in Williamsburg, Va. "Theyre very intelligent, have a good reputation, theyre easy to train, and theyre good with kids. And they dont shed. " (Sen. Ted Kennedy has two, Splash and Sunny. )
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2008-11-05 DeSoto police jurors hear animal shelter proposal ShreveportTimes The Times
More than 1,000 signatures have been gained on petitions supporting the animal shelter. Henderson said he believes even more could have been gathered if more time had been allowed. Lowery, who runs the animal rescue Pats Pitched Out Pets, acknowledged the assistance provided by Matthew Pepper, whos been director of Caddo Animal Services and Mosquito Control the past seven months. Pepper provided budget and staffing ideas and suggestions on a shelter size.
The most important aspect is to build the animal shelter with adequate spacing, she said. Building it too small only encourages more euthanizations. Room for at least 40 dog kennels and 30 cat cages was mentioned.
An animal shelter can be built in DeSoto Parish conservatively for about usd. 500,000 to usd. 750,000 and take usd. 150,000 to usd. 200,000 annually to operate. - Local/State News ShreveportTimes Shreveport Louisiana News local news headlines stories world news
