Catoosa County Animal Shelter
Something to think about
NOBODY'S DOG
by: Heidi Tidd
Today, I found Nobody's Dog.
Her ribs were beginning to show through.
At first, she tucked her tail tightly and ran,
Then, ever hopeful, returned with a tenative wag.
I bet she was cute as a puppy.
Somebody picked her out special, took her home,
And made her believe she would always be loved;
But some humans change their minds
As often as dirty socks.
Even so, the betrayed black dog is still loving them,
Futilely waiting for them to come back for her
She had a name once, and now she can't understand,
For you see, a dog's love never dies.
Today, I found Nobody's Dog.
One of millions abandoned each year
By owners's who take the cowardly way out.
They won't see her slowly starve or freeze to death,
Be hit by a car, or live at the mercy of strangers,
As she begs for a scrap of attention.
Today, the Shelter rescued Nobody's Dog.
There, she'll be fed, she'll be loved, and hopefully
She'll be claimed by a more fitting, deserving human.
If not, she'll go to an even better place,
One where dogs are always loved,
And are never thrown away on a cruel whim
But, she still yearns........
To be Somebody's Dog once more.
Who Are We
We are an Animal Shelter located in Ringgold, Georgia, 5 miles south of Chattanooga Tennessee. Throughout of 10 years in this building we have seen many changes. One thing stays the same, the countless numbers of unwanted animals either put out on the side of the road or brought to the shelter. Days at the shelter can't be counted because no one knows when the kennels will fill up. We fight hard to place our pets into rescue and into forever homes. Please help, Recycle Love, Adopt from an Animal Shelter.
Adopting a friend
For as little as a $60.00 you can give a furry friend a loving forever home that they so much deserve. This fee covers the spay/neutering for the pet and a free wellness check at our local vets. If you live outside our area, check with your local vet and see if they will honor our certificates. So far we haven't found one that wouldn't.
Come Visit Us!
Our shelter hours are:
Monday thur Friday
8:00am - 4:15
closed 12:00 - 12:30 for lunch
Directions from XX east or west:
Directions to shelter:
From the intersection of Georgia Highway 151 (Alabama Highway) and U.S. Highway 41 take Highway 151 south for .9 miles, turn right on Poplar Springs Road and travel 2.2 miles, turn left on Oak Tree and travel .4 miles. Drive to shelter is on right.
Catoosa County Animal Shelter
101 Allmond Trail
Ringgold, GA. 30736
Phone: 706-935-2454
Email:
darla.proctor@ccpetkeeper.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter
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