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For cat inquiries:
Email fancycat66@aol.com for prompt response
or leave message @ 304-680-1434
E-mail is checked frequently! Shelter And Contact Information Below
We are always in need of donations for sick and injured animals. If you would like to make a donation please click the button below to donate via PayPal.
...or you can mail your donation to us at:
Taylor County Humane Society
P.O. Box 4045
Grafton, WV 26354
-----BARKTOBERFEST is held every other year for TCHS. An
Animal Lover's Fall Festival----
October 2009
Noon-5PM
Ocean Pearl Felton Park-Mother's Day Birthplace In Webster. Rt. 119 South
(2 Miles South Of Grafton)
Bring Your Dogs And A Smile.
There will be Vendor Booths, Demonstrations,
Concessions, Guest Speakers, Dog Contest And the best of
all--FIDO 50/50 will be held - You get a chance on a tennis ball for $5.00
and let "FIDO" go fetch for the lucky winner to win as much as $2500!! $5 FOR EACH TENNIS BALL - Only 1000 tennis balls sold. YOU WILL BE MAILED A TICKET WITH YOUR TENNIS BALL NUMBER. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: TAYLOR COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY. *You must be at least 18 years or older to enter. *You do not need to be present to win. *Winner is responsible for taxes.
CONTESTS TO BE HELD - BRING YOUR DOG TO WIN!!
The Cutest:
The Longest Ears:
The Longest Tail:
Costume Contest:
Barking:
Smallest Dog:
Largest Dog:
Talent Winner:
Owner/Dog Look Alike:
"Pie" Eating:
SPECIAL HONOR AWARDS
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
APRIL 25, 2009
AT THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
NOON TO 6PM. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT AVAILABLE TICKETS $6 ADULTS AND $3 CHILDREN UNDER 12
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE TO SUPPORT THE TCHS!
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*****Christmas Craft Show***** Plan now to attend next December and buy your pet or a friend's pet a special treat and help the homeless animals of Taylor County!!
Place: Grafton High School
Date: 1st Saturday in Dec. 09
Hosted By: Grafton High School Band
We will be making dog and cat gift bags.
Be sure to buy your dog or cat a Christmas treat from us to ensure that many of the homeless animals in Taylor County have a great Christmas too!!!
Thanks for supporting us!
Our Wish List.
The best gift you can give to help the mission of the Taylor County Humane Society is to spay and neuter your pets. We are always in need of the following items to help provide the daily care and maintenance at our shelter and foster homes:
bleach, household cleaners, heavy duty brooms and mops, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, laundry detergent, cat litter, high-quality canned dog food, dog biscuits and bones, any size crates, bales of straw, office supplies such as copy paper, pens, tablets, and scissors, puppy and dog shampoo, large bath/beach towels and fleece blankets.
Who We Are
We are a local Humane Society established March 2001. Our city's shelter is worked by the Humane Society's volunteers and a full time dog warden. We are dedicated in trying to save every animal that comes into the shelter. We are an upbeat and hopeful team.
Monthly Meetings: 4th Thursday every month
Call the shelter for dates, time and location 304-265-4215
We welcome new, hardworking, and honest volunteers. The shelter needs daily help with cleaning, feeding, walking, socializing, grooming, maintenance and other jobs. The Humane Society would like some dedicated people to help assist with fundraising, providing foster homes, transportation to vet offices and rescues, and public education.
ADOPTION PROCESS
We keep our animals well socialized by frequent handling/walking at the shelter and through foster care. We would like to help you make the right decision when choosing your new forever pet.
WE HAVE AN OPEN ARMS POLICY! WE WILL TAKE BACK ANY DOG THAT IS NOT CARRYING ANY HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.
ADOPTION FEES:
DOGS:
Puppies:$130.00
Includes puppy being altered at appropriate age
Altered Males: $90.00
Altered Females: $90.00
Purebreds and dogs under 25 lbs.: $130
All dogs and puppies are current on shots, including rabies if old enough
All adopters receive a bag of Science Diet dog food
CATS & KITTENS
When Available Through
Foster Homes (We do not currently have accomodations for cats/kittens at our shelter)
For inquiries please email: fancycat66@aol.com and/or leave message @ 680-1434. Emails are checked frequently.
Altered Adults: $75.
Kittens less than 6 months of age: $40.00 and adopter will receive a spay/neuter voucher worth $20.00 when kitten is the appropriate age.
Cats & kittens have been dewormed, FeLV/FIV tested and are current on vaccines.
SHELTER HOURS: Updated 12/1/08
Mon,Tues,Wed,10am-Noon
Thurs 2:30-4:30pm Friday 3:30- 5:30 pm
Sat. 9am -Noon Sun 10am-Noon
Or Call Us br>
ADOPTION CONTRACTS
To adopt a dog you will need to fill out an adoption application. All dogs over 6 mos.are altered before being able to go to their new home.
OUT-OF-STATE ADOPTERS ARE WELCOME TO VISIT OUR SHELTER!
DOGS' MEDICAL RECORDS
VACCINES/WORMING ARE GIVEN ON ARRIVAL DAY
All dogs are wormed and recieve their DHLPPC vaccines/boosters. They are groomed and checked for any apparent health problems. They are then treated/medicated before being released for adoption.
RESCUE GROUPS
DOGS RESCUED IN 2006: 515
DOGS RESCUED IN 2005: 465
Rescue organizations and groups are welcome. They must present a history/profile with rescue details, 2 references and a veterinarian reference. We will provide the dogs' character profiles and known health history to the rescuer.
Come Visit Us! Driving Directions:
From BRIDGEPORT WV: (approx. 13 miles)take RT. 50 East into Grafton, about 2 miles from the Prunytown/National Cemetary area, make a right onto Riverside Dr. just before the bridge. Shelter is one mile on the right at the red gate. Watch for signs!
From MORGANTOWN WV: (approx.21 miles)take RT. 119 South,In Grafton, go straight through the 4-Corners/Rite Aid/Bank 5-way red light intersection, you will be headed to the downtown Grafton area, go straight through the first red light, at second red light by the post office, go left down a small hill, you will go across a bridge, at the end of the bridge go right onto Yates Ave. Shelter is one mile on the left. Watch for Signs!
From FAIRMONT WV: (approx.16 miles)take RT. 250 East into Grafton, then stay on Rt.50 E., about 2 miles from the National Cemetary/Prunytown area make a right onto Riverside Dr. If you go across a bridge and see Go-Mart you went to far. Go back West across the bridge and take the first left onto Riverside Drive. Shelter is one mile on the right. Watch for signs!
Signs are posted on Yates Ave. and the Riverside Drive/U.S. Rt.50 Intesection.
MAP DRIVING DIRECTIONS: WWW.Mapquest.Com. (Our zip code is 26354.)
Taylor County Humane Society Riverside Drive
Grafton, WV 26354
SHELTER PHONE: 304-265-4215
Call During Adoption Hours Or Leave A Message.
DOG PICK-UP/DOG WARDEN: Chris Welch
Cell Phone:669-6493
Mail To:
Taylor Co. Humane Society
P.O. Box 4045
Grafton, WV 26354
We are a local Humane Society established March 2001. Our city's shelter is worked by the Humane Society's volunteers and a full time dog warden. We are dedicated in trying to save every animal that comes into the shelter. We are an upbeat and hopeful team.
