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Jackson County
One New Animal Shelter, Many New Pet Homes
Jackson County’s first animal shelter opened on February 13, and in just over one week, rescuers and families adopted all 24 animals in the shelter. Brad Richards, the Director of Animal Control, says that the shelter is needed because of the increase in the population of Jackson County. People are…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Animal Workers Oppose Georgia Pet Bill
The Georgia House is considering a new law to regulate the sale of pets in retail stores. The bill, introduced by Rep. Earl Ehrhart, of District 36, would prohibit local governments from preventing the sale of dogs and cats from any pet store in the state of Georgia. HB 144…
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Athens-Clarke County
Neuter Commuter Program to Aid Athens Animal Populations
By: Katya Riedlinger A brand new program just hit the streets. A mobile neutering van drives through local neighborhoods in the hopes of ending animal overcrowding. Not only does this van have all of the bells and whistles to make it a stylish ride, it also will save lives by providing free spaying…
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Athens-Clarke County
Neuter Your Pets for Spring
Athens, GA- Love is in the air not only for us, but for animals too. Spring time means mating season for cats and dogs. You may be seeing an increase of stray animals wandering the streets during the Spring, but that can easily be prevented. Athens area Humane Society offers…