Imp and Onyx, submitted by reader Valerie, who writes: Imp is the last of a chow mix litter from the summer before last.  They had caught parvo, and a couple died.  Imp has what the vet calls "Blue Dog Syndrome" which is when dogs with blue coats have hair that is especially brittle, which causes … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day

Oreo, submitted by reader Valerie. MERIWETHER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER 263 MCLAUGHLIN ROAD GREENVILLE, GA 30222 706-672-2966 Email: MERIWETHERC8101@BELLSOUTH.NET This shelter's kill rate was 29% in 2007.

Submitted by reader Valerie, who is not to blame for the tiny picture: Dee, a Basset Hound mix with cherry eye City of Lyons Animal Shelter 100 S Lanier St Lyons, GA 912 380-0035 This shelter's kill rate is unknown.

Low Rider (ID # Cty 591), submitted by reader Valerie. Jones County Animal Control Gray, GA 478-986-1427 animal.control@jonescountyga.org Jones County Animal Control is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00am until 12:00pm. This shelter had a kill rate of 84% in 2007.

Three bottle raised pups, submitted by reader Jamie who writes: The first picture is a male.  He is the largest and just look at that cutie patootie face!  He has more of a fluffy husky look.  Very people friendly, bold and brave and likes to visit cats and dogs. The second is the only female. … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day

Reagan, submitted by reader Jeanne. "Hello, my name is Reagan. They already wrote me off as an old lady who belongs in a nursing home. What do they know. Sure, I pee a lot. But doesn't mean I don't have years ahead of me. And special powers. May be a plain brown tabby with ratty … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day

Tom-Tom, submitted by reader Valerie. Meriwether County Animal Shelter Greenville, GA 706-672-2966 SANFREDLEE@AOL.COM This shelter's 2007 kill rate was 29%. P.S. I had a red point Siamese named Alice who was the best cat I've ever known.  He talked and was very affectionate.  I still miss him.

The Walter Crowe Animal Shelter in SC has a Facebook page which they could use to market their pets but - they don't.  They have a blog but it too is withering on the vine.  They do have a page on Petfinder but when you click "Our Pet List", it gives you an error message.  … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day

Jill, submitted by reader Michy. There are some links to videos of Jill here. ~ Grayson County Humane Society 213 William Thomason Byway Leitchfield, KY  42754 270-230-8839 This shelter’s kill rate is unknown.