PO Box 622
paris, tn 38242
Phone:731-641-8090
Email:rollinghillshumsoc@gmail.com
Hours: Mon-Sun 9-2 & others by appointment
When you adopt a shelter pet you help to save two lives: March 13 Puppy Mill Seizures
27 Dachshunds, 1 Basset hound/terrier mix, and 9 cats were seized on March 13, 2009. Thanks to the help of the community and Forever Friends Animal Sanctuary, they have all found homes! What to do with unexpected puppies!
We get calls every week from people who have a litter of puppies and cannot keep them. Sometimes this is a result of their own pet not being spayed/neutered. Other times, they were simply trying to do a good deed by taking in a stray who then turns out to be pregnant. Well, what can you do?
Inspiration
A Dog's Hope
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world
is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of mine.
Interesting Facts
Many people who breed say it is alright because they find homes for 'their' animals but many of these animals end up at shelters. ALSO for every home where they place an animal, there is then ONE LESS HOME and this means that ONE MORE DOG AT A SHELTER DIES for lack of a home!!!
Rolling Hills Humane Society would like to thank the students in Ascenith Luker's class at Henry County High School. These students are participating in a semester-long service learning project funded by a state learn and serve grant. They are volunteering at our facility two days a week and donated $796 worth of dog and cat food and pet supplies - as well as a couple of dog houses that members of the class helped build. They also held a school-wide fundraiser called "Coins for Critters", which raised $1007 for the project and a donation towards our vet bill. Most importantly, our wonderful dogs and cats are getting extra special attention thanks to these students! The socialization the animals are receiving is priceless!
Upcoming Events!!!
RHHS Annual Yard Sale is being rescheduled due to weather. Mission Statement
About Us
Rolling Hills Humane Society was organized in October 2007. An anonymous retired contractor built and donated a well-designed building that has 16 indoor kennels for dogs where they can go inside and outside through their own doggy-door. We also have kennels outside for our larger dogs along with a large fenced in play area for the dogs to interact with volunteers, future families, and other dogs. There is a room inside for cats along with an office, bathing area, and storage room.
Adoption Process
"...Saving just one pet won't change the world
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always in need of volunteers!!! There are many different ways you can donate your time. Some volunteer job opportunites are feeding the animals, cleaning cages, walking dogs, socializing and training the dogs with behavior issues, answering the phone, making follow up calls on adopted animals, playing with the cats, and cleaning the office. You can donate as little or as much of your time as you want. The more time the animals can interact with people, the quicker they will adjust to their new home!
Our Donation Bin Locations
Donations are always needed and appreciated.
Wish List
RHHS News
2008 Pet Photo Contest Winners Announced!
Pet Photo Contest 2008
the one you bring home and the one who takes its place.
Precious Friends Puppy Rescue and Adoption Program in Clarksville, TN with the support of North Shore Animal League of America saves about 5,200 puppies from euthanization each year. "People whose dogs have unwanted litters of puppies can bring in the pups to Precious Friends at the age of 6 weeks, to receive free vaccinations. Then, they can be brought back ten days to two weeks later to be placed up for adoption." So before you make a decision on what to do with those puppies, give Precious Friends a call and discuss your options.
The website Precious Friends can be found here:
http://www.preciousfriends.net/home
It Makes A Difference
by Loren Eisley
A well-known author and poet was working and vacationing on the southern coast of Spain. One morning very early, he was walking along the beach; the sun was just rising. While enjoying the beauty about him, he glanced down the beach and saw a lone figure dancing about.
Fascinated by this other person celebrating the day that was about to dawn, he moved closer. As he came nearer, he realized that the young man was not dancing, but in one graceful movement was picking objects up from the beach and was tossing them out into the sea. As he approached the young man, he saw that the objects were starfish.
"Why in the world are you throwing starfish into the water?"
"If the starfish are still on the beach when the tide goes out and the sun rises higher in the sky, they will die," replied the young man as he continued tossing them out to the sea.
"That's ridiculous! There are thousands of miles of beach and millions of starfish. You can't believe that what you are doing could possible make a difference!"
The young man picked up another starfish, paused thoughtfully and remarked as he tossed it out into the waves,
"It makes a difference to this one."
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between blows,
your patience and understanding will more
quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music,
as you must know, by the fierce wagging of my tail when the sound
of your foot steps fall upon my waiting ear.
Please take me inside when it is cold and wet,
for I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet.
Keep my pan filled with water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well,
to romp and play and do your bidding to walk by your side
and stand ready, willing, and able to
protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old and no longer enjoy good health, hearing,
and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going.
I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath that I draw
that my fate was always safest in your hands...
I will always be your BEST FRIEND.
Don't Breed or Buy While Shelter Pets Die !
According to the Humane Society of the United States, it is estimated that 6-8 million cats and dogs enter shelters each year. Of that 6-8 million, 3-4 million are euthanized every year. So only about 50% of the animals entering a shelter will ever find a home.
Assuming a fertile cat produces 2 litters of 6 kittens each year. We’ll assume half of the kittens born are female and half are male. If none of these kittens get spayed/neutered and none of their offspring get spayed/neutered……
So if you have a fertile female cat and your neighbor has a fertile male cat, in five years that could result in 33,613 homeless cats.
Special Thanks to Ascenith Luker's Pre-Voc Job Skills Class at HCHS !
Check back for details!
We do not take in strays and unwanted pets. We are a sanctuary for abused and neglected animals. We give them a safe, loving home until their forever home can be found.
If you know of an animal that is being abused or neglected, report it!
. . . but, surely, the world will change for that one pet "
First, you need to come by our facility and meet the animals! Once you find a pet you would like to adopt, you will need to fill out an adoption form. Due to the individual requirements of the pet, a home visit and/or reference checks may be required before the adoption can be approved. We reserve the right to refuse an adoption if we feel necessary. Most of our animals are spayed/neutered as they enter the shelter. The adoption fee covers spay/neuter and necessary vet care while they are with us. If the pet is not old enough to be spayed/neutered at the time of adoption, we will take care of the cost of spay/neuter as soon as they are old enough at one of the veterinarians we use. In order to fulfil your adoption contract with us, your pet must be spayed/neutered. We do follow-ups on all adoptions. Before they become your "babies", they are our "babies"! The length of the follow-up period varies by individual pet, how well the pet is adjusting, age at adoption, and other factors. Typically, you can expect to hear from us a few times within the first couple of months. Adoption fees are as follows:
Our adoption fees allow us to continue to save more animals. When you consider the cost of shots, routine vet care, spay/neuter surgery for each pet, food, and supplies, you will realize that we spend much more per animal than we charge for our adoption fees. Consider these costs when you consider getting a "free" dog or cat. When you get a "free" pet, many times you have no way to know their health, history, or tempermant.
We do require that anyone under the age of 18 be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Special arrangements can be made with the Rolling Hills staff for those ages 16-17 for volunteer opportunities without a parent present. Just contact us by phone or email for more information.
We are a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations can be used as a tax deduction for your records. Monetary Donations are always welcome. They help us make it possible to give all the animals coming through our facility proper vetinary care. Please, do not mail donations to our physical address. Mail monetary donations to:
Our dogs love to sleep on Kuranda Dog beds, but we don't have enough for everyone.
If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for a another dog to sleep in comfort, please click here.
Rolling Hills Humane Society
PO Box 622
Paris, TN 38242
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