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The Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. (dba The Animal Shelter), located in Anniston, Alabama, was established in 1973 as a result of the efforts of Susan Levens Phillips. Her vision has been realized in a shelter that is self-supporting and not affiliated (except through contract) with any municipality. Mission
Statement **To
provide the pets in our care with a decent, safe and sanitary place; Additional Services **Microchipping for only $20 per animal |
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Donate! |
Provide a Kuranda bed! |
Give food! |
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Provide Supplies! |
Foster! |
Volunteer! |
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cleaning supplies office supplies basic pet supplies aluminum cans empty ink cartridges Thrift store items |
Give our puppies a better start! Give our kittens a better start! Give a nursing momma a safe haven. House an adult with special needs. |
bathe the animals improve the kennel help at PetSmart socialize the pets & much, much more! |
Visit
Us!
We are located at 1201 Parkwood Drive, Anniston, AL. Our hours of operation are:
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Monday -
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Thursday -
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10 a.m. to 4
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closed |
10 a.m. to 4
p.m. |
12 noon – 3
p.m. |
closed |
Click below for directions or call 256-236-1581
Visit the PetSmart in Oxford Exchange shopping center and view our adoptable cats. Look for the "Cat Condos" in the store or ask a PetSmart employee for assistance.
Our adoptable dogs visit PetSmart on the FIRST Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Ready
to Adopt? Here are some things to consider:
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Estimated Age: |
baby = up to 6
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young = 7 mo –
2 yrs |
adult = over 2 yr – 7 yrs |
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Estimated Adult Size (dogs): |
small = 25lb or
less |
medium = 26 - 50lbs |
large = over 50lbs |
Looking over our pet lists can be the first step to finding your new addition! We also suggest visiting the cats and dogs at the shelter. Once you narrow down to a couple prospective pets, advice from our shelter staff and a introduction to the animal will help you to determine which animal will best accept your lifestyle. We strongly encourage you to take dogs out to the play yard to see their true personality. If you wish to adopt a pet you will need to fill out an
adoption application. You may also fill out an
application at the shelter or you may call 256-236-1581 to fill one out over the phone.
Adoption fees are $90.00 for dogs and $80.00 for cats. This helps
defray the medical and boarding costs. The adoption fee for dogs includes a full exam, vaccinations
(DA2PLP+CV, Bordatella, Rabies) spaying/neutering, heartworm check, deworming,
heartworm prevention, flea preventative, and in some cases, a skin scrape. The
adoption fee for cats includes a full exam (feluck/FIV tested, FVRCP), spaying/
neutering, rabies, deworming, and flea preventative. All animals will be spayed or neutered before leaving the Animal Shelter. In the event that an animal is not already spay/neutered at the time of adoption, the Animal Shelter will hold the animal and have the animal spay/neutered.
What
are my responsibilities?
Once your pet comes home, you will be responsible for keeping your pet in good health. It is a good idea to take your new family member to your own vet for a check-up. Dogs who have lived confined for some time may have skin, ear, or other issues that need some help to clear up. You must visit a veterinarian at least once each year for a physical exam and updated vaccinations. PLEASE keep your dog on heartworm preventive! Heartworm is transmitted by mosquitoes and is VERY common in the South. It is completely preventable – please speak with your vet. Also ask about flea preventive, modern methods are very effective!
Food, water, and shelter are just the basics! Dogs also need to be taught how to adapt to your home, they need stimulation (toys, friends, a job to do), and of course they need love!
What
breed is my dog?
It is often difficult to tell what breeds combined to create
an All-American Dog (mixed breed). A black-spotted tongue doesn’t always mean
“chow chow” and blue eyes don’t always mean “husky.” We do our best to compare
each dog to known breeds, but there are no guarantees! There are many helpful breed guides, such as What Dog?, which answers important questions about one hundred common breeds.
Sometimes it is easier to determine a general “type” than a specific breed. Each dog is a unique combination of breed and upbringing, but some general traits are:
Guard dogs are strong, serious, and loyal. They need an extra dose of socialization and plenty of training, or they may guard you from friend as well as foe!
Gundogs include spaniels, retrievers, pointers, and setters. Bred to work closely with people, most are very social and outgoing.
Herding dogs have to be
intelligent problem-solvers and good listeners. They are active, attentive, and
need lots of interaction and entertainment – or they’ll entertain themselves!
Scent Hounds are the ultimate trackers. Expect them to follow their nose! Some hounds, such as beagles and foxhounds, work in packs, so they tend to like other dogs.
Sight Hounds were developed in the desert to run down game. They have spurts of extreme speed and often can’t resist fast-moving objects or animals, including cats!
Terriers were bred to eliminate varmits, so many like to dig and to chase small animals. They are generally fearless and very energetic for their size!
Toy dogs were developed as companion animals, but they usually share the characteristics of their larger versions. Fun and loyal, but may also try to rule the roost!
What
if my new pet has “issues”?
Some pets adapt quickly and easily to their new life. But many need some time to adjust. Here are some common issues and some resources to help you. Please give your pet a chance to adjust!
Cat-Cat Issues Cats need time to work out their
relationship with each other. Expect some hissing and boundary setting at first
(but there shouldn’t be any fighting that involves injury).
Cat-Dog Issues Cats and dogs need time to work out their relationship, with the
added problem that they don’t speak the same language!
Children Issues An excited child can overwhelm a new pet with their enthusiasm.
Destructive Behavior Destructive chewing is a sign of stress, not spite!
Dog-Dog Issues Dogs need time to work out their
relationship with each other. Expect some growling and boundary setting at
first (but there shouldn’t be any fighting that involves injury).
Fearful Behavior Being uprooted to an entirely unfamiliar place can be scary!
Food Possessiveness Eating in close quarters can lead to an animal that guards that precious resource, food.
Housetraining Even a housetrained animal may be so stressed or confused in their new environment that they have “accidents.”
Separation Anxiety Dogs
love company. Dogs who have been in a shelter without their own person can
become “over-attached” when they finally get one!
Find help for these and
other behavior issues at:
Best Friends Animal Society - Dog Library (requires PDF)
Best Friends Animal Society - Cat Library (requires PDF)