Comments on: Future Uncertain For Animals In Two Shelters Slated For Closure http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:33:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jane http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86873 Jane Tue, 24 May 2011 12:01:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86873 What happened to Rusty the cat? I hope he has a home! When my Mom moved in with me I MADE room for her kitty because she loved her so much, and I loved them both, even though the cat didn't particularly care for me! What happened to Rusty the cat? I hope he has a home! When my Mom moved in with me I MADE room for her kitty because she loved her so much, and I loved them both, even though the cat didn’t particularly care for me!

]]> By: Brewton Resident http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86853 Brewton Resident Tue, 24 May 2011 04:58:19 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86853 As a current resident in Brewton I am wondering why the Brewton Shelter is closing. Has the shelter asked for money at the city council meetings ? ? There must be another reason other that can not get money from the Neal Trust. The shelter WILL Have to reopen. It may have a new Director. It may have to be under City Control. The need is there. What are Brewton residents to do with all of the stray animals ? I just don't believe Brewton can't fund a animal shelter. As a current resident in Brewton I am wondering why the Brewton Shelter is closing. Has the shelter asked for money at the city council meetings ? ? There must be another reason other that can not get money from the Neal Trust. The shelter WILL Have to reopen. It may have a new Director. It may have to be under City Control. The need is there. What are Brewton residents to do with all of the stray animals ? I just don’t believe Brewton can’t fund a animal shelter.

]]> By: Sad http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86839 Sad Tue, 24 May 2011 00:19:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86839 For any doubters, the staff of the Escambia County AL Humane Society has always had the best interest of the animals in mind. They will be greatly missed. Maybe the Poarch Creek Tribe could see it in their hearts to make a donation and help keep the shelters open? For any doubters, the staff of the Escambia County AL Humane Society has always had the best interest of the animals in mind. They will be greatly missed. Maybe the Poarch Creek Tribe could see it in their hearts to make a donation and help keep the shelters open?

]]> By: Sista http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86838 Sista Mon, 23 May 2011 23:42:02 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86838 NWFL Linda, there is no bitterness here. I am just asking questions. Who is accountable? Is the City responsible for the salaries? Itemized statement for work done. We have a nice facility now, but nothing to put in it! Did someone NOT see this happening? I am just asking for accountability. If we paid employee salaries out of this, say so. Trucks and transportation belong to the City. Did this come from the City of the gift? NWFL Linda, there is no bitterness here. I am just asking questions. Who is accountable? Is the City responsible for the salaries? Itemized statement for work done. We have a nice facility now, but nothing to put in it! Did someone NOT see this happening? I am just asking for accountability. If we paid employee salaries out of this, say so. Trucks and transportation belong to the City. Did this come from the City of the gift?

]]> By: dad http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86833 dad Mon, 23 May 2011 22:18:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86833 I guess I missed it when it was reported here on the 12th. I never look at any of the other papers or wkrg. Sounds like they are all moving to other shelters so that is good. LuLu, I thought the same thing about the old lady having to give up her old cat. So sad for her children not to let her bring it with her. I guess I missed it when it was reported here on the 12th. I never look at any of the other papers or wkrg. Sounds like they are all moving to other shelters so that is good.

LuLu, I thought the same thing about the old lady having to give up her old cat. So sad for her children not to let her bring it with her.

]]> By: Nick O'Connell, President Pilots N Paws http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86828 Nick O'Connell, President Pilots N Paws Mon, 23 May 2011 22:00:17 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86828 Pilots N Paws was happy to transport 15 puppies to Virginia. I want you all to know they have arrived safetly in Williamsburg, VA and all are slated for adoption. Please visit the Heritage Humane Soceity web site www.heritagehumanesociety.org Pictures should be up in the next couple of days. I had the priveledge of flying the final leg of this rescue. It was obvious to everyone these babys had been very well cared for. It is our sincere hope funding is restored or a new source is found so Rene and her people can continue to do their excellent work on behalf of the innocent animals. Here is a clip of the arrival of the pups in Williamsburg. http://www.wtkr.com/videobeta/c4eaf666-b277-49b1-b629-1f374dc74cdc/News/Pilots-take-action-to-rescue-puppies If Pilots N Paws can help in any way please do not hesitate to contact us. Nick O'Connell President, Pilots N Paws Pilots N Paws was happy to transport 15 puppies to Virginia. I want you all to know they have arrived safetly in Williamsburg, VA and all are slated for adoption. Please visit the Heritage Humane Soceity web site http://www.heritagehumanesociety.org
Pictures should be up in the next couple of days.

I had the priveledge of flying the final leg of this rescue. It was obvious to everyone these babys had been very well cared for. It is our sincere hope funding is restored or a new source is found so Rene and her people can continue to do their excellent work on behalf of the innocent animals.

