September News from White County Humane Society

August was another busy month for the White County Humane Society.  We funded a total of 117 Spay/Neuter surgeries, to include nine female dogs, six male dogs, 57 female cats and 45 male cats.  Sixty four pets made the trip to the Lebanon or Dunlap clinics onboard our twice monthly transports, 44 were spayed or neutered at the Major Mike Shipley S/N Clinic in Cookeville, and nine were sent to local veterinary clinics.  We’d still like to see the dog numbers increase.  So PLEASE give us a call, before another unplanned litter of puppies ends up in the shelter. 

Thanks to everyone that participated in the Pet Idol Contest, and especially to the staff at the “Expositor,” who sponsored this fun event.  The “Expositor” recently presented us with a generous donation that included a portion of the proceeds.  Community support of our efforts to end pet overpopulation means so very much to us.  Congratulations to the winner, and to all the wonderful “loved” pets (and their owners) that participated. 

The Williamson County Spay/Neuter Coalition has once again offered to donate a $1000.00 matching grant in support of our program.  This organization has provided us with matching grants since 2013, and we appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with them.  All we need to do is raise $1000.00 and they’ll match that amount.  We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to raise money, and would welcome any suggestions.

Our primary mission is to eliminate pet overpopulation in our community.  A secondary mission is to educate the public on responsible pet ownership.  We’re more than happy to help pet owners who, for one reason or another, have ended up with an unwanted, unplanned litter of kittens or puppies.  Kittens can become pregnant as young as four months of age, and many people don’t realize that.  However, we would hope that after that first “oops” litter, clients would realize the importance of early intervention.  When you acquire a new pet, have it spayed or neutered before it has a chance to reproduce.  It’s much easier to fund surgery for one female cat or dog than it is to fix mom and an entire litter.  Our transports are currently booked up through November for female cats, so please call early. 

Please stop by our booth at the Liberty Square Celebration on October 11^th.   Learn about our Spay/Neuter Assistance Program, purchase one of our t-shirts, or sign up to win a door prize.  Weather permitting, our mascot dog “Hero” will be there to entertain the kids and do photos.

We’re always looking for new members, and would love to have you stop by our next meeting.  We meet the second Monday of each month at 3pm at the White County Library. 

If you need help having your pets spayed your neutered please call us at 931-935-8377.  Our S/N Assistance Coordinator will explain how our program works and give you information on the options to have your pet fixed.