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Friends of Hardeman County Animal Control!

Hardeman County Needs An Animal Shelter!



Hardeman County Animal Control is a county funded department that is dedicated to preserving the human-animal bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

This integral part of the county government is responsible for animal law enforcement as well as promoting and protecting public safety. This mission is achieved through shared county values including: integrity; professionalism; compassion; commitment; accountability; and community partnerships.

The Department of Animal Control promotes placement programs, education, responsible pet ownership, compassion towards animals and safe human-animal interaction.

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Do I Go Home Today?

Today the Hardeman County Shelter is empty. No dogs will die today. By next week it will be full once again with the unwanted, and the throwaways of Hardeman County. These dogs and puppies have five days to live unless claimed or adopted. Some are fostered out in hopes of adoption, the rest……..!!! Many of these dogs and puppies are the product of uncontrolled reproduction because the owners do not, or will not, accept the responsibility of having their dogs altered, and knowingly let their animals breed indiscriminately. There is no excuse for letting this continue to happen! Low cost spay/neuter programs are available to the public, and one only needs to look at all the roaming dogs in this County to realize what a serious situation has been created. This is only one of the reasons why the County Shelter fills up so quickly. The other is the number of surrenders. There are legitimate reasons for some of these surrenders, and Animal Control Volunteers are sensitive to these situations and do their best to find homes for these poor animals. Others are brought to the Shelter because they are just no longer wanted! The reasons given ranging from “allergies to moving out of town”, but if the truth be known, they just no longer wanted their dog. The responsibility of having a dog was just more than they could handle. That cute cuddly puppy grew up and “suddenly” became “uncontrollable”. You would be uncontrollable too if you were never given any training, if you were beaten each time you made a mistake, or if you were chained to a tree all day and all night. What if you stayed in a pen 24 hours a day, only seeing people when they came to bring you food or water? Having a pet is a long-term responsibility…it is so much more than food, water and the once a year vaccinations. Think about this before you bring an animal into your home… and make a commitment to yourself and to your pet. They have feelings too!

My family brought me home, cradled in their arms.
They cuddled me and smiled at me, and said I was full of charms.
They played with me, and laughed with me. They showered me with toys.
I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys.
The children loved to feed me, and they gave me special treats.
They even let me sleep with them, all snuggled in the sheets.
I used to go for walks, often several times a day.
They fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.
These things I can't forget, a cherished memory.
I now live in the Shelter, without my family.
They used to laugh and praise me, when I played with that old shoe.
But I didn't know the difference between the old one and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rag, and for hours we would tug.
So I thought I did the right thing, when I chewed the bathroom rug.
They said I was out of control, and would have to live outside.
I didn't understand, although I tried and tried.
The walks stopped one by one. They said they hadn't time.
I wish that I could change things; I wish I knew my crime.
My life became so lonely, in the backyard on a chain.
I barked and barked all day long, to keep from going insane.
So they brought me to the Shelter, but were embarrassed to say why.
They said I caused an allergy, and then they kissed me goodbye.
If I'd only had some classes, when I was a little pup,
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle, when I was all grown up.
"You have only one day left," I heard the worker say
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Does this mean a second chance? Do I go home today?
-Author Unknown

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Please Adopt Us!

There are many wonderful Shelter dogs and pups which are now in foster homes waiting to find a home of their own. The website http://www.please-adopt.us is constantly being updated with pictures of these dogs. If you cannot adopt and want to help by volunteering your time with either adoptions or Shelter construction, please call Sherri Chance at 901-299-0024.



Happiness is a warm puppy!

There is such a joy when one of the puppies or adult dogs is adopted! We're happy for the rescued canine even though we may shed a tear or two at parting... The new owners are happy at finding a friend for life! These rescued dogs respond to kindness and return it with sloppy kisses that never stop. We have cleaned them up as best we can so they smell good and started their training. Each one has been health checked and they should be up to date on their shots and worming when you pick them up. Best of all, they have been socialized to be the best pet ever!

Here are some photos of rescues and the happy owners... Who is the happiest? The new owner? The dog? I think we are! Thanks, y'all for all your support of Hardeman County Animal Control and our drive to build an animal shelter.



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