Here is a clip of the arrival of the pups in Williamsburg.

http://www.wtkr.com/videobeta/c4eaf666-b277-49b1-b629-1f374dc74cdc/News/Pilots-take-action-to-rescue-puppies

If Pilots N Paws can help in any way please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nick O’Connell
President, Pilots N Paws

]]> By: me http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86820 me Mon, 23 May 2011 18:24:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86820 OMG!!!!!!!! They have some beautiful pets there! They have a dashie! That pet must have belonged to somebody....somebody please adopt it, they are precious! Go look at all of the animals on this link William has provided, I think you'll be surprised at what they have! OMG!!!!!!!! They have some beautiful pets there! They have a dashie! That pet must have belonged to somebody….somebody please adopt it, they are precious! Go look at all of the animals on this link William has provided, I think you’ll be surprised at what they have!

]]> By: animal lover http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86819 animal lover Mon, 23 May 2011 18:20:56 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86819 come to the Bay Minette shelter..some of the animals have been moved there. Shelter pets make the best pets, I PROMISE you. They are so grateful for you dopting them and getting them out of the cages...they love attention and love. PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW WANTING A PET, GO TO THE SHELTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its much better than buying from a pet store or an individual. These pets are taken care of by the staff and by local Dr's, you KNOW they are in good health and are usually up on vaccines and are spade or neutered. come to the Bay Minette shelter..some of the animals have been moved there. Shelter pets make the best pets, I PROMISE you. They are so grateful for you dopting them and getting them out of the cages…they love attention and love. PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW WANTING A PET, GO TO THE SHELTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its much better than buying from a pet store or an individual. These pets are taken care of by the staff and by local Dr’s, you KNOW they are in good health and are usually up on vaccines and are spade or neutered.

]]> By: NWFLA Linda http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86818 NWFLA Linda Mon, 23 May 2011 18:17:22 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86818 Folks, please direct your energy toward the mayor, governor and other representatives. Don't think your letter or email or phone call won't matter. Remind them (as if they need reminding) with the recent tornadoes and even southern flooding, the number of strays is multiplied. Remind them of the potential increase in disease resulting from lack of animal control and human education. Remind them of the increase in crime related to dog fighting and how much the Humane Societies assisted with apprehension of criminals who participate in dog fighting. Police forces are stretched thin. Quality of life - both animal and human - will be adversely impacted. It is not too late to reestablish the good work these shelters and their personnel do for the community. Encourage partnership with the Poarch Creeks. Offer other ideas. I emailed Mayor Shell and received an immediate response. Maybe just lip service but if enough people make enough noise, maybe......... If you can't or won't do those things, at least spay and neuter your own pets. Have them vaccinated against disease. Losing these shelters is a tremendous loss to these communities. In a side note, a group I work with was able to find a rescue for a sweet mama pit bull out of the Atmore shelter. She has a place waiting for her in Michigan! P.S. to Sista and 429SCJ, that amount of money, while tremendous and beyond generous, could only go so far in this economy. You can be sure it was spent wisely. Could their be a little bitterness in your questions? Renee Jones and her staff always had the best interests of the animals as their main priority. Animals who wouldn't have needed help if people were more responsible. Folks, please direct your energy toward the mayor, governor and other representatives. Don’t think your letter or email or phone call won’t matter. Remind them (as if they need reminding) with the recent tornadoes and even southern flooding, the number of strays is multiplied. Remind them of the potential increase in disease resulting from lack of animal control and human education. Remind them of the increase in crime related to dog fighting and how much the Humane Societies assisted with apprehension of criminals who participate in dog fighting. Police forces are stretched thin. Quality of life – both animal and human – will be adversely impacted. It is not too late to reestablish the good work these shelters and their personnel do for the community. Encourage partnership with the Poarch Creeks. Offer other ideas. I emailed Mayor Shell and received an immediate response. Maybe just lip service but if enough people make enough noise, maybe………
If you can’t or won’t do those things, at least spay and neuter your own pets. Have them vaccinated against disease. Losing these shelters is a tremendous loss to these communities.
In a side note, a group I work with was able to find a rescue for a sweet mama pit bull out of the Atmore shelter. She has a place waiting for her in Michigan!

P.S. to Sista and 429SCJ, that amount of money, while tremendous and beyond generous, could only go so far in this economy. You can be sure it was spent wisely. Could their be a little bitterness in your questions? Renee Jones and her staff always had the best interests of the animals as their main priority. Animals who wouldn’t have needed help if people were more responsible.

]]> By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2011/05/future-uncertain-for-animals-in-shelters-slated-for-closure/comment-page-1#comment-86814 William Mon, 23 May 2011 16:57:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=55660#comment-86814 >>>WHY is it too late to adopt? Can anyone answer this? The animals have already been moved out of Atmore (they are not in the building) and are being moved out of Brewton to shelters that have agreed to accept them. >>>WHY is it too late to adopt? Can anyone answer this?

The animals have already been moved out of Atmore (they are not in the building) and are being moved out of Brewton to shelters that have agreed to accept them.

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