PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM) -
They call themselves the
little shelter that could, and are completely funded on donations and
adoptions.
The East Alabama Humane
Society in Phenix City opened in May 2012 after being an outdoor kennel for
three years. The move into the new facility made possible through community
donations and volunteers.
"We make sure their
environment is what we would give our own dogs," said Nicole Recktenwald. "As
far as their love their medical attention and all that."
Volunteer Carolyn
Harrelson says this facility is the only "no kill" shelter in Phenix
City and Russell County, adding that when someone comes to adopt the first
question they ask is what kind of dog you're looking for.
"It's going to help
us put the right dog with you, and if we don't think we have a dog that will
fit you were going to send you somewhere else, because we want our animals in a
forever home not a temporary home, we want a forever home," said Harrelson.
The animals mostly come
from the Phenix City animal shelter and they take in strays too.
Right now they want to get
the word out that they're open and helping animals. A grand opening for the humane society off
13th Street will be held March 23 to give folks a chance to see firsthand what
they do and maybe take home a new fury friend.
You have until the end of
the month to vote, then the first $5,000 check will be awarded.
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