Channing + Chip's Humane Society PledgePage
Welcome, Friends!
As you may know, Channing serves on the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Dickson County. In October, we will both will participate in the Humane Society's first annual Pups on Parade Run/Walk to raise funds for our animal shelter.
To help care for the 3,000+ animals our shelter takes in each year, we are humbly requesting support from our friends, family and colleagues. Please consider making a pledge -- our personal fundraising goal is $2000.
On behalf of the shelter's homeless, abandoned and abused animals, thank you in advance for your generosity!
CLICK HERE to donate online via PayPal!
Humane Society Gives Every Pet
a Second Chance at Life
Imagine the staff, food, veterinary services and supplies you would need if you owned not one or two family pets, but over 3,000. That is the level of resources required to sustain The Humane Society of Dickson County (HSDC), which cares for more than 250 animals per month. Established in 1989, HSDC cared for more than 3,000 homeless, abandoned and abused animals in 2004: 1,049 puppies, 865 kittens, 740 dogs, 345 cats, 6 horses, and 1 pony.
Thanks to generous foster families and increased adopt-a-thons staffed by volunteers, HSDC's adoption rate increased by 32% in 2004. HSDC found homes for 826 pets in last year, up more than 200 pets from 2003.
On the down side, HSDC saw a 15% rise in homeless pets in 2004. Due to the tremendous volume of animals HSDC received, only approximately half of the pets found homes -- HSDC euthanized 1,623 animals in 2004 due to lack of adopting families. As an "Open Door" facility, HSDC takes in ALL the homeless, abused, and abandoned pets in Dickson County -- they don't turn any animal away. When they run out of capacity for the volume of homeless and abandoned animals brought to their door, their shelter staff must undertake the heart-wrenching task of euthanizing animals to make adequate room. This is the most painful aspect of their jobs -- no humane society wants to euthanize any animal, but this is the reality for Dickson County. Please spay and neuter your pets to help reduce the pet overpopulation problem and put an end to the euthanasia of healthy animals!
Last year saw a rise in pet abuse cases as well: HSDC supported local law enforcement in investigating over 20 cases of animal neglect and abuse in 2004. To stop abuse before it starts, HSDC staff frequently teach adults and children about responsible pet ownership and humane treatment for all living creatures. HSDC staff and volunteers visit local schools, civic groups and other community organizations to educate about responsible treatment of animals and the mission of HSDC.
The Humane Society of Dickson County receives minimal government support -- less than 5% of its operating budget comes from Dickson County government, and it receives no funding whatsoever from any city governments -- thus it must rely on the kindness of Middle Tennesseans to survive.
The HSDC shelter at 410 Eno Road in Dickson is open Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. For more information, please call 615-446-7455 or 446-PETS (7387) or visit HSDC online at http://www.DicksonHumane.org to view available pets on the Web!
TO DONATE
Please send checks made payable to "HSDC" to:
Channing & Chip
1072 Dogwood Lane
Burns, TN 37029
OR CLICK HERE to give online via PayPal!
As you may know, Channing serves on the Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Dickson County. In October, we will both will participate in the Humane Society's first annual Pups on Parade Run/Walk to raise funds for our animal shelter.
To help care for the 3,000+ animals our shelter takes in each year, we are humbly requesting support from our friends, family and colleagues. Please consider making a pledge -- our personal fundraising goal is $2000.
On behalf of the shelter's homeless, abandoned and abused animals, thank you in advance for your generosity!
CLICK HERE to donate online via PayPal!
Humane Society Gives Every Pet
a Second Chance at Life
Imagine the staff, food, veterinary services and supplies you would need if you owned not one or two family pets, but over 3,000. That is the level of resources required to sustain The Humane Society of Dickson County (HSDC), which cares for more than 250 animals per month. Established in 1989, HSDC cared for more than 3,000 homeless, abandoned and abused animals in 2004: 1,049 puppies, 865 kittens, 740 dogs, 345 cats, 6 horses, and 1 pony.
Thanks to generous foster families and increased adopt-a-thons staffed by volunteers, HSDC's adoption rate increased by 32% in 2004. HSDC found homes for 826 pets in last year, up more than 200 pets from 2003.
On the down side, HSDC saw a 15% rise in homeless pets in 2004. Due to the tremendous volume of animals HSDC received, only approximately half of the pets found homes -- HSDC euthanized 1,623 animals in 2004 due to lack of adopting families. As an "Open Door" facility, HSDC takes in ALL the homeless, abused, and abandoned pets in Dickson County -- they don't turn any animal away. When they run out of capacity for the volume of homeless and abandoned animals brought to their door, their shelter staff must undertake the heart-wrenching task of euthanizing animals to make adequate room. This is the most painful aspect of their jobs -- no humane society wants to euthanize any animal, but this is the reality for Dickson County. Please spay and neuter your pets to help reduce the pet overpopulation problem and put an end to the euthanasia of healthy animals!
Last year saw a rise in pet abuse cases as well: HSDC supported local law enforcement in investigating over 20 cases of animal neglect and abuse in 2004. To stop abuse before it starts, HSDC staff frequently teach adults and children about responsible pet ownership and humane treatment for all living creatures. HSDC staff and volunteers visit local schools, civic groups and other community organizations to educate about responsible treatment of animals and the mission of HSDC.
The Humane Society of Dickson County receives minimal government support -- less than 5% of its operating budget comes from Dickson County government, and it receives no funding whatsoever from any city governments -- thus it must rely on the kindness of Middle Tennesseans to survive.
The HSDC shelter at 410 Eno Road in Dickson is open Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. For more information, please call 615-446-7455 or 446-PETS (7387) or visit HSDC online at http://www.DicksonHumane.org to view available pets on the Web!
TO DONATE
Please send checks made payable to "HSDC" to:
Channing & Chip
1072 Dogwood Lane
Burns, TN 37029
OR CLICK HERE to give online via PayPal!