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Sumter Humane Society
108 Industrial Blvd.
Americus, GA 31719
229-924-0268
shumanes@att.net
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HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday 12:00-5:00
Tuesday 12:00-5:00
Wednesday 12:00-3:00
Thursday 12:00-5:00
Friday 12:00-5:00
Saturday 12:00-4:00
CLOSED ON SUNDAY
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Are you Traveling?
Sumter Humane Society sends animals to rescue organizations
all over the country! Transporting an animal can be a very
rewarding experience! Who wouldn't want an adorable one way
passenger on their next trip? Contact our Rescue Coordinator
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shumanes@att.net for
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OWNER SURRENDER FEES
Owner
surrender fees - Americus & Sumter County - $0.00 - donations
are appreciated. (1st time)
Owner
surrender fees - Americus & Sumter County - $45 one animal -
$100 litter
(2nd time plus)
Owner
surrender fees - Americus & Sumter County - sick or injured
animals - $25 one animal - $40 litter
Because of
lack of funding and overpopulation, the Sumter Humane Society
no longer accepts animals from out of our county.
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After moving into our new shelter,
we soon realized that we did not have enough beds to go around.
While we have received many as donations, many of our orphans do
not have one. We use blankets and dog beds for them, but they
are staying wet and continuously getting chewed to shreds.
Please consider donating a Kauranda bed so one more of our "fur
angels" can sleep in the comfort that they deserve.
If you would like to donate a bed so
another dog can sleep in proper comfort order here.
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CALL 911 TO
REPORT
DOG BITES OR
ANIMAL CRUELTY |
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For Local Animal Complaint
Dial 911
Ask for
Animal Control |
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Department of Agriculture Phone # 1- 800- 282- 5852
Ask for Animal Protection. |
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Sumter Humane
Society
Events
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 May 25th Adopt-A-Thon @ Wal-Mart 9am -1pm
June 1st Cram The Van @ Farmers Feed & Seed 11am -1pm
| Volunteers needed call 229-924-0268
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NEW! At the Sumter Humane
Society
Adopt one of our “teenagers,” and receive four
(4) FREE dog obedience classes. Adopt an adult and
receive two (2) FREE. Start off on the right “4 feet” with
your new companion by learning basic commands and good
manners. Call 229-924- 0268 or visit us at 108
Industrial Blvd, Americus GA. (Teenager – all dogs four
months to one-year-old).
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Our Instructor:
Meredith Lafevers and her pack recently returned to
Americus from Austin, Texas. Meredith has been involved
in the rescuing, rehoming and training of dogs for 14
years. Beginning as a passion to have the “most well
trained dogs at the park,” Meredith has worked with
trainers at Action Pack Dogs in Austin, TX as well as a
variety of rescue groups in the area and has put in
countless hours of self-study to increase her knowledge
and understanding of canine behavior, warning signs, and
effective communication and training methods.
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"Who's Your Daddy?"
Wisdom Panel DNA Kits are now available at the SHS.
1. Collect samples from
inside dog's cheek.
2. Mail back in postage-paid envelope.
3. Learn your dog's ancestry. Results e-mailed within
2-3 weeks.
Wisdom Panel Insights not only detects the breeds in
your dog’s ancestry, it will also model an ancestry
chart showing where each breed was likely involved so
you can see when the breeds contributed to your dog’s
family history! Finally, an opportunity to discover your
mixed breed dog's family tree - only $65.
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OUR ORPHANS NEED YOUR HELP!
Americus November 7, 2011 The canine and feline orphans
at the Sumter Humane Society (SHS) urgently need the help of
city and county residents as well as anyone who cares about
the health and well-being of our four legged friends. Because
of the recent giardia outbreak, some wonderful changes are
being made to make their stay at the shelter healthier and
happier. Unfortunately, these changes are very expensive and
the SHS is struggling to make them a reality.
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Firstly, with the assistance of local veterinarians Dr.
