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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Choose the Airedale Terrier as a Pet and Say Good-Bye to Boredom“The King of the Terriers”, the Airedale terrier comes from Airedale, Yorkshire, England, and it is the largest of the terrier breeds. It comes from crossing the old and vanished breeds of the Black-and-Tan terrier with the Otterhound. It is also said that they have the Manchester terrier in their blood. They were initially bred to hunt otters (reason for which they are also called the Waterside Terrier) and hares in the valley of the Aire river - that also gave its name to the breed - and to herd sheep, being both shepherd and hunting dogs. The Africanis Dog From the South African Plains to Your Home Dog breeders do not officially recognize Africanis as a breed. Also known as the Bantu Dog or the Zulu Dog, the breed developed in South Africa and it is basically comprised of similar breeds that are originally from the area. However, dog historians have acquired enough evidence to conclude that, originally, the breed lived in the East and Middle East and migrated to Africa in ancient times. The Zulu Dog is a perfect companion for people, whether we are talking about more traditional activities like hunting or herding, or simply about the pleasure of having a dog companion. The Afghan Hound Elegance and Distinction If the old saying that claims that dogs and masters resemble each other is true, then the Afghan hound is surely the dog most likely to be seen in the presence of an aristocrat. Its silky, thick coat will match any of its masters' designer dresses or elegant suits. Distinguished in looks and personality, this is one of the breeds that you can't stop looking at when seeing on the street and that you are very likely to see at a dog show. The Aidi Dog A Perfect Watchdog Of Moroccan origin, the Aidi dog evolved as a watchdog for herds of goats and sheep. For this reason, it has heightened senses that are very good at detecting threats and its instincts are perfectly in tune, resulting in a speedy and efficient reaction. These characteristics are also perfect for a hunting dog - so it is also very good at filling that role. Very courageous, this breed has evolved in the Morrocan mountains, protecting itself and its owners from many vicious predators like wildcats, but also from strangers. Also called the Berber (it was commonly used by Berber tribes), this breed is very similar to Pariah dogs - to which it is believed to be related. |
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Animal Shelter details for DeKalb County Humane Society
Please visit DeKalb County Humane Society and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for DeKalb County Humane Society. DeKalb County Humane Society is located in decatur, Georgia. If you have information to add or update for DeKalb County Humane Society, please click here and let us know.
In March, 1966, Ann Bowcock, Mary Virginia Allen, Ann Hebert, Gilda Jones, Dr. M. Virginia Tuggle and Bob Evensen, six citizens concerned about the inhumane treatment of animals, founded DeKalb Humane Society (DHS). These founders were concerned about the large number of stray, abandoned and neglected animals that wandered the streets, highways and woods only to starve and die of disease and injury. From its inception, the organization’s mission was to foster the humane treatment of animals by educating the public, fostering unwanted pets and placing them in permanent homes, and curbing pet overpopulation by spaying or neutering all animals they placed for adoption. DHS began as a branch of the Atlanta Humane Society, but in March 1968, it was incorporated as a stand alone organization. DHS operated as a network of enthusiastic volunteers who fostered unwanted animals in their homes and advertised animals available for adoption in a newspaper column donated by the Decatur-DeKalb News known as the "Pet Corner". A similar "Pet Corner" column appeared regularly in The DeKalb News Sun. In 1968 DHS reported finding permanent homes for 614 animals listed in its "Pet Corner" columns. In 1969 DHS was instrumental in exposing the inhumane conditions at what was then known as the DeKalb County Dog Pound. The DHS Board of Directors invited a representative from The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to evaluate the conditions at the pound; the HSUS then sent a written report to the county commission and planning board. These efforts resulted in the enactment of an Animal Control Ordinance and the construction of a new facility currently known as DeKalb County Animal Control. DHS volunteers assisted Animal Control by working tirelessly answering phone calls, helping clean cages, feeding the animals, and saving unwanted animals by assisting animal control staff with adoptions. By the end of the 1980s, DHS achieved its long-term strategic goal of building a shelter. In June 1983, DHS purchased three acres of land with a house on Covington Highway. By June 1988, ground was broken for construction, and in February 1989, the shelter opened to the public. In addition to running the shelter, DHS continued its initiative to educate the public by conducting humane education programs in schools and by publishing articles on responsible pet care in its newsletter, Paw Prints. The 1990s welcomed the computerization of shelter operations, expansion of shelter staff and the development of a Web site to reach the broader population of metropolitan Atlanta. In 1997 DHS purchased additional property adjacent to the shelter, increasing its holdings to close to four acres. By the year 2000, DHS acknowledged its place in the nationwide no-kill shelter movement and took the first steps toward building coalitions with other humane organizations. DHS has never placed a time limit on the animals who stay at the shelter and chooses euthanasia only as a last resort for animals whose disease, injury, or behavioral problems cannot be humanely treated. In 2001, DHS established an onsite spay/neuter clinic and added a part-time veterinarian to the staff. Today, we continue to develop partnerships with surrounding animal control agencies and private animal welfare groups who foster stray and unwanted animals. In 2004 DHS changed its name to PAWS Atlanta. As the oldest and largest no-kill animal shelter in the area we felt it was important that our name reflected our mission. As PAWS Atlanta we can make a bigger impact on the homeless pet problem in the metro Atlanta area. We’re already going to events in Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Lawrenceville and Lithonia. We set up information booths, where we talk about pet overpopulation, spay/neuter and adopt pets at special events all over the metro area. As DHS many people thought we received funding from the county government and did not need support from the public, as PAWS Atlanta we can more effectively raise much needed support from the community. In conjunction with this name change a major renovation of our Adoption Center was undertaken. Our Cat Cottage received new paint, lighting and furniture, and new exterior runs were constructed to allow our dogs to be outside as much as possible. The interior of the dog shelter was also painted and new cages were installed. Additional parking and lighting were provided to provide for the safety of Adoption Center visitors. To see the adoptable pets for DeKalb County Humane Society click here Return to list
DeKalb County Humane Society LocationBelow is a map for DeKalb County Humane Society, please call for specific directions.***Note: PO Boxes will not show correctly on the map below. |
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