The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is looking to add a full-time Animal Care and Field Services Technician to its staff and is currently accepting applications.
Walker County pet owners are now required to have their dogs and cats spayed or neutered under a newly approved county ordinance.
Chattooga County Animal Control is asking for the community’s help as the shelter experiences an influx of young kittens.
According to shelter officials, 14 kittens have been taken in during the past week alone, including nine that arrived without their mother and require additional care and feeding.
The shelter is currently in urgent need of wet kitten food donations, and officials say any brand will help. Donations can be dropped off during shelter operating hours or mailed directly to the facility.
Chattooga County Animal Control is located at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville.
Regular shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday visits are available by appointment.
Officials say community support is critical in helping provide proper nutrition and care for the young animals until they are ready for adoption.
Anyone wishing to help can donate wet kitten food directly to the shelter.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is now accepting applications for a part-time Shelter Assistant position.
According to the shelter, the position is ideal for someone who loves animals and is not afraid of hard work. Duties include cleaning kennels and shelter areas, feeding and caring for cats and dogs, laundry and general shelter upkeep, and helping maintain a clean and safe environment for the animals.
Applicants must be comfortable working with both cats and dogs, dependable, willing to perform physical cleaning duties, possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and be able to pass a drug test.
Hours and pay will be discussed during the interview process.
Those interested in applying have two options. Applications may be completed in person at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter during application hours of 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Applicants may also apply in person at the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Officials say the position offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals while helping care for pets awaiting adoption and placement.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is encouraging residents to help shelter animals during the final week of National Pet Month by donating treats for cats and dogs currently in the shelter’s care.
Shelter officials say donations can be dropped off Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3 PM until 4 PM at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter located at 464 Red Oak Road in Summerville.
The shelter says community support helps provide comfort and care for animals waiting for adoption and reminds residents that even small donations can make a big difference.
The Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed for at least 30 days after a litter of surrendered puppies tested positive for canine distemper virus.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is encouraging residents to consider opening their homes to a shelter pet.
Major improvements are now underway at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter, where construction has officially begun on new solid block walls inside the kennel area.
This week’s WZQZ Pet of the Week is Ember, a sweet and playful dog waiting for her forever home at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
Ember is a female dog who is good with other dogs, loves toys, and has a friendly personality that would make her a great addition to many homes. Shelter staff describe her as sweet and playful, making her a wonderful option for anyone looking for a fun-loving companion.
Ember’s adoption fee is $25.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is located at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesdays by appointment.
For more information about adopting Ember, call 706-857-0679.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is inviting the community to come out and adopt a pet during a special adoption event this Saturday.