Crawford, Dr. Harper and Dr. Sawyer, the shelter has
instituted an intensive intake process for all new
animals. Each dog or cat has its temperature taken and a
complete exam including checking its eyes, ears, coat and
nails. We check for parasites, de-worm, and in many cases
give a distemper and kennel cough vaccine, or test and
vaccinate for feline leukemia. They receive a bath, food
and water, and a clean, dry place to stay. Each animal
spends five days in quarantine and gets an exam each day
while we attempt to find its owner. During the five days,
we determine if the animal should be made available for
adoption, sent to a rescue or; in case of sickness or
injury, the animals suffering is put to an end. This is a
very extensive process and requires two individuals just
to clean the quarantine area daily and another staff
member to do evaluations and intakes. During the 10 days
between October 27th and November 5th, the SHS took in 25
cats and 65 dogs for a shocking total of 90 animals! Each
and every one of these orphans went through this
quarantine process. |
A very malnourished
mama and her adorable puppy.
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In addition to the staggering number of man hours required to
manage just this one section of the shelter, we also have our
adoptable animals which are housed in two dog kennels, a cat
room and two cat colonies, the puppy and small dog kennel as
well as a treatment room; all of which must be cleaned
multiple times daily, watered and fed one to two times a day.
Other expenses include vaccines, de-wormer, disinfecting
cleaners, sprays and wipes, latex gloves and plastic aprons,
dog food, cat food, cat litter, paper towels, laundry soap,
dish soap, the list goes on and on. In addition, any animal
that needs veterinary care must be looked at and prescribed
medications given. This all costs money. |
Another huge project that
has recently been undertaken is the construction of individual
concrete exercise runs adjacent to the dog kennels. Because
the former dirt runs were impossible to clean and disinfect,
the Board of Directors took a huge leap of faith and
authorized the expenditure of over $20,000 to ensure that all
of our dogs are able to spend multiple times per day outside
breathing fresh air and getting the exercise they need to
remain as
mentally
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Construction is underway on the
new kennel runs.
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and physically fit as
possible while they await moving to a loving family home. Once
the fencing is completed, as many as seven dogs at a time can
be released to safely run, play, bark and soak in the
sunshine. There will also be areas for the puppies and some of
the cats to run free and get in some serious play time.
Please help us! Because of these recent large
expenditures, the SHS has seriously depleted its operating
funds. Without the financial support of all of our animal
loving friends, there will not be enough money to give
every adoptable orphan the opportunity to find a home with
a caring man, women, or child. The SHS is a non-profit
organization and is managed by an all volunteer Board of
Directors, but we can’t do it all. As 2011 comes to a
close, please consider helping to save the life of just
one of these babies. Donations of $1 and up can be mailed
to: 108 Industrial Blvd, Americus GA 31719, or call with a
credit card to 229-924-0268.
What better gift can there be during the holiday season
than to save the life of an orphan. With your help, we can
continue to save lives, one animal at a time.
Click here for
here for the printable press release
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Job Announcement
Position: Volunteer Coordinator
This is not a
paying position. It is strictly a volunteer position.
Hours: will be very
flexible; will ordinarily set their own schedule
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer
history of employment in the veterinary or grooming industry; history of
using photo editing software, and experience with basic website updates
and/or managing photographs on a basic website.
General
Job Description:
Would train in
every aspect of every job within the shelter to train other volunteers.
Would receive all volunteer applications, train those volunteers, and set
schedules for each volunteer. Once a volunteer was completely trained,
they would move up to a higher level in order to train new volunteers.
*We are in dire need of a volunteer coordinator. We have
so many people offering to volunteer, but with limited staff, we do not
have the resources to train each volunteer. Please consider doing
something meaningful and worthwhile. All of the animals within our shelter
would benefit from whoever is chosen for this position.
*Please fill out an application at SHS anytime between
12pm-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday, or 12pm-4pm on Saturdays.
When submitting your application, please bring all
applicable materials including professional reference information and
resume.
Thank you for your interest in working with Sumter
Humane Society!
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Can You Help!
We need Volunteers for our orphans....to socialize, love, bathe, and just be
there for our babies...If you are interested in volunteering please contact
the shelter at 229-924-0268 or stop by...We also need help on offsite
adoptions and transporting our orphans if you are interested!!! |
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see more photos....
