*** WE ARE VERY SORRY BUT WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY ANIMALS AT THIS TIME. WE DESPERATELY NEED FOOD and/or MONETARY DONATIONS TO BUY FOOD AND FOR VET CARE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP...
Just Dogs - Just Cats - Small & Furries - Just Rabbits - Just Birds
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Pet update - 09/27/09
View our already adopted companions from one of the links below:
Click here to see our adopted dogs!
Click here to see our adopted cats!
Click here to see our adopted birds!
Click here to see our adopted Small & Furries!
Click here to see our adopted Reptiles!
Click to see our adopted Rabbits!
We have had many supporters over the years and we would like to acknowledge that without them, we never would have lasted this long or done so much good. We thank each and every one of you.
Please stay tuned for updated information as we progress in a new way for the community in which we have survived for so long.
Please Stay Tuned for Future Events
Hoofstock laws and other farm animals
It is illegal for any humane society in the state of Tennessee to go onto the property of farmstock abuse cases and look into allegations of animal cruelty without permission first. Within Henry County this is the job of the Henry County Extension Service located at:
1120 Tyson Avenue
Paris, TN 38242-0188
The Henry County Extension Office IS NOT a part of the Humane society!! Please do not call them directly. It is the job of the local law enforcement agencies to contact them for hoofstock issues. The numbers you need to call are listed as follows:
County calls: Henry Co. Sheriff's Dept. - 642-1672
Inside Paris City Limits: Paris Police Dept. - 642-2424
For any other calls related to domestic or exotic animals, please use the contact information which has always been listed towards the bottom of the page.
Tax Status: We are a permanent 501(c)(3) organization. Any and all donations can be used as a tax deduction for your records. Tax I.D. #780117615.
Donations - If you are looking for an easy way to donate, just look for our adoption barrels at Mineral Wells Animal Clinic, Lakeway Animal Clinic, Kroger's, IGA going out towards the lake, and the E.W. James on the west side of town. You can drop food items, cleaning supplies, and other pet supplies in the barrels for your convenience. Thank you to those that have so generously donated already!
We are a no kill organization and try every means available to find good homes for the animals housed here. Some of these have serious medical issues or behavior issues and the kindest thing to do is humane euthanization. Many can get better with a little vet care and TLC. There's just no reason we can't make the world a little better for our friends. This is one reason donations are so important. You may donate using our PayPal option near the bottom of the page. You can also send check and money order donations to:
The Henry County Humane Society
1303 Brentwood St.
Paris, TN 38242
The HCHS is listed through Igive.com.
This is a website with lots of large name stores such as Barnes and Nobles, Oriental Trading Co., and smaller not so commonly known stores who have all agreed to have a portion of all purchases go to the group of choice by the member who signs up for this free shopping adventure. When you purchase online from one of the Igive.com sponsored stores you will earn a percentage that will build in a special Igive account. The proceeds will then be mailed out to the organization of choice. Take a look, register, choose the Henry Co. Humane Soc. from the list of organizations, and shop!
Video:This is a powerful video. I got permission to link it to our site from the kind people at Meow or Never Sanctuary. Click HERE to watch it. It takes a few minutes to load on a regular dial-up connection, but it is well worth it.
Tip of the Week - 06/29/09
Frightening Fireworks
During the 4th of July holiday many dogs are. It’s up to us to keep them safe and offer a distraction during the cacophony of what’s going on outside. Signs of fireworks fear can show up as shaking, drooling, cowering, whining, accidental urinating and more.
Keep your pets inside where they can feel safer from the noise and bright flashes. If they’re an outdoor dog maybe you can consider making a place in the garage. At the very least a good dog house should be provided anyway, but maybe you can place an old sheet over the door.
For the excessively frightened that go into an absolute panic, talk to your vet about using medication during this time to relax them.
Dogs are not the only ones affected. Cats should also be kept in mind. Horses can be led into stables, pet birds should be covered if they become agitated.
Keep in mind, too, that when having your own fireworks display that you use extreme caution. Some dogs chase fireworks and can cause serious damage to the animal. The smoke from the gunpowder is also quite strong, so go downwind from your animals.
Have fun, be considerate and be safe!
Written by Veronica Jennings - Officer/Webmaster/Exotics Coordinator - this article can also be viewed in the following Wednesday's Paris Post Intelligencer both paper copy and online.
The Henry County Humane Society has been organized to be a
network of individuals whose purpose is to prevent cruelty, abuse, and
neglect of animals and to promote awareness of animal issues. The Humane Society will strive to assure that the animals' interest are guaranteed by society through ongoing campaigns directed to the public to raise interest, promote responsible pet care, stress the importance of spaying and neutering your pets and to assure the animals that we share our world with a more kind and safer future.
If you wish to adopt you will need to fill out an application. You may call the contact number below or send an email to henrycounty.humane@yahoo.com
Currently we have no shelter. All of the animals we have listed are in foster care in our own homes. If you see an animal you like we can make an appointment for the home which the animal is located.
We need breaks, too...so Sat. and Sun. are ours unless prior arrangements have been made or an emergency comes up.
Or by phone: (731)642-6212 or (731) 247-3042
Rescue stories:
Abandoned Great Dane <---updated 12/28/03
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Neglected Poodles
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Shot Boxer Mix (survivor)
Care Pages:
Iguana Care Page
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Traveling With Iguanas
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Traveling With Pets (various links)
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