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Sumter Humane Society is offering naming opportunities for:
- Adult Dog Kennel Room:
$35,000
- Puppy Kennel: $25,000
- Cat Room: $25,000
- Reception: $25,000
- Surgery/Medical Clinic:
$15,000
- Cat Habitat: $12,000
- Kitchen: $8,000
- TLC Ward/Isolation:
$7,500
- Grooming Room #1: $7,000
Cages,
individual kennels and equipment are also available for
naming. For costs, questions or further information, call
the shelter at 924-0268 or Michelle Andrews at 928-0944. |
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Wish & Needs List
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Monetary donations
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Paper towels
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Toilet paper
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Dish Soap (Dawn, Ajax, etc)
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Laundry Detergent
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Pine Sol
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Bleach
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Odoban (available at Sam’s)
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Towels
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Gallon size Ziploc Bags
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Glass Cleaner (Windex, etc)
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Multipurpose Cleaner (409, etc)
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Cat Toys
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Cat Trees
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Cat Litter pans
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Cat Food/Water Bowls
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Water buckets
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Dog food pans
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Dog beds (small)
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Dog crates (wire, all sizes)
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Carries (Pet Taxis, small)
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General office supplies (copy paper, file folders,
pens, note pads, paper clips, etc)
We are a 501c(3)
organization. ALL donations are 100% tax deductible. We
will be more than happy to provide you with a receipt.
All items are listed in order of necessity
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Did You Know...
GA State Law requires Rabies shot once per year for all dogs and cats.
TO NEGLECT YOUR ANIMAL IS A CRIME!!
EXAMPLES OF NEGLECT ARE:
*Lack of sufficient food and water
*Dirty or contaminated food or water
*Animal left in the sun with no possibility of shade
*Exposure to extreme heat, cold, or rain
*Leaving a collar on a dog that cuts into its neck
*Severe weight loss of an animal due to internal parasites
left
untreated
*Untreated injury, mange mites, ticks or fleas
*Unsanitary living conditions
*Animal tethered to a chain too short for the animal to
move.
*Abandonment of an animal (leaving the animal to survive on
its own or leaving it for someone else to care for without
notification).
*Abusing or mistreating the animal in any way is cruelty and
is punishable by law.
*It is considered a FELONY to fight or train a dog for
fighting.
**To report abuse call 911 or Dept. of Agriculture at
1-800-282-5852 (Animal Protection Department) |
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Need help with the cost of
Spay & Neutering your pet? Ask about
SNAP - Spay/Neuter Assistance Program |
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Sumter Humane Society has t-shirts for sale! We have
long-sleeved, short sleeved, and in every color imaginable! Don't live
near the shelter? No problem! We can ship! Please
click here to place an order.
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Spay/Neuter Excuses
We hear excuses every
day on why people don't spay and neuter their animals. We
want everyone to know that there is NO EXCUSE! If you plan
on breeding your animal, you must have a breeder's license
from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. We have a very
affordable Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program. Please contact
the shelter for details on how you would qualify. Our
stipulations have changed, if you didn't previous qualify,
you certainly may now! It isn't uncommon for Sumter Humane
Society to receive 40+ kittens and 30+ puppies in
one day. These numbers are astronomical, and they
can be prevented!
Please do your part!
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Donations are
the life of any non-profit organization and the Sumter Humane
Society is no exception.
Mail your donations to:
Sumter Humane Society
108 Industrial Blvd.
Americus, GA 31719 |
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Name opportunities... put your name in the hall of fame,
have a kennel or a cat area named after you in the Sumter Humane Society's new
shelter. Cages,
individual kennels and equipment are also available
for naming.
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ADOPTION
Cats $125.00
Fee Includes: Spay/Neuter, FVCRP Vaccination &
includes FELV vaccine for cats, Rabies
Shot, Microchip, Worming, Feline Leukemia and FIV
test, Vaccinations for FIV are not included
Dogs $125.00
Fee Includes: Spay/Neuter, DHLPP Vaccination, Rabies
Shot, Microchip and Parasite Check and Worming.
All dogs are now also started on
heartworm prevention
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